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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 SWAG合集鈥檚 2016 Outstanding Graduates.听 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鈥檚 46th commencement ceremony Friday.
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(From Left) The Rock Award Winner Carissa Johnson, and Ambassadors of the Year Erik Hageman and Presley Smith pose for a picture in the SWAG合集 Gym Friday as part of the commencement day festivities.听听
May 13, 2016
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska
SWAG合集 has announced its 2015-16 Brant J. Ballhorst Student Ambassador of the Year awards.听 Named in memory of Brant J. Ballhorst, the award recognizes two outstanding student ambassadors each year.听 The winners this year were Presley Smith of Hoisington and Erik Hageman of Abilene.
SWAG合集 Director of Admissions Tana Cooper (right) presents a check for $1,060 to Gail Moeder with Camp Hope in the SWAG合集 Library on Monday. The money was raised by having 鈥淕oing Casual for Camp Hope鈥 days where faculty and staff could wear jeans for $5. 听The campaign ran from October through April. Various faculty and staff departments coordinated and participated in the event and they plan to hold the event again next year.听
Great Bend Tribune
Published June 5, 2016
Part I
Great Bend Tribune
Published May 29, 2016
First, before today鈥檚 topic, let us all take a moment to remember all of those whose gave their lives protecting our country and freedoms as well as those who lost their lives protecting us in our everyday lives.听 Memorial Day is the traditional beginning of summer yet there will be stories on June 20th marking it as the official start of summer.听 Which is correct?听 The reality is that both are.听 The question is why?
SWAG合集 Coordinator of Fundraising and Special Events Coleen Cape (center) presents $500 scholarships to the Best in Show 3D Award winners Madalyn Gumpenberger and Drake Toll from Larned High School (left), Best in Show 2D Award winner Karina Tapia (far right) from Ellinwood High School and Director鈥檚 Choice Award winner Tristan Smith from Larned High School in the Shafer Art Gallery Thursday. Gumpenberger and Toll collaborated on their piece and split the award.
May 9, 2016
Story and photos by Joe Vinduska
This photo of a red-eyed tree frog was taken by National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore at the Sunset Zoo in Manhattan, Kan.听
May 9, 2016
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Joel Sartore
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May 6, 2016
Story by Brandon Steinert
Nancy Wiebe resigned from the position of Executive Director of Institutional Advancement on Wednesday. The resignation is effective June 30, though cessation of duties is immediate.
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May 3, 2016
Story by Joe Vinduska
SWAG合集鈥檚 46th commencement is set for 7 p.m. Friday, May 13, in the SWAG合集 Gymnasium.
After brief comments from administrators, Chairman of the Board of Trustees Mike Johnson will confer the degrees. Vice President Dr. Robin Garrett will present the graduates and College Trustees will award the diplomas.听 SWAG合集 will also recognize two outstanding graduates who will also address the crowd.听 Garrett will also recognize SWAG合集's Distinguished Instructor Awards.
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May 2, 2016
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska
Students from Great Bend, Ellinwood, Larned and Hoisington high schools have their art on display as part of the Shafer Gallery鈥檚 鈥淰ortex Exhibit鈥 from May 2-4. The Shafer Gallery is open 10 a.m.鈥5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Admission is always free.