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March 16, 2018
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert

Barton freshman basketball player Ty’Darius Harris refuses to stay down for long. A three-month coma, induced by a heart problem, derailed much of his high school basketball career in 2016, and nearly claimed his life.

When he woke from the coma, he had lost some long and short term memory, and had to re-learn to walk, speak and even use the bathroom. Doctors told him it would be two years before he played again. He was back on the court that same year, but it wasn’t easy.

 
March 15, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze

Barton Community College’s Community Service Organization (CSO) will host a Career Closet Drive as part of the 11th annual Great Bend Job Fest. The drive will be March 26-April 3.

 
March 13, 2018
Story and photos by Micah Oelze

Barton Community College has partnered with Larned State Hospital (LSH) to further educate its employees and help them advance in their careers by becoming Licensed Mental Health Technicians (LMHTs). Those interested must apply by April 1. Classes will take place both online and at LSH.

LMHTs work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, helping pass medication and at times taking charge of a unit while a nurse runs between units.

 
March 13, 2018
Story by Micah Oelze

Barton Community College will have no classes during its spring break from March 19-23. Barton’s offices will remain open through March 21, but will be closed March 22 and 23.

The college’s regular class schedule and business hours will resume Monday, March 26.

March 12, 2018
Story by Todd Moore

The Barton Community College men's basketball team received an at-large berth in the upcoming NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship.

Announced late Monday morning, the 27-6 Cougars received the 16th seed and is paired against 17th seeded Tyler Junior College for the opening game of The Tournament at 10 a.m. Monday at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. The winner will advance to take on top-seeded and unbeaten Indian Hills Community College in the 2 p.m. game on Tuesday.

Great Bend Tribune
Published March 11, 2018

 
March 8, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Courtesy photo submitted

The public is invited to observe a Vocal Masterclass forum from 3:30-5:45 p.m. and from 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 15 in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel in the Fine Arts Building at Barton Community College. Those interested in learning more about vocal technique and performing are encouraged to attend one or both sessions. Admission is free.

 
March 5, 2018
Story by Brandon Steinert
Photo by Micah Oelze

Barton Community College will offer a grant-funded two-week certificate program at no cost to transitioning Fort Carson Soldiers and family members with Department of Defense ID cards.

The Hazardous Waste Worker (HWW) program gives Soldiers credentials to help them find work after their tenure in the US Army ends. The next course is set from March 26 through April 6 on post at 1638 Elwell Street, Building 6236.

 
March 6, 2018
Story by Micah Oelze

The Barton Community College Theatre Department will host open auditions for its 2nd Annual Original Playwright Series 4-7 p.m. March 27 and 28 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Auditions are open to all students, staff, faculty and community members. No experience or preparation required.

March 5, 2018
Story by Brandon Steinert
Courtesy photos submitted

U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall, M.D. has agreed to help Barton Community College celebrate the achievements of the class of 2018 as keynote speaker during the 48^th annual commencement, set for 7 p.m. May 11 in the Kirkman Gym on campus.

Dr. Marshall, a longtime local obstetrician-gynecologist in central Kansas, won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in Kansas’ 1st district in 2016, where he has been a vocal proponent of community colleges, career programs and technical education.