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Student Support Services and STEM Student Support Services recently sponsored a trip to the production of “Hairspray” at the Oklahoma City Civic Center. Students posed for a photo following the performance.

SSC Students Attend Production of “Hairspray”

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Several Seminole State College students recently attended the Broadway production of “Hairspray” at the Oklahoma City Civic Center. The Student Support Services (SSS) and STEM Student Support Services (STEM SSS) Projects sponsored the event. The purpose of the trip was for participants of the programs to have an opportunity to experience a performing arts event that is not typically accessible to them and to be exposed to an enriching cultural performance. Students were also treated to dinner at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill in Bricktown and a brief stroll down the OKC Riverwalk.

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SSC Helps Students Complete FAFSA at October Events

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Financial Aid Specialist Talina Lee (left) helps SSC student Katelyn Nguyen (right), of Council Bluffs, Iowa, during FAFSA Days at the College.
Financial Aid Specialist Talina Lee (left) helps SSC student Katelyn Nguyen (right), of Council Bluffs, Iowa, during FAFSA Days at the College.

Seminole State College is helping students understand their financial aid options and complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at events this month.

From Oct. 3 through Oct. 6, the Financial Aid Office, in a partnership with Student Support Services, held “FAFSA Days.” Financial Aid specialists set up in the Student Union to answer questions and assist students throughout the process.

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SSC Educational Foundation Hosts 26th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser

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A large group of golfers take off in their carts to start the Seminole State College Educational Foundation 26th Annual Golf Tournament.
The Seminole State College Educational Foundation hosted its 26th Annual Golf Tournament at the Firelake Golf Course in Shawnee on Oct. 3. This year’s event raised more than $20,000 for student scholarships and campus capital projects. A total of 104 players, comprising 26 corporate teams, took to the links to show their support for the College.
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SSC President’s Leadership Class Tours State Capitol

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The Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class toured the Oklahoma State Capitol on Sept. 29. During the group’s visit, they had the opportunity to meet Rep. Kevin Wallace (R-District 32), Oklahoma Administrative Director of the Courts and former Lieutenant Gov. Jari Askins and Sen. Zack Taylor (R-District 28).
The Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class toured the Oklahoma State Capitol on Sept. 29. During the group’s visit, they had the opportunity to meet Rep. Kevin Wallace (R-District 32), Oklahoma Administrative Director of the Courts and former Lieutenant Gov. Jari Askins and Sen. Zack Taylor (R-District 28).
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SSC Named Certified Healthy Campus

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Seminole State College has been recognized by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a Certified Healthy Campus. James Fife, Health Educator II with the Oklahoma State Department of Health, (pictured at far right) presented the College its “Excellence Certification” this week.

Accepting the award on behalf of SSC are (pictured left to right): Director of Board Relations and Administrative Operations Mechell Downey, President Lana Reynolds, and Holly Wilson-Byrd, Director of Human Resources. Downey and Wilson-Byrd were responsible for nominating SSC for the honor.

Certified Healthy Campus was created in 2011 to recognize both public and private post-secondary campuses and career technology centers that promote health and wellness for their faculty, staff, students, and even visitors. Promotion of health and wellness can be done in a variety of ways including passing policies that encourage healthy lifestyles and making facilities available for physical activities.

SSC Student Government Association Names New Officers

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Posing for a photo are President Lana Reynolds (far left), the SGA officers are (left to right): President Georgia Ledford, of Tecumseh; Vice President Danielle Sullivan, of Holdenville; and Secretary Katherine Nicole Cheatwood, of Seminole.

The Seminole State College Student Government Association has selected its officers for the 2022-2023 academic year. The three officers were welcomed into their new roles at a luncheon with SSC President Lana Reynolds (far left) on Sept. 6. Posing for a photo alongside President Reynolds, the SGA officers are (left to right): President Georgia Ledford, of Tecumseh; Vice President Danielle Sullivan, of Holdenville; and Secretary Katherine Nicole Cheatwood, of Seminole.

SGA is dedicated to promoting the interests of the total student body by formulating and proposing ideas to the SSC administration. Recruitment Specialist Caitlin Brown serves as the sponsor for the student organization.

Dixie Woodall seated poses with current SSC coaches Rita Story-Schell and Jentry Holt

Former Belles Basketball Coach to Be Featured in Docuseries on the History of Women’s Collegiate Basketball

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Former Seminole State College Belles Head Basketball Coach Dixie Woodall was recently interviewed by TV sports analyst Brenda VanLengen for her upcoming docuseries If Not for Them. The series focuses on the women who grew the sport of women’s basketball before Title IX, which ensured the right for young women to participate in collegiate athletics. Continue reading “Former Belles Basketball Coach to Be Featured in Docuseries on the History of Women’s Collegiate Basketball” →