
October 3, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert
91Ώμ»ξΑΦ will help area high school seniors plan for their futures at Senior Day, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 13, with a sign-up deadline of Oct.Μύ31. Those interested can sign up atΜύ.
The annual senior day will feature campus tours, sessions with advisors and admissions representatives, housing and student life information and much more.ΜύMost importantly, students and parents can learn the countless benefits of attending Barton prior to attending a four-year college or, if they choose a career program, before entering the workforce.Μύ
All participants will be entered in a drawing for a chance to winΜύtwoΜύ$1,000 scholarships or one ofΜύfourΜύ$500 scholarships. Lunch is included.
Director of Admissions Tana Cooper encourages all seniors in the area to attend, even if they plan to go straight to a four-year school.
βRegardless of your plans, our advisors can help you take a detailed look at your future plans, and what courses and career paths you might want to pursue,β she said.ΜύβIt is a great idea to at least come and visit and fill out theΜύAdmissions application.β
Cooper also highlighted that by filling out the Admissions application a student also completes the Barton Bound Scholarship application.
βThis scholarship program allows students from the state of Kansas with a 3.6 GPA or higher to receive a books and tuition scholarship from Barton,β she said. βI think itβs important students realize that awarded scholarship money turns into actual cash in their pockets later in life when they have all kinds of bills to pay and things they want to buy. This is money that can go towards a house down payment, car payment or even a fun vacation later in life instead of student loan payments.β
Cooper said there is much to know about Bartonβs programs and opportunities.
βBarton offers many of the same classes as four-year schools, but at about half the cost, and some of Bartonβs career and technical programs take only a year to complete and can lead to a rewarding career,β she said.ΜύβSome students may already think they are going elsewhere, but it never hurts to come and visit and have a backup plan.ΜύItβs a fun and free day.β