RRTC CNC Machining student, Kanyon Ragas, engineered and made a Lathe Chuck Hook Attachment for a Sky Hook Crane. The purpose of this attachment is to allow students to remove and install different chucks on the lathes without help from another student and without the danger of hurting themselves or damaging equipment. While we could have purchased a similar attachment, Kayon saved the school about $200 and sourced the material completely from scrap metal. In addition, the attachment that Kanyon made has an upgrade not found on the original model available for purchase in that Kanyon’s model allows for the chuck to be moved back and forth or rotated as needed due to a sliding collar that the chuck clamps to.
RRTC EMS student getting ready for clinical ride-outs on the ambulance!
RRTC March Lions’ Club students of the month from left to right Gage Hudson Welding (Duncan High School), Phyllis Daughtrey Lions Club member, Ben Davis Welding (Duncan High School), and Mike Davis Lions Club member. Congratulations, Gage and Ben!
RRTC’s Business Marketing Information Technology and Graphic Design students attended Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference last week in Tulsa. Andrew Christian will be attending the BPA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL, May 7-11. Congratulations students!
Andrew Christian- 1st Advanced Spreadsheet Application, 2nd Advanced Accounting
Grace Bates- 2nd Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications, 5th Fundamental Accounting
Miley Moore-2nd Basic Office Systems & Procedures
Lily Clark-4th Advanced Office Systems & Procedures, 5th Advanced Word Processing
Lilah Regehr- 5th Legal Office Procedures
Sabrina Pollock and Reese Reynolds- 6th Presentation Team
Kennedy Perez- 8th Fundamental word Processing
Red River Technology Center LPN students, Sarah Jones and Travis Steel, are the recipients of the Duncan Optimist Club Scholarship. RRTC is very appreciative of the support from Duncan Optimist Club for our students. Pictured with them is Assistant Superintendent, Misty Wade. Congratulations, Sarah and Travis!
More 8th Grade Expo pictures
RRTC 8th Grade Expo pictures
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.
