Embracing Normal

4

5

The last few months have been refreshing to say the least as mask protocols were relaxed and the pandemic restrictions gave way to some normalcy. Seeing the faces of students, employees, visitors... their smiles makes such a difference in one's day! Bypassing the social distant fist bumps that we've come to expect and going straight for the hugs and embraces that are famous on the YC campus is in a word — Aahh!

God has blessed us, more than we know, through a year laden with questions of 'How?' 'Why?' 'Where?' 'When?' Calming our fears and anxieties, He has richly provided solutions and amazing blessings and we are so grateful!

With that being said, what better way to show our gratitude than with faces that reflect His loving kindness.

6

WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

Dr. Clark Roush and Steddon Sikes were honored in April for 35 years of service to the College. Mr. and Ms. York College candidates* were celebrated at the year-end banquet. Amber Jimenez, a special and elementary education major from Gilbert, Ariz., and Diego Korol, a business administration and accounting major from Santiago, Chile, (top right in photo) were chosen for the award. Back with the theme "I'm Still Standing" 2021 Songfest featured hosts Justus and Elias Coppinger performing Twenty One Pilots Mashup. Spring was definitely in the air as students "walk" to the new Academic Resource Center at Levitt. Hannah Anderson ('20) receives an overdue hug from Chancellor Steve Eckman after the 2021 commencement ceremony. Student volunteers thoroughly enjoyed a professional photo shoot day where they could go mask-free. Nearly 400 Soul Quest campers came ready to make up for 2020's lost session. A highlight was serving the community of York in various projects. During RoundUp’s closing celebration, Ethel Burleigh (96 years young), presented a quilt she made to her new friends President Sam and Lisa Smith. 8