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Sterling College Debate Team captures State Title at the State Collegiate Championship Tournament
Continuing their record setting season, the Sterling College Debate team successfully hosted the State Collegiate Championship Tournament on Feb. 18-19, and captured yet another state title. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the Sterling Debate team has captured either the individual or team title in parliamentary debate. In addition, Emily Graham of Hutchinson, and Nolan Chaney of South Hutchinson, were named the top two speakers in the tournament.
Fine replicas
Barton Community College Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Darnell Holopirek and Hoisington USD 431 Superintendent Bill Lowry show the Sandzén reproductions that the district recently received to take the place of the original pieces sold at auction last summer. These high-quality photo reproductions take the place of the originals, sold for $170,000. Artist Birger Sandzén painted the original watercolors and donated them to the school. Money raised will be used for scholarships. Two plaques identify the pieces of art that were purchased and donated to USD 431 in 1946 and 1953 by each respective senior class at ...
Soroptimist Club awards $1,000 in scholarships to local women
The Soroptimist Club of Great Bend recently awarded two local women with $500 scholarships in recognition of their efforts to better their lives and give back to the community. "There are two different types of scholarships that Soroptimists award each year," said club President Jennie Gordy. "In addition to the many charitable activities our club takes part in each year, this is one of the ways we support local women."
GBMS Above and Beyond Awards
Great Bend Middle School announces the January Above and Beyond Awards for January. These students are nominated by their teacher by going above and beyond the call of duty in becoming a good citizen of GBMS. Along with a certificate the students receive a pizza and pop luncheon with the Principals.
New ‘dig pit’ at Sternberg Museum attracts crowds
"I love being a Paleontologist!" said Cole Morton, grandson of Elton and Wendy Beougher, Hays. The Beougher family was visiting the new Fossil Dig Pit attraction opened recently at Fort Hays State University's Sternberg Museum of Natural History.
Scholarship campaign makes dreams come true
The theme of the Barton Community College Foundation's 2011 Academic Enrichment Fund Campaign is "Many Dreams, One Vision." The month-long campaign got under way March 1, with Larry and Kathy Schugart as its honorary co-chairs.
K-State engineering scholarship created in memory of Venture Corp founder
Doris Spray, Great Bend, has made a substantial contribution to the College of Engineering at Kansas State University to establish the Orville "Butch" and Doris Spray Family Civil Engineering Scholarship.
SC Theatre presents Tartuffe as Spring Play
"Tartuffe" a classic and well-loved French comedy is being performed by the Sterling College theatre department at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 3, 4 and 5 in Culbertson Auditorium on the Sterling College campus.
Barton announces additional scholarships
Barton Community College has announced additional recipients of scholarships awarded by the Barton Community College Foundation. The recipients, listed by scholarship and hometowns, include:
NKTC announces honor roll
GOODLAND - Northwest Kansas Technical College announced the Fall 2010 Honor Roll Students.
Barton announces students who earned certificates for career training
Barton Community College has released the list of students who earned certificates for career training during the fall semester of the 2010-2011 academic year at Barton.
Barton Community College announces summer and fall graduates
Barton Community College has announced its summer and fall 2010 graduates.
Barton awards endowed scholarships as achievement and merit awards
Barton Community College has announced recipients of 2010-11 endowed scholarships based on academic achievement and merit. These scholarships are given by the Barton Community College Foundation.
Barton Community College gives endowed scholarships as Honor Awards
Barton Community College has announced recipients of 2010-11 endowed scholarships as academic honor awards. These scholarships are awarded by the Barton Community College Foundation. The following students, listed by high school, are recipients of these endowed scholarships.
Articles by Section - Education
Student, faculty presentation activity renamed for late faculty member
Fort Hays State University will host the John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activities Day on Wednesday, April 30. This event recognizes the scholarly and creative activities of students and faculty. The public is invited to attend.
“The Great Divorce” to open April 11
"The Great Divorce," a play adapted from the C.S. Lewis novel, will show at 8 p.m. on April 11–12 in Culbertson Auditorium on the campus of Sterling College. The show will feature the final work of two seniors, director Kyle Davis of Hoisington, and costumes designer Megan Reed of Mulvane. The box office opens on show nights at 7 p.m. and doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.
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