TC musicians to play at Newton concert

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 08 January 2013 15:52

Two Tabor College musicians will be featured performers at the upcoming Newton Mid-Kan­sas Orchestra Winter Classics Concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, in the Newton High School Auditorium, 900 W, 12th St.

Jesse Warkentin, pianist, singer, composer and musical director, will be the guest artist performing “Rhapsody in Blue,” the popular 1924 composition by George Gershwin.

Warkentin, a 2002 graduate of Tabor, is known for his work with Music Theatre of Wichita and Music Theatre for Young People.

The concert also will give the audience the opportunity to hear the winners of the 2012 Young Soloist Competition.

Natalie Wiens, from Tabor College, winner of the college division, will perform “Cello Concerto No. 1” by...

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Goessel students selected by KMEA

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Monday, 31 December 2012 11:56

Nine Goessel High School students were selected by audition for the South Central District KMEA High School Band at Maize High School Dec. 1: (front row, from left) Mark Schmidt, alternate flute; Georgia Thiesen, first chair piccolo; Grant Flaming, 10th chair trumpet; Erin Brubaker, fifth chair clarinet; (back row) Jake Herrel, third chair tuba; Alicen Meysing, 16th chair clarinet; Reece Hiebert, first chair bass clarinet; Ben Wiens, fourth chair orchestra clarinet; Zach Wiens, third chair trombone.



Selected by audition, seven Goessel High School students participated in the South Central District KMEA High School Choir at Maize South High School Dec. 1: (front row, from left) Anna Wiens, Makayla King, Sarah Booth, Gentry Thiesen...

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Year brings challenge, achievement

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Monday, 31 December 2012 11:55

Area school district experienced another year of academic achievements and challenges during 2012.

JANUARY

Goessel Elementary School again received the Governor’s Achievement Award for being among the top 5 percent of the 182 elementary schools in Kansas.

Ron Braun was hired as the new vice president for advancement at Tabor College, effective Jan. 23. He fills the position vacated by Jim Elliott, who accepted a position with Moody Bible College.

The Learning in Retirement program at Tabor College will meet on Fridays instead of Mondays starting with the spring semester.

FEBRUARY

Jerri Kemble of USD 397-Centre is one of 10 superintendents from across the country to receive the 2012 eSchool News Tech-Savvy Superintendent Award for...

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Goessel board hires contractor

Written by Cynthia Goerzen Tuesday, 18 December 2012 14:41

After reviewing a proposed plan for the project at its Dec. 10 meeting, the USD 411-Goessel school board approved a contract with Loyd Construction for its facilities renovation and expansion project.

Architect Josh Walker, representing Loyd Construction, said plans for the project had changed somewhat after meetings with staff.

He explained renovation plans for rooms currently in the high school. The art room would become the weight room. He said the tiered steps would be removed, and new flooring and rubberized mats would be installed. Art would be moved to the current science room.

The plans also address the need for a more secure high school entrance. In order to save money, Walker suggested renovating the current entry rather...

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