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October 1, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska

The Barton Debate and Forensics team performed well in its first tournament of the year at the “Debates on a Plain” tournament at Hutchinson Community College September 26-28.

Sophomore Chase Pumford of Great Bend tied for third place in International Public Debate Association (IDPA) Debate and placed third out of 21 speakers in National Forensic Association Lincoln Douglas (NFA-LD) Debate. 

Freshman Rachel Schloctermeier of Ellinwood placed fourth out of 21 in NFA-LD Debate. 

 
October 1, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

The Barton Visual and Performing Arts Department will host its annual Sneak Preview Concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.

The event will feature performances by the Hilltop Singers, Concert Choir, Jazz Band and Prairie Winds Concert Band.

 
September 29, 2014
Story and Photos by Joe Vinduska

Local artists Michael Whelan and Robert Joy will grace the gallery with their unorthodox pieces at the opening reception for the “Crossing the Line” exhibit from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 in the Shafer Art Gallery, which will feature a live performance from the band Johnnie Booth and the Head Wounds of Lawrence. 

 
September 16, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photos by Brandon Steinert

Barton sophomore theatre major Joy Conner used to be shy.  Thanks to her involvement with theatre, her shyness is a thing of the past.  She’ll be portraying the role of Truvy Jones in the Barton Theatre production of “Steel Magnolias,” a role made famous by Dolly Parton in the Hollywood movie.  Barton Theatre will present the play at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25-27 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.

 
September 16, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
 

Barton Community College will offer a web design course from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Oct. 28 – Nov. 13 in the Technical Building, room T-117.

In this course, students will learn how to create, update, design and maintain a website.  Other topics will include making a website work, tools and software needed, editing web pages, saving html web pages, design and layout fundamentals, creating images, tables and forms and general website maintenance.

 
September 10, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton Community College will offer an iPad and iPhone training course 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays Oct. 20 - Nov. 12 in the Technical Building, room T-115.

This course will cover beginner and intermediate iPad and iPhone appli­cations and features including social media use, podcasts, taking and sharing photos and more. The focus will then shift to advanced apps.  The class is designed for teachers, students, business owners, employees and IT support staff.

 
September 4, 2014
Story and Photo by Joe Vinduska

More than a decade removed from high school with four kids and a wife to support and no career prospects, 32-year-old Rey Rodriguez turned to Barton Community College’s Automotive Technician program to change his life.

Rodriguez graduated high school in 2000 and bounced around from job to job and city to city.

 
September 3, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton Art Instructor Steve Dudek has been invited to showcase his work at the Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery a special invitational show, "Embracing Nature.”  His work will be on display from Sept. 9 through Oct. 19, with an evening, nature-themed reception on from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13.

 
August 26, 2014
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, September 1.  Offices will reopen and classes will resume on September 2.

 
August 26, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska

The Barton Community College Music Department will host auditions for its holiday musical, the Charles Dickens classic, “A Christmas Carol,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7 and 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8 for adults.  There will be a separate audition for children only on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m.  Actors of all ages are encouraged to audition.  The total cast number will be around 35.