Congratulations to Red River Technology Center CNC Machining Students!
We’re proud to recognize Titus Lotz and Roman Lotz as recipients of the Gene Haas Foundation Grant! This generous grant was used to provide essential tools and equipment to help these students succeed in completing their CNC Machining program and to support their transition into the workforce. The Gene Haas Foundation, established by Gene Haas—founder and president of Haas Automation, the largest CNC machine tool manufacturer in North America—continues to invest in the future of manufacturing by supporting technical education and workforce development.
Congratulations to our students on this well-deserved achievement, and thank you to the Gene Haas Foundation for its continued support of skilled trades education!
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.
The January Lions Club Students of the Month are Aurore Davis, a Duncan High School senior in our Welding Program, and Julian Findley, a Central High School senior in our Pre-Engineering Academy. Thank you, Duncan Noon Lions Club, for your continued encouragement, support, and dedication to our students. Congratulations to Aurore and Julian!
Pictured from left to right: Larry Benson (Lions Club member), Aurore Davis, Julian Findley, and Jamie Conway (Counselor, RRTC)
Pictured from left to right: Larry Benson (Lions Club member), Aurore Davis, Julian Findley, and Jamie Conway (Counselor, RRTC)
RRTC Health Careers Students Spread Holiday Cheer!
RRTC’s Health Careers students shared the spirit of the season by Christmas caroling at Elk Crossing Nursing and Rehab and Wilkins Health and Rehab on Wednesday. The group was joined by Central High School band director Mrs. Levondosky and Central High graduate Connor Bowling on the saxophone. Health Careers student Morgayne Carmon and CAD student Aubrey Knapp performed on the trumpet, while Mr. Pollock accompanied the group on guitar. In addition to the music, students handed out Christmas cards to residents, bringing smiles and holiday cheer to everyone they visited.
RRTC’s Health Careers students shared the spirit of the season by Christmas caroling at Elk Crossing Nursing and Rehab and Wilkins Health and Rehab on Wednesday. The group was joined by Central High School band director Mrs. Levondosky and Central High graduate Connor Bowling on the saxophone. Health Careers student Morgayne Carmon and CAD student Aubrey Knapp performed on the trumpet, while Mr. Pollock accompanied the group on guitar. In addition to the music, students handed out Christmas cards to residents, bringing smiles and holiday cheer to everyone they visited.
RRTC Christmas Luncheon Style Showdown!
The burning question of the day: Who wore it best?
Was it Mr. Pollock, bringing the festive flair, or Mrs. Deevers, serving holiday elegance? After much debate, admiration, and good-natured laughter, the crowd gave a slight edge to Mrs. Deevers — but let’s be honest, everyone brought the Christmas cheer in style!
The burning question of the day: Who wore it best?
Was it Mr. Pollock, bringing the festive flair, or Mrs. Deevers, serving holiday elegance? After much debate, admiration, and good-natured laughter, the crowd gave a slight edge to Mrs. Deevers — but let’s be honest, everyone brought the Christmas cheer in style!
RRTC’s annual Christmas luncheon brought retirees and employees together for great food, wonderful fellowship, and plenty of holiday cheer!
RRTC’s Business Professionals of America (BPA) members collected fuzzy socks to donate to residents of Meridian Nursing Home in Comanche. The students visited with residents and personally handed out gifts to approximately 50 individuals, helping spread warmth and cheer throughout the facility.
RRTC’s 2nd Annual Holiday in the Halls was a huge success last week! We are incredibly grateful to Cactus Drilling – Rig 170, Continental Resources, and their vendors for donating brand-new toys and bicycles. We also want to thank our amazing RRTC students, faculty, and staff for their generous donations of new toys and clothing. A special thank-you to the students, faculty and staff who volunteered their time that evening—your dedication and generosity helped make the event run smoothly and truly made a difference. Your support helped make the season brighter for so many!
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.
