Foundation’s 40th Annual Auction raises $40,000 for scholarships and program enhancements

September 4, 2018
Story and photos by Brandon Steinert

The proceeds from items sold, underwriters, program ads and ticket sales netted more than $40,000 at the 40th Annual Big Benefit Auction in late August, which was themed “Clownin’ Around.” Funds raised benefit students directly through scholarships and program enhancements at Barton Community College.

Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Coleen Cape said she feels fortunate to have reached the foundation's goal.

Barton GED Orientation classes set for September 10-13

 
August 31, 2018
Story by Micah Oelze

Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education will soon begin its nine-week GED preparation class. Students must attend all orientation classes Sept. 10-13, and the first day of class Sept. 17. Failure to attend all five days will result in removal of the student from the program. The center is located at 1025 Main St. in Great Bend.

There is a one-time $65 fee for materials. Once students have completed the preparation courses, they will be able to take the official GED test. The cost to take the GED test is $132.

Barton Community College student participates in NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars on-site experience

 
August 28, 2018
Story by Micah Oelze
Courtesy Photo

Mantz was one of 280 community college students from across the U.S. (one of five from Kansas) to be part of the NASA College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) on-site experience at NASA’s Johnson Space Center this summer.

“Since I was little, I have always been fascinated by the stars and caught myself wondering what is out there,” Barton Community College Sophomore Raley Mantz said.

Barton County Upward Bound Community Garden produces over 3,000 vegetables

 
August 24, 2018
Story and photos by Micah Oelze
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Barton County Upward Bound (BCUB) harvested 3,267 vegetables through the first season of its community garden. The project began with BCUB’s student-run leadership committee which allows students to generate ideas for activities and events for the year.

Barton to offer Shielded Metal Arc Welding starting Wednesday

 
August 20, 2018
Story by Micah Oelze
Courtesy Photo

Shielded Metal Arc Welding classes will be offered 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday evenings at Lyons High School beginning on Wednesday, August 22 and will conclude on December 12. Timothy Slupski, an experienced welder of more than 20 years, will teach the class. The total cost of the course is $336.

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