Ashton Ensley of Great Bend, Kayden Smith of Topeka, and Keeley Wolf of Hoisington were named Barton Community College’s 2023 Outstanding Graduates. Vice President of Student Services Angie Maddy recognized them as part of Barton’s commencement on Friday.
Barton Community College has announced its 2022-23 Brant J. Ballhorst Student Ambassadors of the Year.
The drought monitor report as of Tuesday, May 2 indicates continued expansion of exceptional drought in our area, and slight improvement in parts of Northwest and Southwest Kansas from exceptional to extreme and even small areas severe.
Barton Community College’s 53rd commencement is set for 7 p.m. Friday, May 12, in the Barton Gymnasium. The ceremony will also be live streamed via the Barton Facebook and YouTube pages.
Jacie Roth has always had a sweet tooth and a passion for baking, so when she and her mother decided to launch a homemade treats business, 161 Candy, she had no idea it would lead to future learning opportunities.
Barton student and swim team member Jonathan Beers will graduate in a couple of weeks, and he can continue his journey proudly, knowing that he left a legacy as someone who exhibited academic integrity in practice as well as being the ambassador for the value of trust.
The drought monitor report as of Tuesday, April 25 indicates continued expansion of exceptional drought further east and along the southern counties.
The Shafer Gallery held an opening reception for the BaRTaRT Faculty, Student and Staff Exhibition on April 21 and awards were given to Barton students participating in the student art competition.
The Barton Community College Theatre Troupe the Barton Bards and community members will present “Under Milkwood” at 7:30 p.m. May 1 and 2 at the Crest Theater in Great Bend. Admission is free.
The Barton Music Department, in conjunction with the Central Kansas Community Choir, will present the “Kansas Connection,” concert featuring music from the Heartland by Kansas composers at 7:30 p.m. May 6 at the First Presbyterian Church, 2400 Washington St., Great Bend.