The Seminole State College Board of Regents approved a partnership with Seminole Public Schools for the development of an agricultural education farm at the Pleasant Grove School property at their meeting on May 16.
Continue reading “SSC Board of Regents Approves Partnership with SPS for Ag Education Farm”
Seminole State College golfer Carson Newton of Seminole secured second place at the Southwest Central District Golf Tournament in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 7. He will now advance to the NJCAA National Tournament in Joplin, Missouri, from May 21 through May 24. Both the SSC men’s and women’s golf teams completed their seasons this month. The teams are led by Head Coach Ronnie Williamson and Assistant Coach Kenneth Lupp.
“We’re so proud of these talented athletes and what they accomplished this year,” Williamson said. “We’re also so appreciative of First United Bank, Security State Bank, Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole Ford, Seminole Auto Sales, Wrangler, Bar-S Foods and Mark Gentry for sponsoring our journey to Nationals.”
Summer courses begin Monday, May 20, 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 3 with enrollment through June 6. Course offerings and application information can be found on the College’s website, sscok.edu.
SSC is currently running a refer-a-friend promotion. When students apply for summer courses, they can list a referral. All students who make referrals are automatically entered to receive a $500 scholarship.
Continue reading “Summer Courses Begin Next Week at SSC”
Following their NJCAA Region II championship win on May 11, the Seminole State College baseball team will face off against Crowder College of Neosho, Missouri, in a best two-out-of-three series for the South Central District title at the BCM Sports Complex in Seminole. The winner will advance to the NJCAA JUCO World Series in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Continue reading “SSC Baseball District Tournament Updates”
Jessica Downey’s career trajectory has not followed a conventional route. When she was about to graduate from Seminole High School in 2009, she did not have a specific career goal in mind.
“I knew I wanted to do something challenging and make a difference in the world, but I hadn’t nailed down a path,” Downey said.
She attended Seminole State College out of high school, where she was a recipient of the President’s Leadership Class scholarship.
Continue reading “Flight Path: A Journey of Service and Scholarship”
The SSC baseball team will compete in the NJCAA Region II Division I tournament May 9-11 at the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex in Seminole. The Trojans will take to the field for their first matchup at 7 p.m. on May 9. The team enters the tournament as the number one seed.
Continue reading “SSC Baseball Region II Tournament Updates”
The SSC softball team will compete in the NJCAA Region II Division I tournament on May 9 at Piedmont High School. The Trojans enter the tournament as the number one seed. Below you’ll find tournament updates, a link to the live stream and a tournament bracket.
Continue reading “SSC Softball Region II Tournament Updates”
Seminole State College held a pinning ceremony at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on May 3 for 14 nursing students expected to meet degree requirements this semester. The pinning ceremony also included candle lighting, signifying the transition from student to one of service. Since the nursing program began in 1972, more than 1,100 nurses have launched their careers at SSC.
Nursing graduates, faculty and staff pictured: (back row, left to right) Advisor Carmen Hutchins, Nursing Program Office Manager Julie Mathews, Assistant Professor Damaila Lester, Assistant Professor Brenda Hudson, Assistant Professor of Nursing Miranda Stewart, Nursing Director Dr. Misty Gray, Assistant Professor Ann Benson, Assistant Professor Christine Clay, and Assistant Professor Jessica Shelburne; (middle row, l-r) Makayla Winchester of Holdenville, Angelina Lewis of Edmond, Melissa Martin of Wewoka, Delaney Young of Seminole, Crystal Hays of Tecumseh, Annahlisse Bartschi of Holdenville and Tiffany Hunter of Stonewall; (front row; l-r) Addison Wilson of Norman, Ellisa Dyer of Holdenville, Cynda Factor of Holdenville, Ashley Keys of Seminole, Caryssa Bui of Shawnee, Ashley Lucas of Wewoka, Kayla Smith of Shawnee.
The SSC Physical Therapist Assistant program also hosted its pinning ceremony on May 3 at the Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium. PTA faculty and nursing graduates pictured: (back row, l-r) Jamie Fesler of Prague, Brandon Fritz of Edmond, Brendan Biffle of Seminole; (front row, l-r) PTA Director Shakira Stafford, Logan Bush of Moore, Reagan Cooper of Prague, Hailey Pryor of Holdenville and PTA Instructor Lisa Knight.
Seminole State College students completing degree requirements at the end of the 2024 spring and summer semesters, along with 2023 fall graduates, participated in the College’s annual commencement exercises on Friday, May 3.
The graduation ceremony was held inside the Raymond Harber Field House on campus. Speaker of the House of Representatives Charles McCall was the featured guest speaker.
Continue reading “SSC Announces Expected Graduates”
Seminole State College hosted the Lloyd Simmons Field dedication on May 3 at the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex. Former Trojan baseball Head Coach Lloyd Simmons was presented with a plaque and customized baseball bat to commemorate the special occasion. Simmons also received a Citation of Recognition from the State of Oklahoma in honor of the field dedication by State Senator and Trojan Alumni Darcy Jech. Pictured (left to right) are Sen. Jech, SSC Educational Foundation Chair Lance Wortham, Simmons, SSC President Lana Reynolds and SSC Board of Regents Chair Kim Hyden.
Continue reading “Longtime SSC Baseball Coach Honored at Field Dedication”