Seminole State College has released the names of honor roll students for the 2025 summer term. A total of 179 students were recognized for their academic achievements.
The Summer Honor Roll is comprised of students who successfully completed six or more credit hours in the summer term and maintained a 3.5 grade-point-average or above.
Students named to the Summer Honor Roll include (listed by hometown):
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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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Fifty-two student-athletes and five athletic teams at Seminole State College have been honored by the National Junior College Athletic Association for their academic excellence in the 2024-2025 academic year. The NJCAA Academic All-American Student-Athlete Awards are presented in three categories: First Team (4.0 GPA), Second Team (3.80-3.99 GPA), and Third Team (3.60-3.79 GPA).
“This recognition is a reflection of the commitment our student-athletes make every day—not only to their teams, but to their academic goals as well,” SSC Athletic Director Leslie Sewell said. “We’re incredibly proud of their accomplishments.”
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Seminole State College Assistant Professor of STEM Dr. Deanna Miles (left) and Associate Professor of English Yasminda Choate (right) presented at the 48th Annual AHEAD (Association on Higher Education and Disability) Conference in Denver, Colorado, July 14-18. They shared SSC’s efforts to ensure all courses and programs are accessibly designed for all learners. Hundreds from across the nation attended the conference. Also pictured is NASNTI Computer Science Specialist Alecia Bailey (center).
Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions Computer Science Specialist Alecia Bailey (left) and NASNTI Student Success Specialist Ben Little attended the AHEAD conference to explore assistive technologies and accommodations in higher education. A component of SSC’s NASNTI federal grant program is to bolster accessibility across campus.
Seminole State College’s Director of Community Relations Kim Pringle was recently elected President of the Oklahoma College Public Relations Association (OCPRA) during the organization’s monthly board meeting on July 15.
Pringle, who has served on the OCPRA Board for the past four years, will now lead the statewide organization that supports marketing and communications professionals at colleges and universities across Oklahoma. OCPRA offers professional development, networking opportunities and a competitive awards program that honors outstanding work in higher education communications.
“I am honored to serve as President of OCPRA and continue to work alongside such talented professionals from institutions across the state,” Pringle said. “The organization plays a vital role in connecting communications teams and celebrating the creative work that supports student success and institutional growth.”
Pringle brings a diverse background and seven years of experience at SSC to her new leadership role. In addition to directing the College’s community relations initiatives, she serves as the liaison to the SSC Educational Foundation, co-directs the President’s Leadership Class with President Lana Reynolds, oversees the Business and Industry division, and represents the College at numerous public events.
Pringle holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree with a Vocal Certificate from Oklahoma Baptist University and a Master of Education from Oklahoma Wesleyan University.
She and her husband, Travis, reside in Shawnee with their two daughters, Addison and Breckyn.
Ben Little (left), Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTI) Student Success Specialist, and Alecia Bailey (right), NASNTI Computer Science Specialist at Seminole State College, attend the 1st annual Ready Inspire Conference hosted by Ready Education in Orlando, Fla., July 7-9. The conference brought together higher education professionals from across the U.S. and internationally to network, share best practices and explore strategies for improving student engagement. SSC utilizes the Ready Education platform for its mobile app. The NASNTI program at SSC is 100 percent federally funded, receiving $450,000 annually.
Seminole State College’s Public Relations team earned the Best of Show award at the 2025 Oklahoma College Public Relations Association (OCPRA) Annual Conference, held July 13-15 at the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel in Catoosa. The team won the top prize for their short video “Undercover President,” a spoof of the television series “Undercover Boss,” in which SSC President Lana Reynolds disguises herself as a student to encourage her peers to complete the FAFSA.
This marks the second time in three years that the SSC Public Relations team has won Best of Show. The group previously received the top honor in 2023 for their “Together We Grow” advertising campaign.
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The Seminole State College Board of Regents held their monthly meeting on July 17 in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center Board Room.
The meeting began with the swearing-in of two new Regents, Mona Adkisson and Barry Tims. Former District Judge George Butner administered the oath of office. Both Adkisson and Tims reside in Seminole. Adkisson and her husband, Sam, are owners of Ecoat.us. Tims is an independent insurance agent. Adkisson succeeded former Regent Bryan Cain, whose term concluded June 29. Gov. Stitt appointed Tims to assume the seat vacated by former Regent Ryan Pitts, who resigned in the spring after being appointed as Special District Judge. His appointment will be considered for approval by the Oklahoma State Senate Education Committee and confirmation by the Oklahoma State Senate in Spring 2026.
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SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Shawnee President Angi Mohr (left) and Seminole State College Nursing and Health Sciences Program Director Dr. Misty Gray (right) explore the new federally-funded simulation lab at the college. Mohr, who is a graduate of the SSC Nursing Program, a member of the SSC Alumni Hall of Fame, and a Trustee of the SSC Educational Foundation, met July 16 with Gray and SSC President Lana Reynolds to discuss possible partnerships between the hospital and the college. SSM Health provides clinical experiences for SSC nursing students and is a major employer of the program’s graduates.
Seminole State College Physical Therapist Assistant students celebrated their pinning ceremony on July 9 at Gordon Cooper Technology Center in Shawnee. Pictured (left to right): PTA Instructor Lisa Knight, graduates Jaylee Friend of Prague, Rikki Pettigrew of Ada, Allie Ratcliff of Shawnee and PTA Program Director Shakira Stafford. Not pictured is graduate Jason Podimannil of Yukon. The PTA program includes physical therapy coursework and on-site clinical education. The technical portion can be completed in 11 months. Graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science degree and are eligible to take the licensure examination to become a physical therapist assistant. The program is housed at GCTC.