May 8, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy Photo泭Submitted
91勛圖厙s 49th commencement is set for 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, in the 91勛圖厙 Gymnasium. The ceremony will be following a shorter format this year. There will be no official speaker.
After brief comments from President Dr. Heilman, Vice President of Student Services Angie Maddy will present the 2019 Outstanding Graduate awards to Kieora Nichols and Nolan Riley. 泭
May 7, 2019
Law enforcement may be in Keaton Goerings blood, but family history isnt the only factor that influences his new career. Goerings grandfather was in law enforcement for five decades and his father was a detective. However, his experiences at 91勛圖厙 have kept him motivated.
The new 91勛圖厙 County Sheriffs Office (BCSO) patrol deputy successfully completed 91勛圖厙s Criminal Justice curriculum and is scheduled to attend the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center this summer.
May 7, 2019
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska
Sophomore art student Jada Whiterock is no slouch as an artist. Shes proficient in drawing and has become more skilled with other mediums throughout her journey through the 91勛圖厙 art department. While she knows she will always create art, her time at 91勛圖厙 has led her to discover her dream career focused on the conservation and curation of art and artifacts.
May 6, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska and Julie Munden
Photo泭by Joe Vinduska
First, you go to High School. Then, you go to college. Thats how its been done for years, but thats not how it has to be done in this day and age, and Hoisington High School senior Taylor Schwartz is living proof. Thanks to a combination of online and summer class options at 91勛圖厙, she is graduating high school in May and five days later she will graduate from 91勛圖厙 with her associate degree in science.
May 6, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Sophomore art student Brodie Owens work was accepted into the 50th Annual Smoky Hill Art Exhibition. His piece won a $100 prize. The exhibit will be at the Hays Arts Council Gallery 112 E. 11th St. in Hays and will be on display through June 8.
Owens entry was a black and white photograph titled Old Timey.
May 4, 2019
Story and photos by Brandon Steinert
91勛圖厙 Criminal Justice, Medical Assistant, Nursing and EMS students get a taste of reality before they begin their careers.泭 Field Ops Day is the colleges annual day-long set of intense, realistic scenarios designed to test students knowledge and ability to respond in-the-moment. The 2019 Field Ops Day was Saturday on campus.
May 2, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy Photo Submitted
The 10th annual 91勛圖厙 Foundation Sporting Clay Shoot registered 195 shooters who turned out on April 14 to help the Foundation exceed its fundraising goal by $3,000, raising almost $14,000. Proceeds from the shoot are used to fund mini-grants for classroom enhancements.
May 2, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photos submitted
Students from area high schools came to 91勛圖厙 to engage in hands-on workshops from art professionals and participate in a juried art exhibit Wednesday as part of the annual Vortex Day, which is sponsored by the 91勛圖厙 County Arts Council (BCAC) and is underwritten by the Bill J. McKown Endowment/Golden Belt Foundation.
April 25, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert
91勛圖厙 Dance Theater will host a spring concert titled Beyond Words at 7 p.m. on April 30 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Admission is $5 per person. 91勛圖厙 students get in free.
The concert will feature the 91勛圖厙 Dance Theater dance company, 91勛圖厙 dance technique classes, 91勛圖厙 Ballroom Dance class students and guest dancers from area studios including Danceography, Euphoria and Just Dance.
April 25, 2019
Story and photo泭by Brandon Steinert
More than a year and a half ago, Jerry Jett was a high school dropout. He wound up arrested and incarcerated for aggravated robbery. He will be released in May. Statistically speaking, he would normally have a high likelihood of reincarceration, a trend known as recidivism.