October 1, 2015
Story and photos by Brandon Steinert
Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility (LCMHF) has been home to Xavier Rodriguez for more than two years. Like more than 90 percent of offenders, Rodriguez will eventually be released back into society. Questions then remain, “Is he changed? Can he ‘make it’ without resorting to criminal activity?” According to Justice.gov, he would have a 30 percent chance of landing back in prison within six months.
September 29, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert
The Barton Visual and Performing Arts Department will host its annual Sneak Preview Concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.
The event will feature performances by the Hilltop Singers, Concert Choir, Jazz Band and Prairie Winds Concert Band.
Director of Chorale Activities Vern Fryberger said the concert has a diverse range of selections and showcases all of the different types of ensembles at Barton.
Several of Barton Community College’s faculty and staff members submitted work to the Kansas State Fair in the Professional Art and Photography Division.
Barton Art Instructor Steve Dudek was awarded a third place for his watercolor called “Golden Koi,” of Japanese Koi fish.
Director of Student Life Diane Engle, who is also a Barton watercolor student, was awarded a Kansas State Fair Merit award for her watercolor painting “The Black Pearl.”
September 28, 2015
Story by Dave Barnes
Additional writing by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photos submitted
Barton Community College will host an opening reception for its new exhibit “Fire,” by Cheyenne artist Bently Spang from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 in the Shafer Art Gallery. The exhibit will run through Nov. 6.
September 23, 2015
Story and photos by Brandon Steinert
Paige Crocker, freshman in theatre education, has known her destiny since seventh grade.
“I auditioned for my first show and I was hooked,” she said. “I just love the raw emotion I feel while acting. I felt like I could both be more myself and be another person, and I could make the audience believe and wonder… and make them dream.”
Crocker says she considers herself seasoned, but she said her role in “Going to See the Elephant” has been a fresh experience and a new challenge.
Great Bend Tribune
Published September 6, 2015
Agriculture and Labor
Labor Day in the U.S. marks the official end of summer and a transition to more indoor activities. For many it means things are slowing down a bit and thoughts start to turn towards the holiday season. While that may be true for much of the country, for those in Kansas agriculture, and depending on the weather, it’s just another day in the office.
Barton Community College will host a “Meet and Greet” for its new Vice President, Dr. Robin Garrett from 4-5 p.m. September 14 at the Shafer Art Gallery, which is located in the Fine Arts Building. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.
September 1, 2015
Story by Karyl White
Additional writing by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy Photo Submitted
Barton Community College Lead Paramedic Instructor Dean A. Dexter was recently recognized by the Board of Directors of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for achieving 30 consecutive years as a Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP). This national distinction is an honor held by few paramedics.
