2007 Crusader by York University

C R U S A D E R

THE

Volume 51

York College 1125 E 8th St York, NE 68467 www.york.edu (402) 363-5600

Amanda Baldwin

The

Measure of a Man It’s not about me

ince he was diagnosed with ALS in the spring of 2006, Kimball Matkins, persistent positive outlook on life has made him a role model to the entire YC family. He has always loved York College... as a student, alum, parent, and employee. But his love for God and unwaivering faith in His goodness (“all the time”) goes even deeper. It may have seemed a small thing at the time for the Student Association to honor him in the closing week of chapel with the Award of Character, but to Kimball, it reaffirmed his decision to be an ambassador of peace and to not let outward circumstances control his destiny. Long after he is gone, Kimball will be remembered for his joyful spirit, his love of hugs, his willingness to serve others, and his passion for God. It is only right that so many look up to him. Filled with wonderful memories of campus life during York College’s 116th year, the 2006-2007 Crusader is dedicated to Kimball Matkins and his reliance on the One who will make him run again.

Crusader 2006-2007

Student Life, page 4 People, page 48 Organizations, page 76 Sports, page 110 Index, page 142 3

(top) Matt Cimmino and Caleb Rush get a boost from Mark Smesrud during the opening picnic; Yuko Kawamura and Bruce Goodwin at Yukoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going-away party; Kinsey Mattison in her first days as a student teacher. (insets) New Chairman of the Board, H. Jarrell Gibbs, challenges students in chapel; Theta Psi ladies ham it up during Welcome Week.

Kale Bjelland, Kathy Pearson, Erica Glassmyer, Megan Ingle, Kaitlin Loney

(top) East Hill Commissioning of those doing summer mission work;.Delta and Kyodaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual spring break trip to Tuba City, AZ; Pre-Finals Breakfast gets happy results. (insets) Austin Bruening gets the most out of the freshman mud pit; Jaltheaus Palmer and Matt Cimmino find their nitch during Sketchy Tuesday. (center) Theta Psi and Sig Tau give all their love during Songfest.

(top) Crystal Soderholm receives the Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award; 20/20 prayer time; Joel Fleck brings the heat. (insets) Loba Ogunmola enjoying the trails of VisionTrek; Price Fowler, Chris Luther, and Rob Talley laugh it up during the YC Health Fair; Bethany Stanger doubles up with Tessa Mountjoy.

(top) MAP students: Tasha Byrd, Ralinda Hazleton, and Michelle Peck get chummy with the natives; 911 candle service in front of McGehee; Bob DeHart shares some of his incredible insight. (insets) Alayna Hyde finds a new friend in Mexico during spring break; Mitch Clay and Ben Ketcherside beg during a Soul Concern performance. (center) Scott Bingham gives a powerful testimony during his senior chapel talk.

Ready to

Go!

t’s the start of the 2006-07 academic year and students, the lifeblood of York College, have returned — giving life once again to the campus. New students arrived on Saturday, bringing with them their hopes and dreams for the future, as well as parents' cars piled high with clothes, computers, and other dorm-life necessities. Several athletic teams that had arrived a week early for practice were ready to help freshmen unload vehicles and set up their rooms. A picnic meal on the campus courtyard, along with a few introductions and short speeches, served as the official YC welcome. At this point, the dreams for the year are forming and each student begins a new chapter in their own “York Experience.” FINGER LICKIN’: Katie Sobetski and Leo Miller pick through their choices at the opening picnic. (above) The McGehee courtyard was full of life again on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. (left)

LAUGH IT UP: Jake Owens, Dee Ivory, and Shirley Knight find something funny... could be that Jake really isn’t all there. (below)

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: Dr. Alex and Becky Williams get their picture taken for the Panther Press as a way to introduce new faculty to the students. (right) SNAPSHOTS: Brien Alley helps with the freshman move; Nick Jones gets his student ID and yearbook picture taken by Amanda Baldwin; Dr. Shane Mountjoy shares some opening remarks as the new Dean of Students. (top insets)

Opening Days

BEEN THERE, DONE THAT: Bryan Kretz, Kinsey Mattison, Zach Rush, and Ben Duncan find registration a little more laid-back than when they were freshmen. (left)

CHEEZY: Bobby and Erin DeHart are anxious to get the year underway. (below)

YEAR 51: Just like theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always done, Dr. Mabrey and Madge Miller get to know the new students and discover a few things about Amber Smith. (right)

OTHER VIEWS: Monica Gibson & Tanner Reiter; Daniel Good & Lilly Carr; Mami Arikura; Alyssa Rowedder & Emily Hastings; John T. Langley. (lower blocks)

Opening Days

MUD BATH: Jeremy Wells, Jesse Gallagher, Nicole Scott, Derrick Bowen, Sarah Elmore, Bryan Irsik, Amber Smith, Zack Walker, and Lacey Mayfield discover a Kodak moment.

CHILLINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Kaylena Andersen, Jeremy Wells, and Dustin Sullivan relax at the camfire devo. (middle) SHINING ATTITUDES: Brandi Graven, Brittany Ellis, and Alyssa Colwell grin through the dirt. (left) OTHER VIEWS: Mitch Roush & Jared Stark; Kly Randell & Ian McEnerney; Michelle Juhl; Brian Keller; Kelli Burks & Megan Ingle. (lower blocks)

Opening Days

April Elder, Bethany Watland, Charity Regennitter, Ian McEnerney, Cassie Beadle, Amasa Maine, Sam Kinyon, Erica Glassmyer, Jamie Van Gieson, Spencer Wade, Kly Randell, Josh Watkins,

Time to

Move

he theme of this year’s freshmen orientation was “Dare You To Move" as new students were challenged to get the most out of their college experience. After introductory sessions, a day of tests, and group discussions, freshmen were treated to "bonding" activities on Monday as they loaded up for Nebraska Youth Camp near Kearney. This was the second time to take orientation on the road, giving student success groups a lion's share of the responsibilities. Among the activities were the famed mud-pit, extra large slip 'n slide, grill out, and a campfire devotional to end the day. In the following weeks, the groups were pitted against each other in friendly matches of flag football.

BOX LUNCH: Alyssa Bahler finds a quiet place to eat her burger. (above) DOUBLE DOG DARE YOU: As the director of the orientation outting, Jared Stark just appears to be tough and immovable. (right)

GRID IRON GANG: This freshmen team was full of sugar and spice. (left) SNAPSHOTS: Katrisha Tomberlin shows that seniors can still hold their own on the water slide; The green team prepares for an all out battle; A day at camp wouldn’t be the same without cards. (top insets)

Nic Moore

The right

Attire

pening Convocation can be a whole new experience for freshmen as they watch administrators and faculty enter chapel in their academic regalia. Seeing the parade of flags from 29 states and 10 countries, representing the homes of all the student body, is a further reminder that they’ve entered a new educational level. After faculty and staff introductions, President Wayne Baker gave an address about the mission of the college and then pronounced the 116th academic year at York College officially open. To celebrate the kick off of the year, YC again had the largest presence in the city’s annual Yorkfest parade. Almost 200 students, faculty, staff, and administration participated in the community-wide event, despite the drizzling rain and colder temperatures.

READY TO ROLL: Students gather in the fellowship hall to make sure everyone has the right spot in the flag processional. (above)

FOREVER BLUE AND WHITE: Dr. Clark Roush leads everyone in the college song. (left)

HIGHER CALLING: President Baker issues a challenge to make good choices throughout the year. (below)

Convocation

GOOD BEGINNINGS: The men of Alpha Chi Epsilon huddle in prayer in the church lobby. (right) SNAPSHOTS: Dr. Frank Wheeler introduces the faculty in his division; Felice Dudrey aranges President Baker’s tassle before the march; SA President, Amanda Baldwin, says a few opening words to the student body. (top insets)

OTHER VIEWS: Rachel Brick & Megan Thomas; Jon Holmes & daughter; Becky Holton & Kristin Mathews; Rick & Glenda McEuen; Tasha Byrd, Ben Witt, & Mark Montelongo. (upper blocks) MUSCLE MANIA: Bryan Irsik, Jessie Gallagher, Dustin Sullivan, Jamie Brisbin, Alyssa Colwell, and Jessica Wilson made up Team Warriors in the first annual Humvee Pull. (below)

FITTING COUPLE: Nate Harris paraded as an apple, hand-inhand with his friend the bee. And where do you think Nate worked? (above) MARCHING ORDERS: The Concert Choir was given the task of carrying flags of all the states and countries represented by the student body. (right)

Yorkfest

WELL ROUNDED: Kelly Jensen, Samantha Goldammer, Megan Debus, Jessica Wilson, and Mariah Baker display their free soccer balls from Penners Tire & Auto. (left) OTHER VIEWS: Ryan Kromer, Caleen Baldwin; Andy Doyle & Jorge Lama; Kristi Briggs; Jessica Eckman & Kaylee Reeder. (upper blocks)

BENCH WARMERS: Amanda Spruill, Mary Lee Vang, and Zoua Vue enjoy their shaded real estate while they eat. (above)

SIGNATURE MOMENT: Nick Parsons has no inhibitions playing the part of an excited college student as he signs up for some giveaways. (right)

LOOKIN’ CLASSY: After visiting with the owner of 16th Street Car Wash, Amanda and Caleen Baldwin got to drive about six blocks downtown in his ‘51 MG Roadster. (right)

Community Welcome

Homeaway fromHome

n the eve of registering for classes, the town of York helped everyone shift gears into a festive mood and gave their welcome with a Community Fair. With free prizes at the various booths and a picnic dinner on the Courthouse lawn, students were able to meet business people and see what services and products were available to them in town. After devotional services on Wednesday evening, the East Hill Church of Christ family organized an ice cream social to welcome students... a fitting way to kick off the year in home-style fashion.

ICE BREAKER: Emily Hastings and Michael Becker enjoy a conversation during the ice cream social. (above)

SQUARE MEAL: The Courthouse lawn looked more like a birthday party in one of the city parks including baloons, prizes, and a barbecue. (right)

PILING IT ON: The picnic downtown is the first of the year for most of the returning students. Damon Grimes, Luke Mills, and David Young take full advantage of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s available. (left)

Bevin Carroll and Jennifer Witt found it all good. (below)

SNAPSHOTS: Ben Hackett and Tasha Byrd have the green light to get as much stuff as they can carry; Fenton Phan, Alex Kinyon, Dan McCann, and Ken Evans sport their new visor freebies; Cortney Langston visits with a member of the East Hill congregation over dessert. (top insets)

Finding a

Place

ll for One, and One for All! Welcome Week provides one of the most defining moments of the academic year as the blend of new and old takes shape. The social scene of college life wouldn’t be the same without social clubs, emphasizing the importance of which club to pledge and the bonding activities that follow. It’s a time of comradery and silly fun mixed with the spiritual tones of fellowship and service. From the early morning flag football challenges to community service projects to devotionals with your brothersister club, the week encompasses some of the best things about a campus family. Whatever is being done, it’s being done together. Upperclassmen and potential club members discover what makes each other tick and forge friendships that will carry throughout their college experience.

CHEEK TO CHEEK: As part of AXE’s scavenger hunt, Greg Smith and Sean Green show just how much they apprectiate Coach Luther. (above)

CIRCLE OF PRAISE: Omega Phi and Kingsmen joined together for a devotional early in the week. (right)

HEART AND SOUL: Justin Dillie gets into his karaoke solo with plenty of backup help from other Sig Tau and Theta Psi entertainers. (right) SNAPSHOTS: Jennifer Glascock and Jennifer Peterson kid around during Omega Phi’s rodeside clean up; Kevin Nitz and Zeb Carter supervise a Kingsmen workout; Tyler Phipps polices the campus for trash as a Kyodai service project. (top insets)

BEING A BLESSING: Members of Delta like Meghan Salsbury and Nikki Burleson scraped and painted the East Hill church office. (left)

GENTAL BRUISERS: A 6:00 a.m. wakeup call didn’t detour Beta’s “go-get-em” attitude.

EARLY BIRDS: The break of dawn found Kingsmen and Sig Tau battling for football supremacy while their sister clubs gave their support. (above) A TIME FOR EVERYTHING: Delta ladies seem to have something crazy cooked up for the night. (right)

FRESH START: Complete with togas and wreaths, Theta Psi’s Caleen Baldwin, Tawna Pearson, and Megan Munsell put a fresh coat of paint on a downtown fire hydrant. (above) OTHER VIEWS: Alicia Florea, Jessica Dinsmore, & Erin Sams; Greg Johnson; Janae Wrich; Bryan Irsik, Jared Stark, & Mason Lee; Ben Hackett. (lower blocks)

Welcome Week

BROWN EYED GIRL: With Jaltheaus providing the strummin’, the AXEmen serenade Michelle Peck with a tune from the 70’s. (right)

NO WAY OUT: Shannon Sukraw wasn’t used to being the focus of so much attention but some how managed to smile through it all. (below)

SMITTEN: The women of Theta Psi show just how much they’re in love with their choice in beaus. (left)

Coronation

OTHER VIEWS: Amy Springer; Erica Glassmyer, Robin Byrd, Katherine White, Zach Rush, & Amasa Maine; Bryan Irsik & Tyler Phipps; Mitch Clay; Alyssa Colwell. (lower blocks)

Taking the

Stage

all Coronation took center stage this year, making a move from the basement of the City Auditorium to the main floor. With seniors Amy Springer and Loba Ogunmola hosting the event, it was a big success right from the beginning and a fitting celebration to an entire week of activities. Clubs were well prepared with their beau and sweetheart songs, many of them adding some very special touches with their outfits and choreography. Club Sweethearts: Michelle Peck – AXE; Alicia Florea – Kingsmen; Lisa Weseman – Kyodai; and Shannon Sukraw – Sigma Tau. Club Beaus: Ben Hackett – Beta; Damon Grimes – Delta; Zeb Carter – Omega Phi, and Zach Rush – Theta Psi

JUST ONE LOOK: LeighAnn Pierce gives the camera an innocent glance while Cassie Beadle and Kaylee Reeder display a little attitude for Damon. (right) ALL IN OUR PLACES: The evening provided some good entertainment as well as a lot of laughs. (right)

SNAPSHOTS: Beta spells out their love for Ben Hackett; Zeb Carter is treated like a king by the ladies of Omega Phi; With swords in hand Kingsmen pledge their devotion to Alicia Florea. (top insets) WAY BACK: The men of Kyodai provided a balanced welcome to Lisa Weseman as their sweetheart. (left) STYLIN’: Loba was in the zone as an MC for Coronation. (right)

Coronation

Stage Manager: Amy Springer; Stage Crew: Regina R. Pedersen; Light Operator:.Aaron Rhodebeck; Sound Operator: Janae Wrich; Set Design: John I. Baker III;

BIRDS OF A FEATHER: The venerable Baron Cesarea (Nick Floyd) finds a kindrid spirit in Death. (left) FEAR AND FORLORN: After telling the true identity of Prince Sirki, Duke Lambert (Chad Hall) tries to console his wife (Janette Sigle) and son (Mitch Roush). (below) STALEMATE: Zeb Carter as Major Whitread holds Death’s gaze, knowing something is very wrong about the Villa’s new guest. (lower left)

hat would happen if “Death” decided to take on human form and vacation in your home? The frighteningly funny social satire Death Takes a Holiday examines the lives of an upper-crust society who receive a visit by an unlikely guest—the Grim Reaper himself. Death, played by Matthew Miller, embodies Prince Sirki to discover why people fear him so much. As he is drawn further into the mortal world, he becomes fascinated by the people he meets, particularly the beautiful young Grazia (Renee Willard), the only person he meets who seems to have no fear of him. The aged Duke Lambert (Chad Hall), nearing the end of his life, is the first to recognize Death for who he is. Later, throughout the world, the cast begins to realize that there is no death—even as war rages, there are no casualties, and even plants and flowers do not wither and die as they should. The duke begs Death to resume his duties, but he is torn because he and Grazia have fallen in love.

Fall Play

CAST - IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE: Cora — Sonia Rohda, Fedele — Stephen Detlefs, Duke Lambert — Chad Hall, Alda — Martha Kinyon, Duchess Stephanie — Janette Sigle, Princess of San Luca — Sara Firm, Baron Cesarea — Nick Floyd, Rhoda Fenton — Brittany Ellis, Eric Fenton — Nick Parsons, Corrado — Mitchell Roush, Grazia — Renee Willard, Death — Matthew Miller, Major Whitread — Zeboriah Carter, Sound Operator — Janae Wrich, Light Operator — Aaron Rhodebeck, Costume Crew — Jamie Wahlmeier, Assistant Director — Amy Springer, Co-Assistant Director — Regina Pedersen, Director — John I. Baker III (above)

Sonia

Stephen

Chad

Martha

Janette

Sara

Nick F.

Brittany

Mitchell

Renee

Matthew

Zeboriah

Lighting Design: Aaron Rhodebeck; Backdrop Design: Melanie Bunda; Costumes: Jan Larson, Brittany Ellis; Costume Crew: Jamie Wahlmeier

OUT IN THE OPEN: Alda, played by Martha Kinyon, is aghast by the realization that Death is having an actual conversation with her.

Nick P.

NERVOUS WRECK: Chad feels a sudden chill in the air as he realizes Death has come for a visit. (left)

ON THE OTHER HAND: Brittany and Martha discuss the strange occurrences and weigh if they are a coincindence or part of something bigger. (left)

TWO-TIMER: Death plays the field, using the charm of a prince to woo the women of the Italian villa. (right)

POINT TAKEN: John Baker gives a few staging instructions as the cast assembles for a group photo following dress rehearsal. (below)

HYSTERICS: Renee Willard as Grazia is in a state of hysteria as she recounts a near brush with death. (left)

Fall Play

NO WORRIES: Lauren Arita gives little Kirsten Fike a chance to rest. (left)

Celebrating

SNAPSHOTS: Senior midfielder Cortney Langston gets his pass off in time. Tim Lewis visits with a couple of high school students checking out YC. Amy Springer and Mark Montelongo finish their royal walk as the announcer introduces them to the crowd. Jesse Anderson shows off the real Prince Charming. (top insets)

Home

omecoming will always be an anticipation of great autumn weather and a schedule of activities that leaves everyone happily exhausted. It’s a weekend mixture of memories revisited and the very beginnings of new friendships. The long-standing traditions that have stood the test of time bring many guests to our campus... to reunite with life-long friends, check YC out as a prospective college choice, support the student life, or to witness the crowning of the year’s Homecoming Royalty. Candidates for Homecoming Queen were Amanda Baldwin, Nicki Doty, Ambri Merrill, Amy Springer, and Lisa Weseman. King candidates were Scott Bingham, Ben Duncan, Ben Hackett, Mark Montelongo, and Greg Smith. As Ambri and Greg heard their names announced, last year’s king and queen, Rusty Ridley and Rachel Dudrey were onhand to relinquish their crowns. President and Mrs. Baker presented the royal couple with tokens of honor and then escorted them to their awaiting carriage ride around campus. HOMECOMING COURT: Members of the Homecoming Court: (front row) Jennifer Witt - Princess, Amanda Baldwin, Amy Springer, Ambri Merrill, Nicki Doty, Lisa Weseman, Lacey Mayfield - Countess, Janae Wrich - Duchess; (back row) Jesse Anderson - Prince, Mark Montelongo, Ben Duncan, Scott Bingham, Greg Smith, Mitch Clay - Earl, DJ Crowell - Duke — not pictured Ben Hackett (lower center) BUDS: It’s hard to beat friends like Tiffany Laird and Kaylena Andersen. (below)

Homecoming

The Concert Choir always draws a good crowd for their Saturday morning performance. (lower right)

HOMECOMING ROYALTY: Greg Smith, a senior Physical Education from Concordia, Kansas, and Ambri Merrill, a senio Pre-Pharmacy major from Ogallala, Nebraska, take their new ride for a spin around the block.

Homecoming

FIELD OF SCREENS: The fair featured booths for body fat analysis, vision and hearing tests, and blood pressure analysis.

ALL THUMBS: Logan Bahler and Brandi Watkins gave away free water bottles provided by YC Campus Ministries. (above)

HITTING THE SPOT: Tanya Warneke massages a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back while Chelsey Franklin waits her turn. (left)

OTHER VIEWS: Dan McCann; Sam Kinyon; Tamara Blaser; Emily Hastings & Jon Roberts; Amy Talley. (lower blocks)

Health & Wellness

The heart of

Campus

ared Stark Memorial Field, a self-proclaimed name given to the wide open space between Mackey and Hulitt several years ago, provided a good venue for the Health and Wellness Fair in the fall and a picnic carnival in the spring. The events required a hefty share of volunteers, both from the community and the YC family, and the various booths and stations were much appreciated by the student body. Amy Talley organized the fair and pulled it off successfully. As the campus nurse, she rounded up a number of vendors and medical professionals to set up shop on the oversized lawn. One of the most popular attractions was the chiropractic adjustments and massages, available for a donation of $3. Ameriserve answered the call in the spring by choosing a sunny afternoon to host an outdoor picnic and games. The menu included cheeseburgers, corn dogs, and frito pie as well as popular desserts such as snow cones and cotton candy. Students received carnival tickets to try their luck for prizes before heading to their afternoon classes. EYES ON THE PRIZE: Kao Lee and Daniel Griffen try their luck at the ring toss station. (above) FINDING GOOD HELP: Students like Sarah Elmore and John Richards were appreciative of those who volunteered their time. (right)

SNAPSHOTS: Greg Johnson gets hooked; Scott Bingham listens to Dr. Warneke about the benefits of spinal adjustments; Claudia Saenz and Michal Dudrey volunteer their pose... again. (top insets) SMORGASBOARD: Jeff Hajny seems pleased with the variety and amount of food available. (left) WINNERS CAN BE CHOOSERS: As Kristin Mathews instructs the next contestant, David Romero picks out a trinket for guessing the correct duck to pluck. (right)

Mistaken

Identity

alloween prompts some of the craziest wardrobe creations that will ever be seen on campus. Students returned from fall break with fresh costume ideas, many of which relied on one another to make the outfit complete. SA, with the help of cobwebs, balloons, lights, and mummy wrappings, transformed the Spiritual Life Center into a ghostly party room. By the looks of things, everyone “who was someone” was there.

The party took place the night before Halloween to make room for trick or treaters on the 31st. Several hundred dollars was spent on candy to be distributed in the women’s residence halls. By nightfall, the wings and lobbies were crawling with costumed munchkins hoping to capitalize on the best deal in town.

FLAME ON!: Joey Schwarz dressed like a burning building just days after the downtown fire destroyed his apartment. (above) IT TAKES ALL KINDS: The women’s soccer team and coaches made their last practice in Holthus a memorable one. (left)

(1st row) Zeruiah Montgomery; (2nd row) Ashley McEndree, Jen McKenzie; (3rd row) Jillyan Vance, Kaitlin Loney, Keli Anderson; (4th row) Whitney Williams, Shannon Sukraw, Mary Reynolds, Jessica Stahr; (5th row) Kidist Kennard, LeighAnn Pierce, Mandy Saar, Keri Bornschlegel, Sarah Christian; (6th row) Asst. Coach Amy Talley, Liz Todd, Alyssa Bahler, Lauren Sinnott, Robin Byrd, Kly Randell, Coach Rob Talley (left)

THEY’RE BACK: Every year the robes show up — Ben Hackett, Chris Halstead, Damon Grimes, Gerry Ray, and Luke Mills. (below)

Halloween

EASY PICKINS: The women of Thomas Hall and the Kiplinger Apartments made it convenient for parents by hosting their trick or treaters. (right) SNAPSHOTS: Ian Pierce and Monica Gibson reverse roles; Daniel Good’s peg leg was an awesome prop; Home Improvement got a boost in ratings with Tim & Al, i.e. Patrick & Martha. (top insets)

OTHER VIEWS: Amasa Maine, Nicole Nelson, & Sarah Christian; Jessica Alderman; Mitch Roush & Amber Smith; Cortney Langston; Michelle Juhl. (upper blocks)

MOVING GALLERY: Matt Sutter, Hazley Hamm, Rachel Johnson, Tanner Reiter, Megan Grimes, and Ben Duncan relied on each other to pull off their golf outting. (below)

YUCK!!!: A disgusting Halloween treat... enough to make Brian Kellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stomach churn. (above)

ASSORTED COLORS: Little Jesse Anderson had the difficult task of choosing his favorite crayon from Emily Hastings, Nicole Melby, Michal Dudrey, Alyssa Rowedder, Kinsey Mattison, and Kali Ingalls. As the rejected pile shows â&#x20AC;&#x201D; alas, there could be only one. (above)

Halloween

Putting on

An ACT

ave you ever been on a blind date that went dreadfully awry? Have you ever tried kissing a frog to see if it would turn into a rich and handsome prince? Ever wondered what goes on in your subconscious mind, and if you are, perhaps, more odd than you think? These scenes and others were all part of the annual studentdirected one-act plays performed before the Thanksgiving break. Gina Pedersen, Michelle Bentley, and Sara Firm discussed plans with and received guidance from John Baker to get ready for this experience, and then they were on their own—to find a script, hold auditions, cast their shows, run practices, build the sets, etc. After choosing about 15 actors and actresses from the pool of 45 that auditioned, the young directors were ready to put their creativity to the test. Pedersen, directing Enchantment Comes Around by Rachel Dudrey (’06 YC graduate), was thrilled with the opportunity to work directly with the author of the script. It was a familiar fairytale, never before told with such clever twists and turns of hilarity and surprise, of an enchanted prince, a bumbling servant, a vengeful witch, a humbled king, a snobby princess, and a sweet peasant girl, and how they all, well, most of them, get around to living happily ever after. Suppressed Desires caught Bentley’s eye a couple years ago, when she read it in her Comp. II class. The ingenious writing makes fun of psychoanalysis and the idea that somewhere within us are desires that yearn to be unleashed—if they are not, one might end up in the insane asylum! Firm, who always wanted to try her hand at directing, found Check Please online and knew it was something everyone would enjoy. The laugh-out-loud comedy took the audience on a wild ride through the dating lives of two normal people, meeting some very interesting characters along the way.

NOT IN THE MOOD: With all his amphibious charm, Mitch Roush attempts a royal bribe. All he wants is a transforming kiss from Janae Wrich. (above)

AT RISK: Heather White as Henrietta Brewster wants her husband (Patrick Good) to undergo psychoanalysis because she believes that his creativity is blocked. (above) FIRST IMPRESSIONS: In his quest for love, Matt Carlson gets an earful from his blind date played by Tasha Byrd. (left)

Suppressed Desires -ACTS ONE Henrietta Brewster ..... Heather White Stephen Brewster ..... Patrick Good Mabel ........................... Kale Bjelland Director ............... Michelle Bentley

One-Act Plays

Enchantment Comes -ACTS ONE Around Narrator ...................... Robert Tandy Prince Reginald ..... Mitchell Roush Roderick ............. Matthew J. Miller Munificent ............ Alyssa Bahler Saranda ................... Martha Kinyon Mirand....................... Janae Wrich King Vincent ............... Steve Detlefs Assist. Director ......... Sonia Rohda Director ................. Regina Pedersen

SPELLBOUND: Wicked witch Alyssa Bahler gives a defenseless servant, played by Matthew Miller, something to remember her by. (left)

CLUELESS: Nick Parsons’ character of a naive teenager was one of four roles he played. Bethany Stanger is repulsed by his self-absorbed ego in her first attempt at dating. (left and far left)

BOWING OUT: Rachel Dudrey’s Enchantment Comes Around became YC Theatre’s first live webcast production. (left)

Check-ACTS Please ONE

UNDERCURRENT: Henrietta urges Stephen and Mabel to examine their dreams as a means of unearthing their suppressed desires, only to find later that psychoanalysis has backfired. (left)

Girl .................... Bethany Jo Stanger Blind Date ........... Nicholas Parsons Guy ......................... Matthew Carlson Blind Date .................. Natasha Byrd Assist. Director........... Chad B. Hall Director..................... Sara S. Firm

One-Act Plays

Set Construction: Michelle Bentley, Sara Firm, Matthew Miller, Regina Pedersen, Katie Sobetski, Robert Tandy; Stage Crew: Kristi Briggs, Chad Hall, Sonia Rohda, Sarah Stoutzenberger; Lights Operator: Zeboriah Carter; Sound Operator: Shannon Robinson

ROADKILL: Steve Detlef’s kingdom is relieved while at the same time a bit disgusted at the witch’s demise. (left)

IN THE MOMENT: Josh Witt seems pleased with the attention he’s received from Amber Smith. (left)

Getting

Cozy

he semester is nearing a close and everyone is beginning to lose a little piece of their sanity. A paper due here or a presentation there causes a larger amount of stress for the college student than usual. Finals are only a few days away — those late nights of near nervous-breakdowns and the consuming of mass quantities of caffeine and sugar. Because of this time of the semester, it is almost imperative for a student to find an arena to unwind and just have some fun. Campus Ministries’ Soul-a-Palooza, club Christmas parties, Cocoa and Carols, community service projects, and the annual pre-finals breakfast all contribute to the balance of a college student’s life. Those moments of brief respite seem to clear the mind and acquire a simpler outlook on the days ahead. It’s about sharing gifts, talents, time, and oneself. But if you want an “A”, you better not forget to hit the books when it’s all over. BIGGER THAN LIFE: Cortney Langston can hardly believe he’s holding Jenn Witt’s Superman action figure. (right)

NO RETURNS OR EXCHANGES: Monica Gibson is thrilled with her gift while Ian Pierce sneaks a peak at the camera. (above) LIFE IS GOOD: It’s all smiles as everyone does the macarena during YCM’s Soul-a-Palooza skate night. (right)

Holidays

TOASTY: Natalie Harford and Elmer Stark get all warm and cozy. (below)

NAUGHTY AND NICE: The Celebration Singers along with Santa (Mitch Clay), his trusty elf (Janae Wrich), and Frosty (Jake Owens) show they’re just one big happy family during the Cocoa and Carols’ finale.

HOLIDAY GREETINGS: The Admissions team sent their top recruits a personalized Christmans card. (left)

WISH UPON A STAR: Trey Jackson’s childhood dream of leading a choir of carollers finally came true... only at York College. (right)

DOING THE CHRISTMAS WRAP: As part of a PBL-SIFE service project, Liz Todd and Crystal Soderholm lend a hand in Blue Valley’s Toy Workshop by wrapping presents for the kids on a Saturday morning. (lower left)

SWEATIN’ WITH THE OLDIES: Kyodai men don once again their warm and wooly outfits for the anual Christmas party with Delta. (right)

Holidays

Friends, food, and fellowship... what could be better to take your mind off the pressures for a while?

NOT SO EASY: Kaylee Reeder, Caleb Rush, and Kristopher Hoffman have issues with the elementary principles of wrapping a present while blindfolded. (right)

HOW THE COOKIE CRUMBLES: Tim Lewis calls the play by play action while Matt Carlson adds on to his cookie tower and Lauren Sinnott’s starts to tilt. (right)

GUIDING LIGHT: Daniel Griffen, Alicia Florea, and Tabitha Elzey get into the holiday cheer. (right)

BRAIN FOOD: Sonia Rohda and Jamie Wahlmeier don’t have any complaints about the menu. (right)

Pre-Finals Breakfast

Food for Thought... or not

LOADS OF TALENT: Amy Springer demonstrates her ability to eat on the run. (above) JOLLY DOUGH: PlayDough sculpturing brought teams of “artists” together, each relying on the other to do their part in crafting the perfect Santa. (left)

ood traditions are worth repeating, especially those that involve free food. To assist in preparations for semester finals, the York College administration, faculty, and staff once again served up the traditional late night country-style breakfast to students in the winter and dipped out the cool treats in the spring. Students often use this extra burst of energy supply on a late Sunday night to study through the wee hours of the morning, but that’s certainly not a prerequisite. More than anything, tensions are relieved for a moment, anxiety is replaced with fellowship, and a healthy perspective is brought back into view. YCM provided some lighthearted entertainment to go along with festive mood of the approaching holidays. Contests such as gift wrapping while blindfolded, the leaning tower of cookies, and PlayDough sculpturing kept things moving along. Encouragement to do well on the upcoming exams never tasted so good.

MADE TO ORDER: Kristi Briggs waits patiently for the good stuff while Tod Martin, Emily Tandy, and Ginger Hodson man their station. (above) AmeriServe’s Robert Simons carefully handles the last batch of pancakes. (above)

DUMB AND DUMBER: Ben Ketcherside and Nick Floyd demostrate their favorite technique for devouring a sugar cone with Amber Soderholm and Sonia Rohda giving value to the photograph. (above)

Pre-Finals Ice Cream

Sarah

Natasha

Mitchell

Janette

Nicholas

Nick

Brittany

Ben

Brian

Kristi

Caleen

Matthew

OSCAR WORTHY: Mitchell Roush won the year’s Best Actor for playing the abusive character of Stanley Kowalski while Janette Foreman as his wife, Stella, and Brittany Ellis as Blanche DuBoise were both awarded Best Actress for their performances in Streetcar.

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2006-07 YC Theatre Awards Best Actor ................................. Mitchell Roush Best Actress (tie) .................... Janette Foreman Best Actress ................................ Brittany Ellis Best Supporting Actor .................... Nick Floyd Best Supporting Actress ................. Janae Wrich Best Assist. Dir. ............................. Elise N. Hart Best Technical Crew............... Aaron Rhodebeck Best Actor in a One-Act .......... Nicholas Parsons Best Acress in a One Act .............. Natasha Byrd Most Improved Actor ..............Janette Foreman Drama Appreciation Award ... Regina R. Pedersen

A Streetcar Named Desire

HARD KNOCKS: Friends retrain Stanley after his outburst of rage against Stella. He later gets on his knees and begs her forgivenss once again. (above and left)

Director.....................................John I. Baker III Assistant Director..........................Elise N. Hart (in order of appearance) Woman............................Sarah Stoutzenberger Eunice Hubbell.................Natasha Pearl Byrd Stanley Kowalski....................Mitchell Roush Stella Kowalski......................Janette Foreman Steve Hubbell.......................Nicholas Parsons Harold Mitchell...............................Nick Floyd Blanche DuBois..........................Brittany Ellis Pablo Gonzales.......................Ben Ketcherside A Young Collector.........................Brian Keller Woman............................................Kristi Briggs Nurse.........................................Caleen Baldwin Doctor.....................................Matthew Carlson Sonia Rohda, Dusty Hall, Amanda Baldwin — Stage Crew; Sara S. Firm — Light Operator; Matthew J. Miller — Sound Operator; Aaron Rhodebeck — Lighting Design; Michelle Bentley — Costume Crew

A Rough

World W

hile being at a Christian College we can pretend that life is as God intended, but in reality far too many people experience life as Stanley, Stella, and Blanche do. In the end, as Christians, how can we help those who live a life foreign to our own? How can we have empathy with those who hurt, or those who are abused, if we don’t first understand? The value of a play such as A Streetcar Named Desire is found in learning about those who suffer by viewing the theatrical performance, thus experiencing the emotions felt by the characters brought to life by the actors. The stage production sheds light on a part of life that we may not experience, but way to often come into to contact with many who do. Meeting the characters head on, the cast of Streetcar tackled the shadows that surrounded Blanche in her insanity, Stella in her survival, and Stanley in his struggle to remain king in his own home. In looking at their own haunting shadows, the cast and crew were able to take us into the FRIEND IN NEED: Tasha Byrd as Eunice gives comfort to her friend world of the and apartment tenant, Stella. (above) Kowalskis.

CAUGHT IN A LIE: Nick Floyd as “Mitch” is fed up with Blanche’s deceptive ways and gets forceful with her. (above left)

SISTER ACT: Blanche gives Stella a haughty expression with Stanley fuming over her shoulder at the lies he knows she’s telling. (right)

Spring Theatre Production

TO EACH HER OWN: Ambri Merrill, Natalie Harford, Cami Towell, and Bethany Stanger express their individualism... just because they can. (below)

Breaking

Away I

t was a record setting weekend, as the Shine Retreat maxed out the facilities at Timberlake Ranch Camp with 125 participants, more than a quarter of the student body. “We were busting at the seams,” said Rusty Ridley, Assistant Campus Minister. Ridley and the Shine Retreat committee (Sarah Christian, DJ Crowell, Mason Lee, Amasa Maine, Kaylee Reeder, Mitch Roush, Caleb Rush, Mark Smesrud, Josh Witt, and Morgan Kaliff) were responsible for much of the weekend’s success. Former YC English instructor, Steven Moore, was the featured speaker for the event. He presented four lessons on themes drawn from the book The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical. Many students expressed the sentiment that they didn’t come away from the retreat with the usual “spiritual high”, but rather with a lot of conviction. Between sessions, students had time to unwind and fellowship. Some played board games and cards, others played volleyball (sometimes with a football), a group went skeet shooting, and others went paintballing. The extensive campgrounds were lovely with the gently falling snow, and it was a perfect setting for contemplative walks in the woods. Many students took the opportunity to rest, relax and just visit with friends, too. Also helping to make the weekend a success were YC alums Cliff Mullen and Kevin Claypool who made the drive up from Texas with Moore for the retreat. ARMED & DANGEROUS: David Romero and Kidist Kennard get prepared for paintballing. (above)

ARE WE HAVING FUN YET?: Chelsey Franklin, Zeruiah Montgomery, Emily Hastings, Bevin Carroll, Matt Cimmino, and Robin Byrd take in a card game. (above right) A mixture of expressions from DJ Crowell, Brittany Ellis, Meagan Cox, Jessica Alderman, and LeighAnn Pierce. (right)

Shine Retreat

2007 SHINE RETREAT AT FORT TIMBERLAKE

“Moore was encouraging us to devote our whole selves to our purpose and to become radical Christians, be radically devoted and not to be apathetic... We sometimes get stuck in our rut, and it’s good to be reminded what we’re really about.”

Bethany Stanger

SHINING YOUR LIGHT: The retreat had its share of inspiring devos and times of great fellowship. Lisa Weseman gets excited for authentic mashed potatoes. (above) SLIPPERY WHEN WET: Kaitlin Loney goes down the hard way while Caleb Rush and Logan Bahler exhibit good form on the ice track. (above left)

Shine Retreat

COLD TRAIL: Trekkers weren’t sure how their springbreak would turn out with snow falling the first day on the trail, but they were well prepared. (right)

BETTER THAN STARBUCKS: Coach Luther has a lakeside coffee break with David Morton and DJ Crowell. (below)

LIVING IN THE WILD: Jenn and Shane purify their drinking water... and sometimes you just want to tip a tree just because you can. (far left) 2007 TREKKERS: Loba Ogunmola – Grace, Shane Mountjoy – Standing Bear, Amanda Baldwin – Little Bear, Rusty Ridley – Eagle, Caleb Rush – Strong Fox, DJ Crowell – Medicine Man, Kinsey Mattison – Fire Fly, Brandi Watkins – Hummingbird, Jennifer Witt – Snow Leopard, Amanda Spruill – Song Bird, Emily Hastings – Pale Goose, David Morton – Tracker, Gary Cleveland – Gray Owl, Trey Jackson – Ox, Tyler Phipps – Grazing Buffalo, and taking the picture Chris Luther – Laughing Otter

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Vision Trek

SEEING THINGS CLEARLY: Tyler Phipps, Kinsey Mattison, and Amanda Spruill are set for the journey. (right) MOMENTO: Standing Bear and Laughing Otter use all the inspiration they can get to plan the day. (below)

An Outward Journey Inward 16 people. 36 miles of rugged Ozark trail. 7 days and nights of hiking. One incredible experience.

his year marked the 5th anniversary of Vision Trek, the annual spring break hiking trip that tests participants physically and emotionally, as it helps them to look inward as well as outward to the others on their team.

“It’s an opportunity to go out and experience nature. A lot of it’s focused on team building and relationships while overcoming adversity,” said Dean of Students Shane Mountjoy. Mountjoy and Head Coach Chris Luther are the founders of Vision Trek. This year, they were joined by alum Kinsey Mattison, who came along as a sponsor, and Gary Cleveland, minister of the Oakhaven church of Christ in Oshkosh, WI. Cleveland led devotionals each night around the camp fire to challenge the students. The unique thing about this year’s hike was the weather. “We joked on the trail that we saw all four seasons,” said Mountjoy. As they were unloading the first day it was snowing and before the trip had ended they were sweating through some very hot days, with a lot of cool and rainy weather in between. The group spent memorable days together singing on the trails, building fires, eating ration packs, journaling, and appreciating the Creator’s great outdoors. LOOKING BRIGHT: Emily, Panda, Amanda, Brandi, Kinsey, and Jenn had a great outlook on their adventure. (middle)

SPELUNKING!: DJ, Caleb, and Panda are equipped and ready for the dangers of cave exploration. (above)

MIGHTY ATLAS: Trey Jackson found his calling as the group needed this boulder moved off the path. (left)

Vision Trek

Songfest

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Director Dr. Clark Roush Assistant Director Sue Roush Producer Dr. Shane Mountjoy Technical Director John I. Baker III House Manager Christi Lones Backstage Manager Dr. Ray Miller Technical Crew: Aaron Rhodebeck Regina Pedersen Sonia Rohda Elise Hart Bethany Stanger

Don’t Lie — Hosts and Hostesses

YOU’RE INVITED Beta Beta Sigma & Alpha Chi Epsilon Black Horse and a Cherry Tree — Martha The Song That Goes Like This — Sara & Zach Walking in Memphis — David LIFE IN THE FAST LANE Delta Chi Alpha & Kyodai Inside Your Heaven — Hosts & Hostesses Bohemian Rhapsody — Hosts & Hostesses AROUND THE WORLD Omega Phi & Kingsmen Roll to Me — Zach

GOLDIE OLDIE: A crowd favorite, Sara, Zach, Martha, and David brought the house down a f t e r intermission, pulling off an incredible performance of B o h e m i a n Rhapsody. (right)

ongfest celebrated it’s 30th anniversary of showcasing the musical talents and endless energy of YC students to the community and visiting high school students. Directed by Dr. Roush, the production had the marketing look of Disney’s High School Musical, and the finale “We’re All in this Together”, expressed the sentiment of the entire cast. Songfest was in the capable hands of hosts and hostesses Sara Firm, Martha Kinyon, Zach Rush, and David Young. Their solos, duets, and four-part harmonies were complimented by their impressive stage presence and abilities to connect with the audience each night. While the hosts and hostesses drive the program, the club competition adds a level of excitement for both those in the show and those who watch the performance. After three nights of the production, the judges’ sheets were tallied and Theta Psi and Sig Tau swept the awards for Best Costumes, Choreography, and Music, winning for their first time the coveted President’s Award for best club show.

Quando, Quando — Martha & David Summertime — Sara CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE Theta Psi & Sigma Tau In My Life — Hosts & Hostesses We’re All in This Together — Full Cast

Songfest

MOMENT IN TIME: The thrill of victory took over Sig Tau and Theta Psi when it was announced they were the recipients of the Presidents Award for Best Club Show. (left) LOVE IS CRAZY: With thirty-one members of their two clubs in the cast, the love-struck members of Sig Tau and Theta Psi gave the audience a lot to look at. (below)

GOING UP: Mark Montelongo showed off his athleticism with this high jump over other club members. (right)

CONTRASTING STYLES: In the end, AXE and Beta set aside their musical differences and came together for a unified finale in “You’re Invited”.

HEAVY: Delta and Kyodai’s “Life in the Fast Lane” brought back the hard rock tunes of the 70s and 80s. (above)

FINALE GOOD-BYE: Hosts and Hostesses were joined by club representatives for the last number We’re All in This Together.

VIVA LAS VEGAS: Kingsmen and Omega Phi got the crowd’s approval when they brought Elvis out of hiding. PROUD AND LOUD: The trouble with Zach and Sara’s song was it just went on and on and on... or at least that’s how the lyrics went in this hilarious number. (above)

Songfest

The Jack Tales

For the Children

FOR YOUR OWN GOOD: Aaron Rhodebeck as “Pa” reluctantly has to give his son a whippin’ for sassing back.

nder the direction of John I. Baker III, The YC Traveling Children’s Theatre celebrated its tenth anniversary this year with their production of The Jack Tales. With fast-paced scenes, energetic actors, innovative staging, and foot-stomping music, the play was the perfect choice to entertain and delight young audiences. Even more than the tall tale heroes of great physical strength or fairy tale princes and princesses blessed with beauty and impeccable virtues, Jack, played by Mitch Roush, was an embodiment of wish fulfillment for ordinary people—the little guy who won our hearts and triumphed over adversity no matter how weak, lazy, or foolish he appeared at times. He was the universal underdog who outwitted “upper-dogs” like robbers, giants, witches, devils, and big brothers. The show was 75 minutes long and engaged the children the entire time. “It’s fun Feb. 27 Osceola when we are packing up Mar. 1 Hampton Elementary Mar. 6 Trinity Lutheran we hear kids acting out Mar. 8 Emmanuel Lutheran Mar. 13 Larsen Christian Academy and playing the show,” Mar. 27 Fillmore Central Elementary Mar. 27 Cub Scout Show said Baker. The tour Mar. 29 Henderson Apr. 3 Bradshaw traveled to 21 venues, Apr. 5 Cross County Elementary Apr. 7 High School Days performing in schools and Apr. 10 YES Apr. 12 Friend libraries across the area. Apr. 13 York College Show Apr. 14 Morton-James Public Library Baker, who founded the Apr. 17 McCool Junction Elementary Apr. 19 St. Joseph Children’s Theatre when he Apr. 21 Seward Library Apr. 24 Milligan/Exeter at Milligan came to York College in Apr. 26 Clarks May 3 Sutton Elementary 1997, says his cast grows so much through the experience of repeated performances and serving as cast and crew. “Seeing the magic come to life is what acting, directing, set construction and watching are all about.”

EVIL PLANS: The Devil (Aaron) and his little urchins (Janae Wrich & Nick Parsons) discuss how they’re going to trick Wicked John. (left)

OUR HERO: Even the animals are startled, but then Jack outsmarts the would-be robber (Amy Springer) and rescues a girl in distress. (left)

NO FRILLS: Brothers Tom & Bill (Matt & Stephen) stick Jack with doing the chores. (left)

BLURRED VISION: Wicked John, one of Nick Floyd’s six roles, gets tempted by Little Devil, i.e. Janae Wrich. (left)

STANDOFF: Jack has issues with a disgruntled cow played by Brittany and Aaron. (left)

CAST (in alphabetical order) Giant/Bush/Pig/Bill .................................... Stephen Detlefs Narrator/Bush/Cat/Cow .................................. Brittany Ellis Giant / Wicked John / Donkey / Silver Smith / Pig / Greasy Beard..................................................... Nick Floyd Undertaker/Dog/Woman/Narrator ........... Janette Foreman St Peter/Rooster/Narrator/Tom ................ Matthew J. Miller King of Virginia / Little Devil / Oxen Behind / Frog / Narrator ................................. Nicholas Parsons Devil/Pa/Cow Behind ............................ Aaron Rhodebeck Page / Stranger / Undertaker / Oxen / Woman / Fireplace/Ma ......................................... Shannon Robinson Giant’s Wife / Undertaker / Narrator / Woman / Fireplace/Sally .............................................. Sonia Rohda Jack ........................................................... Mitchell Roush Narrator/Robber/Donkey/Woman ................ Amy Springer Giant/Little Devil/Frog/Witch ........................ Janae Wrich Assistant Director/Stage Mgr. ..................... Regina Pedersen Director .................................................... John I Baker III

UP CLOSE & PERSONAL: Shannon, Aaron, and Brittany visit with the children before their annual spring show in Gurganus Hall. (above)

ALL IN THE DELIVERY: Nick, Amy, and Janette provided a trio of toe-stompin’ music for the show. (right & below)

The Jack Tales

family

people

t York College, where peopel are the point, the lessons about life and for life have to do with more than just the classroom. They have to do with all sides of academic life – students, faculty, administration, staff – serving one another, sometimes in ways so unique, they may defy logic, but not the Father’s will. Beyond the comfort of a small campus community, we discover a genuine sense of respect, acceptance, and caring from each other. It is these qualities, coupled with an abiding faith, that leads us to an enrichment of our lives at every level. HORSEPLAY: Brody Mayberry and Jeremy Wells gang up on Tyler Phipps during a wrestling road trip. (right)

WHO MOVED MY CHEESE?: Emily Bogue, Zoua Vue, Alicia Florea, Amanda Baldwin, Loba Ogunmola, Caleen Baldwin, and Ian Sebold get silly over banquet cheesecake. (below)

Students enjoy a late autumn afternoon to hang out in front of McGehee. Is it all for show or can Lea Childress really play the guitar? (right)

People

Dusty Hall looks deep in thought as she begins a freshman writing assignment. (above) GHOST, ALIEN, UNICORN, or ANGEL: Jared Stark throws out a bizarre icebreaker question to get discussion underway in a Friday Bible study group. (right)

Sara Geiger, Dani Allen, Luke Mills, Jessica Wilson, and Tawny Bales hit the Harrison Park slopes on a Sunday afternoon. (above)

AMERISERVE STAFF: (Front Row) Mitch Novak, Dareda Wolfe, Cheryl Saltzman, Lori Larsen, Heidi Smith; (Back row) Isolde Olmsted, Marla Stuhr, Jean Worman, Robert Simons, and Rebecca Carlock. (above)

BIO314 - HUMAN ANATOMY: Dr. Mark Pearson and his wife Cathy spent six years in Haiti doing medical missions before joining the YC family in 2006. (left)

People

Wayne Baker President

BREAKING NEWS: V.P. Todd Sheldon shares some newsworthy items during the faculty/staff workshop at the beginning of the spring semester. (above)

Robert A. Lester III

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Janey Rhyan Miller

Vice President for Advancement

Todd L. Sheldon

Vice President for Finance & Operations

Administration

Before giving his chapel talk, newly elected Chairman of the Board, H. Jarrell Gibbs, announced to the student body that President Baker had recently received word that his doctoral disertation was defended successfully.

President Baker addresses the importance of the collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission statement and purposes with the student body in the opening convocation ceremony. (below) Before the year was officially underway, Vice Presidents Janey Miller and Dr. Lester surprise Wayne and Darlene with a plaque and a dozen roses for their ten years of service to YC. (lower left) Brien Alley applauds the passing of the torch to Dr. Lester, symbolizing Admissions turning over their freshman recruits to the world of academia. (lower right)

Administration

he countless hours amassed by the YC Executive Council during the 2006-2007 academic year in strategic meetings and budget decisions would alone stagger the faint of heart. Dedicated to the success of the institution, they insured the future of York College with tough decisions and a passion to provide the very best of Christian education. Dr Wayne Bakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 11th year at York College was highlighted with the news of his successful dissertation defense and subsequent graduation from Nova Southeastern University. His earned doctorate was several years in the making and allowed him more time for his presidential duties. Dr. Bob Lester was in his third year as Vice President for Academic Affairs. Janey Miller continued in her role as V.P. for Institutional Advancement, completing a decade of service at YC. Todd Sheldon, Vice President for Finance and Operations, finished his fourth year, overseeing many of the behind-the-scenes ventures.

Administration

John I. Baker III

Associate Professor, Communication

Rachel Barnacle Assistant Professor, Psychology

Michael Becker

Associate Professor, Psychology

James Bruce Assistant Professor, Communication

Dr. Rob Byrd Associate Professor, Mgmt & Computer Tech.

Ruth Carlock Levitt Library Assistant Director/Instructor

Dr. Michael Case Associate Professor, Bible +

Dr. Roger Collins

Associate Professor, Business

Bob DeHart Assistant Professor, Education

Erin DeHart Assistant Professor, Education

Dr. Russ Dudrey Assistant Professor, English

Terry Fischer Assistant Professor, Bible

Ken Gunselman Levitt Library Director/Assistant Professor

Ginger Hodson Assistant Professor, Mathematics & Physics

Jon Holmes Instructor, History

Becky Holton Associate Professor, Psychology

Kerry Holton Associate Professor, Bible

Patricia Jensen Assistant Professor, Physical Education

Chad Karcher Assistant Professor, Physcial Education

Dr. Ben Larson Professor, English

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Faculty

Dr. Robert Lawrence Professor Emeritus, English

Chris Luther Assistant Professor, PE/Ath. Dir./Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Soccer

Rick McEuen Assistant Professor, Business

Bev McNeese Assistant Professor, English +*

Tim McNeese

Associate Professor, History

Gail Miller Associate Professor, Biology

Dr. Mabrey Miller Professor, Bible Academic Dean, Emeritus

Mark Miller Assistant Professor, Mathematics

Dr. L. Ray Miller II

Professor, Chemistry

Paul Moses Assistant Professor, Psychology

Dr. M. Shane Mountjoy Associate Professor, History/Dean of Students

Dr. Mark Pearson Associate Professor, Biology

Dr. Paul Robison Assistant Professor, Bible +*

Dr. Clark Roush

Professor, Music

Marti Soderholm Associate Professor, Business

Harold Tandy Associate Professor, Computer Science

Dr. Larry Van Meter

Assistant Professor, English +*

Dr. Frank Wheeler

Professor, Bible +*

Dr. Kathleen Wheeler

Associate Professor, Education

Dr. Alex Williams Associate Professor, Chemistry +

Division Chair Head of Department

Faculty Hilary Dunn, Rochelle Geiger, Jodi Hellbusch

Faculty

YC Staff Brien Alley Admissions Counselor

Laurie Briggs

Karen Bruce

Admin. Asst., Cornhusker Center

Executive Assistant to the President

Nell Cole Assistant in Cataloging, Library

Felice Dudrey

Administrative Asst., Academic Affairs

Bonnie Etherton Custodial

Kelly Fike

Asst. Women’s Bball Coach/Math Instr.

Matt Fike

Women’s Basketball Coach/P.E. Instr.

Price Fowler Admissions Counselor

Beulah Garhart

Administrative Assistant, Admissions

Bob Gaver

Director of Facilities

Loretta Goben Custodial

Gayle Good

Administrative Assistant, Advancement

Erik Gray Assistant Baseball Coach

Cindy Gunselman

Administrative Asst., Academic Affairs

Nick Harlan

Baseball Coach/P.E. Instructor

Jennifer Hartig

Administrative Assistant, Education

Marcus Hicks

Men’s Basketball Coach/Mgt. Instructor

Trent Hinton SID/McCloud Hall Mgr.

Chrystal Houston

Coordinator Special Events & Projects

Dennis Leinen

Buildings and Grounds

Tim Lewis

Campus Minister/Golf Coach

Kareen Light

Accounts Payable

Larry Light Buildings and Grounds

Billy Lones, JD

Planned Gifts Officer, Advancement

Christi Lones

Director of Admissions

Tod Martin

Director of External Relations

Kristin Mathews

Associate Director of Admissions

Staff

Kimball Matkins Director of Financial Aid

Richard McDonald

Buildings and Grounds

Glenda McEuen

Director of Tutoring Center

Leo Miller

Circulation Assistant, Library

Madonna Mogul Finance Officer

Allison Morrill Thomas Hall Manager

Jordan Nichols Wrestling Coach

Rob Nill

Athletic Recruiter

Gary Pinney

Buildings and Grounds

Ramona Ratliff

Circulation Assistant, Library

Rex Reynolds Volleyball & Softball Coach

Shari Reynolds

Student Accounts/Asst. Volleyball

Sue Roush

Senior Development Officer

Carol Rowedder Computer Services

Janet Rush

Assistant Bookstore Mgr./Mailroom

Ron Shields Bookstore Manager

Steddon Sikes

Director of Publications

Stewart Sikes Registrar

Alan Sparrow Computer Services

Jared Stark

Assistant Dean of Student Success

Justin Stoll Assistant Track & CC Coach

Amy Talley

Campus Nurse

Rob Talley

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Soccer Coach

Bruce Tandy

Dir. of Instr. Media/Intramurals

Emily Tandy

Residence Life Coord./Apt Mgr.

Katie Tenny Admissions Counselor

Megan Todd

Administrative Assistant, Admissions

Eric Tremaine

Buildings and Grounds/Apt Mgr.

Brian Walth

Head Baseball Assistant/P.E. Instr.

Sylvia Warren Custodial

Staff

Outtakes

Freshmen STEADY AS SHE GOES: Tawny Bales and Jessica Wilson keep each other upright during a free skate night. (far left) THE OTHER SIDE: Simon Nading and Brian Keller enjoy a little R&R while doing summer missions in Sendai, Japan. (left)

Jessica Alderman Dani Allen Kaylena Andersen Jo Anderson Alyssa Bahler

Cody Baker Caleen Baldwin Cassie Beadle Emily Bogue Derrick Bowen

Kristi Briggs Jamie Brisbin Austin Bruening Brad Brunson Kelli Burks

Robin Byrd Sara Chalenburg Mitchel Clay David Collier Alyssa Colwell

Freshmen

Meagan Cox Zac Curtis Kaylee Danielson

Megan Debus Jessica Dinsmore James Dobbyn April Elder Brittany Ellis

Jason Estes Heidy Estrada Jeremy Eusterwiemann Jessie Gallagher Joseph Garton

Sara Geiger Erica Glassmyer Courtney Graff

Brandi Graven Sean Green Ricky Greene

Dusty Hall Derek Harlow Justin Harvey

Freshmen

Kristopher Hoffman Alayna Hyde Megan Ingle Bryan Irsik Kelly Jensen

Michelle Juhl Morgan Kaliff Brian Keller Samuel Kinyon Michael Laws

Mason Lee Kaitlin Loney Abbie Lyons Amasa Maine Matt Markusen

Brody Mayberry Lacey Mayfield

Ashley McEndree Ian McEnerney

Nic Moore Dexter Morin ON THE SKETCHY SIDE: Alyssa Bahler, Caleb Rush, and Jake Owens model the best YC has to offer... all in the name of school spirit of course. (above)

Freshmen

Freshmen Charles Mulligan Ronald Murray Simon Nading

Georgine Noriega Javis Olson Jaltheaus Palmer Jr. Kathleen Pearson LeighAnn Pierce

Chelsy Pokorny Kly Randell Cheryl Ratliff Kaylee Reeder Charity Regennitter

Andrew Reinke Kyle Renz Chris Riske Mitchell Roush Amber Rowe

Caleb Rush Toni Sabo Josh Scheffler Nicole Scott Ian Sebold

Mark Smesrud Amber Smith Amber Soderholm Sarah Stoutzenberger Dustin Sullivan

Freshmen

Liz Todd Chris Tomberlin Elizabeth Underwood Jamie Van Gieson Jillyan Vance

Spencer Wade Zack Walker Bethany Watland Josh Watson Christine Weigel

Jeremy Wells Ryan West Kileen Wheeler Klinton Wheeler Kristin Wiedemann

Renee Willard Whitney Williams Jessica Wilson Tabitha Wisham

NOT PICTURED: Since Kayla Wheeler (on the right) didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get her yearbook picture taken, Amy Springer and Kileen thought this one would work. (below) IN TRIPLICATE: Kayla, Kileen, and Klinton Wheeler were the honored guests at the Triplet BowlA-Rama. (left)

Freshmen

Sophomores Mami Arikura Lauren Arita

Heather Barris Danielle Batten Annabel Bentley Kale Bjelland Tamara Blaser

Keri Bornschlegel Rachel Brick Nikki Burleson Tasha Byrd Anna Callen

Matt Carlson Michael Carney Angie Chambers Lea Childress Sarah Christian

Matthew Cimmino Heather Coy DJ Crowell Laura Crowson Billy Czapla

Stephen Detlefs Michael DeWitt Andy Doyle Jessica Eckman Sarah Elmore

Sophomores

Zach Engstrom Taylor Ettwein Sarah Eusterwiemann Joel Fleck Weston Fleming

Janette Foreman Chelsey Franklin Eric Gannon Mallory Garfield Jess Gaver

Monica Gibson Jennifer Glascock Samantha Goldammer Daniel Good Ben Goodner

Heather Gray Megan Grimes Katie Halstead Benny Hanaphy Danae Hancock

Holly Heatwole Marcos Hernandez Daniel High

Greg Johnson Rachel Johnson Josh Jones EVERY BLADE OF GRASS: After five years of mowing for YC, Jess Gaver knows the campus better than any other student. (left)

Sophomores

Sophomores Kidist Kennard Ben Ketcherside Dustin Kinnison

Martha Kinyon Shirley Knight Amber Koroshetz Taylor Ladd Joey Leinen

Michael Lough Keith Manley Daniel McCann Jenni McKenzie Kalyn McNenny

Nathan Melvin Matthew Miller Amanda Mogul Erin Mogul Zeruiah Montgomery

Aaron Morris Angela Mousel Nicole Nelson Casey Newcomer Scott Otto

Tawna Pearson Jennifer Peterson Whitney Pinneo Joe Ramirez Ruth Ramsey

Sophomores

Monte Rice Jon Roberts Sonia Rohda Matthew Runquist Mandy Saar

Claudia Saenz Erin Sams Joey Schwarz Jessica Sharp Cesar Silva

Sara Slovacek Jessica Stahr Megan Thomas Cami Towell Jeremy Vorheis

Jamie Wahlmeier Tonya Walton Brandi Watkins Amber White Jessica White

Tim Williams Tony Witherspoon

Janae Wrich David Young SHARING THE SPOTLIGHT: David Young and Martha Kinyon perform a duet of Quando, Quando during Songfest. (left)

Sophomores

Juniors Jesse Anderson Keli Anderson

Nathan Anderson Logan Bahler Mariah Baker Tawny Bales Tiffany Best

Darus Bowman Deanna Carey Bevin Carroll Jaclyn Coehoorn Dylan Connolly

Maureen Dart-Horvath Eric Davidson Justin Dillie Chase Dixon Dusty Dominguez

Michal Dudrey Ken Evans Sara Firm Alicia Florea Nick Floyd

James Foreman Travis Fortner Christopher Furlong Patrick Good Kevin Gray

Juniors

Daniel Griffen Dan Grimes Chad Hall Chris Halstead Natalie Harford

Nicole Harford Jacob Harlow Elise Hart Emily Hastings Ralinda Hazleton

Eric Heatwole Trevor Henwood Jamie High Trey Jackson Beau Jacop

Beth Johnson Shawn Jonas Jacintta Kemp Paldin Khodabandeh Bryan Kretz

Ryan Kromer Tiffany Laird Jorge Lama Sam Landis Jared Leinen

Jaye Lewis Genaro Lopez Kelli McDaniel Nicole Melby Deyan Mihaylov

Juniors

Luke Mills Lee-Paul Moses Anna Muller

Megan Munsell Loba Ogunmola Jake Owens Coco Pacino Nicholas Parsons

Michelle Peck Regina Pedersen Tyler Phipps Ian Pierce Tony Ponce

Rebecca Quelle Tandi Rasmussen Nolan Rathe Matt Reinke James Reppart

Mary Reynolds John Richards

Lizdeika Rivera David Romero WITH A TWIST: Joey Schwarz serves Jared Wiley and Jared Stark their drinks from The Well. (right)

Juniors

Zach Rush Meghan Salsbury Mat Sattler Brittany Saylor Jeri Sebold

Lauren Sinnott Lorraine Slye Sheila Smesrud John Spooner Matt Sutter

A Thao Zoua Vue Marcus Walberg Sarah Wearden Richard Wellington

Katherine White Jared Wiley Jennifer Witt Josh Witt Benjamin Woodburn

NUTS!: Jenn Witt and Emily Hastings pose with a snow squirrel sculptured by Liz Diaz. (left)

COOL HANDS LUKE: Taking advantage of a sunny afternoon following a January storm, Luke Mills begins his snowboarding descent at Harrison Park. (right)

Juniors

Seniors ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S JUST BUSINESS: Terrell Harbin, Tyler Phipps, and Scott Bingham give a class presentation in Macro-Economics. (right)

Andrew Adams Bobbie Alley Amanda Baldwin Shaun Barrett Talitha Barrett

Brad Bebermeyer Jacob Bentley Michelle Bentley Scott Bingham Tim Briggs

Reesa Bulin Melanie Bunda Kelli Byrd Melody Carey Zeboriah Carter

Justin Carver Steve Cole Joe Collier Matthew Davis Ryan Demel

Seniors

Erin Derrie Lizeth Diaz Steph Dorcas Nicki Doty Ben Duncan

Hilary Dunn Tabitha Elzey Bailey Endsley Jodi Fintel Andrew Ford

Jordan Fortmeyer Rochelle Geiger Vicky Girard Michelle Green Damon Grimes

Ben Hackett Jeff Hajny

Terrell Harbin Nate Harris

Jason Hatton Malcohm Heron

SENIOR MOMENT: In her chapel talk, Amanda Spruill talked about Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planningâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; putting her in the right place at the right time. (left)

Seniors

Ashlee Huffer Dee Ivory Danielle Jansen

Haley Jayne Nick Jones Carl Jurgenson Heather Jurgenson Yuko Kawamura

Robbie Kernagis Andrew Kerth Alex Kinyon Adrienne Koehn Katie Krekel

John T. Langley Cortney Langston Mike Lawson

Kao Lee Josh Leinen Vicente Luevano

Mike Malan Adriana Martin Kinsey Mattison

Seniors

FINISHING THE COURSE: Dante Owens shares a proud moment with his family.

Justin McAfee Ericka Medinger Ambri Merrill Jason Monroe Mark Montelongo

Joseph Morien Jake Munsell Kevin Nitz Skippy Norman Michael Peralta

Brandon Pigorsch Ashley Pinneo Niki Ploen Adam Pounds Josh Ramos

Gerry Ray Christopher Reid Tanner Reiter

Aaron Rhodebeck Rasheem Richards Rusty Ridley

Joshua Rinard Alonso Rivera Shannon Robinson

Seniors

Mary Scott Lewis Settle Erin Sitton

Laura Sloan Greg Smith Katie Sobetski Crystal Soderholm Alyssa Sollenberger

Nolan Sollenberger Shantelle Sorensen Amy Springer Amanda Spruill Bethany Stanger

Ryan Stuckey Shannon Sukraw Robert Tandy Katrisha Tomberlin Vanessa Turvey

Derek Tuxhorn

JOB WELL DONE: After sixteen weeks of student teaching at York Elementary, Erin Sitton gets a going-away party from her kids. (above)

Seniors

UNDERCOVER: Crystal Soderholm, Rusty Ridley, and Ambri Merrill were voted by their peers at the Senior Banquet to be the class agents for future events. (right)

Mary Lee Vang Katie VanWesten Brett Walberg Jessie Weller Ashley Wellman

Lisa Weseman Ben Witt Kandie Wood

ONE OF THESE THINGS...: Loba Ogunmola gets a new hair piece for Christmas from his friend Panda. (left) WHOOP AND HOLLER!: Ben Hackett, Justin Carver, Ben Witt, and Josh Witt go a bit crazy during Club Week. (right) JUST A SWINGINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Tanner Reiter kicks up his heels as he gets his alone time at East Hill Park. (below)

Seniors

WEARING RED AND GIVING GREEN: Students swathed in scarlet collected pocket change during a Friday chapel for the American Heart Association as part of National Wear Red Day. Delta Chi Alpha organized the effort to increase awareness of the disease. The campus was flooded with red as another way to honor the fight against heart disease. The American Heart Association thanked York as we were one of very few colleges in the state to participate. Alyssa Sollenberger, Delta President, keeps her chin up as she balances the collection boxes. (right) Jamie High shows a little zeal as she puts in her spare change in the box held by Lisa Weseman. (below)

THUMBS UP & EYES CLOSED: Michelle Peck goes around the circle of a Beta activity during Welcome Week. (below)

TALENT TO SPARE: Sara Firm, Zach Rush, Martha Kinyon, and David Young hosted the 30th anniversary production of Songfest. (right)

Campus Organizations

campus

organizations

hey bring order to our events, joy to our days, and give each of us a taste of the York College Experience. Sometimes they provide needed leadership, as Student Association and Campus Ministries; others, such as social clubs, are designed to bring unity and service into harmony. And through such organizations–from Alpha Chi honor society to Soul Concern–we gain a better understanding of how important each of us really is in light of the One who has called us to a higher purpose. A LITTLE TIME: Alonso Rivera, a member of SEAN (Student Educators Association of Nebraska) spent an evening playing bingo with handicapped individuals in the York community. (top left)

HEADS IT IS: SA’s night of bowling gave these ladies the perfect opportunity to put their heads together. (left)

SIGNATURE MOMENT: Kalyn McNenny puts her autograph on an Omega Phi shirt at the beginning of Club Week. (left) COMBINING RESOURCES: Over the summer, the Sendai, Japan team was made up of both LST and MAP students. (right) A CUP OF WATER: In the spring, members of The Ocho washed cars to raise funds toward building a fresh-water well in Rwanda. (left)

Campus Organizations

HERE TO SERVE: Beta helped out in the Campus Health & Wellness Center making displays for Nurse Talley. (left)

Beta (Semester 1st/2nd) Pres—S. Smesrud/H. White VP—M. Peck/B. Saylor Tres—V. Girard/M. Garfield Sec—M. Garfield/T. Walton SLD—N. Nelson/A. Smith AD—Sarah Elmore Activities—J. Sigle, J. White/N. Byrd Songfest Dir—J. Wrich

Beta & AXE From club service projects such as picking corn, babysitting, painting the Career Center, and donating blood – to making a spring break run across the border, Beta Beta Sigma and Alpha Chi Epsilon stayed busy throughout the year. Highlighting the year for Beta and AXE was their spring break mission’s trip to Chihuahua, Mexico. Fourteen club members and sponsor Tim Lewis made the 2,300 mile round-trip to spend a few days at the Casa de la Esperanza orphanage doing various jobs and playing and worshiping with the kids. The men of AXE won the Biggest Heart award for donating the most blood through the course of the year and showed their athletic prowess by taking the Men’s All-Sports honor. With bright green, pink, and orange shirts, Beta and AXE put on a Songfest musical party. You’re Invited blended several styles of music and popular looks into a unified show that packed in a lot of entertainment. Michelle Peck was AXE’s sweetheart and Ben Hackett was Beta’s choice for beau. Club sponsors were Brandi Hicks, Amber Peterson, Amy Talley, Tonya Warneke, Trent Hinton, and Tim Lewis. WAITING TO EXHALE: Josh, Mark, Michelle, and Chris were among the members who set up a booth at the Carnival for the Cure. (middle) BETA BETA SIGMA: (1st Row) Sheila Smesrud, Alayna Hyde, Ben Hackett, Tabitha Wisham, Jessica Alderman; (2nd Row) Heather White, Shirley Knight, Tonya Walton, Elizabeth Underwood, Lacey Mayfield, Heidy Estrada, Tasha Byrd, Kaylee Danielson, Janae Wrich, Mallory Garfield, Brittany Saylor, (3rd Row) Bevin Carroll, Kelli McDaniel, Jillyan Vance, Sara Geiger, Alyssa Colwell, Amber Soderholm, Dusty Hall, Jessica White, Sara Chalenburg, Michelle Peck, Nicole Nelson – not pictured Sarah Elmore, Janette Foreman, Dee Ivory, Kly Randell, Amber Smith, Megan Thomas, Brandi Hicks (S), Amber Peterson (S), Amy Talley (S), Tonya Warneke (S).

Beta Beta Sigma

ANGELS IN WAITING: The women of Beta strike a pose, waiting for the music to begin their serenade to Ben. (below)

AROUND THE WORLD: Michael Carney keeps his two friends in safe hands. (above)

A COUPLE OF HACKS: For Tasha and Ben, the trip across the border provided the perfect opportunity to make wedding plans. (above) GOOD TIMES: Beta gals make the most of their spring break in Mexico. (right)

ALPHA CHI EPSILON: (1st Row) Jaltheaus Palmer, Mitch Roush, Michelle Peck, Ben Witt, Daniel High; (2nd Row) Daniel Good, Ben Hackett, Chris Halstead, Josh Witt, Mark Montelongo, Michael Carney, Sean Green – not pictured Austin Bruening, Justin Carver, James Foreman, Ben Goodner, Benny Hanaphy, Robbie Kernagis, Greg Smith, Ryan Kromer, Trent Hinton (S), Tim Lewis (S). ...THE LEAST OF THESE: Mitch gives a little boost to a future gymnast and quoted after the trip, “Mexico was the most powerful thing ever...other than Jesus of course!” (above)

LIKE A CHILD: The kids of Case de la Esperanza did as much for those who went on the mission trip as they did for them. (top right to lower right)

Beta and AXE members who went on the trip were Tasha Byrd, Michael Carney, Bevin Carroll, Kaylee Danielson, Ben Hackett, Daniel High, Alayna Hyde, Robbie Kernagis, Tim Lewis, Mark Montelongo, Mitch Roush, Brittany Saylor, Amber Smith, Ben Witt, and Josh Witt. AXE Pres—M. Montelongo, VP—B. Witt, Sec/Tres—R. Kernagis, SLD—J. Witt, AD—M. Carney, Songfest rep—J. Palmer

Alpha Chi Epsilon

A LITTLE SPICE: Ending with the phrase “zigazig ha”, Beta and AXE tell the audience what they really really want. (above)

YOU WISH: The ladies of Beta tease with the question, “Don’t you wish your girlfriend was sweet like me?” (above) TO CLARIFY: Tasha Byrd and Sara Chalenburg point out that with every moment that passes they’re stressed about missing their boy. (right) MAKE YOU MINE: The men of AXE solo, “Now you don’t need no money when you look like that, now do you honey.” (top right & below) S.O.S: Sarah Elmore and Kaylee Danielson ask to be rescued. (lower right)

Beta Beta Sigma

“The women of Beta Beta Sigma and the men of Alpha Chi Epsilon knew that whether you were a gangster, jock, prep, or cowboy everyone couldn’t wait to go to the big party. So let’s get this party started ‘cause You’re Invited.” – Zach Rush

You’re Invited

PART OF THE GANG: Jaltheaus Palmer and Janae Wrich model a portion of their show’s wardrobe for the Songfest poster and program. (right)

LOOKIN’ GOOD: As the party is just gettin’ started, Justin and Mitch find themselves pleasantly surrounded. (middle, right)

IN CONCLUSION: Everyone gathers tight to end the show with screams of “We like to party!” (below)

LARGER THAN LIFE: Together, AXE and Beta make the realization that love effects their reality. (bottom)

Mark Montelongo, Justin Carver, Daniel Good, Ben Hackett, Benny Hanaphy, Brittany Saylor, Michelle Peck, Bevin Carroll, Sarah Elmore, Tonya Walton, Jessica White, Tasha Byrd, Elizabeth Underwood, Alayna Hyde, Sara Chalenburg, Dusty Hall, Heather White, Kaylee Danielson, Amber Smith, Mitch Roush, Sean Green, Heidy Estrada, Jessica Alderman, Jaltheaus Palmer, Ryan Kromer, Janae Wrich

Alpha Chi Epsilon

SCAVENGERS: Amanda, LeighAnn, Lisa, and Ashlee take a quick picnic picture for a Delta scavenger hunt. (left)

Delta Pres—A. Sollenberger, VP—M. Dudrey, Sec/Tres—S. Wearden, SLD—E. Hastings, AD—A. Spruill, Activities—J. Coehoorn, Service Dir—Natalie Harford, Songfest Dir—M. Carey, Fashion Cord—M. Gibson, Photographer—N. Burleson

Delta & Kyodai Delta Chi Alpha and the men of Kyodai once again had a great year on and off campus. Delta continued their service project of supervising the downtown Children’s Museum on Saturdays. Both clubs made their annual Tuba City Mission Trip during spring break — doing volunteer work on a Navajo reservation. Delta pulled off the trifecta as repeat winners of the Highest Club Academics award and the Women’s All-Sports award, and this year they added to that the Club Service award. They also took third in the annual Knowledge Bowl competition. Without the guidelines of an imposed Songfest theme, D & K chose the hard rocking heritage of their parents’ generation. With AC/DC, Kiss, and Led Zeppelin among their club members, it was an entertaining show with fun attention steered toward air guitars, lead singers, and lots of great makeup designs in Life in the Fast Lane. Damon Grimes was selected by the women of Delta for their beau and Lisa Weseman was crowned sweetheart for Kyodai. Sponsors were Robin Lewis, Michelle Prather, Katie Tenny, Megan Todd, Jaclyn Walth, Dennis Leinen, Kyle Love, Mitch Novak, and Jared Stark. DELTA CHI ALPHA: (1st Row) Nicole Howard, Amber Smith, LeighAnn Pierce, Damon Grimes, Morgan Kaliff, Kaylee Reeder, Monica Gibson, Natalie Harford; (2nd Row) Nicole Melby, Ashley McEndree, Whitney Williams, Tawny Bales, Michelle Juhl, Alyssa Bahler, Brandi Watkins, Nikki Burleson, Claudia Saenz, Katie Krekel; (3rd Row) Zeruiah Montgomery, Mary Reynolds, Brandi Graven, Courtney Graff, Cassie Beadle, Jessica Wilson, Megan Debus, Lisa Weseman, Melody Carey; (4th Row) Michal Dudrey, Emily Hastings, Sarah Wearden, Amanda Spruill, Alyssa Rowedder, Ashlee Huffer, Cami Towell, Jenn Witt, Jessica Eckman, Megan Grimes – not pictured Anna Callen, Jaci Coehoorn, Maureen Dart-Horvath, Lizeth Diaz, Katie Halstead, Danielle Jansen, Rachel Johnson, Anna Muller, Meghan Salsbury, Robin Lewis (S), Michelle Prather (S), Katie Tenny (S), Megan Todd (S), Jaclyn Walth (S)

Delta Chi Alpha

CHEER SQUAD: Delta huddles between early morning cheers for a group photo. (lower middle) DANGEROUS FOOTING: The men of Kyodai have been up to something during Welcome Week, but they’re not telling.

ARIZONA OR BUST: (1st Row) Morgan Kaliff, Michal Dudrey; (2nd Row) Luke Mills, LeighAnn Pierce, Megan Grimes, Nikki Burleson, Melody Carey, Brody Mayberry, Damon Grimes, Michelle Prather, Monica Gibson, Hazley Hamm; (3rd Row) Matt Sutter, Nolan Rathe, Logan Bahler, Ian Pierce, and Tanner Reiter. (above and left)

CANYON STYLE: Nikki and Logan model for a facebook photo. (right) KYODAI: (1st Row) Trey Jackson, Matt Reinke, Kevin Gray, Chuck Mulligan, Bryan Irsik, Lisa Weseman, Jeremy Wells, Mason Lee; (2nd Row) Tyler Phipps, Rusty Ridley, Gerry Ryne Ray, Josh Watkins; (Back Row) Matt Sutter, Ben Woodburn, Matt Cimmino, Joey Leinen, Nolan Rathe, Luke Mills, Trevor Henwood, Logan Bahler, Dan Grimes, Tanner Reiter, Josh Leinen, Ian Pierce, Ben Duncan, Mat Sattler, Damon Grimes, David Romero – not pictured Brody Mayberry, Ryan West, Dennis Leinen (S), Kyle Love (S), Mitch Novak, Jared Stark (S). OFF TO WORK: Whatever was needed done at the Navajo reservation: cutting and hauling firewood, scraping and painting, graveyard upkeep, etc. the Delta and Kyodai crew were at the ready. Hiking a day in the Grand Canyon is also a must on this annual spring break trip. (top right to lower right)

SOUVENIR FIND: Impressed with the gift shop’s educational resources, Monica was actually speechless. (right)

Kyodai Pres—B. Duncan, VP—Damon Grimes, Sec—L. Mills, Tres—I. Pierce, SLD—R. Ridley, AD—Dan Grimes, Activities—M. Sattler, Songfest Rep—R. Ridley

Kyodai

Michal Dudrey, Monica Gibson, Amanda Spruill, Jaci Coehoorn, Melody Carey, Emily Hastings, Morgan Kaliff, Anna Muller, Megan Grimes, Kaylee Reeder, Michelle Juhl, LeighAnn Pierce, Nikki Burleson, Cassie Beadle, Jenn Witt, Claudia Saenz, Katie Halstead, Mary Reynolds, Zeruiah Montgomery, Ben Duncan, Rusty Ridley, Ian Pierce, Logan Bahler, Mason Lee, Trey Jackson, Luke Mills, Gerry Ray, Tanner Reiter, Damon Grimes, Brody Mayberry

WITH FEELING!: With the spotlight drawn to center stage, Delta and Kyodai hold their closing Life in the Fast Lane pose. (above) READY TO ROCK: LeighAnn, Anna, and Michal give quick guitar moves in their opening number. (inset) DRUMLINE: After the gals ditched their sticks Kyodai kept the beat going while they kicked up their heels. (right)

SURE OF YOURSELF: Megan and Monica hold their drumsticks high in the air in a musical interlude. (far right)

ANGER MANAGEMENT: “We’re not going to take it” was the cry of this select group as the clubs prepared for their finale. (right)

A STAR IS BORN: Damon Grimes shows off his moves. (below)

Delta Chi Alpha

Life in the Fast Lane

“Get out the electric guitar, the bass, the drums, and ask yourself, ‘Are you ready to Rock ‘n Roll?’ Then put your hands together as Queen, the Eagles, and AC/DC make their way on to the stage. Get ready to rock out as Delta Chi Alpha and Kyodai show you what it’s like to live Life in the Fast Lane.” – David Young THE WORLD OF ROCK: Ben Duncan and Melody Carey give their best look for Kyodai and Delta’s theme of Life in the Fast Lane. (left)

ALL IN THE ATTITUDE: Claudia, Logan, Morgan, Amanda, and Melody show it’s cool to be back in black. (below)

VERTICAL FEAT: Soring high into the air, the men of Kyodai explode in “TNT”. (lower left)

GATHERS NO MOSS: A foursome of Kyodai guys do the worm as everyone else choreographs to “Satisfaction.” (bottom)

Kyodai

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Omega Phi Pres—E. Sams, VP—L. Childress, Sec—K. McNenny, Tres—J. Glascock, Service Projects—S. Rohda, SLD—N. Scott, AD—J. Anderson, Activities—A. Bentley, Historians—R. Willard & M. Arikura, Apparel—S. Stoutzenberger, Songfest Rep—E. Sams

SHARING THE LOAD: In their final leg of a onemile hike, Matthew, Aaron, and Robert carry a cross beam onto campus. (left)

Omega Phi & Kingsmen Omega Phi and Kingsmen hit the road this year serving the community of York with several highway trash pickup details. They also helped move different families, offered free babysitting, and participated in the Cystic Fibrosis walk. In addition, Omega Phi made cards for Sonshine Hospice. Throughout the year they stayed focussed on their spiritual walk with joint club devotionals and an emphasis on servant-leadership. For the first few months of the second semester, a lot of time went into the clubs’ show for Songfest. Around the World was chosen for the theme, highlighting various cultures and their customs. When it got around to the finale of “Viva Las Vegas”, Elvis brought the house down. After several rounds of competition in the spring the men of Kingsmen laid claim to the Knowledge Bowl Championships along with some valuable pocket change. Alicia Florea was selected by Kingsmen for their sweetheart and Zeboriah Carter won the hearts of Omega Phi as their beau. Club sponsors were Becky Carlock, Jalena Morien, Julie Rinard, Jared Bady, Tod Martin, and Travis Stoltenberg. SMART COOKIES: First place Knowledge Bowl honors belonged to Matt Carlson, Zeb Carter, Joseph Morien, and Simon Nading along with $120 prize money. (middle) OMEGA PHI: (1st Row) Jennifer Peterson, Zeboriah Carter, Alicia Florea; (2nd Row) Heather Barris, Jamie Van Gieson, Jessica Dinsmore, Lea Childress, Bethany Watland, Erin Sams, Chelsey Franklin, Vanessa Turvey, Kelli Burks, Nicole Scott, Jo Anderson; (3rd Row) Gina Pedersen, April Elder, Kalyn McNenny, Rebecca Quelle, Annabel Bentley, Mami Arikura, Danielle Batten, Jennifer Glascock, Amber White, Liz Todd, Sonia Rohda – not pictured Angie Mousel, Renee Willard, Kathleen Pearson, Charity Regennitter, Sarah Stoutzenberger, Becky Carlock (S), Jalena Morien (S), Julie Rinard (S).

Omega Phi

CLOSE QUARTERS: During Welcome Week, Omega Phi mixed things up with this get-to-know-you exercise of the proper way to make a human chair.

RISE & SHINE: The best thing you can do for 6 a.m. wake-up call is beat it with the right attitude. Kingsmen and Omega Phi demonstrate that they came prepared for fun, no matter what. (above & right) BITS AND PIECES: Jamie Van Gieson, Brian Keller, Derrick Bowen, and Simon Nading pause for a moment from their trash detail. (right) MARCHING ORDERS: John T. appears to be in control of this exercise in sword play. (lower right) KINGSMEN: (1st Row) Lee-Paul Moses, Joseph Garton, Derrick Bowen, Josh Scheffler, Alicia Florea, Brian Keller, Simon Nading; (Back Row) Taylor Ladd, Matthew Miller, Aaron Rhodebeck, Zeboriah Carter, Chad Hall, Nick Parsons, Jay Fairley, Kevin Nitz, Joseph Morien, Dustin Kinnison, Zach Engstrom, Matt Carlson – not pictured David Collier, Jake Harlow, John T. Langley, Kyle Renz, A Thao, Jared Bady (S), Tod Martin (S), Travis Stoltenberg (S).

Kingemen Pres—A. Rhodebeck, VP—Z. Carter, Sec—T. Ladd, Tres—J. Morien, SLD—M. Miller, AD—M. Carlson, Activities—Z. Engstrom & N. Parsons, Songfest Dir—N. Parsons

Kingsmen

Jennifer Glascock, Annabel Bentley, Kalyn McNenny, Rebecca Quelle, Nick Parsons, Matt Carlson, John T. Langley, Kyle Renz, Simon Nading, Zach Engstrom, Renee Willard, David Collier, Kathleen Pearson, Lea Childress, Danielle Batten, Sarah Stoutzenberger, April Elder, Bethany Watland, Jamie Van Gieson, Jo Anderson, Brian Keller, Jennifer Peterson

FINAL WORD: Two views of the last hurrah as Omega Phi and Kingsmen finish front, center, and loud in “Viva Las Vegas”. (above) HAKUNA MATATA: David, Bethany, Rebecca, and Jamie keep smiling throughout their choreography routine. (top right) THE KING IS BACK: Nick Parson’s Elvis impersonation was an instant hit with the audience. (right) STAGE PRESENCE: Jo Anderson and John T. know how to sell fun. (lower right) THE RIGHT PARTNER: Annabel Bentley and Zach Engstrom have no trouble with the French Riviera moves. (below)

Omega Phi

“Come take a trip with us... Spanish ladies, Arabian Knights, French dames, and even Elvis as you go Around the World with Omega Phi and Kingsmen. – Martha Kinyon A LITTLE ELEGANCE: Jamie Van Gieson and David Collier showcase their country’s outfit for the theme Around the World. (right)

Around the World

WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS...: Sarah, Jennifer, Kalyn, and Renee return to the stage for Beta’s part in the grand finale “We’re All in This Together”. (below) LEAN ON ME: Kathleen Pearson and Kalyn McNenny make do just fine as partners despite Omega Phi having twice the number of performers as Kingsmen. (lower right) BIRD’S EYE VIEW: From the catwalk, a combined chorus of “Arabian Nights” shows a good blending of the two clubs. (bottom)

Kingsmen

Theta Psi (Semester 1st/2nd) Pres—S. Sukraw/K. Bjelland, VP—J. High/A. Baldwin, Sec—H. Heatwole/H. Coy, Tres—K. Bjelland/M. Ingle, SLD—A. Baldwin/S. Leinen, Historian—S. Sorensen/T. Sabo, Service—H. Coy, Athletics—K. Bornschlegel/K. Loney, Songfest Dir—E. Mogul, Activities—S. Christian, S. Firm, T. Pearson/E. Bogue, A. Maine

ALL TOGETHER: Sig Tau guys love their karaoke, especially if it can be directed toward the listening ears of the Theta Psi ladies. (left)

Theta Psi & Sigma Tau Theta Psi and Sigma Tau made the most of the 2006-07 year and did it with a lot of fellowship together. During Club Week they got things rolling with a barbecue in East Hill Park, complete with their own style of entertaining karaoke. They had fun playing Bingo at Mahoney House, and Theta Psi took that spirit downtown by applying a coat of paint to some of the York fire hydrants. It was a banner year for this brother-sister club at Songfest. Not only were all four hosts and hostesses from Theta Psi and Sig Tau, but Crazy Little Thing Called Love swept the YC Oscars, winning Best Costumes, Best Choregraphy, Best Music, and the coveted Presidents Award for Best Club Show. Zach Rush was selected by Theta Psi for their club beau and Shannon Sukraw was chosen by Sig Tau to be their sweetheart. Club sponsors were Lori Larsen, LaRae Melvin, Heidy Smith, Bobby DeHart, Ken Gunselman, and Jim Sprague. ORDER UP: Chef Leinen serves up a flame-broiled burger to Jesse Anderson and Erin Mogul during Club Week. (middle) THETA PSI: (1st Row) Toni Sabo, Kaitlin Loney, Zach Rush, Tamara Blaser, Sara Firm; (2nd Row) Tabatha Elzey, Shannon Sukraw, Megan Ingle, Caleen Baldwin, Erica Glassmyer, Robin Byrd, Amasa Maine, Meagan Cox, Kathleen Pearson, Brittany Ellis, Erin Mogul, Kale Bjelland, Holly Heatwole, Martha Kinyon; (3rd Row) Sarah Christian, Shantelle Sorensen, Amy Springer, Emily Bogue, Christine Weigel, Katie White, Jamie High, Tawna Pearson, Keri Bornschlegel, Megan Munsell, Heather Coy – not pictured Amanda Baldwin, Lori Larsen (S), LaRae Melvin (S), Heidi Smith (S).

Theta Psi

COZY SIDELINES: Theta Psi members, and a couple of strays, know it’s a lot easier to stay warm when you’re bundled and huddled for the big sunrise game.

FISTS OF FURY: Kris Hoffman and Nathan Rogers exchange blows in a get-to-know you activity outside McGehee. (above) COMMUNITY TOGA: During Club Week, Theta Psi painted fire hydrants and collected canned goods for Blue Valley in some attractive bed sheets. (left) TIME WILL TELL: Jake, Ben, Nic, and Greg represent something very important... not exactly sure what, but it has deep meaning. (right) SIGMA TAU: (1st Row) Brad Brunson, Mitch Clay, Jamie Brisbin, Mark Smesrud, Shannon Sukraw, Caleb Rush, Zac Curtis, Nic Moore; (2nd Row) Tim Williams, Loba Ogunmola, Justin Dillie, Nathan Rogers, Joey Schwarz, Jesse Anderson, Kris Hoffman; (3rd Row) Jared Leinen, Greg Johnson, Jake Owens, Jared Wiley, Ben Ketcherside, Eric Heatwole, Stephen Detlefs, Daniel Griffen – not pictured DJ Crowell, Ricky Greene, Sam Kinyon, Bryan Kretz, Dan McCann, Michael Peralta, Zach Rush, David Young, Eric Deal (S), Bobbie DeHart (S), Ken Gunselman (S), Jim Sprague (S).

CARNIES: Kale Bjelland and Erica Glassmyer win some soda at the Carnival for the Cure held in the Freeman Center. (above)

Sigma Tau Pres—Steve Eddy, VP—R. Greene, Sec—D. McCann, Tres—B. Kretz, SLD—J. Anderson, AD—D. Young, Service—M. Clay, Songfest rep—Z. Rush

Sigma Tau

LETTERS OF LOVE: The men spelled it out as everyone sang Nat “King” Cole’s L-O-V-E. (left) [L] is for the way you look at me, [O] is for the only one I see, [V] is very, very extraordinary [E] is even more than anyone that you adore. LOVE IS IN THE AIR!: It was an impressive feat to see the well rehearsed jump by the entire Theta Psi and Sig Tau cast five times during “Love Shack”. (above)

EVERYTHING’S OK: DJ Crowell and Brittany Ellis sing it like they mean it. (right)

SOFT TOUCH: The men and women of Sig Tau and Theta Psi give a romantic look to So Much in Love. (top right)

SWEET HEART!!!: Songfest audiences may have missed this clever design that could be seen from above. (lower right) SPOTLIGHT: Bryan Kretz and Holly Heatwole are captured from a technician’s view. (below)

Theta Psi

“Has anyone ever played games with your heart? That Crazy Little Thing Called Love can bring you joy and happiness or it can tear up your heart. L-O-V-E is what you’ll find from the love addicts of Theta Psi and Sigma Tau. – Sara Firm

CUPID’S CHARM: Erin Mogul blows a kiss to a shy Caleb Rush for their club’s Songfest promo. (right)

REACHING OUT: As their show comes to a dramatic close, club members freeze in an outstretched position. (below)

HEART BREAK: Robin Byrd and Ricky Greene beg that they never hear those parting words. (middle right)

TRUE BELIEVERS: Sig Tau and Theta Psi talk about the rythm of their hearts and that there’s a chance they can make it. (bottom)

Crazy Little Thing Called LOVE

Erica Glassmyer, Erin Mogul, Brittany Ellis, Heather Coy, Kale Bjelland, Amy Springer, Tawna Pearson, Toni Sabo, Emily Bogue, Megan Ingle, Holly Heatwole, Amasa Maine, Christy Weigel, Amanda Baldwin, Caleen Baldwin, Sarah Christian, Robin Byrd, Stephen Detlefs, Ben Ketcherside, Daniel Griffen, Mark Smesrud, Ricky Greene, Dan McCann, DJ Crowell, Bryan Kretz, Mitch Clay, Tim Williams, Caleb Rush, Nathan Rogers

Sigma Tau

STUDENT ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE COUNCIL: (1st Row) Amanda Baldwin — President, Zach Rush — VP Student Activities Board; (2nd Row) Jared Stark — Sponsor, Heather Coy — Treasurer, Sonia Rohda — 1st semester Chief Communications Officer, Bevin Carroll — VP ICC, Shannon Leinen — Secretary, (not pictured) Amber Smith — 2nd semester Chief Communications Officer

SENIOR SENATORS: Gerry Ray, Damon Grimes, Jason Hatton (left) JUNIOR SENATORS: Mary Reynolds, Ian Pierce, Jennifer Witt (right)

SOPHOMORE SENATORS: Janae Wrich, Taylor Ladd, Erin Mogul (left) FRESHMEN SENATORS: Caleb Rush, Mark Smesrud, Jaltheaus Palmer (right)

Student Association

SINGLED OUT: Students will go to extremes to get hooked up on a date, especially if it’s free. Winners of Singled Out were Scott Bingham - Courtney Graff; Bethany Stanger - Ryan Kromer; Loba Ogunmola - Emily Hastings; and Luke Mills - Zeruiah Montgomery. (below)

PLAYING IN THE STREET: The Executive Council goes for the casual-no-look pose in the middle of Kiplinger Avenue.

tudent Association Executive Council and class Senators played a major role in bringing about some of the most popular activities of the year. As the academic demands intensify throughout each semester, the student body requires a healthy dose of downtime to alleviate some of those pressures. In the long haul, the chance to unwind and put the brain in neutral for a while can be just as important as the time spent in preparing for a test or project research. Meeting in the basement of Levitt Library every Wednesday night at 8:30, SA committed themselves to the task of making life interesting for the student body. YC Nite at the Movies, Halloween and Christmas Parties, Deal or No Deal, Singled Out, class meetings, and the All-College Banquet were among the many activities organized in 2006-07. For student body President Amanda Baldwin, one of the most rewarding events pulled off was the campus wide Easter Egg Hunt. Scores of prize-filled eggs were hidden by SA. The grand prize was a $500 voucher found by Megan Munsell. Two others won $100 each and others found the various business give-aways that were donated. SA initiated several campus improvements throughout the year including moving club offices to the Student Leadership Hall in Middlebrook, placing a treadmill in the exercise room of Thomas Hall, installing new showerheads, and extending apartment visitation hours. In the spring, SA organized “Coffee Shop Talk with President Baker” as a time for faculty and students to listen firsthand to the reasoning behind some of the budget decisions that were impacting the upcoming year. Jared Stark facilitated the discussion with Dr. Baker, asking questions submitted by the students. HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR EGGS?: Jared Leinen and Zach Rush strategically place the prize-filled eggs around the Mackey Center. (left)

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UP FRONT AND PERSONAL: Tim Lewis, in his fourth year as Campus Minister, is in high demand by the students for his speaking abilities. (below)

York Campus Ministries is a vital and integral component of much that goes on during the academic year. As freshmen make their way through their very first registration line, YCM staff are on hand to welcome them to their new home. Throughout both semesters, the outreach, worship, and encouragement teams, along with Tim Lewis as Campus Minister, stay busy in their duties and in sharing their giftedness with the student body. Rusty Ridley and Adrienne Koehn were the Assistant Campus Ministers. It fell on Rusty and the Shine Retreat Committee to plan a very successful weekend at Timberlake Ranch, enlisting the help of former faculty member Steven Moore and 2006 YCM staff Cliff Mullen and Kevin Claypool. The big event in the first semester took on a different name this year, making the switch from SonQuest to Soula-Palooza. It featured Scott Young speaking in chapel and evening devotionals, a night of free bowling and skating (“Roll or Bowl”), and free Krispy Kreme donuts. Students returning from Thanksgiving break enjoyed how these activities got them right back in the mix of things. Besides these major dates on the college calendar, Campus Ministries were responsible for Tuesday and Thursday night devotionals, 20/20 meetings on Wednesday, Friday Praise Chapel, Sunday night communion services, and staffing the campus coffee shop. They were also instrumental in the success of hosting the Spiritual Emphasis Weeks. The Spiritual Life Center and The Well continued to be the students’ choice for just hanging out. STANDING ROOM ONLY: Soul-a-palooza guest speaker, Scott Young, leads a 20/20 session in the song You’re All I Need. (middle) LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL: The “Roll or Bowl” night was a big hit with students to jumpstart the final weeks of the semester. (right)

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS: For these brave souls, freetime during the Shine Retreat involved shooting bluerock on the Timberlake Ranch grounds. (above)

CAMPUS MINSTRIES: (1st row) Timmy Williams, Janette Foreman, John T. Langley, Aaron Morris, Ben Duncan; (2nd row) Adrienne Koehn, Logan Bahler, Jesse Anderson, Jake Owens, Amy Springer; (steps) Brandi Watkins, Ambri Merrill, Rusty Ridley, Mallory Garfield, Janae Wrich — not pictured Tim Lewis, Campus Minister. (left)

Outreach — Aaron Morris, Jesse Anderson, Janae Wrich, and Amy Springer. Worship — Logan Bahler, Janette Foreman, Timmy Williams, Rusty Ridley, John T. Langley, and Jake Owens. Encouragement — Ambri Merrill, Adrienne Koehn, Ben Duncan, Brandi Watkins, and Mallory Garfield

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YORK COLLEGE CONCERT CHOIR, DR. CLARK ROUSH, CONDUCTOR: (1st row) Heather White, Tasha Byrd, Erin Sams, Caleb Rush, Mallory Garfield, Jaci Coehoorn, Michal Dudrey, Mike Peralta (President), Sara Firm (Section Leader), Erin Mogul, Holly Heatwole, Lorraine Slye, Alicia Florea, Morgan Kaliff, Emily Bogue, Danielle Batten, Kaylee Reeder, Robin Byrd; (2nd row) Natalie Harford, Michelle Juhl, Andy Adams (Section Leader), Ambri Merrill (Secretary), David Young, Renee Willard, Zach Rush, Bethany Stanger (Section Leader), Matthew Roush, Michelle Bentley, Heather Coy, Amber Smith, Amasa Maine; (3rd row) Ralinda Hazleton, Annabel Bentley, John T. Langley, Nicole Scott, Amanda Spruill, Jason Monroe, Melody Carey (Vice-President), Eric Heatwole, Jake Harlow (Treasurer), Erica Glassmyer, Christopher Reid (Section Leader), Martha Kinyon, Mitchell Roush, Kaylee Danielson, Dan McCann, Dusty Hall, Cassie Beadle; (4th row) Tim Williams, Tabitha Elzey, Joseph Morien, Jennifer Glascock, Matt Carlson, Patrick Good, Sara Chalenburg, Sam Kinyon, Brad Brunson, Maureen Dart-Horvath, Zeboriah Carter, Matthew Miller, Mark Smesrud, Alyssa Sollenberger, David Collier, Cami Towell — not pictured Jacob Bentley, Nick Floyd, Amanda Mogul

FILLING THE STAGE: The Concert Choir was invited to take part in the York Area Night of Choirs at the high school theatre. (above)

GOING SOLO: Michal Dudrey, junior alto, sings the spiritual Done Made My Vow during the Homecoming conert. (right)

TAKING THE LEAD: Senior Vocal Performance and Music Education graduate, Zeboriah Carter, felt right at home as he directed Hush, Hush, Somebody’s Callin’ My Name. (top right)

ZZZZZ: Sara Chalenburg and Kaylee Danielson catch up on needed sleep during the winter tour. (right) CONCERT CHOIR AWARDS: Outstanding Male of the Year: Christopher Reid Outstanding Female: Sara Firm Freshman Male of the Year: Mitch Roush Freshman Female of the Year: Erica Glassmyer

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A CLASSICAL EVENING: The last concert of the year celebrated the 250th anniversary of Mozart’s birth, featuring the talents of soloists Sue Roush, Adrienne Dickson, Jonathan Dyrland, and IV Dickson. (below) On April 17th, the Concert Choir sang Crown Him with Many Crowns, My Faith Looks up to Thee, and America the Beautiful at the funeral of YC alum, Naval Officer 1st Class Adam McSween. (lower middle)

Concert Choir The blue and white robes of the YC Concert Choir are pressed into duty throughout the academic year, providing vocal accompaniment to campus events from Homecoming to the graduation ceremonies. Under the leadership of Dr. Clark Roush, who completed his 21st year as conductor, the choir continued its legacy of its members giving of themselves both vocally and spiritually. Forty-seven members of the choir went on the annual winter tour the first week of January. The tour group was well received throughout their itinerary, performing in Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico and Texas and traveling over 2,300 miles. For the Roush’s, it was the first time to have the entire family together on tour. “To have all of my family on the tour bus and have all of them representing the place I love so much was one of the most rewarding experiences in my professional life,” said Dr. Roush. “It is an honor to conduct my two sons, and working with my wife is always a delight. After years of ‘leaving them’ for tour, it was very fulfilling to have us all experience this tour together.” The Spring Works concert was a performance in honor of the 250th birthday of Amadeus Mozart. The concert featured Mozart’s final requiem, finished just before he died, as well as his Coronation Mass. The choir had no time to rest as they put that music aside and prepared for recording their 2007 CD Crown Him with Many Crowns during final’s week.

INTENSITY: Choir members’ expressions during Musica animam tangens aided in the powerful message. (left)

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Celebration Singers The new jazz choir, Celebration Singers, gave as their first concert, And All That Jazz, in late October. Directed by Dr. Clark Roush, and assistant directed by senior music major Zeb Carter, the singers captivated the audience with their talented voices, poise, and dazzling costumes. The evening was filled with an atmosphere of love, with songs such as “The Way You Look Tonight,” “It Had to Be You,” and “When I Fall in Love.” For those less sentimentally inclined there was also the entertaining “Java Jive,” and “Blue Skies.” The finale of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” was the high point of the concert, with a sparkle in not only the performers’ eyes, but in those of the audience. Celebration Singers then spent the rest of the semester putting together a “back by popular demand” Cocoa and Carols production. Starring a host of Christmas characters from Santa to Frosty, the show was set in a ski lodge around the holidays, and examined the many moods of Christmas. The production featured ensemble numbers as well as amazing solos, and an audience sing-along. The final concert of the year was the spring production A Tribute to Broadway, and featured several ensemble pieces as well as many solos from some of the most significant shows introduced in the last 35 years of Broadway. The show also include a fabulous duet by YC alumnae Sue Roush and Amy Fraser who sang “For Good” from the smash hit musical Wicked. Members of this year’s Celebration Singers were Andy Adams, Michelle Bentley, Matt Carlson, Heather Coy, Michal Dudrey, Sara Firm, Jake Harlow, Holly Heatwole, Martha Kinyon, Sam Kinyon, Dan McCann, Christopher Reid, Zach Rush, Bethany Stanger, Renee Willard, and David Young. POLOROID MOMENT: Nick Parsons gets the north pole gang, the naughty and the nice, in line for a family picture. (middle) MASQUERADE: Michelle, Dan, Martha, and Jake don their masks during dress hearsal for a Phantom of the Opera number. (right)

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MOVED BY THE MUSIC: Bethany Stanger puts everything into her “Bridge Over Troubled Water” solo. (below)

Jake Owens, Janae Wrich, Mitch Clay

LOOKIN’ GOOD: It was quite a change from the black dresses and tuxedos of their predecessor to the dazzling costumes debuted in And All That Jazz. In one of their opening numbers, Zach Rush brought out the charm as he serenaded Adjunct Music Instructor Mrs. Gayleen Nestor . (above)

Dan McCann takes over the limelight in the Cocoa and Carols number “A North Poloroid.” (top left)

Matthew Miller and Sonia Rohda added a drama component to “A Family Portrait” as they portrayed Grandpa and Grandma. (lower left)

Holly Heatwole strikes a smitten pose while Sam Kinyon sings “When I Fall in Love.” (left)

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NEW AND IMPROVED?: Even the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s introductions are full of acting as the men and women of Soul Concern reveal their inner child. (above)

2006-07 SOUL CONCERN: (f-b) Ben Ketcherside, Stephen Detlefs, Sonia Rohda, Cassie Beadle, Mitch Clay, Nick Parsons, Matthew Miller, and Mark Smesrud. (right) Nick Parsons finds his outward beauty almost too hot to handle. (top right) Nick, Stephen Detlefs, and Matt Miller entertain the Homecoming/ High School Days crowd with their version of lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highway. (lower right)

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STRESSFUL EXPRESSION: Cassie Beadle shows her frustration with the way her day is going. (below)

Soul Concern completed their 33rd year in style as York College’s drama ministry troupe. To a packed audience in the East Hill auditorium, they once again put the message of the Gospel on stage during the spring High School Days weekend. Sponsored by the Admissions Office, SC made trips to a variety of youth rallies and college functions across the midwest. Their biggest show on the road took place in Oklahoma at the International Soul Winning Workshop. One of their most rewarding performances was their annual Dollar Show in November to help raise funds for the YC students who lost their belongings in the downtown fire. A total of $1,019.76 was donated to the cause, giving Rusty Ridley and Joey Schwarz $500 each toward their insurance deductible. They also presented both with a Soul Concern t-shirts to show their support. Cassie Beadle said, “The show was a fun and painless way for us to contribute to the cause, while still spreading God’s word and making people laugh on top of it all.” SMILES OF APPROVAL: The audience finds a particular skit to be worth a few laughs. (middle) BEGGARS CAN’T BE CHOOSERS: Mitch Clay and Ben Ketcherside plead their pathetic case before the judge. (left)

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PBL-SIFE The York College Phi Beta LambdaStudents In Free Enterprise Team received three individual first place awards at the State Leadership Conference in the spring: Jaye Lewis — Sales Presentation, Megan Munsell —Statistical Analysis, and Josh Rinard — Accounting for Professionals. Team presentations made by Munsell, Rinard, and Loba Ogunmola on projects done in the York community were awarded first place for Partnership with Business Project and third for American Enterprise Project. In addition, the chapter received the Gold Level Excellence Award for their work throughout the year. In the SIFE USA Regional Competition held in Denver, the team brought home first runners-up honors in a 37-minute team presentation of their year-long community outreach projects. During the year, the York College SIFE Team organized 28 projects in the York community, logging over 2,000 hours of work and impacting over 7,000 people from elementary age to adult. Among the projects were collecting 500 pounds of cans for the newest Habitat for Humanity home in York County, stocking shelves and assisting a new downtown business with their marketing on campus, and collecting/delivering 2,200 pounds of religious material to the Love Packages headquarters in Butler, Illinois. Associate Professor of Business Marti Soderholm completed her 25th year as sponsor. SWEET AROMA: After attaching notes to carnations for their annual Special Appreciation Day, members are set for early morning deliveries. (l-r): Josh Rinard, Loba Ogunmola, Ashlee Huffer, Erica Glassmyer, Megan Munsell, Liz Todd, and Vanessa Turvey. (middle) PBL-SIFE members and volunteers made the holidays brighter for hundreds of children benefiting from the Blue Valley Toy Workshop. (right)

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PATRIOT ACT: Despite the wet conditions, PBL-SIFE members and volunteers passed out 2,000 American flags along the Yorkfest Parade route. (l-r): Stephen Eddy, Megan Munsell, Jo Anderson, Meagan Cox, and Brittany Ellis. (below)

SIFE REGIONAL TEAM: (1st row) (l-r): Scott Bingham, Liz Todd, Jaye Lewis, Loba Ogunmola, Megan Munsell, Josh Rinard.

Natalie Harford, Jacintta Kemp, Laura Sloan, Rebecca Quelle, Rhiannon Treat, Kevin Gray

A PENNY SAVED: In cooperation with local banks, SIFE students taught savings principles on Teach a Child to Save Day to the third and fourth grade students in the four York schools. (top left)

Megan, Erica, and Vanessa help host a Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Voting Booth at the Fall Festival in downtown York. (lower left)

After surveying students and evaluating the Helping Hands gift shop, PBL-SIFE provided marketing for the shop by writing newspaper articles, mailbox stuffers, emails and chapel announcements. Not only did they help increase profits 17%, but like Megan, they also volunteered as staff. (left)

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Panther Press This year the Panther Press went high-tech with the introduction of an online-only format for the paper (at www.ycpress.com). While some expressed a nostalgic yearning for the olden days of hardcopy newspapers, many embraced this new, more convenient format, which was delivered directly to their campus e-mail inboxes each week. Panther Press staff writers covered a variety of topics, from campus happenings, to athletics, to current movie reviews. One of the most popular columns each week was written by Jaye Lewis (a.k.a. “Jaye Lou”), who chronicled his young life in a tough Omaha neighborhood through rap-style poetry. Faculty and staff occasionally chimed in also, giving students a rare glimpse into their mentors’ minds. As news about YC policy changes and budget cuts started circulating through campus, many turned to the Panther Press for answers. The dedicated staff of writers did their best to report all the news available in an unbiased manner. Do you and be susceptible when you get cha credit Give credit when credit when credit is due Don’t hate the man that don’t support chu Embrace that hate and convert it to love Follow yuh heart and stay on yuh toes While walkin them thin lines Focus on the prize At the end of the road Even though you carry heavy loads Reality is Its light weight that’s lifted with ease if you want it lifted Gifted Is the man that supports his brother in pain Instead of invading his home wit vain Selfish as kings with no morals! Instead of returning the vain You give the credit deserved At a time unexpected When you don’t wanna be bothered You get a knock at the door And you still open yuh door Like you open Bibles when yuh soul is deprived of wisdom Lookin through the eyes of the sober Wishin he wasn’t frustrated from life Not doin what’s right God still in control of his life Tryna give direction to the son that he sacrificed For you to do wrong and be forgiven And still be able to get through them pearly gates!!! “Prophetically Speaking” Jaye Lewis aka Jaye-Lou

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SPONSOR/ SENIOR EDITOR: Chrystal Houston STUDENT EDITOR: Natasha Byrd

STAFF WRITERS: Stephen Detlefs Jessica Dinsmore Erica Glassmyer Jeff Hajny

Lydia Kautz Paldin Khodabandeh Jaye Lewis Ruth Ramsey

Matt Reinke Shannon Robinson Katherine Sobetski Jessica Stahr Katherine White

INITIATION BY CANDLELIGHT: At the end of the ceremony, Alpha Chi inductees recited their vows in front of the student body. (below)

Alpha Chi With candle light and robed faculty members, the inductees recited their vows in chapel and were sworn into the club. Alpha Chi represents the highest academic honor on any member campus and is limited to the top 10 percent of the junior or senior class. Its objectives are to promote and to recognize superior scholarship and those elements of character which make scholarship effective for service. Inducted in to the Nebraska Epsilon chapter of Alpha Chi were Bevin Carroll, Michal Dudrey, Alicia Florea, Patrick Good, Emily Hastings, Ashlee Huffer, Nicole Melby, Megan Munsell, Josh Rinard, Meghan Salsbury, and Lisa Weseman. Officiating at the initiation were chapter sponsors, Ms. Ginger Hodson, Dr. Ray Miller, President Wayne Baker, and Dr. Robert Lester. “I think it’s vitally important to have Alpha Chi on campus,” said Miller. “It says something about the level of academics that we have this organization.” Miller also said that the induction ceremony is held in chapel to remind the students that “academics are held in high regard at YC.”

HAZARDOUS MOMENT: Michal Dudrey was a bit startled when her candle came dangerously close to starting President Baker’s robe on fire as he placed her Alpha Chi pin. (middle)

ALPHA CHI: (1st row) Ginger Hodson, Michal Dudrey, Bevin Carroll, Ashlee Huffer, Nicole Melby, Megan Munsell, Emily Hastings, Dr. Robert Lester; (2nd row) Dr. Ray Miller, Bethany Stanger, Alicia Florea, Ashley Wellman, Meghan Salsbury, Lisa Weseman, Josh Rinard; (back row) President Wayne Baker, Ambri Merrill, Christopher Reid, Michelle Bentley, Erin Derrie, and Patrick Good. (left)

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Sigma Tau Delta Under the sponsorship of Bev McNeese and Dr. Larry Van Meter the members of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, hosted their annual Knowledge Bowl in the spring. Tim McNeese, Humanities Chair and member of Sigma Tau Delta, served as YC moderator. First place honors belonged to Kingsmen: Matt Carlson, Zeb Carter, Joseph Morien, and Simon Nading along with $120 prize money. Second place and $80 went to the independent team of Melanie Bunda, Michal Dudrey, Patrick Good, and Michael Peralta, all of whom proudly sported “UNAFFILIATED” t-shirts. Coming in third was Delta’s Emily Hastings, Claudia Saenz, Meghan Salsbury, and Amanda Spruill, who doubled their entry fee of $20. Between rounds, the audience was also given the chance to answer questions for prizes donated by local businesses. Kristi Maxwell Bebermeyer was the recipient of the Sigma Tau Delta Student of the Year Award. ANSWERS THAT TWIZZLE: Amanda Spruill displays the prize she won for a correct answer between rounds while Joseph Morien’s smile in the background shows he’s pleased with how Team Kingsmen is doing. (middle) I SHOULD HAVE HIT THE SNOOZE: Chris Halstead, Mark Montelongo, Daniel Good, and Ben Witt look as if their Saturday wasn’t exactly what they envisioned. (right)

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DOUBLE DUTY: Bev McNeese babysits her grandson, Ethan, while assisting with the judging duties of the morning. (right) The Unaffiliates score points on their way to a 2nd place finish in the Knowledge Bowl competition. (below)

WHEN IN MOZAMBIQUE: When Anna Callen’s morning readers saw that she had beads, they immediately started putting them in her hair. Later in their stay, Jason Hatton baptized one of her readers, Alberto. (below and lower left) Michelle Peck snaps a self portrait in front of the Greek ruins her team visited. (middle) Zach Rush, Jennifer Witt, and Megan Grimes get a night of sight-seeing in Zurich. (lower right)

Summer Missions YC students giving 6-8 weeks of their summers to venture into the mission fields has been part of the York Experience for decades. In fact, the Master’s Apprentice Program celebrated their 40th anniversary with a reunion during Homecoming. Raising funds for the trip abroad, cultural training exercises, learning snippets of the native language, the trials of obtaining passports... all part of the package. Twenty-one students took part in the Let’s Start Talking and MAP programs, making a global impact for the Kingdom.

2007 Teams: Africa (LST) Anna Callen Patrick Good Jason Hatton Martha Kinyon Brazil (MAP) Heidy Estrada Daniel High Shirley Knight Greece (MAP) Tasha Byrd Ralinda Hazelton Michelle Peck

Japan (LST) Brian Keller Simon Nading Bethany Stanger Cami Towell Japan (MAP) Kao Lee A Thao Mexico (MAP) Tabitha Elzey Alicia Florea Switzerland (LST) Megan Grimes Zach Rush Jennifer Witt

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VISUALIZATION: Sophomore defender, Zeruiah Montgomery, gets her head into the game. (below)

espect, responsibility, integrity, servant leadership and sportsmanship: It lies at the heart of going out on the field, the court, the diamond, the course, the mat, and representing the value of being a true student-athlete. It’s an extension of the character of each and every player. The 2006-2007 year had a lot of key moments in YC’s world of sports. There were numerous MCAC honors received by Panthers in almost every athletic program. The year had more First Team Region IV awards earned than any other and three athletes were able to put their mark on the national stage: YC’s first female NAIA All-American, Ashley Wellman, Ken Evans—NCCAA All-American, and Benny Hanaphy—NAIA All-American Honorable Mention. Wellman and Hanaphy were also chosen MCAC Scholar-Athletes of the Year.

MCAC SCHOLAR-ATHLETES (3.5 cumulative gpa or higher) *Jesse Anderson, Basketball *Logan Bahler, Soccer Keri Bornschlegel, Soccer *Bevin Carroll, Volleyball *Justin Carver, Track and Field Steph Dorcas, Softball Mallory Garfield, Cross Country Jennifer Glascock, Cross Country Daniel Good, Soccer Heather Gray, Track and Field *Jeff Hajny, Basketball Brendan Hanaphy, Soccer Emily Hastings, Golf

*Ashlee Huffer, Softball *Nick Jones, Baseball Whitney Pinneo, Volleyball *Niki Ploen, Softball *Mary Reynolds, Soccer Sheila Smesrud, Volleyball *Shannon Sukraw, Soccer *Derek Tuxhorn, Baseball Brandi Watkins, Golf *Sarah Wearden, Softball *Ashley Wellman, Basketball *Jennifer Witt, Volleyball

*also a Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athlete BEYOND THE CALL: In the middle of winter the baseball team put on a free clinic for over 80 boys ranging in ages from 8-14. (right) WALKING A THIN LINE: Joe Collier, senior catcher from Pacifica, CA chalks the third base line in full gear. (above right) HEAVE HO!: Ryan Kromer, Tyler Phipps, and Niki Ploen show their muscles in Yorkfest’s 1st Annual Humvee Pull. (right)

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FINESSE: 2006 NCCAA All-American Ken Evans follows the flight of his fairway drive while 2005 All-American Trevor Henwood looks on. (left)

STAND UP GUYS: Michael Becker and Marcus Hicks enjoy a sunny afternoon softball game at Miller Park. (below)

ALL OUT: Jaye Lewis starts his extension for a loose ball with Andrew Ford looking on in the background. (above)

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Volleyball After being re-introduced as a varsity sport in 2004, the York College volleyball program made strides under the direction of second year Head Coach Rex Reynolds. Despite their lack of team height, the Lady Panthers utilized their speed and scrappiness to improve their position in the conference. In 2005 they finished seventh in the talentladened MCAC. This season, at 5-11 in conference play, the Panthers moved it up a notch to sixth. They were 11-22 overall. Leading the team in both kills and digs on the season was senior Ashley Pinneo of York. According to stats, she had exactly 352 in each category. Katie VanWesten had an impressive 913 assits to lead the team while Jennifer Witt totaled 97 blocks. Both were ranked in the top 50% of the NAIA, 34th and 49th respectfully. Whitney Pinneo led the team in aces with 45 and Cami Towell had the highest serving percentage at .957. At the end of the season, Jenn Witt, a sophomore outside hitter from Flagler, Colo., was named Second Team All-Conference. McCool Jct. senior, Michelle Green, skies for the kill. (top left) TIME TO CELEBRATE: The team goes nuts as the final score against Bethany College is in their favor and they win the match at home 3-1. (middle) 2006 VOLLEYBALL TEAM: (1st row) Katie VanWesten, Sarah Elmore, Sheila Smesrud, Nicole Nelson, Courtney Graff; (2nd row) Whitney Pinneo, Tabi Wisham, Dusty Hall, Brandi Graven, Sara Geiger; (3rd row) Jenn Witt, Ashley Pinneo, Bevin Carroll, Michelle Green, Cami Towell â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not pictured Tawna Pearson, Head Coach Rex Reynolds, Assistant Coach Shari Reynolds (right)

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HOME COURT ADVANTAGE: The Freeman Center held a lot of exciting moments for Panther Volleyball. Jenn puts one down over a Grace opponent. (below)

LYING DOWN ON THE JOB: Before getting serious about a practice, the Lady Panthers enjoy a lighthearted moment. (above) L-R: Katie sets one of the Pinneo girls in their game with Newman. Michelle gets the block against Park with Bevin and Sheila ready to dig. Whitney slams it successfully through the block. Ashley elevates for the kill. (insets)

Jenn and Ashley put up the tandem block against College of St Mary. (top left) Jenn spikes around the outstretched hands of a Union College opponent. (lower left)

Cami goes on one knee for the bump while Brandi stays ready for action. (above)

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FIELD OF DREAMS: Kaitlin Loney hustles to keep possession of the ball against a Newman opponent. (above)

L-R: Kidist makes an athletic kick around a defender. Teammates celebrate Whitney’s first of two goals against Oklahoma Wesleyan. Lauren gets away with a frustration shove to a Bellevue player. Mandy sores high to deflect a scoring attempt. (insets)

Whitney goes low to make the play around a defender in the 41 Homecoming win. (top right)

In action around the goal, the ball awaits its destiny as several players vie for position. (lower right)

Just when they think they’ve got control, freshman defender, Kly Randell, makes her move. (far right)

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Despite the miserable conditions, Coach Talley stresses at halftime of the Bellevue game that there’s work to be done. (below) Keli Anderson prepares for liftoff. (right)

Women’s Soccer Throughout most of the soccer season, the Lady Panther defense limited their opponents to an acceptable score for Coach Talley. Ten of the eighteen games played were against NCAA Div. II & III teams, and if the offense could have generated a few more shots on goal each game, the tides might have been turned for the underdog. The ladies were 5-13-1 on the year, two and 25 Wayne State College (DII) A L 1-5 four in conference Aug. Aug. 26 Northwest Missouri State (DII) A L 0-7 Aug. 29 Concordia University A L 1-4 play. Sept. 1 Buena Vista University (DIII) A OT 2-2 9 Northern State (DII) A L 0-4 Five varsity Sept. Sept. 10 Presentation College (DIII) A W 8-0 Sept. 14 Colorado S of M (DII) A L 0-5 players were honored Sept. 15 Colorado S of M (DII) A L 0-4 23 McPherson College H W 1-0 with postseason Sept. Sept. 26 Adams State (DII) A L 1-3 Sept. 27 Colorado Christian (DII) A L 2-4 awards. Second Team Sept. 30 Oklahoma Wesleyan* H W 2-1 Oct. 1 Newman University (DII) H L 0-1 All-Conference went Oct. 7 Central Christian College* A L 0-2 Oct. 10 Bellevue University* H L 0-5 14 Manhattan Christian College^ H W 4-1 to Keli Anderson Oct. Oct. 17 Park University* A L 0-3 A L 0-2 (defender), Kidist Oct. 20 College of St. Mary* Kennard (forward), Shannon Sukraw (midfielder), and Whitney Williams (midfielder). NCCAA Second Team Central All-Region honors went to Kennard, Sukraw, Williams, and Kly Randell (defender). Shannon Sukraw gets her foot into the mix as she slides in for the tackle. (middle)

2006 WOMEN’S SOCCER TEAM: (1st row) Zeruiah Montgomery; (2nd row) Ashley McEndree, Jen McKenzie; (3rd row) Jillyan Vance, Kaitlin Loney, Keli Anderson; (4th row) Whitney Williams, Shannon Sukraw, Mary Reynolds, Jessica Stahr; (5th row) Kidist Kennard, LeighAnn Pierce, Mandy Saar, Keri Bornschlegel, Sarah Christian; (6th row) Asst. Coach Amy Talley, Liz Todd, Alyssa Bahler, Lauren Sinnott, Robin Byrd, Kly Randell, Coach Rob Talley (left)

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Aug. 26 Aug. 29 Sept. 1 Sept. 5 Sept. 9 Sept. 10 Sept. 14 Sept. 15 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 1 Oct. 7 Oct. 10 Oct. 14 Oct. 17 Oct. 21 Oct. 27 Oct. 29 Nov. 3

The men’s season record of 7-10-2 was only a score away from being really spectacular. Nine of the ten losses were decided by one or two goals. The only exception was a four-goal loss to NCAA Div. II Colorado School of Mines, but that was only after playing them the day before to an impressive 1-2 score. Individual talent was not in short supply for the men’s soccer team as they had 7 players receiving postseason awards. Brendan Hanaphy, Kilkenny, Ireland defender, was voted NAIA Honorable Mention All-American and named to Manhattan Christian College A L 1-2 the NAIA All-Region IV Concordia University A W 3-1 Buena Vista University A L 1-2 Team. He was also named Univ. of Sioux Falls H OT W 3-2 Univ. of Minnesota Morris A W 2-0 Presentation College A 2OT T 0-0 First Team All-Conference Colorado School of Mines A L 1-2 Colorado School of Mines A L 0-4 along with Eric Gannon, McPherson College H T 1-1 *Oklahoma Wesleyan H W 5-1 Dublin, Ireland midfielder. Newman University H L 1-3 *Central Christian College A W 2-1 Second Team MCAC *Bellevue University H L 1-2 Upper Iowa University H OT W 2-1 honors went to Nathan *Park University A L 1-3 University of Mary A W 2-1 Anderson (midfielder), Northwestern College H L 1-3 Briar Cliff University H OT L 2-3 Andy Doyle (defender), *Park Univ. (MCAC Tourn.) A L 0-2 Cortney Langston (midfielder), and Ian McEnerney (midfielder). For NCCAA honors, First Team Central All-Region went to Anderson, Hanaphy, and Keith Manley (goal keeper). Eric Gannon was named All-Region Second Team. NAIA All-American Benny Hanaphy towers above his opponent to get a head on the ball. (middle) 2006 MEN’S SOCCER TEAM: (1st row) Nic Moore, Andy Doyle, Caleb Rush, Daniel Good, Marcos Hernandez, Paldin Khodabandeh, Deyan Mihaylov, Nathan Anderson; (2nd row) Student Asst. Matt Davis, Cesar Silva, Joey Leinen, Jorge Lama, Ben Hackett, Eric Gannon, Ian McEnerney, Keith Manley, Matt Markusen, Head Coach Chris Luther; (3rd row) Asst. Coach Rob Nill, Josh Watson, Nolan Rathe, Ian Pierce, Cortney Langston, Brendan Hanaphy, Ryan West, Logan Bahler — not pictured Asst. Coach Tim Carr (right)

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DIRECTIONALLY CHALLENGED? What looks to be a disagreement between Coach Luther and the ref is in reallity a friendly conversation after the game. (below) Joey Leinen is set for the thrown-in. (left)

SUSPENDED IN AIR: Deyan tries to convert a power play with Caleb at his feet. (above)

L-R: Allowing only one goal for the afternoon, Keith clears the ball in the final minutes of play. Cortney celebrates his second score in the game with teammates. Eric grimmaces as he makes contact. Nolan moves into defensive position (inset)

Cesar calls for assistance as he tangles with the McPherson goalie. (top left)

Known for his verticle ability, Ian elevates above the defender in graceful form. (lower left)

Nathan hustles for possession of the ball in the early minutes of the Oklahoma Wesleyan game. (above)

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AND THEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE OFF: Jason and Justin begin the race against conference opponents in the MCAC Championships. (above)

L-R: Justin, Loba, and Jason run with the pack in the Doane College Invite. Mallory makes sure not to get tangled in the start of the race. Jennifer nears the end of the conference championship. (insets)

Loba, Claudia, and Jennifer smile for the photographer, Assist. Coach Debbie Collins. (right)

Danielle demonstrates the loneliness of a cross country race. (top right)

Coach Collins gives some last minute advice to Justin and Jason before the last race of the season. (lower right)

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Justin Dillie takes the pressures and pains of a race in stride. (below)

Cross Country Athletes usually shudder at the thought of having to spend hours running non-stop. For most of them, running is a punishment. For the York College Cross Country team, it is a way of life. Both Men and Women’s teams finished with strong seasons. Justin Dillie said, “The year went by really fast. I think even though this was YC’s last Cross Country team, it was one of the better teams in the history of the college. We didn’t have any freshmen so we all knew each other and have been working together as a team for a couple of years. I am satisfied with my season. I set a goal to have my last meet be my best and I accomplished that goal.” Jason Hatton said, “I feel that throughout this year the team improved incredibly well despite having such a small group. I feel that we ended on a very good note.” Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 28 Nov. 4

Dana College Open Woody Greeno/Nebraska Doane College Invite Wayne State Univ. Invite Kansas Wesleyan Invite MCAC Championships NAIA Region IV Meet

Blair, Lincoln, Crete, Wayne, Salina, Lawrence, Winfield,

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Mallory tries to stay relaxed in the Doane College Invitationa. (middle)

2006 CROSS COUNTRY TEAM: (1st row) Jason Hatton, Jennifer Peterson, Mallory Garfield, Jennifer Glascock; (Back row) Head Coach Roger Collins and Asst. Coach Debbie Collins — not pictured Danielle Batten, Justin Dillie, Loba Ogunmola, Claudia Saenz, and Asst. Head Coach Justin Stoll (left)

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Nov. 2 Nov. 6 Nov. 7 Nov. 11 Nov. 17 Nov. 18 Nov. 20 Nov. 24 Nov. 25 Dec. 1 Dec. 2 Dec. 8 Dec. 9 Jan. 12 Jan. 13 Jan. 16 Jan. 19 Jan. 20 Jan. 26 Jan. 27 Feb. 2 Feb. 3 Feb. 6 Feb. 9 Feb. 10 Feb. 16 Feb. 17

The Lady Panthers were in great form in the 2006-07 season. Solid defense was once again stressed by third-year Coach Matt Fike as the theme of the year was “The Defense Never Rests.” Under Fike, the team went 13-13 for the season, 7-5 in conference play, finishing 2nd in the MCAC. Although they didn’t make the finals of the post season tournament, it was Concordia University H L 51-56 Johnson and Wales Univ. A W 101-30 an exciting overtime loss Colorado Christian Univ. A L 64-74 Dana College H W 60-51 to Haskell that ended the Stephens College A W 64-15 Midway College A W 62-54 record breaking run. Wayne State College^ A L 53-79 Midland Lutheran College A L 67-76 6’2” senior Ashley Concordia University A L 44-60 Harding University A L 61-92 Wellman became the first Ouachita Baptist Univ. A L 55-74 Johnson and Wales Univ. H W 96-32 female athlete for YC to Univ. of Nebraska-Omaha A L 39-80 *College of the Ozarks H L 56-79 be named First-Team All*Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. H W 86-50 *College of St. Mary A W 56-46 American. She was also *Peru State College A L 55-58 *Haskell University A W 53-40 Honorable Mention on *Central Christian H W 48-46 Newman University^ H W 53-45 the NAIA Kodak/WBCA *Peru State College H W 83-75 *Haskell University H L 63-76 All-American Team. She *College of St. Mary H W 50-47 *College of the Ozarks A L 58-84 put her name in place of *Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. A W 6750 *Central Christian College A L 57-60 her sister Misty as the allNewman University^ A L 39-58 time YC scorer and rebounder among other records. Wellman was also named MCAC Player of the Year and was First Team along with junior transfer Rachel Brick and Honorable Mention teammate Kaylena Anderson. Kristin Wiedemann was named MCAC Freshman of the Year. MCAC Freshman of the Year Krstin Wiedemann goes up for two in the lane. (above) Lauren, who led the team in assists and steals, made it difficult for defenders to stay up with her speed of play. (middle) 2006-07 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM: (1st row) Lauren Arita, Bailey Endsley, Asst. Coach Kelly Fike, Head Coach Matt Fike, Student Asst. Adriana Martin, Kandie Wood, Kaylena Andersen; (2nd row) Megan Thomas, Coco Pacino, Dee Ivory, Meghan Harlan, Ashley Wellman, Kristin Wiedemann, Rachel Brick, Lizdeika Rivera, Tiffany Laird. (right)

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VISUALIZE: First Team All-Conference Rachel Brick was the second leading scorer on the team and had one of the highest free throw percentages on the season. (below)

ALL IS WELL: Ashley Wellman rewrote the YC record books with her 1888 career points and 1277 rebounds. At the end of her senior year she was ranked #1 in Division II in defensive reb/gm (8.74), #1 in total reb/gm (12.82), #7 in blocks/gm (2.52), #8 in offensive reb/gm (4.07), #11 in pts/gm (19.33), and #32 in field goal pct (0.50). (above) The seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme was The Defense Never Rests. After taking pictures at the county courthouse for their poster, the team prosecutes Lauren in a mock trial. (top left) Dee Ivory gets inside her defender for an easy two in the lane. (top right) Rachel and Kaylena smother a Peru State opponent with pressure defense. (right) Kandie draws a crowd of Central Christian players in a quick dash to the basket. (lower left) Tiffany Laird, one of the leading three-point shooters on the team, shows a graceful follow through in front of the bench. (lower right)

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PASSING LANE: Michael fakes the shot against Morningside and gives the assist to Malcohm. (top)

Jeff elevates for two in an away game against Hastings. MCAC Honorable Mention Rasheem Richards gets a step on an Ozarks’ defender. Tony tries to get a read from an opponents’ eyes as he defends the baseline. Richard creates some space for a shot under the basket. (insets)

“City” goes full speed to split the Central Christian defense on his way to a game-high 15 points. (right)

Late in the home game against Morningside, Matt Sutter gets the chance for two at the charity stripe. (lower right)

Andrew Ford skies above the Bellevue defenders for a shot in the lane. Ford led the Panthers in scoring with 374 points on the season. (far right)

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AIR JESSE: Jesse Anderson shows good form in a fast break against MCAC opponent Peru State. (below)

Men’s Basketball It was an up and down season for third-year Head Coach Marcus Hicks and the Panthers. The individual talent and experience level on the team was unquestionable. In a pre-season interview, Coach Hicks talked about the early goings of the schedule being real bruisers that would help prepare the team for conference play if the guys would be committed. “If these guys are willing to work, they can achieve what they want to. The ball is in their court,” he said. The team gave the Nov. 1 Hastings College H L 56-76 Nov. 3 Morningside College A L 72-91 student body some great Nov. 4 Univ. Sioux Falls A L 85-94 Nov. 7 Briar Cliff College A L 74-93 games to cheer with a 6-6 Nov. 11 Dana College H W 69-66 Nov. 14 Morningside College H L 57-96 record at home. However, Nov. 15 Wayne State Univ. A L 71-80 Nov. 17 McPherson College H W 49-48 they couldn’t get the Nov. 24 Doane College A L 62-65 Nov. 25 Hastings College A L 61-73 chemistry flowing away Nov. 29 Missouri Western A L 55-80 Dec. 5 Univ. Nebraska-Omaha A L 68-80 from the Freeman Center Dec. 8 Manhattan Christian A W 80-69 Dec. 9 Grace University A W 77-47 with only two road wins. Jan. 6 Dakota Wesleyan Univ. H L 76-82 Jan. 8 Dakota Wesleyan Univ. A L 80-90 For the season, the Jan. 12 *College of the Ozarks H L 48-55 Jan. 13 *Oklahoma Wesleyan H W 68-60 Panthers were 8-22, 3-12 Jan. 16 *Bellevue University. A L 45-63 Jan. 19 *Peru State College A L 59-64 Jan. 20 *Haskell University A L 73-75 in conference play. Jan. 26 *Central Christian H W 66-58 Darus Bowman, junior Jan. 27 Newman University H W 67-65 Feb. 2 *Peru State College H L 52-60 forward from Denver, CO Feb. 3 *Haskell University H W 74-62 Feb. 6 *Bellevue University H L 56-71 and Rasheem Richards, Feb. 9 *College of the Ozarks A L 58-77 Feb. 10 *Oklahoma Wesleyan A L 53-64 A L 58-73 senior guard from the Feb. 16 *Central Christian Feb. 17 Newman University A L 57-71 Virgin Islands were selected All-MCAC Honorable Mention. MCAC Honorable Mention Darus Bowman slips past two defenders from College of the Ozarks and makes an arial move under the basket. (middle) 2006-07 MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM: (1st row) Jaye Lewis, Tony Witherspoon, R.J. Murray, Joe Garton, Matt Sutter; (2nd row) Richard Wellington, Rasheem Richards, Ian Sebold, Mark Montelongo, Michael Lough, Josh Watkins; (3rd row) Andrew Ford, Jesse Anderson, Malcohm Heron, Darus Bowman, Michael Carney, Jeff Hajny, Mason Lee — not pictured Head Coach Marcus Hicks, Asst. Coach Kyle Love, Asst. Coach Jerod Horchem, Student Asst. Nate Harris. (left)

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Wrestling The York College wrestling team made history during the 2006-2007 season. York College won its first ever dual against St. Olaf University in mid November, but the success didn’t stop there. By the end of the season, the team captured a record of 5-6 in duals. The Panthers had big wins over Bacone College (#18), Cumberland University (#11), Briar Cliff University, and Dakota Wesleyan University (#19). The program also showed prominence both at the regional and national level. At the regional level, the YC grapplers placed fourth as a team—the highest placing in the program’s history. The best accomplishment, however, was that the Panthers qualified 11 wrestlers for the NAIA National Championships. Kevin Gray (125), Brody Mayberry (133), Brandon Pigorsch (141), Jaltheaus Palmer (141), Weston Fleming (157), Ryan Kromer (165), Trey Jackson (174), Tony Ponce (184), Tyler Phipps (184), Bryan Irsik (197), and Jamie Brisbin (197) all qualified for the prestigious culminating event. First year Head Coach Jordan Nichols said that the season was a success, but the program still has a long way to go to be successful on the national level each year. “The team showed promise this year, but we are not satisfied. That is just it though. The best athletes and the best teams are never satisfied. They continue to trudge along and train for bigger and better things.” MAKING HIS MOVE: Trey Jackson works the leg on his way to a 7-3 national tournament win over James Linker of Campbellsville. (middle)

2006-07 WRESTLING TEAM: (Kneeling) Jeremy Wells, Jeremiah Esquibel (mgr), Jamie Brisbin. (2nd row) Benjamin Woodburn, Trey Jackson, Tony Ponce, Brandon Pigorsch, Weston Fleming, Derrick Bowen, Bryan Irsik, Jeremy Wiemann, Chuck Mulligan, Matt Cimmino, Ryan Demel, Tyler Phipps, Kris Hoffman; (back row) Matt Reinke, Zac Curtis, Ryan Kromer, Zack Walker, Jessie Gallagher, Jaltheaus Palmer, Andy Reinke, Dexter Morin, Kevin Gray — not pictured Head Coach Jordan Nichols, Asst. Coach Russ Dudrey, Student Asst. Coaches: Lewis Settle and Greg Smith, Student Mgrs: Jaclyn Coehoorn and Caleen Baldwin (right)

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ALL OUT: Brandon Pigorsch, was one of four transfers from Labette Community College. Bryan Irsik scored 3.5 of York’s 5 points at Nationals defeating two opponents who had beaten him earlier in the season. (left and below)

CROWD FAVORITE: Under the watchful eyes of other wrestlers, Kevin Gray squares off against a Morningside wrestler in the home opening dual. (above)

ON THE MAT: Jaltheaus Palmer tries to keep his competitor down. In the 149lb. match Dexter Morin defeated his Bacone College opponent by a 4-2 decision. Coach Nichols looks to see how much time is remaining while Asst. Coach Greg Smith yells some instructions. (insets)

Wrestlers gather before a practice for a devotional thought from Asst. Coach Russ Dudrey. (top left)

Weston Fleming eyes the clock as he manhandles his guy in the 157lb. match. (left)

2007 Wrestling Awards Team Technician Award - Brandon Pigorsch Spiritual Award - Tyler Phipps & Benjamin Woodburn Inspirational Award - Ryan Kromer Freshman of the Year Award - Brian Irsik Hardest Worker Award - Weston Fleming Courage Award - Jamie Brisbin Most Outstanding Wrestler Award - Kevin Gray Senior Award - Ryan Demel

Ryan Kromer puts some hurt on a Bacone opponent, easily winning the 12-4 decision. Kromer and Trey Jackson were named to the National Wrestling Coaches Association AllAcademic Team. (lower left)

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SOFT TOUCH: Dani Allen fields a Midland player’s short hit towards first and lofts it gently to second baseman Deanna Carey. (above) FIELD OF PLAY: (l-r) Jessica Wilson led the team in home runs (12), RBI’s (45), as well as her .389 batting average. Brandi Graven keeps her eye on the long fly ball. Rhiannon Treat accounted for more than a third of the team’s stolen bases going 12 of 14 on the season. Tawny Bales greets the out with a great Arkansas smile. (insets) As members of the baseball team watch from the sideline, senior third baseman Ashlee Huffer makes a successful throw to first over pitcher Niki Ploen. (right)

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All-Region IV and First Team All-MCAC pitcher Sam Goldammer was ranked among the best in Division I pitchers: #3 in Opp Batting Average (0.136), #3 in Hits Allowed per 9 (4.23), #5 in Earned Run Average (1.070), #10 in Runs Allowed per Game (1.114), #14 in Earned Runs Allowed (0.886), #15 in Batters Struck Out per 9 (11.48), #20 in Wins (20), #29 in Saves (2). (right)

LONG DISTANT CONNECTION: Sarah Eusterwiemann puts some power behind the swing. (below) Sarah Wearden and Angie Chambers watch the game in style. (right)

Softball The win column just kept getting bigger for Coach Rex Reynoldsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; softball team as the season came to a close. Even though the conference tournament was called after a day because of rain, York was able to make good on their invitation to the Region IV Championships. By eliminating Friends University, Ottawa University, and MCAC rival Peru State, York advanced to the championship game. The only team between them and the chance to play in the NAIA National Tournament was Bellevue. Just two weeks before, the Lady Panthers put an end to a 20-game win streak accumulated by the nationally ranked Bruins, and they did it on their field. Throughout the year, the YC players showed they could play with the best of them, winning 28 games on the road. With a 1-0 lead going late into the game, it was looking like this could be the year. However, Bellevue was able to get the tying run across the plate and force extra innings to eventually post the win 1-2. The Panthers finished the season 38-20 and 14-4 in the MCAC. Samantha Goldammer and Niki Ploen were named First Team All-Region IV. First Team All-MCAC went to Deanna Carey, Goldammer, and Ploen. Sarah Eusterwiemann, Ashlee Huffer, and Rhiannon Treat garnered Second Team All-MCAC, Dani Allen was Honorable Mention, and MCAC Newcomer of the Year went to Jessica Wilson. All-Region IV and 1st Team All-MCAC senior Niki Ploen puts her body on the line to get the tag at 2nd. (middle) 2007 SOFTBALL TEAM: (1st row) Beth Johnson, Rhiannon Treat; (2nd row) Brandi Graven, Ashlee Huffer, Sam Goldammer, Dani Allen, Angie Chambers, Sarah Wearden, Megan Debus, Tawny Bales; (back row) Assist. Coach Lisa Weseman, Jessica Wilson, Sara Slovacek, Niki Ploen, Mariah Baker, Amanda Spruill, Steph Dorcas, Sarah Eusterwiemann, Deanna Carey, Tiffany Best, Head Coach Rex Reynolds â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not pictured Assist. Coach Jen Spickelmier (left)

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Baseball After starting the season on a high note and defeating NCAA Air Force Academy on the road, Coach Nick Harlan’s baseball team went on to post a 31-25 record, 15-10 in the MCAC. At home the Panthers went 18-7 which included a dramatic win in the bottom of the ninth over perennial powerhouse Bellevue University. They finished third in the conference in the regular season behind Bellevue and just two games behind Park University. The conference tournament was called after one day because of rain, but not before the Panthers had earned an invitation to the Regional IV Championships where they posted a 1-2 record. First Team All-Region IV honors went to Dylan Connolly, John Richards, and Joe Collier. With five players named First Team All-MCAC, York had more than any other team in the conference. Collier, Connolly, and Richards, along with Terrell Harbin and Alonso Rivera were First Team. All-MCAC Honorable Mention went to Beau Jacop, Nick Jones, Andrew Kerth, Joe Ramirez, and Derek Tuxhorn. Ramirez was also named a Rawlings-MCAC Gold Glove Winner. DIRTY JOB: Michael DeWitt gets back to first in a hurry. (middle) 2007 BASEBALL TEAM: (1st row) Josh Ramos, Mike Laws, John Richards, Dusty Dominguez, Terrell Harbin, Dylan Connolly, Michael DeWitt; (2nd row) Marcus Walberg, Sam Landis, Derek Tuxhorn, Derek Harlow, Chase Dixon, Genaro Lopez, Vicente Luevano, Nick Jones; (3rd row) Alonso Rivera, Beau Jacop, Assistant Coach Erik Gray, Head Coach Nick Harlan, Head Asst. Coach Brian Walth, Chris Riske, Eric Davidson; (4th row) Chris Furlong, Joe Ramirez, Travis Fortner, Steve Cole, Andrew Kerth, Joel Fleck, Joe Collier, Spencer Wade. (right)

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AMERICA’S PASTTIME: Josh Ramos shows Devin Sikes the proper grip during a free clinic given by the coaches and players. (left) Joe Collier, who led the team in RBIs, hits one up the middle against Bellevue. (below) Nick Jones “Doc” throws the heat. (lower left)

PANTHER POWER!: Terrell Harbin’s hit against Bellevue set up his winning run when he was driven in by Beau Jacop. (above) FIELD OF PLAY: (l-r) Vicente Luevano looks to make it a 6-0 lead on Concordia. Travis Fortner extends at third for the line drive. Alonso Rivera gets a hand from teammates Collier, Davidson, and Connolly after his grand slam against Peru State. Dylan Connolly makes the tag on a Nebraska Wesleyan player. (insets) John Richards was ranked #5 in NAIA Div. 1 for stolen bases and accounted for nearly half of the team’s season totals. He was thrown out only twice — 40/42. (top left)

Leaders At the Plate Name Connolly Rivera Richards Harbin Collier DeWitt Luevano Landis Jacop Davidson Ramos Ramirez Fortner

G 51 46 52 56 54 49 41 44 44 40 56 28 17

Avg 0.401 0.400 0.383 0.370 0.333 0.313 0.292 0.272 0.270 0.213 0.204 0.171 0.143

Slug 0.623 0.607 0.569 0.588 0.475 0.367 0.519 0.421 0.397 0.277 0.289 0.268 0.143

AB 162 145 188 165 177 147 106 114 126 47 142 41 14

R 59 28 57 59 33 39 24 18 8 17 29 8 4

H 65 58 72 61 59 46 31 31 34 10 29 7 2

2B 12 18 12 19 14 5 12 5 7 3 3 1 0

3B 3 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

HR 6 4 7 5 3 1 4 4 3 0 3 1 0

RBI 36 37 49 50 56 19 26 19 34 10 13 9 3

BIG LEAGUES: On June 9th, Andrew Kerth, a 6’4” right handed pitcher from Metarie, Louisiana, signed with the San Francisco Giants following the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft. He became the second YC baseball player in as many years to sign with the Majors.

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SLIPPERY SLOPE: Brandi pitches a delicate shot from a downhill position to a green that runs away from the approach. (above)

INSETS (l-r): A trio of prayer before a meet gets underway. Emily lofts up her approach below the hole. Coach Lewis goes over a few instructions before the first tee with Morgan and her playing partners.

Brandi shows the inverted “C” that golfers try to immulate in their iron play. (right)

As the lone senior on the team, Liz made steady improvements in her three seasons as a golfer. (top right)

After avoiding the heavy rough, Bailey works the ball back into the fairway. (right)

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GOLFING ONLINE: Brandi Watkins eyes the #13 green during the I-80 Classic at the York Country Club. Lizeth Diaz keeps her hands still as she pitches toward the flag on #3 in the same tournament. (below & right)

Women’s Golf The 2007 Women’s Golf Team completed their final season under Head Coach Tim Lewis as word spread across campus that several athletic offerings, including both golf programs, would be discontinued in the fall. With the budget cuts underway, the spring season offered the last chance for this squad to make their mark. Canon City, Colorado sophomore, Brandi Watkins, wanted to go out in style and improve her standing from the previous year as Honorable Mention MCAC. As the lone medalist on the team she fired back-to-back rounds of 82 to finish tied for 2nd at the MCAC Championships hosted at the Bailey Ranch Golf Club in Owasso, Oklahoma. Watkins carded the lowest score on day two, finishing three strokes out of first and was named to the AllMCAC Team. The following week she tied for 7th at the Region IV Championships with a two-day total of 176 at the Sunflower Hills Golf Club in Kansas City. Emily Hastings and Bailey Endsley know the joy and sometimes the relief that can accompany a great drive. (middle) 2006-07 WOMEN’S GOLF TEAM: (l-r) Coach Tim Lewis, Morgan Kaliff, Emily Hastings, Brandi Watkins, Lizeth Diaz, and Bailey Endsley. (left)

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Men’s Golf In their second tournament of the 2006-07 season, the men’s team traveled to Canton, Ohio for the NCCAA Championships. In a field of 123 golfers Mesa, Arizona senior Ken Evans fired rounds of 74/72 to finish tied for 5th and a spot on the All-American team. His two-day total of 146 was just five strokes off the winning score. York finished as a team in 12th place out of the 25 colleges and universities invited to the competition. Evans became the second YC golfer in as many years to achieve the All-American status. St. Albert, Alberta junior Trevor Henwood shot the same twoday score in the 2005 NCCAA Championships, tied for 5th place and had the honor of being York’s first All-American golfer. In this year’s competition, Henwood shot rounds of 75/78 and finished two strokes out of the top 25. Other scores for the Panthers were Mesa, Arizona senior Robbie Kernagis 81/78, Elkhorn, Nebraska junior Dan Grimes 79/86, and Scottsbluff, Nebraska sophomore Jon Roberts 89/79. At the end of the spring season in an attempt to make it three MCAC Championships in a row, the team posted a second place finish behind Evans and Kernagis. The seniors finished 3rd and 4th in the standings and were selected All-MCAC. Grimes and Roberts contributed with 6th and 8th place finishes and were Honorable Mention All-MCAC. 2ND CHANCES: Trevor Henwood creates a cloud of dust as he hits a great rescue shot. (middle) 2006-07 MEN’S GOLF TEAM: (1st row) Trevor Henwood, Jon Roberts; (2nd row) James Dobbyn, Robbie Kernagis, Dan Grimes, Sean Green — not pictured Scott Bingham, Ken Evans, David Romero, Klinton Wheeler, Head Coach Tim Lewis. (right)

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FAIR SKIES: Ken Evans keeps his drive in the fairway in a fall qualifying round while Dan Grimes prepares to do the same at the York Country Club. (below & left)

FOLLOW THROUGH: Robbie Kernagis lets one rip over the trees of the 10th hole while Ken Evans looks on. (above) If freshman newcomer, Sean Green, was a little nervous in the fall qualifying round you couldn’t tell with the shades and smooth swing of his first drive. (inset) Jon Roberts takes his time with a read on #11. (left) Conditions were miserable at the Hastings Bronco Invitational with the rain and swirling wind. Evans and Coach Lewis appear dressed more for a football game than a golf meet. (top right) Klinton Wheeler eyes his drive at a par three made more difficult by a strong headwind. (right) Napa, California senior, Scott Bingham, joined the golf team in the spring after playing two seasons of baseball for the Panthers. (lower left) Early in the round Robbie makes an uphill pitch to save his par. (lower right)

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Kenny’s play in Ohio was awesome! In a tournament of this magnitude, it is important that your great players play great. Ken definitely stepped up his game and is well deserving of his All-American honor. — Coach Tim Lewis

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AT THE TURN: Jennifer Peterson rounds the turn of an indoor sprint with Shirley Knight at her heals. Peterson placed 14th in the 400-meters at the. NCCAA Championships, setting a new YC record in the event. (above)

MAKING EVERY SHOT COUNT (l-r): Cassie Beadle, Heather Gray, and Michael Carney heave the shot put at an indoor meet. (insets)

Mark Montelongo, a senior from Pueblo, CO, made his mark in track in the long jump and sprints. (right and top right) Indoor track pictures courtesy of Debbie Collins NCCAA All-American Shirley Knight of Torrance, CA, kicks up a cloud of sand after a successful long jump. (right)

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2007 TRACK AND FIELD TEAM: (1st row) Cassie Beadle, Asst. Coach Michelle Green, Jennifer Peterson, Shirley Knight, Heather Gray; (2nd Row) Head Coach Roger Collins, Michael Carney, Justin Carver, Jaye Lewis, Jason Hatton â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not pictured Mark Montelongo, Asst Coach Debbie Collins. (right)

ALL-AMERICAN: While at YC, Justin Carver of Boys Ranch, TX, qualified for nationals in 25 events; he was the national runner up at the NCCAA level four times; he was named an All-American for the long jump, triple jump, and decathlon; he qualified for nationals at the NCCAA level eight times, and at the NAIA level three times. (below)

Track & Field NCCAA All-Americans Justin Carver and Shirley Knight returned for their final track seasons after a successul campaign in 2006. Making the most of their marks during the indoor season, both qualified once again for the Indoor Championships in Upland, Indiana at the end of February. Despite being hampered by a case of shin splints, Carver placed 6th in the long jump with a leap just over 20’ and 9th in the shot with a throw of 43’ 11”. Knight placed 4th in the triple jump at 35’ 1.75” and 6th in the long jump at 16’ 4”. Due to a false start she was disqualified in the 55-meter hurdles. Dr. Roger Collins completed his 11th and final year as head coach and had as his assistant coaches his wife Debbie and 2006 All-American Michelle Green.

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PAPARAZZI: Keri Bornschlegel and Tawna Pearson smile for the cameras. (below) A THOUSAND WORDS: Jessica White, Alayna Hyde, and Sara Chalenburg squeeze in. (lower middle)

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or the second year in a row the annual All-College Banquet was held at the Stone Creek Event Center in McCool Junction and gave everyone a chance to congratulate the clubs and people that have made the YC experience. Delta Chi Alpha pulled off the trifecta as repeat winners of the Highest Club Academics award and the Women’s All-Sports award, and this year they added to that the Club Service award. Alpha Chi Epsilon was given the Biggest Heart award (for donating the most blood through the course of the year) and also took the Men’s AllSports honor. It was an exciting and emotional time for the Dudrey family as Felice was voted by the student body as the Staff Member of the Year, followed by Dr. Russ Dudrey being presented with the Teacher of the Year award. President Baker presented Mr. and Ms. York College to close out the banquet portion of the evening. Candidates for Ms. YC were Bobbie Alley, Michelle Bentley, Shannon Leinen, Ambri Merrill, and Megan Munsell. Mr. YC candidates were Jacob Bentley, Justin Carver, Jason Hatton, Christopher Reid, and Rusty Ridley. Baker congratulated each nominee before announcing Ambri Merrill, senior PrePharmacy major from Ogallala, Nebraska and Rusty Ridley, senior Communication major from Laramie, Wyoming as the recipients of YC’s highest award.

SPEECHLESS?: Caleen Baldwin and Nick Parsons go extreme with their smiles. (above) GOOD TIMES: Jake Owens, Trey Jackson, and Jaltheaus Palmer record a candid with Dr. Mountjoy making sure he’s visable. (right)

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MR. & MS. YC CANDIDATES: (l-r) Michelle Bentley, Jacob Bentley, Bobbie Alley, Christopher Reid, Ambri Merrill, Justin Carver, Rusty Ridley, Jason Hatton, Shannon Leinen, and Megan Munsell. (above) President Baker gets a grateful response from Ambri when sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s named Ms. York College. (inset)

PROUD MOMENTS: Dr. Ray and Gail Miller each show in their own way how special Ambri has been to the science department. (top left) Rusty is congratulated by Mike and Janet Rush. (top right)

WHERE HONOR IS DUE: Dr. Russ and Felice Dudrey swept the faculty/staff awards by being named Teacher of the Year and Staff Member of the Year by the student body. (left and right)

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FINAL TOUCH: Graduates that received the bachelor degree were “hooded” at the completion of the ceremony. WORTH THE WAIT: Justin McAfee flashes a big smile of accomplishment as he leaves the auditorium. (left)

CLEAN SLATE: Kimball Matkins gives Hazley Hamm a hug at the Senior Banquet after telling her that the student loan from York College is forgiven. (below)

CLASS OF 2007: The following students received their degrees: Bobbie Alley, *Mariah Baker, Lori Bancroft, Brad Bebermeyer, Kristi Bebermeyer, Michelle Bentley, Scott Bingham, Tim Briggs, April Cardwell, Zeboriah Carter, Justin Carver, Ryan Demel, Erin Derrie, Lizeth Diaz, *Justin Dillie, Steph Dorcas, *Andy Doyle, Ben Duncan, Hilary Dunn, Tabitha Elzey, Jayson Fairley, *Weston Fleming, Jordan Fortmeyer, Vicky Girard, *Jennifer Glascock, Erik Gray, Damon Grimes, Jeff Hajny, Hazley Hamm, *Nicole Harford, Meghan Harlan, Justin Hayes, Jodi Hellbusch-Fintel, Danielle Howard, Ashlee Huffer, Brandi Hurlbert, Dee Ivory, Danielle Jansen, Haley Jayne, Carl Jurgenson, Yuko Kawamura, *Shirley Knight, Adrienne Koehn, John T. Langley, Cortney Langston, Thessali Laubenstein, Mike Lawson, Mike Malan, Adriana Martin, Kinsey Mattison, Justin McAfee, Ericka Medinger, Ambri Merrill, *Matthew Miller, Jason Monroe, Mark Montelongo, Jake Munsell, Dante Owens, Michael Peralta, *Ian Pierce, *Ruth Ramsey, Gerry Ray, Christopher Reid, Rusty Ridley, Joshua Rinard, *Claudia Saenz, Billy Sanders, Garrett Schwarz, Mary Scott, Lewis Settle, Erin Sitton, Laura Sloan, Crystal Soderholm, Nolan Sollenberger, Amy Springer, Amanda Spruill, Shannon Sukraw, Robert Tandy, Katrisha Tomberlin, Vanessa Turvey, *Jamie Wahlmeier, Brett Walberg, Ashley Wellman, Ben Witt. — *Associates

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WELL WISHES: After the ceremony Yuko Kawamura gets her picture taken with Dr. Clark and Sue Roush. (below)

Class of 2007 There were caps and gowns, tears and hugs as nearly 90 graduates and their attendants were honored at YC’s commencement ceremonies. Mr. H. Jarrell Gibbs, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, shared five guideposts for life’s success in his address: Keep exploring. “You’re out of school, but you haven’t finished learning.” Never fall away from your core values. Define success… replace power with servant-leadership, position with service, prestige with selflessness, and prosperity with sacrifice. Remember who you work for. Do your work diligently as if you were working for Christ. Remember the parable of the turtle that finds himself on top of a fence post with the most incredible view! Gibbs reminded students to take stock every once in a while and appreciate those that have helped them on their way. After Gibbs’ address, the Dale R. Larsen Teacher of Achievement Award was presented to Michael Becker, Associate Professor of Psychology and Chair of the Psychology Department, and the Dean’s Award was given to Crystal Soderholm, a 4.0 Elementary Education major from York. H E A R T F E LT : Price Fowler congratulates his Soul Concern buddy, Adam Boyle, on his degree. (left)

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Final Word Volume 51 of the Crusader has attempted to capture most of the people, events, and campus news items of the academic year. However, we realize there were many activities and newsworthy items that didn’t have the enlistment of a reporter or photographer. The staff of the Crusader apologizes for the oversights you might recognize but hopes you will enjoy the 2006-07 yearbook for many years ahead. ON THE COVER: The two issues of the Heritage that were printed during the year featured YC’s new Chairman of the Board, H. Jarrell Gibbs, and Naval Petty Officer 1st Class Adam McSween (‘01) who was killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq. (above) IGNORANCE IS BLISS: Clark Roush and John Baker performed Abbott and Costello’s Who’s on First for the year’s opening faculty-staff Appreciation Banquet. (middle) FOR YEARS OF SERVICE: (l-r) Dr. Mabrey and Madge Miller– 50 yrs., Dr. Russ Dudrey– 5 yrs., Kimball Matkins– 5 yrs., Dr. Clark Roush– 20 yrs., Steddon Sikes–20 yrs., Ron Shields–25 yrs., Ken Gunselman– 5 yrs., Dr. Ray Miller–2nd Miler Award, Dr. Wayne Baker–10 yrs. – not pictured Phil Brutto, Jess Gaver, and Patricia Jensen–5 yrs. and Dr. Ben Larson–15 yrs. (right)

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EXCUSE ME?: Paul Moses visits with Robbie Kernagis about some makeup notes as his “Theories of Personalities” class gets underway. Mr. Moses, along with Dr. Alex Williams and Dr. Mark Pearson, completed their first year as YC faculty. (below)

Fire is Conduit of Blessing for YC Students

UP IN SMOKE: Firefighters battle the downtown inferno that destroyed a large portion of the city sqare. (right)

Three businesses in downtown York were destroyed by fire on October 20. While the flames were spreading, calls were going out all over campus—no one had been hurt, but two YC students, Rusty Ridley and Joey Schwarz, and one former student, Matt Phelps, had been living in an apartment above the businesses. They had lost nearly all of their possessions in the blaze. They were now left homeless and without the basic necessities of life. The tragedy of this event, however, was overshadowed by the magnitude of the outpouring of love shown to these students by the campus, church, and community. “The immediate generosity has taken care of so many of our basic needs,” said Ridley after the fire. The students were given an apartment in the new residence halls on campus, and were furnished with basic supplies, like bedding and toiletries, as well as Wal-Mart gift cards for whatever else they might need in the short term. Many church members contributed short-term housing and meals, as well as physical items and money. YC students also collected spare change for two weeks, and presented the fire victims with $664 during a chapel program. That same night Soul Concern gave a special benefit performance that netted $1,019.76 in donations. “The emotional part is the rallying of support of the campus, the community, and the churches from all around the area,” said Ridley. All three expressed their gratitude to the hundreds of people that had shown them Christ through their generosity.

QUE SERA: Matt Phelps, Joey Schwarz, and Rusty Ridley shrug their shoulders among the charred remains of their apartment building, thankful that it was only material and sentimental things that were lost. (below)

YC Students Go Deep “I will will never underestimate the student body again…I had an expectation of what they would rise up to do, but they really just blew me away,” said Tim Lewis. Following a 20/20 lesson on compassion, Lewis challenged students to support five children through the Christian Relief Fund. Instead, they raised enough money to support 32 children, and pledged the finances to do that twelve times during the academic year. The $800/month raised will go toward feeding, clothing, and providing education and healthcare to needy children in Africa. The larger contribution enabled the Christian Relief Fund to start a new school in Nigeria that will accommodate 50 students. During the spring semester, it was a similar challenge of compassion that was enthusiastically greeted, but by a smaller group of students. At the Shine Retreat, Jared Stark’s Group 8 wanted to make religion more tangible and real. Stark asked them to consider raising funds to dig a water well in Rwanda. The group said yes and under the more flamboyant title of “The OCHO” started fund-raisers to collect the needed $3,000. In a letter to the Fermi Project, Stark wrote, “The idea of building a fresh-water well in Rwanda has greatly impacted our small campus and THE OCHO still exists today as a group of students who long to do what is good, responding to the call of God. Please accept this donation on behalf of THE OCHO and York College.”

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Celebration of Marriage Seminar It was a swan song of sorts for Dr. Carl Brecheen and Dr. Paul Faulkner as they presented their final marriage enrichment workshop in the north central states. With only four more seminars on their schedule in North Carolina, Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas, the dynamic counseling duo presented York with a rare opportunity of being one of the final hosts to their ageless Celebration of Marriage Seminar. 320 participants from 9 states attended the weekend events in York. The majority were married and engaged couples, but there were also some single students in the audience hoping to learn how to lay a firm foundation for their future relationships. “It was very helpful for any relationship,” said YC sophomore Natasha Byrd, “It taught me to stop keeping a record of other people’s wrongs and to just let the little things go.” Begun in 1974 as an effort to help husbands and wives improve their marriages, the seminar has been presented to over 90,000 couples in more than 33 states and 7 foreign countries. Brecheen and Faulkner have over 100 years of marriage and family counseling and teaching experience between them. Event co-coordinator Dr. Paul Robison said he felt the workshop was very successful and was very pleased with the turnout. The workshop was hosted by the York College Bible Department and East Hill Church of Christ as a service to the students and church members in the area.

“Every blow of life is cushioned when it is shared by someone you love. Every joy of life is heightened when it is shared by someone you love.” —Dr. Carl Brecheen

FOLLOW THROUGH: With the final money collected as the 2007-08 academic year was beginning, Caleb Rush announced in a September chapel that a check for $3,000 was being sent by The Ocho to build a freshwater well in Rwanda. (left)

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A Adams, Andy 70, 98, 100 Alderman, Jessica 31, 40, 57, 78, 81 Allen, Dani 57, 127 Alley, Bobbie 70, 137, 138 Andersen, Kaylena 14, 26, 57, 120 Anderson, Jesse 26, 31, 66, 91, 97, 110, 123 Anderson, Jo 57, 86, 88, 104 Anderson, Keli 30, 66, 115 Anderson, Nathan 66, 116 Arikura, Mami 13, 62, 86, 144 Arita, Lauren 26, 62, 120

B Bahler, Alyssa 15, 30, 32, 57, 59, 82, 115 Bahler, Logan 28, 41, 66, 83, 84, 97, 110, 116 Baker, Cody 57 Baker, Mariah 18, 66, 127, 138 Baldwin, Amanda 2, 12, 16, 18, 26, 38, 42, 70, 90, 93, 94, 144 Baldwin, Caleen 18, 21, 38, 57, 90, 93, 124, 136 Bales, Tawny 57, 66, 82, 127 Bancroft, Lori 138 Barrett, Shaun 70 Barrett, Talitha 70 Barris, Heather 62, 86 Batten, Danielle 62, 86, 88, 98, 119 Beadle, Cassie 15, 23, 57, 77, 82, 84, 98, 102, 134 Bebermeyer, Brad 70, 138 Bebermeyer, Kristi 108, 138 Bentley, Annabel 62, 86, 88, 98 Bentley, Jacob 70, 98, 137 Bentley, Michelle 32, 38, 70, 98, 100, 107, 137, 138 Best, Tiffany 66, 127 Bingham, Scott 11, 26, 29, 70, 95, 105, 133, 138 Bjelland, Kale 5, 32, 62, 90, 93 Blaser, Tamara 28, 62, 90 Bogue, Emily 57, 90, 93, 98 Bornschlegel, Keri 30, 62, 90, 110, 115, 136 Bowen, Derrick 14, 57, 87, 124 Bowman, Darus 66, 123 Brick, Rachel 17, 62, 120 Briggs, Kristi 18, 37, 38, 57 Briggs, Tim 70, 138 Brisbin, Jamie 17, 57, 91, 124 Bruening, Austin 7, 57, 79 Brunson, Brad 57, 91, 98 Bulin, Reesa 70 Bunda, Melanie 25, 70, 108 Burks, Kelli 14, 57, 86 Burleson, Nikki 20, 62, 82, 84 Byrd, Kelli 70 Byrd, Natasha 11, 17, 19, 32, 38, 62, 78, 81, 98, 106, 109, 144 Byrd, Robin 22, 30, 40, 57, 90, 93, 98, 115

C Callen, Anna 62, 82, 109 Cardwell, April 138 Carey, Deanna 66, 127 Carey, Melody 70, 82, 84, 98

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Carlson, Matt 32, 36, 38, 62, 87, 88, 98, 100, 108 Carney, Michael 62, 79, 123, 134 Carroll, Bevin 19, 40, 66, 78, 81, 94, 107, 110, 112 Carter, Zeboriah 20, 23, 24, 70, 86, 87, 98, 108, 138 Carver, Justin 70, 75, 79, 81, 110, 134, 137, 138 Chalenburg, Sara 57, 78, 81, 98, 136 Chambers, Angie 62, 127 Childress, Lea 62, 86, 88 Christian, Sarah 30, 31, 40, 62, 90, 93, 115 Cimmino, Matt 4, 7, 40, 62, 83, 124 Clay, Mitch 11, 22, 26, 35, 57, 91, 93, 100, 102 Coehoorn, Jaclyn 66, 82, 84, 98, 124 Cole, Steve 70, 128 Collier, David 57, 87, 88, 98 Collier, Joe 70, 110, 128 Colwell, Alyssa 14, 17, 22, 57, 78 Connolly, Dylan 66, 128 Cox, Meagan 40, 58, 90, 104 Coy, Heather 62, 90, 93, 94, 98, 100 Crowell, DJ 26, 40, 42, 62, 91, 93 Crowson, Laura 62 Curtis, Zac 58, 91, 124 Czapla, Billy 62

D Danielson, Kaylee 58, 77, 78, 81, 98 Dart-Horvath, Maureen 66, 82, 98 Davidson, Eric 66, 128 Davis, Matt 70, 116 Debus, Megan 18, 58, 82, 127 Demel, Ryan 70, 124, 138 Derrie, Erin 71, 107, 138 Detlefs, Stephen 24, 32, 47, 62, 91, 93, 102, 104, 106, 143 DeWitt, Michael 62, 128 Diaz, Lizeth 71, 82, 131, 138 Dillie, Justin 20, 66, 91, 119, 138 Dinsmore, Jessica 21, 58, 86, 106 Dixon, Chase 66, 128 Dobbyn, James 58, 132 Dominguez, Dusty 66, 128 Dorcas, Steph 71, 110, 127, 138 Doty, Nicki 26, 71 Doyle, Andy 18, 62, 116, 138 Dudrey, Michal 29, 31, 66, 82, 84, 98, 100, 107, 108 Duncan, Ben 13, 26, 31, 71, 83, 84, 97, 138 Dunn, Hilary 71, 138

E Eckman, Jessica 18, 62, 82 Elder, April 15, 58, 86, 88 Ellis, Brittany 14, 25, 38, 40, 47, 58, 77, 90, 93, 104 Elmore, Sarah 14, 29, 62, 78, 81, 112 Elzey, Tabitha 36, 71, 90, 98, 109, 138, 142 Endsley, Bailey 71, 120, 131 Engstrom, Zach 63, 87, 88 Estes, Jason 58 Estrada, Heidy 58, 78, 81, 109 Ettwein, Taylor 63 Eusterwiemann, Jeremy 58 Eusterwiemann, Sarah 63, 127 Evans, Ken 19, 66, 111, 132

F Fairley, Jayson 87, 138 Fintel, Jodi 71 Firm, Sara 24, 32, 38, 44, 66, 76, 90, 98, 100 Fleck, Joel 8, 63, 128 Fleming, Weston 63, 124, 138 Florea, Alicia 21, 23, 36, 66, 86, 87, 98, 107, 109 Floyd, Nick 24, 37, 38, 47, 66, 98 Ford, Andrew 71, 111, 123 Foreman, James 66, 79 Foreman, Janette 24, 38, 47, 63, 78, 97 Fortmeyer, Jordan 71, 138 Fortner, Travis 66, 128 Franklin, Chelsey 28, 40, 63, 86 Furlong, Christopher 66, 128

G Gallagher, Jessie 14, 17, 58, 124 Gannon, Eric 63, 116 Garfield, Mallory 63, 78, 97, 98, 110, 119 Garton, Joseph 58, 87, 123 Gaver, Jess 63 Geiger, Rochelle 71 Geiger, Sara 58, 78, 112 Gibson, Monica 13, 30, 34, 63, 82, 84 Girard, Vicky 71, 138 Glascock, Jennifer 20, 63, 86, 88, 98, 110, 119, 138 Glassmyer, Erica 5, 15, 22, 58, 90, 93, 98, 104, 106 Goldammer, Samantha 18, 63, 127 Good, Daniel 13, 30, 63, 79, 81, 108, 110, 116 Good, Patrick 30, 32, 66, 98, 107, 108, 109 Goodner, Ben 63, 79 Graff, Courtney 58, 77, 82, 95, 112 Graven, Brandi 14, 58, 82, 112, 127 Gray, Erik 138 Gray, Heather 63, 110, 134 Gray, Kevin 66, 83, 105, 124 Green, Michelle 71, 112, 134 Green, Sean 20, 58, 79, 81, 132 Greene, Ricky 58, 91, 93 Griffen, Daniel 29, 36, 67, 91, 93 Grimes, Damon 19, 23, 30, 71, 83, 84, 94, 138 Grimes, Dan 67, 83, 132 Grimes, Megan 31, 63, 82, 84, 109

TIME TO FLY: Tabitha Elzey gives a final look before the graduation ceremony begins. (above) Hernandez, Marcos 63, 116 Heron, Malcohm 71, 123 High, Daniel 63, 79, 109 High, Jamie 67, 76, 90 Hoffman, Kris 36, 59, 91, 124 Howard, Danielle 138 Howard, Nicole 82 Huffer, Ashlee 72, 82, 104, 107, 110, 127, 138 Hurlbert, Brandi 138 Hyde, Alayna 11, 59, 78, 81, 136, 144

I Ingle, Megan 5, 14, 59, 90, 93 Irsik, Bryan 14, 17, 21, 22, 59, 83, 124 Ivory, Dee 12, 72, 78, 120, 138

J Jackson, Trey 35, 42, 67, 83, 84, 124, 136, 144 Jacop, Beau 67, 128 Jansen, Danielle 72, 82, 138 Jayne, Haley 72, 138 Jensen, Kelly 18, 59 Johnson, Beth 67, 127 Johnson, Greg 21, 29, 63, 91 Johnson, Rachel 31, 63, 82 Jonas, Shawn 67 Jones, Josh 63 Jones, Nick 12, 72, 110, 128 Juhl, Michelle 14, 31, 59, 82, 84, 98 Jurgenson, Carl 72, 138 Jurgenson, Heather 72

Hackett, Ben 19, 21, 23, 26, 30, 71, 75, 78, 79, 81, 116 Hajny, Jeff 29, 71, 106, 110, 123, 138 Hall, Chad 24, 32, 67, 87 Hall, Dusty 38, 58, 78, 81, 98, 112 Halstead, Chris 30, 67, 79, 108 Halstead, Katie 63, 82, 84 Hamm, Hazley 31, 138 Hanaphy, Benny 63, 79, 81, 110, 116 Hancock, Danae 63 Harbin, Terrell 71, 128 Harford, Natalie 34, 40, 67, 82, 98, 105 Harford, Nicole 67, 138 Harlan, Meghan 120, 138 Harlow, Derek 58, 128 Harlow, Jake 67, 87, 98, 100 Harris, Nate 17, 71, 123 Hart, Elise 38, 45, 67 Harvey, Justin 58 Hastings, Emily 13, 19, 28, 31, 40, 42, 67, 82, 84, 95, 107, 108, 110, 131 Hatton, Jason 71, 94, 109, 119, 134, 137 Hayes, Justin 138 Hazleton, Ralinda 11, 67, 98, 109 Heatwole, Eric 67, 91, 98 Heatwole, Holly 63, 90, 93, 98, 100 Hellbusch-Fintel, Jodi 138 Henwood, Trevor 67, 83, 111, 132

Kaliff, Morgan 40, 59, 82, 84, 98, 131 Kautz, Lydia 106 Kawamura, Yuko 4, 72, 138 Keller, Brian 14, 31, 38, 57, 59, 76, 87, 88, 109 Kemp, Jacintta 67, 105 Kennard, Kidist 30, 40, 64, 115 Kernagis, Robbie 72, 79, 132, 140 Kerth, Andrew 72, 128 Ketcherside, Ben 11, 37, 38, 64, 91, 93, 102 Khodabandeh, Paldin 67, 106, 116 Kinnison, Dustin 64, 87 Kinyon, Alex 19, 72 Kinyon, Martha 24, 30, 32, 44, 64, 76, 90, 98, 100, 109 Kinyon, Sam 15, 28, 59, 91, 98, 100 Knight, Shirley 12, 64, 78, 109, 134, 138 Koehn, Adrienne 72, 97, 138 Koroshetz, Amber 64 Krekel, Katie 72, 82 Kretz, Bryan 13, 67, 91, 93 Kromer, Ryan 18, 67, 79, 81, 95, 110, 124

L Ladd, Taylor 64, 87, 94 Laird, Tiffany 26, 67, 120 Lama, Jorge 18, 67, 116 Landis, Sam 67, 128

Langley, John T. 13, 72, 87, 88, 97, 98, 138 Langston, Cortney 19, 26, 31, 34, 72, 116, 138 Laubenstein, Thessali 138 Laws, Mike 59, 128 Lawson, Mike 72, 138 Lee, Kao 29, 72, 76, 109 Lee, Mason 21, 40, 59, 83, 84, 123 Leinen, Jared 67, 91 Leinen, Joey 64, 83, 116 Leinen, Josh 72, 83 Lewis, Jaye 67, 105, 106, 111, 123, 134 Loney, Kaitlin 5, 30, 41, 59, 90, 115 Lopez, Genaro 67, 128 Lough, Michael 64, 123 Luevano, Vicente 72, 128 Lyons, Abbie 59

M Maine, Amasa 15, 22, 31, 40, 59, 90, 93, 98 Malan, Mike 72, 138 Manley, Keith 64, 116 Markusen, Matt 59, 116 Martin, Adriana 72, 120, 138 Mattison, Kinsey 4, 13, 31, 42, 72, 138 Mayberry, Brody 59, 83, 84 Mayfield, Lacey 14, 26, 59, 78 McAfee, Justin 73, 138 McCann, Dan 19, 28, 64, 91, 93, 98, 100 McDaniel, Kelli 67, 78 McEndree, Ashley 30, 59, 82, 115 McEnerney, Ian 14, 15, 59, 116 McKenzie, Jen 30, 64, 115 McNenny, Kalyn 64, 76, 86, 88 Medinger, Ericka 73, 138 Melby, Nicole 31, 67, 82, 107 Melvin, Nathan 64 Merrill, Ambri 26, 40, 73, 74, 97, 98, 107, 137, 138 Mihaylov, Deyan 67, 116 Miller, Matthew 24, 32, 38, 47, 64, 87, 98, 101, 102, 138 Mills, Luke 19, 30, 68, 83, 84, 95 Mogul, Amanda 64, 98 Mogul, Erin 64, 90, 93, 94, 98 Monroe, Jason 73, 98, 138 Montelongo, Mark 17, 26, 45, 73, 79, 81, 108, 123, 134, 138, 144 Montgomery, Zeruiah 30, 40, 64, 82, 84, 95, 110, 115 Moore, Nic 15, 59, 91, 116 Morien, Joseph 73, 87, 98, 108 Morin, Dexter 59, 124 Morris, Aaron 64, 97 Morton, David 42 Moses, Lee-Paul 68, 87 Mousel, Angie 64, 86, 144 Muller, Anna 68, 77, 82, 84 Mulligan, Chuck 60, 83, 124 Munsell, Jake 73, 138 Munsell, Megan 21, 68, 90, 105, 107, 137 Murray, Ronald 60, 123

N Nading, Simon 57, 60, 76, 87, 88, 108, 109 Nelson, Nicole 31, 64, 78, 112 Newcomer, Casey 64 Nitz, Kevin 20, 73, 87 Noriega, Georgine 60 Norman, Skippy 73

O Ogunmola, Loba 8, 23, 42, 68, 75, 91, 95, 105, 119 Olson, Javis 60 Otto, Scott 64 Owens, Dante 72, 138 Owens, Jake 12, 35, 59, 68, 91, 97, 100, 136

P Pacino, Coco 68, 120 Palmer Jr., Jaltheaus 7, 60, 79, 81, 94, 124, 136 Parsons, Nick 18, 24, 32, 38, 47, 68, 87, 88, 100, 102, 136 Pearson, Kathleen 5, 60, 86, 88, 90 Pearson, Tawna 21, 64, 90, 93, 112, 136 Peck, Michelle 11, 23, 68, 78, 81, 109, 144 Pedersen, Regina 24, 32, 38, 45, 47, 68, 86 Peralta, Michael 73, 91, 98, 108, 138 Peterson, Jennifer 20, 64, 86, 88, 119, 134 Phipps, Tyler 20, 22, 42, 68, 70, 83, 110, 124 Pierce, Ian 30, 34, 68, 83, 84, 94, 116, 138 Pierce, LeighAnn 23, 30, 40, 60, 82, 84, 115 Pigorsch, Brandon 73, 124 Pinneo, Ashley 73, 112 Pinneo, Whitney 64, 110, 112 Ploen, Niki 73, 110, 127 Pokorny, Chelsy 60 Ponce, Tony 68, 124 Pounds, Adam 73

Q Quelle, Rebecca 68, 86, 88, 105

R Ramirez, Joe 64, 128 Ramos, Josh 73, 128 Ramsey, Ruth 64, 106, 138 Randell, Kly 14, 15, 30, 60, 78, 115 Rasmussen, Tandi 68 Rathe, Nolan 68, 83, 116 Ratliff, Cheryl 60 Ray, Gerry 30, 73, 83, 84, 94, 138 Reeder, Kaylee 18, 23, 36, 40, 60, 77, 82, 84, 98 Regennitter, Charity 15, 60, 86 Reid, Christopher 73, 98, 100, 107, 137, 138 Reinke, Andy 60, 124 Reinke, Matt 68, 83, 106, 124 Reiter, Tanner 13, 31, 73, 75, 83, 84 Renz, Kyle 60, 87, 88 Reppart, James 68 Reynolds, Mary 30, 68, 77, 82, 84, 94, 110, 115 Rhodebeck, Aaron 24, 38, 45, 47, 73, 87 Rice, Monte 65 Richards, John 29, 68, 128 Richards, Rasheem 73, 123 Ridley, Rusty 42, 73, 74, 83, 84, 97, 137, 138, 141, 144 Rinard, Josh 73, 105, 107, 138 Riske, Chris 60, 128 Rivera, Alonso 73, 77, 128 Rivera, Lizdeika 68, 120 Roberts, Jon 28, 65, 132 Robinson, Shannon 47, 73, 106 Rogers, Nathan 91, 93 Rohda, Sonia 24, 32, 37, 38, 45, 47, 65, 86, 94, 101, 102 Romero, David 29, 40, 68, 83, 132 Roush, Matthew 98 Roush, Mitch 14, 24, 31, 32, 38, 40, 47, 60, 79, 81, 98, 144 Rowe, Amber 60 Runquist, Matthew 65 Rush, Caleb 4, 36, 40, 42, 59, 60, 91, 93, 94, 98, 116, 141 Rush, Zach 13, 23, 44, 69, 76, 90, 94, 98, 100, 109

Sams, Erin 21, 65, 86, 98 Sanders, Billy 138 Sattler, Mat 69, 83 Saylor, Brittany 69, 78, 81, 144 Scheffler, Josh 60, 87 Schwarz, Garrett 138 Schwarz, Joey 30, 65, 91, 141 Scott, Mary 74, 138 Scott, Nicole 14, 60, 86, 98 Sebold, Ian 60, 123 Sebold, Jeri 69 Settle, Lewis 74, 124, 138 Sharp, Jessica 65 Silva, Cesar 65, 116 Sinnott, Lauren 30, 36, 69, 115 Sitton, Erin 74, 138 Sloan, Laura 74, 105, 138 Slovacek, Sara 65, 127 Slye, Lorraine 69, 98 Smesrud, Mark 4, 40, 60, 91, 93, 94, 98, 102 Smesrud, Sheila 69, 78, 110, 112 Smith, Amber 13, 14, 31, 34, 60, 77, 78, 81, 82, 94, 98, 144 Smith, Greg 20, 26, 74, 79, 125 Sobetski, Katie 12, 74, 106 Soderholm, Amber 37, 60, 78 Soderholm, Crystal 8, 35, 74, 138 Sollenberger, Alyssa 13, 31, 74, 76, 82, 98 Sollenberger, Nolan 74, 138 Sorensen, Shantelle 74, 90 Spooner, John 69 Springer, Amy 22, 24, 26, 37, 47, 61, 74, 90, 93, 97, 138 Spruill, Amanda 18, 42, 71, 74, 82, 84, 98, 108, 127, 138 Stahr, Jessica 30, 65, 106, 115 Stanger, Bethany 8, 32, 40, 45, 74, 76, 95, 98, 100, 107, 109 Stoutzenberger, Sarah 38, 60, 86, 88 Stuckey, Ryan 74 Sukraw, Shannon 23, 30, 74, 90, 91, 94, 110, 115, 137, 138 Sullivan, Dustin 14, 17, 60 Sutter, Matt 31, 69, 83, 123

T Tandy, Robert 32, 74, 138 Thao, A 69, 76, 87, 109 Thomas, Megan 17, 65, 78, 120 Todd, Liz 30, 35, 61, 86, 105, 115 Tomberlin, Chris 61 Tomberlin, Katrisha 15, 74, 138 Towell, Cami 40, 65, 76, 82, 98, 109, 112 Treat, Rhiannon 105, 127 Turvey, Vanessa 74, 86, 104, 138 Tuxhorn, Derek 74, 110, 128

V Van Gieson, Jamie 15, 61, 86, 88 Vance, Jillyan 30, 61, 78, 115 Vang, Mary Lee 18, 75 VanWesten, Katie 75, 112 Vorheis, Jeremy 65 Vue, Zoua 18, 69

W Wade, Spencer 15, 61, 128 Wahlmeier, Jamie 25, 36, 65, 138 Walberg, Brett 75, 138 Walberg, Marcus 69, 128 Walker, Zack 14, 61, 124 Walton, Tonya 65, 78, 81 Watkins, Brandi 28, 42, 65, 82, 97, 110, 131 Watkins, Josh 15, 83, 123 Watland, Bethany 15, 61, 86, 88 Watson, Josh 61, 116 Wearden, Sarah 69, 82, 110, 127 Weigel, Christine 61, 90, 93 Weller, Jessie 75 Wellington, Richard 69, 123 Wellman, Ashley 75, 107, 110, 120, 138 Wells, Jeremy 14, 61, 83, 124 Weseman, Lisa 23, 26, 41, 75, 76, 82, 83, 107, 127 West, Ryan 61, 83, 116 Wheeler, Kayla 61 Wheeler, Kileen 61 Wheeler, Klinton 61, 133 White, Amber 65, 86 White, Heather 32, 78, 81, 98 White, Jessica 65, 78, 81, 136 White, Katherine 22, 69, 90, 106 Wiedemann, Kristin 61, 120 Wiemann, Jeremy 124 Wiley, Jared 69, 91 Willard, Renee 24, 61, 86, 88, 98, 100 Williams, Tim 65, 91, 93, 97, 98 Williams, Whitney 30, 61, 82, 115 Wilson, Jessica 17, 18, 57, 61, 82, 127 Wisham, Tabitha 61, 78, 112 Witherspoon, Tony 65, 123 Witt, Ben 17, 75, 79, 108, 138, 144 Witt, Jennifer 19, 26, 34, 42, 69, 82, 84, 94, 109, 110, 112 Witt, Josh 34, 40, 69, 75, 79, 144 Wood, Kandie 75, 120 Woodburn, Benjamin 69, 83, 124 Wrich, Janae 21, 24, 26, 32, 35, 38, 47, 65, 78, 81, 94, 97, 100

Y Young, David 19, 44, 65, 76, 91, 98, 100

U Underwood, Elizabeth 61, 78, 81

S Saar, Mandy 30, 65, 115 Sabo, Toni 60, 90, 93 Saenz, Claudia 29, 65, 82, 84, 108, 119, 138 Salsbury, Meghan 20, 69, 82, 107, 108

WOW!!!: This shot of Steve Eddy in the air was too amazing to leave out of the yearbook.

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The CRUSADER is a publication of York College under the supervision of Steddon Sikes, Director of Publications and Yearbook Editor. Amanda Baldwin was the Assistant Editor for this volume. This book is one of 400 printed by the Walsworth Publishing Company of Marceline, MO. Greg Adams served as the annual representative. Photography was contributed by Mami Arikura, John Baker, Amanda Baldwin, Tasha Byrd, Debbie Collins, Chrystal Houston, Alayna Hyde, Trey Jackson, Tim McNeese, Mark Montelongo, Angie Mousel, Michelle Peck, Rusty Ridley, Mitch Roush, Brittany Saylor, Steddon Sikes, Amber Smith, Marti Soderholm, Jared Stark, Ben Witt, Josh Witt, and the York News-Times Staff. A special thanks to Chrystal Houston and the staff of the Panther Press for their coverage of the 2006-07 academic year.

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