March 11, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photo submitted
The Barton Community College Dance Team took home the region six championship trophies for the Team Dance and Hip Hop divisions in Iola Sunday. Mario Lao also competed in the solo division earning third place.
Eight Kansas community colleges competed in the Team Dance division and six competed in the Hip Hop division. There were 14 competitors in the solo competition.
February 26, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert
The Barton Community College Foundation will kick off its Annual Academic Enrichment Fund Campaign titled “Changing Lives – One Gift at a Time” on March 1. Lifelong area residents and supporters of the college Gary and Anna Burke will serve as honorary co-chairs for the month-long fundraising drive.
CTE Month 2015: This feature is the final story to be released by Barton Community College in February in celebration of Career Technical Education (CTE) Month.
February 25, 2015
Story and Photo by Joe Vinduska
February 25, 2015
Story and Photo by Joe Vinduska
Barton Natural Gas Student, 29 year old James Mayes, is knee-deep in his coursework to become a member of the Natural Gas industry, but he has always had the desire to be on stage. He found a way to do both and is a cast-member for the upcoming Barton Theatre Spring Musical “Godspell.” The musical is at 7:30 p.m. March 5, 6, 7 and at 2 p.m. March 8.
Mayes performed in a “Christmas Carol” as Bob Cratchit this fall and had experience in theater in high school.
February 25, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy Photo submitted
The Shafer Art Gallery will host an opening reception for the “Harnessing Consciousness: Joel T. Dugan” exhibit from 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 6. The reception will be preceded by a live painting demonstration from 2-4 p.m. presented by Dugan, which will focus on the process of portrait work.
Shafer Art Gallery Director Dave Barnes said the narratives in Dugan’s work evoke the imagination.
February 18, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College’s Silver Cougar Club will offer a continuation course on Google Drive from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays, March 4 – April 8, at the Center for Adult Education, 1025 Main St. in Great Bend. The first course is not required to enroll in this course.
CTE Month 2015: This feature is the third of four stories to be released by Barton Community College in February in celebration of Career Technical Education (CTE) Month.
(From left) Kimberly Dutill, Julie Henderson, Branson Hoffman, Barton Community College President Dr. Carl Heilman, Selina Beydili, Kami Maxwell and Sina Carwell pose for a photo after the awards banquet at the Topeka Ramada Inn Convention Center on Thursday. PTK All-Kansas Academic Team honorees earned medals and certificates to commemorate their achievement.
February 16, 2015
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska