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SSC Announces New President’s Leadership Class

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In this photo, freshmen members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class pose for a group photo.
Freshmen members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class attended a reception at the Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum on Aug. 26.

Seminole State College has selected 26 freshmen students for Class XIX of the President’s Leadership Class.

The leadership students, along with their parents, attended a reception held at the Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum on Tuesday, August 26.

SSC President Lana Reynolds opened the evening with a warm welcome to students and their families. Members of the college’s Administrative Council then shared insights about their departments and how they contribute to student success. Speakers included Dr. Bill Knowles, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs; Melanie Rinehart, Vice President for Finance, Grants & Enrollment; Jessica Isaacs, Dean of Instruction; and Marc Hunter, Director of Information Technology and Chief Information Security Officer.

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Students Complete President’s Leadership Class Program at SSC

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In this photo, pictured, seated, left to right are: Ricky McCullough, Del City; Daphne Lamoureux, Seminole; Cooper Hamilton, Tahlequah; Amberlynn Mathews, Seminole; Logan Hill, Piedmont; Clayton Moore, Norman; and Cole Girard, Piedmont. Pictured, standing, are SSC President Lana Reynolds and Director of Community Relations and PLC sponsor Kim Pringle.

Seven Seminole State College sophomores in the President’s Leadership Class (PLC) were recognized for completing their two-year commitment to the scholarship program during a luncheon on May 5 with (pictured, standing) SSC President Lana Reynolds and Director of Community Relations and PLC sponsor Kim Pringle. The PLC program offers students opportunities to develop leadership skills through both academic and extracurricular experiences. Members of the program volunteer within the community and assist with numerous campus events throughout the academic year. Students completing the program (pictured, seated, left to right) are: Ricky McCullough, Del City; Daphne Lamoureux, Seminole; Cooper Hamilton, Tahlequah; Amberlynn Mathews, Seminole; Logan Hill, Piedmont; Clayton Moore, Norman; and Cole Girard, Piedmont.

SSC Leadership Students Visit OKC Memorial

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In this photo, members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class are shown during a guided tour of the Oklahoma City National Memorial by a National Park Ranger, who explained the symbolic significance of the memorial and provided insight into the events of April 19.

Members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class visited the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum on March 13. Students were guided on a tour by a National Park Ranger, who explained the symbolic significance of the memorial and provided insight into the events of April 19, 1995. The group also toured the Memorial Archives and participated in the Uncover-Discover STEM Lab, which integrates investigative techniques used in the aftermath of the bombing.

In this photo, members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class are shown during a “First Person: Stories of Hope” presentation from a survivor of the 1995 bombing.

PLC students also attended a “First Person: Stories of Hope” presentation from a survivor of the 1995 bombing.

SSC Leadership Students Visit Historic Greenwood District

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In this photo, SSC leadership students look on during a tour of the Greenwood Rising Black Wall St. History Center in Tulsa.

In recognition of Black History Month, members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class visited the Greenwood Rising Black Wall St. History Center in Tulsa on Feb. 25 for a docent-led tour. The visit provided students with an opportunity for reflection on the history of Black Wall Street and the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

In this photo, SSC leadership students pose for a group photo in front of a neighborhood mural in Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District.

After touring the Greenwood Rising Black Wall St. History Center, SSC leadership students explored Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District. They viewed neighborhood murals, shopped at local businesses and dined at a local restaurant, immersing themselves in the culture and history of the area.

SSC Leadership Students Tour Oklahoma Stockyards

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In this photo, members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class pose for a group picture in front of the Oklahoma National Stockyards

Members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class visited the Oklahoma National Stockyards in Oklahoma City on Jan. 30 to learn about the impact of the cattle industry on the state’s economy. The students toured the facility, including walking the catwalks built above the cattle holding lots, viewed the sale ring and watched videos from a previous sale. In Since the Oklahoma National Stockyards was founded in 1910, more than 102 million head of livestock have passed through the market.

In this photo, SSC President’s Leadership Class students survey the cattle holding lots. Pictured (left to right): Addison Pringle, Shawnee; Abagail Tovar, Wilburton; Zoe Trenchard, Lewisville, Texas; Reeve Ross, Locust Grove; and Dustin Nicholson, Seminole.
SSC President’s Leadership Class students survey the cattle holding lots. Pictured (left to right): Addison Pringle, Shawnee; Abagail Tovar, Wilburton; Zoe Trenchard, Lewisville, Texas; Reeve Ross, Locust Grove; and Dustin Nicholson, Seminole.

Experts Share Health and Safety Tips with SSC Leadership Students

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The Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class kicked off their Spring semester with a program on “Health, Well-Being and Safety for College Life.” Following a luncheon in Utterback Ballroom of the SSC Haney Center on Jan. 21, the group heard presentations from local family physician Dr. Jenna Geohagan, Licensed Professional Counselor Stephanie Hassell and District Attorney for Pontotoc, Huges and Seminole Counties Erik Johnson. The speakers provided basic tips for good physical and mental health, as well as staying safe as a college student.

Sen. Pugh Meets with SSC Students and Regents at Forum

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In this photo, Oklahoma State Senator and Chair of the Senate Education Committee Adam Pugh poses with members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class. Pictured (left to right): Gavin Williams of Edmond, Logan Hill of Piedmont, Sen. Pugh, Adisen Williams of Mustang and Carter Sterling of Edmond.

Prior to speaking at the Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum on Dec. 12, Oklahoma State Senator and Chair of the Senate Education Committee Adam Pugh met with members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class. The students thanked Sen. Pugh for visiting campus and presented him with a gift. Pictured (left to right): Gavin Williams of Edmond, Logan Hill of Piedmont, Sen. Pugh, Adisen Williams of Mustang and Carter Sterling of Edmond.

In this photo, pictured left to right, President Lana Reynolds, Regents Marci Donaho and Curtis Morgan; State Senators Adam Pugh and Grant Green; Regents Robyn Ready, Ryan Pitts and Teresa Burnett pose for a group photo.

Following Forum, Senator Adam Pugh spoke with SSC President Lana Reynolds and members of the College’s Board of Regents. Pictured (left to right): President Lana Reynolds, Regents Marci Donaho and Curtis Morgan; State Senators Adam Pugh and Grant Green; Regents Robyn Ready, Ryan Pitts and Teresa Burnett.

SSC Leadership Students Participate in Teambuilding Exercises

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In this photo, a group of SSC PLC students balance together on a platform during a teambuilding exercise.

The Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class visited the University of Central Oklahoma’s Boathouse and Challenge Course at Arcadia Lake on Sept. 12. Students worked together in a variety of teambuilding exercises, rope climbing and ziplining.

In this photo, PLC freshmen Zane Cooper of McCurtain takes in the view high above the ground on the Challenge Course.

PLC freshmen Zane Cooper of McCurtain takes in the view high above the ground on the Challenge Course.

In this photo, PLC students pose for a group photo outside of Pops alongside historic Route 66 in Arcadia.

Following their visit to the UCO Boathouse, the PLC students enjoyed dinner at Pops alongside historic Route 66 in Arcadia. Students posed for a photo in front of the restaurant’s landmark 66-foot soda bottle structure.