Summer courses begin Monday, May 20, at Seminole State College. The enrollment period for the first slate of summer courses remains open through May 22. The second slate of summer courses begins June 3 with enrollment through June 6. Course offerings and application information can be found on the College’s website, sscok.edu.
SSC is currently running a refer-a-friend promotion. When students apply for summer courses, they can list a referral. All students who make referrals are automatically entered to receive a $500 scholarship.
Following their NJCAA Region II championship win on May 11, the Seminole State College baseball team will face off against Crowder College of Neosho, Missouri, in a best two-out-of-three series for the South Central District title at the BCM Sports Complex in Seminole. The winner will advance to the NJCAA JUCO World Series in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Jessica Downey’s career trajectory has not followed a conventional route. When she was about to graduate from Seminole High School in 2009, she did not have a specific career goal in mind.
“I knew I wanted to do something challenging and make a difference in the world, but I hadn’t nailed down a path,” Downey said.
She attended Seminole State College out of high school, where she was a recipient of the President’s Leadership Class scholarship.
The SSC baseball team will compete in the NJCAA Region II Division I tournament May 9-11 at the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex in Seminole. The Trojans will take to the field for their first matchup at 7 p.m. on May 9. The team enters the tournament as the number one seed.
The SSC softball team will compete in the NJCAA Region II Division I tournament on May 9 at Piedmont High School. The Trojans enter the tournament as the number one seed. Below you’ll find tournament updates, a link to the live stream and a tournament bracket.
Seminole State College held a pinning ceremony at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on May 3 for 14 nursing students expected to meet degree requirements this semester. The pinning ceremony also included candle lighting, signifying the transition from student to one of service. Since the nursing program began in 1972, more than 1,100 nurses have launched their careers at SSC.
Nursing graduates, faculty and staff pictured: (back row, left to right) Advisor Carmen Hutchins, Nursing Program Office Manager Julie Mathews, Assistant Professor Damaila Lester, Assistant Professor Brenda Hudson, Assistant Professor of Nursing Miranda Stewart, Nursing Director Dr. Misty Gray, Assistant Professor Ann Benson, Assistant Professor Christine Clay, and Assistant Professor Jessica Shelburne; (middle row, l-r) Makayla Winchester of Holdenville, Angelina Lewis of Edmond, Melissa Martin of Wewoka, Delaney Young of Seminole, Crystal Hays of Tecumseh, Annahlisse Bartschi of Holdenville and Tiffany Hunter of Stonewall; (front row; l-r) Addison Wilson of Norman, Ellisa Dyer of Holdenville, Cynda Factor of Holdenville, Ashley Keys of Seminole, Caryssa Bui of Shawnee, Ashley Lucas of Wewoka, Kayla Smith of Shawnee.
The SSC Physical Therapist Assistant program also hosted its pinning ceremony on May 3 at the Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium. PTA faculty and nursing graduates pictured: (back row, l-r) Jamie Fesler of Prague, Brandon Fritz of Edmond, Brendan Biffle of Seminole; (front row, l-r) PTA Director Shakira Stafford, Logan Bush of Moore, Reagan Cooper of Prague, Hailey Pryor of Holdenville and PTA Instructor Lisa Knight.
Seminole State College students completing degree requirements at the end of the 2024 spring and summer semesters, along with 2023 fall graduates, participated in the College’s annual commencement exercises on Friday, May 3.
The graduation ceremony was held inside the Raymond Harber Field House on campus. Speaker of the House of Representatives Charles McCall was the featured guest speaker.
Seminole State College honored graduates at its 91st Commencement Ceremony on May 3 in the Raymond Harber Field House. The capacity crowd cheered on students as they received their diplomas.
As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, many students are anticipating the summer break. However, for those looking to make the most of their time and accelerate their academic journey, enrolling in summer courses can be a valuable option. Seminole State College offers a range of reasons for students to consider taking summer classes. Here are five reasons why you should consider spending your summer at SSC:
Ten Seminole State College sophomores in the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class received awards recognizing their completion of two years in the scholarship program on April 29. Members enjoyed a luncheon with SSC President Lana Reynolds and Director of Community Relations and PLC sponsor Kim Pringle to celebrate the occasion. The program helps students develop leadership skills through educational classroom and extra-curricular activities. Responsibilities of members include volunteering for the community and assisting with campus events. PLC students pictured are: (left to right) Brett Griffith of Rocky, Ryan Carlisle of Foss, Dalton Fowble of Chandler, Kamryn Lydens of Coweta, Jaci Chowning of Stroud, Easton Guest of Skiatook, Kaden Wright of Bixby, Sutton Titsworth of Bristow, Taylon Laxon of Oklahoma City and John Mahalik of Carrolton, Texas.
