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Great Bend Middle School news
September is National Childhood Cancer Month and Great Bend Middle School would like to help Kans for Kids by collecting aluminum cans through the month.
BCC hosts Rotary Youth Leadership Award Events at Camp Aldrich
Barton Community College hosted the annual Rotary Youth Leadership Awards camp July 29-30 at Camp Aldrich. The camp is sponsored by Rotary District 5670 for high school juniors and seniors within the district who are nominated and sponsored by their local Rotary Clubs.
Tenth annual back-to-school essay contest off and running
TOPEKA - Seventh and eighth grade students across Kansas can showcase their creativity in the 10th annual Learning Quest Essay Contest. The Learning Quest 529 Education Savings Program is Kansas' state-sponsored 529 plan, designed to help families invest for their child's continued education after high school.
New academic year begins at FHSU with Fall Convocation
Returning faculty and staff will be welcomed back and new faculty and staff will be welcomed aboard at Fort Hays State University's annual Fall Convocation, scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., Aug. 17.
GBCF announces 2011 Dr. John J. Mingenback Scholarship recipients
The Mingenback family recently awarded two scholarships from the Dr. John J. Mingenback Health Professions Scholarship Fund at the Golden Belt Community Foundation. The scholarship was established by the Mingenback family for aspiring health practitioners, which encourages personal and professional commitment to the community. “Dr. John,” as Dr. John J. Mingenback was known to his many patients, embodied the characteristics of servant leadership. Always dedicated to the patient’s understanding of dental health and preventative care, ...
GBCF announces 2011 Ryan Hugh Dunlap Memorial Scholarship recipients
The Golden Belt Community Foundation recently awarded a scholarship from the Ryan Hugh Dunlap Memorial Scholarship Fund. Ryan's family created a scholarship fund for students wishing to enter the fields of education and/or sports medicine. As a graduate of Great Bend High School, Barton Community College, and Southwestern College, Ryan was tirelessly dedicated to his students and athletes. His lifework was as an athletic trainer and physical education teacher. He took pride in the camaraderie ...
Barton Students named to Dean’s List for Spring 2011
Barton Community College has named 230 students to the Dean's List for the spring 2011 semester.
BCC 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 spring semester of the 2011 academic year at Barton. Students earning certificates are listed below. Abilene Mary Brinker, Medical Coding & Medical Transcriptionist Certificates Albert Sherri Basgall, Nursing Certificate- PN Chase Timothy Niccum, Automotive Technology Certificate Claflin Rebecca Morgan, ...
Barton students named to President’s List for spring 2011
Barton Community College named 158 students to the President's List for the spring 2011 semester. To qualify for this honor, students must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours and maintained a grade point average of 4.0 on a 4.0 or "A" letter scale. Students named to the list include: Abilene Chilsai Basham Andover James Hilts Arlington ...
Phi Theta Kappa members initiated
Barton County Community College's Phi Psi chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa national honor society has named initiates for the 2011-2012 academic year. Students eligible to join the honor fraternity have distinguished themselves academically by maintaining a 3.5 or higher grade point average. They must have completed at least 12 semester hours and be currently enrolled full time at Barton. Students invited to join Phi Theta Kappa were nominated by college ...
Kay Leadership Camp
Approximately 275 Kays and Kayettes from across the state of Kansas gathered at Rock Springs 4-H Center, in Junction City, on July 25-29, for a "SUPERFANTASTIC" session of KAY (Kansas Association for Youth) Leadership Camp. The KAY Camp is a character-building, leadership-training program directed by the Kansas State High School Activities Association and is designed for all students in grades 7-12.
Barton Community College announces spring graduates
Barton Community College has announced its graduates who completed their associate's degrees in the Spring of 2011. The graduates and their hometowns are as follows:
Barton County Prevention scholarships available
Barton County 2011 high school graduates and voc tech and college students enrolled for fall 2011-Sophmores through Seniors-are eligible to apply for 2011 Barton County Prevention Scholarships if they have not previously received the prevention scholarship.
Barton County Prevention Scholarships available
Barton County 2011 high school graduates and voc-tech and college students enrolled for fall 2011 – sophomores through seniors – are eligible to apply for 2011 Barton County Prevention Scholarships if they have not previously received the prevention scholarship.
Incredible Years preschool schedules open house
Anyone interested in learning more about Incredible Years preschool is invited to its open house where staff members will share information about the curriculum and other activities. The event is scheduled for 5:30 to 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 8, at the preschool, 1312 Patton Road.
Articles by Section - Education
Ryan Hugh Dunlap Memorial Scholarship awarded
The Dunlap family recently awarded the fourth scholarship from the Ryan Hugh Dunlap Memorial Scholarship Fund. Dunlap's family created a scholarship fund for students wishing to enter the fields of education and/or sports medicine. As a graduate of Great Bend High School, Barton Community College, and Southwestern College, Dunlap was tirelessly dedicated to his students and athletes. His lifework was as an athletic trainer and physical education teacher. He took pride in the camaraderie of ...
GBHS announces local scholarship winners
Below are the Great Bend High School seniors who received local scholarships.
Senator Moran now accepting 2013 Service Academy applications
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) is accepting applications for nominations to the United States Service Academies. The academies include the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York; the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland; the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York. Those selected will enter the academies in June 2014.
Local students named Governor’s Scholar
At the invitation of Kansas Governor Sam Brownback, Ethan Kaufman, Russell High School, Taylor Fry, Great Bend High School and Conner Birzer, Ellinwood High School, were selected to attend the 30th Annual Governor's Scholars Awards Program on May 5, in Topeka.
GBMS Above and Beyond winners
Great Bend Middle School announces the April and May 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.
Sunflower Bank Donates More Than $6,900 to Great Bend and Ellinwood Schools and Students
Wrapping up the 12th year of the annual ABC Program, Sunflower Bank contributed $6,910 to schools and students in the Great Bend and Ellinwood area. Since the inception of the ABC Program in 2001, Sunflower has contributed $52,038 to schools and students in the Great Bend and Ellinwood area.
Dean’s Honor Roll at NCK Tech announced
Commencement ceremonies for NCK Tech were held in Beloit on May 10th. Students achieving a 3.5 – 4.0 GPA earned Dean's Honor Roll academic honors during the ceremony. Area students recognized are: Carpentry-Cabinetmaking: John Kubick, Ellsworth and Richard Tice, Great Bend; Advanced Computer Information Technology: Nicholas Syx – Russell; Electrical Technology: Toby J Hubka– Wilson.
BCC recognizes student ambassadors
Barton Community College has announced its 2012-13 Brant J. Ballhorst Student Ambassadors of the Year.
BCC Foundation honors Mary Cohen with Distinguished Service Award
The Barton Community College Foundation honored Dr. Mary Davidson Cohen with the 2013 Distinguished Service Award during Barton's 43rd commencement on Friday. Cohen was unable to attend, but Barton Foundation Director Darnell Holopirek accepted the award on her behalf. The Distinguished Service Award was created in 1981 by the Barton Community College Foundation to recognize individuals who have shown genuine regard for, and have performed outstanding service to Barton Community College. The Barton Foundation ...
Kans for Kids announces scholarship recipients
Kans for Kids announced its 2013 scholarship recipients. Any child who has received assistance from Kans for Kids is eligible to receive two scholarships from the organization upon graduation from high school and each year following while they pursue higher education.
Honor student
Barton Community College student Terra Hull, shown with President Dr. Carl Heilman, is inducted into the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society on Thursday evening in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel at Barton Community College. Alpha Sigma Lambda is primarily for non-traditional students. Its aim is to recognize the special achievements of adults who accomplish academic excellence while facing competing interests of home and work. Barton had 36 new members in 2013.
First recipients of new Information Security certificate at BCC look to bright future
Barton Community College students Orlando Hernandez and Jesse Siefkes are ecstatic. Both have taken a huge step in their educational and professional lives by earning Barton's very first certificates in Information Systems Security along with four other students.
Panther Bands Spring Concert recognize seniors, parents, accomplishments
Panther Band members will present their Spring Concert at 7 p.m. on May 13 in the GBHS Gym. The band seniors and their parents will be recognized, as well as all of the band student's achievements during the year.
Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science prepares to honor 3rd graduating class
The 27 members of the 2013 class of the Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science will walk across the stage at Commencement beginning at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, in the Fort Hays Ballroom on the second floor of the Memorial Union.
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