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In this photo, SSC freshman and Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship recipient Kynslei Wise, of Stroud, studies for one of her summer courses.

Deadline Approaches for Oklahoma’s Promise Scholarship Program

Josh Hutton

The application deadline for students to enroll in Oklahoma’s Promise, a state scholarship program, is set for July 1. This is the final opportunity for students who were 11th graders in the 2023-24 school year to apply for the scholarship.

Oklahoma’s Promise is a program that provides high school students with the opportunity to secure a tuition scholarship applicable at an Oklahoma college, university or public career technology center. Eligibility is based on family income: $60,000 for families with one or two dependent children, $70,000 for three or four children and $80,000 for five or more children. Special provisions are available for adopted children from certain court-ordered custody and those under court-appointed legal guardians.

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Pictured is an ariel view of the SSC campus after graduation, where students, faculty, staff and family can be seen celebrating on the grounds.

Spring Honor Roll Recognizes SSC Students

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Seminole State College has released the names of honor roll students for the 2024 spring semester. Three separate honor rolls recognize students for their academic achievements.

The President’s Honor Roll is comprised of students who maintain a perfect 4.0 grade-point-average in at least 12 credit hours of coursework.

Students named to the Vice President’s Honor Roll must have a 3.5 grade-point-average or better and no grade below a “C”.

The Part-Time Students’ Honor Roll is for students who maintain a 3.5 grade-point-average with no grade below a “C” in at least six but less than 12 college credit hours.

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In this photo Academic Advisor Davis Kappele helps students enroll at Seminole State College.

Summer Courses Begin Next Week at SSC

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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.

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Pictured is Jessica Downey (right) as she receives her diploma from her mother, Mechell Downey (left) at the Seminole State College commencement ceremony on May 3. Downey completed her Pre-Engineering associate degree.

Flight Path: A Journey of Service and Scholarship

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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.

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Spring Pinning Ceremonies Mark Achievement for SSC Students

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Pictured are SSC nursing graduates as they take part in the candle lighting portion of their pinning ceremony, signifying the transition from student to one of service.

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 pose for a group photo. 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.

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.

Posing for a group photo are 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.

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.

Pictured is a crowd of graduates, faculty, staff, family and friends in attendance at SSC's 2024 Commencement Ceremony.

SSC Announces Expected Graduates

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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.

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Posing for a group photo are 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.

Students Complete President’s Leadership Class Program at SSC

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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.

SSC Students Inducted into Mathematics Honor Society

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Pictured (left to right): STEM Division Chair Emily Carpenter, Assistant Professor of STEM and Mu Alpha Theta sponsor Melissa Bryant, inductees Nathania Mitchell of Seminole, Benjamin Foster of Prague, Caitlyn Factor of Wewoka, Gloria Barrett of Shawnee, Atriya Nourbakhsh of Shawnee, Ashley Pearson of Shawnee and induction keynote speaker Assistant Professor of Mathematics Cullen Birney. Not pictured but also inducted into the honor society was Ashlyn Turner of Lone Grove pose for a group photo.

Seven Seminole State College students were recently inducted into the Mu Alpha Theta honor society. Originally founded in 1957 at the University of Oklahoma, the honor society recognizes excellence in the study of mathematics. Pictured (left to right): STEM Division Chair Emily Carpenter, Assistant Professor of STEM and Mu Alpha Theta sponsor Melissa Bryant, inductees Nathania Mitchell of Seminole, Benjamin Foster of Prague, Caitlyn Factor of Wewoka, Gloria Barrett of Shawnee, Atriya Nourbakhsh of Shawnee, Ashley Pearson of Shawnee and induction keynote speaker Assistant Professor of Mathematics Cullen Birney. Not pictured but also inducted into the honor society was Ashlyn Turner of Lone Grove.