Red River Technology Center

Congratulations to Marlee Holt and Isaac Lee on placing first at the International HOSA competition. The team developed a presentation on Emergency Preparedness for Public Health. These students earned their right to compete at the international competition by receiving a first-place win at the state level. Marlee and Isaac are paramedic students at Red River Technology Center/Kiamichi Technology Center and they look forward to serving the community as paramedics in the future.

Kaylee Jeffreys and Dannial Crispin competed last week at SkillsUSA Nationals Competition in Atlanta, GA. Kaylee placed 11th out of 44 contestants in welding sculpture and Dannial placed 4th out of 18 contestants in barbering. Both students are first year students at RRTC. Also, they received a Skill Point certificate. Students who reach or exceed a threshold score in an official national competition are awarded this certificate. Central to these certificates are the expertise and industry-defined competencies compiled in the SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards. The Skill Point Certificate represents the pinnacle of achievement in demonstrating proficiency and workplace readiness in the student’s occupational specialty. Congratulations Kaylee and Dannial!

RRTC's students competing at SkillsUSA Nationals this week in Atlanta, GA. We are so proud of these students and their instructors!

RRTC's Practical Nursing Program held graduation for the students last week. Congratulations to all the graduates!

RRTC honored three retirees today at the end-of-year cookout. Congratulations to Dennis Loafman, Fonda Smith, and Letitia Weast!

Students from Emergency Medical Services attended the Rotary Club of Duncan meeting on May 8. Pictured are Reggie Pennypacker; Landon Harris; Jace White; Marisa Willer; and Jonathan Jeffrey, Rotary President. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Duncan for supporting our students and sponsoring the EMS polos this year!

RRTC Cosmetology student, Rachel Russell, did a great job on her first haircut.

RRTC's 2nd year cosmetology students are preparing for State Board Exams.

RRTC students from Emergency Medical Services attended the Rotary Club of Duncan meeting on May 1. Pictured are Jonathan Jeffrey, Rotary President; Reggie Pennypacker; Lathan Allen; Joseph Turner; Bradly Gallaher; Maverick Harper; Austin Hoffman; Trevor Royer; and Ryder Morgan. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Duncan for supporting our students and sponsoring the EMS polos this year!

RRTC held our award assembly last week. Cameron university awarded $1000 tuition fee waivers to Alex Hernandez, Corey Ralls, Raylee White, Jessica Hernandez, and Malachi Dodson. The Rodney J. Love Scholarships in the amount of $250 were awarded to Paige Hemmingway, Savannah Stone, Carter Oyster, and Destiny Martinez. The Lions Club Scholarships in the amount of $2,000 were awarded to Caleb Carson and Landry Hinsley. EMJO Operartions, Inc. awarded continued education scholarships to Alex Hernandez and Caleb Carson in the amount of $2500. Congratulations to all the recipients!

Outstanding students at RRTC this year. Congratulations!

The Jerry Morris Scholarship is given in memory of Mr. Jerry Morris, former Superintendent of Red River Technology Center. His family donated money to be used to help adult students in their journey to becoming a nurse. This scholarship has been given for many years and has impacted many students. The recipients are Autumn Jackson, Chloe Denton, Shawna Guffey, Robin Anderson, and Simone DeThomas.

Mr. Lillard was a patron of the Duncan Community and supported Red River Technology Center training. At the time of his death he wanted to donate monies that would be used to help an adult student. The scholarship is awarded through the Oklahoma Communities Foundation. The recipients are Angela Ervin, Chloe Denton, Shawna Duffey, and Simone DeThomas.

RRTC's Cosmetology student, Lily Taylor, did a fabulous job on her first client.

RRTC's Cosmetology students, Jillian Evans and Abby Davis did a great job on their first haircut clients.

RRTC's Cosmetology students, Karsen Ketner, Mirkaylen Woods, and Jakalynn Edwards did a great job on their first haircut clients.

RRTC’s Pre-Engineering Academy recently attended the Technology Student Association (TSA) state competition. Cody Zimmerman and Trey Lingelbach placed 4th in Architectural Design. Cody Zimmerman, Trey Lingelbach, and Chase Avery placed 7th in Catapult Design. Congratulations, students!

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. Judges were: Lauren Britt-RN and a certified inpatient obstetric at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton, TX Kadee Hall-registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer at Duncan Regional Hospital Davis Loafman- STEM teacher at Duncan High School Lauren Loafman-RN/BSN at Duncan Regional Hospital Emergency Room Dave Taylor-Manager of the Waurika Lake Master Conservancy District

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. Judges were: Lauren Britt-RN and a certified inpatient obstetric at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton, TX Kadee Hall-registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer at Duncan Regional Hospital Davis Loafman- STEM teacher at Duncan High School Lauren Loafman-RN/BSN at Duncan Regional Hospital Emergency Room Dave Taylor-Manager of the Waurika Lake Master Conservancy District

RRTC’s EMS and Practical Nursing students participated in the 4th annual live simulation that was held Thursday on campus. RRTC would like to thank Survival Flight Ambulance Service, Air Evac Lifeteam, Chickasaw Nation Emergency Management, Stephens County Emergency Management, City of Duncan Emergency Management, Duncan Fire Department, Duncan Police Department, Duncan Regional Hospital ER Staff, Murray State College – Nursing Program, Stephens County Health Department, Best Towing & Recovery, LLC, Comanche County Hospital EMS Service, and Chase Keck-Former RRTC EMS student. Also, we would like to thank our patient volunteers, Bryce Churchman and students from Marlow High School Speech and Drama/Stagecraft.