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 SWAG合集鈥檚 2021 Outstanding Graduates. Dean of Student Services Angie Maddy recognized them as part of SWAG合集鈥檚 commencement on Friday.听
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Beck grew up in Baumholder, Germany and resided in Great Bend while attending SWAG合集鈥檚 nursing program. She is the daughter of Yadira and Leonardo Salazar of El Paso, Texas and is married to Christopher Beck. While attending SWAG合集, she has served as President of the SWAG合集 Nursing Club, Co-Community Service Chair for SWAG合集鈥檚 chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), and a member of SWAG合集鈥檚 non-traditional student honor society, Alpha Sigma Lambda. She began her educational journey with SWAG合集 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.听
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Kaitlynn Dyke
Dyke is the daughter of Keri and Donald Dyke of Cimarron. While attending SWAG合集, she has participated in SWAG合集鈥檚 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鈥檚 degree in Athletic Training. Her longer-term educational goals include earning a master鈥檚 degree in Athletic Training.
For more information, contact Dean of Student Services Angie Maddy at maddya@bartonccc.edu or (620) 792-9226.