CRUSADER
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Volume 60 2015-2016
York College 1125 E 8th St York, NE 68467 www.york.edu (402) 363-5600
The York Experience
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The Crusader 2015-16
Student Life, page 4 Organizations, page 40 Sports, page 58
People, page 88 Index, page 110
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The men’s soccer team has a great attitude as they help someone move into Thomas Hall.
Asa Coppinger, Conrad Morris, Katie Bell, and Laura Leos soak up the sun while moving sand for community service during New Student Orientation.
Cassidy Wilson, Taylor Abraham, Bryce Tyler, Natalie Carrasco, Jolene Herzog, Kayliana Rodriguez, Halie Ewing, and Alyssa Didier are all smiles for the first day of classes.
Anela Auala and Nadia Rodriguez represent teamwork for the women’s soccer team as they give a hand to the freshmen moving into McCloud Hall. (left) Eryn Jacobson, Nolan Henningson, and YC’s director of student activities, Emily Lutz, all played a big part in orientation. (right)
Students playing the game Bigger or Better during orientation served a family by hauling away a kitchen sink and broken freezer.
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Jenny, Colby, and Caris show off their musical melodies at the block party.
Opening day was made for a fun reunion with Dr. Seufferlein and former students.
In the Beginning...
Members of the basketball team are ready to get the year underway.
Opening Days were packed with fun New students arrived on campus, bringing with them their hopes and dreams for the future, as well as cars piled high with clothes, computers, and other dorm-life necessities. Several athletic teams were ready to help freshmen and transfer students unload vehicles and set up their rooms. An evening picnic meal at the Larsen Commons welcomed the students and their families to campus. It was a busy orientation schedule Sunday through Tuesday including service projects, devotionals, games, and information sessions. Returning students gathered back on campus on Tuesday with hugs and high-fives as they settled into the residence halls. During Wednesday’s opening chapel President Eckman encouraged students to achieve their potential and make a fresh start with the school year. Festivities continued on that night with a campus block party, complete with games, selfie booth, and student D.J.
Grant Seufferlein, Dalton Bergstrom, Devaunta Cuba, Corey Holmes, Bre Goben, and Trevor Lenear say, “Let’s get this party started!” (above)
Sarah Genung and her mom get some moving help from Rose and Lia Miller.
At opening chapel, Danielle Berry gives a proper YC welcome hug to Deidre Freitas.
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Hugo Oliveira enjoys the conversation with soccer teammates Guilherme and Jose.
Ring master Ben Wubbenhorst shows off his tossing skills.
Erin Wallgren gives her full attention to a giant game of Jenga.
Parading Around YC gets a taste of the community
Jameson Trauger hands out theatre fliers in character at the Yorkfest parade.
Molly Reyes and Lilianna Herrera are happy to be reunited for another year.
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Block Party & Parade
As each fall semester gets underway, the York community is offered a golden opportunity to make a first impression. The majority of YC’s student body is not only from out of town, but out of state as well. If home is where the heart is, it becomes imperative to settle in, make friends, and get familiar with your surroundings whether that’s with a block party, town picnic, or a parade. After Wednesday evening’s party on Kiplinger Avenue, everyone headed downtown on Thursday for a meal on the main square and a warm welcome from the York Chamber and local businesses. Give-a-ways are always a hit. Match that with free food, a friendly handshake and a smile and you have a good chance of winning over the average college student. Fast forward a couple of weeks to the annual Yorkfest celebration and the student body gives back to the community that sense of goodwill, marching in the local parade and saying thank you to residents for making York a home away from home. Tyler Wilt gives a handful of sweets on behalf of the men’s soccer team to a grateful fan. (above)
President Eckman joins the Concert Choir in leading York College in the Yorkfest parade .
Austin Beene, Trevor Lenear, Eric Smith, and EJ Gallegos strike a pose as they make their own parade fun.
Greer Kleber, Elizabeth Maher, and Erin Wallgren laugh it up as they prepare for the walk downtown.
Kevin Brandenberg, Dylan Belik, and Josh Bates joke and make memories that will carry on throughout their basketball season. (right) Cathy Harrington waves like royalty with the women’s soccer team at the annual parade. (left)
Colby Smith, Lindsay Jones, Chloe Pittman, Molly Reyes, and Laykin McCoy take a selfie at the block party photo booth.
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Theta Psi’s annual paint war always ends in a colorful family portrait.
Beta and Koinonia pose for a group pic after the early morning football game.
Omega Phi and Kingsmen picked up trash along their adopted stretch of the highway as part of their community service.
Mikayla Lawrence, Courtney Lovelace, and Bre Goben show they’re still friends after battling out with flour-socks. (right) Sean Harral and Marcus Vasquez battle it out in Sig Tau’s “Joey Boxing” ring. (left)
Delta and Kyodai amp up the volume as they celebrate their 6 am flag football victory over Kingsmen.
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Club Week
Members of Koinonia: John, Ighor, Cher, and Clay are framed for the camera.
Corey Holmes and Jayeson Baine both go up for the pass in the 6 am game.
The Bonds That Tie
Omega Phi and Kingsmen Club Week activity gets everyone in the mix.
Club Week forms lasting memories For many at YC, social service clubs are the center of campus life and an important part to the York College experience. Being a part of such a group provides close, personal interaction among the students and their sponsors and brings about lifelong friendships. Each year the eight clubs regroup, recruit, and redefine themselves with new members infusing their own personalities and talents into the mix. Some are freshmen, new to the college scene; others are transfer students, anticipating a jump start to their final years Club Week is filled with extreme fellowship, friendly competition, and spiritual growth. Get-to-know-you mixers and games are encouraged and serving one another is essential. Spending quality time together can get a bit messy and can be rather loud, but it’s all in great fun. And at the end of the week, the new and old alike form a bond that will make all the difference for many years to come.
New Beta recruits are surrounded by upperclassmen after they receive their invites. (above)
Delta chicks come to the game with the right attitude in support of Kyodai.
Corey Holmes and Eryn Jacobson are excited about the new recruits.
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Beta and Koinonia get silly for a group pic before Coronation gets underway.
Hannah Gund is all in as the Kingsmen sweetheart.
Renee Wubbenhorst is surprised at the end with the confetti poppers.
Creative Coronation Honoring with flowers, flare, and fun
Flowers from Kyodai’s Josh Anderson brings a smile to Ashlee Ivey’s face.
The time honored tradition of Coronation highlighted Club Week as the eight social clubs gathered in the Campbell Center to announce and perform for their sweethearts and beaus. Throughout the week the clubs quickly put together flashy moves, coordinated their outfits, and warmed up their vocal harmonies. Most practiced their best lip syncing techniques. With Delaney Woods serving as the emcee for the event, the evening was entertaining, to say the least—full of laughter, music, dancing, and a few surprises. Club Sweethearts Koinonia - Renee Wubbenhorst Kyodai - Ashlee Ivey Kingsmen - Hannah Gund Sigma Tau - Nicole Gates
The new boys of Kyodai put on a memorable Coronation performance.
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Josh Kountz is ecstatic about all the love he is receiving from the Omega Phi girls. (above)
Club Beaus Beta - Ighor Tavares Delta - Jameson Trauger Omega Phi - Josh Kountz Theta Psi - Nolan Henningson
Hannah Gund is impressed by the Kingsmen’s outstanding vocals.
Beta Beta Sigma tell the audience that they think Ighor Tavares is the best of the best.
Nolan Henningson and the ladies of Theta shared some hilarious moments on the stage.
Dressed in his kilt and with calm demeanor, Jameson Trauger enjoyed every minute of the Delta chicks’ performance. (left and right)
Freshman kangaroo, Mason Lee shows how high Sig Tau is willing to leap for their sweetheart.
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During Homecoming Spirit Week, these ladies dressed the part for Superhero Day.
The baseball team supports volleyball’s Black Out Cancer night.
Friday of homecoming provided the perfect afternoon for the ribbon cutting ceremony to dedicate the new Bartholomew Performing Arts Center.
Danielle Berry, Eric Massey, and Nolan Henningson panic when they realize a time bomb was thrown through the embassy window in Don’t Drink the Water.
On Friday night, the volleyball team sponsored Black Out Cancer, raising over $1,000 in support of faculty members Jennifer Dutch and Mark Moore and their families. (left) LaRee Eckman gives a bouquet of roses to an elated Ms. Gates at the homecoming crowning ceremony while Nolan looks on in kingly fashion. (right)
With a great homecoming crowd looking on, Johnny Cooksey weaves through traffic in the 103-69 victory over Yellowstone Christian.
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Homecoming
The Concert Choir helped in the dedication of the BPAC.
Brandin Fry walked out on crutches in support of queen candidate Anela Auala.
The royal court gets a final ovation before the King and Queen are announced.
A Royal Event Homecoming 2015 Several hundred guests were welcomed to campus over the Homecoming and Panther Days weekend, October 23-25. Alumni returned to campus to relive their great college memories, while prospective students and their families visited to see all that York College has to offer. Among the activities were the theatre department’s hilarious Don’t Drink the Water production, alumni chapel and awards, choir concert, a volleyball and a basketball game, and the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Bartholomew Performing Arts Center. During halftime of the men’s basketball game in which the Panthers defeated Yellowstone Christian 103-69, the 2015 Homecoming Court was introduced. Nolan Henningson, a senior theatre and vocal music performance major from Oberlin, Kans., and Nicole Gates, a senior psychology major from Centennial, Colo., were crowned this year’s Homecoming King and Queen. Homecoming Court were senior candidates (l-r): Melanie Baxa, Brad Lindsley, Lindsay Jones, Grayson King, Nicole Gates, Nolan Henningson, Anela Auala, Brandin Fry, Eryn Jacobson, and Matthew Gastineau; (back row) Freshmen – Madison Kinney and Trey Van Treeck; Sophomores – Taylor Abraham and Grady Johnson; Juniors – Molly Reyes and Bryce Tyler
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Chef is fed up with all the interference from Krojack, head of the police.
Walter tries to console Marion after a selfinflicted altercation.
After being accidently shot by Walter, Kilroy seems to go a little mad. Cast in order of appearance: Father Drobney ........................... Grady Johnson Ambassador Magee ............................. Josh Kountz Kilroy ................................................. Aubrey Tate Axel Magee ............................ Nolan Henningson Marion Hollander .............................. Danielle Berry Walter Hollander ................................ Eric Massey Susan Hollander ........................... Laurel Simpson Krojack ....................................... Bethany Lotulelei Burns ............................................... Sami Berry Chef .................................................... Abby Gonzalez Sultan of Bashire ................................... Jameson Trauger Sultan’s Wife ................................. Deidre Freitas Sultan’s Wife ................................. Sarah Genung Sultan’s Wife ................................ Annie Wilkinson Kasnar ........................................... Ryan Harrison Countess Bordoni ........................... Natalie Ostrander Novotny/Embassy Guest ..................... Jacob Wirka Communist Police/Emb. Guest .......... Ainsley Mountjoy Assistant Director .............................. Tisa Wharton Director ......................................... John I. Baker III
Production Crew: Stage Manager—Tisa Wharton; Stage Crew—Austin Kupper; Light Operator—Kacey Fatuch; Sound Operator—Tyler Goodwin; Set Design—John Baker; Magic Consultant—Pastor Jim Berry; Costume Mistress—Collette Berens; Seamstresses—Aubry Tate, Annie Wilkinson; Set Construction—John Baker, Nolan Henningson, Courtney Kinnison, Casey Kinnison, Aubrey Tate, Kacey Fatuch, Danielle Berry, Melissa Strong, Marika Bich, Grady Johnson, Eric Massey, Troy Rowen, Austin Kupper, Abby Gonzalez, Josh Kountz, Deidre Freitas, Wade Wenske, Annie Wilkinson, Sami Berry, Sarah Genung; Backdrop— Abby Gonzalez; Logo & Poster Design—Courtney Kinnision; Head Ushers—Emily Clark, Troy Rowen; Box Office—Ali Linstad, Bethany Ford, Brandon Brown
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Don’t Drink the Water A cascade of comedy Sultans, spies, communism and romance all mingled to hilarious effect in Woody Allen’s classic Don’t Drink the Water, presented by the YC Theatre Department during the homecoming weekend. In 1974, Don’t Drink the Water was the first play to be performed in Gurganus Hall, so it was fitting to be the last as the Bartholomew Performing Arts Center takes center stage. The cascade of comedy takes place inside an American embassy behind the Iron Curtain. An American tourist, a caterer by trade, and his wife and daughter rush into the embassy two steps ahead of the police who suspect them of spying. The embassy is not much of a refuge, for the ambassador is absent and his son, now in charge, has been expelled from a dozen countries and the continent of Africa. Nevertheless, the Americans carefully and frantically plot their escape, and the ambassador’s son and the caterer’s daughter even have time to fall in love. The show was a riotous ride through affairs of state and affairs of the heart and moved the audience to great laughter throughout the production. Father Drobney tries to steal the scene once more as Axel and Susan finish the show with a kiss. (above)
Led by Krojack, the communist police increase their pressure on Axel to admit the embassy is harboring spies.
Marion tries to free Father Drobney after his failed escape from a straight jacket while her husband Walter uses the embassy’s phone to straighten affairs at home.
The Sultan lets Axel know that he is none too happy about his accommodations or the annoying guests from America while his harem enjoys the free cocktails.
As demonstrated by Laurel, the last show is a bid fond farewell to Gurganus Hall. (above) Eric poses with David Magner who played the role of Walter in the 1974 production. (inset)
Cast (sitting): Bethany Lotulelei, Grady Johnson, Eric Massey, Danielle Berry, Laurel Simpson, Nolan Henningson; (standing) Ainsley Mountjoy, Jacob Wirka, Sarah Genung, Deidre Freitas, Annie Wilkinson, Jameson Trauger, Josh Kountz, Sami Berry, Aubrey Tate, Abby Gonzalez, Natalie Ostrander, Ryan Harrison
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baseball photos by Eryn Jacobson
Justin Hukill, Jaraad Salas, Jarrell Cunningham, and Corey Mixon do their best Ninja Turtles’ pose at second base.
Sketchy Tuesday photos courtesy Eryn Jacobson
photo courtesy Ighor Tavares
SA hosted a campus-wide Halloween party in McGehee. (front): Ighor Tavares, Luis Sanchez; (back) Nenia Wilson, Tyler Wilt, Eryn Jacobson, Dalton Bergstrom, and Corey Holmes.
Sketchy Tuesday is a must for the Berry Bunch as Sami, Boone, and Danielle never miss the opportunity to make an impression. (right)
Baseball’s mariachi band: David Lira, Pepe Marquez, Connor Towle, Ulysses Ramos, and Ivan Perez provided their own musical entertainment. (left) The usual suspects were not in short supply for the Sketchy Tuesday group photo. (below)
Showining their musical melodies are Colby Smith, Charis Clark, and Jenny Long.
The baseball team didn’t disappoint its fans with the players and coaches going all out in their 2nd Annual Halloween Scrimmage.
photo by Eryn Jacobson
Catch-of-the-Day: Caris Clark, Lindsay Jones, and Eryn Jacobson.
Two-steppin’ at SA’s annual Autumn Festival was enjoyed by all.
Dylan Roller and Josh Burgener kid around after the team pic.
Dressing the part...
Darrien Gomez, Bre Goben, and Coutney Lovelace form a cute strawberry patch.
Impressions that may last forever
Candy Striper Sean Harral discovered he has a knack as an encourager on the field. (left)
Superman was masterfully portrayed by Michael Johnson and Garrett Anctil.
photo by Amy Davis
Bizarre, fun, stylin’, and just outright silly describe a multiplicity of annual events that provide their own niche of entertainment at York College during the first semester. Each has its place in giving students a break from normality and in displaying their skills at creating the perfect outfit for the occasion. Sketchy Tuesday lends itself to just about anything and everything as an outlet of support for the soccer programs. Participants arrive to chapel amidst laughter and utter disgust as they model their own interpretation of all things sketchy. Some of the looks are continued through Halloween while more traditional costumes also make their way on the scene. The baseball team’s Halloween Scrimmage boasted a number of group outfitters that entertained on the field. If nothing else, they demonstrated courage and creativity in what they were willing to wear for the sake of team spirit. All things flannel made its fourth annual debut during Autumn Festival at Wessels and the ugly sweaters were in abundance before the close of the semester proving that first impressions can last a lifetime.
Madison Kinney gives away generous portions of candy to the Thomas Hall trick-or-treaters.
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Emerging Director
One-Acts
The Emerging Director One-Acts were in the capable hands of senior theatre students Eric Massey, Samatha Berry and Nolan Henningson. Each student-director oversaw every part of the production process including choosing the script, selecting the cast members and constructing the set. Soapy’s Follies was a fun story telling of one homeless man’s antics to escape from the cold of winter. Through the course of one evening, he destroys public property, gets in a fight, is kicked out of two restaurants, causes multiple scenes and commits theft, all in the name of getting sent to jail to escape the streets of New York. Massey said he felt his leadership skills pushed to a new level and that his role as director revealed how much he had grown and still needed to grow. A Play with Words was a comedy about a playwright who struggles with his overdeveloped pursuance of meaning. He is swept away by three strangers and becomes lost in metaphors, puns and spoonerisms in his quest to help them find their missing “what.” Berry commented, “Directing this show has reaffirmed that this is definitely the right career choice for me.” It was every girl for herself in Numbers, a dark comedy about four girls attending a Catholic boarding school, all anticipating the announcement of who will be named Head Girl for the upcoming school year. Friendships and loyalties were put to the test as the girls allowed the spirit of the competition to come between them and become anything but friendly. Henningson said, “I think it provides an important message about bullying and exclusivity, and the way we treat each other.” PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS Stage Crew—Austin Kupper; Light Operator—Kacey Fatuch; Sound Operator—Bonnie Packer; Spot Light Operator—Caleb Stewart; Set Construction—Eric Leo Massey, Deidre Freitas, Danielle Berry, Robert Thompson, Nathan Clark, Bethany Ford, Erin Wallgren, Sammie Baker, Samatha Berry, Melissa Strong, Ryan Harrison; Costume Mistress—Collette Berens; Logo Design—Courtney Kinnison; House Manager—Sammie Baker
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A collage of the one-acts captures three moments on stage in the final theater production in Gurganus Hall. (above) Eric, Samatha, and Nolan learned what it takes to direct their own show. (left)
Self-absorbed teens Jennifer, Katherine, and Isabel start reading a fellow student’s diary. (top) A Play with Words culminates in an outrageous “Who’s on First?”-style courtroom scene.
Soapy’s Follies by Tina Schumacher Ryan Harrison – Gramps, Ainsley Mountjoy – Sunny, Osei Afriyie – Soapy, Abby Gonzalez – Bum 1/Rosa, Abbey Draper – Woman with umbrella, Katie Bell – Olive/Woman Erin Wallgren – Maitre d’, David Black – Father McCreedy/Bum 3/Cop 2, Jacob Wirka – Carlo/Cop 1,3,4/Bum 2, Jacob Gibson – Beppe, Bethany Ford – Cop 5, Eric Massey – Director, Collette Berens – Assistant Director
Numbers by Kieron Barry Gabrielle Siebenaler – Katherine Melissa Strong – Isabel Colby Smith – Jennifer Annie Wilkinson – Hetty Nolan Henningson – Director Kacey Fatuch – Assistant Director
Soapy entertains bystanders with a song and dance routine. (left)
Rosa takes charge of the situation and teaches Carlos a lesson. (right)
While Scribe talks with his therapist, Them and They attack It. (left)
Grady Johnson’s character “You” made audiences squirm with delight. (right)
Hetty has a look of disgust as her “friends” mock the notion that she is qualified for the role of Head Girl. (left)
Jennifer laughs hysterically at Hetty’s big ideas for change in the school. (right) Gramps gives Sunny good advice that she is reluctant to hear. (below)
A Play with Words by Peter Bloedel Robert Thompson – Myself, Josh Anderson – Scribe, Grady Johnson – You, Jameson Trauger – Judge, Nathan Clark – Us/Shadowy Figure/It, Danielle Berry – They, Aubrey Tate – Them, Deidre Freitas – I, Natalie Ostrander – Me/Delivery Person, Emily Clark – Therapist, Caleb Magner – Bailiff, Samatha Berry – Director, Austin Kupper – Assistant Director
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Corey Mixon experiences a brain freeze of sorts while Bre Goben enjoys the show.
Gayle Good, Justin Carver, and Dr. Shane Mountjoy help serve up the winter breakfast.
Katey Cox and Corey Holmes are in awe that they made it through the semester.
Times of Refreshing Food, Fun, Fellowship
Lupe Jimenez and Torrey Casper get serious about their upcoming finals.
Melanie Baxa, Eryn Jacobson, Caris Clark, Darrien Gomez, Lindsay Jones, and Chloe Pittman feel at peace with being prepared for 20exams. their
Whether it’s pre-finals breakfast, an ice cream social, or just getting together with those in your inner circle, those final moments with friends aren’t to be wasted. Food and fellowship seem to take a higher priority among students as each semester comes to a close. Faculty and staff step up their involvement outside the classroom to help bring some of these special times into play and to wish students the best in a great finish to their studies. For a select few, these get-togethers provide one more opportunity to get in a last minute study session with their peers or maybe even a professor willing to go over the semester’s notes. Whatever the reason, it’s a celebratory atmosphere that refreshes the heart and provides needed energy to take on the awaiting exams. Pre-Finals photos by Hannah Gund
Dr. Erin DeHart chats with Raul and Michael Ortiz and Anthony Santo during the ice cream pre-finals.
With President Eckman looking on, students erupt into a spontaneous “Highways, Byways” chorus with Brittany Eckerberg, Joshua Bertey, Jarrell Cunningham, and Delaney Woods providing the animation.
Lupe Jimenez, Joe Ventry, Bailey Carr, Ighor Tavares, and Kathryn Mosely get in a last minute study session.
Pre-Finals photos by Hannah Gund
Dylan Odom, Trevor Lenear, Corey Holmes, Josh Bertey, Asa Coppinger, Mason Held, Guilherme Camargo, Dalton Bergstrom, Clay Lube, Bryce Tyler, and Kermit Thomas overflow a booth with laughter. (above)
Courtney Lovelace pauses for a pic as she enters the dining room.
Jessica Lewis, Boone Berry, and Caleb Magner get the most out of their dessert.
Fellow Okies, Cassidy Wilson and Courtney Gibbs, joke around during the pre-finals breakfast. (left)
Alyssa Brown gives a thumbs up as she waits in line for her breakfast.
Bonnie Packer and Mikayla Griffith are energized and ready for the exams to begin.
Pre-Final’s Fellowship
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Sean Palmer told some great stories to go along with practical applications.
Judges Terry Kite, Seth Walker, and Jackie Spivey find the midget skit hilarious.
Shine Retreat
Meghan Shruck takes her turn at guessing during a Heads Up game.
President Eckman enjoys the meal and conversation with members of YC’s softball team.
A Sure Thing
The annual Shine Retreat delivered on its promise of spiritual renewal as the Campus Ministry team put together an incredible event for the York College campus. Breaking from years of routine may have helped to infuse anticipation and participation in the weekend. YCM changed the date to the second weekend of the spring semester and moved the host site to Covenant Cedars Bible Camp outside of Hordville, Neb. Those changes combined with bringing in keynote speaker Sean Palmer to speak in chapel on Friday of the retreat, created excitement for the weekend. The retreat explored the theme of “Spirituality,” directed at making decisions based on the type of people students wished to become. Conversation groups provided the opportunity to engage the theme with fellow students, faculty, and staff. More than a hundred students participated, the largest number in many years. Dr. Sam Garner commented on its success, “Our desire was for Shine Retreat to return to its previous status as an important part of campus life. This year exceeded all of my expectations and has set us well for future years.”
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Retreaters get a breath of fresh winter air as they head to the mess hall for dinner.
Prayer is always a mainstay during the Shine Retreat.
Sean Palmer, Lead Minister at The Vine Church in Temple, Texas, speaks with passion about his choices.
Melissa, Ryan , Danielle, Sami, Erin, Cameron, and Geoffrey try to guess Deidre’s clues in Quelf Antics — a high speed, high intensity charade game.
Retreat photos by Hannah Gund and Eryn Jacobson
Sami Berry and Melissa Strong brought the house down with their 1st place midget skit during the talent show. (left) Delaney Woods gives Eryn Jacobson hints about their particular movie sound track, TV theme, or Disney song. And yes, Tim Lewis knows the answer.
With Kailey Firm as the Family Feud hostess, Nicole Gates, Erin Wallgren, Ben Wubbenhorst, Justin Hukill, and Collin Tucker clear the board on famous Disney princesses.
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The audience is drawn into the endearing lives of the Gibbs and Webb families of Grover’s Corners, Massachusetts. (above)
photo by Hannah Gund
On a moonlit night, Dr. and Mrs. Gibbs talk about the future while George and Emily do their homework in their second-story rooms. (right) production photos by Tim McNeese and Steddon Sikes
Our Town Production Crew Stage Manager—Melissa Strong; Stage Crew—Caroline Seilstad, Tisa Lawrence, Aubrey Tate; Light Operator—Austin Kupper; Spotlight Operator—Kacey Fatuch; Sound Operator—Troy Rowen; Set Design—John I Baker III, Costume Mistress—Collette Berens; Set Construction—John I Baker III, Nolan Henningson, Melissa Strong, Hannah Gund, Danielle Berry, Marika Bich, Eric Massey, Troy Rowen, Jacob Wirka, Grady Johnson, Abby Gonzalez, Deidre Freitas, Wade Wenske, Saia Lotulelei, Annie Wilkinson, Sami Berry, John W. Baker, Adam Pennington, Ryan Harrison, Douglas Deuel; Music Director—Tisa Lawrence; Sound Consultant—John W. Baker; Logo & Poster Design—Courtney Kinnision; Ushers—Tyler Goodwin, Sarah Genung, Jacob Wirka, Adam Pennington, Emily Clark; Box Office—Ali Linstad, Bethany Ford, Courtney Kinnison, Bre Goben
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Spring Theatre Production
John Baker takes it all in as a long-awaited dream of directing a show in a new performing arts building has finally come true.
Mrs. Soames was hilariously animated as she kept talking during the wedding.
The Stage Manager serves Emily and George an ice-cream soda after school.
Our Town
George and Rebecca Gibbs and Emily Webb listen in on the street conversation below between Constable Warren, Mr. Webb, and Mr. Stimson. (above inset) Townfolk and family members gather for the wedding at the end of scene two.
OUR TOWN CAST Stage Manager — Sami Berry, Dr. Gibbs — Grady Johnson, Joe Crowell — Trey Bunyard, Howie Newsome — Osei Afriyie, Mrs. Gibbs — Laurel Simpson, Mrs. Webb — Natalie Ostrander, George Gibbs — Nolan Henningson, Rebecca Gibbs — Deidre Freitas, Emily Webb — Annie Wilkinson, Wally Webb — Zander Madole, Professor Willard/Townsperson/Farmer McCarty — Josh Kountz, Mr. Webb — Jameson Trauger, Woman in the Balcony/Townsperson — Katie Bell, Man in the Auditorium/Baseball Player/ Sam Craig — Joshua Anderson, Lady in the Box/Townsperson — Erin Wallgren, Simon Stimson — Eric Massey, Mrs. Soames — Ainsley Mountjoy, Constable Warren — Ryan Harrison, Assistant Stage Manager/Sadie Crowell/Townsperson — Abby Gonzalez, Assistant Stage Manager/Josephine Stoddard — Danielle Berry, Melissa Strong — Assistant Director, John I. Baker III — Director
Make-up stations in the new dressing rooms get an inaugural application.
photo by Hannah Gund
One of the most beloved American plays of the last century was the first show performed in one of the most long-anticipated new buildings at York College. Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Our Town was performed February 25-28 in the newly constructed Bartholomew Performing Arts Center. Patrons were eager to see the moving production of the acclaimed show as well as the new theater. Our Town is set in the small town of Grover’s Corners, Massachusetts, from 1901 to 1910. The three acts explore timeless themes of the human experience. Narrated by Sami Berry as the stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, audiences follow the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually—in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre—die. Our Town is about the simplicity of life and how failure only comes when we miss the daily joys that fill each and every moment we live. “I chose this show because it is such a classic and because it has a large cast,” said Director John Baker. “I wanted to give as many of my actors as possible the chance to say ‘I was in the first show in Bartholomew.’”
photo by Hannah Gund
Opening Play in the BPAC
To celebrate the first show, the cast gave patrons a special question and answer session after Friday’s performance.
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photos by Bob DeHart and Steddon Sikes
Beta and Koinonia enlisted the cameo skills of Caleb Clark for the Queen of Hearts.
Gabby, Taylor, and Dani had tight harmonies during the finale of Love Runs Out.
Joe Ventry, an NCCAA All-American jumper, makes an impressive leap during Delta and Kyodai’s Battle of the Genders. 2016 Songfest Inter-Club Awards
Delta ladies put everything they have into their song as they battle the Kyodai men.
Most Inventive Show - Beta and Koinonia Best Vibe Award - Delta and Kyodai Most Enthusiastic Award - Theta Psi and Sigma Tau The Purrrfect Impersonation - Grady Johnson Best Card Tricks - Beta and Koinonia Most Uplifting Award - Dalton Bergstrom Best Love Story - Theta and Sigma Tau Boy Band Wannabe - Josh Anderson Best of the Oldies - Delta and Kyodai Dynamic Duo - Omega Phi and Kingsmen
Best Guest Stars - Beta and Koinonia Cry Baby Award - Aubrey Tate Eagle Jump - Joseph Ventry Haunting My Dreams - Omega Phi and Kingsmen Sasserole Colbs - Colby Smith Most Sassy - Shania Brown Most Pyscho Muscleman with Best Facials - Caleb Magner Most Fabulous and Energetic - Justus Bjelland Happy Feet - John Briscoe
Stage lighting worked wonders with Omega Phi and Kingsmen’s outfits.
In leather and denim wardrobes, hosts and hostesses start out the second half of the show with an impressive mix of Save the World and Don’t You Worry Child. (above)
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Songfest
Madison Kinney made her Songfest debut as the female lead in Theta Psi and Sigma Tau’s award-winning The Midnight Boogie. (left)
Celebration! Songfest 2016
Under the direction of Mrs. Amy Fraser and student assistant Nolan Henningson, Songfest 2016 was once again a great success. Serving as emcees for the production were Bri Goben, Abby Gonzalez, and Troy Rowen. Hosting the evening’s celebration were Taylor Abraham, Nathan Clark, Corey Holmes, Danielle Palensky, Grant Seufferlein, and Gabrielle Siebenaler. The performers were tremendous in their roles and had a great mix of solos and group numbers. The social clubs chose a wide range of themes and song selections. Audience members were able to experience All of Our Emotions with Omega Phi and Kingsmen and then took a memorable trip Down the Rabbit Hole with Beta Beta Sigma and Koinonia. In ACT 2, Delta Chi Alpha and Kyodai’s Battle of the Genders pulled out some dazzling moves and costumes, and then Theta Psi and Sigma Tau gave a high energy show of twists and turns with The Midnight Boogie. After Saturday night’s performance, clubs anxiously awaited to hear the judges’ tally of their three-night production. Beta and Koinonia won Best Costumes, Best Theme, and the 2016 President’s Award while Theta Psi and Sig Tau took honors for Best Music, Best Choreography, and the coveted People’s Choice Award.
Grady Johnson was perfect for the Cheshire Cat cameo.
Club reps joined the hosts and hostesses for the finale Love Runs Out. (above)
A jumper’s silhouette in Sig Tau and Theta Psi’s show is highlighted with some cool stage lighting.
Emcees Troy, Bre, and Abby fight over a trophy while Kacey Fatuch walks on stage to settle the matter.
photos by Bob DeHart and Steddon Sikes
Kingsmen and Omega Phi go through a range of emotions. (above)
Gabby nailed Something’s Got a Hold on Me.
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Inset photos (l-r): Dani Palensky puts a lot of soul into Hold My Hand; Omega Phi and Kingsmen do their best to frighten Fiona and Lily Houston; Kyodai member Jameson Trauger made a memorable cameo appearance in Beta and Koinonia’s Down the Rabbit Hole.
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Caleb Clark
Songfest cover by Sami Berry
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Songfest
Songfest Production Crew Director Amy Fraser Assistant Director Nolan Henningson Co-Producer Catherine Seufferlein Co-Producer Dr. Shane Mountjoy Emcee Director Maegan Detlefs Backstage Manager Collin Tucker House Manager Emily Lutz ICC Sponsor Jeff Finch ICC President Delaney Woods Advertising & Ticket Sales Meghan Shruck Committee Member Jared Stark
Technical Crew Technical Director Morgan Goracke Assist Technical Dir/Sound Aaron Rhodebeck Stage Manager Kacey Fatuch Backstage Crew Caroline Seilstad Light Board Operator Austin Kupper Spotlight Operator Collette Berens Spotlight Operator Josh Kountz Spotlight Operator Quentin Spencer
SONGFEST ’16
Emcees — Breanne Goben, Abigail Gonzalez, Troy Rowen
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Lights – Hosts & Hostesses
Save the World / Don’t You Worry Child – Hosts & Hostesses
All of Our Emotions
Battle of the Genders
Winter Winds – Nathan Clark Water Under the Bridge – Taylor Abraham Blame It On the Boogie – Corey Holmes
Hold My Hand – Danielle Palensky Stitches – Host Trio Something’s Got a Hold On Me – Gabrielle Siebenaler
Down the Rabbit Hole
The Midnight Boogie
Fire and Rain – Grant Seufferlein Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy – Hostess Trio
Maybe I’m Amazed – Hosts & Hostesses Love Runs Out – Finale Cast
Delta Chi Alpha and Kyodai
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OMEGA PHI/KINGSMEN: Hooked On A Feeling, Blue, Summer Time Sadness, Because Of You, Enter Sand Man, Anticipation, In The Air Tonight, Accidentally In Love, Our Song, Trust You, Geronimo, Happy, Best Days Of My Life, Fix My Eyes BETA/KOINONIA: Lazy Song, Manic Monday, Geronimo, Pure Imagination, Everything Is Awesome, Who Are You, Smile, Crazy, Tea Party, Out Of The Woods, Poker Face, Can’t Touch This, I Ran, Wide Awake DELTA/KYODAI: We Are Family, Larger Than Life, Respect, I Want It That Way, Run The World, We’re Not Gonna’ Take It, Confident, Magic, Wings, Bye Bye Bye, Bad Blood, Eye Of The Tiger, Survivor, Battle Scars THETA PSI/SIGMA TAU: Footloose, I Can’t Dance, Safety Dance, Dancing Queen, Dance With Somebody, Gonna Make You Sweat, Hoedown Throwdown, Dancing In The Street, Just Dance, Ballroom Blitz, Do You Love Me, Time Of My Life, Footloose
Background photo: Sig Tau and Theta Psi had the largest cast in their production of The Midnight Boogie. Inset photos: Grant, Taylor, and Gabby bring it home in Maybe I’m Amazed; Corey Holmes knows how to work it in Blame It On the Boogie.
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The mouse hears the roar of the lion and comes to his rescue.
The cast eagerly listen to Wadsworth as he reads the factory’s selection.
Eric and Danielle portray the farmer’s donkeys who fight over who gets to eat first until they learn to take turns.
The cast looks with anticipation as Margo writes the moral of the tale. (above) Mrs. Aesop stops Felix from saying something he might regret. (right) Spring Panther Days saw the first performance of the show in the new Bartholomew Performing Arts Center. (far right)
production photos by Hannah Gund, Tim McNeese, and Steddon Sikes
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2015-16 YC Theatre Awards Best Actor ................. Nolan Henningson & Jameson Trauger—Our Town Best Actress ................................................... Annie Wilkinson—Our Town Best Supporting Actor ..................... Grady Johnson—Don’t Drink the Water Best Supporting Actress ............................. Ainsley Mountjoy—Our Town Best Assistant Director .................................. Melissa Strong—Our Town Best Technical Crew ............................................................... Kacey Fatuch
Traveling Children’s Theatre
Best Actor in a One-Act ................... Grady Johnson—A Play With Words Best Actress in a One-Act ........................ Gabrielle Siebenaler—Numbers Most Improved Actor ........................................................ Jameson Trauger Drama Department Appreciation Award ............................ Abby Gonzalez Friend of the York College Drama Department ........................ Carol Baker Senior Drama Awards: Jasmine Agee, Danielle Berry, Bethany Lotulelei, Laurel Simpson, Jameson Trauger
The tortoise, played by Anne Wilkinson, nears the finish line.
York Elementary is always a great audience for the performers.
Everyone is in their place for the story as Mrs. Aesop explains to Margo the role she has in creating the moral.
The Fabulous Fable Factory YC’s Traveling Children’s Theatre once again committed their Tuesday and Thursday mornings in the spring semester to twenty performances across Nebraska. The Fabulous Fable Factory, presented by a 10-member cast of York College players, kept elementary kids laughing throughout the comedic interpretation of Aesop’s Fables. Written by Joseph Robinette, the play tells a delightful story of an inquisitive youngster who discovers and old factory operated by Mrs. Aesop and an assembly line of eight fablemakers. Some of Aesop’s best-known fables such as The Ant and the Grasshopper, The Lion and the Mouse, and The Tortoise and the Hare were enacted as Margo surprised everyone, including herself, with her moral-making ability.
2016 Traveling Children’s Theatre March 1 St. Paul’s Lutheran Elementary March 3 Shelby Rising City March 15 Cross County March 17 Giltner Elementary March 22 Conestoga Elementary March 24 York Elementary School March 29 Centennial Elementary March 31 Emanuel Lutheran April 2 Panther Day’s Show–BPAC April 5 High Plains Elementary April 7 Thayer Central Primary School April 8 York Community–BPAC April 9 Seward Library April 12 St. Joseph Elementary April 14 Hampton Elementary School April 16 Morton Library–Nebraska City April 17 Warren Opera House April 19 McCool Junction April 21 Fillmore Central Elementary April 26 Friend Elementary
Soren plays the part of Pluto who loses what he has because of his shadow. (left)
Margo ................................................. Deidre Freitas Mrs. Aesop ............................................... Sami Berry Lily ...................................................... Sarah Genung Straucey ............................................ Annie Wilkinson Pluto ........................................................ Eric Massey Cassie .................................................... Soren Tobey Wadsworth ........................................... Ryan Harrison Gretel ................................................. Danielle Berry Felix ........................................................ Troy Rowen Emma ............................................... Melissa Strong Assistant Director, Stage Manager ..... Hannah Gund Director .............................................. John I. Baker III PRODUCTION CREW Stage Crew ..................................... Kacey Fatuch Set Painting ..................................... Abby Gonzalez Logo Design ................................ Courtney Kinnison Costumes Construction ..... Ruth Carlock, Louise Bailey
The Fabulous Fable Factory Cast: (l-r) Danielle Berry, Melissa Strong, Troy Rowen, Sarah Genung, Deidre Freitas, Sami Berry, Soren Tobey, Annie Wilkinson, Eric Massey, Ryan Harrison
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Morgan De Boer is presented her award by former Ms. YC Brianna Smith. (left) The buffet spread offered numerous choices and seemed to appeal to everyone’s appetite. (right)
Out on the Town All-College Banquet
With the second semester coming to a close, the All-College Banquet made its way to the recently built Holthus Convention Center. The end-ofyear celebration was blessed once again with awesome food and was a great night of recognition and fellowship. Honors for the evening included the various clubs awards, athletes of the year, staff and faculty members of the year, Reppart Service Award, and YC employment recognition for years of service. To complete the evening in traditional fashion, faculty and staff honored the 2016 Mr. and Ms. York College candidates from the senior class using leadership, involvement, academic performance, and personality as the voting criteria. The winning duo was Jameson Trauger, a history major from Exeter, Neb., and Morgan De Boer, an English major with a biology minor, from Council Bluffs, Iowa. Trauger was active all four years with the theater program and was a participant in Songfest as a member of Kyodai. De Boer served as student body president in 2015 and as a residence hall assistant in 2014 and 2015. She was the 2015 YC Female Athlete of the Year for her involvement with the cross country program.
SAB Chairman Molly Reyes gives a hug to Staff Member of the Year, Dennis Leinen. (above)
2016 Honors and Awards Academic Excellence Award – Theta Psi Big Heart Award – Beta, Beta, Sigma Community Service Award – Delta Chi Alpha Women’s All Sports Award – Delta Chi Alpha Men’s All Sports Award – Koinonia Student Athletes – Nicole Gates and Matt Gastineau Mr. & Ms. YC – Jameson Trauger and Morgan De Boer Faculty Member of the Year — Lindsey Eckert Staff Member of the Year — Dennis Leinen David & Nellie Reppart Service Award — Justin Carver 30 Years of Service — Dr. Clark Roush and Steddon Sikes 10 Years of Service — Dr. Alex Williams 5 Years of Service — Jeff Finch, Larry Good, Courtney Kinnison, Roni Miller, Catherine Seufferlein, & Dr. Terry Seufferlein Sitting with friends makes the occasion even better. (above)
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Mr. and Ms. YC
Cameron, Renee, Maurine, and Ramon get together for a photo memento.
Dr. Mountjoy presented an elated Dr. Roush with his 30-year keepsake.
Justin Carver receives the Reppart Service Award from President Eckman.
Connor Towle and Corey Mixon are proud of their cheesecake conquest... three each for the road. (above)
The ladies of Delta take a club photo with their service and sport’s awards.
Halie, Kayliana, Katey, and Melanie get the selfie pose just right.
Mr. and Ms. YC Candidates: (l-r) Raul Ortiz III – Dallas, TX, Nicole Gates – Centennial, CO, Danielle Berry – Salem, NE, Jameson Trauger – Exeter, NE, Hannah Gund – Marion, IL, Eryn Jacobson – Fordland, MO, Kailey Firm – Loves Park, IL, Garrett Anctil – Clovis, CA, Morgan De Boer – Council Bluffs, IA, Michael Johnson – Union City, CA
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photo by Steve Moseley
Shannen Johnson, DanielleKryfka, BerryBrenna and her father join Amber Mallory handsClark, during the Sansom invocation.
Mrs. Martha Soderholm is given the Dale Larsen Teacher Award.
Dr. Shane Mountjoy presents the Dean’s Award to Hannah Gund.
Marquis Jackson returns the smile as he is congratulated by the pres.
Smiles abound as graduates are hooded.
class of 2016 “I cannot think of a school
that I would rather be an alumni of, including the one that I went to. This is a glorious place and we are all blessed to have been here at one time or another.” — Mary Eisenhower after being awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from York College
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Graduation
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2016 Graduates: Garrett Anctil, Anela Auala, Cody Baack, Chrystian Banuelos, Josh Bates, Melanie Baxa**, Danielle Berry**, Brandon Brown, Kelsey Buglewicz***, Joshua Burgener***, Forrest Burr, Angela Case*, Santiago Castano, Caris Clark***, Shandie Curtis, Morgan De Boer*, Kayla Drummond, Parker Duensing, Zanoria Echols***, Aileen Edmonds, Anthony Enriquez, Julien Ezika-Michael, Kailey Firm**, Nicole Gates**, Hannah Gund***, Brady Henan, Jordon Hinnergardt, Bryce Hinton**, Paige Horton, Marquis Jackson, Eryn Jacobson*, Mike Johnson*, Lindsay Jones*, Naaman Karbhari, Casey Kaup, Grayson King, Jorge Lama, Warren Lannon, Tisa Lawrence, Toby Lewis, Ali Linstad**, Jenny Long**, Doreen Lopez, Josh Lopez, Bethany Lotulelei***, Jasmine Magner, Laykin McCoy, Kristin Menge, Cory Minjarez, Misty Musser**, Michael Ortiz, Raul Ortiz III, Corrine Pearl***, Dana Penze, Brianna Perez, Rudy Perez Jr., Bestley Pierre*, Chloe Pittman***, Eric Runions, Luis Sanchez, Caroline Seilstad, Laurel Simpson, Talea Struck, Jaimee Stutz**, Ben Sullivan*, Katrina Svitak, Sheyli Thomas***, Jameson Trauger, Sarah Trembly*, Sierra Trower*, Michael Wiist. *Cum Laude - GPA of 3.40 or higher **Magna Cum Laude - GPA of 3.60 or higher ***Summa Cum Laude - GPA of 3.85 or higher
2016 M.A. of Education: Michael Miller and Gene Felise
Anthony Enriquez’s smile says it all as he poses with President Eckman.
Brianna Perez gives a heartfelt embrace after receiving her diploma.
Graduating seniors join the Concert Choir one last time.
Corrine Pearl and Julien EzikaMichael pose with Julien’s brother.
Forever a Panther 2016 Commencement
Rainy weather couldn’t dim the joy on campus as over 80 students graduated during Saturday morning’s commencement ceremony held in the Campbell Center. Mary Eisenhower, CEO of People to People International and granddaughter of U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower, gave the commencement address. “Welcome to the world,” Eisenhower told graduates. “The best is yet to come.” Eisenhower shared a very personal story of triumph through tragedy as she clung to her faith in the Lord through dark times in her life. “I asked my Lord, how could it have worked out this way?” she recalled. “My love of God was what really pulled me through.” Later she recalled losing her job when the company she worked for was sold. “It was a scary time,” she said. “It certainly wasn’t Plan A.” Eisenhower reminded students that it’s important to have plans and dreams, but
recognize that God is in control of their future. At the conclusion of the commencement address, Dr. Shane Mountjoy presented the Dale R. Larsen Teacher of Achievement Award to Marti Soderholm, Director of the SUCCESS Center, who completed her 33rd year at YC. Mountjoy then presented the Dean’s Award to Hannah Gund, a psychology major from Marion, Illinois, who graduated summa cum laude. The award is the highest academic honor given by the faculty to a graduate whose involvement and leadership are matched by their high academic success. The ceremony continued as graduates lined up to walk across the stage and receive their diplomas from President Eckman with a smile, a handshake, and frequently, a hug. The Concert Choir closed out the ceremony by performing “Alleluia” and “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” before leading the audience in the singing of the York College Alma Mater. Brothers Ortiz have a last laugh with classmate Eric Runions. (top left)
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The Art of Learning In and Out of the Classroom
York College faculty go the extra mile to deliver their discipline of study, sometimes coming up with new and improved ways to ensure students are successful in their coursework. Creative thinking and teaching, tutorial assistance, road trips, extra office hours... all make the learning experience more complete and attainable.
In celebration of her 19th birthday, Bailey Carr snags a donut in her calculus class provided by Professor Miller. (above) Senior vocal performance major Tisa Lawrence directs the choir in the new Moody Choral Rehearsal Hall. (right)
Deidre Freitas takes the first trip on the lift to check out the new lights in the auditorium.
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John Baker’s lighting class looks over the new equipment in BPAC’s opening week.
Classroom and Beyond
Mark Miller goes over the syllabus with students on the first day of a math class.
Tim McNeese gives a special lecture in promotion of his new book Revolutionary Spies.
Tim Lewis and students are able to utilize the new technology available in the smart classrooms.
Dr. Terence Kite meets with his students over a cup of coffee in the caf.
Tree Burks and Roni Miller were guest speakers in Dr. Eryn DeHart’s Human Relations and Multicultural Awareness class. (above)
Gail Miller’s zoology class: Corey Mixon, Matt Gastineau, Dylan Belik, Corey Holmes, Kathryn Mosely, Brittany Pascal, and Mohammad Pirzadah took a spring road trip to the Wildlife Safari. (right)
Natalie Ostrander gives her senior science presentation in Sack Hall.
photo by Gail Miller
2016 Senior Science Seminar Class: (l-r) Patty Sylvester, Caroline Seilstad, Corrine Pearl, Lindsay Jones, Gail Miller, Caris Clark, Laurel Simpson, and Natalie Ostrander.
Experiential Learning
Lindsey Eckert, 2016 Faculty Member of the Year recipient, gives one of her first lectures as a fulltime YC teacher. (left)
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Cameron Coleman gave a heartfelt prayer before one of the senior chapels.
Kailey Firm spoke about burning bush moments and the blessings that can follow.
Brennan Jarvis’s hunger for more was in part to Coach Justin Carver’s belief in him.
Hannah Gund talked about doing something to affect change.
Hugs are the norm as friends find each other after the first chapel of the year. (above & left)
The 126th Annual Yorkies, or at least so called by Alex Boss, Grady Johnson, and Bryce Tyler, honored Dr. Shane Mountjoy with the Best Day Ever for Assessment Day. (right) President Eckman address the YC family at opening chapel and asks God’s blessing on the 2015-16 school year. (below)
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Nolan Henningson – “I’m not the same person that I was as a freshman.”
“It’s not what you have, it’s who you have” was in Cory Minjarez’s talk on Gratitude.
Endurance by AJ Jaramillo credited small challenges preparing for larger ones.
Trevor Lenear spoke on Dependability and of God never leaving your side.
Brandin Fry’s Initiative talk: “Take the first step and find out God’s plan for you.”
The final Elevate Chapel was given by Kylie Wroot on Compassion.
Morning Chapel YC Community
At no other point in the day is the entire YC family invited to share time together in fellowship, to catch up on what’s going on, to celebrate victories, or to just see a familiar smiling face. Daily chapel plays a big part in the York College experience. The year produced a lot of great speakers including a portion of graduating seniors who gave their final reflections in the spring semester. Panther Athletics were responsible for April’s Elevate chapels as student-athletes spoke on the themes of gratitude, endurance, dependability, initiative, and compassion. For the second year in a row, Community Days were a great hit. Once a month, Kailey Firm and Emily Lutz guided participants into friendly competition that gave everyone a time to laugh and enjoy the moment. From President Eckman’s welcome and optimistic vision at opening chapel, to “Tuesday is News Day” with Gail Miller, to the final singing of the alma mater, there was no better place to be on campus.
Caleb Magner was dressed to the nines as he led worship during Homecoming. (above)
December’s Community Day had Kailey Firm reading “The Night Before Christmas” while students circulated their presents. (above & below)
Grady and Bryce hijack the last chapel announcements of the year from Gail Miller and turn it into a big production. (above)
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photo courtesy Taylor Abraham
President Seilstad announces upcoming activities in the spring semester. (left) The volleyball team and a few of their dedicated fans enjoy the Autumn Festival. (right)
Student Association Leading the Way
Every student brings something to the YC campus community: passions, talents, joys, hopes, convictions, thoughts and their hearts. Many different individuals, but one student body. It is the job of Student Association to serve that body, meeting once a week to bring all corners of the college to the table. Student Activities Board, the Inter-Club Council and Student Senate together combine to make up this organization, as they plan student events, govern matters of student concern, and strive to promote campus community. Though much of their work is done behind the scenes, their visible efforts in the fall included Club Week, Autumn Festival, Halloween Party, Campus Christmas Event, and monthly YC Night at the Movies. Events in the spring included Nertz Night, the Super Bowl Dinner, YC’s “Singled Out” Valentines Event, Open Mic Night, Easter Egg Hunt…and of course YC Night at the Movies. At the All-School Banquet officers presented on behalf of their student body, the Staff Member of the Year Award to everyone’s friend Dennis Leinen, and the Faculty Member of the Year Award to YC’s newest full-time faculty member in the Psychology Department, Mrs. Lindsey Eckert. Faculty Member of the Year Lindsey Eckert and SAB Chairman Molly Reyes. (above)
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Student Association
Student Association Executive Council: President: Caroline Seilstad Vice President: Eryn Jacobson SAB Chairman: Molly Reyes ICC Liaison: Delaney Woods Secretary: Hannah Gund Communication Officer: Jarrell Cunningham Class Senators: Freshmen: Madison Kinney & Josh Hamilton Sophomores: Nenia Wilson & Ben Wubbenhorst Juniors: Corey Holmes & Caleb Pope Seniors: Caris Clark & Brennan Jarvis Sponsors: Catherine Seufferlein & Maegan Detlefs
photo courtesy Hannah Boucher
Kaylee, Rachel, Hannah, Shania, and Paige came to SA’s Halloween Party as a Royal Flush,
The Caleb Hawley benefit concert for Haiti sponsored by members of YCM raised money for the relief efforts.
Eryn Jacobson and Caroline Seilstad make SA introductions in a fall chapel. Student Association huddles close for a pic.
Delaney Woods presents Delta President Kaylee Becker with the Community Service Award.
photos by Hannah Gund
2015-16 Student Association: (l-r) Molly Reyes, Eryn Jacobson, Caroline Seilstad, Jarrell Cunningham, Delaney Woods, Madison Kinney, Nenia Wilson, Corey Holmes, Caris Clark, Catherine Seufferlein (sponsor), Hannah Gund, Maegan Detlefs (sponsor) - not pictured Josh Hamilton, Brennan Jarvis, Caleb Pope. and Ben Wubbenhorst
Singled Out Mystery Dates and Winners Chloe Pittman & Corey Holmes Bre Goben & Jeff Cathey Brandin Fry & Katey Cox Ryan Murphy & Melanie Baxa
A few were willing to dress the part in December’s Ugly Sweater Day promoted by SA.
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Sean Palmer was an animated speaker that told some captivating personal stories.
Shine Retreat singing is always among the best of the year.
Students listen attentively to Friday’s session on spirituality.
Grady Johnson and Taylor Abraham share some of their favorite unusual Bible stories in chapel. (above)
Study and gab sessions were taking place at the YCM Pancake Feed.
Taylor Brown, Adrianna Sotolongo, and Sydney Loa get a chuckle out of being the focal point.
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Campus Ministries
Campus Ministry Interns for 2015-16 were (l-r): Delaney Woods, Sarah Shafer, Ainsley Mountjoy, Courtney Lovelace, Grady Johnson YCM photos by Hannah Gund and Steddon Sikes
Laesha Yeager shows the “No Deal” $50 box during freshman orientation while Troy Kelly and Hannah Parker look on. (left)
Students pack the Spiritual Life Center for a Wednesday night devo and circle up for the singing of “A Common Love.” (above)
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Campus Ministries
Trevor Lenear, Courtney Lovelace, and Dalton Bergstrom flip the pancakes in style. (above) Sam Garner gave inspiring chapel talks for both the fall and spring Panther Days. (below)
Campus Ministries was turned over to the capable hands of Dr. Sam Garner, who literally hit the ground running as the new director of spiritual development at YC. One of his first action items was to volunteer for the cross country chaplain position and be an encouragement to the team in their practices and meets. After getting a feel for the student body, Garner laid the groundwork for the year by naming five student interns to help organize the majority of the ministry activities of the year. Together with many other students, YCM made a phenomenal difference in the spiritual pulse at York College. Campus Ministry staff was very involved with daily chapel, 9’o clock, Wednesday night devotionals and social events. As always, the big event was the Shine Retreat, hosted this year in January at Covenant Cedars Bible Camp. The annual winter getaway was a time for spiritual renewal and fellowship for YC students and explored the theme of “Spirituality.” Group encounters, mixers, card games, and a host of team skill games were among the activities with a memorable talent show to highlight the weekend. Keynote Sean Palmer arrived in time to speak at chapel before giving students a great series of talks that left them hungering for more. As a fun way to end the year, YCM put on a free pancake feed midway through final’s week to give students an opportunity to replenish their mental batteries and to enjoy a good dose of fellowship. YCM: (1st row) Grant Seufferlein, Courtney Lovelace, Deidre Freitas, Delaney Woods, Taylor Abraham, Bailey Carr, Aubrey Tate, Erin Wallgren, Ainsley Mountjoy, Melissa Strong; (back rows) Sam Garner, Alyssa Didier, Halie Ewing, Jarrell Cunningham, Caleb Magner, Conrad Morris, Jacob Gibson, Kelcie Swink, Kylie Wroot, Grady Johnson, Bryce Tyler, Jaraad Salas, Sarah Shafer
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Dr. Roush stays in the moment as Kay Magner plays a beautiful section in Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria. (left)
The tour bus provides for good times for Nathan Clark, Conrad Morris, and Weston Bich. (right)
Laurel Simpson gives something extra in her Khumbaya solo. (middle)
Concert Choir In a word, the Concert Choir was “stellar” as they gave performances throughout the Midwest under the direction of Dr. Clark Roush, Endowed Chair for the Performing Arts. Their Winter Tour over the Christmas break included concerts in Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. After their final performance of the tour, Dr. Roush posted this entry on his facebook page: “There is no way to adequately describe the quality of the performances delivered by these amazing young adults! What a blessing they are also such high quality people. They have served their God, their school, and the choral art in an exemplary manner. My spiritual, emotional, and artistic hearts are overflowing. Thank you, Concert Choir! It is a tremendous honor and privilege to be your conductor.” In April, they performed their Spring Works Concert, A New Beginning, in the Bartholomew Performing Arts Center. Kay Magner provided the evening’s amazing piano accompaniment and Dr. Greg Woods was the narrator. Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria featured the talents of Dr. Adreinne Dickson and Brianna Smith. The choir recorded a CD at the end of the year featuring their 2015-16 repertoire, titled This is My Father’s World. Dr. Roush completed his 30th year at York College. For the first time, the highly anticipated Spring Works Concert was held in the Bartholomew Performing Arts Center. (below)
Tour pics courtesy Eryn Jacobson.
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ORK COLLEGE CONCERT CHOIR, DR. CLARK ROUSH, CONDUCTOR: (1st row) Caris Clark, Sarah Genung, Darrien Gomez, Bre Goben, Annie Wilkinson, Soren Tobey (Section Leader), Ashlee Ivey (Treasurer), Laurel Simpson (Section Leader), Eryn Jacobson (Vice-President), Delaney Woods (President), Rachel Dollen; (2nd row) Kaylee Becker, Ryan Harrison, Tisa Lawrence, Aubrey Tate, Grady Johnson (Secretary), Colby Smith, Weston Bich, Ali Linstad, Caleb Stewart, Kylie Wroot; (3rd row) Emily Clark, Saia Lotulelei, Tyler Goodwin, Peyton Horton, Danielle Palensky, Madison Kinney, Conrad Morris, Nathan Clark, Taylor Abraham; (4th row) Brittany Eckerberg, Corey Holmes, Josh Kountz, Caroline Seilstad, Nicole Gates, Nolan Henningson (Section Leader), Gabrielle Siebenaler, Caleb Magner, Asa Coppinger, Josh Anderson, Grant Seufferlein, Alex Boss — not pictured Jarrell Cunningham, Tommy Eckhart, Fallon Grady, Cathy Harrington, Justin Hukill, Shaylee Siefker, Jacob Wirka, Allison Woods
Tour pics courtesy Eryn Jacobson.
What do these ladies have in common you might ask? Great attitudes of course. (above)
It was another BPAC first as Dr. Roush directs the choir in the Moody Choral Rehearsal Hall at the beginning of the spring semester. (above) The last chapel of the first semester featured selections from the choir’s Winter Tour. (above) Winter Tour
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Jan. 3 Cheyenne CofC Jan. 4 University CofC Jan. 5 Garden City CofC Jan. 6 Adams Boulevard CofC Jan. 7 Fordland CofC Jan. 8 Centralia CofC
Cheyenne, WY Denver, CO Garden City, KS Bartlesville, OK Fordland, MO Centralia, MO
Khumbaya Soloist: Laurel Simpson Immanuel Ensemble: Peyton Horton, Saia Lotulelei, Nolan Henningson, Caleb Magner Sing Me to Heaven Student Conductor: Tisa Lawrence Song of Triumph Christ, Be My Leader Soloist: Gabrielle Siebenaler Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit Soloist: Saia Lotulelei I Have Longed for Thy Saving Health Just as I Am This is My Father’s World Alleluia Soonah Will Be Done Lord, Make Me Thine Instrument The Lord Bless You and Keep You
2015-16 Choir Awards Outstanding Female.......Tisa Lawrence Outstanding Male.........Nolan Henningson Outstanding New Female....Dani Palensky Outstanding New Male........Conrad Morris “WOW” award....................Tyler Goodwin
Fun and games are always part of the Winter Tour scene. (above)
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Celebration Singers What would the college year look like without the semester-ending performances of Celebration Singers? In December, the Singers entertained audiences with their final Cocoa and Carols’ production in Gurganus Hall. As usual, each show was sold out well in advance and patrons were not disappointed as they were treated to Christmas favorites along with hot cocoa and cookies provided by the local YC chapter of Helping Hands. The Singers then begin in January to plan for their spring show “Seasons of Love”, practicing 3 days a week, and then amped up their rehearsals once Songfest concluded. The show featured 19 selections ranging from solos to the full complement of 20 singer/dancers filling the BPAC stage with sound, motion, and numerous costume changes. Dr. Clark Roush commented that the production had been a fun and rewarding journey and added that he was very proud of the finished product. Cocoa and Carols was co-directed by Soren Tobey and the spring show was co-directed by Tisa Lawrence. Caleb Magner had entertaining expressions to go with his Grinch number in Cocoa and Carols. (above) The opening number for the Singers’ first show in the BPAC was Seasons of Love from “Rent.” (right) Seasons of Love April 19–20
Nolan and Soren spiced things up with their dance moves during their Abraham duet.
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Tyler Goodwin puts his heart and soul into his Somebody to Love solo.
Celebration Singers
During the spring show, Fallon Grady performed Don’t Let Me Go, an original composition.
Seasons of Love .................................... Singers Since U Been Gone ..................... Nicole & Dani When I’m 64 .......................................... Caleb All of Me ................................................. Singers Soloists: Nolan & Fallon Ain’t No Mountain High Enough ............. Aubrey The Man I Want to Be ............................ Conrad Wings ............................ The Women of Singers Home ................................ The Men of Singers Bubbly ....................................... Sarah & Tyler Your Smiling Face .................................... Colby Crazy Little Thing Called Love ........................... Tisa, Aubrey, Peyton, Caleb Dancers: Josh & Nicole, Tyler & Sarah Don’t Let Me Go ..................................... Fallon I Will Always Love You ...................... Caroline Somebody To Love ............................... Singers Soloists: Tyler & Dani Bye Bye Bye ........................................... Soren One fine Day ................. Gabby, Nicole, Colby Listen ........................................................... Tisa Georgia On My Mind ............................. Nolan You’re The One that I Want ................. Singers
Seasons of Love Production Staff Co-Directors: Dr. Clark Roush & Tisa Lawrence; Technical Director: Austin Kupper; Choreographers: Soren Tobey & Gabrielle Siebenaler; Stage Design: Nolan Henningson; Costume Design: Caroline Seilstad & Aubrey Tate; Makeup Artist: Danielle Palensky; Sound Director: Troy Rowen; Sound Assistant: Boone Berry; Spotlight: Emily Clark & Geoffrey Freeman; Stage Manager: Deidre Freitas; Stage Hands: Ashlee Ivey & Ryan Harrison; Costumes: Collette Berens; House Manager: Bre Goben
Somebody to Love, featuring Dani Palensky and Tyler Goodwin, was a crowd favorite.
Gabby, Nicole, and Colby gave a memorable performance in One Fine Day.
Cocoa and Carols was sold out for all four shows in Gurganus Hall.
Cocoa & Carols December 10–13 SparkleJollyTwinkleJingley (Elf) ..…….........….. Singers So This is Christmas ………… T. Abraham & C. Smith Winter Dreams ……….…………......……….. C. Seilstad Still, Still, Still ………………..…….......….……... Singers You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch ……...……. C. Magner Abraham .......................... N. Henningson & S. Tobey Last Christmas ………….............................…… N. Clark Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy .…................... Singers featuring Ben Wubbenhorst God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen ...................................... T. Goodwin, G. Siebenaler, A. Tate O Holy Night ………..……...…. N. Gates & D. Palensky Merry Christmas, Darling …….....………….. T. Wharton Let it Snow …..……….......….…….………...…….. Singers
Celebration Singers, production staff, and members of campus ministries gather for a prayer before dress rehearsal. (above)
At the end of Wings, the ladies gave the audience some great expressions as they struck a pose.
Production Staff Co-Directors: Dr. Clark Roush, Soren Tobey Technical Director: Austin Kupper Sound; Troy Rowen & Leiah Reichel Set construction/design; Nolan Henningson Makeup; Dani Palensky Costumes Caroline Seilstad & Aubrey Tate
A little elegance was mixed into the choreography for the group number All of Me. Celebration Singers & Production Crew: (1st row) Aubrey Tate, Tisa Lawrence, Conrad Morris; (2nd row) Taylor Abraham, Peyton Horton, Nolan Henningson, Caleb Stewart, Fallon Grady, Soren Tobey; (3rd row) Ben Wubbenhorst, Nicole Gates, Caroline Seilstad, Caleb Magner, Danielle Palensky, Josh Kountz, Austin Kupper, Geoffrey Freeman; (4th row) Bethany Ford, Leiah Reichel, Troy Rowen, Jacob Wirka, Colby Smith, Jarrell Cunningham, Gabby Siebenaler, Nathan Clark, Tyler Goodwin, Sarah Genung — not pictured Josh Anderson & Dr. Clark Roush
Rachel Dollen, Abby Houser, and Kaylee Becker give a banner pose.
PJ Matha, Justin Hukill, and Halie Ewing get prime workshop seats.
PBL
PJ Matha and DJ Drews represent PBL well as newly inducted members of the Alpha Chi honor society. (above)
2015-16 Phi Beta Lambda: Jeff Albers, Bryan Ayala, Kaylee Becker, Santiago Castano, Kennedy Crowder, Rachel Dollen, Austin Dredge, DJ Drews, Brittany Eckerberg, Anthony Enriquez, Halie Ewing, Shaphan Gross, Abby Houser, Justin Hukill, Eryn Jacobson, Toby Lewis, PJ Matha, Ryan Murphy, Ana Osborne, Robert Ozuna, Brianna Perez, Bestley Pierre, Jaraad Salas, Ashley Spagnolo, Sarah Trembly, and Tim Lewis (sponsor)
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Competitive Speech Phi Beta Lambda
Students listen to helpful tips from Chrystal Houston at the seminar.
Santiago Castano receives his PBL membership pin from Eryn Jacobson while Robert Ozuna and Jeff Albers look on. (below)
PBL photos by Abby Houser
photo by Steve Moseley, York News-Times
Revitalized after several years, the York College chapter of Phi Beta Lambda made its presence known again on campus this year. PBL is a national organization for college students studying business that allows them to gain professional experience through competitions, community service, and meetings with business people. YC’s chapter inducted 30 new members and installed officers in a ceremony in October. Tim Lewis, assistant professor of business, serves as the sponsor. PBL established the D. Mark Moore Entrepreneurial Spirit Award in recognition of Dr. Moore’s life of service and excellence in academia and in industry. They were able to announce the establishment of the award in the spring of 2015, prior to Moore’s passing. PBL hosted a Business Seminar on April 21 focused on helping students become more employable. It included resume building and mock interview opportunities along with four short presentations by professionals.
Ashley Spagnolo and Hannah Parker are ready to begin.
Bruce and Matt Wagner of Wagner Decorating and Isaiah’s Toybox were awarded the inaugural Dr. Mark Moore Entrepreneurial Spirit Award by PBL members Kaylee Becker, Brittany Eckerberg and Jaraad Salas at the annual chamber banquet in January. (above) 2015-16 PBL Officers: President: DJ Drews Vice President: Brittany Eckerberg Secretary: Eryn Jacobson Treasurer: Toby Lewis
Reporter: Kaylee Becker Event Planning: Abby Houser Public Relations: Ana Osborne Sponsor: Tim Lewis
Students lit a candle signifying their commitment to knowledge’s light. The Prayer Chapel was nearly full as friends and family members came in support of those being inducted. Returning Members not pictured: Brianna Bailey, Kelsey Buglewicz, Joshua Burgener, Caris Clark, Kailey Firm, Hannah Gund (sec/treas), Nolan Henningson, Ali Linstad, Bethany Lotulelei, Corrine Pearl, Delaney Woods
Dr. Mountjoy places the Alpha Chi medallion over Kaylee’s head.
Alpha Chi The York College chapter of Alpha Chi, the collegiate national honor society, inducted 23 new members at a ceremony October 28. The ceremony was dedicated to the memory of Crystal Ratliff, who was inducted into the group in 2014 and tragically passed away a few months later. Students receive recognition as distinguished scholars and are members of one of the largest college honor societies in the world. 2015 Alpha Chi Inductees: (1st row) Jaimee Stutz, Chloe Pittman, Halie Ewing, Danielle Berry, Eryn Jacobson, Ashlee Ivey, Ana Osborne, Sarah Trembly, Natalie Ostrander - president, Dr. Louise Bailey; (back rows) Dr. Terence Kite, Zanoria Echols - vice president, Josiah Ahart, Kaylee Becker, Courtney Lovelace, Angela Case, Matthew Gastineau, Bethany Ford, P.J. Matha, Alyssa Didier, Derek Drews, Bryce Hinton, Kylie Wroot, Tim McNeese - honorary faculty member – not pictured Melanie Baxa, Nicole Gates, Tyler Helms, Sarah Shafer
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Sigma Tau Delta Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, actively pursued their love for the spoken and written language. The group stayed busy during the year completing their annual edition of Unvarnished Words. The collection of creative prose, poetry, artwork, and photography from York College students is a mammoth undertaking and spills over into the fall semester for completion. In the spring they attended the English Department’s fourth annual Writer’s Workshop with Emmy awardwinning journalist Barney McCoy as the guest presenter. Beverly McNeese was the lead sponsor and Dr. Jennifer Dutch was the co-sponsor. 2015-2016 Sigma Tau Delta Officers: President: Morgan De Boer Vice President: Amanda Diedrich Treasurer/Public Relations: Ashlee Ivey
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Songfest photos contributed by Bob DeHart, Lee Harrington, and Steddon Sikes
Beta and Koinonia members relish in the moment of a Down the Rabbit Hole winning production. (above) INSETS (l-r) Anthony, Ighor, and Renee make way for the Queen (Caleb Clark); The ladies take front and center on a trip through Wonderland; Umbrellas cleverly served as mushroom props; Lindsay Jones was appropriately cast as the Mad Hatter.
With the support of the upperclassmen, Beta newbies show off their invites. (above) Before taking the stage, the Songfest crew make another lasting impression. (left)
BETA BETA SIGMA: Beau—Ighor Tavares (1st row) Nicole Gray, Cathy Harrington, Adrianna Sotolongo, Renee Wubbenhorst; (2nd row) Sydney Loa, Nenia Wilson, Alena Gaze, Nadia Rodriguez, Caitlin Nipe, Laura Leos, Taylor Brown, Fallon Grady, Lindsay Jones; (3rd row) Gabby Siebenaler, Leiah Reichel, Colby Smith, Amelia Hinnergardt, Delaney Woods, Danielle Palensky, Laurel Simpson, Madeline Hinnergardt, Soren Tobey—not pictured: Sponsors: Maegan Detlefs, Morgan Goracke, Brittany Wiley
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Beta Beta Sigma
Beta: Pres—R. Wubbenhorst, VP—L. Jones, Sec—N. Wilson, Spirit Guru—G. Siebenaller, Sports Dude—N. Wilson, Service Dir—C. Smith, Songfest Reps—C. Smith, G. Siebenaller, S. Tobey, Historian—S. Tobey & C. Smith, Raiser of Funds—L. Simpson, Activities Dir—D. Palensky, Social Media Dir—C. Harrington, Apparel—N. Wilson
Returning members react to a new member receiving her invite. (left) John Briscoe and Laurel Simpson put a little extra oomph into their moves. (right)
photo by Bob DeHart
Beta & Koinonia
Ighor Tavares takes a selfie with other club members at Coronation. (above)
Beta Beta Sigma and Koinonia did well with their recruitment efforts and began with a sizeable increase between the two clubs. Their coronation tributes to their chosen sweetheart and beau were among the most remembered and helped get the year off to a good start. Renee Wubbenhorst was honored by Koinonia as their sweetheart for the year, and Ighor Tavares was chosen as Beta’s Beau. In the spring, it was obvious that a lot of thought and manpower went into their Songfest production of Down the Rabbit Hole under the direction of Colby Smith and Johnjon Briscoe. After Saturday night’s performance, those efforts were rewarded with the presentation of Best Costumes and Best Theme. And after the three performances’ tallies were counted, judges awarded their “Wonderland” photo by Lee Harrington show with the 2016 President’s Award to the delight of club members. At the year-end banquet, Beta was presented for the second year in a row the Academic Excellence Award for the highest accumulative gpa among clubs and Koinonia took the All-Sports Award for the men. Grady Johnson makes his way onto the stage as the Cheshire Cat. (above) KOINONIA: Sweetheart—Renee Wubbenhorst (1st row) Cody Wyatt, Francisco Miranda, Johnny Gress, Guilherme Camargo, Manuel Rivera, Trey Van Treeck, John Briscoe, Tyler Wilt; (2nd row) Bryce Tyler, Clay Lube, Cher Lee, Hugo Oliveira, Luis Violante, Caleb Cardwell, Dean Samora, Ernest Green, Ben Wubbenhorst; (3rd row) Ighor Tavares, Connor Roseke, Nick Waldron, Josh Hamilton, Maurice Ingram, Jose Ceron-Huerta, Osei Afriyie, Michael Ortiz, Grady Johnson, Anthony Santo, Grant Seufferlein—not pictured: Devaunta Cuba, Jake Lohrenz. Sponsors: Stephen Detlefs, David Odom
Koinonia: Pres—I. Tavares, VP/Tres—B. Tyler, VP—G. Seufferlein, Sec—B. Wubbenhorst, Sports Activities Dir—T. Wilt, Spiritual Life Dir—G. Johnson, Songfest Rep—J. Briscoe
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Rachel Dollen and Melissa Strong babysit to give parents a free shopping day. (left)
club event photos courtesy of Kaylee Becker and Hannah Boucher
Club banquet provided a fun night to remember. (right) Jacob Berck is lifted high in the air by his friends. (middle)
Delta & Kyodai
photo by Bob DeHart
All year long, the women of Delta Chi Alpha and the men of Kyodai were busy doing what social service clubs are designed to do: fellowship and service. Many of the activities enjoyed during the year were together such as their Christmas party and club banquet. The two clubs put a lot of time into rehearsals for their Songfest production Battle of the Genders, pulling out some dazzling moves and costumes. At the All-College Banquet it was a three-peat performance for Delta as they were once again awarded the AllSports trophy. For various service endeavors such as babysitting for the holiday Drop ‘N Shop, Delta was also the recipient of the Community Service Award. Ashlee Ivey was honored by Kyodai as their sweetheart for the year, and Jameson Trauger, kilt and all, was chosen as Delta’s Beau. Early risers to the Club Week football game give a rousing victory yell. (above)
Delta Chi Alpha: Beau—Jameson Trauger (1st row) Brittany Rayls, Alexis Cedillo, Vanessa Espinosa, Kiana Villarreal, Danitsa Zavala, Molly Reyes, Corrine Pearl; (2nd row) Ashlee Ivey, Caroline Seilstad, Sabrina Austin, Giovaliss Escobar, Kathryn Mosely, Danielle Cornejo, Hannah Tomlin, Melissa Strong, Kacee Walsh, Kaylee Becker, Paige Horton, Anela Auala, Alysia Rodriguez, Lilianna Herrera—not pictured Hannah Boucher, Shania Brown, Bailey Carr, Rachel Dollen, Elizabeth Maher, Cory Minjarez, Jordan Nelson. Sponsors: Deb DiToro, Chelsea Mayer, Jaclyn Smith
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Delta Chi Alpha
Delta: Pres—K. Becker, VP—H. Boucher, Sec/Tres—A. Auala, Spiritual Life Dir—B. Carr, Service Dir—A. Ivey, Sports/ Activities Dir—S. Brown, Songfest Rep—M. Strong
Songfest photos contributed by Bob DeHart and Steddon Sikes
Delta and Kyodai go wild as they near the end of Battle of the Genders. (above) INSETS (l-r) The ladies strike a pose during the show; Delta sponsor Deb DiToro makes the most of her cameo; Hannah, Paige, Brady, Cooper, and Peyton make a BLT for their clubs’ scavenger hunt; The club Christmas party brought out the white elephant gifts and the sweaters. Bob DeHart snaps Delta in a curtain call pic. (below)
After getting their club invites in the mail, new Deltas proudly pose with returning members. (above)
KYODAI: Sweetheart—Ashlee Ivey with Justus Bjelland (1st row) Cooper Herrell, Jaraad Salas, Jacob Berck, LP Eickhoff, Justin Hukill, Jarrell Cunningham, Corey Mixon, Eric Runions; (2nd row) Kodiak Ratzlaff, Jameson Trauger, Austin Dredge, Joe Ventry, Alex Boss, Brady Dunagan, Caleb Pope, Josh Anderson, Ra’Jae Scott, Casey Kaup, Peyton Horton—not pictured: Troy Rowen. Sponsors: Nick DiToro, Dr. Milton Eckhart, Dennis Leinen
Kyodai: (Semester 2nd/1st) Pres—T. Rowe/LP Eickhoff, VP—J. Hukill/J. Trauger, Sec—J. Berck, Tres—K. Ratzlaff, Spiritual Life Dir—P. Horton, Activities Dir—A. Dredge, Songfest Rep—J. Bjelland
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photo by Hannah Gund
Songfest photos contributed by Bob DeHart and Steddon Sikes
Omega Phi groups for a classic Club Week pic. (above) INSETS (l-r) Noah Manly gives this thumbs up to joining Kingsmen; Jessica Lewis and Sami Berry are on the war path during a club mixer; club members try not to let their emotions get the best of them during Summer Time Sadness; Aubrey and Ryan partner up during Songfest.
All of Our Emotions had a memorable cameo by the Houston girls. (above) It was an exciting night for both clubs at Coronation. (left)
OMEGA PHI: Beau—Josh Kountz (1st row) Aubrey Tate, Melody Coehoorn, Sarah Genung, Tisa Lawrence, Rosaline Way, Emily Clark, Mikayla Griffith, Alyssa Brown, Kelcie Swink; (2nd row) Cristina Sanchez, Aileen Edmonds, Marika Bich, Annie Wilkinson, Sami Berry, Abby Gonzalez, Deidre Freitas, Bonnie Packer, Bethany Ford, Kacey Fatuch, Jessica Lewis; (3rd row) Angela Case, Ainsley Mountjoy, Shannon Wagner, Sammie Baker, Natalie Ostrander, Hannah Gund, Courtney Gibbs, Danielle Berry, Collette Berens—not pictured: Sponsors: Louise Bailey, Andrea Bunyard, Maryann Case, Jennifer Dutch, Ally Stanger
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Omega Phi
Omega Phi: (Semester 1st/2nd) Pres—D. Berry, VP—H. Gund, Sec—A. Case, Tres—N. Ostrander, Songfest Reps—B. Packer & E. Clark, Service Project Coord—A. Mountjoy/M. Coehoorn, Activities Dir—S. Berry, Clothing Coord—A. Tate/S. Baker, Devo—J. Lewis/A. Wilkinson, Sports Coord—A. Draper/D. Freitas, Historians—A. Gonzalez & S. Baker/B. Ford & J. Lewis
Omega Phi and Kingsmen choreograph a finale to the “Best Days of Our Life.” (left) Scott Tatum-Lovett attempts to make a complete pass during flag football. (right)
Omega Phi & Kingsmen Omega Phi and Kingsmen grew in numbers as their marketing department was on task at the beginning of the year. Kingsmen alone almost doubled in size. Members of both clubs spent a lot of time doing things together from service projects such as participating in the Adopt-aHighway program and Operation Christmas Child to club devotionals, parties, and fun nights. For their Songfest production, they put on their smiley faces, and frowns for that matter, and gave the audience an unforgettable performance of All of Our Emotions. One of of the most memorable cameos of Songfest were the scared looks of Lily and Fiona Houston. The production team was David Black, Emily Clark, Caleb Magner, Bonnie Packer, and Scott Tatum-Lovett. Kingsmen honored Hannah Gund as their sweetheart for the year, and Omega Phi chose Josh Kountz for their beau. Returning members welcome Marika Bich with an Omega Phi style hug. (middle) Daniel Berry’s Christmas banquet selfie makes everyone smile. (above)
KINGSMEN: Sweetheart—Hannah Gund (1st row) Tyler Goodwin, Austin Kupper, Noah Manly, Scott TatumLovett, Alejandro Espinoza, Justin Dyer, Joseph Mata, Jayeson Baine; (2nd row) Douglas Deuel, Eric Massey, Geoffrey Freeman, Wade Wenske, Robert Thompson, Eric Curtis, Caleb Magner, Boone Berry, Josh Kountz, Nathan Clark, David Black, Ryan Harrison—not pictured Sponsors: P.J. Bunyard, Luke Case, Evan Stanger, Travis Stoltenberg Kingsmen: Pres—J. Kountz, VP—B. Berry, Tres—S. Tatum-Lovett, Sec—D. Deuel, AD—A. Kupper, Spiritual Director—J. Gibson, Songfest Rep—D. Black, S. Tatum-Lovett, & C. Magner
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Bre Goben and Darrien Gomez go at each other in Joey Boxing. (left)
club week photos courtesy Eryn Jacobson
Club Week activities such as the flag football game and flour sock war end with a group pic. (right and below)
Theta Psi & Sigma Tau From Club Week and Coronation to the All College Banquet, members of Theta Psi and Sigma Tau seemed to be involved in about every aspect of campus life. With devotionals, movie nights and a game night all in the mix, members were able to hang out together throughout each semester. The clubs gave a high energy show of twists and turns with their Songfest production under the direction of Natalie Carrasco, Asa Coppinger, Brittany Eckerberg, Darrien Gomez, Jolene Herzog, and Dylan Odom. The Midnight Boogie took honors for Best Music and Best Choreography. After three nights of voting were tabulated, the coveted People’s Choice Award was also theirs for the second year in a row. At the year-end banquet, Theta Psi was presented once again with the Big Heart Award for having the highest percentage of participation in the campus blood drives. Nicole Gates was honored by Sig Tau as their sweetheart for the year, and Nolan Henningson was chosen as Theta Psi’s Beau. After getting their invites in the mail, newbies join the ranks of returning Sig Tau members. (above)
THETA PSI: Beau—Nolan Henningson (1st row) Natalie Carrasco, Maddie Kinney, Mikayla Lawrence, Jolene Herzog, Cassidy Wilson; (2nd row) Brittany Eckerberg, Erin Wallgren, Bre Goben, Kennedy Crowder, Kimberly Mendoza, Taylor Abraham, Chloe Pittman, Caris Clark; (3rd row) Morgan Moore, Nicole Gates, Katie Bell, Melanie Baxa, Kylie Wroot, Kelsey Taylor, Camery Nielsen, Alyssa Didier, Kayliana Rodriguez, Morgan McElgunn, Halie Ewing, Courtney Lovelace—not pictured: Sabrina Austin, Katey Cox, Darrien Gomez, Eryn Jacobson, Hannah Parker, Leiah Reichel. Sponsors: LaRee Eckman, LaRae Melvin
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Theta Psi: Pres—E. Jacobson, VP—N. Gates, Sec—D. Gomez, Tres—C. Clark, Songfest Reps—J. Herzog & N. Carrasco, Spiritual Life Dir—H. Ewing, Activities Dir—T. Abraham & C. Pittman, Fashionista—B. Eckerberg, Photographer—E. Wallgren
Songfest photos contributed by Bob DeHart and Steddon Sikes
Sig Tau and Theta Psi show their excitement after winning Best Music, Best Choreography, and the People’s Choice Award for their production of The Midnight Boogie. (above) INSETS (l-r) Brittany leads a choreographed group with their glow sticks; Eryn, Caris, and Darrien work their charm on the audience; Stage lighting gives a cool effect to a group of jumpers; Symmetry in large numbers proves to be a great way to score points with the judges.
Everyone committed to their best expressions on The Midnight Boogie. (above)
Theta Psi prepares for a fun night of paint war. (right)
SIG TAU: Sweetheart—Nicole Gates (1st row) Connor Towle, Dylan Odom, Zachary Marsh, Brandin Fry, Jared Wolfe, Kermit Thomas, Marcus Vasquez, Sean Harral; (2nd row) TJ Cooley, Gilbert Mendoza, Mason Held, Dalton Bergstrom, John Mead; (3rd row) Ryan Murphy, Nolan Henningson, Conrad Morris, TyRee Goolsby, Asa Coppinger, Jacob Wirka, Corey Holmes, Brad Lindsley, Josh Bertey, Grayson King, Raul Ortiz—not pictured: Alex Boss. Sponsors: Bobby DeHart, Seth Walker Sigma Tau: Pres—N. Henningson, VP—C. Holmes, Sec—D. Bergstrom, Tres—R. Murphy, Spiritual Life—T. Lenear, AD—T. Lenear, Songfest Reps—D. Odom & A. Coppinger
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photo by Dr. Terrence Kite photo by Kathy Held
photo by Sierra Trower
photo by Sierra Trower
photo by Sam Garner
(Insets: l-r) Caleb Magner holds off a competitor at the end of the Woody Green Invite; Lindsay Jones and Jaimee Stutz keep company in a race; Sabrina Austin runs strong in the Dean White Invite; Mason Held digs deep at the finish of the KCAC Championships. The team was all smiles after their first race of the year was completed in Lincoln. (right)
photo by Sam Garner
Matthew Gastineau and Brennan Jarvis were consistently running 1 and 2 for YC during the season. (above)
The women were able to field a full team at the final three races. (right)
Date 9/12 9/19 9/26 10/10 10/24 11/7 photo by Kathy Held
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Cross Country
Invite Yorkfest Intrasquad Relays Woody Greeno Invite - Lincoln, NE Dean White Invitational - Crete, NE Bethel Invite - Bethel, KS Mid-States Classic - Winfield, KS KCAC Championships - Hillsboro, KS
photo by Matt Gastineau
Brennan Jarvis finishes with a time of 27:18 at the KCAC Championships good for 18th place. (left)
2015 Cross Country Team: (1st row) Alex Espinoza, Sierra Trower, Sabrina Austin, Ariel Warrior, *Jaimee Stutz, Paige Horton, Lindsay Jones, Mason Held; (2nd row) Head Coach Justin Carver, Brennan Jarvis, Robert Thompson, Caleb Magner, Joseph Ventry, Student Assistant Coach Brandin Fry, *Matthew Gastineau, Assistant Coach Danny Cunningham *Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes
Alex Espinoza paces a large group of runners in Lincoln. (left) Mason, Matt, and Brennan give Sam Garner the smile he asks for. (right)
Cross Country photos by Sam Garner
The cross country season had its highlight for both teams at the Bethel College Invite. The men’s team ran home with the victory as all four of the Panther runners finished in the top five. Brennan Jarvis led all the participants with his first place finish time of 27:33 over the 8k course. Matthew Gastineau, who battled a cold all week, finished in second place just 14 seconds behind his teammate. Caleb Magner and Mason Held completed the Panthers dominance coming through in fourth and fifth place respectively. Alex Espinoza, York’s normal number three runner, was not able to race. Ariel Warrior led the Lady Panthers to their second place finish as she ran the 5k course in 23:43, which was good enough for 5th. Lindsay Jones finished in seventh place, followed by Sabrina Austin and Sierra Trower who finished 10th and 11th, respectively. Both teams ended their season with the KCAC Championships in Hillsboro, Kansas, on November 7. The men finished 6th out of the 12 teams with Jarvis turning in the best time of 27:18 (18th) followed by Magner’s personal best of 27:35 (22nd) while the women finished in 12th place, led by Warrior 59th place time of 22:25. Gastineau and Jaimee Stutz were both named DaktronicsNAIA Scholar-Athletes. Lindsay Jones ran solo for YC at the Woody Greeno Invitational. (left)
Matt Gastineau, a three-time MCAC Runner of the Week, ran a strong race at the Doane Invite. (left)
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The team celebrated with Melanie Baxa on the night she got her 3,000 career assist. (left)
Cassidy Wilson takes a team selfie in a convenience store after the final road win against Grace University. (right)
In a home match against Haskell, Melanie sets Nicole Gates for one of her 13 kills on the night. (middle)
Volleyball It was a breakout season for Panther volleyball as the team under first-year coach Erin Freeman doubled their wins from 2014, improving to 18-21 on the year, with 13 road wins. The ladies turned up the heat in the final half of the season winning 11 out of their final 15 games. The team was ranked nationally in three categories out of the 217 NAIA Div. II schools: #21 in total digs (2,214), #34 in total assists (1,408), and #37 in total kills (1,538). Individually, the team was led by its seniors Melanie Baxa and Nicole Gates, each holding program records in assists and kills, respectively. Baxa recorded 1,181 assists in the 2015 season and notched 3,401 in her YC career. Nicole Gates became the first in Panther history to accumulate 1,000 kills as she recorded 352 on the year, 1,044 as a Panther. Kelsey Taylor led the team in digs as a freshman with an impressive 653. Both Baxa and Gates were named Second Team A.I.I. AllConference, while Taylor, Alyssa Didier, and Kylie Wroot were named Honorable Mention. Baxa, Didier, Gates, Halie Ewing, and Delaney Woods were named Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes. In their last home game of the season the team sponsored Black Out Cancer and raised over $1,000 in support of faculty members Jennifer Dutch and Mark Moore.
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The home crowd was as good as it gets in the team’s 3-0 victory over Grace University. (above) (Insets: l-r) Kelsey Taylor gets a successful dig against Haskell University; In the opening home match with Peru State, Halie Ewing follows through on a spike; Kylie Wroot elevates for the kill against Grace; Kayliana Rodriguez delivers the heat while pretty boy Dalton Bergstrom looks on. Date Opponent 8/21 Oklahoma Wesleyan 8/21 Bethel College 8/22 Univ of the Southwest 8/22 Sterling College 8/26 Bethany College 8/29 Peru State 9/4 Bethel College 9/5 Benedictine University 9/5 Concordia University 9/8 Barclay College 9/8 Manhattan Christian 9/11 Grace University 9/11 Southwestern College 9/12 College of Saint Mary 9/12 Dakota State University 9/15 Bellevue University 9/18 Benedictine University 9/18 Johnson & Wales Univ 9/19 Fort Hays State Univ 9/19 Benedictine University 9/21 Northwestern College 9/25 Peru State 9/26 Missouri Valley 9/29 Haskell University 10/2 Langston University 10/2 Hillsdale Baptist 10/3 Univ of the Southwest 10/6 Grace University 10/9 Faulkner University 10/9 Columbia College 10/10 Missouri Baptist Univ 10/10 Harris-Stowe State 10/13 Union College 10/16 Haskell University 10/17 Mount Marty 10/23 Central Christian 10/27 Central Christian 10/31 Peru State 11/3 Grace University Home games in bold
W/L L 1-3 L 0-3 W 3-2 L 0-3 L 0-3 L 0-3 W 3-1 L 1-3 L 1-3 W 3-0 W 3-0 W 3-0 W 3-2 L 0-3 L 1-3 L 0-3 W 3-1 L 0-3 L 0-3 L 0-3 L 0-3 L 0-3 L 1-3 L 1-3 W 3-0 W 3-0 W 3-1 W 3-0 L 1-3 L 0-3 L 1-3 W 3-0 W 3-0 W 3-2 W 3-2 W 3-1 W 3-1 L 0-3 W 3-1
Name 1 Baxa 2 Herzog 4 Rodriguez 5 Gates 7 Wilson 8 Taylor 9 Ewing 10 Woods 13 Carrasco 14 Abraham 15 Didier 16 Wroot 19 Bell
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K 47 13 203 352 32 4 304 7 7 47 216 305 0
E 29 13 140 125 26 20 202 3 16 58 95 172 1
TA Pct A SA 187 0.096 1181 20 49 0 105 2 639 0.099 3 0 834 0.272 10 34 97 0.062 3 0 134 -0.119 13 18 916 0.111 4 22 60 0.067 9 2 69 -0.13 4 3 193 -0.057 4 6 748 0.162 57 24 955 0.139 15 25 2 -0.5 0 0
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Team spirit is at a high as they prepare to defend their home record. On the season, they were 6-1. (below)
Halloween gave opportunity for a fun twist during Campbell Center practice. Even Coach Freeman got in on the act. (right) 2015 Volleyball Team: (1st row) Katie Bell, Morgan McElgunn, *Melanie Baxa, Kayliana Rodriguez, *Alyssa Didier; (2nd row) Taylor Abraham, Michelle Orduna, Kelsey Taylor, *Delaney Woods, Natalie Carrasco, Mikayla Griffith; (3rd row) Leiah Reichel, Kylie Wroot, Cassidy Wilson, *Halie Ewing, *Nicole Gates, Jolene Herzog, Head Coach Erin Freeman *Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes
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photo by Lee Harrington
photo by Steddon Sikes
photo by Lee Harrington
photo by Hannah Gund
With Alena Gaze and Patty Sylvester looking on, Hannah Boucher controls the ball in the home opener against Sterling College. (above) (Insets: l-r) Caitlin Nipe pushes for position against a Bellevue player; Anela Auala gets the header in stride; Kacee Walsh matches her opponent step for step; Cathy Harrington prepares for contact with a Siena Heights defender.
Date Opponent Score 8/25 Mount Marty College L 0-2 8/25 Sterling College L 0-2 9/1 Concordia University L 0-7 9/5 Viterbo University L 0-8 9/6 Siena Heights University L 0-10 9/11 University of St. Mary L 0-3 9/12 Hastings College L 0-2 9/15 Concordia University L 1-5 9/18 Manhattan Christian W 1-0 9/19 Bethel College L 2-3 9/25 Friends University L 0-6 9/26 Southwestern College L 0-6 10/2 Presentation College L 0-1 10/6 Bellevue University L 0-8 10/17 College of Saint Mary L 0-5 10/27 Central Christian L 1-5 11/1 Johnson & Wales Univ. L 1-9 11/6 Grace University L 0-2 Home games in bold
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No 0 5 6 7 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23 25 26
Player GP GS G A Pts G/SH Walsh 18 18 0 0 0 0 Gaze 16 16 0 0 0 0 Shipley 18 18 2 0 4 0.667 Zavala 18 18 0 0 0 0 Auala 9 6 0 0 0 0 Rodriguez 16 16 3 0 6 0.091 Wilson 13 0 0 0 0 0 Ivey 13 7 0 0 0 0 Wubbenhorst 18 16 0 0 0 0 Tomlin 17 16 0 0 0 0 Sylvester 18 18 0 1 1 0 Nipe 13 2 1 0 2 0.25 Kinney 18 18 0 1 1 0 Boucher 18 7 0 1 1 0 Harrington 14 6 0 0 0 0 Gray 17 13 0 0 0 0
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photo by Lee Harrington
Patty Sylvester and Ashlee Ivey bookend a Central Christian player in one of the final home games of the season. (right)
SH SOG 3 2 3 1 3 2 8 4 1 1 33 22 0 0 6 0 6 2 1 1 9 5 4 3 5 4 5 4 1 0 0 0
SOG/SH YC RC 0.667 1 0 0.333 1 0 0.667 1 0 0.5 1 0 1 0 0 0.667 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 0 0 1 0 1 0.556 2 0 0.75 0 0 0.8 0 0 0.8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jenna Shipley lays out for one of her 139 saves on the year. (above) 2015 Women’s Soccer Team: (1st row) Patty Sylvester, Nenia Wilson, Nadia Rodriguez; (2nd row) Danitsa Zavala, Abbey Draper, Renee Wubbenhorst, *Ashlee Ivey, Shania Brown, Cathy Harrington, Rosaline Way, Alena Gaze, Nicole Gray, Student Assistant Heather Negley; (3rd row) Head Coach Ryan Davis, Jenna Shipley, Hannah Gund, Hannah Tomlin, Anela Auala, Hannah Boucher, Madison Kinney, Caitlin Nipe, Kacee Walsh, Assistant Coach Jordan Veness *Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete
photos by Lee Harrington
After warm-ups and a team prayer, the ladies are ready for their home opener. (above and left)
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Nadia Rodriguez wasn’t afraid to take on even the toughest of opponents. (above)
The 2015 women’s soccer schedule was laden with nationally ranked opponents and presented a challenge for the Lady Panthers. With ten of the sixteen member squad being new recruits, the players struggled to find their team chemistry. But as junior midfielder Hannah Boucher commented, “We found love for each other off the field and grew close very quickly.” Even though plagued with a multitude of injuries, the team banded together under second-year coach Ryan Davis and steadily made improvements as the season progressed. Coach Davis believes that the returners will benefit from a tough 1-17 record and that it will be the motivation to work harder in the off season. Jennifer Shipley was ranked 18th in the nation as a freshman on total saves with 139 and helped the team to a rank of 4th in total saves (196) and 12th in saves per game (10.89). Kacee Walsh’s contribution of 42 saves was the next largest amount. Junior midfielder Nadia Rodriguez led the offense with 22 shots on goal and connected with 3 on the season. Other scorers were Shipley (2) and Caitlin Nipe (1). Ashlee Ivey was named a Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete.
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photo by Michael Ortiz
Brazilian goalie Ighor Tavares recorded 60 saves on the year. (left) A classic tweet: “This is YC men’s soccer after we almost ran out of gas. Thankful Minnesota has gas. #wegotgas #goodtimes.” (right) Job Yapp fights for position against a defender from Sterling College. (middle)
photo by Lee Harrington
Men’s Soccer The men’s soccer team under fourth-year head coach Jon Ireland defeated Grace University 4-0 on the road in the regular season finale and secured their first winning season since 2002 and were eligible for post-season play. As the college completed its transition to the KCAC in 2016, men’s soccer was part of the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) consisting of 14 teams with the conference tournament hosted in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Coach Ireland said, “I’m really happy for the guys. This was a goal the team made during preseason and it wasn’t easy to get here.” The Panthers earned the sixth seed and played the opening round against tournament host, the Georgia Gwinnett Grizzlies. Despite the hard-fought loss to the Grizzlies, Ireland tweeted the same day, “So proud of these guys! Ended our season at 9-8. First time in 13 years YC soccer has winning record.” Ben Sullivan was named Second Team All-Conference as a defender and Nathan Upton was Honorable Mention. Upton was also named to the A.I.I. All-Tournament team. The Panthers’ defense recorded 5 shutouts on the year with junior goalie Ighor Tavares notching 60 of the team’s 74 saves. The offense led an impressive campaign of teamwork with 37 goals on the season. Five players shared top honors: Eric Runions (5), Job Yapp (5), Tyree Goolsby (5), Ben Sullivan (4), and Juan Flores (4). Michael Ortiz led in assists with 6 on the season followed by Yapp with 4.
photo by Lee Harrington
photo by Bob DeHart
Senior defender Tyler Wilt puts some intensity into clearing the ball against the University of St Mary player in York’s 4-0 shutout victory. (above) (Insets: l-r) Michael Ortiz tries to get his foot on the ball ahead of the Concordia player; Eric Runions was one of four players to score against St. Mary; Juan Flores fights for position against a Sterling defender; Nathan Upton elevates for the header against Central Christian. Score W 5-0 W 3-2 L 2-7 L 1-2 W 7-3 W 4-0 W 1-0 L 0-2 L 1-2 W 2-0 W 2-1 OT L 0-1 OT L 1-5 L 0-2 W 4-3 W 4-0 L 0-5
No 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 99
Player Tavares Anderson Upton Kelly Garcia Wilt Miranda Sullivan Balderas Ortiz, M Camargo Yapp Runions Gress Flores Yuot Ortiz, R Francis Oliveira Goolsby Farrington Roseke Violante Rivera Bieker
GP 16 4 16 16 13 16 16 17 17 16 12 17 15 16 16 1 5 8 14 12 3 1 14 12 2
GS 16 0 16 6 9 14 14 17 7 11 8 14 8 15 11 0 1 7 3 1 0 0 8 2 1
G 0 0 1 1 0 3 1 4 1 1 2 5 5 0 4 0 0 1 1 5 0 0 0 1 0
A 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 1 4 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pts 0 0 4 2 0 6 2 8 4 8 5 14 12 0 10 0 0 2 2 10 0 0 0 2 0
G/SH SH SOG SOG YC RC 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.05 20 10 0.5 7 0 0.2 5 1 0.2 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 0 0.3 10 6 0.6 5 0 0.091 11 5 0.455 3 0 1 4 4 1 2 0 0.2 5 2 0.4 0 0 0.083 12 8 0.667 1 1 0.095 21 10 0.476 0 0 0.208 24 15 0.625 3 0 0.25 20 16 0.8 4 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0.211 19 13 0.684 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.25 4 2 0.5 1 0 0.167 6 4 0.667 1 0 0.294 17 9 0.529 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 3 0.429 2 0 0.25 4 2 0.5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2015 Men’s Soccer Team: Team Mascot Finn Ireland (1st row) Evans Francis, Raul Ortiz III, Joshua Anderson, Ben Sullivan, Tyler Wilt, Ighor Tavares, Ben Wubbenhorst, Asa Coppinger; (2nd row) Assistant Coach Abdul Sesay, Nathan Upton, Ernest Green, Eric Runions, TyRee Goolsby, Guilherme Camargo, Luis Violante, Michael Ortiz, Anthony Santo, Assistant Coach JB Benjamin, Head Coach Jon Ireland; (3rd row) Student Assistant Luis Sanchez, Assistant Coach Thomas Freeman, Osei Afriyie, Ryan Harrison, Bang Yuot, Hugo Oliveira, Austin Kelly, Brant Bieker, Bestley Pierre, Team Chaplain Dr. Billy Lones, Assistant Coach John Baker; (4th row) Geoffrey Freeman, Connor Roseke, Francisco Miranda, Bernie Garcia, Manuel Rivera, Juan Flores, Rafael Balderas, Job Yapp, Colbey Farrington, Johnny Gress, Jose Ceron-Huerta – not pictured Student Assistant Santiago Castano
photo by Lee Harrington
Date Opponent 8/25 Mount Marty College 8/29 Sterling College 9/1 Concordia University 9/3 Viterbo University 9/4 Providence College 9/11 University of St. Mary 9/18 Manhattan Christian 9/19 Bethel College 9/25 Friends University 9/26 Southwestern College 10/2 Presentation College 10/9 Benedictine College 10/25 Johnson & Wales Univ. 11/1 Johnson & Wales Univ. 11/5 Central Christian 11/6 Grace University 11/11 Georgia Gwinnett Home games in bold
photo by Lee Harrington
Senior defender Ben Sullivan clears the ball in the home opening victory over Sterling.
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photos by Bob DeHart
Junior guard Greer Kleber elevates for a running jumper against Central Christian while another senior guard, Brianna Womack, positions herself for the rebound. (above) (Insets: l-r) Jacqueline Esquivel brings the ball down against the Bethel press; Junior point guard Elizabeth Maher directs traffic; Sarah Shafer goes up strong against the Tiger defense; Jordan Nelson makes an aggressive move to the bucket.
Kat Mosely launches the three with Coach Madole and the bench looking on. (above) McCorra Ford goes airborne on the Kansas Wesleyan defender and draws the foul. Ford ended the night with 19 points. (below)
Name 21 Eller 31 Ford 1 Womack 33 Kleber 3 Maher 32 Sharkey 10 Esquivel 12 Mosely 34 Shafer 11 Pascal 35 Wilson 4 Nelson 25 Espinosa 13 Swink 24 Carr 5 Jansen
GP 20 14 9 21 21 20 20 19 21 9 17 20 15 16 2 20
GS 18 11 6 18 20 5 4 2 1 0 7 8 0 0 0 0
FG 99 69 26 76 50 36 33 25 25 11 17 14 10 3 1 5
PCT 0.454 0.411 0.426 0.388 0.325 0.279 0.287 0.255 0.5 0.256 0.378 0.359 0.435 0.231 0.167 0.172
3-Pt 28 9 12 17 15 17 12 16 3 8 0 0 5 0 0 0
PCT 0.373 0.346 0.522 0.279 0.246 0.304 0.286 0.239 0.375 0.308 0 0 0.357 0 0 0
FT 49 42 26 23 28 18 22 14 25 2 11 15 0 14 0 4
PCT 0.766 0.7 0.684 0.742 0.875 0.5 0.579 0.778 0.581 0.5 0.579 0.5 0 0.667 0 0.308
PTS P/G Asst BLK ST Reb 275 13.8 22 31 12 32/79 189 13.5 45 4 30 23/57 90 10 23 2 11 8/17 192 9.1 37 2 25 24/127 143 6.8 31 0 19 26/21 107 5.4 19 5 19 15/40 100 5 18 1 23 11/21 80 4.2 12 1 14 7/40 78 3.7 4 0 10 21/28 32 3.6 7 1 5 1/3 45 2.6 3 7 6 15/41 43 2.2 8 4 9 38/44 25 1.7 4 0 5 4/5 20 1.3 4 1 4 8/15 2 1 1 0 2 1/0 14 0.7 14 1 9 5/18
2015-16 Women’s Basketball Team: (1st row) *Elizabeth Maher, Cat Jansen, Kat Mosely, Erin Wallgren, Jesse Poneoma, Brittany Pascal, Jacqueline Esquivel, McCorra Ford, Bailey Carr, Kelcie Swink; (2nd row) Vanessa Espinosa, Greer Kleber, Alexis Cedillo, Mikala Wilson, Jordan Nelson, *MacKenzie Eller, Kelsey Sharkey, Sarah Shafer, Brianna Womack – not pictured Renee Wubbenhorst, Head Coach Matt Madole, Assistant Coach Misty Brestel, Assistant Coach Jen Spickelmier, Student Assistant Coach Cory Minjarez
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Women’s Basketball
*Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete
photo by Cory Minjarez
The first win of the season, a 94-66 victory over Bethel College, brings smiles in the locker room. (left) Sarah and Kelsey stretch for the offensive rebound. (right) MacKenzie Eller goes up for 2 of her 14 points against Haskell. Along with shooting 42% from the field, Eller had 8 rebounds and 3 assists on the night. (middle)
Women’s Basketball Date Opponent Score Matt Madole completed his 10/31 Johnson & Wales Univ L 83-88 11/3 Bethel College W 94-66 fourth season as head coach of the 11/5 Univ. of Saint Mary W 82-65 women’s basketball team as the 11/7 ^Okla. Christian Univ L 52-90 11/10 Kansas Wesleyan Univ L 65-74 Lady Panthers finished the season 11/13 Oglala Lakota College W 78-48 11/14 Bacone College L 78-88 8-13. The team went 5-5 at home 11/17 Grace University W 67-50 with a thrilling final game in front of 11/19 ^Wayne State College L 48-112 11/21 ^Newmann University L 43-78 YC fans against the Central Christian 11/24 Grace University L 66-96 12/8 Peru State College L 52-67 Tigers. Down by 20, York was sparked 12/10 Concordia Univ L 65-111 by Brianna Womack’s 13 fourth 12/17 Univ. of Saint Mary W 86-73 1/7 McPherson College L 48-77 quarter points and outscored their 1/16 Mount Mercy Univ L 41-65 1/23 Bethany College L 44-67 opponent 33 to 16 in the final 10 1/27 Grace University W 77-74 minutes to storm back and win 1/30 Haskell University L 61-77 2/4 Haskell University L 65-92 79-76. 2/6 College of the Ozarks L 71-88 2/8 Central Christian W 79-76 MacKenzie Eller, junior forward 2/13 College of the Ozarks L 46-80 from Orlando, Florida, led the 2/20 Central Christian W 87-79 ^Exhibition Game Panthers in scoring as she averaged 13.8 points per game, shooting an impressive 45% from the floor. She also led in block shots with 31 on the season. Greer Kleber, junior guard from Walnut Creek, Calif., was the leading rebounder with 7.2 per game for a total of 151. Kleber also led the team with 37 assists and 25 steals on the year. Eller and Elizabeth Maher were named Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes.
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Chris Smith defends against a Dakota Wesleyan shot attempt. (left) Johnny Cooksey’s 18 points in the second game of Nationals was a team high. (right) 2nd Team All-American Cameron Coleman makes a move to the basket against the #1 seed University of St. Francis. (middle)
Men’s Basketball Date 10/24 10/30 10/31 11/6 11/7 11/13 11/14 11/20 11/21 11/27 11/28 12/1 12/3 12/7 12/9 12/12 12/17 1/1 1/2 1/7 1/8 1/13 1/16 1/26 1/30 2/4 2/6 2/8 2/10 2/13 2/17 2/20 2/26 2/27 2/28 3/10 3/11 3/12
Opponent Score Yellowstone Christian W 103-69 Friends University W 72-64 Hastings College L 63-69 Mayville State University L 69-73 Bellevue University L 56-86 Bethel College W 74-72 McPherson College W 103-81 Rocky Mountain L 75-104 Yellowstone Christian W 101-66 McPherson College W 108-75 Bellevue University L 61-76 Kansas Wesleyan Univ W 89-75 Grace University W 88-76 ^Fort Hays State Univ L 76-86 ^Northern Colorado L 58-91 Hillsdale Baptist W 94-86 Friends University W 73-69 Sterling College W 70-65 Tabor College L 61-75 Trinity Bible College W 107-70 Hillsdale Baptist W 82-80 Concordia University W 70-65 Mount Mercy University L 99-103 Northern New Mexico W 76-75 Haskell University L 79-90 Haskell University W 67-55 College of the Ozarks W 94-83 Central Christian W 70-57 Doane College W 90-82 College of the Ozarks W 84-73 ^Univ of South Dakota L 55-82 Central Christian W 84-78 Northern New Mexico W 80-67 Washington Adventist W 81-80 Mount Mercy University L 61-74 University of St. Francis W 87-79 Dakota Wesleyan W 78-77 Indiana Wesleyan L 64-89 ^ Exhibition Game
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It was a season for the record books as Delton Deal in his sixth year as head coach led the men’s basketball team to its highest finish in the national tournament and its best record as a four-year college. The 25-10 Panthers ousted the Duer Bracket’s top seed St. Francis (Joliet, Ill.) in the first round of the NAIA Div. II Championships 87-79, becoming the first 8 seed to ever advance in the tournament. They followed that with a nail biter 78-77 victory over No. 5 Dakota Wesleyan and were lauded by the NAIA as the Cinderella team of the tournament, advancing to the Elite Eight. Despite the rallying cry of the team, “We’re not done yet; we’re just getting started,” they fell in the third round to the hot hands of the eventual National Champions, Indiana Wesleyan, who shot an impressive 58% from the floor. For his season contributions Cameron Coleman, junior forward from Allen, Texas, was named 2nd Team All-American. Coleman, Johnny Cooksey, and Trevor Linear were named First Team AllConference. Coleman was also named A.I.I. Conference Player of the Year in part to his 40-point game against Washington Adventist in the semi-finals of the tournament. Stat leaders for the team were Coleman with 18.3 pts/game and 65 steals on the season, Marcus Price with 6.4 rebounds/game and 31 block shots on the year, and Chris Smith’s 2.8 assists/game. The team was ranked 2nd in the nation in steals/gm (10.1), 4th in total steals (352), 5th in offensive rebounds (1427), 12th in total assists (542), and 17th in total scoring offense (2813). Deal was named the Don Meyer Coach of the Year, the top NAIA head coach as voted on by the committee. The Panthers finished at #17 in the final NAIA Coaches’ Poll.
Concordia photos by Bob DeHart
Coaches, teammates, and fans celebrate in the waning minutes of their historic win over the #1 seed in the NAIA Tournament. (above) (Insets: l-r)) Marcus Price gets the easy breakaway basket in the 103-69 Homecoming win; Terrence Cole launches a three against Bellevue; Darreon Tolliver scores two of his 12 points in the win over Concordia; Trevor Lenear elevates for the shot through three defenders. With Cole, Price, and Lenear looking on, Cameron Coleman stretches for the defensive rebound against Dakota Wesleyan. (left) Name GP 33 Coleman 35 3 Cooksey 35 0 Lenear 35 24 Price 31 11 Smith, Chris 35 22 Tolliver 35 4 Cole 34 5 Johnson 33 1 Evans 10 25 Beene 25 12 Karbhari 26 10 Bates 28 32 Jackson, 22 13 Smith, Eric 18 23 Thomas Jr 12 2 Howe 22 15 Gross 7 50 Ezika-Michael 5
GS 33 23 32 29 29 5 1 1 10 0 0 5 1 0 1 0 0 0
FG 259 125 104 113 68 92 62 64 24 24 27 25 22 12 14 7 3 2
PCT 3-Pt PCT FT PCT 0.548 14 0.25 107 0.682 0.439 42 0.356 54 0.761 0.406 33 0.317 59 0.728 0.469 1 0.333 37 0.74 0.378 25 0.316 29 0.659 0.492 0 0 35 0.493 0.4 36 0.336 25 0.833 0.46 16 0.302 24 0.774 0.393 3 0.333 35 0.636 0.358 17 0.34 20 0.714 0.355 19 0.339 10 0.588 0.309 10 0.27 9 0.643 0.333 10 0.278 6 0.667 0.375 10 0.345 5 0.833 0.304 2 0.125 7 0.778 0.368 0 0 13 0.448 0.375 1 0.2 2 0.667 0.333 1 0.333 2 1
PTS P/G Asst BLK ST Reb 639 18.3 85 10 65 103/119 346 9.9 76 6 37 27/71 300 8.6 61 3 23 33/79 264 8.5 31 31 29 60/137 190 5.4 97 2 48 21/53 219 6.3 18 20 23 64/110 185 5.4 33 2 30 18/53 168 5.1 35 8 25 38/68 86 8.6 17 5 9 13/24 85 3.4 8 1 6 9/16 83 3.2 9 1 4 7/18 69 2.5 27 0 11 6/16 60 2.7 10 1 6 11/31 39 2.2 4 0 3 1/2 37 3.1 11 1 6 9/16 27 1.2 18 0 11 3/16 9 1.3 2 1 1 3/9 7 1.4 0 1 0 1/4
2015-16 Men’s Basketball Team: (1st row) Naaman Karbhari, Austin Beene, Eric Smith, Trevor Lenear, Tre’ Howe, Johnny Cooksey, Josh Bates, Terrence Cole, Kevin Brandenberg, Chris Smith; (2nd row) Associate Head Coach Tree Burks, James Smith, Michael Johnson, Devaun Evans, *Shaphan Gross, Luther Thomas, Cameron Coleman, Andre Yeku, Darreon Tolliver, Marcus Price, Julien Ezika-Michael, Marquis Jackson, Head Coach Delton Deal, Grad Assistant Kory Slaughter, Nicholas Brown *Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete
Michael Johnson goes up for two of his 11 points off the bench in the victory over #1 seed St. Francis University. (above)
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During the home dual with Hastings College, Noah Manly had the entire crowd on their feet clapping and screaming after his match. Manly picked up his first collegiate win in exhilarating fashion as he pinned his opponent in the first period. (above) Regional and National photos by Joe Coy
(Insets: l-r) Lupe Jimenez puts the squeeze on his opponent at the Regional Tournament; Torrey Casper turns a Hastings wrestler at Nationals; Jeff Albers manhandles his first match at OKC; Robert Ozuna took 2nd at Regionals and went 1-2 at Nationals. After a third place finish at Oklahoma City, Austin Coy went 2-2 at 157 lbs. at the NAIA National Championships in Topeka. (right)
Date 11/7 11/10 11/14 11/21 12/18 1/8-9 1/15 1/29 2/2 2/20 3/4-5
Event Bethany Open Concordia University Duals Dakota Wesleyan Open UNK Open UNK and Chadron Duals Cliff Keen National Duals UNK Midwest Duals Hastings Dual W36-9 Baker and Ottawa Duals NAIA Regional Tournament NAIA National Championships
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Location Bethany, KS Seward, NE Â Mitchell, SD Kearney, NE Ogallala, NE Fort Wayne, IN Kearney, NE York, NE Baldwin City, KS OKC, OK Topeka, KS
Nick Meck went undefeated at 174 lbs. in Regionals and picked up two victories at Nationals. (above)
All-American wrestler Willie Fox, a junior from Gilroy, Calif., achieved the highest placing at Nationals (3rd) in York College history. (above)
2015-16 Wrestling Team: (1st row) Nick Meck, Jack Murphy, Oscar Marin, Robert Ozuna, Bryan Ayala, Devaunta Cuba; (2nd row) Willie Fox, Justus Bjelland, Student Assistant A.J. Jaramillo, Head Coach Ramon Diaz, Student Assistant Carlos Arana, Josh Lopez, Lupe Jimenez, Chrystian Banuelos; (3rd row) Noah Manly, Manny Salcedo, John Briscoe Jr., Jeff Albers, Justin Dyer, Joseph Mata – not pictured Torrey Casper
Regional and National photos by Joe Coy
Senior Josh Lopez gets a dramatic takedown at Nationals and finished the tournament 3-2. (left) After going undefeated at Regionals and winning the Outstanding Wrestler Award, Jack Murphy went 3-2 at Nationals. (right) Willie Fox also went undefeated at OKC in Regionals and then went 6-1 at the National Championships to win 3rd. (middle)
Wrestling Panther wrestlers were just seven and a half points shy of winning the NAIA South Qualifier, scoring 144.5 points for their second place finish, the highest in school history. Three wrestlers went undefeated and won their weight brackets: Willie Fox (149), Nicholas Meck (174), and Jack Murphy (197). Murphy took home the Outstanding Wrestler Award, voted by all the coaches. Four other wrestlers punched their ticket to the NAIA National Wrestling Championships by finishing in the top three of their weight class: Robert Ozuna took second (125), and Torrey Casper (133), Josh Lopez (141), and Austin Coy (157) each finished in third place. At nationals, Fox, a junior from Gilroy, Calif., became the sixth wrestler at YC to earn NAIA All-American honors, and became the highest finisher in the program’s history. Fox went 6-1 on the weekend and his lone loss came against the eventual national champion in sudden victory overtime 8-6. Fox controlled the rest of his matches as he finished the weekend with two decisions, one major decision, two technical falls, and one fall. He won his third place match with a 6-3 decision. Lopez and Murphy both missed being All-Americans by one match. Lopez lost his final match in the last few seconds 10-7, and Murphy was eliminated in a 3-1 sudden victory overtime defeat. Coy and Meck each picked up two victories at the championships. Ozuna went 1-2 on the weekend after losing his first match to the eventual 125 pound national champion. Casper also faced the eventual national champion before his season finished with a 1-2 weekend. The Panthers finished 16 out of 29 schools. Coach Ramon Diaz completed his sixth year as head coach.
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Molly Reyes eyes the pitch as it comes in high over the plate. (left) Brianna Perez hits a 2-run homer against McPherson. (right) Alysia Rodriguez had 8 wins on the season, pitching 146 innings and striking out 96 opponents. (middle)
Softball It had been five years since the softball team had experienced postseason play, but in Coach Roni Miller’s second year at the helm, the Lady Panthers qualified for the KCAC tournament. To get there they had to use some late game heroics and come from behind to sweep Bethel in the final home games of the season on Senior Day, both games going an extra inning. The team came into the conference tournament as the eight seed to face 25th ranked Friends University. Alysia Rodriguez’s pitching was perfect and the bats were hot as York provided the upset of the tournament, taking down the #1 seed 10-1 in six innings of play. “It’s nice turning heads,” said Miller. The Panthers lost their next two games by only one run each, but left an indelible mark on their inaugural year in the KCAC. York finished 17-36 on the season, 7-13 in the conference. Five players received KCAC honors with Brianna Perez and Brittany Rayls named to the All-KCAC First Team, Molly Reyes was named Second Team, and Lilianna Herrera, and Alysia Rodriguez were named Honorable Mention. “This is a huge accomplishment for our team,” stated Miller. “This is a very tough conference with 12 teams to choose from. To be able to get five girls on the teams, and two on first team is tremendous. It just shows where York College is going with its softball program.” Perez led the conference in slugging percentage (.803) and was second overall in batting average (.433) and in RBIs with 55 total. She became the first YC softball player to be named 2nd Team All-American.
Date Opponent Score 2/27 Doane University (2) L 0-9, L 2-10 3/4 Graceland University W 11-3 3/4 Univ. of Science & Arts L 3-11 3/5 Southwestern Christian L 0-8 3/5 Baker University L 3-7 3/5 Langston University L 1-9 3/7 SW Assemblies of God (2) L 5-10, W 5-1 3/11 Central Christian W 12-2 3/11 Hastings College L 3-14 3/12 Graceland University L 3-6 3/12 Baker University L 2-8 3/12 Benedictine College L 2-13 3/15 Nebraska Wesleyan (2) L 3-8, W 4-3 3/17 Midland University (2) L 6-7, L 6-7 3/19 Presentation College (2) W 7-1, W 5-1 3/21 Morningside College (2) L 0-16, L 1-2 3/23 *Oklahoma Wesleyan (2) L 0-5, W 7-6 3/29 *Southwestern College (2) L 6-7, W 10-5 3/31 *McPherson College (2) W 6-4, L 3-13 4/2 *University of St. Mary (2) W 5-2(8), L 8-10 4/3 Benedictine College (2) L 0-9, L 3-10 4/5 Bellevue University (2) L 4-5, L 4-12 4/6 *Tabor College (2) W 10-2, L 0-3 4/9 *Ottawa University (2) L 0-8, L 4-5 4/10 Peru State University (2) L 3-6, W 8-0 4/13 *Bethany College (2) L 5-11, L 1-5 4/16 *Kansas Wesleyan (2) L 2-3, L 2-3 4/22 *Central Christian (2) W 8-7, W 7-1 4/23 *Sterling College (2) L 3-4, L 6-10 4/26 *Bethel College (2) W 7-6(8), W 8-7(8) 5/4 *Friends University W 10-1 5/5 *Bethany College L 2-3(8) 5/5 *Univ. of St. Mary L 4-5 *KCAC game; Home games in bold
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The team celebrates Brianna Perez’s home run.
(Insets: l-r) Vanessa Rodriquez delivers the heat against Oklahoma Wesleyan; Lilianna Herrera gets a hit in conference play against Tabor College; Renee Rayls puts the tag on the runner; Brittany Rayls slides home under the tag. Tabor game photos by Bob DeHart
2016 Softball Team: (1st row) Danitsa Zavala, Renee Rayls, Adrianna Sotolongo, Laura Leos, Morgan Derengowski, Lilianna Herrera, Danielle Cornejo; (2nd row) Kiana Villarreal, Sydney Loa, Alysia Rodriguez, *Courtney Lovelace, Taylor Brown, Morgan Moore, Mikayla Lawrence; (3rd row) Chelsea Holland, *Corrine Pearl, Vanessa Rodriguez, Kelcie Swink, Laykin McCoy, Brittany Rayls, Brianna Perez, Molly Reyes, Alena Gaze – not pictured Head Coach Roni Miller, Assistant Coach Amanda Saldivar, Assistant Coach Aaron Conyers, Student Assistant Coach MacKenzie Bush *Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes
team photo by Bob DeHart
GP
AVG
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SLG%
Perez Rayls, B. Herrera Lawrence Reyes Rodriguez, A. Lovelace Holland Loa Rayls, R. Swink Leos Gaze Cornejo Pearl Zavala McCoy Derengowski
53 51 50 41 48 40 32 8 23 43 32 41 18 34 47 27 7 18
0.433 0.369 0.365 0.362 0.359 0.357 0.333 0.316 0.273 0.259 0.219 0.216 0.212 0.178 0.172 0.172 0.167 0.128
157 160 170 127 142 42 78 19 22 116 32 116 33 73 87 29 6 39
45 8 36 33 32 4 9 0 3 9 5 4 4 15 10 3 3 3
68 59 62 46 51 15 26 6 6 30 7 25 7 13 15 5 1 5
22 11 12 13 11 3 1 1 2 1 1 9 0 3 0 0 0 2
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12 1 0 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
55 31 22 11 15 4 7 4 3 9 6 15 1 3 7 0 0 4
0.803 0.456 0.435 0.583 0.479 0.429 0.346 0.368 0.364 0.267 0.344 0.293 0.212 0.219 0.172 0.172 0.167 0.179
BB HBP SO
14 7 3 6 12 0 4 0 2 6 4 10 0 5 19 2 0 9
9 5 0 1 6 0 3 3 1 6 0 2 0 0 3 1 0 0
26 7 7 9 21 3 20 1 2 16 12 26 10 7 44 10 0 9
selfie by Morgan Moore
Leaders at the Plate Name
SF SH
2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
3 2 4 2 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 5 1 2 0 2
A team selfie makes the 10-1 victory over the #1 seed Friends University that much sweeter. (above) Pitching Stats Name
GP
ERA
Loa Moore Rodriguez, A. Rodriguez, V.
16 10 33 23
7.47 6.03 4.69 5.11
W
L
3 6 2 4 8 14 4 12
IP
SO
0 54 1 36 1 146 0 89
S
15 20 96 29
OBA
BB
0.401 5 0.365 19 0.305 70 0.356 20
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game photos by Bob DeHart
photo by Steddon Sikes
Opening Round photo by Leo Miller Leaders at the Plate
The Panthers defeat conference opponent Bethany College 12-6 in the night cap of a double header at home. (above) (Insets: l-r) Nick Stoll lays down a successful bunt against Concordia; Garrett Anctil hits a 3-run homer in the 12-6 win over Bethany; Jose Bueno goes 2 for 3 as the DH in the 10-9 home victory against Kansas Wesleyan; Tim Emory pitched a 6-0 shutout against St. Xavier in the NAIA Opening Round.
2016 Baseball JV Team: (1st row) Jacob Berck, Jared Wolfe, Caleb Cardwell, Marcus Vasquez, Dylan Roller, Sean Harral, Zachary Marsh, Brendan Hartnett, Gilbert Mendoza; (2nd row) Jake Lohrenz, Connor Towle, Douglas Rhodes, Josh Anderson, Dakota Menke, Dane Berkey, Kody Palmer, Kodiak Ratzlaff, Josh Bertey, Dean Samora; (3rd row) Assistant Coach Tyler Helms, Douglas Deuel, Grayson King, Vincent Valentine, Christian Perkins, Max Fleig, Matt Lindsley, Clay Lube, Head Coach Mike Miller, Student Assistant Coach Casey Kaup
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GP
AVG
AB
R
H
2B
Anctil Anderson Bueno Burgener Carney Cunningham Drews Faucher Henan Hughes Johnson, B. Johnson, M. Perez Roller Roman Smith Stoll Terazon Towle
49 26 58 24 63 20 16 30 10 61 63 63 37 7 34 57 60 54 9
0.391 0.244 0.372 0.281 0.323 1.000 0.133 0.227 1.000 0.299 0.360 0.371 0.456 0.125 0.206 0.292 0.392 0.302 0.333
156 41 199 64 217 1 15 22 1 221 225 224 147 8 68 96 240 179 9
15 7 49 3 42 1 6 3 2 72 88 69 32 1 20 50 63 37 1
61 10 74 18 70 1 2 5 1 66 81 83 67 1 14 28 94 54 3
13 1 17 3 10 1 0 2 0 11 12 18 17 0 3 8 17 9 0
3B HR RBI
SLG%
BB HBP SO SF SH
2 6 44 0.615 16 1 0 3 0.317 19 0 7 64 0.563 19 1 2 15 0.453 4 0 13 66 0.548 28 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0.133 3 0 0 2 0.318 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 3 27 0.416 39 6 12 63 0.627 32 2 16 66 0.683 27 1 2 51 0.626 12 0 0 1 0.125 0 0 3 13 0.382 9 1 1 27 0.427 8 2 5 56 0.542 10 3 0 29 0.385 17 0 0 0 0.333 0
17 1 4 2 15 0 0 0 0 17 26 29 4 0 2 4 4 6 1
19 8 28 27 37 0 6 4 0 52 35 42 8 0 11 12 27 45 2
3 0 0 0 9 1 0 2 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 9 9 5 0 5 1 0 0 3 1 1 1 4 10 1 3 0 0
SB SBA
0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 39 32 7 9 0 5 23 14 2 0
0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 49 35 10 17 0 5 32 18 2 0
Pitching Stats Name
GP
AB
H
Mixon Emory Ramos Mead Salas Cunningham Faucher Matha Henan Hukill Rhodes
16 4.58 11 3 1 90.1 0.277 407 18 3.54 9 2 1 68.2 0.266 299 13 4.57 7 4 0 63 0.255 292 16 5.37 6 2 0 67 0.31 327 17 4.58 5 1 1 57 0.277 254 16 7.17 4 2 0 64 0.36 307 21 7.15 2 1 0 22.2 0.214 114 24 5.23 2 0 7 32.2 0.262 151 6 12.27 0 0 0 7.1 0.375 38 17 10.34 0 2 1 31.1 0.394 179 2 24 0 0 0 3 0.5 19
99 71 59 90 61 96 18 33 12 63 7
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ERA
W
L SV
Baseball
IP
OBA
R ER BB
55 32 43 62 35 56 22 21 11 50 8
46 27 32 40 29 51 18 19 10 36 8
35 23 49 20 20 20 19 23 5 14 3
SO
54 38 77 48 51 28 19 35 7 20 2
2016 Baseball Team: (1st row) **Billy Johnson, **^Mike Johnson, Josh Roman, Ivan Perez, *PJ Matha, Tim Emory, Lamar Smith, Dylan Roller, Pepe Marquez, Sean Harral; (2nd row) Connor Towle, Cale Anderson, Jose Bueno, Timmion Hughes, John Mead, Joseph Terazon, *D.J. Drews, Garrett Anctil, *Josh Burgener, Douglas Rhodes, Corey Mixon; (3rd row) Associate Head Coach Dylan Connolly, Assistant Coach Tyler Helms, Bryan Faucher, Nick Carney, Nick Stoll, Joseph Henan, **Ulysses Ramos, Justin Hukill, Jarrell Cunningham, Jaraad Salas, Assistant Coach Erik Gray, Head Coach Brian Walth *Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes **KCAC Player/Pitcher of the Week ^NAIA Player of the Week
Honorable Mention All-American Billy Johnson set a new YC record with 88 runs on the season. (left) Ulysses Ramos was voted 2nd Team All-KCAC with a 7-4 record. (right) 2nd Team All-American Michael Johnson eyes his hit against Kansas Wesleyan. (middle)
game photos by Bob DeHart
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The 2016 baseball team’s offensive arsenal was ranked No. 1 in the NAIA in total runs scored (582), runs scored per game (9.238), and Billy Johnson topped the charts with his 88 runs on the season. Under KCAC Coach of the Year, Brian Walth, the Panthers broke a myriad of team and individual records that included 46 wins on the season. With their 28-8 conference record, York was cochampions in their inaugural season with the KCAC. Despite a 5-9 loss in the KCAC championship game to Sterling College (No. 5), the highly ranked Panthers were invited to play in the Grand Rapids Bracket of the NAIA Opening Round. After losing 2-4 in the opening game to tournament host Davenport University, the Panthers battled back in game two with a 6-0 victory over Saint Xavier and then followed that with a 6-4 win against Clarke University before losing 4-3 to top-seeded Bellevue University. Michael Johnson earned Second Team All-American honors, leading the team in doubles (18), home runs (16), RBI (66), total bases (153) and slugging percentage (.683). He was selected as NAIA Player of the Week, All-KCAC, and was the first YC athlete named CoSIDA Academic All-American second team. Billy Johnson was named Honorable Mention All-American and was also All-KCAC. Second Team All-KCAC went to Garrett Anctil, Nick Stoll, Ulysses Ramos, and Jose Bueno; while Timmion Hughes, Ivan Perez, and Corey Mixon earned Honorable Mention. Nick Carney was named to the KCAC Gold Glove Team. York finished #14 in the NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 Poll.
Day Opponent Score 2/5 Oklahoma Baptist Univ (2) L 3-22, L 5-11 2/6 Oklahoma Baptist Univ W 5-3 2/12 Hillsdale Baptist (2) W 9-0, W 20-0 2/13 Hillsdale Baptist (2) W 11-3, W 16-3 2/20 St. Gregory's Univ (2) W 14-5, L 3-4 2/26 Bellevue University (2) L 0-8, L 2-3 2/27 Bellevue University W 16-8 2/27 Central Methodist W 8-2 3/5 *McPherson College (2) W 7-4, W 10-3 3/6 *McPherson College (2) W 23-16, W 13-2 3/9 Hastings College W 16-11 3/12 *Kansas Wesleyan (2) W 8-5, W 12-1 3/13 *Kansas Wesleyan (2) W 7-6, W 10-9 3/15 Morningside College W 12-8 3/19 *Ottawa University (2) W 10-5, W 7-1 3/20 *Ottawa University (2) W 6-2, W 5-4 3/25 *Sterling College (2) W 9-6, L 4-10 3/28 *Sterling College (2) L 4-6, L 4-17 4/2 *Univ. of St. Mary (2) W 6-3, W 11-5 4/3 *Univ. of St. Mary (2) L 10-11, W 21-2 4/5 Concordia (Neb.) W 13-1 4/9 *Tabor College (2) L 10-13, W 9-2 4/10 *Tabor College (2) L 2-8, W 7-5 4/12 Hastings College W 12-10 4/15 *Oklahoma Wesleyan (2) W 19-12, W 17-7 4/16 *Oklahoma Wesleyan (2) W 13-10, W 5-1 4/19 Concordia (Neb.) W 13-5 4/23 *Bethany College (2) L 7-22, W 12-6 4/24 *Bethany College (2) W 24-10, L 3-11 4/30 *Friends University (2) W 14-5, W 3-1 5/1 *Friends University (2) W 5-2, W 9-1 5/4 *Kansas Wesleyan W 13-10 5/5 *Sterling College W 3-2 5/6 *Sterling College L 4-9 5/7 *Oklahoma Wesleyan W 16-12 5/7 *Sterling College L 5-9 5/17 Davenport University L 2-4 5/18 Saint Xavier Univ W 6-0 5/18 Clarke University W 6-4 5/19 Bellevue University L 3-4 *KCAC game; Home games in bold
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Dutcher Invite photo courtesy YC Athletics
photos by Kathy Held
The 4x800m relay team joins a top-three selfie pose at the NCCAA Indoor Championships. (left) It’s a great start for Brandin Fry and Kermit Thomas at the Dutcher Invite. (right)
Track & Field The men’s and women’s track and field teams spent the majority of their spring weekends on the road as they competed in fifteen competitions during the second semester. Highlighting the way for the women was Forrest Burr, a senior from Bird City, Kans. Burr was named to the All-KCAC team in both shot and discus and took 5th in the shot at the NCCAA Indoor Championships. As a team, the men placed 5th in the KCAC Indoor Championships and 7th in the Outdoor Championships. Six men made All-KCAC: Matt Gastineau, Mason Held, Peyton Horton, Brennan Jarvis, Caleb Magner, Dean Simon, and Joe Ventry. The 4x800 relay team of Held, Jarvis, Gastineau, and Magner earned National Christian College Athletic Association All-American honors for their 3rd place showing at the NCCAA Indoor Championships and Held also earned All-American honors for placing third in the 400 meter dash. Other athletes garnering Indoor Track and Field Schedule points at NCCAA Nationals Dec. 12 UNK Pre-Holiday Invite Kearney, NE Jan. 16 Nicely Invite Crete, NE were Ventry (4th in high jump Jan. 22 Prairie Wolf Invite Lincoln, NE and 6th in triple jump), Brandin Jan. 29-30 Concordia Classic Seward, NE Feb. 5-6 KCAC Championships Pittsburgh, KS Fry (4th in heptathlon), Ashley Feb. 12 Concordia Invite Seward, NE Dugan (7th in heptathlon), Feb. 20 NCCAA National Championships Marion, IN March 3-5 NAIA National Championships Johnson City, TN and the 4000m distance Outdoor Track and Field Schedule medley relay team of Jarvis, Mar. 24 Sterling College Invite Sterling, KS April 2 Hastings Bronco Invite Hastings NE Magner, Gastineau, and April 9 Concordia University Invite Seward, NE Horton (6th). April 16 UNK Invite Kearney, NE April 22-23 Jim Dutcher Invite Crete, NE Justin Carver completed May 5-6 KCAC Championships Wichita, KS his 5th year as head coach, May 13-14 NCCAA National Championships Rome, GA May 26-28 NAIA National Championships Gulf Shores, AL 7th overall with the program. NCCAA All-American Mason Held: 400m - 3rd 49.90 (Indoor YC record) 4x400m relay: 3rd 8:01.86 (Indoor) Caleb Magner, Brennan Jarvis, Peyton Horton, Mason Held All-KCAC (KCAC Indoor and Outdoor Championships) Distance Medley Relay - 1st 10:31 (Indoor meet and YC record) Brennan Jarvis, Peyton Horton, Caleb Magner, Matt Gastineau Dean Simon: 60m - 2nd (Indoor) Mason Held: 400m - 3rd (Indoor and Outdoor) Joe Ventry: Triple Jump - 2nd Joe Ventry: High Jump - 3rd (Indoor and Outdoor) 4x400m relay: 3rd (Indoor and Outdoor) Caleb Magner, Brennan Jarvis, Peyton Horton, Mason Held 4x800m relay: 3rd (Indoor) Mason Held, Brennan Jarvis, Matt Gastineau, Caleb Magner Forrest Burr: Discus - 2nd (Outdoor) Forrest Burr: Shot Put - 3rd (Outdoor) All-KCAC Honorable Mention Brandin Fry and Corey Holmes - Javelin
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Brandin and Mason execute the perfect relay exchange. (above)
The 4x800 relay team took third at the NCCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships with a time of 8:01.86, earning them All-American honors. Mason Held was also named All-American for his 3rd place finish in the 400 meter dash with a time of 49.90, an indoor YC record. (above)
photos by Kathy Held; Concordia Classic photos by Sabrina Austin
Dean Simon shows his speed at the Concordia Classic indoor invite.
(Insets: l-r) Ariel Walker and Lindsay Jones pace themselves for the long haul at the Concordia Classic; Forrest Burr, All-KCAC in the discus and shot, poses with the coaches; Ashley Dugan surges forward in a KCAC heptathalon race; Brennan Jarvis hands the baton off to Peyton Horton at the NCCAA Indoor Championships. The men’s and women’s track and field team show their pride at the KCAC Outdoor Championships. (right) 2016 Track and Field Team: (1st row) Sabrina Austin, Darrien Gomez, Ashley Dugan, *Lindsay Jones, Kennedy Crowder, Ariel Warrior, Camery Nielsen, Forrest Burr, *Jaimee Stutz, Zanoria Echols; (2nd row) Head Coach Justin Carver, Kermit Thomas, Evans Francis, Brandin Fry, Caleb Magner, Mamadou Diallo, Joe Ventry, Hugo Oliveira, Dalton Bergstrom, Assistant Coach Danny Cunningham; (3rd row) Matthew Gastineau, Mason Held, Dean Simon, Brennan Jarvis, Jacob Ahart, Bryce Tyler, Austin Kelly, AJ Scheerer-Hamm, Jeff Cathey - not pictured Peyton Horton *Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes
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photo by Trent Hinton
Spring photos by Kenny Evans
Men’s Golf York’s transition to the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference mandated an additional sport be added in order to meet conference requirements. With a successful history in the sport, including conference championships for the men’s team in 2005 and 2006, golf was seen as a logical choice. The naming of Head Coach Kenny Evans, who played on those teams and himself was an NCCAA AllAmerican, was also an easy decision. The team’s best showing came at their own fall invite where York shot an impressive 305 as a team and finished in fourth place. Individual scores were separated by a total of only 4 strokes: David Burnett (75), Andrew Arrington (76), Brady Dunagan (77), Toby Lewis (77), and Cooper Herrell (78). The players honed their skills on some very nice courses across the Midwest during the spring season culminating into the KCAC Championships — a total of six rounds over four days at two different courses. Dunagan finished as the team leader as he posted a 505 overall. Herrell turned in the best performance of the tournament for the Panthers with a 76 in the final round. Date Aug. 31 Sept. 8 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Sept. 28 Oct. 9-10 Mar. 21-22 Mar. 29 April 7 April 8-9 April 25-26
Event Midland Invite CCC DUAL SECC Invite York College Invite Doane Invite Nebraska Collegiate KCAC Conference Championship #1 SCC invite York Dual with CCC Doane Invite KCAC Conference Championship #2
Top photos (l-r): Toby Lewis chips onto #15 at YCC; Coach Evans goes over the rules at the York College Invite; Cooper Herrell and Lyle Cabe show good form in their drives at a spring home dual. 2015-16 Golf Team: (l-r) David Burnett, Toby Lewis, Assistant Coach Tim Lewis, Assistant Coach Delton Deal, Cooper Herrell, Brady Dunagan, Lyle Cabe, Andrew Arrington, Head Coach Kenny Evans – not pictured Keenan Kelly and Ryan Murphy
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Location Fremont CC – Fremont, NE Elks CC – Columbus, NE York Country Club York Country Club Wilderness Ridge – Lincoln, NE Norfolk CC – Norfolk, NE Sycamore Ridge GC – Spring Hill, KS Beatrice CC – Beatrice, NE York Country Club Wilderness Ridge – Lincoln, NE Buffalo Dunes GC – Garden City, KS
Brady Dunagan keeps his eye on the ball as he hits his approach on hole 5 at the York Country Club. (above)
photo by Kailey Firm
photo by Bob DeHart
Cheer & Pom Squad The cheer and pom squad continued their quest of getting the local fan base engaged and supportive of the YC athletic teams. The ladies in blue and white were instrumental in the men’s basketball team’s success at home as the Panthers were 7-2 on their own court. The encouragement and energy given by this group was invaluable as they represented their college both in and out of the Freeman Center. Lindsey Eckert continued in her second season as coach, adding to that her duties as a full-time member of the psychology department. Veteran members were Brittany Eckerberg, Bre Goben, Courtney Lovelace, and Ashley Spagnolo. Sophomore transfer Fallon Grady joined the squad in the fall, adding to the experience and enthusiasm of the group. Besides encouraging the teams, the ladies hosted a cheer clinic for elementary girls that was a great success, planting the seeds of future YC cheer and pom squad members. Go Panthers!
Ashley, Courtney, Fallon, and Brittany pose at mid-court for a squad photo. (above)
Top photos (l-r): The ladies put on a successful cheer clinic in the fall; Courtney, Bre, Brittany, and Ashley work the crowd at a men’s basketball game. It’s thumbs up as Bob DeHart points the camera in the direction of Courtney, Brittany, Ashley, and Fallon.
2015-16 Cheer & Pom Squad: (l-r) Brittany Eckerberg, Courtney Lovelace, Ashley Spagnolo, Fallon Grady - not pictured Head Coach Lindsey Eckert and Bre Goben (1st sem.)
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Chris stands atop Paris with Jolene and Halie adding some class.
Caitlin, Chris, Jameson, and Delaney reflect on the day.
photo by Chris Luther; other photos courtesy Bob DeHart
The crew shows their excitement during a bus tour of London. (above) Colosseum in Rome: (kneeling) Halie Ewing, Delaney Woods, Jolene Herzog, Selena Emery; (standing) Amber Soderholm, Kaylee Becker, Kate Dibbern, Anthony Santo, Matt Santo, Jameson Trauger, Caitlin Nipe, Morgan Moore, Matt Cimmino, Rachel Dollen, Bob DeHart, Erin DeHart, Hannah DeHart, Nicole Melby, Meghan Shruck, Chris Luther, Courtney Gibbs, Cristina Sanchez. (above right) Lifeline Chaplaincy Interns: (l-r) Zanoria Echols (2015), Nicole Gates, Matt Gastineau, and Bradlee Carls. (right) David, Jordan, Erin, and Sarah with their new LST friends in Tallinn, Estonia. (below)
photo courtesy Erin Wallgren
A cancelled flight gave the group 2 days in Amsterdam, where many went into the city for a canal cruise and to visit the Anne Frank House.
Experiential Learning Outside the Classroom
Education outside the classroom is a great experience as opportunities arise for experiential learning. More than 300 area youngsters attended the annual York College Geography Fair on December 4, filling the Mackey Center with laughter and learning as they “toured” 10 countries. The event is the final project of the cultural geography class taught by Christi Lones. On May 19, Dr. Erin DeHart, Bob DeHart, and Chris Luther took a group of 11 students along with several YC alumni on a two-week European studies trip that included the countries of the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and the Netherlands. The trip exposed them to cultural changes, including language barriers, new foods, and navigating through a foreign city. Upon several debriefing sessions, students reflected on the importance of travel to broaden their worldviews, to fully appreciate God’s creation, and to not take for granted their many privileges. The Let’s Start Talking team of David Black, Jordan Nelson, Erin Wallgren and Sarah Shafer traveled to Tallinn, Estonia for a three-week mission trip, June 6-27. With guidance from Dr. Louise Bailey, three students took part in Lifeline Chaplaincy’s summer internship in Texas: Nicole Gates, Matt Gastineau, and Bradlee Carls. The program trains interns with professional hospital chaplains, preparing them to provide spiritual care visits to patients and their families.
Ariel, Jordan, and Sabrina dressed the part of Swedish tour guides.
Justus, Dalton, and Collette did their research on Finland.
AJ and Julien made the country of Columbia their project.
Cat, Devante, and Brandon gave kids their best Russian impression.
Ainsley Mountjoy and Grady Johnson treat area elementary students to a lot of information about Ghana in a hurry. York College’s fifth-annual Geography Fair attracted energetic young learners from public, private, and home schools from around the area. (above and lower left) Senior elementary education volunteer, Melanie Baxa, helps students with their geography. (far left) Fallon Grady updates a student’s passport with a Hong Kong stamp. (left)
2015 Cultural Geography Fair: Israel: Josh Kountz, Eric Massey, David Black Tonga: Kayliana Rodriguez, Alyssa Didier, Kelsey Taylor Hong Kong: Lilianna Herrera, Courtney Lovelace, Fallon Grady Russia: Devante Cuba, Brandon Brown, Cat Jansen Finland: Justus Bjelland, Collette Berens, Dalton Bergstrom Sweden: Sabrina Austin, Jordan Nelson, Ariel Michel Colombia: AJ Scheerer-Hamm, Julien Ezika-Michael Swaziland: Abby Gonzalez, Sami Berry, Jessica Lewis Cayman Islands: Dylan Roller, Cody Baack, Doug Rhodes Ghana: Ainsley Mountjoy, Grady Johnson, Caleb Magner
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Conversations after chapel can sometimes be the highlight of one’s day. Large photo: (l-r) Emily Clark, Austin Kupper, Dalton Bergstrom, Lindsey Eckert, Anela Auala, Vanessa Rodriguez, Courtney Lovelace, Michael Ortiz, Amelia Hinnergardt, and Caleb Pope. Insets: (l-r) Alex Boss, Brady Dunagan, Peyton Horton, Scott Tatum-Lovett, and Austin Kupper; Dr. Jackie Spivey and Jessica Lewis; Caroline Seilstad, Jaimee Stutz, Troy Rowen, and Michael Johnson; Dr. Sam Garner, Mark Houston; MacKenzie Eller, Ashley Spagnolo, Ulysses Ramos and Nick McClure-Carney
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Snow scenes on and around the YC campus are among the best, such as those along Kiplinger Avenue and sledding in one of York’s parks. Insets: (l-r) The York College entrance is pretty as a picture; Ighor Tavares, Cathy Harrington, Madison Kinney, Michael Ortiz, Vanessa Espinosa, Nicole Gray, Jake Lohrenz, Jacqueline Esquivel, Nenia Wilson, and Renee Wubbenhorst are ready for action; Anthony Santo speeds down the hill at Foster Park; Ighor and Michael make a successful run; Kiplinger Avenue shows why classes were cancelled after the blizzard in early February.
photo by Hannah Gund
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Built in 1998, the Mackey Center’s lower level became home to the Clayton Museum of Ancient History featuring the Stanback Collection in the fall of 2015. Insets: (l-r) Jared Stark and Roni Miller each write a prayer to slip into the Western Wall exhibit of the museum; Connor Towle and Katie Bell stroll through campus; The corner of 9th and Delaware is a beautiful welcome to visitors; Childress Hall’s mailroom is filled to overflowing after chapel; Mackey dining has a life of its own.
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Trustees & Administrative Leadership Mr. H. Jarrell Gibbs Hot Springs Village, AR Mr. Rick W. Hendricks Tulsa, OK Mr. Richard W. James Wichita, KS Mr. David F. Lynn York, NE Chairman of the Board
Dr. Michael C. Armour Dallas, TX Dr. Edward J. Bailey York, NE Dr. Jeff W. Hannel Lubbock, TX Dr. Jackie M. Humphrey Austin, TX Mr. Chester M. James Kingman, KS Mr. Edward E. McLoud Leavenworth, KS Mr. Norman E. Morrow St. Francis, KS Mr. Mike V. Myers Littleton, CO Mr. Ed G. Nill Pierre, SD Mrs. Cassandra R. Savage Overland Park, KS Mrs. Carolyn R. Stephenson Lubbock, TX Dr. Charles B. Stephenson Lubbock, TX Mr. G. Wayne Studebaker Norfolk, NE Mr. Paul E. Touchton Brentwood, TN Mr. Charlie J. Watts Eudora, KS Dr. R. Wayne White Carrollton, TX Mr. Mitch C. Wilburn Tulsa, OK Dr. Gregory N. Woods York, NE Richard James, Secretary of the Board, gives the photographer a wave during the semi-annual meeting. (right)
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Folio Copy Board of Trustees
Vice Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Dr. Steven Eckman President
Dr. Wayne Baker Chancellor
Brent Magner
Dr. Shane Mountjoy
Todd Sheldon
Dr. Sam Garner
Jared Stark
Catherine Seufferlein
VP for Advancement
VP for Finance and Operations
VP for Athletics and Enrollment
Provost
Director of Spiritual Development
York College was greatly blessed during the year with the construction of new facilities, financial stability, achieving high marks academically, as well as garnering national success outside the classroom. Highlighting the year for many would be the ribbon cutting ceremonies for the Clayton Museum of Ancient History featuring the Stanback Collection and the Bartholomew Performing Arts Center, a long-awaited dream come true for the fine arts community. For others, their favorite moments in the year were the great success stories of the athletic teams and athletes that represented YC on the national stage with record breaking seasons and performances and All-American honors. Still others might have a particular theater production, Songfest, choir, or individual performance topping their list. The state of Nebraska might argue that the associate’s degree program started at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women was the year’s best news. Whatever the celebration... In our hearts will ever, ever be Blue and White, a blessed memory. Enrollment was once again around 400 students as the fall semester got underway. Joining the YC community was Dr. Sam Garner—director of spiritual development, Erin Freeman—head volleyball coach, Collin Tucker—IT department and McCloud Hall manager, and Meghan Shruck— student development and Thomas Hall manager. Lindsey Eckert took on full-time responsibilities as an assistant professor of psychology and Emily Lutz was named director of student activities and Title IX coordinator. President Eckman began his seventh year in office and was able to report for the eighth consecutive year that York College’s financial position finished in the black.
Dean of Student Development
Gary and Gwen Bartholomew cut the ribbon for the Bartholomew Performing Arts Center with Dr. Clark Roush and John I. Baker III ready to show off their new digs. (above) The grand opening of the Clayton Museum of Ancient History in September featured a ribbon cutting ceremony with Foster Stanback and John Clayton. (above)
Administrative Leadership Folio Team Copy
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Faculty Ed Bailey, JD Associate Professor, Criminal Justice & Business
Dr. Louise Bailey Associate Professor, Education
*John I. Baker III Associate Professor, Communication
Ruth Carlock Director of Elijah Levitt Library/Instructor
Dr. Michael Case Associate Professor, Bible
*Bob DeHart Assistant Professor, Physical Education
Dr. Erin DeHart Associate Professor, Education
Nick DiToro Assistant Professor, Business
*Dr. Jennifer Dutch Assistant Professor, English
Lindsey Eckert Assistant Professor, Psychology & Cheer Coach
Dr. Milton Eckhart Associate Professor, Biology
Amy Fraser Assistant Professor, Music
Mark Houston Adjunct Instructor, English
Chad Karcher Assistant Professor, Physical Education
Dr. Jo Kite Associate Dean of Online Studies
Dr. Terence Kite Professor, Physics
Tim Lewis Assistant Professor, Business
*Billy Lones, JD Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
Christi Lones Assistant Professor, History
*Dr. Kirk Mallette Associate Professor, Education, Dean of Online Studies
Bev McNeese Assistant Professor, English
*Tim McNeese Associate Professor, History
Gail Miller Associate Professor, Biology
Dr. L. Ray Miller II Professor, Chemistry
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*Mark Miller Associate Professor, Mathematics
Leaf Moore Adjunct Instructor, Art
Ramona Ratliff Levitt Library Assistant Director/Instructor
Dr. Kelley Ritter Associate Professor, Education
*Dr. Clark Roush Professor, Music
Dr. Terry Seufferlein Associate Professor, Bible
Marti Soderholm Director of the Center for Student Success
*Dr. Jaclyn Spivey Assistant Professor, Psychology Chair, Division of Professional Programs
Harold Tandy Moodle Services
Steve Thompson Associate Professor, Business
*Dr. Frank Wheeler Professor, Bible
*Dr. Alex Williams Associate Professor, Chemistry
*Chair of Department and/or Division
Staff Brien Alley Director of Financial Aid
Marilyn Bargsten Custodial
Laurie Briggs Financial Aid Officer
Tim Bruner Special Assistant to the President
Tree Burks Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Justin Carver Cross Country & Track Coach
Joel Coehoorn Director of Information Technology, Instructor
Dan Cole Human Resource Manager, Instructor
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Staff Dylan Connolly Associate Head Baseball Coach, Instructor
Ryan Davis Head Women’s Soccer Coach
Delton Deal Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Morgan De Boer Admissions Counselor
Maegan Detlefs Event Coordinator
Stephen Detlefs Admissions Counselor
Ramon Diaz Head Wrestling Coach
Kathy Dowty Custodial
Jeff Finch Dean of Students
Erin Freeman Head Volleyball Coach
Bob Gaver Director of Facilities
Gayle Good Administrative Assistant, President’s Office
Larry Good Director of Residence Life
Morgan Goracke Administrative Assistant, Advancement
Emily Hasenauer Administrative Assistant, Admissions
Jake Hasenauer Admissions Counselor
Robin Hinton Receptionist
Trent Hinton Sports Information Director
Chrystal Houston Director of Alumni & Communication
Jon Ireland Head Men’s Soccer Coach
Courtney Kinnison Administrative Assistant, Education
Dennis Leinen Buildings and Grounds
Jared Leinen Registrar
Emily Lutz Director of Student Activities, Title IX Coord.
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Matt Madole Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Asst. AD
Leo Miller Circulation Assistant, Library
Roni Miller Head Softball Coach
Rose Miller Accounts Payable
Barb Munoz Administrative Asst., Student Development
David Odom Director of Admissions
Devyn Pearl Admissions Counselor, Asst. Softball Coach
Gary Pinney Buildings and Grounds
Lydia Popovich Custodial
Janet Rush Campus Store Manager/Mailroom
Ron Shields Campus Store/Mailroom
Meghan Shruck Thomas Hall Manager, Student Development
Jen Sikes Asst. Women’s Basketball Coach, Instructor
Steddon Sikes Director of Publications
Greg Smith Development Officer
Jaclyn Smith Gibbs Apartments Manager, Math Instructor
Travis Stoltenberg Custodial
Barbara Thompson Director of Student Accounts
Melanie Towell Kiplinger Apartments Manager
Eric Tremaine Buildings and Grounds
Collin Tucker McCloud Hall Manager, IT
Brian Walth Head Baseball Coach/P.E. Instructor
Seth Walker Admissions Counselor
Dr. Tracey Wyatt Enrollment Advisor
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Freshmen Jacob Ahart Joshua Anderson Gabbie Aragon Andrew Arrington Kelvin Atkins
Jayeson Baine Rafael Balderas Dylan Belik Katie Bell Jacob Berck
Dane Berkey Joshua Bertey John Briscoe Jr. Nicholas Brown Taylor Brown
David Burnett Lyle Cabe Caleb Cardwell Alexis Cedillo Nathan Clark
Adrian Cobbs Preston Cole Jamarcus Cooksey Terance Cooley Asa Coppinger
Danielle Cornejo Joseph Crayton III Kennedy Crowder Eric Curtis Giovaliss Escobar
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Freshmen Vanessa Espinosa Alejandro Espinoza Colbey Farrington Jon Fogarty Geoffrey Freeman
Deidre Freitas EJ Gallegos Alena Gaze Courtney Gibbs Christopher Gillard
TyRee Goolsby Nicole Gray Ernest Green Johnny Gress Joshua Hamilton
Catherine Harrington Ryan Harrison Brendan Hartnett Mason Held Cooper Herrell
Maurice Ingram Austin Kelly Keenan Kelly
Mikayla Lawrence Cher Lee Laura Leos
John I. Baker III listens to a demonstration speech from one of the freshman inmates at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women. York College began the associate’s degree program in January.
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Freshmen Matt Lindsley Sydney Loa Jake Lohrenz Clay Lube Noah Manly
Zachary Marsh Shannon Martin-Wagner Joseph Mata Morgan McElgunn Gilbert Mendoza
Kimberly Mendoza Francisco Miranda Conrad Morris Kathryn Mosely Nate Newton
Hunter Niceswander Dylan Odom Kody Palmer Jonah Palomo Christian Perkins
Mohammad Pirzadah Leiah Reichel
Alysia Rodriguez Manuel Salcedo
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Alena Gaze takes a selfie with the soccer team celebrating junior Caitlin Nipe’s goal with some DQ Blizzards.
During orientation, Justus Bjelland and Nathan Clark pick up trash along Highway 81 for their service project.
Freshmen Dean Samora Jonathon Scheerer-Hamm Rajae Scott
Jenna Shipley Dean Simon Chris Smith
James Smith Adrianna Sotolongo Greg Streets Kelsey Taylor Connor Towle
Vincent Valentine Lawrence Van Treeck Kiana Villarreal Luis Violante Nick Waldron
Kaneisha Walpool Rosaline Way Wade Wenske Annie Wilkinson Cassidy Wilson
Keith Wilson Mikala Wilson Jared Wolfe Danitsa Zavala
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Sophomores Taylor Abraham Moses Aken Sabrina Austin Sammie Baker Collette Berens
Boone Berry Marika Bich Brant Bieker Justus Bjelland David Black
Isaiah Bond Alex Boss Alyssa Brown Shania Brown Bailey Carr
Natalie Carrasco Torrey Casper Jose Ceron-Huerta Emily Clark Austin Coy
Douglas Deuel Rachel Dollen Abbey Draper Austin Dredge Ashley Dugan
Brady Dunagan Justin Dyer Brittany Eckerberg Juan Flores Bernie Garcia
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Sophomores Sarah Genung Jacob Gibson Abby Gonzalez Tyler Goodwin Sean Harral
Lilianna Herrera Jolene Herzog Chelsea Holland Peyton Horton Abby Houser
Caitlin Jansen Samantha Jerabek Lupe Jimenez-Martinez Grady Johnson Madison Kinney
Austin Kupper Trevor Lenear Caleb Magner Nick Meck Dakota Menke
Travis Moore Ainsley Mountjoy Jordan Nelson Camery Nielsen
photos by Brian Walth
Members of the baseball team give it their all in tug-of-war during the annual Strong Man Contest.
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Sophomores Robert Ozuna Bonnie Packer Adam Pennington
Douglas Rhodes Jacob Rodriguez Dylan Roller
AJ Scheerer-Hamm Sarah Shafer Kelsey Sharkey Gabby Siebenaler Colby Smith
Melissa Strong Kelcie Swink Aubrey Tate Scott Tatum-Lovett Kermit Thomas
Robert Thompson Hannah Tomlin Bryce Tyler Marcus Vasquez Eric Walker
Erin Wallgren Nenia Wilson Jacob Wirka Ben Wubbenhorst Job Yapp
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The cafeteria’s Wing Fling contest on March 21st crowned Bernie Garcia champion hot wings eater, but Emily Clark was probably the messiest.
Juniors Jeff Albers Kaylee Becker Austin Beene Weston Bich Calvin Bonner
Cameron Buckley Guilherme Camargo Cameron Coleman Katey Cox Devaunta Cuba
Jarrell Cunningham Mamadou Diallo Alyssa Didier MacKenzie Eller Tim Emory
Jacqueline Esquivel Halie Ewing Kacey Fatuch Bethany Ford McCorra Ford
Evans Francis Darrien Gomez
Fallon Grady Mikayla Griffith
Nolan Henningson, Eric Berry, Danielle Berry, Sami Berry, Jessica Lewis, Boone Berry, and Aubrey Tate enjoy a meal at Mark and Chrystal Houston’s house on Easter weekend.
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Juniors Shaphan Gross Amelia Hinnergardt Madeline Hinnergardt Corey Holmes Tre’ Howe
Timmion Hughes Billy Johnson Michael Johnson Greer Kleber Courtney Lovelace
Oscar Marin Eric Massey Nick McClure-Carney Ariel Michel Corey Mixon
Morgan Moore Jack Murphy Hugo Oliveira Ana Osborne Danielle Palensky
2015-16 Residential Staff: (1st row) Ighor Tavares, Melissa Strong, Jordan Nelson, Brittany Eckerberg, Nicole Gates, Trevor Lenear; (2nd row) Elizabeth Mayer, Lilianna Herrera, Bailey Carr, Paige Horton, Hannah Boucher, Taylor Abraham, Rachel Dollen; (3rd row) Justus Bjelland, Grady Johnson, Peyton Horton, Devaunta Cuba, Boone Berry, Max Fleig, Alex Boss, Ben Wubbenhorst, and Bryce Tyler
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Juniors Hannah Parker Jesse Poneoma Caleb Pope Ulysses Ramos Kodiak Ratzlaff
Brittany Rayls Molly Reyes Kayliana Rodriguez Nadia Rodriguez Vanessa Rodriguez
Joshua Roman Connor Roseke Troy Rowen Jaraad Salas Cristina Sanchez
Grant Seufferlein Eric Smith Lamar Smith Ashley Spagnolo Caleb Stewart
Ighor Tavares Joseph Terazon Luther Thomas Nathan Upton Joseph Ventry
Kacee Walsh Ariel Warrior Renee Wubbenhorst Andre Yeku Bang Yuot
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Seniors
Laurel and Hardy? No, just Ryan Harrison and Jameson Trauger chillin’ before the premier of Our Town.
Osei Afriyie Josiah Ahart
Garrett Anctil Cale Anderson
photo by Hannah Gund
Carlos Arana Jason Arreola Anela Auala Bryan Ayala Cody Baack
Chrystian Banuelos Josh Bates Melanie Baxa Dalton Bergstrom Danielle Berry
Sami Berry Hannah Boucher Kevin Brandenberg Brandon Brown Jose Bueno
Kelsey Buglewicz Josh Burgener Forrest Burr MacKenzie Bush Bradlee Carls
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Seniors Angela Case Santiago Castano Jeff Cathey Caris Clark Terrence Cole
Johnny Cooksey Robert Covarrubias Morgan De Boer Morgan Derengowski DJ Drews
Parker Duensing Zanoria Echols Aileen Edmonds LoganPaul Eickhoff Anthony Enriquez
Devaun Evans Julien Ezika-Michael Bryan Faucher Kailey Firm Max Fleig
Willie Fox Brandin Fry
Matthew Gastineau
photo by Bob DeHart
The ultimate window dressing is captured with Halie Ewing and Jolene Herzog being themselves on their whirlwind tour through Europe.
Highlights of the two-week European studies trip were the Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, London Eye, Windsor Castle, Notre Dame, Seine River Cruise, The Louvre, Eiffel Tower, The Catacombs of Paris, Montmartre, The Duomo in Florence, Ponte Vecchio, St. Francis Basilica in Assisi, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Roman Forum, Colosseum, Vatican City, St. Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Ruins of Pompeii, Swimming in the Mediterranean at Sorrento, Island Tour in Capri, and Visiting the Anne Frank House (pg 80).
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Seniors Nicole Gates Bre Goben Hannah Gund Joseph Brady Henan Nolan Henningson
Jordon Hinnergardt Paige Horton Demetra Howlingwolf Justin Hukill Ashlee Ivey
Marquis Jackson Eryn Jacobson AJ Jaramillo Brennan Jarvis Courtney Johnson
Michael A. Johnson Lindsay Jones Naaman Karbhari Casey Kaup Grayson King
Josh Kountz Warren Lannon
Tisa Lawrence Jessica Lewis
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Nathan Upton and Santiago Castano had the support of the men’s soccer team at their graduation ceremony in December.
Jarrell Cunningham, PJ Matha, Justin Hukill, Tim Emory, Garrett Anctil, Connor Towle, Jaraad Salas, and Corey Mixon celebrate with cheesecake at the All College Banquet.
Seniors Toby Lewis Brad Lindsley Ali Linstad
Jenny Long Doreen Lopez Josh Lopez
Bethany Lotulelei Saia Lotulelei Leldon Love Jasmine Magner Elizabeth Maher
Pepe Marquez PJ Matha Laykin McCoy John Mead Kristin Menge
Cory Minjarez Ryan Murphy Heather Negley Caitlin Nipe Michael Ortiz
Raul Ortiz Natalie Ostrander Brittany Pascal Corrine Pearl Dana Penze
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Seniors Brianna Perez Ivan Perez Rudy Perez Bestley Pierre Chloe Pittman
Marcus Price Renee Rayls Manny Rivera Jose Roman Eric Runions
Luis Sanchez Sergio Sanchez Anthony Santo Caroline Seilstad Laurel Simpson
Nick Stoll Jaimee Stutz Ben Sullivan Patricia Sylvester Sheyli Thomas
Soren Tobey Darreon Tolliver Jameson Trauger Sarah Trembly Sierra Trower
Tyler Wilt Brianna Womack Delaney Woods Kylie Wroot
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Ali performed selections in four languages and numerous styles.
Nocturne gripped audiences both nights it was performed.
Nolan brought a new depth of drama and talent to the YC stage.
Nocturne approached how humans process life after grief.
Nocturne photos by John Baker and Tim McNeese
The Son—Nolan Henningson; Director—Danielle Berry; Assistant Director and Lighting Operator—Austin Kupper; Crew member & Sound Operator—Deidre Freitas
The prayer chapel provided a wonderful venue for Ali Linstad’s senior voice recital on November 14. (above left) April 22 and 23 marked the premiere of Nolan Henningson and Danielle Berry’s senior capstone production, Nocturne. Written by Adam Rapp, the one-man show was the culmination of everything the two had learned as scholars of theatre. Henningson starred and Berry directed. Focusing on the themes of rebirth and renewal, the show followed Henningson’s character, The Son, as he finds his way back to truly living after a tragic event. (above) Kay Magner accompanied Ali on the piano. The concert featured modern selections as well as music of the Romantic period with pieces by Mozart, Schumann, and Debussy, among others. (left)
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Student Index A Abraham, Taylor 4, 13, 23, 26, 29, 38, 40, 43, 45, 47, 56, 60, 98, 102 Afriyie, Osei 10, 18, 25, 51, 65, 104, 106 Ahart, Jacob 77, 94 Ahart, Josiah 49, 104 Aken, Moses 98 Albers, Jeff 48, 71, 101 Anctil, Garrett 12, 17, 33, 34, 75, 99, 104, 107 Anderson, Cale 17, 75, 104 Anderson, Josh 10, 17, 19, 25, 45, 47, 53, 65, 74, 94 Aragon, Gabbie 94 Arana, Carlos 38, 71, 104 Arreola, Jason 38, 70, 104 Arrington, Andrew 78, 94 Atkins, Kelvin 94 Auala, Anela 4, 8, 9, 13, 33, 34, 52, 63, 83, 96, 104, 112 Austin, Sabrina 52, 56, 59, 77, 81, 98 Ayala, Bryan 48, 71, 104
B Baack, Cody 34, 81, 104 Baine, Jayeson 4, 8, 9, 10, 55, 61, 94 Baker, Sammie 1, 8, 18, 54, 98 Balderas, Rafael 4, 36, 65, 94, 106 Banuelos, Chrystian 34, 37, 38, 71, 104, 112 Bates, Josh 7, 34, 68, 104 Baxa, Melanie 12, 13, 20, 33, 34, 38, 40, 49, 56, 60, 81, 104, 112 Becker, Kaylee 8, 9, 26, 32, 33, 36, 41, 45, 48, 49, 52, 80, 101 Beene, Austin 7, 68, 101 Belik, Dylan 7, 37, 94 Bell, Katie 4, 8, 11, 18, 25, 40, 56, 60, 86, 94 Berck, Jacob 10, 17, 26, 42, 53, 74, 94 Berens, Collette 14, 18, 24, 28, 38, 46, 54, 81, 98 Bergstrom, Dalton 5, 16, 21, 43, 57, 61, 77, 81, 82, 104 Berkey, Dane 17, 23, 42, 74, 94 Berry, Boone 5, 8, 10, 16, 21, 46, 55, 98, 101, 102 Berry, Danielle 5, 12, 15, 16, 18, 23, 25, 31, 33, 34, 36, 39, 49, 54, 101, 104, 109, 112 Berry, Eric 101 Berry, Sami 15, 16, 18, 23, 25, 31, 39, 54, 81, 101, 104 Bertey, Joshua 12, 17, 20, 21, 42, 57, 74, 94, 99 Bich, Marika 14, 24, 32, 54, 98 Bich, Weston 36, 45, 101 Bieker, Brant 65, 98, 100 Bjelland, Justus 1, 8, 27, 53, 61, 71, 81, 97, 98, 102 Black, David 8, 9, 10, 18, 55, 80, 81, 98 Bond, Isaiah 1, 98 Bonner, Calvin 101 Boss, Alex 38, 42, 45, 53, 57, 61, 82, 98, 102 Boucher, Hannah 8, 9, 17, 32, 33, 39, 41, 52, 61, 63, 96, 102, 104 Brandenberg, Kevin 7, 68, 104 Briscoe Jr., John 4, 9, 10, 42, 51, 71, 94 Brown, Alyssa 8, 16, 21, 54, 98 Brown, Brandon 14, 34, 81, 104 Brown, Nicholas 68, 94
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Brown, Shania 26, 32, 33, 41, 52, 61, 63, 96, 98 Brown, Taylor 10, 11, 23, 32, 42, 50, 72, 94 Buckley, Cameron 5, 101 Bueno, Jose 17, 37, 75, 104 Buglewicz, Kelsey 34, 49, 104, 112 Burgener, Josh 17, 34, 49, 75, 104 Burnett, David 78, 94 Burr, Forrest 34, 77, 104, 112 Bush, MacKenzie 72, 104
C Cabe, Lyle 61, 78, 94 Camargo, Guilherme 6, 10, 20, 51, 65, 101 Cardwell, Caleb 8, 10, 17, 51, 74, 94 Carls, Bradlee 42, 80, 100, 104 Carrasco, Natalie 1, 4, 40, 42, 56, 60, 98 Carr, Bailey 16, 21, 23, 26, 33, 36, 39, 43, 52, 67, 98, 102 Case, Angela 34, 49, 54, 105, 112 Casper, Torrey 20, 70, 98 Castano, Santiago 34, 48, 61, 65, 105, 106 Cathey, Jeff 1, 41, 77, 105 Cedillo, Alexis 1, 11, 33, 52, 67, 94 Ceron-Huerta, Jose 4, 6, 10, 51, 65, 98 Clark, Caris 5, 8, 16, 17, 20, 34, 36, 37, 40, 45, 49, 56, 105, 112 Clark, Emily 10, 14, 19, 24, 27, 36, 38, 39, 45, 54, 82, 98, 100 Clark, Nathan 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 19, 21, 26, 29, 39, 41, 45, 47, 55, 94, 97 Cobbs, Adrian 94 Coehoorn, Melody 10, 54 Coleman, Cameron 12, 23, 33, 38, 68, 101 Cole, Preston 94 Cole, Terrence 68, 105 Cooksey, Jamarcus 5, 8, 94 Cooksey, Johnny 5, 12, 68, 105 Cooley, Terance 11, 57, 94 Coppinger, Asa 4, 11, 20, 23, 42, 45, 57, 65, 94 Cornejo, Danielle 16, 52, 72, 94 Covarrubias, Robert 105 Cox, Katey 20, 33, 41, 56, 101 Coy, Austin 98 Crayton III, Joseph 94 Crowder, Kennedy 8, 11, 48, 56, 77, 94 Cuba, Devaunta 5, 51, 71, 81, 101, 102 Cunningham, Jarrell 1, 8, 10, 12, 16, 17, 21, 23, 37, 40, 43, 44, 47, 53, 61, 75, 101, 107 Curtis, Eric 8, 10, 55, 94 Curtis, Shandie 34
D De Boer, Morgan 32, 33, 34, 49, 105, 112 Derengowski, Morgan 22, 72, 105 Deuel, Douglas 9, 17, 24, 26, 55, 74, 98, 99 Diallo, Mamadou 77, 101 Didier, Alyssa 4, 40, 43, 49, 56, 60, 81, 101 Diedrich, Amanda 49 Dollen, Rachel 17, 32, 33, 41, 45, 48, 52, 80, 98, 102 Draper, Abbey 18, 63, 98
Dredge, Austin 48, 53, 98, 99 Drews, DJ 17, 48, 49, 75, 105 Drummond, Kayla 34 Duensing, Parker 34, 105 Dugan, Ashley 77, 98 Dunagan, Brady 8, 10, 32, 53, 61, 78, 82, 98 Dyer, Justin 9, 55, 71, 98
Green, Ernest 4, 10, 36, 51, 65, 95 Gress, Johnny 4, 10, 16, 51, 65, 95 Griffith, Mikayla 9, 16, 21, 36, 54, 60, 101 Gross, Shaphan 48, 68, 102 Gund, Hannah 1, 8, 10, 11, 23, 24, 28, 31, 33, 34, 38, 40, 49, 54, 55, 63, 96, 106, 112 Gunung, Sarah 36
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Echols, Zanoria 34, 49, 77, 80, 105, 112 Eckerberg, Brittany 8, 21, 23, 45, 48, 56, 61, 79, 98, 102 Edmonds, Aileen 34, 54, 105, 112 Eickhoff, LoganPaul 53, 105 Eller, MacKenzie 67, 83, 101 Emory, Tim 12, 17, 75, 101, 107 Enriquez, Anthony 34, 48, 105 Escobar, Giovaliss 8, 9, 52, 94, 96 Espinosa, Vanessa 1, 11, 52, 67, 84, 95 Espinoza, Alejandro 39, 55, 59, 95 Esquivel, Jacqueline 67, 84, 101 Evans, Devaun 68, 105 Ewing, Halie 4, 33, 43, 48, 49, 56, 60, 80, 101, 105 Ezika-Michael, Julien 1, 5, 34, 68, 81, 105, 112
Hamilton, Joshua 10, 40, 51, 95 Harral, Sean 8, 16, 17, 57, 74, 75, 99 Harrington, Catherine 1, 7, 8, 10, 11, 16, 21, 23, 42, 44, 50, 63, 84, 95, 96 Harrison, Ryan 1, 10, 15, 16, 18, 23, 25, 31, 36, 42, 45, 46, 55, 65, 95, 104 Hartnett, Brendan 17, 74, 95, 99 Held, Mason 11, 20, 57, 59, 77, 95 Helms, Tyler 49 Henan, Joseph Brady 17, 34, 75, 106 Henningson, Nolan 4, 11, 12, 13, 15, 18, 25, 28, 36, 38, 39, 45, 47, 49, 56, 57, 101, 106, 109 Herrell, Cooper 8, 10, 17, 53, 61, 78, 95 Herrera, Lilianna 4, 6, 16, 36, 52, 72, 81, 99, 102 Herzog, Jolene 4, 23, 40, 56, 60, 80, 99, 105 Hinnergardt, Amelia 8, 10, 11, 23, 42, 50, 83, 102 Hinnergardt, Jordon 34, 106, 112 Hinnergardt, Madeline 8, 10, 11, 23, 42, 50, 102 Hinton, Bryce 34 Holland, Chelsea 23, 72, 99 Holmes, Corey 5, 9, 16, 20, 26, 29, 37, 40, 45, 57, 61, 102 Horton, Paige 8, 9, 23, 26, 33, 34, 41, 52, 59, 102, 106, 112 Horton, Peyton 8, 36, 42, 45, 47, 53, 61, 77, 82, 99, 102 Houser, Abby 48, 99 Howe, Tre’ 5, 68, 102 Howlingwolf, Demetra 106 Hughes, Timmion 1, 17, 75, 102 Hukill, Justin 10, 12, 16, 17, 23, 44, 48, 53, 61, 75, 106, 107
F Farrington, Colbey 65, 95 Fatuch, Kacey 14, 19, 24, 27, 28, 31, 54, 101 Faucher, Bryan 17, 75, 105 Firm, Kailey 23, 33, 34, 38, 39, 49, 105, 112 Fleig, Max 17, 74, 102, 105 Flores, Juan 65, 98, 106 Fogarty, Jon 95 Ford, Bethany 8, 9, 11, 14, 18, 24, 27, 47, 49, 54, 101 Ford, McCorra 67, 101 Fox, Willie 71, 105 Francis, Evans 4, 36, 65, 77, 101, 106 Freeman, Geoffrey 1, 10, 16, 23, 27, 28, 36, 47, 55, 65, 95 Freitas, Deidre 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 19, 23, 25, 26, 28, 31, 36, 39, 41, 43, 46, 54, 95, 109 Fry, Brandin 1, 11, 12, 13, 16, 21, 37, 39, 40, 57, 59, 61, 77, 105
G Gallegos, EJ 7, 95 Garcia, Bernie 65, 98, 100 Gastineau, Matthew 13, 37, 49, 59, 77, 80, 105 Gates, Nicole 11, 12, 13, 23, 33, 34, 36, 40, 42, 45, 47, 49, 56, 57, 60, 80, 102, 106, 112 Gaze, Alena 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 39, 50, 63, 72, 95, 96 Genung, Sarah 1, 5, 15, 16, 24, 31, 45, 47, 54, 99 Gibbs, Courtney 20, 22, 27, 28, 32, 42, 54, 80, 95 Gibson, Jacob 8, 18, 43, 99, 100 Gillard, Christopher 95 Goben, Bre 5, 7, 8, 12, 16, 17, 20, 23, 24, 27, 36, 41, 45, 46, 56, 79, 106 Gomez, Darrien 7, 8, 17, 20, 36, 41, 45, 56, 77, 101 Gonzalez, Abby 1, 15, 16, 18, 23, 25, 27, 31, 54, 81, 99 Goodwin, Tyler 1, 14, 16, 24, 45, 47, 55, 99 Goolsby, TyRee 11, 57, 65, 95 Grady, Fallon 11, 16, 39, 44, 47, 50, 79, 81, 101 Gray, Nicole 1, 8, 9, 10, 11, 23, 32, 42, 50, 63, 84, 95, 96
I Ingram, Maurice 51, 95 Ivey, Ashlee 1, 8, 9, 10, 26, 33, 36, 45, 46, 49, 52, 53, 63, 96, 106
J Jackson, Marquis 34, 68, 106 Jacobson, Eryn 1, 4, 9, 12, 13, 16, 17, 20, 23, 33, 34, 36, 40, 42, 45, 48, 49, 56, 106, 112 Jansen, Caitlin 99 Jansen, Cat 67, 81 Jaramillo, AJ 17, 39, 71, 106 Jarvis, Brennan 38, 40, 59, 77, 106 Jerabek, Samantha 8, 99 Jimenez-Martinez, Lupe 20, 21, 71, 99 Johnson, Billy 17, 75, 102 Johnson, Courtney 106 Johnson, Grady 8, 10, 13, 15, 19, 23, 25, 36, 38, 43, 45, 51, 81, 99, 102 Johnson, Michael 68, 102 Johnson, Michael Anthony 1, 17, 33, 34, 75, 83, 106 Jones, Lindsay 7, 8, 9, 13, 16, 17, 20, 34, 37, 50, 59, 77, 106, 112
K Karbhari, Naaman 34, 68, 106 Kaup, Casey 34, 53, 74, 106, 112 Kelly, Austin 4, 61, 65, 77, 95 Kelly, Keenan 61, 78, 95
King, Grayson 13, 17, 34, 57, 74, 99, 106 Kinney, Madison 1, 8, 11, 13, 16, 17, 26, 40, 45, 56, 61, 63, 84, 96, 99 Kleber, Greer 7, 67, 102 Kountz, Josh 10, 11, 15, 16, 25, 28, 36, 45, 47, 54, 55, 81, 106, 112 Kupper, Austin 14, 19, 24, 28, 46, 47, 55, 82, 99, 109
L Lama, Jorge 34 Lannon, Warren 34, 106 Laos, Laura 61 Lawrence, Mikayla 8, 11, 16, 56, 72, 95 Lawrence, Tisa 14, 24, 34, 36, 45, 47, 54, 106, 112 Lee, Cher 9, 10, 51, 95 Lenear, Trevor 5, 7, 20, 23, 39, 43, 61, 68, 99, 102 Leos, Laura 4, 10, 11, 16, 50, 72, 95 Lewis, Jessica 5, 8, 10, 21, 28, 39, 54, 81, 82, 101, 106 Lewis, Toby 34, 48, 78, 107, 112 Lindsley, Brad 12, 13, 57, 107 Lindsley, Matt 17, 74, 96 Linstad, Ali 14, 16, 24, 34, 45, 49, 107, 109, 112 Lira, David 16 Loa, Sydney 8, 10, 23, 42, 50, 72, 96 Lohrenz, Jake 17, 51, 74, 84, 96 Long, Jenny 5, 34, 107, 112 Lopez, Doreen 34, 107, 112 Lopez, Josh 17, 34, 71, 107, 112 Lotulelei, Bethany 15, 34, 49, 107, 112 Lotulelei, Saia 24, 36, 45, 70, 107, 112 Lovelace, Courtney 4, 8, 16, 17, 21, 22, 39, 43, 49, 56, 72, 79, 81, 83, 102 Love, Leldon 37, 107 Lube, Clay 9, 10, 17, 21, 51, 74, 96
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Magner, Caleb 8, 10, 11, 19, 21, 26, 39, 43, 45, 47, 55, 59, 77, 81, 99 Magner, Jasmine 34, 107 Maher, Elizabeth 1, 7, 33, 52, 67, 107 Manly, Noah 10, 21, 55, 71, 96, 100 Marin, Oscar 38, 71, 102 Marquez, Pepe 12, 16, 17, 75, 107 Marsh, Zachary 11, 16, 17, 57, 61, 74, 96, 99 Martin-Wagner, Shannon 8, 54, 96 Massey, Eric 12, 15, 18, 23, 25, 31, 36, 55, 81, 102 Mata, Joseph 21, 55, 71, 96 Matha, PJ 17, 48, 49, 75, 107 Mayer, Elizabeth 102 McClure-Carney, Nick 17, 36, 75, 83, 99, 102 McCoy, Laykin 7, 16, 34, 72, 107 McElgunn, Morgan 8, 40, 56, 60, 96 Mead, John 17, 57, 75, 107 Meck, Nick 20, 71, 99 Mendoza, Gilbert 1, 11, 17, 57, 61, 74, 96, 99 Mendoza, Kimberly 8, 11, 56, 96 Menge, Kristin 34, 37, 107, 112 Menke, Dakota 17, 74, 99 Michel, Ariel 16, 81, 102
Minjarez, Cory 33, 34, 39, 52, 67, 107, 112 Miranda, Francisco 10, 51, 65, 96 Mixon, Corey 8, 10, 12, 16, 17, 20, 33, 37, 40, 53, 61, 75, 99, 102, 107 Moore, Morgan 8, 22, 56, 72, 80, 102 Morris, Conrad 4, 11, 22, 36, 39, 43, 45, 47, 57, 61, 96 Mosely, Kathryn 1, 11, 21, 37, 52, 67, 96 Mountjoy, Ainsley 15, 16, 18, 23, 25, 43, 54, 81, 99 Murphy, Jack 71, 102 Murphy, Ryan 23, 39, 41, 42, 48, 57, 78, 107 Musser, Misty 34
N Negley, Heather 63, 96, 107 Nelson, Jordan 16, 33, 52, 67, 80, 81, 99, 102 Newton, Nate 96 Niceswander, Hunter 96 Nielsen, Camery 56, 77, 99 Nipe, Caitlin 10, 39, 50, 63, 80, 96, 107
O Odom, Dylan 11, 16, 20, 36, 57, 61, 96 Oliveira, Hugo 6, 10, 51, 65, 77, 102 Orduna, Michelle 60 Ortiz III, Raul 21, 33, 34, 57, 65, 107 Ortiz, Michael 10, 21, 34, 51, 65, 83, 84, 107 Osborne, Ana 48, 49, 102 Ostrander, Natalie 15, 19, 25, 36, 37, 49, 54, 107, 112 Ozuna, Robert 48, 71, 100
P Packer, Bonnie 18, 21, 54, 100 Palensky, Danielle 9, 10, 11, 12, 26, 28, 36, 45, 47, 50, 102 Palmer, Kody 17, 74, 96 Palomo, Jonah 96 Parker, Hannah 56, 103 Pascal, Brittany 37, 67, 107 Pearl, Corrine 23, 33, 34, 37, 42, 49, 52, 72, 107, 112 Pennington, Adam 24, 100 Penze, Dana 34, 107 Perez, Brianna 23, 34, 48, 72, 108, 112 Perez, Ivan 12, 16, 17, 75, 108 Perez Jr., Rudy 34, 108 Perkins, Christian 17, 61, 74, 96 Pierre, Bestley 34, 48, 65, 108, 112 Pirzadah, Mohammad 37, 96 Pittman, Chloe 7, 8, 16, 20, 23, 34, 41, 49, 56, 61, 108, 112 Poneoma, Jesse 67, 103 Pope, Caleb 16, 40, 53, 83, 103 Price, Marcus 68, 108
R Ramos, Ulysses 16, 17, 36, 75, 83, 99, 103 Ratzlaff, Kodiak 17, 53, 74, 103
Rayls, Brittany 16, 23, 33, 52, 72, 103 Rayls, Renee 22, 72, 108 Reichel, Leiah 8, 9, 11, 23, 39, 40, 42, 47, 50, 56, 60, 96 Reyes, Molly 6, 7, 12, 13, 32, 40, 52, 72, 103 Rhodes, Douglas 17, 74, 75, 81, 100 Rivera, Manuel 10, 51, 65, 108 Rodiguez, Nadia 16 Rodriguez, Alysia 52, 72, 96 Rodriguez, Jacob 100 Rodriguez, Kayliana 4, 33, 40, 56, 60, 81, 103 Rodriguez, Nadia 4, 10, 11, 50, 63, 96, 103 Rodriguez, Vanessa 16, 72, 83, 103 Roller, Dylan 17, 74, 75, 81, 100 Roman, Jose 108 Roman, Joshua 1, 12, 17, 75, 99, 103 Roseke, Connor 4, 10, 51, 65, 103 Rowen, Troy 1, 14, 24, 27, 31, 47, 53, 82, 103 Runions, Eric 4, 34, 53, 65, 108, 112
S Salas, Jaraad 8, 10, 16, 17, 40, 43, 48, 53, 75, 99, 103, 107 Salcedo, Manuel 71, 96 Samora, Dean 10, 17, 32, 51, 74, 97 Sanchez, Cristina 54, 80, 103 Sanchez, Luis 16, 34, 65, 108 Sanchez, Sergio 108 Santo, Anthony 1, 4, 10, 21, 51, 65, 80, 84, 108 Scheerer-Hamm, AJ 77, 81, 100 Scheerer-Hamm, Jonathon 97 Scott, Ra’Jae 8, 53, 97 Seilstad, Caroline 1, 12, 16, 23, 24, 28, 34, 37, 40, 45, 47, 52, 82, 108, 112 Seufferlein, Grant 4, 10, 23, 26, 29, 38, 43, 45, 51, 103 Shafer, Sarah 1, 43, 49, 67, 80, 100 Sharkey, Kelsey 67, 100 Shipley, Jenna 63, 96, 97 Siebenaler, Gabby 8, 10, 19, 26, 29, 32, 36, 45, 47, 50, 100 Siefker, Shaylee 45 Simon, Dean 61, 77, 97 Simpson, Laurel 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 25, 26, 34, 37, 45, 50, 108, 112 Smith, Chris 12, 68, 97 Smith, Colby 5, 7, 8, 10, 19, 27, 36, 45, 47, 50, 100, 109 Smith, Eric 7, 36, 68, 103 Smith, James 68, 97 Smith, Lamar 1, 17, 75, 103 Sotolongo, Adrianna 8, 10, 11, 23, 42, 50, 72, 97 Spagnolo, Ashley 36, 48, 79, 83, 103 Spencer, Quentin 28 Stewart, Caleb 18, 36, 45, 47, 103 Stoll, Nick 12, 17, 75, 108 Streets, Greg 97 Strong, Melissa 14, 19, 23, 25, 26, 31, 43, 52, 100, 102 Struck, Talea 34 Stutz, Jaimee 1, 34, 49, 59, 77, 82, 108, 112 Sullivan, Ben 4, 34, 65, 108 Svitak, Katrina 34, 112 Swink, Kelcie 4, 10, 43, 54, 61, 67, 72, 100 Sylvester, Patty 37, 63, 96, 108
T Tate, Aubrey 1, 15, 16, 19, 23, 24, 36, 39, 43, 45, 47, 54, 100, 101 Tatum-Lovett, Scott 9, 16, 21, 27, 28, 39, 42, 55, 61, 82, 100
Tavares, Ighor 1, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 21, 23, 26, 39, 50, 51, 65, 84, 102, 103 Taylor, Kelsey 11, 39, 40, 56, 60, 81, 97 Terazon, Joseph 17, 75, 103 Thomas Jr., Luther 5, 68, 103 Thomas, Kermit 11, 21, 57, 61, 77, 100 Thomas, Sheyli 34, 108, 112 Thompson, Robert 1, 8, 10, 16, 19, 55, 59, 100 Tobey, Soren 8, 12, 16, 31, 36, 39, 45, 47, 50, 108 Tolliver, Darreon 68, 108 Tomlin, Hannah 8, 9, 52, 63, 96, 100 Towle, Connor 11, 16, 17, 33, 57, 74, 75, 86, 97, 107 Trauger, Jameson 6, 8, 11, 15, 19, 25, 28, 32, 33, 34, 52, 53, 80, 104, 108, 112 Trembly, Sarah 34, 48, 49, 108 Trower, Sierra 34, 59, 108, 112 Tyler, Bryce 4, 8, 10, 13, 16, 21, 38, 43, 51, 61, 77, 100, 102
U Upton, Nathan 65, 103, 106
V Valentine, Vincent 17, 74, 97 Van  Treeck, Trey 8, 10, 13, 51, 97 Vasquez, Marcus 8, 11, 17, 57, 74, 100 Ventry, Joseph 16, 21, 26, 53, 59, 77, 103 Villarreal, Kiana 8, 9, 11, 33, 52, 72, 97 Violante, Luis 4, 10, 51, 65, 97
W Waldron, Nick 10, 51, 97 Walker, Eric 100 Wallgren, Erin 6, 7, 16, 18, 23, 25, 38, 43, 56, 67, 80, 100 Walpool, Kaneisha 97 Walsh, Kacee 8, 9, 52, 63, 96, 103 Warrior, Ariel 59, 77, 103 Way, Rosaline 4, 16, 54, 63, 96, 97 Wenske, Wade 10, 14, 24, 55, 97 Wiist, Michael 34 Wilkinson, Annie 10, 15, 16, 19, 25, 26, 28, 31, 36, 45, 54, 97 Wilson, Cassidy 4, 11, 20, 40, 56, 60, 97 Wilson, Keith 97 Wilson, Mikala 67, 97 Wilson, Nenia 1, 10, 16, 27, 40, 50, 63, 84, 96, 100 Wilt, Tyler 4, 6, 10, 16, 51, 65, 108 Wirka, Jacob 11, 15, 16, 18, 24, 36, 44, 47, 57, 100 Wolfe, Jared 11, 17, 57, 74, 97, 99 Womack, Brianna 67, 108 Woods, Delaney 1, 8, 10, 12, 21, 23, 28, 36, 40, 43, 45, 49, 50, 60, 80, 108 Wroot, Kylie 11, 36, 39, 43, 45, 49, 56, 60, 108 Wubbenhorst, Ben 6, 23, 40, 47, 51, 65, 100, 102 Wubbenhorst, Renee 1, 8, 10, 16, 23, 26, 33, 39, 50, 51, 63, 67, 84, 96, 103
Y Yapp, Job 65, 100, 106 Yeku, Andre 68, 103 Yuot, Bang 65, 103
Z Zavala, Danitsa 8, 9, 16, 52, 61, 63, 72, 96, 97
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Graduates pose proudly with their new hoodies they received at the Senior Banquet.
The CRUSADER is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Mark Moore, Associate Professor of Business and Chair of the Levitt School of Business. Dr. Moore had been a YC faculty member since 2011. The CRUSADER is a publication of York College under the supervision of Steddon Sikes, Director of Publications and Yearbook Editor. Eryn Jacobson and Hannah Gund were the student photographers, and Cassidy Wilson assisted with the layout. A special thanks goes once again to Bob DeHart for providing so many great photographs of life at York College and Chrystal Houston for contributing many of the stories.
Dr. D. Mark Moore
Jan. 13, 1953 – Nov. 13, 2015
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Photography was also contributed by Taylor Abraham, Sabrina Austin, John I. Baker III, Kaylee Becker, Hannah Boucher, Joe Coy, Kenny Evans, Kailey Firm, Sam Garner, Matt Gastineau, Lee Harrington, Kathy Held, Trent Hinton, Abby Houser, Chrystal Houston, Terry Kite, Chris Luther, Gail Miller, Cory Minjarez, Tim McNeese, Leo Miller, Morgan Moore, Michael Ortiz, Steddon Sikes, Ighor Tavares, Sierra Trower, Erin Wallgren, Brian Walth, Cassidy Wilson, York News-Times. This yearbook was printed by the Walsworth Publishing Company of Marceline, Missouri. Greg Adams served as the annual representative.