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In this photo, SSC Athletic Director Leslie Sewell welcomes athletes across all sports to campus in the fall of 2023.

SSC Student-Athletes Earn NJCAA Academic Honors

Josh Hutton

Fifty-eight student-athletes and six athletic teams at Seminole State College have been recognized for their academic achievements this year by the National Junior College Athletic Association. The NJCAA Academic All-American Student Athlete Awards are divided into the three groups based on grade point average – First Team requires a 4.0 GPA, Second Team requires a GPA between 3.80 and 3.99, and Third Team requires a GPA between 3.60 and 3.79.

“Our students’ dedication to excellence both in the classroom and on the field exemplifies the core values of Seminole State College. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and perseverance,” SSC Athletic Director Leslie Sewell said.

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SSC Trojans Player Welcomes Family and Friends from Netherlands

Josh Hutton
Seminole State College freshman pitcher Gio DeGraauw, of Hilversum, Netherlands, was reunited with his father, uncle and two family friends this week. His biggest fans made the long trip to watch a few games in person and experience the sights and sounds of Oklahoma. The group posed for a photo following the Trojan baseball team’s 14-4 victory over Cowley County Community College of Arkansas City, Kansas on March 21. Pictured (left to right): Wynand DeGraauw, Gio’s uncle; Henk Rosendal, family friend; Gio DeGraauw; Edwin DeGraauw, Gio’s father; and Harald Bartleds, family friend.

Seminole State College freshman pitcher Gio DeGraauw, of Hilversum, Netherlands, was reunited with his father, uncle and two family friends this week. His biggest fans made the long trip to watch a few games in person and experience the sights and sounds of Oklahoma. The group posed for a photo following the Trojan baseball team’s 14-4 victory over Cowley County Community College of Arkansas City, Kansas on March 21. Pictured (left to right): Wynand DeGraauw, Gio’s uncle; Henk Rosendal, family friend; Gio DeGraauw; Edwin DeGraauw, Gio’s father; and Harald Bartleds, family friend.

SSC Athletes Wrap Gifts for Rotary Dinner

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Seminole State College Athletes are shown wrapping gifts for the annual Earl Knowles free community Christmas dinner, organized by the Seminole Rotary Club.

Seminole State College student-athletes and coaches volunteered their time this week to wrap more than 200 gifts for the annual Earl Knowles free community Christmas dinner, organized by the Seminole Rotary Club.

Seminole State College Athletes are shown wrapping gifts for the annual Earl Knowles free community Christmas dinner, organized by the Seminole Rotary Club.

The presents wrapped by SSC athletes will be distributed at the community dinner on Sunday, December 25 at the Senior Citizen’s Heritage House at 210 W. College. Arrangements may also be made to have the gifts and meals delivered to homes by calling 405-382-3640 prior to Christmas Eve.

SSC’s Night at the Lights a Success

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Seminole State College Athletes, Coaches, Faculty and Staff assist community children with arts and crafts projects at the SSC annual Night at the Lights event on Dec. 5 at Magnolia Park in Seminole.

Seminole State College hosted its annual Night at the Lights event on Dec. 5 at Magnolia Park in Seminole. Local families enjoyed the community Snowman Wonderland light display, as well as cookies and hot chocolate provided by the College. Dozens of SSC student athletes manned crafting stations inside the Reynolds Wellness Center, helping children create crafts.

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SSC Soccer Team Returns Home Following National Tournament Play

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The Seminole State College Soccer Team poses for a group photo during the NJCAA National Soccer Championship in Evans, Georgia.

The Seminole State College women’s soccer team recently competed in the NJCAA National Soccer Championship in Evans, Georgia. The team was eliminated from the tournament following a close loss to Polk State College with a final score of 3-1 on Nov. 15. The Trojans ended the season with an overall record of 18-4 and a conference record of 13-1. The team held a perfect 8-0 record at home this season. The team is led by Head Coach Dan Hill and Assistant Coach Jade Dewbre.

SSC Hosts Send-Off Event for Soccer Team’s Fourth Consecutive National Tournament Trip

Brooks Nickell
Seminole State College Women’s Soccer Head Coach Dan Hill thanks attendees at a send-off event on Nov. 10 in the E.T. Dunlap Student Union. SSC students, employees, community supporters, family and friends lined the walls of the union to wish the team well as they head to the NJCAA Division I National Tournament in Evans, Georgia. The Trojans will face Iowa Western on Monday, Nov. 14 at 4:30pm Central Standard Time.
Seminole State College Women’s Soccer Head Coach Dan Hill thanks attendees at a send-off event on Nov. 10 in the E.T. Dunlap Student Union. SSC students, employees, community supporters, family and friends lined the walls of the union to wish the team well as they head to the NJCAA Division I National Tournament in Evans, Georgia. The Trojans will face Iowa Western on Monday, Nov. 14 at 4:30pm Central Standard Time.
The women’s soccer team poses in front of the bus before making their departure on Nov. 10. The team enters the tournament as the fifth seed. This marks their fourth consecutive year to compete in the NJCAA Division I National Tournament.
The women’s soccer team poses in front of the bus before making their departure on Nov. 10. The team enters the tournament as the fifth seed. This marks their fourth consecutive year to compete in the NJCAA Division I National Tournament.
SSC Women's Soccer Team members celebrate during the selection show where it was announced via livestream that the Trojans received an at-large bid for the 2022 NJCAA D1 Women’s Soccer Championship.

SSC Women’s Soccer score at-large bid to NJCAA D1 Soccer Championship

Brooks Nickell

The Seminole State Women’s Soccer team, alongside faculty, staff, and fans gathered to watch the at-large selection show presented by the National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA) in the Seminole State College Student Union on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. During the selection show, it was announced via livestream that the Trojans received an at-large bid for the 2022 NJCAA D1 Women’s Soccer Championship. This year’s championship will be hosted at Blanchard Woods Park in Evans, Georgia from November 13 – 19, 2022. 

SSC Hosts Send-Off Event for Soccer Team

Josh Hutton
Seminole State College Women’s Soccer Head Coach Dan Hill thanks attendees at a send-off event on Nov. 12 in the E.T. Dunlap Student Union. SSC students, employees, community supporters, family and friends packed into the union to wish the team well as they head to the NJCAA Division I National Tournament in Daytona, Florida. The tournament takes place Nov. 15-20.

Seminole State College Women’s Soccer Head Coach Dan Hill thanks attendees at a send-off event on Nov. 12 in the E.T. Dunlap Student Union. SSC students, employees, community supporters, family and friends packed into the union to wish the team well as they head to the NJCAA Division I National Tournament in Daytona, Florida. The tournament takes place Nov. 15-20.

State Senator Zack Taylor (R-District 28) presented the Trojans soccer team with a Citation of Congratulations from the Oklahoma State Senate at the event.

State Senator Zack Taylor (R-District 28) presented the Trojans soccer team with a Citation of Congratulations from the Oklahoma State Senate at the event.

The women’s soccer team poses in front of the bus before making their departure on Nov. 12. The team enters the tournament as the number two seed. This marks their third consecutive year to compete in the NJCAA Division I National Tournament.

The women’s soccer team poses in front of the bus before making their departure on Nov. 12. The team enters the tournament as the number two seed. This marks their third consecutive year to compete in the NJCAA Division I National Tournament.