January 22, 2021
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska

91快活林 will help area high school seniors plan for their futures at various 鈥淪enior Days events with attendance capped at 45 students per session. Social distancing guidelines will be strictly followed and masks will be required. Each day will run from 9:30 a.m. until noon with an optional tour following lunch from 12:30 to 1 p.m.

The schedule is as follows:

January 21, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photos submitted

Barton students Kadin Stinson of Emporia and BrayLynn Anshutz of St. John, both members of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society, have been selected for the PTK All-Kansas Academic Team.

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

January 19, 2021
Story by Brandon Steinert
Photo Submitted

Dr. Eric Foley will bring a wealth of experience in music education and a devotion to his craft to the Director of Choral Activities position at 91快活林. He will teach vocal students, conduct choirs and ensembles and help direct musicals, among other responsibilities. He will work at the college as an adjunct faculty member through the spring semester and will begin full time in the fall.

91快活林 will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 18. Barton's Center for Adult Education and the Shafer Art Gallery also will be closed. Offices will reopen and classes will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 19.

January 12, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo听by Melissa Koren

When Richard听LaFlame听left high school, he thought he would go to college and travel a traditional educational and career path.听 However, after stalling out on his degree at Syracuse, he enlisted in the United States Army and put his education on hold to serve his country as a combat medic.听