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SSC Staff Host Chili Cookoff

Josh Hutton
Financial Assistance Clerk Andrita Chavez and STEM Office Manager Dana Denwalt try out chili made by colleagues.

The Seminole State College Classified Staff and Professional Staff Councils hosted a Chili Cookoff on Friday, Nov. 18 at the Raymond Harber Field House. The event served as a scholarship fundraiser that is awarded to an SSC student from the Classified Staff Council each year. Pictured: Financial Assistance Clerk Andrita Chavez and STEM Office Manager Dana Denwalt try out chili made by colleagues.

Director of Student Activities Melinda Sims (left) congratulates McKee (right) following her Spiciest Award win.

Trophies were awarded in three categories. The Most Unique Chili Award went to GEAR UP Coordinator Erica McCaughey, the Spiciest Award went to Custodian Christie Mckee and the Best All Around went to STEM Office Manager Dana Denwalt. Pictured: Director of Student Activities Melinda Sims (left) congratulates McKee (right) following her Spiciest Award win.

SSC Soccer Team Returns Home Following National Tournament Play

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The Seminole State College Soccer Team poses for a group photo during the NJCAA National Soccer Championship in Evans, Georgia.

The Seminole State College women’s soccer team recently competed in the NJCAA National Soccer Championship in Evans, Georgia. The team was eliminated from the tournament following a close loss to Polk State College with a final score of 3-1 on Nov. 15. The Trojans ended the season with an overall record of 18-4 and a conference record of 13-1. The team held a perfect 8-0 record at home this season. The team is led by Head Coach Dan Hill and Assistant Coach Jade Dewbre.

Reynolds Named to 55 Over 55 Inspiring Oklahomans Inaugural Class

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Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds was joined by friends of the College at a reception Nov. 4 honoring the inaugural class of “55 Over 55” Inspiring Oklahomans.

The program was sponsored and coordinated by ion Oklahoma Magazine to recognize individuals who are investing in the future growth of the State and involved in projects that are improving the lifestyles for all Oklahomans.

Pictured left to right, are representatives of SSC who attended the event: Regent Kim Hyden and her husband Glen, Foundation Trustee Jim Hardin and his wife Donna, former Regent Melvin Moran, Regent Marci Donaho and her husband Dale, Reynolds, and Director of Board Relations and Administrative Operations Mechell Downey and her husband Mike.

Pictured left to right, are representatives of SSC who attended the event: Regent Kim Hyden and her husband Glen, Foundation Trustee Jim Hardin and his wife Donna, former Regent Melvin Moran, Regent Marci Donaho and her husband Dale, Reynolds, and Director of Board Relations and Administrative Operations Mechell Downey and her husband Mike.

Melvin Moran (left) congratulates Lana Reynolds (right) as they stand next to her portrait. Portraits of each honoree were unveiled at the reception and will remain on display at the Oklahoma History Center until being moved to the Oklahoma State Capitol in Januar

Melvin Moran (left) congratulates Lana Reynolds (right) as they stand next to her portrait. Portraits of each honoree were unveiled at the reception and will remain on display at the Oklahoma History Center until being moved to the Oklahoma State Capitol in January. The exhibit will then travel to several locations around the State. A complete listing of the award recipients is available at: www/55over55.com/winners.

SSC Hosts Send-Off Event for Soccer Team’s Fourth Consecutive National Tournament Trip

Brooks Nickell
Seminole State College Women’s Soccer Head Coach Dan Hill thanks attendees at a send-off event on Nov. 10 in the E.T. Dunlap Student Union. SSC students, employees, community supporters, family and friends lined the walls of the union to wish the team well as they head to the NJCAA Division I National Tournament in Evans, Georgia. The Trojans will face Iowa Western on Monday, Nov. 14 at 4:30pm Central Standard Time.
Seminole State College Women’s Soccer Head Coach Dan Hill thanks attendees at a send-off event on Nov. 10 in the E.T. Dunlap Student Union. SSC students, employees, community supporters, family and friends lined the walls of the union to wish the team well as they head to the NJCAA Division I National Tournament in Evans, Georgia. The Trojans will face Iowa Western on Monday, Nov. 14 at 4:30pm Central Standard Time.
The women’s soccer team poses in front of the bus before making their departure on Nov. 10. The team enters the tournament as the fifth seed. This marks their fourth consecutive year to compete in the NJCAA Division I National Tournament.
The women’s soccer team poses in front of the bus before making their departure on Nov. 10. The team enters the tournament as the fifth seed. This marks their fourth consecutive year to compete in the NJCAA Division I National Tournament.
Students are shown studying in the Seminole State College Library.

SSC Library to Host Holiday Event for Students

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Seminole State College will host its ‘Twas the Night Before Finals holiday event at the Boren Library on Dec. 4 from 3 to 8 p.m.

Students will be able to participate in several holiday activities, such as cookie decorating, making Christmas ornaments, designing holiday cards and watching a Christmas movie. There will also be free snacks for students to enjoy.

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SSC business students Hailey Wallace and Kaylee Edwards teach a lesson about video conference background staging

SSC Hosts Business Skills Seminar

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Members of the Seminole State College chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) held a business skills seminar on October 27 in the Utterback Ballroom on campus. The event was attended by more than 100 students from local schools, including Seminole High School, Seminole Junior High, Butner, Konowa, and Prague. Members of the Seminole Youth Council attended as well.

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SSC Women's Soccer Team members celebrate during the selection show where it was announced via livestream that the Trojans received an at-large bid for the 2022 NJCAA D1 Women’s Soccer Championship.

SSC Women’s Soccer score at-large bid to NJCAA D1 Soccer Championship

Brooks Nickell

The Seminole State Women’s Soccer team, alongside faculty, staff, and fans gathered to watch the at-large selection show presented by the National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA) in the Seminole State College Student Union on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. During the selection show, it was announced via livestream that the Trojans received an at-large bid for the 2022 NJCAA D1 Women’s Soccer Championship. This year’s championship will be hosted at Blanchard Woods Park in Evans, Georgia from November 13 – 19, 2022. 

SSC Representatives Attend OACC Conference

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Seminole State College employees Stacey Foster - Admissions Clerk/VA School Certification Officer; Jessica Guinn - Admissions Clerk; Tina Morris - Academic Affairs Administrative Assistant; Tisha Simon – President’s Office Manager; Carol Landes - Fiscal Affairs Administrative Assistant; Mechell Downey – Director of Board Relations and Administrative Operations; Bobbie Sampley - Accounts Payable Clerk; Andrita Chavez - Financial Assistance Clerk; Toni Wittmann - Student Affairs Administrative Assistance; and Lana Reynolds, President, attended the Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges Annual Conference at Rose State College in Midwest City on October 28.

Seminole State College employees Stacey Foster – Admissions Clerk/VA School Certification Officer; Jessica Guinn – Admissions Clerk; Tina Morris – Academic Affairs Administrative Assistant; Tisha Simon – President’s Office Manager; Carol Landes – Fiscal Affairs Administrative Assistant; Mechell Downey – Director of Board Relations and Administrative Operations; Bobbie Sampley – Accounts Payable Clerk; Andrita Chavez – Financial Assistance Clerk; Toni Wittmann – Student Affairs Administrative Assistance; and Lana Reynolds, President, attended the Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges Annual Conference at Rose State College in Midwest City on October 28. Foster was recognized at the event as SSC’s “Staff Member of the Year.”

SSC President Lana Reynolds (right) congratulations Admissions Clerk and VA School Certification Officer Stacey Foster (left) for being named the College’s “Staff Member of the Year.”

SSC President Lana Reynolds (right) congratulations Admissions Clerk and VA School Certification Officer Stacey Foster (left) for being named the College’s “Staff Member of the Year.”