On May 3, Seminole State College Talent Search/FOCUS students and staff gathered for dinner before attending the Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical “& Juliet” at the OKC Civic Center. The show offers a reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic, asking what would happen if Juliet chose her own fate after Romeo’s death—set to a soundtrack of pop hits by Max Martin. Pictured (left to right): Tecumseh High School student Anna Harvey, Shawnee High School students Bristel Tipton, Destini Richards and Manuela Parada. The Talent Search Central and West Projects are 100% federally funded in the amounts of $388,326 and $277,375 annually. For more information, visit sscok.edu/sponsored-grant-programs/talent-search or call (405) 382-9709.
Oklahoma Speaker of the House Kyle Hilbert delivers the commencement address as Seminole State College’s Class of 2025 looks on in front of a capacity crowd at the Raymond Harber Field House on May 9.
Seminole State College students completing degree requirements at the end of the 2025 spring and summer semesters, along with 2024 fall graduates, participated in the College’s annual commencement exercises on Friday, May 9.
The graduation ceremony was held at 10 a.m. inside the Raymond Harber Field House on campus. Oklahoma Speaker of the House Kyle Hilbert served as the featured guest speaker.
Pictured (left to right): Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Chair Dennis Casey; SSC Rural Business and Resources Center Director Danny Morgan; Chancellor Sean Burrage; Citizen Potawatomi Nation Vice Chair Linda Capps; SSC President Lana Reynolds; SSC Business and Industry Coordinator Talina Lee; and OSRHE Secretary Steven W. Taylor. The partnership between SSC and CPN was recognized at the Regents Business Partnership Excellence Award ceremony on May 6.
Seminole State College and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) were recently honored for their decades-long partnership supporting education, business development, and regional economic growth. The collaboration was recognized at the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Regents Business Partnership Excellence Award ceremony, held May 6 at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond.
Summer classes at Seminole State College begin Monday, May 19. Enrollment remains open for the first session through May 22. A second session starts June 2, with enrollment open through June 5.
Summer courses begin Monday, May 19, at Seminole State College. The enrollment period for the first slate of summer courses remains open through May 22. The second slate of summer courses begins June 2 with enrollment through June 5. Course offerings and application information can be found on the College’s website, sscok.edu.
Pictured (left to right): State Senator Grant Green, newly appointed SSC Regent Mona Adkisson, and SSC President Lana Reynolds at the Oklahoma State Capitol on May 6.
Governor Kevin Stitt has appointed Seminole resident Mona Adkisson to serve as a member of the Seminole State College Board of Regents. Her appointment was presented by Senator Grant Green and confirmed by the Oklahoma State Senate Education Committee at the State Capitol on May 6. Pending full approval on the Senate floor, her seven-year term will begin July 1, 2025.
Adkisson will succeed Regent Bryan Cain of Wewoka, whose term concludes June 29.
The Seminole State College Trojan softball team finished the 2025 season with a 37-12 record. The team earned Region II honors including Coach of the Year for Amber Flores, MVP for Kenna Maker of Hominy and Pitcher of the Year for McKenna Ingram of Bristow.
Seminole State College’s softball and baseball teams concluded their postseason runs in the NJCAA Region II tournaments over the weekend.
The SSC softball team, the top seed in the South-Central District Tournament, opened the event in Piedmont, Oklahoma, with wins over NOC-Enid (2-1), NOC-Tonkawa (3-1) and Baton Rouge (3-1). The team was eliminated following two close losses to Rose State (2-1 and 2-0). The Trojans ended the season with a 37-12 record.
The Seminole State College Trojan baseball team concluded the 2025 season with a 34-20 record and earned multiple Region II honors, including Coach of the Year for Mack Chambers and MVP recognition for Declan Dahl of Azle, Texas.
The Trojan baseball team, also a No. 1 seed, hosted the Region II Tournament at the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex. SSC lost a close contest to Connors State (11-10) in the opening round, rebounded with a win over Rose State (7-1) and was ultimately eliminated by Connors (8-2). The team concluded its season with a 34-20 record.
Seminole State College welcomed representatives from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education on May 5 as part of their statewide roadshow. Their goal is to provide essential information and resources to key student-facing staff members on college campuses, including registrars, academic and faculty advisors, admissions counselors and concurrent enrollment personnel, to ensure they are equipped to support student success. Pictured front row (left to right): OSRHE staff members Tracy Romano, Manager of Academic, Online and Workforce Development Initiatives; Angel Icenhour, Director of Concurrent Enrollment Programs; and Jenny Wood, Coordinator for Academic Programs and Student Success. Second row: SSC staff members Sheila Morris, Registrar; and Edith Cathey, Director of Enrollment Management. Third row: Alicia Ryan, Financial Aid Specialist; Kim Pringle, Director of Community Relations; and Laura Votaw, Online Degrees Coordinator. Fourth row: Davis Kappele and Cindy Nolen, Academic Advisors; and Talina Lee, Business and Industry Coordinator. Enrollment is open for summer and fall courses. For assistance, contact the SSC Advising Office at (405) 382-9797 or advising@sscok.edu.
Seminole State College honored graduates at its 92nd Commencement Ceremony on May 9 in the Raymond Harber Field House. The capacity crowd cheered on students as they received their diplomas.
Pictured left to right: Danny Morgan, Rural Business and Resources Center Director; Kendi Cox, Manager of Human Resources for Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative; Meagan Hall, Teller for BancFirst; Mark Crowe, Seminole Center Manager for Lincare; Ashley Tilley, District Manager for Lincare; and Mickey Shaw, Manager of Human Resources for Ecoat.us. The group volunteered as interviewers during Seminole State College’s mock interview workshop on April 30, offering students hands-on experience and professional feedback to help prepare them for the workforce.
Seminole State College students received real-world job interview experience during a mock interview workshop hosted on campus April 30. The event, themed “Be More Employable,” was organized in partnership by SSC’s Business and Industry program, the SSC Boren Library’s Career Center, and the College’s federally-funded Student Support Services, Upward Bound, and Talent Search grant programs.
Local employers were invited to share their expertise, offering students a chance to refine their resumes, improve networking skills and participate in up to five mock interview simulations. Students heard from speakers about the importance of resume writing, then rotated through interview stations for hands-on practice and personalized feedback from professionals.
“We want to give our heartfelt thanks to the dedicated panel of interviewers who made the event possible,” Business and Industry Coordinator Talina Lee said. Local business representatives who served as interviewers included Kendi Cox, Manager of Human Resources for Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative; Ashley Tilley, District Manager for Lincare; Mark Crowe, Seminole Center Manager for Lincare; Mickey Shaw, Manager of Human Resources for
Ecoat.us; and Meagan Hall, Teller for BancFirst. Despite difficult travel conditions due to flooding, each volunteered their time to support SSC students in preparing for the workforce.
The Seminole State College Student Support Services Project is 100% federally funded at $306,514 annually while the STEM SSS Project receives $272,364 in federal funding each year. Both programs provide support for first-generation, economically disadvantaged and disabled students.
The Talent Search Central and West Projects are 100% federally funded in the amounts of $388,326 and $277,375 annually.
SSC’s Upward Bound program serves 20 area high schools and is fully funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
