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Pictured is a High school FFA student competing in the Ag Mechanics (welding) contest.

SSC Aggie Club Hosts Sixth Annual FFA Interscholastic Contest

Josh Hutton

The Seminole State College Aggie Club hosted its sixth annual SSC FFA Interscholastic Contest on April 11.

Nearly 1,100 students from 100 schools across the state of Oklahoma participated in the event. Students competed in a variety of contests – Ag Mechanics, Animal Science Quiz Bowl, Milk Quality and Products, Electricity, 8th Grade Quiz Bowl, Employment Skills, Entomology, Environmental and Natural Resources, Floriculture, Homesite Evaluation, Land Judging, Soil and Water Management, Turfgrass Management and Veterinary Science.

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Pictured is SSC graduate Robert Hanson playing guitar for attendees as they view artwork created by SSC students and local artists.

SSC Showcases Local Artists at Campus Event

Josh Hutton

Seminole State College welcomed faculty, staff, students and the local community to immerse themselves in the world of art at the “SSC, the Arts and Me” event on April 17. Taking place at the Cooks Commons and the Boren Library, the event showcased the creativity of SSC students and local artists.

Attendees had the opportunity to view and purchase a diverse selection of artwork, ranging from paintings to sculptures.

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Pictured (left to right): SSC Athletic Director Leslie Sewell, OKC Spark Owner Tina Floyd, Flores, SSC President Lana Reynolds and Chair of the SSC Board of Regents Kim Hyden pose for a photo at Homeplate of the SSC Softball field.

Flores Honored for 500 Wins at SSC

Josh Hutton

Trojan Softball Coach Amber Flores was honored on April 18 for her recent 500th career win at Seminole State College.

On Saturday, April 6, Flores won her 500th game at the helm of the SSC program. The 4 -1 win against Eastern Oklahoma State in Wilburn brought her overall record at Seminole to 500 wins against 104 losses.

In recognition of this milestone a pre-game presentation was held prior to the Trojans facing the Connors State Cowgirls Thursday afternoon at the SSC home field. Participating in the ceremony at home plate were SSC Athletic Director Leslie Sewell, owner of the OKC Spark professional women’s softball team Tina Floyd, SSC President Lana Reynolds and Chair of the SSC Board of Regents Kim Hyden.

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Members of the Seminole State College President's Leadership Class pose for a group photo during an early observance of Earth Day.

SSC Leadership Students Lend a Hand with Campus Cleanup

Josh Hutton

In an early observance of Earth Day, Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class members heard from environmentalist and filmmaker K.C. Shulberg, watched a screening of his documentary “The Urgency of Now” and then picked up trash across the SSC campus. “The Urgency of Now” explores the destruction of Hurricane Ian and features interviews with scientists, educators and public officials about the effects of climate change.

SSC Softball and A League of Their Own Take to the Field

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Pictured is Emma Bilyeu of Prague (right) as she stops and says hello to SSC Softball Head Coach Amber Flores (left).

Seminole State College Trojan softball players joined members of A League of Their Own at the Avedis Foundation Adaptive Field, located within the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex on April 8. The League is a co-ed softball league established to provide an avenue for individuals with cognitive or physical disabilities to play baseball. Prior to her game, Emma Bilyeu of Prague (right) had to stop and say hello to SSC Softball Head Coach Amber Flores (left).

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Solar Eclipse Watch Party Held at SSC

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Pictured is a large group of faculty, staff and students gathered outside on SSC's campus to watch the solar eclipse.

Seminole State College students, faculty and staff gathered outside the E.T. Dunlap Student Union for a solar eclipse watch party on April 8. Everyone in attendance was given a pair of glasses designed to protect their eyes for the direct observation of the sun.

Pictured is Director of Student Activities and event organizer Melinda Sims passing out gift bags. Student Activities leaned into the theme and provided Sun Chips, Moon Pies, and Eclipse gum to attendees.

Director of Student Activities and event organizer Melinda Sims passed out gift bags. Student Activities leaned into the theme and provided Sun Chips, Moon Pies, and Eclipse gum to attendees.

Pictured is Upward Bound Coordinator Jay Williams as he observes the eclipse through a one-way mirror at SSC’s watch party.
Upward Bound Coordinator Jay Williams observes the eclipse at SSC’s watch party.

OG&E and SSC Students Plant Trees at Sports Complex

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Pictured are SSC students and OG&E employees loading up trees for community members as a part of the company’s environmental stewardship program.

OG&E employees and Seminole State College students planted 10 trees at the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex on April 4. As part of the company’s environmental stewardship program, OG&E donated 10 oak and cypress trees to SSC, as well as 40 trees to the City of Seminole. The company also gave away 90 trees to the public.

Pictured (left to right): Gage Fiegener, Cord Bender, Jakin Teape, Luke George, Assistant Professor of Agriculture Wendy Rich, Anthony Smith, Bill McCarter and Director of the SSC Rural Business and Resources Center Danny Morgan pose for a group photo.

SSC students in the Fundamentals of Soil Science class assisted with the planting of the trees at the sports complex. Pictured (left to right): Gage Fiegener, Cord Bender, Jakin Teape, Luke George, Assistant Professor of Agriculture Wendy Rich, Anthony Smith, Bill McCarter and Director of the SSC Rural Business and Resources Center Danny Morgan.