RRTC students Dina Chin (Cosmetology), Cameron Ferguson (Computer-Aided Drafting), and Blayden Carpenter (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) recently competed at the SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference in Tulsa. Their presentation, highlighting the “Holiday in the Halls” initiative, was entered in the Community Service category and earned an impressive silver medal. Congratulations to Dina, Cameron, and Blayden on this outstanding achievement!
Red River Technology Center hosted a successful Job Fair and Career Expo this week!
With over 30 employers in attendance, the event provided valuable opportunities for both students and community members to connect with local businesses and explore career pathways. The expo was open to the public, and all RRTC students had the chance to participate and engage with potential employers. A big thank you to all the businesses who took the time to be there and invest in our students’ futures!
With over 30 employers in attendance, the event provided valuable opportunities for both students and community members to connect with local businesses and explore career pathways. The expo was open to the public, and all RRTC students had the chance to participate and engage with potential employers. A big thank you to all the businesses who took the time to be there and invest in our students’ futures!
We’re proud to recognize our Red River Technology Center Lions Club Student of the Month for April! Cash Thomas, representing Walters High School, is a senior in our Pre-Engineering Academy Program. We truly appreciate the opportunity to attend Lions Club luncheons, where our students get to connect with incredible community servants. The Lions Club continues to make a meaningful impact by generously supporting our students with continuing education scholarships.
Pictured left to right: Corey Ahlfenger, Kimberly Montalbano; RRTC Counselor, Cash Thomas, Matt Maloney, and Don Graham.
Pictured left to right: Corey Ahlfenger, Kimberly Montalbano; RRTC Counselor, Cash Thomas, Matt Maloney, and Don Graham.
RRTC CNC student, Andrew Stephens , competes in the CNC State SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference at Francis Tuttle Technology Center in Edmond. In one image, he carefully inspects his manual lathe contest part prior to submission for scoring. In another, he is shown operating a vertical mill as he machines his manual mill contest part.
RRTC’s Pre-Engineering Academy recently attended the Technology Student Association (TSA) state competition in Norman. Julian Findley and Adam Kuhlman, Central High School seniors, placed 1st in Animatronics. Julian and Adam will be attending the 2026 National TSA Conference in Washington, DC, June 22-26. Congratulations, Julian and Adam!
🐔 Chicken Coops for Sale – Built by RRTC Construction Technology Students! 🛠️
RRTC’s talented Construction Technology students have built several chicken coops, and they’re now available for purchase through our auction site!
🔨 Available Coops:
• Chicken Coops 1–6: Minimum bid of $100.00
• Chicken Coop 7 (unfinished): Minimum bid of $50.00
(Note: This coop is missing the chicken wire surround and a few finishing touches such as handles and latches.)
👀 Want to take a look first?
The coops are available for viewing at RRTC. Please check in at the main office to see them in person.
Don’t miss this opportunity to support our students and take home a quality, handcrafted coop!
How to Bid:
• Go to https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/browse/home
• Create an account
• Go to “Browse auctions within area
o Region will be “Oklahoma”
o Agency will be “Red River Technology Center”
o This should pull up all active listings for Red River
• Select the listing you are interested in
• On the righthand side there will be a space to enter the amount you would like to bid. Enter the amount you wish to spend.
o This can be a proxy bid, meaning you can enter the highest amount you are willing to spend and it will automatically outbid anyone under that number.
• You will receive notifications on your bid: whether it is the highest bid, when you have been outbid, and if you are the winning bid.
• All auction items are listed on Public Surplus for 2 weeks.
RRTC’s talented Construction Technology students have built several chicken coops, and they’re now available for purchase through our auction site!
🔨 Available Coops:
• Chicken Coops 1–6: Minimum bid of $100.00
• Chicken Coop 7 (unfinished): Minimum bid of $50.00
(Note: This coop is missing the chicken wire surround and a few finishing touches such as handles and latches.)
👀 Want to take a look first?
The coops are available for viewing at RRTC. Please check in at the main office to see them in person.
Don’t miss this opportunity to support our students and take home a quality, handcrafted coop!
How to Bid:
• Go to https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/browse/home
• Create an account
• Go to “Browse auctions within area
o Region will be “Oklahoma”
o Agency will be “Red River Technology Center”
o This should pull up all active listings for Red River
• Select the listing you are interested in
• On the righthand side there will be a space to enter the amount you would like to bid. Enter the amount you wish to spend.
o This can be a proxy bid, meaning you can enter the highest amount you are willing to spend and it will automatically outbid anyone under that number.
• You will receive notifications on your bid: whether it is the highest bid, when you have been outbid, and if you are the winning bid.
• All auction items are listed on Public Surplus for 2 weeks.
🚨 Public Announcement: Emergency Simulation at Red River Technology Center 🚑
On April 22, 2026 the Red River Technology Center (RRTC) will be hosting a collaborative EMS and Nursing simulation designed to train emergency responders and healthcare professionals. Please be aware that during this event, you may see emergency vehicles and hear sirens around the RRTC campus as EMT students simulate a high-stakes vehicle crash scenario.
What’s Happening:
• EMT students will be responding to a simulated crash in the parking lot, with fire and police departments arriving to assist.
• The scenario will include the transportation of patients to a simulated Emergency Department, where nursing students will take over patient care.
• This is a training exercise only and there is no real emergency.
We ask that the public not be alarmed by the presence of emergency personnel. This simulation is an important part of preparing our future emergency responders for real-world situations and improving coordination between departments.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! 🚓🚑
#PublicSafety #SimulationTraining #EMS #Nursing #EmergencyResponse #CommunitySafety
On April 22, 2026 the Red River Technology Center (RRTC) will be hosting a collaborative EMS and Nursing simulation designed to train emergency responders and healthcare professionals. Please be aware that during this event, you may see emergency vehicles and hear sirens around the RRTC campus as EMT students simulate a high-stakes vehicle crash scenario.
What’s Happening:
• EMT students will be responding to a simulated crash in the parking lot, with fire and police departments arriving to assist.
• The scenario will include the transportation of patients to a simulated Emergency Department, where nursing students will take over patient care.
• This is a training exercise only and there is no real emergency.
We ask that the public not be alarmed by the presence of emergency personnel. This simulation is an important part of preparing our future emergency responders for real-world situations and improving coordination between departments.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! 🚓🚑
#PublicSafety #SimulationTraining #EMS #Nursing #EmergencyResponse #CommunitySafety
Red River Technology Center Health Careers, Biomedical Science Academy and Emergency Management Services students recently participated in the HOSA-Future Health Professionals State Competition in Norman. The following students placed in their events. First place students will attend the HOSA International Competition in Indianapolis, IN in June. Congratulations, students and instructors!
Emergency Medical Technician-Sean Allen and Sascha Green-1st Place -Secondary
Emergency Medical Technician-Easton Rhodes and Jack Glover-4th Place -Secondary
Emergency Medical Technician-Chloe Boyster and Dylan Mayberry-2nd Place -Post-Secondary
HOSA Bowl- Gerardo Moran, Andrew Sinner, Hailey Bohannan, and Graci Chisum -3rd Place
HOSA Bowl-London Kelly, Micah Whetstone, Shiann Walker, and Jordan Kinzey-5th Place
Epidemiology-Julius Sitchon-5th Place
Emergency Medical Technician-Sean Allen and Sascha Green-1st Place -Secondary
Emergency Medical Technician-Easton Rhodes and Jack Glover-4th Place -Secondary
Emergency Medical Technician-Chloe Boyster and Dylan Mayberry-2nd Place -Post-Secondary
HOSA Bowl- Gerardo Moran, Andrew Sinner, Hailey Bohannan, and Graci Chisum -3rd Place
HOSA Bowl-London Kelly, Micah Whetstone, Shiann Walker, and Jordan Kinzey-5th Place
Epidemiology-Julius Sitchon-5th Place
Mrs. Jamie Conway was honored at the Duncan Noon Lions Club’s meeting, recently. Mrs. Daughtrey expressed her appreciation for Conway’s partnership in helping the club recognize Students of the Month during her time as a counselor at RRTC, and she offered best wishes for Conway’s upcoming retirement. Pictured from left to right: Corey Ahlfenger, Jamie Conway, Phyllis Daughtrey, and Lanya Doyle
Red River students had the opportunity this week to listen to representatives from the Lawton Goodyear plant. The students learned about possible internships and job opportunities that are available in the Goodyear Maintenance Tech program. On April 23rd at RRTC’s Career Fair, students will be given additional information about the internships offered. Thank you to the following individuals for taking time to visit with our students: Human Resource Manager, Jeremy McCann, and Reliability Engineering Manager, Nick Morrison.
Students in Mrs. McMains’ Biomedical Science Academy class at RRTC are engaging in a hands-on sheep pluck exploration, an interactive anatomy activity focused on examining sheep lungs. During this lab, students observe the structure and function of the respiratory system up close, gaining a deeper understanding of how lungs operate. Because sheep organs are similar in size and structure to human organs, they provide an effective and ethical way for students to study basic anatomy and make real-world connections to human biology.
Red River Technology Center students made a big impact this March by coming together for a food drive in support of Arvest Bank’s Million Meals Can Sculpture Contest, benefiting Christians Concerned. 💙
Our Construction Technology program took creativity to the next level by transforming donated items into a unique topographical map of Oklahoma! From spaghetti boxes shaping the Red River, to oatmeal boxes standing tall as the Devon Tower, and cereal boxes with canned meat forming the Tulsa skyline. This project truly brought community, innovation, and purpose together.
We’re proud of our students for using their skills to give back and help fight hunger right here at home. Every can counts, and together we’re building more than structures, we’re building a stronger community. 🙌
#MillionMeals #CommunityStrong #RedRiverTech #RRTC #FightHunger #StudentImpact #OKCareerTech
Our Construction Technology program took creativity to the next level by transforming donated items into a unique topographical map of Oklahoma! From spaghetti boxes shaping the Red River, to oatmeal boxes standing tall as the Devon Tower, and cereal boxes with canned meat forming the Tulsa skyline. This project truly brought community, innovation, and purpose together.
We’re proud of our students for using their skills to give back and help fight hunger right here at home. Every can counts, and together we’re building more than structures, we’re building a stronger community. 🙌
#MillionMeals #CommunityStrong #RedRiverTech #RRTC #FightHunger #StudentImpact #OKCareerTech
The John Lillard Scholarship honors the legacy of Mr. Lillard, who was a dedicated supporter of the Duncan community and a strong advocate for career technical training at Red River Technology Center. Upon his passing, he wished to create a lasting impact by providing financial assistance to adult students seeking education and skill development.
Through collaboration with the Oklahoma Communities Foundation, the John Lillard Scholarship aims to empower adult learners by alleviating financial barriers they face in pursuing their educational goals. The scholarship serves as a testament to Mr. Lillard's commitment to community development and the importance of access to education for all individuals. By supporting adult students, the scholarship helps foster personal and professional growth, ultimately contributing to the betterment of the community as a whole.
RRTC Practical Nursing students, Jennafer Gelling, Caitlin Harper and Shelby Elix, are the recipients of the John Lillard Scholarship. Congratulations!
Through collaboration with the Oklahoma Communities Foundation, the John Lillard Scholarship aims to empower adult learners by alleviating financial barriers they face in pursuing their educational goals. The scholarship serves as a testament to Mr. Lillard's commitment to community development and the importance of access to education for all individuals. By supporting adult students, the scholarship helps foster personal and professional growth, ultimately contributing to the betterment of the community as a whole.
RRTC Practical Nursing students, Jennafer Gelling, Caitlin Harper and Shelby Elix, are the recipients of the John Lillard Scholarship. Congratulations!
The Jerry D. Morris Scholarship, established in memory of Mr. Morris, the former Superintendent of Red River Technology Center, played a significant role in supporting adult students pursuing a career in nursing. Funded by donations from Mr. Morris's family, this scholarship aims to alleviate financial burdens associated with nursing education. Over the years, it has positively impacted numerous students, helping them to achieve their dreams of becoming nurses. This scholarship not only honors Mr. Morris's legacy but also reflects his commitment to education and the importance of nurturing future healthcare professionals.
RRTC practical nursing students, Xitlaly Galvez, Kandi Skeen, and Cheyenne Cain, are the 2026 recipients of the Jerry D. Morris Scholarship. Congratulations!
RRTC practical nursing students, Xitlaly Galvez, Kandi Skeen, and Cheyenne Cain, are the 2026 recipients of the Jerry D. Morris Scholarship. Congratulations!
Ten Red River Technology Center students were awarded the Otha Grimes scholarship through the Oklahoma State Department of Career and Technology Education. This scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate hard work, dedication and a strong commitment to their career pathway. The Otha Grimes scholarship is available to adult students who are Oklahoma residents enrolled in a program at a Career and Technology Center. Their aim is to support students pursuing careers in various technical fields and provide them with financial assistance to further their education and training. Congratulations!
RRTC Practical Nursing Fall and Spring 2025-26 Otha Grimes Scholarship recipients:
back row, left to right; Rachel McElroy, Kandi Skeen, Ashley Elliott, Caitlin Harper, and Shelby Elix
front row, left to right; Tanna Bandy, Autumn Kirkpatrick, Cheyenne Cain, Jennafer Gelling, and Emily Kaufman
Our talented RRTC Cosmetology students, Bree Bentley, Breanna Fields, Emma Kerr Jaci McKay, and Serenity Varela gave their client a fresh cut this week — and they look amazing!
Did you know our cosmetology students take clients every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday? Book your appointment today: (580) 255-2903, Ext. 279.
All services are performed under the supervision of a licensed master instructor, so you get great results at a great value!
Did you know our cosmetology students take clients every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday? Book your appointment today: (580) 255-2903, Ext. 279.
All services are performed under the supervision of a licensed master instructor, so you get great results at a great value!
We’re proud to recognize our Red River Technology Center Lions Club Students of the Month for March!
Kole Pierce, representing Velma Public Schools, is a senior in our Auto Service Program. Kilee Frye, from Comanche Public Schools, is a senior in the Clinical Medical Assistant Program.
We truly appreciate the opportunity to attend Lions Club luncheons, where our students get to connect with incredible community servants. The Lions Club continues to make a meaningful impact by generously supporting our students with continuing education scholarships.
Pictured left to right: Corey Ahlfenger, Kole Pierce, Kilee Frye, Phyllis Daughtrey, and Joe Henderson.
Kole Pierce, representing Velma Public Schools, is a senior in our Auto Service Program. Kilee Frye, from Comanche Public Schools, is a senior in the Clinical Medical Assistant Program.
We truly appreciate the opportunity to attend Lions Club luncheons, where our students get to connect with incredible community servants. The Lions Club continues to make a meaningful impact by generously supporting our students with continuing education scholarships.
Pictured left to right: Corey Ahlfenger, Kole Pierce, Kilee Frye, Phyllis Daughtrey, and Joe Henderson.
Seventy-six students were recently honored at Red River Technology Center for their selection into the National Technical Honor Society. The students were recognized during an induction ceremony held Thursday, March 12, at The Simmons Center. Congratulations!
Jodie Roberts, Randy Rogers, and Letitia Weast were inducted as Honorary Members for 2026. Congratulations to Mrs. Roberts, Mr. Rodgers, and Mrs. Weast!
Jodie Roberts, Randy Rogers, and Letitia Weast were inducted as Honorary Members for 2026. Congratulations to Mrs. Roberts, Mr. Rodgers, and Mrs. Weast!
Lynn McKenzie has been involved in racing for over 30 years and has owned Lynn McKenzie Automotive for the past 18 years. The truck he brought to Red River Technology is an NHRA Pro Stock Chevy S-10, a remarkable machine built for elite drag racing performance. Powered by a 632 big block engine producing between 2,400 and 2,600 horsepower, it can run an eighth mile in just 4.16 to 4.5 seconds at speeds exceeding 200 mph. This type of vehicle competed in the NHRA Pro Stock Truck class, a short-lived but highly competitive professional drag racing division active from 1998 to 2001. Thank you, Mr. McKenzie, for bringing your incredible truck to demonstrate for our Auto Service Technology students—we truly appreciate your time and expertise.
Congratulations to former RRTC Precision Machining graduate and substitute instructor, Connor Perkins and his team for winning the 2026 Collegiate ACUI National Shotgun Sports Championship for Murray State College. They are Division IV National Champions for the second year in a row.
