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SSC Participates in Southeast Oklahoma Legislative Briefing

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Pictured with Chancellor Burrage (center) in a group photo are PLC students (left to right): Gavin Williams of Jones; Haddie Lindley of Horntown, Abigail Tovar of Wilburton and Alivia Wapskineh of McLoud.

Four members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class were among a delegation of 20 community supporters of Seminole State College who attended the Southeast Oklahoma Legislative Briefing hosted by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. The event was held December 11 at Pete’s Place in Krebs. In addition to hearing from legislators and presidents of colleges in the southeast quadrant of the State, Chancellor of Higher Education Sean Burrage spoke at the event. Pictured with Chancellor Burrage (center) are PLC students (left to right): Gavin Williams of Jones; Haddie Lindley of Horntown, Abigail Tovar of Wilburton and Alivia Wapskineh of McLoud.

In this photo, Carey Sue Vega, owner of Etiquette Expert in Oklahoma City, takes a selfie with members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class during a business and social etiquette session at Gigi’s Lunch Counter in Seminole on Dec. 4.

SSC Leadership Students Learn Business Etiquette

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Members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class had a lesson in business and social etiquette on Dec. 4. Carey Sue Vega, owner of Etiquette Expert in Oklahoma City, spoke to the group at Gigi’s Lunch Counter in Seminole.

The group heard tips on cell phone usage, email and telephone correspondence, job interview preparation, formal dinner etiquette, the importance of hand-written thank-you notes, ideas on how to network and how to make appropriate small talk.

Vega is a native Oklahoman who has done etiquette consultant work for businesses, attorneys, doctors and organizations around the world. For 10 years, she served as a cruise director for the Norwegian Cruise Line.

Vega has been featured in numerous radio and television shows and magazine articles, sharing her etiquette expertise. She prides herself as being a “regular person” who tries to use professionalism to her advantage.

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SSC Leadership Class Tours Chickasaw Cultural Center

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In this photo, Members of Seminole State College’s President’s Leadership Class (PLC) pause outside the Chickasaw Cultural Center for a group photo.

Members of Seminole State College’s President’s Leadership Class (PLC) pause outside the Chickasaw Cultural Center during a guided tour in Sulphur, Oklahoma, on Nov. 4. The visit included the Chikasha Inchokka’ Traditional Village, Inkana Bridge and the Chikasha Poya Exhibit Center.

In this photo, PLC students join a Stomp Dance demonstration at the Chickasaw Cultural Center.

PLC students join a Stomp Dance demonstration at the Chickasaw Cultural Center. The stomp dance, a treasured Chickasaw tradition that often begins with a Friendship Dance, features singers and dancers in traditional clothing, and visitors are encouraged to participate.

In this photo, Seminole State College President's Leadership Class students listen to a presentation from Allegiant Land Services' "land man" and Development Director Destinee Weeks.

SSC Leadership Class Explores OK’s Wind Energy

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Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class students traveled to Seiling, OK, on Oct. 23 to learn about renewable energy and tour an operating wind farm. The trip provided students with exposure to Oklahoma’s growing wind energy sector as well as other energy sources in the state. During the visit, students heard from Allegiant Land Services’ “land man” and Development Director Destinee Weeks, who explained the process of securing land rights and negotiating agreements with property owners for wind energy development. The presentation highlighted the business and legal aspects of renewable energy projects and their impact on rural communities. The PLC students also went on site to a wind farm to hear from a wind turbine technician. Several students had the opportunity to tour an operating wind turbine

SSC Leadership Students Navigate Teambuilding at OKC Riversport

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In this photo, students take part in the Dragon Boat Challenge on the Oklahoma River, working together to steer.

Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class visited Riversport in Oklahoma City on Sept. 4 to learn about the Boathouse District and participate in team-building exercises. Pictured: students take part in the Dragon Boat Challenge on the Oklahoma River, working together to steer.

In this photo, PLC students are shown testing their rhythm and endurance in Riversport’s Boathouse Experience, an indoor rowing simulator.

PLC students test their rhythm and endurance in Riversport’s Boathouse Experience, an indoor rowing simulator.

In this photo, State Sen. Mark Mann (D-District 46), who represents Del City and parts of Oklahoma City, speaks with students before dinner at The Old Spaghetti Factory.

State Sen. Mark Mann (D-District 46), who represents Del City and parts of Oklahoma City, speaks with students before dinner at The Old Spaghetti Factory. Sen. Mann shared updates on 2028 Olympic events planned for OKC, including rowing and softball, and discussed tourism’s statewide impact. He then concluded his talk with details about student-focused legislation and ways to get involved in local and state government.

SSC Announces New President’s Leadership Class

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In this photo, freshmen members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class pose for a group photo.
Freshmen members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class attended a reception at the Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum on Aug. 26.

Seminole State College has selected 26 freshmen students for Class XIX of the President’s Leadership Class.

The leadership students, along with their parents, attended a reception held at the Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum on Tuesday, August 26.

SSC President Lana Reynolds opened the evening with a warm welcome to students and their families. Members of the college’s Administrative Council then shared insights about their departments and how they contribute to student success. Speakers included Dr. Bill Knowles, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs; Melanie Rinehart, Vice President for Finance, Grants & Enrollment; Jessica Isaacs, Dean of Instruction; and Marc Hunter, Director of Information Technology and Chief Information Security Officer.

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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 Leadership Students Visit OKC Memorial

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In this photo, members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class are shown during a guided tour of the Oklahoma City National Memorial by a National Park Ranger, who explained the symbolic significance of the memorial and provided insight into the events of April 19.

Members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class visited the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum on March 13. Students were guided on a tour by a National Park Ranger, who explained the symbolic significance of the memorial and provided insight into the events of April 19, 1995. The group also toured the Memorial Archives and participated in the Uncover-Discover STEM Lab, which integrates investigative techniques used in the aftermath of the bombing.

In this photo, members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class are shown during a “First Person: Stories of Hope” presentation from a survivor of the 1995 bombing.

PLC students also attended a “First Person: Stories of Hope” presentation from a survivor of the 1995 bombing.

SSC Leadership Students Visit Historic Greenwood District

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In this photo, SSC leadership students look on during a tour of the Greenwood Rising Black Wall St. History Center in Tulsa.

In recognition of Black History Month, members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class visited the Greenwood Rising Black Wall St. History Center in Tulsa on Feb. 25 for a docent-led tour. The visit provided students with an opportunity for reflection on the history of Black Wall Street and the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

In this photo, SSC leadership students pose for a group photo in front of a neighborhood mural in Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District.

After touring the Greenwood Rising Black Wall St. History Center, SSC leadership students explored Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District. They viewed neighborhood murals, shopped at local businesses and dined at a local restaurant, immersing themselves in the culture and history of the area.

SSC Leadership Students Tour Oklahoma Stockyards

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In this photo, members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class pose for a group picture in front of the Oklahoma National Stockyards

Members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class visited the Oklahoma National Stockyards in Oklahoma City on Jan. 30 to learn about the impact of the cattle industry on the state’s economy. The students toured the facility, including walking the catwalks built above the cattle holding lots, viewed the sale ring and watched videos from a previous sale. In Since the Oklahoma National Stockyards was founded in 1910, more than 102 million head of livestock have passed through the market.

In this photo, SSC President’s Leadership Class students survey the cattle holding lots. Pictured (left to right): Addison Pringle, Shawnee; Abagail Tovar, Wilburton; Zoe Trenchard, Lewisville, Texas; Reeve Ross, Locust Grove; and Dustin Nicholson, Seminole.
SSC President’s Leadership Class students survey the cattle holding lots. Pictured (left to right): Addison Pringle, Shawnee; Abagail Tovar, Wilburton; Zoe Trenchard, Lewisville, Texas; Reeve Ross, Locust Grove; and Dustin Nicholson, Seminole.