A weekend full of rehearsals, recitals and receptions came to fruition Saturday, May 13, at the Hesston Mennonite Church where Hesston College graduates received their diplomas and took pictures with president Dr. Joseph A. Manickam. Hesston College’s 113th commencement ceremony featured an address titled “Living in God’s Love,” given by Riccardo Harris, executive director of […]
Hesston College students and faculty were recognized for their achievements in academics and leadership during LarkFest Awards ceremony, held in the Hesston Mennonite Church sanctuary on May 1. The top student award—Lark of the Year—went to sophomore Jesse Kanagy, Lancaster, Pa., for excellence in leadership, academics and service. Students are nominated for Lark of the […]
The Hesston College Larks came home regional champions this weekend after traveling to Union, Mo., for the NJCAA DII Region 16 Tournament. The Larks won each of their three games, by a combined score of 29-10. The pitching staff led the way with all three starters completing seven innings or more. Sophomore Trenton Canaan (Cheney, […]
Hesston College Bel Canto Singers will travel southwest for a spring tour May 15 to 25. The 18-voice mixed chamber choir, under the direction of Dr. Russell Adrian, will present a program titled “God Is Love,” inspired by I John 4:7-8, this year’s theme verse at Hesston College. The program will feature a wide range […]
Voice and theatre students will demonstrate their performance abilities during sophomore voice recitals on Friday, May 12, at 2 and 4 p.m. and a theatre showcase on Saturday, May 13, at 1 p.m. The sophomore recitals will be held at Hesston College’s Black Box Theater in Keim Center with performances from a wide variety of […]
All generations will appreciate the message of kindness and friendship that grows in this year’s Theatre for Young Audiences production, “Tomato Plant Girl,” showing April 27 to 30 at the Hesston College Black Box Theater in Keim Center. Performances will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. […]
Sunflower Performing Arts presents the ensemble, pax duo, offering a contemporary percussion performance on April 2, 2023. The concert starts at 3 p.m. at Hesston Mennonite Church. Tristan Swihart and Micah Detweiler are the musicians behind pax duo. Breaking with the traditional take on percussion stylings through collaboration and genre bending, this group will deliver […]
On Saturday, March 11, Dyck Arboretum will celebrate its 11th Go Green Leprechaun Run. The event will again include a 10K race and 2 mile fun run/walk for all ages, with St. Patrick’s Day-themed refreshments and a medal ceremony. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 9:15 a.m. for both distances at Dyck […]
Hesston College Performing Arts presents The Apple Tree on March 1 to 5, 2023, at the Hesston College Black Box Theater in Keim Center. The cast and crew are Hesston College students with a special appearance by a former Hesston College staff member and alum. The Apple Tree is a work from Bock and Harnick, […]
On Saturday, February 4, at 7 p.m. in Hesston, The Small Glories make their debut at the Prairie Window Concert Series at Dyck Arboretum of the Plains. The concert will take place in the Prairie Pavilion at the arboretum overlooking the lake. Tickets are by reservation at https://dyckarboretum.org/arboretum-event/the-small-glories-2/ or by calling 620-327-8127. Cost of tickets […]
Sunflower Performing Arts presents Our Song, Our Story: The New Generation of Black Voices Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. at Hesston Mennonite Church. Performers include pianist and musical director Damien Sneed, soprano Jacqueline Echols, baritone Justin Austin and a string quartet. Musical performances will include operatic arias, art songs, spirituals and jazz pieces. The musicians […]
On Tuesday, January 31, at 7 p.m., Dyck Arboretum of the Plains will kick off a busy season of educational events, first featuring as part of our Winter Lecture Series, “Attracting Bees and Beneficial Insects with Native Plants,” presented by Heather Holm. The lecture will take place via Zoom and participants can register for $5 […]
On Sunday, January 29, 2023, at 4 p.m. in Hesston, The Barefoot Movement will play for the first time at the Dyck Arboretum of the Plains Prairie Window Concert Series. The concert will take place in the Prairie Pavilion at the arboretum overlooking the lake. Tickets are by reservation at https://dyckarboretum.org/arboretum-event/the-barefoot-movement or by calling 620-327-8127. […]
Hesston College Registrar Megan Leary announced the names of full-time students whose Fall 2022 semester grades earned them a place on the Dean’s List (3.90 to 4.00 GPA) and Honor Roll (3.50 to 3.89 GPA). Dean’s List – first-year students Connor Bear, Sequim, Washington Celia Bontrager, Milford, Nebraska Dawson Duerksen, Goessel, Kansas Mahdi Essawi, Jaljulia, […]
On Sunday, January 15, 2023, at 4 p.m. in Hesston, Lindsay Lou returns to the Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, launching the second half of the Prairie Window Concert Series (PWCS) 2022-23 season. The concert will take place in the Prairie Pavilion at the arboretum overlooking the lake. Tickets are by reservation at https://dyckarboretum.org/arboretum-event/lindsay-lou-2/ or […]
