
Happy IT Professionals Day to our amazing tech duo, Matt and Mike! 🎉 These two go above and beyond to keep Southwest Tech running smoothly with their expertise and dedication. From troubleshooting issues to keeping our technology up-to-date, we couldn’t do it without them. Thanks for all you do, Matt and Mike!


Meet our 2024-2025 Educators Rising Officers For Teacher Prep (Left from Right) Reporter: Cailyn Temple, Secretary: Abigail Clark Treasurer: Tabatha Moss, President: Jocelyn Dennis


🥤Tuesday just got sweeter! All lemonades for ONLY $2! ® Come sip, chill, and save. Don't miss out-your midweek treat awaits! #TwoDollarTuesday #DrinkDeal #Cheers


🎉✨ Today was a blast at our annual Teacher Prep Style Show! 💼👗 Our creative students transformed scrap paper into stunning, professional outfits—talk about fashion-forward! 🗞️💃 Shoutout to our fabulous models Ava Hess, Kylee Schmidt, Chloe Sanders, Emma Gambil, and Sarena Base for owning the runway! 🙌 And a big round of applause to announcers Gwyn Gilbert, Avaree Friese, Harlee Snapp, Abri Hernandez, and Rayne Louviere for their killer speeches! 🎤👏 To top it off, the girls celebrated in style with a well-deserved trip to Braum's! 🍔🍦









"Big congrats to Alexander González, our very own future business mogul from the Southwest Tech Entrepreneurship program, for snagging the Homecoming King crown at Altus High! 👑🎉 From ruling the classroom to ruling the dance floor, there's no stopping you, Alexander! Keep hustling and shining, King!"



🎉 The EdRising Officers have been elected for the Teacher Prep 2024-2025 school year! 🎉 In order from left to right our officers are; Reporter Rayne Louviere, Vice President Harley Snapp, Treasurer Kylee Schmidt, Secretary Ava Hess, Parliamentarian Gwyneth Gilbert, and finally, President Avaree Friese. The election was a very fun process, and the morning program is very happy with their new officers. 🥳 This year seems to be a good one, so wish the new officers the best of luck on their professional journies! ❤️


Safety first! Our Metal Fabrication and Construction students at Southwest Technology Center are gaining essential skills in Fall Protection training. This hands-on class equips them with the knowledge they need to stay safe on the job, giving them confidence as they prepare to enter the workforce. We're proud to help our students build safer futures!


🎉 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!


🚗 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


📢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!


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!👏🏆


**🎉🏈 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




🎤✨ 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



