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SSC Students Gain Interview Experience at Career Workshop

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Posing for a group photo, pictured left to right: Danny Morgan, Rural Business and Resources Center Director; Kendi Cox, Manager of Human Resources for Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative; Meagan Hall, Teller for BancFirst; Mark Crowe, Seminole Center Manager for Lincare; Ashley Tilley, District Manager for Lincare; and Mickey Shaw, Manager of Human Resources for Ecoat.us.
Pictured left to right: Danny Morgan, Rural Business and Resources Center Director; Kendi Cox, Manager of Human Resources for Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative; Meagan Hall, Teller for BancFirst; Mark Crowe, Seminole Center Manager for Lincare; Ashley Tilley, District Manager for Lincare; and Mickey Shaw, Manager of Human Resources for Ecoat.us. The group volunteered as interviewers during Seminole State College’s mock interview workshop on April 30, offering students hands-on experience and professional feedback to help prepare them for the workforce.

Seminole State College students received real-world job interview experience during a mock interview workshop hosted on campus April 30. The event, themed “Be More Employable,” was organized in partnership by SSC’s Business and Industry program, the SSC Boren Library’s Career Center, and the College’s federally-funded Student Support Services, Upward Bound, and Talent Search grant programs.

Local employers were invited to share their expertise, offering students a chance to refine their resumes, improve networking skills and participate in up to five mock interview simulations. Students heard from speakers about the importance of resume writing, then rotated through interview stations for hands-on practice and personalized feedback from professionals.

“We want to give our heartfelt thanks to the dedicated panel of interviewers who made the event possible,” Business and Industry Coordinator Talina Lee said. Local business representatives who served as interviewers included Kendi Cox, Manager of Human Resources for Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative; Ashley Tilley, District Manager for Lincare; Mark Crowe, Seminole Center Manager for Lincare; Mickey Shaw, Manager of Human Resources for

Ecoat.us; and Meagan Hall, Teller for BancFirst. Despite difficult travel conditions due to flooding, each volunteered their time to support SSC students in preparing for the workforce.

The Seminole State College Student Support Services Project is 100% federally funded at $306,514 annually while the STEM SSS Project receives $272,364 in federal funding each year. Both programs provide support for first-generation, economically disadvantaged and disabled students.

The Talent Search Central and West Projects are 100% federally funded in the amounts of $388,326 and $277,375 annually.

SSC’s Upward Bound program serves 20 area high schools and is fully funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

Students Complete President’s Leadership Class Program at SSC

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In this photo, pictured, seated, left to right are: Ricky McCullough, Del City; Daphne Lamoureux, Seminole; Cooper Hamilton, Tahlequah; Amberlynn Mathews, Seminole; Logan Hill, Piedmont; Clayton Moore, Norman; and Cole Girard, Piedmont. Pictured, standing, are SSC President Lana Reynolds and Director of Community Relations and PLC sponsor Kim Pringle.

Seven Seminole State College sophomores in the President’s Leadership Class (PLC) were recognized for completing their two-year commitment to the scholarship program during a luncheon on May 5 with (pictured, standing) SSC President Lana Reynolds and Director of Community Relations and PLC sponsor Kim Pringle. The PLC program offers students opportunities to develop leadership skills through both academic and extracurricular experiences. Members of the program volunteer within the community and assist with numerous campus events throughout the academic year. Students completing the program (pictured, seated, left to right) are: Ricky McCullough, Del City; Daphne Lamoureux, Seminole; Cooper Hamilton, Tahlequah; Amberlynn Mathews, Seminole; Logan Hill, Piedmont; Clayton Moore, Norman; and Cole Girard, Piedmont.

SSC Inducts Four Students into Psi Beta Honor Society

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Pictured (left to right): Nicholas Johnson of Tecumseh, Lenny Davidson of Meeker, Cody Hisaw of Shawnee and Mackenzie Harris of Shawnee were inducted into the Seminole State College Psi Beta Honor Society for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Pictured (left to right): Nicholas Johnson of Tecumseh, Lenny Davidson of Meeker, Cody Hisaw of Shawnee and Mackenzie Harris of Shawnee were inducted into the Seminole State College Psi Beta Honor Society for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Four Seminole State College students were inducted into the Psi Beta National Honor Society in Psychology for the 2024-2025 academic year during a special ceremony held Thursday, May 1.

The new inductees include Mackenzie Harris and Cody Hisaw of Shawnee, Nicholas Johnson of Tecumseh and Lenny Davidson of Meeker. Each student received a certificate of membership, an honor stole to wear at commencement, and SSC memorabilia to mark the occasion.

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SSC Baseball and Softball Teams Begin Postseason Play

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The Seminole State College baseball team, holding the No. 1 seed in the Region II bracket, will play the winner of Game One (Connors State vs. Rose State) on Thursday, May 8, at 7 p.m. at the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex in Seminole. The double-elimination tournament continues through May 11.
The Seminole State College softball team, ranked No. 1 in the Region II bracket, will face No. 8 seed NOC-Enid in their opening game of the NJCAA South-Central District Tournament on Wednesday, May 7, at 4 p.m. in Piedmont, Oklahoma. The tournament runs through May 10, with the winner advancing to the NJCAA DI Softball World Series.

Seminole State College’s baseball and softball teams are set to compete in their respective NJCAA Division I postseason tournaments this week. For updates, brackets and live stream links, visit sscok.edu.

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SSC Educational Foundation’s Annual Spring Banquet Draws Large Crowd

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Pictured, Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds (left) and SSC Educational Foundation Chair Mark Schell (right) present the Distinguished Service Award to Dr. Brad Walck during the SSC Educational Foundation’s 30th Annual Spring Recognition Banquet on May 1. Walck was honored for his 22 years of service at SSC, where he held several roles including Vice President for Student Affairs and Head Women’s Basketball Coach.
Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds (left) and SSC Educational Foundation Chair Mark Schell (right) present the Distinguished Service Award to Dr. Brad Walck during the SSC Educational Foundation’s 30th Annual Spring Recognition Banquet on May 1. Walck was honored for his 22 years of service at SSC, where he held several roles including Vice President for Student Affairs and Head Women’s Basketball Coach.

The Seminole State College Educational Foundation hosted its 30th Annual Spring Recognition Banquet on Thursday, May 1 in the Utterback Ballroom of the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. A crowd of 450 guests filled the venue, and the event raised just over $60,000—making it the most successful banquet in the event’s history.

The banquet serves as a major fundraiser and recognition event, honoring alumni, employees and students. This year, Phil Johnson and Karen Romine were inducted into the SSC Alumni Hall of Fame. The Distinguished Service Award was presented to longtime SSC administrator Dr. Brad Walck.

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