February 6, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Anyone looking to start a career after high school or switch careers will find a myriad of opportunities at the Education and Employment Expo hosted by Barton Community College from 3-7 p.m. March 3. The event is free and open to the public. For more information or to reserve a free booth space for your business, contact Agriculture Instructor Maggie Tracy at (620) 786-1120.
February 6, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
The Barton Dance Theatre will host its “Animal Creative Camp” fundraiser from 2-5 p.m., Feb. 16 in the Kirkman Gymnasium at Barton Community College. Children ages 4-10 will enjoy activities with the Barton Dance Theatre dancers. They will learn a dance, make an animal craft, act out a story and participate in a playful tumbling class. The time will conclude with a short family-friendly movie. Cost per child is $20 and $10 per each additional sibling (all camp supplies included in cost).
February 6, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
February 4, 2020
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska
Sophomore Toni Reese of Hoisington is no stranger to adversity. She was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at the age of 13. She is the daughter of a single mother who was in the Navy through much of her childhood. However, she hasn’t let any of that get in the way of following her dream of becoming a private investigator.
February 3, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College’s annual literary publication, Prairie Ink, has begun accepting entries for its 11th edition.
Editor Scott McDonald said the aim of the publication is to provide a venue for local authors to showcase their creative writing talents.
The editors are looking for the following types of original work to be considered for publication: fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, drama, and graphic short stories. They will be accepting submissions until April 1, 2020.
February 3, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College will host a blood drive from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 in the Technical Building in room T-186, the Case New Holland Training area.
Great Bend Tribune
Published February 2, 2020
January 28, 2020
Barton Community College has named 239 students to the President’s List for the fall 2019 semester. To qualify for this honor, students must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours and maintained a grade point average of 4.0 on a 4.0 or "A" letter scale.
Abilene
Scott Hayes
Albert
Sheridan Ewy
Arkansas City
Francisca Posadas
Augusta
Clay Wesbrooks
Baldwin City
Betsy Parmley
January 28, 2020
Barton Community College has named 327 students to the Dean’s List for the fall 2019 semester. To qualify for this honor, students must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours and maintained a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.99 on a 4.0 or "A" letter scale.
Abilene
Jean Ottensmeier
Andi Parks
Kobey Stroud
Arkansas City
Maggie Krout
Jared Oakley
Bel Aire
Sara Childs
Jordan Ellison
Belleville
Shawn Sprayberry
Great Bend Tribune
Part I
Published January 12, 2020
