Great Bend Tribune
Published March 22, 2020
By Jacquelyn Maser
Mental Health Counselor
March 17, 2020
Over the last couple of days, Coronavirus has become front and center in the media and you have likely been inundated with information and concerns. It is important to be mindful that situations such as this can cause tremendous stress and anxiety and it is of the upmost importance that we maintain our mental health as well as our physical health. The body under mental stress is more susceptible to illness. Keep your mind healthy to help keep your body healthy.
March 12, 2020
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert
Four students from Barton Community College in the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society were recognized as members of the PTK All-Kansas Academic Team during an award luncheon Thursday at the Ramada Inn in Topeka.
Dawn Ledeboer and Joanna Lockwood from the Barton County campus and Samuel Martin and Priscilla Zertuche from the Fort Riley campus were honored, and all except Zertuche were able to attend the award ceremony.
March 12, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
March 12, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
The Barton Community College Theatre Department will host open auditions from 5-6 p.m. March 26 in the Fine Arts Auditorium for its production of “All in the Timing,” which will have one showing at 2 p.m. May 3 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.
Written by David Ives, the series features six one-act plays that are witty, funny and endearing.
March 9, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert
Calling all dancers! Barton Community College is hosting the first round of auditions for its dance company, Barton Dance Theatre, from 10-11:15 a.m. March 28 in Studio 34, located in the Sunflower housing units on Barton’s campus.
March 9, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photo submitted
Barton Community College will present a Vocal Masterclass on Thursday, March 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with a 45-minute break for supper, in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel. The event is free and open to the public.
The masterclass will be led by Director of Choirs and Director of the Vocal Area at Kansas Wesleyan University Dr. Anne Gassmann. Her duties include conducting the Philharmonic Choir and Wesleyan Chorale as well as teaching applied voice and other vocal-related courses.
March 9, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College will have no classes during its spring break from March 16-20. Barton’s offices will remain open through March 18 but will be closed March 19 and 20. The college’s regular class schedule and business hours will resume Monday, March 23.
March 6, 2020
Story by Brandon Steinert
The Barton Community College Foundation Sporting Clay Shoot has become a staple in the event schedule of avid sportsmen across Kansas and several neighboring states. The 11th annual shoot is set for Sunday, April 19 at Camp Aldrich with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Shooters must start the course by 3 p.m.
Great Bend Tribune
Publsihed April 5, 2020