casino night

Paige Thompson, Student Journalist

Barton Community College

Great Bend, Kan.

It’s gambling time! Barton students enjoyed an entertaining night on

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014. There were six blackjack tables and one craps

table, giving the Casino Night a big bang!

Students started out by signing in and getting $5000 of Barton Bucks.

They could build up their amount by betting $500-$2000. Each time they

won, they got that amount back or doubled it if they received the winning

hand.

As students were gambling away, there was also a silent auction. Students

could bid for an item they wanted. The prizes at the silent auction were things

any college student could use to make the college experience more enjoyable.

Casino Night Fun (Photo by Paige Thompson)

“It’s really awesome that Barton can have the opportunity to do this for

students,” said sophomore, Dallas Munden.

The variety of prizes included towels, bathroom carriers with shampoo/etc., a TV, rugs, microwave, and much more. Students were only allowed one item from the silent auction table. Any money not used in the silent auction was available for use to bid on items in the live auction, including useful items such as Walmart gift cards- amounts ranging from $50 to $125.

“It was really fun and I liked this event,” said sophomore, Jennica O’Neill

Many Barton Students left with prizes and memories to add to their college experience.