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OACC Announces the 2026 Hall of Fame Induction Class

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Three individuals who committed their careers to higher education will be honored at the annual luncheon ceremony of the Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges (OACC). The event will begin at 11:45 a.m. on Friday, October 2, at the Tulsa Community College Northeast Campus.  OACC Executive Director, Dr. Cheryl Evans shared that members of the 2026 OACC Hall of Fame Class include Mary Cantrell, Becky Henthorn, and Dr. Ron Ramming.

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SSC to Host Road to Nationals Send-off for Baseball and Softball Teams

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The SSC softball team poses for a photo with the NJCAA DI South Central District Trophy.
The SSC softball team poses for a photo with the NJCAA DI South Central District Trophy.
The SSC baseball team celebrates after winning the NJCAA DI South Central District Championship.
The SSC baseball team celebrates after winning the NJCAA DI South Central District Championship.

The Seminole State College Trojan softball team won the NJCAA South Central District title last weekend and earned a trip to the JUCO World Series national tournament.  The Trojans defeated NEO in the championship game 3-2 at the CPN FireLake Ball Fields in Shawnee on Saturday.  The national tournament will begin on May 25, 2026, in Oxford, Alabama.  There will be a “Road to the Nationals” celebration Wednesday morning, May 20 at 8:30 a.m. in the Haney Center at Seminole State College to honor both the softball team and the baseball team which also qualified for their national tournament last week.  The baseball team will be leaving for Grand Junction, Colorado Wednesday morning. Campus and community supporters are invited to the celebration which will include a short program and an opportunity to congratulate the coaches and teams.

SSC Holds MLT White Coat Ceremony

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In this photo, Seminole State College Medical Laboratory Technology student Khalynn Daniels poses for a photo with MLT Program Director Kelly Hankle during the program’s White Coat Ceremony.

Seminole State College Medical Laboratory Technology student Khalynn Daniels poses for a photo with MLT Program Director Kelly Hankle during the program’s White Coat Ceremony.  The event was held May 7 at Gordon Cooper Technology Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  The ceremony honored graduates of the MLT program’s Class of 2026 which includes Lucas Blevens, Evan Fry, Avery Johnson, Isabella Bible, Khalynn Daniels, Jaelynn Robertson, Lacy Haynes and Angelina Sims.

Trojans Punch Ticket to JUCO World Series

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In this photo, the Seminole State College baseball team celebrate on the field as head coach Mack Chambers hoists the NJCAA Division 1 District Championship trophy.

Seminole State College baseball is headed to nationals after two wins Thursday afternoon in the NJCAA South Central District Tournament.  The Trojans defeated St. Charles Community College of Missouri in back-to-back games (11-5 and 19-5) to secure a berth in the JUCO World Series.  The tournament was held at the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex in Seminole.  The World Series will be held from May 23-29, 2026, in Grand Junction, Colorado.

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Let’s Play Ball…

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In this photo, Coaches from seven community colleges who will be competing in the NJCAA Region II Regional/District Tournament in Shawnee are shown during a meeting at Seminole State College.

Coaches from seven community colleges who will be competing in the NJCAA Region II Regional/District Tournament in Shawnee met at Seminole State College on Monday.  SSC Athletic Director Leslie Sewell, pictured on the right, serves as Softball Director for Region and Tournament Director for the playoff series.  Colleges playing in the tournament include:  Connors, Eastern, NEO, Northern – Enid, Northern – Tonkawa, Rose State and SSC.  Games are being played at FireLake Ballfields in Shawnee through Saturday.

Photo of the Mable Jackson Store located in Little Oklahoma.

Seminole’s Town Square for Education, Dialogue and Growth

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By SSC President Lana Reynolds

Growing up in Seminole County, my family ran a small grocery store. It wasn’t just a place for buying essentials — it was a hub of community life. People came to exchange news, swap stories and even engage in spirited political debate. I still remember the thrill of campaign season, when candidates would make our store a regular stop. It wasn’t uncommon to see someone in slacks and a sport coat shaking hands in front of our gas pumps, explaining their vision for the future of our county.

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Players and coaching staff of the 2020-2021 Seminole State College Belles basketball team pose for a photo with former Belles Coach Dixie Woodall.

SSC Belles Basketball Celebrates 50th Season

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By Jentry Holt

Tradition, loyalty, pride, success and family – these are just a few words surrounding the history of Seminole State College’s Belles. In 1971, the Blue Bell sewing plant donated $10,000 to start a women’s basketball program at then Seminole Junior College. This was one year before Title IX was mandated, ensuring young women the right to participate in collegiate athletics. This revolutionary act set in motion a program that would change lives for years to come.

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SSC President’s Leadership Class Registers Students to Vote

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PLC student registers students to vote.

Members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class helped students register to vote in honor of National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 22. PLC students set up six tables across campus, encouraged their peers to participate in the upcoming election and gave away t-shirts to anyone who registered. (Pictured) Jenna Harrison, of Shawnee, guided students through the process at her station in Tanner Hall.