4B • The <strong>Seminole</strong> Tribune • July 31, 2009CLASS OF 2009 GRADUATESTribal Citizens Gradu<strong>at</strong>e From Pine CrestKrystle Young, Meaghan Osceola Prepare for CollegeBY ELIZABETH LEIBAStaff ReporterFT. LAUDERDALE — KrystleYoung and Meaghan Osceolawere among about 200 students togradu<strong>at</strong>e from Pine Crest Schoolduring a ceremony held <strong>at</strong> the WarMemorial Auditorium on May 22.Young, the daughter of SteveYoung and Brenda Cypress, playedon Pine Crest’s basketball team duringher last three years <strong>at</strong> the school.Photo Submitted by Steve YoungKrystle YoungDAVIE, Fla. — Hollywood reserv<strong>at</strong>ionresident Christian Osceolagradu<strong>at</strong>ed from Chaminade-MadonnaCollege Prepar<strong>at</strong>ory in a gradu<strong>at</strong>ionceremony held <strong>at</strong> the Sign<strong>at</strong>ure Grandbanquet hall in Davie, Fla. on May 22.Osceola, 19, is the son of Jimboand Jennifer Osceola. His m<strong>at</strong>ernalgrandmother is Ruth Osceola of the ImmokaleeReserv<strong>at</strong>ion and his p<strong>at</strong>ernalgrandparents are Jimmy Hank and MarieOsceola of Hollywood.Osceola gradu<strong>at</strong>ed with a near-perfect<strong>at</strong>tendance record, something hismother <strong>at</strong>tributes to her encouragementand his independence.The commencement ceremonywas an emotional experiencefor the 18-year-old.“It was the best feeling ofmy life,” she said. “I almoststarted crying when I went onstage. All th<strong>at</strong> hard work finallypaid off.”Young was accepted to theUniversity of Miami where shewill study biology and pursue acareer in medicine.Osceola is the daughter ofHollywood Tribal CouncilRep. Max. B. OsceolaJr. and wife, Marge. Sheplayed basketball duringall four years <strong>at</strong> PineCrest. She also went on toset the school record forthe female player with themost points and steals in aseason.In May, Osceola alsowas recognized in the MiamiHerald’s All-BrowardAthletic awards. Shewas chosen first team allcounty in fast-pitch softballand also had the distinctionof being selectedfor the Sun-Sentinel’s firstteam honors in the sport.Her f<strong>at</strong>her called hereduc<strong>at</strong>ional achievements onemore step toward a collectivevision for the <strong>Seminole</strong> Tribe.“I’m proud of every <strong>Seminole</strong>,”Rep. Osceola said. “Becauseshe’s my daughter, I’mextra proud.”Chris C. JenkinsMeaghan OsceolaOsceola will be <strong>at</strong>tending EmmanuelCollege in Boston, Mass. inthe fall. She has committed to playingbasketball there and is consideringthe possibility of also playingsoftball on the collegi<strong>at</strong>e level. Sheplans to major in sports medicine.hristian Osceola Gradu<strong>at</strong>es High SchoolBY ELIZABETH LEIBAStaff Reporter<strong>Seminole</strong> Tribune Archive PhotoChristian Osceola“I’m so proud of him,” said JenniferOsceola. “He lives on his own[and] he’s pretty much a young man.”Osceola plans to <strong>at</strong>tend <strong>Florida</strong>St<strong>at</strong>e University in the spring wherehe will study engineering.During his high school yearsOsceola was active in sports. Heplayed two years of football and particip<strong>at</strong>edin both track and field andcross country. He was also on thewrestling team.His mother said her son is alsoactively involved in traditional <strong>Seminole</strong>activities like hunting deer andallig<strong>at</strong>or, and <strong>at</strong>tending the GreenCorn Dance every year. For fun helikes to ride four-wheelers and dirtbikes.Photo Submitted by Amber CraigAmber CraigFormer Jr. <strong>Miss</strong><strong>Seminole</strong> AmberCraig Gradu<strong>at</strong>esBY RACHEL BUXTONStaff ReporterCORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — Amber Craig of the Brightoncommunity gradu<strong>at</strong>ed June 2 from Boca R<strong>at</strong>on Prepar<strong>at</strong>orySchool in a commencement ceremony held <strong>at</strong> HeronBay in Coral Springs, Fla.Craig, the daughter of Jerry Craig and Shannon Purvis,holds the 2008-2009 Jr. <strong>Miss</strong> <strong>Seminole</strong> Princess title.“It’s been quite a year filled with events,” Craig said.“[The Jr. <strong>Miss</strong> <strong>Florida</strong> <strong>Seminole</strong> Princess title] makes yourealize a lot. You have to work for wh<strong>at</strong> you want and youhave to be responsible.”Craig said she plans to <strong>at</strong>tend Indian River St<strong>at</strong>e Collegein Ft. Pierce, Fla. and to then transfer to University ofOklahoma to study psychology.While in high school Craig served as treasurer for studentgovernment. She was also the captain for both the girlsand the boys varsity volleyball teams.Craig was the first girl to ever play on the boys’ basketballteam.“Everyone underestim<strong>at</strong>ed me,” Craig said. “They allthought I couldn’t c<strong>at</strong>ch up with them because I was a girl.”Throughout the season Craig scored more than 40points for the team.Rhiannon Tiger Gradu<strong>at</strong>es High SchoolBY ELIZABETH LEIBAStaff ReporterHOLLYWOOD — RhiannonTiger became the first of four sistersto gradu<strong>at</strong>e high school in a commencementceremony for CooperCity High School’s Class of 2009seniors on May 31 <strong>at</strong> the NovaSoutheastern University Convoc<strong>at</strong>ionCenter.Tiger was one of more than 500gradu<strong>at</strong>es to receive her diplomaand had the distinction of achievingthe Principal’s Honor Roll in eachgrading period of her senior year.The 17-year-old is the daughterof Charlie and Rachel Tiger. Hermother said she was pleased herdaughter reached this milestone.“I was overjoyed,” she said.Tiger said she plans to <strong>at</strong>tendBroward College for her firstyear and then transfer to an out ofst<strong>at</strong>e university. She is interested instudying merchandising.Rhiannon TigerPhoto Submitted by Rachel TigerNicole OsceolaGradu<strong>at</strong>esHollywood HillsHigh SchoolPhoto Submitted by Robin OsceolaNicole OsceolaBY ELIZABETH LEIBAStaff ReporterFT. LAUDERDALE — Nicole Osceolagradu<strong>at</strong>ed from Hollywood Hills High School ina commencement ceremony held <strong>at</strong> the BrowardCenter for the Performing Arts on June 2.Osceola, 18, is the daughter T<strong>at</strong>e and Robin,and the granddaughter of Maydell.“Her dad and I are so proud of her,” said hermom, Robin. “She has grown into a beautifulyoung woman.”Nicole Osceola said she will continue herhigher educ<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>at</strong> Broward College before transferringto a st<strong>at</strong>e university to study criminology.Following her gradu<strong>at</strong>ion, Osceola said shewas excited about completing high school.“Finally, I’m done,” she said. “It was hard butI did it!”
July 31, 2009 • The <strong>Seminole</strong> Tribune • 5BTribal Youth Share Their Plans for Summer 2009Travis Baker, 11Tiffany Baker, 13Damian Frank, 12Sarah Descheene, 9Jessalynn Osceola, 7“I am happy to go back [to the OrlandoYouth Conference] this year.”“I am going to the Youth Conference, aswell as a Christian camp.”“I am going to keep learning with <strong>at</strong>utor. I have had some troubles with myreading, but ever since I came to the<strong>Seminole</strong> Summer Camp it has improved.”“My mom and I and my brothers plan togo to West Virginia and New Mexico.”“I like to, and plan to, go swimming alot.”Andre Baker, 3Anya Baker, 4Ramone Baker, 5Shyla Hol<strong>at</strong>a, 5Autumn James, 9“I’m going hog hunting, swimming andhanging out with my dad.”“I’m going to the pool with my dad.”“I’m going to New York with my sistersand will be ... playing basketball.”“I am going to go to the gym thissummer.”“I’m going to summer camp, NAYO SummerCamp in New York and I’m going tobe <strong>at</strong> the gym.”Alissa Dorgan, 16Jaryaca Baker, 14Lanie Sed<strong>at</strong>ol-Baker, 11Lahna Sed<strong>at</strong>ol-Baker, 11Sean Osceola, 10“I’m working <strong>at</strong> Senior Center and helpingclean, wash dishes and serve food.”“I’m going to lots of softball camps,hanging out <strong>at</strong> the gym and going toNew York for NAYO’s softball tournament.”“I’m going to New York for NAYO andbasketball summer camp.”“This summer I’m playing softball forNAYO in New York”“I’m playing travel baseball everywhere;Plant City, Clearw<strong>at</strong>er, Bartow and NewYork.”Authentic <strong>Seminole</strong> Arts & CraftsGenuine Southwestern JewelryIntric<strong>at</strong>e N<strong>at</strong>ive WoodcarvingsOwned and Oper<strong>at</strong>ed byJoe Dan and Virginia OsceolaOil, Pen & Ink, W<strong>at</strong>ercolor PaintingsExquisite Collections of BasketryDiscount Tobacco and ProductsFirst American Tobacco ShopDrive through tobacco shopIn business since 1965Owned and Oper<strong>at</strong>ed byJoe Dan and Virginia OsceolaOPEN24HOURS
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