During Career Expo, approximately 603 8th grade students explored occupations by touring programs at Red River Technology Center and by participating in presentations from local community leaders including representatives from Duncan Regional Hospital, Davis Loafman, Dr. Nick Elroy, Duncan Fire Department, and Mike Breeze. We are thankful for these community partners and their commitment to providing a fun, educational experience for the students. This event inspires young people to plan for their future and to prepare them for the choices they will make during high school by exposing them to different career pathways.
Thank you to Bray-Doyle, Central, Comanche, Duncan, Empire, Grandview, Hope Academy Marlow, Ryan, Temple, Velma-Alma, Walters, and Waurika for attending!
Eighty-nine 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 6, at RRTC. Congratulations!
Lori Lovett and Steve Tyler were inducted at Honorary Members for 2025. Congratulations to Mrs. Lovett and Mr. Tyler.
2025 Stephens County Science Fair Winners
5th Grade – 1st Place – Xander Kamal-Duncan
5th Grade – 2nd Place – Grady Blackburn-Comanche
5th Grade – 3rd Place – Benlee Lassley-Duncan
6th Grade – 1st Place – Emi-Jo Dempsey-Hope Academy
6th Grade – 2nd Place – Corbin Barker-Hope Academy
6th Grade – 3rd Place – Mylee Morrow-Hope Academy
7th/8th Grade – 1st Place – Cason Shores-Hope Academy
7th/8th Grade – 2nd Place – Hannah Stout-Marlow
7th/8th Grade – 3rd Place – Asher Miller-Hope Academy
7th/8th Grade – 3rd Place – Hadley Alston-Hope Academy
9th/12th Grade – 1st Place – Morgan Middick-Comanche
9th/12th Grade – 2nd Place – Brenton Chisum-Hope Academy
9th/12th Grade – 3rd Place – Graci Chisum-Hope Academy
9th/12th Grade – 2nd Place – Madysen Staggs-Marlow
Innovation Award – 5th Grade – Aubree Chastain-Duncan
Innovation Award – 6th Grade – Brinlee Dunlap-Marlow
Innovation Award – 7th/8th Grade – Asher Miller-Hope Academy
Communication Award – 5th Grade – Hannah Winslett-Duncan
Communication Award – 6th Grade – Emi-Jo Dempsey-Hope Academy
Communication Award – 7th/8th Grade – Casen Shores-Hope Academy
Communication Award – 9th/12th Grade – Brenton Chisum-Hope Academy
Agriculture Award – Makenzie Sanders-Empire
Electrical – Grasyn Kaus-Empire
Jim Weaver Chemistry Award – Brianna Brooks-Empire
Environmental Science Award – Madysen Staggs-Marlow
Engineering Award – Edward Miller-Duncan
Health Science Award – Xander Kamal-Duncan
Physics Award – Asher Miller-Hope Academy
Outstanding Female Scientist Award – Hadley Alston-Hope Academy
The Nottingham Superior Scientist (“Best in Show”) Award – Morgan Middick-Comanche
Brooklyn Donnelly and Anabah Werito from Red River Technology Center’s Emergency Medical Services program attended the Rotary Club of Duncan meeting for March. They are pictured with Rotary member, Mark Jardine. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Duncan for supporting our students and sponsoring the EMS polos this year!
RRTC cosmetology student, Brianna Arellano, placed 1st in the Extemporaneous Speaking category at the Southwest District SkillsUSA Spring Leadership Contest. She will compete in the Oklahoma SkillsUSA Extemporaneous Speaking contest in April. Congratulations, Brianna!
RRTC’s cosmetology students hosted a guest speaker this week in their classroom. Steve Cochran from Icon Shears helped students understand the quality and craftsmanship behind the tools they will use in their profession. It's great that they had the chance to learn directly from someone knowledgeable in the industry!
RRTC night welding student is adding some railing to our local welding supply vendor and partner’s truck. This increases safety when hauling shorter gas cylinders to customers like us. Our student is currently employed with James Supplies as a driver, and saw first-hand how this modification was necessary. Great job!
RRTC’s Precision Machining students, Kanyon Ragas and Jace Ford, uncrating our new Precision Matthews band saw.
The February EHCO (Exploring Health Career Opportunities) Lunch meeting at Duncan High School focused on careers in emergency services. Jeff Prater, Red River Technology Center instructor for the Emergency Medical Services program, shared his personal experiences and insights into careers as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
Pre-enrollment for RRTC's students was in full swing last week. Deadline for priority enrollment is February 28, 2025!
RRTC's Precision Machining students recently visited BlueArc Innovations, LLC and Mowdy Machines, Inc. We would like to thank these businesses for hosting our students.
RRTC's Cosmetology student Krysta Shelby recently had her first nail client. Great job, Krysta!
Congratulations to Jeremiah Holmes! Jeremiah placed 3rd-post secondary in Automotive Service Technology at the Regional SkillsUSA Competition last week. He will advance to the State SkillsUSA Leadership Competition in April.
RRTC's Business Marketing and Information Technology and Graphic Design and Digital Marketing students recently held a sock for a local nursing home. Today, they delivered those socks the the nursing home.
RRTC’s Residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration students competed last week in the Regional SkillsUSA competition. The students that competed were Caleb Ramsey, Ayden Hinds, Blayden Carpenter, Bryana McKinney, and Paeton Dial. Ayden Hinds placed 1st and Paeton Dial placed 6th in the post-secondary competition. Ayden Hinds will advance to the State SkillsUSA competition in April. Congratulations, students.
RRTC’s Computer-Aided Drafting students competed last week in the Regional SkillsUSA Competition. Jason Burton placed 1st in post-secondary-technical and Kenzie Hankins placed 2nd in post-secondary-architecture. McCormick Truelock placed 3rd in high school-architecture and Chandler Pendley placed 4th in high school-technical. These students will advance to the State SkillsUSA competition in April. Congratulations, students!
Congratulation to Jon Giles for receiving the Harris Top Torch welding award at SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference 2024.
RRTC would like to thank all of the welding instructors for preparing their students for the regional competition. RRTC instructors, Sidney Cates and Todd Ottwell; Caddo Kiowa Technology Center instructor, Terry Heath; Canadian Valley Technology Center instructor, Richard Farris; Great Plains Technology Center instructor, Konrad Littau; Southwest Technology Center instructor, Monte Brown; and Western Technology Center instructors, Don Hart and Kelly Vanderwork.
Red River Technology Center hosted SkillsUSA Regional welding fabrication competition last week. The welding fabrication competition consists of teams of three students. Only 1st place winners advance to the SkillsUSA State Competition in April. High school 1st place winners from RRTC are Zachary Lipscomb, Branson Bailey, and Chase Kaspereit. High School 3rd place winners from RRTC are Leland Parker, Jacob Bench, and Draegon Heddleston. RRTC would like to thank the judges Brian Blevins, Cimarron Trailers; Jimmy Jenkins, Energy Transfer; Jason Benton,NOV Wilco; and Joe Valenzuela, Jr., Cimarron Trailers. We appreciate the time and effort of all the judges, timekeepers, and support members assisting with the administration of the SkillsUSA contest.
RRTC's welding students, Cheyenne Luttrell and William Watson competed in the Welding Job Readiness competition last week at Canadian Valley Technology Center (El Reno Campus). Cheyenne placed first and William placed second in the competition. Both student will be attending the SkillsUSA State Leadership competition in April. Congratulations, students!
