CRUSADER
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Volume 64 2019-2020
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The York Experience
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photo by Kellie Fredendall
photo by Makayla Rowan
photo by Eryn Conyers
Nyalat Buom and Katrina Murdock capture the fleeting nature of their York Experience. photo by Bob DeHart
The Crusader 2019-20 Student Life, page 4 Organizations, page 40 Sports, page 58 People, page 90 Index, page 110 photo courtesy YC Softball
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Eryn Conyers welcomes Grace Gaer and her family to YC.
Members of the soccer team help move in the new students.
Even as a senior, Cameron Merrill just can’t help it.
The Larsen Commons picnic spread was worth looking over.
Fresh Start Opening Days
The freshman experience can be a bit overwhelming as one sets foot on a college campus for the first time as a student. All the prep time and anticipation morphs into reality as the car(s) is quickly unloaded on a Saturday morning and a residence hall becomes home in a matter of minutes. New beginnings, new friends, new schedules, a new home. Welcome to York College! It was a busy orientation schedule the first few days after the opening picnic, including academic advising, downtown tours, and getto-know-you sessions. Tuesday night had all the right ingredients for an allcampus block party: popcorn, snow cones, cotton candy, s’mores, street games and a free concert by The Arcadian Wild that went late into the evening. On Wednesday, students began their classes and at opening chapel, President Eckman declared the year officially open.
The snow cone line was a sure sign of its popularity at the block party. (top) Dr. Aleshia O’Neal gets a hug from Thiago Pinheiro after opening chapel. (above) Graham Marks’ and Meida Tautalatasi’s reactions to the falling Jenga blocks shows who messed up. (middle) Student-led orientation groups walked downtown to see what local businesses had to offer and to get free stuff. (right)
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Opening Days
These student-athletes greet the new year with anticipation.
Amalia, Hannah, and Molly don’t let a little rain dampen their spirits.
Dr. Glen Bowman gives his first lecture as a YC professor.
Dr. Erin DeHart’s students are all smiles for the first day of classes.
photo by Bob DeHart
Even though The Arcadian Wild band had a rough start with their equipment cooperating, they put on a great show for the block party crowd. (above and inset) The first devo of the year was a packed house with Tree Burks offering important wisdom. (below)
Elizabeth Ryan, Connie Nickell, Breanna Bembenek, Sadie Carr, Tori Schindler, and Emily Hoskin are anxious for the year to get underway. (above)
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Marissa Tyler, Tommy Eckhart, and Olivia Nabb take the lead flags.
Daniel Tomkiewicz goes the extra mile and puts his treats in the bag.
The men’s and women’s wrestling teams came together as one for the parade.
Josh Brown gives the camera a wave as the choir begins their parade route. (above)
Casey Wagnon, Matt Nunes, and Aaron Vallez strike a pose.
Kaden Boyce makes a friend handing out candy on behalf of the wrestling team.
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Yorkfest Parade
As tradition would have it, Steve and LaRee Eckman lead the York College family in the parade. (below)
YC wrestlers Nick Coria, Cody Pederson, and Lennorise Echols make sure the kids are well taken care of. (right)
True Colors
School Spirit on Display
A few weeks into the academic year and the student body took to the streets for the annual Yorkfest Parade, passing candy out to the brighteyed children that lined the sidewalks. All the athletic teams that weren’t competing on the road were represented along with the Concert Choir and a scattering of faculty and staff. Around 250 students were involved, making the college’s entry the largest in the event. The parade provided a great venue for getting students out in the community and to show the college’s appreciation for all of the town’s support. Makayla Rowan, Alex Rooney, Bailee Bastin, Grace Gaer, and Jessica Salazar represent the women’s golf program in enthusiastic fashion. (above)
Chris Himes, Eric Lenear, Kobe Bonner, and LaTrell Vasser were ready at a moment’s notice to shine for the camera. (above)
The men’s soccer team are ambassadors of seven countries, eleven states, and many ethnicities. (below)
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Crazy Love Club Week
The social service clubs got a shot in the arm at the end of September as new members joined the ranks after a week of “get-to-know-you� events. A different format was used this year as pledging, club drafts, and mail room invites were replaced with each club setting up a signing booth in the Campbell Center, offering freshmen and transfers the opportunity to sign up with their club of choice. What followed was Rush Week with the traditional club events across campus including Joey Boxing, Kiss and Tackle, Fox and the Hound, various mixers, and of course Coronation practices. The days to follow are filled with intense fellowship, friendly competition, abundance of fun, conversations around food, and community service projects. Every club strives to build relationships, while serving God and one another. In general, clubs provide a way for students to get involved on campus and build friendships that can last a lifetime. Members of Theta Psi are introduced in chapel. (top) Kyodai newcomer Tyler Marfise goes high for the catch in the early morning Ultimate Frisbee game. (above)
New Beta members: Hannah Feliciano, Cassidy Fisher, Madison Gookin, and Ashlee Jimmerson are welcomed to the club. (above)
Tyson Lewis
Beta Beta Sigma members man 8 their signing booth at chapel.
Delta Chi Alpha had the largest group to sign up for club.
Omega Phi officers were on hand to answer questions on signing day.
Theta Psi and Sig Tau are proud of their Ultimate Frisbee victory.
Delta and Kyodai were pleased with their win over Beta and Koinonia. (top) Hailey Stigger and Makayla Rowan grab a photo at Theta Psi’s booth. (above) Koinonia president Christian Eggar introduces his club in chapel. (right)
Zane Berner, Andrew Rush, Shelby Terrell
Chris Martens looks for an open Kingsmen or Omega Phi member.
Jake and Thad sold breakfast burritos and muffins at the game.
Theta Psi & Sig Tau took on Omega Phi and Kingsmen in game one.
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Hannah Anderson beams with delight at being chosen by Kingsmen.
As Benjamen Gramm fans himself he thinks, “Is it getting hot in here?�
Pierce Mederios makes for an adorable beau for Delta.
Madeleine Martinez gets the royal treatment from Koinonia.
Esteemed Club Coronation
The Campbell Center hosted the time-honored tradition of Coronation as the eight social clubs put forth their chosen ones to honor for the year. Coordinated outfits, quickly choreographed moves, interpretive dances, and of course some sweet serenading were all part of the evening mix. ICC Liaison Josh Anderson served as emcee and kept things moving between club presentations. The evening was full of entertainment and laughter as new club members put on a pedestal the esteemed sweethearts and beaus for the year. Club Sweethearts: Kingsmen - Hannah Anderson Koinonia - Madeleine Martinez Kyodai - Melanie Wells Sigma Tau - Hailey Stigger
Club Beaus: Beta Beta Sigma - Ben Gramm Delta Chi Alpha - Pierce Mederios Omega Phi - Jacob Gibson Theta Psi - Justus Coppinger
Pierce falls in line with his admirers and gives the Delta sign. (above)
Kyodai put on a memorable show for Melanie as they welcomed her as their sweetheart. (above) Sigma Tau had several guys that impressed Hailey with their dancing skills such as Jon-Jon Halk and Isaiah Jasso. (top & inset)
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Melanie Wells is speechless by all of the moves being made by Kyodai.
Hailey Stigger soaks up the praise given her by the men of Sig Tau.
Justus Coppinger takes Theta Psi’s honor as their beau in stride.
Jacob Gibson seems right at home as the beau for Omega Phi.
Omega Phi got the Coronation crowd into their tribute to Jacob. (above and inset) 1. Koinonia’s “A Girl Worth Fighting For” was a Coronation favorite. 2. Beta puts the moves on for Ben as they strike a pose.
3. Justus was all in with Theta Psi’s dance invite. 4. To everyone’s delight, Hannah is coronated the Kingsmen queen.
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Caleb Clark knows how to handle being the center of Beta’s attention. (above)
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TaShay Jackson scores an easy basket in the Lady Panthers 72-44 victory over Randall Univ.
Senior guard Michael Tolbert led all scorers (19) in the 112-60 win over Baptist Bible College.
The volleyball team took down KCAC opponent Sterling College in three straight sets.
The theatre department’s production of Neil Simon’s Rumors was a perfect fit for Homecoming.
As always, the Concert Choir was in great form for Alumni Chapel on Saturday morning.
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The Non-Americans (l-r) Gabriel Cabral, Thiago Pinheiro, Otávio Avila, Alexandre Motta, and Jorge Keller won the $750 grand prize in the SyncFest competition hosted by Admissions. (right)
Court’s in Session Homecoming 2019
photo by Bob DeHart
York College welcomed several hundred guests to campus over its annual Homecoming and Panther Days weekend, October 18-20. Alumni returned to campus to relive their great college memories, while prospective students and their families visited to see all that York College has to offer. The weekend schedule was extra busy including the theatre department’s Rumors, alumni reception, chapel, choir concert, a conference volleyball victory, and back-to-back wins from the women’s and men’s basketball teams. During halftime of the men’s basketball game in which they defeated Baptist Bible College 112-60, the York College Homecoming Court was introduced. Davi Mendonca, a Sports Management/ Business Administration major with a minor in Psychology from Fortaleza, Brazil, and Melanie Wells, a Biblical Studies major from Nashville, Tennessee, were crowned this year’s Homecoming King and Queen. Melanie and Davi enjoy the royal treatment. (right) 2019 Homecoming Court (1st row) Senior Candidates — Lydia Kirchhoff, Josh Anderson, Hannah Anderson, Cole Satterfield, Melanie Wells, Davi Mendonca, Olivia Nabb, and Christian Eggar; (2nd row) Freshman Attendants — Brooke Barker and Jordan Strong, Sophomore Attendants — Myya Maxwell and Sebastian Rolon, Junior Attendants — Taylor O’Brien and Diego Korol
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Lenny acts out his imagined story about what really happened to Charlie, while his friends look nervously on. (left)
Lenny tries to no avail to open the bag of pretzels. (right)
Claire, Cookie, and Ernie are taken aback when a gunshot goes off upstairs. (below)
Neil Simon’s Rumors An anniversary party experiences a severe attack of farce in York College theatre department’s production of Rumors over the Homecoming weekend. In Neil Simon’s murderous comedy, couples are gathering for the tenth anniversary party of New York’s deputy mayor and his wife, only to find the mayor wounded in bed and his wife missing. Ken and his wife, Chris, are the first to arrive and must get “the story” straight before the other guests show up. As the guests arrive confusion ensues and the rest of the night is full of deception, cover-ups, and lots of laughs. Rumors was first produced in 1988 and is one of Simon’s most celebrated comedies. Olivia Nabb, who played Cookie Cusack in the production, talked about her excitement about the show. “It will most definitely leave you crying laughing.” Although the piece generates many moments of hilarity, Rumors is frequently more perceptive and revealing of the human condition. This is Rumors’ second time on the YC stage. “We did this show in 1998,” said director John Baker. “I never redo shows, and yet here I am directing “Rumors” at York College for the second time. The script is a hilarious farce that reflects the great works of Moliere, but for the modern audience.”
photos by Tim McNeese
Ernie and Cookie let loose as La Mamba plays in the background. Olivia Nabb was awarded Best Actress for her performance in Rumors. (below)
Cassie plays up her flirtatious act, to the frustration of Glenn and the embarrassment of Lenny. (above)
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Officer Welsh lets Ken know that he means business. (left) Claire stops Lenny to tell him about her findings. (right) Glenn and Cassie, perpetually in a quarrel, argue about love and crystals. (right) Ken and Chris must work together to hide what they know about their host from the other guests. (below right) photos by Tim McNeese
Cast in order of appearance:
Rumors Cast: (1st row): Amalia Miller, Olivia Nabb, Lexi Martens, Hannah Anderson; (2nd row) Nathan Lacina, Chris Martens, Austin Hackel, Elias Dallmann, Joshua “Todd” Anderson, Samara Hannel.
Chris Gorman ................. Hannah Anderson Ken Gorman ........... Joshua “Todd” Anderson Claire Ganz ............................. Lexi Martens Lenny Ganz .................... Elias Dallmann Ernie Cusack ...................... Austin Hackel Cookie Cusack ............... Olivia R. Nabb Glenn Cooper .......................... Chris Martens Cassie Cooper ..................... Amalia C. Miller Officer Welsh .................. Nathan G. Lacina Officer Pudney ....................... Samara Hannel Assistant Director ..... Charity Goldsmith-Ding Director ...................... John I. Baker III
Production Crew: Stage Manager—Charity Goldsmith-Ding; Stage Crew—Paige Thomas, Hannah Feliciano; Light Operator—Ben Gramm; Sound Operator—Luke Dovel; Set Design—John I. Baker III; Lighting Design—Ryan G, Harrison; Costume Mistress— Grace Gaer; Set Construction—John Baker, Hannah Anderson, Joshua “Todd” Anderson, Olivia Nabb, Ella Montoya, Ryan G. Harrison, Lexi Martens, Charity Goldsmith-Ding, Nathan G. Lacina, Austin Hackel, Elias Dallmann, Hannah Feliciano, Logan Stewart, Samara Hannel, Chris Martens, Makayla Rowan, Jennifer Kerby, Samantha Baires, Victoria Miller, Luke Dovel, Caden Morris, Rachael Petts, Jose Vasquez; Paint Design—Nathan G. Lacina; Box Office Coordinator—Mackenzie Grauberger; Logo Design—Courtney Ann Kinnison; Head Usher—Victoria Miller; Box Office Staff—Makayla Rowan, Jennifer Kerby; Ushers—Bruce Johnson, Ella Montoya, Kitra Cody, Bryce Smith, Jacob Gibson; Cast Party—Dr. Clark and Sue Roush
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One-Acts The YC Theatre Department brought comedy and drama to the stage in its annual Emerging Director One-Acts, November 15 and 16. The productions were completely overseen by the student directors including choosing the script, selecting the cast, constructing the set, and of course directing. “This Side of Heaven,” a dramatic comedy written by Don Zolidis and directed by Joshua Anderson, a senior theatre major from St. Louis, Mo., tells the story of a growing relationship between two struggling teenagers. After two unlucky accidents, the 17-year-olds learn to adapt to the new limitations of their bodies all while helping each other heal. Anderson, a senior theatre major from St. Louis, Mo., said, “The story shows just how strong some of us can be in the most painful stages of life. I chose this piece to challenge actors in the way they move on stage, as it requires one actor to remain in a wheelchair for the entirety of the show and another to walk with a limp.” In the second show of the night, a cast of unlikely champions are ready to defend their city, if only they were needed. There aren’t any radioactive spiders or descendants of Greek gods in “The League of Semi-Super Heroes,” written by Val Smith and Michael Bigelow Dixon, but five “heroes” with special sets of skills provoke lots of laughter. The comedy was directed by graduate assistant Ryan Harrison from Bozeman, Mont. The evening’s finale was “Gee’s Bend,” written by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder and directed by Olivia Nabb, a senior theatre major from Lincoln, Neb. The historic drama follows Sadie Pettway as she remembers what it was like the first time she saw Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speak. In the story, based on the quilters of Gee’s Bend, Alabama, Sadie recalls her choice to stand up for what she knew was right. Kyle Wynn and Kyla Gilstrap were awarded Best Actor and Best Actress in a One-Act for their respective performances. PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS Stage Manager—Zane Pittman; Stage Crew—Makayla Rowan; Light Operator—Hayden Brown; Sound Operator—Caden Morris; Spotlight Operator—Conner Cogswell; Set Construction—Josh “Todd” Anderson, Olivia Nabb, Zane Pittman, Nyalat Buom, Chris Martens, Hailey Stigger, Kyle Wynn, Kyla Gilstrap, Hayden Brown, Caden Morris; League Costume Design—Samara Hannel; Gee’s Bend Logo Design—Adrianna Sotolongo; League Logo Design—Nathan Lacina
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The three women of Gee’s Bend aim challenging stares at the audience. (above) Fever and Chase try their best to have fun despite their unfortunate situation. (below)
El Grande DeSayer DeNay, Wabbit Woman, and Master of the Obvious are just three of The League’s semi-super heroes. (top)
This Side of Heaven by Don Zolidis
Brennan Cole — Chase Emily Eggar — Fever Elias Dallmann — Dr. Andrew Joshua “Todd” Anderson — Director Chris Martens — Assistant Director
Gee’s Bend by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder Kyle Wynn — Macon Kendra Mamea — Alice/Asia Hailey Stigger — Sadie Kyla Gilstrap — Nella Olivia Nabb — Director Kyle Wynn — Assistant Director Zane Pittman — Stage Manager
Carol reassures the semi-super heroes that someone will call them for help... Probably... Eventually. (left)
Fever and Chase share a heartfelt moment. (right)
Dr. Andrews helps Chase with his socks while Fever observes. (left)
Macon and Sadie make plans for the future. (right)
Nella and Sadie debate whether or not Sadie should drink from the water fountain labelled “Whites Only”. (left)
El Grande DeSayer DeNay delivers a demotivational speech. (right) Gramps gives Sunny good advice that she is reluctant to hear. (below)
The League of SemiSuper Heroes by Val Smith and Michael Bigelow Dixon Eli Embray — El Grande DeSayer DeNay Hannah Feliciano — Wabbit Woman Luke Dovel — Master of the Obvious Logan Stewart — Carol Samantha Baires — Pushy Patty Grace Gaer — The Human Puddle Ryan Harrison — Director Hannah Anderson — Assistant Director
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York College
Honestly, it’s not for everyone
photo by Jolene Herzog
photo by Makayla Rowan
Activity What’s there to do for fun or to keep from being bored Date 8/20 Block Party 9/13 California Kickball on a small college campus located in a Nebraska town of 9/20 AutumnFest 7,866? Plenty! At least that’s what Student Activities Board 10/17 Mike Lee Concert 10/18 Syncfest under the direction of Jolene Herzog and committee chair 10/31 Halloween Party 11/8 Neon Dodgeball Breanna Bembenek remedied with a calendar full of activities 12/2 SAB Christmas Party that kept the student body entertained and in rich fellowship. 1/10 Art Night 1/17 Open Mic Nite AutumnFest, Mike Lee Concert, SyncFest, Halloween Party, 1/24 Food Olympics Christmas Party, Open Mic Nite, Laser Tag, and Great Mystery 1/31 Laser Tag 2/14 Valentine Party Cook-Off were among the larger gatherings. With the help of 2/28 Great Mystery Cook-off Student Government, YCM, Inter Club Council, adopt-a-student program, and various team and group activities, the pulse of campus was strong and upbeat throughout the year.
Master Chefs Grace Gaer and Typhoon Thongprakob won $100 each in the Great Mystery-Cookoff for their Lobster Alfredo presentation. Second and third place went to Brennan Cole/Mattia Beske and Thomas Dishman/Jarod Belden respectively. (above)
Tyler Marfise, Noah Leng, and Tyler Chavis spot the camera as they wait during California Kickball.
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Kellie and Ben won a Taco John’s gift card in the Minute-to-Win-It games during the Valentine’s party.
Someone turned up the heat in the kitchen on Thad Kinney during the Food Olympics event.
photo courtesy SAB
photo courtesy Theta Psi
photo by Makayla Rowan
photo by Makayla Rowan
The Underdogs may not have won the Neon Dodgeball competition, but they definitely had the attitude. (right)
Bruce Johnson and April Fernandez take advantage of Open Mic Nite to perform a duet in McGehee.
photo courtesy SAB
photo by Kendra Mamea
photos by Steddon Sikes
Those meddling kids did it again, winning the group Halloween costume contest.
photo by Bob DeHart
Maddie displays her stocking and Deja, Sadie, and Pierce eat up at their decorated cookies.
Juicy Fruit members Cassie, Sadie, Nakia, and Rose placed 2nd and won $450 in SyncFest. AutumFest is always well attended and adds a spark of fun that brings the York community together in a crazy way. (above and inset)
photo courtesy SAB
Caitlyn, Alexandria, Kitra, Kaylin, Jasmine, and Kerby take advantage of the SAB Christmas Party to personalize their ornaments and stockings. (below)
photo courtesy SAB
Marissa, Stella, Madeleine, and Kitra are set to use their imagination during Art Night.
Mike Lee was extremely gracious, giving a free concert in October just to be with his YC friends.
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photo by Christi Lones
Kelsey Beck and Sadie Carr share information on the Netherlands.
Ben Gramm plays a game of Mancala at the Peru booth.
Alina Russell and Noah Leng play a game of Ninja while their partner Kieyerah Twombly discusses fun trivia about the country of Laos.
Around the World Geography Fair
2019 Cultural Geography Fair: Australia: Charles Bowman, Jess Li, Graham Marks The Bahamas: Kylie Marlin, Kaylie Sauerland, Nicole Willcoxon Belgium: Alexas Kuehn, George Watts Laos: Noah Leng, Alina Russell, Kie Twombly Madagascar: Davis McDade, Heidi Odom, Tawney Rebuck, Alec Wiese The Netherlands: Kelsey Beck, Sadie Carr, Conner Cogswell North Korea: Paul Armstrong, Cassandra Martinez, Vitor Y Castro Papua New Guinea: Nathan Buzi, Emily Fergeson, John Fox Peru: Grace Gaer, Maria Geesaman, Ben Gramm South Africa: Tyler Brakenhoff, Trey Randall, Treyton Scully United Arab Emirates: Hannah DeHart, Lizzy Logan, Corey Parsons United Kingdom: Albert Bajrami, Igor Fernandes, Diego Korol, Anthony Mac-Dowell The look on this boy’s face while competing in an Arabian horse race—priceless. (above) The Tremaine boys discover South African’s love for the game of golf. (top right)
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The week after everyone returned from their Thanksgiving break the Campbell Center was overflowing with children attending the ninth annual York College Cultural Geography Fair. Twelve countries were represented by the studentrun booths as they took hundreds of area students around the world with food, games and fun facts. A tableful of globes, a giant tabletop map, and a flag display were set up as well. Christi Lones’ Cultural Geography students put in a full semester of research and work in preparation for the event. One challenge her students face each year, Lones said, is the sheer number of people who attend the event. “They have to think about how to make it work in a room full of 400 kids… It was utterly and completely fantastic,” Lones said. “It was a really good crowd.” Beyond the academic and creative work, Lones said she often notices connections made between her students and attendees. “I feel like there is a bigger understanding that it’s truly a community event.” excerpts by Jessica Votipka, York News-Times
photo by News-Times
Vitor Y Castro and Paul Armstrong talk about the popularity of ice hockey in the country of North Korea while the kids enjoy a shootout.
Boredom is far from these students’ minds as they take in the fair.
photo by News-Times
Tawney Rebuck goes over some Madagascar facts with visitors.
Conner Cogswell gives three boys encouragement as they take part in the popular sack race. (above) York News-Times captured these six elementary students’ excitement over the giant tabletop map. (top left) While their partners tell kids about the United Kingdom, Diego Korol and Igor Fernandez entertain a group with Duck, Duck, Goose. (middle) With 400 elementary kids making the rounds to twelve countries, the Campbell Center was put to great use. (left)
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Iron Chef Sheldon does his part in flipping flapjacks for the students.
Maci Witte, Kaitlin Fazendin, and Riley Brown seem content.
Dr. Mountjoy gives Alina Russell a well-rounded breakfast.
A table of friends is a great way to begin the evening.
With a smile like that, who needs an “A”? Hayden Brown, Rosa Vallejo, Emily Fergeson, and Victoria Miller are all hoping for a boatload of them. (above)
Ben Falco, Kyla Gilstrap, Beau Shenkenberg, Kellie Fredendall, Samantha Baires, Abbey Draper, and Hali Giesbrecht enjoy their pre-finals breakfast and the company. (below)
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Stella Newman and Madeleine Martinez get ready to feast. (far right)
kayla Rowan
Rose Tafaoialii is anxious to get through the week’s stress and get back to her family. (right)
Gabby Loya, Breianna Cortez, Freddy Tlatenchi, and Ciera Montalvo are storing up energy for the task at hand.
Mark Miller explains some of the math that will be on the final.
Crump, Winkler, and Johnson... sounds like a law firm in the making.
Food for Thought Faculty and staff knew what students were up against as the winter semester came to a close and volunteered to serve up the food and give encouraging smiles and well-wishes for the upcoming all-nighters. Eryn Conyers, YC communication officer and social media guru, got creative in writing a poem that artistically summarized the evening.
Sarah Van Gomple serves Diego Korol with a smile that is sure to get him through the evening. (above)
Twas the night before finals, and all through the college, the students were praying for last minute knowledge. Most were quite hungry, to the Caf they did go, for Pre-Finals Breakfast and a hot cup of joe. The clock struck 10, students eagerly waiting, for pancakes, bacon, biscuits and gravy. YC professors and staff dished it out to the many, and then stayed to help students with questions a plenty. Happy Finals to all, and to all, a good night!
photos by Makayla Rowan
Noah Boyd can make a donut disappear with the best of them. (above)
Karla Chairez, Pearl Brumm, Maddie Keran, and Megan Leivas are optimistic about their upcoming exams. (left)
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J. Bruce Ismay learns that the world thinks he is a coward for escaping in a lifeboat while so many lives were lost.
photos by Steddon Sikes
A chaotic scramble for lifeboats ensues after the unsinkable RMS Titanic strikes an iceberg.
Only women and children were being lowered into the Titanic’s grossly inadequate lifeboats. (above)
In a reunion of Titanic survivors, Ismay is overwhelmed when a successful physician thanks him for saving her life as a child.
THE LAST LIFEBOAT CAST Actor 1—Joshua “Todd” Anderson, Actor 2—Chris Martens, Actor 3—Nathan Lacina, Actor 4—Ian Wallgren, Actor 5—Jason “Eli” Embray, Actor 6—Luke Dovel, Actress 1—Olivia Nabb, Actress 2—Lexi Lacina, Actress 3—Charity Goldsmith-Ding, Actress 4—Kyla Gilstrap, Actress 5—Hannah Anderson, The Astors’ Dog—Hester, Assistant Director—Hannah Feliciano, Director—John I. Baker III
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Ismay saved as many people as he could, and finally, with no women or children in sight, he stepped into the last lifeboat—and was branded a coward and a traitor forever. (above)
Ismay’s father was not impressed with his son’s knowledge of the shipping industry.
Ismay defends the honor of his wife when William Randoph Hearst makes advances.
The Last Lifeboat won the most YC Theatre Awards: Best Actor—Josh Anderson, Best Supporting Actor—Chris Martens, Best Supporting Actress—Olivia Nabb, Best Assistant Director—Hannah Feliciano, Best Technical Crew—Grace Gaer
The Last Lifeboat York College Theatre Department presented The Last Lifeboat as their play, February 20-23. The epic drama tells the story of J. Bruce Ismay, an upper-crust Englishman, who promised his dying father that he would build the biggest, grandest, most opulent ship the world had ever seen — the RMS Titanic. With no women or children in sight, Ismay stepped onto the last lifeboat and changed his life forever. The world and his enemies branded him a coward and traitor, condemning him to months of trials and forcing his resignation. Ismay spent the rest of his days haunted by the ghosts of that fateful night to the point of near madness. The production forced its audience to put themselves in the shoes of an historical character and to see beyond the surface. “The audience will leave the show not only knowing more about history, but also questioning how they look at people, treat people and interact with those around them,” said John Baker, director.
A past sweetheart aboard the opulent Titanic praises Ismay for his fame and success.
The world needed a scapegoat and Ismay became the perfect target.
PRODUCTION CREW Stage Manager—Hannah Feliciano; Stage Crew—Elias Dallmann, Makayla Rowan, Samantha Crump, Victoria Miller; Light Operator—Ben Gramm; Sound Operator—Caden Morris; Spotlight Operator—Rachael Petts; Set Design— John I Baker III, Lighting Design—Ryan Harrison; Costume Mistress—Grace Gaer; Set Construction—John I. Baker III, Hannah Anderson, Joshua Anderson, Olivia Nabb, Ella Montoya, Elias Dallmann, Lexi Lacina, Charity GoldsmithDing, Nathan Lacina, Austin Hackel, Hannah Feliciano, Luke Dovel, Chris Martens, Logan Stewart, Eli Embray, Alexandra Rooney, Ian Wallgren, Kyla Gilstrap, Victoria Miller, Caden Morris, Samara Hannel, Makayla Rowan, Kitra Cody, Carys Pitman, Rachael Petts, Jose Velazquez; Life Jacket Construction—Cheryl Booth; Historical Consultant—Dr. Tim McNeese; Logo Design—Courtney Kinnison; Box Office Coordinator—Ryan Harrison; Box Office—Ella Montoya, Amalia Miller, Logan Stewart; Ushers—Bruce Johnson, Bryce Smith; Cast Party—Dr. Clark Roush
Living the rest of his days as a recluse, Ismay is haunted to the point of near insanity.
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photos by Bob DeHart
Makayla Rowan and Brooke Barker with Heather Greenwood, co-owner and manager of Gracefull Cafe whose mission is to provide a home in the Littleton community where people of all backgrounds can gather, eat well and be inspired to give back. (right) Upon arriving at Dry Bones headquarters, YC students did an activity that symbolized submerging themselves into the homeless culture. (middle)
Dry Bones Denver Vision Trip
Thirteen YC students traveled to Colorado with Bob and Erin DeHart over spring break to work with Dry Bones Denver and to lend a hand to three businesses that help the homeless: GraceFull Community Café, Café 180, and Purple Door Coffee. They made connections with the homeless that forever changed their world. The vision trip allowed them to learn what it’s like to live in poverty, without homes, and to not know where your next meal is coming from. Their eyes were opened to common connecting points with their new friends and they discovered the ease at which conversations just happen. Fort Smith, Ark., freshman Brooke Barker journaled about the lifechanging experience: “I have seen what a real day in the life of our street friends looks like and will never be the same. I am trying to meet them right where they are. I am not here to be the savior but to be a friend… To let them know that they are not invisible. They’re not invisible to me, and they are not invisible to God. Make it a point to let them feel like they are worthy of being seen. They are worthy of communication. They are worthy of people’s time. And especially let them feel that I genuinely want to get to know them and not just ‘the them’ that the world says they are.” Dry Bones Denver: (1st row) Alexandre Motta, Kelsey Beck, Victoria Miller, Mattia Beske, Makayla Rowan, Brooke Barker, Hannah DeHart, Sadie Carr; (2nd row) Brennan Cole, Sebastian Rolon, Justus Coppinger, Jarod Belden, Logan Kaliff – not pictured Bob DeHart, Dr. Erin DeHart
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Hannah, Sadie, Brooke, and Sebastian take a tour of the area with Dave.
Dr. Erin DeHart and YC students pose with a sign that’s sure to make you smile.
Kelsey Beck and two of her newest friends at Dry Bones.
photos by Bob DeHart
A stroll through the city puts a spring in their step. Logan must have jumped early. (above) Robbie Goldman talks about the mission of Dry Bones: Help people feel like they belong, that they are worthy, and to know that they are loved by Jesus. Later he posted on Facebook: “Thanks York College for sending another incredible group of students to work with us this week!” (below)
You know it’s Tuesday if Logan Kaliff is wearing his bright orange swag!
After sharing dinner with some of the homeless in the area, the group gathers for a photo with a Purple Door employee.
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photo by Steddon Sikes
photo by Bob DeHart
Beta Beta Beta & Koinonia’s Pure Imagination
Amy Fraser and Josh Anderson present the 2020 hosts and hostesses in chapel. (above) Delta and Kyodai relax for a photo as they rehearse their club show in the Campbell Center. (below)
photo by Sadie Carr
Theta Psi & Sigma Tau’s All Around the World Delta Chi Alpha & Kyodai’s Adulting 101 Omega Phi & Kingsmen’s Disney Villains
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2020 Hosts and Hostesses: (1st row) Justus Coppinger, Cameron Merrill; (2nd row) Madeleine Martinez, Breanna Bembenek, Myya Maxwell, April Fernandez
Songfest Production Crew: Director—Amy Fraser, Assistant Director & ICC President—Joshua Anderson, Producers—Catherine Seufferlein & Dr. Shane Mountjoy, ICC Sponsor—Bryce Tyler, House Manager—Dennis Leinen, Advertising & Ticket Sales—Meghan Shruck
Songfest 2020 What Might Have Been
Songfest 2020 was YC’s grand production that never was and existed only in the memories of late night rehearsals and anticipated applause. The hours of dreaming, stretching, bonding, and evening practices before spring break were all that remained on stage as the reality of a world invaded by a virus took the spotlight. What would the opening number have sounded like and how would Breanna Bembenek, Justus Coppinger, April Fernandez, Madeleine Martinez, Myya Maxwell, and Cameron Merrill blend together? Who was going to showcase an amazing solo, or would they all have been equally incredible under the lights? Were the club shows full of energy, excitement, great music, and impressive choreography? Would one particular production sweep the awards or were Saturday night’s honors going to be anybody’s guess? Would critics applaud Mrs. Amy Fraser and Joshua Anderson for achieving the pinnacle of directing, and would 2020’s hosts and hostesses be lauded among the best in Songfest history? What might have been? In a social media video that went live around the time that would have been the show’s finale, Fraser praised all the hard work and commitment that went into preparing for Songfest. And even though the curtain was never raised, she thanked the production staff, hosts and hostesses, and all the students involved in their club shows. The sacrificial planning done by all the club directors and the countless hours of rehearsing without an audience may seem on the surface to have been for nothing, but those who have been part of a Songfest production in the past know the blessing that can be found in the process. Cherished friendships, rich fellowship, and incredible memories that were made will never be taken away. A bonus part of the video tribute were the awards given by the directors to the club shows for all their work behind the scenes and dedication to a greater community. Delta and Kyodai were awarded the Most Exciting Choreography for their club production Adulting 101, while Beta & Koinonia earned the Best Work Ethic Award for Pure Imagination. Theta Psi & Sig Tau were given the Best Use of Technology Award for All Around the World, and Omega Phi & Kingsmen’s Disney Villains was presented with the Most Ambitious Award.
ACT 1
ACT 2
Bohemian Rhapsody – Hosts, Hostesses
21 Guns – Hosts & Hostesses
photo by Steddon Sikes
adulting 101
Omega Phi and Kingsmen
Everything I Do (I Do It For You) – April La Vie En Rose – Cameron Walk Me Home – Madeleine
That Wasn’t Me – Myya Ride – Justus Lose You to Love Me – Breanna
All around the world
Pure imagination
Theta Psi and Sigma Tau
Beta Beta Sigma and Koinonia
Man of Constant Sorrow – Hosts Love Me Like A Rock – Hostesses
Maybe I’m Amazed – Hosts & Hostesses Unwritten – Finale Cast
Songfest audition photos by Bob DeHart
Roses were given to the 2020 Songfest hosts and hostesses by the directors. (above)
Disney villains
Delta Chi Alpha and Kyodai
Breanna Bembenek gave an incredible audition in the fall.
Cameron Merrill was ready to repeat as a Songfest host.
Myya Maxwell knew how to treat the stage as a friend.
Songfest Technical Crew: Technical Director and Lighting Designer—Ryan Harrison, Sound Operator—Hayden Brown, Projector Operator—Olivia Nabb, Light Board Operator—Caden Morris, Stage Manager—Samara Hannel, Spotlight Operator—Samantha Crump and Charity Goldsmith-Ding
Eli Embray’s artwork was chosen for the Songfest cover.
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Jack’s tales can be disastrous, especially if cow pies are involved.
The ugly duckling really does grow up to be an ugly duck.
In their first performance of the season the cast comes together on the Centennial Elementary stage for a grand finale. 3/18/20 YC Theatre Facebook: Sadly the York College Traveling Children’s Theatre season has ended much sooner than we wanted it to this year. We will be back again next year. Thank you to the performers who were part of this production. You caught the magic, and had 4 great performances!
photo by Olivia Nabb
Patience is not a royal virtue as the Prince tires of waiting for a princess who can detect a pea under 100 mattresses and decides a bowling ball will be much quicker. (above)
production photos by John I. Baker III
2019-20 YC Theatre Awards Best Actor ......................................... Joshua Anderson—The Last Lifeboat Best Actor in a One-Act ................................. Kyle Wynn—Gee’s Bend Best Actress in a One-Act ............................. Kyla Gilstrap—Gee’s Bend Best Actress ............................................................. Olivia Nabb—Rumors Best Assistant Director .................... Hannah Feliciano—The Last Lifeboat Best Supporting Actor ........................... Chris Martens—The Last Lifeboat Most Improved Actor ............................................................. Ian Wallgren Best Supporting Actress ........................... Olivia Nabb—The Last Lifeboat Best Children’s Theatre Performance .............................. Elias Dallmann Best Technical Crew ............. Grace Gaer—Rumors and The Last Lifeboat Senior Recognition Awards .............. Hannah Anderson, Josh Anderson, Austin Hackel, Lexi Lacina, Olivia Nabb
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Elias Dallmann was awarded Best Children’s Theatre Performance for his role as Jack. (above)
For Victoria and Lexi, interacting with the kids never gets old. (above)
Students at St. Paul’s Elementary are treated to a great performance. production photos by John I. Baker III
No one wants to chase the Stinky Cheese Man for some reason.
As the Conductor, Hannah Anderson finds the motley crew of singers a challenge in more ways than one.
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales Though the characters may be familiar, favorite 2020 Traveling storybook fables are uproariously derailed in John Children’s Theatre Glore’s adaptation of Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith’s quintessential children’s book of fractured February 25 Centennial Elementary February 27 Hampton Elementary fairy tales. Everything from “Chicken Little” to “The March 3 St Paul’s Elementary Gingerbread Man” gets a complete makeover. March 5 Cross County Elementary The ugly duckling grows up to be an ugly duck, the Giant eats the Little Red Hen, and the rest of the cast are wreaking havoc with anything that resembles structure. Fun music and witty narration accompany the likes of ineloquent giants, sassy barnyard animals, colossal cow pies, and enough stinky cheese to go around. Sadly the York College Traveling Children’s Theatre season ended much sooner than expected as 16 of their 20 performances scheduled were canceled due to COVID-19. The show marked the 24th production of The YC Traveling Children’s Theatre under the direction of John I. Baker III. Chicken Lickin and Ducky Little have a silly side conversation. (left)
Cast of The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales: (standing) Hannah Feliciano, Ella Montoya, Victoria Miller, Elias Dallmann, Rachael Petts, Bryce Smith, Chris Martens, Dalton Brandt; (sitting) Hannah Anderson, Lexi Lacina, Caitlyn Trower, Olivia Nabb. (below) CAST Chickin Lickin, Princess, Little Old Lady .. Hannah Feliciano Jack, Tortoise ............................................... Elias Dallmann Cow Patty Boy, Prince, 1st Step Sister, Little Old Man ....... ....................... Chris Martens Surgeon General, Frog ................................... Bryce Smith Chicken Licken, Little Red Running Shorts .. Caitlyn Trower Conductor, Ducky Lucky, Cinderella ...... Hannah Anderson Foxy Loxy, Cow Butt .................................... Rachael Petts Cocky Locky, Owl, Stinky Cheese Man ........... Lexi Lacina Foxy Loxy, Step Sister 2 ............................... Victoria Miller Princess, Rabbit ............................................. Ella Montoya King, Rumpelstiltskin, Cow Head ................... Dalton Brandt Ugly Duck, Wolf, Giant ..................................... Olivia Nabb Director ....................................................... John I. Baker III Assistant Director/Stage Manager ............. Josh Anderson PRODUCTION CREW Music ..................................................... Hannah Anderson Costumes ......................................................... Lexi Lacina Costume Adjustments .................... Charity Goldsmith-Ding Backdrop Painting ....................................... Nathan Lacina Logo Design ........................................... Courtney Kinnison
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What Now?
Making the Most of a Pandemic
photo by Christian Bruggeman
No one signed up for a pandemic, but it sure rocked our world. Mid-spring break, news went out that coming back to campus would be delayed... delayed some more... then, not at all. Songfest and sport seasons were cancelled, online classes and zoom meetings took over, commencement postponed, none of it seemed real. Resilience was redefined and everyone did their part to get through the final six weeks of the year. It was probably the craziest semester on record for York College, and while it didn’t end as planned or expected, we all learned a basic truth. That human interaction is a vital part of who we are. We may not always show it, but we most definitely need each other.
Olivia Nabb looks over the script from her capstone theatre project that had to be cancelled.
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Lydia Kirchhoff felt relief and satisfaction when her online senior presentation went well.
photo by Carys Pitman
photo by Sarah Van Gomple
photo by Marissa Tyler
photo courtesy Lydia Kirchhoff
Dr. Milton Eckhart went through some quick training in technology and conducts his first Zoom Developmental Biology class. (above and right)
Even Wilson got in on the action and learned a new skill that will take him far in life.
Carys Pitman and Victoria Miller sword fight in their Songfest attire after being quarantined on campus.
For going above and beyond in her role as Director of Student Accounts, Barbara Thompson was given the David and Nellie Reppart Award for Service.
Ana Carvalho, beloved administrative assistant in the Advancement and Business offices, was voted Staff Member of the Year.
COVID-19 may have scrapped the elaborate wedding plans of Cameron Merrill and Melanie Wells, but it didn’t stop them from having a social distant ceremony on April 18. (above)
Finishing up her 35th year at YC, Faculty Member of the Year Mrs. Gail Miller shares a Positive Post with the campus community. 2020 Honors and Rewards Recognized for their years of service to York College were: 35 Years of Service — Gail Miller 30 Years of Service — Dr. Shane Mountjoy 25 Years of Service — Eric Tremaine 20 Years of Service — Dr. Terence Kite and Gary Pinney 15 Years of Service — Dr. Adrienne Dickson 10 Years of Service — Joel Coehoorn and Amy Fraser 5 Years of Service — Tree Burks, Laura Cole, Lindsey Eckert, Dr. Sam Garner, Meghan Shruck, Collin Tucker
Carter Price and Hannah Anderson were voted Mr. and Ms. York College by YC faculty and staff. Price graduated magna cum laude with a degree in biology. Anderson graduated summa cum laude with a degree in history and a minor in theatre. Other nominees were Christian Eggar, Kendall Fike, Lydia Kirchhoff, Cameron Merrill, Olivia Nabb, and Cole Satterfield. (above)
David & Nellie Reppart Service Award — Barbara Thompson Staff Member of the Year — Ana Carvalho Faculty Member of the Year — Gail Miller Mr. & Ms. York College — Carter Price and Hannah Anderson
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Class of 2020 Dear Graduates, It’s 10 a.m. on Saturday morning, April 25, 2020, and the Campbell Center sits eerily quiet and empty. No lights, no sounds, no conversations. The doors are locked and nobody’s home. That same deafening silence has been and will be repeated countless times throughout our world, but that doesn’t make it any less painful on this beautiful spring morning. Even if our traditional commencement celebration was occurring today, it is important for you to recognize that graduation, especially at YC, is more than a day. Graduation is the culmination of many things. It is the result of years of hard work, dedicated study, classes, labs, rehearsals, practices, Chapel, conversations, meals, and experiences that make up what we often call the York College Experience. Regardless of the conditions that influenced the nature of your last six weeks at this institution, the context of your time at YC is more than sheltering at home or social distancing. Instead, YC is the sum of your time here, the totality of those small experiences that defined our shared community, the entirety of those daily happenings that you have likely missed since spring break ended with our move to online. Although your final weeks ended somewhat awkwardly, please know that you are still part of the YC family - once a Panther, always a Panther! Awkward moments happen in families and spring 2020 is one that each of us will remember for many years, in part because of the challenges and successes in continuing to persist and overcome in the face of difficulties. Congratulations on your achievement and blessings on your next steps. As you figuratively leave York College, don’t forget that you will always have a place here and we hope to see you at Homecoming this fall when we will celebrate your big day as a family. We miss you, we love you and may God bless you in all you do. Dr. Shane Mountjoy Provost Graduates: Sheyi Ajiboye, Aaron Alvarez, Hannah Anderson***, Joshua Anderson, Dylan Belik*, Molly Bich***, Joshua Brown, Nyalat Buom, Rebecca Carpenter**, Malia Davidson***, Abbey Draper, Christian Eggar, Lance Ewell, Garrett Ewing***, Tanirelis Fernandez, Kendall Fike***, Kent Garrett, Selena Gomez, Benjamen Gramm**, Mackenzie Grauberger***, Rodrigo Guimaraes, Austin Hackel***, Nakia Hackel, Joshua Hamilton, Roc Johnson, Michael Karpinski, Lydia Kirchhoff**, Maria Lopez, Danny Mandungu, Madeleine Martinez, Cassandra Martinez, Justine Medina, Cameron Merrill***, Melanie Wells Merrill, Katrina Murdock, Olivia Nabb*, Stella Newman**, Carter Price**, Jason Richardson*, Kayli Riesgo, Hannah Rohda***, Maricela Romero, Alex Rooney, Alyssa Ruiz*, Cole Satterfield***, Mataia Scheerer-Hamm*, Logan Stewart, Hailey Stigger, Rose Tafaoialii, Meida Tautalatasi, Igor Torres***, Susan Traver, Marissa Tyler***, Kafani Williams, Kyle Wynn**
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***Summa Cum Laude - GPA of 3.85 or higher **Magna Cum Laude - GPA of 3.60 or higher *Cum Laude - GPA of 3.40 or higher
Master of Arts: Jeremiah Ahart, Tre’ Bradley, Bre Goben, Kevin Hand, Kirby McClain, Kawai Mullen, Hannah Parker, Barbara Shantz, Sierra Valerio 4.0 Cumulative GPA: Hannah Anderson and Cole Satterfield
Class of 2020
(1st Row) M. Scheerer-Hamm, L. Ewell, R. Tafaoialii, S. Traver, J. Brown, S. Newman, N. Hackel, C. Satterfield, A. Rooney; (2nd row) M. Grauberger, J. Richardson, M. Martinez, D. Mandungu, M. Davidson, G. Ewing, K. Fike, M. Bich, M. Karpinski; (3rd row) K. Wynn, L. Stewart, A. Ruiz, C. Martinez, T. Fernandez, A. Draper, J. Anderson, D. Belik, M. Tautalatasi; (4th row) M. Lopez, C. Price, H. Rohda, M. Tyler, C. Eggar, H. Anderson, S. Gomez, L. Kirchhoff, R. Johnson; (5th row) C. Merrill, M. Wells Merrill, I. Torres, H. Stigger, N. Buom, A. Alvarez, O. Nabb, B. Gramm, K. Murdock
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Classroom & Beyond Going the Extra Mile
photo by Maddie Keran
YC faculty, staff, and students alike will often go the extra mile to mentor and learn their discipline of study or to be an encouraging voice in the daily grind of life. Creative thinking and teaching, tutorial assistance, putting your heart into an assignment, road trips, adopted family, extra office hours and late night dorm hours... all make the learning experience more complete and attainable. Considering five weeks of the classroom lectures got moved to online learning, and you would have to agree that we’re all in this together.
Just before the Christmas break Maddie Keran tweeted: I would just like to thank Leo Miller for all the things he does for the students at YC! He’s the best! (above)
Agribusiness majors dissect during an animal science lab.
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Logan Dye gets a birthday treat from the Lones family.
Classroom and Beyond
photo by Christi Lones
photo courtesy YC PBL
photo by Billy Lones
photo by Stacie Turnbull
Dr. Erin DeHart and her student teachers: Haley Scoffield, Justine Medina, Danielle Cornejo, Lexi Lacina, and Lydia Kirchhoff are ready to get the year underway. (right)
Tim Lewis allows his ‘A’ students to sign his cast.
Dr. Billy Lones shows no fear in learning how to Zoom.
photo by Aleshia O’Neal
Tommy Eckhart thinks outside the block during an O’Neal English class, or is it just writer’s block?
Dr. Stacie Turnbull, director of York College’s Agribusiness program, and Dr. Aleshia O’Neal, assistant professor of English and host of Pancakes with the Prof, both defended their dissertations in 2019 becoming YC’s newest doctors. (above and right)
photos by Aleshia O’Neal
Ben Falco and Kellie Fredendall take advantage of a Spark Session in the LARC.
Students listen as John I. Baker III goes over the class syllabus.
It’s 8:20 a.m. and Glen Bowman is giving his first psychology lecture at YC. (right)
photo by Nick DiToro
Nick DiToro grabs a selfie with his accounting class as they take a test. (below)
The new normal: Mark Miller gives his Zoom lecture in an empty classroom.
2020 Senior Science Seminar Class: (l-r) Marissa Tyler, Madeleine Martinez, Hailey Stigger, Dee 37 Zavala, Carter Price, Dylan Belik, and Igor Torres.
Sarah Shelbourn: “God is always there. Give approval for yourself.”
Davi Mendonca: “People are not photographs; they’re movies... be vulnerable.”
Graham Marks: “If I never made mistakes, I wouldn’t know what I know today.”
Rosa Vallejo: “I see myself as a fighter... Give a little more to get better.”
Kafani Williams: “Be grateful... Without gratitude, you don’t have anything.”
Jake Sola: “We’re not called on this earth to be stagnant.”
Olivia Nabb: “Because you’re loved, you are enough.”
Austin Hackel: “See the image of God in everyone we meet.”
Alumni Give-Aways after chapel have become very popular with students. (below)
photo by Eryn Conyers
Hannah Rohda: “Unity requires us to think of the common good.”
Scenes of opening chapel: Carter Price leading singing, students bowing in prayer, President Eckman officially declaring the beginning of a new year, and Tim Lewis welcoming back students. (above and insets)
Diego Korol: “Failing can help you look at the bigger picture.”
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Alumni Love: August—Ice Cream Sandwiches, September—Chewing Gum, November— Gloves and Hats, December—Christmas Cookies, and March—Sunrise Donuts. (above)
Breianna Cortez: “God is working on me so I can be more like him”
photo courtesy Student Government
Carter Price: “Tell the cynic in your head to shut up once in a while.”
Alexandre Motta: “You can complain or you can be open to new experiences.”
Madeleine Martinez: “What we believe about ourselves is how we’ll behave.”
Cole Satterfield: “Your circumstances don’t need to change, your perspective does.”
Chapel
YC Community Every weekday, York College students, faculty, and staff gather for worship, scripture, a program, and announcements at 10 a.m. in the Campbell Student Activity Center. What would mornings be without daily chapel? At no other point in the day is the entire YC family invited to connect not only with the Creator of the universe and our Savior, but with each other as well. Engaging our faith in an atmosphere where spiritual seeking is encouraged and where the Spirit leads us to dear relationships, to share time in fellowship, to catch up on what’s going on, to celebrate victories, or to just see a familiar smiling face. York Campus Ministries scheduled more students, including many of the graduating seniors, to speak in chapel this year and frequently asked those who were bilingual to lead prayers and read scriptures in their native language. Praise Chapel, Breakout Chapel, and Movie Week continued to be popular with students as were themed weeks such as Courage Week, S.A.L.T. Week, Perspective Week, Lies Believed Week, Intentional Relationship Week, and Unity Week. Even a world pandemic couldn’t keep chapel off our schedule as Eryn Conyers produced daily videos to post online to keep the York College family uplifted and connected. Class representatives Brooke Barker, Logan Kaliff, Sebastian Rolon, and Mikayla Brant greet students as they come into chapel. (above) Josiah Wynn and Amber Dominguez speak on personal growth and moving forward during their breakout chapels. (below)
photo courtesy YCM
During Intentional Relationship Week, Ben Falco prays for speaker Gail Miller to do well, while Mr. and Mrs. Tyler team up to give marital advice. “Relationships don’t just happen. Requires a lot of work and constant intentionality.” – Bryce and Marissa (below)
Breakout Chapels September 11
October 15
November 13
January 15
February 19
Dani Cornejo – Trusting the Process Bryn Decker – Running Roc Johnson – Life Lessons Chris Martens – Nothing Can Separate Us
Noah Leng – Never Say Never Victoria Miller – The Bigger Picture Stella Newman – Overcoming Fear Josiah Wynn – Be Prepared for Growth
Josh Anderson – Names We Call Ourselves Amber Dominguez – Keep Moving Forward Kendra Mamea – Stay Solid, Never Fold Makayla Rowan – Heaven in an Airplane?
Brooke Barker – Limitless Justus Coppinger – Chosen Kyla Gilstrap – Forgiveness Tamas Sebestyen – Vision of Life
Kitra Cody – Pennies or Diamonds Liam Curtin – Wounds Always Heal Shiloh Lively – Cleaning Out the Closet
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photo by Melanie Wells
Student Leadership Service with a Smile
Aubrey Winters, Liz Ryan, and Cameron Merrill make the most of RA training.
photo courtesy Student Government
2019-20 Residential Staff: (1st row) Sadie Carr, Pierce Mederios, Elizabeth Ryan, Connor Lewis, Cole Satterfield, Rosa Vallejo; (2nd row) Collin Tucker, Davi Mendonca, Igor Torres, Connie Nickell, Aubrey Winkler, Breanna Bembenek, Diego Korol, Meghan Shruck; (3rd row) Sebastian Rolon, LaTrell Vasser, Cameron Merrill, Nyalat Buom, Hayden Brown, Alexandre Motta
Volunteers joined Student Government in raking leaves for faculty and staff one Saturday morning.
photo courtesy Sadie Carr
2019-20 Student Government: (1st row) Taylor O’Brien, Joshua Anderson; (2nd row) Justus Coppinger, Cameron Merrill, Sebastian Rolon, Kellie Fredendall, Mikayla Brant, Elizabeth Ryan — not pictured Brooke Barker, Breanna Bembenek, Logan Kaliff, Kendra Mamea, Corey Parsons, Briana Walter, Sponsors: Catherine Seufferlein & Meghan Shruck
To help prospective students learn about YC, Sadie Carr posted about her day. 2019-20 Campus PR Squad: (1st row) Pierce Mederios, Melanie Wells; (2nd row) Sadie Carr, Breianna Cortez, Kendra Mamea, Cole Satterfield
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Leading by example and serving with the other person’s best interest in mind makes all the difference in a small college community. Whether that leadership takes place in the classroom, residence hall, athletic field, government, or just a study session, the skills and hearts of YC’s student leaders were off-the-chart awesome in making an impact on the pulse of campus. For many incoming students, the RAs are the first people that they get to have a full and meaningful conversation with. Arriving on campus early to move students in and help them feel welcome at YC, the Residence Life team tries to be prepared for any scenario that may come their way. They take their roles seriously and know that it is important for them to do their jobs correctly in order to keep residents safe, and best of all, to ensure that students enjoy their time at YC! York College Student Government officers and representatives were diligent in following their mission during the 201920 academic year— promoting unity among the campus organizations; fostering and maintaining a lively school spirit with a deep sense of loyalty to the college; efficiently governing matters of student concern; and establishing better community relationships while upholding the Christian principles on which York College was formed. Student Activities Board, the Inter-Club Council and Student Senate together combine to make up this important organization. The Campus PR Squad act as social media ambassadors for the college, sharing their YC Experience on Twitter and Instagram to give future students a sneak peek of life on campus. They also serve as a source of encouragement and positivity for the campus community, often using their platform to lift up individual students, faculty, and staff at YC.
A strength of the Residence Life staff is that they reflect the racial and ethnic diversity that is found among the student body. (above)
Student Government Executive Council: President: Kellie Fredendall Vice President: Briana Walter SAB Chairperson: Breanna Bembenek ICC Liaison: Joshua Anderson Secretary: Kendra Mamea Treasurer: Elizabeth Ryan Communication Officer: Taylor O’Brien Ignite Excellence Chairperson: Carter Price
Class Representatives: Student Government introduced themselves and their mission during a chapel program. (above)
Freshmen: Brooke Barker & Corey Parsons Sophomores: Mikayla Brant & Sebastian Rolon Juniors: Justus Coppinger & Logan Kaliff
Sponsors: Catherine Seufferlein & Meghan Shruck Giving up a Saturday for a service project is all in a day’s work for Liz Ryan and Breanna Bembenek. (far left) As the Ignite Excellence Chairperson, Carter Price utilizes the opening of the LARC lower level for a Spark Session in January. (left) Kendra Mamea just can’t help being kind. (below)
PR Squad group photos by Corrie McDonald
The PR Squad appears ready for whatever the year throws at them. (below)
breakout chapel photos courtesy YCM
Students, faculty, and staff visit at the conclusion of a Friday Praise Chapel.
In October, Emily Hoskin and Thad Kinney each gave a Wednesday devo talk.
What do you do when you can’t be together? You have a prayer meeting on Zoom. Genius! For their breakout chapels, Kitra Cody spoke on “Pennies or Diamonds” in the LARC’s new digs while Tamas Sebestyen presented “Vision of Life” in Gibbs Lobby. (above and inset)
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2019-20 YCM: (l-r) Kendall Fike, Cameron Merrill, Dr. Sam Garner, Hannah Rohda (insets) Bri Eckerberg and Amber Jimenez. — Note: Sorry, had to reuse last year’s picture. :)
Kendra Mamea’s breakout chapel “Stay Solid, Never Fold” met with Dr. Billy Lones’ approval. (above and left)
Campus Ministries Hearts for service
York Campus Ministries continued to play a vital role in the mission of York College and the transformational process in students’ lives. Dr. Sam Garner, vice president for spiritual development, directs YCM, providing leadership to his interns and equipping them to lead others students in ministry. From the onset of the year, Garner’s focus was evident in his opening tweet: “My prayer for students on this first day of school is not only for good grades, successful performances, and winning games, but also that God will challenge them beyond what they thought possible. Only then will transformation be possible.” Serving as the 2019-20 YCM interns were seniors Kendall Fike, Hannah Rohda, and Cameron Merrill, joined this year by juniors Bri Eckerberg and Amber Jimenez. Together they organized teams of student volunteers to oversee the ongoing ministry areas of chapel, worship nights, devos, campus connection, and prayer and served alongside their classmates to make an enormous impact on campus. Gabriel Cabral steps out of his comfort zone and gives a campus devotional in The Spot. (above)
photo by Eryn Conyers
Singing in the Prayer Chapel is a mainstay of the student body. (below)
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ORK COLLEGE CONCERT CHOIR: Dr. Clark Roush (Conductor), (1st row) Malia Davidson, Sadie Carr, Myya Maxwell, Desma Hamilton (Section Leader), Lexi Lacina, Stella Newman, Marissa Tyler, Em Hyberger, April Fernandez, Joshua Anderson, Makayla Rowan, Grace Gaer, Samara Hannel; (2nd row) Victoria Miller, Emily Hoskin, Luke Dovel, Bryce Smith, Emma Seilstad, Mikayla Brant, Hannah Anderson (Section Leader), Taylor Kinney, Sarah Shelbourn, Rachael Petts, Kelsey Beck, Emily Eggar; (3rd row) Joseph Ruffcorn, Alexas Kuehn, Ben Falco, Austin Hackel (Section Leader), Blayne Winkler, Bryce Winkler, Carter Price (President), Tommy Eckhart (Section Leader), Chris Martens, Dalton Brandt, Kitra Cody, Hayden Brown (Treasurer), Shiloh Lively, Jordan Strong; (4th row) Thad Kinney, Kellie Fredendall, Aubrey Winkler, Christian Eggar, Joshua Brown, Sadie Pittman, Olivia Nabb (Vice-President), Justus Coppinger, Bruce Johnson, Eli Embray, Kyle Wynn, Cameron Merrill, Caleb Hartzell, Connie Nickell, Ashlee Jimmerson—not pictured Chloe Eckhart, Lydia Kirchhoff, Zane Pittman, LaTrell Vasser, Kendra Wakefield Dr. Clark Roush conducts the York College Concert Choir in their community performance at the Bartholomew Performing Arts Center. (above)
Tour pic by Randy Poe
Dr. Roush’s posts on Facebook give a glimpse into the Concert Choir’s year:
The choir performs at the Eastside church in Colorado Springs during the Winter Tour. (above)
October 19, 2019 Wow! The York College Concert Choir was on fire today. They performed extremely artistically and completely pleased their demanding conductor. I just can’t say enough positive things about this amazing group of young adults. When performers have to set their alarms on a Saturday and sing in the morning it is quite an accomplishment to do so at the level I heard today. I am grateful for their dedication to the choral art, each other, York College, and to our responsibilities as a performing ensemble. I am blessed to be their conductor and rightfully proud of their focus and effort today. January 5, 2020 Tour update: The amount of focus, energy, and excellence the York College Concert Choir was able to bring to the repertoire tonight, in a much higher altitude, was remarkable. I continue to be impressed by their desire to improve and be the best they can be. February 10, 2020 Monday at 3:30 pm it will be two weeks without the love of my life. I feel like a ship that’s lost its rudder, but her / our village is helping us get through this. March 2, 2020 So a thing just happened. My Choir members mobilized behind my back and a group just showed up to help with chores around the house and yard. Yes, I do have the most loving and amazing Choir on the planet. I am blessed beyond measure.
Winter Tour — January 3-7 Jan 3 Jan 4 Jan 5 Jan 6 Jan 6 Jan 7 Jan 7
Tommy Eckhart conducts a moving Prayer of the Children in the BPAC. (above)
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The Homecoming concert is always a highlight of the weekend for alumni. (above)
Longmont Church of Christ Longmont, CO Eastside C of C Colorado Springs, CO Littleton Church of Christ Littleton, CO Denver Christian High School Lakewood, CO St. Francis High School St. Francis, KS Pershing Elementary Lexington, NE Hastings Church of Christ Hastings, NE
Halleluya Grant Us Peace Prayer of the Children directed by Tommy Eckhart Shut de Do Spotless Rose Unto Us a Child is Given Open the Window, Noah Soloist: Austin Hackel O sacrum convivium There is a River Festival Gloria When We Love Walk Together Children Lord, Make Me Thine Instrument The Lord Bless You and Keep You
As tradition would have it, the choir performs for a chapel program before the Christmas break. (left) The choir gives it their all in the Homecoming performance. (right) The York College family far and wide was brokenhearted by the untimely passing of Sue Roush and joined in celebrating the life of a woman of valor. (middle)
Concert Choir photo by Bobby DeHart
Sue Roush, July 7, 1960 — January 27, 2020 The Concert Choir represents the college with style during the annual Yorkfest parade. (below)
To say that the 2019-20 academic year was rough for the York College Concert Choir would be an understatement. With Dr. Clark Roush losing his mother in early November and his beloved queen and soulmate at the end of January, cancellation of April’s Spring Works Concert, the lost opportunity for the choir to record a CD or host a yearend banquet, as well as graduating seniors to have one final farewell performance… “rough” barely scratches the surface. Yet with all that, thoughts easily flow back to the year’s gritty rehearsals, memorable road trips, and uplifting concerts. From the first sound check at the Kearney Church of Christ in early October to what would be the final concert of the year in February at Heartlands Church, the seven months shared together in inspirational, soothing, and healing music will be among the most cherished by Dr. Open the Window, Noah featured senior soloist Austin Hackel. (above) Roush and the Concert Choir. 2019-20 Concert Choir Awards Outstanding Female—Olivia Nabb, Outstanding Male—Carter Price, Outstanding New Female—April Fernandez, Outstanding New Male—Jordan Strong, “WOW” Award—Thad Kinney, “The ROCK” Award—Josh Anderson, Outstanding Performer Award—Cameron Merrill.
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Celebration Singers The Bartholomew Performing Arts Center hosted the sights and sounds of the Celebration Singers under the direction of Amy Fraser in their annual Cocoa and Carols production as well as their spring show in early March. All four performances of Cocoa and Carols were sold out as the group performed a variety of solo and ensemble numbers. Audience members weren’t able to resist humming along to holiday favorites such as Man with the Bag and Mele Kalikimaka. Complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, generously provided by the local Helping Hands chapter, made the holiday production even more memorable. In the spring, Long Time Traveler followed the storyline of a person on a journey to find themselves. The adventurous show challenged guests “to not settle for anything less than who you are,” said assistant director Tommy Eckhart. “Listen to your heart, take risks, and you will end up exactly where you are supposed to be.” Group numbers included The Sound of Silence, True Colors, and From Now On with notable solo numbers throughout. The singers were joined for several numbers by a percussion ensemble and their show also featured guest student performances. Caitlyn Trower’s I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas was the perfect selection for her. (above) From Now On brought everyone together for a final group photo during Long Time Traveler. (right) Zane Pittman was featured in the song Brother sung by the entire cast. (inset) photos by: Bob DeHart Jansen Fraser Steddon Sikes
Riley Brown and Taylor Kinney were featured during Olivia Nabb’s solo Mad World.
Madeleine (Gramma Tala) tells Sadie (Moana), “that voice inside is who you are.”
Jordan Strong sang Ed Sheeran’s moving song I See Fire in the spring production.
Cocoa and Carols, December 5-8, 2019 Production Staff
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Director: Amy Fraser, Assistant Director: Emma Seilstad, Choreographer: Em Hyberger, Costumes: Emma Seilstad, Sound Operator: Hayden Brown, Light Operator: Samantha Crump, Spotlight: Benjamen Gramm
Singers — Jolly Jingle Christmas Medley Emma — Christmas Eve Bryce — Mistletoe Singers — A Glee-ful Christmas pt. 1 Bruce — Bring Me Love Stella — Love is Christmas Singers — Extraordinary Merry Christmas Justus — Cold December Night Caitlin — I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas Celebration Singers — Children Sadie — Man with the Bag Jordan — When You Believe Singers — A Family Portrait Chris — Mele Kalikimaka Olivia — Light of the World Singers — A Glee-ful Christmas pt. 2 Long time Traveler, March 4-6, 2020 Production Staff
Co-directers: Amy Fraser and Tommy Eckhart, Choreography: Em Hyberger, Percussion Ensemble: Nakia Hackel, Sadie Pittman, Wolf Postier, Blayne Winkler, Bryce Winkler, Rachael Petts, Crew: Hayden Brown, Caden Morris, Samantha Crump, Samara Hannel, Benjamen Gramm, Special Guests: Otavio Avila, Riley Brown, Taylor Kinney
For Cocoa and Carols, Chris Martens had his own hula dancers in Mele Kalikimaka.
“Child at Christmas” showcased the entire cast with festive music and fun choreography. (above)
Zane Pittman and Otavio Avila accompanied Justus Coppinger in Yellow Eyes. (above)
Where You Are — Singers featuring Todd, Emma, Sadie, Madeleine The Hanging Tree — Em Shenandoah — Chris, Bruce, Caitlin, Stella Yellow Eyes — Justus featuring Otavio & Zane Mad World — Olivia featuring Riley & Taylor Poor Wayfaring Stranger — Singers Men featuring Tommy Lost Boy — Ashlee I Will Follow You Into The Dark — Christian Brother — Singers featuring Zane Rivers and Roads — April, Bryce, Kellie I See Fire — Jordan Long Time Traveler — Singers Women Home — Austin Jesus Let Us Come to Know You — Singers From Now On — Singers featuring Cameron
Tommy joins and directs the percussion ensemble in the opening spring number Where You Are.
Kellie Fredendall, April Fernandez, and Bryce Smith sing Rivers and Roads.
Stella Newman and Em Hyberger get into their roles during Cocoa and Carols. 2019-20 Celebration Singers: (1st row) April Fernandez, Madeleine Martinez, Stella Newman, Jordan Strong, Caitlyn Trower; (2nd row) Olivia Nabb, Emma Seilstad, Kellie Fredendall, Bryce Smith, Em Hyberger, Sadie Carr, Josh Anderson; (back row) Tommy Eckhart, Chris Martens, Austin Hackel, Bruce Johnson, Christian Eggar, Cameron Merrill, Ashlee Jimmerson, Justus Coppinger – not pictured Director Amy Fraser
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photos courtesy of YC PBL
Logan and Kitra are thrilled with all the students who came to PBL’s cookout. The next day’s tweet read, “I think it is safe to say that the PBL grill N’ chill was a success!! Can’t wait to see where this year takes us!”
Caden Morris, Diego Korol, and Emily Eggar share conversation and a meal with Dr. Clark Roush and Steve Postier during the spring Business Etiquette Dinner.
photo by Deb DiToro
Moriah Toledo, Diego Korol, Bryce Smith, Kitra Cody, Logan Dye, and Taylor O’Brien are all set for a Christmas movie at the DiToro’s. Nebraska PBL Leadership Conference – March 29, 2020 Impromptu Speaking—Emily Eggar, 1st* Impromptu Speaking—Victoria Miller, 2nd* Business Presentation—Taylor O’Brien, 2nd* Business Sustainability—Diego Korol, 2nd* Information Mgmt—Caden Morris, 2nd* Forensic Accounting—Adriana Fajardo, Diego Korol, & Isaac Barnes, 2nd* Project Management—Logan Dye, 3rd* Fin. Services—Abbey Draper & Adriana Fajardo, 3rd* Human Resource Mgmt—Moriah Toledo, 3rd* Client Services—Kitra Cody, 3rd Emerging Bus. Issues—Caden Morris, 3rd Sales Presentation—Ella Montoya, 3rd Accounting Principles—Kitra Cody, 4th
Job Interview—Logan Dye, 4th Management Concepts—Kitra Cody, 4th Sales Presentation—Giovanni Froldi, 4th Contemporary Sports Issues—Alex Hinrichs, 6th Entrepreneurship Concepts—Caden Morris, 6th Sports Mgmt & Marketing—Alex Hinrichs, 7th Marketing Concepts—Ella Montoya, 8th
Logan, Taylor, Kitra, and Dr. Turnbull are ready for the Nebraska PBL Leadership Conference virtual competition to begin.
* denotes PBL National qualifiers National PBL Leadership Conference – June 24-27, 2020 Business Presentation—Taylor O’Brien, 2nd Business Sustainability—Diego Korol, 2nd Financial Services—Abbey Draper & Adriana Fajardo, 4th Impromptu Speaking—Emily Eggar, 4th
Forensic Accounting—Adriana Fajardo & Diego Korol, 5th Human Resource Management—Moriah Toledo, 9th Entrepreneurship Concepts—Emily Eggar, 9th Local Chapter Annual Business Report—Taylor O’Brien, 10th
photo by Bob DeHart
photo by Steve Moseley, York News-Times
PBL The York College chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) was one of the most active in the state and was awarded the Gold Seal based on all the points accumulated from the officers’ planning meeting the first week of school to the national competition in June and all the activities and events in between. During the state leadership conference in the spring, York’s PBL chapter was recognized as having the largest membership and with the most points for business and social activities held throughout the year, student membership, community service, business engagement, and fundraising. While overcoming social distancing challenges, members competed virtually in both the Nebraska PBL State Leadership Conference on March 28 and the National Conference June 24-27. Students quickly learned new technologies and stepped outside of their comfort zones to participate through Zoom video meetings. Thirteen YC students placed fourth or higher at state in their designated competitions qualifying for PBL Nationals. In late June, the extra work paid off with two national runner-up finishes and top-ten honors for six YC students in all.
Travis Suhr (far right) accepts the D. Mark Moore Entrepreneurial Spirit Award on behalf of Blake Burgess, owner of Ace Hardware. (l-r): Diego Korol, Giovanni Froldi, Taylor O’Brien and Abbey Draper.
Date 8/25 9/3 10/1 10/7-13 11/8 11/12 11/21 12/10 1/21 2/11 3/3 3/29 6/24-27
Activity/Event Officers' Planning Meeting PBL’s Grill N’ Chill Domino's Pizza Case Study PBL Week Nebraska Fall Leadership Conference Resume Night Cultivate - FFA PBL Christmas Party York Chamber Presentation Professional Headshots Business Etiquette Dinner Nebraska PBL Leadership Conference National PBL Leadership Conference
“I am extremely proud of this entire group - they stuck with it and competed even when things were tough,” said Dr. Stacie Turnbull, YC PBL Co-Advisor. “Expectations were set, students stepped up, aimed high and they did not disappoint.” Diego Korol, a national runner-up, was named the Nebraska PBL Member of the Year and was elected as the Nebraska State PBL Vice-President of Membership for 2020-21. YC chapter president Taylor O’Brien, also a runner-up at Nationals, was recognized with the Who’s Who in Nebraska PBL Award, an honor given to an individual who stands out in their local chapter for extraordinary leadership and service. photos courtesy of YC PBL
November’s Resume Night hosted in the Levitt House provided an opportunity for both PBL members and non-members to find out what employers like to see on a resume.
Ella Montoya, Giovanni Froldi, Logan Dye, and Matias Castano proudly display their YC swag with Mr. DiToro after winning the Domino’s Pizza Case Night. (right) 2019-20 Phi Beta Lambda: (l-r) Tim Lewis (sponsor), Moriah Toledo, Jevin-Christian Wilson, Diego Korol, Emily Eggar, Kitra Cody, Giovanni Froldi, Logan Dye, Taylor O’Brien, Caden Morris, Luis Gallindo, Ella Montoya, Tori Schindler, Evelyn Stevens, Bryce Smith, Alex Hinrichs, Dalton Brandt, Abbey Draper, Kellie Fredendall—not pictured Isaac Barnes, Raylee Berry, Rebecca Carpenter, Matias Castano, Adriana Fajardo, Graham Marks, Victoria Miller, Alexandre Motta, Isaac Perkins, Jazmin Pineda, Erick Romero, Brandon Seaman, Alex Stoyanov, Josiah Wynn, Stacie Turnbull (sponsor) PBL Chapter Officers: President — Taylor O’Brien Co-chair to President — Logan Dye Vice President — Diego Korol Treasurer — Alex Hinrichs Secretary — Kitra Cody Competitions Committee Chair — Ella Montoya Dr. Mark Moore Scholarship Committee Chair — Bryce Smith
Liz Ryan, Garrett Ewing, and Adriana Fajardo volunteer during Cultivate - FFA in critiquing a team speech demonstration. (left)
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Koinonia convinces sweetheart Madeleine Martinez that she’s A Girl Worth Fighting For. (above and inset)
Beta and Koinonia members relish in the moment of their annual Luau during Rush Week. (below)
Sticking with the Mulan theme, Beta plans on making a beau out of Ben Gramm. (above)
BETA BETA SIGMA: Beau—Ben Gramm (l-r) Samantha Baires, Madeleine Martinez, Ella Montoya, Victoria Miller, Carys Pitman, Cassidy Fisher, Madison Gookin, Ashlee Jimmerson, Hannah Feliciano, Olivia Nabb, Samara Hannel, Amanda Fischer, Hali Giesbrecht, Emma Seilstad—not pictured Logan Stewart, Paige Thomas. Sponsors: Rachel Garner, Mallory Smith
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Beta Beta Sigma: Pres—M. Martinez, VP—S. Baires & E. Seilstad, Sec/Tres— A. Fischer, Spiritual Life Dir—V. Miller, Community Service—P. Thomas, Activities Dir—H. Giesbrecht, Social Media—S. Hannel, Fashion Guru—E. Montoya, Sports Guy—H. Giesbrecht, Songfest Reps—P. Thomas, C. Pitman
Showing up at 6 a.m. for the Ultimate Frisbee tournament with all the social clubs was worth the lost sleep for (l-r) Paul Ramsey, Madeleine Martinez, Christian Eggar, Ben Gramm, Hali Giesbrecht, and Isaac Perkins. (left and right)
Beta Beta Sigma & Koinonia Beta Beta Sigma and Koinonia began their time together with fun games and mixers during Rush Week, including a coed Ultimate Frisbee tournament match, and kept the rich fellowship growing. At Club Coronation, Kingsmen sweetheart Madeleine Martinez was A Girl Worth Fighting For, and Ben Gramm quietly soaked in the praise from Beta as their beau. Ella Montoya, Carys Pitman, Paige Thomas, and Caleb Hartzell put in the time and effort needed of a Songfest
production team. Even though the coronavirus stole away their grand finale in “Pure Imagination,” the clubs’ work behind the curtain was recognized by Songfest directors and earned the Best Work Ethic Award.
Paige Thomas, Ashlee Jimmerson, Ella Montoya, Liam Curtin, and Carys Pitman feel good about filming a video for their Songfest promo just before spring break. (above) As Beta Songfest reps, Carys and Paige pose for a program pic. (above left)
KOINONIA: Sweetheart—Madeleine Martinez (l-r) Joseph Ruffcorn, Ben Gramm, Connor Lewis, Christian Eggar, Noah Leng—not pictured Liam Curtin, Caleb Hartzell, Isaac Perkins, Paul Ramsey
Koinonia: Pres—C. Eggar, VP—B. Gramm, Sec/Tres—J. Ruffcorn, Spiritual Life Dir—C. Lewis, Athletic Dir—N. Leng, Songfest Rep—C. Hartzell
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Delta Chi Alpha and Kyodai were two of the largest clubs on campus, each with over thirty members on their roster. Joint activities included fun games and mixers during Rush Week including a first place showing in the early morning coed Ultimate Frisbee tournament. During Coronation both clubs had memorable performances for their sweetheart and beau that left Melanie Wells and Pierce Mederios speechless and honored. Having a large cast to work with, Songfest reps Mikayla Brant, Sadie Carr, and Hayden Brown were up for the task in putting together their “Adulting 101” production. Although the show was quarantined from seeing the spotlight, Songfest directors were impressed with what they saw the clubs putting together in their rehearsals and presented them the Most Exciting Choreography award.
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Breianna Cortez makes sure her new baby chick Kaitlin Fazendin feels loved. (above)
Delta Chi Alpha: Beau—Pierce Mederios (1st row) Liz Ryan, Emerald Torres, Kaitlin Fazendin, Hannah DeHart, Riley Brown, Briana Walter, Sadie Carr, Amber Dominguez, Ally Diosdado; (2nd row) Moriah Toledo, Breianna Cortez, Maci Witte, Emily Eggar, Grace Gaer, Rachael Petts, Melanie Wells, Mattia Beske, Caitlyn Trower; (3rd row) Connie Nickell, Aubrey Myers, Katelin Reyes, Pearl Brumm, Hannah Rohda, Kieyerah Twombly, Bri Eckerberg, Mikayla Brant, Nyalat Buom—not pictured Brooke Barker, Kelsey Beck, Nakia Hackel, Diamond Harrington, Cassandra Martinez, Aubrey Winkler. Sponsors: Crystal Nething, Adrianna Sotolongo
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Delta Chi Alpha: Pres—M. Wells, VP—B. Walters, Tres—B. Eckerberg, Spiritual Life Dir—M. Brant, Social Media—N. Buom, Songfest Reps—M. Brant & S. Carr
photo courtesy Brooke Barker
Time for a family photo after Delta and Kyodai share a Rush Week activity together. (above)
Delta and Kyodai’s Coronation performances for Melanie Wells and Pierce Mederios had great choreography throughout their tributes. (above)
Pierce makes the Delta chicks swoon.(above)
KYODAI: Sweetheart—Melanie Wells (1st row) Dezmond McSellers, Sebastian Rolon Barreto, Jordan Strong, Tyler Marfise, Tyler Chavis, Cameron Merrill, Dylan Wallace, Jordan Warren, Dalton Brandt, Nick Coria, James Mockry, Pierce Mederios; (2nd row) Freddy Tlatenchi, Hayden Brown, Caden Morris, Alexandre Motta, Cody Pederson, Bryce Winkler, Blayne Winkler, Bruce Johnson, Marce Vasquez, Kaden Boyce, Thaddaeus Kinney—not pictured Paul Armstrong, Cesar Galvan, Davis McDade, Christian Puls, Cole Satterfield, Jake Sola, Teague Stewart, Kafani Williams. Sponsors: Aaron Conyers, Nick DiToro, Alex LaTorre, Dennis Leinen, Josh Nething
Kyodai: Pres—P. Mederios, VP—T. Kinney & C. Merrill, Dir of Operations—C. Satterfield, Sec—S. Rolon, Tres—C. Merrill, Activities Dir—K. Williams & D. McDade, Spiritual Life Dir—C. Satterfield, Songfest Rep—H. Brown
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photo by Aleshia O’Neal
Omega Phi and Kingsmen invited a few of their Halloween friends from Beta to host a Spooky Circus in McGehee. (above and inset)
photo by Bob DeHart
Nathan and Lexi Lacina’s Prayer Chapel wedding on December 14, was one for the ages with Dr. Terry Seufferlein officiating. (below)
Hannah Anderson takes the queenly spotlight as her royal subjects pay homage during Coronation. (above)
OMEGA PHI: Beau—Jacob Gibson (l-r) Maria Geesaman, Emily Fergeson, Hannah Anderson, Lexi Lacina, Autumn Branson— not pictured Malia Davidson, Kyla Gilstrap, Desma Hamilton, Emily Hoskin, Robyn Kryfka, Jessica Salazar, Jessica Simants. Sponsors: Danielle Berry-Massey, Jennifer Dutch, Aleshia O’Neal, Barbara Thompson
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Omega Phi: Pres—L. Lacina, VP—K. Gilstrap, Sec—R. Kryfka, Tres—H. Anderson, Spiritual Life Dir—D. Hamilton, Songfest Rep—M. Davidson
The Ultimate Frisbee tournament during Rush Week was a great way to spend the morning. (left) Jacob Gibson receives a crowd favorite tribute during Coronation. (right)
Omega Phi & Kingsmen Omega Phi and Kingsmen began their time together with crazy mixers and traditional games during Rush Week, including a coed Ultimate Frisbee tournament with other clubs, and kept the bonds growing. The ladies of Omega Phi made sure there was plenty of family time throughout the year as they enjoyed meeting in the caf after chapel to talk, snack, drink coffee and tea, do crossword puzzles, and have a generally good time. At Club Coronation, Kingsmen sweetheart Hannah Anderson was made to feel like a queen, and Jacob Gibson was honored by Omega Phi as their beau in a memorable tribute that got everyone involved. The clubs’ spring show was to be “Disney Villains,” showcasing the iconic bad guys that everyone loves to hate and have memorable musical numbers sung in their honor. Songfest directors presented them the Most Ambitious Award for their production that never made the stage thanks to COVID-19. For haunting fun, Omega Phi and Kingsmen hosted Spooky Circus during the Halloween Party in McGehee. (above) Isaac Barnes and Desma Hamilton model for the clubs’ entry in the Songfest program. (middle)
KINGSMEN: Sweetheart—Hannah Anderson (l-r) Nathan Lacina, Brennan Sullivan, Ben Falco, Jacob Gibson, Luke Dovel, Harley Williamson, Isaac Barnes, Beau Shenkenberg—not pictured Josh Brown, Austin Hackel, Chris Martens, Ian Wallgren. Sponsors: Joel Coehoorn, Ryan Harrison, Mark Miller
Kingsmen: Pres—N. Lacina, VP—C. Martens, Sec—H. Williamson, Tres—B. Shenkenberg, Spiritual Life Dir—J. Gibson & B. Falco, Songfest Rep—I. Barnes
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Intramurals are a great way to interact with other clubs. (left)
photo courtesy of Theta Psi
Theta Psi groups for a family photo after Coronation. (right) Conner Cogswell and Taylor O’Brien strike a pose for the Songfest program. (middle) photo by Melanie Wells
Theta Psi & Sigma Tau Theta Psi and Sigma Tau made great efforts to do things together and were blessed as the year went along. Rush Week activities included the clubs’ traditional mixers of Joey Boxing as well as Fox and Hound, 2nd place in the early morning coed Ultimate Frisbee tournament, and a few practices for them to get their Coronation groove together. Sig Tau’s sweetheart Hailey Stigger was impressed with all the acrobatics performed by initiates in her honor, and Justus Coppinger answered the beau invite by the ladies of Theta Psi to join their entertaining tribute dance. The Songfest production team of Conner Cogswell, Logan Dye, Taylor Kinney, and Bryce Smith put together a show that was to go “All Around the World” exploring interesting places, but never made it out of port thanks to the pandemic crises. Despite not getting to perform for a live audience, their behind-thescenes efforts were recognized by the directors of Songfest with the Best Use of Technology Award. THETA PSI: Beau—Justus Coppinger (l-r) Logan Dye, Natalie Luna, Brianna Ynostroza, Hailey Stigger, Samantha Crump, Megan Biber, Sadie Pittman, Emily Krysa, Kaylin Brown, Maddie Keran, Kellie Fredendall, Makayla Rowan, Diana Leyva—not pictured Audriana Beattie, Breanna Bembenek, Kitra Cody, Deja Derrell, Kendall Fike, Alex Garcia, Charity Goldsmith-Ding, Mackenzie Grauberger, Jasmine Hammons, Yionis Keith, Taylor Kinney, Alexas Kuehn, Shiloh Lively, Lizzy Logan, Gabby Loya, Kendra Mamea, Kaylin Miller, Taylor O’Brien, Kiara Pesina, Emma Peters, Abriana Ramirez, Armani Rochon, Hailey Salcedo, Kaylie Sauerland, Jasmine Scarbrough, Tori Schindler, Alex Stoyanov, Rose Tafaoialii, Sarah Tolentino, Julia Trujillo, Kendra Wakefield, Brianna Ynostroza. Sponsors: Eryn Conyers, Corrie McDonald
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Theta Psi: Pres—T. Schindler, VP—H. Stigger, Sec— K. Cody, Tres—T. O’Brien, Spiritual Life Dir—M. Rowan, Activities Dir—R. Tafaoialii, Songfest Reps—L. Dye & T. Kinney, Snack Mom—M. Grauberger, Social Media Rep—T. O’Brien, Fashionista—K. Cody & L. Dye
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Hailey Stigger visits with Yionis Keith about Theta Psi while other students sign up. (above)
Hailey Stigger can hardly believe the moves that Lenno Echols and the other Sig Tau guys were able to do. (above)
It didn’t take long for Justus Coppinger to accept Theta Psi’s invitation to join the Coronation dance to “The Git Up.” (above) INSETS: (l-r) Logan Dye and Armani Rochon pose at Theta Psi’s photo booth; Bryce Smith, Justus Coppinger, and Conner Cogswell man Sig Tau’s recruiting table; Kellie Fredendall and Kitra Cody welcome Lizzy Logan into Theta Psi.
SIG TAU: Sweetheart—Hailey Stigger (1st row) Conner Cogswell, Justus Coppinger, Isaiah Jasso, Parker Hughes, Dylan Wyatt; (Standing) Jon-Jon Halk, Jarod Belden, Kaden Ramirez, Lenno Echols, Bryce Smith—not pictured Dallas Albin, Mason Hawkins, Logan Kaliff, Corey Parsons, Tamas Sebestyen, Niles Tilley. Sponsors: Asa Coppinger, Dylan Odom
Sigma Tau: Pres—J. Coppinger, VP—B. Smith, Caniac—C. Cogswell, Athletic Dir—L. Kaliff, Songfest Reps—C. Cogswell & B. Smith
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After a perfect set from Kayli Riesgo, Bailey Johnson gets her kill through the Kansas Wesleyan block and joins with teammates and fans in the celebration. (above) (Insets: l-r) With Bailey and Kayli at the ready, Rose Tafaoialii goes up for the kill; Shiloh Lively skies for a picturesque kill over the Bethel defender Naomi Warren stretches over a teammate to extend the play; Jasmine Scarbrough led the team in digs with 325 on the season. A celebration erupts from the men’s soccer team as the Panthers upset Kansas Wesleyan in the first home match of the season. (right)
photo by Bob DeHart
With teammates looking on, Haley Scoffield gets a successful kill in the 3-0 victory over Sterling College. (right) No. 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 17 18 20 21 22
Name Schindler Kuehn Johnson Uhatafe Peters Beck O'Brien Riesgo Scarbrough Scoffield Warren Lively Bich Miller Garcia Stoyanov Tafaoialii
GP 79 64 86 30 82 4 67 107 107 103 73 93 40 87 50 14 105
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K 129 1 172 1 7 0 87 41 2 152 10 176 79 4 0 8 174
E 81 2 96 3 4 0 55 26 11 108 12 126 34 6 2 11 94
TA 484 17 635 13 25 0 336 187 34 484 77 663 251 30 6 44 575
Pct 0.099 -0.059 0.12 -0.154 0.12 0 0.095 0.08 -0.265 0.091 -0.026 0.075 0.179 -0.067 -0.333 -0.068 0.139
A 6 19 4 67 6 0 2 762 6 8 29 2 2 10 12 0 2
SA 0 14 15 5 9 1 0 21 10 0 18 1 1 14 0 0 1
SE 0 10 14 4 7 0 2 42 45 0 21 1 0 17 3 0 8
RE 3 26 4 0 17 1 7 0 24 0 13 5 3 29 25 0 2
DIG 34 101 73 48 172 7 42 303 325 30 256 54 18 198 64 1 26
Blk Pts 20 139 0 15 22 198 0 6 0 16 0 1 17 96 19 72 0 12 42 174 0 28 18 186.5 12 86 0 18 0 0 6 11.5 69 216.5
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2019 Volleyball Team: (1st row) *Tori Schindler, Emma Peters, *Taylor O’Brien, Kelsey Beck, Naomi Warren; (2nd row) Head Coach Crystal Nething, Finehika Uhatafe, Brooke Barker, Kaylin Miller, Kayli Riesgo, Alexandria Garcia, Alexas Kuehn, Jasmine Scarbrough, Assistant Coach Jolene Herzog; (3rd row) Haley Scoffield, Kaylie Sauerland, Rose Tafaoialii, *Molly Bich, Bailey Johnson, Alexandra Stoyanov, *Shiloh Lively, Student Manager Kendra Mamea *KCAC Scholar-Athletes
photo by Eryn Conyers
The team retreat was memorable including a visit to Mt. Rushmore. (left) All-KCAC Third Team setter, Kayli Riesgo, is escorted by her teammates Shiloh Lively, Haley Scoffield, Alexandra Stoyanov, and Emma Peters to victory in the Yorkfest bed races. (right) photo by Eric Eckert
Volleyball photo by Steddon Sikes
Tori Schindler and Rose Tafaoialii team up for the block against Oklahoma Wesleyan. (above)
Women’s Volleyball represented York College in championship fashion during the annual Yorkfest celebration. The ladies put together the winning combination in the hospital bed races, narrowly defeating YC’s wrestling team in the finals. Besides being known in the area for their bedside manners, the volleyball team made Date Opponent Score significant contributions to the York community 8/21 Concordia University L 0-3 W 3-0 in other ways the past two years under head 8/23 Graceland University 8/23 Randall University W 3-1 coach Crystal Nething. The team adopted York 8/24 Texas Wesleyan L 0-3 L 0-3 Elementary School (YES) as the recipient of 8/24 Our Lady of the Lake Midland University L 0-3 their desire to have a bigger influence than just 8/28 8/30 Northwestern Univ. L 1-3 winning games. From encouraging students 8/30 Baker University L 0-3 L 0-3 in their day, to assisting in the school’s relief 8/31 Evangel 8/31 Central Methodist L 0-3 efforts for wildfire victims, to hosting YES Night 9/4 *Kansas Wesleyan Univ W 3-1 L 0-3 at the Freeman Center, the team’s impact will 9/7 Presentation College Dakota Wesleyan Univ L 0-3 be seen long after the final whistle has blown. 9/7 9/14 Presentation College L 2-3 The team finished the year with a 5-26 9/17 Mount Marty College L 1-3 9/21 *Sterling College L 1-3 record and had key conference wins over 9/21 Dakota Wesleyan Univ L 0-3 Kansas Wesleyan, Sterling, and Bethel. Kayli 9/25 *Southwestern College L 1-3 Riesgo (SR/Tucson, AZ) was named to the All- 9/27 Northwestern Univ. L 0-3 L 0-3 KCAC third team as a setter. Riesgo led the 10/1 *Ottawa University 10/4 *Avila University L 0-3 team with 762 assists and 32 service aces. 10/9 *Univ. of Saint Mary L 0-3 L 0-3 For season-high kills, it was closely contested 10/12 *Bethany College *Kansas Wesleyan Univ L 1-3 among three players: Shiloh Lively (SO/Las 10/15 10/18 *Sterling College W 3-0 Vegas, NV) led with 176, Rose Tafaoialii (JR/ 10/23 *Bethel College W 3-1 L 0-3 Magna, UT) had 174, and Bailey Johnson (JR/ 10/26 *Friends University 10/29 *Oklahoma Wesleyan L 1-3 Chico, CA) had 172. Tafaoialii also compiled 69 11/2 *McPherson College L 0-3 blocks on the year, and Jasmine Scarbrough 11/6 *Tabor College L 1-3 11/15 *McPherson College L 2-3 (FR/Arlington, TX) led in digs with 325. *KCAC Game; Home games in bold
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Freshman center midfielder Sarah Tolentino puts her entire body into the kick. (left)
photo by Corey Sanner
Junior defender Logan Dye gets an opportunity to go on the attack against Avila. Dye was named KCAC Defensive Player of the Week in late October for helping the team shut out two opponents as well as picking up three assists in the two games. (right) All-KCAC 2nd Team junior forward Breanna Bembenek looks ahead at the Dordt defense as she moves the ball down the field. (middle)
Women’s Soccer Women’s Soccer narrowly missed out on post-season play as they got the short end of a couple of calls late in the last game of the season against Tabor College. York outshot the visiting Bluejays 17-10 but could not force overtime and finished the regular season with a record of 5-121, 4-7-1 in KCAC play under first year women’s head coach Alex Latorre. The Panthers’ offense was led in scoring once again by 2nd Team All-KCAC Breanna Bembenek (JR/ New Lenox, IL). Her 11 goals on the season and 27 in her college career, are both YC records. Other players with multiple scores were Amber Jimenez (JR/Gilbert, AZ) and Sarah Tolentino (FR/San Diego, CA) each with three goals during the season. Logan Dye (JR/Wylie, TX) and Jimenez led the team in assists with 4 and 3 respectively and were named AllKCAC Honorable Mention. Dye was also named a KCAC Defensive Player of the Week. Goalies Cassandra Martinez (SR/Madera, CA) and Kendra Wakefield (SO/Sacramento, CA) helped York to a ranking of 36th in the nation in total saves (137). Bembenek, Jimenez, Dye, Brianna Bennett, Chailey Bollens, Andrea Cadavid, Rebecca Carpenter, Malia Davidson, Stephanie Dye, Justine Medina, and Elizabeth Ryan were named KCAC Scholar-Athletes.
Date Opponent Score 8/20 Doane University L 0-3 8/30 Jamestown University L 1-7 9/1 Presentation College W 2-1(OT) 9/6 Trinity International L 1-4 9/7 Olivet Nazarene L 0-2 9/14 Dordt University L 2-3 9/25 *Southwestern College L 0-4 9/28 *Ottawa University W 2-1 10/2 *Avila University L 1-2 10/5 *University of St. Mary T 0-0(2OT) 10/8 *Bethany College L 0-3 10/12 *Kansas Wesleyan L 2-3 10/16 *Sterling College W 7-0 10/19 *Bethel College W 1-0 10/22 *Friends University W 1-0 10/26 *Oklahoma Wesleyan L 0-7 10/29 *McPherson College L 1-2(OT) 11/2 *Tabor College L 1-2 *KCAC Game; Home games in bold
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photo by Corey Sanner
The team celebrates their third win in a row with a 1-0 victory over Friends University. (top) Junior forward Amber Jimenez stays in control while the Avila defender tries to cut in. (left) Caitlyn Trower had one shot on goal for the season but made it count as the goalie from Dordt University arrives late for the save. (below left)
(Insets: l-r) Elizabeth Ryan clears the ball against Avila; Cassandra Martinez gets the save in the nick of time in the 2-1 victory over Ottawa; Amber Jimenez and Sarah Tolentino put their heads together against Tabor; Jazmin Pineda centers the ball with a mid-air kick.
Playing two universities in the Chicago area in early September gave the ladies a little sightseeing opportunity. (below) photo by Eric Eckert
photo by Bob DeHart
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photo by Steddon Sikes
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No 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 18 19 21 23 25 26 28 29 36 37 38
Player Trower Newman Keran Tolentino Ryan Dye, L Bollens Medina Pineda Diosdado Salcedo Dye, S Zavala Jimenez Bembenek Aspericueta Fajardo Cadavid Higgins Spight Jamison Araujo Chairez
GP 18 9 14 14 18 18 15 18 16 14 5 14 1 18 18 3 1 7 17 4 17 7 4
GS 0 0 10 10 18 18 15 17 16 7 0 14 0 18 18 0 0 0 5 0 12 2 0
G 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 11 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
photo courtesy Liz Ryan
2019 Women’s Soccer Team: (1st row) Myya Maxwell, *Malia Davidson, Jazmin Pineda, Sarah Tolentino, *Brianna Bennett, *Elizabeth Ryan, Stella Newman, *Chailey Bollens, Caitlyn Trower, Maddie Keran, Karla Chairez, Em Hyberger; (2nd row) Danitsa Zavala, Heidi Odom, *^Logan Dye, *Justine Medina, Tawney Rebuck, Kendra Wakefield, Cassandra Martinez, Bryn Decker, Yoselin Aspericueta, *Breanna Bembenek, Gina Spight, Hailey Salcedo; (3rd row) Head Coach Alex Latorre, Ally Diosdado, Melanie Araujo, Adriana Fajardo, *Stephanie Dye, *Amber Jimenez, Cala Jamison, *Andrea Cadavid, Elizabeth Higgins, Moriah Toledo, *Rebecca Carpenter, Associate Head Coach Matt Coppinger *KCAC Scholar-Athletes ^KCAC Player of the Week
No Name 0 Martinez 98 Wakefield Rebuck Decker
A Pts G/SH SH SOG SOG/SH YC RC 0 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 2 0.4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 0.176 17 12 0.706 2 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 0 4 4 0 10 5 0.5 1 0 0 2 0.056 18 14 0.778 0 0 0 2 0.071 14 8 0.571 0 0 1 3 0.045 22 16 0.727 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 9 0.083 36 20 0.556 0 0 1 23 0.196 56 35 0.625 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.143 7 5 0.714 0 0 1 1 0 5 2 0.4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 10 4 0.4 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Goalies GP GA Avg SV Pct W 12 24 2.01 57 0.704 2 6 9 2.2 50 0.847 0 2 8 6.19 11 0.579 0 1 3 3 6 0.667 0
L 6 2 0 1
T SHO 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
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The team celebrates their 5-2 victory over McPherson College in the opening round of the KCAC Championships including dousing Coach Latorre. (above)
No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 23 24 25 27 34 37 46
Player GP GS G A Cabral 20 20 0 0 Bajrami 20 20 0 2 Froldi 14 0 1 0 Ferraz 17 11 0 1 Carvalho 17 14 0 2 Merrill 20 20 1 0 Gutierrez 20 19 15 11 Motta 20 19 1 3 Keller 19 19 2 1 Avila 15 12 4 3 Alencar 20 20 14 2 Pinheiro 17 11 1 1 Mendonca 18 9 2 2 Fernandes 12 1 1 1 Castano 17 13 1 3 Hays 6 0 0 0 Gallindo 4 0 0 0 Villa 3 0 0 0 Wilges 4 0 4 0 Sebestyen 14 0 0 0 Timm 13 2 2 0 Mandungu 11 1 0 0 Santos 18 9 0 0 Armstrong 3 0 0 0 Perkins 3 0 0 0 Thorburn 7 0 0 0 Curtin 2 0 0 0 Abarca 4 0 1 0 Diaz 3 0 0 0 Wiese 3 0 0 0 Tavares 1 0 0 1 Leitzinger 2 0 0 0
Pts 0 2 2 1 2 2 41 5 5 11 30 3 6 3 5 0 0 0 8 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0
G/SH 0 0 0.333 0 0 0.083 0.273 0.056 0.167 0.167 0.173 0.042 0.2 0.2 0.037 0 0 0 1 0 0.125 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
SH SOG SOG/SH YC RC 0 0 0 1 0 15 7 0.467 3 0 3 1 0.333 1 0 1 0 0 2 1 8 5 0.625 0 0 12 9 0.75 1 0 55 33 0.6 3 0 18 10 0.556 2 0 12 6 0.5 5 1 24 12 0.5 1 0 81 51 0.63 4 0 24 11 0.458 0 0 10 7 0.7 0 0 5 4 0.8 0 0 27 12 0.444 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 1 0 0 4 2 0.5 1 0 16 10 0.625 1 1 3 1 0.333 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Goalie GP GA Avg SV Pct W L T SHO Curtin 2 1 12.24 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cabral 20 29 1.48 49 0.628 12 7 0 4
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(Insets: l-r) Alexandre Motta gets over the Avila defender for the header; Matias Castano stays in control despite the extra weight of an Ottawa defender; Cameron Merrill utilizes his height and vertical leap to get above the McPherson player; Pedro Carvalho passes quickly to avoid a take-away.
Jorge Alencar and Arturo Gutierrez III crash the goal during the KCAC Championships opening round against McPherson. Together they scored 29 goals on the season. (above) 2019 Men’s Soccer Team: (1st row) Rodrigo Guimaraes, Keenan Thorburn, ^Arturo Gutierrez III, Alec Wiese, Daniel Castaneda, Jonathan Abarca, Ruan Tavares, Pedro Carvalho, Thiago Pinheiro, Matias Castano, Otavio Avila, Bruno Lucena, Student Assistant Coach Matheus Oliveira; (2nd row) Assistant Coach Tyler Wilt, Chris Sibrian, Erick Loera, Tamas Sebestyen, Jevin-Christian Wilson, Liam Curtin, Nek Escobedo, *Gabriel Cabral, Ivo Santos, Leonardo Santiago, *Giovanni Froldi, Matheus Zanini, Head Coach Alex Latorre; (3rd row) Student Assistant Coach Nathan Buzi, Jorge Keller, *Albert Bajrami, Isaac Perkins, *Diego Korol, Koltyn Leitzinger, *Jorge Alencar, Alex Villa, Paul Armstrong, Fleurit Madjitoloum, Vitor Timm, Antonio Giorgio, Igor Fernandes, *Alexandre Motta, Mason Hays, *Davi Mendonca; (4th row) Anthony Mac-Dowell, Jonathan Thoroughgood, *Cameron Merrill, Christian Puls, Mason Hawkins, *^Eduardo Wilges, Luis Gallindo, Davis McDade, Daniel Mandungu, *Jao Ferraz *KCAC Scholar-Athlete ^KCAC Player of the Week
photos by Corey Sanner
Arturo goes to the ground to get his head on the ball for a score against Ottawa. At the first of the season, he was KCAC Offensive Player of the Week for his goal against Jamestown and hat trick against Presentation. (left) A focused Davi Mendonca manages an acrobatic goal against Tabor. (right)
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Eduardo Wilges gets mugged by Jorge Keller and Ivo Santos after scoring against Tabor College. Wilges went on to get his first career hat trick and was the KCAC Offensive Player of the Week. (above)
Score The Panthers earned the number Date Opponent 8/22 Doane University W 3-0 four seed in the conference and were 8/27 Concordia University L 0-3 W 4-1 able to host their first postseason 8/30 Jamestown University 9/1 Presentation College W 5-1 game since joining the KCAC. York 9/10 Dakota Wesleyan L 0-2 W 4-1 stunned the visiting Bulldogs as All- 9/14 Dordt University 9/28 *Ottawa University W 2-1 KCAC First Team Jorge Alencar (SO/ 10/2 *Avila University W 3-1 10/5 *University of St. Mary W 2-0 Recife, Brazil) scored one minute 10/8 *Bethany College W 6-0 and 18 seconds into the quarterfinal 10/12 *Kansas Wesleyan Univ L 1-2 L 0-3 game. York outshot McPherson 17-8 10/16 *Sterling College 10/19 *Bethel College W 3-0 and came away with a comfortable 10/22 *Friends University L 0-1 10/26 *Oklahoma Wesleyan L 0-2 5-2 victory. 10/29 *McPherson College W 3-1 Winning the “shots on goal” statistic 11/2 *Tabor College W 5-1 W 2-1 was a major theme of fourth-year head 11/4 *Southwestern College 11/9 *McPherson College W 5-2 coach Alex Latorre. His recruitment of 11/13 *Oklahoma Wesleyan L 2-7 players who could put the ball in the *KCAC Game; Home games in bold net… and quickly, was readily apparent as the season progressed. Led by All-KCAC Second Team Arturo Gutierrez III (SO/Hacienda Heights, CA) who had 15 goals for the year and Alencar’s 14, York ended up outshooting their opponents 187 to 84 and scored the most goals this season (50) since joining the NAIA. York lost in the semi-finals to #6 Oklahoma Wesleyan, but outshot the victors 17-13. York finished the season 13-7, 9-5 in conference play, their most wins since joining the NAIA. In addition to Alencar and Gutierrez, Jorge Keller (SO/Montenegro, Brazil) was named to the All-KCAC Second Team as a defender, and Gabriel Cabral (SO/Campinas, Brazil), Pedro Carvalho (JR/Oklahoma City, OK), Matias Castano (SO/Payson, UT), and Alexandre Motta (SO/Sao Paulo, Brazil) were named All-KCAC Honorable Mention.
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KCAC Championship photos by Bob DeHart
Coach Carver looks for his runners to come around the bend at the Dean White Invitational. (left)
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Cassandra Martinez and Justine Medina go on the road to give their enthusiastic support to Katrina Murdock and Nyalat Buom on senior day. (right) Maria Geesaman ran one of her best times of the year at the KCAC Championships and earned KCAC Honorable Mention. (middle)
Cross Country York’s best cross country event of the year for the ladies came at the Bethel Invite. KCAC Honorable Mention Maria Geesaman (SO/Greeley, CO) led the way for the Panthers as she finished fourth overall helping the team win their second straight title at the invite. Geesaman ran the 5-kilometer race in 20:10.7, her best time of the year. Mackenzie Grauberger (SO/Prescott, AZ) finished three places back in seventh with a personal best of 20:29.3. Hannah Rohda (SR/Omaha, NE) finished in 10th, while Katrina Murdock (JR/San Bernardino, CA) and Hannah DeHart (FR/York, NE) finished inside the top 20 with finishes of 16th and 18th, respectively. As a team York finished almost two full minutes ahead of second-place Kansas Wesleyan. Logan Kaliff (SR/York, NE) consistently led the men’s program with his times followed by Joseph Ruffcorn (JR/ Basehor, KS). Their best finish came at the Bethel Invite, 11th and 21st respectively and their best times of the year were at the Mid-States Classic near the end of the season where Kaliff turned in a time of 27:40 and Joseph a time of 28:52. Mataia Scheerer-Hamm, Hali Giesbrecht, Mackenzie Grauberger, Hannah Rohda, Nicole Willcoxon, Benjamen Gramm, and Caleb Hartzell were named KCAC ScholarAthletes. Justin Carver completed his 9th year as head coach of the cross country program.
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It was a beautiful November day in Newton, Kans., for the KCAC Championships as the ladies set out on their last race of the year. (top)
photo by Corey Sanner
photo by Corey Sanner
York, Neb., senior Logan Kaliff ran in the number one spot for the men throughout the season. (below)
KCAC Championships Name Time Place Kaliff 28:07 23 Ruffcorn 30:11 47 Kiptoo 30:31 51 Belden 31:27 57 Hartzell 32:35 61 Shenkenberg 32:46 62
Invite JK Gold KCAC Preview - Augusta, KS Bethel Invitational - Newton, KS Dean White Invitational - Crete, NE Haskell Invitational - Lawrence, KS Mid-States Classic - Winfield, KS KCAC Championships - Newton, KS
Women 8th of 15 1st of 6 7th of 9 4th of 7 12th of 19 8th of 13
Men 11th of 14 6th of 7 N/A 5th of 8 20th of 20 8th of 13
2019 Cross Country Team: (1st row) Katrina Murdock, Madeleine Martinez, *Hali Giesbrecht, Mattia Beske, Hannah DeHart, Lizzy Logan, *Mataia Scheerer-Hamm; (2nd row) Ian Meek, Maria Geesaman, *Mackenzie Grauberger, Nyalat Buom, *Hannah Rohda, Connie Nickell, Logan Kaliff, Hosea Kiptoo; (3rd row) Head Coach Justin Carver, Grad. Assistant Coach Kermit Thomas, Conner Cogswell, Jarod Belden, Beau Shenkenberg, *Caleb Hartzell, Joseph Ruffcorn, Assistant Coach Josh Nething – not pictured *Nicole Willcoxon, *Ben Gramm *KCAC Scholar-Athlete
photo by Corey Sanner
Date 9/7 9/21 9/28 10/12 10/26 11/9
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photo by Bob DeHart KCAC Championships Name Time Place Geesaman 20:25 18 Rohda 21:15 28 Grauberger 22:01 39 Murdock 22:11 44 DeHart 22:13 46 Martinez 22:14 47 Logan 23:45 58 Nickell 25:00 67 Beske 25:06 68 Hamm 26:34 75 Giesbrecht 27:03 77 Buom 29:19 83
(Insets: l-r) Joseph Ruffcorn was steady for the Panthers as the number two runner; Hannah Rohda guts it out at the end of the KCAC Championships; Hosea Kiptoo, a sophomore transfer from Kenya, was a great addition to the men’s team both on and off the course; Mackenzie Grauberger and Hannah had similar times throughout the season, separated by a total of 21 seconds after six races.
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Nine student-athletes were honored by the coaches and team on Senior Day. (above)
photos by Bob DeHart
(Insets: l-r) Nakia Hackel gets in position for a defensive rebound against Oklahoma Christian; Junior transfer Deja Derrell drives the lane; Sarah Shelbourn is all in as the Bethany player arrives late to get the block; Julia Trujillo makes an aggressive move to the bucket.
The bench erupts as Nakia makes her second of four 3’s on Senior Day against Southwestern College. (above) Name 24 Diez 32 Trujillo 4 Jackson 1 Pesina 25 Fike 2 Thomsen 10 Derrell 22 Pittman 23 Hackel 5 Zimmerman 3 Shelbourn 0 Traver Lopez 33 Scoffield Brown 12 Peters 13 Rochon 21 Keith
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GP 29 25 26 25 29 29 28 26 26 22 23 25 13 17 2 7 8 2
GS 23 17 20 17 29 19 11 0 2 1 0 4 1 1 0 0 0 0
FG 101 89 96 65 62 47 25 33 23 22 14 10 11 6 2 2 2 1
PCT 3-Pt PCT FT PCT PTS P/G Asst BLK ST Reb 0.419 45 0.366 28 0.622 275 9.5 22 6 41 94 0.418 0 0 57 0.77 235 9.4 26 12 23 107 0.382 8 0.235 22 0.489 222 8.5 38 6 52 116 0.319 22 0.229 58 0.716 210 8.4 61 4 24 73 0.369 0 0 22 0.733 146 5 14 27 16 121 0.32 1 0.067 40 0.833 135 4.7 42 1 23 86 0.24 13 0.241 23 0.852 86 3.1 56 1 34 48 0.3 0 0 10 0.455 76 2.9 8 12 12 93 0.299 20 0.323 0 0 66 2.5 8 0 3 9 0.324 7 0.269 8 0.571 59 2.7 8 0 12 29 0.438 1 0.25 16 0.615 45 2 4 0 10 30 0.294 1 0.1 7 0.7 28 1.1 15 0 8 32 0.367 0 0 1 0.25 23 1.8 6 1 5 35 0.3 0 0 0 0 12 0.7 1 0 1 19 0.333 2 0.4 1 0.5 7 3.5 2 1 0 3 0.667 2 0.667 0 0 6 0.9 4 0 1 3 0.667 0 0 1 0.5 5 0.6 1 0 1 7 0.333 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 2 1
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With teammates and coaches looking on, TaShay Jackson goes airborne for two of her 12 team-high points against Bethel. (above) 2019-20 Women’s Basketball Team: (1st row) Hannah Zimmerman, Deja Derrell, Jasmine Hammons, Kiara Pesina, Emma Peters, *Shelby Dudar, Alina Russell, Gia James, Jazmin King, Armani Rochon; (2nd row) Head Coach Cory Latorre, Manager Cameron Cole, Brittany Sandoval, Kaylin Brown, Nakia Hackel, *Susie Traver, Mel Thomsen, Maria Lopez, *Sarah Shelbourn, Shay Jackson; (3rd row) Assist. Coach Ciara Williams, Assist. Coach Misty Brouillette, Mackayla Chenault, Haley Scoffield, Raven James, *^Kendall Fike, Sadie Pittman, Julia Trujillo, Amaia Diez, *Diamond Harrington, Yionis Keith, Assistant Coach Doreen Lopez, Assist. Coach Matt Fike – not pictured Manager Lydia Kirchhoff *KCAC Scholar-Athlete ^KCAC Champion of Character
photos by Bob DeHart
Amaia Diez goes up for the contested shot against Bethel. (left) Melody Thomsen gets a shot off in the lane. (right) Kendall Fike finished her 4-year Panther career with 456 points. (lower left)
Women’s Basketball York College started off their season in October with a dominating 72-44 win over Randall University in front of a homecoming crowd. Under second year head coach Cory Latorre, the Lady Panthers had three players in double figures and dished out a total of 22 assists. Late in the season, it was looking good for YC to get the upset win against Oklahoma Wesleyan at home as they built a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, the Eagles got hot from beyond the arc and mounted a comeback, picking up Kiara Pesina drives the baseline the 78-69 overtime win. against the Tabor defender. (above) On the 2019-20 season York was led in scoring by Amaia Diez (SO/Pamplona, Spain) with 275 points including 45 threes. Kendall Fike (JR/Ada, OK) had 121 rebounds for a team high as well as tallied 27 block shots to lead the team defensively. Kiara Pesina (SO/San Antonio, TX) was the assists leader with 61, and TaShay Jackson (SR/New Rochelle, NY) led the team in steals with 52. York finished the season 1-28, 0-24 in KCAC play.
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Victor Lewis makes a great cut to the basket for two of his 23 points in the double overtime game with Southwestern College. (left) DeAnte Barnes, who led the team in field goal percentage at 55.7%, scored 19 points against Southwestern. (right) Michael Tolbert maneuvers in midair for two of his 23 game-high points against Bethel College. (middle)
Men’s Basketball The final regular season game against Bethel College seemed to epitomize York’s season as the Panthers roared back from a 21-point deficit late in the first half to overtake the Threshers 74-68 in exciting KCAC action. Just three days earlier, York came back from being down 11 against Sterling for the 90-83 victory. The two wins secured the team’s postseason play, the third in a row for head coach Tree Burks. There weren’t many games in the 201920 campaign where the Panthers were out of contention. Two overtime wins, one double overtime loss, and matching their opponents basket for basket (2402 pts vs 2400 pts) revealed an evenly matched schedule in the year’s stats. York finished the regular season 15-15, 11-13 in conference play. Michael Tolbert (SR/Apopka, FL) was named All-KCAC Third Team, leading the team in several categories including: 14.1 pts/gm, 66 three-pointers, and 903 minutes played. DeAnte Barnes (SR/ Rockford, IL) was named All-KCAC Honorable Mention and led the team in total rebounds with 182 and in 30 blocked shots. Eric Lenear (JR/Bellevue, NE) had one more point on the season than Tolbert at 409 and also had the most steals with 47. Tyreece Berry (JR/Muskogee, OK) led in assists with 94.
game photos by Bob DeHart
Date Opponent Score 10/19 Baptist Bible College W 112-60 10/22 Doane University W 70-65 10/25 Bellevue University L 69-75 10/29 Mount Marty College W 80-70 11/2 Oklahoma Christian Univ L 72-74 11/5 Midland University W 72-65 11/9 Doane University L 78-87 11/13 *Avila University W 72-71 11/16 *Bethany College W 87-70 11/20 *University of St. Mary W 72-60 11/23 *Oklahoma Wesleyan L 73-90 11/26 *McPherson College L 78-88 12/2 *Tabor College W 73-52 12/7 *Kansas Wesleyan W 66-64 12/11 *Southwestern College L 73-86 12/14 *Ottawa University L 71-77 1/4 *Friends University L 71-80 1/8 *Sterling College L 78-81 1/11 *Bethel College W 84-81(OT) 1/15 *Avila University L 67-76 1/18 *Bethany College W 81-74 1/20 *University of St. Mary L 62-65 1/23 *Oklahoma Wesleyan L 76-83 1/25 *McPherson College L 59-73 1/29 *Tabor College W 95-93(OT) 2/5 *Kansas Wesleyan L 70-83 2/8 *Southwestern College L 110-113(2OT) 2/12 *Ottawa University L 77-95 2/15 *Friends University W 84-70 2/19 *Sterling College W 90-83 2/22 *Bethel College W 74-68 2/27 *Ottawa University L 76-104 *KCAC Game / Home Games in bold
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Third Team All-KCAC Michael Tolbert played 58 games in his 2-year YC career, scoring 730 points, including 118 three-pointers. (above)
photo by Bob DeHart
photo by Corey Sanner
Bob DeHart captures Eric Lenear as he elevates for 2 of his 16 points in the thrilling 84-81 overtime win against Bethel College. (above) (Insets: l-r)) Tyreece Berry heads toward the lane; Lance Ewell gets easy breakaway points against McPherson; Keyaun Hoskin goes up for two in the OCU game; Cameron Burns makes an aggressive move under the basket in the Panther’s 70-62 win over the University of St. Mary. Kafani Williams gets off a fade away jump shot against Baptist Bible College in the Homecoming 112-60 victory. (left) Name GP GS 4 Lenear 31 30 0 Tolbert, 29 29 1 Barnes 28 21 3 Berry 31 18 21 Lewis 29 15 23 Williams, K 29 14 11 Ewell 20 16 24 Burns 31 5 5 Hoskin 29 5 25 Abbott 19 0 2 Banks 19 2 22 Fox 9 0 13 Williams, A 1 0 33 Bonner 8 0 Torres 1 0 Himes 2 0
MIN 896 903 862 822 580 517 427 431 416 111 175 65 12 51 9 14
FG 127 137 131 113 102 61 54 43 37 21 16 7 2 1 0 0
PCT 3-Pt PCT FT PCT PTS 0.487 20 0.345 135 0.718 409 0.399 66 0.349 68 0.81 408 0.557 6 0.286 72 0.758 340 0.379 44 0.386 53 0.815 323 0.432 35 0.34 25 0.595 264 0.53 0 0 34 0.607 156 0.397 17 0.347 16 0.727 141 0.413 14 0.28 11 0.611 111 0.33 15 0.273 15 0.789 104 0.375 13 0.361 9 0.818 64 0.308 11 0.25 2 0.4 45 0.368 5 0.333 6 1 25 0.333 2 0.333 1 0.5 7 0.25 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0.5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
P/G Asst BLK ST Reb 13.2 53 5 47 138 14.1 40 2 29 115 12.1 56 30 22 182 10.4 94 1 24 87 9.1 43 7 20 124 5.4 9 8 14 130 7.1 9 5 39 77 3.6 20 3 8 98 3.6 31 0 18 94 3.4 2 2 2 13 2.4 4 0 5 14 2.8 1 2 0 11 7 0 0 0 0 0.3 6 0 4 3 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 9
2019-20 Men’s Basketball Team: (1st row) Lance Ewell, Amari Williams, Tyreece Berry, Michael Tolbert, Eric Lenear, AV Banks, Kobe Bonner, *Igor Torres, Isaiah Abbott, Josiah Wynn; (2nd row) Ops Intern Alyssa Ruiz, Asst. Coach Kory Slaughter, Sha-Vere Yarde, Keyaun Hoskin, Victor Lewis, Devin Smith, ^Cameron Burns, Head Coach Tree Burks, Eric Fox, Chris Himes, Kafani Williams, Demauria Haywood, DeAnte Barnes, Grad Asst. Jeremiah Ahart, Student Asst. Roc Johnson *KCAC Scholar-Athlete ^KCAC Champion of Character
The coaching staff and bench get emotional in the Panthers near upset of NCAA Div. 2 OCU. (above)
2019-20 Men’s JV Basketball: (no pic) Heath Abrahamsen, Dajour Boasman, Bennett Brown, Salvador Fernandez, Gabriel Figueroa, Ethan Flores, JR Flores, KyTerrian Harris, Tyler Marfise, Royce Mendez, JuWaun Moore, Shyheim Rahman, *Adam Selvage, *Seth Selvage, Devin Smith, Titus Stegall, Keenan Stewart, Donte Temple, Micah Tucker, LaTrell Vasser, Jose Velazquez, AJ Zamora
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During the home dual with University of the Cumberlands, Audriana Beattie got an exciting fall at 2:04 over Ismileyna Valles. (above) (Insets: l-r) Autumn Branson and Kylie Marlin had to wrestle each other during the York Open; Diana Leyva pins a wrestler from Ottawa; Emily Fergeson maintains her hold at the York Open; Rosa Vallejo tries to turn her opponent. Coaches, wrestlers, and fans take in the York College Open on January 18. Despite the winter storm that rolled in the day before, York successfully hosted 14 teams from across the country. (right) Date 11/2 11/9 11/17 11/24 12/7 12/20-21 1/3 1/4 1/17 1/17 1/17 1/17 1/18 1/31 2/29 3/13
For the second year in a row, York brought home the KCAC Team of Character Award. The Panthers helped paint an elderly couple’s house, promoted women’s wrestling in the state by putting on two clinics, and donated their time to help with the first-ever Nebraska women’s wrestling high school state tournament. (above)
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Women’s Wrestling
Event Dr. Bob Kellogg Open Waldorf Open Missouri Valley Open Colorado Mesa Open Wayland Baptist Invitational West Coast Championships Ottawa University Dual University of St. Mary Dual Univ. of the Cumberlands Waldorf University Univ. of the Cumberlands (2) Schreiner University York College Open University of St. Mary Open KCAC Championships NAIA National Tournament
Location Jacksonville, IL Forest City, Iowa Marshall, MO Grand Junction, CO Plainview, TX Rocklin, CA Ottawa, KS Leavenworth, KS York, NE York, NE York, NE York, NE York, NE Leavenworth, KS Ottawa, KS Canceled
Results No Score No Score No Score No Score No Score No Score L 25-20 W 26-21 L 34-15 W 30-20 L 29-13 L 35-13 No Score No Score 3rd of 6
2019-20 Women’s Wrestling Team: (1st row) Autumn Branson, Claire Payne, *^Rosa Vallejo Jauregui, Diana Leyva, Emily Fergeson, Bailey Theel; (2nd row) *Kylie Marlin, Audriana Beattie, Kaylie Sauerland, *Charity Goldsmith-Ding, *Marissa Patterson, Student Manager Alex Stoyanov - not pictured Head Coach Jeff Albers, Asst. Coach DeAndre Neroes *KCAC Scholar-Athlete ^KCAC Champion of Character
Claire Payne looks for the ref’s approval as she gets the fall at 1:58. (left) Audriana Beattie takes her opponent down in dramatic fashion. (right) Marissa Patterson stays in control of her match against a University of the Cumberlands wrestler, winning a 12-6 decision. (middle)
Women’s Wrestling It was a bitter sweet ending for women’s wrestling under second year head coach Jeff Albers. The Panthers had a very successful outing during the KCAC Women’s Wrestling Championships as they finished third overall, just one-half point behind second-place. During spring break, the team made the 460 mile trek to Jamestown, ND for the NAIA Championships only to be told the following day that the tournament was canceled due to the Coronavirus. At the conference championships, six wrestlers were named First Team All-KCAC. Claire Payne (SO/Ukiah, CA—109 lb) and Audriana Beattie (FR/McKinleyville, CA—143 lb) were the top place finishers for the Panthers with each of them earning second-place honors. Autumn Branson (FR/Fairbury, NE—109 lb), Emily Fergeson (SO/Euless, TX—116 lb), Charity GoldsmithDing (SO/Ione, CA—170 lb), and Marissa Patterson (SO/ Topeka, KS—191 lb) all finished in third place. York was also awarded the KCAC Team of Character with Rosa Vallejo (SO/El Paso, TX) winning the individual Champion of Character award. Other highlights on the season were Patterson’s two weight class victories in the Maverick Open and Spire Classic where she went for a combined 7-0 record. Beattie also won her weight class at the Maverick Open, and with a fourth place finish at the York Open was named the KCAC Women’s Wrestler of the week.
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Harley Williamson gets a dramatic takedown during the dual with Central Christian. (left) Pierce Mederios uses his speed and strength to get the major decision 15-5 over Caden Emmot of Central Christian. (right)
photo by Bob DeHart
NAIA All-American John Fox pinned both of his opponents in the first period during the Panther’s home duals. (middle)
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photo by Bob DeHart
The men’s wrestling program under first year head coach Chad Mattox had four athletes named First-Team KCAC at the end of the season, three of which qualified for nationals. John Fox (FR/Gilroy, CA—141lb) and Harley Williamson (SO/Euless, TX—125 lb) both placed 3rd at conference, Pierce Mederios (JR/Mountain Home, ID—133lb) took 4th, and Marce Vasquez (SO/Bridgeport, NE—197lb) placed 7th. At the 2020 NAIA Men’s Wrestling National Championships, Fox became the ninth YC wrestler to earn NAIA All-American honors with his eighth place finish. Fox started off his weekend with two upsets over ranked opponents, beating the 11th-seeded wrestler from Simpson 7-1 and the sixth-ranked opponent from Cumberlands with a 4-0 decision. In the quarterfinal match he lost to the eventual national champion from Doane. On Saturday he guaranteed his spot on the podium as he pinned eight-seeded Dayton Marvel from Campbellsville in the third period before losing his final two matches by 5-4 and 6-2 decisions. After losing his first match 8-4, Pierce Mederios bounced back and won in sudden victory 8-6. In his final match of the season he lost a tough 3-2 decision to Jacob Seto who finished fifth overall. Harley Williamson went 0-2 in his NAIA National Championship debut. At the conference championships Williamson won the KCAC/SAC Gorrarian award, given to the wrestler with the most falls in the least amount of time. Mederios earned the team’s Champion of Character award and was also named a KCAC Scholar-Athlete. The team won the KCAC Team of Character award for their efforts outside the wrestling room.
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The home team celebrates with gusto Harley Williamson’s pin during the Bethany Dual. (above)
photo by Corey Sanner
photos by Bob DeHart
(Insets: l-r) In an exhibition match, Kaden Boyce puts the hurt on his opponent; Isaiah Jasso gets a dramatic takedown; Cody Pederson earns a 10-6 decision in the Bethany Dual; Dezmond Mcsellers got a 14-6 major decision over his Bethany opponent.
Marce Vasquez earned First-Team KCAC as a sophomore, finishing seventh at Regionals. (left)
With his 11-4 decision, Fernando Servin helped YC to a 28-21 win in the dual with Bethany College. (left) Coach Mattox was especially proud of his guys being awarded the KCAC Team of Character for the season. The team was involved in a variety of service projects in the York community, including moving furniture for individuals and painting an elderly couple’s house. They also participated regularly in activities such as Trash Trail, in which the team picked up trash at various venues around campus. (above)
2019-20 Men’s Wrestling Team: (1st row) Brody Mattox, Dezmond McSellers, Nick Coria, Harley Williamson, *^Pierce Mederios, Cody Pederson, Isaiah Jasso, John Fox; (2nd row) Deonnie La’Salle Graves, Jordan Warren, Cooper Wilkins, Fernando Servin, Anthony Corona, Orlando Marroquin, Doug Lazo, Jon-Jon Halk; (3rd row) Head Coach Chad Mattox, Kaden Boyce, Dallas Albin, Malique Trumbo, Corey Parsons, Marce Vasquez, Lennorise Echols, Team Chaplain Dr. Milton Eckhart – not pictured Assistant Coach Kevin Morrill, Assistant Coach Willie Fox, Assistant Coach Oscar Marin, Assistant Coach Jack Murphy *KCAC Scholar-Athlete ^KCAC Champion of Character
Date 11/1-2 11/16 11/23 12/7 1/3 1/4 1/8 1/11 1/19 1/24 1/25 1/30 2/8 2/21-22 3/6-7
Event Location Jimmie Open Jamestown , ND Bethany College Open Lindsborg, KS University of Nebraska Open Kearney, NE Doane Open Crete, NE Ottawa University Dual Ottawa, KS University of St. Mary Dual Leavenworth, KS Bethany College Dual York, NE Hastings College Open Hastings, NE Jet Invitational Wichita, KS UNK Duals Kearney, NE York Duals York, NE Concordia Duals Seward, NE Central College Dual York, NE Regional Championship Bartlesville, OK NAIA National Championship Wichita, KS
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Sheyi Ajiboye reaches for another gear in the 200 meters.
photo courtesy YC Track and Field
photo courtesy YC Track and Field
team photos courtesy YC Track and Field
photo by Bob DeHart
The women took third at the KCAC Indoor Track and Field Championships in Wichita, Kan. (above)
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(Insets: l-r) At the Fred Beile Classic Maria Geesaman took 1st in the 600m (1:43.06); Bri Eckerberg shows her strength after winning the KCAC Championship in the shot; Champions of Character: Molly Bich and Logan Kaliff; Jarod Belden shows good form in the 60 meter hurdles. 2020 Track and Field Team: (1st row) *Mackenzie Grauberger, Sheyi Ajiboye, *Maria Geesaman; (2nd row) *Blessing Osueke, Nyalat Buom, *Katrina Murdock, *Hali Giesbrecht, Madison Gookin, Amber Dominguez, *Sadie Carr, Elizabeth Logan, Hannah DeHart, Mattia Beske; (3rd row) Ian Meek, *Kyle Wynn, *Brianna Florvilus, Jordan Strong, Raylee Berry, Brandon Seaman, *Bri Eckerberg, *Hannah Rohda, ^*Molly Bich, ^Logan Kaliff, Connie Nickell; (4th row) Head Coach Justin Carver, Joseph Ruffcorn, ^*Carter Price, Jarod Belden, Tommy Dishman, Brennan Sullivan, *Beau Shenkenberg, Conner Cogswell, Hosea Kiptoo, *Caleb Hartzell, Niles Tilley, Assistant Coach Josh Nething, Grad Assistant Kermit Thomas – not pictured *Benjamen Gramm, *Mataia Scheerer-Hamm, Madeleine Martinez, *Justine Medina, *Sarah Shelbourn, Hailey Stigger, *Nicole Willcoxon *KCAC Scholar-Athlete
^KCAC Champion of Character
photo courtesy YC Track and Field
photo courtesy YC Track and Field
Brianna Florvilus and Bles s in g O s u e k e p o s e together after their long jump performance in Wichita. (left) The 4x800 team of Geesaman, Grauberger, Rohda, and Murdock took third at the KCAC Championships. (right)
Track & Field
photo by Bob DeHart
photo courtesy YC Track and Field
Two-time NAIA All-American Carter Price gives it all he has during the Concordia University Classic. Price was named CoSIDA Academic All-America First Team, becoming only the second Panther to earn the award. (above)
The men’s 4x400 meter relay team of Price, Ajiboye, Meek, and Wynn finished third at the KCAC Indoor Championships with a time of 3:25.02.
Even though track and field’s outdoor season never got out of the starting blocks, the indoor season was highlighted by great individual and team efforts alike under ninth-year head coach Justin Carver. The Panthers had a solid weekend at the KCAC Indoor Championships where the women finished third overall as a team and the men finished eighth. The women were led by several Panthers as Bri Eckerberg (JR/Gering, NE) picked up the only top finish with an NAIA Indoor qualifying mark in the shot put with her throw of 44’ 6”. Brianna Florvilus (SO/Dunnellon, FL) was all over the meet with solid finishes that included second in the 400-meter dash (58.75), third in the 200-meter dash (25.60), fifth in the 60-meter dash (7.96), and fifth in the long jump (17’). Blessing Osueke (JR/Houston, TX) finished in second place in the long jump (17’ 7”) and fifth in the triple jump (34’ 8.25”). Sadie Carr (SO/Henderson, NE) took third in the pole vault (9’ 3”). The women’s 4x400 and Indoor Track and Field Schedule 4x800 relays each finished 1/18 Doane University Scott Nisely Invite Crete, NE Prairie Wolf Invitational Lincoln, NE third with times of 4:16.45 1/24 1/30-31 Concordia University Classic Seward, NE and 10:10.37 respectively. 2/7 Doane University Fred Beile Invite Crete, NE Concordia University Invite Seward, NE Mackenzie Grauberger (SO/ 2/14 2/21-22 KCAC Track & Field Championships Wichita, KS Prescott, AZ), Osueke, Maria 3/5-7 NAIA National Championships Brookings, SD Geesaman (SO/Greeley, CO), and Hannah Rohda (SR/Omaha, NE) were on the 4x400 team, and the 4x800 team consisted of Geesaman, Grauberger, Rohda, and Katrina Murdock (JR/San Bernardino, CA). Geesaman finished fourth in the 1000 meter run (3:13.51), and the distance medley relay consisting of Murdock, Carr, Connie Nickell (JR/Clackamas, OR), and Hannah DeHart (FR/York, NE) finished sixth overall. On the men’s side, Carter Price (SR/Rapid City, SD) was the top individual finisher with a second-place finish in the 200-meter dash (22.28) and fourth in the 60-meter dash (6.98). The men’s 4x400 relay team of Price, Sheyi Ajiboye (SR/Houston, TX), Ian Meek (JR/Montrose, CO), and Kyle Wynn (SR/Waukegan, IL) finished third with a time of 3:25.02, and Meek finished fourth in the 800-meter run (1:59.84). The 4x800 relay team of Meek, Wynn, Joe Ruffcorn (JR/Basehor, KS), and Hosea Kiptoo (SO/Rift Valley, Kenya) finished in sixth place (8:25.40), and Jarod Belden (FR/Ontario, CA) took seventh in the high jump (5’ 11.25”). At the NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships in Brookings, SD, Price ran a personal best in the 400-meter finals (47.81) and took the All-American podium with 6th place. Eckerberg’s shot throw (43’ 9.75”) and Florvilus’ 400-meter dash (57.31) just missed out on All-American status with their ninth-place finishes. Osueke jumped 17’ 2” in the long jump which was good enough for 20th. All-KCAC (Women) Eckerberg Shot 1st; Florvilus 400m 2nd, 200m 3rd; Osueke LJ 2nd; Carr PV 3rd; 4x400m Relay 3rd (Grauberger, Osueke, Geesaman, Rohda); 4x800m Relay 3rd (Geesaman, Grauberger, Rohda, Murdock) All-KCAC (Men) Price 200m 2nd; 4x400m Relay 3rd (Price, Ajiboye, Meek, Wynn) NAIA All-American Carter Price 400m 6th 47.81
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Katy Fazendin led the team with a .412 batting average. (left) Emy Krysa makes the perfect slide into third. (right) Senior shortstop Maricela Romero had 24 hits in the fiveweek season. (middle)
Game photos by Bob Krysa
Softball T h e 2 0 2 0 Yo r k College softball season was truncated like every other spring sport in the country. Because of the coronavirus, thirty-four games were cancelled including every conference game on the schedule. The team played its final game on March 11 and went out in style as they defeated Hasting College 10-0 at home in five innings. Under sixth year head coach Roni Miller, York finished 6-13 on the season. Maricela Romero (SR/ Bakersfield, CA) led the Panthers in batting with 24 hits, and her batting average of .407 was second only to that of Katy Fazendin (FR/Las Vegas, NV) who had a .412 average. Gabby Loya (JR/Arvada, CO) was the RBI leader with 16 and also tallied the most home runs for the team with 2. Dani Cornejo (SR/Chino, CA) had the most stolen bases with 6. Pearl Brumm (FR/Portland, OR) pitched the most innings with 33 and had two wins to her credit along with Jaci-Mia Rivera (FR/Lubbock, TX) who had the most strikeout at 19. Briana Walter (JR/Ralston, NE) was the ERA leader at 2.77. Date Opponent Score 2/6 Oklahoma Panhandle State W 4-2 2/6 Our Lady of the Lake Univ. L 2-5 2/7 Texas Wesleyan University W 2-1 2/7 Univ. of Science & Arts L 5-10 2/8 Langston University L 5-6 2/8 Jarvis Christian College W 6-2 2/16 Bellevue University (2) L 0-2, L 8-9 2/22 Mount Marty College (2) L 6-18, L 6-14 3/4 Concordia University (2) L 3-6, L 4-9 3/6 Hastings College W 4-1 3/6 Oklahoma City University L 0-11 3/7 Peru State College W 5-2 3/7 College of St. Mary L 1-8(8) 3/7 Midland University L 6-13 3/11 Hastings College (2) L 2-7, W 10-0 *KCAC game; Home games in bold
team photo by Bob Krysa
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photo by Bob DeHart
Game photos by Bob Krysa
Coach Roni celebrates the team’s great defensive inning.
GP 12 18 14 19 16 16 16 19 8 7 16 16 5 4 5 13 5 6 4 8 8 7 8 6
AVG 0.412 0.407 0.375 0.345 0.319 0.313 0.275 0.26 0.222 0.222 0.214 0.2 0.2 0.167 0.167 0.156 0.143 0.125 0 0 0 0 0 0
AB 17 59 24 58 47 32 40 50 27 9 28 30 5 6 6 32 7 8 1 1 8 5 0 2
R 7 10 7 13 3 11 2 5 0 2 9 4 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0
Leaders at the Plate H 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% BB HBP SO SF SH SB SBA 7 0 0 0 0 0.412 1 0 6 0 0 1 1 24 5 0 1 10 0.542 3 0 5 1 1 3 3 9 3 0 0 3 0.5 4 0 2 0 1 1 1 20 2 0 0 8 0.379 5 4 3 1 0 3 4 15 2 0 0 2 0.362 0 0 7 0 2 2 2 10 0 1 0 0 0.375 5 0 3 0 1 6 6 11 1 0 1 5 0.375 2 0 7 0 0 0 0 13 4 1 2 16 0.5 2 1 7 1 3 0 0 6 0 0 0 4 0.222 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0.333 0 0 2 0 1 2 2 6 1 0 0 4 0.25 8 0 5 0 3 1 2 6 0 0 0 1 0.2 1 0 4 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.167 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.167 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 0.188 2 0 4 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.143 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0.125 1 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2020 Softball Team: (l-r) Katy Fazendin, Danielle Cornejo, Emy Krysa, Rebecca Carpenter, Jaci-Mia Rivera, Veronica Sawatzky, Selena Gomez, Hannah Saroka, Briana Walter, ^Gabby Loya, Kate Reyes, *Alyssa Ruiz, Maricela Romero, *Samantha Saenz, Meida Tautalatasi, AB Ramirez, Pearl Brumm, Kiana Villarreal, *Breianna Cortez - not pictured Megan Leivas, Natalie Luna, Ciera Montalvo, Kieyerah Twombly, Brianna Ynostroza, Head Coach Roni Miller, Assistant Coach Curly Cox, Recruiting Assistant Kenny Miller, Recruiting Assistant John Arellano, Manager Maddie Keran *KCAC Scholar-Athlete
^KCAC Champion of Character
(Insets: l-r) Danielle Cornejo speeds down the first base line; Pearl Brumm led the team in innings pitched; Jaci-Mia Rivera delivers the heat in the 6-2 victory over Jarvis Christian; Gabby Loya led the team with 16 RBIs and two home runs. Name G ERA Brumm 8 4.16 Rivera 4 3.55 Walter 7 2.77 Montalvo 5 6.59 Leivas 2 10.5 Ruiz 8 8.87
W 2 2 1 1 0 0
L 4 1 4 2 1 1
Pitching Stats S IP Bat 0 33.2 0.324 0 21.2 0.293 0 30.1 0.216 0 17 0.365 0 2 0.2 0 15 0.398
H AB R ER BB 48 148 30 20 13 27 92 19 11 7 25 116 22 12 19 31 85 19 16 6 2 10 8 3 5 33 83 28 19 12
SO 12 19 16 12 0 1
Thank you 2020 Seniors! (1st row) Dani Cornejo, Mari Romero; (2nd row) Ciera Montalvo, Meida Tautalatasi, Alyssa Ruiz, Selena Gomez photo courtesy YC Panther Softball
Batting Fazendin Romero Krysa Tautalatasi Gomez Cornejo Villarreal Loya Reyes Leivas Ramirez Cortez Montalvo Saroka Twombly Sawatzky Ynostroza Saenz Carpenter Ruiz Luna Walter Brumm Rivera
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photo by John Scully
photo by John Scully
photos by Bob DeHart
photo by Steddon Sikes
photo by John Scully
Austin Eisenmenger sends one out of the park and is congratulated by Coach Walth in YC’s last home game against Southwestern. (above)
photos by Bob DeHart
(Insets: l-r) Dan Tomkiewicz threw an 8 inning gem and Jason Richardson picked up the save in the 6-3 win over Baker University; Luke Juarez and Ethan Lanz both get hits against Ottawa in the Panthers’ 14-5 victory; Tony Riley rounds third in stride and heads for home.
Name Nunes Juarez Vallez Eisenmenger Riley Chambers Garvey Lanz Slawter Tlatenchi Dunaway Bradley Randall Mathis Valle Hinrichs Rolon Serrano
(left) These seniors gave four years to the program:
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1. Garrett Ewing 2. Jason Richardson 3. Cole Satterfield 4. Tre’ Bradley
G 19 23 7 11 21 21 20 23 10 17 10 23 12 7 18 7 1 1
AVG 0.446 0.345 0.333 0.31 0.308 0.286 0.241 0.24 0.24 0.231 0.214 0.213 0.207 0.111 0 0 0 0
photo by Bob DeHart AB 65 84 15 42 65 70 54 75 25 52 14 75 29 9 11 0 1 1
R 8 16 0 9 17 16 5 8 2 11 4 10 2 0 6 3 0 1
Name Scully Tomkiewicz Eisenmenger Brakenhoff Hampton Juarez Richardson Marks Vasquez Ewing Satterfield Leng Vallez
H 29 29 5 13 20 20 13 18 6 12 3 16 6 1 0 0 0 0 G 6 6 3 7 5 4 6 6 6 3 5 1 1
Leaders at the Plate 2B 3B HR RBI SLG% 5 0 2 13 0.615 5 3 2 16 0.548 1 0 0 4 0.4 3 0 3 10 0.595 4 0 3 10 0.508 6 1 1 8 0.443 4 1 0 6 0.352 4 0 3 20 0.413 1 0 1 3 0.4 2 0 0 6 0.269 1 0 0 0 0.286 1 0 0 8 0.227 1 0 0 0 0.241 0 0 0 0 0.111 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
ERA 7.83 12.68 2.5 10.62 8.1 15.32 9.82 15.12 7.88 12.6 9.64 45 94.5
BB HBP SO SF SH SB SBA 14 0 9 0 0 0 0 7 4 14 0 1 2 2 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 4 1 11 0 0 1 1 7 6 11 0 4 2 3 13 1 13 1 3 1 1 7 1 22 1 1 0 0 16 3 26 0 0 0 0 3 1 12 0 0 0 0 6 2 17 0 1 0 0 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 7 1 12 0 0 1 3 1 3 9 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Pitching Stats IP W L S Bat 33.1 1 4 0 0.314 22 1 2 0 0.348 18 1 1 0 0.279 20.1 0 3 0 0.37 13.1 0 2 0 0.298 12.1 0 4 0 0.391 11 0 1 1 0.345 8.1 0 1 0 0.463 8 0 1 1 0.27 5 0 1 0 0.429 4.2 0 0 0 0.278 1 0 0 0 0.625 0.2 0 0 0 0.75
H 49 32 19 37 17 25 19 19 10 12 5 5 3
AB 156 92 68 100 57 64 55 41 37 28 18 8 4
R 36 33 5 29 12 24 18 15 12 9 5 5 7
ER 29 31 5 24 12 21 12 14 7 7 5 5 7
BB 12 23 6 5 13 8 7 6 3 2 3 1 3
SO 31 22 12 9 12 9 17 3 3 6 4 1 1
2020 Baseball Team: (1st row) Jaysson Valle, *Jason Richardson, Noah Boyd, Tyler Chavis, ^Eric Chambers, Connor Lewis, Nic Murcek, Alex Hinrichs, James Mockry, Nick Garvey, *Kevan Mathis, Dalton Brandt; (2nd row) *Ethan Lanz, Dylan Wallace, Freddy Tlatenchi, Tony Riley, Cesar Galvan, Treyton Scully, Marcus Hampton, Kurt Dunaway, Dylan Wyatt, Trevor Slawter, Marce Vasquez; (3rd row) Associate Head Coach Erik Gray, Grad Assistant Casey Wagnon, Assistant Coach John Mead, Assistant Coach Nick Carney, Austin Eisenmenger, *Dan Tomkiewicz, Jason Swanner, *Garrett Ewing, Zac Marks, Assistant Coach Michael Karpinski, Assistant Coach Aaron Alvarez, Grad Assistant Dylan Roller, Head Coach Brian Walth; (4th row) *Tre’ Bradley, Mitchell Crawford, Noah Leng, Joseph Serrano, Trey Randall, Luke Juarez, *Sebastian Rolon, Tyler Brakenhoff, Matt Nunes, *Cole Satterfield, Aaron Vallez, Parker Hughes *KCAC Scholar-Athlete ^KCAC Champion of Character
photo by John Scully
Treyton Scully picked up the complete-game win in the third game against Ottawa going seven innings and striking out six batters. (left)
A special thanks goes out to John Scully for the away game photos.
photo by Bob DeHart
Matt Nunes is congratulated by Tony Riley after scoring in the seventh inning on a double by Eisenmenger. Nunes was 3 for 5 in the win against Baker University. (middle)
Baseball Score With twenty-seven games Date Opponent Wayland Baptist Univ. (2) L 10-14, L 0-3 cancelled because of the 1/24 1/25 Wayland Baptist Univ. (2) L 6-10, L 4-13 L 3-11, L 3-7 pandemic, York College baseball 2/1 Oklahoma City Univ. (2) 2/2 Oklahoma City Univ. (2) L 3-8, L 8-23 was never allowed to get its stride. 2/14 Okla. Panhandle State (2) L 3-6, L 2-4 L 9-16, L 2-8 The front of the season was 2/15 Okla. Panhandle State (2) 2/21 Baker University L 8-9 loaded with away matches with 2/22 Baker University (2) L 1-7, W 6-3 L 5-9 larger universities and the team 2/28 *Ottawa University 2/29 *Ottawa University (2) L 1-3, W 14-5 didn’t get to play any games past 3/3 *Kansas Wesleyan Univ L 6-12 *Southwestern College W 9-8 March 10. Luckily, the weather in 3/7 3/8 *Southwestern College (2) L 2-15, L 11-13 early March cooperated and the 3/10 *Bethany College L 2-3 Panthers were able to host four *KCAC game; Home games in bold home games for their YC fans before their season was cut short. Matt Nunes (SR, Fowler, CA) and Luke Juarez (SO/Fresno, CA) led the Panthers in batting with 29 hits apiece as well as had the highest batting averages of .446 and .345 respectively. Ethan Lanz (JR/Denver, CO) and newcomers Austin Eisenmenger (JR/Tacoma, WA) and Tony Riley (JR/Alameda, CA) each had 3 home runs and Lanz also tallied the most RBIs with 20. Treyton Scully (SO/Lincoln, NE) pitched 33 innings, had the most strikeouts (31), and had one win to his credit. Eisenmenger, who had the lowest ERA at 2.5, and Daniel Tomkiewicz (JR/Port Orchard, WA) also had 1 win each. This was Brian Walth’s 19th season with the Panthers and seventh as head coach and the 15th season for Erik Gray, associate head coach.
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match photos courtesy YC Golf
Women’s Golf The women’s golf team got off on the right foot for the 2019-20 season as they won the Doane University Fall Invite in Crete, Neb. Bailee Bastin (JR/Choctaw, OK) led the Panthers with a secondplace finish of 86, just two strokes behind first. Jessica Li (SO/ Reading, England) and Jessica Salazar (JR/Arvada, CO) tied for fourth with their scores of 93. Makayla Rowan (SO/Three Forks, MT) finished seventh with a score of 95, while Alex Rooney (SR/ Whittier, CA) rounded out the team scoring for the Panthers with her 97, good enough for 10th. Three weeks later on the Pioneers Golf Course, the ladies took home the second place trophy at the Nebraska Wesleyan Fall Invitational, shooting a team-low of 341 and edged out by only four strokes by Concordia. Led by Li’s fourth place finish of 82, Bastin and Salazar both chipped in 84s, tying for sixth place overall. Rowan added a 91 and Rooney was a stroke behind with a 92. Megan Biber (FR/Lone Grove, OK) was in the mix for a 95. “Our women’s team continues to amaze me with their growth on and off the golf course. They were extremely focused and played through several difficult situations on the course with poise and patience,” said head coach Matt Fike. “With Jessica Simants (JR/ Azle, TX) and Jaxie Ward (FR/Broken Bow, OK) out with injuries, the ladies have stepped up and continued to push to new levels.” While the ladies were looking forward to competing in the spring, COVID-19 had other plans and their second semester schedule was cancelled. Top photos (l-r): Jessica Li led York to a 2nd place finish at the Nebraska Wesleyan Invite; The team won their first invite of the year with six players in the top 10; Bailee Bastin shot the low score for YC at Doane. 2019-20 Women’s Golf: (1st row) Grace Gaer, Jessica Simants, *^Jess Li, Jaxie Ward; (2nd row) *Alex Rooney, Makayla Rowan, *Jessica Salazar, *Bailee Bastin, Megan Biber — not pictured Head Coach Matt Fike, Associate Head Coach Zane Pfau, Assistant Coach Dale Fike *KCAC Scholar-Athlete ^KCAC Champion of Character
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Women’s Golf
team photos courtesy Makayla Rowan
Date 8/29 9/4 9/9-10 9/17 9/30 10/1
Event Location Doane Fall Invitational 1st of 3 College of St. Mary/ Matthew Goette Invitational 8th of 11 Bethany Fall Invitational 7th of 10 Nebraska Wesleyan Fall Invitational 2nd of 7 KCAC Match Play Championship vs Friends Univ. W 3-2 KCAC Match Play Championship vs OWU L 1-4
Men’s Golf
Date 9/3-4 9/9-10 9/16 9/19 9/30 10/1
Event Blue River Invitational Bethany Fall Invitational War at the Moor Central Community College Dual KCAC Match Play Championship vs Bethany College KCAC Match Play Championship vs OWU
Location 15th of 16 5th of 6 5th of 7 W-331-361 L 0-5 L 0-5
Early in the 2019-20 season the men’s golf team posted their lowest scores since the re-start of the program in 2015 with rounds of 304, 304, and 296 at the Bethany College Fall Invitational. York was led by William Bowman (JR/Leander, TX) who fired a careerbest 71 on the first day of the tournament and followed it with rounds of 77 and 74 for a 54-hole total of 222, and in 16th place. Typhoon Thongprakob (SO/Kohjan, Thailand) finished in a tie for 20th with career-best rounds of 76, 74, and 74. Teague Steward (FR/Scribner, NE) bounded from a first-round 79 to shoot scores of 74 and 71, while Charles Bowman (JR/Leander, TX) shot career bests of 76, 76, 74. Trevor Spence (FR/McAlester, OK) fired scores of 78, 79, 77 and Graham Marks (JR/Pflugerville, TX) had rounds of 79, 77, and 80. “I was extremely happy for our men. Several guys had career lows in collegiate competition, in a tournament loaded with great players and great teams,” said head coach Matt Fike. “Breaking 300 as a team has been a goal of ours going back to last fall, and the guys are starting to be rewarded for all their hard work. They were exhausted after playing 36 holes on Monday in the humidity, but came back Tuesday and went even lower. Although the men conditioned in the off-season and were able to put some time into their game at the York Country Club and the college’s golf simulator, the spring season was completely shortchanged by the coronavirus pandemic.
team photos courtesy Makayla Rowan
Top photos (l-r): William Bowman shot his career-best 71 at the Bethany Invite; The teams represented YC in good fashion at the Yorkfest Parade.
2019-20 Men’s Golf: (l-r) Teague Stewart, *Typhoon Thongprakob, William Bowman, *^Graham Marks, Charles Bowman, Trevor Spence — not pictured Head Coach Matt Fike, Associate Head Coach Zane Pfau, Assistant Coach Dale Fike *KCAC Scholar-Athlete ^KCAC Champion of Character
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With help from her Cheer and Dance teammates, Kitra Cody leads the kids in a halftime routine. (above)
photo by Bob DeHart
(Insets: l-r) Sadie Carr and Madeleine Martinez pose during team pics; Aubrey Winkler and Mikayla Brant get Bobby to do a close-up; Happy faces and a surplus of energy go a long way in energizing the crowd. photo by Lydia Kirchhoff
2019 Mini Panthers Cheer and Dance Clinic photo by Lydia Kirchhoff
You can’t go wrong with team pics on Kiplinger Ave and in front of the arch. (above and right)
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Panther Cheer
Members of the cheer team support Carys Pitman. (right) Sadie and Carys fall safely into the waiting arms of their teammates. (middle)
photo by Bailey Davis photo by Bob DeHart
photo by Bob DeHart
The team rehearses a cheer before the game. (left)
Panther Cheer Panther Cheer under third year head coach Bailey Davis grew in numbers and kept the Freeman Center jumping with their invaluable support. Throughout the basketball season they threw in solid stunts and new tricks to their routines, adding to the game day environment. Both of Coach Davis’s teams hosted the annual cheer and dance Mini Panthers Clinic on November 9 that included a halftime routine during the men’s basketball game. Panther Cheer also promoted a sense of community in traveling down to McCool Junction to help the Mustang cheerleaders prepare for State Cheer in February. Cheer and Dance ended the fall semester with 16 members making the Dean’s List and a program GPA of 3.68. The athletes didn’t get to have their end-of-year banquet as planned but still celebrated with awards as voted for by teammates. Newcomer of the Year—Ally Diosdado Returner of the Year—Amanda Fischer Most Improved—Mikayla Brant Most Valuable Player—Thad Kinney YC ‘Spirt’ Award—Christian Eggar
photo by Lydia Kirchhoff
2019-20 Panther Cheer Team: (1st row) Sadie Carr, Kitra Cody, Lizzy Logan, Melanie Wells, Caitlyn Trower; (2nd row) Amanda Fischer, Hannah Feliciano, Carys Pitman, Emma Seilstad, Ally Diosdado, Madeleine Martinez, Victoria Miller; (3rd row) Thad Kinney, Christian Eggar, Mikayla Brant, Aubrey Winkler, Amber Jimenez, Cala Jamison, Ashlee Jimmerson, Luke Dovel — not pictured Bryce Smith, Blayne Winkler, Head Coach Bailey Davis, Manager Hayden Brown
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photo by Eric Eckert
The ladies strut their stuff with attitude in an early season routine. (left)
photo by Bob DeHart
The dance team performs an in sync leap in their dual with Hastings College. (right)
Competitive Dance
photo by Bob DeHart
The York College Competitive Dance team earned their first collegiate victory early in the season when they beat KCAC foe Kansas Wesleyan by a score of 69.75-64. The same night, they faced off against NAIA powerhouse Oklahoma City University. Despite the loss, York’s 73.25 from the judges was a program-high score. The squad continued to improve their routines and finished a successful season breaking several program records and earning conference recognition. At the KCAC Cheer and Dance Championships, the Panthers finished ahead of two KCAC schools in Bethel College and Bethany College. Taylor Kinney (JR/Council Bluffs, IA) was named All-KCAC First Team, Riley Brown (FR/Lincoln, NE) was named All-KCAC Second Team, and Aubrey Myers (JR/ Hutchinson, KS) earned All-KCAC Honorable Mention. Kinney was also named a KCAC Scholar-Athlete. Newcomer of the Year: Riley Brown Most Improved: Ella Montoya Most Valuable Player: Taylor Kinney Champion of Character: Maci Witte Date Event 1/19 Doane University Cheer and Dance Invitational 1/24 Friend University Cheer and Dance Duals Kansas Wesleyan University Oklahoma City University 1/30 Midland University Cheer and Dance Invitational 1/31 Bethel College Cheer and Dance Invitational 2/1 Concordia Univ. Cheer and Dance Invitational 2/4 Hastings College 2/21 KCAC Cheer and Dance Championships 2/29 Cheer and Dance Southwest Regional Tourn.
Location Crete, NE Wichita, KS
Fremont, NE Newton, KS Seward, NE York, NE Kansas City, MO Oklahoma City, OK
Place 3rd of 3 W-70-64 L-91-73 7th of 7 4th of 6 7th of 10 4th of 6 4th of 6
Aubrey and Taylor stay focused on the crowd in a November halftime show. (above) photo by Lydia Kirchhoff
photo by Corey Sanner
photo by Bob DeHart photo by Steddon Sikes
photo by Bob DeHart
photo courtesy YC Cheer & Dance
The Dance Team had a little bit more incentive to do well during ESPN’s coverage of the York vs Oklahoma Wesleyan game. (above)
photo by Steddon Sikes
photo by Lydia Kirchhoff
(Insets: l-r) Coach Bailey Davis is animated with approval; Maci Witte stays confident in her teammates during this halftime stunt; Newcomer of the Year Riley Brown displays perfect form; Coach Davis was very proud of the conference awards her athletes received at the KCAC Cheer and Dance Championships.
Coach Davis along with the Panther Cheer team give their support and encouragement during the competition. (above) 2020 Competitive Dance Team: (l-r) Ella Montoya, *Taylor Kinney, Aubrey Myers, Riley Brown, ^Maci Witte — not pictured Head Coach Bailey Davis *KCAC Scholar-Athlete
^KCAC Champion of Character
Cheer and Dance ended the fall semester with 16 members making the Dean’s List and a program GPA of 3.68. (above)
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What’s not to like about free snacks and a coffee bar? Fun snacks that hit the market in 1969 were made available to well-wishers.
With Desma Hamilton reading out the commands, Isaac Barnes and Christian Eggar do their best to go retro with Twister.
Party Like Its’ 1969 LARC Goes Live
Dedication of Levitt Library happened on May 5, 1970, but its doors opened to York College students six months earlier on November 5, 1969, becoming a focal point to learning on campus. With ongoing renovations that are transforming the library into the Levitt Academic Resource Center (LARC), the staff decided it was fitting to throw the building a party, celebrating some of the great things that came our way in 1969. Snacks that hit the market in ’69 and were made available to students included Funyuns, Tic Tacs, Orville Redenbacher Popcorn, Charms Blow Pops, and Capri Sun drinks. In the spring semester, the new home for Levitt’s hard copy collection, expanded digital resources, and a completely reimagined study space was open for business. LARC’s Lower Level hosted the student-driven Ignite Excellence Spark Sessions on February 10 as part of their open house, and students quickly found a new favorite space to study or just chill.
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Groovy Library Digs
Dylan Belik, Logan Kaliff, and Clay Lube relax in their own little corner of the LARC. (above)
Caden, Hannah, and Carter really, really enjoyed the homemade bread that appeared during the Ignite Excellence session.
During February’s open house, an Ignite Excellence session was hosted by the LARC staff in the Lower Level.
The new furniture on the second floor of Levitt was a hit with the students, and the scenic overlook wasn’t too bad either. (l-r) Brennan Cole, Elizabeth Logan, Hannah DeHart, Brooke Barker, Mattia Beske, James Mockry, and Justus Coppinger. (above)
With the pandemic closing the library in the spring, Leo Miller got an early start on moving books so that renovations could begin on the Main and Upper floors. (right) The LARC staff enlarged a portion of a Crusader photo from Steve and LaRee’s years of them peering from behind a library pillar along with other members of the 1969-70 East Hill Minstrels. Bruce, Bryce, Lexi, Kelsey, Josh, Antonio, Nathan, and Malia couldn’t pass up the opportunity for a throwback photo with Pres Eck and LaRee. (left) Ramona (Miller ’69) Ratliff, Levitt’s information specialist, poses with her YC yearbook pic during the celebration. Ramona celebrated her 27th year at York College. (right)
Brenda Sikes and Leanna Hawley got into the spirit of the 60s with the throwback party clothes. (above)
The storage area in the lower level of Hulitt Hall was completely gutted before the beginning of summer and will be restored as a classroom.
Architectural plans for the first floor classroom on the south end of Hulitt designate the space will be used for offices and a conference room.
Eduardo Wilges and Ivo Santos in the first floor window seem to be the only signs of life as Hulitt Hall stands a shell of its former glory. (above)
Demolition foreman Paulo Carvalho and President Eckman discuss the work being done while a student cuts out a 3rd floor debris chute. (above)
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The third floor was filled with dorm rooms in Eckman’s day. He shared his memorable space with two roommates and a friendly mouse in ’69.
Pres. Eck stands in what used to be his dorm room along with student worker Otavio Avila, a freshman soccer player from Brazil.
Redeeming Hulitt President Eckman’s Curtain Call
The 2020 summer cover of the Heritage magazine featured President Eckman standing in front of Hulitt Hall, the oldest surviving original structure on the York College campus. The iconic structure is being renovated and updated thanks to a $3 million gift. (above) Vitor Y Castro, Antonio Mac-Dowell, Ivo Santos, Thiago Pinheiro, Eduardo Wilges, Gabriel Cabral, Otavio Avila, and Tamas Sebestyen were part of the Hulitt Hall demolition team. (left)
Hulitt Hall has been a part of the YC tapestry for 117 years and stands as a bridge to both our past and our future. Built as a music conservatory in 1903, the three-story architectural beauty has seen better days. The years have not been kind to Hulitt, and it has long been the desire of various administrations to overhaul the facility, but the funds it would take to bring the historic icon up to code, install an elevator, update the heating and cooling system, and renovate the restrooms was wishful thinking in the past. Last fall, Dr. Eckman knew his time as president was coming to an end. He and LaRee had personally committed to giving ten years of their lives to their alma mater and then would reevaluate the future. So many great things were accomplished in his tenure, but there was something missing that made his heart ache. His old dorm where he had lived as a student on the third floor was fading fast and seemingly on its last leg. From the very beginning, he dreamed of restoring Hulitt to being a cornerstone of beauty, inside and out. He fiercely wanted to redeem its halls to once again be inhabited and full of life. The funds just weren’t there. Then the unbelievable announcement was made just before the Christmas holidays: a $3 million anonymous gift, the single largest pledge in York College history, was going to usher Hulitt Hall into the 21st century. Eckman’s heart is full as he reflects on the renovations now underway. He takes another look at his old dorm room, now with lathe and plaster exposed, and smiles. He thinks aloud about what the third floor is going to look like, hoping the reveal will do justice to the impact it had on his life. “This building means so much to me,” Eckman said. “I can hardly believe it’s happening, that God is actually behind all this. I hope He’ll be pleased.”
The 4,600 sq. ft. addition on the back of Hulitt Hall will accommodate the elevator, additional stairs, and restrooms for each floor. The artist’s rendering is from 8th Street looking northwest. (left)
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Trustees & Administrative Leadership Dr. R. Wayne White Carrollton, TX Mr. Richard W. James Wichita, KS Mrs. Carolyn R. Stephenson Lubbock, TX Dr. Michael C. Armour Dallas, TX Chairman of the Board
Secretary
Treasurer
Dr. Edward J. Bailey Gresham, OR Mr. E Joe Brazell Royse City, TX Dr. Jeff W. Hannel Lubbock, TX Dr. Dickie L. Hill Abilene, TX Mr. Chester M. James Kingman, KS Mr. Edward E. McLoud Overland Park, KS Dr. James N. Reischl Harlan, IA Mrs. Cassandra R. Savage Overland Park, KS Dr. Charles B. Stephenson Lubbock, TX Mr. G. Wayne Studebaker Norfolk, NE Mrs. Linda J Thomas Ogallala, NE Mr. Douglas J. Townsdin Broken Arrow, OK Mr. Charlie J. Watts Eudora, KS Mr. Mitch C. Wilburn Tulsa, OK
Members of the board visit during Homecoming chapel. (right)
Mr. David F. Lynn of York, passed away March 18, 2020, after a hardfought battle with brain cancer. He served for nearly fifteen years on the Board as Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance Committee and most recently as Chairman of the Board.
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Mr. Mike V. Myers
of Littleton, Colo., lost his battle with pneumonia and COVID-19 on April 29, 2020. He was part of the board for thirteen years, but his service to York College began decades before, when he directed the first of many Soul Quest sessions in 1981.
Dr. Steve Eckman President
Brent Magner
VP for Advancement
Dr. Wayne Baker Chancellor
Dr. Shane Mountjoy Provost
Todd Sheldon
Dr. Sam Garner
Jared Stark
Catherine Seufferlein
VP for Spiritual Development
photo by Bob DeHart
VP for Finance and Operations
Each of the semesters began on high notes with a 9% student increase in August and a new enrollment record set in the spring with 518 students. Additional press-worthy news picked up by all the large newspapers in Nebraska was the $3 million pledge toward the total remodel of Hulitt Hall. President Eckman had long been working behind the scenes with an anonymous source and gave the exciting press release in December. It was a bitter sweet moment for those in the know because Eckman’s pending retirement was also in the works and would soon be announced as the spring semester got underway. A few weeks later everything came to a standstill as a global pandemic gripped our world. The remaining six weeks of the semester were offered online and seniors saw their final days of their YC experience silently slip away. With the campus virtually empty, Hulitt demolition work began early and the top floors of Levitt Academic Resource Center (LARC) entered Phase II of renovation. A combined 120 years at York College was represented by five faculty and staff who completed their service to students at the end of the academic year. Marti Soderholm, director of the SUCCESS Center (37), Gail Miller, associate professor of biology (35), Leo Miller, LARC circulation assistant (27), Dr. Alex Williams, associate professor of chemistry (14), and Matt Madole, director of athletics (7). After nearly twelve years in office, Dr. Steve Eckman was able to oversee a smooth transition for his successor, Dr. Sam Smith, who began his presidency July 6, 2020.
VP for Athletics and Enrollment
VP for Student Development
Nyalat Buom and Katrina Murdock would not be robbed of their senior joy as they toss their graduation caps on Kiplinger Avenue. (above) Dr. Ray and Gail Miller share office space for a few days as she finishes up her online classes and he begins the packing. Gail retired after 35 years, but not before students could cast their online vote to make her the 2020 Faculty Member of the Year. (left)
Administrative Leadership Team
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Faculty *John I. Baker III Associate Professor, Communication
Glen Bowman Assistant Professor, Psychology
Dr. Michael Case Professor, Bible
Dr. Trissa Cox Professor of Information Systems, Director of the Information Commons
*Bob DeHart Associate Professor, Physical Education
*Dr. Erin DeHart Associate Professor, Education
*Nick DiToro Associate Professor, Business
*Dr. Jennifer Dutch Assistant Professor, English
*Lindsey Eckert Assistant Professor, Psychology
Dr. Milton Eckhart Associate Professor, Biology
Amy Fraser Assistant Professor, Music
Leanna Hawley Assistant Professor, Education Teaching and Learning Commons Director
Chad Karcher Assistant Professor, Physical Education Athletic Trainer
Dr. Terence Kite Professor, Physics
Tim Lewis Assistant Professor, Business
*Billy Lones, JD Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
Christi Lones Assistant Professor, History
*Dr. Kirk Mallette Associate Professor, Education, Dean of Graduate Studies
*Dr. Tim McNeese Associate Professor, History
Gail Miller Associate Professor, Biology
Dr. L. Ray Miller II Professor, Chemistry
*Mark Miller Associate Professor, Mathematics
Dr. Aleshia O’Neal Assistant Professor, English
Ramona Ratliff Information Specialist
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*Dr. Clark Roush Professor, Music
Dr. Terry Seufferlein Professor, Bible
Marti Soderholm Director of the SUCCESS Center
Steve Thompson Associate Professor, Business
Dr. Stacie Turnbull Assistant Professor, Agribusiness Program Director
Sarah Van Gomple Assistant Professor, Education
*Dr. Frank Wheeler Professor, Bible
*Dr. Alex Williams Associate Professor, Chemistry
photo by Sarah Van Gomple
*Chair of Department and/or Division
Just before the Thanksgiving break, education majors and faculty had a get together at the Van Gomple’s house. (l-r) Kendra Mamea, Joseph Ruffcorn, Hayden Brown, Bob DeHart, Elias Dallmann, Rachael Petts, Marissa Patterson, Kelsey Beck, Dr. Erin DeHart, Danielle Cornejo, Briana Walter, Pearl Brumm. (left)
Staff Jeff Albers Head Women’s Wrestling Coach/ Men’s Assist.
Brien Alley Director of Financial Aid
Laurie Briggs Financial Aid Officer
Tim Bruner Special Assistant to the President
Tree Burks Head Men’s Basketball Coach/P.E. Instructor
Ana Carvalho Administrative Assistant, Advancement
Paulo Carvalho Buildings and Grounds
Justin Carver Head Cross Country & Track Coach
Faculty & Staff
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Staff Joel Coehoorn Director of Information Technology, Instructor
Dan Cole Human Resource Manager, Instructor
Laura Cole Counseling Coordinator
Aaron Conyers Buildings and Grounds
Eryn Conyers Communication Officer
Bailey Davis Cheer and Dance Head Coach, Academic Success Coach
Bob Gaver Director of Facilities
Gayle Good Executive Assistant, President’s Office
Jolene Herzog Director of Student Activities, Volleyball Assistant Coach
Trent Hinton Sports Information Director
Chelcie Holloway Administrative Assistant, Education
Alex Latorre Head Men’s & Women’s Soccer Coach
Corinna Latorre Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Dennis Leinen Buildings and Grounds
Jared Leinen Registrar
Emily Lutz Alumni Relations Officer
Matt Madole Director of Athletics
Chad Mattox Head Men’s Wrestling Coach
Corrie McDonald Enrollment Counselor
Leo Miller Circulation Assistant, Library
Roni Miller Head Softball Coach
Rose Miller Accounts Payable
Crystal Nething Head Volleyball Coach
Josh Nething
Asst. Cross Country & Track Coach, Academic Success Coach
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David Odom Director of Admissions
Dylan Odom Enrollment Counselor
Hannah Parker Logistics Coordinator
Nancy Phan Custodial
Gary Pinney Buildings and Grounds
Janet Rush Campus Store Manager/Mailroom
Ron Shields Campus Store/Mailroom
Meghan Shruck Dean of Students, Resident Director of Thomas Hall
Brenda Sikes Title III IMPACT Director
Steddon Sikes Director of Publications
Mallory Smith
Administrative Asst., Admissions
Adrianna Sotolongo Campus Visit Coordinator
Harold Tandy Moodle Services
Barbara Thompson Director of Student Accounts
Melanie Towell Administrative Assistant to the Provost, Resident Director for Kiplinger Apartments
Eric Tremaine Buildings and Grounds
Collin Tucker Director of Residence Life & Housing, Resident Director for Gibbs Apartments
Bryce Tyler McCloud/Thomas North Residence Hall Dir.
Brian Walth Head Baseball Coach/P.E. Instructor
Collin Tucker goes over some housing details with transfer student Kiara Pesina on move-in day.
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Freshmen Heath Abrahamsen Otavio Avila Brooke Barker Audriana Beattie Kelsey Beck
Jarod Belden Mattia Beske Megan Biber Kobe Bonner Kaden Boyce
Dalton Brandt Autumn Branson Bennett Brown Riley Brown Pearl Brumm
Tyler Chavis Mackayla Chenault Anthony Corona Samantha Crump Liam Curtin
Elias Dallmann Hannah DeHart Thomas Dishman Lennorise Echols Emily Eggar
Eli Embray Nek Escobedo Ben Falco Kaitlin Fazendin Hannah Feliciano
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Freshmen April Fernandez Salvador Fernandez Gabriel Figueroa Cassidy Fisher Ethan Flores
Jr Flores John Fox Grace Gaer Luis Gallindo Cesar Galvan
Alexandria Garcia Nicholas Garvey Antonio Giorgio Madison Gookin Deonnie Graves
Arturo Gutierrez  III KyTerrian Harris Mason Hawkins Keyaun Hoskin Giavanna James
Raven James Isaiah Jasso Ashlee Jimmerson Bruce Johnson Yionis Keith
Maddie Keran Emily Krysa Alexas Kuehn Douglas Lazo Koltyn Leitzinger
Freshmen
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Freshmen Megan Leivas Elizabeth Logan Kyle Lohrenz Bruno Lucena Natalie Luna
Antonio Mac-Dowell Tyler Marfise Orlando Marroquin Dezmond McSellers Royce Mendez
Kaylin Miller James Mockry Caden Morris Nic Murcek Corey Parsons
Isaac Perkins Rachael Petts Christian Puls Kaden Ramirez Tawney Rebuck
Katelin Reyes Jaci-Mia Rivera Erick Romero-Loera Joseph Sanchez Brittany Sandoval
Kaylie Sauerland Veronica Sawatzky Jasmine Scarbrough Tamas Sebestyen
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Freshmen Joseph Serrano Fernando Servin Chris Sibrian Trevor Spence Titus Stegall
Evelyn Stevens Keenan Stewart Teague Stewart Jordan Strong Ruan Tavares
Donte’ Temple Bailey Theel Niles Tilley Sarah Tolentino Emerald Torres
Malique Trumbo Micah Tucker Kieyerah Twombly Jose Velazquez Dylan Wallace
Jaxie Ward Amari Williams Blayne Winkler Bryce Winkler Maci Witte
Dylan Wyatt Sha-Vere Yarde Brianna Ynostroza Hannah Zimmerman
Freshmen
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Sophomores Jonathan Abarca Isaiah Abbott Dallas Albin Paul Armstrong Albert Bajrami
AV Banks Raylee Berry Chailey Bollens Noah Boyd Mikayla Brant
Gabriel Cabral Andrea Cadavid Sadie Carr Daniel Castaneda Matias Castano
Kitra Cody Brennan Cole Bryn Decker Amaia Diez Alexandria Diosdado
Amber Dominguez Luke Dovel Kurtis Dunaway Stephanie Dye Emily Fergeson
Igor Fernandes Jorge Filho Amanda Fischer Eric Fox Maria Geesaman
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Sophomores Hali Giesbrecht Charity Goldsmith-Ding Samara Hannel Diamond Harrington Elizabeth Higgins
Alex Hinrichs Luke Juarez Hosea Kiptoo Robyn Kryfka Noah Leng
Jessica Li Shiloh Lively Fleurit Madjitoloum Kylie Marlin Jorge Martins
Myya Maxwell Davis McDade Ella Montoya Alexandre Motta Claire Payne
Cody Pederson Jazmin Pineda Thiago Pinheiro Carys Pitman Sebastian Rolon
Makayla Rowan Alina Russell Samantha Saenz Hailey Salcedo Hannah Saroka
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Sophomores Treyton Scully Brandon Seaman Seth Selvage Beau Shenkenberg Bryce Smith
Gina Spight Alexandra Stoyanov Brennan Sullivan Jason Swanner Paige Thomas
Typhoon Thongprakob Freddy Tlatenchi Moriah Toledo Caitlyn Trower Hika Uhatafe
Jaysson Valle Rosa Vallejo  Jauregui Marce Vasquez Alex Villa Kendra Wakefield
Ian Wallgren Alec Wiese Eduardo Wilges Cooper Wilkins Nicole Willcoxon
Harley Williamson Vitor Y  Castro
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Despite the winter chill, Alexandra Stoyanov and Nick DiToro head to chapel with a great attitude.
Juniors Melanie Araujo Yoselin Aspericueta Bree Atmore Isaac Barnes Bailee Bastin
Breanna Bembenek Tyreece Berry Dajour Boasman Charles Bowman William Bowman
Hayden Brown Kaylin Brown Cameron Burns Pedro Carvalho Karla Chairez
Conner Cogswell Justus Coppinger Breianna Cortez Deja Derrell Matheus Dias
Shelby Dudar Logan Dye Brianna Eckerberg Austin Eisenmenger Jao Ferraz
Giovanni Froldi Kyla Gilstrap Desma Hamilton Jasmine Hammons Marcus Hampton
Juniors 103
Juniors Caleb Hartzell Mason Hays Demauria Haywood Emily Hoskin Em Hyberger
Cala Jamison Amber Jimenez Bailey Johnson Jennifer Kerby Thaddaeus Kinney
Diego Korol Eric Lenear Connor Lewis Diana Leyva Grady Lohrenz
Gabby Loya Kendra Mamea Graham Marks Zachary Marks Chris Martens
Kevan Mathis Pierce Mederios Jazmin Meyer-King Amalia Miller Victoria Miller
Ja-Waun Moore Aubrey Myers Connie Nickell Taylor O’Brien Heidi Odom
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Juniors Tyler Odom Blessing Osueke Kiara Pesina Emma Peters Sadie Pittman
Abriana Ramirez Paul Ramsey Treyton Randall Cory Reeves Armani Rochon
Joseph Ruffcorn Elizabeth Ryan Jessica Salazar Leonardo Santiago Tori Schindler
Emma Seilstad Adam Selvage Sarah Shelbourn Jessica Simants Devin Smith
Rose Tafaoialii Keenan Thorburn Julia Trujillo LaTrell Vasser Kiana Villarreal
Briana Walter
Naomi Warren
George Watts
Easton Wilkins
Aubrey Winkler
Josiah Wynn
Seniors Sheyi Ajiboye Aaron Alvarez Hannah Anderson
Joshua Anderson Samantha Baires DeAnte Barnes
Dylan Belik Brianna Bennett Molly Bich Tyler Brakenhoff Joshua Brown
Nyalat Buom Nathan Buzi Rebecca Carpenter Eric Chambers Danielle Cornejo
Malia Davidson Abbey Draper Thomas Eckhart Christian Eggar Lance Ewell
Garrett Ewing Tani Fernandez Kendall Fike Brianna Florvilus Kellie Fredendall
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Pres Eck pauses to get a pic with Samantha Baires who graduated Magna Cum Laude in December with a degree in psychology.
Seniors Kent Garrett Jacob Gibson Selena Gomez Benjamen Gramm Mackenzie Grauberger
Rodrigo Guimaraes Austin Hackel Nakia Hackel Jonathan Halk Joshua Hamilton
Luke Jackson Tashay Jackson Roc Johnson Logan Kaliff Michael Karpinski
Taylor Kinney Lydia Kirchhoff Collette Kretz Lexi Lacina Nathan Lacina
2019-20 YC Athletic Training Staff: (1st row) Susie Traver, Diamond Harrington, Igor Torres, Breianna Cortez, Armani Rochon; (2nd row)) Head Athletic Trainer Chad Karcher, Yoselin Aspericueta, Brianna Florvilus, Claire Payne, Amber Dominguez, Graduate Asst. Kirby McClain
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Seniors Ethan Lanz Daniel Mandungu Noah Manly Cassandra Martinez Madeleine Martinez
Justine Medina Davi Mendonca Cameron Merrill Ciera Montalvo Katrina Murdock
Olivia Nabb Stella Newman Matthew Nunes Matheus Oliveira Zane Pittman
Carter Price Jason Richardson Kayli Riesgo Hannah Rohda Maricela Romero
Alexandra Rooney Alyssa Ruiz Ivo Santos Cole Satterfield Mataia Scheerer-Hamm
Haley Scoffield Trevor Slawter Jacob Sola Logan Stewart Hailey Stigger
108 Seniors
Seniors Meida Tautalatasi Melody Thomsen Jonathan Thoroughgood Daniel Tomkiewicz Igor Torres
Susan Traver Marissa Tyler Aaron Vallez Casey Wagnon Melanie Wells
Kafani Williams Kyle Wynn Danitsa Zavala
December 2019 Graduates: (1st row) Melanie Harr-Hughes^, Catherine Seufferlein^, Brianna Bennett**, Elizabeth Fleig^, Jacob Gibson, Samantha Baires**, Electra Walker**, Katherine Rea; (2nd row) Nathan Buzi, Noah Manly, Jacob Sola, Luke Jackson*, Collette Kretz, Melissa Myers^ ^Master of Arts, **Magna Cum Laude, *Cum Laude
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Student Index A Abarca, Jonathan 7, 63, 100 Abbott, Isaiah 68, 100 Abrahamsen, Heath 96 Ajiboye, Sheyi 34, 74, 106 Albin, Dallas 43, 57, 72, 100 Alvarez, Aaron 34, 79, 106 Anderson, Hannah 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 24, 25, 30, 31, 33, 34, 43, 44, 54, 55, 106 Anderson, Joshua 6, 10, 12, 15, 16, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 34, 39, 40, 41, 44, 45, 47, 106 Araujo, Melanie 60, 103 Armstrong, Paul 7, 19, 20, 53, 63, 100 Aspericueta, Yoselin 60, 103, 107 Atmore, Bree 43, 103 Avila, Otavio 7, 13, 19, 38, 47, 63, 88, 96
B Baires, Samantha 15, 17, 22, 50, 106, 109 Bajrami, Albert 6, 7, 18, 20, 63, 100 Banks, AV 68, 100 Barker, Brooke 1, 9, 12, 18, 19, 22, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 52, 59, 86, 96, 112 Barnes, DeAnte 68, 106 Barnes, Isaac 11, 28, 48, 55, 86, 103 Bastin, Bailee 7, 80, 103 Beattie, Audriana 6, 56, 71, 96 Beck, Kelsey 1, 12, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 44, 52, 59, 86, 93, 96 Belden, Jarod 18, 19, 26, 57, 64, 74, 96 Belik, Dylan 19, 34, 37, 86, 106 Bembenek, Breanna 5, 8, 18, 19, 28, 29, 40, 41, 56, 60, 103 Bennett, Brianna 60, 106, 109 Berry, Raylee 37, 48, 74, 100 Berry, Tyreece 12, 68, 103 Beske, Mattia 3, 4, 10, 18, 19, 22, 26, 28, 52, 64, 74, 87, 96 Biber, Megan 11, 56, 80, 96 Bich, Molly 1, 5, 18, 34, 59, 74, 86, 106 Boasman, Dajour 103 Bollens, Chailey 60, 100 Bonner, Kobe 7, 37, 68, 96 Bowman, Charles 20, 81, 103 Bowman, William 81, 103 Boyce, Kaden 6, 10, 53, 72, 96 Boyd, Noah 22, 23, 79, 100 Bradley, Tre’ 79 Brakenhoff, Tyler 20, 79, 106 Brandt, Dalton 10, 12, 28, 30, 37, 44, 48, 53, 79, 96 Branson, Autumn 6, 11, 36, 54, 71, 96 Brant, Mikayla 2, 12, 19, 28, 37, 39, 40, 41, 44, 52, 82, 83, 85, 100 Brown, Bennett 96 Brown, Hayden 16, 22, 40, 41, 43, 44, 46, 53, 83, 93, 103 Brown, Joshua 6, 12, 34, 44, 55, 87, 106 Brown, Kaylin 11, 19, 56, 67, 103 Brown, Riley 10, 19, 22, 28, 37, 43, 46, 52, 82, 84, 85, 96
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Brumm, Pearl 1, 3, 10, 19, 23, 52, 76, 93, 96 Buom, Nyalat 1, 2, 16, 34, 38, 40, 41, 52, 64, 74, 91, 106 Burns, Cameron 37, 38, 68, 103 Buzi, Nathan 19, 20, 63, 106, 109
C Cabral, Gabriel 7, 13, 43, 63, 88, 100 Cadavid, Andrea 60, 100 Carpenter, Rebecca 1, 3, 34, 36, 48, 60, 76, 106 Carr, Sadie 2, 5, 19, 20, 26, 28, 37, 40, 41, 44, 47, 52, 74, 82, 83, 85, 100, 112 Carvalho, Pedro 7, 37, 63, 103 Castaneda, Daniel 7, 63, 100 Castano, Matias 7, 18, 48, 63, 100 Chairez, Karla 23, 60, 103 Chambers, Eric 79, 106 Chavis, Tyler 10, 18, 53, 79, 96 Chenault, Mackayla 67, 96 Cody, Kitra 8, 12, 19, 25, 37, 39, 42, 43, 44, 48, 56, 82, 83, 85, 100, 112 Cogswell, Conner 16, 18, 20, 28, 57, 64, 74, 103 Cole, Brennan 3, 16, 18, 26, 38, 86, 100 Coppinger, Justus 2, 8, 10, 11, 12, 19, 26, 28, 29, 39, 40, 41, 44, 47, 56, 57, 87, 103 Coria, Nick 6, 10, 37, 53, 72 Cornejo, Danielle 1, 3, 5, 36, 39, 76, 93, 106 Corona, Anthony 6, 19, 72, 96 Cortez, Breianna 1, 3, 11, 19, 23, 37, 39, 40, 41, 52, 76, 103, 107, 112 Crawford, Mitchell 79 Crump, Samantha 1, 11, 23, 25, 43, 46, 56, 96 Curtin, Liam 6, 7, 37, 39, 51, 63, 96
D Dallmann, Elias 12, 15, 16, 25, 30, 93, 96 Davidson, Malia 8, 34, 43, 44, 54, 60, 87, 106 Decker, Bryn 39, 60, 100 DeHart, Hannah 10, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 52, 64, 74, 86, 96 Derrell, Deja 19, 56, 67, 103 Dias, Matheus 103 Diez, Amaia 5, 18, 36, 67, 100 Diosdado, Alexandria 19, 52, 60, 82, 83, 85, 100 Dishman, Thomas 18, 74, 96 Dominguez, Amber 39, 52, 74, 100, 107 Dovel, Luke 4, 9, 11, 12, 15, 17, 24, 25, 37, 44, 55, 82, 83, 85, 100 Draper, Abbey 22, 34, 48, 106 Dudar, Shelby 19, 67, 103 Dunaway, Kurtis 79, 100 Dye, Logan 8, 18, 36, 37, 43, 48, 56, 60, 103, 112 Dye, Stephanie 60, 100
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Echols, Lennorise 1, 6, 10, 57, 72, 96 Eckerberg, Briana 28, 42, 43, 52, 74, 103 Eckhart, Chloe 5, 37, 44 Eckhart, Tommy 6, 12, 37, 44, 46, 47, 106 Eggar, Christian 1, 5, 9, 11, 12, 18, 33, 34, 37, 44, 47, 51, 82, 83, 85, 86, 106 Eggar, Emily 1, 5, 10, 16, 28, 37, 40, 43, 44, 48, 52, 87, 96 Eisenmenger, Austin 79, 103 Embray, Eli 6, 12, 17, 24, 25, 43, 44, 96 Escobedo, Nek 7, 63, 96 Ewell, Lance 12, 34, 68, 106 Ewing, Garrett 34, 79, 106
Hackel, Austin 12, 15, 25, 34, 38, 44, 47, 55, 107 Hackel, Nakia 18, 19, 23, 34, 47, 52, 67, 107 Halk, Jonathan 1, 6, 10, 57, 72, 107 Hamilton, Desma 6, 28, 44, 54, 86, 103 Hamilton, Joshua 34, 107 Hammons, Jasmine 19, 56, 67, 103 Hampton, Marcus 79, 103 Hannel, Samara 8, 15, 16, 18, 25, 44, 46, 50, 101 Harrington, Diamond 5, 18, 28, 52, 67, 101, 107 Harris, KyTerrian 97 Harrison, Ryan 15, 16, 25 Hartzell, Caleb 9, 44, 51, 64, 74, 104 Hawkins, Mason 4, 7, 37, 57, 63, 97 Hays, Mason 7, 63, 104 Haywood, Demauria 68, 104 Higgins, Elizabeth 60, 101 Himes, Chris 7, 68 Hinrichs, Alex 48, 79, 101 Hoskin, Emily 5, 42, 44, 54, 104 Hoskin, Keyaun 37, 38, 68, 97 Hughes, Parker 57, 79 Hyberger, Em 12, 44, 46, 47, 60, 104
F Fajardo, Adriana 19, 48, 60 Falco, Ben 4, 11, 12, 18, 22, 37, 39, 44, 55, 96 Fazendin, Kaitlin 1, 10, 19, 22, 52, 76, 96 Feliciano, Hannah 8, 11, 15, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 30, 37, 50, 82, 83, 85, 96 Fergeson, Emily 6, 11, 20, 22, 54, 71, 100 Fernandes, Igor 7, 18, 20, 63, 100 Fernandez, April 6, 12, 18, 28, 29, 44, 45, 47, 97 Fernandez, Salvador 23, 97 Fernandez, Tanirelis 34, 106 Ferraz, Jao 7, 63, 103 Figueroa, Gabriel 19, 97 Fike, Kendall 19, 33, 34, 42, 56, 67, 106, 112 Filho, Jorge 7, 63, 100 Fischer, Amanda 50, 82, 83, 85, 100 Fisher, Cassidy 4, 8, 11, 37, 50, 97 Flores, Ethan 19, 97 Flores, Jr 19, 97 Florvilus, Brianna 38, 74, 106, 107 Fox, Eric 68, 100 Fox, John 6, 20, 72, 97 Fredendall, Kellie 1, 2, 8, 12, 18, 19, 22, 37, 40, 41, 44, 47, 48, 56, 106, 112 Froldi, Giovanni 7, 19, 48, 63, 103
G Gaer, Grace 4, 7, 10, 12, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 25, 28, 40, 43, 44, 52, 80, 97 Gallindo, Luis 2, 4, 6, 7, 19, 48, 63, 97 Galvan, Cesar 19, 53, 79, 97 Garcia, Alexandria 37, 56, 59, 97 Garrett, Kent 34, 107 Garvey, Nicholas 79, 97 Geesaman, Maria 20, 54, 64, 74, 100 Gibson, Jacob 10, 11, 15, 54, 55, 107, 109 Giesbrecht, Hali 1, 8, 22, 50, 64, 74, 101 Gilstrap, Kyla 8, 16, 17, 22, 24, 25, 39, 54, 103 Giorgio, Antonio 7, 63, 97 Goldsmith-Ding, Charity 6, 15, 19, 24, 25, 31, 56, 71, 101 Gomez, Selena 1, 3, 19, 34, 76, 107 Gookin, Madison 8, 11, 36, 37, 50, 74, 97 Gramm, Benjamen 1, 9, 10, 11, 15, 20, 25, 34, 37, 46, 50, 51, 64, 74, 107 Grauberger, Mackenzie 8, 15, 34, 56, 64, 74, 107 Graves, Deonnie 6, 72, 97 Guimaraes, Rodrigo 7, 34, 63, 107 Gutierrez  III, Arturo 7, 63, 97
J Jackson, Luke 107, 109 Jackson, Tashay 12, 67, 107 James, Giavanna 4, 67, 97 James, Raven 67, 97 Jamison, Cala 60, 82, 83, 85, 104 Jasso, Isaiah 10, 19, 57, 72, 97 Jimenez, Amber 42, 60, 82, 83, 85, 104 Jimmerson, Ashlee 1, 6, 8, 11, 19, 44, 47, 50, 82, 83, 85, 97 Johnson, Bailey 59, 104 Johnson, Bruce 1, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18, 19, 23, 25, 28, 43, 44, 47, 53, 86, 97 Johnson, Roc 34, 39, 68, 107 Juarez, Luke 79, 101
K Kaliff, Logan 8, 26, 39, 40, 41, 57, 64, 74, 86, 107 Karpinski, Michael 34, 36, 79, 107 Keith, Yionis 56, 67, 97 Keran, Maddie 11, 19, 23, 56, 60, 76, 97, 112 Kerby, Jennifer 15, 19, 104 King, Jazmin 67 Kinney, Taylor 8, 12, 44, 46, 56, 82, 84, 85, 107 Kinney, Thaddaeus 9, 18, 36, 37, 42, 44, 45, 53, 82, 83, 85, 104 Kiptoo, Hosea 64, 74, 101 Kirchhoff, Lydia 5, 12, 19, 32, 33, 34, 36, 38, 44, 67, 107, 112 Korol, Diego 7, 12, 20, 23, 38, 40, 41, 48, 63, 87, 104 Kretz, Collette 107, 109 Kryfka, Robyn 8, 54, 101 Krysa, Emily 1, 3, 11, 19, 56, 76, 97 Kuehn, Alexas 19, 20, 44, 56, 59, 97
L Lacina, Lexi 5, 8, 11, 12, 15, 24, 25, 30, 31, 36, 44, 54, 86, 107, 112 Lacina, Nathan 11, 15, 16, 24, 25, 31, 55, 87, 107 Lanz, Ethan 79, 108 Lazo, Douglas 6, 72, 97 Leitzinger, Koltyn 7, 63, 97 Leivas, Megan 1, 3, 23, 76, 98
Lenear, Eric 7, 38, 68, 104 Leng, Noah 9, 10, 11, 18, 19, 20, 39, 51, 79, 101 Lewis, Connor 9, 11, 19, 40, 41, 51, 79, 104 Lewis, Victor 68 Leyva, Diana 1, 6, 11, 19, 56, 71, 104 Li, Jessica 20, 80, 101 Lively, Shiloh 8, 12, 18, 19, 37, 39, 44, 56, 59, 101 Loera, Erick 7, 63 Logan, Elizabeth 19, 20, 56, 64, 74, 82, 83, 85, 86, 98 Lohrenz, Grady 104 Lohrenz, Kyle 98 Lopez, Maria 18, 34, 67 Loya, Gabby 1, 3, 23, 56, 76, 104 Lucena, Bruno 7, 63, 98 Luna, Natalie 3, 4, 11, 19, 56, 76, 98
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Mac-Dowell, Antonio 6, 7, 20, 37, 38, 63, 87, 88, 98 Madjitoloum, Fleurit 7, 63, 101 Mamea, Kendra 17, 18, 39, 40, 41, 43, 56, 59, 93, 104, 112 Mandungu, Daniel 7, 34, 63, 108 Manly, Noah 108, 109 Marfise, Tyler 8, 9, 10, 18, 19, 28, 53, 98 Marks, Graham 2, 4, 20, 38, 48, 81, 104 Marks, Zachary 79, 104 Marlin, Kylie 6, 20, 71, 101 Marroquin, Orlando 4, 6, 72, 98 Martens, Chris 2, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 24, 25, 30, 39, 43, 44, 47, 55, 104 Martinez, Cassandra 19, 20, 34, 52, 60, 108 Martinez, Madeleine 8, 10, 11, 19, 22, 28, 29, 34, 37, 39, 47, 50, 51, 64, 74, 82, 83, 85, 108 Martins, Jorge 7, 13, 18, 63, 101 Mathis, Kevan 79, 104 Maxwell, Myya 12, 19, 28, 29, 37, 44, 60, 101 McDade, Davis 7, 19, 20, 53, 63, 101 McSellers, Dezmond 1, 6, 10, 53, 72, 98 Mederios, Pierce 6, 10, 19, 40, 41, 52, 53, 72, 104, 112 Medina, Justine 5, 34, 36, 60, 74, 108 Meek, Ian 64, 74 Mendez, Royce 98 Mendonca, Davi 7, 12, 13, 38, 40, 41, 63, 108 Merrill, Cameron 1, 4, 7, 8, 19, 28, 29, 33, 34, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 47, 53, 63, 108 Meyer-King, Jazmin 104 Miller, Amalia 5, 12, 15, 25, 86, 104 Miller, Kaylin 2, 19, 56, 59, 98 Miller, Victoria 1, 6, 15, 18, 19, 22, 25, 26, 30, 32, 39, 44, 48, 50, 82, 83, 85, 104 Mockry, James 9, 10, 19, 53, 79, 87, 98 Montalvo, Ciera 1, 3, 23, 76, 108 Montoya, Ella 15, 25, 30, 48, 50, 82, 84, 85, 101 Moore, Ja-Waun 104 Morris, Caden 10, 15, 16, 25, 37, 41, 46, 48, 53, 87, 98 Motta, Alexandre 7, 13, 18, 26, 37, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 63, 101 Murcek, Nic 79, 98 Murdock, Katrina 3, 34, 64, 74, 91, 108 Myers, Aubrey 2, 10, 19, 28, 52, 82, 84, 85, 104
Parsons, Corey 1, 2, 6, 19, 20, 40, 41, 57, 72, 87, 98 Patterson, Marissa 1, 6, 71, 93 Payne, Claire 1, 2, 6, 19, 71, 101, 107 Pederson, Cody 6, 10, 53, 72, 101 Perkins, Isaac 7, 48, 51, 63, 98 Pesina, Kiara 36, 56, 67, 95, 105 Peters, Emma 1, 2, 8, 19, 38, 56, 59, 67, 105 Petts, Rachael 10, 12, 15, 25, 28, 30, 37, 40, 43, 44, 46, 52, 93, 98 Pineda, Jazmin 19, 48, 60, 101 Pinheiro, Thiago 1, 4, 7, 13, 19, 63, 88, 101 Pitman, Carys 19, 25, 28, 32, 50, 82, 83, 85, 101, 112 Pittman, Sadie 5, 8, 12, 18, 19, 38, 43, 44, 47, 56, 67, 105 Pittman, Zane 16, 44, 108 Price, Carter 6, 12, 33, 34, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 44, 45, 74, 87, 108 Puls, Christian 7, 9, 53, 63, 98
Nabb, Olivia 6, 12, 15, 16, 18, 24, 25, 30, 32, 33, 34, 38, 44, 45, 47, 50, 108, 112 Newman, Stella 12, 19, 22, 34, 39, 44, 47, 60, 108 Nickell, Connie 2, 5, 12, 18, 40, 41, 43, 44, 52, 64, 74, 104 Nunes, Matthew 6, 79, 108
O O’Brien, Taylor 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 18, 28, 37, 40, 41, 48, 56, 59, 104 Odom, Heidi 20, 60, 104 Odom, Tyler 105 Oliveira, Matheus 63, 108 Osueke, Blessing 74, 105
R Ramirez, Abriana 1, 3, 56, 76, 105 Ramirez, Kaden 57, 98 Ramsey, Paul 51, 105 Randall, Treyton 20, 79, 105 Rea, Katherine 109 Rebuck, Tawney 20, 60, 98 Reeves, Cory 19, 105 Reyes, Katelin 1, 52, 76, 98 Richardson, Jason 34, 79, 108 Riesgo, Kayli 12, 34, 37, 59, 108 Riley, Tony 79 Rivera, Jaci-Mia 1, 19, 76, 98 Rochon, Armani 56, 67, 105, 107 Rohda, Hannah 1, 5, 18, 34, 38, 41, 42, 52, 64, 74, 86, 108 Rolon, Sebastian 2, 9, 12, 19, 22, 26, 39, 40, 41, 53, 79, 101 Romero-Loera, Erick 48, 98 Romero, Maricela 1, 3, 4, 34, 76, 108 Rooney, Alexandra 7, 25, 34, 80, 108 Rowan, Makayla 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 18, 25, 26, 39, 43, 44, 56, 80, 101, 112 Ruffcorn, Joseph 9, 11, 44, 51, 64, 74, 93, 105 Ruiz, Alyssa 1, 3, 4, 34, 68, 76, 108 Russell, Alina 19, 20, 22, 67, 101 Ryan, Elizabeth 1, 5, 8, 19, 40, 41, 52, 60, 105
S Saenz, Samantha 1, 3, 19, 76, 101 Salazar, Jessica 7, 36, 54, 80, 105 Salcedo, Hailey 19, 56, 60, 101
Sanchez, Joseph 98 Sandoval, Brittany 19, 67, 98 Santiago, Leonardo 7, 63, 105 Santos, Ivo 7, 63, 88, 108 Saroka, Hannah 1, 76, 101 Satterfield, Cole 1, 12, 18, 33, 34, 39, 40, 41, 53, 79, 108, 112 Sauerland, Kaylie 19, 20, 56, 59, 71, 98 Sawatzky, Veronica 1, 3, 19, 76, 98 Scarbrough, Jasmine 12, 56, 59, 98 Scheerer-Hamm, Mataia 34, 64, 74, 108 Schindler, Tori 1, 5, 8, 18, 48, 56, 59, 105 Scoffield, Haley 5, 12, 19, 36, 59, 67, 108 Scully, Treyton 20, 79, 102 Seaman, Brandon 48, 74, 102 Sebestyen, Tamas 1, 4, 7, 39, 42, 57, 63, 88, 98 Seilstad, Emma 8, 19, 44, 46, 47, 50, 82, 83, 85, 105 Selvage, Adam 105 Selvage, Seth 102 Serrano, Joseph 79, 99 Servin, Fernando 6, 72, 99 Shelbourn, Sarah 12, 18, 38, 44, 67, 74, 105 Shenkenberg, Beau 11, 22, 36, 55, 64, 74, 102 Sibrian, Chris 4, 7, 63, 99 Simants, Jessica 54, 80, 105 Slawter, Trevor 79, 108 Smith, Bryce 2, 8, 12, 15, 19, 25, 30, 37, 44, 47, 48, 57, 83, 86, 102 Smith, Devin 68, 105 Sola, Jake 9, 38, 53, 108, 109 Spence, Trevor 81, 99 Spight, Gina 60, 102 Stegall, Titus 99 Stevens, Evelyn 36, 48, 99 Stewart, Keenan 99 Stewart, Logan 15, 17, 25, 34, 50, 108 Stewart, Teague 9, 53, 81, 99 Stigger, Hailey 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 34, 37, 38, 56, 57, 74, 108 Stoyanov, Alexandra 1, 8, 37, 48, 56, 59, 71, 102 Strong, Jordan 10, 12, 28, 43, 44, 45, 47, 53, 74, 99 Sullivan, Brennan 11, 43, 55, 74, 102 Swanner, Jason 79, 102
T Tafaoialii, Rose 1, 5, 18, 19, 22, 34, 38, 56, 59, 105 Tautalatasi, Meida 1, 3, 4, 34, 76, 109 Tavares, Ruan 7, 63, 99 Temple, Donte’ 99 Theel, Bailey 6, 71, 99 Thomas, Kermit 41, 64, 74 Thomas, Paige 15, 28, 50, 102 Thomsen, Melody 5, 18, 67, 109 Thongprakob, Typhoon 18, 81, 102 Thorburn, Keenan 7, 63, 105 Thoroughgood, Jonathan 7, 63, 109 Tilley, Niles 8, 57, 74, 99 Tlatenchi, Freddy 23, 36, 53, 79, 102 Tolbert, Michael 12, 68 Toledo, Moriah 11, 48, 52, 60, 102 Tolentino, Sarah 56, 60, 99 Tomkiewicz, Daniel 6, 79, 109 Torres, Emerald 10, 19, 52, 99 Torres, Igor 2, 19, 34, 37, 40, 41, 68, 107, 109 Traver, Susan 5, 18, 34, 67, 107, 109 Trower, Caitlyn 11, 19, 30, 47, 52, 60, 82, 83, 85, 102 Trujillo, Julia 56, 67, 105 Trumbo, Malique 6, 19, 72, 99 Tucker, Micah 99
Twombly, Kieyerah 3, 10, 20, 52, 76, 99 Tyler, Marissa 6, 19, 34, 37, 39, 44, 109, 112
U Uhatafe, Finehika 1, 37, 59, 102
V Valle, Jaysson 79, 102 Vallejo Jauregui, Rosa 6, 15, 19, 22, 38, 40, 41, 71, 102 Vallez, Aaron 6, 79, 109 Vasquez, Marce 9, 10, 38, 53, 72, 79, 102 Vasser, LaTrell 2, 7, 12, 40, 41, 44, 105 Velazquez, Jose 19, 25, 99 Villa, Alex 7, 18, 63, 102 Villarreal, Kiana 1, 3, 76, 105
W Wagnon, Casey 6, 79, 109 Wakefield, Kendra 44, 56, 60, 102 Walker, Electra 109 Wallace, Dylan 10, 53, 79, 99 Wallgren, Ian 24, 25, 43, 55, 102 Walter, Briana 1, 3, 8, 9, 40, 41, 52, 76, 93, 105 Ward, Jaxie 80, 99 Warren, Jordan 6, 10, 19, 53, 72 Warren, Naomi 12, 59, 105 Watts, George 20, 105 Wells, Melanie 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 33, 34, 40, 41, 52, 53, 82, 83, 85, 109, 112 Wiese, Alec 7, 20, 63, 102 Wilges, Eduardo 7, 63, 88, 102 Wilkins, Cooper 6, 72, 102 Wilkins, Easton 105 Willcoxon, Nicole 20, 64, 74, 102 Williams, Amari 68, 99 Williams, Kafani 12, 34, 38, 53, 68, 109 Williamson, Harley 6, 11, 55, 72, 102 Wilson, Jevin-Christian 4, 7, 37, 48, 63 Winkler, Aubrey 1, 8, 9, 37, 40, 41, 44, 52, 82, 83, 85, 105 Winkler, Blayne 9, 10, 12, 19, 23, 28, 43, 44, 47, 53, 83, 99 Winkler, Bryce 9, 10, 12, 19, 23, 28, 43, 44, 47, 53, 99 Witte, Maci 10, 19, 22, 52, 82, 84, 85, 99 Wyatt, Dylan 10, 57, 79, 99 Wynn, Josiah 39, 48, 68, 105 Wynn, Kyle 12, 16, 17, 18, 34, 38, 44, 74, 109
Y Yarde, Sha-Vere 68, 99 Y Castro, Vitor 1, 7, 18, 20, 38, 63, 88, 102 Ynostroza, Brianna 1, 3, 11, 37, 56, 76, 99
Z Zanini, Matheus 7, 63 Zavala, Danitsa 37, 60, 109 Zimmerman, Hannah 19, 67, 99
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The Crusader is a publication of York College under the supervision of Steddon Sikes, director of publications and yearbook editor, and Lexi Lacina, student editor. A special thanks goes to Bob DeHart and Corey Sanner for volunteering so many great photographs of life at York College and to Eryn Conyers for her part in contributing many of the stories. Photography was also contributed by John I. Baker III, Brooke Barker, Sadie Carr, Justin Carver, Kitra Cody, Breianna Cortez, Eryn Conyers, Bailey Davis, Erin DeHart, Deb DiToro, Nick DiToro, Logan Dye, Eric Eckert, Kendall Fike, Matt Fike, Jansen Fraser, Kellie Fredendall, Sam Garner, Jolene Herzog, Trent Hinton, Chrystal Houston, Maddie Keran, Lydia Kirchhoff, Bob Krysa, Billy Lones, Christi Lones, Kendra Mamea, Corrie McDonald, Pierce Mederios, Tim McNeese, Gail Miller, Olivia Nabb, Aleshia O’Neal, Hannah Parker, Carys Pitman, Randy Poe, Makayla Rowan, Cole Satterfield, Meghan Shruck, John Scully, Catherine Seufferlein, Brenda Sikes, Steddon Sikes, Marissa Tyler, Stacie Turnbull, Sarah Van Gomple, Melanie Wells, York News-Times.
Olivia Nabb graduation photo by Marissa Tyler
March 2, 2020 photo by Bob DeHart