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SSC Upward Bound Students Experience Summer of Learning and Exploration

Josh Hutton
SSC Upward Bound students pose for a photo inside the Dallas Cowboys locker room at AT&T Stadium during their “Big Trip” to Dallas. The group toured the stadium as part of a week filled with college visits and cultural experiences.
SSC Upward Bound students pose for a photo inside the Dallas Cowboys locker room at AT&T Stadium during their “Big Trip” to Dallas. The group toured the stadium as part of a week filled with college visits and cultural experiences.

Seminole State College’s Upward Bound federal grant program hosted a series of summer camps and trips for nearly 160 area high school students, offering academic enrichment, college readiness and cultural experiences.

Approximately 125 students who recently completed their 9th through 11th grade years participated in a residential camp on the SSC campus from May 27 to June 26. These students attend 20 partnering high schools, including Bowlegs, Butner, Earlsboro, Holdenville, Graham-Dustin, Macomb, Maud, New Lima, Okemah, Paden, Seminole, Shawnee, Strother, Stroud, Tecumseh, Varnum, Weleetka, Wetumka and Wewoka.

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SSC Upward Bound Kicks Off Community Cleanup Program

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In this photo, pictured left to right, Upward Bound Coordinator Anna Skender, Upward Bound students Sosie Tucker, Marissa Massey, Jace Fitzgerald and Noah Higgins pose for a photo during their time spent helping clean up the community.

Seminole State College’s Upward Bound program recently launched the UB Cleans initiative, providing students with the opportunity to give back to their community. Participants volunteer alongside the Seminole Arts Council, cleaning various locations around Seminole. Senior students meet every Thursday after school to help beautify the community while working toward their volunteer goals for their Bridge Trip this summer. Upward Bound is 100% federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Pictured (L to R): Upward Bound Coordinator Anna Skender, Upward Bound students Sosie Tucker, Marissa Massey, Jace Fitzgerald and Noah Higgins.

SSC Upward Bound Students Take to the Court at OKC Thunder Game

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In this photo, more than 120 high school students in the Seminole State College Upward Bound program pose on the basketball court for a group photo with the Oklahoma City Thunder Mascot, Rumble the Bison.

More than 120 high school students in the Seminole State College Upward Bound program had the opportunity to experience an exciting evening of NBA action at the Paycom Center, as they watched the Oklahoma City Thunder claim a 144-110 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Feb. 1. In addition to enjoying the game, several Upward Bound students participated in exclusive pre-game activities, including greeting Thunder and Kings players in the Spirit Tunnel and standing on the court during the National Anthem and player introductions. To cap off the night, every student took part in a special post-game photo opportunity on the court with Rumble the Bison, the Thunder’s mascot. SSC’s Upward Bound program serves 20 area high schools and is fully funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The program provides academic support, college preparation and enrichment experiences to help students achieve their higher education goals.

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SSC Upward Bound Programs Receive Grant Renewal

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Seminole State College recently received notification from the U.S. Department of Education of the renewal of two federal Upward Bound grants. Together, Upward Bound I and Upward Bound II will receive over $3.4 million in grant money over the next five years, beginning in September. The grants will provide the institution $696,235 annually, with UB I receiving $398,634 per year to serve 77 participants and UB II receiving $297,601 per year to serve 52 participants.

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