Middle School Students Attend Rollercoaster Camp

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024Josh Hutton

SSC Talent Search/FOCUS federal grant program hosted an engineering “Coaster Camp” for eighth-grade students on June 5 and 6. As students worked together and problem solved to build their own roller coasters, Mrs. Jenny Davidson, Wewoka High School Geometry and Trigonometry teacher, taught hands-on lessons related to force, motion, and energy.

Students are shown working together and problem solving to build their own roller coasters during the SSC Talent Search/FOCUS federal grant programs engineering “Coaster Camp” for eighth-grade students.

“Coaster Camp” participants were then able to see those lessons on a larger scale with a visit to Frontier City theme park. The Talent Search Central and West Projects are 100% federally funded in the amounts of $388,326 and $277,375 annually. For more information about the Talent Search Program, visit sscok.edu/sponsored-grant-programs/talent-search or call 405-382-9709.

Pictured is the group of students that attended “Coaster Camp” wearing their camp shirts.

A large group of SSC Talent Search/FOCUS students, staff, and volunteers pose for a photo after they enjoyed dinner together at Logan's Roadhouse and attended Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert at the OKC Civic Center on April 26.

SSC Talent Search Experiences the Magic of Harry Potter Concert

April 30, 2024April 30, 2024Josh Hutton

One hundred and four SSC Talent Search/FOCUS students, staff, and volunteers enjoyed dinner together at Logan’s Roadhouse and attended Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert at the OKC Civic Center on April 26. The Talent Search Central and West Projects are 100% federally funded in the amounts of $388,326 and $277,375 annually. For more information about the Talent Search Program, please visit sscok.edu/sponsored-grant-programs/talent-search or call 405-382-9709.

Pictured is a High school FFA student competing in the Ag Mechanics (welding) contest.

SSC Aggie Club Hosts Sixth Annual FFA Interscholastic Contest

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024Josh Hutton

The Seminole State College Aggie Club hosted its sixth annual SSC FFA Interscholastic Contest on April 11.

Nearly 1,100 students from 100 schools across the state of Oklahoma participated in the event. Students competed in a variety of contests – Ag Mechanics, Animal Science Quiz Bowl, Milk Quality and Products, Electricity, 8th Grade Quiz Bowl, Employment Skills, Entomology, Environmental and Natural Resources, Floriculture, Homesite Evaluation, Land Judging, Soil and Water Management, Turfgrass Management and Veterinary Science.

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Pictured is SSC graduate Robert Hanson playing guitar for attendees as they view artwork created by SSC students and local artists.

SSC Showcases Local Artists at Campus Event

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024Josh Hutton

Seminole State College welcomed faculty, staff, students and the local community to immerse themselves in the world of art at the “SSC, the Arts and Me” event on April 17. Taking place at the Cooks Commons and the Boren Library, the event showcased the creativity of SSC students and local artists.

Attendees had the opportunity to view and purchase a diverse selection of artwork, ranging from paintings to sculptures.

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Pictured are students gathered in the Student Union at Seminole State College during SSC’s 50th annual Interscholastic Meet on March 28.

SSC Interscholastic Meet Winners Announced

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024Josh Hutton

Students from 28 schools across the state competed in Seminole State College’s 50th annual Interscholastic Meet on March 28. Nearly 600 students attended the event.

Individual entries were separated into two divisions. Division I was composed of students from schools classified as 3A, 4A and 5A. Students from 2A and A class schools competed in Division II.

Exams were administered to students in 12 different subject areas during morning and early-afternoon testing sessions. Four art categories were offered as well: sculpture, painting, drawing and best in show. The top three winners within each subject were awarded medals.

A trophy was awarded to the top school in each division based on accumulation of points and medal placing. Preston High School was the Division I Sweepstakes Champion. This year the runner-up was Morris High School. In Division II, Paden High School was the Sweepstakes Champion, and Bowlegs High School clinched runner-up.

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Pictured (left to right): Director of the Sac & Fox Language Department Katie Thompson, Matriarch Co-Creator Sarah Adams, Miss Indian Oklahoma Faithlyn Seawright, U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Officer Jennifer Barnes-Kerns and MICA Group CEO Della Warrior as they sit on a panel at SSC discussing Native American Language in the Workplace.

Panel Discusses Native Language at SSC Event

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024Josh Hutton

Seminole State College hosted “Native American Language in the Workplace: A Roundtable Discussion” on March 26 in the Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium. The event was sponsored by SSC’s Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTI) grant program, which is 100 percent federally funded in the amount of $450,000 annually. Pictured (left to right): Director of the Sac & Fox Language Department Katie Thompson, Matriarch Co-Creator Sarah Adams, Miss Indian Oklahoma Faithlyn Seawright, U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Officer Jennifer Barnes-Kerns and MICA Group CEO Della Warrior.

Pictured is SSC psychology major Shannon Bennett, of Tecumseh, as she presents at “Mental Health Monday.”

SSC Student Support Services Launches “Mental Health Mondays”

March 15, 2024March 15, 2024Josh Hutton

Seminole State College grant programs Student Support Services (SSS) and SSS STEM are hosting “Mental Health Mondays” each first Monday of the month. The events feature informational presentations followed by discussions about different topics pertaining to mental health. The events take place at 12 p.m. in room 106 of the Scott Building. March’s meeting centered on friendship. Students learned what to look for in a healthy friendship, how to recognize toxic friendships and the benefits of friendship on our mental and physical health. Those in attendance shared stories and snacks and played Friendship Bingo.

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Native Language Event to Be Held at SSC

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024Josh Hutton

Seminole State College will host “Native American Language in the Workplace: A Roundtable Discussion” on March 26 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium. The event is sponsored by SSC’s Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTI) federal grant program. The event is free and open to the public.

With federal funding allocated to help sustain Native American languages, the roundtable discussion will center around the sustainability of various languages will look like in the future workplace environment. The discussion will feature a moderator and four panelists.

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SSC TRIO Programs Attend Wicked Musical

March 12, 2024March 12, 2024Josh Hutton

Pictured is a group of Seminole State College TRIO program students from Talent Search, Upward Bound and Student Support Services, as they pose for a group photo outside of the OKC Civic Center where they experienced the musical “Wicked.”

During the month of March, all three Seminole State College TRIO programs – Talent Search, Upward Bound and Student Support Services – took groups of students to the OKC Civic Center to experience the musical “Wicked.” The Talent Search Central and West Projects are 100% federally funded in the amounts of $388,326 and $277,375 annually. The SSS and STEM SSS Projects are 100% federally funded in the amounts of $294,725 and $261,888 annually. Upward Bound I, II, Math & Science I, and Math & Science II are 100% federally funded for $414,579, $309,505, $309,505, and $309,505 annually. More information about the programs can be found at sscok.edu/sponsored-grant-programs.

SSC Talent Search Attends TRIO Day at Capitol

March 4, 2024March 4, 2024Josh Hutton

Pictured (left to right): Seminole High School sophomore Gabriella Factor, SSC Student Support Services student Mark Factor, SSC TRIO Accounting Clerk Yahnah Factor, McLoud High School senior Alyssa Sudduth, Talent Search Advisor Tina Savage, McLoud High School senior Madalynn Taylor, Minority Floor Leader Andy Fugate and Talent Search Advisor Rachelle Jones.

Participants and staff with the SSC Talent Search/FOCUS Program attended TRIO Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol on Feb. 28. Attendees from throughout the state filled the House of Representatives Chambers and overflow rooms to raise awareness about the importance of educational opportunities for low-income, first-generation students. Pictured (left to right): Seminole High School sophomore Gabriella Factor, SSC Student Support Services student Mark Factor, SSC TRIO Accounting Clerk Yahnah Factor, McLoud High School senior Alyssa Sudduth, Talent Search Advisor Tina Savage, McLoud High School senior Madalynn Taylor, Minority Floor Leader Andy Fugate and Talent Search Advisor Rachelle Jones. TRIO programs are a set of federal outreach and student services programs designed to help individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. The TRIO programs at SSC are Student Support Services, Upward Bound and Talent Search. For more information about the grant programs, visit sscok.edu/sponsored-grant-programs