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SSC Leadership Students Tour Historic Route 66 Sites

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In this photo, Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class students pose in front of the Route 66 Interpretive Center in Chandler, OK.

Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class students pose in front of the Route 66 Interpretive Center in Chandler, a museum dedicated to preserving and sharing the history, culture and traveler experience of America’s most famous highway through exhibits and Route 66 memorabilia. The visit came during Route 66’s centennial year, marking 100 years since the highway was established in 1926. During the tour, students also stopped at the Rock Café in Stroud, Pops and the Round Barn in Arcadia.

In this photo, SSC PLC students pose in front of the Rock Cafe in Stroud, OK.

SSC PLC students pose in front of the Rock Cafe in Stroud, a historic Route 66 landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built of native sandstone in the late 1930s, the restaurant has long been one of Oklahoma’s best-known Mother Road destinations.

Four SSC Students pose in the atrium of the State Capitol.

SSC Delegation Participates in Higher Ed and Oklahoma’s Promise Day

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Seminole State College students, employees and community supporters traveled to the Oklahoma State Capitol on March 31 to participate in Higher Education and Oklahoma’s Promise Day. Sponsored by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the event highlighted the value of public higher education in Oklahoma and celebrated continued legislative support for initiatives such as the Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship.

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SSC Leadership Students Experience “The Cowboy” Exhibit

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In this photo, Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class students pose Feb. 10 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City in front of “The End of the Trail,” one of the museum’s most iconic sculptures, during a leadership and cultural enrichment visit.

Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class students pose Feb. 10 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City in front of “The End of the Trail,” one of the museum’s most iconic sculptures, during a leadership and cultural enrichment visit.

In this photo, Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class students pose for a group photo outside of “The Cowboy: An Immersive Journey” exhibit.

PLC students explore “The Cowboy: An Immersive Journey” exhibit. The 360-degree immersive exhibit uses larger-than-life projections and sweeping soundscapes to bring the landscapes and stories of the American West to life and includes narration by actor Tom Selleck. The group also took a docent-led tour of permanent exhibits and later toured the Route 66 exhibit and other museum galleries.

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.