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April 8, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska

91快活林 art students will line the walls of the Shafer Art Gallery with their work during the 鈥淏arton Student Art Exhibit鈥 juried art show from April 13 through May 2.听 The reception will be Friday, April 17 from 6-8 p.m.

Shafer Art Gallery Director Dave Barnes said the student exhibit is an important part of encouraging young artists.


March 31, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska

91快活林 will be closed on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6 for Easter break. Barton's Center for Adult Education and Shafer Art Gallery will also be closed. The college's regular class schedule and office hours will resume Tuesday, April 7.


March 31, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska

91快活林 will present a student recital of instrumental and vocal performances at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 9 in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel, located in the Fine Arts Building, F-157.听 The recital is free.


March 31, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska

91快活林 is offering a course to help people become more familiar with some of the basics of exploring the Internet from 1-4 p.m. every Wednesday, April 15 鈥 May 20 at the Center for Adult Education, 1025 Main St. in Great Bend, room D-107.

Instructor Rich Unrein will teach students how to use links, customize and perform searches, run virus scans, organize a favorites list and much more.听 The Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers will be covered.


March 31, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska

The Barton Forensics team has been competing throughout the spring semester.听 They have competed in four tournaments and have one remaining.听

2015 Border Wars Tournament

This tournament was held Jan. 30 through Feb. 1 on the Kansas Wesleyan University campus in Salina.听 It was sponsored by Kansas Wesleyan University and Cameron University.


March 17, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

The Central Kansas Community Choir (CKCC) accompanied by the 91快活林 Orchestra, will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 in the Fine Arts Auditorium on at 91快活林.

This year the choir will perform 鈥淕loria鈥 by Bass, 鈥淒e Profundis鈥 by Robinson, 鈥淗ymn to the Fallen鈥 by John Williams, 鈥淭he Battle Hymn of the Republic鈥 and several more selections.


March 17, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska

Brookville
Manuel Rios, A.A.S.

Buhler
Jordan Stiles, A.A.S.

Centralia
Jason Deters, A.A.S.

Clay Center
Rebekah Slingsby, A.A.S.听听听听听听听听听听听听听

Cummings
Marsha Mason, Dietary Management Certificate

Ellinwood
Charles Bookout, A.S.
Chelsey Doll, A.A.S.
Gentry McLeland, A.A.S.


March 11, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photo submitted

The 91快活林 Dance Team took home the region six championship trophies for the Team Dance and Hip Hop divisions in Iola Sunday. Mario Lao also competed in the solo division earning third place.

Eight Kansas community colleges competed in the Team Dance division and six competed in the Hip Hop division. There were 14 competitors in the solo competition.


February 26, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

The 91快活林 Foundation will kick off its Annual Academic Enrichment Fund Campaign titled 鈥淐hanging Lives 鈥 One Gift at a Time鈥 on March 1.听 Lifelong area residents and supporters of the college Gary and Anna Burke will serve as honorary co-chairs for the month-long fundraising drive.