2022Crusader

The newly purchased Twelfth Street Suites (formerly Mahoney House) were pressed into service in the spring of 2022 with the temporary closing of Thomas North.

While out of service for the 2021-22 academic year, construction on Hulitt Hall was an everyday reminder of York College’s rich history and the blessings of a promising future as York University.

photo by Elias Dallmann

Faith and Gracie Torstensen walk back to their residence hall after a morning class. There weren’t many areas of campus that remained untouched by construction or renovations during the year including the overhaul of Thomas North bathrooms.

Freeman Center was closed the last part of the spring semester to begin construction on a new men’s locker room, athletic offices, president’s suite, and the Brian Lemons Athletic Training Center.

Sam and Lisa Smith use the opening picnic time as hosting a meal at their home to get to know students. (left and above)

For freshman roommates Macey Truitt and Riley Stuhr, the first day of orientation is a good sign of how their year is going to go. (below)

Captain Red Beard’s was a popular stop during Panther Prowl.

Beta promotes their club during orientation.

YC alumni Greg and Tanya Gaer share some quality picnic time with their son Grant and Elizabeth Zaiger.

The furniture store provides a great way to chill during Panther Prowl for Jared Rios and Erik Talton. (left)

Block Party Family Time

The annual Back to School Block Party on Kiplinger Avenue Tuesday evening concluded the Genesis activities. Planned by Jolene Herzog and Graham Marks, the weather couldn’t have been better and students packed the street for food, various activities, games, and treats. For many of the returning students, this was their first opportunity to meet the incoming class as well as visit with the YC faculty and staff that dropped by. Relaxing in lawn chairs purchased by SAB or visiting on the street curb late into the evening was a great way to prep for the days ahead.

Sebastian Barreto, Graham Marks, and Jolene Herzog hand out cotton candy and popcorn to students. (top) Cody Pederson, Dereck Samudio, Jon-Jon Halk, and Corey Parsons pass through the decorated arch. (left) Jackson Bishop shows good follow through in a pickup cornhole game with Bryce Winkler. (above)

For fun, Rachel Walton draws a chalk outline of Kinzie Norton.

SAB lawn chairs were popular with the students.

Madeline, Aubri, Vanessa, and Ellie chill on the curb.

Grant, Ian, and Carys put their croquet skills on display.

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Keagan Mosel eyes his cotton candy with anticipation. (above)

A good meal after a long soccer practice hits the spot for Archford Manduvi, Mason Hays, and Isaac Perkins. (right)

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Abbe, Riley, and Kitra are ready for the year to begin.

It didn’t take long for a volleyball game to break out between students.

Barker, Mark Miller, and Felipe Venegas visit at the party.

Tremaine, Kailey Hamm, Kelsey Beck, Justus Coppinger, Emily Eggar, Chris Martens, and Bryce Smith enjoy the feast. (top)

Block Party

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President Smith talks about overcoming fears in opening chapel.

Alexandre, Giovanni, and Gabriel are ready to take on the world.

Dr. Aleshia O’Neal gives students an introduction to English 113 and her expectations for the semester.

Jeff Hill begins his tenure at York College teaching psychology.

Crump enjoys a cup of coffee at the ARC’s new digs.

Lewis celebrates the first day of college with Macey Truitt.

Maryn Phillips, Brooklyn White, Laura-Kate Eckhart, Bekah Powell, and Brooke Barker smile in stride as they walk to chapel. (above)

The York Experience

Opening Day

The first day of classes began early on Wednesday with faculty making introductions and going over their course syllabi. At 10 o’clock that morning, for the first time since March of 2020, the entire YC family was able to gather for chapel in the Campbell Center. Fists bumps, smiles, long hugs, and laughter were welcomed sights and sounds as the 131st year was officially declared open. A highlight for many was hearing Dr. Shane Mountjoy, YC provost, give his familiar greeting, “Gooood morning York College!”

President Sam Smith was introduced and talked for a few minutes about overcoming one’s fears and moving forward. Using the text from Joshua 1:9, he issued the challenge to, “Be strong; be courageous because this is going to be an amazing year!”

Everyone stood for the chiming of the bell, one for each of the 13 decades that York College has been operating; after which, President Smith prayed a blessing on the year.

Before chapel begins, the Campbell Center is busy with conversations. (top)

Sam Garner gives some opening comments to begin the year. (above)

The YC family stands for 13 chimes of the bell, one for each decade in which York College has been operating. (left)

photo by Roni Miller

Head softball coach Roni Miller snaps a pic of her players Breanna Underwood, Katherine Arceo, and Sophia Perez celebrating the opening day of college. (above)

WORTH THE WAIT

It took a little longer than most inaugurations to be realized, but it was worth the wait to celebrate the coronation of Dr. Sam Smith as the 21st president of York College. With minimal travel restrictions, many of Smith's family members, personal friends, and peers were able to attend the September ceremony - something that couldn't have transpired a year ago. The inauguration took place in the Colis and Dolores Campbell Activity Center and drew an audience of more than 500 guests, including delegates from other academic institutions.

Besides the pomp and circumstance found in such occasions, the ceremony also served as a platform for a surprise reveal to the York College community. During his address, President Smith announced the upcoming transition to university status in 2022. The news was met with much applause and excitement, especially by the students in attendance, and made for an unforgettable, historic moment.

1 President Smith recognizes numerous York College friends, family, faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, and community neighbors in his comments.

2 Former York College presidents, Dr. Wayne Baker and Dr. Steve Eckman were among the honored guests.

3 A special inaugural dinner was hosted on Thursday evening at the York Country Club.

4 The processional hymn of "Amazing Grace" was performed by Lincoln Fire and Rescue Pipe & Drum.

5 Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Wayne White '63, conferred upon Dr. Smith the presidency of the College.

6/7 On Thursday evening the York College Prayer Chapel was filled with praise, scripture, and blessing during the Inaugural Prayer Convocation.

8 Dr. Kent Gallaher, associate dean for strategy and faculty development at Lipscomb University, leads the closing benediction.

9 Harding University dignitaries grab a photo op with President Smith at the inaugural reception.

photos by Bob DeHart '95

photos by Bob DeHart

Club Week

The Return of Coronation

Choosing a social club to belong to can be a crucial step in one’s college experience, and putting your club’s best foot forward can be equally important to get a good mix of personalities and friendships for the year. The “get-to-know-you” club events in the fall included a signing day during chapel at the various club booths.

After taking a cautionary hiatus last year, Club Coronation was back on schedule and didn’t disappoint with coordinated outfits, quickly choreographed moves, and lip-syncing attempts to bring honor to those chosen as sweethearts and beaus. ICC Liaison Anthony Aragon served as emcee and kept things moving between club presentations.

Social clubs set up booths and hosted signing tables during chapel as a way to introduce themselves to new students. Members of Beta Beta Sigma pause for a club picture.

Lorenzo Esparza learns what he can about Kyodai during signing day.

Liam Curtin

Desma Hamilton

Desma Hamilton takes all the attention from Kingsmen in stride. (above)

Some of the ladies of Theta Psi gather for a group picture at the end of the paint war. Cassidy, Ashlee, and Madison were creative with Beta’s Paint Wars.

Delta & Kyodai hosted a Chick-fil-A night for their club event.

5. Delta Chi Alpha Beau – Blayne Winkler

7. Theta Psi Beau – Corey Parsons

6. Koinonia Sweetheart – Ashlee Jimmerson

8. Sigma Tau Sweetheart – Kitra Cody

Theta Psi and Sig Tau’s paint war activity during Club Week was a hit. (above)

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box. A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee was a delightful den of comedic genius. The Homecoming musical production was performed under the theatre and musical direction of Professor John I. Baker III, Professor Amy Fraser, and Dr. Clark Roush.

An eclectic group of six junior-high students compete for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Though it does follow the setup of a Bee, this Tony award-winning show intertwines incredible songs and hilarious background stories to create a work of comedic genius worthy of its spot on Broadway. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the musical shows the tweens spelling their way through a series of “words”, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake.

The Spelling Bee was the first musical production that Baker, Fraser and Roush have all collaborated on together. “Doing a musical theatre requires more work than doing a normal drama or music production,” explained Baker. “It allows students to grow three-fold learning experience in performing arts—acting, singing and movement (choreography).”

“I’ve enjoyed working with our students in a way that I don’t normally get to,” added Fraser, music and choreography director. “I’m so pleased that not only our students get to experience this, but so do we.”

If you were fortunate enough to attend opening night of the musical, you would have seen Contestant #90 (aka President Smith) make his YC theatrical debut. (above)

Volunteered audience participants join the cast in the musical number Pandemonium. (left)

The opening number set the stage for what the audience knew would be a great production. (below)

photo by Tim McNeese

photo by Tim McNeese

photo by Steddon Sikes

Chip Tolentino reappears on stage to sell candy during a break in the spelling bee action. (right)

Marcy Park purposely misspells a word and then celebrates her elimination with Mitch Mahoney. (left)

Olive Ostrovsky imagines her parents are present to give her their support. (right)

Contestants eliminated from previous rounds look on nervously as Barfee spells his final word. (lower right)

Crump, Kelsey Beck

The spelling bee contestants celebrate William Barfee’s victory. (above)

Cast: (1st row): Eli Embray, Zipporah Conway, Alyssa Shaw, Julie Tremaine, Elias Dallmann; (2nd row) Ashlee Jimmerson, Isaac Nabb, Leah Lane; (3rd row) Luke Dovel, Bruce Johnson, Chris Martens, Ian Wallgren

A rapid-fire round leaves the spelling bee contestants very little time to think about their words. (above left)

photo by Steddon Sikes photo by Tim McNeese photo by John Baker

photos by John Baker

photo by Steddon Sikes photo by Tim McNeese

The

Bruce Johnson, aka William Barfee, flies through the air as spelling bee contestants perform the opening number in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Homecoming 2021

Led by Justus Coppinger, the singing in the East Hill auditorium was a heavenly reminder of alumni’s chapel days.

The Concert Choir didn’t miss a beat as they sang a special selection of hymns to begin their performance on Saturday.

Lady Panthers took care of business, dispatching the Falcons of Kansas Christian 10249 in their home opener.

2021 Homecoming Court: (1st row) Grace Gaer, Alexandre Motta, Chailey Bollens, Sadie Carr, Avery Campbell; (2nd row) Rosa Vallejo Jauregui, Mikayla Brant, Chris Martens, Jamie Watts, Sofia Perez; (3rd row) Sebastian Barreto, Justus Coppinger, Diego Rubio, Bryce Winkler. (right)

photo by Eric Jacobson

photos by Bob DeHart

A very entertaining SyncFest concert in Campbell was won by The Beliebers with members Sadie Carr, Grace Gear, Kinzie Norton, Makayla Rowan, and Rachel Walton receiving $1,000 for their mashup of Justin Bieber’s greatest hits. (above)

photo by John I. Baker III

Homecoming and Panther Days weekend kept everyone busy with the theatre department’s 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, women’s basketball game, chapel, choir concert, alumni reunions, and SyncFest. During halftime of the Lady Panthers’ basketball game in which they defeated Kansas Christian College 102-49, the York College Homecoming Court was introduced. This year’s king and queen are Alexandre Motta and Chailey Bollens. Chailey is a biology major from Orange County, Calif. She is a four-year starter on the women’s soccer team and was a 2020 KCAC Honorable Mention as well as a KCAC Scholar Athlete. Motta, an accounting/business administration major from Sao Paulo, Brazil, is a starter on the men’s soccer team and was a 2019 KCAC Honorable Mention as well as a KCAC Scholar Athlete. He is also involved with Esports, Residence Life, Kyodai Social Club and PBL.

Senior candidates for queen were Sadie Carr of Henderson, Neb., Mikayla Brant of Clear Lake, Iowa, and Rosa Vallejo Jauregui of El Paso, Texas. King candidates were Chris Martens of Alden, Minn., Sebastian Barreto of Mount Dora, Fla., and Justus Coppinger of York, Neb. Attendants honored from the freshmen class: Avery Campbell of Abilene, Texas, and Jamie Watts of Midwest City, Okla., sophomores: Sofia Perez of Madera, Calf., and Diego Rubio of Zaragoza, Spain, and juniors: Grace Gaer of Irwin, Iowa, and Bryce Winkler of Lincoln, Neb.

President Smith takes advantage of a photo op with

photo by Eryn Conyers

photo by Bob DeHart

Mixing it up

Friends, Food, Fellowship

Those who might complain that there’s nothing to do in York were most likely not taking advantage of all the weekly activities on the menu. Graham Marks, director of student activities, and SAB chair Kelsey Beck kept the student body entertained and in rich fellowship with a calendar full of activities and events. From the kickoff Block Party to PreFinals Ice Cream, YC students were as engaged and involved as they chose to be. With the help of Student Government, YCM, Inter Club Council, Residence Life, faculty and staff, and various team and group activities, the pulse of campus was strong and

Bri Slaughter, Candice Jones, and Diamond Harrington approve of the amazing food catered by Mary Ellen’s: Food for the Soul during African-American Culture Night. (above)

Churros make the perfect dessert for Jasmine Scarbrough, Danielle Armendariz, Bruce Johnson, Finau Fakahua, and Elisa Cardona. (above)

upbeat throughout the year.

You know it’s going to be a great day when chapel turns into decorating cookies, stockings, ornaments, and getting your picture taken with Santa.

SGA’s Laser Tag in the Holthus Field House was a blast!

Claire, Kylie, Rosa, and Charity took 2nd and $500 at SyncFest.

photos by Kinzie Norton

Santa Conyers gives Dennis Leinen the benefit of the doubt on which list he is on. (right)

Daniel Castaneda works alongside his mom and fellow soccer teammate Jose Hernandez in making delicious pupusas for the National Hispanic Heritage meal. (middle right)

photo by

Kendra Mamea

The Coffee Club: Diego, Reinaldo, Alex, Ricardo, Cristobal, Alvaro, Jose, Cristopher, and Carlos could be spotted in the ARC at Levitt every day enjoying the conversation after chapel. (right)

photo by Eric Jacobson photo by Lisa Smith

Christmas photos by Steddon Sikes

SAB’s AutumnFest gives friends a time to let loose and really enjoy the moment. (above)

The tradition of Pasagi with the Pres was a smash hit in September. (far left)

President Smith serves Bryce Winkler food and encouragement for his upcoming exams at the Pre-Finals Breakfast. (left)

Tate, Justus, Bryce and Chris chill at the ice cream social.

Hunter Heath, Brayden Smith, and Lorenzo Esparza grab a memento.

AutumnFest is a perfect time for friends to come together.

Emma and Kenna’s skills are proudly on display at the SAB Christmas Party.

photo by Meghan Salsbury

photo by Lisa Smith photo by Makayla Rowan

AutumnFest photos by Morgan Hamm

Government Association officers Anthony Aragon, Kelsey Beck, and Emily Eggar get the campus swings ready for the new year. (above)

YC Cheer Julie Tremaine, Carys Pitman, Jessica Fuehrer, Ashlee Jimmerson, Alexandria Diosdado, Madeline Bressler, Mikayla Brant, Vanessa Gutierrez, and Brooklyn White volunteer to help staff a YES Boost afternoon. (right and inset)

2021-22 Athletic Training

Staff: (1st row) Asst. Athletic Trainer Melissa Ewing, Chailey Bollens, Amaia Diez, Diamond Harrington, Alina Russell, Amber Dominguez; (2nd row) Head Athletic Trainer Chad Karcher, Lorenzo Dominguez, Anthony Aragon, Sebastian Barreto, and Alejandro Loera. (above)

Mark Miller shares his time to go over math equations at the PreFinals Ice Cream end-of-year event. (below)

The softball team was very appreciative of Tyler and Trent Hinton volunteering to feed them sour cream enchiladas during spring break. (above)

The wonderful people at the Academic Resource Center at Levitt are always quick to respond to student needs. (below)

Student

photo by Lisa Smith

photo by Lisa Smith

photo by Roni Miller

photos by Bailey Davis

Lending a Hand

One Big Happy Family

Just like the Musketeers’ motto, “All for one, and one for all,” making it through an academic year takes everyone doing their part and helping someone else along the way. The York College campus was a busy place in 2021-22 with lots of moving parts and even more extra-mile efforts given to make sure no one was left behind. Student Government Association, Residence Life, Student Activities Board, athletic teams and the training staff, performing arts, PBL, social clubs, faculty and staff — all did their best to keep the YC spirit alive and thriving. Thank you to everyone who in their kindness and patience made this year possible and for doing it with a smile.

Makayla Rowan shows Roni Miller her appreciation for an authentic Mexican dinner during Hispanic Heritage month

Jeff Hill, Janet Rush, and Dr. Josephine Schamp dip out the good stuff.

photo by Steddon Sikes

photo by Kinzie Norton

photo by Steddon Sikes

Dr. Terence Kite helps Jasmine Scarbrough at an SGA Spark Session.

Ashlee, Madison, and Caden complete a puzzle in the awesome new ARC digs.

photo Steddon Sikes

Catherine and Dr. Terry Seufferlein flip pancakes for the Pre-Finals Breakfast. (left)

Emerging Director One-Acts

Stepping into the role of student directors for the Emerging Director One-Acts were Samara Hannel, a senior from Odessa, Mo., Eli Embray, a junior from St. Joseph, Mo., and Chris Martens, a senior from Alden, Minn.

Hannel’s play, The Darkest Hour, tells the story of a man (Luke Dovel) on death row within four hours of execution. Though innocent, he has been found guilty on circumstantial evidence as appearances have been too strongly against him. His mother (Grace Gaer) comes to visit him, and they spend time together talking about the past and how they got to this point.

“Directing this show was challenging because I had to find a way to show all of the ways someone can be sad,” Hannel commented. “It’s made me a better director for several reasons but I feel as though I have also grown so much as a person throughout the entire experience.”

Blind Date, directed by Embray, is a romantic comedy in which Marcia (Julie Tremaine) reluctantly agrees to go on a blind date with Ted (Tate Straatmann). She realizes how literal the term blind date can be when Ted arrives and drops his walking stick.

“I chose this play because it seemed genuinely fun,” said Embray of the play. “It has been challenging to work so closely with only 2 actors rather than a larger cast. It is easier to be more specific and critical, but I generally have a hard time giving criticism, so I have been forced to work on that. It has been a really good experience!”

Martens chose The 146 Point Flame for the powerful message it presented. The tragedy tells the story of four women (Kinzie Norton, Carys Pitman, Makayla Rowan, Alyssa Shaw) who immigrated to America in the early 1900s in pursuit of the American Dream. They are all employed at the Triangle Shirtwaist factory when a tragic fire breaks out on March 25, 1911. They share stories of their past and the moments they cherish the most as their lives are lost to the flames.

“The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire was a tragedy, but it led to many changes in workplace regulations,” shared Martens of the experience. “This show forced me to stretch my knowledge of theatre and try new things as a director. I’ve never worked with choreography or dancing before, so that experience alone has helped me understand that process better.”

A collage of the casts from the three Emerging Director One-Acts fills the stage during the evening. (above)

Tessa, Lena, Yetta, and Vincenza, immigrant workers of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, look out of the burning factory over the New York skyscape. (below)

Dalton Brandt — Prison Attendant

Samantha Crump — Warden

Luke Dovel — John Madison

Grace Gaer — Mrs. Madison

Kyla Gilstrap — Ellen Martin

Samara Hannel — Director

Ashlee Jimmerson — Assistant Director

The Darkest Hour by Charles George

Marcia consoles Ted as he relives a terribly tragic, almost unbelievable accident (above)

A prayer is said by Mrs. Madison during the last hour John has before he is to be sent to his death. (above)

Jason “Eli” Embray, Samara Hannel and Chris Martens were this years’ emerging directors. (above)

photos by John I. Baker

Marcia is about to forcefully apply eye drops to cure Ted’s “blindness”. (left)

Ellen Martin explains how John is innocent while the others listen in. (right)

John Madison and his mother embrace as she comes to see him during his last hours. (left)

Ted celebrates because he has tricked Marcia into thinking he truly is blind. (right)

“Brother,” one of seven characters played by Ian Wallgren in The 146 Point Flame, sits in the grass and plays with a butterfly. (left)

The dancer portrays a butterfly, a symbol of hope for the immigrant workers who are facing a hopeless situation. (right)

Tate Straatmann — Ted Julie Tremaine — Marcia Eli Embray — Director Leah Lane — Assistant Director

Date by Samara Siskind

Carys

The 146 Point Flame by Matt Thompson

Directions have always been a challenge for the people of Kulyenchikov.

Trying to start off on the right foot, Leon brought a beautiful “white fish” for Lenya.

In attempts to learn, Sophia tries a more unconventional way to gain knowledge.

Once again, Count Gregor was unsuccessful in his late night proposal to Sophia.

Spring Theatre

FOOLS

The town of Kulyenchikov has been cursed for two hundred years, but you won’t find any diseases or ghosts… just ramped stupidity. Neil Simon’s FOOLS is a comedy set in the small Ukrainian village during the late 19th century. The story follows Leon Tolchinsky (Chris Martens), an ambitious young schoolteacher, as he accepts a position to educate Sophia (Kelsey Beck), the daughter of Dr. Zubritsky and his wife, Lenya. Upon arriving Leon soon finds the citizens of Kulyenchikov doing things that make no sense and discovers that the town has been cursed with chronic stupidity.

Leon’s job is to break the curse, but no one tells him that if he stays over twenty-four hours and fails his mission, he too becomes like one of them. The problem is he falls in love with Sophia, a girl so stupid, she has only recently learned how to sit down. FOOLS was a hilarious show with an amazing cast that enjoyed putting smiles on people’s faces and making them laugh.

PRODUCTION TEAM AND CREW

Director—John I. Baker III; Assistant Director—Alyssa Shaw; Stage Manager— Alyssa Shaw; Stage Crew—Julie Tremaine, Elias Dallmann; Light Operator—Caden Morris; Sound Operator—Ashlee Jimmerson; Spotlight Operator—Grace Gaer; Lighting Design—Chris Martens, John I. Baker III; Set Design—John I Baker III; Costume Mistress—Grace Gaer; Set Construction—John I. Baker III, Chris Martens, Ella Montoya, Eli Embray, Andrea Cadavid, Samara Hannel, Alyssa Shaw, Makayla Rowan, Grace Gaer, Jessica Fuehrer, Leah Lane, Luke Dovel, Avery Campbell, Dalton Brandt, Samantha Crump, Kelsey Beck; Logo Design Courtney Kinnison; Ushers—Isaac Nabb, Bruce Johnson; Box Office Staff—Bryce Smith, Aubrey Bostick

photo by Tim McNeese

photos by John I. Baker III

Everyone wants to know the progress Leon is having in educating Sophia in hopes that the village’s curse of chronic stupidity can be lifted. (above)

Cast & Crew: (1st row) Samara Hannel, Grace Gaer, Alyssa Shaw; (2nd row) Caden Morris, Elias Dallmann, Chris Martens, Kelsey Beck, Julie Tremaine; (3rd row) Ashlee Jimmerson, Dalton Brandt, Luke Dovel, Samantha Crump, Ella Montoya, Eli Embray, Leah Lane — not pictured Avery Campbell, John I. Baker III

Sophia’s special day was disrupted by “family drama” that was quickly resolved by a genius trick Leon had up his sleeve.

Snetsky the shepherd, Slovitch the butcher, Mishkin the postman, and Yenchna the vendor were walking evidence of the curse.

The townspeople were passionate about breaking the curse by any means necessary.

Unfortunately, Dr. Zubritsky could not find the Magistrate’s pulse. (above)

photo by Tim McNeese

photos by John I. Baker III

For nearly 45 years, York College students have experienced the camaraderie and excitement of Songfest, and this was the first time in three years that the show was able to run its normal course, mask-free. Director Amy Fraser appropriately chose the theme of Freedom for the show and featured many of York College’s talented students in a variety of ways. Fraser said, “It’s been a lot of fun working with these student performers and crew! I’m always so proud of their dedication and hard work.”

Twelve hosts and hostesses were selected from last semester’s auditions based on their vocal or instrumental talent, and they did not disappoint. Hosting this year were Luke Dovel, Amanda Fischer, Ashlee Jimmerson, Bruce Johnson, Leah Lane, Chris Martens, Allison Myers, Isaac Nabb, Maryn Phillips, Alyssa Shaw, Jordan Strong, and Elizabeth Zaiger. The production featured amazing solos, duets, and big numbers such as “Rise Up” and “Freedom” from the hosts and hostesses. With many of the performers being accomplished musicians, a full concert sound was achieved throughout the show.

The traditional club shows were also a vital part of the production with Delta Chi Alpha & Kyodai kicking things off in the first half of the show with a colorful Everything 80s! Just before intermission Beta Beta Sigma and Koinonia gave their time capsule performance of Dancing Through the Decades. In the second half of Songfest, Omega Phi and Kingsmen presented their musical theatre twist of Villainous, and Theta Psi and Sigma Tau completed the club productions with their entertaining The Boys Are Back

Instead of competing, social clubs were once again encouraged to create club shows that fit their personality and identity. However, at the end of Saturday’s performance the People’s Choice Award, voted on each night by the audience, was given to Omega Phi and Kingsmen for their creative Villainous production.

Jordan and Isaac were in sync with Vienna

Luke Dovel and Allison Myers came together for I See the Light.

Ashlee Jimmerson was flawless in signing Perfect with Maryn Phillips.

Maryn Phillips sings her solo Footprints in the Sand

photo by Bob DeHart

Leah Lane and Amanda Fischer were on top of their game in Give It Up.

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Jansen Fraser

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Bob DeHart

The Songfest finale of Freedom brought all the performers back on stage.

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Bob DeHart

Songfest

Delta and Kyodai kicked off the club shows with Everything 80s!

Jordan Strong and Chris Martens were a hit with their rendition of Tragedy

Omega Phi and Kingsmen’s Villainous was voted winner of the People’s Choice Award.

Beta and Koinonia covered all the moves with their show Dancing Through the Decades.

Theta Psi and Sig Tau had fun with their production of The Boys Are Back

Hosts and Hostesses begin Songfest with their big number Rise Up. (inset) Before being joined by the clubs, Hosts and Hostesses sing a portion of Freedom.

Bruce Johnson shows his appreciation of photographers Bob DeHart and Jansen Fraser.

Omega Phi and Kingsmen’s Villainous featured a number of Disney’s arch nemeses.

photo by Steddon Sikes

photo by Steddon Sikes

photo by Jansen Fraser

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Eric Jacobson

photo by Bob DeHart

inset photo by Jansen Fraser

photo by Bob DeHart

Caleb Clark

(above) Elizabeth Zaiger and Bruce Johnson sing a riveting duo of When We Were Young (below) Hosts, hostesses, and the clubs combine their voices for the show’s finale of Freedom

photo by Bob DeHart

For everything to work out, Jack’s plan must be a good one!

Jack in the Blue Ridge Mountains

For their 25th year of sharing joy and good laughs on the stage, the Traveling Children’s Theatre performed the daring tales of Jack in the Blue Ridge Mountains . The play took young audience members through four different stories all starring the main character Jack, played by junior Elias Dallmann. The four Appalachian folktales were fast-paced, humorous, and held true to the oral traditions of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Dalton Brandt, Elias Dallmann, Luke Dovel, Grace Gaer, Leah Lane, Chris Martens, Allison Myers, Ella Montoya, Alyssa Shaw, and Julie Tremaine made up the cast with John I. Baker III directing. The group performed around 20 times in the spring semester, visiting elementary schools and other community venues in the surrounding area.

The King has a giant infestation problem in the land and will pay someone handsomely to get rid of them. (above right)

Cast of Jack in the Blue Ridge Mountains (clockwise): Elias Dallmann, Allison Myers, Ella Montoya, John I Baker III (director), Dalton Brandt, Luke Dovel, Chris Martens, Leah Lane, Julie Tremaine, Grace Gaer, and Alyssa Shaw. (right)

Hold your breath! Applying fake measles to a sleeping Mr. Walker is delicate work.

Oh no! Robber Chris Martins is trying to rob the narrator!

Jack in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Tremaine

Donkey Front Grace Gaer

Martens Director

John I. Baker III

Backdrop Painting – Grace Gaer, Julie Tremaine; Logo Design – Courtney Kinnison

photo by Elias Dallmann

Traveling Children’s Theatre

The Traveling Children’s Theatre gather for the show’s finale as a Blue Ridge Mountain family band.

Luke Dovel’s impersonation of a puppy is a crowd favorite every time.

Allison brings out her inner scarecrow as Chris and Grace look on.

Brooke

Makayla

2022 Mr. and Ms. YC Candidates: (l-r) Chris Martens — Alden, MN, Kitra Cody — Cody, NE, Sebastian Rolon Barreto — Mt. Dora, FL, Mikayla Brant — Clear Lake, IA, Justus Coppinger — York, NE, Sadie Carr — Henderson, NE, Hosea Kiptoo — Eldoret, Kenya, and Rosa Maria Vallejo Jauregui — El Paso, TX.

Alexandre Motta & Maria Geesaman were awarded Student Athletes of the Year.

Bob DeHart, Dr. Terence Kite, and John Baker know what 25 years looks like.

and Blayne accept the Academic Excellence Award for Delta & Kyodai.

and Corey accept the All-Sports Trophy on behalf of Theta Psi & Sig Tau.

Jared Stark congratulates Eric Tremaine for the Reppart Service Award.

All-College Banquet

Mikayla Brant and Justus Coppinger show off their new hardware as Mr. and Ms. York College. (above)

Good food, good conversation, and great fellowship can always be counted on at the All-College Banquet. (left and right)

Celebration Time All-College Banquet

It was an evening of celebration as York College held its annual All-College Banquet April 5 at the Holthus Convention Center in York. The student body gathered with faculty and staff for a night of reflection, recognition, great food catered by Kerry’s Restaurant, and even greater fellowship.

Kyla Gilstrap, Greek Life sponsor, kicked off the awards and recognition portion of the evening by presenting Theta Psi and Sigma Tau with the Men’s and Women’s All-Sports Trophy. The Academic Excellence Award went to Delta Chi Alpha and Kyodai for the highest grade point average among the clubs. The Big Heart Award for the highest participation in blood drives was a tie between Omega Phi and Kingsmen and Theta Psi and Sig Tau. Delta president Brooke Barker was then called back up to the stage for the club Service Award.

The athletic department honored Maria Geesaman and Alexandre Motta as the Student Athletes of the Year, and Dr. Aleshia O’Neal, assistant professor of English, and Roni Miller, head women’s softball coach, were awarded Faculty and Staff Members of the Year respectively. Eric Tremaine was this year’s Reppart Service Award recipient for his incredible work in getting the 12th Street Suites ready for occupancy. Tremaine is in his 27th year at YC.

At the conclusion of the award’s ceremony, Mr. and Ms. York College candidates were recognized. YC faculty and staff make the selection for this award from among graduating seniors. Candidates embody a commitment to the mission, purpose and core values of York College. Justus Coppinger, a vocal performance and Biblical studies major from York was announced as Mr. YC, and Mikayla Brant, a biology major from Clear Lake, Iowa, was named Ms. YC.

2022 YORK COLLEGE HONORS AND AWARDS

All-Sports Trophy — Theta Psi & Sigma Tau

Academic Excellence Award — Delta Chi Alpha & Kyodai Big Heart Award (tie) — Omega Phi & Kingsmen /Theta Psi & Sig Tau Student Athletes of the Year — Maria Geesaman & Alexandre Motta

David & Nellie Reppart Service Award — Eric Tremaine

Staff Member of the Year — Roni Miller

Faculty Member of the Year — Dr. Aleshia O’Neal Mr. & Ms. York College — Justus Coppinger & Mikayla Brant

YEARS OF SERVICE TO YORK COLLEGE

35 Years — Dr. Frank Wheeler

30 Years — Dr. Michael Case & Dr. Tim McNeese

25 Years — John I. Baker III, Bobby DeHart, & Dr. Terence Kite

20 Years — Gayle Good & Janet Rush

15 Years — Brien Alley & Brent Magner

10 Years — David Odom

5 Years — Ana Carvalho, Paulo Carvalho, Erik Gray, Leanna Hawley, Crystal Nething, & Josh Nething

and Ms.

Mr.

Dr. Mike Case and Dr. Tim McNeese share the 30-year spotlight together. (above)

President Smith gets his picture taken with Staff Member of the Year Roni Miller and Faculty Member of the Year Dr. Aleshia O’Neal. (above)

Senior Spotlight Finishing Strong

Justus Coppinger and Chris Martens completed their fine arts’ careers at YC with a couple of stellar performances in the spring. Accompanied by Kay Magner, Coppinger’s senior recital included works of Williams, Caccini, Bellini, Marcello, Schubert, Gounod and three original compositions. Martens’ senior project was a challenging play called Any Night , dealing with themes of manipulation, gaslighting, and domestic violence. Martens encouraged the audience to let their mind wander and ask, “Who can I really trust?”

Justus Coppinger’s senior recital included three original songs centering around the idea of questioned identity. I Am…, Crying Out , and Yours featured Ross Fraser on bass and Dr. Clark Roush on drums. Roush posted, “He made himself and the music department proud!” (above right)

Any Night was a mind-bending puzzle exploring the thin line between trust and fear and the immeasurable power of the subconscious. (above)

ANY NIGHT CAST

CHARACTERS: Anna—Alyssa Shaw, Patrick— Chris Martens; VOICE-OVER CHARACTERS: Pete—Jordan Strong, Ben—Luke Dovel, Colette—Brooklyn White, Maddie—Timberly Carr; CREW: Lights—Julie Tremaine, Sound— Leah Lane, Line Prompter—Sadie Carr, House Manager—Bryce Smith, Program Photo— Madeline Bressler, Set Building: Chris Martens, Alyssa Shaw, Ian Wallgren, Clark Roush, Luke Dovel, Sadie Carr, Bryce Smith

Justus Coppinger’s family gave their full support to his senior recital. His mom posted on Facebook, “Well done, son. You amaze me!”

Justus’ performance brought the house down. .

Patrick displays a darker side, hurling verbal abuse at Anna.

drama photos by John I. Baker III

Anna, portrayed by Alyssa Shaw, and Patrick, played by Chris Martens, enter into what seems like a healthy relationship. (above)

photo by Bob DeHart

Late Night Encouragement Pre-Finals Fellowship

Faculty and staff know what students are up against as the semester comes to a close and volunteer to serve up the food, dish out the ice cream, and give encouraging smiles and well-wishes for the upcoming all-nighters. Some professors will even conduct a one last ditch study session during the evening or be on hand to answer any final questions that might come up before the scheduled exams. Comparing notes, working out some of the more difficult problems, getting clarification on themes and principals... all are part of the evening mix. More than anything, however, it’s the opportunity to unwind and enjoy the sweet fellowship of friends and to know you have others in your corner.

Bob DeHart can dish it out with the best of them. (above)

Bruce Johnson and Graham Marks grab a photo opportunity. (above left)

Riley Gilbert, Aubrey Bostick, and Lia Krohe are willing to put in the extra time for finals. (below)

Pre-finals ice cream photos by Steddon Sikes

Mikayla, Justus, Chris, Gracie, Sebastian, Madeline, and Emma know the importance of friends, fellowship, and ice cream.

Jarod Belden and Makayla Dinkler are ready for anything now.

Lynnette Gonzales gives an encouraging smile to Emily Eggar.

Pre-finals breakfast photos by Makayla Rowan

Macey Truitt, Aubri Plummer, Vanessa Gutierrez, and Jamie Watts continue the late night conversation even after the food is all gone. (above)

YC Class of 2022

Final Commencement

With its transition to university status over the summer, York College held its final commencement ceremony as nearly 90 students crossed the Campbell Center stage to receive their degrees—the seats and bleachers filled with proud parents, excited family members, and friends. President Sam Smith welcomed everyone to the historic event and addressed graduates stating, “We’re celebrating the beginning of your new season in life. We celebrate that York College’s commitment to providing you with a Christ-centered education has indeed transformed you from a student to a teacher in your field of expertise. As president of York College it is my honor to welcome you to this amazing celebration.”

Cassandra Savage, president of The Savage Group, LLC and a member of the YC Board of Trustees, was the featured speaker at commencement. “This is a momentous day both for you and for York College. It represents both an ending and a beginning,” Savage said. “You’re the last graduating class of York College... Soak it in. Enjoy it. Be proud of yourself. You have achieved something that’s worth celebrating.”

“It’s a time to be proud but not satisfied,” Savage went on to say and then moved into her speech about The Race, the Pace, and the Gift of Grace. In conclusion she said, “I congratulate you on today, but I am so looking forward to seeing what you plan for and accomplish in the future. Thank you again for honoring me with a place in your commencement. Here’s to York College’s past and York University’s future.”

After Savage’s address, York College Provost Dr. Shane Mountjoy recognized some of the academic achievements of the graduating seniors, calling attention to those who were wearing honor medallions inscribed with the college seal.

Asking each group to stand, Mountjoy had the audience applaud for those who graduated Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Cum Laude. He also recognized both master and bachelor graduates who were wearing a medallion with a gold ribbon signifying cumulative 4.0 grade point averages for all their time at York College.

Dr. Frank Wheeler, retiring professor of Bible and chair of the department, was then recognized by Mountjoy for his three-plus decades of service to York College and conferred upon with the status of Professor Emeritus.

To his surprise, Dr. Mountjoy, who began his long tenure at York College in 1990, was then honored by President Smith with his own Professor Emeritus status.

The ceremony continued as graduates lined up to walk across the stage to receive their diplomas from President Smith with a smile, a handshake, and frequently, a hug. Graduates were then hooded by their escort with the color of academic regalia that represented their field of study.

The York College Concert Choir, conducted by Dr. Clark Roush, closed out the ceremony by performing Sweet Home Home in-a-dat Rock leading the audience in the singing of the York College Alma Mater.

Sadie Carr can’t contain her joy as she gives a hug to the president.

Bruce Johnson solos in the Choir’s singing of Home in-a-dat Rock.

Carys Pitman was one of six students to graduate with a 4.0 GPA.

President Smith pauses to get a pic on stage with Freddy Tlatenchi.

President Smith congratulates Karla Chairez-Martinez, who graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in biology.

(above) Jessica Fuehrer’s graduation cap was a masterpiece.

(above left) Cassandra Savage spoke to graduates about the importance of The Race, the Pace, and the Gift of Grace.

***Summa Cum Laude - GPA of 3.85 or higher (^4.0 GPA)

**Magna Cum Laude - GPA of 3.60 or higher

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Paul Armstrong, Sebastian Barreto*, Chailey Bollens**, Charles Bowman, Mikayla Brant**, Sandra Burton*, Andrea Cadavid-Valencia**, ^Sadie Carr***, Pedro Carvalho, Karla Chairez-Martinez***, ^Kitra Cody***, Brennan Cole, Justus Coppinger***, Bryn Decker, David Delahoussaye, Deja Derrell, Amaia Diez-Pastor*, Alexandria Diosdado*, Amber Dominguez, Luke Dovel, Kurtis Dunaway*, Austin Eisenmenger, Igor Fernandes, ^Amanda Fischer***, Giovanni Froldi***, Charity Goldsmith-Ding*, Desma Hamilton**, Em Hyberger, Cala Jamison, Wayne Johnson Jr., Luke Juarez, Hosea Kiptoo*, Jessica Li**, ^Shiloh Lively***, Briana Lohrenz, Christopher Manibusan**, Christopher Martens*, Ella Montoya, Myesha Moss**, Alexandre Motta***, Amarachi Ndukaku*, Claire Payne, Emma Peters, Jazmin Pineda**, Thiago Pinheiro, ^Carys Pitman***, Makayla Rowan, Alina Russell, Hailey Salcedo**, Joshua Santiago*, Brandon Seaman, Raylee Seaman, Emma Seilstad, Seth Selvage**, Sarah Shelbourn*, Jessica Simants, Bryce Smith*, Alexandra Stoyanov, Nicholas Thach*, Freddy Tlatenchi, Moriah Toledo*, Daniel Tomkiewicz III*, Caitlyn Trower, Danton Tunnell, Rosa Vallejo Jauregui*, Allen White III, Easton Wilkins, Brooke Winquist***

M.A. Education: Kelsey Ackerman, Shanise Aguirre***, Christa Gergen, Meredith Guffey, Trevor Lenear***, Claudia Loomis, Lauren Masters***, Chelsea Richardson***, Hannah Robison***, Jordan Tessmer***, Patrick Tessmer***, Camille Urwin***, Forrest Zweygardt. M.A. Organizational and Global Leadership: Kristy Beitler***, Jesse Byrd III, DeAnthony Ellison, Amalia Harris, Luke Jackson, Jeremiah Shaw *** 4.0 GPA

Associates: Finau Fakahua, Kami Fiordalis, Jessica Fuehrer, Noah Leng, Natalie Luna, Breanna Underwood

Cala Jamison and her mom share the proud moment.

Members of the track team join Amber Dominguez for a photo op.

Hosea Kiptoo celebrates with his extended family.

Em Hyberger and her family enjoy a lighthearted moment.

Kitra Cody and Alexandria Diosdado smile as they receive their graduation hoods from their escorts. (above)

Dr. Shane Mountjoy and Dr. Frank Wheeler were recognized for their three-plus decades of service to York College and each conferred upon with the status of Professor Emeritus. (left)

DeAnthony Ellison (’13) was hooded for a Master of Arts in Organizational and Global Leadership by Dr. Shannon Leinen. (far left)

Laude - GPA of 3.40 or higher

Lizzy

Mikayla

Jarod Belden “When things get difficult, you go to your habits.”

Allison Myers: “God loves you way too much to leave you at that high point.”

Logan: “I’m still figuring it out... All I know is that now, I’m awake.”

Alexandre Motta: “God is always working and always watching out for you.”

Chris Martens: “Don’t fear growth and utilize the Holy Spirit in your life.”

Sebastian Barreto: “It’s going to show on the altar.”

Jasmine Scarbrough: “At the end of the day, God’s got you.”

Josh Santiago: “No one is too broken for God.”

Brant: “God has control over everything.”

Maria Geesaman: “Our past mistakes don’t define us.”

From opening chapel in York College’s 131st year to the historical final YC chapel, President Sam Smith challenges students to have the courage to trust that God is doing something great in their lives. (above and insets)

ALUMNI LOVE: August—York Hats, September—Ice Cream Sandwiches, November—Oatmeal Cookies & Laundry Supplies, February—Krispy Kremes March—Moon Pies and Waffles, April— Laundry Supplies. (above)

Alumni Give-Aways after chapel were very popular with students. (below)

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 in worship but with each other as well.

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 and Breakout Chapel continued to be popular with students, as were all the Alumni Love events throughout the year. Students were reminded on April 26 that they were participating in an historic moment — the last YC chapel. Using as an illustration a commemorative brick from Hulitt Hall given to him by the trustees, President Smith charged students to build something lasting with their bricks.

BREAKOUT CHAPELS

Moriah Toledo:

“A small change can lead to a huge change in perspective.”

Darby

Wright:

“Find your own perspective to help root yourself in God.”

Jazmin Pineda: “Loving God changes the way you love others.”

Bryce Winkler: “God has nothing that will rival His time for me.”

Emma Seilstad:

“We have supporting characters to help us in our black

moments.”

Justus Coppinger talks about Clickbait in a spring chapel — a lesson he presented at Pepperdine University’s Harbor 2022 Bible Lectures. (above)

Amber Dominguez and Bri Eckerberg team up to present their perspective. “Let who you are come through in every interaction you have.” (below left)

Natalia Perez and Corey Parsons give their breakout chapel talks. (below)

Graham Marks looks to give money away in an SAB activity that tests students’ knowledge of famous icons and images. (above)

November 17

Anthony Aragon – Meaningful Connections

Carys Pitman – Looking Upside Down

Elizabeth Zaiger – The Power of Prayer

January 26

Dalton Brandt – Experiencing Growth

Colt Dittbrenner – Directions in the Maze

Claire Payne – Control the Controllable

March 2

Ceci Castillo – How Unexpected Turns Lead to Growth

Karla Chairez – Hills and Valleys

Luke Dovel – Ratatouille

March 23

Isaac Nabb – Questions

Corey Parsons – Practice vs. Perfection

Natalia Perez– In Plain Sight

Beyond Four Walls Going the

Extra Mile

YC faculty, staff, and administrators 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, and extra office hours... all make the learning experience more complete and attainable.

Dr. Josephine Schamp and Jeff Hill offer students their expertise during an Ignite Excellence session in the ARC at Levitt. (above and right)

Todd Sheldon flips pancakes at the Pre-Finals Breakfast.

Chef Sikes makes waffles for Ignite Excellence.

John I. Baker III takes the first day in stride.

Dr. Clark Roush begins his 36th year at York College.

photo by Lisa Smith

photo by Meghan Salsbury

Bob DeHart took his students to the Milford SCC campus in the spring to help with the ESU 6 Transition Day. (right)

President Smith was thrilled to study with and baptize Lorenzo Esparza and Felipe Venegas. (below)

Provost Shane Mountjoy teaches the first hybrid, in-person Master’s class.

Dr. Erin DeHart enjoys the National Hispanic Heritage month festivities with students.

Nick DiToro celebrates the success of PBL at the state convention by getting a selfie with the team.

Amy Fraser and Maryn Phillips are guest presenters in Dr. Aleshia O’Neal’s multicultural class that included a demonstration of various instruments and a sampling of Indian fry bread. (above and right)

Professor of physics, Dr. Terence Kite, joyfully escorts wrestler Claire Payne on senior night.

photos by Bob DeHart

photos by Lisa Smith

photo by Emily Hoskin

photo by Nick DiToro

photos by Steddon Sikes

photo by Kendra Mamea

Sebastian Barreto shares his proud moment with Dr. Milton Eckhart.

2021-22 Student Government: (1st row) Meghan Shruck, Brooke Barker, Abbe James, Grace Gaer, Catherine Seufferlein; (2nd row) Alexandria Diosdado, Anthony Aragon, Kelsey Beck, Rose Vallejo; (3rd row) Orlando Marroquin, Corey Parsons, Emily Eggar, Bruce Johnson — not pictured Madison Gookin, Caden Morris, Ascha Utter, Felipe Venegas, Jamie Watts, Elizabeth Zaiger. (left)

Student Government

Executive Council: President: Brooke Barker Vice President: Bruce Johnson SAB Chairperson: Kelsey Beck

ICC Liaison: Anthony Aragon Secretary: Corey Parsons Treasurer: Rosa Vallejo Communication Officer: Grace Gaer Ignite Excellence Chairperson: Emily Eggar

Class Representatives:

Freshman: Jamie Watts and Elizabeth Zaiger

Sophomore: Ascha Utter Junior: Madison Gookin & Caden Morris Senior: Felipe Venegas

Sponsors: Catherine Seufferlein & Meghan Shruck

2021-22 Residence Life: (1st row) Makayla Dinkler, Bekah Powell, Brooklyn White, Rosa Vallejo; (2nd row) Alexandre Motta, Maryn Phillips, Grace Gaer, Felipe Venegas, Rachael Petts, Mikayla Brant, Diego Rubio; (3rd row) Salvador Fernandez, Jarod Belden, Sebastian Barreto, Zach Ortiz, Keyaun Hoskin, Bryce Winkler, Corey Parsons, Mason Hayes. (left)

2021-22 YCM Interns (l-r) Chris Martens, Makayla Rowan, Bekah Powell, Julie Tremaine, Emily Eggar, Sebastian Barreto. (left)

Student Leadership

photo by Eryn Conyers

photo by Steddon Sikes

photo by Eryn Conyers

Dr. Sam Garner has a lighthearted moment as he gives the final chapel introduction of the year. (above)

Willing to Serve Student Leadership

Whether servant 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 on display for all to see during the 2021-22 academic year.

Arriving on campus early for training and readying the resident halls for occupancy, RAs are the frontline ambassadors for the College. For many incoming students, the RAs are the first people that they get to have a full and meaningful conversation with. 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 Association (SGA) busied themselves during the 2021-22 academic year on behalf of the student body. SGA officers, class representatives, Student Activities Board, the Inter-Club Council, and Ignite Excellence together combine to make up this important organization. They were diligent in following their mission in promoting unity, fostering a lively school spirit, efficiently governing, and establishing better community relationships while upholding the Christian principles on which York College was formed.

York Campus Ministries was led by Dr. Sam Garner, vice president for spiritual life and campus minister. They continued their mission to draw students closer to Jesus by offering opportunities to grow in their faith. YCM encourages ministry on a student-to-student basis and work together to impact YC students in the resident halls, chapel, Wednesday devos in the Prayer Chapel, in classrooms, and on the playing field.

The Campus PR Squad act as ambassadors for the college, sharing their York Experience on social media to give future students a sneak peek at life on campus. Under the supervision of the Admissions Office, they also assist on campus tours and serve as a source of encouragement for the campus community.

Along with their checklists, Thomas Hall RAs greet incoming students with smiles and goodies.

2021-22 Campus PR Squad: (l-r) Bruce Johnson, Sadie Carr, Brooke Barker, Cody Pederson, Jasmine Scarbrough, Kendra Mamea. (left)

Student Government Association stains the campus swings as a service project.

The softball team snags a Santa pic during SAB’s Christmas party.

Members of the PR Squad horse around after a chapel presentation.

photo by Bruce Johnson

photo by Corrie Walker

photo by Lisa Smith

Accompanied by cello, violin, percussion, and piano, Psalm 121 made a wonderful Spring Works’ finale. (above)

Spring Panther Days Program

I’m Gonna Sing Traditional Spiritual

The Glory of the Father by Egil Hovland

Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit arr. William Dawson

soloist Justus Coppinger

Sweet Home arr. Wendell Whalum soloist Maryn Phillips

I Got a Home in-a dat Rock arr. Moses Hogan

soloist Bruce Johnson

The Awakening by Joseph Martin

Mi Yitneni arr. Audrey Snyder

O Love by Elaine Hagenberg

Psalm 121 arr. Heather Sorenson

Program cover design: Meghan Salsbury

Still We Rise

The Awakening by Joseph Martin

Amor de mi alma by Z. Randall Stroope

Morning Song by David von Kampen

Soloist: Leah Lane, mezzo soprano

The Seal Lullaby by Eric Whitacre

Water Night by Eric Whitacre

Homeward Bound arr. by Mack Wilberg

Ave Maria by Franz Biebl

Trio: Maryn Phillips, soprano; Leah Lane, mezzo; Isaac Nabb, tenor

Chants: Chris Martens, Bruce Johnson, Andrew Bond

Mi Yitneni Of arr. by Audrey Snyder

Violin: Michael Keelan

O Love by Elaine Hagenberg

Cello: Dr. Elizabeth Grunin

Psalm 121 by Heather Sorenson

Cello: Dr. Elizabeth Grunin; Violin: Michael Keelan; Percussion: Evan Fraser, Boe Fraser

The Concert Choir performed their fall repertoire in the Bartholomew Performing Arts Center on November 30. (above)

YORK COLLEGE CONCERT CHOIR: Dr. Clark Roush (Conductor), (1st row) Carys Pitman, Morgan Hamm, Kitra Cody, Sadie Carr, Em Hyberger, Maryn Phillips (Soprano Section Leader), Allison Myers, Makayla Rowan, Grace Gaer, Desma Hamilton, Samara Hannel; (2nd row) Victoria Eckerberg, Timberly Carr, Bekah Powell, Laura-Kate Eckhart, Shiloh Lively, Emma Seilstad, Mikayla Brant (Vice President), Brooklyn White (Treasurer), Sarah Shelbourn, Julie Tremaine, Alyssa Shaw, Emily Eggar (Secretary), Kelsey Beck, Rachael Petts; (3rd row) Finau Fakahua, Kinzie Norton, Blayne Winkler, Isaac Nabb, Tate Straatmann, Bryce Winkler, Ian Wallgren, Chris Martens (President), Dalton Brandt, Jordan Strong, Elizabeth Zaiger, Madeline Bressler, Leah Lane, Hannah Splattstoesser, Emily Milliken; (4th row) Victoria Wood-Rush, Ashlee Jimmerson (Alto Section Leader), Andrew Bond, Zane Barnett, Luke Dovel, Bryce Smith, Justus Coppinger (Male Section Leader), Bruce Johnson III, Ross Fraser, Eli Embray, Grant Gaer, Jadon Shields, Skyler Jacobson, Colt Dittbrenner – not pictured Gracie Batt, Kay Magner (Pianist)

photo by Bob DeHart

Concert Choir

The York College Concert Choir, under the direction of Dr. Clark Roush, was limited in their travel due to the lingering pandemic’s effects, visiting a few churches in Nebraska, but were able to give four campus performances during the year including Homecoming, a community concert in November, Spring Panther Days, and their traditional Spring Works concert at the end of April. Dr. Roush posted this facebook message after the Spring Panther Days’ performance: “Today I had the honor of conducting the incredible York College Concert Choir - and they very possibly redefined incredible. I was deeply moved by the depth at which they represented the choral art, the music department, and York College. Thank you, Choir, for your commitment to the music, each other, and excellence. Today was truly at a different level - and it was glorious to make music with you.”

Still We Rise was the Choir’s first “regular” Spring Works concert since April 2019 and was a reminder of how important it is to have beauty and art in our lives and our world. Kay Magner provided the piano accompaniment and Dr. Tim McNeese was the evening’s orator. Guest instrumentalists were Dr. Elizabeth Grunin – Cello, Michael Keelan – Violin, Evan and Boe Fraser – Percussion. The audience left refreshed and reminded that love, understanding, beauty, connection, kindness, and hope are the way forward.

At the spring commencement ceremony, graduating seniors gave their final performance as the choir sang two of their favorite selections: Sweet Home with soloist Maryn Phillips and I Got a Home in-a dat Rock with soloist Bruce Johnson. Dr. Roush completed his 36th year at York College.

2021-22 Concert Choir Awards

2022 Concert Choir graduates pose with Dr. Roush after commencement. (above)

Outstanding Female — Leah Lane, Outstanding Male — Chris Martens, Outstanding New Female — Elizabeth Zaiger, Outstanding New Male — Andrew Bond , “WOW” Award — Allison Myers, The “Rock” — Bryce Smith , Overcomer — Sarah Shelbourn, Transformation — Kitra Cody

York College Concert Choir

The choir was joined by alumni at Homecoming in singing Lord Make Me An Instrument and The Lord Bless You and Keep You. (above)

The beautiful Ave Maria text was sung by the choir and answered by soloists Leah Lane, Maryn Phillips, and Isaac Nabb. (above)

Bruce Johnson’s extraordinary solo in I Got a Home in-a dat Rock moved audiences every performance. (above)

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 March. For the ever-popular Cocoa and Carols, the group performed a variety of solo and ensemble numbers that featured both secular and sacred Christmas music. Emma Seilstad and Desma Hamilton were the student assistant directors for the production, and Ashlee Jimmerson created the choreography. And of course the holiday event was made even more memorable with complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, generously provided by volunteers.

In the spring, Made with a Purpose included all live music, covers of songs, and original work of students. “God has given us the talents and abilities to create art, so that is what we decided to do,” shared Fraser. Justus Coppinger, student assistant director, added, “The purposes we are created for aren’t easy, and because of this, they often require us to do things that challenge us and stretch us past our comfort zones.” The uplifting show featured ukulele, djembe, bass, guitar, piano and various percussion instruments providing entertainment and inspiration for audience members of all ages.

Mikayla Brant warmed up the audience with her Baby, It’s Cold Outside duet with Justus. (above)

It’s time to get the party started when Frosty, aka – Isaac Nabb, shows up. (right and below)

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Celebration Singers

A Holiday Party

You Make it Feel Like Christmas — Allison & Chris

Happy Holidays — Celebration Singers

White Christmas — Grant & Maryn

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas — Jordan Once Upon a Wintertime — Celebration Singers Love is Christmas — Ross Santa Baby — Amanda

That’s Christmas to Me — Celebration Singers Baby, It’s Cold Outside — Justus & Mikayla

All I Want for Christmas is You — Isaac Man with the Bag — Leah

12 Days of Christmas — Celebration Singers Emmanuel — Kinzie

What Christmas Means to Me — Bruce

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year — Ashlee Like It’s Christmas — Celebration Singers

Bruce Johnson and Jordan Strong display the old adage: “Boys will be boys”.

Will Wait gave Kinzie an opportunity in the spotlight with Jordan and Bryce.

Ross Fraser made the base come alive during the men’s performance of Gold

COCOA AND CAROLS, DECEMBER 9-12, 2021 Production Staff

Director: Professor Amy Fraser, Student Assistant Directors: Emma Seilstad & Desma Hamilton, Student Choreographer: Ashlee Jimmerson, Crew: Samantha Crump, Rachel Walton, Desma Hamilton, Emma Seilstad

photos by: Bob DeHart Jansen Fraser

Luke

The cast of “Made With a Purpose” close with their finale of I Won’t Let You Go. (above inset)

MADE WITH PURPOSE, MARCH 17-19, 2022

Production Staff

Allison,

JT Celebration Singers

A Lighthouse In The Distance Maryn, Mikayla, Ross, Chris

Rhythm Of Love vocals: Luke, Jordan, Bryce, Justus, ukulele: Justus, bongo drums: Luke, shaker: Jordan, ukulele: Bryce

The River

vocals: Leah, Allison, Amanda, vocals and & piano: Ashlee, drums: Isaac

I Will Wait vocals: Kinzie, vocals and guitar: Bryce, vocals & djembe: Jordan

Waterfalls vocals, keyboard, and electronic percussion: Isaac

Love Will Keep Us Together Celebration Singers Women, keyboard: Johan

That’s Who You Are vocals & piano: Elizabeth, guitar: Isaac, drums: Teague Gold

Celebration Singers Men: vocals: Chris, Luke, Jordan, drums: Justus, guitar: Bryce & Isaac, bass: Ross, piano: Bruce

I Won’t Let You Go

Celebration Singers, piano: Johan, drums: Teague

Rhythm of Love featured the multi-talents of Luke, Bryce, Justus, and Jordan.

As Cocoa and Carols comes to a close, the ladies dance Like It’s Christmas.

The joy of the season isn’t lost on Elizabeth Zaiger as she lets loose on a solo.

Amanda, and Leah were spectacular in their performance of The River

Dovel and Chris Martens feed off the crowd and give everything they have in Gold. (top)

2021-2022 Celebration Singers: (1st row) Ross Fraser, *Zipporah Conway, Isaac Nabb, Maryn Phillips, Jordan Strong; (2nd row) Mikayla Brant, *Caitlyn Trower, *Grant Gaer, Elizabeth Zaiger, Bryce Smith, Allison Myers, Luke Dovel; (3rd row) Chris Martens, Leah Lane, Amanda Fischer, *Ian Wallgren, Bruce Johnson, Kinzie Norton, Ashlee Jimmerson, Justus Coppinger – not pictured Director Amy Fraser (*first semester)

Director: Amy Fraser, Student Assistant Director: Justus Coppinger Additional Instrumentalists and Crew: Johan Rodriquez, Teague Stewart, Samara Hannel, Grace Gaer, Samantha Crump

At the annual York Chamber Banquet Felipe Venegas, Kitra Cody, Dr. Stacie Turnbull, and Jazmin Pineda

PBL

8/26

8/29

10/21 Nebraska Fall Leadership Conf.

11/16 Resume Review Night

2/10 Walking Tacos

3/24 PBL Study Night

4/10-11 State Leadership Conference

4/21 PBL Spring Awards Night

6/24-27 National Leadership Conference

Leadership was a theme throughout the year in the York College PBL Chapter as was evident in the year’s events, chapter and state leadership roles, and the state and national competitions. Fourteen students qualified for nationals after an impressive showing at the Nebraska PBL Leadership Conference. Four students were recognized as Who’s Who recipients in Nebraska PBL: Kitra Cody (SR/Cody, NE), Allison Myers (JR/Kansas City, MO), Josh Santiago (SR/Norfolk, NE), and Moriah Toledo (SR/Fruitland, NM). Cody, Santiago, and Toledo were also recognized for their service as State PBL Officers during the 2021-22 school year — Santiago serving as President, Cody as VP of Membership, and Toledo as VP of Communications. Stepping up in leadership, Giovanni Froldi (SR/ Campinas, Brazil) was elected as the State PBL Vice President of Finance for the 2022-23 term. The York College chapter was recognized as the largest Nebraska PBL Chapter at a 4-year college, for the third year in a row. The Chapter was also recognized as a Gold Ranking chapter, based on chapter activities in community service, leadership activities, and career readiness building. Chapter Advisor Stacie Turnbull was honored as the Advisor of the Year.

At the National PBL Leadership Conference in Chicago, Diego Korol, a first-year graduate student from Santiago, Chile, became York’s first two-time national champion, winning Financial Analysis and Decision Making. Felipe Venegas (SR/Santiago, Chile) was national runner-up as he placed second in Sales Presentation. Venegas and Diego also teamed up in Business Sustainability and placed fourth. Toledo placed fourth in both Human Resource Management and Management Analysis and Decision Making.

“I am extremely proud of our students, who competed against the best of the best.” said Turnbull. “They worked hard to prepare for their events — demonstrating both their own personal leadership abilities and bringing in many years of business education received throughout their time at York.”

PBL Chapter Officers:

President — Josh Santiago (SR/Norfolk, NE)

Vice President — Maria Geesaman (JR/Loveland, CO)

Secretary — Allison Myers (JR/Kansas City, MO)

Treasurer — Ella Montoya (SR/Hampton, NE)

VP Events — Moriah Toledo (SR/Fruitland, NM)

VP Competitions — Timberly Carr (SO/Henderson, NE)

VP Finance — Caden Morris (SR/Savannah, MO)

VP Public Relations — Giovanni Froldi (SR/Campinas, Brazil)

photo courtesy York

presented the D. Mark Moore Entrepreneurial Spirit Award to Amanda Peterson of Peterson’s Petal Company.

Two-time National Champion Diego Korol, National Runner-up Felipe Venegas, and Moriah Toledo who took 4th in two events made York look good in Chicago.

Felipe, Diego, and Moriah, shown on the front row, were among the 41 students from Nebraska colleges and universities to bring home 69 top 10 awards from the national conference. (above)

photo by Dr. Stacie Turnbull

1st Place

Financial Analysis and Decision Making—D. Korol

Forensic Accounting—D. Korol, M. Geesaman, & J. Santiago

Retail Management—L. Brown

2nd Place

Accounting for Professionals—M. Geesaman

Business Sustainability—D. Korol & F. Venegas

Client Services—A. Myers

Cost Accounting—E. Montoya

Emerging Business Issues—K. Cody & M. Toledo

Forensic Accounting—E. Montoya

Global Analysis and Decision Making—G. Froldi, D. Rubio, & C. Ortega

Human Resource Mgmt—T. Carr, M. Toledo, & K. Cody

Future Business Executive—G. Froldi

Impromptu—A. Myers Management Analysis*—K. Cody & M. Toledo

Microeconomics—L. Brown

3rd Place

Help Desk—T. Carr & M. Geesaman

Accounting for Professionals—C. Castillo Business Ethics—D. Korol

Impromptu—T. Carr

Strategic Analysis and Decision Making—D. Korol

4th Place

Accounting for Professionals—D. Korol

Nebraska PBL Leadership Conference, National Qualifiers – April 10-11, 2022

Dalton, Moriah, Allison, Ella, and Jazmin are in agreement that PBL Induction Night goes better when mixed with bowling.

Eating at Old Chicago was a great way to celebrate the chapter’s success at the State Leadership Conference.

2021-22 Phi Beta Lambda: (1st row) Timberly Carr, *Kitra Cody, Julie Tremaine, Maria Geesaman, Ella Montoya, *Allison Myers, *Moriah Toledo; (2nd row) E.A. Levitt School of Business Chair Nick DiToro, Felipe Venegas, Carlos Ortega, Diego Rubio, Caden Morris, Giovanni Froldi, Diego Korol, Dr. Stacie Turnbull - PBL Advisor — not pictured Dalton Brandt, Logan Brown, Gabriel Cabral, Cecilia Castillo, Kinzie Norton, Jazmin Pineda, *Josh Santiago (below) *Nebraska PBL Who’s Who

In February, Caden Morris and Josh Santiago were National Runners-up in the PBL Stock Market Game hosted by the SIFMA Foundation. (above)

photo by Dr. Stacie Turnbull

photo by Dr. Stacie Turnbull

Liam, Bryson, and Logan sing to the Coronation crowd as their sweetheart Ashley enjoys the show. (left)

The Beta Paint Wars was a whole lot of messy fun. (right)

Beta & Koinonia

Beta Beta Sigma and Koinonia created some great memories during the year that included their Songfest production “Dancing Through the Decades” with songs: Hound Dog, Stand By Me, YMCA, 9 to 5, I Want it That Way, and I Gotta Feeling. Beta especially enjoyed sharing time with one another with holiday parties, bowling and game nights, creating art, paint wars, banquet, and just hanging out together.

Beta and Koinonia make the most of their time together. (right)

BETA BETA SIGMA: Beau — Liam Curtin (1st row) Gracie Torstensen, Bekah Powell, Alyssa Shaw, Maryn Phillips, Brooklyn White, Carys Pitman; (2nd row) Jessica Fuehrer, Hali Giesbrecht, Emily Milliken, Ashlee Jimmerson, Madison Gookin, Amanda Fischer, Cassidy Fisher — not pictured Tori Eckerberg, Laura Eckhart, Jessica Fuehrer, Candice Jones, Delanie Namuth, Faith Torstensen, Ruth Walker, Sponsors: Leanna Hawley, Ramona Ratliff, Mallory Smith

Beta Beta Sigma

Beta Beta Sigma: Pres—A. Jimmerson, VP—M. Gookin, Sec/Tres—C. Fisher, Spiritual Life Dir—B. Powell, Songfest Rep—B. White, Social Media Dir—B. White, Fashionista—M. Phillips, Fundraising Dir—A. Shaw, Snack

Mom—B. Powell

INSETS

Koinonia: Pres—L. Curtin, Sec—L. Brown, Songfest Rep—L. Curtin

Beta Beta Sigma and Koinonia come together as one and finish with their Songfest finale I Gotta Feeling. (above)

(l-r) Madison gets airborne with her jump over Tori; Liam joins Candice in leading the group; Brooklyn, Bryson, and Madison take center stage; Maryn and Brooklyn get into the swing of things.

KOINONIA: Sweetheart — Ashlee Jimmerson (l-r) Liam Curtin, Logan Brown, Bryson Adams not pictured Brayten Brownlee, Jose Calderon, Cristhofer Monje, Isaac Perkins, Sebastian Sanhueza, Sponsors: Steven Hardy, Todd Sheldon

What could be better than bowling with Betas? (above)

Songfest photos contributed by Bob DeHart, Jansen Fraser, and Steddon Sikes

Emily Milliken, Amanda Fischer, Ella Montoya, Hali Giesbrecht, and Caitlyn Trower seem ready to enjoy the AllCollege banquet. (above)

Beta put their creative gifts on display to create personalized plates. (far left)

Delanie and Ruth lead Beta and Koinonia in “YMCA.” (above)

INSETS (l-r) The opening number, Walking on Sunshine, prepares the audience for a great show; Deon Graves can groove with the best of them; Matching jackets and shades were a nice touch to the production; Delta and Kyodai salute Rock N Roll

At the All-College Banquet, Delta and Kyodai show off their club awards. (right)

DELTA CHI ALPHA: Beau — Blayne Winkler (1st row) Tori Eckerberg, Aubri Plummer, Sadie Carr, Katy Fazendin, Abbe James, Dominique Carrillo, Brooke Barker, Maci Witte, Mattia Beske; (back row) Macey Truitt, Cheyenne Cooper, Riley Brown, Elizabeth Zaiger, Julie Tremaine, Daisha DeLancey, Diamond Harrington, Faith Torstensen, Rachael Petts, Emily Eggar, Mikayla Brant, Grace Gaer — not pictured Morgan Hamm

52 Delta Chi Alpha

Delta Chi Alpha: Pres—B. Barker, VP—D. Harrington, Tres—A. James, Spiritual Life Dir—G. Gaer, Activities Dir—K. Fazendin, Songfest Rep—M. Brant, Service—J. Tremaine, Social Media—R. Brown, T-Shirt—M. Beske

Delta and Kyodai come together for a colorful pose during their Footloose finale. (above)

Songfest photos contributed by Bob DeHart, Jansen Fraser, and Steddon Sikes

Delta & Kyodai

Delta Chi Alpha and Kyodai made their mark on campus as well as in the community, participating together in their York experience. A large number of their members were involved in Songfest going retro with their “ Everything 80s! ” production singing Walking on Sunshine, Uptown Girl , Don’t Stop Believin , Rock N Roll , and Footloose . At the yearend banquet, Delta and Kyodia were honored with the Academic Excellence Award, having the highest GPA among the clubs. Delta was also presented the Club Service Award for all of their volunteer work in the community.

KYODAI : Sweetheart — Brooke Barker (l-r) Blayne Winkler, Ethan Leinen, Colt Dittbrenner, Felipe Venegas, Isaac Nabb, Keagan Mosel, Bryce Winkler, Deon Graves — not pictured Paul Armstrong, Bruce Johnson, Hosea Kiptoo, James Mockry, Teague Stewart, Sponsors: Nick DiToro, Josh Nething

Kyodai: Pres—Blayne Winkler, VP—B. Johnson, Sec—D. Graves, Tres—Bryce Winkler, Songfest Rep—T. Stewart, Dir of Operations—Bryce Winkler

Delta and Kyodai put their best foot forward in recruiting new members after chapel. (left)

Brooke Barker and Mattia Beske play cornhole during their Club Week’s Chick-fil-A night. (right)

Kyodai and Delta joined forces in club intramurals. (left)

Eli, Leah, Luke, and Ella enjoy a pre-finals breakfast together. (left)

Omega Phi made their beau feel special. (right)

Omega Phi & Kingsmen

Omega Phi and Kingsmen took the stage by storm during Club Coronation and never looked back. Thirteen of their members were involved in YC theatre productions throughout the year and it paid off in the spring with their Songfest production “Villainous,” winning the People’s Choice Award. With villain costumes to match, their song repertoire was Be Prepared, Mother Knows Best , Poor Unfortunate Souls , Gaston , and Friends on the Other Side At the All-College banquet they received the Big Heart Award, tieing with Theta Psi and Sig Tau for the highest participation in blood drives.

The People’s Choice Award, voted on each night by the audience, was given to Omega Phi and Kingsmen for their creative production of Villainous (above middle)

OMEGA PHI: Beau — Chris Martens (1st row) Desma Hamilton, Ella Montoya, Autumn Branson; (2nd row) Sam Crump, Leah Lane, Kinzie Norton, Zipporah Conway, Samara Hannel, Avery Campbell — not pictured Sponsors: Carol Ackerman, Ana Carvalho, Melody Coehoorn, Aleshia O’Neal, Barbara Thompson

Omega Phi

Omega Phi: Pres—L. Lane, VP—A. Branson, Tres—S. Crump, Sec—S. Hannel, Spiritual Life Dir—S. Crump

photo by Eric Jacobson

photo by Makayla Rowan

INSETS (l-r)

Kingsmen and Omega Phi come together for the finale of their Songfest Villainous production. (above)

Omega Phi and Kingsmen Songfest Cast — Scar: Dakwan Cash, Lefou: Luke Dovel, Dr. Facilier: Eli Embray, Ursula: Leah Lane, Gaston: Chris Martens, Cruella DeVille: Ella Montoya, Maleficent: Kinzie Norton

Kingsmen sweetheart Desma Hamilton had a lot of fun being serenaded Be a Man. (left)

KINGSMEN: Sweetheart — Desma Hamilton (l-r) Dalton Brandt, Ian Wallgren, Dakwan Cash, Chris Martens, Andrew Bond, Tate Straatmann — not pictured Luke Dovel, Eli Embray, Braedyn Tiangco

Kingsmen: Pres—C. Martens, VP—E. Embray, Spiritual Life Dir—I. Wallgren, Activities Dir—L. Dovel

Songfest photos contributed by Bob DeHart, Jansen Fraser, and Steddon Sikes

Sig Tau and Theta Psi put all they have into their Songfest production The Boys Are Back. (above)

INSETS (l-r) Everyone gathers center stage for the final pose; Skyler and Corey face off to the ladies’ dismay; A side view of the clubs shows they’re in sync; Everyone lunges forward in a choreography step.

Sig Tau sweetheart Kitra Cody enjoys her serenade of Hakuna Matata. (left)

In the end, Paint War 2021 brought everyone together for a unified look. (right)

THETA PSI: Beau — Corey Parsons (1st row) Kitra Cody, Kennedie Anderson, Ellie Weis, Ascha Utter, Shiloh Lively, Emma Peters; (2nd row) Bella Leiby, Kenna Tarnowski, Vanessa Gutierrez, Kailey Hamm, Sydney Boyle, Sofia Perez, Meagan Benton; (3rd row) Kara Lambros, Rachel Walton, Madeline Bressler, Bailey Hardey, Victoria Wood-Rush, Lizzy Logan, Mason Yarbrough, Jaley Schubarth, Amanda Macias, Brooke Halterman — not pictured Timberly Carr, Charity GoldsmithDing, Shawnau Johnson, Olivia Johnson, Makayla Rowan, Hailey Salcedo, Caitlyn Trower, Macey Truitt

Theta Psi: Pres—M. Rowan, VP—H. Salcedo, Sec—K. Cody, Tres—T. Carr, Spiritual Life Dir—S. Lively, Social Media Rep—L. Logan

Songfest photos contributed by Bob DeHart, Jansen Fraser, and Steddon Sikes

Paint War photos courtesy Makayla

Rowan

The clubs proudly pose with their hardware from the AllCollege Banquet. (left)

The cast of Songfest gather for a pic after the show. (right)

Madeline is surprised by Makayla’s one last squeeze of paint during a photo truce. (middle)

Theta Psi & Sigma Tau

Theta Psi and Sigma Tau were committed to being involved and making an impact throughout the year. Paint War during Club Week was a great way to get things going and led to other success. At the All-College Banquet they came away with the coveted All-Sport Trophy as well as the Big Heart Award for the highest participation in blood drives, tieing with Omega Phi and Kingsmen. Their Songfest production “The Boys Are Back” featured hit tunes Big Time Rush , Best Song Ever , Burning Up , What Makes You Beautiful, and The Boys Are Back.

SIG TAU: Sweetheart — Kitra Cody (1st row) Elias Coppinger, Jamie Watts, Parker Hughes, Anthony Aragon; (2nd row) Dylan Wyatt, Grant Gaer, Corey Parsons, Alphonse Jackson, TJ Smith, Lenno Echols, Marce Vasquez, Skyler Jacobson — not pictured Jarod Belden, Justus Coppinger, Cameron Reeve, Bryce Smith, Sponsor: Matt Coppinger

Sigma Tau

Sigma Tau: Pres—C. Parsons, VP—E. Coppinger, Sec—L. Echols, Tres—P. Hughes, Spiritual Life Dir—J. Coppinger, Caniac—A. Aragon

Family Feud Intramural Champs Jarod Belden, Timberly Carr, Kitra Cody, Jamie Watts, Makayla Rowan, Madeline Bressler, Ellie Weis, and Macey Truitt. (above)

photo by Aleshia O’Neal

The team gets a nice workout in the rain. (left)

Maria Geesaman finishes strong at the KCAC Championships with a time of 19:27:16. (right)

Hosea Kiptoo’s dream of qualifying for Nationals came true at the KCAC Championships when he ran his career-best time of 26:26.1.(middle)

Cross Country

Cross Country saved their best times for November and had two runners qualify for the NAIA Cross Country Championships in Vancouver, Washington. Hosea Kiptoo (SR/Rift Valley, Kenya) finished with a careerbest time of 26:26 at the KCAC Championships. His pace in the 8K was almost a minute faster than his previous best and was good enough to give the team 13 points in the conference standings.

9/10

10/23

11/6 KCAC Championships - McPherson, KS 5th of 13 9th of 13

11/13 NCCAA CC Nationals - Joplin, MO

11/19 NAIA National Championships - Vancouver, WA NTS NTS

Maria Geesaman (SR/ Greeley, CO) also qualified for Nationals with her 5K time of 19:27 and helped the team to a 5th place finish at the KCAC Championships. The following week, the women’s team had four athletes compete at the NCCAA Cross Country Championships in Joplin, Mo., and each runner turned in a career-best time: Geesaman – 18:43, Lizzy Logan (JR/ Hallsvillle, TX) – 19:57, Hannah DeHart (JR/York, NE) – 20:26, and Ceci Castillo (SO/Plant City, FL) – 21:03. Geesaman broke her own York College record by 10 seconds en route to a 6th place finish, becoming a four-time NCCAA Cross Country/ Track and Field All-American.

For their top 20 finishes at the KCAC Cross Country Championships, Geesaman, Logan, and Kiptoo were named All-KCAC Honorable Mention. Kiptoo was also named the men’s Champions of Character, and Hali Giesbrecht (SR/McCool Jct, NE) was the women’s recipient. This was Coach Justin Carver’s 11th season heading the cross country program.

KCAC Championship photos by Bob DeHart

photo by Sadie Carr

The ladies begin the 5K race at Doane University’s Dean White Invitational in which Maria took 2nd with a time of 19:38. (top) (l-r) On November 6, Ceci Castillo, Maria Geesaman, Hannah DeHart, and Lizzy Logan all ran their career-best times at the NCCAA Cross Country Championships in Joplin, Missouri. (below)

(Insets: l-r) Jarod, Justus, and Ethan stick together in the early part of the race; Hannah, Liz, and CC finished within 11 seconds of each other in the second race of the season; Hosea finished third at both the Dean White and Billy Mills Invites; The ladies won their first invite of the year: Maria–1st, Hannah–4th, Liz–5th, Ceci–11th.

Cross Country Team: (1st row) *Mattia Beske, *Timberly Carr, *Hali Giesbrecht, Alyssa Shaw; (2nd row) *Lizzy Logan, *Hannah DeHart, *Maria Geesaman, Olivia Johnson, *Ceci Castillo, *Makayla Dinkler, *Sadie Carr, *Tynika Irvin; (3rd row) Grad Assistant Joseph Ruffcorn, Head Coach Justin Carver, *Hosea Kiptoo, Ethan Leinen, Jarod Belden, *Justus Coppinger, *Jordan Strong, Anthony Hodson, Assistant Coach Josh Nething — not pictured Kaleel Stevenson *KCAC Scholar-Athlete

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Corey Sanner

NCCAA Championship photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Bob DeHart

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Corey Sanner

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Corey Sanner

With teammates and fans looking on, Jazmin Pineda gets in position to advance the ball against the Doane Tigers. Moments later, senior midfielder Adriana Fajardo, pictured on the far left and inset, scored the first goal of the season. (above)

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2021 Women’s Soccer Team: (1st row) Marilyn Silos, Maria Erives, Esperanza Villatoro, *Jazmin Pineda, Jennifer Aguilar, Caitlyn Trower, *Karla Chairez, *Alexa Moreno; (2nd row) Assistant Coach Ivo Santos, Jacky Cervantes-Cruz, Bryn Decker, *Myesha Moss, Paige Ledington, *Hailey Salcedo, Kassandra Ayala, Gina Spight, *Chailey Bollens, Assistant Coach Ashlee Rowen; (3rd row) Manager Kelsey Beck, *Adriana Fajardo, Lia Krohe, Elizabeth Higgins, *Andrea Cadavid, McKenzie Stricker, Cala Jamison, Morgan Hamm, Kara Lambros, Head Coach Matt Coppinger *KCAC Scholar-Athlete

Caitlyn Trower scored both goals against Sterling College to give the Panthers their first KCAC win on the season; Myesha Moss gets the slide tackle on

Northwestern player; Esperanza Villatoro and a Mount Marty defender have a

collision; Alexa Moreno was credited with an impressive 144 saves and

shutouts on the season.

Coach Coppinger and Coach Santos congratulate the ladies on their home opener against Doane University. (below)

photo by Corey Sanner

photo by Corey Sanner

photo by Bob DeHart photo by Corey Sanner

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Women’s Soccer

Date Opponent Score

8/21

8/24

Doane University W 2-1

It was a tough year offensively for the Lady Panthers after graduating two seniors from the 2020-21 squad with the most goals in program history. The team, however, stayed cohesive and competitive throughout the season, giving it their best both on and off the field. Under head coach Matt Coppinger, the ladies finished the year 4-13-1 with victories over Doane University, Mount Marty University, Sterling College, and Avila University.

Midland University L 0-4

8/30 College of Saint Mary L 0-2

9/2 Oklahoma City Univ L 1-5

9/8 Northwestern College L 0-1

9/11 Mount Marty Univ W 1-0

9/19 *Bethel College L 0-3

9/22

9/25

*Friends University T 1-1

*Southwestern College L 0-2

9/29 *Oklahoma Wesleyan L 1-8

10/2

10/6

10/9

10/12

10/16

10/20

10/27

10/30

*McPherson College L 2-4

*Kansas Wesleyan L 0-5

*Ottawa University L 0-2

*Sterling College W 2-0

*Tabor College L 0-2

*Saint Mary L 0-3

*Avila University W 1-0

*Bethany College L 0-2

*KCAC Game; Home games in bold

The Panthers’ offense was led in scoring by Cala Jamison (SR/Owasso, OK), Caitlyn Trower (JR/Sherman, SD), and McKenzie Stricker (FR/ Broomfield, CO) with 2 goals each. Jazmin Pineda (SR/San Diego, CA) led the team in assists with 4 and also with 12 shots on goal. Goalkeeper Alexa Moreno (JR/Duarte, CA) started every game and was credited with an impressive 144 saves and 3 shutouts on the season. Pineda and Moreno were both named All-KCAC Honorable Mention and 9 women’s soccer athletes earned the Scholar-Athlete distinction. Pineda was the team’s Champion of Character recipient.

With Stricker and Morgan Hamm running in for the celebration, senior Bryn Decker is the first to embrace Cala Jamison after her game-tying goal. (above)

McKenzie Stricker heads a Pineda corner kick past the McPherson goalkeeper to even the game at one. (left)

Hailey Salcedo maintains control of the ball against Ottawa. (right)

photo by Corey Sanner

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Corey Sanner

Johan Rodriguez gave the Panthers some breathing room as he scored an unassisted goal in the 80th minute against Sterling in the 2-0 win. (right)

Archford Manduvi is congratulated on his goal in the 90th minute against Ottawa University by Johan Rodriguez and Jose Calderon. (middle)

Men’s Soccer

Wesleyan

0-2 10/6 *Kansas Wesleyan Univ

University

College

Mary

University

5-0 10/30 *Bethany College

2-1 11/6 *McPherson College

After a rough 3-8 start for the season and losing four of the first five conference games, the men’s soccer team took care of business the month of October, claiming six wins and a double overtime tie with Tabor. In that seven game stretch, the Panthers out scored their opponents 18-5 and finished the regular season in fifth place in the KCAC with a conference record of 7-4-1. Second year head coach Tyler Wilt took the team into the postseason tournament, finishing with a record of 9-9-1.

York was led in goals by Johan Rodriguez (SR/Texas City, TX) with 7 followed by Archford Manduvi (FR/ Harare, Zimbabwe) with 6. Gabriel Cabral (SR/ Campinas, Brazil) and Alexandre Motta (SR/Sao Paulo, Brazil) added 5 goals each. Twelve players were credited with assists on the season led by Tamas Sebestyen (JR/Szekesfehervar, Hungary) with 4. Cristhofer Monje (SR/Santiago, Chile) started every game as goalie and was credited with 67 saves on the year including 4/1 shutouts. York led the KCAC with 16 men’s soccer athletes earning the Scholar-Athlete distinction. Alexandre Motta was the team’s Champion of Character recipient.

0-2 *KCAC Game; Home games in bold

Danny Mandungu used his extra year of eligibility to play as a graduate student. (left)

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Bob DeHart

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(Insets: l-r) Cristhofer Monje was credited with 67 saves on the year; Alexandre Motta scores an unassisted goal against Friends University; Center back Diego Rubio gets the header against the taller McPherson opponent; Tamas Sebestyen scored back-toback goals in the 5-3 win over Saint Mary.

With two seconds remaining in the first half, Gabriel Cabral scored on a penalty kick against the Bethany Swedes. (left)

2021 Men’s Soccer Team: (1st row) Assistant Coach Ivo Santos, Bruno Lucena, Ricardo Daniel Fernandez Jr., Nico Rodriguez, Cristobal Corral, Jose Hernandez, *Braden Austin, *Daniel Castaneda, Hayden McAllister, *Sebastian Sanhueza; (2nd row) Head Coach Tyler Wilt, Colt Dittbrenner, *Igor Fernandes, Alvaro Lizana, Felipe Venegas, Lorenzo Dominguez, Selvin Leon, Jevin Wilson, *Diego Rubio, Jose Calderon, Thiago Pinheiro, Student Assistant *Otavio Avila, Student Manager Em Hyberger; (3rd row) Liam Curtin, Miguel Sarubbi, *Tamas Sebestyen, Carlos Ortega, *Cristhofer Monje, *Alexandre Motta, *Giovanni Froldi, *Mason Hays, Archford Manduvi, Paul Armstrong, Johan Rodriguez, Grad Assistant Diego Korol; (4th row) *Danny Mandungu, Logan Brown, Reinaldo Kickhofel, Alex Villa, Isaac Perkins, *Elias Coppinger, Alex Flores, Erick Velazquez, *Joao Gabriel Ferraz, *Gabriel Cabral — not pictured Pedro Carvalho, *Antony Mac-Dowell, Jonathan Thoroughgood, Alec Wiese *KCAC Scholar-Athlete

was a good time for a team picture after defeating Ottawa University 3-1 at home. (top)

photo by Corey Sanner

photo by Corey Sanner

photos by Bob DeHart

photo by Corey Sanner

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Bob DeHart

2021 Volleyball Team: (1st row) Victoria Wood-Rush, Amanda Macias, Bella Leiby, Elisa Cardona, Jasmine Scarbrough, Alex Garcia, Darby Wright, Jaley Schubarth, Finau Fakahua; (2nd row) Head Coach Crystal Nething, Danielle Armendariz, Kenna Tarnowski, *Brooke Winquist, Mason Yarbrough, Brooke Halterman, Aubrey Bostick, Erin Bitsoi, Emma Peters, *Shiloh Lively, Assistant Coach Haley Scoffield, Assistant Coach Naomi Warren *KCAC Scholar-Athlete

Las Vegas senior Shiloh Lively elevates for a kill against Tabor College. (above)

photo by Steddon Sikes

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Corey Sanner

photo by Corey Sanner

photo by Bob DeHart photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Bob DeHart

kill. (left)

Coach Nething shows her appreciation for Emma Peters, a senior from Omaha, NE. (right)

Darby Wright, who had an impressive 605 assists on the year, gives the perfect set. (below)

Volleyball

Women’s volleyball finished the year with a 6-24 record with KCAC victories over Bethel College and Avila University. Both conference wins were nail biters, going to the final set of the contest where the Panthers closed out each match with a 15-11 victory.

Danielle Armendariz (SO/El Paso, TX) led the team in kills with 207 and was named All-KCAC Third Team. She and Shiloh Lively (SR/Las Vegas, NV) had the most serving aces with 23 and 22 respectively. Alex Garcia (Rio Hondo, TX) led in digs with 373 followed by Darby Wright (JR/Waco, TX) with 227. Wright was also the assist leader with 605. Blocking leaders were Brooke Halterman (JR/Panora, IA) and Kenna Tarnowski (FR/ Firestone, CO) each with 63 solo and assist blocks combined.

Brooke Halterman was honored as the team’s Champions of Character recipient for the season. Head coach Crystal Nething completed her fourth year with the program.

Brooke Halterman delivers a successful

All-KCAC Third Team Danielle Armendariz led the team in kills with 207. (above)

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Corey Sanner

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photo by Bob DeHart

(left)

Sarah Shelbourn gets mauled by an Oklahoma Christian defender. (right)

Amaia Diez scored a career-high 34 points against Kansas Christian in the home opener. (middle)

Women’s Basketball

10/22

Kansas Christian College

102-49 10/22 College of Saint Mary

10/29 Barclay College

10/30 Cottey College

11/6 Oklahoma Christian Univ.

11/10 Peru State College

63-83

11/17 *Kansas Wesleyan L 44-67

11/20 *Avila University L 44-84

11/23 *Bethany College L 59-87

11/27 *Bethel College L 64-69

11/29 *Friends University L 57-65

12/4

*McPherson College L 66-77

12/8 *Oklahoma Wesleyan L 64-71

12/11 *Ottawa University L 39-75

12/13 *Southwestern College W 2-0

1/5

*Sterling College L 49-107

1/8 *Tabor College L 45-68

1/10 *Saint Mary College L 60-66

1/13 *Kansas Wesleyan L 38-72

1/17 *Avila University L 67-81

1/19 *Bethany College L 42-84

1/22 *Bethel College L 64-70

1/24 *Friends University L 58-66

2/1

2/5

*McPherson College L 61-76

*Ottawa University L 53-72

2/7 *Oklahoma Wesleyan W 56-46

2/9 *Southwestern College W 49-40

2/12 *Sterling College L 66-100

2/16 *Tabor College L 38-61 2/19 *Saint Mary College L 75-82 2/21 *Kansas Wesleyan L 58-81 *KCAC Game / Home Games in bold

On the season York was led in scoring by KCAC Honorable Mention Julia Trujillo (SR/Denver, CO) with 485 points followed by Amaia Diez (SR/Pamplona, Spain) with 332. Both players surpassed the 1,000 point milestone in their YC career. Diez finished with 1,119 points and Trujillo with 1,072. Trujillo also led in rebounds with 167 and steals with 47. Yionis Keith (JR/Oklahoma City, OK) was the assist leader with 58 and Catie Whitehead (JR/New Port Richey, FL) had 18 block shots. Natalia Perez (SO, El Paso, TX) was the team’s Champion of Character recipient. Under fourth-year head coach Cory Minjarez, the Lady Panthers finished the season 5-25, 3-21 in the KCAC.

Kiara Pesina drives the lane against a Bethel College defender.

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Bob DeHart

The team celebrates their seniors: (l-r of those wearing studentathlete stoles) Julia Trujillo, Sarah Shelbourn, Alina Russell, Amaia Diez, Kiara Pesina, and Diamond Harrington. (top) (Insets: l-r) Champion of Character recipient Natalia Perez gives the no look pass in the Bethany game; Shawnau Johnson goes up strong against a Peru State defender; Yionis Keith drives the lane in the home opener; Catie Whitehead maneuvers around the Kansas Christian defense.

game photos by Bob DeHart

2021-22 Women’s Basketball Team: (1st row) *Natalia Perez, Jess McGrath, Sophia Trujillo, Gia James, Arlene Saucedo, Kiara Pesina, Seqouya Bettelyoun, *Ty Irvin; (2nd row) Assistant Coach Doreen Lopez, Head Coach Corinna Minjarez, *Diamond Harrington, Dominique Carrillo,

Scholar-Athlete

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Bob DeHart

Julia Trujillo is congratulated by Coach Cory and the team after scoring her 1000th career point against Sterling College. (below)

photo by Corey Sanner

Coaches present Julia and Amaia with basketballs in honor of their 1,000+ point collegiate careers. (above)

(Insets: l-r) Rhino

draws

and then dishes off an assist to

56.7% from the floor

points three

in the

Erik Talton led the team in threes with his season high 31 pts against Tabor where he was 7-11 from behind the arc; Isaiah King sets up the offense.

2021-22 Men’s Basketball Developmental Team: (1st row) Brandon Clarke, Daniel Mendez, Jared Rios, Braeden Logue, Elijas Watson, Kristian Bartlett, Jay Rolle, Troy Riebel; (2nd row) Jason Fernandez, Peyton Johnson, *Greg Bryant, Pacey Queen, Thomas Kraan, Brent Jamison, Andrew Heinrichs, Diego Romero, Elijah Mullet (above) *KCAC Scholar-Athlete

2021-22 Men’s Basketball Team: (1st row) Grad Assistant Igor Torres, Assistant Coach Jeremiah Ahart, Head Coach Tree Burks, Assistant Coach Kory Slaughter; (2nd row) Isaiah King, Brent Clark, Drake Moore, Myson Huff, Keyaun Hoskin, Jordan Marble, *Salvador Fernandez, Erik Talton, Kobe Bonner, Rhino Hernandez; (3rd row) Zander Russell, Jhi Jackson, Matt Monger, Parker Glenn, Luka Gelb, Webster Simeus, Allen White III, Anthony Adkisson, Xavier Thompson, Dylan Holston *KCAC Scholar-Athlete

Men’s Basketball

Brent Clark led the team in assists and steals and was second in scoring with 377 points. His season high of 25 points came against Friends University. (above)

Hernandez

the defense

Allen White; Webster Simeus was

and scored 15

times

season;

Sal Fernandez and Erik Talton give Bob DeHart a pose following an 87-81 victory over Sterling College. (above)

photo by Corey Sanner

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Bob DeHart

Luka Gelb earned the KCAC Men’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week January 3-9 as he averaged 15 rebounds/game and also had eight blocks on the week. (left)

Kobe Bonner drives the lane against the Southwestern defense. (right)

Keyaun Hoskin led the team in scoring with 404 and season highs of 30 and 28 in wins against Sterling and Saint Mary. (middle)

Men’s Basketball

Under fifth-year head coach Tree Burks, the Panthers swept KCAC opponents Sterling, Tabor, and Saint Mary and won at home in the Freeman Center against Friends University and Avila University. York finished the season 11-20, 8-16 in conference play.

Keyaun Hoskin (JR/Duncanville, TX) was once again named All-KCAC Third Team, leading the team in total points at 404. Brent Clark (JR/Dallas, TX) was not far behind with 377 points, and Erik Talton (JR/Dallas, TX) led with 52 threepointers, shooting 36% from behind the arc. Clark led the season in assists with 64 and also in steals with 62. Luka Gelb (SO/ Tucson, AZ) led the team in both offensive and defensive rebounds with 62 and 150 respectively and with 23 blocked shots. Salvador Fernandez (SO/ El Paso, TX) was the team’s Champion of Character recipient.

Date Opponent Score

10/30

11/3

11/6

11/9

Spurgeon College W 2-0

Doane University L 70-84

Ozark Christian College W 113-79

Midland University L 67-71

11/12 Wiley College W 80-77

11/13 Dallas Christian College L 90-92

11/17

11/20

11/23

11/27

11/29

12/4

*Kansas Wesleyan L 63-70

*Avila University L 61-66

*Bethany College L 79-84

*Bethel College L 76-82

*Friends University W 83-78

*McPherson College L 0-2

*Oklahoma Wesleyan L 0-2 12/11 *Ottawa University L 78-100

12/8

12/13

*Southwestern College L 70-80

12/16 Oklahoma Christian Univ. L 60-75

1/5

1/8

1/10

1/13

1/17

1/19

1/22

1/24

2/1

2/5

2/7

2/9

2/12

2/16

2/19

2/21

*Sterling College W 87-79

*Tabor College W 73-56

*Saint Mary College W 77-64

*Kansas Wesleyan L 86-89

*Avila University W 70-63

*Bethany College L 64-70

*Bethel College L 62-68

*Friends University L 70-81

*McPherson College L 66-77

*Ottawa University L 71-88

*Oklahoma Wesleyan L 71-79

*Southwestern College L 54-98

*Sterling College W 87-81

*Tabor College W 73-53

*Saint Mary College W 88-72

*Kansas Wesleyan L 64-79

*KCAC Game / Home Games in bold

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Bob DeHart

Charity Goldsmith-Ding was named KCAC Women’s Wrestler of the Week after going 6-1 the weekend of Jan 14-15. At the York Open she finished third overall with a 4-1 record. She lost her first match and then ran the table, pinning every wrestler she faced in the first period. (right)

Women’s Wrestling

Date Event Results

11/6

Friends University Invite NTS

11/13 Waldorf University Open NTS

11/19-20 Missouri Valley Open NTS

12/17-18 West Coast Championships NTS

1/14 Menlo College Dual L 43-4

1/14 Lyon College Dual L 43-5

1/15 York College Open NTS

2/1 *Ottawa University Dual W 38-5

2/1 Central Christian Dual W 45-0

2/1 Hastings College Dual W 23-23

2/5 Grand View Open NTS

2/9 *Friends University Dual W 35-10

2/12 Midland University Open NTS

2/26 KCAC Championships 4th of 8

3/11-12 NAIA National Championships NTS

*KCAC Opponent / Home matches in bold

Three women wrestlers had wins on the national stage March 11-12, led by Allison Doppenberg (SO-123/Lakewood, CA) who went 3-2 in the tournament. Kylie Marlin (SR-101/Kelseyville, CA) and Claire Payne (SR109/Ukiah, CA) each went 1-2 at Nationals. At the KCAC Championships two weeks prior, the team placed fourth overall with Marlin, Payne, and Emily Fergeson (SR-116/Euless, TX) each taking 2nd place in their respective weight class and being named All-KCAC 2nd Team. Charity Goldsmith-Ding (SR-170/Lone, CA) took third and was named All-KCAC 3rd Team. Katy Figueroa (SO-123/ West Point, NE) and Cameryn Hulbert (SO-136/La Palma, CA) each went 2-2, taking fourth in the tournament, and Doppenberg was 3-2, finishing in fifth. Rosa Vallejo Jauregui (SR-143/El Paso, TX) was the team’s Champion of Character recipient. York had the most KCAC Scholar-Athletes with seven on the team receiving the honor. After Nationals, fourth-year head coach Jeff Albers said, “We had some good tough matches and they fought hard. I am super proud of them and love these ladies like they were my own children. I started this program with the seniors on this team, and they will always have a special place in my heart, whatever they do.”

Allison Doppenberg gets a first-period pin on her Central Christian opponent. (left)

Kylie Marlin takes down her Menlo College opponent during a home dual. (middle)

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Steddon Sikes

photo by Steddon Sikes

With

(Insets: l-r)

Claire Payne gets leverage on her opponent in the home dual with Friends University and successfully pins her in the first period. (left)

Kami Fiordalis gets a quick pin of a Friends’ wrestler. (right)

2021-22

Women’s Wrestling Team: (1st row) Katy Figueroa, *Allison Doppenberg, *Kylie Marlin, *Ella Whitaker, Claire Payne, Emily Fergeson, *Lexis Vasquez, *Autumn Branson, Meagan Benton; (2nd row) Assistant Coach Zane Pfau, Destiny Damme, Aridiana Zamora, *Rosa Vallejo Jauregui, *Charity Goldsmith-Ding, Cameryn Hulbert, Sydney Boyle, Bella Mitchell, Kami Fiordalis, Head Coach Jeff Albers *KCAC Scholar-Athlete

the men’s wrestling team giving their support, Katy Figueroa gets the pin in York’s 45-0 victory over Central Christian. (above)

Emily Fergeson needed just 1:04 to defeat her Central Christian opponent; Cameryn Hulbert defeats a Hastings wrestler with a first-period pin; Senior Night honored Rosa Vallejo Jauregui, Claire Payne, Kylie Martin, and Charity Goldsmith-Ding.

photo by Lisa Smith

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Steddon Sikes

Coach Albers treats the team to Dairy Queen after the Midland University Open. (above)

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Steddon

Sikes

(Insets: l-r) Tommy Wentz earned his pin against Friends University in the third period; Keegan Miller-Page pinned his Wayne State opponent at the 2:32 mark of the first period; Brayden Smith gets a major decision over an Avila opponent; Smith, Lenno Echols, Harley Williamson, and John Fox represented the

2021-22 Men’s Wrestling Team: (1st row) Lorenzo Esparza, Deon Graves, Dezmond McSellers, Hector Holguin, Harley Williamson, TJ Smith, Jason Bias, Anthony Aragon, ^John Fox; (2nd row) Dakwan Cash, Manny McGill, Garret Moser, Tommy Wentz, Hunter Heath, Camden Baker, Edwin Youngdell, Andy Garza, Caleb Freeman, JD Roberson; (3rd row) Grad Assistant Jon-Jon Halk, Grad Assistant Jayden Miller, Assistant Coach Kevin Morrill, Keegan Miller-Page, Isaiah Santana, Keagan Mosel, Jakavion Williams, Jamie Watts, Cody Pederson, Brayden Smith, Trey Reed, Dereck Samudio, Corey Parsons, Kaden Boyce, Assistant Coach Willie Fox; (4th row) Cooper Wilkins, Zachary Ortiz, Lennorise Echols, *^Marce Vasquez, Shawn Pierre, Orlando Marroquin, Assistant Coach Jack Murphy, Head Coach Chad Mattox

*KCAC Scholar-Athlete

^KCAC Wrestler of the Week

Marce Vasquez was named KCAC Men’s Wrestler of the Week twice during the season. He opened the year at 8-0 and in one week finished every match with pins in less than a minute into the match. (above)

Panthers at the NAIA National Tournament.

photo by Steddon Sikes photo by Bob DeHart

photo courtesy YC Athletics

photo by Bob DeHart

Lennorise Echols pinned an Avila University wrestler in the first period at the KCAC Championships that had previously defeated him in dual action. (right)

Harley Williamson started things off in York’s 48-0 win over Wayne State with a pin in the final period. (middle)

Men’s Wrestling

York College had a great turnout at the KCAC Men’s Wrestling Championships in Ottawa, KS, taking 2nd at the tournament for the second year in a row and qualifying four Panthers for nationals. Under third-year head coach Chad Mattox, all 12 wrestlers that went to the tournament finished in the top five in their weight brackets. Harley Williamson (SR-125/Euless, TX) went 4-0 to win his weight class and become a repeat All-KCAC First Team. John Fox (SR-149/Gilroy, CA) qualified for his 3rd straight NAIA national tournament, going 3-1 and was named All-KCAC Second Team along with Lennorise Echols (JR-174/ Milwaukee, WI) who beat two opponents that previously defeated him. Brayden Smith (SO-157/Kearney, NE), Tommy Wentz (FR157/Fremont, NE), and Keegan Miller-Page (SO-165/Hutchinson, KS) each took 3rd and were named All-KCAC Third Team. Smith won the tournament’s Gorrarian award for most falls in the least amount of time.

At Nationals, Fox went 2-2, Williamson 1-2, Echols and Smith were 0-2. Marce Vasquez (SR-285/Bridgeport, NE), who was twice named KCAC Men’s Wrestler of the Week, was the Champion of Character for the wrestling program along with being named to the Academic All-KCAC Team.

John Fox takes an 8-2 decision in the season’s opening dual. (left)

team photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Steddon Sikes

Tate Straatmann and Carys Pitman execute a pike in competition. (left)

Coaches honored nine seniors at the York College Cheer Invitational. (right)

Flyers Ally Diosdado, Caitlyn Trower, and Emily Milliken are held high at a home basketball game. (middle)

Competitive Cheer

Encouraging others and lifting their spirits is a huge part of what makes up YC cheer whether it’s rallying the fans at a home basketball game, premiering a routine to get ready for competition, or serving the community of York. YCCDT, under sixth-year head coach Bailey Davis, chose a couple of the colder months to help over 300 families with the food bank distribution. Despite the temps and wind, they gave sunshine and smiles. The cheer team also gave some of their personal time at York Elementary School, engaging the students and helping the BOOST staff.

Competitive cheer beat Bethany College in head-to-head dual action early in their season and finished in sixth place at the KCAC Cheer Championships. In the final round of the championships, the Panthers improved their performance for a score of 61.63. Bryce Smith (SR/ Elgin, IA) was named All-KCAC 2nd Team, and Emily Milliken (SO/ Harlan, IA) and Caitlyn Trower (SR/Sherman, SD) were named All-KCAC Honorable Mention. Julie Tremaine (SO/York, NE) was the Champion of Character recipient. For how the team displayed exemplary character and sportsmanship on the field, on campus, and in the community, they were honored with the KCAC Team of Character award.

Spirit of YC Award – Mikayla Brant (Cheer & Dance)

Most Valuable Player – Bryce Smith

Most Improved Player – Julie Tremaine

Rookie of the Year – Tate Straatmann

Veteran of the Year – Mikayla Brant

photos by Bob DeHart

The

(Insets)

Seniors

In December and January, cheer and dance volunteered with the Food Bank of Lincoln and SGA to help distribute meals to local families. (lower right)

2021-22 Competitive Cheer Team: (1st row) Vanessa Gutierrez, Caitlyn Trower, *Emily Milliken, *Ally Diosdado, Avery Campbell; (2nd row) *Julie Tremaine, *Carys Pitman, Jessica Fuehrer, Catherine Hobbs, Emma Seilstad, *Amanda Fischer, Madeline Bressler; (3rd row) *Luke Dovel, *Ashlee Jimmerson, *Bryce Smith, *Mikayla Brant, Tate Straatmann — not pictured Head Coach Bailey Davis, Assistant Coach Aubrey Miller, Student Managers: Kitra Cody and Brooklyn White *KCAC Scholar-Athlete

cheer and dance team have fun when a Southwestern player gets called for traveling. (above)

Photos from the Bethel College Thresher Invitational show the team in great form, including a competition day poster.

Caitlyn and Ally are supported by the team during YC’s Cheer Invitational. (right)

photo by Bob DeHart

photos by Bailey Davis

photo by Bob DeHart

YC Dance put on their amazing showcase “Grow” for the campus on April 16. (top) (Insets: l-r) Hosting the NAIA Southwest Qualifier gave the team one last opportunity in Freeman; Coach Bailey Davis was named KCAC Coach of the Year for the second year in a row; the dance team jumps in sync during the regional competition.

2021-22 Competitive Dance Team: (l-r) Ellie Weis, *Ella Montoya, Rachel Walton, Dominique Edwards, *Riley Brown, Aubri Plummer, *Abbe James, *Maci Witte — not pictured Head Coach Bailey Davis, Assistant Coach Aubrey Miller, Student Managers: Kitra Cody and Brooklyn White *KCAC Scholar-Athlete

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Bob DeHart

The dance team and coaches give a quick smile before performing their routine at the NAIA Southwest Qualifier. (above)

photo by Steddon Sikes

A half-time routine at a home basketball game ends with a signature pose. (left)

Aubri Plummer is supported by the team in a spring showcase performance. (right)

There’s no lack of energy and attitude during regionals, especially in front of a home crowd. (middle)

Competitive Dance

The dance team’s hard work in the off season paid off as they began their competitive schedule with wins at both the Bethany College Classic and the Kansas Wesleyan Invite. Three weeks later, they were in the spotlight again at the KCAC Dance Championships in Newton, Kans., where they earned the top spot with a near-flawless routine in which they scored 61.567. The Panthers were more than one point better than second-place Bethel College. The victory vaulted them into competing in the NAIA Southwest Qualifier, and the Panthers were able to host the competition in the Freeman Center—the winner would move on to the NAIA Dance Championships. This marked the first time York College has hosted an NAIA qualifying event in any sport. The ladies had two great performances and finished fourth out of the nine teams represented.

Riley Brown (JR/Lincoln, NE) was named 2nd Team AllKCAC, and Dominique Edwards (SO/Kansas City, MO) and Aubri Plummer (FR/Vichey, MO) were named All-KCAC Honorable Mention. Fifth-year head coach Bailey Davis was named the KCAC Coach of the Year for the second year in a row. Ella Montoya (SR/ Hampton, NE) was the team’s Champion of Character recipient.

Most Improved Player – Rachel Walton Rookie of the Year – Aubri Plummer Veteran of the Year – Maci Witte Most Valuable Player – Abbe James

photos by Bob DeHart

photo by Madeline Bressler

Fazendin fields and tags the Saint Mary runner in the 10-1 home victory. (left)

All-KCAC Honorable Mention Kate Reyes pitched 124 innings, 10 complete games, and recorded 100 strike outs. (right)

Softball

3/4 Hannibal-LaGrange

9-0 3/5 Midland University

12-14 3/5 Graceland University

3-8 3/12 Midland University

3-12 3/12 Morningside University

1-8 3/13 Mount Marty University

4-7 3/13 Mayville State W 16-8 3/15 *Southwestern College (2) W 4-1, W 12-4 3/16 Central Christian (2) W 7-4, L 5-8 3/19 *Ottawa University (2) L 0-5, L 0-10 3/25 *Avila University (2) L 0-5, L 2-5 3/26 *Univ. of Saint Mary (2) W 10-1, L 0-8 3/29 *Bethany College (2) L 4-19, L 2-5 3/31 Peru State College (2) L 5-8, W 8-0 4/2 *Kansas Wesleyan (2) L 1-2, W 4-2 4/8 *Sterling College (2) W 8-7, L 5-7

4/9 *Bethel College (2) W 6-3, W 11-2

4/12 *Friends University (2) L 0-8, L 0-4

4/16 Oklahoma Wesleyan (2) L 4-12, W 7-6

4/20 *McPherson College (2) L 0-2, W 3-2 4/24 *Tabor College (2) L 5-6, L 4-13 *KCAC game; Home games in bold

Under eighth-year head coach Roni Miller, softball swept KCAC opponents Southwestern and Bethel College in the season. A special memory near the end of the year was going extra innings with KCAC powerhouse Oklahoma Wesleyan and taking the 7-6 victory at home. Down one run in the ninth with two outs and a runner on base, Sofia Perez (SO/ Madera, CA) smashed a walk-off two-run home run over the right-field fence for the victory. Kate Reyes (JR/Orange, CA) picked up the complete-game win, striking out eight batters while Haylea Thomas (FR/Bueana Park, CA) led the Panthers from the plate going 4 for 5.

On the season, Breanna Underwood (SO/ Slidell, LA) led the team at the plate with 45 hits, 34 runs, and a .372 batting average. She also had a team high 29 stolen bases. Kennedie Anderson (FR/Tooele, UT) was the RBI leader with 35, including 8 home runs. Reyes led the pitching stats with 124 innings pitched, 10 complete games, and 100 strike outs. Sariah Ayala (FR/Fresno, CA) and Thomas were named All-KCAC 2nd Team while six Panthers were named to the KCAC Honorable Mention Team: Anderson, Perez, Reyes, Underwood, Katherine Arceo (SO/Merced, CA), and Katy Fazendin (JR/Las Vegas, NV). Perez also earned KCAC Gold Glove honors. Hannah Splattstoesser (SO/Scottsbluff, NE) was the team’s Champion of Character.

Katy

Breanna Underwood led the team at the plate with 45 hits, 34 runs, and a .372 batting average. (above)

game photos by Bob DeHart

(Insets: l-r)

All-KCAC 2nd Team Sariah Ayala had the team’s highest on-basepercentage at .455; Bailey Hardey had 32 appearances on the mound and pitched 8 complete games; Sofia Perez was the KCAC Gold Glove recipient at third base; Katherine Arceo stretches for the putout at first.

2022 Softball Team: (1st row) Ella Whitaker, *Breanna Underwood, Kalea Blodgett, Sariah Ayala; (2nd row) Head Coach Roni Miller, Bailey Hardey, Ariana Barcelo, Emma Morphew, Kate Reyes, Kennedie Anderson, *Skylar Gripp, Carla Martinez, Daisha DeLancey, Bekah Powell; (3rd row) Assist SID/Gameday Coordinator Kenny Miller, *Sofia Perez, Kieyerah Twombly, *Katherine Arceo, Faith Torstensen, Erika McClung, Haylea Thomas, Gracie Torstensen, *Hannah Splattstoesser, Cheyenne Cooper, Katy Fazendin, Graduate Assistant Kiana Villarreal, Volunteer Coach Maricela Romero *KCAC Scholar-Athlete

All-KCAC Honorable Mention Kennedie Anderson was the RBI leader with 35, including 8 home runs. (above)

game photos by Bob DeHart

team photo by Bob DeHart

2nd Team Haylea

Bethel.

2022

(Insets: l-r) KCAC

in

a 5-7 record and

78

with a 5.51

Nicholas De Monte had the highest on base percentage at .479; Senior Tony Riley hit one of the 4 home runs in the 16-8 victory over Nebraska Wesleyan.

(1st

(3rd row)

Baseball Team:

row) Dalton Brandt, Nicholas De Monte, Jaysson Valle, Alex Hinrichs, Jose Martinez, Nic Murcek, *Tyler Chavis, Cameron Reeve, Tyler Loureiro, Bryce Tucker, Austin Grant; (2nd row) Noah Rasnick, Joseph Serrano, Charlie Konstantino, *Sebastian Barreto, Mason Lopez, Luke Juarez, JD McCown, *Austin Eisenmenger, *Kurt Dunaway, Alejandro Loera;

Graduate Assistant Cole Satterfield, Assistant Coach Aaron Alvarez, Graduate Assistant Luke Jackson, *Marce Vasquez, Daniel Polo, Danton Tunnell, *^Dan Tomkiewicz, Peyton Pinedo, Jesus Licon, Associate Head Coach Erik Gray, Graduate Assistant Ezekiel Gallardo, Head Coach Brian Walth; (4th row) *Nick Thach, Tony Riley, *Zane Barnett, Cesar Galvan, Julian David RosasMantilla, Satchel Fisher, Treyton Scully, Gage Davis, Freddy Tlatenchi, *Chris Manibusan, *Ian Heck *KCAC Scholar-Athlete ^KCAC Pitcher of the Week

2022 Baseball JV Team: (1st row) Jackson Bishop, *Matthew Bridwell, James Mockry, Nick Lowe, *Colby Mrsny, Parker Hughes; (2nd row) Aidan Keyes, Justin Gresham, Jake Wallesen, Connor Larson, Ruben Colliander, Ethan Webb; (3rd row) Coach Cole Satterfield, Daylon Yount, Levi Relph, Skyler Jacobson, *Trevor Peterson, Burke Boehler, Coach Ezekiel Gallardo

Jesus Licon led the Panthers with a .385 batting average including 65 hits on the year, 49 RBIs, and 10 home runs. (above)

Honorable Mention Luke Juarez catches a fly ball

front of the gallery; Lincoln, Neb., senior Treyton Scully had

pitched

innings

ERA;

game photos by Bob DeHart

In

Neb.,

Baseball

Baseball begin their 2022 season with 23 straight games on the road. A couple of season highlights were sweeping KCAC opponents Saint Mary and Southwestern in March. The Panthers outscored the Spires 32-2 on their turf, and against Southwestern at home, York scored 19 runs to their 3. York finished 16-31 on the season, 13-20 in conference play. This was Brian Walth’s 21st season with the Panthers and 9th as head coach and the 17th season for Erik Gray, associate head coach.

Day Opponent Score

2/5 Bellevue University L 10-11, L 1-22

2/10 Columbia College L 0-1

2/11 Columbia College (2) L 1-3, L 3-6

2/18 SAGU (2) L 0-8, L 1-5

2/19 SAGU (2) L 1-8, L 4-7

2/26 Doane University L 5-10

2/27 Doane University (2) L 4-14, W 12-3

3/1 *Bethany College L 3-13

3/4 *Sterling University L 14-25

3/5 *Sterling University (2) W 13-3, W 4-3

3/13 *University of St. Mary (2) W 10-0, W 4-2

3/14 *University of St. Mary W 18-0

3/15 *Kansas Wesleyan Univ L 4-14

3/19 *Ottawa University (2) L 5-10, L 1-2

3/20 *Ottawa University L 1-12

3/24 Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. W 16-8

3/26 *Southwestern College W 6-1

3/27 *Southwestern College (2) W 12-2, W 1-0

3/29 *Kansas Wesleyan Univ L 8-22

4/1 *Friends University L 8-9

4/2 *Friends University (2) L 1-2, L 5-6

4/4 Doane University W 19-15

4/5

4/9

*Bethany College L 4-15

*Tabor College (2) L 8-9, W 10-2

4/10 *Tabor College L 1-28

4/12 *Bethany College W 16-9

4/15 *McPherson College L 4-8

4/16 *McPherson College (2) L 3-7, L 10-16

4/19 *Kansas Wesleyan Univ W 12-4

4/22

*Oklahoma Wesleyan L 4-6

4/23 *Oklahoma Wesleyan (2) L 4-20, L 2-13

5/1

*Avila University (2) W 4-2, W 6-1

5/1 *Avila University L 2-6

*KCAC game; Home games in bold

Daniel Tomkiewicz (SR/Port Orchard, WA) was named KCAC Pitcher of the Week twice during the season, pitching complete games against Saint Mary on March 13 in York’s 10-0 win and in the 4-2 victory over Avila Univ. on May 1. In both games he gave up only one hit and had 10 strikeouts. Tomkiewicz led the team with a 2.81 ERA and 82 strikeouts and was voted All-KCAC 2nd Team. Daniel Polo (FR/Panama City, Panama), who led the team with 51 RBIs and 14 home runs, earned Freshman of the Year honors and was also chosen KCAC Honorable Mention along with Luke Juarez (SR/Fresno, CA). Jesus Licon (JR/Juarez, Chihuahua) led the Panthers with a .385 batting average including 65 hits on the year, 49 RBIs, and 10 home runs. He also had the most stolen bases with 10. Jaysson Valle (SO/Omaha, NE) was the team’s Champion of Character recipient.

KCAC Freshman of the Year Daniel Polo hit 2 home runs against McPherson including a grand slam in game two. (left)

Omaha,

senior Freddy Tlatenchi gets the putout at second. (right)

game photos by Bob DeHart

the 6-1 victory over Southwestern, Dan Tomkiewicz went six innings allowing just one run on three hits. He also struck out seven in the outing. (above)

NCCAA All-American Makayla Dinkler’s jump of 4’ 11.5” earned her 3rd place points in the heptathlon. (left)

Three-time NCCAA All-American Amber Dominguez repeated in 2022 with the hammer throw and also took third in the discus. (right)

Women’s Track & Field

Women’s track and field tallied nine NCCAA All-American performances at the National Christian College Athletic Association’s Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Championships. At the Indoor Championships, Maria Geesaman (SR/Greeley, CO) finished third in the 800-meters in a time of 2:22.14 to help the Panthers finish fifth out of 18 schools. The 4x400 relay team of Geesaman, Kamrie Dillan (FR/ Imperial, NE), Sadie Carr (SR/Henderson, NE), and Makayla Dinkler (SO/Silver Lake, NE) also finished third to garner All-American honors with a season-best 4:14.58 for the race. Dinkler also placed fourth in the pentathlon with a score of 2,629 points, and Amber Dominguez (SR/Odessa, TX) was fourth in the weight throw with a toss of 47’ 8”.

At the Outdoor Championships, Geesaman defended her title as NCCAA National Champion, running the 3000-meter steeplechase in 11:34.67. The senior shaved more than 20 seconds off last year’s mark and qualified for the NAIA Outdoor Championships. Dinkler repeated as an All-American, taking third in the heptathlon with 4,054 points. Dominguez was another repeat All-American in the hammer, finishing third with her throw of 149’ 11”, and added All-American status in the discus this year with a bronze medal, throwing 131’ 1”. There were three individual performances that just missed the All-American podium with fourth place finishes: Dillan — heptathlon, Hannah DeHart (JR/ York, NE) — 5000 meter, and Candice Jones (SO/Arlington, TX) — shot put. The 4x400 relay team of Dillan, Geesaman, Dinkler, and Tynika Irvin (SO/Fort Lauderdale, FL) also took fourth. The team finished 6th out of the 21 schools represented.

Raylee Seaman (JR/Stinnett, TX) and Sadie Carr (SR/Henderson, NE) were the KCAC Champion of Character recipients.

All-KCAC Indoor

Maria Geesaman 2nd 800m 2:19.01*

Ascha Utter 3rd Weight Throw 49’7.25”

NCCAA All-American Indoor

Geesaman 3rd 800m 2:22.14

4x400m Relay 3rd (Geesaman, Kamrie

*NAIA qualifier

2:19.01

15th. (above) Women’s Track & Field

Senior Maria Geesaman broke both the meet and school records at the KCAC Indoor Track and Field Championships in the 800-meter run. Her time of

qualified her for the NAIA Championships where she placed

2022 Track and Field Team: (1st row) *Karla Chairez, Emily Milliken, *Lizzy Logan, *Maria Geesaman, *Mattia Beske, *Sadie Carr, *Hannah DeHart, *Timberly Carr, Sarah Shelbourn, Kamrie Dillan; (2nd row) Assistant Coach Bri Eckerberg, *Tynika Irvin, *Madison Gookin, Tori Eckerberg, *Raylee Seaman, Elizabeth Zaiger, *Ascha Utter, Amber Dominguez, Candice Jones, Assistant Coach Josh Nething; (3rd row) Alphonse Jackson, Anthony Hodson, *Hosea Kiptoo, *Jordan Strong, Ethan Leinen, Jordan Norton, Conner Cogswell, Zxavyan Santaella, Kaleel Stevenson, Andrew Heinrichs - not pictured *Jarod Belden, *Cecilia Castillo, *Justus Coppinger, *Makayla Dinkler, Hali Giesbrecht, Demarcus Lawrence, Ian Meek, Delanie Namuth, Brandon Seaman, Alyssa Shaw, Ruth Walker, Ian Wallgren, Head Coach Justin Carver, Assistant Coach Joseph Ruffcorn *KCAC Scholar-Athletes

(Insets: l-r) Ascha Utter earned All-KCAC honors with her weight throw of 49’ 7.25”; Kamrie Dillan was part of the 4x400 relay team that took third at the NCCAA Indoor Championships; Long distance runners Lizzy Logan, Hannah DeHart, and Timberly Carr have great attitudes before the race; Coach Carver give a pep talk to the 4x400 relay team.

Geesaman won the 3000-meter steeplechase by over five seconds to repeat as an NCCAA National Champion (below)

The 4x100 relay team of Tynika Irvin, Sadie Carr, Kamrie Dillan, and Makayla Dinkler are all smiles after their fourth place time of 50.13 at the KCAC Outdoor Championships earns needed points to overtake Sterling College. (top)

photos by Bob DeHart

photo courtesy NCCAA

(Insets: l-r) Anthony Hodson successfully passes the baton to Kaleel Stevenson at the KCAC Championships; Ethan Leinen gives it all he has to give Jordan Strong a fighting chance in the 4x400 relay; Jarod Belden easily clears the bar in the pole vault at 11’ 9.75”; Jordan Norton goes toe to toe with a Midland runner at the Doane Invite.

2022 Men’s Track and Field Team: (photo on pg. 83) *Jarod Belden, Conner Cogswell, *Justus Coppinger, Anthony Hodson, Alphonse Jackson, *Hosea Kiptoo, Demarcus Lawrence, Ethan Leinen, Ian Meek, Jordan Norton, Zxavyan Santaella, Brandon Seaman, Kaleel Stevenson, *Jordan Strong, Ian Wallgren, Head Coach Justin Carver, Asst. Coach Josh Nething, Asst. Coach Joseph Ruffcorn *KCAC Scholar-Athletes

Hosea Kiptoo (SR/Rift Valley, Kenya) led the Panthers at the Jim Dutcher Invite where he took first in the 1500 meters, winning by more than nine seconds with a time of 4:13.41 and third in the 800 meters with a time of 2:00.81. Kiptoo had three runner up finishes during the indoor season as well as won the mile at the Fred Beile Classic in a time of 4:37.61. (right)

The track and field team goes a little crazy for the team photo (top)

The team chills after a good workout on the back roads of York. (right) track and field photos by Bob DeHart

The 4x200 relay team of Hodson, Santaella, Stevenson, and Norton came in third at the NCCAA Indoor Championships with a time of 1:33.29 and claimed AllAmerican status.

Conner Cogswell placed 7th in the weight throw at the NCCAA Indoor Championships and 3rd in the hammer at the Outdoor Championships to become an NCCAA All-American. (right)

Men’s Track & Field

Men’s track and field had seven NCCAA All-American performances at the National Christian College Athletic Association’s Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Championships. At the Indoor Championships, the 4x200 relay team of Anthony Hodson (SO/Fresno, CA), Zxavy Santaella (FR/Fresno, CA), Kaleel Stevenson (SO/Statesville, NC), and Jordan Norton (SO/Canyon, TX) came in third with a time of 1:33.29. Jarod Belden (SO/Ontario, CA) just missed out on the All-American podium with a fourth-place finish in the heptathlon, scoring a total of 4,309 points. Alphonse Jackson (SO/Fort Smith, AR) took fifth in the shot put with a throw of 45’ 9.25”, and Conner Cogswell finished seventh in the weight throw with a season best 45’ 10.5”.

The men’s top finisher at the Outdoor Championships was All-KCAC Jarod Belden, who repeated with silver in the decathlon with 6,285 points, winning both the 110 meter hurdles and the 1500 meter run. Placing third and earning bronze for the Panthers were Jackson, whose best throw in the shot was 50’ 7.5”, and Cogswell, who threw 154’ 3” in the hammer. Belden and Jackson both qualified for the NAIA Outdoor Championships. Hodson just missed the top three with a fourth-place finish in the 400 meter dash with a time of 49.78. The team finished 7th out of the 21 schools represented.

Justus Coppinger (SR/York, NE) was the KCAC Champion of Character recipient for both the indoor and outdoor season.

Women’s Golf

The women’s golf team under first-year head coach Zane Pfau began their season winning the dual against Doane University 354394. The Panthers then put together two solid days of golf to finish fourth in a field of 13 teams at the Mount Marty Invite in Yankton, S.D., on September 2-3. Jessica Simants (SR/Azle, TX) had rounds of 79 and 83, good for 7th place out of 71 golfers. Jess Li (SR/ Reading, England) and Riley Stuhr (FR/Bradshaw, NE) finished tied for 15th place with their rounds of 80/90 and 85/85 respectively, and Makayla Rowan (SR/Three Forks, MT) notched 24th place with rounds of 89/88. Macey Truitt (FR/Derby, KS) competed in her first collegiate contest and tied for 52nd place with 99/99. At the KCAC Fall Match Play, Oct. 4-5, the team lost to #2 seed Bethany College 3-1-1 at the Mariah Hills Golf Course in Dodge City, Kan., and won both matches 3-2-0 against Southwestern College and Friends University with Rowan, Li, and Simants all victorious over their opponents.

Highlighting the spring season was the KCAC Championships in Lawrence, Kan. After shooting 77/86 on the first two days of the tournament, Simants held a four-stroke lead going into the final day of the competition. Firing a repeat 86 on day three, the senior finished tied for 4th in the championship and propelled the Panthers to a fourth place finish overall. Li finished in 20th (95,90,85), Rowan finished tied for 29th (97,94,90), while Stuhr was right behind her with a 31st place finish (95,97,90). Macey Truitt finished 40th. Li was named All-KCAC 2nd Team and was the team’s Champion of Character recipient.

One highlight of the spring season was Li’s top ten performance at the Ron Streck Invitational in Tulsa, Okla., where the senior shot rounds of 86/90. (left)

All three seniors were honored at the KCAC Championship banquet as Scholar-Athletes along with Li being named to the All-KCAC 2nd Team. Simants finished 4th out of the 46 players with rounds of 77/86/86. (below)

photo by David Toelle

KCAC photos courtesy Makayla Rowan

Women’s Golf Team: (l-r) Head Coach Zane Pfau, Amaris Longoria, Macey Truitt, *Jessica Simants, *Jess Li, *Makayla Rowan, Riley Stuhr *KCAC Scholar-Athlete

Senior graduates Makayla Rowan, Jessica Simants, and Jess Li get one last photo in as the year comes to a close. (above)

Winning the Doane University Dual for the fourth year in a row was a great way to start the season. (top)

l-r) The ladies finished their season off taking fourth at the KCAC Championships, playing their final rounds at The Jayhawk Club in Lawrence, Kan.

Amaris Longoria

Jess Li

Jessica Simants

Riley Stuhr

Makayla Rowan

Macey Truitt

photo by Becky Stuhr

Men’s Golf

It was a regrouping year for men’s golf under first-year head coach Zane Pfau. With four of last year’s seven varsity players either graduating or not returning and two freshmen recruits with minimal playing experience, getting four competitive individual rounds proved difficult during the season. Veteran players Charles Bowman (SR/Leander, TX), Trevor Spence (JR/McAlester, OK), and Teague Stewart (JR/ Scribner, NE) made the most of the scheduled tournaments but knew their team score would lack the usual competitive flare. Without any home matches this year, the team quietly did their part in representing York College athletics in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and South Dakota.

photo by David Toelle

Juniors Trevor Spence and Teague Stewart did their part in representing Panther Athletics. (above)

2021-22 Men’s Golf Team: (1st row) Teague Stewart, Trevor Spence; (back row) Head Coach Zane Pfau, Grant Gaer, Jordan Jackson, Charles Bowman

photo by Makayla Rowan

photo by Makayla Rowan

photo by Steddon Sikes

photo by Steddon Sikes

Charles Bowman, who graduated with a degree in business administration, was the team’s Champion of Character recipient. (above and right)

Esports

Armstrong Overwatch & Rocket League

Bond Overwatch & Rocket League

Brownlee Smash

Carvalho Rocket League

Dovel League of Legends

Fernandez Overwatch

Motta Rocket League

New Rocket League

Sanhueza Rocket League

Smith Smash Stewart Smash Tiangco Overwatch Velazquez Rocket League Venegas Overwatch Wiese Overwatch & Rocket League Wilges League of Legends

First-year head coach Collin Tucker guided the York College Esports program in its inaugural yearlong season, beginning with its first competitive bout with San Diego State University on September 7 and its final match with Columbia College on April 27. Besides teams like the aforementioned and the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Esports became the newest conference varsity program with a total of five KCAC schools going head to head in virtual competition. Headquartered in the Campbell Center, the Esports team kept later hours than most athletes honing their skills. This year’s games were League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League, and Super Smash Bros: Ultimate.

2021-22 Esports Team: Esports Team: (1st row) Paul Armstrong, Alec Wiese, Bryson Adams, Bryce Smith, Bradley New, Head Coach Collin Tucker; (2nd row) Braedyn Tiangco, Andrew Bond, Eduardo Wilges, Brayten Brownlee, Sal Fernandez – not pictured: Pedro Carvalho, Luke Dovel, Alex Motta, Sebastian Sanhueza, Teague Stewart, Tate Straatmann, Erick Velazquez, Felipe Venegas

photo by Bob DeHart

Name Game Adams League of Legends

photo by Steddon Sikes

Coach Collin Tucker gives Bryson some pointers during a match against Western Michigan University. (above)

Members of the Rocket League team take on the University of Hawaii at Manoa. (below)

Trustees & Administrative Leadership

Dr. R. Wayne White Carrollton, TX

Mrs. Linda J Thomas Ogallala, NE

Mr. Richard W. James Wichita, KS

Mr. E Joe Brazell Dallas, TX

Dr. Scott M. Abraham Bucyrus, KS

Dr. Michael C. Armour Corinth, TX

Dr. Edward J. Bailey Fort Worth, TX

Dr. C. Shawn Bengston Bellevue, NE

Dr. Damon R. Cathey College Grove, TN

Mrs. Christine M. Eggar Wolf Point, MT

Dr. Aaron G. Fletcher Woodland Park, CO

Dr. Jeff W. Hannel Lubbock, TX

Mr. Patrick W. Hendricks Tulsa, OK

Dr. Dickie L. Hill Abilene, TX

Mrs. Kimberly M. Hoyt Grand Junction, CO

Mrs. Conay L Huizar Scottsdale, AZ

Mr. Chester M. James Kingman, KS

Ms. Marilyn S. Locus Laguna Niguel, CA

Dr. James N. Reischl Harlan, IA

Mrs. Cassandra R. Savage Overland Park, KS

Mr. Benjamin M. Smail Omaha, NE

Mrs. Carolyn R. Stephenson Lubbock, TX

The Academic Resource Center at Levitt hosted the YC Board of Trustees in April with a third of their number meeting virtually online. (right)

Board of Trustees

Chairman of the Board Vice-Chair Secretary Treasurer

Dr. Charles B. Stephenson

Lubbock, TX

Mr. Douglas J. Townsdin

Broken Arrow, OK

Mr. Charlie J. Watts Eudora, KS

York College highlights for the year included the launching of a $15.95 million To Honor and To Serve fundraising campaign, the addition of five faculty: Dr. Cheryl Couch, Jeff Hill, Dr. Mark Phillips, Meghan Salsbury, and Dr. Josephine Schamp as well as David Odom and Garrett Schwarz being named to the Senior Leadership Team, the second highest headcount (648) in the fall including a record 212 students enrolled in graduate-level courses, Dr. Sam Smith’s Presidential Inauguration, the many campus construction/renovation projects, and of course the exciting announcement of becoming York University in the summer of ’22. With the many accomplishments of the student body, faculty, and staff, 2021-22 was an unforgettable and blessed year.

Senior Leadership Team

Dr. Sam Smith President

Dr. Steve Eckman Chancellor

Dr. Sam Garner VP for Spiritual Life and Campus Minister Dr. Shane Mountjoy Provost

David Odom VP for Enrollment

Garrett Schwarz Athletic Director

Seufferlein VP for Student Development

Todd Sheldon VP for Finance and Operations Jared Stark VP for Advancement

Catherine

*John I. Baker III

Associate Professor, Communication

Dr. Michael Case Professor, Bible

Dr. Cheryl Couch

Director of Masters of Education

*Bob DeHart

Associate Professor, Physical Education

*Dr. Erin DeHart Associate Professor, Education

*Nick DiToro

Assistant Professor, Business

Dr. Milton Eckhart Associate Professor, Biology

Amy Fraser Assistant Professor, Music

Dr. Steven Hardy Professor, English Leanna Hawley

Teaching and Learning Commons Director

Jeff Hill

Associate Professor of Psychology

Chad Karcher

Assistant Professor, Physical Education Athletic Trainer

Dr. Terence Kite Professor, Physics

*Dr. Bryan Kretz

Assistant Professor, Science

Dr. Shannon Leinen Dean of Online Learning

Tim Lewis Assistant Professor, Business

*Billy Lones, JD

Associate Professor, Criminal Justice

Christi Lones

Assistant Professor, History

*Dr. Tim McNeese Professor, History

*Mark Miller

Associate Professor, Mathematics

*Dr. Aleshia O’Neal

Assistant Professor, English

Dr. Mark Phillips

Associate Professor of Psychology

Ramona Ratliff Information Specialist

*Dr. Clark Roush Professor, Music

The Jingle and Mingle Christmas party was a hit with the YC faculty and staff receiving York University mugs and La Cocina gift certificates. (left)

Meghan Salsbury

Information Commons Director

Dr. Josephine Schamp

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Dr. Terry Seufferlein Professor, Bible

Steve Thompson Associate Professor, Business

Dr. Stacie Turnbull

PBL Chapter Advisor, Adjunct Agribusiness

Sarah Van Gomple Assistant Professor, Education

*Dr. Frank Wheeler Professor, Bible

*Chair of Department and/or Division

Staff

Jeremiah Ahart

Resident Director for Gibbs Apartments, Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach

Jeff Albers

Head Women’s Wrestling Coach

Brien Alley

Director of Financial Aid

Hannah Anderson

Assistant to the Registrar

Laurie Briggs

Financial Aid Officer

Tim Bruner

Special Assistant to the President

Tree Burks

Head Men’s Basketball Coach/P.E. Instructor

Tonya Carr

Student Academic Support Services Coordinator

Ana Carvalho

Administrative Assistant, Advancement

Paulo Carvalho

Buildings and Grounds

Justin Carver

Head Cross Country & Track Coach

Joel Coehoorn

Director of Information Technology

photo by Lisa Smith

Human Resource Manager, Instructor

Aaron Conyers

Buildings and Grounds Eryn Conyers Communication Officer

Matt Coppinger

Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Bailey Davis

Cheer and Dance Head Coach, Academic Success Coach

DeVante’ Donald

Information Technology Assistant

Melissa Ewing

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Bob Gaver Director of Facilities

Kyla Gilstrap

Resident Director of Thomas Hall, Greek Life Sponsor

Lynnette Gonzalez

Resident Director of Kiplinger Apartments, Student Life Administrative Assistant

Gayle Good

Administrative Assistant to the Provost

Dr. Drew Gordon

Dir. of Online Admissions & Partnership Mgmt.

Jolene Herzog

Director of Residence Life and Housing

Trent Hinton

Sports Information Director, Asst. AD for Athletic Comm. & Compliance Tyler Hinton

Executive Assistant, President’s Office

Logan Kahliff

Enrollment Counselor

Dennis Leinen

Buildings and Grounds

Jared Leinen Registrar

Enrollment Counselor, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

Senior Advancement Officer

Graham Marks

Director of Student Activities, Resident Director of McCloud/Thomas North

Chad Mattox

Head Men’s Wrestling Coach

Kenny Miller

Assistant Sports Information Director

Leo Miller Cafeteria

Dan Cole

Doreen Lopez

Brent Magner

Gail Miller

Administrative Assistant to the Provost

Roni Miller

Head Softball Coach, Title IX Coordinator

Rose Miller

Accounts Payable

Corinna Minjarez

Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Vivian Mountjoy

Academic Mentoring Program Coordinator

Crystal Nething

Head Volleyball Coach

Josh Nething

Asst. Cross Country & Track Coach, Academic Success Coach

Gary Pinney

Buildings and Grounds

Sadie Pittman

Enrollment Counselor

Janet Rush

Campus Store Manager/Mailroom

Ron Shields

Campus Store/Mailroom

Meghan Shruck

Dean of Students, Title IX Coordinator

Brenda Sikes

Title III IMPACT Director

Steddon Sikes

Director of Publications

Mallory Smith

Enrollment Counselor

Barbara Thompson

Director of Student Accounts

Eric Tremaine

Buildings and Grounds

Collin Tucker

Head Coach Esports

Corrie Walker

Associate Director of Admissions

Brian Walth

Head Baseball Coach/Asst. Athletic Director

Jared Wiley

Digital Solutions Manager

Tyler Wilt

Head Men’s Soccer Coach

Ken Yunevich

Director of Graduate and Online Programming

Freshmen

Bryson Adams

Anthony Adkisson

Jennifer Aguilar

Kennedie Anderson

Sariah Ayala

Camden Baker

Ariana Barcelo

Meagan Benton

Jackson Bishop

Erin Bitsoi

Kalea Blodgett

Burke Boehler

Aubrey Bostick

Sydney Boyle

Madeline Bressler

Brayten Brownlee

Avery Campbell

Elisa Cardona

Dominique Carrillo

Dakwan Cash

Ruben Colliander

Gabriela Colon

Zipporah Conway

Kylee Cook

Cheyenne Cooper

Cristóbal Corral

Itze Cruz

Destiny Damme

Daisha DeLancey

Kamrie Dillan

Freshmen

Colt Dittbrenner Lorenzo Dominguez Victoria Eckerberg Lorenzo Esparza Ricardo Fernandez

Alex Flores Ross Fraser Caleb Freeman Grant Gaer Andres Garza

Gracie Goldsmith-Ding Justin Gresham Vanessa Gutierrez Bailey Hardey Tyler Harris Hunter Heath Andrew Heinrichs Donovan Hernandez Jose Hernandez Hector Holguin

Myson Huff Jordan Jackson Skyler Jacobson Brent Jamison Olivia Johnson

Aidan Keyes Brady Kuntz Kara Lambros Connor Larson Bella Leiby

Freshmen

Emery Lesbo

Amaris Longoria

Mason Lopez

Nick Lowe

Amanda Macias

Carla Martinez

Hayden McAllister

JD McCown

Emmanuel Mcgill

Max McNichols

Matthew Monger

Drake Moore

Emma Morphew

Keagan Mosel

Garret Moser

Isaac Nabb

Delanie Namuth

Bradley New

Kinzie Norton

Kayla Peters

Leah Peterson

Peyton Pinedo

Aubri Plummer

Pacey Queen

Cameron Reeve

Levi Relph

Cassie Richardson

Tristan Richman

JD Roberson

Diego Romero

Freshmen

Freshmen

The quiet rooms installed on the first floor of Levitt were a great addition to the already growing popularity of the Academic Resource Center. (left)

Sophomores

Anthony Aragon

Katherine Arceo

Danielle Armendariz

Braden Austin

Zane Barnett

Kristian Bartlett

Seqouya Bettelyoun

Jason Bias

Andrew Bond

Matthew Bridwell

Gregory Bryant

Timberly Carr

Cecilia Castillo

Brandon Clarke

Nicholas De Monte

Makayla Dinkler

Allison Doppenberg

Dominique Edwards

Maria Erives

Jason Fernandez

Katy Figueroa

Kami Fiordalis

Jessica Fuehrer

Devon Fuentes

Parker Glenn

Austin Grant

Skylar Gripp

Ian Heck

Catherine Hobbs

Anthony Hodson

Sophomores

Dylan Holston Cameryn Hulbert

Irvin Alphonse Jackson

Jackson

Abbe James Peyton Johnson Candice Jones Reinaldo Kickhöfel Lia Krohe

Leah Lane Ethan Leinen Alvaro Lizana Isaac Longren Archford Manduvi

Jordan Marble Daniel Mendez Delawrence Merritt Keegan Miller-Page Bella Mitchell

James Mockry Colby Mrsny Elijah Mullet Jordan Norton Carlos Ortega

Elias Owen Sofia Perez Trevor Peterson Maryn Phillips Shawn Pierre

Sophomores

Bekah Powell

Nancy Ragoytia

Trey Reed

Destiny Remy

Jared Rios

Jay Rolle

Diego Rubio

Sebastian Sanhueza

Isaiah Santana

Jaley Schubarth

Alyssa Shaw

Marilyn Silos

Brayden Smith

Terrance Smith

Hannah Splattstoesser

Kaleel Stevenson

Tate Straatmann

McKenzie Stricker

Kylie Tiran

Simeon Tremaine

Breanna Underwood

Ascha Utter

Erick VelazquezMartinez

Elijas Watson

Ella Whitaker

Brooklyn White

Jakavion Williams

Jevin Wilson

Dylan Wyatt

Kobe Bonner

Luka

Madison Gookin

Brooke Halterman

Kailey Hamm

Morgan Hamm

Bruce Johnson

Bruno Lucena

Jess

Caden

Corey Parsons

Cody Pederson

Natalia Perez

Allison Myers

Rachael Petts Daniel Polo Noah Rasnick Katelin Reyes Julian Rosas Mantilla

Miguel Sarubbi Jasmine Scarbrough Tamas Sebestyen Joseph Serrano Jadon Shields

Trevor Spence Teague Stewart Jordan Strong Xavier Thompson Julie Tremaine

Sophia Trujillo Kieyerah Twombly Lexis Vasquez Ian Wallgren Blayne Winkler

Bryce Winkler Maci Witte Darby Wright

2022 Alpha Chi Inductees: (l-r) Blayne Winkler, Bryce Winkler Dr. Terry Seufferlein (sponsor) Jordan Strong, Eli Embray, Samantha Crump, Riley Brown, Dr. Terence Kite (sponsor) — not pictured Laura-Kate Eckhart

photo by Catherine Seufferlein

Isaiah Abbott

Paul Armstrong

Sebastian Barreto

Raylee Berry

Chailey Bollens

Charles

Gabriel

Daniel Castaneda

Justus Coppinger

Amaia

Alexandria

Amber

Amanda Fischer

Haywood

Luke Juarez Isaiah King Hosea Kiptoo Charlie Konstantino Diego Korol*

Nathan Lacina Eric Lenear Jessica Li Jesus Licon Shiloh Lively

Seniors

Alejandro Loera

Elizabeth Logan

Grady Lohrenz

Kendra Mamea*

Chris Manibusan

Kylie Marlin

Chris Martens

Ian Meek

Jazmin Meyer-King

Cristhofer Monje

Ella Montoya

Ja-Waun Moore

Alexa Moreno

Myesha Moss

Alex Motta

Claire Payne

Kiara Pesina

Emma Peters

Jazmin Pineda

Thiago Pinheiro

Carys Pitman

Johan Rodriguez

Makayla Rowan

Alina Russell

Hailey Salcedo

Dereck Samudio

Joshua Santiago

Treyton Scully

Brandon Seaman

Emma Seilstad

Seth Selvage

Sarah Shelbourn Jessica Simants Webster Simeus Bryce Smith

Gina Spight

Alexandra Stoyanov Erik Talton Nicholas Thach Jonathan Thoroughgood

Freddy Tlatenchi Moriah Toledo Dan Tomkiewicz* Caitlyn Trower Julia Trujillo*

Bryce Tucker Danton Tunnell Jaysson Valle Rosa Vallejo Jauregui Marce Vasquez

Felipe Venegas

Alex Villa

Allen White

Cathryn Whitehead Alec Wiese

Eduardo Wilges

Cooper Wilkins

Easton Wilkins

Harley Williamson Brooke Winquist

AAbbott, Isaiah 106

Adams, Bryson 1, 13, 26, 29, 51, 89, 96

Adkisson, Anthony 69, 96

Aguilar, Jennifer 61, 96

Anderson, Kennedie 1, 20, 56, 78, 96

Aragon, Anthony 1, 12, 13, 20, 39, 42, 57, 73, 100

Arceo, Katherine 1, 9, 20, 78, 100

Armendariz, Danielle 1, 18, 65, 100

Armstrong, Paul 1, 37, 53, 62, 89, 106

Austin, Braden 62, 100

Avila, Otavio 62, 64, 103

Ayala, Kassandra 61, 106

Ayala, Sariah 20, 78, 96

B

Baker, Camden 73, 96

Barcelo, Ariana 20, 78, 96

Barker, Brooke 4, 7, 8, 12, 19, 26, 29, 32, 41, 42, 43, 52, 53, 103

Barnett, Zane 13, 20, 44, 81, 100

Barreto, Sebastian 1, 6, 16, 17, 20, 32, 35, 37, 38, 41, 42, 81, 106

Bartlett, Kristian 68, 100

Batt, Gracie 35, 44, 103

Beck, Kelsey 5, 7, 15, 20, 25, 26, 29, 34, 41, 42, 44, 61, 106

Belden, Jarod 19, 33, 35, 38, 42, 57, 58, 83, 84, 103

Benton, Meagan 56, 70, 96

Beske, Mattia 19, 41, 52, 58, 83, 103

Bettelyoun, Seqouya 66, 100

Bias, Jason 73, 100

Bishop, Jackson 1, 6, 80, 96

Bitsoi, Erin 65, 96

Blodgett, Kalea 20, 78, 96

Boehler, Burke 80, 96

Bollens, Chailey 16, 17, 20, 37, 61, 106

Bond, Andrew 12, 44, 45, 55, 89, 100

Bonner, Kobe 69, 103

Bostick, Aubrey 15, 24, 35, 65, 96

Bowman, Charles 1, 37, 88, 106

Boyce, Kaden 73, 103

Boyle, Sydney 13, 56, 70, 96

Brandt, Dalton 12, 15, 16, 22, 25, 30, 39, 44, 49, 55, 81, 103

Branson, Autumn 12, 54, 70, 103

Brant, Mikayla 1, 16, 17, 21, 26, 29, 32, 35, 37, 38, 42, 44, 47, 52, 74, 106

Bressler, Madeline 1, 6, 13, 21, 26, 29, 33, 34, 35, 44, 56, 74, 96, 112

Bridwell, Matthew 80, 100

Brown, Hayden 1, 106,

Brownlee, Brayten 26, 29, 51, 89, 96

Brown, Logan 1, 13, 41, 49, 51, 62, 103

Brown, Riley 7, 38, 52, 77, 103, 105

Bryant, Gregory 68, 100

CCabral, Gabriel 8, 49, 62, 64, 106

Cadavid, Andrea 1, 24, 37, 61, 106

Calderon, Jose 19, 51, 62, 106

Campbell, Avery 12, 15, 16, 17, 25, 54, 74, 96

Cardona, Elisa 18, 38, 65, 96

Carrillo, Dominique 52, 66, 96

Carr, Sadie 1, 16, 17, 19, 23, 32, 34, 36, 37, 43, 44, 52, 58, 83, 106, 112

Carr, Timberly 13, 19, 23, 33, 34, 41, 44, 49, 56, 58, 83, 100

Carvalho, Pedro 37, 62, 89, 106

Cash, Dakwan 12, 26, 29, 55, 73, 96

Castaneda, Daniel 18, 62, 106

Castillo, Cecilia 1, 39, 49, 58, 83, 100

Chairez-Martinez, Karla 36, 37, 39, 61, 83, 106

Chavis, Tyler 81, 103

Clark, Brent 69, 103

Clarke, Brandon 68, 100

Cody, Kitra 1, 7, 13, 19, 26, 29, 32, 37, 41, 44, 45, 49, 56, 57, 74, 77, 106

Cogswell, Conner 83, 84, 99, 106

Cole, Brennan 37, 41, 106

Colliander, Ruben 80, 96

Colon, Gabriela 66, 96

Conway, Zipporah 1, 12, 15, 16, 47, 54, 96

Cook, Kylee 96

Cooper, Cheyenne 20, 52, 78, 96

Coppinger, Elias 34, 57, 62, 103

Coppinger, Justus 7, 16, 17, 19, 32, 34, 35, 37, 39, 44, 47, 57, 58, 83, 84, 106

Corral, Cristóbal 19, 62, 96

Crump, Samantha 8, 12, 15, 22, 23, 25, 46, 47, 54, 103, 105

Cruz, Itze 61, 96

Curtin, Liam 5, 12, 13, 26, 29, 50, 51, 62, 103

D

Dallmann, Elias 1, 2, 15, 23, 25, 30, 31, 103, 112

Damme, Destiny 70, 96

Davis, Gage 81, 106

Decker, Bryn 37, 61, 106

DeHart, Hannah 1, 38, 41, 58, 83, 106

DeLancey, Daisha 13, 20, 52, 78, 96

De Monte, Nicholas 1, 81, 100

Derrell, Deja 37, 106

Diez, Amaia 1, 20, 33, 37, 40, 66, 106

Dillan, Kamrie 1, 83, 96

Dinkler, Makayla 1, 33, 35, 42, 58, 83, 100

Diosdado, Alexandria 21, 37, 42, 74, 106

Dittbrenner, Colt 1, 12, 19, 26, 29, 39, 44, 53, 62, 97

Dominguez, Amber 20, 37, 39, 83, 106

Dominguez, Lorenzo 20, 62, 97

Doppenberg, Allison 41, 70, 100

Dovel, Luke 15, 22, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 34, 37, 39, 44, 47, 55, 74, 89, 106

Dunaway, Kurt 1, 37, 81, 106

EEchols, Lennorise 57, 73, 103

Eckerberg, Bri 39, 83

Eckerberg, Victoria 13, 26, 29, 44, 50, 52, 83, 97

Eckhart, Laura-Kate 8, 12, 19, 41, 44, 50, 103, 105

Edwards, Dominique 1, 77, 100 Edwards, Sara 1, 66, 103 Eggar, Emily 1, 7, 20, 35, 42, 44, 52, 103

Eisenmenger, Austin 37, 81, 107 Embray, Eli 1, 15, 22, 23, 25, 26, 29, 40, 41, 44, 55, 103, 105

Erives, Maria 61, 100 Esparza, Lorenzo 12, 19, 41, 73, 97

F

Fajardo, Adriana 1, 40, 61, 107 Fakahua, Finau 18, 37, 41, 44, 65, 103

Fazendin, Katy 20, 43, 52, 78, 103 Fergeson, Emily 70, 107 Fernandes, Igor 37, 41, 62, 64, 107 Fernandez, Jason 68, 100 Fernandez, Ricardo 19, 62, 97 Fernandez, Salvador 42, 69, 89, 103 Ferraz, João 1, 62, 107 Figueroa, Katy 70, 100 Fiordalis, Kami 37, 70, 100

Fischer, Amanda 1, 12, 26, 29, 37, 47, 50, 74, 107

Fisher, Cassidy 13, 50, 103 Fisher, Satchel 81 Flores, Alex 19, 62, 97 Fox, John 73, 103 Fraser, Ross 16, 44, 47, 97 Freeman, Caleb 13, 73, 97 Froldi, Giovanni 8, 37, 38, 49, 62, 107 Fuehrer, Jessica 12, 21, 24, 37, 50, 74, 100

Fuentes, Devon 100

G

Gaer, Grace 1, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 38, 42, 44, 47, 52, 103

Gaer, Grant 5, 6, 13, 44, 47, 57, 88, 97

Gallardo, Ezekiel 80, 81 Galvan, Cesar 81, 103 Garcia, Alexandria 65, 103 Garza, Andy 1, 73, 97

Geesaman, Maria 1, 32, 38, 41, 49, 58, 83, 107

Gelb, Luka 69, 104 Giesbrecht, Hali 1, 50, 58, 83, 107 Gilbert, Riley 35, 41 Glenn, Parker 69, 100

Goldsmith-Ding, Charity 15, 18, 31, 37, 56, 70, 107

Goldsmith-Ding, Gracie 97 Gookin, Madison 4, 5, 12, 13, 21, 26, 29, 42, 50, 83, 104, 112

Grant, Austin 81, 100 Graves, Deon 26, 29, 53, 73, 104 Gravlin, Nicole 107 Gresham, Justin 80, 97 Gripp, Skylar 5, 20, 43, 78, 100 Gutierrez, Vanessa 6, 13, 19, 21, 35, 56, 74, 97

H

Halk, Jon-Jon 6, 73

Halterman, Brooke 56, 65, 104 Hamilton, Desma 12, 37, 44, 46, 54, 55, 107

Hamm, Kailey 7, 26, 29, 34, 56, 104

Hamm, Morgan 1, 5, 44, 52, 61, 104, 112

Hammons, Jasmine 1, 107

Hannel, Samara 12, 15, 22, 23, 25, 31, 44, 47, 54, 107

Hardey, Bailey 1, 20, 56, 78, 97

Harrington, Diamond 18, 20, 26, 29, 52, 66, 107

Harris, Tyler 97

Hays, Mason 7, 19, 42, 62

Haywood, Demauria 1, 107

Heath, Hunter 19, 73, 97

Heck, Ian 81, 100

Heinrichs, Andrew 68, 83, 97 Hernandez, Donovan 97

Hernandez, Jose 18, 41, 62, 97 Hernandez, Rhino 69 Higgins, Elizabeth 61, 107

Hinrichs, Alexander 81, 107

Hobbs, Catherine 74, 100

Hodson, Anthony 1, 38, 58, 83, 84, 100

Holguin, Hector 73, 97

Holston, Dylan 69, 101

Hoskin, Keyaun 1, 42, 69, 104

Huff, Myson 69, 97

Hughes, Parker 1, 57, 80, 104

Hulbert, Cameryn 70, 101

Hyberger, Em 16, 23, 37, 44, 62, 107

I

Irvin, Tynika 58, 66, 83, 101

J

Jackson, Alphonse 4, 13, 57, 83, 84, 101

Jackson, Jhi 69, 101

Jackson, Jordan 4, 88, 97

Jacobson, Skyler 1, 13, 26, 29, 44, 57, 80, 97

James, Abbe 7, 42, 52, 77, 101

James, Giavanna 66, 104

Jamison, Brent 68, 97

Jamison, Cala 37, 61, 107

Jimmerson, Ashlee 1, 5, 12, 13, 15, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 29, 44, 47, 50, 51, 74, 104

Johnson, Bruce 1, 15, 16, 18, 24, 26, 29, 35, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 53, 104, 112

Johnson, Olivia 56, 58, 97

Johnson, Peyton 68, 101

Johnson, Shawnau 56, 66, 104

Jones, Candice 18, 26, 29, 50, 83, 101

Juarez, Luke 1, 37, 81, 107

K

Keith, Yionis 66, 104

Keyes, Aidan 80, 97

Kickhöfel, Reinaldo 19, 62, 101

King, Isaiah 69, 107

Kiptoo, Hosea 32, 37, 53, 58, 83, 84, 107

Konstantino, Charlie 81, 107

Korol, Diego 41, 49, 62, 107

Kraan, Thomas 68

Krohe, Lia 35, 61, 101

Kuntz, Brady 97

L

Lacina, Nathan 15, 107

Lambros, Kara 56, 61, 97

Lane, Leah 1, 12, 15, 23, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 34, 44, 45, 47, 54, 101

Larson, Connor 80, 97

Lawrence, Demarcus 83, 84

Ledington, Paige 61

Leiby, Bella 56, 65, 97

Leinen, Ethan 1, 12, 26, 29, 41, 53, 58, 83, 84, 101

Lenear, Eric 1, 107

Leng, Noah 37, 104

Leon, Selvin 62

Lesbo, Emery 43, 98

Licon, Jesus 81, 107

Li, Jessica 1, 37, 86, 107

Lively, Shiloh 5, 37, 44, 56, 65, 107,112

Lizana, Alvaro 19, 62, 101

Loera, Alejandro 1, 20, 81, 107

Logan, Lizzy 13, 38, 56, 58, 83, 108

Logue, Braeden 68, 104

Lohrenz, Grady 108

Longoria, Amaris 86, 98

Longren, Isaac 101

Lopez, Mason 81, 98

Loureiro, Tyler 1, 81

Lowe, Nick 80, 98

Lucena, Bruno 62, 104

Luna, Natalie 20, 37, 104

M

Mac-Dowell, Antony 62, 104

Macias, Amanda 56, 65, 98

Mamea, Kendra 1, 43, 108, 112

Mandungu, Danny 62

Manduvi, Archford 7, 62, 101

Manibusan, Chris 37, 81, 108

Marble, Jordan 69, 101

Marlin, Kylie 1, 18, 70, 108

Marroquin, Orlando 4, 42, 73, 104

Martens, Chris 7, 12, 15, 16, 17, 19, 22, 23, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 37, 38, 42, 44, 45, 47, 54, 55, 108

Martinez, Carla 20, 78, 98

Martinez, Jose 81

McAllister, Hayden 62, 98

McClung, Erika 20, 43, 78, 104

McCown, JD 81, 98

Mcgill, Emmanuel 73, 98

McGrath, Jess 66, 104

McNichols, Max 98

McSellers, Dezmond 73, 104

Meek, Ian 83, 84, 108

Mendez, Daniel 68, 101

Merritt, Delawrence 101

Meyer-King, Jazmin 1, 108

Miller-Page, Keegan 73, 101

Milliken, Emily 12, 44, 50, 74, 83, 104

Mitchell, Bella 70, 101

Mockry, James 53, 80, 101

Monger, Matt 1, 69, 98

Monje, Cristhofer 19, 51, 62, 108

Montoya, Ella 12, 15, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 37, 41, 49, 54, 77, 108

Moore, Drake 69, 98

Moore, Ja-Waun 1, 108

Moreno, Alexa 61, 108

Morphew, Emma 20, 43, 78, 98

Morris, Caden 2, 15, 21, 25, 41, 42, 49, 104

Mosel, Keagan 7, 12, 13, 53, 73, 98

Moser, Garret 73, 98

Moss, Myesha 37, 61, 108

Motta, Alexandre 1, 8, 16, 17, 32, 37, 38, 42, 62, 89, 108

Mrsny, Colby 80, 101

Mullet, Elijah 38, 68, 101

Murcek, Nic 81, 104

Myers, Allison 26, 29, 30, 38, 44, 45, 47, 49, 104

NNabb, Isaac 1, 12, 15, 24, 26, 29, 31, 39, 44, 45, 47, 53, 98, 99

Namuth, Delanie 26, 29, 38, 50, 83, 98

New, Bradley 89, 98

Norton, Jordan 83, 84, 101

Norton, Kinzie 1, 4, 6, 12, 16, 23, 26, 29, 31, 44, 47, 49, 54, 98, 112

OOrtega, Carlos 19, 41, 49, 62, 101 Ortiz, Zachary 42, 73 Owen, Elias 101

P

Parsons, Corey 1, 6, 13, 19, 26, 29, 32, 33, 39, 42, 56, 57, 73, 104

Payne, Claire 18, 37, 39, 41, 70, 108

Pederson, Cody 6, 13, 19, 43, 73, 104

Perez, Natalia 1, 39, 66, 104

Perez, Sofia 9, 16, 17, 20, 43, 56, 78, 101

Perkins, Isaac 7, 51, 62, 64, 104

Pesina, Kiara 1, 66, 108

Peters, Emma 19, 37, 56, 65, 108

Peters, Kayla 38, 98

Peterson, Leah 98

Peterson, Trevor 80, 101

Petts, Rachael 1, 42, 44, 52, 105 Phillips, Maryn 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 26, 29, 38, 40, 42, 44, 45, 47, 50, 101

Pierre, Shawn 73, 101

Pineda, Jazmin 37, 39, 49, 61, 108 Pinedo, Peyton 81, 98

Pinheiro, Thiago 1, 37, 62, 64, 108

Pitman, Carys 6, 12, 13, 15, 20, 23, 36, 37, 39, 44, 50, 74, 108

Plummer, Aubri 6, 13, 35, 52, 77, 98

Polo, Daniel 1, 5, 81, 105

Powell, Bekah 1, 5, 8, 12, 23, 41, 42, 44, 50, 78, 102

Q

Queen, Pacey 68, 98

R

Ragoytia, Nancy 102

Rasnick, Noah 5, 81, 105

Reed, Trey 13, 73, 102

Reeve, Cameron 1, 57, 81, 98

Relph, Levi 80, 98

Remy, Destiny 66, 102

Reyes, Kate 20, 43, 78, 105

Richardson, Cassie 98

Richman, Tristan 98

Riebel, Troy 68

Riley, Tony 81

Rios, Jared 5, 68, 102

Roberson, JD 73, 98

Rodriguez, Johan 19, 47, 62, 108

Rodriguez, Nico 62

Rolle, Jay 68, 102

Romero, Diego 68, 98

Rosas Mantilla, Julian 81, 105

Rowan, Makayla 1, 13, 15, 16, 21, 23, 24, 26, 29, 32, 37, 42, 44, 56, 86, 108, 112

Rubio, Diego 16, 17, 19, 38, 41, 42, 49, 62, 102

Russell, Alina 16, 20, 37, 66, 108

Russell, Zander 5, 69, 99

SSalcedo, Hailey 13, 37, 56, 61, 108 Samudio, Dereck 1, 6, 19, 73, 108 Sanhueza, Sebastian 51, 62, 89, 102 Santaella, Zxavyan 83, 84, 99 Santana, Isaiah 13, 73, 102 Santiago, Joshua 37, 38, 49, 108 Sarubbi, Miguel 62, 105 Saucedo, Arlene 66, 99 Scarbrough, Jasmine 18, 21, 38, 43, 65, 105

Schubarth, Jaley 56, 65, 102 Scully, Treyton 81, 108 Seaman, Brandon 37, 83, 84, 108 Seaman, Raylee 37, 83, 106 Sebestyen, Tamas 40, 62, 105 Seilstad, Emma 1, 16, 35, 37, 38, 39, 44, 46, 74, 108

Selvage, Seth 37, 108 Serrano, Joseph 81, 105 Shaw, Alyssa 1, 12, 15, 23, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 34, 44, 50, 58, 83, 102 Shelbourn, Sarah 1, 37, 44, 45, 66, 83, 109

Shields, Jadon 44, 105 Silos, Marilyn 61, 102 Simants, Jessica 37, 86, 109 Simeus, Webster 69, 109 Slaughter, Brileigh 18, 99 Smith, Brayden 19, 73, 102 Smith, Bryce 15, 16, 19, 24, 34, 37, 44, 45, 47, 57, 74, 89, 109 Smith, TJ 13, 57, 73, 102 Spence, Trevor 38, 88, 105 Spight, Gina 41, 61, 109 Splattstoesser, Hannah 19, 20, 33, 44, 78, 102

Stevenson, Kaleel 59, 83, 84, 102 Stewart, Teague 26, 29, 47, 53, 88, 89, 105

Stoyanov, Alexandra 37, 109 Straatmann, Tate 5, 12, 13, 19, 23, 26, 29, 44, 55, 74, 89, 102 Stricker, McKenzie 61, 102 Strong, Jordan 26, 29, 34, 44, 47, 58, 83, 84, 105 Stuhr, Riley 5, 86, 99

Tucker, Bryce 81, 109

Tunnell, Danton 37, 81, 109

Twombly, Kieyerah 20, 78, 105

U

Underwood, Breanna 9, 20, 37, 78, 99, 102

Utter, Ascha 1, 13, 26, 29, 42, 56, 83, 102

V

Valle, Jaysson 1, 81, 109

Vallejo Jauregui, Rosa 1, 16, 17, 18, 32, 37, 42, 70, 109

Vasquez, Lexis 70, 105

Vasquez, Marce 4, 19, 57, 73, 81, 109

Velazquez-Martinez, Erick 62, 89, 102

Venegas, Felipe 1, 7, 26, 29, 38, 41, 42, 49, 53, 62, 64, 89, 109

Villa, Alex 62, 109

Villarreal, Kiana 78

Villatoro, Esperanza 61, 99

W

Walker, Ruth 26, 29, 38, 50, 83, 99

Wallesen, Jacob 80, 99

Wallgren, Ian 5, 6, 12, 15, 23, 31, 34, 44, 47, 55, 83, 84, 105

Walton, Rachel 1, 6, 16, 46, 56, 77, 99

Watson, Elijas 68, 102

Watts, Jamie 13, 16, 17, 35, 42, 57, 73, 99

Webb, Ethan 80, 99

Weis, Ellie 6, 13, 56, 77, 99

Wentz, Tommy 13, 73, 99

Whitaker, Ella 70, 78, 102

White, Allen 37, 69, 109

White, Brooklyn 1, 5, 8, 12, 16, 21, 26, 29, 34, 38, 42, 44, 50, 74, 77, 102, 112

Whitehead, Cathryn 66, 109

Wiese, Alec 62, 89, 109

Wilges, Eduardo 1, 89, 109

Wilkins, Cooper 73, 109

Wilkins, Easton 37, 109

Williams, Jakavion 73, 102

Williamson, Harley 13, 19, 73, 109

Wilson, Jevin 20, 62, 102

TTalton, Erik 5, 69, 109 Tarnowski, Kenna 1, 19, 56, 65, 99 Thach, Nicholas 37, 81, 109 Thomas, Haylea 4, 20, 43, 78, 99 Thompson, Xavier 69, 105 Thoroughgood, Jonathan 1, 62, 109 Tiangco, Braedyn 55, 89, 99 Tiran, Kylie 66, 102 Tlatenchi, Freddy 36, 37, 81, 109 Toledo, Moriah 33, 37, 39, 41, 49, 109 Tomkiewicz, Dan 37, 81, 109 Torres, Igor 69

Torstensen, Faith 2, 4, 20, 50, 52, 78, 99

Torstensen, Gracie 2, 4, 12, 20, 23, 50, 78, 99

Tremaine, Julie 1, 7, 12, 15, 16, 20, 23, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 42, 44, 49, 52, 74, 105

Tremaine, Simeon 102 Trower, Caitlyn 13, 15, 37, 47, 56, 61, 74, 109

Truitt, Macey 1, 5, 8, 13, 26, 29, 35, 52, 56, 86, 99

Trujillo, Julia 1, 66, 109

Trujillo, Sophia 33, 66, 105

Winkler, Blayne 12, 13, 19, 26, 29, 32, 44, 52, 53, 105

Winkler, Bryce 1, 5, 6, 12, 16, 17, 19, 26, 29, 39, 42, 44, 53, 99, 105

Winquist, Brooke 37, 65, 109

Witte, Maci 52, 77, 105

Wood-Rush, Victoria 44, 56, 65, 99

Wright, Darby 5, 39, 65, 105

Wyatt, Dylan 57, 102

Y

Yarbrough, Mason 56, 65, 99

Young, Antonio 99

Youngdell, Edwin 73

Yount, Daylon 80, 99

Z

Zaiger, Elizabeth 5, 13, 19, 26, 29, 39, 42, 44, 45, 47, 52, 83, 99

Zamora, Aridiana 70, 99

The Crusader is a publication of York College under the supervision of Steddon Sikes, director of publications and yearbook editor. A special thanks goes to Bob DeHart for volunteering so many great photographs of life at York College and to Eryn Conyers for her part in contributing many of the stories.

Also contributing photography was John I. Baker III, Madeline Bressler, Sadie Carr, Justin Carver, Eryn Conyers, Elias Dallmann, Bailey Davis, Nick DiToro, Jansen Fraser, Madison Gookin, Morgan Hamm, Trent Hinton, Emily Hoskin, Eric Jacobson, Bruce Johnson, Kendra Mamea, Corrie McDonald, Dr. Tim McNeese, Roni Miller, Kinzie Norton, Dr. Aleshia O’Neal, PR Squad, Makayla Rowan, Meghan Salsbury, Corey Sanner, Catherine Seufferlein, Steddon Sikes, Lisa Smith, Student Activities Board, Student Government Association, Becky Stuhr, David Toelle, Dr. Stacie Turnbull, Sarah Van Gomple, Brooklyn White, YC Athletics, York News-Times.

(top) 2022 YC graduate, Shiloh Lively from Las Vegas, Nev., says her final goodbyes to York College. (above) The message on Lively’s mortarboard speaks to the significance of the moment.

Makayla Rowan Student Photographer

photos by Bob DeHart