The secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence called “grit.” On April 14, as part of the Lunchtime Learning series co-sponsored by the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce and Meridian Technology Center, Bonnie Cain Wood will present “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance,” a session based on […]

The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education recently awarded scholarships to seven students from Meridian Technology Center. Jaci Deitrick, formerly of Newcastle; Jacob Liddy, formerly of Poteau; and Stillwater students Angelo Freytez, Keely Martin, Lauren Owens, Will Saravia and Ryan Williams received the Otha Grimes Memorial Scholarship. Otha Grimes was actively involved in agriculture, […]

Paige Haywood’s interest in radiologic technology started at Meridian’s sister school, Canadian Valley Technology Center, and came full circle last month when she began her teaching career at Meridian Technology Center. “I remember touring the hospital as a part of the Health Careers program at Canadian Valley,” Haywood said. “I was really interested in the […]

Turning Point Ranch reigned in the right facilities coordinator when they hired Cantrell Haley. Haley, a recent graduate of the Facilities Management program at Meridian Technology Center, had been a volunteer at the therapeutic riding center since he was 14, so Executive Director Rachel Royston already knew Haley was great with the horses and that […]