Finishing up! Biomedical Science Academy students are cleaning up their manikin models.
RRTC’s cosmetology students had the opportunity to learn from a special guest speaker this week, Jasmine Flowers, aesthetician instructor with Skin Script. Monday’s session focused on product and ingredient knowledge, along with an express facial demonstration—giving students insight into effective, results-driven treatments. Tuesday covered client consultation skills and in-depth chemical peel education, followed by a live demo.
We love bringing real-world industry experience into the classroom to help our students grow and succeed!
We love bringing real-world industry experience into the classroom to help our students grow and succeed!
RRTC’s Biomedical Science Academy seniors are wrapping up the year with a hands-on pig autopsy investigating the length, mass and color of all organs before practicing their suturing skills when closing the speciman. This experience gives students a real-world look at anatomy, organ systems, and the complexity of the human body—preparing them for future careers in healthcare and science.
Great work, seniors—what an unforgettable way to finish strong!
Great work, seniors—what an unforgettable way to finish strong!
RRTC Cosmetology students have officially completed their State Board exams! This major milestone marks the culmination of hours of training, hands-on practice, and dedication to mastering the art of hair, skin, and nail care. From sanitation and safety to technical skills, they’ve put in the work—and now, they wait for the results! We are so proud of each and every student for reaching this moment. Your hard work is about to pay off, and your future in the beauty industry is just getting started.
The RRTC senior capstones are a semester long project involving skills learned throughout the two-year Biomedical program. Each senior develops a project of their choice and showcases their work in front of a panel of judges. A big thank you to this year’s judges for donating their time and expertise.
Afternoon students are Paige Emery, Nial McGouran, Staci Strachan, Amelia Zgleszewski, and Ella Stidham.
Judges were:
Kadee Ledford-registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer at Duncan Regional Hospital
Davis Loafman- Long Term Care Aide Instructor at Red River Technology Center
Lauren Loafman-RN/BSN at Duncan Regional Hospital Emergency Room
Gina Flesher-Nurse Educator, Duncan Regional Hospital
Kaitlyn Snider-ACD Administrator at Red River Technology Center
The RRTC senior capstones are a semester long project involving skills learned throughout the two-year Biomedical program. Each senior develops a project of their choice and showcases their work in front of a panel of judges. A big thank you to this year’s judges for donating their time and expertise.
Morning students are Kathryn Skinner, Neej Tadhani, Finley Davis, Boston White, Gabbi Rodriguez, Blakely Stulir, Mitch Williams, Jud Womack, Presley Sanders, and River Tate.
Judges were:
Kadee Ledford-registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer at Duncan Regional Hospital
Davis Loafman- Long Term Care Aide Instructor at Red River Technology Center
Lauren Loafman-RN/BSN at Duncan Regional Hospital Emergency Room
Gina Flesher-Nurse Educator, Duncan Regional Hospital
Kaitlyn Snider-ACD Administrator at Red River Technology Center
RRTC Students, Neihemara Moreno, Taysia Fincher, and Brileigh Durgin were awarded the Candy Bruner Memorial Scholarship by Aequalis Study Club. Neihemara is an adult student, Taysia is a Marlow High School senior, and Brileigh is a Homeschool junior in the Business and Information Technology Program. Pictured with Neihemara, Taysia, and Brileigh is Aequalis member Shasta Smith. Congratulations!
RRTC’s Healthcare Coordinator, Jennifer Evans, led a training session for the Construction Technology Program on trauma situations that may occur in construction settings. She covered key topics such as the proper use of pressure dressings, tourniquets, when and how to use an AED, and the responsibilities of a first responder during an emergency. Students had hands-on practice using an AED and mannequin, applied tourniquet techniques on each other (volunteer-based), and discussed real-world injury scenarios. It was a very engaging and valuable experience. Thank you Mrs. Evans for investing in our students.
To All Participating Agencies and Supporters,
On behalf of the EMS and Nursing programs at Red River Technology Center, we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to each and every one of you who contributed to the success of our recent Emergency Simulation Day.
Your support—whether through the donation of time, personnel, equipment, or expertise—played a vital role in creating an immersive and meaningful learning experience for our students. Without your willingness to go above and beyond, this hands-on training event would not have been possible.
The commitment demonstrated by your teams to emergency preparedness and community service is nothing short of inspiring. It is a testament to the strength and dedication of the emergency services in our region, and we are proud to collaborate with such outstanding professionals.
We are especially grateful for your effort and coordination that went into planning and executing this event. Your involvement provided our students with a realistic and engaging scenario that helped them build critical skills and confidence they will carry with them into their careers.
Once again, thank you for your continued support and for being such an integral part of our educational mission.
Jeff Prater – EMS Instructor
Amanda Churchman – PN Director
Krissy Bohn – PN Instructor
Elizabeth Baxter – PN Instructor
RRTC Maintenance Teams and Administration
RRTC Students and Staff
RRTC Adult EMT Students (Evening)
LPN Program Students and Staff
Duncan Police Department-RRTC Resource Officer
RRTC Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Program
Duncan Fire Department
Corum Fire Department
Chickasaw Nation Emergency Manager-Brandon Burchfield
City of Duncan Emergency Manager-Bryan Eades
24-Seven Wrecker Service
Duncan Regional Hospital
Kirk’s Ambulance Service
Air Evac Lifeteam-Helicopter Medical Crew
AMR Clinical Educator-Michael Atwell
Survival Flight Ambulance Service-Ground and Air
Great Plains Technology Center-EMS students and Instructor
Marlow High School-Speech, Drama, and Stagecraft students
Steve Dobey
Gary Curtis
Bryce Churchman
On behalf of the EMS and Nursing programs at Red River Technology Center, we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to each and every one of you who contributed to the success of our recent Emergency Simulation Day.
Your support—whether through the donation of time, personnel, equipment, or expertise—played a vital role in creating an immersive and meaningful learning experience for our students. Without your willingness to go above and beyond, this hands-on training event would not have been possible.
The commitment demonstrated by your teams to emergency preparedness and community service is nothing short of inspiring. It is a testament to the strength and dedication of the emergency services in our region, and we are proud to collaborate with such outstanding professionals.
We are especially grateful for your effort and coordination that went into planning and executing this event. Your involvement provided our students with a realistic and engaging scenario that helped them build critical skills and confidence they will carry with them into their careers.
Once again, thank you for your continued support and for being such an integral part of our educational mission.
Jeff Prater – EMS Instructor
Amanda Churchman – PN Director
Krissy Bohn – PN Instructor
Elizabeth Baxter – PN Instructor
RRTC Maintenance Teams and Administration
RRTC Students and Staff
RRTC Adult EMT Students (Evening)
LPN Program Students and Staff
Duncan Police Department-RRTC Resource Officer
RRTC Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Program
Duncan Fire Department
Corum Fire Department
Chickasaw Nation Emergency Manager-Brandon Burchfield
City of Duncan Emergency Manager-Bryan Eades
24-Seven Wrecker Service
Duncan Regional Hospital
Kirk’s Ambulance Service
Air Evac Lifeteam-Helicopter Medical Crew
AMR Clinical Educator-Michael Atwell
Survival Flight Ambulance Service-Ground and Air
Great Plains Technology Center-EMS students and Instructor
Marlow High School-Speech, Drama, and Stagecraft students
Steve Dobey
Gary Curtis
Bryce Churchman
RRTC’s Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning student Blayden Carpenter is competing at the SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference in Tulsa!
We are so proud to see Blayden representing Red River Technology Center.
We are so proud to see Blayden representing Red River Technology Center.
Red River Technology Center students showcased their skills at the SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference in Tulsa!
✨ Aurore Davis earned a silver medal in secondary Welding Sculpture
✨ Matthew Castillo earned a silver medal in secondary Welding Job Readiness Mechanical
✨ Dane Hunt earned a bronze medal in secondary Welding Job Skills Demonstration A
✨ Kyle Starr earned a bronze medal in secondary Welding Job Readiness Mechanical
Congratulations to these talented students on their impressive accomplishments—we’re proud of you!
✨ Aurore Davis earned a silver medal in secondary Welding Sculpture
✨ Matthew Castillo earned a silver medal in secondary Welding Job Readiness Mechanical
✨ Dane Hunt earned a bronze medal in secondary Welding Job Skills Demonstration A
✨ Kyle Starr earned a bronze medal in secondary Welding Job Readiness Mechanical
Congratulations to these talented students on their impressive accomplishments—we’re proud of you!
Red River Technology Center Computer-Aided Drafting student, Trent Hunt, earned a silver medal in secondary Technical Drafting at the SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference in Tulsa! Congratulations, Trent, on this outstanding achievement—we’re proud of you!
Red River Technology Center Cosmetology students recently showcased their talent at the SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference in Tulsa!
✨ Avery Throckmorton earned a gold medal in secondary Barbering
✨ Jasmine Simpson brought home a bronze medal in secondary Job Exhibit – Short Hair Design
Avery will go on to represent RRTC at the SkillsUSA National Leadership Conference in Atlanta this June! Congratulations to both students on their outstanding achievements—we’re proud of you!
✨ Avery Throckmorton earned a gold medal in secondary Barbering
✨ Jasmine Simpson brought home a bronze medal in secondary Job Exhibit – Short Hair Design
Avery will go on to represent RRTC at the SkillsUSA National Leadership Conference in Atlanta this June! Congratulations to both students on their outstanding achievements—we’re proud of you!
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
