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🎉 Announcing Our 2024-25 Cosmetology SkillsUSA Officers! 💇‍♀️✂️ We are excited to introduce the Southwest Tech Cosmetology SkillsUSA Officers for the 2024-25 school year! 🌟 Congratulations to this incredible team: ✨ Class President: Emily Wilson ✨ Vice President: Jenny Martinez ✨ Secretary: Kemeree Hodges ✨ AM Treasurer: Kinlee Adame ✨ PM Treasurer: McKenzie Mills ✨ AM Reporter: Mady Lifer ✨ PM Reporter: Chloe Sucharski We can’t wait to see all the amazing things these leaders will accomplish this year! 💪💇‍♂️ #SWTCpride #SkillsUSA #FutureLeaders #Cosmetology

🎉 Best of Luck to Harley & Alex! 👑 Tonight, we’re cheering on two amazing Southwest Tech students as they vie for Altus High School Homecoming King and Queen! 👑✨ Good luck to Harley Snapp from our Teacher Prep program and Alexander Arias-Gonzalez from Entrepreneurship. Your Southwest Tech family couldn’t be more proud of you both! Now go out there and bring home the crowns! 🏆💙 #SWTCpride #Homecoming2024 #FutureLeaders #CrownTheRoyals

👀 Eye Spy a Few Busy Southwest Tech Students! 🎉 We’re so proud of Jazz Sidoi and Garrett Morley from BioMed, Tyler Davenport from Automotive, Matthew Jensen from Graphic Design, Kylee Schmidt from Teacher Prep, and Katelynn Roman from Health Science, who are all shining bright in this year's Altus High School Homecoming activities! 🌟 Their dedication to both their extracurriculars and their futures at Southwest Tech shows just how hardworking and committed they are. We can’t wait to see what’s next for these amazing students! 💪🎓 #SWTCpride #Homecoming2024 #FutureLeaders #WorkHardPlayHard #SouthwestTech

🔹🔷 Business Professionals of America 🔷🔹 🔺 AM Officers: Rayhan Palestino, President; Dillon Winters, Vice President; Jasmin Villegas, Secretary; Pedro Melchor, Treasurer; & Caitlyn Miranda, Reporter 🔺 🔻 PM Officers: Kate Holland, President; Jewlie Brzozowski, Vice President; Abby Evans, Secretary; Deandre West, Treasurer; & Sara Whatcott, Reporter 🔻 #businessandcomputertechnology

Volunteers are needed for the Phlebotomy Class at Southwest Tech. Volunteer to help students complete their required number of blood draws to earn their certification of completion. Check in with your photo ID at the SW Tech Front Desk after 6:30 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, through September 19.

OHP Safe Riders Free 8-hour Course. Saturday October 12. 8:00-3:00 PM at Southwest Technology. Must be "M" endorsed. CLEET 8 hours of CEUs. Call and pre-register with Mr. Rabalais 580-480-4739. Pre-Registration is required and space is limited. Call Today!

📢HIRING ALERT!!📢 Southwest Tech is searching for a qualified person interested in becoming an adjunct instructor for Intuit's QuickBooks. This noncertified position is a great opportunity for someone to teach people the skills and techniques of using this program. Contact us today to find out more!

🚗 Hands-On Learning in Action! 🔧 This afternoon, Southwest Tech automotive students Tanner Lester, Dillion Herring, and Mykael Martinez were hard at work, tackling the removal of a starter on one of our instructors' cars. 🛠️ Their dedication and skills shine through as they apply what they've learned in the classroom to real-world repairs. Way to go, team! 👏👏 #SWTC #AutomotiveTech #HandsOnLearning #RealWorldSkills #FutureTechnicians

Our next cookie decorating class is open for enrollment! Let’s decorate some boo-tiful designs! In this scary class, we’ll be decorating: A black cat, ghost, web, bat, witch and a cauldron! And here's EVERYTHING you will get from this class: 🦇6 spooky-shaped cookies to decorate (perfect for beginners!) 🐈‍⬛ 4 icings bags with fun colors (and take the leftovers with ya too!) 🧙‍ Step-by-step instructions throughout class 🕸 To-Go boxes to transport your creations home 👻 Q&A with Icing Tips, Tricks, and Dough 101 Come join us for a spooky and fun night at Southwest Tech!! Tuesday, October 15th, 6PM-8PM.

🍂🍁Our next Charcuterie class is open for enrollment! Come out and enjoy some fun times, and a delicious learning experience with Chef Keshia of Elysium Acres Altus. Our Fall-Themed Charcuterie Board class will be Thursday, October 3rd, from 6:00P - 8:00P and as always, ALL food and supplies will be provided!🍁🍂

Adult students competed last week to get the most grades on their practical worksheet. Emily took the first place crown and Braylon came in a VERY close second. Congrats on the stellar week!👏🏆

🎤✨ Today was a blast in our entrepreneurship class! Students took on a unique challenge: writing and rapping their own songs about business functions and operational activities. The classroom was buzzing with energy, talent, and creativity as everyone stepped out of their comfort zones to drop some knowledge through lyrics! 🎶🔥 From catchy hooks to clever verses, the passion and engagement were off the charts! 🎵 Who knew learning about business could be this fun?! 🙌 Stay tuned for more innovative ways we’re bringing business to life! 🌟 #EntrepreneurshipClass #LearningThroughRap #BusinessMadeFun #CreativeLearning #StepOutOfYourComfortZone

**🎉🏈 Friday Night Lights are here! 🏈🎉** Wishing the best of luck to our partner schools as they battle for the "W" tonight under the bright Friday night lights! 🌟 Let’s go **Altus Bulldogs**, **Hollis Tigers**, and **Mangum Tigers**! 🐾🐯 Southwest Tech is rooting for you all bring home that win! 💪🔥 #FridayNightLights #GameDay #GoBulldogs #GoTigers #HighSchoolFootball #FightForTheW

🚗🔧 Hands-on Learning with Cutting-Edge Tech! 🔧🚗 This afternoon, our automotive students Tanner Willis and Luke Hokett are diving deep into diagnostics, guided by Mr. Bailey, as they master the all-new OBD2 scanner in our classroom! ⚙️ This new technology equips our students with the skills they need to hit the ground running after graduation. 🎓💡 At Southwest Tech, we believe in keeping our students ahead of the curve with real-world tools and tech! #FutureTechnicians #TechInTheClassroom #OBD2 #AutomotiveExcellence #HandsOnLearning

🎀 Junior Cosmetology Queens in Action! 🎀 Our talented juniors are mastering the art of on-base curls for roller sets—perfect for achieving that classic look! ✨ And guess what? These services are available to the public. Come get pampered by our future beauty pros! Meanwhile, our fabulous seniors are busy creating stunning fall-inspired looks for their Fall Frenzy grades. 🍂🎨 The creativity is off the charts! Book your appointment today and let these amazing students work their magic! 💇‍♀️🍁 #BeautyInTraining #FallFrenzy #CosmetologyMagic #FutureStylists

Introducing the SkillsUSA and Graphic Design Program Officers! SkillsUSA is a national organization that helps students in trade and technical fields, including graphic design, develop leadership and career skills. For graphic design students, SkillsUSA offers competitions like Advertising Design, Pin Design, and T-Shirt Design, providing real-world experience and the chance to network with industry professionals. President: Leads the chapter, sets goals, and coordinates events. AM Class: Lillian Strawn PM Class: Xelynn Caldera Vice President: Assists the president and oversees activities. AM Class: Savanna Smith PM Class: Matthew Jensen Secretary: Manages records and communications. AM Class: Eric Lopez PM Class: Covina Ward Treasurer: Handles budgeting and finances. AM Class: Ace PM Class: Lexi Rosalez Reporter: Promotes chapter activities and designs promotional materials. AM Class: Ash Spears PM Class: Kaylee Raby Congratulations Graphic Design Officers!

🚗✨ Shoutout to Our Hero, Grant Dempsey! ✨🚗 We're sending a huge thank you to our amazing maintenance superstar and Automotive alumni, Grant Dempsey! 🙌 When a couple of guests at Southwest Tech had some unexpected tire troubles, Grant didn’t hesitate to jump in and save the day. Not only does he keep our campus in top-notch shape, but he also goes the extra mile—literally!—using his automotive skills to help those in need. We're so proud to have Grant as part of our Southwest Tech family! 🌟 Thank you for your dedication and for showing what it means to be a true helper. #SouthwestTechPride #HeroInAction #AlumniSpotlight #GoGrant

🚗 Learning in Action! 🛠️ Automotive Instructor, Mr. Bailey, is taking the class under the hood! 🔧 Students are diving into hands-on learning as they inspect the front suspension and master the setup of the alignment machine for a perfect front-end alignment. 👨‍🔧👩‍🔧 Ready to roll? We're training the next generation of automotive experts, one alignment at a time! #AutomotiveExcellence #HandsOnLearning #FutureMechanics #SouthwestTech

Caption: 🚨 Exciting Announcement! 🚨 📅 Mark your calendars — The Corner Snack and Drink Shack is REOPENING on Tuesday, September 3rd! 🎉 We’ll be serving up your favorite snacks and drinks right in the break room on Tuesday, Sept 3, and Thursday, Sept 5. 🎊 📝 Order in person in the Entrepreneurship Room (Room 129) or order ahead by scanning the QR code on our table menus or promo card for quick pickup! 📲 💥 Come visit us in the break room for a special discount on opening days. Don’t miss out! See you there! 😄 Hashtags: #TheCornerReopens #SnackAndDrinkShack #GrandReopening #OrderAhead #BreakRoomSpecial #EntrepreneurshipRoom129 #SnacksAndSavings #SeeYouThere

Southwest Tech-Hangar 33 "Aviation Spotlight of the Week" is on Team "Power Plant" and highlights these students eagerly diving into learning even more about the complexity of keeping aircraft safe and in airworthy condition. In the short 2.5 weeks of class, they've already tore down and now reassembling them. In a short 6 months these folks will be Graduating to enter the challenging world of aviation maintenance. "Blue Skies and Tailwinds"