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Students lift their tassels bringing them over to the left side of their cap signaling their official graduation. Crossing from left to right is a symbol of crossing one’s heart as Donovan explains.
The Greenhouse celebrates graduation once again
The finished product is a vibrant, delicate wax sculpture of your hand. Set to the side to dry, SCCC presented a wide variety of wax hands this Wednesday afternoon.
Mold your stress away
Copies of the Telolith are given at the event to students for free. The Telolith is a magazine composed of students’ submitted artwork and writings. More copies are available in the humanities building for anyone interested.
Telolith revealed at de-stress night
Elizabeth Horeink stands as she tutors a student on Intermediate Algebra courses. Shandon Classen, an advisor and transfer coordinator, who is head of the tutoring lab mentioned that he has even seen Horeink put effort into trying to help students although it may be some classes that she has never even taken such as Accounting.
Seizing Success
History teacher Kevin Gleason and his wife Anita Gleason both received uniquely-made hand-stitched quilts from the Quilts of Valor Foundation. These quilts were awarded to the couple to demonstrate gratitude for their service done in the Navy.
SCCC Spring Concert honors veterans
Even though area school districts have either canceled classes for the week or reinstated masks, SCCC remains maskless. The choice is left in the hands of individuals.
Despite rising COVID numbers, college will not require masks — for now
Abel Ochoa rips up the masks are required sign after the announcement that masks are now optional.
Campus goes maskless
Staff personnel Paul Fisher making a salad with the newly open salad bar.
SCCC cafeteria offers self-service options; first time since COVID
Free COVID vaccines offered on campus
Free COVID vaccines offered on campus
COVID semesters make for unique ride for graduates
‘COVID semesters’ make for unique ride for graduates
The sophomores were recognized on the field instead of walking across the stage during their doubleheader. They received their diplomas and a picture of themselves playing during their career at Seward. [Pictured left to right are Dylan Day, Reed Thomas, Jase Schneider, Mason Martinez, Gannon Hardin, Brody Boisvert, and Zach Walker]
Two celebrations in one doubleheader
Hitting the ball is Jaxson Gregg, a freshman from Keller, Texas. In the second game Gregg hit a double which brought Ranse Radtke and Jace Schneider home scoring two points.
Saints battle it out with the Trojans
Javier Gomez, Ranse Radtke and Jase Schneider celebrate by colliding their helmets together. Saints baseball lost the first game with a score of 7-2, and then they won their second game with a score of 11-0.
16 strikeouts lead to victory after a loss
Freshman, Noah Baker is an outfielder from Amarillo, Texas. Baker has gotten seven putouts so far.
Saints baseball takes double win
The baseball team is loaded with 20 freshmen. Mike Davidson, baseball coach, says despite being young and inexperienced, they will make a good showing this season.
Spring sports finally in action
Locked in during the first quarter, Tatum Winters scans the court in search of the ball to prepare the stats. Working behind the bench, she hovers over the digital court on the screen ready to input if a shot is made or missed.
Who really runs the court?
Jaylin Henderson takes control of the court and finishes with a slam dunk. With no one in sight, Henderson uses this opportunity to gain the Saints two more points.
Ravens soar over Saints
Jaylin Henderson finishes off a power dunk by hanging on the rim. The freshman guard scored 12 points against Garden City but the Saints lost 81-65.
Saints lose to No. 18 Garden City
The Saints bench erupts in cheers as a teammate throws down a dunk in the 68-61 win against Dodge City Community College Wednesday in the Green House.
Saints beat Conqs 68-61
Malachi McReed from Brooklyn, NY defends his position as the Thunderbirds offense sets up. McReed was a vital piece of encouragement for the team.
Men’s basketball comes from behind to beat Cloud County
Arts major, Bri Linnear is a freshman from Denver, Colorado. During her time here at Seward County Community College, she has been on the women’s basketball team.
Bri Linnear
Point guard, Halima Salat, holds Coffeyville player to only 6 points. Salat has 3 blocks overall this season.
Lady Saints lose tight contest
Zhane Thompson, sophomore point guard, rounds the top of the key to rotate the ball. She had nine points in the overtime loss against Garden City.
Lady Saints lose in overtime to Garden City
Zhane Thompson gets mauled by the Lady Saints team after hitting the buzzer beater. The women beat Dodge City Community College 63-60, extending their win streak to five.
Thompson buzzer beater gets the win
Andrea Tribble runs to the basket while Lianna Washington tries to block. Tribble had five rebounds during the conference opener game against Pratt Community College.
Women’s basketball player turned podcaster
Sliding into home is Paris Brienesse, a freshman from Stockholm, Sweden. Brienesse received two runs in the second game, which now brings her to 27 runs overall.
Lady Saints bring heat in double-header
Macy Spearman swings her bat and collides with the softball. During the first game, Spearman got to bat twice and she scored two runs.
Lady Saints exchange wins, losses with Broncbusters
Molly Adams swings the bat to hit the ball. Adams pitched in the second game as a relief for the Lady Saints.
Lady Saints split with Barton
Locked in during the first quarter, Tatum Winters scans the court in search of the ball to prepare the stats. Working behind the bench, she hovers over the digital court on the screen ready to input if a shot is made or missed.
Who really runs the court?
Ireland Caro steps off the pitchers slab and propels toward home plate. The sophomore got the 8-0 win against Lamar and recorded two strikeouts.
Softball sweeps double header
Sophomore Franco Vecchia prepares to swing a forehand to hit the ball back. Vecchia is from Puerto Rico, Argentina, and he is majoring in administration and marketing.
Saints take victory
Locked in during the first quarter, Tatum Winters scans the court in search of the ball to prepare the stats. Working behind the bench, she hovers over the digital court on the screen ready to input if a shot is made or missed.
Who really runs the court?
The baseball team is loaded with 20 freshmen. Mike Davidson, baseball coach, says despite being young and inexperienced, they will make a good showing this season.
Spring sports finally in action
Noah Burton is a freshman from Chichester England. Burton’s major is physical education.
Noah Burton
Tennis has two events qualify for nationals
Tennis has two events qualify for nationals
Michel Jerez saves the ball with a dig near the out-of-bounds line. Jerez is a libero for the Lady Saints from the Dominican Republic. The Lady Saint has an overall of 76 assists.
Grizzlies maul Lady Saints in straight sets
Berfin Mertcan and Seyum Park go up to block the ball coming from the Lady Trojan Savannah Adams. Park is a middle and outside hitter for the Lady Saints and has a block assist overall of 33.
Photo Essay: Lady Saints destroy the Lady Trojans
Brooke Katen, sophomore from Maryville, Missouri, waits for the referee to whistle for her to serve. (file photo)
Thunderbirds upset Lady Saints 3-1
Berfin Mertcan goes to save the ball. The Lady Saint has an overall of 94 attacks and 31 kills. Mertcan is a setter for the Lady Saints, from Izmir, Turkey.
Photo Essay: Lady Saints defeat the Lady Broncbusters
The Lady Saints strike a victory pose after the win against the Hutchinson Dragons.
Photo Essay: Lady Saints take the win
Sue Sprenkle, the mass communications instructor, transitioned from a full-time instructor to an adjunct professor for Seward County Community College this current semester. With previously 20 years of experience being a traveling journalist, Sprenkle has covered stories from major national disasters, political unrest and Olympic competitions.
Sink into the stories of Sue Sprenkle
Mixed Martial Arts trainer Dave Rine teaches people how to fight in different styles in his own establishment named Rine’s American Freestyle Karate. Rine also organized an event called the Throwdown Showdown, and it has been around for about twelve years.
SCCC alumni trains fighters
Saints on the Street: Students talk summer plans and future advice
Saints on the Street: Students talk summer plans and future advice
A move that changed everything
A move that changed everything
Elizabeth Horeink stands as she tutors a student on Intermediate Algebra courses. Shandon Classen, an advisor and transfer coordinator, who is head of the tutoring lab mentioned that he has even seen Horeink put effort into trying to help students although it may be some classes that she has never even taken such as Accounting.
Seizing Success
The finished product is a vibrant, delicate wax sculpture of your hand. Set to the side to dry, SCCC presented a wide variety of wax hands this Wednesday afternoon.
Mold your stress away
Copies of the Telolith are given at the event to students for free. The Telolith is a magazine composed of students’ submitted artwork and writings. More copies are available in the humanities building for anyone interested.
Telolith revealed at de-stress night
Relaxing before finals
Relaxing before finals
Amy Whitaker, a behavioral science major from Liberal, presents her slideshow on a study of creative interpretation using “The Jungle” by Upton Sinclair. The presentation was a final assignment for American Literature II. The presentation included different paintings based on jungles and different insights from Whitaker on the book.
Into the jungle
These talented actors stood in formation as they sang a variety of songs. From singing about the exciting bee to having one actor singing about knowing six languages, there were a variety of great performances given.
SCCC puts on musical for the first time in two years
Salina Byrd had a hard time getting the Face Slimmer in her mouth. The product only came in one size and might be too big for some to use.
Workout for your face: Does it really work?
Aside from sleep and procrastination, finding a place to study is very important as well. A place like the computer labs or an empty room would be good because there is no one around to be a distraction.
Don’t be a mess, stress less
These talented actors stood in formation as they sang a variety of songs. From singing about the exciting bee to having one actor singing about knowing six languages, there were a variety of great performances given.
SCCC puts on musical for the first time in two years
Review: Sonic spin dashes to the theaters once again
Review: Sonic spin dashes to the theaters once again
Students debate doors vs wheels
Students debate doors vs wheels
Arts major, D’Arrah Allen is a freshman from Los Angeles. During her time here at Seward County Community College, she has been a part of the women’s basketball team.
D’Arrah Allen
Arts major, Bri Linnear is a freshman from Denver, Colorado. During her time here at Seward County Community College, she has been on the women’s basketball team.
Bri Linnear
Pre-Nursing major, Yancie Franklin is a freshman from Campo, Colorado. During her time here at Seward County Community College, she has been on the cheerleading squad.
Yancie Franklin
Helping as an athletic trainer, Alonzo Mendoza is a sophomore from Spearman, Texas. Mendoza is a pre-medical major because he wants to help as many athletes as he can.
Alonzo Mendoza
Molly Adams
Molly Adams
The sophomores were recognized on the field instead of walking across the stage during their doubleheader. They received their diplomas and a picture of themselves playing during their career at Seward. [Pictured left to right are Dylan Day, Reed Thomas, Jase Schneider, Mason Martinez, Gannon Hardin, Brody Boisvert, and Zach Walker]
Two celebrations in one doubleheader
The finished product is a vibrant, delicate wax sculpture of your hand. Set to the side to dry, SCCC presented a wide variety of wax hands this Wednesday afternoon.
Mold your stress away
Copies of the Telolith are given at the event to students for free. The Telolith is a magazine composed of students’ submitted artwork and writings. More copies are available in the humanities building for anyone interested.
Telolith revealed at de-stress night
Hitting the ball is Jaxson Gregg, a freshman from Keller, Texas. In the second game Gregg hit a double which brought Ranse Radtke and Jace Schneider home scoring two points.
Saints battle it out with the Trojans
Sliding into home is Paris Brienesse, a freshman from Stockholm, Sweden. Brienesse received two runs in the second game, which now brings her to 27 runs overall.
Lady Saints bring heat in double-header
New kids on the block
New kids on the block
Podcast: Holiday thats hoppin around the corner
Podcast: Holiday that’s hoppin’ around the corner
Home away from home
Home away from home
CMC meets together for college students to study the Bible and fellowship. They meet on Tuesday nights at 9 p.m. in the student union.
CMC encourages spiritual growth
With Feb. coming to an end, SCCC students share their views on relationships.
Podcast: Let’s talk about love
Relaxing before finals
Relaxing before finals
Celebrating awareness in April
Celebrating awareness in April
Introducing the next best pet
Introducing the next best pet
Starting the day right
Starting the day right
Spring Break, be back March 21
Spring Break, be back March 21
2021 Telolith celebrates creativity
2021 Telolith celebrates creativity
The Telolith is a contemporary art and literature magazine that has been publishing since the mid 1970s. This years Telolith marks its fourty-seventh edition
Entries for Telolith available now
Telolith 2020
Telolith 2020
Telolith 2019
Telolith 2019
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The Seward Saints played against Independence Community College on March 3. They won with a 83-60 victory. The Saints will be playing in the Region VI Semi-Finals March 4.

Men hit century mark to win

Monica Gonzalez, Photographer
February 14, 2019

The Saints defeated the Trojan with the help of Marco Morency, guard from Mount Vernon, New York leading the Saints with a career high of 25 points, also...

Vonda Cuamba plays good defense to help the Lady Saints defeat the Lady Trojans, 65-60. The win extended their win streak to 19 in a row.

Lady Saints extend streak to 19

Monica Gonzalez, Photographer
February 14, 2019

The Lady Saints beat the Lady Trojans to get another victory and continue their winning streak to 19. The Lady Saints trailed the Lady Trojans by a little...

The SCCC 2019 homecoming king and queen candidates are Moises Alvarez, Miguel Perez, Brian Martinez, Ana Herrera, Alba Torres, Kaitlyn Van Vleet, Rodrigo Sanches. Not pictured: Cole Evans, Veronica Paul and Esmadar Tavares.

Homecoming candidates announced

Michelle Mattich and Annette Meza
February 6, 2019

The homecoming king and queen for Seward County Community College will be crowned on Feb. 9 between the men's and women 's basketball game. The women's...

The No. 11 Lady Saints played against Barton County Community College on Jan. 26. They now sit at 19-2 overall and 11-1 in the KJCCC.

Lady Saints beat Barton in overtime win

Michelle Mattich, Managing Editor
January 28, 2019

The Lady Saints went into overtime against Barton County on Jan. 26 and came out on top, hitting the coveted century mark. Seward won 106-96. The game...

Lady Saints scare crowd with a close win

Lady Saints scare crowd with a close win

Annette Meza, Copy Editor
January 24, 2019

The Lady Saints took another win on Jan. 23 against the Colby Trojans, winning 62-52, making it their 12th win in a row. The Lady Saints move to 18-2 overall...

The Lady Saints fight for a loose ball against Dodge City on Jan 19. The Lady Saints played in the Greenhouse vs Dodge City. Seward won 63-51.

Lady Saints sweep weekend games

Annette Meza, Copy Editor
January 22, 2019

The Lady Saints swept two games over the weekend. This brings the No. 11 women’s team to a record of 17-2 and 9-1 in the Kansas Jayhawk Conference. On...

The Seward Saints are No. 13 in the nation with a record of 24-5 overall but 17-3 in the Jayhawk conference. (file photo)

Saints gain another victory

Michelle Mattich, managing editor
January 22, 2019

Blood, sweat, three-pointers and steals were the name of the game for the Saints over the holiday weekend. First, the No. 18 Seward team beat Dodge City,...

The Lady Saints lost the tip-off at the beginning of the game but they came away with a big win on the night, 80-57. This game over Cloud County moved the Lady Saints record to 7-2 on the season.

Lady Saints soar over Cloud County

Michelle Mattich, Co-Editor
December 3, 2018

Power highs from Karolina Szydlowska and Lexi Hernandez gave Lady Saints their first Jayhawk Conference win against Cloud County Community College on Dec....

Montrevion Flowers swings in under the basket and manages to get a shot off against two Cloud County defenders. The sophomore guard tallied 19 points for the night during his 36 minutes of play. The Saints came away with the win.

Saints fly past Cloud County

Amberley Taylor, Co-Editor
December 3, 2018

The Seward County Saints are now 1-1 in conference play and 6-2 overall after defeating Cloud County on Saturday night. The Saints had a slow start,...

Nayshon Kane is a Saint basketball player from Brooklyn, New York. In his free time, Kane enjoys playing 2k because it is alot like basketball.

Nayshon Kane

Monica Gonzalez, Photographer/Reporter
November 26, 2018

Do you have any siblings? How many? "I have one sibling, a four-year old sister named Kailey." Why did you come to SCCC? "I came to Seward County...

Sophomore guard, Lexi Hernandez dribbles past a Lady Plainsmen.

Lady Saints win two of three

Amberley Taylor, Co-Editor
November 19, 2018

The no. 10 Lady Saints had a successful weekend after defeating two of three opponents during the Midlant WNIT. Seward County Community College Women’s...

Lady Saints stay undefeated

Amberley Taylor, Co-Editor
November 12, 2018

After beating No. 15 South Plains, The Seward County Lady Saints beat Frank Phillips College with the help of each player on the team. Both teams struggled...

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