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Volume 55
York College 1125 E 8th St York, NE 68467 www.york.edu (402) 363-5600
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A Legacy of Quiet Service
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The 2010-11 Crusader is dedicated to longtime business professor and coach, Dr. Roger Collins, YC Class of 1973. He showed us all how to run.
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r. Roger Collins, associate professor of business, passed away unexpectedly on October 25, 2010, after suffering a heart attack while jogging. A native of Omaha, Dr. Collins had served York College in various capacities since 1981. In recent years, he was the chair of the Elijah A. Levitt Business School. Although Roger started his years at York as a business faculty member and was in that same position at the time of his death, in his 29 years of service he filled many roles at the college. Aside from his work in the classroom, Roger served as the college’s business manager (CFO) from 1987 until 1995. He also served as the men’s soccer coach (1981-1983) and a sponsor for the business club (PBL-SIFE) where he was instrumental in beginning the Investment Group in 2005. Past PBL-SIFE president and member of the Investment Group, Landon Bailey said about Dr. Collins that “aside from my parents, he taught me more than anyone else.” In a memorial chapel service, YC Campus Minister Tim Lewis said, “Dr. Collins was an investment man; he was a businessman. He invested everything in his life for this day. Well, today is payday.” Collins was an avid runner. He started the cross country team in 1996 and served as its coach until 2007. During that same time period he also coached the track and field program. Even after he no longer coached, he stayed connected with the team. Sophomore James Tidei said, “Coach Collins showed me how to run the right race through his life and all that he did. He was interested in seeing his students succeed and helping us achieve our goals.” President Eckman said, “Roger Collins’ spirit of Christian service exemplified the best ideals of the college. He put others first, whether in the classroom or in athletics. He quietly went about being a godly servant. He was a man of integrity, devoted to others, and he will be missed.”
Student Life, page 4 Organizations, page 34 Sports, page 64
People, page 82 Index, page 110
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The community fair provided a tasty picnic spread for students.
Girls just want to have fun in this Freshmen Follies’ performance.
Shannen Kryfka, Jessie Griffith, Daniella Lescure, and Sydney Roseke head to Sack Hall for the first day of classes. (above) Larsen Commons was bustling with activity during orientation week with a picnic to welcome the students and their families. (right) The Prayer Chapel was at capacity Wednesday during the students and parents’ devotional. (far right)
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Opening Days
AXE and Beta gather to pray after opening chapel.
Amber Clark, Jerome Taylor, and Jose Roman enjoy some good eats.
Psallo performed a few of their summer tour songs during convocation.
New kids on the block break some moves at Freshmen Follies.
Students stop by a community fair booth for freebees.
Katie Thomas, Mariah ThompsonBills, and Bethany Fields hang out.
A New Year Opening Days
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id-August welcomed home returning students to the YC campus and grafted new ones into its ranks. Campus Ministries (YCM), Resident Life, and sport teams assisted by helping carry into the dorms carloads of college necessities. Before saying their final goodbyes, parents and students gathered at the Larsen Commons to enjoy a picnic, signifying their reception into the YC body. Afterwards, many crammed into the prayer chapel to partake in their first worship experience at YC. Later in the week, President
Eckman and his wife hosted a grill-out in their backyard. YCM and the residence staff were a big help in leading orientation groups through the weekend. For the freshman service project, students spruced up Batterton’s Home Improvement as owner Les Batterton recuperated from some health issues. Classes and chapel began, and students adjusted accordingly. During this first week, the town of York officially welcomed students by organizing a community fair to introduce students to local businesses with coupons, giveaways, and helpful information. Lauren Post and Sarah Hansen help paint a building for Les Batterton during freshmen orientation. (above) Luke Webster, Ana Moyers, Ian Christensen, and Jordan Deck clump for a picture while working on their service project. (top) Dr. Shane Mountjoy gives a hearty welcome to Jose De La Cruz and his mom in the registration line. (left)
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Toni Sabo and Adri Guyer flash their choir smiles in the downtown parade.
Alexis Paspalof, Katie Perry, and Danielle Driscoll grab some goodies.
Alyssa Becker and Sara Lincoln help represent YC basketball in Yorkfest.
It just wouldn’t have been the same without Everybody clap your hands!
Bryan Irsik, Kyle Wichman, and Miles Negley toss candy to the kids on behalf of the wrestling team. (above) Kimberly Martin braces herself for the inevitable dunking. (right) Jose De La Cruz and Dylan Brewer enjoy a comical moment.
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Brent Stahl, Jared Munoz, Andrew Percic, and Chris Kistenoglu give the onlookers a wave in the Yorkfest parade. (far right)
Gettin’ the Year Started Block Party and Parade
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Royce Grimes impressed his peers with his talent on the electirc guitar in the block party talent show. (above)
usic and the smell of food wafted from Kiplinger Avenue, attracting students to join in the festivities of the annual Block Party. Hosted by YCM, this year’s party did not disappoint with its selection of fun finger foods, such as corn dogs and cotton candy, to the various activities that occupied the brick street. Student Association helped fund the inflatable game rentals where balance seemed to be a key component. Laughter was produced in abundance from the boxing arena, bungee cord race, and sumo wrestling
pad. If that wasn’t entertaining enough, the popular dunking tank gave its share of light hearted moments. To cap a great evening, a studentorganized talent show made the party complete. In September, the choir and athletic teams participated in the Yorkfest Parade, tossing candy to onlookers and representing the college. With nearly 200 students involved, the parade provided a great venue for York College to show their appreciation to the community.
The cafeteria moved outdoors to supply fair-styled food for the block party. (above) Baseball teammates line the curb as they eat dinner together on Kiplinger Ave. (top) Ramon Diaz captured a great keepsake of the softball team as they prepare for their part in the Yorkfest parade. (left)
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Daniel Magner and Lucas Anderson display their Kingsmen invites.
Megan Forney, Ally Weaver, and Alaia Navratil pledge Theta Psi.
Linda, Whitney, and Amanda enjoy Omega Phi’s paint war.
Ben Wingfield and Carson Tuttle present a jersey to Troy Kelly.
Building Bonds Club Week
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he fourth week of September marks the official beginning of a new year for social service clubs on the YC campus. When deciding which club is the best fit for them, students who are pledging examine a variety of aspects to help them find the club with the flavor and focus that most appeals to them. Each club has its own style, but in the end they strive to build relationships, while serving God and one another. In general, Sitka Gardner shows she’s pleased with what the mailman brought her. (above) Delta displays their early morning excitement as Kyodai runs through the cheer line. (top) Lauren Post, Rebecca Agler, Chelsea Holt, Whitney Wiemer, Aileen Edmonds, Sarah Lord, Shannen Kryfka, and Bri Avery practice their coronation dance to “Party in the USA”. (right)
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they provide a unique way for students to get involved on campus and build friendships that can last a lifetime. Club Week festivities always include a buffet of fun bonding times from the early morning football games and cheer-offs to the late night get togethers with brother and sister clubs. They focus on getting to know their new members, growing closer spiritually, serving the campus and community, and participating in the York experience.
New Delta chicks Breanna Morris and Daniella Juarez beam with joy.
Ana Moyers gives Katie Thomas a big sister hug.
AXEmen Bryan Irsik and Andrew Aragon don their fierceness.
Jordan Kinney joins the Beta pyramid with the right attitude.
As their club week service project, Sigma Tau and Theta Psi helped clear out the basement of Middlebrook for future use as classrooms. (above) Delta and Kyodai gather in after the grueling early morning football game for a championship picture in the rain. (left)
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Sing Your Heart Out Coronation
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razy outfits, quickly choreographed moves, some interpretive dances, sweet serenading, and of course, glitter! Coronation was complete with all of these components as all eight clubs took to the gym floor to honor their beaus and sweethearts. S a r a h Van Deusen served as the Coronation host and relied on the talents of Royce Grimes to run the music. The evening was full of entertainment AXE gives Kaylee Danielson a show she will never forget as they perform Never Gonna Give You Up. (top left) Breanna Gates, Hannah Lord, and Whitney Edwards sport their nerdy attire. (top right) It fell to Inter-club Council President Sarah Van Deusen to host Coronation. (above) Elicia Hebrink can’t hold back her laughter as JD Patterson and the guys of Sig Tau move in on her. (middle) Theta Psi got colorful with their outfits as they sang and danced to I Need a Hero. (right)
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and laughter as new club members strutted their stuff and gave honor where honor was due. Club Sweethearts: Beta - Kaylee Danielson Delta - Kelci Scott Omega Phi - Nathana Faddis Theta Psi - Elicia Hebrink Club Beaus: AXE - Bryan Irsik Kyodai - Royce Grimes Kingsmen - James Tidei Sigma Tau Aaron Beadle Cory Clark Brent Stahl Josh Stewart
Royce Grimes was the sound man for Coronation and Delta beau.
Kimberly Martin and Briana Van Deusen shake things up for Bryan.
Omega Phi present James Tidei with a shield of his very own.
Sig Tau’s Troy Kelly lip sings Let me be your hero.
Kylie Fuller puts her heart into Delta’s Heaven tribute to their beau Royce Grimes. (above) The men of Kyodai ham it up for Kelci Scott (below)
Beta gives Bryan a kick line as they perform Smashmouth’s I’m a Believer. Kingsmen gave Nathana Faddis their traditional She is so Wonderful serenade but added a new selection by Jason Mraz to seal the deal. (above)
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Erich Loper wows the audience with his solo in Ain’t Got Time to Die.
The volleyball team enjoyed matching skills against the wrestlers in Beauty vs. Beasts.
The stands erupt as the Panthers score one of their six goals against Grace University.
Wrestlers get into the spirit of the evening as they pysch themselves up for volleyball.
Homecoming Court were senior candidates (l-r): Nathana Faddis, Royce Grimes, Heath Schmalzried, Aubrey Rush, Elicia Hebrink, and Josh Stewart. Representing the other classes in the court were Juniors – Jason Lloyd and Sarah Van Deusen, Sophomores – Alice Hackett and Ben Wingfield, and Freshmen – Briana Van Deusen and Troy Kelly Jr.
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Jason MacDonald, who played the lead in Heaven Can Wait, gives reporters a scoop. (right)
Come Together Homecoming
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nlike the frigid temperatures of last year, Homecoming basked in the perfect autumn weather. The big weekend event offered opportunities for the student body, parents, alumni, and high schoolers to come together and share in a special time on campus. A full slate of activities left everyone happily exhausted as students displayed their talents via a choir concert, Psallo performance, theatre production of Heaven Can Wait, Beauty vs. Beasts volleyball game with the volleyball team squaring off against the wrestling team, and the traditional soccer match. Regardless of their reason for visiting, these events were en-
Brent Stahl gets a header against a Grace opponent in York’s 6-1 victory.
Nathana Faddis and Royce Grimes make a great entrance as they’re introduced.
tertainment for all. Moreover, the weekend cultivated new friendships among prospective and current students and refreshed old ones as alumni gathered to reminisce and catch up. The 2010 YC Homecoming Court came on the field at half time of the soccer game with each class having representatives introduced. Last year’s king and queen, Caleb Rush and Amber Soderholm, were on hand for the crowning of royalty. Heath Schmalzried, a senior Biblical Studies major was dubbed York College king, and crowned queen was Aubrey Rush, a senior Mathematics major.
Kimberlee DeGroot, Cailin Stahl, and Ana Moyers are all about the Panthers.
Caleb Rush passes on the glory as he crowns Heath Schmalzried King.
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Scary Times
Halloween & Sketchyness
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unny, scary, and just plain weird describes a couple of days on the York College campus. The YC family starts putting their creative ideas to work with the spirited Sketchy Tuesday held mid-September. In honor of this unofficial soccer holiday, many students sculpt their hair into weird designs and styles they would normally never sport, as well as outfits inspired by the best and the worst of the 80s. Not to be
outdone in the wardrobe department, October has its own comical relief with the annual Halloween Party hosted this year by Axe/Beta and Kingsmen/ Omega Phi. Together, they planned a Halloween bash for the Underground that included the crowd favorites of food, a costume contest, a Halloween dance-off, pumpkin carving contest, and the always popular smashing of pumpkins. New to this year’s festivities was an SA sponsored haunted house set in the upstairs of the Mackey Center. Brave groups ventured through the dark walkways where monsters, men with axes, and horrors of many kinds lurked.
Aubrey Rush demonstrates the proper technique to smashing a pumpkin. (above) Loretta Goben wonders what goes on in her grandson’s head. Kellan says, “It’s just hair.” (right)
It was a bit eerie, the Janet and Mike Rush resemblance that Caleb and Andrew achieved.
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Matt Ward didn’t have to stretch too far to pull off his retro look.
Sketchy Tuesday & Halloween
Corey Standerfer and Desmond Strickland took a convincing trip to nerdville.
With his squirrels gone wild t-shirt, bibs, mullet, and Billy-Bob teeth, Zane Berner goes backwoods.
Bryan Armstrong seems right at home between a toga party and an 80’s workout crew.
Professor Etch A Sketch himself: Parker Seilstad.
Ben Wingfield and Martha Kinyon were dead ringers as Michael and Nancy Becker. Sarah Strahle, Amanda Detlefs, Caroline Gaudreault, Jaquar Lovett, John Machisic, Macy Mountjoy, and Nikki Moeder came to the Halloween party as one big happy Nintendo family.
Kimberlee DeGroot was perfect for her Pippy Longstocking character.
As always, Sketchy Tuesday drew out many interesting and creative looks: some funny, some creepy, and thanks to the men’s soccer team, some just plain awkward. (above and right)
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Shannen Kryfka, Brenna Johnson, Shannen, Brenna, Amber, and Amber Clark, Mallory Sansom
Mallory enjoy their winter’s walk.
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Holidays
Mike Miller and Sean Murfin sport their Christmas gear.
Jason Hernandez belts out Feliz Navidad at Cocoa and Carols.
The Christmas party was a good distraction from upcoming finals.
Amber, Breanna, and Carson enjoy SA’s Night at the Movies in 3-D.
Alice, Whitney, Breanna, Ally, and Rebecca say bring on the fun!
SA’s Tangled approved by Jeremy Burgener and Lane Hoffmeister.
Josh Baerg declares Matt Rhea a winner in the eating contest.
Campus Cheer Holidays, Cocoa, and Such
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ith the changing of the seasons, the York College campus is transformed into a snow-white winter wonderland. Students take to Harrison Park to sled and create sporadic snowmen and snow angels around campus. Though often draped in the peaceful garb of snow, the holiday season is a busy one filled with finals, club parties, and special productions. The all-campus Christmas party, hosted by Theta Psi/Sig Tau and Kyodai/Delta was held in the upstairs of Mackey. It was a festive time full of food, friends, and Christmas sweaters. Another yearly favorite with both the campus and the York community was that of Cocoa and Carols. Always a sell-out, the show features favorite old and new Christmas carols, and best of all, Santa. Dave Young and Martha Kinyon cozy up for a duet in Cocoa and Carols. (top left) Carrie Berzins and Tara New prepare to take the dive down York’s sledding hill in Harrison Park. (above) A fresh blanket of snow turned the YC campus into a winter wonderland. (left) Patrick Clark delivers the goods for the fruit cake eating contest. (far left) Elicia Hebrink, Stephanie Studebaker, and Toni Sabo take a Christmas portrait with Santa (Matt Carlson) sneaking in for a surprise. (inset)
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Isaiah Davis, Cory Clark, and Logan Siddall display their mahi-mahi dish.
Members of the baseball team forget their upcoming exams for awhile.
These Iron Chef judges are all about having a good time doing their job.
Dr. Humphrey takes fall break dinner orders at Michelle Tsinnie’s table.
With teammates Abdul Sesay and Carson Tuttle in the background, Chase Craddock tries out a sauce for his team’s mahi-mahi recipe. (above)
Will Assama and Jose De La Cruz are ready for their late-night chow.
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Food
Dave Young, Andrew Rush, and Landon Roseberry of Team Dingus were crowned champions of YC Iron Chef competition with each chef receiving a $50 gift card to WalMart and Captain Roseberry, a set of chef knives. (above)
Mackey’s Kitchen Stadium was full of activity as the young chefs pondered the age-old question, “What goes good with dolphin?” (right)
Fellowship of Food Appetite for Fun
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ack by popular demand, the Iron Chef competition sponsored by Aladdin Food service delivered on its promise of 60 minutes of high energy and spicy entertainment. Six teams of student chefs showed off their cullinary skills as they gave emcee Nick DiToro interviews on their preparations. Scored for taste, creativity, and overall presentation, Team Dingus was declared champions by judges Janae Parsons, Rachel Odom, and Dr. Tracey Wyatt. To the winners belonged the spoils as well as their recipe being incorporated
into the cafeteria’s menu. The pre-finals breakfast served up by the YC faculty, staff, and administration at the close of the fall semester gave students a nice chance for refueling as well as a much needed breather. Menu choices included biscuits & gravy (with the option of a delicious chocolate gravy), scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage links, hash browns, cereal, fruit, etc. It was a lighthearted evening and just what students and volunteers needed to begin the week. The pre-finals ice cream social in the spring also scored big with the student body and provided a late night break that everyone looked forward to before hitting the books.
Before studying late into the night, Garrett Brown, John Bryan, and Adam Wohlwend share pre-final’s breakfast together. (top) With all the trappings of a professional chef, Stephanie Wilson takes on the task of frying the fish. (middle) Caleb Connolly, Hunter Herrell, Mayra Urrutia, Carrie Berzins and Morgan Tackett enjoy each other’s company and ward off the chill of winter finals. (left)
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Shine Retreat gives participants a lot to think about over the weekend.
Judy Tuttle gives her two cents as a talent show judge.
Ashley Kuehl makes her move and goes on the prowl.
Weekend Getaway Shine Retreat
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inter temps smiled on Shine Retreat this year, a rarity in early February. The three-day weekend boasts a chance for students to get off campus and enjoy fellowship, campfires, paintball, and the great outdoors at large. Hosted by the Timberlake Ranch Camp near Central City, the event is planned and organized by Campus Ministries with the goals of creating a weekend getaway that challenges students to grow spiritually. Small groups were led by YC faculty and staff and provided an opportunity for students to discuss spiritual truths and encourage one another toward growth. Keynoting this year’s theme Patrick Clark and Mike Miller perform a comedic routine for the talent show. (above) Kuehl has a face for every occasion. (top) James Tidei shoots from inside a concrete culvert during a paintball round. (right)
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“Keep the Change” were YC alumni Jesse Anderson, Rusty Ridley, and Josh Cleveland. The message challenged students to examine their lives and commit to change. Highlighting the entertainment portion of the weekend was the always comical talent show. Creativity was not in short supply as students crafted performances that kept the audience laughing and judges busy with their critique sheets. Meal time is also a pull for many students to go on the retreat as they take a break from the cafeteria to enjoy food specially brought in by groups like the Lifewalk Church. And you can never go wrong with traditional favorites like Charla Stark’s Sopapilla Cheesecake.
Kristin Tuttle made a great entrance in the talent show.
Sydney Roseke, Whitney Edwards, and Hailey Siebold are all smiles.
President Eckman’s small group shares some time in prayer.
Ana Moyers shows her displeasure in being tagged in the face mask.
Nick and Janae Parsons just can’t help being cute.
Students in Dr. Wyatt’s group put a pause on their discussion for a photo opp. (above) Bobby DeHart makes Zane Berner seem larger than life. (far left) Professional paintballer, Royce Grimes, orchestrated yet another awesome adventure for the retreat. (left)
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Winter Revival Spring snow
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efore spring could gain its full strength, students woke up on March 25th to a gorgeous morning surprise — a campus blanketed in snow. With the rise and shine temperature above freezing, the snow struggled to maintain its hold on the brick streets and sidewalks
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but clung to branches, roof tops, and signs. About two inches of the white stuff was registered Friday morning, giving the illusion that winter was making a comeback. However, with the quick rise in temperature, spring-like conditions were only a few hours away.
AXE and Beta stormed the stage to claim the President’s Award for best overall club show.
Theta Psi and Sig Tau break out their streamers to add flare and a cool effect to a hot theme.
Beta’s Amanda Detlefs, Shaylee Carlock, and Macy Mountjoy strike a pose in Lost in Space.
Ryne Smith, Matthew Rhea, and Nathan Trumbo work the show with their cute charm.
Delta and Kyodai broke out the best Michael Jackson songs and dance moves for their show.
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Songfest
Sigma Tau and Theta Psi synchronised and perfected their signature move during their show En Fuego! (below)
Under the Lights Songfest 2011
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rowds flooded the auditorium during Spring High School Days to see what all the buzz was about. Co-directed by Dr. Clark Roush and Amy Fraser, the 2011 Songfest production was solid on all fronts. The hosts and hostesses nailed their songs and all eight clubs brought their best entertainment to the table. Hosting this year were Jason Hernandez, Alice Hackett, Hailey Siebold, Casandra Taylor, Nathan Towell, and Carson Tuttle. All of them delivered their own unique style to audiences and gave incredible performances each night. The club shows varied a lot in choices of themes: Forever Michael by Delta/Kyodai honoring Michael Jackson,
Lost in Space a galactic thriller by AXE/Beta, Mickey Mouse Club a Disney tribute by Kingsmen/ Omega Phi, and En Fuego! a spicy show by Theta Psi/Sigma Tau. The competition was the tightest it has ever been with club shows separated by only a few points after three nights of judging. Theta Psi and Sig Tau were awarded Best Music and Best Choreography after Saturday’s finale while judges gave the nod to Beta and AXE for Best Costumes. In the end there could be only one to receive the President’s Award for best club show, and Lost in Space claimed the prize.
Casandra Taylor poured her heart into her solo, Breathe. (above) Nathan, Carson, and Jason sang a beautiful arrangement of Hallelujah. (left)
Patrick Clark sings his heart out as he sports his stylish galactic gear.
Royce Grimes led his crew as Michael Jackson, even nailing the famous moonwalk dance.
At the close of act one, Hailey, Casandra, and Alice get some attitude in Giddy on Up.
Jason Lloyd made a great cameo as the one-eyed, one-horned flyin’ purple people eater.
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Co-Director Dr. Clark Roush Co-Director Amy Fraser Producer Dr. Shane Mountjoy Technical Director John I Baker III Club Liaison, Programs Nick Parsons Committee Member Justin Carver Committee Member Jared Stark ICC President Sarah Van Deusen
Technical Crew: Matthew Carlson–Stage Manager Kayla Lawrence–Stage Crew Landon Roseberry–Light Operator Bethany Saylor–Spotlight Tisa Lawrence–Spotlight John W. Baker–Sound
ACT 1
SONGFEST ’11
ACT 2
Unwritten — Hosts and Hostesses
21 Guns — Hosts and Hostesses
FOREVER MICHAEL
MICKEY MOUSE CLUB
Delta Chi Alpha and Kyodai
Omega Phi and Kingsmen
Breathe — Casandra Taylor Big Yellow Taxi — Carson Tuttle Hopelessly Devoted to You — Alice Hackett
Babe — Jason Hernandez Let’s Give ‘Em Something to Talk About — Hailey Siebold 1,2,3,4 — Nathan Towell
LOST IN SPACE
EN FUEGO!
Beta Beta Sigma and Alpha Chi Epsilon
Theta Psi and Sigma Tau
Hallelujah — Jason, Carson, Nathan Giddy on Up — Alice, Casandra, Hailey
Fix You — Hosts and Hostesses Just Like a Prayer — Finale Cast
DELTA/KYODAI: Thriller, Wanna Be Starting Something, Who’s Watching Me, Billie Jean, Man In The Mirror, Smooth Criminal, The Way You Make Me Feel, Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough, Black or White, Beat It, Thriller BETA/AXE: The Final Countdown, Space Jam, Rocket Man, Space Cowboy (Banaroo), Year 3000, Outerspace, Larger Than Life, Blue, Purple People Eater, Space Cowboy (N’Sync) OMEGA PHI/KINGSMEN: Mickey Mouse Club, I Just Can’t Wait to Be King, Bare Necessities, Prince Ali, Gaston, Kiss the Girl, Friend Like Me, Got No Strings, Hakuna Matata, Be A Man, Mickey Mouse Club Alma Mater Song THETA PSI/SIGMA TAU: Fire Burnin, Fuego, TNT, Fever, Hot Hot Hot, Fire, Disco Inferno, Great Balls of Fire, Firework, Dynamite
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A Night Out All-College Banquet
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heesecake, awards, buffet, and a chance to dress up are all a part of the All-College Banquet experience. Students come in groups of friends or with dates to enjoy the food, fellowship, and the chance to photo document the night. While eating, everyone enjoyed a slide show created by Jackie Smith that recapped the 201011 school year. After dinner there were
Marisa Maher and Danny Cunningham find out they’re siblings.
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awards given to clubs, employees, and to Mr. and Ms. York College. SA president Sarah Van Deusen handed out club awards. Todd Sheldon handed out gifts to faculty and staff members that reached a mile-marker of years at YC with Ron Shields leading with 30. Students voted Loretta Goben staff of the year and Dr. Mark Pearson faculty of the year for their positive impact on the lives of students and for their example as Christian servants. For their work and example in and out of the classroom, faculty and staff selected Heath Schmalzried and Elicia Hebrink as Mr. and Ms. York College.
Raquel Pineda, Andrea Sieker, and Jen Lyons squeeze in for a quick pic.
2010-11 Club Awards Academic Excellence – Theta Psi Big Heart Award – Delta Community Service Award – Delta All Sports Award – Beta & Kyodai
Daniel Magner’s monocle was the crowning touch to his wardrobe.
Jason Lloyd made the night more special when he proposed to Sara Geiger.
Bryan Irsik, Bryan Williams, and Shaun Howard go old school with fedoras.
Corey Standerfer and Danielle Bowlby beam for the camera. Mr. and Ms. YC Candidates: Mitch Clay, Jason Hernandez, Royce Grimes, Heath Schmalzried, Brent Stahl, Nathana Clay, Kelci Scott, Elicia Hebrink, Aubrey Rush, and Cailin Stahl.
Todd Sheldon awarded Ron Shields for his thirty years of service at York College. YORK COLLEGE EMPLOYEES HONORED: 30 Years — Ron Shields 25 Years — Dr. Clark Roush and Steddon Sikes 10 Years — Philip Brutto, Jess Gaver, Ken Gunselman, Patricia Jensen 5 Years — Dr. Alfred Arth, Cara Kroeker, Dr. Mark Pearson, Roger Rine, Dr. Alex Williams 2nd Miler Award: Drs. Joe and Jackie Humphrey Kingsmen and Omega Phi gathered together quickly for a combined club picture.
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Matt Berru returns the smile as he receives his diploma.
Amanda Deal graduates with honors in Criminal Justice.
Sarah Eggar takes a picture with her husband after graduation.
President Eckman fulfills a promise he made to Renee Willard.
Rebecca Duncan and Chelsea Mayer attack Meghan Shruck with a hug.
Tammy Phan is congratulated by President Eckman for graduating with high honors. (above) The Education Department gathers one last time with its graduates. (right)
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Graduation
Class of 2011 Graduation
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he 2011 graduates stood tall in their caps and gowns as they entered the city auditorium. A family member or friend accompanied each graduate to his or her seat for the honor of hooding them. Faculty, friends, and family filled the auditorium to watch their loved ones make the official transition from student to graduate. Addressing graduates was Senator Greg Adams from York; a man active on the Nebraska Legislature and an advocate for higher education. He pointedly challenged graduates to live their lives with respect and Senator Greg Adams addressed graduates with a powerful message of integrity. (above) Brent Stahl is escorted and hooded by his mom. (top)
integrity and to avoid the poison of indifference. Before graduates took the stage, Dr. Ray Miller presented the Dean’s Award to Golden, Colorado senior Renee Willard who graduated with a perfect 4.0 in Elementary Education. Miller then presented the Dale R. Larson Teacher o f A c h i e v e m e n t Aw a r d posthumously to Dr. Roger Collins who passed away earlier in the year. His wife Debbie Collins accepted the award on his behalf.
Dr. Ray Miller presents the Dean’s Award to Renee Willard. (right)
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class of 2011
Graduates are hooded by a family member or friend after they receive their diplomas. Seniors sing in the York College Concert Choir for their last time. Royce Grimes beams up at the camera with his diploma in hand. (insets)
CLASS OF 2011: Leah Atwell**, Landon Bailey, Michael Becker, Matthew Berru, Jeremy Bjelland, Nick Caravelli, Jordan Carney**, Michael Carney**, Cory Clark*, Mitch Clay, Daniel Costanza**, Isaiah Davis**, Amanda Deal*, Corin Derrick, Sarah Eggar*, Heidy Estrada, Julia Garcia, Abigail Goodner***, Royce Grimes, Natasha Hackett**, Jason Hernandez, Robin Hinton*, Cynthia Hunt**, Brian Keller, Martha Kinyon*, Clarissa Krekel, Kayla Lawrence**, Joseph Leinen, Hilary Mekelburg, Joshua Melvin**, Brenda Perry***, Marissa Petrilli, Tammy Phan**, Sarabeth Robison**, Aubrey Rush***, Tamara Sanchez**, Kathy Sanner*, Heath Schmalzried, Jennifer Schutt, Kelci Scott***, Meghan Shruck**, Kaitlin Spanel*, Brent Stahl**, Cailin Stahl***, Corey Standerfer, Josh Stewart*, James Tidei**, Carl Twisselman, Jillyan Vance, Justin Ward*, London Ward***, Matthew Ward**, Renee Willard***, Jessica Wilson, Mindy Witt**
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*Cum Laude - GPA of 3.40 or higher **Magna Cum Laude - GPA of 3.60 or higher ***Summa Cum Laude - GPA of 3.85 or higher
campus
organizations
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hey bring order to our events, joy to our days, and give each of us a taste of the York College Experience. Campus organizations provide needed leadership and mold us for future service. They create a host of formative opportunities to make the most of our interests, talents, and lifelong relationships. And through such organizations—from Alpha Chi to YC Campus Ministries—we gain a better understanding of how important each of us really is in light of the purpose to which we are called. It’s really not about the concerts, ball games, or getting into the right club; it’s about sharing ourselves with others.
Dustin Campbell and Jessie Griffith show off their loot from the Easter egg hunt hosted by SA. (above) The Traveling Children’s Theatre brought Alice in Wonderland to life for elementary kids across the area, performing their show 20 times during the spring semester. (right) Danielle Bowlby, Stephanie Wilson, and Ana Moyers chill out at YCM’s Shine Retreat. (top) Delta ladies cheer on the men of Kyodai as they prepare to take the field against AXE in the early morning hours of Club Week. (far right)
Aubrey Rush, Selena Emery, Nikki Moeder, Meghan Shruck, Jason Lloyd, and Erin DeHart relax in historic Georgetown on a Potomac River pier after dinner. Twenty-two students and three faculty made the trip to New York City and our nation’s capital at the end of the school year as part of a special Holocaust studies. (left)
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The early morning football game during Club Week got everyone into the spirit.
With sycronized steps and dazzling costumes, Beta and AXE put on a very memorable show. (right) The finale to Lost in Space was explosive and left a lasting impression. (below)
BETA BETA SIGMA: Beau—Bryan Irsik (1st row) Chrystina Contreras, Rachel Johnson, Shandie Curtis, Mariah Thompson-Bills, Kimberly Martin, Raquel Pineda, Brittany Finley, Kayla Jones, Sarah Van Deusen, Michelle Tsinnie, Kaylee Danielson; (2nd row) McKayla Mabery, Amanda Detlefs, Becca Reynolds, Melissa Elrod, Brenna Johnson, Amber Clark, Briana Van Deusen, Julie Garcia, Kameryn Brewster; (3rd row) Kaitlin Spanel, Jordan Mestas, Shaylee Carlock, Bethany Fields, Jordan Carney, Macy Mountjoy, Marisa Maher, Devyn Pearl, Jordan Veness, Jamie Mix — not pictured Emilie Alston, Kelley Andrews, Carrie Berger, Estefany Estrada, Caroline Gaudreault, Alice Hackett, Jordan Kinney, Ashley Kuehl, Tisa Lawrence, Sara Lincoln, Jennifer Lyons, Tara New, Kristi Phillips, Chelsey Quigley, Arica Reeves, Sydney Roseke, Kelsea Schuerman, Brittanie Shaw, Martha Slater, Sara Taverner, Laura Tesnohlidek, Gail Miller (S), Janae Parsons (S), Judy Rinard (S), Jen Spickelmier (S)
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Beta: Pres—R. Johnson, VP—A. Hackett, Sec/Tres—J. Garcia, SLD—K. Brewster, Activities Dir—K. Spanel, Service Dir— K. Andrews & M. Tsinnie, Fundraising Dir—J. Mix, Songfest Rep—S. Van Deusen, Intramurals Dir—M. Maher, Historian—A. Detlefs, Apparel Coord—B. Reynolds & M. Slater, Bodyguards—R. Johnson & M. Slater
Even through the rain, Beta lines Levitt field in full support of AXE. (left) Beta President, Rachel Johnson, makes Snapshot Sikes an honorary member. (right)
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t’s a bit staggering when one looks back at all that was accomplished by Beta and AXE during the 2010-2011 school year, beginning and ending with their service to others. During club week, Beta served at Adopt-a-Pet walking dogs while AXE put their skills to use painting a house. Both clubs gave up a full Saturday in the spring to help Leo paint the library, and they helped clean a widow’s house every other week during the second semester so she could sell it to move closer to her children and grandchildren. Over spring break they prepped Camp Eagle in Texas for the summer: moving large rocks, clearing paths, and refurbishing cabins. They also got together for fun activities such as the annual skating party and their AXE/ Beta bonfire where they made s’mores and held a devotional. The year wrapped up with their award-winning Songfest show Lost in Space. They put in many fun, but long hours perfecting this show and the costumes for it. In the end, the performance was stunning! Beta was also presented with the All Sports Award at the All-College Banquet. Jordan Kinney and Casey Kinnison get animated during Rocket Man. (middle) On their fun day, Quin Johnson launches himself down a water slide at Camp Eagle. (above) ALPHA CHI EPSILON: Sweetheart—Kaylee Danielson (1st row) Jason Lloyd, Jake Nugen, Patrick Clark, Dakota Brooks, Kawika Pedrina, Zane Pittman; (2nd row) John Baker, Bryan Irsik, Nathan Towell, Casey Kinnison, Ben Elsass, Darreon Collins, Danny Cunningham, Caleb Ham, Quin Johnson; (3rd row) Clayton Bruening, David Carney, Michael Carney, Andrew Aragon, Cody Tracy — not pictured Tim Lewis (S), Greg Smith (S), Ben Hackett (S), Justin Carver (S) AXE: Pres—C. Kinnison, VP—M. Carney/B. Elsass, Sec/Tres—N. Towell, AD—Q. Johnson, Songfest Rep—B. Irsik
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Initiates gather after Coronation for a candlelit ceremony. (left) It’s all smiles as the MJ crew finishes their Songfest production. (right) Behind the scenes romances come to light. (middle)
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fun year was in the works for Delta and Kyodai as they started out the year with a busy club week. They continued to uphold their traditions of service through their annual work at the York Children’s Museum and the Mahoney House. This year they added a new project, traveling door to door during dead week collecting Soles for Souls. They teamed up with Theta Psi and Sig Tau to put on the All-Campus Christmas Party, complete with many fun activities, treats, and karaoke entertainment. As the year settled down, the women of Delta enjoyed being able to take an hour away from homework, deadlines, and campus to just be together and be silly at their weekly meetings. For Songfest, Delta and Kyodai performed their show Forever Michael, a tribute to Michael Jackson. Royce Grimes took on the role of Michael himself creating quite the stir. During the All-College Banquet, Kyodai was presented the All Sports Award while Delta garnered the Big Heart Award for their participation in the blood drive and the Community Service Award. DELTA CHI ALPHA: Beau- Royce Grimes, (1st row) Bethany Saylor, Chelsea Mayer, Liz Callaway, Amber Walker, Stephanie Wilson, Becca Duncan; (2nd row) Karissa Austin, Daniella Lescure, Becca Waggoner, Kylie Fuller, Daniella Juarez, Tiffany Shimp, Sandy Chang, Ande Sieker, Isabel Comacho; (3rd row) Kelci Scott, Sarah Strahle, Kayla Crowell, Hailey Siebold, Cynthia Hunt, Joanna Overly — not pictured Alyssa Becker, Danielle Bowlby, Marybeth Ester, Liz Callaway, Erin Davidson, Elizabeth Eklund, Ana Moyers, Kayla Will, Robin Lewis (S), Tori Means (S), Meredith Rosenbaum (S), Jaclyn Smith (S), Charla Stark (S), and Jaclyn Walth (S)
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Delta: Pres—C. Hunt, VP—C. Mayer, Sec/Tres—S. Strahle, SLD—A. Moyers, AD—E. Davidson, Activities Dir— K. Scott, Service Project Coord—B. Saylor, Songfest Rep—S. Wilson, Historian—I. Comacho, Fashion Dir—B. Duncan
Kyodai was presented with the year’s All Sports Award at banquet. (above) Josh Leinen pursues Ben Elsass at the early morning football matchup of Kyodai vs AXE. (inset) Despite the cold and rain, Delta shows their support of the guys on the field is waterproof. (left) With evil lurking in the dark, the Thriller cast strike a pose as they prepare for their show. (below)
KYODAI: Sweetheart—Kelci Scott (1st row) Will Assama, Andrew Percic, Parker Seilstad, Juan Garcia, Jabari Coner, Kyle Wichman; (2nd row) Desmond Strickland, Jeremiah Ahart, Dylan Brewer, Shaun Hess, Jabari Shaw, Ian McEnerney, Royce Grimes; (3rd row) Corey Standerfer, DeAnthony Ellison, Dustin Campbell, Ethan Owens, Josh Baerg — not pictured Landon Bailey, Garrett Brown, Dennis Leinen (S), Chef Patrick O’Brien (S), Jared Stark (S)
Kyodai Pres—J. Baerg, VP—R. Grimes, SLD—S. Hess, AD—L. Bailey, Songfest Reps—E. Owens & G. Brown
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The Mickey Mouse Club comes together for their grand finale. (above) Lauren Post, Megan Salfrank, and Aileen Edmonds share their Disney joy. (inset) Pre-finals breakfast was the perfect opportunity for Vanessa, Matt, Peter, Tyson, Sarah, and Titus to get together one last time before the holidays. (right) Sarah Eggar presents Kingsmen President Tomme Lichty an award at the end-of-the-year picnic. (below)
OMEGA PHI: Beau—James Tidei (1st row) Lauren Post, Chelsea Holt, Shannen Kryfka, Sarah Lord, Nathana Clay; (2nd row) Rebecca Agler, Kayla Martin, Linda Risinger, Jackie Powell, Megan Eberle, Whitney Wiemer, Aileen Edmonds, Clarissa Krekel, Vanessa Brown; (3rd row) Jennifer Shadell, Megan Salfrank, Sarabeth Robison, Hayley Lloyd, Sondra McCord, Ashley Crowe — not pictured Chasta Bonifas, Sammi Dixon, Sarah Eggar, Amanda Kline, Crystal Prawl, Cheri Clark (S), Meghan Salsbury (S), Denise Wiemer (S)
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Omega Phi (Semester 1st/2nd) Pres—N. Clay/S. Robison, VP—M. Kline, Sec—V. Brown, Tres—M. Salfrank, SLD—A. Crowe/C. Holt, AD—C. Bonifas/W. Wiemer, Activities Dir—L Risinger/S. Dixon & M. Eberle, Service Dir—N. Clay & S. Kryfka, Songfest Rep—C. Bonifas, Historians—S. Robison & C. Krekel/C. Krekel & J. Powell, Clothing—S. Lord
Lauren Post, Emily Clark, Ashley Crowe, Shannen Kryfka, Chasta Bonifas, Megan Salfrank, and Nathana Clay find themselves covered in whip cream after an obstacle course. (left) Omega Phi decorates swords in preparation for club week. (right) James Tidei demonstrates for the audience how to Be A Man. (middle)
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tarting with their annual trip to the Omaha Zoo and Buffalo Wild Wings, a year full of excitement was in store for Kingsmen and Omega Phi. A busy club week included activities such as a paint war, highway cleanup, and gallop dates. For Coronation, Omega Phi performed “Party in the USA” and Kingsmen performed their traditional song with a little Jason Mraz thrown into it. The clubs helped out with the fall and spring clothing exchange at the East Hill Church of Christ, spending hours unloading, folding, and organizing clothes for the giveaway. Aided by a very successful pancake feed fundraiser, over spring break they went to Denver to help with the Helping Hands food pantry. Omega Phi also participated in Wii bowling at an elderly home, babysitting for church events, and a Boy Scout CPR training day. Both clubs enjoyed fun activities throughout the year including joint movie and pizza nights where they watched Star Wars and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Omega Phi and Kingsmen became the face of Disney in the spring as they jointly produced an entertaining Mickey Mouse Club for their part in Songfest. KINGSMEN: Sweetheart—Nathana Clay (1st row) De’Quawon Coble, James Lawson, Titus Brown, Daniel Magner, Ryne Smith, Matt Rhea, Joel Morien, Mitch Clay, Peter Hansen, Lucas Anderson, John Machisic; (2nd row) Jose Roman, Brian Keller, Luke Case, Choua Vue, Nate Trumbo, AJ Wharton, James Tidei, Ryan Nelson, Kenny Fuller, Tomme Lichty, Caleb Clark, Matt Carlson, Ben Krekel, Jerome Taylor, Shawn Gronseth, Isaiah Davis, Jaquar Lovett — not pictured Zane Berner, Jason Hernandez, Ger Lao, Tyson Lewis, Jason MacDonald, Andrew Miller, Evan Stanger, Michael Case (S), Nick DiToro (S), Tod Martin (S), Travis Stoltenberg (S) Kingsmen: (Semester 1st/2nd) Pres—T. Lichty, VP—M. Clay/J. Tidei, Sec—J. Tidei/P. Hansen, Tres—J. Taylor, AD—N. Trumbo/R. Smith SLD—C. Clark/J. Lawson, Activities/ Service Dir—L. Case & K. Fuller/D. Coble & M. Rhea, Songfest Rep—B. Keller
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Cory Clark and Troy Kelly play commando during their spring break trip to Denver. (left) Dylan, Drew, Erin, and Chase take advantage of the late night fellowship. (right) The clubs put together a dynamic Songfest performance that filled the stage. (middle)
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heta Psi and Sigma Tau hit the ground running with a fast-paced club week. For their main joint service project they took on the dirty job of cleaning out the basement of Middlebrook. For Coronation, Theta Psi revived an old favorite “I Need a Hero” by Bonnie Tyler while Sig Tau cracked up the audience with their passionate rendition of Enrique Iglesias’ “Hero”. Both groups stayed busy throughout the year with various activities, including a Buddy Walk to raise awareness for people with Down’s Syndrome. Theta Psi did some baking for YC faculty and joined up with Beta for a movie night. Over spring break, Sig Tau traveled to Colorado for their third year in a row to help with Dry Bones, a mission that reaches out to kids on the streets of Denver. Songfest reached a boiling point with their spicy En Fuego! It was a crowd pleaser that won Best Music and Best Choreography as the two clubs flooded the stage with their flashy outfits and in sync moves. At banquet, Theta Psi was given the Academic Excellence Award for having the highest accumulative GPA among clubs. THETA PSI: Beau—Josh Stewart, Cory Clark, Brent Stahl, Aaron Beadle (1st row) Kristin Tuttle, Erin Florea, Mariah Saylor, Adiana Loya; (2nd row) Toni Sabo, Mayra Urrutia, Whitney Edwards, Ally Weaver, Jaynie Brautman, Morgan Tackett, Hannah Lord, Meghan Schruck, Martha Kinyon, Abbie Goodner, Nikki Moeder; (3rd row) Selena Emery, Katie Kynion, Breanna Gates, Kristen Sheppard, Elicia Hebrink, Katie Perry, Stephanie Studebaker, Kelisa Rush, Aubrey Rush — not pictured Rebecca Agler, Carrie Berzins, Emalie Clement, Kimberlee DeGroot, Ashley Miller, Alaia Navratil, Tammy Phan, Mallory Sansom, Cailin Stahl, LaRee Eckman (S), LaRae Melvin (S), Heidi Smith (S)
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Theta Psi (Semester 1st/2nd) Pres—K. Tuttle, VP—S. Studebaker, Sec/Historian—N. Moeder, Tres—M. Schruck, SLD—K. DeGroot, AD—C. Berzins & C. Stahl, Activities Dir—K. Rush, Service Dir—K. Kynion, Fashion—T. Phan, Songfest Rep—E. Hebrink & A. Rush
En Fuego! was full of flare and antimated expressions as the men and women of Sig Tau and Theta Psi put on a memorable show that kept the audience on the edge of their seats. (above and insets) It’s no wonder Theta Psi won the Academic Excellence Award. They recruit smart looking members. (left) Sean Carroll, a s S i g Ta u Songfest rep, is congratulated b y D r. R o u s h for winning Best Choreography. (left)
SIGMA TAU: Sweetheart: Elicia Hebrink (1st row) Chase Craddock, Abdul Sesay, Andrew Rush, Troy Kelly; (2nd row) Dave Young, Caleb Rush, Dylan Ford, JD Patterson, Kellan Goben, Brent Stahl, Aaron Beadle, Landon Roseberry, Carson Tuttle; (3rd row) Saul Perez, Josh Stewart, Cory Clark, Christian Spath, Logan Siddall, Ben Wingfield, Drew Geiger, and Sean Carroll — not pictured Luis Arevalo, Bryan Armstrong, Bryce Ballard, Austin Benton, Jeremy Burgener, Paul Clement, Kadeem Craddock, Charles Dick, Jeremy Etisomba, Gene Felise, Elijah Howard, Zack Iseral, Josh Ivey, Chris Kistenoglu, Randy Lewis, Daniel Lopez, Jeremy Marler, Mike Miller, Sean Murfin, Kris Olson, Lane Salsbury, Heath Schmalzried, Ben Smail, Bobby DeHart (S), Ken Gunselman (S), Caleb Rush (S), Willie Sanchez (S) Sigma Tau (Semester 1st/2nd) Pres—C. Tuttle/J. Stewart, VP—B. Wingfield/A. Rush, Sec—A. Beadle/B. Ballard, Tres—H. Schmalzried, SLD—C. Clark, AD—D. Geiger/A. Beadle, Songfest Rep—S. Carroll
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Arvin Perez, Katie Kynion, and Justin Lunday give approval to Tangled in 3D.
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tudent Association played a major role in bringing about some of the most popular activities of the year. As the academic demands intensify throughout each semester, the student body requires a healthy dose of downtime to alleviate some of those pressures. The chance to unwind and put the brain in neutral for a while becomes an important aspect of the learning curve, SA hit the ground running by providing the always popular inflatable games for the opening block party. I n S e p t e m b e r, they organized Tournament Week with different competitions going on every night. Included among these were gennis, ping pong, broom hockey, and dodgeball. SA coordinated with YC Athletics in sponsoring Midnight Madness, which brought attention to the men and women’s basketball teams. Later in the semester, they teamed up with social clubs in putting together the Halloween and allSingled Out Mystery Dates and Winners: Royce Grimes & Marisa Maher Alice Hackett & Cory Clark Andrew Rush & Selena Emery Tammy Phan & Jerome Taylor
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campus Christmas parties. In February, SA sponsored Singled Out with Justin Carver serving as MC and a Valentine’s concert with Caleb Hawley. In the spring, the 3rd Annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt was again another favorite among students with 60+ prizes donated by the faculty and staff and a grand prize of $100 cash found by the lucky winner, Alex Lowther. Throughout the year SA hosted YC Night at the Movies and received great reviews for their 3D booking of the Disney hit Tangled. At year’s end they helped put on a wonderful All-College Banquet and honored Loretta Goben as Staff Member of the Year and Dr. Mark Pearson with Teacher of the Year.
2010-11 Student Association: (1st row) Blake Derrick, Sean Carroll, Jeremy Burgener, Drew Geiger; (2nd row) Katie Kynion, Troy Kelly, Jerome Taylor, Jason MacDonald, Breanna Gates; (3rd row) Carrie Berzins, Sarah Van Deusen; (top) Stephanie Wilson - not pictured Royce Grimes, and Saul Perez (above)
The Caleb Hawley benefit concert for Haiti sponsored by members of YCM raised money for the relief efforts. As Bryan Armstrong can attest, from his viewpoint, the annual Flashlight EasterEgg Hunt was a big hit
Singled Out was full of intense laughter moments as contestants tried to win over the mystery date. (left) The women of SA and their sponsor, Jaclyn Smith, do a little Broadway during a meeting, (below)
SA sponsored a Valentine’s concert in McGehee Hall with American Idol contestant Caleb Hawley. (right and inset)
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SA Executive Council and Senate prove that twelve heads are better than one. (below)
STUDENT ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE COUNCIL: President: Katie Kynion VP for Student Activities Board: Drew Geiger VP for ICC: Sarah Van Deusen Secretary: Carrie Berzins Treasurer: Jeremy Burgener Chief Communications Officer: Stephanie Wilson CLASS SENATORS: Seniors—Blake Derrick/Royce Grimes Juniors—Saul Perez/Jerome Taylor Sophomores—Sean Carroll/Jason MacDonald Freshmen—Troy Kelly/Breanna Gates
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The annual Shine Retreat is a great escape from the routines of campus: (counter clockwise from top) Brittany Finley gets into a little snowball fight. Drew Geiger and Jesse Anderson do a high stepping act for the talent show. President Eckman’s small group shares some time in prayer.
Dave Young leads the campus in worship at the opening convocation. (above) See You at the Pole takes a break from the chapel routine as the YC family participates in a national day of prayer. (left)
YCM staffer Mitch Clay tells his story during chapel. (top left) Ana Moyers gets one in the face mask at the retreat. (right) YCM gets crazy for the photo. (far right)
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Hailey Siebold and Kristin Tuttle had a good time assisting freshmen in their service project. (right)
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ork Campus Ministries is a vital and integral component of much that goes on during the academic year. The YCM staff, lead by campus minister Tim Lewis, worked hard and put their passions and talents to work from the very beg i n n i n g o f t h e school year to the end. Meeting the spiritual needs of the student body is a big undertaking. Besides organizing chapel, devos, and 9’o clock, YCM added small groups this year: pockets of students that met weekly to discuss a book, have a devo, or just pray together. Men and women’s ministries were also busy during the year planning activities such as the guys’ bratwurst grill out and Man Church.
The girls held a spa night and their annual Ugly Betty Night. Other big events that Campus Ministries organized included the freshmen service project and the beginning of the year Block Party. I n F e b r u a r y, t h e group put together an incredible Shine Retreat, a campus getaway where students can relax, have fun, and refuel spiritually. Assisting Lewis this year were senior staff members Rachel Johnson, Heath Schmalzried, Carson Tuttle, and Dave Young and a host of ministry team leaders. Jared and Charla Stark just love Shine Retreat. (above) Women’s Ministry Team Kristin Tuttle Rachel Johnson Sarah Van Deusen Hailey Siebold Alice Hackett Erin Davidson Ana Moyers Kim Degroot Marisa Maher Katie Kynion Cassie Taylor Elicia Hebrink Julia Garcia
YCM: (1st row) Rachel Johnson, Patrick Clark, Danny Cunningham, Tim Lewis, Sean Carroll; (2nd row) Mitch Clay, Hailey Siebold, Alice Hackett, Katie Kynion, Julia Garcia, Zane Berner; (3rd row) Ana Moyers, Kimberlee DeGroot, Kristin Tuttle, Jason Lloyd, Marisa Maher; (back row) Drew Geiger, Carson Tuttle — not pictured Erin Davidson, Elicia Hebrink, Casey Kinnison, Erich Loper, Jaquar Lovett, Mike Miller, Heath Schmalzried, Casandra Taylor, Sarah Van Deusen, Dave Young
Men’s Ministry Team Heath Schmalzried Casey Kinnison Phillip “Sean” Carroll Patrick Clark Drew Geiger Erich Loper Danny Cunningham Mike Miller Jaquar Lovett Jason Lloyd Worship Ministry Team Carson Tuttle Dave Young Mitch Clay Zane Berner
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Rebecca Agler and Amber Walker go 3D on the Winter Tour’s shopping day. (left) Bethany Saylor and Martha Kinyon enjoy a drive through the Galleria in Dallas. (right)
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he Concert Choir welcomed in 30 new performers in the fall, elevating the group to a grand total of 70 members. In his 25th year as conductor, Dr. Clark Roush had about five weeks to prepare the young group for their first concert in Grand Island before showcasing their talents the following week at Homecoming. As always, they were up to the task and pulled together in remarkable and impressive fashion. As a special honor the Choir was invited by the Nebraska Choral Directors Association to perform at Lincoln’s Lied Center later in October with four other colleges. The event is held annually as a tribute to the Upper Elementary Honor Choir of Nebraska. The group trekked over two thousand miles during their winter tour as they exchanged some of their Christmas 2011 CONCERT CHOIR AWARDS: Outstanding Vocalists: Brenda Perry & Matt Ward Outstanding Newcomers: Rebecca Agler & Douglas Moore “WOW” Award: Kimberlee DeGroot
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break to sing for various churches in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Tennessee. Tour offers a unique opportunity to stay with host families across the country and touch the lives of fellow Christians with great music. The choir renewed the artistic hearts of the campus and community with A Romantic Evening for their Spring Works concert. The performance featured passionate and expressive works of the Romantic Period with its rich harmonies and the weighty texture of large voices characteristic of that time.
A Romantic Evening April 25 Accompanist - Kay Magner
Renee Willard, Tod Martin, and Jason Hernandez were the soloists for the Latin “Mass in G” by Franz Schubert. (above) Rachmaninov’s “Blagoslovi dushe moy Ghospoda” featured voice instructor Dr. Adrienne Dixon. (left)
Mass in G Abendlied Blagosloví, dushé moyá, Ghóspoda Cantique de Jean Racine Christus factus est How Lovely are the Messengers (St. Paul) Pater noster Neighbor’s Chorus (La jolie Parfumeuse) Featured soloists: Renee Willard, soprano Dr. Adrienne Dickson, alto Jason Hernandez, tenor Tod Martin, bass
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ORK COLLEGE CONCERT CHOIR, DR. CLARK ROUSH, CONDUCTOR: (1st row) Lauren Post, Megan Eberle, Aileen Edmonds, Amanda Kline, Emilie Alston, Caroline Gaudreault, Tisa Lawrence, Tammy Phan, Amber Walker, Kimberly Martin, Bethany Saylor (Section Leader), Kathey Stewart, Nikki Moeder, Sarah Lord; (2nd row) Joel Morien, Parker Seilstad, Drew Leonard, Zane Pittman, Brian Keller, Angelene Gray, Ryne Smith, Stephanie Studebaker, Alice Hackett, Brenda Perry (Section Leader), Rebecca Agler, Martha Kinyon, Doug Moore, Kayla Jones, Dylan Ford, Ben Wingfield, Jeremy Marler; (3rd row) Sara Taverner, Austin Benton, Kellan Goben, Nathan Towell (Section Leader), Erin Davidson, Megan Forney, De’Quawon Coble, Adri Guyer, Jason Hernandez, Sammi Dixon, Tomme Lichty, David Young (Treasurer), Kaylee Danielson, Kameryn Brewster, Kayla Lawrence, Lane Hoffmeister, Hailey Siebold, Toni Sabo, Patrick Clark, Andrew Miller; (4th row) Landon Roseberry, Drew Geiger, Ben Krekel, Bridget Deschner, Ryan Nelson, London Ward (Vice-President), Matt Carlson, Kimberlee DeGroot, Matt Ward (Secretary), Elicia Hebrink (President), Erich Loper (Section Leader), Crystal Prawl, Carson Tuttle, Evan Stanger, Daniel Magner, Michael Daringer – not pictured Titus Brown and Jamie Mix The Concert Choir took the lead in the Yorkfest parade, carrying the state and country flags of the student body. (left) During the Winter Tour, the choir sang in front of this beautiful venue in Texas. (right) Carson Tuttle reunites with 2010 YC grad, Mark Smesrud, who came to the concert in Dallas. (below)
The choir gave their first local performance of the year at Homecoming. (lower right) Winter Tour January 3-8 Jan. 3 Jan. 4 Jan. 5 Jan. 6 Jan. 7 Jan. 8
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Lord, Take My Life / Only by Grace All That Hath Life and Breath *Alice Hackett Beautiful River Create in Me Ain’t Got Time to Die *Erich Loper Hear My Prayer Beautiful Savior *Martha Kinyon Hosanna in Excelsis When Rooks Fly Homeward If Ye Love Me Cry Out and Shout Heilig O Nata Lux Sanctus Elijah Rock Lord, Make Me Thine Instrument The Lord Bless You and Keep You *Soloist
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The group kept the choreography simple when they sang the heart breaking ballad And So It Goes. (above) Everyone took the stage with the opening fast paced tunes River of Dreams and Keeping the Faith. (left)
MLK (In honor of Dr. Collins) Sleep Sleep tonight And may your dreams Be realized If the thundercloud Passes rain So let it rain Let it rain Rain on him
Alice Hackett performs the hit song Movin’ Out. (right) Tribute to Billy Joel April 28-30 Erich Loper puts his heart into Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. (left)
Dave Young, Bethany Saylor, Hailey Siebold, and Matt Ward perform a traditional quartet number. (right)
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River of Dreams – Celebration Singers Keeping the Faith – Celebration Singers She’s Always a Woman – M. Ward Only the Good Die Young – C. Taylor She’s Got a Way – N. Towell For the Longest Time – The Men of C.S. Lullaby – The Women of C.S. Still Rock and Roll to Me – B. Saylor Honesty – A. Leonard Movin’ Out – A. Hackett And So it Goes – Celebration Singers Piano Man – D. Young and H. Siebold Vienna – T. Lawrence Uptown Girl – M. Kinyon New York State of Mind – Celebration Singers We Didn’t Start the Fire – Celebration Singers Director: Amy Fraser; Assistant Director: David Young; Choreographers: Martha Kinyon & Bethany Saylor; Light Design: Kayla Lawrence; Costumes: Bethany Saylor; Sound: John W. Baker; Set: Ben Krekel, Bethany Saylor, Bridget Ketcham, Amanda Kline, Nathan Towell, Kayla Lawrence, Andrew Miller, Landon Roseberry; Stage Crew: Matt Rhea, Vanessa Brown, James Lawson, Meghan Salfrank, Aileen Edmonds
Jason Hernandez drags Alice Hackett into his Cocoa & Carols’ performance of Feliz Navidad. (right) Amber Walker waits patiently for her Christmas kiss while Nathan Towell just keeps singing. (middle)
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rowds packed into Gurganus Hall every time the Celebration Singers were on stage. In December, Cocoa and Carols drew people from all over the York area and beyond to join in the Christmas spirit. Under the direction of Amy Fraser, the group produced a delightful show that brought back the magic of Christmas. Young and old alike came to hear the mixture of traditional and contemporary Christmas music and to take pictures with Santa Claus. And of course, cocoa and cookies were once again made available by the York Chapter of Helping Hands. In the spring, the Celebration Singers harmonized in a revival of classic Billy Joel tunes. For three nights the group entertained audiences with
their version of hits from the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. “I’ve always liked Billy Joel’s music,” Fraser said prior to the performance. “I feel like it offers a variety of song choices and spans several generations.” The costuming for the tribute was simple as the performers donned black pants along with a colored shirt and suspenders. With the content of the show, a few props were incorporated throughout the program.
Cocoa & Carols December 10-13 The Best Time of The Year — Celebration Singers Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree — L. Roseberry Oh Holy Night — T. Lawrence and A. Hackett Tradition — Celebration Singers Merry Christmas, Darling — S. Dixon Children — Celebration Singers Christmas Time Is Here — D. Leonard Quartet — Sayor, Siebold, Ward, and Young Let It Snow — N. Towell MLK — Celebration Singers In remembrance of Dr. Roger Collins Soloist — M. Kinyon Home — Celebration Singers I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus — C. Taylor Feliz Navidad — J. Hernandez Joy — Celebration Singers I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas — M. Kinyon Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas — D. Young and E. Loper Celebration — Celebration Singers Director: Mrs. Amy Fraser Assistant Director: David Young Choreography: Martha Kinyon & Hailey Siebold Sound: John W. Baker Lights: Kayla Lawrence Set: Landon Roseberry, Bethany Saylor & Jamie Mix
Casandra Taylor’s Only the Good Die Young featured guest performer Royce Grimes on guitar. (above)
2010-11 Celebration Singers: (1st row) Parker Seilstad, Hailey Siebold, Tisa Lawrence, Martha Kinyon, Bethany Saylor, Alice Hackett, Casandra Taylor, Amber Walker, Director Amy Fraser; (2nd row) Jason Hernandez, Erich Loper, Matt Ward, Landon Roseberry, Dave Young, Drew Leonard, and Nathan Towell — not pictured Sammi Dixon
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Joe and Max argue as Lefty throws in his two cents. Reporters observe in the background. (left) Tony Abbott looks confused as Mr. Farnsworth (Joe) works out. (right) Messenger 7013 tells her comical story as to why she saved Joe when she saw his plane crashing. (top inset)
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he “spirited,” timeless classic Heaven Can Wait, was performed during the Homecoming/High School Days weekend. Set in the 1940’s, the comedy centers around a diverse set of characters whose lives overlap when boxer Joe Pendleton (Jason MacDonald) refuses to accept he is dead. His death turns out to be a mistake made by newbie Messenger 7013 (Erin Florea), who took him prematurely, robbing him of 60 years of life. Outside of heaven’s gates, Mr. Jordan (Matt Ward) and Messenger 7013 decide to send him back to his body; however, it has been cremated. To set things straght they decide that he can take up residence in Jonathan Farnsworth’s body, a rich business tycoon who is about to be murdered by his wife. With the help of Mr. Jordan, Joe tries to train for the championship boxing career he began in his former body, while undoing Farnsworth’s mistakes before Mrs. Farnsworth can murder him…again. This leads to a series of comedic twists and turns that kept the audience engaged and laughing throughout the production.
Julia Farnsworth tries to intimidate Joe. (bottom inset) Bette Logan realizes that there is something special about Joe, or who she thinks is Mr. Farnsworth. (right)
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Tony Abbott and Julia Farnsworth scheme together as Joe and Mr. Jordan listen in on them. (left)
Mrs. Ames and maid Susie ponder over the news they read in the paper as they wonder at Joe’s new interest in boxing. (left) Max Levene gets excited as he unravels that Joe is alive, even though the situation is crazy. (right) Inspector Williams interrogates Joe as he tries to put all the puzzle pieces together. In the end, he leaves confused. (right) Joe Pendleton and Mr. Jordan try to work out his situation. Joe finds he cannot be too picky with selecting a new body. (left) A line of people wait impatiently to see if they are on St. Peter’s list to make it into heaven. (right) Maid Ann engages in a conversation with Joe. (below) Cast in order of appearance: Mr. Jordan .................................... Matt Ward First Escort ........................... Breanna Gates Second Escort ........................ Megan Eberle Joe Pendleton .................. Jason MacDonald Messenger 7013 ......................... Erin Florea Ann, Maid ........................ Briana Van Deusen Tony Abbott ..................... Landon Roseberry Julia Farnsworth .................... Bethany Miller Nurse .................................... Tisa Lawrence Mrs. Ames ........................... Kayla Lawrence Bette Logan .............. Stephanie Studebaker Workman ........................... Andrew Leonard Max Levene ................................ Caleb Clark Susie, Maid ....................... Bethany A. Saylor Inspector Williams ....................... Dylan Ford Plainclotheswoman ........... Whitney Edwards Lefty ....................................... Jerome Taylor Doctor ......................................... Ben Krekel Assitant Director ................. Matthew B. Carlson Director ............................ John I. Baker III
Production Crew: Stage Manager–Matt Carlson; Stage Crew–Patrick Clark, Ryan Nelson, Chelsea Holt, Parker Seilstad, Ashley Crowe; Light & Sound Operator–John W. Baker; Set Design–John I. Baker III; Lighting Design– Kayla Lawrence; Light Crew–John W. Baker; Costume Mistress–Sarabeth Robison; Costume Crew–Bethany Saylor; Set Construction–John I. Baker III, Matt Carlson, Landon Roseberry, Erin Florea, Megan Eberle, Ben Krekel, John W. Baker, Kayla Lawrence, Sara S. Firm, Patrick Clark, Jerome Taylor, Tisa Lawrence, Bethany Miller, Joel Morien, Leah Atwell, Stephanie Studebaker, Ashley Crowe, Jeremy Bjelland, James Lawson, Lauren Post, Mike Becker, Brianna Avery; Backdrop Painting–Landon Roseberry; Makeup Crew– Jason Hernandez; Clinical Consultant–Michael Becker; Boxing Instructor–Zephaniah McChriston; Head Ushers–Sarah Stoutzenberger, Natasha Hackett; Box Office–Megan Salfrank, Vanessa Brown, Lauren Post, Caroline Gaudreault
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The Flying Doctor ONE ACTS Vale’re ........................... Patrick Clark Sabine ............ London Hawley Ward Sganarelle ............ Kimberly Martin Gorgibus ........................ Dylan Ford Rene’ ........................ Chelsea Holt Lucil ......................... Bethany Miller Lawyer ........................ A.J. Wharton Assistant Director ....... Tisa Lawrence Director ....................... Kayla Lawrence
Moist hovers behind Doctor Horrible to offer his consolation and service of moistening something. (above) Upon hearing the doctor’s diagnosis, Gorgibus frets over his daughter Lucile. (left)
Bad Horse’s chorus enters to deliver another message to Doctor Horrible. (left)
Captain Hammer’s fan club tries frantically to capture his attention at the press conference. (left)
Doctor Horrible sinks to the ground in despair when he realizes that Penny is dead. (left)
Sganarelle, the clever servant of Vale’re, introduces herself as a doctor to the gullible Gorgibus. (above) Captain Hammer lays his charm on Penny as he pretends to care about her social awareness causes. (left)
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One-Acts
Doctor Horrible ........... Landon Roseberry Penny ........................ Hailey Siebold Captain Hammer .............. David Young Moist ............................... Caleb Clark Chorus: Erin Florea, Daniel Magner, Bethany Saylor, Parker Seilstad, Stephanie Studebaker, Jerome Taylor, Briana Van Deusen, Matt Ward Director ...................... Matthew B. Carlson
Rene’ spies on Sganarelle and learns about her secret disguise. (right) Doctor Horrible explains his evil genius plan to those who follow his blog. He goes on to spill his guts about Penny. (below)
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rom beginning to end, the emerging directors watched their hard work come alive. Both one-acts were comedies, but still very different. One echoes from the classic playwright, Moliere. The other, is a modern favorite. Senior Communication major from Bristow, Virginia, Kayla Lawrence, directed Moliere’s The Flying Doctor. In this one-act, a servant (Kayla Martin) is convinced to help her master (Patrick Clark) run away with the girl he loves. She dresses up like a doctor, only to be caught red-handed. The constant run around of this one-act kept viewers laughing till the end. Senior Vocal Music Education major from Martin, South Dakota, Matt Carlson directed Dr. Horrible’s Sing-A-Long Blog, a quirky musical created by Joss Whedon during the 2008 writers’ strike. In this oneact, Dr. Horrible (Landon Roseberry) dreams of three things, winning the heart of Penny (Hailey Siebold), his long time crush, defeating Captain Hammer (Dave Young), and making it into Bad Horse’s inner circle of supervillains. His plight is funny, until the end, when things take a turn for the worst. The experience one-acts bring to the new directors and to the actors is extremely valuable. This year’s one-acts welcomed in some new actors, giving them a chance to show what they could do. The option of the musical also opened doors for students to showcase their musical talents as well.
All’s well that ends well. Vale’re and Lucile happily marry and Gorgibus welcomes Vale’re into the family. (above)
Captain Hammer flashes a smile and makes Doctor Horrible gag with his fake persona of kindness. (right)
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The spell Oberon casts on Titania gives her an interesting attraction to Bottom. (left) Snout serves in the unsavory role of a wall between the two lovers in the mechanicals’ play. (right) Hermia gazes longingly into Lysander’s eyes. (middle)
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Midsummer Night’s Dream is a layered play. Egeus (Dylan Ford) comes before the Duke of Athens (Royce Roberts) with the complaint that his daughter Hermia (Bethany Saylor) will not marry the suitor he chosen for her: Demetrius (Matt Ward). Hermia refuses to marry Demetrius because she is in love with Lysander (Landon Roseberry). To top off the love tangle, Helena (London Ward), Hermia’s childhood friend, is madly in love with Demetrius. Hermia and Lysander run away into the forest. Demetrius pursues Hermia and Helena pursues him. Meanwhile, there is also drama going on in the fairy realm between Oberon (Jason MacDonald) King of the fairies and Titania (Stephanie Studebaker) Fairy Queen. Everything becomes topsy turvey when Oberon’s fairy Puck (Kayla Lawrence) plays match maker. This Shakespearean comedy kept its audiences laughing with all of its humor including Bottom’s head being turned into a donkey’s head and an all out girls’ fight. Puck caused all sorts of mischief when trying to execute Oberon’s orders. A good deal of it was accidental. (inset) When Bottom is tured into a donkey, he finds himself quite content with the doting of Titania and her fairies. (right) Helena and Hermia get into a cat fight when Helena thinks that they are playing a cruel joke on her. (left)
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Production Crew: Stage Manager–Ben Krekel; Stage Crew–Kathey Stewart, Matt Rhea; Sound Operator–John W. Baker; Light Operator–Jamie Mix; Set Design–John I. Baker III, Landon Roseberry; Light Crew–John W. Baker; Costume Mistress–Bethany A. Saylor, Lauren Post; Set Construction–John I. Baker III, Landon Roseberry, Ben Krekel, Erin Florea, Lauren Post, Stephanie Studebaker, Matt Carlson, John W. Baker, Patrick Clark, Jerome Taylor, Tisa Lawrence, Leah Atwell, Caroline Gaudreault, Kimberly Martin, Caleb Clark, Derek Harlow, Megan Salfrank, Bethany Saylor, A.J. Wharton, Matthew Ward, Jason MacDonald, Jamie Mix, Dylan Ford, Ryan Nelson; Backdrop Painting–Landon Roseberry; Makeup Crew–Jason Hernandez, Kayla Lawrence, Tisa Lawrence; Incidental Music–Dr. Clark Roush, Matthew Carlson; Choreography–Megan Eberle, Kayla Lawrence; Clinical Consultant–Michael Becker; Head Usher–Tisa Lawrence; Box Office–Megan Salfrank, Vanessa Brown
2010-11 YC Theatre Awards Best Actor . . . . . . . . Matt Carlson—A Midsummer Night’s Dream Best Actress . . . . Kayla Lawrence—A Midsummer Night’s Dream Best Supporting Actor . . . . . . . . Caleb Clark—Heaven Can Wait Best Supporting Actress . . . . . . . Erin Florea—Heaven Can Wait Best Assistant Director . . . . . . . Matt Carlson—Heaven Can Wait Best Actor in a One-Act . . . . . . Landon Roseberry—Dr. Horrible Best Actress in a One-Act . . Kimberly Martin—The Flying Doctor Best Actress in a One-Act . . . . . . . . . Hailey Siebold—Dr. Horrible Best Technical Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John W. Baker Best Production Art Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Landon Roseberry Most Improved Actor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bethany Saylor Drama Department Appreciation Award . . . . . . . . . . . Ben Krekel Peter Quince, Nick Bottom, and Snout pour over their script. (top left)
Helena is persistant in her pursuit of Demetrius, despite his disdain of her. (right)
The four lovers gather happily with Theseus and Hippolyta to view the mechanicals’ play. (left)
Oberon brings Titania out from under his spell. (right)
Hermia’s father, Egeus, is set against her love of Lysander. (right)
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: (1st row) Moth–Briana Van Deusen, Peaseblossom–Caroline Gaudreault, Nick Bottom–Matt Carlson, Puck–Kayla Lawrence, Mustardseed–Erin Florea, Cobweb–Megan Eberle; (2nd row) Philostrate–Drew Leonard, Snug–Samantha Dixon, Helena–London Ward, Hermia–Bethany Saylor, Snout–A.J. Wharton, Egeus–Dylan Ford; (back rows) Starveling–Parker Seilstad, Peter Quince–Caleb Clark, Demetrius–Matt Ward, Hippolyta–Whitney Edwards, Oberon–Jason MacDonald, Theseus–R.J. Roberts, Titania– Stephanie Studebaker, Lysander–Landon Roseberry, Flute–Patrick Clark — not pictured Assistant Director-Ben Krekel and Director-John I. Baker III
Starveling and Snug comically overact their roles. (right)
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2011 Traveling Children’s Theatre March 3 March 15 March 17 March 22 March 24 March 29 March 31 April 2 April 5 April 7 April 9 April 12 April 14 April 15 April 16 April 19 April 21 April 26 April 28 May 5
St. Paul’s Lutheran Heartland Community Osceola Elementary York Elementary Giltner Elementary High Plains Emanuel Lutheran Gurganus Hall - YC HSDays Sutton Elementary Rising City Morton Library, Nebraska City St. Joseph Elementary Hampton Elementary Gurganus - York Community Seward Public Library Exeter Elementary Central City McCool Junction Cross County Fillmore Central
Alice gains an audience of people from Wonderland. (above)
The cards fret over how to get all the roses red so the queen of hearts won’t cut off their heads. (left)
The March Hare, Dormouse, and Hatter have a quarrel during the tea party. (right)
The cook watches carefully to see if Alice likes her peppery soup. (left)
The Gryphon, Duchess, and Cheshire Cat observe the trial since they are part of the jury. (left)
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Don’t double cross this queen. She will have your head for it! (right)
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Alice in Wonderland
Mouse / March Hare / Mock Turtle / Frog Footman ...................................... Andrew Miller Gryphon / Card (9 of clubs) ...................... Whitney Edwards Fish Footman / Card (2 of clubs) .............. Sarah Van Deusen Duchess ........................................................ Jamie Mix Dormouse / Cook ...................................... Kimberly Martin Cheshire Cat ........................................ Caleb Clark Hatter ............................................ Jason MacDonald King of Hearts ............................................ Matt Ward Queen of Hearts ........................................... Erin Florea Knave ......................................................... Brian Keller Alice ................................................ Briana Van Deusen White Rabbit ............................................ John W. Baker Assistant Director / Card (7 of clubs) ............. A.J. Wharton Director ............................................ John I. Baker III
The Wonderland actors desperately need an Alice, so they convince a girl they meet, named Alice, to take a trip down the rabbit hole. (right) The Hatter testifies while on trial upon the prompting of the White Rabbit. (below) The Cheshire Cat was one creepy critter. He had fun posing questions to Alice. (inset)
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magination came to life in the popular show, Alice in Wonderland, the Traveling Children’s Theatre production. Its timeless classic nature and recent revival as a movie drew a lot of interest. The performances featured a prologue penned by Director John I. Baker III and a freshman lead, Briana Van Deusen, as Alice. The 2011 cast of 13 began practicing every Tuesday and Thursday morning in the spring semester. After preparing the show, they took it on the road to around 20 surrounding elementary schools and communities. They also performed on campus during the High School Days weekend and a week later for the community. This was director John I. Baker’s second time directing this show with the Traveling Children’s Theatre. He said he was excited to do it again because, “It really captures the wild zaniness of Caroll’s Wonderland through the style of commedia dell’arte.” Elementary students loved the production and the opportunity to ask questions after each show. The actors in turn got a kick out of the kids they performed for at each school. All of those involved walked away with fond memories from the experience. The cast took all of their audiences on the wild and crazy ride down the rabbit hole and into the creative mind of Lewis Caroll. The Queen of Hearts and the King of Hearts must have things go a certain way in the trial. (left) PRODUCTION CREW Set Painting: Landon Roseberry Mask Creation: Leah Atwell Playing Card Creation: Andrew Miller Constume Construstion: Ruth Carlock, Sarabeth Robison, Charla Stark, Natasha Hackett, Michelle Bentley, Melody Coehoorn, Marla Wyatt, Sheila Tandy
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Dr. Roger Collins in action during PBL-SIFE’s fall meeting to elect officers. (left) PBL-SIFE helped once again to promote the Eternal Threads organization. (below)
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ork College’s Phi Beta Lambda—Students In Free Enterprise (PBL-SIFE) had a rough year with the loss of longtime friend and supporter Dr. Roger Collins. As chair of the E.A. Levitt School of Business, Collins was instrumental with the funding of the York College Investment Group and provided years of guidance to the students involved. Up until his fatal heart attack in October, Dr. Collins worked alongside Associate Professor of Business Marti Soderholm in the department and could be counted on for his support of PBL-SIFE. Officers were elected in late September with Josh Stewart
accepting the role as PBL-SIFE president. Other officers were Josh Baerg – vice-president, Stephanie Wilson – secretary, Casey Kinnison – treasurer, and Kaitlin Spanel – reporter. Even though the group did not enter their usual competitions in the spring, they did work on projects throughout year from promoting the Eternal Threads organization to their annual Special Appreciation Day venture in which all the proceeds went to assisting the Collins’ family. They also put together a memory book to honor Dr. Collins. Soderholm completed her 29th year as sponsor of PBL-SIFE.
Stephanie Wilson writes in the memory book that PBL-SIFE put together for the Collins’ family. (above)
Landon Bailey prepares to tie a note of encouragment to a bouquet of roses for Special Appreciation Day. (above)
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2010-11 PBL-SIFE: (1st row) Kyle Wichman, (2nd row) Stephanie Wilson, Michael Lostroh, Matthew Lostroh, Kaitlin Spanel, Linda Risinger, (3rd row) Amanda Grant, Zane Pittman, Josh Stewart, Ryne Smith, Mindy Witt, Dustin Campbell, Jordan Deck, Julia Garcia, Chelsea Holt, Casey Kinnison, and Josh Baerg. (above)
Kingsmen: DeQuawon Coble, Matt Rhea, Ryne Smith, and Nate Trumbo won the Knowledge Bowl competition. (left) Tomme Lichty, Clarissa Krekel, Vanessa Brown, Leah Atwell, Renee Willard, Lauren Post, and Parker Seilstad at the Edgar Allan Poe-try slam. (right)
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ith pens poised, the members of Sigma Tau Delta, English Honors Society, marked down events they would host for the year. Beginning with the fall induction of new members, the local chapter was in the capable hands of its president London Ward. Other officers were Nathana Clay serving as vice president, Tammy Phan as the PR representative, Sarah Eggar as secretary, and Kirsten Clements as treasurer. The York College English Department faculty served as sponsors. Late in October, they hosted the annual Edgar Allan Poe-try slam where students and faculty could come and share spooky poetry in the Spiritual Life Center.
In February, they held a Lovers’ Lyrical Lines the week of Valentine’s Day. In the annual Knowledge Bowl competition, it was the Kingsmen team that won the battle of the brains, even beating the faculty. At the end of the spring semester, Sigma Tau Delta completed another edition of Unvarnished Words, a publication of student poetry, short stories, essays, artwork, and photography. Since the society’s international conference was too far away to travel to this year, the YC chapter of Sigma Tau Delta took a day trip in the spring to enjoy some art and time together in Omaha.
New inductees included Tomme Lichty, Logan Siddall, Sarah Eggar, Kimberlee DeGroot, Zane Berner, and Hilary Mekelburg. (above) The Sigma Tau Delta day trip to Omaha was open to all English majors. (l-r) Tim McNeese, Bev McNeese, Kirsten Clements, Sarah Eggar, Tammy Phan, Maegan Detlefs, London Ward, R.J. Roberts, Logan Siddall, Tomme Lichty, Summer Dickinson, Megan Salfrank, and Crystal Prawl. (right)
Sporting the Knowledge Bowl intellectual look were Carson Tuttle, Kristine Evangelista, Crystal Rush, and Hilary Mekelburg. (left)
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anther Press, the studentrun newspaper, kept the YC campus informed and connected through their monthy online publication. Writers reported on an assortment of topics from athletics, current news, campus happenings, to the occasional editorial. The Panther Press gives students the opportunity to create work for their portfolios, while allowing them to understand and participate in the complete online production of a newspaper. It also provides a forum to help polish students’ writing skills. Summer Dickinson served once again as sponsor.
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Alpha Chi
ew members of YC’s chapter of Alpha Chi were inducted into the national college honor society in a candlelight ceremony in October. To be eligible for Alpha Chi, a student must be in the top 10 percent of the junior or senior class. The objectives of Alpha Chi are to promote and to recognize superior scholarship and those elements of character which make scholarship effective for service. Founded in 1922, the society has over 300 chapters and represents the highest academic honor on any member campus.
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Senior staff writer, Nathana Clay, interviews Kyodai president Josh Baerg for an article. (left) 2010-11 Staff Writers: Nathana Clay Meghan Shruck Maggie Arlt Jeremy Bjelland Daniel Magner Crystal Prawl Royce Roberts Heath Schmalzried Mindy Witt SPONSOR: Summer Dickinson
Who’s Who Among Students in American Univ. and Colleges Zane Berner Aubrey Rush Nathana Clay Brent Stahl Kirsten Clements Cailin Stahl Clarissa Krekel Nathan Towell Andrew Miller London Ward Brenda Perry Matthew Ward Tammy Phan Renee Willard Kyle Reeves Alpha Chi president Abbie Goodner pens initiate Brent Smith in a candlelight ceremony. Many of the members of the national honor society are also selected as Who’s Who recipients. (left and above) 2010-11 Alpha Chi: (1st row) Nathana Clay, Cailin Stahl, Crystal Rush, Tammy Phan, Kayla Lawrence, Sara Taverner; (2nd row) Kyle Reeves, Matt Ward (secretary), London Ward (vice president), Brent Smith, Nathan Towell – not pictured Abbie Goodner (president), Clarissa Krekel, Matthew Lostroh, Michael Lostroh, Brent Stahl, Renee Willard, Dr. Ray Miller (sponsor), Dr. Mark Pearson (sponsor).
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Psallo’s concert during Spring HSDays featured members from the summer touring group as well as current members: (1st row) Elicia Hebrink, Stephanie Studebaker; (2nd row) Carson Tuttle, Tammy Phan, Megan Forney, Angelene Gray, Ally Weaver, Patrick Clark; (3rd row) Erich Loper, Drew Geiger, Doug Moore, Dave Young. (right)
sallo was a new a cappella singing group this year orchestrated by the Admissions Office. The group made their debut at Soul Quest and traveled primarily to Christian camps across the Midwest during the summer and performed at youth rallies and for on-campus events during the school year. The summer group consisted of Patrick Clark, Elicia Hebrink, Erich Loper, Stephanie Studebaker, and Carson Tuttle. After fall tryouts, the new group was Erich Loper, Megan Forney, Drew Geiger, Angel Gray, Doug Moore, Tammy Phan, Kelisa Rush, Ally Weaver, and Dave Young.
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Chasta Bonifas gets loved on by one of her new friends. (left) The team in Rio de Janeiro made the most of their day on the beach. (right)
Summer Missions
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ork College was well represented in the mission field by six student groups on four continents. Using the Gospel of Luke as their text, twenty-two students teamed up with Let’s Start Talking (LST) under the guidance of campus minister, Tim Lewis. The summer experience changed their lives, altered their perspectives, and challenged them to grow in their faith.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Carrie Berzins Elicia Hebrink Andrew Leonard Heath Schmalzried Martha Slater Colone, Germany Dakota Brooks Garrett Cote Tiffany Shimp Tomobe, Japan Megan Eberle Royce Grimes Troy Kelly Mombasa, Kenya Chasta Bonifas Patrick Clark Breanna Gates Mariah Saylor Ally Weaver Taipei City, Taiwan Caleb Clark Ryan Nelson Ryne Smith
Enjoying life the Mombasa way. (above) Patrick Clark in session with one of his readers. (left)
Kiev, Ukraine Andrew Rush Carson Tuttle
Carson Tuttle and Andrew Rush randomly came across an awesome Independence Square party in the middle of downtown Kiev and joined in the fun. (top right)
On July 18, Tiffany, Garrett, and Dakota were able to see the Women’s World Cup Final in Frankfurt, Germany. (above)
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“My LST experience took me beyond what I knew and was comfortable with and threw me into a situation that was unfamiliar, different, and one of the best things I have ever done.” Chasta Bonifas
Troy Kelly, Royce Grimes, and Megan Eberle spent one day doing relief work in Japan. (above & right)
Trip of a Lifetime Nick, Justin, Bryan, and Danielle enjoyed their Metropolitan Museum of Art visit. (above) Chris Luther leads the group discussion in the Strawberry Fields of Central Park. (top) Stephanie Wilson lights a candle at the Holocaust Museum. (right)
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w e n ty-two students and three York College faculty embarked on a trip to the East Coast at the end of the school year as part of Erin DeHart’s EDU 403 Special Studies: Holocaust course. The journey was primarily educational, but it was also one of exploration, sight seeing, and getting a taste of big city life. Many in the group had never been to the Big Apple, road on a metrorail, visited an art museum, taken a walk in Central Park, or seen a major league baseball game – much less in Yankee Stadium. The entertainment portion of the trip was undeniably adventurous and full of lifelong memories. Bobby DeHart documented every-
thing with photos, many of which he shared with his students, and the world for that matter, on facebook. The required reading and lectures before ever boarding the plane aided in preparing students for what they would encounter at the Holocaust Museum and as they talked with survivor Frances Irwin. Senior Nick Caravelli reflected in a journal entry: “When I leave here, I’ll be a different person. I won’t tolerate people being put down or treated badly. I won’t be an innocent bystander.”
Erase The Hate bracelets were keepsakes from the Holocaust Museum. (above) (1st row) Rebecca Duncan, Nikki Moeder, Courtney Baker, Erin DeHart, Hailey Siebold; (2nd row) Bryan Armstrong, Alice Hackett, Danielle Bowlby, Emilie Alston, Amanda Detlefs, Courtney Graff, Stephanie Wilson, Amanda Kline, Selena Emery, Meghan Schruck, Jason Lloyd; (3rd row) Bob DeHart, Chris Luther, John W. Baker, Sarah Strahle, Nick Caravelli, Kristin Tuttle, Justin Lunday, Aubrey Rush, Crystal Rush (right)
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Second Team All-MCAC Hilary Mekelburg goes over the top against College of St Mary in a hard fought 2-3 series. (above) Kimberlee DeGroot, who led the team in blocks, gets a hand on the ball. (inset) Kristine Evangelista attempts to spike one over the outstretched arms of Nicholas Clarke during Homecoming’s Beauty vs Beast contest. (below)
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Date Opponent W/L 8/27 Embry-Riddle 0-3 8/27 Olivet Nazarene Univ 0-3 8/28 Lubbock Christian Univ 0-3 8/28 Wayland Baptist Univ 0-3 9/3 Midland University 0-3 9/3 Morningside College 0-3 9/4 Benedictine College 0-3 9/4 Concordia University 1-3 9/8 *College of Saint Mary 2-3 9/9 *College of the Ozarks 0-3 9/14 Union College 4-0 9/17 *Central Christian 3-0 9/18 *Haskell Univ 3-1 9/21 Union College 3-0 9/24 Grace University 4-0 9/24 NE College of Tech 3-0 9/25 Grace University 3-1 9/25 Trinity Bible 3-0 9/29 Concordia University 1-3 10/6 *Peru State College 1-3 10/13 *College of Saint Mary 0-3 10/15 *SW Christian 3-0 10/15 *OK Wesleyan Univ 3-1 10/19 *Bellevue University 1-6 10/21 Grace University 4-0 10/29 *College of the Ozarks 0-3 10/30 *Southwestern Christian 3-0 10/30 *OK Wesleyan Univ 1-3 11/3 *Peru State College 1-3 11/5 *Central Christian 3-0 11/7 *Haskell Univ 3-0 * MCAC game; Home games in Bold
Fans such as Patrick Clark did not disappoint the team as they too came dressed in full support on Play for the Cure night. (above) Chelsea Quigley, who led the team in kills and digs on the season, sends one down over the Grace defense. (lower left) Player S K E TA PCT A SA SE RE Dig Blk Bowlby 9 0 0 0 0 17 5 3 1 6 0 Davidson 103 62 29 234 0.141 653 31 28 5 279 38 DeGroot 96 141 39 410 0.249 2 0 0 1 14 79 Evangelista 105 68 44 317 0.076 194 9 13 0 65 7 Graff 88 3 9 27 -0.222 3 22 13 46 246 0 Mekelburg 104 271 92 787 0.227 6 20 14 37 244 30 Moyers 21 14 13 56 0.018 1 1 0 1 2 6 Navratil 79 1 3 17 -0.118 9 12 28 41 228 0 Quigley 94 185 75 660 0.167 6 38 18 26 396 24 Rush 69 107 60 347 0.135 0 1 12 4 22 13 Sansom 60 23 11 88 0.136 3 9 8 16 65 2 Taylor 70 0 0 5 0 4 9 6 6 91 0 Tesnohlidek 94 209 71 621 0.222 15 17 14 5 79 55 Tsinnie 1 0 1 1 -1 0 0 0 1 2 0 Witt 14 11 8 51 0.059 9 0 2 0 5 0
The serious side of the 2010 team... they mean business. (left) Laura Tesnohlidek hits the gap between the hands of a blocker from College of the Ozarks. (right) Erin Davidson goes high for the spike in an away game against Concordia University. (middle)
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ith 11 returning players on a squad of 17, first year head coach Meredith Rosenbaum took advantage of the experience on the volleyball court and guided the ladies through a great season. With a 1418 overall record, 7-9 in the MCAC, the Lady Panthers more than doubled their wins from last year as well as moved up a couple of notches in the conference. Panther fans were provided exciting action throughout the fall schedule. The team went on an 8-game winning streak at mid-season which included winning the Grace University Classic. Taking on the men’s wrestling team at Homecoming’s Beauty vs Beast showdown was a highlight of the year as well as when the team hit the court in pink jerseys as they hosted Play for the Cure on a cancer awareness night. Hilary Mekelburg led the team in kills with 271 on the season; Chelsey Quigley led in aces (38) and digs (396); Erin Davidson led in assists (653); and Kimberlee DeGroot once again led in blocks with 79. Mekelburg was named 2nd Team AllMCAC and Davidson was Honorable Mention AllMCAC. DeGroot, Kristine Evangelista, Ana Moyers, Crystal Rush, Cassie Taylor, and Mindy Witt were named MCAC Scholar Athletes. 2010 Volleyball Team: (1st row) Mindy Witt, Hilary Mekelburg, Courtney Graff, Chelsey Quigley, Kristine Evangelista, Casandra Taylor; (2nd row) Assist. Coach Tori Means, Michelle Tsinnie, Brenna Johnson, Alaia Navratil, Erin Davidson, Danielle Bowlby, Student Mgr Rebbecca Waggoner, Head Coach Meredith Rosenbaum; (3rd row) Mallory Sansom, Kenzie Witt, Ana Moyers, Kimberlee DeGroot, Laura Tesnohlidek, Crystal Rush, Assist. Coach Robert Fear
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With Swedes in hot pursuit, Kristi Phillips stays in control at full speed. (left) 1st Team All MCAC Carrie Berzins takes the ball down in a 2-1 overtime win against Jamestown College. (right) Zeruiah Bandy, one of three seniors on the squad, out paces the Wayne State opponent. (middle)
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he Lady Panthers pushed to new heights for the women’s soccer program. With 12 returning players and 18 new recruits, Coach Hinton once again guided his team to six wins on the schedule and qualified for the conference tournament. The team finished 2nd in the MCAC regular season and fought a close 0-1 decision against Oklahoma Wesleyan in the postseason tournament. This year they went one stage further, qualifying for a three-conference unaffiliated tournament in Helena, Montana. They ended the season with a 6-10-3 record. Five players garnished All MCAC honors. Carrie Berzins (MF) was once again named to 1st Team All MCAC. She led the team in goals and assists with 6 and 4 respectfully. Amanda Deal (D), Tara New (F), Kristi Phillips (D), and Jordan Veness (GK) were named to the 2nd Team All MCAC. Berzins was also named NCCAA 2nd Team AllRegion, while Deal, New, Veness, and Jaynie Brautman (D) were named NCCAA 3rd Team AllRegion. MCAC Scholar Athletes were Berzins, Deal, Veness, and Emalie Clement. 2010 Women’s Soccer Team: (1st row) Adiana Loya, Jaynie Brautman, Kimberly Martin, Andrea Sieker, Isabel Camacho, Jen Lyons, Gingerlynn Lanza, Martha Slater, Mayra Urrutia, Shandie Curtis, Zeruiah Bandy, Katie Kynion; (2nd row) Amanda Deal, Maggie Arlt, Bri Rush, Raquel Pineda, Ashley Kuehl, Kylie Fuller, Becca Reynolds, Tara New, Sarah Van Deusen, Carrie Berzins; (3rd row) Assistant Coach Shannon Leinen, Head Coach Trent Hinton, Brittany Finley, Jordan Kinney, Tiffany Shimp, Jordan Veness, Macy Mountjoy, Kristi Phillips, Emalie Clement, Morgan Tackett
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Emalie Clement stays in control as she takes the ball down the field. (right)
With seniors Kristi Phillips and Amanda Deal ready to assist, Jordan Veness goes verticle to get the stop. (above)
Date Opponent Score Aug. 28 Concordia University L 1-5 Aug. 31 Hastings College L 0-5 Sep. 4 University of St. Mary. W 3-2 (OT) Sep. 5 Bethel College T 1-1 (OT) Sep. 11 Mt. Marty W 3-0 Sep. 14 Doane College L 1-4 Sep. 17 SW Christian* T 0-0 Sep. 21 Bethany College L 0-3 Sep. 25 Sterling College L 1-2 Sep. 28 Friends University L 2-3 (OT) Oct. 2 *Bellevue University L 0-5 Oct. 6 Wayne State L 0-1 Oct. 16 *Central Christian T 0-0 (OT) Oct. 23 *College of St. Mary W 2-1 Oct. 24 Jamestown College W-2-1 (OT) Oct. 26 Manhattan Christian W 1-0 Oct. 30 *Oklahoma Wesleyan W1-0 Nov. 5 *Oklahoma Wesleyan L 0-1 Nov. 10 Rocky Mountain Coll. L 0-8 * MCAC game; Home games in bold
Katie Kynion looks upfield as she advances the ball against Bethany while Maggie Arlt kicks it in stride. (inset & below)
Player
#
GP GS G A Pts G/SH SH SOG SOG/SH
Arlt
15
19
Bandy
3
Berzins
4
Brautman
6
10
2
2
6 0.091
22
10
0.455
12
1
0
0
0
0
2
1
0.5
19
19
6
4 16 0.113
53
28
0.528
19
19
0
1
1
0
11
5
0.455 1
Clement
8
6
4
0
1
1
0
1
1
Curtis
16
16
2
0
0
0
0
4
4
1
Deal
9
17
17
0
0
0
0
2
1
0.5
Finley
20
18
4
1
1
3 0.111
9
6
0.667
Kinney
12
18
18
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
Kynion
7
19
16
1
1
3 0.167
6
4
0.667
Loya
17
18
13
2
0
4 0.125
16
6
0.375
Martin
19
15
3
0
0
0
0
3
3
1
New
22
19
18
2
1
5 0.063
32
18
0.563
Phillips
13
19
18
0
0
0
0
19
6
0.316
Pineda
10
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Rush
21
17
10
2
0
4 0.071
28
12
0.429
Shimp
18
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sieker
5
15
2
0
0
0
0
4
2
0.5
Tackett
11
18
14
1
0
2
0.1
10
7
0.7
Urrutia
2
19
8
1
0
2 0.083
12
9
0.75
Van Deusen
14
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Veness
30
19
19
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Tara New takes a shot in the 3-0 win over Mount Marty. (right) Kim Martin sends it flying with Morgan Tackett and Jaynie Brautman looking on. (below)
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Jeremy Etisomba, sophomore from Paris, France, goes verticle with the Jamestown goalie while Stephan Johnston gives his encouragement. (above) Randy Lewis gets physical in a scramble for the ball. (inset) In the Homecoming 6-1 victory over Grace University, John Baker gets the assist on this cross to Jared Munoz. (right and below)
Stephan Johnston scores the first of his two goals during the Homecoming game. (left)
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Date Opponent Score Aug. 28 William Penn Univ. L 2-5 Sept. 4 Univ. of St. Mary L 1-2 Sept. 5 Bethel College L 0-2 Sept 7 Dakota Wesleyan L 2-9 Sept. 11 Mt. Marty College L 0-3 Sept. 14 Doane College L 0-7 Sept. 17 *SW Christian L 1-5 Sept. 21 Bethany College L 0-3 Sept. 25 Sterling College L 0-3 Sept. 28 Friends University L 1-4 Oct. 2 *Bellevue University L 0-5 Oct. 9 Grace University W 6-1 Oct. 13 Concordia University L 0-8 Oct. 16 *Central Christian L 1-3 Oct. 24 Jamestown College L 0-4 Oct. 26 Manhattan Christian L 2-3 (OT) Oct. 30 *Oklahoma Wesleyan L 0-6 *MCAC game; Home games in bold
Player
#
Arevalo Baker Brown Chaia Clement Cote Craddock Derrick Emery Etisomba Fisher Ivey Johnston Kistenoglu Lewis McGee Mueting Munoz Olson Percic Perez Pulido Rush Sesay Stahl
4 19 23 6 3 13 7 17 12 11 0 15 16 14 21 10 9 5 18 2 24 1 22 20 8
GP GS G A Pts G/SH SH SOG SOG/SH YC RC 17 4 16 15 17 8 9 3 15 17 4 15 16 14 9 8 14 14 17 5 12 12 16 13 17
9 1 12 7 12 1 2 1 11 11 1 8 6 10 1 0 8 2 12 3 1 10 7 8 13
0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 2 4 0 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 2 0 14 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 12 1 3 0.077 13 1 1 0 18 0 2 0.333 3 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 1 0 2 0.25 4 1 5 0.154 13 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 6 0 4 0.2 10 2 10 0.2 20 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.154 13 1 5 0.2 10 1 3 0.2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 3 2 2 0 8
4 0 6 4 7 3 6 0 3 4 0 4 5 10 0 0 6 7 1 0 1 0 2 2 4
0.286 0 0.5 0.308 0.389 1 0.75 0 0.75 0.308 0 0.667 0.5 0.5 0 0 0.462 0.7 0.2 0 1 0 0.667 0.667 0.5
3 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 7 1 0 5 0 3 0 0 3 3 2 0 1 0 0 2 0
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Nick Mueting, Renan Chaia, and Chase Craddock saw signifcant playing time as freshmen. (left) Chris Kistenoglu, who led the team in goals, keeps his poise as a defender goes for the steal. (right) Kris Olson fights for position against a Mt Marty defender with Garrett Brown in pursuit. (middle)
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he men’s soccer team was on the young side this year with twelve freshmen on Coach Luther’s roster compared to the two lone seniors, Blake Derrick (MF) and Brent Stahl (D). It was a season of perseverance as well as one to avoid sidelining injuries. A number of those injuries came early in the year, forcing the remaining players to step up and deliver for the team. The Panthers were 1-16-0 on the season with a 6-1 victory over Grace University. What the team lacked in wins, they made up for in team camaraderie and spirit as was evident by their participation in Sketchy Tuesday. Willing to go all out, the majority of players dressed the part and helped keep the tradition alive. Junior midfielder Chris Kistenoglu, who led the team with four goals and two assists on the season, was voted All-MCAC 2nd Team. John Baker, Garrett Brown, Blake Derrick, Mikey McGee, Kris Olson, and Brent Stahl were named MCAC Scholar Athletes. 2010 Men’s Soccer Team: (1st row) Luis Arevalo, Heath Schmalzried, Renan Chaia, Nick Mueting, Drew Rush, Alex Emery, Chase Craddock, Jeremy Marler, Chris Kistenoglu; (2nd row) Assist. Coach Ben Hackett, Brent Stahl, Andrew Percic, Luis Pulido, Mikey McGee, Garrett Brown, Kris Olson, Abdul Sesay, Blake Derrick, Garrett Cote; (3rd row) Linden Fisher, John Baker, Saul Perez, Ben Abraham, Jeremy Etisomba, Stephan Johnston, Josh Ivey, Head Coach Chris Luther - not pictured Randy Lewis, Jared Munoz, and Paul Clement
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Rachelle Tialavea dribbles past a defender looking to score two of her 16 points against College of St. Mary. (left) Lorena Medeiros and Mayara Santos put the defensive pressure on. (right) Sara Lincoln launches a three against Dakota Wesleyan. (middle) Carrie Berger draws a crowd of defenders as she takes the jumpshot. (below)
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he Lady Panthers once again had eleven wins on their thirty game schedule but improved in conference play where it counted, going 7-7 for the regular season. They finished strong, winning their last three Freeman Center games in a row. The conference wins qualified them for postseason play where they were defeated in the first round of the MCAC Tournament by the top seeded College of the Ozarks. Earlier in the season Coach Spickelmier’s team provided the YC home crowd on February 4th with a thrilling 74-57 upset of the ninth-ranked Bobcats to snap a 90-game conference winning streak. Senior guards, Lorena Medeiros and Keishell Paul, were named AllConference. In addition, Paul was picked MCAC Newcomer of the Year as she set the pace for the Panther offense scoring 413 points on the season. Carrie Berger, Mayara Santos, and Rachelle Tialavea were awarded MCAC Honorable Mention. Medeiros and Marisa Maher were named MCAC Scholar Athletes. 2010-11 Women’s Basketball Team: (1st row) Carrie Berger, Marisa Maher, Shelly Paul, Kelsea Schuerman, Ebony Carther, Alyssa Becker, Charity VanDenBos; (2nd row) Assistant Coach Misty Brestel, Nicole Ashton, Lorena Medeiros, Sara Lincoln, Sondra McCord, Mayara Santos, Rachelle Tialavea, Ashley Miller, Paula Clendaniel, Brittanie Shaw, Assistant Coach Robert Fear, Head Coach Jen Spickelmier – not pictured Hayley Lloyd, Adiana Loya, Livia Medeiros, Jennifer Shadell, Jordan Veness
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Mayara Santos cuts through the defense as she goes up for two in an easy win over Central Christian. (above) Ebony Carther launches from beyond the arch against Central Christian while Ashley Miller uses the board with Kelsea Schuerman and Sondra McCord looking on. (insets) Alyssa Becker applies some pressure as the ball is brought down the floor. (left) All MCAC Lorena Medeiros makes a move against her defender to score 2 of her 14 points against Central. (below)
Keishall Paul, MCAC Newcomer of the Year, goes high for two of her nine points against St. Mary. (below)
Date Opponent Score Nov. 2 Hastings College L 52-85 Nov. 6 Sterling College L 55-67 Nov. 9 Tabor College W 63-61 Nov. 12 UNO L 46-76 Nov. 13 Dordt College L 52-84 Nov. 15 Dakota Wesleyan L 70-72 Nov. 20 Graceland College W 68-67 Nov. 23 University of St. Mary W 55-52 Nov. 26 Friends University L 86-77 Nov. 27 Dakota State L 54-44 Nov. 29 Southwestern College L 71-89 Dec. 6 Dakota Wesleyan L 58-69 Dec. 8 Midland University L 70-82 OT Jan. 3 McPherson College W 73-51 Jan. 5 Concordia University L 68-100 Jan. 11 *Central Christian W 83-39 Jan. 14 *Oklahoma Wesleyan W 75-67 Jan. 15 *SW Christian L 67-80 Jan. 21 *College of St. Mary L 64-68 Jan. 22 *Peru State College L 63-95 Jan. 28 *College of the Ozarks L 68-89 Jan. 29 *Haskell University L 51-57 Feb. 4 *College of the Ozarks W 74-57 Feb. 5 *Haskell University W 76-68 Feb. 11 *College of St. Mary L 70-85 Feb. 12 *Peru State College L 47-84 Feb. 15 *Central Christian W 66-43 Feb. 18 *Oklahoma Wesleyan W 82-67 Feb. 19 *SW Christian W 79-70 Feb. 25 *College of the Ozarks L 46-81 *MCAC game; Home games in bold
Name
G
Paul Medeiros Tialavea Berger Santos Lincoln Becker Shadell Clendaniel Miller Lloyd Schuerman Shaw McCord Carther
30 159-381 0.417 27-69 .391 68-90 .756 27 30 111-288 0.385 34-91 .374 61-88 .693 16 30 104-267 0.390 11-34 .324 41-55 .745 18 28 66-195 0.338 41-118 .347 40-45 .889 16 30 82-202 0.406 1-2 .500 41-60 .683 20 27 54-171 0.316 29-97 .299 25-33 .758 20 28 33-95 0.347 6-15 .400 26-47 .553 8 30 33-91 0.363 0-1 .000 37-77 .481 9 30 31-110 0.282 19-70 .271 9-12 .750 12 25 24-63 0.381 0-1 .000 13-32 .406 12 5 4-11 0.364 2-3 .667 1-2 .500 5 11 2-5 0.400 1-2 .500 5-6 .833 7 9 2-8 0.250 1-3 .333 0-3 .000 3 5 1-2 0.500 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 2 2 0-4 0.000 0-3 .000 0-0 .000 0
FG
Pct
3P Pct
FT Pct HI PTS
AVG STL BLK OFF/DEF
413 13.77 317 10.57 260 8.67 213 7.61 206 6.87 162 6.00 98 3.50 103 3.43 90 3.00 61 2.44 11 2.20 10 0.91 5 0.56 2 0.40 0 0.00
Women’s Basketball
33 48 31 22 19 26 19 15 16 11 0 1 3 1 0
3 5 14 3 25 1 1 7 9 1 0 0 0 0 0
50/94 59/128 40/116 26/67 77/118 12/31 28/46 33/48 19/38 1/1 1/1 1/7 0/0 0/0 0/0
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Dylan Brewer swoops in for two of his ten points against the Bruins.
Marcus Johnson made varsity early in the season and finished with the second highest field goal percentage at 54%. (inset) Thadd Varmall weaves his way around the McPherson defense for two. (left) Desmond Strickland led the team with 83/196 from behind the line, hitting an impressive 42% on the season. (below)
2010-11 JV Basketball: (1st row) Jacob Kubik, Joey De La Cruz, Marcus Johnson, Jabari Coner, Kory Slaughter, Tim Perry, Aaron Frizell, Jeremiah Ahart, Elijah Howard; (2nd row) Marcus Johnson, Ian Christensen, Ryan Hunter, Jabari Shaw, Ramses Larobina; (back row) Student Asst. Justin Ward, Head Varsity Coach Delton Deal, Xavier Trice, Adam Wohlwend, Ryan Salg, Drew Geiger, Dustin Campbell, Christian Spath, Sean Carroll, Blake Casey, Student Asst. Landon Bailey, Head JV Coach Jeff Mills
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FG
Pct
3P
Pct
Date Opponent Score Oct. 29 Concordia University W 71-63 Oct. 30 Hastings College W 107-106 Nov. 2 Briar Cliff L 104-90 Nov. 9 Kansas Wesleyan L 74-76 Nov. 11 Concordia University L 73-75 Nov. 12 Bethel College W 89-82 Nov. 19 CSU Pueblo % W 73-69 Nov. 20 Mesa State % L 82-73 Nov. 23 Wayne State Univ. % L 75-64 Nov. 26 Briar Cliff L 100-93 Nov. 27 Kansas Wesleyan W 77-76 Dec. 6 Dakota Wesleyan L 65-78 Dec. 16 Mount Marty W 80-64 Dec. 29 Oklahoma City Univ. L 79-88 Dec. 30 Southern Nazarene L 68-92 Jan. 3 McPherson College W 93-80 Jan. 6 Morningside College W 78-73 Jan. 11 *Central Christian L 85-89 Jan. 14 *Oklahoma Wesleyan L 75-95 Jan. 15 *SW Christian W 68-65 Jan. 21 *Bellevue University L 66-74 Jan. 22 *Peru State W 99-77 Jan. 28 *College of the Ozarks L 76-85 Jan. 29 *Haskell University L 72-73 Feb. 4 *College of the Ozarks W 71-68 Feb. 5 *Haskell University W 72-70 Feb. 11 *Bellevue University L 67-79 Feb. 12 *Peru State W 83-73 Feb. 15 *Central Christian W 84-60 Feb. 18 *Oklahoma Wesleyan L 84-89 Feb. 19 *SW Christian W 121-72 Mar. 10 Central Baptist (Ark) W 69-65 Mar. 11 Mid-America Christian L 82-99 *MCAC game; Home games in bold % Exhibition game
Name
G
Avg
Stl
Standerfer Strickland Matthews Varmall Epps Brewer Dews Ellison Urune Psyrris Johnson, M Smith Lopez Johnson, R Burks
30 183-411 0.445 30-101 0.297 168/212 0.792 35 564 18.80 30 109-253 0.431 83-196 0.423 23/28 0.821 28 324 10.80 30 115-271 0.424 29-98 0.296 50/82 0.610 20 309 10.30 30 75-174 0.431 19-74 0.257 52/67 0.776 17 221 7.37 30 79-178 0.444 20-61 0.328 33/54 0.611 28 211 7.03 30 71-160 0.444 14-57 0.246 28/39 0.718 17 184 6.13 10 59-106 0.557 2-8 0.250 16/23 0.696 24 136 13.60 30 48-113 0.425 7-33 0.212 25/40 0.625 16 128 4.27 12 31-73 0.425 9-29 0.310 9/18 0.500 16 80 6.67 28 27-77 0.351 13-40 0.325 9/15 0.600 12 76 2.71 17 25-46 0.543 0-4 0.000 25/35 0.714 9 75 4.41 29 18-44 0.409 4-16 0.250 6/9 0.667 7 46 1.59 26 13-43 0.302 3-15 0.200 10/13 0.769 8 39 1.50 8 4-9 0.444 3-7 0.429 1/2 0.500 6 12 1.50 12 2-5 0.400 0-1 0.000 2/2 1.000 2 6 0.50
Ft
Pct Hi Pts
43 41 34 30 14 11 10 57 15 8 17 5 4 3 2
Blk
Reb
26 64/159 15 32/56 10 54/93 1 32/81 1 30/42 4 4/18 2 23/15 6 18/56 0 20/31 1 8/33 3 2/2 0 6/7 5 7/14 0 2/2 0 1/2
The team gets in rebound position in their opening win over Concordia University. (left) Dee Ellison adjusts mid-air against the Bellevue defense. (right) NAIA All-American Honorable Mention Corey Standerfer elevates for the Midnight Madness dunk. (middle)
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n his first year as head coach, Delton Deal brought in assistant coach Jeff Mills and guided the Panthers to a 15-15 season, 7-7 conference record, and a postseason appearance. The Panthers narrowly missed the conference tournament but were invited to play in the NCCAA Central Region tournament in Oklahoma City where they defeated first round opponent Central Baptist 69-65 before losing to Mid-America Christian in the semi-finals. 6’6” senior forward Corey Standerfer led the Panthers in points with 18.8/gm, shooting 45% on the season. He also grabbed 223 rebounds (7.43/gm) and led in blocked shots with 26. DeAnthony Ellison’s keen eye and quick step gave him the lead in assists (91) and steals (57). Overall, the team was ranked 8th in NAIA Div. II in steals/gm at 9.8 and 20th in three pointers/gm at 7.9, 236 on the season. Standerfer was named an NAIA All-American Honorable Mention and repeated last year’s All MCAC 1st Team honor as well as was named to the NCCAA AllRegional Team. Sophomore guard Desmond Strickland, who led the team in three pointers with 83 on the season, garnered MCAC Honorable Mention. John Bryan, Dustin Campbell, Sean Carroll, Brent Smith, and Desmond Strickland were named MCAC Scholar Athletes. 2010-11 Men’s Basketball Team: (1st row) Desmond Strickland, Brent Smith, Leonard Epps, Dee Ellison, Tree Burks, Andre Vaughn, Reggie Johnson, Manager Logan Moyer, Assistant Coach Jeff Mills; (2nd row) Head Coach Delton Deal, Student Asst. Justin Ward, Will Assama, Dedrick Dews, Thadd Varmall, Corey Standerfer, Daniel Lopez, Sotiris Psyrris, Gary Matthews Jr., Dylan Brewer, John Bryan, Student Asst. Landon Bailey
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Raymond Johnson got stronger throughout the season and went 2-2 at Nationals. (left) Miles Negley puts a hurt on a Baker University opponent at the York Open, winning 14-7. (right) At 165, Jake McCoy garnered third at Nationals. After splitting his first two matches, McCoy won his last two, both by major decision. (middle)
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C’s wrestling program under first year head coach Ramon Diaz and assistant coach Greg Smith completed the 201011 season with six athletes wrestling at the NAIA National Wrestling Championships in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Winning eight of their matches, the team finished 21st in the nation. Josiah Simburger (141), Jake McCoy (165), and Raymond Johnson (285) went 2-2 on the weekend, while Miles Negley (133) and Jamel Wheatley (184) were 1-2 for the tournament, and Bryan Williams (149) finished 0-2. McCoy was one win away from being named an All-American, losing his final match in a hard fought 4-5 decision. York hosted three events for the home crowd, including the York College Open in January. Leading the way for the Panthers in the 10-team event was Simburger with a 4-0 championship finish, Wheatley and Brandon Reif—2nd, McCoy and Williams—3rd, Ellis Trotter—5th, and Negley—6th. Named MCAC Scholar Athletes on the season were Ricky Creek and Shaun Howard. Congratulations to the team on a great season and for their success at nationals. 2010-11 Wrestling Team: (1st row) Nicholas Clarke, Ricky Creek, Shaun Howard, Bryan Irsik, Raymond Johnson, Jake McCoy, Nick McGrew; (2nd row) Elijah Morin, Miles Negley, JD Patterson, Josiah Simburger, Ellis Trotter, Nathan Trumbo, Jamel Wheatley; (3rd row) Kyle Wichman, Bryan Williams, Quinnell Willingham, Head Coach Ramon Diaz, Assistant Coach Greg Smith, Student Assistant Coach Jotham Andrews – not pictured Tyler Barrientez, Todd Johnston, Jason Lloyd, Wes Negley, Brandon Reif, Callie McCoy – Manager, Jeremy Bjelland – Media
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Ten teams converged on campus to fill the Freeman Center with four mats of nonstop action at the York College Open. Many volunteers, such as student athletic trainer Adiana Loya, were needed for the tournament’s success. (above & inset) Bryan Williams dropped his first bout at 149, but wrestled all the way back to a fourth-place finish at the York College Open. (below)
Sophomore Jamel Wheatley had some of his family up from Lafayette, LA to watch him battle to a second place finish in the 184-pound bracket with a YC tourney record of 3-1. (above and right)
Josiah Simburger gets a major decision (16-3) over Dickinson State University in the opening match of the NAIA National Tournament. (far left) Simburger went 4-0 at the York College Open, winning the 141-pound bracket. (left)
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It went the Lady Panthers’ way in the 5-0 win at home against College of St. Mary. Riannon Romero rounds third, Yollie Alailefaleula gets the play at home, Angelene Gray outruns the tag, and Lexi Paspalof lines out a hit. (above & insets) During the Lady Panthers vs. YC Faculty/Staff matchup, Brittanie Shaw poses with members of the basketball team who helped with the game. (below)
Tristian Birch went 2-3, scoring twice in the opening conference win over College of St. Mary. (above)
Leaders At The Plate Name
G
Avg
Slg% AB R
H
2B 3B HR RBI BB HBP SO SH
Alailefaleula Birch Cramer Driscoll Gray Griffith Hansen Juarez Morris Paspalof Perry Reeves Romero Shaw
26 31 20 19 22 35 25 13 18 35 24 34 30 31
0.324 0.308 0.188 0.250 0.286 0.376 0.293 0.208 0.216 0.340 0.293 0.365 0.289 0.308
0.500 0.346 0.250 0.250 0.302 0.400 0.293 0.208 0.216 0.521 0.293 0.462 0.361 0.308
22 24 3 1 18 32 12 5 8 32 17 38 24 24
5 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 6 0 7 3 0
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68 78 16 4 63 85 41 24 37 94 58 104 83 78
Softball
8 13 1 1 4 11 10 1 6 19 7 13 11 6
2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 1 0
12 9 0 0 2 8 2 0 1 13 2 14 9 6
4 7 4 0 1 7 4 4 2 15 7 3 12 5
0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
11 17 5 1 9 8 11 6 9 12 14 12 11 12
1 0 0 0 0 9 3 2 1 5 1 3 1 0
Date Opponent Score Feb. 26 Avila University Tie 9-9 Feb. 26 Texas Wesleyan L 1-10 Feb. 26 Lubbock Christian L 0-14 Mar. 7 Tabor College L 0-6, L 0-8 Mar. 9 Evangel and Trinity L 1-5, L 2-8 Mar. 11 Evangel and OLLU L 0-7, L 0-8 Mar. 12 Lyon and Evangel L 7-15, L 0-16 Mar.18 Tabor College L 8-13 Mar. 18 Bethany College L 1-10 Mar. 19 Kansas Wesleyan L 1-10 Mar. 19 Morningside L 1-14 Mar. 22 Presentation College W 4-0, W 6-4 April 1 NWU L 0-8, L 0-8 April 5 *College of St. Mary W 5-0, L 4-7 April 8 *Bellevue University L 4-8, L 5-7 April 9 *Oklahoma Wesleyan W 3-2, W 3-1 April 13 Midland University L 0-5, L 4-10 April 16 *Haskell W 8-0, W 10-1 April 17 Doane L 0-5 April 20 *Peru State L 0-7, L 0-3 April 27 *Central Christian Wf, Wf May 5 *Peru State W 8-7 May 5 *Bellevue University L 0-13 May 6 *Peru State L 1-9 *MCAC game; Home games in bold
1st Team All-MCAC Arica Reeves throws out the runner from third. (above)
It’s hard to beat good team chemistry. (left) Katie Perry lays down a successful bunt. (right) Danielle Driscoll throws with intensity during a home victory over Presentation College. (middle)
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he Lady Panthers under second year head coach Tori Means and assistant Niki Ploen finished strong as they won 9 out of their final 19 regular season games and qualified for the conference tournament. In the opening round, York defeated the #2 seed Bobcats 8-7 before completing the tournament with a couple of losses. The team finished with a 10-26-1 record, 7-5 in conference. On the season, Arica Reeves led the team in hits with 38 while Jessie Griffith and Lexi Paspalof had 32 each. Griffith finished with the highest batting average .376, followed by Reeves and Paspalof at .365 and .340 respectfully. Paspalof (IF), who also led the team in home runs, was named 1st Team All-MCAC along with Reeves (3B) and Danielle Driscoll (P). Tabatha Cramer (P), Yolonda Alailefaleula (C), Tristian Birch (IF), Angel Gray (OF), and Riannon Romero (IF) were named 2nd Team All-MCAC. Honorable Mention went to Griffith and Brittanie Shaw. Paspalof was also named an MCAC Scholar Athlete. 2011 Softball Team: (1st row) Breanna Morris, Brittanie Shaw, Jessie Griffith, Angelene Gray, Taby Cramer, Tristian Birch; (2nd row) Britney Curry, Heather Colby, Sarah Hansen, Daniella Juarez, Riannon Romero; (3rd row) Head Coach Tori Means, Katie Perry, Yollie Alailefaleula, Danielle Driscoll, Lexi Paspalof, Arica Reeves, Student Assistant Brenda Perry, Assistant Coach Niki Ploen
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Brett Nathan is congratulated at the plate for his 3-run homer in the MCAC tournament. (left) Coaches Harlan and Walth talk strategy in the final inning of the championship game. (right) NAIA All-American Honorable Mention Nick Nguyen led the team with his .372 batting average. (middle)
Baseball
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he Panthers repeated as regular season champions in thrilling fashion, overtaking Bellevue in the conference race by sweeping Central Christian in a four-game road series. York hosted the MCAC Tournament and made a sweet run at the championship after losing in the opening round. The sting of finishing second in the tournament came two days later when York was not invited to play in the national tournament. Of the 45 teams selected for the NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round, York swept two of them in the regular season and split evenly with three others, including Lubbock Christian University, the 2011 NAIA World Series Runner-up. Besides leading the conference in almost every team statistic, the Panthers were ranked in 28 team and individual categories in the NAIA, including #6 in the nation in home runs per game (1.264) and #8 in slugging percentage (0.529). On the season, the bats yielded an impressive total of 492 hits, 352 RBIs, and 67 home runs, a YC record. York finished the year 39-14 (.736) — the most victories and highest winning percentage of all fouryear colleges and universities in Nebraska. They were ranked as high as 19th in the nation and finished at No. 24 in the NAIA polls. Senior first baseman, Nick Nguyen, was named NAIA Honorable Mention All-American, seven players were named 1st Team All-Conference and two 2nd Team as well as three MCAC Gold Glove recipients. Coach Nick Harlan retained the honor of MCAC Coach of the Year. 2011 Baseball Team: (1st row) Eduardo Camarena, Danny Costanza, Rocco Cirelli, ^Kris Little, C.T. Twisselman, *#Gene Felise, James Didier, Jordan Leis; (2nd row) Andrew Matheny, Matt Berru, *#Nick Nguyen, ^Bruce Amende, Cody Brumbaugh, Alex Lowther, Kai Miller, Isaac Obermiller; (3rd row) *Chris Dempsey, Student Assistant Zach Lane, Assistant Coach Dylan Connolly, Associate Head Coach Brian Walth, Head Coach Nick Harlan, Assistant Coach Erik Gray, Assistant Coach Arvin Perez, *Jeff Bernacil; (4th row) *Pat Burford, *#Sam Feiner, Dustin Wisener, Brett Nathan, Travis Gibson, Kyle Reeves, Keaton Holland, *Josh Trejo *1st Team All-MCAC, ^2nd Team All-MCAC, #Gold Glove
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Leaders At The Plate Name
G
Avg
Slg% AB
R
H
2B 3B HR RBI BB HBP SO SF SH
Bernacil Berru Burford Cirelli Costanza Didier Feiner Felise Gibson Holland Little Lowther Matheny Nathan Nguyen Obermiller Twisselman Wisener
52 39 53 39 50 10 53 42 39 24 52 18 13 41 53 22 46 19
0.343 0.304 0.350 0.315 0.296 0.333 0.324 0.263 0.222 0.000 0.323 0.250 0.000 0.337 0.372 0.333 0.305 0.263
0.621 0.467 0.593 0.389 0.394 0.333 0.687 0.455 0.259 0.000 0.497 0.250 0.000 0.615 0.622 0.444 0.326 0.368
54 13 37 17 30 3 51 10 24 0 48 0 1 29 29 9 24 12
58 28 62 17 42 1 58 26 6 0 54 1 0 35 61 9 29 5
14 6 12 1 8 0 9 4 1 0 14 0 0 6 17 3 2 2
169 92 177 54 142 3 179 99 27 2 167 4 1 104 164 27 95 19
3 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
9 3 9 1 2 0 18 5 0 0 5 0 0 7 8 0 0 0
46 18 48 6 18 1 62 21 3 0 22 0 0 28 53 4 19 3
26 12 18 2 8 0 15 13 6 1 28 0 0 18 20 6 8 1
13 2 8 4 17 1 15 6 4 0 6 1 1 0 4 4 5 3
25 20 22 16 14 1 44 17 8 0 35 1 0 21 43 9 21 4
4 0 4 1 2 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 0
7 1 1 0 3 0 3 5 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 1 6 0
Keaton Hollond threw a complete game in York’s exciting 4-3 victory over Bellevue University in the MCAC tournament. (right) Josh Trejo was named the NAIA Baseball National Pitcher of the Week after his 14 strikeouts against Doane College. (below) 2011 JV Baseball Roster Name #1 Corbin Brown #2 Zack Iseral #3 Caleb Connolly #5 Mitch Fletcher #7 Sean Murfin #9 Robert Perez #10 Bryan Armstrong #11 Kirk Buetow #12 Dean Slattery #13 Ger Lao #14 Reid VanWesten #15 Alex Neely #18 Lane Hoffmeister #19 Chris Kemen #21 Charles Dick #22 Justin Grieser #23 Jeremy Burgener #24 Michael Miller #32 Hunter Herrell #33 Lance Lorang #34 Shawn Bandy Mark Wilcox
Hometown Roy, UT Austin, TX Sacramento, CA Pontiac, MI Beaverton, OR Los Angeles, CA Topeka, KS York, NE Napa Valley , CA Sy. Paul, MN Alexandria, NE Miami, FL Independence, KS Paradise, CA Stromsburg, NE Seward, NE Gering, NE Tacoma, WA Lubbock, TX Los Angeles, CA Colorado Springs, CO Seward, NE
Brian Walth - Head JV Coach Gary Bandy - Associate JV Head Coach Doug Tew - Assistant JV Coach
In the conference tournament York had to battle back to reach the finals against Bellevue. (above) Danny Costanza readies himself for the tag as the runner attempts to steal second. (inset)
YC Baseball 2011 Season Date
Opponent
Feb. 17
Oklahoma Baptist (2)
Feb. 18
Hillsdale Baptist (2)
Feb. 19
Hillsdale Baptist
Feb. 19
Southern Nazarene
Feb. 26
Mount Marty (2)
W 7-2, W 6-1
Feb. 27
Mount Marty (2)
L 6-9, W 14-3
Mar. 4
Tabor College (2)
L 3-14, W 5-2
Mar. 5
Tabor College (2)
Mar. 7
Dallas Christian (2)
W 6-3, W 6-2
Mar. 9
Lubbock Christian (2)
L 2-7, W 13-5
Mar. 16
Avila University (2)
W 6-5, W 5-2
Mar. 21
Bethany College (2)
W 2-1, W 7-1
Mar. 22
Concordia Univ. (2)
W 5-2, W 10-3
Mar. 24
*Bellevue Univ. (2)
Apr. 1
*College of Ozarks (2)
W 1-0, W 9-1
Apr. 2
*College of Ozarks (2)
W 9-8, W 12-11
Apr. 5
Concordia Univ. (2)
L 1-15, W 15-4
Apr. 9
*Peru State Univ. (2)
L 6-7, L 10-15
Apr. 10
*Peru State Univ. (2)
W 8-4, W 9-7
Apr. 12
Hastings College
W 8-3
Apr. 17
*OK Wesleyan (2)
L 1-3, W 2-0
Apr. 18
*OK Wesleyan (2)
W 1-0, W 6-1
Apr. 23
Doane College (2)
W 4-0, W 3-1
Apr. 26
Hastings College
Apr. 28
*Central Christian (2)
W 9-1, W 25-1
Apr. 29
*Central Christian (2)
W 17-9, W 12-4
May 4-6
MCAC Tournament
May 4
*OK Wesleyan Univ.
May 5
*Peru State Univ.
May 5
*OK Wesleyan Univ.
W 16-3
May 6
*Bellevue University
W 4-3
May 6
*Bellevue University
* MCAC game; Home games in bold
Score L 3-6, W 9-8 W 13-1, W 14-1 W 14-0 L 2-3 (11)
L 2-8, L 0-5
W 6-0, L 4-5
W 12-8
Levitt Stadium L 7-13 W 7-1
L 3-4 2011 Season 39-14
Seven YC players were named 1st Team MCAC: (l-r) Dempsey, Burford, Felise, Nguyen, Feiner, and Trejo. (left)
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The 2011 track team cuts up in the team photo. (above) Insets: (l-r) Troy Kelly guts it out to the finish; Juan Garcia and Jake Nugen begin their run in the Woody Greeno Invite; Royce, Elizabeth, and Andrew enjoy their cornpicking; team huddle after practice. Shaylee Carlock, sophomore from Turney, MO, finiished 4th in the shot put at the NCCAA National Outdoor Track Tournament. (right) Sam Mwago and Doug Moore show good form in their team shirts: KIAKAHA — Forever Strong. (below)
2010 Cross Country Team: (1st row) Kameryn Brewster, Karissa Austin, Elizabeth Callaway, Kristin Tuttle; (2nd row) Assist. Coach Justin Carver, Juan Garcia, Jordan Mestas, Elizabeth Eklund, Kayley Trammell, Preston Tibbetts, Royce Grimes; (3rd row) Jordan Deck, James Tidei, Jake Nugen, Troy Kelly Jr., Kellan Goben, Zane Berner, Head Coach Derek Kite
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Jordan Mestas and Karissa Austin at Nationals with Coach Kite. (left) Coach Carver times the runs of Jordan Mestas and Dustin Campbell. (right) Aaron Beedle returned to the national stage placing 12th in the shot put and 14th in the discus. (middle)
Cross Country Track & Field
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ead cross country coach Derek Kite returned to the national stage this year with two young runners. Freshman sensation Karissa Austin finished 5th in the conference championship and red-shirt freshman Jordan Mestas finished 7th, qualifying them for the trip to Vancouver for the NAIA Cross Country Championships on November 20. Karissa ran a 21:38 5k finishing 284/331 and Jordan was 321/331 with a time of 23:23. Both runners were named 1st Team All-MCAC and 2nd Team honors went to Kameryn Brewster. Jake Nugen was consistently the top runner on the men’s side. Eight student-athletes qualified for the NCCAA Indoor Tournament in Cedarville, Ohio, in February. Aaron Beadle, Shaylee Carlock, and Danny Cunningham made their second appearance at the national tournament and were joined by Karissa Austin, Darreon Collins, Jordan Mestas, Sam Mwago, and Kawiki Pedrina. On April 1st, Justin Carver was named head track and cross country coach. Carver led the program through the end of the season, during which eight athletes qualified for the NCCAA Outdoor Tournament in Upland, Indiana. Shaylee Carlock— Shot Put (4th), Marissa Maher—Javelin (9th), Marybeth Ester— 200m (10th) & 100m (16th), Karissa Austin—Steeplechase (11th), Aaron Beedle—Shot Put (12th) & Discus (14th), Danny Cunningham— 100m (15th), Kawika Pedrina—100m (16th), Jordan Mestas—800m (19th). 2011 Track & Field Team: (1st row) Brennan Jarvis, Danny Cunningham, Kellan Goben, Kawika Pedrina, Royce Grimes, Seth Hines, Sam Mwago, Andrew Percic; (2nd row) Kameryn Brewster, Marisa Maher, Shaylee Carlock, Jordan Mestas, Elizabeth Eklund, Becca Waggoner, Marybeth Ester, Karissa Austin, Elizabeth Callaway, Kayla Will; (3rd row) Head Coach Justin Carver, Caleb Ham, Joel Morien, Doug Moore, Troy Kelly, Dustin Campbell, Aaron Beadle, Darreon Collins, James Tidei, Jake Nugen, Coach Derek Kite – not pictured Talisha Grim and Andy Goad
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family
people
Big-Man-On-Campus, Daniel Lopez, lets his 6’10� frame speak for itself. (right)
Y
ork College is set apart from so many other institutions in that it has faculty and staff that care not only about the academic success of their students, but about their souls. Here students are encouraged to grow in all areas and to have balance in their lives. Along the way, they learn more about themselves and who God created them to be. The journey of college at YC is relational; where students form bonds of genuine friendships. When the years have come and gone, and the campus has morphed into newer and bigger, it will be the people that walked its sidewalks that occupy the memories in our minds.
Erin DeHart serves as a guide to students during their tour of Washington DC and New York City. (above) Lane Salsbury and Mike Miller get around campus in style. (middle) Morgan Tackett, Macy Mountjoy, and Mayra Urrutia pose in their new shirts with math professor Mark Miller in celebration of National Pi Day 3-14. (right)
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People
Dr. Ray Miller and Greg Smith took the cake on Twin Day. (left)
Ana Moyers sets a good example for the freshmen as she hauls away their trash. (right) After giving two years of service to York College, basically free of charge, Drs. Joe and Jackie Humphrey were the obvious choice for the 2nd Miler of the Year Award. (far right)
Danny Cunningham works out at the new Baker Fitness Center. (left)
MCAC Scholar Athletes
Bryan Armstrong, Baseball Jeremy Burgener, Baseball Daniel Costanza, Baseball Alex Lowther, Baseball Kyle Reeves, Baseball Reid VanWesten, Baseball John Bryan, Basketball Dustin Campbell, Basketball Sean Carroll, Basketball Marisa Maher, Basketball Lorena Medeiros, Basketball *Brent Smith, Basketball Desmond Strickland, Basketball John Baker, Soccer Carrie Berzins, Soccer Garrett Brown, Soccer Emalie Clement, Soccer Amanda Deal, Soccer Blake Derrick, Soccer Mikey McGee, Soccer Kris Olson, Soccer Brent Stahl, Soccer Jordan Veness, Soccer Lexi Paspalof, Softball Zane Berner, Track Kameryn Brewster, Track Elizabeth Eklund, Track Jordan Mestas, Track James Tidei, Track *Kimberlee DeGroot, Volleyball Kristine Evangelista, Volleyball Ana Moyers, Volleyball Crystal Rush, Volleyball Cassie Taylor, Volleyball Mindy Witt, Volleyball Ricky Creek, Wrestling Shaun Howard, Wrestling *Denotes MCAC Scholar- Athletes of the Year
An instant Bob DeHart classic on the York Experience: Kristin Toillion, Chelsea Mayer, Kelci (Scott) Lee, and Kayla Crowell. (right) Marti Soderholm, associate professor of business, has students break up in groups to go over a class project. (below)
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Trustees Mr. H. Jarrell Gibbs Hot Springs Village, AR Mr. Patrick W. Hendricks Tulsa, OK Mr. Steven W. Belden Lucas, TX Dr. Michael Armour Dallas, TX Mr. Edward J. Bailey Houston, TX Mrs J. Ann Case Kearney, MO Dr. Jeff W. Hannel Lubbock, TX
Chairman of the Board
Vice Chair
Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. Van R. Harrold Wichita, KS Dr. E. LaVerne Haselwood Omaha, NE Mr. Chester M. James Kingman, KS Mr. David Lynn York, NE Mr. Edward E. McLoud Leavenworth, KS Dr. Bryan G. Miller Milford, NE Mr. Norman E. Morrow St. Francis, KS Mr. Mike V. Myers Littleton, CO Mr. Perry Rubart Ulysses, KS Mrs. Carolyn Stephenson Lubbock, TX Mr. Charles B. Stephenson Lubbock, TX Mr. G. Wayne Studebaker Norfolk, NE Mr. Paul Touchton Brentwood, TN Mr. Charlie J. Watts Eudora, KS Dr. R. Wayne White Carrollton, TX Dr. Gregory N. Woods York, NE
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Board of Trustees
not pictured — Mr. A. Don Drennan, Abilene, TX
Administration Dr. Steven W. Eckman President
D
r. Steve Eckman completed his second year at York College as the 20th president. The year began with the announcement that enrollment was at a ten-year high, 483 students, representing 34 states and 11 countries. Over the last two years, the student body grew 22 percent, making possible another balanced budget. Dr. Ray Miller began his 27th year at YC, serving his final year as the vice president for academic affairs before resuming fulltime teaching. Todd Sheldon completed his eighth year on the Executive Council, while Brent Magner began his fourth year in development, wrapping up a 4-year $1.5M challenge grant. Willie Sanchez finished his third year as director of admissions.
Dr. R. Wayne Baker Chancellor
Brent N. Magner VP for Advancement
Dr. L. Ray Miller II VP for Academic Affairs
Chancellor and Mrs. Baker cut the ceremonial ribbon at the end of the school year to officially open the Wayne and Darlene Baker Center. (middle)
Willie Sanchez Director of Admissions
Todd L. Sheldon VP for Finance
Dr. Ray Miller puts his table manners on display as he waits on students at the fall dinner. (above)
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Faculty Dr. Alfred Arth Professor, Education
John I. Baker III Associate Professor, Communication
*Michael Becker Associate Professor, Psychology
Ruth Carlock Levitt Library Assistant Director/Instructor
Dr. Michael Case Associate Professor, Bible
*Dr. Roger Collins Associate Professor, Business
*Bob DeHart Assistant Professor, Physical Education
Erin DeHart Assistant Professor, Education
Summer Dickinson Panther Press, English Instructor
Rick Eldred Instructor of Bible
Jason FitzSimmons Director of Center for Student Success
Amy Fraser Assistant Professor, Music
Ken Gunselman Levitt Library Director/Assistant Professor
Dr. Joe Humphrey Visiting Professor, Business
Dr. Jackie Humphrey Visiting Professor, Education/Dir. Online Learning
Patricia Jensen Assistant Professor, Physical Education
Chad Karcher Assistant Professor, Physical Education
Cara Kroeker Adjunct Professor of Psychology/Counselor
Sandy Kroeker Adjunct Professor, Family Studies/Social Work
Billy Lones, JD Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice
Chris Luther Assistant Professor, Education/Men’s Soccer
Tod Martin Registrar, Business Instructor
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Faculty
*Bev McNeese Assistant Professor, English
*Tim McNeese Associate Professor, History
Gail Miller Associate Professor, Biology
*Mark Miller Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Dr. Ray Miller II Professor, Chemistry
Dr. Shane Mountjoy Associate Professor, History/Dean of Students
Dr. Mark Pearson Associate Professor, Biology
Ramona Ratliff Levitt Library Circulation Assistant/Instructor
Kent Ross Assistant Professor, English
*Dr. Clark Roush Professor, Music
Marti Soderholm Associate Professor, Business
Harold Tandy Associate Professor, Computer Science
*Dr. Frank Wheeler Professor, Bible
*Dr. Kathleen Wheeler Associate Professor, Education
Dr. Alex Williams Associate Professor, Chemistry
Dr. Tracey Wyatt
Associate Professor, Psychology/Counselor
*Chair or Head of Department
Jaclyn Smith wears many hats at YC including adjunct math professor, residence hall manager, student activities coordinator, and of course reindeer waitress at the Pre-Finals Breakfast. (above) Criminal law professor Billy Lones gives an engaging lecture on due process. (above)
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Staff
Brien Alley Director of Financial Aid
Jacob Bentley Admissions Counselor
PJ Bunyard Admissions Counselor
Justin Carver Intramurals/McCloud Hall Mgr/Track Coach
Dan Cole Director of Student Accounts, Instructor
Joel Coehoorn Director of Information Technology
Delton Deal Men’s Basketball Coach
Maureen Diaz Administrative Assistant, Advancement
Ramon Diaz Wrestling Coach
Nick DiToro Development Officer
Bob Gaver Director of Facilities
Loretta Goben Custodial
Gayle Good Administrative Assistant, President’s Office
Cindy Gunselman Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs
Ben Hackett Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach
Nick Harlan Baseball Coach/P.E. Instructor
Trent Hinton SID/Women’s Soccer Coach
Saprina Howard Women’s Apartment Manager
Nick Jones Assistant Director of Admissions
Thessali Jones Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs
Derek Kite Cross Country Coach
Dennis Leinen Buildings and Grounds
Shannon Leinen Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach/Instructor
Tim Lewis Campus Minister, Instructor
Larry Light Buildings and Grounds
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Staff
Tori Means Head Softball Coach/Asst. Volleyball Coach
Leo Miller Circulation Assistant, Library
Rose Miller Accounts Payable
Janae Parsons Administrative Assistant, Admissions
Nick Parsons Director of Residence Life
Gary Pinney Buildings and Grounds
Niki Ploen Admissions Counselor
Meredith Rosenbaum Volleyball Coach, Instructor
Sue Roush Director of Alumni & Community Relations
Carol Rowedder Computer Services
Caleb Rush Admissions Counselor
Janet Rush Assistant Bookstore Manager/Mailroom
Meghan Salsbury Administrative Assistant, Financial Aid
Erin Sams Administrative Assistant, Education
Ron Shields Bookstore Manager
Steddon Sikes Director of Publications
Greg Smith Assistant Wrestling Coach
Jaclyn Smith Student Activities/Thomas Hall Mgr/Instructor
Jen Spickelmier Women’s Basketball Coach, Instructor
Jared Stark Athletic Director, Instructor
Travis Stoltenberg Custodial
Eric Tremaine Buildings and Grounds
Alex Vogt Admissions Counselor
Brian Walth Associate Head Baseball Coach/P.E. Instructor
Sylvia Warren Custodial
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Freshmen
Ben Abraham Rebecca Agler Yolanda Alailefaleula Lucas Anderson
Luis Arevalo Nicole Ashton Will Assama Karissa Austin
Bri Avery Christopher Barlow Alyssa Becker Jaynie Brautman
Dylan Brewer Dakota Brooks Titus Brown Clayton Bruening
Kirk Buetow Claudia Bustamante Elizabeth Callaway Ebony Carther
Renan Chaia Sandy Chang Ian Christensen Amber Clark
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Freshmen
Paul Clement De’Quawon Coble Darreon Collins Jabari Coner
Chrystina Contreras Garrett Cote’ Ladonna Cox Chase Craddock
Kadeem Craddock Tabatha Cramer Shandie Curtis Jose De La Cruz
Jordan Deck Megan Eberle Aileen Edmonds Whitney Edwards
Melissa Elrod Mitch Fletcher Erin Florea Dylan Ford
Megan Forney Kylie Fuller Juan Garcia Sitka Gardner
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Freshmen
Evan Gaston Breanna Gates Kellan Goben Amanda Grant
Jessie Griffith Adri Guyer Caleb Ham Sarah Hansen
Dontrell Harris Tristan Henley Hunter Herrell Chelsea Holt
Elijah Howard Zack Iseral Julia Jandacek Brenna Johnson
Maurice Jones Daniella Juarez Troy Kelly Jordan Kinney
Shannen Kryfka
It may not be a sanctioned collegiate sport, but a round of gennis is certainly popular with students. (right)
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Freshmen
Jacob Kubik Ashley Kuehl Ramses Larobina Tisa Lawrence
James Lawson Kathryn Lee Andrew Leonard Daniella Lescure
Hannah Lord Adiana Loya Emily Lutz Jen Lyons
John Machisic Daniel Magner Nick Marcuzzo Jeremy Marler
Kayla Martin Ashley Miller Bethany Miller Joel Morien
Elijah Morin Breanna Morris Macy Mountjoy Alaia Navratil
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Freshmen
Jake Nugen J.D. Patterson Kawika Pedrina Andrew Percic
Tim Perry Raquel Pineda Zane Pittman Lauren Post
Jackie Powell Joseph Pugh Luis Pulido Arica Reeves
Matthew Rhea Riannon Romero Sydney Roseke Andrew Rush
Lane Salsbury Mallory Sansom Mariah Saylor Parker Seilstad
Abdul Sesay Jennifer Shadell Jabari Shaw Tiffany Shimp
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Freshmen
Andrea Sieker Ryne Smith Christian Spath Evan Stanger
Morgan Tackett Christina Taute Katie Thomas Mariah Thompson-Bills
Preston Tibbetts Cody Tracy Kayley Trammell Mayra Urrutia
Charity VanDenBos Briana Van Deusen Rebbecca Waggoner Amber Walker
Ally Weaver Luke Webster Mel Webster Matt Welch
Kayla Will Kenzie Witt
The new kids on the block try to showcase their collective talents during Freshmen Follies. (left)
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Sophomores
Andrew Aragon Maggie Arlt John Baker Bryce Ballard
Austin Benton Carrie Berzins Tristian Birch Chasta Bonifas
Danielle Bowlby Kameryn Brewster Jeremy Burgener Isabel Camacho
Dustin Campbell Shaylee Carlock Phillip Sean Carroll Lauren Childs
Caleb Clark Patrick Clark Nicholas Clarke Emalie Clement
Caleb Clark seems unamused at AJ Wharton and Matt Ward chugging their Pepsi. (right)
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Sophomores
Caleb Connolly Ricky Creek Ashley Crowe Daniel Cunningham
Michael Daringer Erin Davidson Dedrick Dews Charles Dick
Samantha Dixon Danielle Driscoll Ben Elsass Alex Emery
Marybeth Ester Bethany Fields Roger Fonseca Kenneth Fuller
Drew Geiger Ashley Grant Angelene Gray Talisha Grim
Alice Hackett With members of the women’s softball team leading the way, students get silly and do The Mississippi Cha Cha Slide at the opening block party. (left)
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Sophomores
Shaun Hess Ryan Hunter Josh Ivey Marcus Johnson
Ray Johnson Stephan Johnston Todd Johnston Kayla Jones
Katelyn Kynion Brett Lane Zach Lane Gingerlynn Lanza
Jordan Leis Tyson Lewis Lance Lorang Sarah Lord
Jaquar Lovett Jason MacDonald Elissa Maynes Marcus McArthur
Zephaniah McChriston Sondra McCord Michael McGee Michael McZeal
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Sophomores
Dedrick Dews wowed everyone during Midnight Madness as he skied over a motorcycle for an impressive dunk. (far left) Sophomore wrestler, Ellis Trotter, gets into the spirit of handing out candy at the Yorkfest parade. (left)
Livia Medeiros Jordan Mestas Mike Miller
Ana Moyers Sean Murfin Alexander Neely Miles Negley
Ryan Nelson Kris Olson Joanna Overly Ethan Owens
Devyn Pearl Robert Perez Crystal Ratliff Chelsi Reichwaldt
Rebecca Reynolds Linda Risinger Landon Roseberry Bri Rush
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Sophomores
Megan Salfrank Ryan Salg Kameryn Brewster displays her cornpickin’ abilities in a cross country & track fund raiser. (far right)
Kristen Sheppard Hailey Siebold
Martha Slater Andrew Steinhauser Stephanie Studebaker Casandra Taylor
Ellis Trotter Jr. Nate Trumbo Carson Tuttle Reid VanWesten
Thadd Varmall Andre Vaughn Choua Vue Jamel Wheatley
Kyle Wichman Whitney Wiemer Stephanie Wilson Benjamin Wingfield
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Sophomores
Jeremiah Ahart Emilie Alston Joshua Baerg Brandon Bailey
Juniors
Adam Brock BryAnna Brock Garrett Brown Tree Burks
David Carney Luke Case Rocco Cirelli Paula Clendaniel
Amanda Detlefs Rebecca Duncan DeAnthony Ellison Gene Felise
Linden Fisher Caroline Gaudreault Sara Geiger Justin Grieser
Peter Hansen Shaun Howard Andrew Johnson Quin Johnson
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Juniors
Rachel Johnson Reginald Johnson Casey Kinnison Chris Kistenoglu
Amanda Kline Ben Krekel Ger Lao Randy Lewis
Thomas Lichty Sara Lincoln Matthew Lostroh Michael Lostroh
Alex Lowther McKayla Mabery Marisa Maher Jacob McCoy
Nathan Melvin Nikki Moeder Logan Moyer Sam Mwago
Tara New Isaac Obermiller Quin Johnson helps move in a freshman at the start of the school year. (right)
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Juniors
David Ohlin Alexis Paspalof Saul Perez Luke Phillips
Crystal Prawl Sotiris Psyrris Chase Rose Crystal Rush
Kelisa Rush Bethany Saylor Kelsea Schuerman Logan Siddall
Josiah Simburger Brent Smith Desmond Strickland Sara Taverner
Jerome Taylor Laura Tesnohlidek Xavier Trice Michelle Tsinnie
Sarah Van Deusen A.J. Wharton Dustin Wisener Adam Wohlwend
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Seniors
Bruce Amende Jotham Andrews Kelley Andrews Bryan Armstrong
Leah Atwell Landon Bailey Zeruiah Bandy Aaron Beadle
Michael Becker Carrie Berger Jeff Bernacil Zane Berner
Vanessa Brown Brad Brunson Ashley Calvin Nick Caravelli
Matt Carlson
Jordan Carney Wrestlers Shaun Howard and Jason Lloyd do some unconventional power lifting. (right) Ger Lao has something on his mind at the Shine Retreat. (inset)
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Seniors
Michael Carney Cory Clark Songfest hosts and hostesses feel the relief after putting on a great show. (left)
Mitch Clay Nathana Clay
Kirsten Clements Heather Colby Daniel Costanza Kayla Crowell
Kaylee Danielson Isaiah Davis Kimberlee DeGroot Blake Derrick
Sarah Eggar Elizabeth Eklund Selena Emery Leonard Epps
Heidy Estrada Kristine Evangelista Samuel Feiner Adam Friesen
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Seniors
Julia Garcia Travis Gibson Abbie Goodner Courtney Graff
Royce Grimes Shawn Gronseth Natasha Hackett Derek Harlow
Elicia Hebrink Jason Hernandez Keaton Holland Cynthia Hunt
Bryan Irsik
Brian Keller
Clarissa Krekel
Students give their attention to President Eckman as he makes some opening remarks during convocation. (right)
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Seniors
Kayla Lawrence Kristopher Little Jason Lloyd Erich Loper
Daniel Lopez Justin Lunday Andrew Matheny Chelsea Mayer
Ian McEnerney Lorena Medeiros Hilary Mekelburg Joshua Melvin
Kai Miller Jamie Mix Nick Nguyen Arvin Perez
Brenda Perry Katie Perry Tammy Phan
Chelsey Quigley Kyle Reeves In a solemn funeral ceremony, Ethan Owens and Josh Stewart bury their pet ladybugs, Fred and Astaire. (left)
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Seniors
Andrea Rice Sarabeth Robison Jose Roman Aubrey Rush
Toni Sabo Marty Salsbury Tamara Sanchez Heath Schmalzried
Kelci Scott Brittanie Shaw Meghan Shruck Kory Slaughter
Ben Smail Kaitlin Spanel Brent Stahl Cailin Stahl
Corey Standerfer Joshua Stewart Kathey Stewart Sarah Stoutzenberger
Nathan Towell and Casey Kinnison proceed to mug Royce Grimes and Heath Schmalzried at banquet. (right) On their visit to Nebraska’s capital, American Government students were able to meet with Governor Dave Heineman. (far right)
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Seniors
Nick DiToro and Jacob Bentley go all out on National Twin Day. (far left) Sarah Strahle, Carrie Berger, Courtney Graff, Sarah Stoutzenberger, and Erin DeHart are joined by Rusty Ridley for lunch during their Holocaust Museum trip in October. photo by Christi Lones. (left)
Sarah Strahle Jarad Swanson
Doug Tew James Tidei Nathan Towell Kristin Tuttle
Jillyan Vance Jordan Veness Justin Ward London Ward
Matt Ward Renee Willard Bryan Williams Jessica Wilson
Mindy Witt Nick Youmans David Young
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A Abraham, Ben 69, 90 Agler, Rebecca 8, 38, 40, 47, 90 Ahart, Jeremiah 37, 72, 101 Alailefaleula, Yolanda 7, 77, 90 Alston, Emilie 34, 47, 63, 101 Amende, Bruce 78, 104 Anderson, Lucas 8, 21, 26, 39, 90 Andrews, Jotham 74, 104 Andrews, Kelley 34, 104 Aragon, Andrew 9, 35, 96 Arevalo, Luis 41, 69, 90 Arlt, Maggie 60, 66, 96 Armstrong, Bryan 15, 41, 43, 63, 79, 83, 104 Ashton, Nicole 70, 90 Assama, Will 1, 18, 37, 73, 76, 90 Atwell, Leah 32, 51, 54, 57, 59, 104 Austin, Karissa 36, 80, 81, 90 Avery, Bri 8, 51, 90
B Baerg, Josh 17, 37, 58, 101 Bailey, Brandon 101 Bailey, Landon 32, 37, 58, 73, 104 Baker, Courtney 63 Baker, John W 26, 35, 51, 54, 56, 63, 69, 83, 96 Ballard, Bryce 41, 96 Bandy, Gary 79 Bandy, Shawn 79 Bandy, Zeruiah 66, 104 Barlow, Christopher 90 Barrientez, Tyler 74 Beadle, Aaron 10, 41, 81, 104 Becker, Alyssa 2, 6, 36, 70, 90 Becker, Michael 32, 51, 104 Benton, Austin 1, 41, 47, 96 Berger, Carrie 34, 70, 104, 107, 109 Bernacil, Jeff 78, 104 Berner, Zane 14, 21, 39, 45, 59, 60, 80, 83, 104 Berru, Matt 30, 32, 78 Berzins, Carrie 17, 19, 40, 42, 62, 66, 83, 96 Birch, Tristian 7, 77, 96 Bjelland, Jeremy 32, 51, 60, 74 Bonifas, Chasta 38, 62, 96 Bowlby, Danielle 29, 33, 36, 63, 65, 96 Brautman, Jaynie 40, 66, 90 Brewer, Dylan 1, 6, 37, 73, 90 Brewster, Kameryn 34, 47, 80, 81, 83, 96, 100 Brock, Adam 101, 107 Brock, BryAnna 101 Brooks, Dakota 35, 62, 90 Brown, Corbin 79 Brown, Garrett 19, 37, 69, 83, 101 Brown, Titus 39, 47, 90 Brown, Vanessa 38, 51, 54, 59, 104 Bruening, Clayton 35, 90 Brumbaugh, Cody 78 Brunson, Brad 104 Bryan, John 19, 73, 83 Buetow, Kirk 79, 90 Burford, Pat 78
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Burgener, Jeremy 17, 41, 42, 79, 83, 96 Burks, Tree 1, 73, 101 Bustamante, Claudia 6, 90
C Callaway, Elizabeth 2, 11, 36, 80, 81, 90 Calvin, Ashley 104 Camacho, Isabel 66, 96 Camarena, Eduardo 78 Campbell, Dustin 33, 37, 58, 72, 76, 81, 83, 96 Caravelli, Nick 32, 63, 104 Carlock, Shaylee 24, 34, 81, 96 Carlson, Matt 1, 17, 26, 39, 47, 51, 53, 55, 104 Carney, David 35, 101 Carney, Jordan 32, 34, 104 Carney, Michael 32, 35, 105 Carroll, Sean 41, 42, 45, 72, 83, 96 Carther, Ebony 70, 90 Case, Luke 39, 101 Casey, Blake 72 Chaia, Renan 2, 69, 90 Chang, Sandy 11, 36, 90 Childs, Lauren 7, 96 Christensen, Ian 5, 72, 90 Cirelli, Rocco 78, 101 Clark, Amber 4, 16, 34, 90 Clark, Caleb 39, 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 62, 96 Clark, Cory 10, 18, 32, 41, 42, 105 Clarke, Nicholas 74, 96 Clark, Patrick 17, 20, 25, 35, 45, 47, 51, 52, 55, 61, 62, 64, 96 Clay, Mitch 29, 32, 39, 45, 105 Clay, Nathana 11, 12, 29, 38, 59, 60, 105, 112 Clement, Emalie 1, 40, 66, 83, 96 Clement, Paul 41, 69, 91 Clements, Kirsten 59, 60, 105 Clendaniel, Paula 70, 101 Coble, De’Quawon 39, 47, 59, 91 Colby, Heather 7, 77, 105 Collins, Darreon 10, 35, 81, 91 Comacho, Isabel 36 Coner, Jabari 37, 72, 91 Connolly, Caleb 1, 2, 19, 79, 97 Contreras, Chrystina 34, 91 Costanza, Daniel 32, 78, 83, 105 Cote’, Garrett 62, 69, 91 Cox, Ladonna 91 Craddock, Chase 9, 18, 41, 69, 91 Craddock, Kadeem 41, 91 Cramer, Tabatha 7, 77, 91 Creek, Ricky 74, 83, 97 Crowe, Ashley 38, 51, 97 Crowell, Kayla 21, 36, 83, 105 Cunningham, Danny 28, 35, 45, 81, 83, 97 Curry, Britney 77 Curtis, Shandie 34, 66, 91
D Danielson, Kaylee 10, 34, 47, 105 Daringer, Michael 47, 97 Davidson, Erin 1, 36, 45, 47, 65, 97 Davis, Isaiah 18, 32, 39, 105 Deal, Amanda 30, 32, 66, 83
Deck, Jordan 5, 58, 80, 91 DeGroot, Kimberlee 13, 15, 40, 45, 47, 59, 65, 83, 105 De La Cruz, Jose 1, 5, 6, 18, 72, 91 Dempsey, Chris 7, 18, 78, 85 Derrick, Blake 2, 42, 69, 83, 105 Derrick, Corin 32 Deschner, Bridget 47 Detlefs, Amanda 15, 24, 34, 63, 101 Detlefs, Maegan 59 Dews, Dedrick 73, 97, 99 Dick, Charles 41, 79, 97 Didier, James 78, 85 Dixon, Samantha 38, 47, 49, 55, 97 Driscoll, Danielle 6, 7, 77, 97 Duncan, Rebecca 30, 36, 63, 101
Grim, Talisha 81, 97 Gronseth, Shawn 39, 106 Guyer, Adri 6, 47, 92
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Hackett, Alice 12, 25, 26, 27, 34, 42, 45, 47, 49, 63, 97, 105 Hackett, Natasha 32, 51, 57, 106 Ham, Caleb 10, 35, 81, 92 Hansen, Peter 39, 101 Hansen, Sarah 5, 7, 77, 92 Harlow, Derek 54, 106 Harris, Dontrell 92 Hebrink, Elicia 1, 10, 12, 17, 29, 40, 45, 47, 61, 62, 106 Henley, Tristan 92 Hernandez, Jason 16, 25, 27, 29, 32, 39, 47, 49, 51, 54, 105, 106 Eberle, Megan 1, 26, 38, 47, 51, 55, Herrell, Hunter 19, 79, 92 62, 91 Hess, Shaun 37, 98 Edmonds, Aileen 8, 38, 47, 91 Hines, Seth 81 Edwards, Whitney 10, 21, 40, 51, 55, Hinton, Robin 32 56, 91 Hoffmeister, Lane 17, 47, 79 Eggar, Sarah 30, 32, 38, 59, 105 Holland, Keaton 7, 18, 78, 85, 106 Eklund, Elizabeth 36, 80, 81, 83, 105 Holt, Chelsea 8, 38, 51, 52, 58, 92 Ellison, DeAnthony 1, 37, 73, 76, 101 Howard, Elijah 41, 72, 92 Elrod, Melissa 34, 91 Howard, Shaun 29, 74, 83, 101, 104 Elsass, Ben 10, 35, 97 Hunt, Cynthia 21, 32, 36, 106 Emery, Alex 69, 97 Hunter, Ryan 72, 98 Emery, Selena 33, 40, 42, 63, 105 Epps, Leonard 73, 105 Ester, Marybeth 36, 81, 97 Irsik, Bryan 6, 9, 10, 29, 35, 74, 106 Estrada, Estefany 34 Iseral, Zack 41, 79, 92 Estrada, Heidy 32, 105 Ivey, Josh 41, 69, 98 Etisomba, Jeremy 1, 41, 69 Evangelista, Kristine 59, 65, 83, 105
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F Feiner, Sam 78, 105 Felise, Gene 41, 78, 101 Fields, Bethany 5, 34, 97 Finley, Brittany 34, 44, 66 Fisher, Linden 69, 101 Fletcher, Mitch 79, 91 Florea, Erin 9, 40, 51, 52, 55, 56, 91 Fonseca, Roger 97 Ford, Dylan 9, 41, 47, 51, 52, 55, 91 Forney, Megan 8, 47, 61, 91 Friesen, Adam 105 Frizell, Aaron 72 Fuller, Kenneth 4, 39, 97 Fuller, Kylie 11, 36, 66, 91
G Garcia, Juan 37, 80, 91 Garcia, Julia 32, 34, 45, 58, 106 Gardner, Sitka 8, 91 Gaston, Evan 92 Gates, Breanna 9, 10, 13, 40, 42, 51, 62, 92 Gaudreault, Caroline 1, 15, 34, 47, 51, 55, 101 Geiger, Drew 41, 42, 45, 47, 61, 72, 97 Geiger, Sara 28, 101 Gibson, Travis 78, 106 Goad, Andy 81 Goben, Kellan 1, 14, 41, 47, 80, 81, 92, 107 Goodner, Abbie 32, 40, 60, 106 Graff, Courtney 63, 65, 106, 109 Grant, Amanda 58, 92 Grant, Ashley 97 Gray, Angelene 7, 47, 61, 77, 97 Grieser, Justin 79, 101 Griffith, Jessie 4, 7, 33, 77, 92 Grimes, Royce 7, 10, 12, 21, 25, 29, 32, 37, 42, 49, 62, 80, 81, 106, 108
Jandacek, Julia 92 Jarvis, Brennan 81 Johnson, Andrew 101 Johnson, Brenna 16, 34, 65, 92 Johnson, Marcus 72, 98 Johnson, Quin 35, 101, 102 Johnson, Rachel 1, 34, 45, 102, 107 Johnson, Ray 74, 98 Johnson, Reginald 73, 102 Johnston, Stephan 69, 98 Johnston, Todd 74, 98 Jones, Kayla 34, 47, 98 Jones, Maurice 92 Juarez, Daniella 7, 9, 36, 77, 92
K Keller, Brian 32, 39, 47, 56, 106 Kelly Jr., Troy 8, 9, 11, 12, 41, 42, 62, 80, 81, 92 Kemen, Chris 79 Kinney, Jordan 9, 34, 66, 92 Kinnison, Casey 35, 45, 58, 102, 108 Kinyon, Martha 1, 15, 17, 32, 40, 47, 49 Kistenoglu, Chris 6, 41, 69, 102 Kline, Amanda 8, 38, 47, 63, 102 Krekel, Ben 39, 47, 51, 55, 102 Krekel, Clarissa 32, 38, 59, 60, 106 Kryfka, Shannen 1, 4, 8, 16, 38, 92 Kubik, Jacob 72, 93 Kuehl, Ashley 20, 34, 66, 93 Kynion, Katie 40, 42, 45, 66, 98, 112
L Lane, Brett 98 Lane, Zach 78, 98 Lanza, Gingerlynn 1, 66, 98 Lao, Ger 39, 79, 102, 104 Larobina, Ramses 72, 93 Lawrence, Kayla 26, 32, 47, 51, 52, 55, 60, 107
Lawrence, Tisa 13, 26, 34, 47, 49, 51, 52, 54, 93 Lawson, James 39, 51, 93 Lee, Kathryn 93 Leinen, Joseph 32 Leis, Jordan 18, 78, 98 Leonard, Andrew 13, 47, 49, 51, 55, 62, 93 Lescure, Daniella 1, 4, 11, 36, 93 Lewis, Randy 41, 68, 102 Lewis, Tyson 39, 98 Lichty, Tomme 39, 47, 59, 102 Lincoln, Sara 2, 6, 34, 70, 102 Little, Kristopher 78, 107 Lloyd, Hayley 38, 70 Lloyd, Jason 12, 25, 28, 33, 35, 45, 63, 74, 82, 104, 107 Loper, Erich 12, 45, 47, 49, 61, 107 Lopez, Daniel 41, 73, 82, 107 Lorang, Lance 79, 98 Lord, Hannah 10, 40, 93 Lord, Sarah 8, 38, 47, 98 Lostroh, Matthew 58, 60, 83, 102 Lostroh, Michael 58, 60, 83, 102 Lovett, Jaquar 1, 15, 39, 45, 98 Lowther, Alex 42, 78, 83, 85, 102 Loya, Adiana 1, 40, 66, 70, 75, 93 Lunday, Justin 42, 63, 107 Lutz, Emily 9, 93 Lyons, Jen 28, 34, 66, 93
M Mabery, McKayla 34, 102 MacDonald, Jason 13, 39, 42, 51, 55, 56, 98 Machisic, John 15, 39, 93 Magner, Daniel 1, 8, 28, 39, 47, 52, 60, 93 Maher, Marisa 28, 34, 42, 45, 70, 81, 83, 102 Marcuzzo, Nick 93 Marler, Jeremy 41, 47, 69, 93 Martin, Kayla 38, 93 Martin, Kimberly 6, 11, 34, 47, 52, 54, 56, 66 Matheny, Andrew 2, 78, 107 Matthews Jr., Gary 73 Mayer, Chelsea 26, 30, 36, 83, 107 Maynes, Elissa 98 McArthur, Marcus 98 McChriston, Zephaniah 51, 98 McCord, Sondra 38, 70, 98 McCoy, Callie 74 McCoy, Jacob 74, 102 McEnerney, Ian 37, 107 McGee, Michael 69, 83, 98 McGrew, Nick 74 McZeal, Michael 98 Medeiros, Livia 70, 99 Medeiros, Lorena 1, 3, 70, 83, 107 Mekelburg, Hilary 32, 59, 65, 107 Melvin, Joshua 32, 107 Melvin, Nathan 102 Mestas, Jordan 34, 80, 81, 83, 99 Miller, Andrew 39, 47, 56, 60 Miller, Ashley 40, 70, 93 Miller, Bethany 51, 52, 93 Miller, Kai 78, 107 Miller, Mike 9, 16, 20, 41, 45, 79, 82, 99 Mix, Jamie 34, 47, 54, 56, 107 Moeder, Nikki 15, 33, 40, 47, 63, 82, 102 Moore, Doug 47, 61, 81 Morien, Joel 26, 39, 47, 51, 81, 93 Morin, Elijah 74, 93 Morris, Breanna 7, 9, 77, 93 Mountjoy, Macy 15, 24, 34, 66, 82, 93
Moyer, Logan 73, 102 Moyers, Ana 5, 9, 13, 21, 33, 36, 45, 65, 83, 99 Mueting, Nick 69 Munoz, Jared 6, 68 Murfin, Sean 16, 41, 79, 99 Mwago, Sam 81, 102
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Rush, Aubrey 12, 14, 29, 32, 33, 40, 60, 63, 108 Rush, Bri 66, 99 Rush, Crystal 59, 60, 63, 65, 82, 83, 103 Rush, Kelisa 40, 61, 103
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Sabo, Toni 6, 17, 40, 47, 108 Salfrank, Megan 38, 51, 54, 59, 100 Salg, Ryan 72, 100 Salsbury, Lane 41, 82, 94 Salsbury, Marty 108 Sanchez, Tamara 32, 108 Sanner, Kathy 32 Sansom, Mallory 9, 16, 40, 65, 94 Santos, Mayara 70 Saylor, Bethany 8, 26, 36, 47, 49, 51, 52, 55, 103 Saylor, Mariah 9, 40, 62, 94 Schmalzried, Heath 12, 29, 32, 41, Obermiller, Isaac 7, 78, 102 45, 60, 62, 69, 108 Ohlin, David 103 Schruck, Meghan 40, 63 Olson, Kris 41, 69, 83, 99 Schuerman, Kelsea 34, 70, 103 Overly, Joanna 8, 36, 99 Schutt, Jennifer 32 Owens, Ethan 37, 99, 107 Scott, Kelci 10, 21, 29, 32, 36, 83, 108 Seilstad, Parker 15, 37, 47, 49, 51, Paspalof, Alexis 6, 7, 77, 83, 103 52, 55, 59, 94 Patterson, J.D. 1, 10, 41, 74, 94 Sesay, Abdul 18, 41, 69, 94 Paul, Shelly 70 Shadell, Jennifer 38, 70, 94 Pearl, Devyn 7, 34, 99 Shaw, Brittanie 34, 70, 77, 108 Pedrina, Kawika 35, 81, 94 Shaw, Jabari 37, 72, 76, 94 Percic, Andrew 1, 6, 37, 69, 81, 94 Sheppard, Kristen 40, 100 Perez, Arvin 42, 78, 107 Shimp, Tiffany 11, 36, 62, 66, 94 Perez, Robert 79, 99 Shruck, Meghan 30, 32, 33, 60, 108 Perez, Saul 20, 41, 42, 69, 103 Siddall, Logan 18, 41, 59, 103 Perry, Brenda 32, 47, 60, 77, 107 Siebold, Hailey 21, 25, 27, 36, 45, Perry, Katie 6, 7, 9, 40, 77, 107 47, 49, 52, 63, 100, 105 Perry, Tim 72, 94 Sieker, Andrea 28, 36, 66, 95 Petrilli, Marissa 32 Phan, Tammy 30, 32, 40, 42, 47, 59, Simburger, Josiah 74, 103 Slater, Martha 34, 62, 66, 100 60, 61, 107 Slattery, Dean 79 Phillips, Kristi 34, 66 Slaughter, Kory 72, 108 Phillips, Luke 103 Smail, Ben 41, 108 Pineda, Raquel 28, 34, 66, 94 Smith, Brent 60, 73, 83, 103 Pittman, Zane 10, 35, 47, 58, 94 Smith, Ryne 24, 39, 47, 58, 59, 62, Post, Lauren 5, 8, 38, 47, 51, 54, 95 59, 94 Spanel, Kaitlin 32, 34, 58, 83, 108 Powell, Jackie 38, 94 Spath, Christian 41, 72, 95 Prawl, Crystal 38, 47, 59, 60, 103 Stahl, Brent 6, 10, 13, 29, 31, 32, Psyrris, Sotiris 73, 103 41, 60, 69, 83, 108 Pugh, Joseph 94 Stahl, Cailin 13, 29, 32, 40, 60, 108 Pulido, Luis 69, 94 Standerfer, Corey 2, 14, 29, 32, 37, 73, 108 Stanger, Evan 39, 47, 95 Quigley, Chelsey 34, 65, 107 Steinhauser, Andrew 100 Stewart, Josh 1, 10, 12, 32, 41, 58, 107, 108 Ratliff, Crystal 99 Stewart, Kathey 47, 54, 108 Reeves, Arica 7, 9, 34, 77, 94 Stoutzenberger, Sarah 51, 108, 109 Reeves, Kyle 60, 78, 83, 107 Strahle, Sarah 15, 36, 63, 109 Reichwaldt, Chelsi 99 Strickland, Desmond 2, 14, 37, 73, Reif, Brandon 74 83, 103 Reynolds, Rebecca 34, 66, 99 Studebaker, Stephanie 17, 40, 47, Rhea, Matthew 17, 24, 39, 54, 59, 94 51, 52, 55, 61, 100 Rice, Andrea 107, 108 Swanson, Jarad 109 Risinger, Linda 8, 38, 58, 99 Roberts, R.J. 55, 59, 60 Robison, Sarabeth 32, 38, 51, 57, Tackett, Morgan 19, 40, 66, 82, 95 107, 108 Taute, Christina 95 Roman, Jose 4, 39, 108 Taverner, Sara 34, 47, 60, 103 Romero, Riannon 7, 77, 94 Taylor, Casandra 25, 27, 45, 49, 65, Roseberry, Landon 18, 26, 41, 47, 83, 100, 105 49, 51, 52, 55, 57, 99 Taylor, Jerome 4, 21, 39, 42, 51, 52, Rose, Chase 103 54, 103 Roseke, Sydney 4, 21, 34, 94 Tesnohlidek, Laura 34, 65, 103 Rush, Andrew 1, 2, 14, 18, 21, 41, Tew, Doug 79, 109 42, 62, 69, 94 Nathan, Brett 78 Navratil, Alaia 8, 40, 65, 93 Neely, Alexander 79, 99 Negley, Miles 6, 74, 99 Negley, Wes 74, 107 Nelson, Ryan 39, 47, 51, 54, 62, 99 New, Tara 17, 34, 66, 102 Nguyen, Nick 18, 78, 107 Nugen, Jake 10, 35, 80, 81, 94
Thomas, Katie 5, 9, 95 Thompson-Bills, Mariah 5, 34, 95 Tialavea, Rachelle 70 Tibbetts, Preston 80, 95 Tidei, James 10, 20, 32, 39, 80, 81, 83, 107, 109 Towell, Nathan 25, 27, 35, 47, 49, 60, 105, 109 Tracy, Cody 35, 95 Trammell, Kayley 1, 2, 80, 95 Trejo, Josh 78 Trice, Xavier 72, 103 Trotter, Ellis 74, 99, 100 Trumbo, Nate 24, 39, 59, 74, 100 Tsinnie, Michelle 18, 34, 65, 103 Tuttle, Carson 8, 9, 17, 18, 25, 27, 41, 45, 47, 59, 61, 62, 100, 105, 107 Tuttle, Kristin 1, 20, 40, 45, 63, 80, 82, 109 Twisselman, C.T. 7, 32, 78, 85
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U Urrutia, Mayra 19, 40, 66, 82, 95
V Vance, Jillyan 32, 109 VanDenBos, Charity 70, 95 Van Deusen, Briana 11, 12, 34, 51, 52, 55, 56, 95 Van Deusen, Sarah 1, 10, 12, 26, 28, 34, 42, 45, 56, 66, 103 VanWesten, Reid 79, 83, 100 Varmall, Thadd 73, 100 Vaughn, Andre 73, 100 Veness, Jordan 34, 66, 70, 83, 109 Vue, Choua 39, 100
W Waggoner, Rebbecca 11, 36, 65, 81, 95 Walker, Amber 11, 17, 36, 47, 49, 95 Ward, Justin 32, 73, 109 Ward, London 32, 47, 55, 59, 60, 52 Ward, Matt 14, 32, 47, 49, 51, 52, 55, 56, 60, 96, 109 Weaver, Ally 8, 9, 40, 61, 62, 95 Webster, Luke 5, 95 Webster, Mel 7, 95 Welch, Matt 95 Wharton, AJ 39, 52, 55, 56, 96, 103 Wheatley, Jamel 74, 100 Wichman, Kyle 6, 37, 58, 74, 100 Wiemer, Whitney 8, 38, 100 Wilcox, Mark 79 Willard, Renee 31, 32, 46, 59, 60, 109 Williams, Bryan 29, 74, 109 Willingham, Quinnell 74 Will, Kayla 36, 81, 95 Wilson, Jessica 32, 109 Wilson, Stephanie 1, 19, 33, 36, 42, 58, 63, 82, 100 Wingfield, Ben 8, 9, 12, 15, 41, 47, 100 Wisener, Dustin 78, 103 Witt, Kenzie 65, 95 Witt, Mindy 32, 58, 60, 65, 83, 109 Wohlwend, Adam 19, 72, 103
Y Youmans, Nick 109 Young, David 17, 18, 41, 45, 47, 52, 49, 61, 109
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The CRUSADER is a publication of York College under the supervision of Steddon Sikes, Director of Publications and Yearbook Editor. Nathana Clay was the Assistant Editor for this volume; Katie Kynion was the Assistant Photographer. Photography was contributed by John Baker, Carrie Berzins, Nathana Clay, Erin Davidson, Bob DeHart, Ramon Diaz, Elizabeth Eklund, Sarah Eggar, Brad Fisher, Quin Johnson, Katie Kynion, Taylor Ladd, Lori Loney, Chelsea Mayer, Gail Miller, Ana Moyers, Tim McNeese, Omega Phi, Kent Ross, Steddon Sikes, Marti Soderholm, Judy Tuttle, Kayla Will, and the York News-Times Staff (Eric Eckert, Ken Kush, Steve Moseley, and SJ Munoz). This yearbook was printed by the Walsworth Publishing Company of Marceline, MO. Greg Adams served as the annual representative. 112