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SSC Upward Bound Students Take to the Court at OKC Thunder Game

Josh Hutton
In this photo, more than 120 high school students in the Seminole State College Upward Bound program pose on the basketball court for a group photo with the Oklahoma City Thunder Mascot, Rumble the Bison.

More than 120 high school students in the Seminole State College Upward Bound program had the opportunity to experience an exciting evening of NBA action at the Paycom Center, as they watched the Oklahoma City Thunder claim a 144-110 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Feb. 1. In addition to enjoying the game, several Upward Bound students participated in exclusive pre-game activities, including greeting Thunder and Kings players in the Spirit Tunnel and standing on the court during the National Anthem and player introductions. To cap off the night, every student took part in a special post-game photo opportunity on the court with Rumble the Bison, the Thunder’s mascot. SSC’s Upward Bound program serves 20 area high schools and is fully funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The program provides academic support, college preparation and enrichment experiences to help students achieve their higher education goals.

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SSC Upward Bound Programs Receive Grant Renewal

Josh Hutton

Seminole State College recently received notification from the U.S. Department of Education of the renewal of two federal Upward Bound grants. Together, Upward Bound I and Upward Bound II will receive over $3.4 million in grant money over the next five years, beginning in September. The grants will provide the institution $696,235 annually, with UB I receiving $398,634 per year to serve 77 participants and UB II receiving $297,601 per year to serve 52 participants.

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