Student Organizations
With regard to student organizations at Western Technology Center, parents and/or guardians have the right to withhold permission for a student to join or participate in one or more WTC extracurricular clubs or organizations. It is the responsibility of the parent and/or guardian to notify WTC administration of his or her student’s withholding and prevent the student from participation in a club or organization from which participation is withheld. No club or organization meeting shall be barred because a student who is not authorized to attend is present at the meeting.
- Mr. Jeff Lewallen, Western Technology Center Director of Student Services, is the Administrative Advisor for all student organizations.
- Shelby Reimer, Student Services Specialist, is the Advisor/Coordinator for Western Technology Center Career Tech Student Organizations.
The student organizations opportunities at WTC include:
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Business Professionals of America (BPA): the mission of BPA is to contribute to the preparation of a world-class work force through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic and technological skills. Faculty Sponsor:
- Susanne Silk, Business Technology, Sayre
Educators Rising--The Mission
Educators Rising cultivates highly skilled educators by guiding young people on a path to becoming accomplished teachers, beginning in high school and extending through college and into the profession. www.educatorsrising.org Faculty Sponsor:
- Karla Wedel, Teacher Prep, Burns Flat
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA): the mission of HOSA is to promote career opportunities in health care and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. Faculty Sponsor(s):
- Linda Badillo, Health Careers, Burns Flat
- Kylee Chapman, Health Careers, Sayre
- Shelby Gladd, Practical Nursing, Burns Flat
- Shane Brashears, Biomedical Academy, Burns Flat
- Kelly Pease, Dental Assisting, Weatherford
National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
National Technical Honor Society (NTHS): the mission of NTHS is to honor student achievement and leadership, promote educational excellence, and enhance career opportunities for the NTHS membership. Faculty Sponsor(s):
- Shelby Reimer, Student Services Specialist, Burns Flat
- Jaime Partain, Counselor, Sayre
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA: the mission of SkillsUSA is to promote a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives working together to ensure America has a skilled work force and to help each student excel.
Faculty Sponsor(s):
- Automotive Collision Repair, Chris Carpenter, Burns Flat
- Auto Service Technology, David Wright, Burns Flat
- Business Technology, Michelle Potter, Burns Flat
- Computer Repair/Networking, Jim Vanderford, Burns Flat
- Construction Technology, Zach Mattox, Burns Flat
- Cosmetology, Kathy Whitson, Burns Flat; Bill Helton, Sayre
- Criminal Justice, Sarah Pierce, Sayre
- Culinary Arts, Janelle Pease, Burns Flat
- Diesel Technology, Andy Gearhart, Burns Flat
- Multimedia Technology, Denise Wilkinson, Burns Flat
- Service Careers, Greg Wedel, Burns Flat
- Welding Technology, Don Hart, Burns Flat; Randy Henderson, Sayre
Technology Student Association
Leadership and opportunities in technology, innovation, design and engineering. Members apply STEM concepts through intracurricular programs. Faculty Sponsor:
- Beth Richert, Pre-Engineering, Burns Flat