Red River Technology Center

2025 Stephens County Area Science Fair Winners

It was an exciting evening last Friday, March 7^th, at Red River Technology Center for the 2025 Stephens County Area Science Fair.  Students in grades 5-12 showcased their projects and impressed the judges with their scientific knowledge and enthusiasm. Students competed for both their grade level awards and special category awards based on technical knowledge, effort, creativity, and presentation.  The 2025 winners are:

5^th Grade – 1st Place – Xander Kamal-Duncan

5^th Grade – 2^nd Place – Grady Blackburn-Comanche

5^th Grade – 3^rd Place – Benlee Lassley-Duncan

6^th Grade – 1^st Place – Emi-Jo Dempsey-Hope Academy

6^th Grade – 2^nd Place – Corbin Barker-Hope Academy

6^th Grade – 3^rd Place – Mylee Morrow-Hope Academy

7^th/8^th Grade – 1^st Place – Cason Shores-Hope Academy

7^th/8^th Grade – 2^nd Place – Hannah Stout-Marlow

7^th/8^th Grade – 3^rd Place – Asher Miller-Hope Academy

7^th/8^th Grade – 3^rd Place – Hadley Alston-Hope Academy

9^th/12^th Grade – 1^st Place – Morgan Middick-Comanche

9^th/12^th Grade – 2^nd Place – Brenton Chisum-Hope Academy

9^th/12^th Grade – 3^rd Place – Graci Chisum-Hope Academy

9^th/12^th Grade – 2^nd Place – Madysen Staggs-Marlow

Innovation Award – 5^th Grade – Aubree Chastain-Duncan

Innovation Award – 6^th Grade – Brinlee Dunlap-Marlow

Innovation Award – 7^th/8^th  Grade – Asher Miller-Hope Academy

Communication Award – 5^th Grade – Hannah Winslett-Duncan

Communication Award – 6^th Grade – Emi-Jo Dempsey-Hope Academy

Communication Award – 7^th/8^th  Grade – Casen Shores-Hope Academy

Communication Award – 9^th/12^th  Grade – Brenton Chisum-Hope Academy

Agriculture Award – Makenzie Sanders-Empire

Electrical – Grasyn Kaus-Empire

Jim Weaver Chemistry Award – Brianna Brooks-Empire

Environmental Science Award – Madysen Staggs-Marlow

Engineering Award – Edward Miller-Duncan

Health Science Award – Xander Kamal-Duncan

Physics Award – Asher Miller-Hope Academy

Outstanding Female Scientist Award – Hadley Alston-Hope Academy

The Nottingham Superior Scientist (“Best in Show”) Award – Morgan Middick-Comanche

This year, the Edith Suiter Teacher Award went to Mrs.  Kim Sours, Hope Academy.  Congratulations Mrs. Sours for all of your dedication and hard work. 

The Stephens County Area Science Fair is hosted by Red River Technology Center, with longtime support from the Duncan Optimist Club, Ace Hardware, Halliburton, Duncan Regional Hospital, and other local businesses.  Thanks to the volunteer judges from the community who help support our youth and encourage them to pursue STEM fields. The Jim Weaver Chemistry Award is in memory of Jim Weaver, PhD Chemist at Halliburton, longtime supporter of the Science Fair.  The Nottingham Superior Scientist Award is in memory of Marion Nottingham, past Chemistry teacher at Duncan High School, also a major influence in creating the Area Science Fair decades ago.  The Edith Suiter Teacher Award is in Honor of Edith Suiter, retired science teacher and RRTC Biomedical Science Academy instructor, who has also been a strong influence in encouraging hands-on science education.  We are grateful for all the science teachers, elementary educators, parents, and mentors who help encourage our youth to participate in the Stephens County Area Science Fair each year.  Congratulations to all the students who participated in both their local school science fairs and the Stephens County Area Science Fair this year.  Students are encouraged to start planning their science fair projects next fall.  Check out www.rrtc.edu each December for information on the Stephens County Area Science Fair.  Signups are typically in early February, with the actual competition in late February or early March.