Four students residing in Seminole County were recently awarded the Don Gill Scholarship at Seminole State College.
The four recipients are Britlee Morris of Wewoka, Hannah Potter of Seminole, Taegan Freeman of Seminole and Alexandra Newton of Seminole. Morris graduated from New Lima High School earlier this spring. Potter is a recent graduate of Varnum High School. Freeman and Newton are returning SSC students. Continue reading “Four Students Receive Don Gill Scholarship at SSC”
Twenty games into the spring season, Seminole State College Lady Trojans utility player Teryn Pritchett discovered the rest of her season would be suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading “The Impact of the Coronavirus on SSC Graduate’s Final Softball Season”
Seminole residents Marci (left) and Dale (right) Donaho recently donated $3,000 to the Seminole State College Educational Foundation in support of the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex. Marci Donaho currently serves as the Executive Director of the Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum, a member of the Seminole Public School Board and as a Regent for SSC. Dale Donaho retired from Gordon Cooper Technology center, where he served as the Coordinator of the Central Oklahoma Tech Prep Consortium. Continue reading “Donahos Make Donation to Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex”
Seminole State College’s Upward Bound chapter is providing meals to students enrolled in the program every week until July 2. Upward Bound coordinators Anna Skender, Amber Cooper, Ronnie Williamson and Matt Kappele deliver the meals to homes and local schools. The program has served meals to 250 participants.
Holdenville resident Jack Sherry has been appointed by Gov. Kevin Stitt as a member of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE). His appointment was recently confirmed by the Senate, and he will be sworn in at the State Regents’ June 25 meeting. Sherry will serve a nine-year term that expires in May 2029, replacing Regent Toney Stricklin. Continue reading “Former SSC Educational Foundation Board Trustee Appointed as New State Regent”
At their meeting on May 21, the Seminole State College Board of Regents appointed Dr. Linda Goeller as the Vice President for Academic Affairs and approved the holiday schedule for the 2020-2021 academic year.
The meeting was conducted using the Go-To-Meeting video-conferencing application. Continue reading “SSC Regents Appoint Goeller as Vice President for Academic Affairs”
Seminole State College has released the names of honor roll students for the 2020 spring semester. Three separate honor rolls recognize students for their academic achievements. Continue reading “Spring Honor Roll Recognizes SSC Students”
Seminole State College recently recognized three employees for their campus leadership: Faculty Senate President Jeff Cheng, Classified Staff President Dana Denwalt and Professional Staff President Caitlin Brown. The employees were set to be honored at the Seminole State Educational Foundation’s annual Spring Recognition Banquet, but the event has been postponed due to restrictions on large gatherings in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading “SSC Honors Three Campus Leaders”
Seminole State College recently recognized six employees for 20 years of service: Mechell Downey, Teresa Norman, Carol Parker, Tina Savage, Rita Story-Schell and Susan Shumaker. The employees were set to be honored at the Seminole State Educational Foundation’s annual Spring Recognition Banquet, but the event has been postponed due to restrictions on large gatherings in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading “SSC Recognizes Employees for 20 Years of Service”
Seminole County Resident Curtis Morgan has been reappointed by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt to serve on the Seminole State College Board of Regents. The appointment was confirmed by the Oklahoma State Senate Education Committee on May 12 using video conferencing software and sent to the Oklahoma State Senate for final approval. The nomination was carried by Senator Joe Newhouse (R-Broken Arrow). Morgan’s new seven-year term as a Regent will conclude on July 1, 2027. Continue reading “Morgan Reappointed to SSC Board of Regents”