"Preparing Tomorrow’s Workforce Today"

RRTC’s Biomedical Science Academy juniors are getting hands-on experience in the world of physical therapy! This week, students explored kinesiology taping techniques, learning how athletic tape can support muscles and joints, reduce inflammation, and improve movement without restricting mobility. Through this activity, our future healthcare professionals applied their knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics while gaining insight into careers in physical therapy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation. Learning by doing makes all the difference!

Mark Jardine, President of the Rotary Club of Duncan, presented Jackson Salie, McCormick Truelock and Jack Glover to the Rotary Club. The Rotary Club of Duncan sponsors the polo shirts for our Emergency Medical Services student uniforms. They also awarded scholarships to Jack and McCormick. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Duncan for your continued support of our students!

RRTC’s Residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration students competed last week in the Regional SkillsUSA competition. Blayden Carpenter placed 4th in the high school competition. He will advance to the State SkillsUSA competition in April. Congratulations, Blayden!

RRTC's Spring Pre-Enrollment for our current students is in full swing!

This week, Red River Technology Center welcomed Special Education teachers and directors from our partner schools for a Special Education Symposium. Guests toured our programs, shared ideas, and collaborated on ways to better serve students with special needs. We were excited to host Katlyn Hudgins, Career Development Coordinator–Special Populations with Oklahoma CareerTech, who joined us as our guest speaker.

Red River Technology Center’s Auto Service Technology students competed in the Regional SkillsUSA Competition this week. In the high school division, 1st place-Keller Adsit, 4th place-Camdon Richie, 5th place-Jeremy Leos, 7th place-Kole Pierce. Keller will be advancing to the State SkillsUSA Leadership Competition in April. Congratulations, students!

Red River Technology Center’s CNC Machining students recently competed in the Oklahoma SkillsUSA Region 4 Manual Machining/Precision Machining Contest. Andrew Stephens placed 1st in the Adult Division and will proceed to the SkillsUSA State Manual Machining competition in April. Congratulations, Andrew!

Red River Technology Center hosted SkillsUSA Regional welding fabrication competition last week. The welding fabrication competition consists of teams of two-three students. Only 1st place winners advance to the SkillsUSA State Competition in April.
High School
1st place-Great Plains Technology Center-Lawton
Case Brittian
Cooper High
Austin Reeves
2nd place-Great Plains Technology Center-Frederick
Atticus Akin
Kinzer Barnett
3rd place-Red River Technology Center
Francisco Garcia
Dax Hecox
Colben Majure
4th place-Red River Technology Center
Jackson Anderson
Braxton Fenton
Jase Hancock
5th place-Caddo Kiowa Technology Center-Fort Cobb
Mason Luecht
Bradley Recker
Rowdy Snider
Post-Secondary
1st place- Great Plains Technology Center-Frederick
Max Gonzalez
Landon Varner
2nd place-Red River Technology Center
Grayson Brooksher
Robert Kreiner
Matthew Maytubby
3rd place- Great Plains Technology Center-Lawton
Logan Baxter
Daniel Uribe
4th place-Red River Technology Center
Ayden Callen
Ben Davis
Bralynn Fields
RRTC would like to thank the judges Tanner Franklin, NOV Wilco and Ty Hobbs, Top Gun Welding & Construction and the proctor Dan Henry, Jame Supplies. We appreciate the time and effort of all the judges, timekeepers, and support members assisting with the administration of the SkillsUSA contest.

RRTC's Blood Drive is in full Swing. Come out today until 2:30 to donate.

Sparks flying and skills on full display !
Welders brought the heat at the SkillsUSA Regional Welding Competition this week at Red River Technology Center. Proud to host the next generation of industry pros!

Red River Technology Center hosted SkillsUSA Regional welding competition this week.
High School Welding
1st place-Branson Bailey-RRTC
2nd place-Erin Hudson-Great Plains Technology Center, Lawton
3rd place-Cooper Majure-RRTC
4th place-Augustus Phillpot-Great Plains Technology Center, Lawton
5th place-Grant Breeze-Great Plains Technology Center, Frederick
6th place-Matthew Castillo-RRTC
Post-Secondary Welding
1st place-Bryce Mosely-Great Plains Technology Center-Lawton
2nd place Dane Hunt-RRTC
3rd place Isiah Lira-Western Technology Center-Sayre
4th place Skylar Teague-Great Plains Technology Center-Frederick
5th place Isaac Talamantes-Western Technology Center-Sayre
First year winners (region only-will not advance to state)
1st place-Luke Parker-Canadian Valley Technology Center
2nd place-Zee Simms, Great Plains Technology Center-Lawton
3rd place-River Horn, Western Technology Center-Sayre
4th place-Turner Treadwell, Great Plains Technology Center-Lawton;
5th place-Jake Elliott, Great Plains Technology Center-Lawton
First-third place in the high school division and first and second place in the post-secondary division and will advance to the SkillsUSA State Competition in April. Congratulations to the winners!
RRTC would like to thank the judges and proctors; Jason Benton, NOV Wilco; Jimmy Jenkins, Energy Transfer; Nicolai Littau, Chantex Manufacturing, Inc.; Vincent Parkhurst, Car Care of Lawton; Steven Herndon, Summit Utilities; and Dan Henry, James Supplies. We appreciate the time and effort of all the judges, timekeepers, and support members assisting with the administration of the SkillsUSA contest.

RRTC had approximately 70 prospective students participate in Program 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. Apply online at rrtc.edu. If you have any questions, please contact Kimberly Loveday, RRTC Counselor (580) 255-2903 Ext. 255 or your sending school counselor.

Red River Technology Center’s Cosmetology students recently competed in the Region 4 SkillsUSA Cosmetology Contest. The top three places will advance to the State SkillsUSA Competition in April. Congratulations, students and good luck at the state level.

Barbering:
1st: McKenzie LaMonica
2nd: Dina Chin
3rd: Avery Throckmorton

Cosmetology:
2nd: Elle Fields
3rd: Addalyn Miglietti
5th: Aubri Brackin
6th: Jasmine Simpson

Nails:
1st: Kamrie Channel
2nd: Krysta Shelby
3rd: Kathryn Hill

Due to slick and hazardous conditions, RRTC daytime and evening classes are cancelled for Thursday, January 29th.

Due to slick and hazardous conditions, RRTC will be closed Wednesday, January 28th.

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Duncan for sponsoring the polo shirts for RRTC’s Emergency Medical Services students uniforms. They also awarded scholarships to 5 of our EMS students. Pictured are EMS students Ezra Telles, Hannah Breault, and Sean Allen with Mark Jardine, President of the Rotary Club of Duncan. Sean was selected as one of the scholarship recipients and received his scholarship.

Red River Technology Center held its annual Tri-County Counselors’ Meeting yesterday. Topics discussed included enrollment updates, ACD and GED information, and important end-of-year dates and informational items. RRTC Construction Technology instructor Scott Myers also presented on the new Construction Technology program, joined by his students. It was a great opportunity to learn about the program directly from the students’ perspectives. Counselors were also informed that a Special Education Symposium will be held at RRTC on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 8:00–11:30 a.m.

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Duncan for sponsoring the polo shirts for RRTC’s Emergency Medical Services students uniforms. They also awarded scholarships to 5 of our EMS students. Pictured are EMS students Parker Davis, Chloe Boyster and Dylan Mayberry with Mark Jardine, President of the Rotary Club of Duncan. Dylan was selected as one of the scholarship recipients and received his scholarship.

Resume preparation is in full swing at RRTC. Second-year students have updated and refined their resumes from last year, while first-year students are actively working on preparing their resumes. RRTC’s goal is for all students to graduate with a polished, professional resume they can confidently take with them into the workforce.