Red River Technology Center

RRTC’s Biomedical Science Academy juniors were making a physical demonstration of the digestive system and how it extracted nutrients and made solid waste.

Senior Biomedical Science Academy students involved in an Organic Chemistry escape room competition and performing laparoscopic activities.

Biomedical Science Academy, Biotechnology students are exploring the anatomy of an amphibian through dissection .

Biomedical Science Academy PBS students are learning aseptic techniques in order to identify and explore bacterial morphology.

The RRTC BMITE BPA (Business Professionals of America) had their annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive. The students contributed items to provide families a feast for the Thanksgiving Holiday. They are very grateful to RRTC administrative staff for providing the turkeys for their baskets.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at RRTC!

RRTC’s Biomedical Science Academies juniors are practicing “Stop the Bleed” techniques and procedures this week.

RRTC received a little afternoon pick-me-up from HTeaO today. Thanks for all the tea. It was greatly appreciated!

RRTC’s Biomedical Science Academy students competed in a hand turkey contest. Junior winner was Kit Mills and senior winner was Julianna Holt. The teachers were the judges. The winners won a hand turkey with popcorn and goldfish crackers and a gift card to HTeaO Congratulations, Kit and Julianna!

Congratulations to Rikki Bell, RRTC ‘s first graduate of the adult Cosmetology Program. Enrollment is now open for the adult Cosmetology Program which begins in August. For more information, contact RRTC’s counselor.

RRTC Cosmetology students are completing a duplicate cut to see if they will be eligible for the SkillsUSA barbering competition. The instructors gave them a picture of a cut and they had to duplicate it in one hour. The same grading scale was used for this duplicate cut that will be used in the competition. The four students out of thirteen with the best scores will be selected to compete in the actual competition.

RRTC's annual Advisory Banquet was held Monday, November 18. We would like to thank all of the people who took time out of their busy schedules to attend. RRTC appreciates all of our community and business partners for their continued support regarding industry needs.

The November Lions Club students of the month are Chase Berthold, Biomedical Science Academy senior from Velma and Autumn Kirkpatrick, Health Careers II senior from Duncan. As seen in the picture from left to right Phyllis Daughtrey, Larry Benson, Autumn Kirkpatrick, Chase Berthold, Corey Alhfenger. Congratulations Chase and Autumn!

RRTC's AM session is cancelled for Monday, November 18, 2024 due to severe thunderstorms moving through the area. The PM session will begin at the normal time. All morning staff will report at 10:00 am.

RRTC’s Pre-Engineering Academy participated in the Duncan Area Youth Engineering Contest sponsored by the Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation. Congratulations, students! Engineering Portion (drawing and design only) 1st place - Hollister Pollock 2nd place - Connor King 3rd place - Conner Bowling Race 2nd Place - Shad McDaniel 3rd place - Hunter Jones Overall 1st Place - Shad McDaniel 3rd Place - Hunter Jones

RRTC's BMITE students were in charge of the Veteran's Day assembly this year. We would like to thank those students and their instructors, Holly Kelly and Sarah Lemons, for planning this assembly. RRTC would like to thank all military personnel past and present for their service. Melvin Jones did a great job as our guest speaker. Biomedical Science Academy student, Morgan Middick, played Taps. Thanks Mr. Jones and Morgan.

RRTC had 141 prospective students participate in Job Shadow Day this week. This event is a hands-on, immersive experience designed for students to explore career paths and to make an informed decision when applying to an RRTC program. Check with your school counselor for applications.

Mike Kirk and John Shirley with Johnson Controls were guest speakers in the RRTC Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning program. RRTC appreciates these men for taking time out of their busy schedules to share their knowledge with our students.

RRTC Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning second-year students installing a unit and plenums in the shop this week.

RRTC welding students are completing a pipeline welding simulation. They have to learn how to fit pipe together, weld it out using 6010, as well as use a blueprint to learn how to layout various holes on various degrees using basic tools.