Brighton Student Receives Letter from Senator

By Emma Brown

BRIGHTON — Skyler Burke, daughter of Connie Haught, of the Brighton reservation participated in her first year of the Seminole Tribe’s 4-H program from 2005–2006. At the time Skyler was only in the fourth grade and conquered a task that was nearly 10 times her size.

That task was her enormous and beautiful black steer that earned her grand champion status at the 20th annual Seminole 4-H show in March of 2006. For anyone who does not know, taming, feeding and showing an animal is a great deal of hard work and takes a lot of time and dedication; not to mention the task of keeping up with daily school work.

Skyler recently received a letter from Senator Dave Aronberg that read:

Dear Skyler:

What a wonderful picture in the Glades County Democrat as you proudly showed off your Grand Champion Steer at the 20th annual Seminole 4-H show. I know you are also an accomplished young lady academically. You make your family and teachers proud. Keep up the good work!

Sincerely,

Dave Aronberg

What an honor it was for Skyler to receive a personal letter from Senator Aronberg and to know that he keeps up with local students and their achievements. Senator Aronberg serves the 27th district of Florida.