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In this photo, attendees observe the panels of the Thirteen All-Black Towns of Oklahoma traveling exhibit in the lobby of the Enoch Kelly Haney Center.

All-Black Towns of Oklahoma Exhibit Opens at SSC

Josh Hutton

Seminole State College is hosting the Thirteen All-Black Towns of Oklahoma traveling exhibit in the lobby of the Enoch Kelly Haney Center throughout the month of June.

The exhibit, curated by the Oklahoma Historical Society, explores the history of All-Black towns that are still incorporated today. The towns highlighted in the exhibit are Boley, Brooksville, Clearview, Grayson, Langston, Lima, Red Bird, Rentiesville, Taft, Tatums, Tullahassee, Summit and Vernon.

Between the late 1800s and early 1900s, around 50 All-Black towns were established in Oklahoma. These towns were founded by African American settlers who pooled their resources to purchase land and create self-sustaining communities.

The founders of these towns aimed to create spaces where African Americans could live free from racial discrimination, establish businesses, own property and govern themselves. These towns became hubs for entrepreneurship, education and culture.

The exhibit is sponsored by the SSC Educational Foundation and is being held in commemoration of the Juneteenth holiday. Seminole State College’s summer hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

Recently appointed Regent for Seminole State College Teresa Burnett (left) poses for a photo with SSC President Lana Reynolds (right)

New Regent Appointed to SSC Board

Josh Hutton

Governor Kevin Stitt has appointed Teresa Burnett to serve as a Regent for Seminole State College. Her appointment was confirmed by the Oklahoma State Senate Education Committee on May 21. Pending full approval on the Senate floor, she will be sworn in at the July meeting of the SSC Board of Regents.

“We look forward to working with her at Seminole State College,” SSC President Lana Reynolds said. “She brings not only a unique perspective but also a personal connection to our institution.”

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In this photo Research Librarian Ashley Bagwell stands beside the recently opened Career Center located in the David L. Boren Library on Seminole State College’s campus

SSC Opens Career Center to Help Students Prepare for the Job Market

Josh Hutton

Seminole State College recently opened a Career Center to help students prepare as they enter the workforce. Services provided include résumé writing/editing, practice interviews and a local job board. Students can also explore micro-credentials programs SSC offers to bolster their résumé.

“We want students to feel confident when they apply for a job,” Ashley Bagwell, SSC Research Librarian, said. “We’ll lend a hand with each step—finding a job, fine-tuning résumé and practicing interviews either in person or through video conferencing.”

Employers can also utilize the new Center to post jobs and connect with students. All provided services are available both in-person and remotely. Employers looking to post a job can visit sscok.edu and then click Career Center under the Academics tab.

The Career Center is located in the Boren Library Learning Center in room 119. During the summer, it is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students and employers can find more information about the services provided on the SSC website on the Career Center page or by contacting the library at 405-382-9243.

Photo of Carson Newton

SSC Golfer to Compete in National Tournament

Josh Hutton

Seminole State College golfer Carson Newton of Seminole secured second place at the Southwest Central District Golf Tournament in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 7. He will now advance to the NJCAA National Tournament in Joplin, Missouri, from May 21 through May 24. Both the SSC men’s and women’s golf teams completed their seasons this month. The teams are led by Head Coach Ronnie Williamson and Assistant Coach Kenneth Lupp.

Pictured (left to right) are members of the 2023-24 SSC men’s golf team: Carson Newton of Seminole, Brice Wolff of Stroud, Chase Conner of Seminole, Brett Griffith of Rocky, Alexander Landon of Prague, Conner Compton of Oklahoma City, Ryan Carlisle of Foss and Ethan Robbins of Spiro.
Pictured (left to right) are members of the 2023-24 SSC men’s golf team: Carson Newton of Seminole, Brice Wolff of Stroud, Chase Conner of Seminole, Brett Griffith of Rocky, Alexander Landon of Prague, Conner Compton of Oklahoma City, Ryan Carlisle of Foss and Ethan Robbins of Spiro.

“We’re so proud of these talented athletes and what they accomplished this year,” Williamson said. “We’re also so appreciative of First United Bank, Security State Bank, Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole Ford, Seminole Auto Sales, Wrangler, Bar-S Foods and Mark Gentry for sponsoring our journey to Nationals.”

Pictured (left to right) are members of the 2023-24 SSC women’s golf team: Paola Gutierrez of Caracas, Venezuela, Maggie Smith of Prague and Adrianna O’Daniel of Seminole.
Pictured (left to right) are members of the 2023-24 SSC women’s golf team: Paola Gutierrez of Caracas, Venezuela, Maggie Smith of Prague and Adrianna O’Daniel of Seminole.
In this photo Academic Advisor Davis Kappele helps students enroll at Seminole State College.

Summer Courses Begin Next Week at SSC

Josh Hutton

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

Josh Hutton

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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