May 24, 2016
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College will be closed Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day. The college is now on summer hours. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The college will be closed on Fridays through August 5.
"Daphne in Bloom is a sidewalk chalk drawing by Adreinne Danner."
May 15, 2016
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photos submitted
Barton Community College has announced the winners of its Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest. The winners are as follows: Adreinne Danner, Natalie Espino and Fernando Rojas. Each winner received a $50 Great Bend Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development gift certificate.
May 16, 2016
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education will soon be starting its nine-week GED Preparation Class. The orientation day, which is a prerequisite for the course, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on May 23 at 1025 Main St. in Great Bend.
The class sessions are from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday from May 24 through June 16.
New Barton Director of The Theatre Program Dr. Rick Abel poses for a picture in the Fine Arts Auditorium on Wednesday.
May 19, 2016
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska
The Barton Theatre Program will have a new leader at the helm. Former Dean of Academics Dr. Rick Abel is now the Theatre Program Director and Instructor. Abel has a strong background and passion for the arts and theatre is an area about which he is especially passionate.
May 19, 2016
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert
Retired Sgt. Jenise Hiram grew up in an environment of alcoholism, crime and violence in The Bronx, New York. In terms of life trajectories, hers did not begin with a high likelihood of a bright future. Thursday, however, she proved origins and situations can be overcome.
“I’m supposed to be a statistic,” she told graduates of the Fort Riley Education Consortium schools Thursday afternoon during the consortium’s commencement ceremony. “But I’m here. It’s a change in mindset we all made.”
TJ Carver poses for a photo. Carver completed all the requirements for an associate’s degree prior to graduating high school thanks to dual credit at Barton Community College.
June 6, 2016
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert
Putting the cart before the horse holds a more positive connotation for TJ Carver, who has completed all the requirements for a college degree before graduating from high school.
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert
Barton Automotive Technology student Ashley Revel knows full well the tremendous benefits derived from the Barton Foundation. As a scholarship recipient for the 2015-16 school year, her dream to make a living as a certified mechanic is being realized.
(From Left) The Rock Award Winner Carissa Johnson, and Ambassadors of the Year Erik Hageman and Presley Smith pose for a picture in the Barton Gym Friday as part of the commencement day festivities.
May 13, 2016
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College has announced its 2015-16 Brant J. Ballhorst Student Ambassador of the Year awards. Named in memory of Brant J. Ballhorst, the award recognizes two outstanding student ambassadors each year. The winners this year were Presley Smith of Hoisington and Erik Hageman of Abilene.
May 13, 2016
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert
Audree Aguilera of Chase and Riley Chrisler of Natoma were named Barton Community College’s 2016 Outstanding Graduates. Dean of Student Services Angie Maddy introduced them and presented their awards, after which they took the opportunity to address their fellow graduates during the college’s 46th commencement ceremony Friday.
Barton Director of Admissions Tana Cooper (right) presents a check for $1,060 to Gail Moeder with Camp Hope in the Barton Library on Monday. The money was raised by having “Going Casual for Camp Hope” days where faculty and staff could wear jeans for $5. The campaign ran from October through April. Various faculty and staff departments coordinated and participated in the event and they plan to hold the event again next year.
