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Barton Foundation honors Lee Turner with Distinguished Service Award
The Barton Community College Foundation presented the 2012 Distinguished Service Award posthumously to H. Lee Turner during Barton's 42nd commencement May 10. Turner's wife Betsy and daughter Stephanie accepted the award on his behalf.
Barton Community College recognizes employees for their years of service
Barton Community College honored four employees during an all-college forum May 3, recognizing them for their years of service to the college. Awards were presented for five, 10, 15 and 35 years of service.
Barton recognizes instructors for hard work, dedication with Distinguished Instructor Awards
Part-time mathematics instructor Jann Sherman and full-time Networking Instructor Howard Pastran were chosen to receive the Distinguished Instructor Awards for the 2011-12 school year during the 42nd annual commencement ceremony Thursday evening.
Retirement party planned for Myrna Holthaus
The staff at Park Elementary will hold a come-and-go retirement party for long-time Park music teacher Myrna Holthaus from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, in the Park Elementary library.
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 ...
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Kansas Masonic Foundation to host 31st All-State High School Marching Band
The Kansas Masonic Foundation, Inc. has announced plans to present the 31st annual Kansas Masonic All-State High School Marching Band and corresponding band camp at Pittsburg State University (PSU), July 22 – 26.
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