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| Volume XXIII Number 13 | September 26, 2003 |
By Randi M. Simmons
TAMPA — On Aug 29, the Incentive Awards Banquet was held at the Crown Plaza in Tampa. The 2002-2003 Incentive Awards gives special recognition to Seminole students who achieve success both academically and in athletics.
Roger Smith, Brighton/Tampa Council Representative, stated that "Our children are the future leaders of the Seminole Tribe." He continued by saying that the Seminole youths have the opportunity to succeed and to be the best they can be. Smith added a simple reminder to the students: "Go to school and do your homework."
Roger Smith, along with Board Representative Johnny Jones, Tampa Liaison Richard Henry, Education Director Louise Gopher, Assistant Education Director Cindy Corriher, Education Advisor Carol Foret, Education Advisor Assistant Danny Santiago, Recreation Department Director Debbie Henry, and the Seminole Tribe parents and guardians.
Students were recognized according to their grades and attendance. Here is a listing of the students that received award for outstanding grades and/or attendance, followed by students who participated in athletics, yet continued to excel in school.
Outstanding Grades: Christina Clark, Phaydra Clark, Ricky Dillon, Devin Doctor, Peter Foret, Tiffany Foret, Nicholas Frank, Andrew Henry, Dakota Henry, Jessica Motlow, Justin Motlow, Jacob Santiago, Joseph Santiago, Clayton Simmons, Sierra Simmons, Ethan Smith, Trystyn Storm, Danelle Thomas, Brenna Walton,
Athletics/Good Grades: Soccer: Boys - Joseph Santiago, Peter Foret, Clayton Simmons, Justin Motlow. Girls - Stacey Smith, Sierra Simmons, Jessica Motlow. Basketball: Boys - Joseph Santiago, Girls - Tiffany Foret, Sierra Simmons, Stacey Mith, baseball: Jacob Santiago, Joseph Santiago, Football: Peter Foret, Jacob Santiago, Mitchell Simmons. Karate: Boys - Aaron Frank, Kevin Frank, Nick Frank, Andrew Frank, Dakota Henry, Girls - Delaney Henry, Brenna Walton.
Wrestling - Mitchell Simmons, Volleyball: Jamie Henry, Sierra Simmons. Softball: Sierra Simmons. Archery: Kyle Henry, Joshua Smith. Cheerleading: Stacey Smith. Dance: Ohana Henry, Brenna Walton.
Everyone present had a delightful time. There were encouraging words and stories, including guest speaker Pro wrestler Kevin Donofrio. He spoke with the group, stressing the three important factors in achieving success: Conceive, Believe, and Achieve.
Also, recently appointed Director of Education Louise Gopher introduced herself and her assistant Cindy Corriher. They spoke about visiting each reservation, spending more quality time by checking actual progress of the education programs.
Congratulation to all the students who excelled during the 2002-2003 school year!
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