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������������ Dance Theater will host a magical, fantasy-inspired spring concert titled “Once Upon a Time” at 7 p.m. April 29 and 30 in the Fine Arts Auditorium with a live-stream option available. Children ages 4 and younger get in free. Buying tickets in advance is recommended and additional ticket information can be found at shows.bartonccc.edu.��

Great Bend Tribune
Published April 11, 2021

April 9, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy Photo Submitted

Dave Raynor has graced the stage with famous musicians such as Chuck Berry, Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers and Andy Williams to name a few. He’s played music all over the world and is a true master of guitar, and recently he took time out of his day to talk with students in ������������’s History of Rock and Roll class.��

April 9, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska

������������’s Center for Adult Education will soon begin another nine-week GED Preparation Class. However, orientation sessions are required before starting the class.��
Students must attend all orientation sessions in-person, which will be held on May 11, 13 and 18. Students have the option of a 1-4 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. time slot.��

April 7, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska and Dave Barnes
Courtesy photos submitted

Kris Kuksi has received praise from around the globe for his awe-inspiring sculptures, and rightfully so, as they are truly creations you have to see to believe.

April 7, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska

������������ has announced its spring 2021 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society initiates.��

PTK is the international honor society for two-year colleges and symbolizes excellence in higher education. ��Students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher are invited to join PTK. The PTK group at ������������ spends significant time sponsoring local events as well as volunteering to support others’ events.

������������ students will give a special performance of dances, then lead a craft using basic household items to make a crown, teach storybook dances and much more. Children are encouraged to attend dressed up as their favorite fairytale characters. The cost is $10 per child and the event will be held on Zoom. Tickets are available at shows.bartonccc.edu.

April 1, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy Photos submitted

On March 20, ������������’s STEM Club welcomed 4H’ers from around the region to participate in “Space Day” to help inspire kids’ imaginations and explorative spirit with STEM-inspired activities that increased the attendees’ knowledge and allowed their creativity to soar.��

April 1, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska

������������ will present two Student Recitals this spring at 4 p.m. April 8 and 21. The events will premiere at facebook.com/bartoncommunitycollege.��

������������ Voice Instructor Jessica Perez works with ������������’s vocal students. Her performing students will be Liya Tomaszewicz, Anderson Luttrell, Hailey Johnson, Brook Degenhardt, and Hery Rakotoarisoa.

March 31, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

������������ is making college more affordable for two lucky winners during its “Apply Now!” scholarship giveaway. Any Kansas high school senior who fills out an application by May 1 is eligible to win one of two $500 scholarships. Students can fill out an application at apply.bartonccc.edu.��

Director of Admissions Tana Cooper said the scholarship is a way to show students that we are here for them.��