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In this photo, SSC Professor of History Marta Osby (left) presents Melissa Overfield, Chief of Voluntary Services, with holiday cards for veterans at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center.

SSC Spreads Holiday Cheer to Veterans

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Beginning on Veterans Day, students, faculty, staff and administrators at Seminole State College launched the 2025 Veteran Appreciation Holiday Cheer Project, an annual initiative to share gratitude with veterans across Oklahoma.

From Nov. 11 through Dec. 2, members of the campus community signed holiday cards with messages of thanks, encouragement and cheer.

A total of 250 cards were delivered to the VA Medical Center in Oklahoma City and distributed to inpatients receiving care. Melissa Overfield, Chief of Voluntary Services, also distributed cards to VA satellite clinics statewide so veterans outside the metro area would feel remembered during the holidays. She thanked everyone involved for helping bring a moment of joy to hundreds of Oklahoma veterans.

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SSC Celebrates Tina Savage at Retirement Reception

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In this photo, Tina Savage (center) speaks to guests during her retirement reception Dec. 12 in the E.T. Dunlap Student Union at Seminole State College.

Tina Savage (center) speaks to guests during her retirement reception Dec. 12 in the E.T. Dunlap Student Union at Seminole State College. Savage joined SSC in 2000 and as the Talent Search-West Advisor spent years guiding Pottawatomie County high school students toward postsecondary education. She holds an Associate of Science from Seminole State College, a Bachelor of Science from Northeastern State University, and a Master of Science from East Central University. She and her husband, Kevin, reside in Maud.

SSC Nursing Program Honors Graduates at Pinning Ceremony

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In this photo, Seminole State College nursing students expected to meet degree requirements this semester, hold candles in front of a crowd during their Dec. 12 pinning ceremony.

Seminole State College held a pinning ceremony at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on Dec. 12 for 14 nursing students expected to meet degree requirements this semester. The pinning ceremony also included candle lighting, signifying the transition from student to one of service.

In this photo, Nursing graduates and nursing faculty and staff pose for a group photo. Pictured (back row, from left): Nursing Program Office Manager Julie Mathews, Nursing Program Advisor Carmen Hutchins, Assistant Professor of Nursing Butch Cantrell, Assistant Professor of Nursing Jessica Shelburne, Assistant Professor of Nursing Christine Clay; (middle row) Casandra Stapp, Lynaea McGee, Triston May, Jessica Bednarek, Danielle Coleman, Brynlee Hughey, Katelyn Compton, Ashley Bowling; (front row) Carley Lowery, Candy Doan, Callie Haney, Elizabeth Johnson, Reice Morgan and Leah Ehler-Wright.

Nursing graduates and nursing faculty and staff pictured (back row, from left): Nursing Program Office Manager Julie Mathews, Nursing Program Advisor Carmen Hutchins, Assistant Professor of Nursing Butch Cantrell, Assistant Professor of Nursing Jessica Shelburne, Assistant Professor of Nursing Christine Clay; (middle row) Casandra Stapp, Lynaea McGee, Triston May, Jessica Bednarek, Danielle Coleman, Brynlee Hughey, Katelyn Compton, Ashley Bowling; (front row) Carley Lowery, Candy Doan, Callie Haney, Elizabeth Johnson, Reice Morgan and Leah Ehler-Wright.

Pictured, from left, are Bill Knowles, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs at SSC; Lana Reynolds, SSC President; Melanie Rinehart, Vice President of Finance, Grants and Enrollment at SSC; Dr. Jenna Geohagan of The Clinic; Anne Nicole Flinn, Vice President of Marketing and Community Relations at The Clinic; Charlie Vest, Executive Vice President of Finance and Operation at The Clinic; and LaDawna Fry, Executive Director of Patient Experience at The Clinic.

The Clinic, Seminole State College partner on student health

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The Clinic has partnered with Seminole State College to provide comprehensive health care for its students.

Beginning with the Spring 2026 semester, SSC students may visit The Clinic at 2249 Boren Boulevard, which is located under the same roof as The Pharmacy and only blocks away from the campus. There are approximately 1,500 students enrolled at the school.

“We are grateful for this new partnership with The Clinic and what it will mean for our campus community,” said SSC President Lana Reynolds. “By making affordable preventive and primary care easier to access, we are removing barriers and investing in the overall success of our students and the faculty and staff who serve them.”

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SSC Provides Christmas Gifts to Local Children

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Posing for a group photo with gifts gathered for 25 children in need through the Salvation Army and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, are (left to right): Language Arts and Social Sciences Office Manager Twila Kappele, Academic Affairs Administrative Assistant Tina Morris, Student Affairs Administrative Assistant Toni Wittmann, and Lead Custodian Christie McKee.

Seminole State College employees and students recently participated in the Angel Tree program, providing gifts to 25 children in need through the Salvation Army and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. The SSC community purchased clothing and toys, carrying on a tradition of giving the college began in 1997. Pictured (left to right): Language Arts and Social Sciences Office Manager Twila Kappele, Academic Affairs Administrative Assistant Tina Morris, Student Affairs Administrative Assistant Toni Wittmann, and Lead Custodian Christie McKee.

SSC Participates in Southeast Oklahoma Legislative Briefing

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Pictured with Chancellor Burrage (center) in a group photo are PLC students (left to right): Gavin Williams of Jones; Haddie Lindley of Horntown, Abigail Tovar of Wilburton and Alivia Wapskineh of McLoud.

Four members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class were among a delegation of 20 community supporters of Seminole State College who attended the Southeast Oklahoma Legislative Briefing hosted by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. The event was held December 11 at Pete’s Place in Krebs. In addition to hearing from legislators and presidents of colleges in the southeast quadrant of the State, Chancellor of Higher Education Sean Burrage spoke at the event. Pictured with Chancellor Burrage (center) are PLC students (left to right): Gavin Williams of Jones; Haddie Lindley of Horntown, Abigail Tovar of Wilburton and Alivia Wapskineh of McLoud.

In this photo, Recruitment Specialist and the Staff Member of the Month Maddy Potter (right) and Faculty Member of the Month, Assistant Professor of Life Science Leigh Ann Wilson (left) pose for a photo.

Chamber of Commerce Honors Two SSC Employees

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Two Seminole State College employees were recognized for their dedication and service during the Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum on Dec. 11. Assistant Professor of Life Science Leigh Ann Wilson was honored as Faculty Member of the Month, and Recruitment Specialist Maddy Potter was named Staff Member of the Month.

The Seminole Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, along with the Lions Club and Kontoor Brands/Wrangler, recognizes SSC employees several times during Forum each year. Honorees are nominated from across campus and selected by College administrators.

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In this photo, members of the Seminole State College Soccer team and Several Seminole State College community athletic boosters pose for a group photo.

Community Donors Help SSC Soccer Commemorate Trip to Nationals

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In this photo, members of the Seminole State College Soccer team and Several Seminole State College community athletic boosters pose for a group photo.

Several Seminole State College community athletic boosters donated funds to provide the SSC Soccer team with sweatshirts commemorating their recent trip to the NJCAA National Tournament. It was the seventh consecutive trip to nationals for Coach Dan Hill and his program. The team finished their season among the Top 4 Division 1 teams in the nation.

In this photo, Pictured left to right prior to the half-court presentation are: Kim Hyden, Jim Hardin, Dr. Jim Hardin, Les Walker, Curtis Morgan, Pam Morgan, Sue Snodgrass, Mark Schell, Rita Story-Schell and Hope Pickering.

Donors presented the sweatshirts to the team and coaches at halftime of the Dec. 3 home men’s basketball game. Pictured left to right prior to the half-court presentation are: Kim Hyden, Jim Hardin, Dr. Jim Hardin, Les Walker, Curtis Morgan, Pam Morgan, Sue Snodgrass, Mark Schell, Rita Story-Schell and Hope Pickering.