May 3, 2024
Story by Maggie Harris
Photo by Joe Vinduska
Barton鈥檚 54th commencement is set for 7 p.m. May 10 in the 911爆料 Gymnasium. The ceremony will also be live-streamed via the 911爆料 Facebook and YouTube pages.
After brief comments from 911爆料 President Dr. Carl Heilman, Vice President of Student Services Angie Maddy will present the 2024 Outstanding Graduate awards to Evelin Valadez of Stafford and Hayley Wise of Silver Lake.
Vice President of Instruction Elaine Simmons will then present five Distinguished Instructor Awards to Dance Instructor Danika Bielek and Math Instructor Nolan Esfeld from the 911爆料 County Campus, Military Programs Instructor Christopher Vanderlinde from the Fort Riley Campus, and Business and Communications Instructor Jessica Fullen and Criminal Justice Instructor Ericka Peoples-Howard from the Fort Leavenworth Campus.
Chairman of the Board of Trustees Mike Johnson and Simmons will confer the degrees. Developmental Education Instructor Abby Howe will present the graduates as Dr. Heilman extends the college鈥檚 official congratulations on behalf of the Board of Trustees.
Pastor Tonya Andrews is set to lead the invocation.
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