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May 19, 2016
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert

Retired Sgt. Jenise Hiram grew up in an environment of alcoholism, crime and violence in The Bronx, New York. In terms of life trajectories, hers did not begin with a high likelihood of a bright future. Thursday, however, she proved origins and situations can be overcome.

“I’m supposed to be a statistic,” she told graduates of the Fort Riley Education Consortium schools Thursday afternoon during the consortium’s commencement ceremony. “But I’m here. It’s a change in mindset we all made.”

New �鶹���� Director of The Theatre Program Dr. Rick Abel poses for a picture in the Fine Arts Auditorium on Wednesday.��
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May 19, 2016
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska

The �鶹���� Theatre Program will have a new leader at the helm. Former Dean of �鶹���� Dr. Rick Abel is now the Theatre Program Director and Instructor. Abel has a strong background and passion for the arts and theatre is an area about which he is especially passionate.

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May 16, 2016
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton’s Center for Adult Education will soon be starting its nine-week GED Preparation Class. The orientation day, which is a prerequisite for the course, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on May 23 at 1025 Main St. in Great Bend. ��

The class sessions are from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday from May 24 through June 16.

"Daphne in Bloom is a sidewalk chalk drawing by Adreinne Danner."��

May 15, 2016
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photos submitted

Barton has announced the winners of its Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest.�� The winners are as follows: Adreinne Danner, Natalie Espino and Fernando Rojas. ��Each winner received a $50 Great Bend Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development gift certificate.

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May 24, 2016
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton will be closed Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day.�� The college is now on summer hours.�� Office hours are 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.�� The college will be closed on Fridays through August 5.����
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May 13, 2016
Story by Joe Vinduska

Six �鶹���� instructors earned the Distinguished Instructor Award for the 2015-2016 school year for their efforts in the classroom.

The winners are:

Jo Harrington, Math Instructor at the �鶹���� County campus

Crystal E. Buck, Music, Theatre and Film, German and English as a Second Language Instructor at the Fort Leavenworth campus

Callie Hansen, Psychology Instructor at the Fort Riley campus

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May 13, 2016
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

The �鶹���� Foundation honored Loren and Gayle Unruh with the 2016 Distinguished Service Award during �鶹����’s 46th commencement on Friday.

The Distinguished Service Award was created in 1981 by the �鶹���� Foundation to recognize individuals who have shown genuine regard for, and have performed outstanding service to �鶹����. The �鶹���� Foundation Board of Directors selects the recipient from nominations received.

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May 13, 2016
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

Audree Aguilera of Chase and Riley Chrisler of Natoma were named �鶹����’s 2016 Outstanding Graduates.�� Dean of Student Services Angie Maddy introduced them and presented their awards, after which they took the opportunity to address their fellow graduates during the college’s 46th commencement ceremony Friday.