Red River Technology Center

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.

RRTC's Cosmetology students competing at state SkillsUSA competition last week.

RRTC's Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning student, Carter Oyster and Automotive Service Technology student, Daniel Lee representing their programs at SkillsUSA competition in Tulsa this week.

RRTC's Graphic Design/Digital Marketing students are taking professional headshots of the BMITE students for their linked in accounts.

Heartsaver, First Aid, CPR and AED Training at Red River Technology Center.

RRTC’s Welding and Fabrication students attended state SkillsUSA in Tulsa this week. Kaylee Jeffreys placed first in high school Metal Sculpture. Corbin Bowen, Jett McIntyre, and Jordan Thompson placed first in high school Welding Fabrication. Atlyn Giles placed second in high school welding. Riley Ross, Cody Thompson, Blake Boren placed third in adult Welding Fabrication. William Watson Job Readiness Welding. First place winners will advance to SkillsUSA National competition in June in Atlanta, GA. Congratulations, students!

RRTC’s Cosmetology students attended SkillsUSA state competition this week. Dannial Crispin placed first in Barbering. Dannial, also, received the Breaking Traditions Award. The award was given by the Oklahoma Career and Technical Education Equity Council. Criteria for winning the award included: the student must be training in a career considered non-traditional for their gender and be outstanding in his/her training area. Job Exhibit winners were Kaylee Boyce, Fantasy Makeup-Gold Medal, Jillian Evans, Long Hair Design, Gold Medal, Haley Ledford-Day/Night Makeup-Silver Medal, and Angela Halliburton-Short Hair Design-Silver Medal. Dannial will be attending SkillsUSA National competition in June in Atlanta, GA. Congratulations students!

RRTC’s EMS students attended HOSA-Future Health Professionals state competition this week. Maverick Harper and Joseph Turner placed first in EMT and Jace White and Marisa Willer placed 2nd in post-secondary EMT. First place winners will be going to HOSA National competition this summer in Houston. Congratulations, students!

RRTC’s Health Careers students attended HOSA-Future Health Professionals state competition last week. Carolina Fuller, Joselyn Munoz, and Dayani Radilla-Benitez placed 5th in Medical Innovation. Nathan Channel, Rilee Kreutz, Abygail Bartling, and Kelsie Williams placed 5th in the HOSA Bowl. Congratulations, students!

RRTC’s Biomedical Science Academy students attended HOSA-Future Health Professionals state competition last week. Chase Berthold placed 2nd in Epidemiology. Kady Wiggins and Jasmine Morales placed 3rd in Forensics. Congratulations, students!

The Rotary Club of Duncan sponsored polos for RRTC Emergency Medical Services students this year. Pictured are Cairo Baeza, Chris Hopkins and Emily Taylor with Reggie Pennypacker and Jonathan Jeffrey, Rotary President, at the April 17 Rotary meeting. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Duncan for supporting our students!

RRTC’s BMITE and Graphic Design students recently attended Pro Sports Career Day hosted by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Executive staff of the Thunder gave their experience in the Sports industry ranging from what they do now and how they got there. Students were able to participate in breakout sessions with Thunder employees from all different aspects of the organization.