RRTC's Business Professionals of America (BPA) Officer Team.
RRTC staff is all decked out in our brand-new sweatshirts! Come do your holiday shopping at our Student Store — we’ve just stocked new arrivals of t-shirts and sweatshirts. Perfect gifts for the season!
The November Lions Club Students of the Month are Hollister Pollock, a Comanche senior in our Pre-Engineering Academy, and London Kelly, a Duncan senior in our Clinical Medical Assistant program.
Thank you, Duncan Noon Lions Club, for your continued encouragement, support, and dedication to our students.
Congratulations to Hollister and London!
(Pictured from left to right: Corey Ahlfenger, London Kelly, Hollister Pollock, Don Graham, Tom Daughtrey, Matt Maloney, and Larry Benson.)
Thank you, Duncan Noon Lions Club, for your continued encouragement, support, and dedication to our students.
Congratulations to Hollister and London!
(Pictured from left to right: Corey Ahlfenger, London Kelly, Hollister Pollock, Don Graham, Tom Daughtrey, Matt Maloney, and Larry Benson.)
RRTC’s Pre-Engineering Academy participated in the Duncan Area Youth Engineering Contest sponsored by the Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation. Congratulations, students!
CO2 dragsters are cars used as miniature racing cars which are propelled by a carbon dioxide cartridge, pierced to start the release of the gas, and which race on a typically 60 feet (18 meters) track. They are frequently used to demonstrate mechanical principles such as mass, force, acceleration, and aerodynamics.
The students designed and crafted their cars using woodworking skills, and then created 3D models and properly-dimensioned engineering drawings. The competition has two parts, the Engineering portion and the Speed Race portion.
Engineering Portion (drawing and design only)
1st Place – Tessa Spivey
2nd Place – Carter Mitchell and Hollister Pollock
Race
2nd Place – Devon Johnson (not pictured)
3rd Place – Joel Spaulding
Overall
2nd Place – Devon Johnson (not pictured)
3rd Place – Joel Spaulding
People’s Choice
Julian Findley
CO2 dragsters are cars used as miniature racing cars which are propelled by a carbon dioxide cartridge, pierced to start the release of the gas, and which race on a typically 60 feet (18 meters) track. They are frequently used to demonstrate mechanical principles such as mass, force, acceleration, and aerodynamics.
The students designed and crafted their cars using woodworking skills, and then created 3D models and properly-dimensioned engineering drawings. The competition has two parts, the Engineering portion and the Speed Race portion.
Engineering Portion (drawing and design only)
1st Place – Tessa Spivey
2nd Place – Carter Mitchell and Hollister Pollock
Race
2nd Place – Devon Johnson (not pictured)
3rd Place – Joel Spaulding
Overall
2nd Place – Devon Johnson (not pictured)
3rd Place – Joel Spaulding
People’s Choice
Julian Findley
Hands-On Learning in Action!
Last week, RRTC’s Auto Collision Technology Program teamed up with our Graphic Design & Digital Marketing Program for a special guest presentation from Jay Kroll, Director of Product Education at General Formulations.
Jay gave students an inside look at the high-quality vinyl products his company produces—covering everything from automotive wraps to window adhesives, static clings, and wall wraps. Students also got hands-on experience applying different PVC-based films and adhesives, learning not only how the materials work but why the right choices matter in real-world design and installation.
By combining both programs, our future designers and technicians experienced the full process—from designing graphics to installing them—helping them better understand how material selection impacts the final product.
A huge thank you to Jay Kroll and General Formulations for investing in our students’ learning!
Last week, RRTC’s Auto Collision Technology Program teamed up with our Graphic Design & Digital Marketing Program for a special guest presentation from Jay Kroll, Director of Product Education at General Formulations.
Jay gave students an inside look at the high-quality vinyl products his company produces—covering everything from automotive wraps to window adhesives, static clings, and wall wraps. Students also got hands-on experience applying different PVC-based films and adhesives, learning not only how the materials work but why the right choices matter in real-world design and installation.
By combining both programs, our future designers and technicians experienced the full process—from designing graphics to installing them—helping them better understand how material selection impacts the final product.
A huge thank you to Jay Kroll and General Formulations for investing in our students’ learning!
Thank you to everyone who attended the RRTC 2025 Advisory Banquet last night! We’re grateful for our community and business partners and their continued commitment to supporting industry needs. Together, we’re building a stronger future!
RRTC’s Construction Technology afternoon students are putting their skills to work by helping remodel one of our classrooms. They’re gaining valuable hands-on experience as they measure, cut, and install new ceiling tiles. This project not only enhances their practical skills but also improves our learning environment for future students. Great job, team!
Red River Technology Center Receives $15,000 Gene Haas Foundation Grant
The CNC Machining program at Red River Technology Center was recently presented with a $15,000 grant award from the Gene Haas Foundation. The check was presented by Chris Stallsworth of Timco Machine Tools Inc., the local Haas Factory Outlet.
The funds from the Gene Haas Foundation will be used to directly support CNC Machining students, with a focus on providing tool grants to students who have completed or are completing their training programs. To be eligible to retain any awarded tools or equipment, students must successfully complete the CNC Machining program, except in cases where awards are given as prizes for competitions.
Red River Technology Center extends its gratitude to the Gene Haas Foundation and Timco Machine Tools Inc. for their continued support of workforce training and education in advanced manufacturing.
The CNC Machining program at Red River Technology Center was recently presented with a $15,000 grant award from the Gene Haas Foundation. The check was presented by Chris Stallsworth of Timco Machine Tools Inc., the local Haas Factory Outlet.
The funds from the Gene Haas Foundation will be used to directly support CNC Machining students, with a focus on providing tool grants to students who have completed or are completing their training programs. To be eligible to retain any awarded tools or equipment, students must successfully complete the CNC Machining program, except in cases where awards are given as prizes for competitions.
Red River Technology Center extends its gratitude to the Gene Haas Foundation and Timco Machine Tools Inc. for their continued support of workforce training and education in advanced manufacturing.
Veterans Day Assembly ❤️🤍💙
We would like to thank our RRTC Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) officers for putting together this year’s Veterans Day assembly! We really appreciate Paige Wainscott-am President-SkillsUSA, Kanyon Ragas-am Vice President-SkillsUSA, Brynson Burke-am Secretary-SkillsUSA, Brooke West-President-BPA, Graci Lockwood-am President-HOSA, and Hannah Mullins-am Reporter-SkillsUSA for doing such an awesome job speaking at the event.
RRTC would also like to give a big thank you to all of our military members, past and present, for your service and sacrifice — we appreciate you! And a special shoutout to Zekie Eckert, a Duncan High student, for his beautiful performance of “Taps.”
We would like to thank our RRTC Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) officers for putting together this year’s Veterans Day assembly! We really appreciate Paige Wainscott-am President-SkillsUSA, Kanyon Ragas-am Vice President-SkillsUSA, Brynson Burke-am Secretary-SkillsUSA, Brooke West-President-BPA, Graci Lockwood-am President-HOSA, and Hannah Mullins-am Reporter-SkillsUSA for doing such an awesome job speaking at the event.
RRTC would also like to give a big thank you to all of our military members, past and present, for your service and sacrifice — we appreciate you! And a special shoutout to Zekie Eckert, a Duncan High student, for his beautiful performance of “Taps.”
More pictures from Sophomore Tours.
RRTC hosted Sophomore Tours on November 4 and 5, welcoming approximately 300 students each day from our partner schools! During the tours, sophomores explored all of our full-time programs available to high school students. Online enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year opened on November 3. To enroll go to rrtc.edu, Apply Now.
If students are still undecided about a program, they’ll have another opportunity to learn more by shadowing specific programs on December 3 and they can get a form from their school counselor to sign up. We’re excited to help students discover their passions and future career paths at RRTC!
Everyone had a great time at RRTC'sTrunk or Treat last night!
More Halloween fun at RRTC!
More Halloween fun at RRTC!
RRTC had some interesting characters at school today!
RRTC had 37 students and 3 advisors attend SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference in Chickasha this week. Several students received their Statesman award. The SkillsUSA Statesman Award is presented to members who demonstrate SkillsUSA knowledge and civic awareness, along with an understanding of the SkillsUSA Framework and how to articulate their personal experience in career and technical education. Fall Leadership Conferences support the SkillsUSA mission by educating and engaging members with SkillsUSA knowledge, activities and breakout sessions that support continued growth in the 17 Essential Elements, and providing students and advisors the opportunity to engage with other members.
RRTC's Biomedical Science Academy students volunteered at The Pathways Coalition's annual 4th grade safety event on October 15, 2025 at the Stephens County Fair Grounds. Our students served as group tour guides and presented information on Halloween safety to over 350 area fourth graders.
RRTC students attended HOSA, Future Health Professionals, Fall Leadership conference in Norman. Students were able to meet fellow HOSA members, decide the next state officer team, attend informative breakout sessions, and learn about new HOSA updates.
Bring your donations to Red River Technology Center now through December 5 to support Holiday in the Halls. Your generosity will help make this event special for local families in our community! Let’s come together and spread some holiday cheer!
RRTC Graphic Design & Digital Marketing student, Isabel Hill, is in the studio, capturing some stunning product shots! Hands-on learning = real-world skills.
