SSC Student Gives Back

September 29, 2021September 29, 2021Josh Hutton

Pictured alongside Green are PTK Advisor and Associate Professor of Business Dr. Jeff Cheng (left) and President Lana Reynolds (rig

Seminole State College sophomore Dominic Green (center), of Shawnee, recently donated $3,500 to the SSC Educational Foundation to support projects of the College’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society. In addition to providing funds for student fees associated with joining the national organization, he wanted to provide financial support to purchase holiday gifts for children through PTK’s Angel Tree project. Green said that when he was growing up, his family struggled with poverty, and he never forgot when he received Christmas presents through the Angel Tree program.

“I want to help people,” Green said. “I want to give back to the community now that I can.” Pictured alongside Green are PTK Advisor and Associate Professor of Business Dr. Jeff Cheng (left) and President Lana Reynolds (right).

NASNTI Director Carol Parker (right) greets Miss Indian World Cheyenne Kippenberger (left) at a campus event on Sept. 20, 2019. The NASNTI program recently received a new grant focused on accessibility, computer science and Native American programming.

SSC NASNTI Program Awarded $2.25 Million in Federal Grant

September 29, 2021September 29, 2021Josh Hutton

The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded the Seminole State College Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions program $2.25 million in a new grant.

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Former counselor Cynthia Yerby looks on as longtime business instructor Fred Bunyan tries to break a balloon during his Trojan Olympics contest.

Old Fun and Games

September 24, 2021September 24, 2021Josh Hutton

Throughout the 1980s, faculty, staff and students at then Seminole “Junior” College participated in an annual spring ritual known as “Trojan Olympics.” Held the week prior to final exams, teams competed in such activities as tricycle races in the parking lots, food eating contests and canoe races on the campus pond.

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SSC Treats Students to Fair Day Event

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021Josh Hutton

Students attending the SSC 2021 Fair Day enjoy basketball shooting, ring toss and more.

Seminole State College Student Activities hosted Fair Day on Sept. 22 in the courtyard just outside of the E.T. Dunlap Student Union. The event featured fair cuisine, such as cotton candy, popcorn, turkey legs and corn dogs, as well as several games for students to play, including inflatable axe throwing, basketball, ring toss and more.

SSC students Elijah Durham, of El Reno, and Uriah McPerryman, of Wetumka, enjoy an assortment of fair food during the event.

Melinda Sims, Director of Residential Life and Student Activities, joins in on the games at the Fair Day event. Here she is seen playing one of the many fair games set up in the courtyard on campus.

Melinda Sims, Director of Residential Life and Student Activities, joins in on the games at the Fair Day event on Sept. 22.

An SSC student walks through the courtyard on campus.

SSC Offers Another Round of COVID Relief Funds to Students

September 23, 2021Josh Hutton

Seminole State College is offering COVID relief funds to students through an allocation of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) III that is being provided by the U.S. Department of Education, as authorized by the American Rescue Plan.

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Participants take to the course in golf carts at the start of the 25th Annual SSC Educational Foundation Golf Tournament.

SSC Educational Foundation Hosts 25th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser

September 20, 2021September 20, 2021Josh Hutton

The Seminole State College Educational Foundation hosted its 25th Annual Golf Tournament at the Jimmie Austin Golf Course in Seminole on Sept. 17. This year’s event raised more than $30,000 for student scholarships and campus capital projects. A total of 95 players, comprising 24 corporate teams, took to the links to show their support for the College.

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Inaugural Class of Hall of Fame

September 20, 2021September 20, 2021Josh Hutton

Pictured left to right with Dr. Cook, are: long-time Varnum School Superintendent Eugene Warrenburg; retired SJC Reading Instructor Frances Warrenburg; former Wilson Elementary School Principal Bonnie Lee Grisso; former Seminole civic leader and business owner Neil Molleur; and former Trojan basketball player and NAIA National Championship Coach at Oklahoma City University Win Case.

In 1994, Seminole “Junior” College President Dr. Jim Cook came up with an idea to honor outstanding former students of the college with induction into an “Alumni Hall of Fame.” Members of the inaugural class, pictured left to right with Dr. Cook, are: long-time Varnum School Superintendent Eugene Warrenburg; retired SJC Reading Instructor Frances Warrenburg; former Wilson Elementary School Principal Bonnie Lee Grisso; former Seminole civic leader and business owner Neil Molleur; and former Trojan basketball player and NAIA National Championship Coach at Oklahoma City University Win Case. Since that time, 25 Annual banquets have been held recognizing over 70 additional honorees whose personal and professional accomplishments have brought pride to the institution.

SSC to Host Constitution Day Event

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021Josh Hutton

Seminole State College will host its annual Constitution Day event on Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. in the Utterback Ballroom, located in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. This year’s event will feature guest speaker John Guinn, the Oklahoma Convention of States Director. Attendees will also have the opportunity to register to vote at stations set up by the Student Government Association and the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. Light refreshments will also be provided for attendees.

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Pictured with Senator Thompson and Chancellor Glen Johnson (left to right) are Presidents Ron Ramming (Connors), Chad Wiginton (Western), Janet Wansick (Eastern), Jay Falkner (Carl Albert), Jack Bryant (Redlands), John Feaver (USAO), Jeanie Webb (Rose State), Kyle Stafford (NEO), Lana Reynolds (Seminole State College) and Clark Harris (Northern).

Sen. Roger Thompson Receives Higher Education Distinguished Service Awards

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021Josh Hutton

Oklahoma Sen. Roger Thompson was recognized with 2020 and 2021 Distinguished Service Awards for Higher Education during today’s meeting of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. He was honored for his support of higher education in his role as Chair of the Appropriations Committee, co-chair of the Committee on Pandemic Relief and as a member of the Finance and Rules committees.

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Legendary Athletic Leaders

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021Josh Hutton

Leaders of Seminole “Junior” College athletic programs pose with the College’s first President Elmer Tanner (center). Pictured from left to right, are long-time Athletic Director Dr. Thurman Edwards, Trojan Baseball Coach Lloyd Simmons, Belles Basketball Coach Dixie Woodall and Trojan Basketball Coach Jim Kerwin. Simmons, Woodall and Kerwin established many of the College’s records for wins, championships and producing outstanding athletes during the “golden age” of men’s and women’s sports in Oklahoma two-year colleges.