Calling all graduates, faculty, and staff from the Red River Technology Center’s Practical Nursing
Program. This year marks the 50th class of nursing students to be accepted into the Practical Nursing
Program at Red River Technology Center in Duncan, OK.
To celebrate this momentous occasion, an All-Class Reunion is going to be held at the RRTC Campus on Saturday, October 26th from 1 pm to 3 pm in the Auditorium of the Delbert Morrison Health Careers Building. Everyone who has been a part of this program over the past 50 years is invited to attend.
In 1974 director Mary Ann Michaelson, BSN, RN, laid the foundation for the practical nursing program and in 1976 the first 21 PN students, including one male, graduated in August. Most accepted employment in Stephens and Jefferson counties.
Since that time, Red River Technology Center has had 830 graduates from its prestigious nursing program. The program has had 10 Directors which include: Maryann Michaelson (2 years), Sandra Powers (4 years), Jennifer Gray (3 years), Darlene Barnard (2 years), Marion Nelson (5 years), Joella Francis (4 years), Earlene Werner (17 years), LaNell Hill (2 years), Chris Steele (2 years), and current director Amanda Churchman (9 years).
Instructors of the program include Romana Graves, Paul Lembke, Joella Francis, Robert Hinton, Earlene Werner, Carol Elaine Beck, Alice Smith, Diane Dewbre, Jojeanna Sanders, Lori McElroy, Jill Baldwin, Peg Shively, Julie Pennypacker, LaNell Hill, Crystal Krey, Deena Dellinger, Donna LaQuey-Smith, Brandy Meyer, Amanda Churchman, Meredith Crowder, and current instructors Krissy Bohn and Liz Baxter.
Come visit with old classmates and staff. Refreshments will be provided. For more information or to
RSVP, contact Desiree Wright, the Practical Nursing Secretary, at 580-255-2903 ext. 243.
