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This photo shows more than 450 guests in attendance during the Seminole State College Educational Foundation’s 31st Annual Spring Recognition Banquet on April 30 in the Utterback Ballroom of the Enoch Kelly Haney Center

SSC Educational Foundation’s Annual Spring Banquet Draws More Than 450 Guests

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The Seminole State College Educational Foundation hosted its 31st Annual Spring Recognition Banquet on Thursday, April 30, in the Utterback Ballroom of the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. More than 450 guests attended the event, which serves as a major fundraiser and recognition ceremony honoring alumni, employees and students. The event raised nearly $60,000.

In this photo, Seminole State College Alumni Hall of Fame inductees Victoria Brooks (left) and Carole Carter (right) pose with their awards.
Seminole State College inducted Victoria Brooks (left) and Carole Carter (right) into the SSC Alumni Hall of Fame at the event.

This year, Victoria Brooks and Carole Carter were inducted into the SSC Alumni Hall of Fame. The Distinguished Service Award was presented to longtime SSC Medical Laboratory Technology Program Director Perthena Latchaw.

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In this photo, A League of Their Own player Lincoln Holleman waves his cowboy hat after rounding second base on Monday, April 27. His partner for the evening was SSC softball player Juliana Linares.

SSC Student-Athletes Volunteer with A League of Their Own

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In this photo, A League of Their Own player Hannah Choate skips to first base on Monday, April 27, at the Avedis Foundation Adaptive Field inside the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex. She is cheered on by SSC Student Support Services Advisor Sarah Ledford, left, and Trojan soccer player Bella Mattingly, right.

A League of Their Own player Hannah Choate skips to first base on Monday, April 27, at the Avedis Foundation Adaptive Field inside the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex. She is cheered on by SSC Student Support Services Advisor Sarah Ledford, left, and Trojan soccer player Bella Mattingly, right. The co-ed softball league provides individuals with cognitive or physical disabilities the opportunity to play baseball. This season, 54 players are participating.

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SSC Honors Graduating Leadership Students

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In this photo, pictured left to right, Hannah Upchurch, Seminole; Jailey Battles, Sapulpa; Summer Wallis, Paden; Tully Gildon, Maumelle, AR; Ethan Rich, Prague; Hunter Gibson, Cashion; Carter Sterling, Edmond; Brayden Harpole, Burburnett, TX; Gavin Williams, Edmond; and Bradley Ruby, Oklahoma City pose for a group photo.

Sophomore members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class received personalized graduation gifts during a luncheon on April 28, commemorating their successful completion of two years in the program. Pictured left to right are: Hannah Upchurch, Seminole; Jailey Battles, Sapulpa; Summer Wallis, Paden; Tully Gildon, Maumelle, AR; Ethan Rich, Prague; Hunter Gibson, Cashion; Carter Sterling, Edmond; Brayden Harpole, Burburnett, TX; Gavin Williams, Edmond; and Bradley Ruby, Oklahoma City.

Coates, Hooten Appointed to SSC Board of Regents

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In this photo, pictured from left: Former State Senator Harry Coates, Haley Coates, State Senator Grant Green, David Hooten, Teri Hooten and SSC President Lana Reynolds pose for a group photo inside the Oklahoma State Capitol building.
Gov. Kevin Stitt has appointed Haley Coates and David Hooten to serve as members of the Seminole State College Board of Regents. Their appointments were presented by Sen. Grant Green and confirmed by the Oklahoma State Senate Education Committee at the State Capitol on April 28. Pictured (from left): Former State Senator Harry Coates, Haley Coates, State Senator Grant Green, David Hooten, Teri Hooten and SSC President Lana Reynolds.

Seminole residents Haley Coates and David Hooten have been appointed by Governor Kevin Stitt to serve as members of the Seminole State College Board of Regents. Their appointments were presented by Senator Grant Green and confirmed by the Oklahoma State Senate Education Committee at the State Capitol on April 28.

Coates will begin her term immediately. Hooten will succeed current SSC Board of Regents Chair Marci Donaho beginning July 1, 2026.

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SSC to Host Two Enrollment Events This Weekend

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In this photo, Pictured, from left: Academic Advisor Davis Kappele, Student Support Services Advisor Megan Goff, Talent Search Advisor Leslie Havlicek, Financial Aid Specialist Alicia Ryan, Recruitment Specialist Maddy Potter and Financial Aid Specialist Lauryn Flewallen pose for a group photo.
Seminole State College employees promote the upcoming Enrollment Extravaganza, set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 1, in the Walkingstick Building on the SSC campus. The event will feature enrollment assistance, scholarship opportunities, Kona Ice snow cones, a food truck, a popcorn bar and a scavenger hunt. Pictured, from left: Academic Advisor Davis Kappele, Student Support Services Advisor Megan Goff, Talent Search Advisor Leslie Havlicek, Financial Aid Specialist Alicia Ryan, Recruitment Specialist Maddy Potter and Financial Aid Specialist Lauryn Flewallen.

Seminole State College will host two enrollment events this weekend for prospective students and their families.

Enrollment Extravaganza will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 1, in the Walkingstick Building on the SSC campus. The event will include scholarship opportunities, Kona Ice snow cones, a food truck, a popcorn bar and a scavenger hunt.

Walk-ins are welcome, and attendees may register in advance at sscok.edu.

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SSC Hosts Okla. Educators for Student Success Conference

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In this photo, SSC Assistant Professor of English Jamie Worthley (left) and Associate Professor of English Dr. Yasminda Choate (right) distribute raffle items during the NOSS-OK Spring Conference.

Seminole State College hosted educators from across the state for the NOSS-OK Spring Conference on Friday, April 17, in the Utterback Ballroom of the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. NOSS, the National Organization for Student Success, is a professional association dedicated to advancing equity, supporting educators and promoting student achievement. Pictured, SSC Assistant Professor of English Jamie Worthley (left) and Associate Professor of English Dr. Yasminda Choate (right) distribute raffle items during the event. Worthley and Choate organized the conference.

In this photo, SSC Language Arts and Humanities Division Chair Kelli McBride delivers her presentation, “Simple Ways to Make Your Course ADA Accessible,” during the NOSS-OK Spring Conference.

SSC Language Arts and Humanities Division Chair Kelli McBride delivers her presentation, “Simple Ways to Make Your Course ADA Accessible,” during the NOSS-OK Spring Conference.

Strong Showing at SSC FFA Interscholastic Meet

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In this photo, a sea of high school students from 134 schools across Oklahoma are shown gathered in the Raymond Harbor Field House during the eighth annual SSC FFA Interscholastic Meet.

Seminole State College hosted its eighth annual SSC FFA Interscholastic Meet on Thursday, April 9, welcoming more than 1,800 high school students from 134 schools across Oklahoma. Associate Professor of Agriculture Wendy Rich and the SSC Aggie Club organized the event. Pictured, participants gather in the Raymond Harber Field House as the event begins.

In this photo, Students take part in the land judging competition at Duncan Farms during Seminole State College’s FFA event.

Students take part in the land judging competition at Duncan Farms during Seminole State College’s FFA event.

In this photo, High school students are shown taking part in floriculture competition in the Raymond Harber Field House.

High school students participate in the floriculture competition in the Raymond Harber Field House.

SSC Leadership Students Tour Historic Route 66 Sites

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In this photo, Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class students pose in front of the Route 66 Interpretive Center in Chandler, OK.

Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class students pose in front of the Route 66 Interpretive Center in Chandler, a museum dedicated to preserving and sharing the history, culture and traveler experience of America’s most famous highway through exhibits and Route 66 memorabilia. The visit came during Route 66’s centennial year, marking 100 years since the highway was established in 1926. During the tour, students also stopped at the Rock Café in Stroud, Pops and the Round Barn in Arcadia.

In this photo, SSC PLC students pose in front of the Rock Cafe in Stroud, OK.

SSC PLC students pose in front of the Rock Cafe in Stroud, a historic Route 66 landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built of native sandstone in the late 1930s, the restaurant has long been one of Oklahoma’s best-known Mother Road destinations.