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ºìÐÓÊÓƵ to host Senior Day; $6,000 in scholarships to be given away

students standing with a cougar mascot
A group of students pose for a photo with ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’s mascot at Senior Day last fall. Students can win free ºìÐÓÊÓƵ items throughout the day, as well as win scholarships, raffle prizes and learn about various aspects of the college.

September 29, 2023
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ will help area high school seniors plan for their futures at Senior Day, starting at 9 a.m. Nov. 8, with a sign-up deadline of Nov.Ìý1. Those interested can sign up atÌý.

The annual senior day will feature campus tours, sessions with advisors and admissions representatives, housing information, and much more.ÌýMost importantly, students and parents can learn the countless benefits of attending ºìÐÓÊÓƵ before attending a four-year college or choosing a career program to enter the workforce.Ìý

All participants will be entered in a drawing to winÌýtwoÌý$1,000 scholarships or one ofÌýeightÌý$500 scholarships. Lunch is included.

Director of Admissions Tana Cooper encourages all seniors in the area to attend, even if they plan to go straight to a four-year school.

“It is a great idea to come and visit and fill out theÌýadmissions application and take a look around campus,†she said. “Things are constantly being updated and evolving out here, and I think some of our local students would be surprised at how much has changed since they were last out here.â€

Cooper also highlighted the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Bound Scholarship application.

“This scholarship program allows students from Kansas with GPAs from 2.5-4.0 to get scholarship dollars from ºìÐÓÊÓƵ,†she said. “I think it’s important students realize that awarded scholarship money turns into actual cash in their pockets later in life when they have all kinds of bills to pay and things they want to buy. This is money that can go towards a house down payment, car payment, or even a fun vacation later in life instead of student loan payments.â€

Cooper said there is much to know about ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’s programs and opportunities.

“ºìÐÓÊÓƵ offers many of the same classes as four-year schools, but at about half the cost, and some of ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’s career and technical programs take only a year to complete and can lead to a rewarding career,†she said. “Of course, I would love ºìÐÓÊÓƵ to be everyone’s first choice, but some students may already think they are going elsewhere.Ìý I always say it never hurts to come and visit and have a backup plan. It’s a fun and free day.â€

For more information, contact Cooper at (620) 792-9241 or coopert@bartonccc.edu.