Alumni News and Notes

1942

Doris Hansen passed away on November 13, 2019, at the age of 99.

1954

Richard “Dick” Alire of Louisville, CO, passed away on July 30, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen, two sons and four grandchildren.

H. Keith Megill passed away on November 23, 2019, in Seneca, KS, with family by his side.

"Early Years" 1956-1965

Make plans to join Paul Touchton, Ryan Touchton, Bryan Jacobs, and Ernie Patton for Homecoming 2020. These Panthers look forward to seeing their classmates and friends from YC’s “early years.” Details will be posted on york.edu/homecomingreunions as they are finalized.

1958

Ron Griffith, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away on April 1, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.

1959

Peggy (Deprez) Stoud passed away on February 10, 2020, at the age of 81 in Columbia, MO.

1961

Danny Kingsley recently retired after 20 years of employment with United Supermarket in Lubbock. Since his retirement Danny is pursuing his hobbies of photography and poetry writing. Over the years, numerous poems by Danny have been published and received awards. Danny would love to hear from his classmates. 8008 West 34 th St, Lot #58, Lubbock, TX 79407

1964

DeLos Sparks, formerly of Norfolk, NE, passed away on December 12, 2019. He loved York College. He was baptized while a student and was married to Sherry (Hottle '65) on campus. They passed that love on for YC to their children and grandchildren. The family requests all donations be given in memory to the York College Scholarship Fund in honor of DeLos.

1966

Dr. Carl Haedge III and his wife Marilyn recently updated their address: 6325 Turkey Foot Ct, Franklin, TN 37067. haedgeiii@aol.com

1971

Steve Ferguson, of Lincoln, NE, passed away on February 19, 2020. Besides his love and passion for flying, Steve loved spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, and just plain having fun.

Carla (Foster) McDonald has retired from Highland Church of Christ in Abilene, TX. She now volunteers at the Christian Service Center, a ministry serving those in need of food, clothing and other basic needs. 21 Crossroads Dr, Abilene, TX 79605 carlamac51@gmail.com

1972

Darra (Moody) and Gary Lansman retired on December 31, 2018. They now spend their time as members of the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Team (DRT) and Texas Disaster Response organization and would love to hear from others who are members of the DRT. PO Box 369, Spur, TX 79370 ibigdawglanz0423@gmail.com darra.lanz0423@gmail.com

1973

Melvin Honeyfield recently retired after 51 years with Hoch Publishing Co.

1974

Donna Roerig recently updated her address: 10700 W 38th Ave Apt 102, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. dtwain@q.com

Vinita (Harris) Large recently updated her address: 10276 East Joes Rd, Talala, OK 74080.

Connie Wilmeth is preparing for retirement. 18939 Jodywood Dr, Humble, TX 77346 connie_wilmeth@yahoo.com

1975 Reunion

Gayle (Savage) Davidson and Terry “TA” Allen are hard at work finalizing details for the 1975 reunion, and want to include an invitation to the classes of 1974 and 1976. Be sure to check york.edu/homecomingreunions for more details or contact Gayle directly at gayledavidson@hotmail.com.

The class of 1980 is planning their reunion for 2020 YC Homecoming! As details are finalized, they can be found online at york.edu/homecomingreunions. If you have questions about the weekend, contactGwen Carveratgcarver1@kc.rr.com or 913-515-2514.

1980

Debbie (Robertson) Ontjes has updated her address: 707 Dull Knife, Hutchinson, KS 67502.

Kristin (Murphy) and Gary Tucker have temporarily relocated to southern Missouri to work as ’grandparents’ at Whetstone Boys Ranch. Gary teaches woodworking classes and both volunteer as needed. Every month Gary does a century bike ride to raise awareness and funds for special projects at the ranch. Kristin also works part-time as a Ramsey Preferred Financial Coach. 4881 County Rd 2350, Pomona, MO 65789 kmtucker60@gmail.com

1981

Michael and Annette (Baker ’80) Christensen plan to attend YC's Homecoming in both 2020 and 2021! They also noted, “In the year 2020, we will turn 60, have been married 40 years, will have 20 in our immediate family and now have 10 grandchildren — 7 girls and 3 boys.”

David G. Favre is moving on after nearly 34 years with Chubb Ltd. His tenure included five years in Milan and London, and his latest position was Senior Claim Director, Pacific Region. playdey@gmail.com

1983

Walter Clark recently published a novel entitled Meekly Inheriting. It is available at Amazon.

1985

Kris Shuman, of Dripping Springs, TX, passed away on January 29, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Beth, and daughter Grace.

John (J.D.) Dutch has updated his address: 11638 W 57th Place Apt 305, Arvada, CO 80002. john.dutch@live.com

1990

Tatanjia (Willyard) McNamara

relocated to San Antonio, TX, and accepted the BAMC DCI Outreach Coordinator role in February. taj.mcnamara@gmail.com

1996

Matt and Laura (Hamm ’95) Coppinger recently adopted sons Brayden (6) & Keith (1). They join big brothers Asa (22), Justice (20), Elias (18), and Malachi (15). coppinger6@gmail.com

1997

Jennifer (Turner) Hokanson has recently relocated to Salina, KS, where she is working in a cancer center. 621 Park St, Salina, KS 67401 jenniferhokanson@att.net

Susan Johnson-Meade passed away on February 19, 2020, in Lincoln, NE, at the age of 55. She loved her family and spending time with them.

1998

Leanne Lind of Polk, NE, passed away on November 26, 2019. An avid Husker fan, she was 53.

Nancy Harris has updated her address: 1100 Harold Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403. nancyharris1234@yahoo.com

2001

Teri (Bullock) Armes has updated her contact info. 9339 Blue Birch Ct, Colorado Springs, CO 80927 teriarmes@icloud.com

2002

Kathryn (Stephens)

Kryfka, 47, of O’Neill, NE passed away on January 30, 2020, surrounded by family. Kathryn had a close personal relationship with God and took great joy in her children and her family. She is survived by her husband, Ed, four children, and three grandchildren.

Ginger (Hodson) and Mark Steggles have moved back to the Isle of Wight in England after two years in Kansas with Ginger’s family. They have 5 children, John (8), Samuel (6), Adam (4), Naomi (2), and Luke (6 mo). 9 St Johns Road, Shanklin, PO37 7NR, United Kingdom gingersteggles@gmail.com

2004

Born to Alicia (White) and David Kumer, a son, Nathan, on November 11th. Nathan joins older sisters Kaia (8) and Abigail (4). 410 E 17th St, Hays, KS 67601 akumer20@gmail.com

2006

Kevin Claypool has relocated to St. Louis to begin a new position as Director of Learning and Development for Anheuser Busch. 14 Pine Lake Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234 claypool.kevin@gmail.com

2007

Kelli (McDaniel) and Robbie Barron welcomed a new baby, Ellie, on February 19. Ellie joins older sibling Eli (21 months).

Born to Ben and Tabitha (Elzey) Witt, a son, Gabriel Isaac, on November 20, 2018. He joins siblings Daniel (6), Abigail (5), and Titus (3).

2001

Ken Booth was named 2019 Outstanding New Principal of the Year by the Nebraska Association of Elementary School Principals. The award is presented annually to a new principal who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in their school. Booth is the Elementary Principal with Centennial Public School in Utica, Neb. He was awarded the Pinnacle Bank Teacher of the Year in 2010 as well as the Professional Excellence Award that same year. Ken and Sarah (Eldred ’02) have three children: Gracelyn, Clara, and Brodrick\.

2002

Dr. Mark Dickinson successfully defended his dissertation on March 24, 2020, to earn his Ed.D. from Lipscomb University. His doctoral research was conducted at Tennessee School for the Blind. Mark is a Special Education Teacher for Williamson County Schools in Nashville. His wife, Dr. Summer Dickinson (McNeese ’02) is Curriculum Coordinator and Teaching Specialist for Vanderbilt University. They live in Franklin, TN, and have four boys: Ethan, Finn, Beckett, and Atticus. Devon Teeple (’02 & ’13) graduated from the Masters of Sports Leadership program from Northeastern University in July 2019, and a daughter, Lennox, was born the same month. In March of 2020, he launched ignite CHANGE, a nonprofit community organization specifically tailored to playing baseball the right way by integrating components of leadership, attitude, and behaviors. Besides being an award-winning entrepreneur, Teeple is enrolled in a doctoral program to get his Ed.D. To learn more about his business venture, visit ignite-change.ca. devon@thegmsperspective.com

2009

Heather (Coy) Hultgrien

received the York County Economic Development Corporation’s 2020 Impact Award for the many hats she wears in the community. In addition to being the coordinator at Southeast Community College’s York Learning Center, she is the CEO of Renewed Horizon, an entity she created to assist foster families in the area. Hultgrien is also president of the York County Health Coalition and on the board of directors for the York County Economic Development YCDC board member, Jim Ulrich, presents Heather the 2020 Impact Award. Corporation. She lives in York with her husband Jason and her son Joel.

2009

Ryan and Sarah Kromer have updated their contact information: 13913 W Lost Creek Circle, Wichita, KS 67235.

2012

Thomas and Sydney (Roseke ’13) Lichtywelcomed a new baby,

Ezra Cole, on March 17. Tom also recently began a new position as a secondary ELA teacher at Voyageurs Expeditionary School.

Born to Mariah (Saylor) and Micah McCall, a daughter, Eleanor, on December 6, 2019.

Ben and Megan (Grimes ’09) Smail have updated their address: 1020 S 91

2013

photo by Bob DeHart

Cir, Omaha, NE 68114.

Laura (Tesnohlidek) and Andrew Johnson ’14 were married on June 8, 2019 in the York College Prayer Chapel. Andrew is a para and head basketball coach at Solomon High School. Laura is a senior branch manager and officer of Sunflower Bank. 124 S Connecticut, Salina, KS 67401

Justin Carver

Mr. & Mrs. Kim Kaliff

Breann Dickerson

Bartine Dickerson

Dr. Steve Eckman

Mr. & Mrs. Don Drennan Mr. & Mrs. Gary Campbell Carla McDonald

Kailey Firm

Emily Lutz

Max & Elizabeth Fleig

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Fleig

Julia Hawley

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Hawley

Laura Tesnohlidek Johnson

Emily Lutz

2013

Alex and Kenzie (Witt ’14) Lowther welcomed daughter Nellie Witt on March 23. Nellie joins big sister, Sadie Kay (2). In July, the Lowthers will relocate to Hershey, NE, where Alex will teach and coach while Kenzie, Sadie, and Nellie explore their new town.

Sara (Lincoln) Pella received the 10/11 Golden Apple award for December 2019. The 10/11 Golden Apple Award is given each month of the school year to an educator having an outstanding impact in local Nebraska schools.

2014

Aaron and Elizabeth (Shanks) Beadle were married on February 9th at the Central Church of Christ in Cedar Rapids, IA. abeadle@york.edu

Lauren Post recently started a job at the American Red Cross. laurengpost@gmail.com

Amber (Clark) and Jon Schlatter were married on October 4, 2019. 6444 Pine Dr, Rhinelander, WI 54501 amber.clark223@gmail.com

2015

Karlie Mountjoy is a nutritional health coach. 1336 E 1700 N North, Logan, UT 84341

2019

Cathy Harrington recently started a new job and relocated to Battle Creek, MI. Cathy is a group facilitator for a program that gives criminal offenders a chance to be rehabilitated instead of going to prison. 317 Morningside Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49015 catherine@iharrington.com

2020

Garrett Ewing is a support specialist at Hudl. 530 Surfside Dr,

HONORARY GIFTS Friends and family honored the following with donations to York College in their name:

Apt 102, Lincoln, NE 68528

Dr. Robert Lawrence

Sue Foster

Mr. & Mrs. Dale Smith

Kenzie Witt Lowther

Emily Lutz

Dr. Ray and Gail Miller

Mr. & Mrs. Phil Dittbrenner

Josh Nething

Mr. & Mrs. Kim Kaliff

Dr. Clark Roush

Angela Schwarte

Doug and Danna Townsdin

Elaine Townsdin

Josiah Wynn

Denise McLeod