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.

Great Bend Tribune
Published August 30, 2015
Agriculture In Society

 
September 1, 2015
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. 7.  Offices will reopen and classes will resume on Sept. 8.

With a smile a mile wide, former Foundation Director Darnell Holopirek fought back grateful tears as hand after hand shot up in the audience to pledge money in honor of Holopirek and her husband, Mel, during the 37^th annual Big Benefit Auction on August 22.

Great Bend Tribune
Published August 16, 2015
Planting the Next Crop of Farmers

The official end of summer in Kansas is really the start of school.  Most public schools are now in session and Barton Community College started this past Wednesday.  The next “crop” of students has started on the formal journey of becoming professionals in agriculture while some are in their sophomore year.  It might be a bit of a stretch but let’s compare education and agriculture.