Food trucks, family activities, expo and more featured at Barton Community College’s 50th Anniversary Open House

September 4, 2019
Story by Brandon Steinert

Barton Community College opened its doors 50 years ago in 1969, which means the 50th graduating class is now in the classrooms. The college is celebrating all year and is kicking it off with a huge open house celebration set for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 28. An 8-page program that includes a schedule of events and a map of the various activities can be downloaded at bartonccc.edu/50.

Barton Dance Theatre to wash cars to raise funds to attend Kansas Dance Festival

September 4, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska

The Barton Dance Theatre dancers will help you freshen up your ride! They will be hosting a carwash fundraiser from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sept. 7 at Eagle Tire, 2001 10th Street in Great Bend. Funds earned will go towards defraying travel expenses to attend the Kansas Dance Festival in Wichita.

Performing Arts Dance Instructor and Coordinator Danika Bielek said Barton Dance Theatre is excited to be part of the Kansas Dance Festival, which takes place November 22 and 23 at Wichita State University.

Barton Community College Hilltop Singers 50th Anniversary Reunion Planned for Sept. 28

September 3, 2019
Story by Sara Oberle and Joe Vinduska

Barton Community Colleges is calling all alumni of its vocal music group, the Hilltop Singers, to participate in a reunion and concert as part of the college’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Barton County Campus. Former singers and family members are invited to return to campus for a special day filled with activities for the entire family from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Barton Foundation’s 41st Annual Big Benefit Auction raises $40,000 for scholarships and program enhancements

August 29, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photos by Brandon Steinert

The proceeds from items sold, underwriters, program ads and ticket sales netted more than $40,000 at the 41st Annual Big Benefit Auction on Aug. 24, which was themed "Reflections – Through the Years." Funds raised benefit students directly through scholarships and program enhancements at Barton Community College.

Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Coleen Cape said many people come together to make the event possible and successful.

Barton Community College to close for Labor Day

August 26, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton Community College and the Center for Adult Education will be closed and there will be no classes in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2.  Offices will reopen and classes will resume on Sept. 3.

Barton GED orientation classes begin September 23

August 19, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education will soon begin its nine-week GED Preparation Class. Orientation classes are the first step to obtaining the Kansas State High School Diploma through the GED Prep Program. Students must attend all orientation classes Sept. 23-26, and the first day of actual classes is Sept. 30. Failure to attend all sessions will result in the removal of the student from the program. The center is located at 1025 Main St. in Great Bend.

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