May 14, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photos by Brandon Steinert
Elvia Alejandra Salazar Beck of El Paso, Texas and Kaitlynn Dyke of Cimarron were named Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s 2021 Outstanding Graduates. Dean of Student Services Angie Maddy recognized them as part of Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s commencement on Friday.Ìý
Elvia Alejandra Salazar BeckÌý
Beck grew up in Baumholder, Germany and resided in Great Bend while attending Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s nursing program. She is the daughter of Yadira and Leonardo Salazar of El Paso, Texas and is married to Christopher Beck. While attending Â鶹¹ÙÍø, she has served as President of the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Nursing Club, Co-Community Service Chair for Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), and a member of Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s non-traditional student honor society, Alpha Sigma Lambda. She began her educational journey with Â鶹¹ÙÍø at the Fort Riley campus, where she also served as a volunteer tutor for English as a Second Language (ESL) students. While attending college, she worked as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and eventually as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus and at QS Nurses. She plans to work as a registered nurse in a residency program while continuing her education in pursuit of her Bachelor of Science in nursing. Her eventual career goal is to serve as an operating room nurse.Ìý
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Kaitlynn Dyke
Dyke is the daughter of Keri and Donald Dyke of Cimarron. While attending Â鶹¹ÙÍø, she has participated in Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s chapter of the PTK National Honor Society as well as Community Student organization/SPARK. She has served as a student ambassador with the Admissions Department, a student athletic trainer, and has brought joy near and far via her alter ego, Bart the mascot, for numerous college activities and campus special events. Kaitlynn will transfer to Kansas State University this fall, where she will work toward her bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training. Her longer-term educational goals include earning a master’s degree in Athletic Training.
For more information, contact Dean of Student Services Angie Maddy at maddya@bartonccc.edu or (620) 792-9226.