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
January 7, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photos submitted
The Shafer Art Gallery will unveil the work of Jee Hwang, Assistant Art Professor at Fort Hays State University, with an opening reception for her exhibit Feb. 7 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. The reception will feature an artist talk and refreshments. Admission is free. The exhibit will run through Feb. 28.
Gallery Director Dave Barnes said those who see this exhibit will experience art that makes a statement for all levels of art enthusiasts.
January 14, 2020
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska
The Barton Community College Performing Arts Department will host “Scholarship Day” auditions on Saturday, Feb.8 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Current or prospective students may contact the Music Department to set up a time to audition for music or theatre scholarships or performance awards. Awards are available for performing arts majors and non-performing arts majors alike.
Barton Community College will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20. Barton's Center for Adult Education and the Shafer Art Gallery also will be closed. Offices will reopen and classes will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
January 10, 2020
Story and portrait by Joe Vinduska
Edgar Perez always dreamed of working in the medical field and taking care of people, but due to poor living circumstances and a limiting financial situation in Mexico, he settled for pursuing a career in accounting. He had no idea that one day Barton Community College would help him achieve his dream.
January 7, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
The Barton Community College Performing Arts Department has announced the cast for the 2020 Spring Musical, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” The show will be presented on March 6-8.
Barton Theatre Director Miller James said everyone is hard at work on the show and they welcome volunteers who are handy with a sewing machine, or needle and thread.