Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the spring semester of 2024.

Abilene Cameron Beatty, A.A.S Isabel Mayes, Child Development Certificate

Andover Natalie Bates, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Hannah Hotalen, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Arkansas City Kimberly Torres, A.A.S.

Atchison Christian Bowen-Webb, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Attica Brenna Ricke, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Brooke Ricke, A.A.S.

Atwood Scoutt McConnell, A.A.S.

Basehor Tayshlei Owen, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Belpre Sean Kenyon, Nursing Certificate&nbsp;

Bucklin Nathan Bowman, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Shakota Housman, Nursing Certificate&nbsp;

Burrton Kristina Moungkhoth, A.A.S.

Caldwell Callie DeLain, Dietary Manager Certificate

Cheney Keegan O'Shea, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Trenton Reitmayer, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Claflin Matthew Donecker, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Kassidy Nixon, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Colby Harley Headley, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Kristi Khan, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Derby Tatum Boettjer, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Brenden Swindle, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Dodge City Karina Estrada, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Leticia Flores-Stembaugh, A.A.S. Karina Lopez, A.A.S. Aidan Sowers, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Wyatt Trombley, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ellinwood Kaden Baird, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Bayne Chism, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Daegan Johnson, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Lindsey Mitchell, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Emma Nienke, Welding Technology Certificate Wade Potts, A.A.S. Jaclyn White, Medical Coding Certificate

Ellsworth Shelby Ellegood, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Sherman Galloway, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Simon Garcia, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jeremy Vargas, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Fort Leavenworth Peter Anderson, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Aidan Collins, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Hannah Ewert, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Lineza LaFace, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Fort Riley Danielle Amerson, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Lamberto Arellanes, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Mireya Arreola, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Karlyn Bacha, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Joshua Bingham, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Janaye Brew, Business Management and Leadership Certificate Nicholas Coldren, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Kimberly Dominguez, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Tyler Fleming, A.A.S.&nbsp; Jacob Garcia Perez, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Davud Guler, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Joshua Holladay, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Martine Johnson, Child Development Certificate David Kappel, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jaehyun Kim, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Byanca Koehler, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Deanna Peacock, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jordan Rhynes, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jesse Sonoda, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Dustin Spivey, A.A.S. Camden Taylor, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Filip Velghe, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Sha'Kierriah Williams, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Fort Scott Claire Holt, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Garden City Emiliano Garcia, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Angelina Leeper, Nursing Certificate&nbsp;

Garden Plain Victoria Kilmer, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Goddard Cale McConnell, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Great Bend Dakota Aumiller, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Rylee Ayon, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Carlos Batres, A.A.S. Natalie Bayona, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Bradley Beck, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Kyndall Blessing, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Anna Campbell, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Jose Carrillo, A.A.S.Brecken Carroll, Carpentry Certificate Sienna Cauley, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Laura Daniel, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jenna Dean, AS&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Ciera Depenbusch, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Karlee Dougherty, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Vanessa Flores, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Joseph Givens,&nbsp;&nbsp;A.A.S. Javier Gonzalez, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Yuleidi Gonzalez, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Dylan Graham, A.A.S. Madelynn Gregg, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Alyssa Habash, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Gavin Haberman, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Daniel Hammeke, A.A.S. Ethan Hammeke, Welding Technology Certificate Evelyn Harr, A.A.S. Ashlynn Harrelson, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Maria Hernandez, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Braeden Hopkins, A.A.S. Joshua Horner, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Ian Jennings, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Angel Jimenez, Welding Technology Certificate Breckstin Jones, Welding Technology Certificate Amber Keenan, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Karson Kern, Plumbing Certificate Paige Koehn, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Leisi Kuoh, A.A.S. Savannah Lohr, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Braxton Love, Plumbing Certificate Christopher Manning, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Andrea Orona Favela, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Katelyn Petrik, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jade Poe, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Liam Proffitt, Welding Technology Certificate Ashley Quinn, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jeanna Richter, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jessenia Rodriguez, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Joseph Rolf, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Florence Rose, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Elisa Ruiz, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Morgan Sallabedra, A.A.S. Darien Sanchez, A.A.S.&nbsp; &nbsp; Kennedy Sandy, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Jason Scott, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Ilesson Similien, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Amelia Sommers, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Carlos Soto, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Cadin Spore, Plumbing Certificate Stefan Spray, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Javen Stoney, Welding Technology Certificate Elena Taboada, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Jarron Tinkler, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Madalyn Toll, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Troy Tutak, Welding Technology Certificate Einar Vargas, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Alidsha Vazquez Centeno, A.A.S. Kaid Wagner, Carpentry Certificate Veronica Wiley, A.A.S.

Greensburg Rachel Fulton, Nursing Certificate&nbsp;

Haviland Jessie Steyn, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Hoisington Audra Brunner, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Chandra Ehler, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Sydney Johnson, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Holton Katina Bartel, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Lillyan Kimberlin, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Holyrood Amanda Genta, Nursing Certificate&nbsp;

Hutchinson James Dean, A.A.S. Caydince Finch, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Cassidy Goans, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Myles Thompson, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Junction City Marcos Alegre, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Annie Asmus, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jacob Copas, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jessica Dee, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Adriana Egues Rivas, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Cassidy Eschliman, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Isabelle Halbach, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Abdul Wahab Kassim, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Ashleigh McPherson, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Michelle Quintal, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Scarlett Reinecker, Pharmacy Technician Certificate Edward Rios, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Tara Runnells, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Arianna Russ, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Samantha Simpkins, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Lucas Smith, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Andrew Todd, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Brittany Toombs, Medical Coding Certificate Khadijah Tucker, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Abigale Van Lanen, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Shane Voelcker, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jonavan Walker, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jason Weatherwax, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Kanopolis Sierra Kraatz, A.A.S.

Kingman Brandy Krehbiel, Nursing Certificate&nbsp;

La Crosse Brianna Auker, A.A.S.Amy Depperschmidt, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Lansing Jedanjo Lowe, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Larned Bridget Castro, A.A.S. Quade Cobb, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Michelle East, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Logan Erway, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Samantha Haney, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Cagney Lemuz, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Kelly Lopez, Pharmacy Technician Certificate Enrique Martinez Renteria, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Patrick Meyer, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Summer Neeland, A.A.S. Hannah Rohlin, Nursing Certificate&nbsp;

Lawrence Jordan Copple, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Leavenworth Jewel Chase, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Miko Edwards, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Rebekah Hickerson, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Cheyenne Martin, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; James McLin, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Olivia Pelker, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Melanie Salvo, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Adelaide Warhurst, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Liberal Lesslie Galindo, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Louisburg Anthony Arriola, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Lyons Erica Fitzgerald, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Katie Hazen, A.A.S. Laura Jaske, A.A.S. Carolina Landeros, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Tessa Miller, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Macksville Autumn Pate, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Manhattan Taylor Davis, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jordyn Dessel, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Blake Dimond, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Laura Dukes, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Emil Garafola, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Latica Lax-Green, Dietary Manager Certificate Mary Martin, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Brendan Mummert, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; David Reid, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; LeiLani Sumile, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Maple Hill&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; James Swimmer, A.A.S.

McPherson Cameron Pelzel, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Meade April Hough, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Medicine Lodge Kristyn Hungerford Packard, A.A.S.

Milford Michael Heffner, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Montezuma Sarah Tarn, Nursing Certificate&nbsp;

Mulvane Hunter Seier, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ness City Magdiel Mcgee, A.A.S.

Ogden Erick Bethea, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Olmitz Katie Kuhlman, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Otis Taylor Croisant, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Chloe Schenk, Nursing Certificate&nbsp;

Paola Atticus Sondy, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Pawnee Rock Sadi Strain-Shepherd, Nursing Certificate&nbsp;

Pomona Austin Nitcher, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Pratt Jarrod Black, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Baylee Sizemore, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Amanda Vanzandt, Nursing Certificate&nbsp;

Rozel Rebekka Winters, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Russell Kaylee Anglin, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Stephan Baldwin, Business Management and Leadership Certificate Allison&nbsp;Casey, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Brayden Ford, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

St. John Leasta Buckman, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Shelby Calvillo-Ramirez, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Kimbra Dowling, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Darby Smith, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Hunter Smith, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Salina Tanya Barnes, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Cheyenne O’Connor, Welding Technology Certificate Rachel Sims, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Scott City Giovanni Vichique, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Silver Lake Hayley Wise, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Smith Center&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Josie Crisp, Dietary Manager Certificate Michelle Gaddis, Dietary Manager Certificate

Stafford Madison Pata, A.A.S. Evelin Valadez, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Sterling Kimberly Christian, A.A.S.

Sylvan Grove MeKelle Hurlbut, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; James Urbanek, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Topeka Mikaila Herring, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Brock Howard, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Emma McClellan, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Kaden Stones, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Ayden Thompson, Welding Technology Certificate

Udall Trenton Whiteman, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Wakeeney Alex Cochran, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Rebecca Hillman, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Wakefield Malinda Anderson, A.A.S. Nickolas Judy, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Wamego Chantel Blackwell, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Wichita Derrick Antonio, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jaqueline Antonio, A.A.S. Owen Bailey, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Quentin Bickham, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Owen Clyne, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Laci Dryden, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Alexander Flinn, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Brandi Lara, A.A.S. Danielle Light, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jason Mireri, A.A.S. Akeir Scales, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Cole Schieffer, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Bryan Schroeder, OSHA Safety and Health Certificate

Wilmore Keith Dunn, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Winfield Tina Bailey, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Military Stationed Overseas Grace Marzan, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Sydnee Stanley, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Fort Mitchell, Ala. Whittney Kralina, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Warren, Ark. Triffany Belin, A.A.S.

Phoenix, Ariz. Alejandra Lopez Santiago, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Fort Irwin, Calif. Chelcie Lomax, Medical Coding Certificate

Menifee, Calif. Ring Banggol, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Amiri Ndayisaba, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Oceanside, Calif. Kenzie Moore, A.A.S.&nbsp;

Orange, Conn. Alexander Duran, OSHA Safety and Health Certificate

Jacksonville Beach, Fla. Lajae Jones, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

North Port, Fla. Tacovia McCullor, Dietary Manager Certificate

Douglasville, Ga. Tatianna Ward, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Fort Moore, Ga. Deja Ned, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Fort Stewart, Ga. Maya Franklin, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Honolulu, Hawaii Ann Mikee Jarmel, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Evansville, Ind. Angel Miller, Dietary Manager Certificate

Hickman, Ky.&nbsp; Nicholas Peckham, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Benton, La. Morgan Clary, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Cecilia, La. Jayden Singleton, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Fort Polk, La. Kayla Bates, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the spring semester of 2024.Abilene Cameron Beatty, A.A.S Isabel Mayes, Child Development CertificateAndover Natalie Bates, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Hannah Hotalen, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Arkansas City Kimberly Torres, A.A.S.Atchison Christian Bowen-Webb, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Attica Brenna Ricke, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Brooke Ricke, A.A.S.Atwood Scoutt McConnell, A.A.S.Basehor Tayshlei Owen, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Belpre Sean Kenyon, Nursing Certificate&nbsp;Bucklin Nathan Bowman, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Shakota Housman, Nursing Certificate&nbsp;Burrton Kristina Moungkhoth, A.A.S.Caldwell Callie DeLain, Dietary Manager CertificateCheney Keegan O'Shea, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Trenton Reitmayer, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Claflin Matthew Donecker, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Kassidy Nixon, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Colby Harley Headley, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Kristi Khan, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Derby Tatum Boettjer, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Brenden Swindle, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Dodge City Karina Estrada, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Leticia Flores-Stembaugh, A.A.S. Karina Lopez, A.A.S. Aidan Sowers, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Wyatt Trombley, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Ellinwood Kaden Baird, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Bayne Chism, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Daegan Johnson, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Lindsey Mitchell, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Emma Nienke, Welding Technology Certificate Wade Potts, A.A.S. Jaclyn White, Medical Coding CertificateEllsworth Shelby Ellegood, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Sherman Galloway, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Simon Garcia, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jeremy Vargas, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Fort Leavenworth Peter Anderson, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Aidan Collins, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Hannah Ewert, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Lineza LaFace, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Fort Riley Danielle Amerson, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Lamberto Arellanes, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Mireya Arreola, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Karlyn Bacha, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Joshua Bingham, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Janaye Brew, Business Management and Leadership Certificate Nicholas Coldren, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Kimberly Dominguez, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Tyler Fleming, A.A.S.&nbsp; Jacob Garcia Perez, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Davud Guler, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Joshua Holladay, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Martine Johnson, Child Development Certificate David Kappel, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jaehyun Kim, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Byanca Koehler, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Deanna Peacock, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jordan Rhynes, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jesse Sonoda, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Dustin Spivey, A.A.S. Camden Taylor, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Filip Velghe, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Sha'Kierriah Williams, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Fort Scott Claire Holt, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Garden City Emiliano Garcia, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Angelina Leeper, Nursing Certificate&nbsp;Garden Plain Victoria Kilmer, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Goddard Cale McConnell, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Great Bend Dakota Aumiller, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Rylee Ayon, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Carlos Batres, A.A.S. Natalie Bayona, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Bradley Beck, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Kyndall Blessing, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Anna Campbell, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Jose Carrillo, A.A.S.Brecken Carroll, Carpentry Certificate Sienna Cauley, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Laura Daniel, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jenna Dean, AS&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Ciera Depenbusch, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Karlee Dougherty, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Vanessa Flores, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Joseph Givens,&nbsp;&nbsp;A.A.S. Javier Gonzalez, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Yuleidi Gonzalez, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Dylan Graham, A.A.S. Madelynn Gregg, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Alyssa Habash, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Gavin Haberman, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Daniel Hammeke, A.A.S. Ethan Hammeke, Welding Technology Certificate Evelyn Harr, A.A.S. Ashlynn Harrelson, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Maria Hernandez, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Braeden Hopkins, A.A.S. Joshua Horner, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Ian Jennings, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Angel Jimenez, Welding Technology Certificate Breckstin Jones, Welding Technology Certificate Amber Keenan, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Karson Kern, Plumbing Certificate Paige Koehn, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Leisi Kuoh, A.A.S. Savannah Lohr, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Braxton Love, Plumbing Certificate Christopher Manning, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Andrea Orona Favela, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Katelyn Petrik, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jade Poe, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Liam Proffitt, Welding Technology Certificate Ashley Quinn, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jeanna Richter, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jessenia Rodriguez, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Joseph Rolf, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Florence Rose, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Elisa Ruiz, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Morgan Sallabedra, A.A.S. Darien Sanchez, A.A.S.&nbsp; &nbsp; Kennedy Sandy, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Jason Scott, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Ilesson Similien, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Amelia Sommers, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Carlos Soto, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Cadin Spore, Plumbing Certificate Stefan Spray, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Javen Stoney, Welding Technology Certificate Elena Taboada, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Jarron Tinkler, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Madalyn Toll, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Troy Tutak, Welding Technology Certificate Einar Vargas, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Alidsha Vazquez Centeno, A.A.S. Kaid Wagner, Carpentry Certificate Veronica Wiley, A.A.S.Greensburg Rachel Fulton, Nursing Certificate&nbsp;Haviland Jessie Steyn, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Haysville Rebecca Bell, A.A.S.Hoisington Audra Brunner, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Chandra Ehler, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Sydney Johnson, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Holton Katina Bartel, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Lillyan Kimberlin, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Holyrood Amanda Genta, Nursing Certificate&nbsp;Hutchinson James Dean, A.A.S. Caydince Finch, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Cassidy Goans, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Myles Thompson, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Junction City Marcos Alegre, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Annie Asmus, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jacob Copas, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jessica Dee, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Adriana Egues Rivas, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Cassidy Eschliman, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Isabelle Halbach, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Abdul Wahab Kassim, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Ashleigh McPherson, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Michelle Quintal, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Scarlett Reinecker, Pharmacy Technician Certificate Edward Rios, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Tara Runnells, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Arianna Russ, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Samantha Simpkins, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Lucas Smith, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Andrew Todd, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Brittany Toombs, Medical Coding Certificate Khadijah Tucker, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Abigale Van Lanen, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Shane Voelcker, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jonavan Walker, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jason Weatherwax, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Kanopolis Sierra Kraatz, A.A.S.Kingman Brandy Krehbiel, Nursing Certificate&nbsp;La Crosse Brianna Auker, A.A.S.Amy Depperschmidt, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Lansing Jedanjo Lowe, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Larned Bridget Castro, A.A.S. Quade Cobb, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Michelle East, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Logan Erway, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Samantha Haney, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Cagney Lemuz, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Kelly Lopez, Pharmacy Technician Certificate Enrique Martinez Renteria, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Patrick Meyer, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Summer Neeland, A.A.S. Hannah Rohlin, Nursing Certificate&nbsp;Lawrence Jordan Copple, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Leavenworth Jewel Chase, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Miko Edwards, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Rebekah Hickerson, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Cheyenne Martin, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; James McLin, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Olivia Pelker, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Melanie Salvo, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Adelaide Warhurst, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Liberal Lesslie Galindo, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Louisburg Anthony Arriola, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Lyons Erica Fitzgerald, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Katie Hazen, A.A.S. Laura Jaske, A.A.S. Carolina Landeros, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Tessa Miller, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Macksville Autumn Pate, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Manhattan Taylor Davis, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jordyn Dessel, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Blake Dimond, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Laura Dukes, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Emil Garafola, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Latica Lax-Green, Dietary Manager Certificate Mary Martin, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Brendan Mummert, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; David Reid, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; LeiLani Sumile, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Maple Hill&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; James Swimmer, A.A.S.McPherson Cameron Pelzel, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Meade April Hough, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Medicine Lodge Kristyn Hungerford Packard, A.A.S.Milford Michael Heffner, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Montezuma Sarah Tarn, Nursing Certificate&nbsp;Mulvane Hunter Seier, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Ness City Magdiel Mcgee, A.A.S.Ogden Erick Bethea, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Olmitz Katie Kuhlman, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Otis Taylor Croisant, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Chloe Schenk, Nursing Certificate&nbsp;Paola Atticus Sondy, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Pawnee Rock Sadi Strain-Shepherd, Nursing Certificate&nbsp;Pomona Austin Nitcher, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Pratt Jarrod Black, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Baylee Sizemore, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Amanda Vanzandt, Nursing Certificate&nbsp;Rozel Rebekka Winters, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Russell Kaylee Anglin, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Stephan Baldwin, Business Management and Leadership Certificate Allison&nbsp;Casey, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Brayden Ford, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;St. John Leasta Buckman, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Shelby Calvillo-Ramirez, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Kimbra Dowling, Nursing Certificate&nbsp; Darby Smith, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Hunter Smith, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Salina Tanya Barnes, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Cheyenne O’Connor, Welding Technology Certificate Rachel Sims, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Scott City Giovanni Vichique, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Silver Lake Hayley Wise, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Smith Center&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Josie Crisp, Dietary Manager Certificate Michelle Gaddis, Dietary Manager CertificateStafford Madison Pata, A.A.S. Evelin Valadez, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Sterling Kimberly Christian, A.A.S.Sylvan Grove MeKelle Hurlbut, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; James Urbanek, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Tonganoxie Cohen Suchy, A.A.S.Topeka Mikaila Herring, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Brock Howard, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Emma McClellan, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Kaden Stones, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Ayden Thompson, Welding Technology CertificateUdall Trenton Whiteman, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Wakeeney Alex Cochran, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Rebecca Hillman, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Wakefield Malinda Anderson, A.A.S. Nickolas Judy, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Wamego Chantel Blackwell, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Wichita Derrick Antonio, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jaqueline Antonio, A.A.S. Owen Bailey, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Quentin Bickham, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Owen Clyne, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Laci Dryden, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Alexander Flinn, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Brandi Lara, A.A.S. Danielle Light, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jason Mireri, A.A.S. Akeir Scales, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Cole Schieffer, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Bryan Schroeder, OSHA Safety and Health CertificateWilmore Keith Dunn, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Winfield Tina Bailey, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Military Stationed Overseas Grace Marzan, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Sydnee Stanley, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Fort Mitchell, Ala. Whittney Kralina, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Warren, Ark. Triffany Belin, A.A.S.Phoenix, Ariz. Alejandra Lopez Santiago, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Fort Irwin, Calif. Chelcie Lomax, Medical Coding CertificateMenifee, Calif. Ring Banggol, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Amiri Ndayisaba, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Oceanside, Calif. Kenzie Moore, A.A.S.&nbsp;Orange, Conn. Alexander Duran, OSHA Safety and Health CertificateJacksonville Beach, Fla. Lajae Jones, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;North Port, Fla. Tacovia McCullor, Dietary Manager CertificateDouglasville, Ga. Tatianna Ward, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Fort Moore, Ga. Deja Ned, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Fort Stewart, Ga. Maya Franklin, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Honolulu, Hawaii Ann Mikee Jarmel, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Evansville, Ind. Angel Miller, Dietary Manager CertificateHickman, Ky.&nbsp; Nicholas Peckham, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Benton, La. Morgan Clary, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Cecilia, La. Jayden Singleton, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Fort Polk, La. Kayla Bates, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Gonzales, La. Trinity Martinez, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;La Place, La. Keiara Craig, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Bowie, Md. Malachi Carter, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Frederick, Md. Patricia Blankenship, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Elkton, Mich. Sherry Seley, Dietary Manager CertificateSaginaw, Mich. Valaquis Smith, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Florissant, Mo. Jamel Barnes, Dietary Manager CertificateGrandview, Mo. Sadie Russell, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Kansas City, Mo. Tyler Labadorf, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Platte City, Mo. Erin Bedford, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Krystal Dao, Medical Coding Certificate Heather Moomey, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;St. Robert, Mo. Luis Berber, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Firth, Neb. Colton Wahlstrom, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Grand Island, Neb. Leslie Ramos, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Lincoln, Neb. Grant Nottlemann, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Omaha, Neb. Shea Alfrey, A.S.Kelsi Gaston, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Hillsborough, N.J. Breena Bajwa, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Binghamton, N.Y. Calvin Shuk, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Cortland, N.Y. Jennifer Blaske, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Woodside, N.Y. Peter Dandos, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Utica, Ohio Taylor Hopfer, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Lawton, Okla. Shelly Wells, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Oklahoma City, Okla. Micah Davis, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Amanda Holland, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Woodward, Okla. Cassandra Burden, A.A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Eugene, Ore. Samantha Kepple, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Portland, Ore. Liam Dale, A.A.S.Easton, Pa. Joanne Ramsoomair, Dietary Manager CertificatePhiladelphia, Pa. Lauren Hooks, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Eagle Butte, S.D. Michael Barbosa, A.A.S.Abilene, Texas Laura Baxter, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Cypress, Texas Tanika Brown-Mackey, Dietary Manager CertificateEl Paso, Texas Adriana Thomas, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Joshua Witek, Hazardous Materials Management CertificateFrisco, Texas Jordan Bedell, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Leander, Texas Jaron Cotton, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Temple, Texas Michelle Cimenton, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Fairfax, Va. Justin Reed, A.A.S.Fort Gregg Adams, Va. Timothy Oliver, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Louisa, Va. Erica Evans, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;North Prince George, Va. Terrence Cruikshank, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Virginia Beach, Va. Ali Edelman, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Maple Falls, Wash. David Hand, Dietary Manager CertificateMadison, Wisc.&nbsp; Manjot Singh, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Bahamas&nbsp; LaPetra Rolle, A.G.S.Belgium Nicolas Galanis, A.S.Bolivia Luigi Ballivian, A.S.Botswana Tshegofatso Tsiang, A.A.Brazil Arthur Prado, A.A.Joao Gabriel Freiria, A.S. Ana Luisa Couto Soares Ferraz, A.S. Ana Alice Pauli Tosetto, A.S. Lucas Constante, A.S. Luciana Braga, A.S. Catarina Tribst, A.S. Quezia Bertoni Da Silva Abrao, A.S. Maria Laura Genizelli, A.S. Augusto Moreno Barbosa Ferreira Militao, A.A. Henrique Freitas Vera Cruz, A.S.Canada Ayden Hadley, A.S. OceAne Deslauriers, A.S.Dominica Treneese Elouise Hamilton, A.S.Federated States of Micronesia Kimito Christopher Fritz, A.S.France Siaome Bagnost, A.S.Jamaica Kay Lagay Clarke, A.S.Japan Keishun Kanesaka, A.S. Rin Sato, A.S. Yuki Minari, A.A. Aya Saiki, A.S.Mexico Valentina Leyva Serrano, A.S. Andrea Peraza, A.S. Silvana Jacquez Viveros, A.S.Nigeria Grace John, A.S.Paraguay Juan Azzaro, A.S.South Africa Inus Keyser, A.A.S.Carmen Lyons, A.S.Thailand Thantup Saengvuth, A.S.Trinidad and Tobago Christopher Crawford, A.S.Virgin Islands Tayshaun Williams Ortiz, A.S.

Barton Community College announces spring 2024 graduates

By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post

Great Bend Alive's Fridays on Forest have been a nice way to celebrate all things Great Bend. One of the community's largest events is scheduled for Sept. 20-22 as Airfest returns for a fifth edition. Great Bend Community Coordinator Christina Hayes said there will be several ways to help raise funds for Airfest and win prizes at the July Fridays on Forest on July 26.

"First of all, we created a raffle where you can enter to win a ride or drive experience," she said. "The ride is on a B-29 Superfortress, 'Doc,' or an F-1 rocket ride with Craig Robl. Also, if you buy a ticket, you could potentially win a drive in a Ferrari F430 or a Lamborghini Gallardo."

Raffle tickets are $10 each or six for $50. Sales kick off at Fridays on Forest but winners will not be drawn until the week of Sept. 1. New at this Fridays on Forest will be the Human Fruit Machine. 

"You'll pay a dollar, push a button, and you get a fruit," Hayes explained. "We will roll it out for you where if you get three bananas, you can win some Great Bend gear. We're giving away some Great Bend Airfest shirts, we're giving away some June Jaunt shirts, some Party in the Park shirts, some I Love Great Bend stuff, all sorts of goodies."

All proceeds will help fund Airfest. Early-bird tickets for this year's Airfest will also go on sale Friday. Early-bird tickets may be purchased online at a discounted price by <a href="https://www.greatbendairfest.com/buy-tickets">CLICKING HERE.</a>

The July 26 Fridays on Forest on Forest Ave. between Main and Williams Streets in Great Bend, will feature live music from Kurt Allen and various food and alcohol vendors. The event runs from 5-9 p.m.

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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostGreat Bend Alive's Fridays on Forest have been a nice way to celebrate all things Great Bend. One of the community's largest events is scheduled for Sept. 20-22 as Airfest returns for a fifth edition. Great Bend Community Coordinator Christina Hayes said there will be several ways to help raise funds for Airfest and win prizes at the July Fridays on Forest on July 26."First of all, we created a raffle where you can enter to win a ride or drive experience," she said. "The ride is on a B-29 Superfortress, 'Doc,' or an F-1 rocket ride with Craig Robl. Also, if you buy a ticket, you could potentially win a drive in a Ferrari F430 or a Lamborghini Gallardo."Raffle tickets are $10 each or six for $50. Sales kick off at Fridays on Forest but winners will not be drawn until the week of Sept. 1. New at this Fridays on Forest will be the Human Fruit Machine. "You'll pay a dollar, push a button, and you get a fruit," Hayes explained. "We will roll it out for you where if you get three bananas, you can win some Great Bend gear. We're giving away some Great Bend Airfest shirts, we're giving away some June Jaunt shirts, some Party in the Park shirts, some I Love Great Bend stuff, all sorts of goodies."All proceeds will help fund Airfest. Early-bird tickets for this year's Airfest will also go on sale Friday. Early-bird tickets may be purchased online at a discounted price by <a href="https://www.greatbendairfest.com/buy-tickets">CLICKING HERE.</a>The July 26 Fridays on Forest on Forest Ave. between Main and Williams Streets in Great Bend, will feature live music from Kurt Allen and various food and alcohol vendors. The event runs from 5-9 p.m.

Raffle, human fruit machine to raise funds for GB Airfest

THOMAS COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 6a.m. Thursday in Thomas County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2024 GMC Sierra driven by Alvaro&nbsp;Gutierrez Valadez, 29, Ness City, was westbound on Interstate 70 five miles east of the Kansas 184 exit.

The pickup struck the middle of a 2018 Freightliner semi trailer involved in an earlier accident that was blocking both westbound lanes.

EMS transported a passenger in the pickup Reyes Tavarez-Vidales, 41, Ness City, to Citizens Medical Center.&nbsp; The semi driver Ahmed Mensur&nbsp; Adem, 54, Dallas, Texas, Valadez and a second passenger in the pickup were not injured. All four were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

THOMAS COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 6a.m. Thursday in Thomas County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2024 GMC Sierra driven by Alvaro&nbsp;Gutierrez Valadez, 29, Ness City, was westbound on Interstate 70 five miles east of the Kansas 184 exit.The pickup struck the middle of a 2018 Freightliner semi trailer involved in an earlier accident that was blocking both westbound lanes.EMS transported a passenger in the pickup Reyes Tavarez-Vidales, 41, Ness City, to Citizens Medical Center.&nbsp; The semi driver Ahmed Mensur&nbsp; Adem, 54, Dallas, Texas, Valadez and a second passenger in the pickup were not injured. All four were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Kan. man hospitalized after pickup strikes semi involved in crash

The Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition is hosting a mixed grass academy in Barton County on August 13-15 at Camp Aldrich near Claflin.

Learn more about rangeland management in a friendly setting with other ranchers, land managers, range management students and natural resource professionals.&nbsp;

During the Mixed Grass Academy, you will receive the opportunity to listen to others share their experiences, expertise, best practices, as well as gain hands on experience!&nbsp;

Besides learning plant identification, figuring stocking rates, monitoring vegetation response, estimating forage allocation and the rest of basics needed to manage your rangeland, there will be ranchers and natural resource professionals from NRCS and other organizations talking with you about how to plan long term for whatever nature or market forces bring to your ranching enterprise and how to respond to keep your rangeland health high and your livestock productive.

KGLC academy will be at Camp Aldrich, 884 NE 110 Ave, Claflin. The&nbsp;cost is $350 per student and covers room &amp; board, meals&nbsp;and tuition for the 2 ½ day academies.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.kglc.org/range-academy-registration-for-scholarship-attendees.cfm">Scholarships</a>&nbsp;of $175 are available for landowners, ranchers and operators.

To register, go to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.kglc.org/">https://www.kglc.org</a>&nbsp;and click on “Range Academies”. Registration is due Aug. 5.

Alicia Boor is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact her by e-mail at aboor@ksu.edu or calling 620-793-1910.K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Kansas State University, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating.

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 </figure>The Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition is hosting a mixed grass academy in Barton County on August 13-15 at Camp Aldrich near Claflin.Learn more about rangeland management in a friendly setting with other ranchers, land managers, range management students and natural resource professionals.&nbsp;During the Mixed Grass Academy, you will receive the opportunity to listen to others share their experiences, expertise, best practices, as well as gain hands on experience!&nbsp;Besides learning plant identification, figuring stocking rates, monitoring vegetation response, estimating forage allocation and the rest of basics needed to manage your rangeland, there will be ranchers and natural resource professionals from NRCS and other organizations talking with you about how to plan long term for whatever nature or market forces bring to your ranching enterprise and how to respond to keep your rangeland health high and your livestock productive.KGLC academy will be at Camp Aldrich, 884 NE 110 Ave, Claflin. The&nbsp;cost is $350 per student and covers room &amp; board, meals&nbsp;and tuition for the 2 ½ day academies.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.kglc.org/range-academy-registration-for-scholarship-attendees.cfm">Scholarships</a>&nbsp;of $175 are available for landowners, ranchers and operators.To register, go to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.kglc.org/">https://www.kglc.org</a>&nbsp;and click on “Range Academies”. Registration is due Aug. 5.Alicia Boor is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact her by e-mail at aboor@ksu.edu or calling 620-793-1910.K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Kansas State University, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating.

BOOR: Mixed grass academy at Camp Aldrich

The artist (Layne Stafford), some of the donors, Barton Arts Movement (BAM) team members, and the Great Bend Bat Cats took time to pose with the newest mural before last Saturday’s game at Al Burns Memorial Field.

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New mural complete at Great Bend baseball field

On Monday, July 22, at approximately 3:55 p.m., Great Bend Police Department detectives and the special service team executed two search warrants at 1123 Stone Street, Apt B and 2817 20th&nbsp;Street, both in Great Bend, regarding an ongoing investigation regarding multiple burglaries.&nbsp; 

Upon entry at 1123 Stone, officers made contact with Eric Torres, W/M39, and Rebecca Muckenthaler, W/F41.

During a thorough search of the properties stolen property regarding these investigations were recovered at the residence of 2817 20th&nbsp;Street.&nbsp; Detectives also located methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.

Eric Torres was arrested for burglary, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and no drug tax stamp.&nbsp; Torres was transported to the Barton County Jail where he was booked on these charges in lieu of $20,000 cash surety bond.

Rebecca Muckenthaler was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and no drug tax stamp.&nbsp; Muckenthaler was transported to the Barton County Jail where she was booked on these charges in lieu of $10,000 cash surety bond. 

The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this case or any others is encouraged to contact the Great Bend Police Department at 620-793-4120 or Great Bend Crime Stoppers at 620-792-1300 or online at p3tips.com.

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 </figure>On Monday, July 22, at approximately 3:55 p.m., Great Bend Police Department detectives and the special service team executed two search warrants at 1123 Stone Street, Apt B and 2817 20th&nbsp;Street, both in Great Bend, regarding an ongoing investigation regarding multiple burglaries.&nbsp; Upon entry at 1123 Stone, officers made contact with Eric Torres, W/M39, and Rebecca Muckenthaler, W/F41.During a thorough search of the properties stolen property regarding these investigations were recovered at the residence of 2817 20th&nbsp;Street.&nbsp; Detectives also located methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.Eric Torres was arrested for burglary, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and no drug tax stamp.&nbsp; Torres was transported to the Barton County Jail where he was booked on these charges in lieu of $20,000 cash surety bond.<figure>
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 </figure>Rebecca Muckenthaler was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and no drug tax stamp.&nbsp; Muckenthaler was transported to the Barton County Jail where she was booked on these charges in lieu of $10,000 cash surety bond. The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this case or any others is encouraged to contact the Great Bend Police Department at 620-793-4120 or Great Bend Crime Stoppers at 620-792-1300 or online at p3tips.com.

Arrests in Great Bend from burglaries investigation

Barton County Sheriff’s
Office incident log (7/24)

At 2:44 a.m. a report of cattle out was made at US 281
Highway &amp; NW 140 Avenue in Hoisington.

At 2:52 a.m. an accident was reported at 305 S. US 281 Highway.

At 9:39 a.m. a driving complaint was reported at W. US 56
Highway.

At 12:16 p.m. a fire was reported at SE 160 Avenue &amp; SE
30 Road in Ellinwood.

At 1:39 p.m. an animal complaint was reported at 1300 Kansas
Avenue.

At 5:02 p.m. a driving complaint was reported in the 100
block of N. US 281 Highway.

At 5:40 p.m. the K-9 was called out at Broadway &amp;
Heizer.

At 9:10 p.m. an accident was reported at 765 N. US 281
Highway in Hoisington.

Great Bend Police
Department incident log (7/24)

At 5:58 a.m. EMS assistance was needed at 1502 12th
Street.

At 9:07 a.m. an animal complaint was reported in the 1300
block of Macarthur Road.

At 12:42 p.m. Roberto Hernandez reported a driving complaint
at 1031 Monroe.

At 5:08 p.m. EMS assistance was needed at 5926 Eisenhower.

At 8:13 p.m. an accident was reported at 1309 Macarthur
Road.

At 9:28 p.m. hearing fireworks in the area was reported at
1815 Hubbard.

At 9:59 p.m. a vehicle possibly following them was reported
at 5630 Broadway.

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 </figure>Barton County Sheriff’s
Office incident log (7/24)Cattle OutAt 2:44 a.m. a report of cattle out was made at US 281
Highway &amp; NW 140 Avenue in Hoisington.Non-Injury AccidentAt 2:52 a.m. an accident was reported at 305 S. US 281 Highway.Driving / Driver ComplaintAt 9:39 a.m. a driving complaint was reported at W. US 56
Highway.FireAt 12:16 p.m. a fire was reported at SE 160 Avenue &amp; SE
30 Road in Ellinwood.Animal Complaint At 1:39 p.m. an animal complaint was reported at 1300 Kansas
Avenue.Driving / Driver ComplaintAt 5:02 p.m. a driving complaint was reported in the 100
block of N. US 281 Highway.K-9 Use / Call OutAt 5:40 p.m. the K-9 was called out at Broadway &amp;
Heizer.Non-Injury AccidentAt 9:10 p.m. an accident was reported at 765 N. US 281
Highway in Hoisington.Great Bend Police
Department incident log (7/24)Heart ProblemsAt 5:58 a.m. EMS assistance was needed at 1502 12th
Street.Noise ComplaintAt 9:07 a.m. an animal complaint was reported in the 1300
block of Macarthur Road.Driving / Driver ComplaintAt 12:42 p.m. Roberto Hernandez reported a driving complaint
at 1031 Monroe.Medical AlarmAt 5:08 p.m. EMS assistance was needed at 5926 Eisenhower.Non-Injury AccidentAt 8:13 p.m. an accident was reported at 1309 Macarthur
Road.Fireworks ComplaintAt 9:28 p.m. hearing fireworks in the area was reported at
1815 Hubbard.Driving / Driver ComplaintAt 9:59 p.m. a vehicle possibly following them was reported
at 5630 Broadway.

Cop Shop (7/24)

PAWNEE COUNTY —A Great Bend man facing child sex crime accusations made his first court appearance in the case Wednesday.

Avian Rincones, 34, of Great Bend, appeared in custody in the Pawnee County District Court before Magistrate Judge Julie Cowell on a criminal complaint alleging three felony sex crimes, according to Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett.

The defendant voluntarily turned himself into the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department earlier in the day after his legal guardian was advised charges had been filed and a no-bond arrest warrant issued.

Rincones is charged with two counts of Aggravated Criminal Oral Sodomy of a Child under the age of 14 and one count of Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child under the age of 14, according to McNett.

The charges stem from an investigation by the Larned Police Department regarding an alleged incident at the Larned City Pool on July 11, 2024. 

Rincones was interviewed at the scene, but no arrest was made at the time due to concerns with his mental capacity. Agencies assisting with the investigation included the Pawnee County Sheriff's Office, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, and the Child Advocacy Center.

On Wednesday,&nbsp;Judge Cowell advised Rincones&nbsp;of the charges, the possible penalties if convicted and his constitutional rights, including his right to counsel. Based on the age of the alleged victim, if convicted, Rincones faces a mandatory 25 years to life sentence under the Jessica’s Law sentencing provisions. He would also be subject to registration as a sex offender under the Kansas Offender Registration Act. Rincones' legal guardians advised the Court they intend to retain private counsel.

A Preliminary Hearing has been scheduled for Aug. 7. Following the first appearance, the court released the defendant to his legal guardians on a supervised bond subject to standard reporting and house arrest conditions.

PAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged sex assault at public pool in Larned.&nbsp;

According to Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett, on July 11, police were called to the Larned City Pool, 100 West First Street, to investigate an alleged sexual assault of a minor at the pool facility.

They advised the adult suspect was interviewed at the scene, but no arrest was made at the time due to concerns with the suspect’s mental capacity.

The crime scene was processed, and staff interviewed. A formal forensic interview will be scheduled with the victim to be performed by the Child Advocacy Center. At this time no formal charging requests have been submitted to the Pawnee County Attorney’s Office.

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 </figure>PAWNEE COUNTY —A Great Bend man facing child sex crime accusations made his first court appearance in the case Wednesday.Avian Rincones, 34, of Great Bend, appeared in custody in the Pawnee County District Court before Magistrate Judge Julie Cowell on a criminal complaint alleging three felony sex crimes, according to Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett.The defendant voluntarily turned himself into the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department earlier in the day after his legal guardian was advised charges had been filed and a no-bond arrest warrant issued.Rincones is charged with two counts of Aggravated Criminal Oral Sodomy of a Child under the age of 14 and one count of Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child under the age of 14, according to McNett.The charges stem from an investigation by the Larned Police Department regarding an alleged incident at the Larned City Pool on July 11, 2024. Rincones was interviewed at the scene, but no arrest was made at the time due to concerns with his mental capacity. Agencies assisting with the investigation included the Pawnee County Sheriff's Office, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, and the Child Advocacy Center.On Wednesday,&nbsp;Judge Cowell advised Rincones&nbsp;of the charges, the possible penalties if convicted and his constitutional rights, including his right to counsel. Based on the age of the alleged victim, if convicted, Rincones faces a mandatory 25 years to life sentence under the Jessica’s Law sentencing provisions. He would also be subject to registration as a sex offender under the Kansas Offender Registration Act. Rincones' legal guardians advised the Court they intend to retain private counsel.A Preliminary Hearing has been scheduled for Aug. 7. Following the first appearance, the court released the defendant to his legal guardians on a supervised bond subject to standard reporting and house arrest conditions.----------------PAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged sex assault at public pool in Larned.&nbsp;According to Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett, on July 11, police were called to the Larned City Pool, 100 West First Street, to investigate an alleged sexual assault of a minor at the pool facility.They advised the adult suspect was interviewed at the scene, but no arrest was made at the time due to concerns with the suspect’s mental capacity.The crime scene was processed, and staff interviewed. A formal forensic interview will be scheduled with the victim to be performed by the Child Advocacy Center. At this time no formal charging requests have been submitted to the Pawnee County Attorney’s Office.

Great Bend man charged for sex assault of child at public pool

7/24 BOOKED: Juvenile on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia, no bond set.

BOOKED: Jesse Pribble on Barton County District Court warrant for Violation of Kansas Offender Registration Act x4, bond set at $50,000 C/S; and on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, bond set at $10,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Guadalupe Ramirez on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, no bond set.

RELEASED: Traxler Denning on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, to KDOC.

RELEASED: Shannon Walker on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, to KDOC.

RELEASED: Michael Lott on Barton County District Court warrant, to KDOC.

RELEASED: Charles Rowe Jr. on three Barton County District Court warrants for Probation Violation, to KDOC.

RELEASED: Richard Etim on two Great Bend Municipal Court warrants for Contempt of Court, after time served.

RELEASED: Juvenile on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia, to J.I.A.

RELEASED: Garrett Barnett on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant, after time served.

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 </figure>7/24 BOOKED: Juvenile on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia, no bond set.BOOKED: Jesse Pribble on Barton County District Court warrant for Violation of Kansas Offender Registration Act x4, bond set at $50,000 C/S; and on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, bond set at $10,000 C/S.BOOKED: Guadalupe Ramirez on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, no bond set.RELEASED: Traxler Denning on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, to KDOC.RELEASED: Shannon Walker on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, to KDOC.RELEASED: Michael Lott on Barton County District Court warrant, to KDOC.RELEASED: Charles Rowe Jr. on three Barton County District Court warrants for Probation Violation, to KDOC.RELEASED: Richard Etim on two Great Bend Municipal Court warrants for Contempt of Court, after time served.RELEASED: Juvenile on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia, to J.I.A.RELEASED: Garrett Barnett on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant, after time served.

Barton County Sheriff's booking activity (7/24)

Sunflower Foundation has welcomed two new members to its health philanthropic programming team, with the recent additions of Kelli Mark and Carlie Houchen as its new directors of Healthy Communities and Health Systems, respectively.

Mark, who has worked for the foundation since October 2022 as grants and finance manager, started her new role on July 1. Houchen, who comes to Sunflower after most recently holding a leadership role in Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas’ Pathways to a Healthy Kansas community grant initiative, started July 8. Both directors will report to Dr. Elizabeth Burger, a longtime program officer for the foundation who recently was named senior vice president of programs and strategy.

“I am delighted to be working with Kelli and Carlie and welcome their individual skills and strengths, as well as the sense of collective energy and commitment they bring to the Sunflower programs team,” Burger said. “Programs and grants that are responsive to the health needs of Kansans are the bread and butter of our foundation’s operations, and this team is hungry to advance the important work we are doing in the areas of behavioral health, primary care, nutrition security, community trails, tribal health and nonprofit capacity building. You can expect to see these outstanding women out and about across the state, meeting our valuable partners and stakeholders.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

As director of Healthy Communities, Mark will spearhead the foundation’s work in food and nutrition security, as well as its Sunflower Trails program, which supports organizations and communities working to provide safe, accessible public trails and outdoor spaces where Kansans can reap the many health benefits of being more active and connecting with nature. She also will work with Houchen to lead the foundation’s Food is Medicine work, which focuses on the critical role nutrition plays in preventing, treating and managing chronic disease.

Prior to joining the foundation, Mark spent five years in the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s Bureau of Family Health, working to improve maternal and child health across the state. While at the bureau, she served as a section chief, unit director and grants manager, before rising to bureau chief and director of administration and policy. She also spent a decade working for St. Francis Health Center, including five years as document control administrator and quality analyst.

A native of Topeka, Mark has an Associate of Liberal Studies from Barton Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition/Public Health from Kansas State University, and a Master of Public Administration from Wichita State University.

“I am thrilled to expand my role here at Sunflower Foundation, where the work so closely aligns with my personal values,” Mark said. “I am excited to connect with our stakeholders and grantees in a whole new way and to continue to be part of an amazing team that is doing transformational work across Kansas.”

As director of Health Systems, Houchen will oversee the foundation’s work across the state aimed at strengthening organizational capacity and investing in innovative strategies in the areas of behavioral health, public health, and the primary care safety net. In this role, she also will lead Sunflower’s work to expand Kansans’ access to integrated care, a model of care that integrates mental and behavioral health services into primary care settings.

“With a background in public health, population health and health policy, my career has always focused on improving the health of Kansans. I am excited to join an organization like Sunflower that leads catalytic work toward that very mission,” Houchen said. “I look forward to learning alongside the Sunflower team, grantees and leadership as we work together to make Kansas a place where our families and communities thrive."

Prior to joining Sunflower, in her role with the Pathways to a Healthy Kansas initiative, Houchen worked closely with the program’s grantees to address the social determinants of health in Kansas communities. She previously worked as a senior analyst for the Kansas Health Institute, where she worked on population health issues and led process facilitation work to support effective policymaking at the Kansas statehouse. She also led the working groups of the Special Committee on Mental Health Modernization and Reform (2020) and the Governor’s Substance Use Disorder Task Force (2018).

Originally from Miami County, Houchen earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from Kansas State University and a Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. She and her family live in Roeland Park.

ABOUT SUNFLOWER FOUNDATION Sunflower Foundation was established in 2000 as a statewide health philanthropy with a mission to serve as a catalyst for improving the health and well-being of all Kansans. The foundation believes that a thriving, sustainable nonprofit sector contributes to healthy communities, and we are committed to investing in mission-aligned nonprofits through grants, education, advocacy, collaborative learning, and capacity building. To learn more, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://84aj95fbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-uYunkRin3h7DHna9JtA87kQBQkn6ZqmFbRgWyCqzJ2dhmvXOt-gzFKexHQHV7Jfy9Fxqxv964lzREMNrZWx0W06bxAKIiem53N-sP8Xu79KPbANxKoJ221taQnLe5MDIpV77bxpYiVUh_CGeRIXPToSLotGjUfoFSJyab0_nac=&amp;c=3B-1b19Kxrs1iATzH8tHyKMqWe9cK-2kX6u6PKSiKkmLVu9d6Dy-Kw==&amp;ch=Wc8y60PrIWaELvtHRTY417Nhew5aLFPZMaCIXTZ2lLSjB6i-muhx2A==">www.SunflowerFoundation.org</a>.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Kelli Mark</figcaption>
 </figure>Sunflower Foundation has welcomed two new members to its health philanthropic programming team, with the recent additions of Kelli Mark and Carlie Houchen as its new directors of Healthy Communities and Health Systems, respectively.Mark, who has worked for the foundation since October 2022 as grants and finance manager, started her new role on July 1. Houchen, who comes to Sunflower after most recently holding a leadership role in Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas’ Pathways to a Healthy Kansas community grant initiative, started July 8. Both directors will report to Dr. Elizabeth Burger, a longtime program officer for the foundation who recently was named senior vice president of programs and strategy.“I am delighted to be working with Kelli and Carlie and welcome their individual skills and strengths, as well as the sense of collective energy and commitment they bring to the Sunflower programs team,” Burger said. “Programs and grants that are responsive to the health needs of Kansans are the bread and butter of our foundation’s operations, and this team is hungry to advance the important work we are doing in the areas of behavioral health, primary care, nutrition security, community trails, tribal health and nonprofit capacity building. You can expect to see these outstanding women out and about across the state, meeting our valuable partners and stakeholders.”&nbsp;&nbsp;As director of Healthy Communities, Mark will spearhead the foundation’s work in food and nutrition security, as well as its Sunflower Trails program, which supports organizations and communities working to provide safe, accessible public trails and outdoor spaces where Kansans can reap the many health benefits of being more active and connecting with nature. She also will work with Houchen to lead the foundation’s Food is Medicine work, which focuses on the critical role nutrition plays in preventing, treating and managing chronic disease.Prior to joining the foundation, Mark spent five years in the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s Bureau of Family Health, working to improve maternal and child health across the state. While at the bureau, she served as a section chief, unit director and grants manager, before rising to bureau chief and director of administration and policy. She also spent a decade working for St. Francis Health Center, including five years as document control administrator and quality analyst.A native of Topeka, Mark has an Associate of Liberal Studies from Barton Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition/Public Health from Kansas State University, and a Master of Public Administration from Wichita State University.“I am thrilled to expand my role here at Sunflower Foundation, where the work so closely aligns with my personal values,” Mark said. “I am excited to connect with our stakeholders and grantees in a whole new way and to continue to be part of an amazing team that is doing transformational work across Kansas.”As director of Health Systems, Houchen will oversee the foundation’s work across the state aimed at strengthening organizational capacity and investing in innovative strategies in the areas of behavioral health, public health, and the primary care safety net. In this role, she also will lead Sunflower’s work to expand Kansans’ access to integrated care, a model of care that integrates mental and behavioral health services into primary care settings.“With a background in public health, population health and health policy, my career has always focused on improving the health of Kansans. I am excited to join an organization like Sunflower that leads catalytic work toward that very mission,” Houchen said. “I look forward to learning alongside the Sunflower team, grantees and leadership as we work together to make Kansas a place where our families and communities thrive."Prior to joining Sunflower, in her role with the Pathways to a Healthy Kansas initiative, Houchen worked closely with the program’s grantees to address the social determinants of health in Kansas communities. She previously worked as a senior analyst for the Kansas Health Institute, where she worked on population health issues and led process facilitation work to support effective policymaking at the Kansas statehouse. She also led the working groups of the Special Committee on Mental Health Modernization and Reform (2020) and the Governor’s Substance Use Disorder Task Force (2018).Originally from Miami County, Houchen earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from Kansas State University and a Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. She and her family live in Roeland Park.ABOUT SUNFLOWER FOUNDATION Sunflower Foundation was established in 2000 as a statewide health philanthropy with a mission to serve as a catalyst for improving the health and well-being of all Kansans. The foundation believes that a thriving, sustainable nonprofit sector contributes to healthy communities, and we are committed to investing in mission-aligned nonprofits through grants, education, advocacy, collaborative learning, and capacity building. To learn more, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://84aj95fbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-uYunkRin3h7DHna9JtA87kQBQkn6ZqmFbRgWyCqzJ2dhmvXOt-gzFKexHQHV7Jfy9Fxqxv964lzREMNrZWx0W06bxAKIiem53N-sP8Xu79KPbANxKoJ221taQnLe5MDIpV77bxpYiVUh_CGeRIXPToSLotGjUfoFSJyab0_nac=&amp;c=3B-1b19Kxrs1iATzH8tHyKMqWe9cK-2kX6u6PKSiKkmLVu9d6Dy-Kw==&amp;ch=Wc8y60PrIWaELvtHRTY417Nhew5aLFPZMaCIXTZ2lLSjB6i-muhx2A==">www.SunflowerFoundation.org</a>.

Sunflower Foundation names former Barton student as program director

By COLE REIF Great Bend Post

Three Great Bend destinations continue to reap the benefit of being
listed on the Sunflower Summer program. The online app encourages citizens to
explore Kansas and claim free tickets to more than 220 tourism attractions. 

The
Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC), at Cheyenne Bottoms, is already a free
service, but Director Curtis Wolf said the Education Center can still benefit.


"It's been a great program for us," said Wolf. "This is the third or fourth year we've been on the program. We're already free, so a lot of people in the past didn't really push it. We didn't notice an uptick in visitors the last couple summers. This year, we've made it a much bigger priority to talk to people and ask them if they're on Sunflower Summer."

Even the free attractions such as the Education Center and Great Bend Brit
Spaugh Zoo are provided funds each time someone checks in with the online
Sunflower Summer app.&nbsp;The Education Center receives $5 for each person that checks in via the Sunflower Summer.

As of last Friday, Wolf said 134 adults and 233 children
have visited KWEC using the app.&nbsp;

"These families are traveling," said Wolf. "Just this morning, we had a family from Gove County that brought their five kids. They came out and spent the whole morning at the Center, and we took them on a tour of the Bottoms. A lot of these are coming from out of town."

As of last Friday, 144 adults and 215 children have used the app at the zoo. The Great Bend Wetlands Waterpark is also available on the app.

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 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostThree Great Bend destinations continue to reap the benefit of being
listed on the Sunflower Summer program. The online app encourages citizens to
explore Kansas and claim free tickets to more than 220 tourism attractions. The
Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC), at Cheyenne Bottoms, is already a free
service, but Director Curtis Wolf said the Education Center can still benefit.
"It's been a great program for us," said Wolf. "This is the third or fourth year we've been on the program. We're already free, so a lot of people in the past didn't really push it. We didn't notice an uptick in visitors the last couple summers. This year, we've made it a much bigger priority to talk to people and ask them if they're on Sunflower Summer."Even the free attractions such as the Education Center and Great Bend Brit
Spaugh Zoo are provided funds each time someone checks in with the online
Sunflower Summer app.&nbsp;The Education Center receives $5 for each person that checks in via the Sunflower Summer.As of last Friday, Wolf said 134 adults and 233 children
have visited KWEC using the app.&nbsp;"These families are traveling," said Wolf. "Just this morning, we had a family from Gove County that brought their five kids. They came out and spent the whole morning at the Center, and we took them on a tour of the Bottoms. A lot of these are coming from out of town."As of last Friday, 144 adults and 215 children have used the app at the zoo. The Great Bend Wetlands Waterpark is also available on the app.The program, organized by Kansas Tourism, runs through Aug. 11.
Sunflower Summer is open to all Kansas families with students pre-K through 12th
grade. To participate, families can download the Sunflower Summer app at the&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXBwcy5hcHBsZS5jb20vdXMvYXBwL3N1bmZsb3dlci1zdW1tZXIvaWQxNTc0MjY4ODIxIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDUyMS45NTEwOTAzMSJ9.WScmTQPA8CtFRZCyfRDaWozLTCgOY2s5s3LHMSj84S0/s/1303136047/br/242808314991-l" target="_blank">Apple App Store</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vcGxheS5nb29nbGUuY29tL3N0b3JlL2FwcHMvZGV0YWlscz9pZD1jb20uc2xja2V0LnN1bmZsb3dlciZobD1lbl9VUyZnbD1VUyZwbGk9MSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDA1MjEuOTUxMDkwMzEifQ.zsapC8QgR9g8Pq2XBg_wm-Z4_2M3AP0-gyvQASRvJxM/s/1303136047/br/242808314991-l" target="_blank">Google Play Store</a>, or at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vc3VuZmxvd2Vyc3VtbWVyLm9yZy8iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwNTIxLjk1MTA5MDMxIn0.4YyCdvaqmptuPMF4uv1zc29iMVXkqMlbt1HTkOt0_Lw/s/1303136047/br/242808314991-l" target="_blank">SunflowerSummer.org</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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