Author Josh Hutton

In this photo, SSC freshman and Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship recipient Kynslei Wise, of Stroud, studies for one of her summer courses.

Deadline Approaches for Oklahoma’s Promise Scholarship Program

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The application deadline for students to enroll in Oklahoma’s Promise, a state scholarship program, is set for July 1. This is the final opportunity for students who were 11th graders in the 2023-24 school year to apply for the scholarship.

Oklahoma’s Promise is a program that provides high school students with the opportunity to secure a tuition scholarship applicable at an Oklahoma college, university or public career technology center. Eligibility is based on family income: $60,000 for families with one or two dependent children, $70,000 for three or four children and $80,000 for five or more children. Special provisions are available for adopted children from certain court-ordered custody and those under court-appointed legal guardians.

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Reynolds Recognized for Service to the Council of Presidents

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In this photo Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds (right) is presented with an engraved wooden medallion marking her tenure as Chair by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Vice Chair Dr. Thomas Newsom (left)

Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds (right) was recognized by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education last week for her service as Chair of the Council of Presidents for 2023-2024. At the June meeting of the COP, Reynolds was presented an engraved wooden medallion marking her tenure as Chair by Vice Chair Dr. Thomas Newsom (left), President of Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

Middle School Students Attend Rollercoaster Camp

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SSC Talent Search/FOCUS federal grant program hosted an engineering “Coaster Camp” for eighth-grade students on June 5 and 6. As students worked together and problem solved to build their own roller coasters, Mrs. Jenny Davidson, Wewoka High School Geometry and Trigonometry teacher, taught hands-on lessons related to force, motion, and energy.

Students are shown working together and problem solving to build their own roller coasters during the SSC Talent Search/FOCUS federal grant programs engineering “Coaster Camp” for eighth-grade students.

“Coaster Camp” participants were then able to see those lessons on a larger scale with a visit to Frontier City theme park. The Talent Search Central and West Projects are 100% federally funded in the amounts of $388,326 and $277,375 annually. For more information about the Talent Search Program, visit sscok.edu/sponsored-grant-programs/talent-search or call 405-382-9709.

Pictured is the group of students that attended “Coaster Camp” wearing their camp shirts.

In this photo, Seminole State College golfer Carson Newton, of Seminole, poses on the Twin Hills Golf and Country Club course in Joplin, Missouri, during the Division II NJCAA National Golf Tournament. Newton placed ninth at the tournament and was named to the All-American Team.

SSC Golfer Achieves Top Ten Finish at National Tournament

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Carson Newton, a recent graduate of Seminole State College, clinched a ninth-place finish in the Division II NJCAA Golf National Tournament held in Joplin, Missouri from May 21-24 at the Twin Hills Golf and Country Club. Newton’s performance also earned him the honor of being named to the All-American Team, marking a milestone as the first SSC student-athlete to receive this distinction.

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Pictured is an ariel view of the SSC campus after graduation, where students, faculty, staff and family can be seen celebrating on the grounds.

Spring Honor Roll Recognizes SSC Students

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Seminole State College has released the names of honor roll students for the 2024 spring semester. Three separate honor rolls recognize students for their academic achievements.

The President’s Honor Roll is comprised of students who maintain a perfect 4.0 grade-point-average in at least 12 credit hours of coursework.

Students named to the Vice President’s Honor Roll must have a 3.5 grade-point-average or better and no grade below a “C”.

The Part-Time Students’ Honor Roll is for students who maintain a 3.5 grade-point-average with no grade below a “C” in at least six but less than 12 college credit hours.

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In this photo, staff members of Seminole State College are shown as they walk through the Thirteen All-Black Towns of Oklahoma exhibit in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center.

All-Black Towns of Oklahoma Exhibit Opens at SSC

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Seminole State College is hosting the Thirteen All-Black Towns of Oklahoma traveling exhibit in the lobby of the Enoch Kelly Haney Center throughout the month of June.

The exhibit, curated by the Oklahoma Historical Society, explores the history of All-Black towns that are still incorporated today. The towns highlighted in the exhibit are Boley, Brooksville, Clearview, Grayson, Langston, Lima, Red Bird, Rentiesville, Taft, Tatums, Tullahassee, Summit and Vernon.

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In this photo, attendees observe the panels of the Thirteen All-Black Towns of Oklahoma traveling exhibit in the lobby of the Enoch Kelly Haney Center.

All-Black Towns of Oklahoma Exhibit Opens at SSC

Josh Hutton

Seminole State College is hosting the Thirteen All-Black Towns of Oklahoma traveling exhibit in the lobby of the Enoch Kelly Haney Center throughout the month of June.

The exhibit, curated by the Oklahoma Historical Society, explores the history of All-Black towns that are still incorporated today. The towns highlighted in the exhibit are Boley, Brooksville, Clearview, Grayson, Langston, Lima, Red Bird, Rentiesville, Taft, Tatums, Tullahassee, Summit and Vernon.

Between the late 1800s and early 1900s, around 50 All-Black towns were established in Oklahoma. These towns were founded by African American settlers who pooled their resources to purchase land and create self-sustaining communities.

The founders of these towns aimed to create spaces where African Americans could live free from racial discrimination, establish businesses, own property and govern themselves. These towns became hubs for entrepreneurship, education and culture.

The exhibit is sponsored by the SSC Educational Foundation and is being held in commemoration of the Juneteenth holiday. Seminole State College’s summer hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

Recently appointed Regent for Seminole State College Teresa Burnett (left) poses for a photo with SSC President Lana Reynolds (right)

New Regent Appointed to SSC Board

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Governor Kevin Stitt has appointed Teresa Burnett to serve as a Regent for Seminole State College. Her appointment was confirmed by the Oklahoma State Senate Education Committee on May 21. Pending full approval on the Senate floor, she will be sworn in at the July meeting of the SSC Board of Regents.

“We look forward to working with her at Seminole State College,” SSC President Lana Reynolds said. “She brings not only a unique perspective but also a personal connection to our institution.”

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In this photo Research Librarian Ashley Bagwell stands beside the recently opened Career Center located in the David L. Boren Library on Seminole State College’s campus

SSC Opens Career Center to Help Students Prepare for the Job Market

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Seminole State College recently opened a Career Center to help students prepare as they enter the workforce. Services provided include résumé writing/editing, practice interviews and a local job board. Students can also explore micro-credentials programs SSC offers to bolster their résumé.

“We want students to feel confident when they apply for a job,” Ashley Bagwell, SSC Research Librarian, said. “We’ll lend a hand with each step—finding a job, fine-tuning résumé and practicing interviews either in person or through video conferencing.”

Employers can also utilize the new Center to post jobs and connect with students. All provided services are available both in-person and remotely. Employers looking to post a job can visit sscok.edu and then click Career Center under the Academics tab.

The Career Center is located in the Boren Library Learning Center in room 119. During the summer, it is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students and employers can find more information about the services provided on the SSC website on the Career Center page or by contacting the library at 405-382-9243.