School speech contests helps students develop skills

Students from Holy Family School recently gained the opportunity to demonstrate their public speaking skills and take pride in personal accomplishments. On Monday, April 8, the students took part in a speech contest sponsored by Modern Woodmen of America, a national provider of fraternal financial services and programs.

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FHSU to host Scholarly and Creative Activities Day

Research posters by students and faculty at Fort Hays State University will be on public display from 8 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, in the Memorial Union's Fort Hays Ballroom. Scholarly and Creative Activities Day is sponsored by the faculty-led Scholarly Environment Committee

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars welcomes Brandi Page Schneider as a new member

Brandi Page Schneider of Great Bend has accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS).

KFTA's student application deadline extended

EMPORIA - Kansas high school students interested in careers in education have an extra few weeks to apply for the Kansas Future Teacher Academy. With the previous deadline of March 15 having passed, applications will now be accepted through April 12. Only 2 percent of pre-K and kindergarten teachers and 18 percent of elementary and middle-school teachers are men. In secondary school, 42 percent of teachers are men. Interested students can apply for one of ...

Alex Roberts receives Distinguished Scholars award

PEA RIDGE, Ark. - Alex Roberts has received a Distinguished Scholars award from Arkansas Tech University, beginning with the fall 2013 semester. Roberts, who is majoring in English education, is the son of Eric and Lisa Tolan. His grandparents are Larry Hunt and Kent and Terri Kohls, all of Great Bend; Connie and Jim Knowles of Grove, Okla.; and Linda and Doug Holley of Shell Knob, Mo.

BCC employees recognized for their years of service

Barton Community College honored 20 employees during an all-college forum March 28, recognizing them for their years of service to the college. Awards were presented for 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service.

GBMS Above and Beyond winners

Great Bend Middle School announces the January and February 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.

Students interact with author via Google+

With advancements in technology, there are more opportunities for creative teaching methods in the classroom. Professor of Theology and Ministry Dr. Henry Lederle took advantage of the possibilities that technology provides by inviting the author of a book used in his Intro to Missions class to interact with the students through Google+ Hangout, a video chat and conference service. Fritz Kling, author of "The Meeting of the Waters: 7 Global Currents that will Propel the ...

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars welcomes Connor Jacob Sell as a new member

Connor Jacob Sell of Great Bend has accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS).

Class of '71 creates Garrett Memorial Scholarship

Great Bend High School Class of 1971 announced its memorial scholarship for the 2013 graduating class. It will honor classmate Lynda Garrett.

Great Bend High School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

A - B Seniors: Wyatt R. Bayless, Cheyenne L. Beakey, Bonny J. Boultinghouse, Keith A. Boyer, Megan K. Brown, Tyler A. Brown, Nathan D. Brungardt, Marisol Bujanda, Christopher J. Burley, Allison Damm, Bryce A. Divis, Samantha Dreiling, Mari Erb, Holly A. Foster, Caitlyn D. Galloway, Karina Galvan, Daniel J. Herrman, Joshua R. Jackson, Austin M. Jacobs, Mitchell Johnson, Braden T. Jones, Cara L. Kaiser, Emily A. Keil, Kelli J. Kirmer, Stephanie Langer, Austin ...

Chase High School/Raymond Junior High honor rolls

Chase High School 3rd nine weeks honor roll A honor roll - * represents all A's Seniors: Cole Brady Juniors: *Audree Aguilera, Ashton Brady, Emily Root Sophomores: Ciera Hill, Molly root, Jori White B honor roll Seniors: Hunter Gillespie, Zach Kizzar, Michael Mortimore, Devon Nelson Sophomores: Lelisa Hinderliter Freshmen: Morgan McCloud, Noah Schneider, Haley White Raymond Junior High 3rd nine weeks honor roll A honor roll 8th grade: Andrea Aguilera, Mary Bishop, Madison Keefer 7th ...

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars welcomes Elizabeth Anne Kutina as a new member

Elizabeth Anne Kutina of Great Bend has accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS).

CKCA first semester honor roll

Central Kansas Christian Academy has released their 4th through 9th grade Principal's all A's honor roll and their A and B Honor roll for the first semester of the 2012/2013 school year. CKCA uses the following grading scale: 100 is an A+ , 96-99 is an A, 93-95 is an A-, 90-92 is a B+, 87-89 is a B, 84-86 is a B-, 81-83 is a C+, 78-80 is a C, 74-77 is a C-, 71-73 is a D+, 68-70 is a D, 65-67 is a D-. Anything below a 64 is failing.

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.