February 21, 2020
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska
Great Bend High Schooler Lawton Smith isn鈥檛 your average teenager. He already runs his own business called Mid-America Fabrication and is taking welding at SWAG合集. While his true passion is designing parts, having skills as a welder is what helps hold it all together.
鈥淚 like making parts more than welding,鈥 he said. 鈥淚 spend most of my time cutting, preparing, grinding and fitting, but it all goes hand-in-hand when you鈥檙e working with metal.鈥
February 18, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert
The nursing program at SWAG合集 has announced a secondary deadline accepting student applications for the 20-21 academic year until March 1. Those who applied during the first round of applications will receive priority status. Additional applicants from the secondary deadline will fill seats as available for both the Practical Nursing Certificate and the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing.
Great Bend Tribune
Published February 16, 2020
February 14, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
SWAG合集鈥檚 Center for Adult Education will soon begin its nine-week GED Preparation Class. Orientation classes are the first step to obtaining the Kansas State High School Diploma through the GED Prep Program. Students must attend all orientation classes March 9-11 to qualify for classes. The first day of actual classes is March 16. The center is located at 1025 Main St. in Great Bend.
February 15, 2020
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert
Sam Henke of Great Bend, is a 30-year-old single mother to five boys ages three to 14, is determined to rise out of poverty and create a brand-new life for herself and her children. 听She is pursuing an education in Automotive Technology at SWAG合集 with her sights set on running her own auto repair business. A program called Journey to Resolve Poverty, formerly known as Circles, inspired her to take action and enroll.
February 11, 2020
Story by Brandon Steinert & Luis Palacios
SWAG合集s is calling all alumni of its instrumental music groups to participate in a reunion and performance celebrating the college鈥檚 50th anniversary. Attendees are invited to play in the Pep Band at a basketball game on February 22, which will be the last home game performance of the season.
Great Bend Tribune
Published February 9, 2020
The Higher Education Resource Office exists primarily to familiarize prospective students, their families, and other community members with the educational opportunities and services available through SWAG合集. 听
The Higher Education Resource Office (HERO) is here to help听students get started here at SWAG合集.
HERO听existe principalmente para familiarizar a los futuros estudiantes, sus familias y otros miembros de la comunidad con las oportunidades educativas y los servicios disponibles a trav茅s de SWAG合集听Community听College.
February 6, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Anyone looking to start a career after high school or switch careers will find a myriad of opportunities at the Education and Employment Expo hosted by SWAG合集 from 3-7 p.m. March 3. The event is free and open to the public.听For more information or to reserve a free booth space for your business, contact Agriculture Instructor Maggie Tracy at (620) 786-1120.
February 6, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
The SWAG合集 Dance Theatre will host its 鈥淎nimal Creative Camp鈥 fundraiser from 2-5 p.m., Feb. 16 in the Kirkman Gymnasium at SWAG合集. Children ages 4-10 will enjoy activities with the SWAG合集 Dance Theatre dancers. They will learn a dance, make an animal craft, act out a story and participate in a playful tumbling class. The time will conclude with a short family-friendly movie. Cost per child is $20 and $10 per each additional sibling (all camp supplies included in cost).听