Isaiah Roughface is the Construction Trades (AM) representative for the 2025-2026 CKTC Leadership Academy!
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Grab your friends and come experience the fun (and flavor 😋) of a traditional tamalada—a festive gathering all about making delicious, homemade tamales!
In this hands-on 3-hour workshop, you’ll learn the real-deal techniques used by both professional chefs 👩🍳 and abuelas ❤️ to craft authentic tamales from scratch. Whether you’re a beginner or just love good food, this class is for YOU!
📅 Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Main Campus – Building 400, Culinary Arts
💲 Cost: $29
👩🏫 Instructor: Jo Ann Urdials
✨ Come for the food, stay for the fun, and leave with skills (and maybe a few tamales 😉)!
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A special congratulations to our Cake Decorating competitor, Haley McConnell, for earning 2nd place. What an incredible accomplishment!!🍰🎖
Dessalee Bryant competed in the Baking and Pastry category and Chasity Ehrhart competed in Culinary Grill. These two outstanding competitors whose hard work, determination, and tenacity were evident throughout the entire process.
All three students truly showcased the strength, talent and dedication of our culinary program beautifully!
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Caddo-Kiowa Technology Center’s FIRST Robotics Team 2373 “The Crickets” Finish in
the Top 10% Worldwide
Fort Cobb, OK — Students from Caddo-Kiowa Technology Center’s FIRST Robotics Team
2373, known as The Crickets, recently showcased their engineering skills and teamwork at two
prestigious robotics competitions in Oklahoma.
The team competed at the Oklahoma Regional in Enid, Oklahoma, held March 4–7, and the
Green Country Regional in Tulsa, Oklahoma, held April 1–4. Both events brought together some
of the top high school robotics teams from around the world to design, build, and compete with
industrial-sized robots in a fast-paced, game-based engineering challenge.
At the Green Country Regional in Tulsa, Team 2373 delivered an impressive performance,
finishing ranked 8th out of 48 teams.Their strong showing earned them a spot in the playoff
rounds, where they were selected as the 4th overall alliance pick. Despite their momentum, the
team’s playoff run was cut short due to a defective battery connector housing. Even so, the
students demonstrated resilience, professionalism, and determination throughout the
competition. Combining the team’s offensive and defensive statistics from both competitions, the
Crickets finish ranked #1 out of the 34 Oklahoma-based teams, and in the top 10% of teams
worldwide.
Participation in FIRST Robotics provides students with invaluable real-world experience in
engineering, programming, and problem-solving. Students collaborate to design and build
complex robotic systems, while also developing essential skills in teamwork, communication,
and project management. The program emphasizes innovation and inspires students to pursue
careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Team 2373 members include Conley King (team captain), Gracen Ruckman, Samantha Bigley,
Laura Bigley, Lane Hix, Benji Taber, Brailee Doughty, Mason Felan, Peyton Lierle, Cash Hobbs,
Jadon Heminokeky, and Grayson Pafford. These students represent many local, rural high
schools from across Caddo and Kiowa Counties.
The team is led by Head Coach and Fort Cobb native Reed Allen, alongside assistant coaches
Kyle Walbrick and Crystal Nation. Together, the coaches and students dedicated countless
hours to designing, building, and refining their robot throughout the season.
“The students had a fantastic experience this year", said Coach Allen. “They not only grew their engineering knowledge, but also built strong teamwork and problem-solving skills that will
benefit them far beyond the classroom." Allen went on to note,
“It really goes to show what a
bunch of farm kids can accomplish with a little bit of support and guidance. I am extremely
proud of each and every one of them, and am excited to see what the future holds for the
Crickets."
Team 2373 “The Crickets” continues to represent Caddo-Kiowa Technology Center with pride,
and the community looks forward to their future success in upcoming seasons.
For more information about Team 2373, how to enroll your student into CKTC’s STEM
Academy, or to learn about how you can support them, please contact Caddo-Kiowa Technology
Center at 405-643-5511 or Reed Allen at rallen@cktc.edu.
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Equipping teams with life-saving skills is what it’s all about, because you never know when the moment to make a difference will come.
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Join us for an evening of fun, learning, and community at Explore CKTC — where you can experience everything Caddo Kiowa Technology Center has to offer!
📅 Tuesday, April 14, 2026
📍 Caddo Kiowa Technology Center – Fort Cobb, OK
🔥 WHAT’S HAPPENING:
🎟️ Chance to WIN BIG:
$1,000 scholarship toward a full-time program
$1,000 scholarship for Truck Driver or Lineman Training
FREE short-term evening class
FREE CKTC promotional items
🚗 Car Show + MORE!
🌭 FREE HOTDOGS
🍿 FREE POPCORN
🎯 HANDS-ON FUN FROM OUR PROGRAMS:
🎨 Face painting & hair tinsel
🧟 Zombie shooting in our simulation room
🔍 Mock crime scenes
🍝 Build your own Ratatouille cup
🗼 Decorate your own Paris skyline
🤖 Check out our latest robots
✈️ Flight simulators
🖨️ 3D printing
🔥 Welding simulator
…and SO much more!
🍧 Vendors On-Site:
D’s Nutz
Joleigh & Creed’s Italian Freeze
👨👩👧👦 Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening full of excitement while discovering the incredible opportunities waiting for you at CKTC.
💙 Come see how we #MakeADifference!
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This crew of young leaders showed up, stepped up, and gave it their all every step of the way. From hard work to positive attitudes, they made this year one to be proud of.
We're so grateful for each of you and the impact you've made-CKTC is better because of YOU! 💙✨
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Ivan Ortiz is the HVAC (AM) representative for the 2025-2026 CKTC Leadership Academy!
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The Cosmetology Department at Caddo Kiowa Technology Center continues its monthly tradition of performing a Random Act of Kindness for our employees. This initiative teaches students the importance of building relationships, providing comfort, and making others feel valued.
This month’s recipient was Kenny Pauls! We truly appreciate everything Kenny does for our campus, and our cosmetology students were so excited to present him with this special gift. 💇♀️💝
We are incredibly proud of our students for learning that being a great stylist begins with being a kind person. Keep shining, future professionals! ✨
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Whether photography is your passion, a fun hobby, or the start of a new career—this class will help you capture stunning images with confidence! Learn how to shoot like a pro using your digital camera or even your smartphone, then take it to the next level with editing in Adobe Photoshop. ✨
By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills to create polished, professional-looking photos from start to finish!
🎯 What You’ll Learn:
📷 Photography from start to finish
⚙️ Camera settings & understanding different cameras
💡 Lighting & composition techniques
🎯 Focus & sharpness tips
🌅 Finding the perfect time & location for your shots
🖥️ Post-processing with Lightroom Classic & Photoshop
🧰 Intro to other editing software
💻 Flexible Learning Options:
Join us in person or attend via Zoom—whatever works best for you!
🗓️ Dates: April 2 – May 7, 2026
🕠 Time: Thursdays | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Main Campus | Building 400, Room 430
💲 Cost: $65
⏱️ Hours: 18
👨🏫 Instructor: Ed Zweiacher
🔥 Don’t miss your chance to sharpen your skills, get creative, and capture moments like never before!
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🪡 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Refine your ¼-inch seams and pressing techniques
✔️ Practice efficient strip piecing
✔️ Achieve clean, accurate block alignment
✔️ Strengthen your overall quilting confidence
📄 Guided Project:
You’ll receive a copy of the Rail Fence pattern ahead of time so you can come prepared and ready to create!
🙌 All Skill Levels Welcome:
Whether you're continuing from Quilting I or already experienced, this class is for you! Bring your knowledge, learn new techniques, and share ideas in a fun, collaborative environment.
💬 Why You’ll Love It:
This class is all about learning together! Everyone—yes, even the instructor—can gain fresh inspiration and new skills from one another. Your creativity matters here!
🧶 By the end, you’ll either complete the Rail Fence quilt top or make great progress on your own project. (You’ll have enough fabric to finish at home if needed!)
🧺 What to Bring:
🧵 Fabric
🪡 Sewing machine
🔩 Machine needle
🧶 Thread & bobbin
Let’s stitch something amazing together! 💥🧵
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🚨SW OKLAHOMA SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or someone who’s always wanted to pick up a paintbrush, this class is for YOU! 🖌️ Our expert instructor will guide you through acrylic painting and drawing techniques to help you create a stunning 16”x20” landscape masterpiece. 🌄
Each session is designed to help you build something you’ll be proud to frame 🖼️ or gift during the upcoming holidays 🎁. All supplies are provided—just bring your creativity (and maybe your favorite brushes if you have them)!
👕 Pro tip: Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy… it’s proof that YOU created something amazing!
📅 Dates: April 13–16, 2026
🕔 Time: Mon & Thu | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Main Campus – Building 400
💲 Cost: $35
⏱️ Hours: 8
👩🎨 Instructor: Patty Lack
👉 Don’t miss your chance to learn, grow, and create a masterpiece that’s uniquely yours! 🎨🔥
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Jaylin Hall is the Early Care Education (PM) representative for the 2025-2026 CKTC Leadership Academy!
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