Politics and Baseball

February 20, 2020February 20, 2020admin

Former Trojans, Oklahoma State Senator Darcy Jech of Kingfisher (left) and SSC Board Chair Curtis Morgan (right) visit with their coach Lloyd Simmons (center) during a Higher Ed Day luncheon last week in Oklahoma City. Senator Jech played baseball for then Seminole Junior College the first year that Simmons coached the Trojans. Morgan was on Simmons’ NJCAA World Series teams in 1980 and 1981, when he received the National MVP award and the Trojans finished as runner-up. The trio were part of a delegation of Seminole State College community and campus leaders showing Legislators grassroots support for Higher Education funding.

‘ABC Gang’ Reunites at SSC Basketball Game

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020admin

Former Seminole State College stand-out basketball players Ray Alford, Anthony Bowie and William Childs attended the SSC Trojan basketball games on Monday, Feb. 17. The trio was known as the “ABC Gang” during their time playing at then Seminole Junior College. They led the 1983 Trojan team to a second-place finish in the 1983 NJCAA National Tournament. Continue reading “‘ABC Gang’ Reunites at SSC Basketball Game” →

SSC To Undergo Accreditation Site Visit Later This Month

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020admin

Seminole State College will undergo an Accreditation Site Visit by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) on Monday and Tuesday, February 24 – 25. This site visit is a regular part of the College’s ongoing accreditation processes, representing a culmination of efforts over the last ten years. SSC received full accreditation status in 2010 after its previous HLC Accreditation Site Visit. Continue reading “SSC To Undergo Accreditation Site Visit Later This Month” →

SSC Hosts Speech and Debate Tournament

February 11, 2020February 12, 2020admin

The Seminole State College Trojan Speech and Debate Tournament welcomed 16 area high schools to the SSC campus on January 24 and 25 to an Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association qualifying tournament. The tournament was held under the supervision of Assistant Professor of Speech John Bolander. Continue reading “SSC Hosts Speech and Debate Tournament” →

Fall Honor Roll Recognizes SSC Students

January 16, 2020January 17, 2020admin

Seminole State College has released the names of honor roll students for the 2019 fall semester. Three separate honor rolls recognize students for their academic achievements.

The President’s Honor Roll is comprised of students who maintain a perfect 4.0 grade-point-average in at least 12 credit hours of coursework.

Students named to the Vice President’s Honor Roll must have a 3.5 grade-point-average or better and no grade below a “C”.

The Part-Time Students’ Honor Roll is for students who maintain a 3.5 grade-point-average with no grade below a “C” in at least six, but less than 12 college credit hours. Continue reading “Fall Honor Roll Recognizes SSC Students” →

SSC Installs Greenhouse to Enhance Science and Agriculture Courses

January 10, 2020January 23, 2020admin

Seminole State College recently installed a greenhouse on campus to provide a hands-on experience for students. The 12’ x 36’ greenhouse was manufactured by Yoderbilt and paid for by the College’s Title III Grant. Continue reading “SSC Installs Greenhouse to Enhance Science and Agriculture Courses” →

Expected Graduates of SSC’s Nursing Program Recognized at Pinning Ceremony

December 9, 2019December 17, 2019admin

Seminole State College held a pinning ceremony at the Kelly Haney Center on Dec. 6 for nursing students expected to meet degree requirements this semester. Due to the program’s rapid growth, this event marked the first time the College has hosted a pinning ceremony in the fall. The following students were eligible to complete degree requirements and are expected graduates: Desiray Abney of Earlsboro, Talon Coleman of Holdenville, Kimberly Condit of Tecumseh, Jessica Cook of Seminole, Sabrina Harvey of Seminole, Whitney Keltch of Seminole, Allison Lukacsko of Wewoka, Meagan Machado of Seminole, Kelsi Massie of Shawnee, Addison McDonald of Seminole, Kelsey Miller of Newalla, Monicah Nduati of Norman, Carolyn Quinn of Norman, Donny Skaggs of Maud, Bailee Tucker of Okemah and Cindy Velasco of Ada. Continue reading “Expected Graduates of SSC’s Nursing Program Recognized at Pinning Ceremony” →

SSC Business Students Tour ECU

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019admin

Twenty-five Seminole State College business students and faculty members toured the Stonecipher School of Business at East Central University in Ada on Nov. 6. The students learned about transfer opportunities and available majors.

SSC Student Government Members Attend Fall Congress

November 14, 2019November 21, 2019admin

Oklahoma Student Government Association hosted their annual Fall Congress this past weekend, November 9 and 10 at Oklahoma City University. Breaking previous records, the first session of the 39th legislature had over160 participants who represented 22 universities and colleges throughout the state of Oklahoma. Continue reading “SSC Student Government Members Attend Fall Congress” →

Okemah Eighth Grader Discovers a Passion for Robotics at GEAR UP Camp

November 13, 2019November 21, 2019admin

Ariel Blackwood, an eighth grader and GEAR UP participant at Okemah Middle School, has found her passion with robotics. Blackwood and her sister Rose along with 145 middle school age students had the opportunity to attend the Seminole State College GEAR UP summer camp in May 2019 that emphasized learning experiences in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) and included building and assembling roller coasters, robots, and drones. Continue reading “Okemah Eighth Grader Discovers a Passion for Robotics at GEAR UP Camp” →