Great Bend Middle School Above and Beyond Winners

Kansas Music Educators Association District Honor Jazz Band

Ian Sheppard, Great Bend High School senior, was selected for the Kansas Music Educators Association District Honor Jazz Band. The concert was held Saturday at the Dodge City Middle School auditorium

Great Bend Middle School 1st Quarter Honor Roll

Principal's Honor Roll 8th Grade: Gabby Batt, Natasha Bieker, Peyton Burkhart, Samantha Croft, Justin Denney, Paul Flores, Morgan Francis, Anna Frizell, Daniella Gabrieli-Vasquez, Mindy Harp, Grant Harris, Jenna Hertel, Maycie Hestand, Taylor Hofeling, Adam Jacobs, Kelsie Keener, Kelci Keyse, Dykota Knorr, Lindsay Leuenberger, Darian Mayhugh, Morgan McIntosh, Hunter Middleton, Alex Morgan, Sarah Niederee, Stevee Nily, Tyler Nuss, Allison Peak, Michelle Rooney, Abigail Rose, Dakota Sanders, Kameko Schultz, Kiersten Sinclair, Mariah Stein, Karah Stewart, Blake Sullivan, ...

The University of Kansas Departement of Student Housing names 2010-2011 student leaders

The new leadership includes resident assistants and desk managers for KU's eight residence halls, proctors and food board managers for 12 scholarship halls and top officers for the five university housing organizations.

Chase High School/Raymond Junior High Honor Roll

A Honor Roll (* represents all A's) Seniors: Amanda White Juniors: Lucas Ingham, Miranda McCloud*, Zack Oberle*, Jessica Jaske Sophomores: Cole Brady Freshmen: Audree Aguilera*, Ashton Brady, Emily Root*, Christina Sledd B Honor Roll Seniors: Sean Gilmore, Flynt Hendricks Juniors: Meranda Frisbie, Paul Gillespie, Ashlyn Ray Sophomores: Hunter Gillespie, Zach Kissar Raymond Junior High School 1st Nine Weeks Honor Roll A Honor Roll (* represents all A's) 8th Grade: Kennedi Grotte, Molly Root*, Jori White* ...

Great Bend Middle School 1st Quarter Honor Roll

Principal's Honor Roll 8th Grade: Gabby Batt, Natasha Bieker, Peyton Burkhart, Samantha Croft, Justin Denney, Paul Flores, Morgan Francis, Anna Frizell, Daniella Gabrieli-Vasquez, Mindy Harp, Grant Harris, Jenna Hertel, Maycie Hestand, Taylor Hofeling, Adam Jacobs, Kelsie Keener, Kelci Keyse, Dykota Knorr, Lindsay Leuenberger, Darian Mayhugh, Morgan McIntosh, Hunter Middleton, Alex Morgan, Sarah Niederee, Stevee Nily, Tyler Nuss, Allison Peak, Michelle Rooney, Abigail Rose, Dakota Sanders, Kameko Schultz, Kiersten Sinclair, Mariah Stein, Karah Stewart, Blake Sullivan, ...

Kimberly Williams KSU Coffman Chair

Kimberly Williams, Professor of Horticulture, was introduced as Kansas State University Coffman Chair for University Distinguished Teaching Scholars for the 2010-2011 academic year at the College of Agriculture graduation ceremony on May 15. Williams will spend the

Great Bend High School Honor Roll

A-B Honor Roll Seniors: Michael Abbott, Tory Arnberger, Andrew Baker, Ashley Boeger, Ryan Bretches, Shira Brown, Logan Buehler, Louis Burley, Carmen Carranza, Maria Carrasco, Felicity Chism, Sara Cruse, Jacob Delgado, Steven DeVorss, Ana Karen Dominguez, Morgan Duvall, Elizabeth Escobedo, Chasity Farr, Johanna Garcia, Austin Habash, Sam Hafner, Abigail Hammeke, Jamie Hatfield, Summer Hoss, Scott Johnson, Sherri Kober, Sarah Lear, Kalie LeShore, Chelsea Leuenberger, Kevin H Manase, Karina Mata, Randi McAfee, Marcella McCluskey, David Monceaux, Austin ...

Great Bend High School 1st Nine Weeks Honor Roll

A-B Honor Roll Seniors: Michael Abbott, Tory Arnberger, Ashley Boeger, Ryan Bretches, Shira Brown, Logan Buehler, Louis Burley, Carmen Carranza, Maria Carrasco, Felicity Chism, Sara Cruse, Jacob Delgado, Steven DeVorss, Ana Karen Dominguez, Morgan Duvall, Elizabeth Escobedo, Chasity Farr, Johanna Garcia, Austin Habash, Sam Hafner, Abigail Hammeke, Jamie Hatfield, Summer Hoss, Scott Johnson, Sherri Kober, Sarah Lear, Kalie LeShore, Chelsea Leuenberger, Kevin H Manase, Karina Mata, Randi McAfee, Marcella McCluskey, David Monceaux, Austin Morgan, Abigail ...

Andi Rice selected as student representative

Andi Rice, Duke University graduate student, has been selected as the student representative for the board of North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists.

Sternberg to host Halloween Spooktacular and A Night at the Haunted Museum

Fort Hays State University's Sternberg Museum of Natural History will host two Halloween events on Sunday, Oct. 31.

Devine is Civic Leadership Scholarship winner

Chandra Devine of Seward, was honored as a winner of a $500 Kansas State Civic Leadership Book Scholarship. The scholarships, funded by Farm Bureau Financial Services, are given to Kansas State freshmen who have demonstrated excellence in serving their communities.

Barton Community College announces dance line scholarships for 2010-11

Barton Community College has announced dance line scholarships for 2010-11. Scholarship recipients have been selected by Barton's head dance coach Amanda Schnoebelen. The following students, listed by hometown, have been selected for Barton dance line scholarships:

Global warming author to visit FHSU

Dr. Naomi Oreskes, science historian, author and professor of history and science studies at University of California San Diego, will visit Fort Hays State University and give a presentation about climate change on Wednesday as part of her state tour.

FHSU Clash of the Arts

Poets, writers, singers, dancers, mimes, musicians, rockers and artists of all shapes and sizes will converge on the Memorial Union's Cody Commons from 7 to 10 p.m. on Nov. 4 on the Fort Hays State University campus.

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.