Author admin

From Arm Wrestling to Mentoring, Seminole Woman Disrupts Aging

admin
In October 2017 AARP Oklahoma honored 50 people at the 9th Annual Indian Elders Honors. As the nomination process for 2018 opens this week, we profile one of the 2017 honorees, Cynthia Yerby, 65, a member of the Seminole Nation in Oklahoma.

The perfect personification of AARP’s “Disrupt Aging” motto, Cynthia Yerby talks with passion about her many hard-fought accomplishments: getting a master’s degree while working and raising a family; mentoring youth; becoming a traditional sewing artist; and — when she was 40 years old — launching a career as a champion arm wrestler.

Continue reading “From Arm Wrestling to Mentoring, Seminole Woman Disrupts Aging” →

SSC Regents Convene for February Meeting

admin

At their February meeting on Thursday, the Seminole State College Board of Regents approved the hiring of Tony Crouch as the College’s new Vice President for Fiscal Affairs. Crouch will assume his role on campus beginning March 1, 2018.

Crouch brings with him a wealth of knowledge in business and finance, including over 20 years of experience in higher education in Oklahoma and Kansas. He comes to SSC from Southwestern Christian University in Bethany, Okla. where he served as the Vice President of Business and Finance.

Continue reading “SSC Regents Convene for February Meeting” →

Seminole Chamber Honors SSC Employees

admin

 

Two Seminole State College employees were recognized for their hard work and dedication during the monthly Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum on Thursday. Assistant Professor of Math Emily Carpenter was honored as “Educator of the Month” and Business and Education/Language Arts and Humanities Office Manager Carmen Hutchins was honored as “Classified Staff Member of the Month.”

The Seminole Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, along with the Lions Club and Blue Ribbon Realty, recognize SSC employees several times during Forum each year. Individuals are nominated from across the campus and chosen by SSC administrators to receive the honor.

Continue reading “Seminole Chamber Honors SSC Employees” →

SSC Foundation Receives $75,000 Donation for New Baseball Complex

admin

Members of the Kinslow family presented the Seminole State College Educational Foundation with a $75,000 check during the annual Trojan Baseball Kick-Off Banquet at the College on Saturday.  Pictured (l-r) are: Larry Smith, SSC Director of Rural Business and Resources Center; Lana Reynolds, SSC President; Brody Case; Brooke Kinslow Case; and Brett Case. Continue reading “SSC Foundation Receives $75,000 Donation for New Baseball Complex” →

Former Trojans Return Home to Kick-Off Baseball Season

admin

Former Seminole State College baseball players, along with community supporters and members of the 2018 Trojan squad, gathered on the SSC campus Saturday evening, Feb. 3 for the annual Trojan Season Kick-Off Banquet. Over 230 guests attended the event.

During the banquet, special recognition was given to the players from the 1988, 1998, and 2008 Trojan teams, marking their 10th, 20th and 30th anniversaries. Brian Kelly, a member of the 1988 Trojan team and Master of Ceremonies for the event, welcomed and announced these former players.

Continue reading “Former Trojans Return Home to Kick-Off Baseball Season” →

SSC Foundation Receives $50,000 Masonic Endowment

admin

The Seminole State College Educational Foundation received a $50,000 Presidential Leadership and Cultural Programming endowment from the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma during a special presentation on Monday.

This donation will help provide leadership opportunities for students at the College – specifically members of the President’s Leadership Class. The PLC program was established at Seminole State College over a decade ago.  The two-year scholarship program provides approximately 40 to 45 students with unique educational, cultural, volunteer and leadership opportunities.  Throughout the year, they are able to meet with state leaders, learn about state government and philanthropy, study leadership styles and participate in community volunteer work.

Continue reading “SSC Foundation Receives $50,000 Masonic Endowment” →

For the Love of Basketball

admin

A group of Seminole State College students traveled to Norman on Tuesday to watch the University of Oklahoma vs. Baylor men’s basketball game. SSC Residential Life/Student Activities Coordinator Melinda Sims organized the event as one of many for the 2018 spring semester. Students (l-r) Kaci Richardson, Lindsey Hurley, Dembri Weeks, Olivia Johnson and Sidney Hurley pose for a group picture at the top of the Lloyd Noble Center during the game Continue reading “For the Love of Basketball” →

SSC Set to Honor Black History Month

admin

In recognition and celebration of Black History Month, Seminole State College will host a special program featuring guest speaker Joyce Jackson – founder of SHADES of Oklahoma magazine and the first female African American Newscaster in Oklahoma. The event will take place next Thursday, February 8 at 11:15 a.m. inside the Jeff Johnston Auditorium on campus and is free and open to the public.

Continue reading “SSC Set to Honor Black History Month” →

Upward Bound Workshop

admin

The Seminole State College Upward Bound Projects recently held an academic workshop for 142 student participants. SSC STEM Professor Jarrod Tollett (pictured), along with high school teachers Judith Clark of Paden High School, Kevin Ozment of Seminole High School and Jennifer Towler of Demme Learning Online, introduced the group to a variety of physics concepts. Using 94Fifty Smart Sensor Robotic Basketballs, the students were able to apply concepts such as hang-time, velocity and acceleration to the sport of basketball.

Continue reading “Upward Bound Workshop” →