Seminole State College’s Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex will host the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds of the 2026 OSSAA Class B Fall Baseball State Tournament Oct. 8-9. Four quarterfinal games will be played Thursday, followed by two semifinal games Friday.
Seminole State College will host the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds of the 2026 Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association Class B Fall Baseball State Tournament Oct. 8-9 at the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex.
Quarterfinal games will begin Thursday, Oct. 8, with Fort Cobb-Broxton facing Vici at 11 a.m., followed by Moss against Dover at 1:30 p.m., Calumet against Leedey at 4 p.m. and Drummond against Tupelo at 6:30 p.m.
The semifinal round will be played Friday, Oct. 9, with games scheduled for 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
The two semifinal winners will advance to the Class B state championship game at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City.
Three Seminole State College employees were honored at the 59th annual Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges Conference on Oct. 2 at Tulsa Community College’s Northeast Campus. During the event, History Professor and Student Success Coordinator Dr. Steve Bolin was named SSC Faculty Member of the Year; Human Resources Specialist Erin Medley was named Professional Staff Member of the Year; and Custodian Carmen Wright was named Support Staff Member of the Year.
Seminole State College and the University of Oklahoma Polytechnic Institute have established a new articulation agreement designed to provide SSC computer science students with a seamless pathway to a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity.
Representatives from the two institutions signed the agreement Sept. 28. Under the partnership, students completing SSC’s Associate in Science in Computer Science with a Cybersecurity Emphasis can transfer their SSC coursework into the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program at the OU Polytechnic Institute.
The transfer map outlines a 123-credit-hour path to the bachelor’s degree, consisting of 63 credit hours at SSC followed by 60 credit hours through the OU Polytechnic Institute. The bachelor’s completion portion of the cybersecurity program is currently offered at the OU-Tulsa campus.
“This agreement gives our students a clear destination from the moment they begin the program at SSC,” SSC STEM Division Chair Wendy Rich said. “They can build a strong foundation in computer science and cybersecurity here while knowing the work they complete will continue to move them toward a bachelor’s degree. That kind of clarity is extremely valuable for students planning their education and their careers.”
Bill Wantland, now 92, was still a high school senior when Tommy Kelton asked him to become his debate partner at Seminole Junior College. Together, they won a national championship in 1952.
Their victory in Pueblo, Colorado, remains one of only two national titles in the history of the institution now known as Seminole State College. The Belles won the other in women’s basketball in 1976.
Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class students visit the Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks on Sept. 24. During the aquarium’s “Unfiltered: Behind the Scenes Tour,” students learned about animal care, aquarium operations and career opportunities before exploring the facility.
SSC President’s Leadership Class students get a behind-the-scenes look at the Oklahoma Aquarium’s bull shark exhibit. The tour gave students an up-close look at the processes and facilities used to care for the aquarium’s animals.
Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges Executive Director Dr. Cheryl Evans recently visited Seminole State College as part of her tour of community colleges across the state. Evans, former president of Northern Oklahoma College, met with SSC leadership and toured campus facilities and programs.
After attending Seminole Junior College and graduating from Seminole High School, Bill Wantland continued his education at three universities, taking him from Oklahoma to Washington, D.C., and Hawaii.
We asked what took him to such different places. His answer surprised us.
Lynde Gleason, Work Ready Shawnee program manager, speaks to students Sept. 23 in the Jeff Johnston Auditorium during a Seminole State College Career Center presentation focused on résumés, cover letters, job interviews and career preparation. Gleason has worked for Oklahoma City nonprofit The Education and Employment Ministry (TEEM) for eight years and has served as Work Ready Shawnee program manager for three years. The event was coordinated by SSC Coordinator of Library Services Laura Suthers.
Seminole State College will welcome area businesses and organizations to campus for its Area Service Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, in Tanner Hall. The event will connect SSC students and employees with local services, resources and employment opportunities.
Seminole State College will host an Area Service Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, in Tanner Hall, giving students and employees an opportunity to learn more about businesses, organizations and services available throughout the area.
Local businesses and organizations are invited to participate, and there is still time to reserve a space for the event. There is no charge to participate, and each registered business will be provided with a table and two chairs.
Participating organizations are encouraged to share information about their services, products, student discounts and part-time employment opportunities. Businesses may also bring product samples, coupons or promotional giveaways.
Campus clubs and organizations will also participate in the fair, providing attendees with an opportunity to learn more about resources and activities available both on campus and throughout the surrounding community.
Vendor setup will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the fair open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Businesses interested in participating should contact SSC Director of Residential Life and Student Activities Melinda Sims at m.sims@sscok.edu or 405-382-9604.
When Hailey Mack arrived at Varnum High School as a freshman, she had two goals: go to college and play basketball.
She accomplished both at Seminole State College. Along the way, she visited universities across the country, explored London and Paris and prepared to continue her education more than 700 miles from home at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado.
