January 9, 2026
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College will help area high school juniors plan for their futures at Junior Day, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 13. Those interested can sign up at juniorday.bartonccc.edu through Feb. 1.
The event will feature information sessions with admissions, campus tours, the opportunity to explore multiple majors, and several scholarship drawings. Most importantly, students and parents can learn the countless benefits of attending Barton prior to attending a four-year college or entering the workforce.
The Admissions Department will give away five scholarships: one $1000 scholarship and four $500 scholarships.
Director of Admissions Tana Cooper encourages all juniors in the area to attend, as students will get a chance to choose between a variety of majors to learn about.
“Regardless of your plans at this point, this is a great opportunity to explore what courses and career paths you might want to pursue,” she said.
Cooper said attending Barton will help students get ahead both academically and financially, by saving time and money compared to what it would take to attend a four-year university right after high school.
“Barton offers many of the same classes as four-year schools for transfer students, but at about half the cost,” she said. “Many of Barton’s career and technical programs take only a year to complete and can lead to a high-paying, rewarding career. Barton offers great academic programs, amazing student support, and a great college experience. We encourage all juniors to take the time to check out the campus. It’s fun, and it’s free.”
For more information, contact Cooper at (620) 792-9241 or coopert@bartonccc.edu.