Alocal couple known for their civic leadership, a businessman who serves a college regent and a woman whose passion for dance led her to open her own studio are the newest members of the Seminole Hall of Fame.

In special ceremonies held Thursday evening at the Reynolds Wellness Center, Ken and Karen Green, Curtis Morgan and Darana Davis were inducted into the Hall. Ma Ma’s Christ Van, a nonprofit dedicated to helping those in need in the community, was honored with the Seminole Champion Award. The organization is operated by Daniel and Jennifer Roberts.

Following are the bios of the inductees.

Ken and Karen Green are lifelong residents of Seminole; Ken graduating from SHS class of 1967 and Karen moving to Seminole in 1980. For many decades, they have shared their passion for civic involvement, community outreach, and community service.

Ken has consistently showcased his dedication to improving his hometown since the 70s. He is a charter member of the Seminole Historical Society Board where he preserves and promotes local heritage. Working in the family’s propane business led Ken to be on numerous propane related committees, boards, task forces and associations, spanning from Seminole to Washington D.C.

Ken has been a lifelong member of Seminole First Baptist where he has been on several committees and helped with Falls Creek. He actively participates as a community leader, serving on the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustments for Seminole.

Ken’s love of shooting sports has led him to become an NRA rifle and shotgun instructor as well as a Boy Scout rifle instructor, so he can continue to teach today’s youth safe gun handling.

Karen shows her dedication to the community by engaging in various civic responsibilities. Her roles span across the Seminole County Election Board, Airport Advisory Board, and Leadership Seminole, along with her involvement in Master Gardening. She has enjoyed volunteering to read to students at Seminole Elementary, proctor tests at local schools, Falls Creek, along with participating in various conferences and church concerts. Karen is passionate about supporting the Friends of Scouting – Last Frontier Council and has previously served as an advisor for the Boy Scouts of America (B.S.A.). She has chaperoned many camping and float trips for the B.S.A. Additionally, she is always ready to assist her neighbors by mowing lawns, driving friends to doctor appointments, and helping with chores. She finds joy in donating to the Seminole County FFA and 4-H clubs, aiding local students in achieving their goals in raising and showing farm animals.

The Greens’ enthusiasm for community service is reflected in their active involvement with numerous organizations. In honor of their late son, Kenny Green, they established an annual scholarship for a deserving senior in the Seminole High School Band. The B.S.A. Kenny Green Memorial Shoot raises money for those needing financial assistance to join scouting.

Each year, Ken and Karen sponsor two students to attend the Whittington NRA Camp in New Mexico. They belong to the Seminole Ducks Unlimited Chapter and the Seminole Chamber of Commerce. Their dedication is further demonstrated through their continued support for organizations such as Seminole County FFA and 4H, Cross Trails Youth Group, Grace Ministries, Scope Ministries, and the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), among other notable charities.

Curtis Morgan moved to Seminole in 4th grade. He graduated from Seminole High School in 1979 where he lettered in football and baseball throughout his high school career. He then went on to Seminole Junior College (now Seminole State College) further his education. While there he played for the Seminole State Trojans Baseball Team that traveled to Grand Junction, Colorado for the JUCO World Series for two consecutive years. Morgan was awarded the Big Stick Award and the MVP award in 1981. Upon graduating from Seminole Junior College in 1981 he turned down a Division 1 baseball scholarship and a contract to the minor leagues to run Tiger Trucks, Inc. in Seminole as the CEO.

Morgan was inducted into the Seminole State College Hall of Fame in 1998 and was named one of the JUCO Baseball World Series Hall of Fame inductees on the 50th Anniversary Team in 2007. He was inducted into the Seminole High School Hall of Fame in 2008 and the Oklahoma Oil Museum Hall of Fame the same year.

Morgan was appointed Regent for Seminole State College in 2013 and was reappointed to the board in 2020.

Morgan has also co-managed the Jimmie Austin Golf Course for the last 19 years. He and Pam, his wife of almost 45 years, have raised their children on their ranch north of Seminole.

Darana Stinnett Davis moved to Seminole in 1993 when she married her husband of almost 32 years, Todd. With his encouragement, Darana opened Seminole Dance Company in 1995, where she teaches dance classes and hosts yearly spring and winter recitals.

Because of her love for dance and children, she has had the privilege of touching the lives of countless young women of our community. Darana was Miss Dance of Oklahoma in 1989 and a Top 10 finisher in the Miss Dance of America contest, and her passion for dance has allowed her to produce many regional and national championship dance groups from her studio.

For years, she has been involved with and volunteered in many community events, such as Christmasville and downtown parades. She is an avid supporter of Seminole Public Schools, volunteering at all school sites, proctoring state testing, participating in Read Across America, and supporting the SHS Pom squad. She serves as a board member of the Fletcher Family Foundation and opens her dance studio each year to host the foundation’s Day of Giving.

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