In late October RPTS students performed maintenance and safe operation of small engines and tractors.
The Rolling Plains Technical School held an Oxy-Acetylene Speed Cutting Competition Sept. 8, 23. The event was sponsored by Jason and Tamara Smart and family due to proceeds from the Jaden Smart Memorial Fun Run in memory of Jaden Smart. Jason is in the picture donating a Weldcote welding helmet and gift card from KP's Welding Supply to:
1st- Niamiah Silvas - of HHS
2nd place was - Trevor Henry - of HHS receiving an RPTS T-shirt
3rd place went to - Ryan Shaver - KCHS
Rolling Plains Technical School Students attended the W.O.W. Conference on September 26; 2023. The annual event was held at the Abilene Civic Center. Approximately 3000 students, volunteers, and presenters participated. RPTS students were able to listen to a motivational speaker, visit with recruiters from colleges, tech schools, military, and occupational and industry professionals. Once again, RPTS students served as "Presentors" for the event by providing "Hands-On" instruction to Big Country students in welding and they also hosted a Nail-Driving Competition. "The RPTS students stepped up and did a wonderful job of inspiring and mentoring other students!" The RPTS is one of the few high school organizations that provides training at the W.O.W. Conference.
Pictures:
1335- HHS RPTS members set- up early in the Abilene Civic Center Parking lot- front-Evan Enriquez back- Trevor Henry, Justin Serrano, Billy Taylor, Nemo Silvas, Teagan Reyna, Logan Isbell
1347-Teagan Reyna, Billy Taylor, and Nemo Silvas teach other students to weld.
1362-Knox City RPTS members- Ryan Shaver, Devin Guillory, and Wyatt Casillas start another round in the Nail-Driving Competition
1370 & 1373 Teagan Reyna & Logan Isbell repel down from the TSTC Wind Turbine Training Simulator.
On Tuesday; Oct 3;2023 Rolling Plains Technical School students traveled to Summit Supply of Haskell and Summit employee Sid Smart instructed students on small engine maintenance and carburetor repair. Meagan Earle of Summit then gave RPTS a tour of the local business and pointed out available products and services. Thanks Summit!