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Local Students Honored at Statewide Awards Ceremony

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In this photo, posing for a group picture from left to tight are OACC Executive Director Dr. Cheryl Evans, SSC President Lana Reynolds, William Heard of Konawa, Laura Suthers of Earlsboro, Gracie Gates of Seminole, Kaitlyn Smith of Shawnee and Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Chancellor Sean Burrage.
Three local high school students and two Seminole State College students were honored by SSC at the All-Oklahoma Academic Team and OACC Presidents’ Tuition Waiver Awards Ceremony at the State Capitol on April 7. Pictured (left to right): OACC Executive Director Dr. Cheryl Evans, SSC President Lana Reynolds, William Heard of Konawa, Laura Suthers of Earlsboro, Gracie Gates of Seminole, Kaitlyn Smith of Shawnee and Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Chancellor Sean Burrage. (Not in attendance but also honored at the event was Stevie Hogue of Seminole.)

Three area high school seniors and two Seminole State College students were recognized by SSC at the All-Oklahoma Academic Team and Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges Presidents’ Tuition Waiver Awards Ceremony on April 9 at the Oklahoma State Capitol in the Oklahoma House of Representatives Chamber.

This year, SSC honored Gracie Gates of Butner Public Schools, Stevie Hogue of Strother High School and Kaitlyn Smith of Luther High School with the OACC President’s Tuition Waiver for their academic achievements and community involvement.

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SSC Honors Denim Harris with Jersey Retirement

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In this photo, SSC Head Baseball Coach Mack Chambers and members of the Seminole State College baseball team present Denim Harris’ parents, Toy Harper and David Harris, with a framed No. 4 jersey during a jersey retirement ceremony April 4 at Lloyd Simmons Field in the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex.

SSC Head Baseball Coach Mack Chambers and members of the Seminole State College baseball team present Denim Harris’ parents, Toy Harper and David Harris, with a framed No. 4 jersey during a jersey retirement ceremony April 4 at Lloyd Simmons Field in the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex. Harris, an outfielder on the SSC baseball team and a 2025 graduate of Mansfield Timberview High School in Texas, passed away following a car accident on Oct. 16, 2025, at age 18. In tribute, Harris’ teammates wore No. 4 jerseys with his name on the back for one final game.

Four SSC Students pose in the atrium of the State Capitol.

SSC Delegation Participates in Higher Ed and Oklahoma’s Promise Day

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Seminole State College students, employees and community supporters traveled to the Oklahoma State Capitol on March 31 to participate in Higher Education and Oklahoma’s Promise Day. Sponsored by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the event highlighted the value of public higher education in Oklahoma and celebrated continued legislative support for initiatives such as the Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship.

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In this photo, Seminole State College students plant flags on campus ahead of SSC’s third annual Military and Veteran Resource Fair in November 2025.

SSC Earns Military Friendly School Designation

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Pictured is SSC VA School Certifying Officer Stacey Foster.
SSC VA School Certifying Officer Stacey Foster

Seminole State College has been designated a 2026-2027 Military Friendly School by Viqtory, earning Silver Status for its commitment to supporting military-affiliated students. The College was also recognized as a Military Spouse Friendly School for 2026-2027.

The Military Friendly designation honors colleges that meet high standards in student retention, graduation, job placement, loan repayment and support services tailored to veterans, active-duty servicemembers and their families. SSC’s Silver Status places it among institutions nationwide recognized for outstanding service to military students.

“Seminole State College is proud to serve those who have served our country, as well as the spouses and families who support them,” SSC President Lana Reynolds said. “These recognitions reflect our commitment to creating a welcoming campus and helping active service members and veterans reach their academic and career goals.”

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SSC Baseball to Retire Denim Harris’ Jersey

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In this photo, Denim Harris is shown up to bat during a 2025 Seminole State College baseball game.
Seminole State College will retire the jersey of Trojan baseball player Denim Harris on Saturday, April 4, at 12:30 p.m. at Lloyd Simmons Field in the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex.

Seminole State College will retire the jersey of Trojan baseball player Denim Harris during a ceremony on Saturday, April 4, at 12:30 p.m. at Lloyd Simmons Field, located in the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex.

Harris, an outfielder on the SSC baseball team and a 2025 graduate of Mansfield Timberview High School in Texas, died in a car accident on Oct. 16, 2025. He was 18.

The College will retire Harris’ No. 6 jersey prior to the Trojans’ home game that day. Friends, family, alumni and community members are invited to attend.

Harris joined the Trojan baseball program in 2025 and was remembered by teammates, coaches and loved ones for his passion for the game, competitive spirit and the impact he made on those around him.

“Retiring Denim’s jersey is a meaningful way to honor his place in our program and the mark he left on our team,” SSC Head Baseball Coach Mack Chambers said. “We want his family, friends and everyone who knew him to see how deeply he will always be remembered here.”

Area high school students competing in Seminole State College’s 52nd annual Interscholastic Meet gather in the E.T. Dunlap Student Union.

SSC Interscholastic Meet Draws Students from 33 High Schools

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Students from high schools across the state competed in Seminole State College’s 52nd annual Interscholastic Meet on March 26.

Nearly 500 students representing 33 high schools were included in this year’s results. Division I was composed of students from schools classified as 3A, 4A and 5A. Students from 2A and A class schools competed in Division II.

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SSC Nursing Students Puts Skills to the Test in Rural Hospital Drill

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In this photo, several Seminole State College nursing students are shown in action as they participate in a simulation training event.

Seminole State College nursing students participated in a simulation training event on March 25, working through a rural hospital scenario in which patients overwhelmed the facility and staff had to make rapid decisions with limited personnel and resources. The exercise included emergency room triage and patient transfers to medical-surgical, intensive care unit, obstetrics/pediatrics, helicopter transport or discharge home, challenging students to quickly assess each patient’s condition and determine the highest priority for care.

In this photo, Assistant Professor of Nursing Butch Cantrell, assists several Seminole State College nursing students during a simulation training event on March 25.

SSC seniors in the Leadership class managed the rural hospital drill organized by Assistant Professor of Nursing Butch Cantrell, giving students a culminating opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have developed throughout the program. The exercise challenged participants to draw on classroom learning and use critical thinking in real time, helping prepare them for the demands of their future nursing careers.

SSC Board of Regents Approve Policy Updates, Haney Center Upgrade and Emeritus Status for Jacomo

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In this photo, Chair the SSC Board of Regents Marci Donaho (left) congratulates retired Associate Professor of Sociology Tracy Jacomo (right) on receiving emeritus status following the meeting on March 26.
Chair the SSC Board of Regents Marci Donaho (left) congratulates retired Associate Professor of Sociology Tracy Jacomo (right) on receiving emeritus status following the meeting on March 26.

At its March 26 meeting, the Seminole State College Board of Regents approved Board policy revisions, a lighting upgrade for the Enoch Kelly Haney Center and emeritus status for former SSC employee Tracy Jacomo.

SSC President Lana Reynolds spoke about personnel updates, campus activities, athletics, the Haney roof project and investment planning related to the MacKenzie Scott donation during her report to the Board. SSC Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles and Dean of Instruction Jessica Isaacs presented to the Board about the College’s tenure policy.

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SSC Physical Therapist Assistant Program Helps Students Stretch and Learn

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In this photo, pictured, from left, Director of Clinical Instruction Dr. Alexus Thomas and PTA student Paitlyn Edmondson of Shawnee guide SSC student Caleb Hines of Edmond through a series of stretches.

Seminole State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program hosted “Get Stretched” on March 25, giving students an opportunity to learn about physical therapy techniques and guided stretching from PTA students and faculty. Pictured, from left, Director of Clinical Instruction Dr. Alexus Thomas and PTA student Paitlyn Edmondson of Shawnee guide SSC student Caleb Hines of Edmond through a series of stretches. SSC’s PTA program is housed at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center campus in Shawnee.

In this photo, SSC PTA students Diana Baiz, left, and Lacy Howell, right, both of Shawnee, sell walking tacos during a campus fundraiser on March 25.

SSC PTA students Diana Baiz, left, and Lacy Howell, right, both of Shawnee, sell walking tacos during a campus fundraiser on March 25. The PTA program is currently accepting applications for new students. Graduates of the program have achieved a 100% job placement rate for the past six years, and the average salary for physical therapist assistants is $62,150, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.