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Soroptimist Club awards scholarships
The Soroptimist Club of Great Bend recently awarded two local women with scholarships in recognition of their efforts to better their lives and give back to the community, said club president Dee Bleeker.
Sauder awarded OSU scholarship
The College of Human Sciences at Oklahoma State University has awarded MaKenzie Sauder of Great Bend the Martha Johnston Nutritional Sciences Scholarship.
FHSU announces new ESOL undergraduate minor
HAYS - Starting during the fall 2012 semester, the Department of Teacher Education at Fort Hays State University will offer an undergraduate minor in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).
Central Kansas Prairie League artists awarded $1,600 in BCC scholarships
Area high school students presented their artwork in a juried exhibit in the Shafer Gallery on Thursday, April 26, with the top three award winners receiving scholarships from the Barton Foundation during Central Kansas Prairie League Art Day at Barton Community College.
Hlavaty joins the Bethany Athletic Training Education Program
LINDSBORG - Bethany College is proud to welcome five new members to the Athletic Training Education program, including Alexa Gerber, Walsh, Colo.; Taryn Henning, Winfield; Michael Hlavaty, Olmitz; Tevis Linnebur, Cherryvale; and Samantha McFall, Santa Fe, N.M.
Two GBHS students sign with Barton for dance scholarships
Haley Deines and Jenna Williams, both seniors at Great Bend High School, recently signed with the Barton Community College Dance Team for books-and-tuition scholarships.
Trina Delgado named superintendent of Catholic schools
Trina Delgado, principal at St. Mary and St. Dominic schools in Garden City, has been appointed Superintendent of Schools for the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City by Bishop John B. Brungardt effective July 1. She succeeds Randy Steinle, who served as the interim Superintendent.
Barton music department awarded NAfME Chapter of Excellence in Service Award
When Director of Instrumental Activities Steven Lueth heard the news that Barton's chapter of the National Association for Music Education was chosen to receive a national award for its community service, he was quick to give away all the credit.
Holy Family School speech contest helps students develop skills
Students from Holy Family School in Great Bend recently gained the opportunity to demonstrate their public speaking skills and take pride in personal accomplishments, Principal Karen Moeder said. On Tuesday, April 10, the students took part in a speech contest sponsored by Modern Woodmen of America, a national provider of fraternal financial services and programs.
Great Bend High School Band concert
Band students from Great Bend High School will present their contest solos and small ensemble selections at 7 p.m. on Monday in the GBHS Band Room. Soloists include: Peter Marston, Sarahi Prieto, Desiree Workman, Kelci Kearns and Taylor Fry, flute; Anna Frizell and Kaitlynn Tuey, clarinet; Stu Hogg and Colton Lagerman, alto sax; Taylor Lampe, Gatlin Reed and Estella Schumacher, trumpet; and Luke Abbott, euphonium. Also performing will be the Freshman Woodwind Ensemble (Desiree Workman, Kit Barnes, Taylor Dougherty, Karah Stewart), Varsity Mixed Brass Trio (Gatlin Reed, Elena Lewis, David Harris), Low Brass Quartet (Kiralynn Bunn, Michelle Rooney, Logan ...
Bryce Divis accepted for West Point Summer Leaders Seminar
Bryce Divis, a junior at Great Bend High School, has been selected to be among 1,000 attendees at West Point's prestigious Summer Leaders Seminar (SLS) in June.
Great Bend Middle School Third Quarter Honor Roll
Principals Honor Roll-All A's
Kasselman of Great Bend signs cheerleading letter of intent
Amber Kasselman of Great Bend has signed a letter of intent to cheer at Bethany College for the 2012-2013 academic year.
GBMS Employee of the Month
Beth Rein was nominated by her peers for the GBMS Employee of the Month for going the extra step with her students. Beth works very hard to get each student on track and keep them on track. She is known to work before and after school to help her students. Her job is extremely challenging, but she gives 110% every day.
Articles by Section - Education
Do superintendents matter?
Tom Boasberg had his work cut out for him.
Navigating the FAFSA is worth the effort for college aid
A mid-winter ritual is on millions of families’ calendars this month, and it wasn't about asking a large rodent named Phil for a weather forecast.
In the words of Thomas Jefferson: Why education matters
Thomas Jefferson was no stranger to the benefits of education.
KU honors 54 high school seniors from five Central Kansas counties
Students from 12 Kansas high schools were honored Feb. 11, by the University of Kansas Alumni Association and KU Endowment.
Smartphone app anonymity causes concerns on college campuses
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is considering banning the popular app, Yik Yak, on the grounds that it promotes hateful speech, reported Education News.
High school graduation rates jumping, but some groups still lag behind, data shows
American high school students are graduating at record levels, new numbers from the Department of Education reveal, and progress has been made closing the achievement gap among black and Latino youths. Last year, 81 percent of American high school students graduated, a record high.
​Barton Nursing partnership with St. Rose Health Center continues to thrive
Nothing can prepare a student for a career like hands-on experience with real-world equipment. Barton's Nursing, Adult Healthcare and Pharmacy Technician programs will all have more opportunities for continued real-world scenarios with the help of a recent, sizable donation of about $140,000 worth of equipment from St. Rose Health Center in Great Bend.
College is not for everyone
Nicholas Wyman's parents pushed him to go to college, but all he wanted to do at the time was learn to cook.
American millennials rank low on global skills test
A recent study from the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies found American young adults lagging behind their international peers in literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Ellinwood High School Band attends KSU Band Day
ELLINWOOD - Several Ellinwood High School band members recently participated in the KSU Concert Band Clinic in Manhattan.
Fewer college students are taking foreign language courses, report shows
A new report from the Modern Language Association shows a dramatic decrease in the number of college students enrolled in foreign language classes.
GBMS Above and Beyond winners
Great Bend Middle School announces the November through January Above and Beyond Winners. Each of these students was nominated by their teachers because they have gone above and beyond the call of duty in becoming a good citizen of GBMS. The students received a certificate and a pizza and pop luncheon with the school administrators.
KU announces fall 2014 honor roll
LAWRENCE - Approximately 4,970 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the fall 2014 semester.
Pittsburg State University releases fall honor rolls
PITTSBURG – Pittsburg State University has released the honor rolls for the 2014 fall semester. To qualify for Dean's Scholastic Honors, a student must complete at least 12 semester hours, receive a grade point average (GPA) of 3.6000 for all credit course work that semester and have no grade lower than a B and no grade of I in any course during the semester. To qualify for All-A Scholastic Honors, a student must complete at least 12 semester hours, receive a grade of A in all credit course work for the semester and have no grade of I in ...
