Meridian’s Cosmetology program has teamed up with Wigs for Kids to provide wigs for children who have experienced hair loss. The non-profit organization is known for its mission to provide custom-made hairpieces to children experiencing hair loss because of various medical conditions, including alopecia, cancer and burns. “These wigs restore a child’s confidence and self-esteem,” […]

Brett Enmeier started his career in Meridian’s Carpentry program, now he is giving back by joining the school’s Board of Education. “We are glad to have Brett on the Board of Education,” said Douglas Major, Superintendent/CEO of Meridian Technology Center. “His experience as both a student and parent will be invaluable and bring a unique […]

Meridian Technology Center partnered with USIC to launch the Underground Utility Locator program. Meridian is the first school in the state to pilot this program. The class equips people with the skills needed for a career in utility locating. There are more than 20 million miles of utility lines—water, gas, electricity and telecommunication lines. All […]

Meridian Technology Center Board of Education member, Dr. Joe Williams, has been awarded the Oklahoma State School Board Association’s Distinguished Service Award. Williams has served on Meridian’s Board of Education since 2004. During his tenure the district has seen significant growth through opening a second campus, implementing rigorous curriculum and adding new programs for students. […]

After 10 years in the food service industry, Crystal Counselor traded her spatula for a wrench. “We would always have people coming in to fix our refrigeration equipment,” Counselor said. “I liked the idea of fixing things so I would go talk to the heating and air guys as they were working and it sparked […]

Breaking into the film industry is hard, but Justin Jayne turned to Meridian’s First Capital Film Crew Institute to make sure his resume didn’t end up on the cutting room floor. Jayne, a 2022 graduate of the University of Oklahoma’s film school, was drawn to the Assistant Director field but hadn’t received formal training in […]

Drue Brandenburg, Stillwater resident and adjunct instructor at Meridian, is cooking up memories about the iconic Ancestor restaurant. The business closed in 1990, but Brandenburg was recently inspired to host a class based on its simply delicious cuisine. Brandenburg worked as a chef at the Ancestor for many years before he went on to become […]

Abigail Burton is using the skills she learned in FFA to cultivate a bright future in the health sector. Burton, a Stillwater FFA student in Meridian’s Health Careers program, was named the 2023 Oklahoma State Star in Agriscience and was awarded a $31,855 scholarship. “I started competing in agriscience fairs in eighth grade and won […]

A group of students in Meridian’s Energy and Power program are climbing to new heights in their careers during Electric Utility Lineworker summer internships. These students are part of the Electric Utility Lineworker area of specialization. The school began offering this specialty in 2022 as an industry-driven response to the growing need. “The energy sector […]

The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA) is pleased to announce Dr. Douglas Major, Superintendent/CEO at Meridian Technology Center, as the 2023 OASA District 20 Superintendent of the Year. Major will be recognized at the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA) Summer Leadership Conference on June 14-16, 2023. OASA annually recognizes outstanding administrators who: […]