2006 Crusader

Dedication

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Dedication

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The Golden Path 50 Years with the Millers

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abrey and Madge Miller arrived on campus when York College reopened her doors in the fall of 1956. They stepped out on faith that God would again bless the efforts of a Christian college in the north central states. There were just 83 students in that first year that “Doc� served on the faculty and as the Registrar. It was meager beginnings, to say the least, but that’s how it usually is when one hears the call to serve.

The 2005-2006 Crusader is dedicated to the love they have for this annointed place, their untiring service to thousands of students, and their fulfilled dream of influencing the growth of the Kingdom.

Crusader 2005-2006 Student Life, page 4 People, page 48 Organizations, page 76 Sports, page 110 Index, page 142 Dedication

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Welcomed arrival

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he return of students and the welcoming of new Freshmen bring to life the campus that has remained mainly empty throughout the summer months. Students and parents arrive on campus to stand in line for registration, excited for a new school year. The first few days are filled with jubilant reunions and awkward introductions as everyone starts to settle into their routines. This year, the Freshmen had a special day all to themselves, spent in bonding at Nebraska Youth Camp.

As always, the first picnics draw crowds of students, parents, faculty, and staff, and good conversation is shared around good food. Opening speeches are made as a part of welcoming new students and putting anxious parents’ minds at ease. At this point, the dreams for the year are forming and each student begins a new chapter in their own “York Experience.”

ON THE LEVEL: President Baker gives assurances that York College was the right decision. (middle) FREE FOR THE TAKING: Jason Monroe and Jacob Bentley offer refreshments to those moving into McCloud Hall. (right) EARLY BIRDS: Adrienne Koehn, Annalisa Briggs, and Nicki Doty share a laugh before registration begins. (far right)

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Opening Days

GUYS HUG TOO: Kevin Nitz gives a welcoming embrace to a fellow student, ready for the year to begin anew. (below)

COVER GIRL: Ruth Ramsey models the freshman theme. (left) DOWNTIME: A friendly game of UNO is interrupted by Jared Stark’s camera and Ben Ketcherside goes nuts. (middle) WHY ME?: Jenni Nesladek gets burried up to her neck in sand by a trio of nice guys. (below)

MAKING A SPLASH: After rolling around in the mud, the pond at NYC seems sparkling clean. (left) NO INHIBITIONS: Monica Gibson, Chelsey Kellett, Martha Kinyon, Claudia Saenz, and Nikki Burleson show their tough side after a tug-o-war contest. (right)

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MAKING THINGS CLICK: Felice Dudrey does her part to get students lined up for the flag ceremony. (right)

OFFICIAL START: President Baker leads the procession along with members of the Executive Council. (right)

MISPLACED: The men’s soccer team gives up their traditional pews to faculty and staff as they listen to introductions. (right)

A CHARGE TO KEEP: SA President, Rusty Ridley, looks over the student body with anticipation of a great year ahead. (right)

IN ALL SERIOUSNESS: Everyone enjoys a moment of lightheartedness during convocation. (above)

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Convocation

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he beginning of the academic school year is always marked by the traditional Opening Convocation.

Honor is shown to the faculty and staff of York College, as they enter in their regalia and each person is introduced. This year, special attention was directed towards Dr. Mabrey Miller, who has served on the faculty for the last fifty years.

Another part of the opening traditions is the parade of flags.

Twenty-seven states and twelve countries were represented in the student body, giving York College a very diverse and fun atmosphere.

To help kick off the college’s 115th Year of Celebration, YC had the largest presence in the city’s annual Yorkfest parade. Almost 200 students, faculty, staff, and administration participated in the community-wide event. They walked, rode on floats, gave out candy, carried flags, and even signed autographs as they made their way around downtown York.

SHOWING OUR COLORS: Dr. Roush gives a wave and a smile as the members of the choir carry the flags. (top) YC GRAND MARSHALLS: Dr. Mabrey and Madge Miller are chauffeured in style through York’s downtown

by Stephen Colwell and Dr. Lester. (above) FLOATING TO THE TOP: Ridley makes yet another presidential appearance as he rides on the McGehee Hall float designed and built by Student Association. (above)

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FAIR SKIES: The community welcome was an opportunity to get to know York’s businesses, especially what was available downtown. (right) BUDGETED FUN: A college student’s pocketbook can always handle the free stuff. Jalena, Damon, and Robbie fill up on the give-aways. (below)

PAPARAZZI APPETITE: The different reactions to the camera are all part of the mix as the picnic on the square winds down. (left) BEYOND TALENT: Timothy Williams discovers that he is has a gift for the SA sponsored watermelon craw race and blew away his competition. (right & below)

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Community

Calling York home

A LEAVE SOME FOR ME: Dr. Larry Van Meter looks to be supervising Angie Chambers and Heather Coy as they get set to enjoy their Wednesday night dessert. (above)

mong the events organized to make college students feel welcome—as well as adding to the numerous picnics—the city of York hosts a Community Fair at the beginning of each school year. Local businesses set up booths around the Courthouse square and students get a chance to see what downtown York has to offer. Each booth also features a drawing for a free prize, so students are encouraged to stop at each booth to visit with the members of the York community. When students aren’t signing up for free stuff, they’re sitting in groups chatting over another great picnic dinner.

Students also are welcomed to the church community at East Hill church of Christ, as an ice cream social is organized.

Few students miss the chance for free food, especially when it’s ice cream! Students and adults showed up for the cold feast and spent another evening in fellowship, sharing stories of their summer adventures and their hopes for the school year to come.

GETTING THE SCOOP: While students fend for themselves, President Baker dishes some ice cream to the delight of little Hannah Anderson. (above and far left) MEAT OF THE MATTER: Ben, Tasha, and Crystal display their true calling at SA’s melon feast while David gives a sinister look of approval. (left)

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Membership has its privileges

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lub Welcome Week introduces one of the longest time periods of the school year, rivaled by the week before Songfest in the spring. During this time, Freshmen and new students get their first lesson in learning how to balance their studies with their fun. Of course, the more experienced students don’t always provide the best example, as they relive their first days in club through the new members. This mix of sleepless nights and busy days bonds club members together from the very beginning.

New members and old members all participate in the same events, and frequently, the club members are known by their matching t-shirts or even their swords! During the week, clubs bond over all sorts of activities, including the early-morning football game that everyone shows up for. The macho guys strut their skills on the field while the girls cheer from the sidelines to keep from freezing. And of course, the most important focus during the week is on spiritual bonding, as clubs have devos, service projects, and many spontaneous singing sessions.

By the end of the week everyone is exhausted, but they’ve forged new relationships that will carry throughout their college experience.

RECEIVING NOTICE: Tyson Hinrichsen keeps his anticipation in check as he reaches for his Kyodai invitation. (top) THREE OF A KIND: A trio of happy faces as Nicole Nelson, Jessica White, and Heather White go Beta. (above) MALE BONDING: AXE guys discovered that shooting clay pigeons in the country provided a great way for members to bond during Welcome Week as Daryon Bassett and Alex Thompson take aim. (above)

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Welcome Week

SPIRITED ENSEMBLE: Delta girls cheer on the new members as they put together a ground display of talent. (left)

TRASH DETAIL: Kingsmen and Omega Phi organized a trash pickup along Hwy 34 as their service project. (left)

ORDER UP: “Cookout @ Forty’s” was a scheduled meal during Welcome Week for Theta Psi and Sigma Tau. (left)

BLURRED VISION: Kyodai and AXE in their traditional 6:00 a.m. flag football game at Beaver Creek Park. (left)

DRESSED FOR FUN: Theta Psi has their own pep rallywhile waiting for the football game to get underway. (above)

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Serenading hearts

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t the end of a very busy Welcome Week, all the clubs join together to attend Coronation. During the week, new members spent hours (or in some cases, perhaps only minutes!) learning and rehearsing a song and choreography with which to serenade the club sweetheart or beau. Before the week begins, old members vote on the member from their brother or sister club to be chosen as the Coronation beau or sweetheart. When the night rolls around, everyone is surprised and entertained as each club has their own unique way of serenading. Hosting the evening this year was Jim Doty and Hazley Hamm.

Club Sweethearts: Ambri Merrill - AXE; Hannah Van Buskirk - Kingsmen; Erica Towell - Kyodai; and Amy Springer - Sig Tau. Club Beaus: Justin Carver - Beta; Billy Sanders - Delta; Tyson Schroeder - Omega Phi; Jordan Fortmeyer - Theta Psi.

CROWD PLEASER: Delta girls serenade their beau Billy Sanders during Friday night’s coronation. (above) LAYING IT ON THICK: Omega Phi gives Tyson Schroeder the kind of attention he’s been wanting for five years. (right) THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT: California freshman, Shirley Knight, puts some feelings behind Beta’s song as Justin Carver eats it up. (far right)

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Coronation

A THOUSAND WORDS: Sweetheart Amy Springer is overwhelmed by all the copies of her face as the men of Sig Tau sing Kiss the Girl. (below)

STARTING OFF ON A GOOD NOTE: Ambri Merrill gets serenaded country western style as Alex Thompson provides the accompaniment with some help from Joe Hermann. (left) FIRST KNIGHT: Forty is moved to a big smile as Theta Psi hails him as their knight in shining armor . (below)

SWORD SUBMISSION: Kingsmen recruits go on one knee as they tell Hannah Van Buskirk what she means to them. (below)

MAKE IT QUICK: Jess Gaver lip-syncs part of Kyodai’s sweetheart invitation to Erica Towell before she hurried off to a home volleyball match. (left)

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NERVOUS WRECK: Chad Hall gets a little apprehensive about the exchange he’s having with Phoebe Elrod. (right)

JAILBIRDS: Ray Miller and Michael Becker make a cameo appearance along with Larry Van Meter as suprise luncheon guests and benefactors of Whiteside. (right)

DUELING BANJO: Laura Armbrust is not amused by the over aggressive antics of Whiteside’s friend, Aaron Rhodebeck. (right)

METZ PETS: Rachel Dudrey entertains Hall with her gift of a roach colony while Nicholas Parsons listens in.

A LAST WORD: John Baker gives some final directions after the dress rehearsal. (below)

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Fall Play

DINNER CAST - IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE: Mrs. Ernest W. Stanley - Janae Wrich, Miss Preen - Laura Armbrust, Richard Stanley - Matthew Miller, June Stanley - Sara Firm, John - Jacob Bentley, Sarah - Regina Pedersen, Mrs. Dexter - Elise Hart, Mrs. McCutcheon & Radio Technician - Janette Sigle, Mr. Stanley - Lloyd Armbrust Jr., Maggie Cutler - Jessica Agler, Dr. Bradley - Amy Springer, Sheridan Whiteside - Chad Hall, Harriet Stanley - Phoebe Elrod, Bert Jefferson - Nicholas Parsons, Professor Metz - Rachel Dudrey, Luncheon Guests - Michael Becker, Larry Van Meter, Ray Miller, Mr. Baker & Westcott - Matt Carlson, Expresswoman - Tasha Byrd, Lorraine Sheldon - Michelle Byrd, Sandy - Timothy Williams, Beverly Carlton - Zeboriah Carter, Copyist - Gary Wilson, Radio Technician & Deputy - Amanda Baldwin, Choir Boys - Jonathan Fletcher, Vincent Harvey, Connor Mogul, Jonathan Postier, Brady Sikes, Austin Taylor, Scott Wilson, Banjo - Aaron Rhodebeck, Deputy - Rusty Ridley, A Plainclothes Man - Stephen Detlefs, Director - John I. Baker III, Assistant Director - Jamie J. Wahlmeier

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T FED UP: Janae Wrich knows her husband, Lloyd Armbrust, has had all he can take with his unwanted house guest. (above) DECEPTIVE ROUSE: Michelle Byrd makes engagement plans based on a fabrication dreamed up by Chad Hall’s assistant, Jessica Agler. (below)

ypically, when a person comes to dinner, he leaves after the meal. Unfortunately, in this comedy, the Stanley family’s dinner guest becomes their house guest—a very ungrateful house guest, who brings all sorts of trouble and entertainment into the once-calm household.

Sheridan Whiteside, played by sophomore Chad Hall, is a famous radio personality who has an unfortunate fall on the steps of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Stanley, played by Lloyd Armbrust and Janae Wrich. Forced to conduct his business from a wheelchair in the living room of the Stanleys, Whiteside manages to upset everyone around him, while entertaining convicts for lunch and filling the house with everything from cockroaches to penguins.

Filled with humorous characters, such as the doctor who aspires to become a novelist, and the somewhat senile old sister of Mr. Stanley, the play provided a full evening of laughter, as well as some tears of sympathy for the ones who had to deal with the charming Mr. Whiteside.

WHO... ME?: Jessica can’t hide her guilt as the plot to get rid of Byrd’s character unravels. (left) NOT SO SILENT OF NIGHT: As a boys choir provides music for Whiteside’s radio broadcast, the Stanley household falls apart. (right)

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HOMECOMING ROYALTY: 1) Dudrey surpised, 2) Hobelman gives up her crown, 3) Ridley gets outfitted by President Baker, 4) The Queen and her Jester, 5) Making his move... It was a royal ride watching this year’s crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen. (above)

COURT IS IN SESSION: Members of the Homecoming Court: (front row) Erik Gray, Erica Towell, Crystal Soderholm, Michal Dudrey - Duchess, Ambri Merrill - Princess, Mallory Garfield - Countess, Holly Allen, Hazley Hamm, Rachel Dudrey; (back row) Loba Ogunmola - Duke, Kyle Gustafson, Cliff Mullen, John T. Langley - Prince, Casey Newcomer - Earl, Jonathan Neeley, Rusty Ridley (above) MARRIAGE MATTERS: Dr. Jerry and Lynn Jones kicked off the Celebration Days’ activities with a three-day seminar on what makes for better marriages. (right)

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Homecoming

THE SWITCH TO BLUE: The Concert Choir showed off their new robes at Homecoming chapel. (left) LUCK OF THE IRISH: Matt VanHoosen and Kevin Claypool Jr. throw their support to Dublin’s Andy Doyle in the men’s soccer match. (right)

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any might say that there is not much to do on the weekend in small town York, Nebraska. However, Homecoming is a weekend packed with activities, events, remembrance, and a glimpse at what may come. This weekend in October brings many across the nation to one central location, and each person is there with a different purpose: to reunite with life-long friends, check out a prospective campus, support the student life, or to witness the crowning of the year’s Homecoming Royalty.

The Queen candidates for this year’s Homecoming were Holly Allen, Rachel Dudrey, Hazley Hamm, Crystal Soderholm, and Erica Towell. Candidates for King were Erik Gray, Kyle Gustafson, Cliff Mullen, Jonathan Neeley, and Rusty Ridley.

Only two would leave officially representing York College’s Homecoming Royalty—Rachel Dudrey and Rusty Ridley—but all students leave memories in the hearts of the people at York College. Homecoming is about these memories.

MAKING THE SALE: Kandie, Bailey, Lauren, and Amber do their part in raising money for the women’s basketball program. (above) GOING THE DISTANCE: The Homecoming soccer games were full of excitement as the teams brought out their best for the fans and won both contests against Johnson and Wales University. Freshman forward Micha McKeeman controls the ball against the defender with a warning cry from Kaime Houk. (above) Gizzy slips one around the goalie while Nolan Rathe looks on. (right)

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Relief, now that it’s over...

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ust as the 2005 academic year was getting underway, Hurricane Katrina was making her presence known to the world, leaving a path of destruction in her wake. The storm surge from the level five hurricane caused catastrophic damage along the coastlines of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, displacing millions of people and requiring a nationwide relief and cleanup effort.

Student Association coordinated York College’s efforts in conjunction with those of York Public Schools. They kicked things off by organizing drop-off sites at a YHS home football game. The most significant contribution came from five men in the community who brought $500 worth of baby supplies. A group of sixth graders collected four “Husker red” backpacks full of school supplies.

After several weeks of collecting items, SA loaded them up and delivered them to a distribution point in Amory, Mississippi. The supplies were distributed in Gulfport, Miss., an area damaged by both Katrina and Hurricane Rita.

BABY SOFT: Tanner Reiter gave up his Friday night to help in the collection of supplies.

“People were really excited to help. Every time someone brought a donation, there was a chorus of thank yous from volunteers.”

ALL FOR ONE: About 25 YC students volunteered to be posted at drop off sites around Levitt Stadium during a YHS football game. (above) ROAD TRIP: Justin Carver, Crystal Soderholm, Kinsey Mattison, and Amanda Baldwin deliver the supplies to Mississippi. (middle) AND A LITTLE CHILD: Kevin and Kinsey receive some donated school supplies from a local elementary student. (right)

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Relief Efforts

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aybe one reason Sketchy Tuesday is in the middle of the week is to avoid as many visitors to campus as possible. It’s a spirited day of retro outfits and hairdos as well as plain old ugly ensembles, all for a good cause — rally the spirit of the men’s soccer team in a home contest. It could also just be an excuse to dress like mom and dad used to and enjoy a day of not taking things too seriously.

Mullets, leisure suits, dental props, full mustaches, and hideous outfits all contribute to the pep before the game. And once again, the result was one of the best performances of the year by the Panthers as they defeated conference opponent Central Christian by the lopsided score of 6-0.

It’s all for a good cause; however, Baby Face Wednesday is welcomed enthusiastically by those who need normalcy in their life and a student they can recognize in the classroom.

BALL BOY?: A Thao assists on the sideline, but everyone knows he’s really out there to distract the opponents. (top) THE GEEK SQUAD: A collection of sketchy characters provided by Trent Hinton, Tim Carr, Justin Carver, and Ben Hackett. (above) MAMA’S SO PROUD: There’s a lot of spirit in this group. (right)

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RETRO GROOVY: Rob, Amy, and Brynn Talley were in exceptional form walking the halls in their 60’s motif. (right)

WANT SOME CANDY?: Sam Goldammer, Kirsten and Kalyn Kreutz, and Mariah Baker greet the neighborhood kids with smiles and sweets. (below)

RETRO NOT-SO-GROOVY: Keri Bornschlegel looked very sweet and cuddly in her baby outfit, but Zach Rush in a bib and diaper? Yikes! (left) WHO’S BEHIND THAT MASK?: Nicole Melby and Michal Dudrey pose with a goat someone brought trick or treating. (right)

POWER PLAY: Angie Chambers and Emily Hastings make ready to battle. (right)

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Halloween

WILL SLEEP FOR FOOD: Jake Owens is in full character dressed as a bum. (right) GOOD COMPANY: Carmen Elliott, Rusty Ridley, and Ben Duncan offer their blessings on the evening. (far right) DOUBLING UP: Kaime Aussie Houk gives Mandy Super Saar a ride on her ostrich. (below)

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ou enter through a stone archway. Fog fills the air. You follow a stream of lights down a hallway that leads you to an unknown territory. The room is filled with decorations, the aroma of cheese dip, all sorts of strange costumed people—ranging from Moses to a booger—and the sound of Jeremy Bjelland singing his heart out. This year’s Halloween Party, hosted

by Sigma Tau and Theta Psi, brought forth a different atmosphere than the typical scare and gore of the Halloween season. It was a successful night of grazing (we are college students), singing (or lack thereof), dancing (choreographed of course) and fellowship (thank you, Father Ridley)!

A couple of nights later, the women of Thomas Hall made a big hit with the community in once again providing a safe and efficient way for kids to haul in the good stuff. Many of the residents had decorated their entire wings and were themselves in costume, adding to the fun of the evening. Around $350 was spent on candy and over 70 rooms took part in hosting. Some of those looking for handouts were from McCloud and Middlebrook, and they took full advantage of the easy pickin’s.

SYMBIOTIC RELATIONSHIP: Erica Towell and Kinsey Mattison — the tissue and the booger. (middle) HOLY WRAPPING: Amanda Baldwin displays her sweet side while Moses Claypool wants yet another picture in the yearbook. (far left) SQUAREPANTS DOYLE: Andy displays a bit of courage in his Spongebob costume. (left)

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Getting your act together

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esides the usual main-stage productions that are put on each school year, each fall brings an evening of one-act plays. What makes these productions unique is the fact that they are directed by the students—a sort of “senior project” for Communications students. The student directors are in charge of casting, rehearsing, and set building, and the final result is always impressive.

This year the four student directors were Jessica Agler, Zeb Carter, Lydia Robison, and Amy Springer. All four students chose humorous plays, but each play had a slightly different tone to it.

“A Marriage Proposal,” directed by Robison, began the evening, and featured John T. Langley and Elise Hart in a story by Anton Chekhov about a marriage proposal that goes terribly wrong.

Next was Agler’s play, “The Doublers,” which featured an old married couple cooped up in a spaceship. Third for the evening was “Adaptation,” directed by Springer, which places the story of one man’s life within the context of a game show. The last production was “15-Minute Hamlet,” and was directed by Carter. It took the Shakespearean tragedy and turned it into a shortened comedy.

It was a wonderful display of talent this year, by both the actors and the directors, and the audience did not leave disappointed. The directors were also pleased, as they put on an impressive evening of entertainment.

READY, SET, ACTION: Lydia Robison, Jessica Agler, Zeb Carter, and Amy Springer at home in the director’s chair. (above)

The Doublers -ACTS ONE Grannie Doubler ....... Martha Kinyon John Doubler ......... Matthew J. Miller Assist. Director .... Jamie Wahlmeier Director ............ Jessica Robin Agler

STEPPING IN: Ben Ketcherside shows John T. his concern for his daughter, Elise Hart. This hilarious farce demonstrated that while love may be blind, it certainly isn’t deaf! Even though the proposal didn’t go as planned, things did end happily, thanks to a near death experience and a helpful father-figure. (above & left)

A Marriage Proposal -ACTS ONE Farmer’s Daughter ....... Elise N. Hart Neighbor ................. John T. Langley Farmer ................ Ben Ketcherside Director ................. Lydia R. Robison

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VERY DRAMATIC: Matthew Miller, who tripled up on roles as Shakespeare, Claudius, and Polonius, shares a moment with Sara Firm who played Ophelia. (far left)

15-Minute Hamlet -ACTS ONE Ghost ............................ Jared Bady Laertes .................. Ben Ketcherside Shakespeare ........ Matthew J. Miller Hamlet ................. Matthew Carlson Gertrude .............. Amanda Baldwin Ophelia ........................... Sara Firm Horatio ...................... Kale Bjelland Assist. Director ...... Regina Pedersen Director ................. Zeboriah Carter

CONDENSED PA R O D Y: A Shakespearean tragedy turned into comedy—yet Hamlet’s character is still serious and quite deadly. (above & left)

STIR-CRAZY: John Doubler is convinced that he needs to colonize Mars before the earth crashes into the sun, and his wife, Grannie, is convinced her husband is crazy and that they’ve never left the back yard. (left)

THE GAME OF LIFE: Nick Parsons advances through a variety of life scenarios as a game show contestant. (left)

Adaptation -ACTS ONE Male Player ......... Nolan Sollenberger Game Master ................ Chad B. Hall Contestant ................ Nicholas Parsons Female Player ................. Janae Wrich Assist. Director .............. Nick Floyd Director....................... Amy Springer

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MANLY GAME: Tim Lewis keeps things honest as Patrick, David, Daniel, and Stephen get the SonQuest Cribbage Tournament underway. (right) OPEN BOOK DISCUSSION: Holly Allen, Yuko Kawamura, and Erica Towell have a Bible study while cribbage goes on behind them. (lower right) WORDS OF IMPORT: Loba Ogunmola and David Romero discus life while others listen in and have their own conversations. (below)

MAKE MINE A TRIPLE: Tiffany Laird, Meghan Harlan, and Coco Pacino enjoy free steamers and hot chocolates. (left) FROTH SAMPLER: Cliff Mullen gives Jake Owens a shot of root beer during the brats and dogs feast. (right) SOMEONE’S WATCHING: Spirited singing was a natural progression of the evening as students raise their hands in praise. (below)

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SonQuest

SPIRITUAL GIANT: Don McLaughlin kicked off the first semester with great conversations on following God and becoming spiritual leaders. (below)

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ou don’t have the choice of someone following you. You are already a leader. That statement from Don McLauglin during Spiritual Emphasis Week set the tone for the spirititual climate on campus. We sat at the feet of many great speakers throughout the year and gained some amazing insights into who we are called to be... our quest to be more like the son.

SonQuest didn’t quite go as planned this year—thanks to an ice storm cancelling the travel plans of the two presentors.

However, Campus Ministries quickly went to plan B and delivered three great days of spiritual and social feasting. CM staff organized a cribbage tournament as part of the SonQuest evening activities and offered free brats along with a hot drink from The Well.

“There’s no way you can be a follower of God if you have to have the script before you live it out.” — McLauglin

ONE THING: Tony Brown, well-known beatboxing virtuoso, gave a SonQuest concert and spoke about his spiritual journey during chapel. (middle)

FAMILY AFFAIR: Gary Lambrecht and sons Joshua and Zac were on campus for the second Spiritual Emphasis Week. (far left) WINNING THE RACE: When Congressman Tom Osborne spoke in chapel, he had a nice showing of Big Red fan support by the students. (lower left)

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Spreading the holiday cheer

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t seems awfully unfair to most college students that the holiday season must begin every year with finals looming ominously, as each person makes that choice between holiday cheer or a lonely date with a computer screen and a ten-page paper. Most students end up trying to do both, and the holiday events are filled with students with red-rimmed eyes, hyped up on endless amounts of coffee and sugar, too tired to really remember anything, but having plenty of fun.

Every year the holidays are celebrated by music, fellowship, and a gift of service. The Chamber Singers performed their holiday concert and filled the air with festive singing and some instrumental pieces. Along with some serious pieces, they sang a few traditional songs, such as “Deck the Halls” and “Jingle Bells” in untraditional ways, and the concert also featured a quartet of carolers that performed in the Yorkshire Playhouse’s production of A Christmas Carol.

Other holiday cheer was spread with the annual student Christmas party, which featured gifts, games, and, of course, an abundance of goodies and hot cocoa. Musical performances were made by some student bands and the musical styling of Amber Peterson on recorder.

SANTA’S HELPERS: Eric Howard flashes a big smile as he helps move toys for Blue Valley. (above) BOYS WILL BE BOYS?: Nate Grimes prepares to punch Matt Sutter as they kid each other during the SA Christmas party. (below)

MUSICAL ENSEMBLE: Zeb Carter, Matt Carlson, Dustin Kinnison, and Andy Adams perform a brass quartet medley in the Chamber Christmas concert. (left) LET THE FIGHTING BEGIN: Tabitha Elzey, Niki Morris, and Jamie High take full advantage of the first snow of the year. (below)

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Holidays

SONGS OF THE SEASON: Chamber Singers performed their Celebration of Christmas concert in the Prayer Chapel and downtown in the Yorkshire Playhouse. (above & left)

HERE TO HELP: Members of PBLSIFE organized student volunteers like Jayl Lewis and Darryl Geraghty, to assist in moving toys for the Blue Valley Toy Workshop as well as help in gift wrapping. (left)

WARM & WOOLY: The annual sweater crew grew in its ranks and even had some ladies join their fashion display. (left)

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Food for the weary

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?!?!: Tabitha Elzey’s amazing feat of balancing a pencil on her upper lip has Jacquelyn Barker almost beside herself with excitement. (below)

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othing brings together college students better than masses of free food—especially when it’s warm breakfast served on a chilly December evening the night before finals. For many students, this feast is the one reason they look forward to finals week—sort of a last supper, or breakfast, before the barrage of tests. And in some small way, it’s rewarding to students to know that they’re keeping their teachers up past their bed-time!

As the students come in droves, the staff, faculty, and administration keep cheery smiles on their faces as they serve up helpings of biscuits and gravy, bacon and eggs, and fluffy pancakes. Juice cups are never empty, and the usually quiet cafeteria is filled with the boisterous noises of satisfied college students.

This year YCM served an extra helping of encouragement as they passed out festive pencils to help keep spirits up during the long week ahead.

Despite what would happen after this night, relaxation and full stomachs put the students in a positive, thankful mood.

ORDER UP: The food line is a perfect way to end the day... or for some, prepare for a long night of studying. (above right) A GOOD EXCHANGE: Josh Ramos gets his milk served to him by President Baker. (right)

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Pre-Finals Breakfast

SATISFIED CUSTOMERS: Dante Owens, Justin McAfee, Rasheem Richards, and Steve Cole flash their smiles of approval. (above)

BREAKFAST PALS: Lori Pendleton, Kristen Woods, and Ben Duncan model “The York Experience.” (left) TABLE MANNERS: Coach Luther refills Michael Duran’s orange juice wtih Tim Lewis and Coach Hicks serving tables in the background. (below)

NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT: Alonso Rivera was one of the few who actually used the pre-finals breakfast as a time to study. (below)

THE PANDA TOUCH: Amanda Baldwin shows the appropriate way to suspend a spoon. (left)

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SHINERS: The 2006 Shine Retreaters at Camp Rockhaven. (above) LETTING IT OUT: A key part of the retreat was plenty of time for praise and worship. (inset) TWISTED: Jason Hatton and Joseph Morien enjoy their pretzel break. (right) YIN-YANG: Justin Dillie, Michal Dudrey, Mary Reynolds, and Martha Kinyon provide the balancing act routine. (below)

“It was great because Eric was so real, and he helped us to further accept what we already knew.”

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Shine Retreat

C THAT’S AMORE: Matt Cimmino sees things from a new height as he gets a lift from Jared Stark. (above)

Spiritual Road Trip

ampus Ministries’ annual Shine Retreat was attended by more than one hundred students and staff at the Rockhaven campground outside of Cozad, Nebraska. For the low price of $15, participants enjoyed an opportunity for fellowship, worship, and spiritual growth; however, the fee was waived for those who were unable to pay.

Eric Wilson, a minister from the University of Missouri, spoke on examining one’s life Piece by Piece, saying that Christians need to find out where they are and what they really believe. A large portion of the weekend centered around the Encounter Groups where students would discuss what they had learned in earlier sessions, develop new friendships, and deepen existing relationships.

There was also plenty of fun to be had at the retreat. Some of the mayhem included such games as a scavenger hunt, “Ships and Sailors”, and “Link ‘Em”, which despite the many rug burns it caused, was still much enjoyed.

SHARING A RIDE: Natalie Harford and Keri Bornschlegel double up on a tire swing. (above) READY TO RUMBLE: Mary Reynolds gives the impression she’s not to be messed with. (inset) WILLING HANDS: Lydia Robison and Crystal Milota cook up a little something in the kitchen while Hannah VanBuskirk, Bethany Stanger, Jessica Agler, and Chelsey Franklin enjoy their campfire s’mores. (right above) ELEVATED PAIN: Daniel Good gives a hard kick at a full line of targets in a friendly game of Butts-Up. (right)

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“I would kiss the ugliest sow in Nebraska if it would just bring a smile to that boy’s face.”

— Dr. Robert Lester

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SWINE: Amanda Baldwin holds the little pig steady while Dr. Lester introduces himself. (above) FINAL PREPARATIONS: Tim Lewis gives the lucky winner a shot of mouthwash spray for the kiss. (right) FOUL PLAY: It was a nice surprise to all the contestants but one that the VP mysteriously pulled ahead in the votes. (below)

HONORED GUESTS: Tyler, Dylan, Rachel, and David Odom were all appreciative of the work put into the fund-raiser. (right) WILLING PARTICIPANTS: They all put their pride on the line for a great cause - Rusty Ridley, Chris Luther, Tim Lewis, Dennis Leinen, and Bob Lester with Dylan. (left)

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Hugs and Kisses

$3,052.36 KISS: Dr. Lester keeps his word and gives his smelly friend a gentle peck on the cheek. (below)

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week long fund-raising effort organized by SA netted $3,052.36 for Dylan Odom, a local 9-year-old that has been battling cancer for two years. The fund-raiser was a competition between five YC personalities, to see who would get the most monetary votes. The prize for the contest winner? A public display of affection with a pig at halftime of a men’s basketball game.

Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Robert Lester, was the unfortunate popular candidate forced to kiss the pig. He was a little concerned about getting up close and personal with the pig as he said, “I have hunted her relatives and barbequed them…I wasn’t sure if she held a family grudge or not.” Lester also suggested that the contest was rigged, and that it should have been Campus Minister Tim Lewis that had to smooch the porcine valentine.

Though the fund-raiser was fun for the students, it was for a very important cause. “It was very humbling,” said Rachel Odom, Dylan’s mother. “Your deductible resets in January, so it’s very helpful to have this extra.”

And since it was a night of kissing and only four days shy of Valentine’s Day, Coach Marcus Hicks decided to get with the program, staging a very public marriage proposal at the end of the basketball game. A rather surprised look came over the face of Ms. Brandy Mathews as she made her way to the center of the court, but she said yes to the big question and the entire men’s team joined Marcus in celebration.

SCORE!!!: Members of the men’s basketball team engulf Marcus and Brandy after she accepts the ring. (left)

A MARCUS PROPOSAL: Coach Hicks pops the big question to Brandy Mathews and gets the answer he wanted. (above)

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a fate worse than death?

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SISTER ACT: Sister Anderson, played by Jessica Agler, calms down an agitated Mr. Harrison, played by Nick Floyd. (above) CLOSE SHAVE: The ever-delightful John (John T. Langley) lifts Mr. Harrison’s spirits as he gives him a shave. (below)

he spring theatre production of “Whose Life Is It Anyway?” used comedy to ask serious questions about life and death. Nick Floyd, a junior communications major, played the main character who has been paralyzed from the neck down. When the play opens, his medical condition is so severe that he cannot survive even a few days away from the hospital.

The jovial and clever Harrison character has already been struggling with his situation for six months. When the audience first meets him, he has decided he wants to die, and the rest of this challenging and thought-provoking drama focuses on the conflict between the doctors who want to treat him and his own conscience which wants to let go.

In an interview before the production Floyd said, “This is by far the hardest performance I have ever done. Not only do I have to remain completely still the entire performance, but all the emotion and communication that actors usually convey through body language has to been done with only my voice.” Floyd won the Best Actor award for his performance.

DOCTOR DOCTOR: Dr. Emerson (Chad Hall) and Dr. Scott (Sara Firm) argue over what course of action should be taken with Ken Harrison. (above) DOUBLE TROUBLE: Sister Anderson and the training Kay Sadler (Martha Kinyon) see to Mr. Harrison’s daily needs. (below)

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2005-06 YC Theatre Awards Best Actor .............................. Nick Floyd — “Whose Life Is It Anyway?”

Best Actress (tie) ....... Jessica Agler — “The Man Who Came To Dinner” Best Actress ......................... Sara S. Firm — “Whose Life is it Anyway?”

Best Supporting Actor .... John T. Langley — “Whose Life is it Anyway?”

Best Supporting Actress ...... Jessica Agler — “Whose Life is it Anyway?”

Best Assist. Dir. ..... Lloyd W. Armbrust Jr. — “Whose Life is it Anyway?”

Best Technical ............ Aaron Rhodebeck — “Whose Life is it Anyway?”

Best Performance in a One-Act — Martha Kinyon and Matthew J. Miller Most Improved Actor ........................................................... Sara S. Firm

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THE GANG: The cast and crew pose for a nice group picture and have a little fun as well. (below and inset)

IN COURT: Judge Millhouse (Zeb Carter) brings the trial to Harrison and hears the arguments from the hospital room. (left)

Director ......................... John I. Baker III Assistant Director .... Lloyd W. Armbrust Jr. Ken Harrison ............................ Nick Floyd Sister Anderson ...................... Jessica Agler Kay Sadler .......................... Martha Kinyon John ................................... John T. Langley Dr. Joan Scott ........................ Sara S. Firm Dr. Michael Emerson ............ Chad B. Hall Mrs. Gillian Boyle ................ Amy Springer Philip Hill ............................. Nick Parsons Dr. Paula Travers .................... Janae Wrich Ms. Kershaw .............................. Elise Hart Mr. Justice Millhouse ................. Zeb Carter Andrew Eden ........................ Matt Carlson Dr. Barr .......................... Amanda Baldwin

LOVELY EYES: John tries persistently to take Ms. Sadler out on a date. (right)

A FRIEND: Dr. Scott has a friendly conversation with Mr. Harrison despite the situation. (below)

THE CASE: Ms. Kershaw (Elise Hart) and Harrison’s solicitor, Philip Hill (Nick Parsons), discuss the possibilities in Harrison’s case for his life. (above)

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AT HOME IN MY OWN KITCHEN: Emily Hastings stocks the shelves of her apartment’s kitchenette. (inset)

MOVIN’ ON UP: Ambri Merrill, Marti and Crystal Soderholm, and David Young take full advantage of the newest elevator on campus. (right)

TEAMWORK: Coach Lewis lends a helping hand to Lizeth Diaz with Katrisha Lee wishing there wasn’t a camera aimed her way so early in the morning. (below)

I WASH WINDOWS: David shows moxie and that he’s willing to do anything in the line of service. (below)

“It is important for students to be close to where things are happening — it will make a difference with the vitality of our campus.”

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wo beautiful apartment buildings off Kiplinger and Delaware Avenues were only dirt and fittings in July. By February, students were carrying boxes and bags into their new homes at the west facility. On March 17, a dedication ceremony marked the beginning of suite living for the York College student.

“Today represents the culmination of years of planning and hard work,” said Dean of Students Barbara Goodwin. “We’ll be able to keep upperclassmen on campus, to help them fully engage in the college experience. We’re blessed to have this facility and staff who know education is about many things. Students come here with anticipation because this is where they grow to know who they will be.”

Dr. Baker agreed that having the students living on campus will be a benefit.

“We’re calling our students back to campus,” he said. “We will have a 100 percent campus living policy next year — we believe we’ll be better if we have everyone here.”

LET’S EAT!: Jason Hatton along with Tim, Tonya, and Timberly Carr enjoy the spread of food after the dedication ceremony. (above)

IT’S OFFICIAL: As members of the Concert Choir look on in the background, Chairman of the Board Ed McLoud, Todd Sheldon, Barbara Goodwin, and President Baker cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the Kiplinger Apartments. (left)

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PATHS LESS TRAVELED: The trek started in the Courtois section of the Ozark Trail and ended in the Trace Creek section. Hikers were amazed with the daily change in terrain and flora. (left)

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the basics

VISION TREK RULES!

or the 15 intrepid hikers that took to the hills for the fourth annual Vision Trek, the journey was definitely worth the grueling challenges they faced in the great outdoors. The Vision Trekkers spent their seven days of spring break hiking 32 miles of the Ozark Trail in the Mark Twain National Forest located in southeast Missouri. Led by two of YC’s most backwoods-loving faculty, Chris Luther (a.k.a. “Laughing Otter”) and Shane Mountjoy (a.k.a. “Standing Bear”), this group spent many memorable days together singing on the trails, giving each other nicknames, building fires, eating GORP (ration packs), journaling, and growing spiritually.

The trip had to be cut a bit short as Soothing Rock (Heather Gray) became ill on the hike. They left the trail a day early to take her to a hospital where she was treated for whooping cough.

Those participating in this year’s Vision Trek learned a lot about God, themselves, teamwork, and roughing it.

SIGNS WE’VE BEEN TOO LONG ON THE TRAIL: (from top to bottom) Bethany warns about getting too close to the fire.

Amanda and Keri hunted down a large crawdad, cooked it over the fire, and were amazed by the taste of the crunchy critter.

Joey and Cliff get a bad case of giggles.

NUTS ABOUT SOUP: Despite the falling rain, Laura Beth keeps her chin up as she gives her supper a stir. (above)

FORGET THE FABRIC SOFTENER: At the end of a wet hike, students gather round the camp fire to dry out their socks. (right)

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DELIVERANCE??: Trekkers demonstrate their navigation techniques that are pivitol for surviving the wilderness.

2006 TREKKERS: Long Stride – Bethany Stanger, Fern Gully – Keri Bornschlegel, Laughing Otter – Chris Luther, Firefly – Kinsey Mattison, Dream Catcher – Tasha Byrd, Standing Bear – Shane Mountjoy, Blue Star – Megan Todd, Soothing Rock – Heather Gray, Windsong – Vicki Albright, Honeybee – Laura Beth Mullen, Beating Drum – Kevin Claypool, Wind-In-His-Hair – Cliff Mullen, Little Bear – Amanda Baldwin, River Walker – Joey Schwarz, and taking the picture Sequoia – Tim Briggs (above) TREE WALKER: Tasha gets a little help to survey the landscape. (right) OTTERS ARE SO SILLY: From the top of his perch, Chris taunts those below. (inset) FEELS SO GOOD: The simple things like soaking your feet in a cool stream make a long day on the trail all worth while. (left)

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MUSIC TO THE EARS?: Jeremy Bjelland goes a cappella in his willingness to sing You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling.

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tudent Association once again organized a couple of lighthearted spring activities to keep the troops entertained and involved. It’s hilarious entertainment to see a fight for a blind date, or as in the case of the bouncy boxing battle, fight for pride and laughs.

Singled Out, originally slated for a Valentine’s event, had to be rescheduled, but when there’s a free night on the town at stake, college students are willing to wait. Hosted by Justin Carver and Hazley Hamm, contestants were offered the chance to compete in a show of talent, wit, and guesswork as to what their mystery date wanted to hear. In the end four dates went to Zach Rush — Jaci Coehoorn, Amy Springer — Stephen Detlefs, Jason Hatton — Jennifer Witt, and Mary Reynolds — Gerry Ryne Ray. On the other end of the spectrum, the 2nd Annual Ultimate Boxing Championships pitted faculty and staff against one another in a show of inflated proportions. This year’s fights went two rounds instead of three due to last year’s complaints of utter exhaustion by the Sikes brothers, but the crowd favorite of each bout still had to go through the gruelling winner’s bracket. The prize?... a shiny hubcap belt and a guaranteed place in next year’s fights. So was there any real winner? Just ask Bobby.

SURPISE, SURPRISE, SURPRISE!: Gerry Ray emerges the victor date of Mary Reynolds. (above)

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TOO FUNNY: Caleb Rush, Erin Mogul, and Janae Wrich find something in the contest beyond words. (above)

GOING BALLISTIC: Last year’s champ, Stew Daug Sikes gave Dr. Paul Robison a cut under his eye in their first round, but Robison stuck to his guns and remained to fight again. (left)

OVERTIME: Mark Althaus and Bob Gaver left nothing in the ring as they fight an extra round for a winner to be declared.

Gaver got the narrow decision before losing to the eventual champ. (left)

BLURRED VISION: Jared Stark swings with intensity as he delivers a blow to the back of Rob Nill’s head. (left)

KEEP IT FRIENDLY: After the main event, several students like Chelsey Kellett and Claudia Saenz took to the arena for a round with the big gloves. (left)

CROWD FAVORITE: After Jared Stark and Bob DeHart fight their way through the final bout, referee Greg Johnson lets the audience pick the Ulimate Champion— Bob DeHart. (above)

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BACK TO THE FUTURE: Marty McFly’s vested wardrobe filled the stage during Theta Psi and Sigma Tau’s seamless time traveling show.

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN: Matt, Zeb, Bethany, and Michelle performed several numbers from popular musicals produced by MGM.

WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE: With camouflaged outfits and face paint, Omega Phi and Kingsmen went on the wildside with a jungle theme. (top) CURTAIN CALL: In their final Songfest production, Gary Wilson and Barbara Goodwin give special thanks to those involved with a successful show. (above)

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UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: Hosts and hostesses sing Circle of Life before letting loose on the finale. (left)

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ongfest is always primetime for York College students to display their musical talents and endless energy to the community and visiting high school students. The 29th annual production had a new twist this year by adding an overall theme of “Let’s Go to the Movies.”

Cameo appearances by movie characters and representatives of each club show were presented in the hosts’ and hostesses’ opening number.

Complete with ushers, candy striper, popcorn, and a drop down movie screen, the audience was set up for a night of entertainment.

Hosting Songfest was in the capable voices of Michelle Byrd, Matt Carlson, Zeb Carter, and Bethany Stanger. Their solos, duets, and fourpart harmonies were impressive under the spotlights and provided smooth transitions for the club shows.

After three nights of the production and a tight race between clubs, the judges’ sheets were tallied and “Oscars” were presented in five categories. Theta Psi and Sig Tau won the awards for Best Music and for Club Participation. Delta and Kyodai won for Costumes, Theme, and Choreography.

Wi n n i n g three of the five categories made Delta & Kyodai KNIGHT’S TALE : Beta and Axe stuck with their movie’s the winners of the plot to the point of staging a joust scene between Mark Montelongo and Ben Hackett. (above) President’s Award for best club show.

SUPERHEROES: Delta and Kyodai dare the villains to bring it as their show featured catchy tunes of superheroes such as the Power Rangers’ theme song. (below)

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Director Dr. Gary Wilson Producer Barbara Goodwin Technical Director John Baker Sound Director Mark Jensen Backstage Manager Dr. Ray Miller Production Assistant Aaron Rhodebeck Technical Crew: Nate Grimes Regina Pedersen Lydia Robison Jamie Wahlmeier

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Let’s Go to The Movies — Hosts and Hostesses WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE Omega Phi & Kingsmen Sway — Bethany I Remember It Well — Michelle & Zeboriah Bless Your Beautiful Hide — Matt BACK TO THE FUTURE Theta Psi & Sigma Tau Accidentally in Love — Hosts & Hostesses The Music of MGM — Hosts & Hostesses A KNIGHT’S TALE Beta Beta Sigma & Alpha Chi Epsilon A Wonderful Guy — Michelle I Don’t Need Anything But You Bethany & Matt Home — Zeboriah SUPERHEROES Delta Chi Alpha & Kyodai Circle of Life — Hosts & Hostesses Finale — Full Cast

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ONE LAYER AT A TIME: Janae, Bethany, and Janette patiently take on their Middle Earth characters. (above)

NOT SO ITSY BITSY: Among their trio of roles, Phoebe Elrod and Nick Parsons creep on to the stage as huge spiders and capture Bilbo in their web. (right)

OUT OF SORTS: Thorin, played by Janae Wrich, feels betrayed and deserted by his company of travelers as the Elves put him in chains. (right)

IF LOOKS COULD KILL: Elise Hart as Smaug looks intently for an invisible thief.

Hart had no room for error in transforming her makeup from Tom the Troll to Smaug the Dragon. (right)

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TASTY LITTLE MORSEL: Rachel Dudrey as Bilbo Baggins squirms of no avail when captured by the dimwitted trolls played by Gina Pedersen, Elise Hart, and John T. Langley.

Bilbo Baggins ......................................... Rachel Dudrey Gandalf .................................................... Chad B. Hall Thorin .............................................................. Janae Wrich Tom the Troll/Smaug .................................................... Elise Hart William the Troll/Master ...................... John T. Langley Bert the Troll/Wood-Elf Guard #1 ..................... Gina Pedersen Gollum ................................................ Bethany J. Stanger Elf King/Elrond .......................................... Janette Sigle Great Goblin/First Elf/Wood-Elf Guard #2 .... Amy Springer 2nd Goblin/Town Guard I/Spider .............. Phoebe Elrod First Elf/Bard/Spider ................................ Nick Parsons Boern/Town Guard #2 ................................ Nick Floyd Assistant Director .......................................... Lydia Robison Director .................................................... John I Baker III

E STRANGE COMPANY: Gandalf, played by Chad Hall, manages to keep Bilbo and Thorin on the same side during the perilous journey. (above)

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lves, goblins, trolls, wizards and hobbits were just part of Tuesday and Thursday mornings for John Baker and his Traveling Children’s Theatre cast. For the ninth year of his popular traveling shows, Baker chose The Hobbit to take to 16 different elementary schools in York and surrounding communities, giving a total of 20 performances.

The group of 12 student actors interacted with and entertained hundreds of area children, bringing a high quality program to small rural communities at no cost. “It sometimes is the only theatre these kids get to see so we have to make sure it is of great quality,” said Baker.

The adventure play, based on the classic novel by J.R.R. Tolkien, is full of neat characters and fun that allowed new things to happen in the show. Special effects were introduced; although, this is not the first time for Baker to put in such special techniques — it was unique with a fire-breathing dragon and fake troll noses adding to the authenticity of the story.

Baker had great things to say about the cast of Hobbit. “I tell cast members that we need a song, and we write one, and it works!

I give the actors directions, they make them work, and help bring the show to life. Talented actors are always fun to work with, because they work hard and have the abilities to bring art to life.”

PRECIOUS MOMENTS: Bethany Stanger made a very believable Gollum as she dueled in riddles with Bilbo and then discovered he had the coveted ring. (above) PRICELESS EXPRESSIONS: Langley had the audience, and even his own body guard played by Nick Floyd, in stitches with his whiny voice, face contortions, and slow deliberate moves on the stage. (above and right)

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WHAT NOW?: Matthew Miller and Rachel Dudrey aren’t sure how the evening is going to go, but they figure that they can always fall back on acting. (below)

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t is an evening where everyone looks their best and a time for students, staff, and faculty alike come together and celebrate the best York College has to offer. The annual All-College Banquet was held at the Stone Creek Event Center in McCool Junction and gave everyone a chance to congratulate the people who have made the YC experience.

After the club awards were announced, Rusty Ridley presented three additional honors. Tim Lewis was voted by students as the 2006 Staff Member of the Year, and History Professor Dr. Shane Mountjoy was voted Teacher of the Year. Ridley then gave Dr. Mabrey and Madge Miller a picture memento for their fifty years of service to YC. President Baker once again presented Mr. and Ms. York College to close out the banquet portion of the evening. Candidates for Mr. YC were Dan Asperheim, Kyle Gustafson, Mark Houston, Cliff Mullen, and Matt Turvey. Ms. YC candidates were Jessica Agler, Laura Armbrust, Crystal Soderholm, Megan Todd, and Erica Towell.

Baker congratulated each nominee before announcing Cliff Mullen and Jessica Agler as Mr. and Ms. YC for 2006.

Following the banquet, students were treated to a free concert on campus by Accidental Genius, a band comprised of York College staff, faculty, and graduates.

KISSIN’ COUSINS: Alex Kinyon gets one on each cheek from his sister Martha and cousin Carrie Becker. (right)

GOLDEN MOMENT: Dr. Mabrey and Madge Miller were honored once again for their 50 years of service to York College. (above) LIFE IS GOOD: Melody Carey, Zach Rush, and Katie Halstead find something hilarious in the food line. (right)

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MR. & MS. YC CANDIDATES: Soderholm, Gustafson, Todd, Agler, Asperheim, Turvey, Mullen, Towell, Houston, and Armbrust. (above) President Baker gets a grateful response from Cliff when he’s named Mr. York College. (inset)

NEW AND IMPROVED: The Stone Creek Event Center provided the perfect location and service for the banquet. The individual cakes on each table made getting one’s dessert a mingling activity. (left)

DEBUT: The evening’s concert in Sack Hall was one of the first for Accidental Genius. Students got to see Chris Luther, Matt Fike, Billy Lones, and guest entertainer, President Baker, in a whole new light. Also part of the group are YC alumni Ken Booth and Nate Eldred. (left and right)

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here are many great institutions across the country, but there’s only one that can give The York Experience. It’s lifechanging. The moments we share throughout the year are nothing short of priceless.

Beyond the comfort of a small campus community, we discover a genuine sense of respect, acceptance, and caring from both classmates and faculty. It is these qualities, coupled with an abiding faith, that leads us to an enrichment of our lives at every level.

SIGNATURE EVENT: To help kick the year off right, the Taffetas - Laura Armbrust, Amy Frasier, Sue Roush, and Chrystal Houston - gave an encore performance of their summer production for the students. (right) MR. EVERYTHING: Lloyd Armbrust works his computer magic on a video production in honor of the Millers’ 50th Year Celebration. (below)

A WALK IN THE PARKing lot: The cool October air of a chapel walk brings out the winter wardrobe of students. (right)

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“If you just look at the buildings, you miss the essence of York. It’s all of us caring for each other. That’s the real spirit of York College.”

- Katie Krekel

DOWN FOR A VISIT: It was quite a sight to see an Apache helicopter land on campus during Soldier Appreciation Day, organized by the Food Committee. (above)

WINDING PATH: Barbara Goodwin and Todd Shelden man two of the first stations during spring registration. (above) GOOD TO THE LAST DROP: Whatever Dr. Van Meter said in his Renaissance Literature class has got Kristi Maxwell tickled. (right)

AMERISERVE STAFF - SERVICE WITH A SMILE: (Front Row) Mark Althaus, Lori Larsen, Mitch Novak; (Back row) Cheryl Saltzman, Marla Stuhr, Dareda Wolfe, Isolde Olmsted, Judy Rinard, Jean Worman, and Alan Morava. (above)

A TIME TO FRET: Jenni Nesladek finds a comfortable place outside for guitar practice. (left)

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Wayne Baker President

GOING THE EXTRA MILE: Dr. Clark Roush receives the 2nd Miler Award from President Baker for all his work on the Choir’s tour of Japan. (above)

Robert A. Lester III

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Janey Rhyan Miller

Vice President for Advancement

SINCERE WELCOME: At opening Convocation, President Baker challenges the student body to keep their standards high.

Todd L. Sheldon

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PERFECT TIMING: Sue Roush looks on as Janey Miller, Vice President for Advancement, receives a surprise hug from Steddon Sikes just as the camera’s timer is triggered. (below) TEACHABLE MOMENT: Justin Carver and Mark Montelongo discover that Dr. Bob Lester, V.P. for Academic Affairs, knows a whole lot about guns during AXE’s Welcome Week activity. (lower left) OFF THE CLOCK: V.P. for Finance, Todd Sheldon, shares a halftime break with the Millers during a home basketball game. (lower right)

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elebrating the 115th anniversary of York College and the Miller’s golden anniversary with the institution was a yearlong event. The Executive Council spent countless hours in ensuring the success of such a pivotal year in the history of YC. What better way to aid in the celebration than to open the two new residence halls that help to frame the campus?

For President Wayne Baker, the 2006 academic year was his 10th at York College. His tenure is earmarked by the capital improvements such as the apartments, science labs, Mackey Center, Holthus Fieldhouse, and the Prayer Chapel.

Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Robert A. Lester III, was more at home in his second year in Nebraska. He was just one of the boys when it came to the lightheartedness with which he accepted kissing a pig as part of a fund-raiser. He and Kitty had the joy of making several trips south to see their growing number of grandchildren.

Janey Miller continued in her role as V.P. for Institutional Advancement, completing her 9th year at YC. Her focus was shared between the offices of Admissions and Development, taking on the challenge of increasing student numbers as well as donors.

Todd Sheldon, Vice President for Finance, spent a significant amount of his time and energy overseeing the new apartments. A big stepping stone in his faith walk came during the year when he was asked to serve as an elder at the East Hill congregation.

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John I. Baker III Associate Professor, Communication

Rachel Barnacle Assistant Professor, Psychology

Michael Becker Associate Professor, Psychology

James Bruce Assistant Professor, Communication

Rob Byrd Associate Professor, Mgmt & Computer Tech.

Ruth Carlock Levitt Library Assistant Director/Instructor

Michael Case Associate Professor, Bible

Roger Collins Associate Professor, Business

Bob DeHart Assistant Professor, Education

Erin DeHart Assistant Professor, Education

Russ Dudrey Assistant Professor, English

Dennis Eddy Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry

Terry Fischer Assistant Professor, Bible

Ken Gunselman Levitt Library Director/Assistant Professor

Ginger Hodson Assistant Professor, Mathematics & Physics

Becky Holton Associate Professor, Psychology

Kerry Holton Associate Professor, Bible

Patricia Jensen Assistant Professor, Physical Education

Chad Karcher Assistant Professor, Physcial Education

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Ben Larson Professor, English

Robert Lawrence Professor Emeritus, English

Annahleise Luther Assistant Professor, Education

Chris Luther Assistant Professor, Mathematics

Rick McEuen Assistant Professor, Business

Bev McNeese Assistant Professor, English

Tim McNeese Associate Professor, History

Gail Miller Associate Professor, Biology

Mabrey Miller Professor, Bible and Academic Dean, Emeritus

Mark Miller Assistant Professor, Mathematics

Ray Miller Professor, Chemistry

Shane Mountjoy Associate Professor, History

Paul Robison Assistant Professor, Bible

Clark Roush Professor, Music

Marti Soderholm Associate Professor, Business

Harold Tandy Associate Professor, Computer Science

Larry Van Meter Assistant Professor, English

Frank Wheeler Professor, Bible

Kathleen Wheeler Associate Professor, Education

Gary Wilson Associate Professor, Music

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Brien Alley Admissions Counselor

Laurie Briggs

Admin. Asst., Cornhusker Center

Karen Bruce

Executive Assistant to the President

Nell Cole

Assistant in Cataloging, Library

Joy Colwell

Administrative Assistant, Admissions

Stephen Colwell Development Officer, Advancement

Felice Dudrey

Administrative Asst., Academic Affairs

Bonnie Etherton Custodial

Kelly Fike Asst. Women’s Bball Coach/Math Instr.

Matt Fike

Women’s Basketball Coach

Price Fowler Admissions Counselor

Beulah Garhart

Administrative Assistant, Admissions

Ginger Gatliff

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

Bob Gaver

Director of Facilities

Loretta Goben Custodial

Gayle Good Administrative Assistant, Advancement

Barbara Goodwin

Dean of Students

Cindy Gunselman

Administrative Asst., Academic Affairs

Nick Harlan

Baseball Coach

Jennifer Hartig

Administrative Assistant, Education

Marcus Hicks Men’s Basketball Coach

Trent Hinton

SID/McCloud Hall Mgr.

Chrystal Houston

Coordinator Special Events & Projects

Dennis Leinen

Buildings and Grounds

Tim Lewis

Campus Minister/Golf Coach

Larry Light Buildings and Grounds

Billy Lones

Planned Gifts Officer, Advancement

Christi Lones

Director of Admissions

Tod Martin

Director of External Relations

Kristin Mathews

Associate Director of Admissions

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Jason Matkins Admissions Counselor

Kimball Matkins Director of Financial Aid

Richard McDonald Buildings and Grounds

Glenda McEuen

Director of Tutoring Center

Paul Meyer

Buildings and Grounds

Leo Miller Circulation Assistant, Library

Madonna Mogul Finance Officer

Allison Morrill Thomas Hall Manager

Kevin Morrill

Assistant Wrestling Coach

Rob Nill

Admissions Counselor

Gary Pinney Buildings and Grounds

Ramona Ratliff

Circulation Assistant, Library

Rex Reynolds

Volleyball & Softball Coach

Shari Reynolds

Student Accounts/Asst. Volleyball

Sue Roush

Senior Development Officer

Carol Rowedder Computer Services

Janet Rush

Assistant Bookstore Mgr./Mailroom

Ron Shields

Bookstore Manager

Steddon Sikes

Director of Publications

Stewart Sikes Registrar

Alan Sparrow Computer Services

Jared Stark

Assistant Dean of Students

Justin Stoll

Assistant Track & CC Coach

Amy Talley Campus Nurse

Rob Talley

Women’s Soccer Coach

Bruce Tandy Dir. of Instructional Media/Intramurals

Emily Tandy

Residence Life Coord./Apt Mgr.

Eric Tremaine

Buildings and Grounds/Apt Mgr.

Brian Walth

Head Baseball Assistant

Sylvia Warren Custodial

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Freshmen TIES REQUIRED: Chris Fowler, Kale Bjelland, Jessica Eckman, Chelsey Franklin, and Brandi Watkins display their matching uniforms for SA’s bowling party. (right) PAPERWORK: Stewart Sikes registers Daniel High as a new student for spring classes. (far right)

Mami Arikura Lauren Arita Jasmine Armbrust Sherrie Babcock Jacquelyn Barker

Heather Barris Daryon Bassett Danielle Batten Bryan Bell Katrina Benavides

James Bennett Annabel Bentley Kale Bjelland Keri Bornschlegel Alison Brentzel

Nikki Burleson Tasha Byrd Matt Carlson Michael Carney Angie Chambers

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Lea Childress Sarah Christian Matthew Cimmino David Collier Heather Coy

DJ Crowell Laura Crowson Stephen Detlefs Brent Dickerson Andy Doyle

Jessica Eckman Amber Edwards Sarah Elmore Zach Engstrom Taylor Ettwein

Joel Fleck Weston Fleming

Christy Foster Chris Fowler

Chelsey Franklin Cole Franson GRAND STANDING: Lauren Arita and Tiffany Laird laugh it up during a home softball game. (left)

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Freshmen Eric Gannon Mallory Garfield Jess Gaver

Darryl Geraghty Monica Gibson Jennifer Glascock Samantha Goldammer Daniel Good

Benjamin Goodner Heather Gray Megan Grimes Katie Halstead Brendan Hanaphy

Danae Hancock Holly Heatwole Joseph Hermann

Marcos Hernandez Daniel High Tyson Hinrichsen

Kaime Houk Greg Johnson Rachel Johnson

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FRESHMEN RULE: Erin Mogul and Martha Kinyon flex a little muscle for a team photo.

This year’s freshman seminar included a friendly afternoon of flag football.

Chelsey Kellett Kayde Kemp Ben Ketcherside Dustin Kinnison Martha Kinyon

Shirley Knight Amber Koroshetz Jessica Kramer Kirsten Kreutz Taylor Ladd

Maggie Langner Joe Leinen Jaye Lewis Michael Lough Keith Manley

Daniel McCann Jen McKenzie

Kalyn McNenny Nathan Melvin

Bekki Miller Matthew Miller

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Freshmen Amanda Mogul Erin Mogul Aaron Morris

Connor Morris Angela Mousel Nicole Nelson Jennifer Nesladek Casey Newcomer

Brodie Newquist Brian Patterson Tawna Pearson Jennifer Peterson Jason Pflasterer

Matt Phelps Whitney Pinneo Amber Pinney Ruth Ramsey Crystal Ratliff

Jon Roberts Sonia Rohda Matthew Runquist Mandy Saar Claudia Saenz

Erin Sams Jonquelle Sanders Jessica Sharp Garret Sigle Janette Sigle

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Crystal Sikes Sara Slovacek Jessica Stahr Megan Thomas Alex Thompson

Cami Towell Michael Uhland Matt Van Hoosen Jamie Wahlmeier Tonya Walton

Brandi Watkins Alex Weigel Amber White Heather White Jessica White

Ryan Will Timothy Williams

Michael Winquest Tony Witherspoon

Janae Wrich David Young THIS IS FUN!: Jonquelle “P-jay” Sanders gives a thumbs up for his team. (left)

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Sophomores THE WAITING’S OVER: Logan Bahler, lead singer of Waiting for Dave, gets up close and personal with student-fans in the first concert of the year. (right) SNOW MUCH FUN: Phoebe Elrod shows her enthusiasm for an afternoon of sledding. (far right)

Jesse Anderson Nathan Anderson John Anguiano Logan Bahler Mariah Baker

Tamara Blaser Meghan Boyle Annalisa Briggs Aaron Brown Bevin Carroll

Jaclyn Coehoorn Holly Curtis Maureen Dart-Horvath Justin Dillie Michal Dudrey

Carmen Elliott Titus Ellis Phoebe Elrod Bailey Endsley Kenneth Evans

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Sara Firm Alicia Florea Nickolaus Floyd James Foreman Christopher Furlong

Patrick Good Daniel Griffen Dan Grimes Chad Hall Amy Hardin

Natalie Harford Nicole Harford Jacob Harlow Tyler Harms Elise Hart

Emily Hastings Ralinda Hazleton Crystal Heatwole Eric Heatwole Trevor Henwood

Jamie High Evie Hines Tara Homolka

Beth Johnson Jacintta Kemp Paldin Khodabandeh STUCK FOR A GOOD CAUSE: Jared Wiley keeps Brittany Saylor calm while she donates. Sixty-one students rose to the fall challenge of giving blood. (left)

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Sophomores Sara Klaumann Bryan Kretz Kalyn Kreutz

Tiffany Laird Jared Leinen Kelli McDaniel Micha McKeeman Nicole Melby

Damen Merrylees Deyan Mihaylov David Morton Megan Munsell Loba Ogunmola

Jake Owens Coco Pacino Nicholas Parsons Michelle Peck Regina Pedersen

Ian Pierce Kristin Poppe Rebecca Quelle Fran Quinn Nolan Rathe

James Reppart Mary Reynolds Lizdeika Rivera David Romero Zach Rush

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Matt Sattler Brittany Saylor Joseph Schwarz Linda Shortt Lorraine Slye

Sheila Smesrud Shannon Sukraw A Thao Katie VanWesten Zoua Vue

Marcus Walberg Kyle Warhurst Sarah Wearden Richard Wellington Mandi Wharton

Kathrine White Jared Wiley Jennifer Witt Josh Witt Benjamin Woodburn

Lori Young

DOWNTIME: James Reppart plays a little tune in his room while DJ Crowell borrows the laptop. (left)

SHARING SPACES: Shirley Knight finds a little bit more warmth at a home softball game by snuggling up to David Romero. (lower left)

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Juniors FROM DAWN TO DUSK: Beth Johnson, Katie Krekel, and Lisa Weseman converse as the sun begins to set on a long move-in day. (right) TAKING THE DAY OFF: York elementary student Tanna Bukaske prepares to guide the sled as she and Katrisha Lee double up for speed at Harrison Park. (far right)

Amanda Baldwin Talitha Barrett Jacob Bentley Jeremy Bjelland Melanie Bunda

Michelle Byrd Melody Carey Steve Cole Joy Colwell Erin Derrie

Lizeth Diaz Stephanie Dorcas Nichole Doty Ben Duncan Michael Duran

Richie Edwards Tabitha Elzey Andrew Ford Rebecca French Vicky Girard

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Damon Grimes Ben Hackett Jeff Hajny Terrell Harbin Meghan Harlan

Micah Heatwole Jodi Hellbusch Danielle Howard Ashlee Huffer Michelle Hying

Dee Ivory Danielle Jansen Nick Jones Heather Jurgenson Robbie Kernagis

Alex Kinyon Adrienne Koehn Katie Krekel Kao Lee Katrisha Lee

Josh Leinen

Joseph Lynn BEING THERE: It looks normal enough, but to catch Dr. Dudrey not running between classes and wrestling practice makes for a great photo op. Ok, it was staged. (left)

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Mike Malan Kinsey Mattison Stacy Meaders

Ericka Medinger Ambri Merrill Jason Monroe Mark Montelongo Niki Morris

Kevin Nitz Skippy Norman Michael Peralta Ashley Pinneo Niki Ploen

Josh Ramos Gerry Ray Bobbie Reeves Christopher Reid Tanner Reiter

Aaron Rhodebeck Rasheem Richards

Alonso Rivera Shannon Robinson CULTURAL LESSONS: During the annual Geography Fair Ashley Pinneo demonstated the art of origami. 27 YC students hosted an estimated 125 elementary and middle schoolers this year. (right)

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Alyssa Rowedder Josh See Laura Sloan Jeff Smith Katie Sobetski

Nolan Sollenberger Shantelle Sorensen Amy Springer Amanda Spruill Bethany Stanger

Matthew Sutter Vanessa Turvey Derek Tuxhorn Mary Lee Vang Jessie Weller

Ashley Wellman

Ben Witt

Kandie Wood

SPRINGING INTO ACTION: Ben Witt’s workstudy job kept him busy when the three-day March storm dumped 19 inches of snow on campus. (left)

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Seniors IT’S ELEMENTARY: Hands-on labortatory experiences are important components of the curriculum for Gail Miller’s Teaching Science in the Elementary and Middle Grades. (right)

Andrew Adams Jessica Agler Orlando Aguilera Holly Allen Christina Anguiano

Laura Armbrust Lloyd Armbrust Daniel Asperheim Jared Bady Carrie Bartley

Brad Bebermeyer Carrie Becker Amanda Bennett Colbert Bertrand Scott Bingham

Matt Bomar Adam Boyle Lindsey Boyle Tim Briggs Reesa Bulin

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Lesley Carlson Zeboriah Carter Justin Carver John Case Kevin Claypool Jr

Joe Collier Mary Cookinham Matthew Davis Ryan Demel Jim “Theo” Doty

Adrian Duarte Rachel Dudrey Hilary Dunn Kelly Edwards Jayson Fairley

Jordan Fortmeyer Paul Gehring

Rochelle Geiger Mary Goodner

Audrey Goodwin Brian Gould PANTHER LOYALISTS: They rarely take a seat during a game and are very vocal in their support of Panther Basketball. (left)

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Erik Gray Michelle Green Nathan Grimes

Kyle Gustafson Hazley Hamm Dustin Hancock Nate Harris Jason Hatton

Justin Hayes Malcohm Heron Debi Hobelman Luke Holland Jerod Horchem

Mark Houston Andrea Howard Eric Howard

Kevin Huber Brandi Hurlbert Sasha Ingle

Ashden Isaac Amy Janzen Carl Jurgenson

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Yuko Kawamura John T. Langley Cortney Langston Mike Lawson Vicente Luevano

Adriana Martin Kristi Maxwell Justin McAfee Ric McBath Joy McCullough

Joseph Morien Kristy Moseley Cliff Mullen Jake Munsell Jonathan Neeley

Bethany Nill Dante Owens Lori Pendleton

Amber Peterson Adam Pounds Michelle Prather

C.J. Prutch Rosilia Registe Rusty Ridley DRINK OF THE DAY: Cliff Mullen and Jake Owens relax and discuss world issues over a hot drink from The Well.

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Josh Rinard Lydia Robison Billy Sanders

Max Schmidt Tyson Schroeder Garrett Schwarz Mary Scott Lewis Settle

Steven Seufferlein Travis Sides Erin Sitton Greg Smith Zach Smith

Crystal Soderholm Jen Spickelmier

Robert Tandy Angelo Tavelli

Katie Tenny Craig Theis

C A M E R A S H Y: Yu k o Kawamura finds the camera aimed at her and Jared Stark a little embarrassing. (above) LANGUAGE OF LOVE: The white board message in Thomas Hall was worth preserving. (right)

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Megan Todd Erica Towell Matthew Turvey Stephanie Uleman Hannah Van Buskirk

Brett Walberg Lisa Weseman Savannah Wheeler Martin White Jeremy Williams

Kristen Woods Jason Wunder Kyle Yeend THOSE PEARLY WHITES: Amanda Baldwin, Heather Gray, Alicia Florea, and Andrea Howard - their smiles will bowl you over. (left)

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HEAVENLY STRINGS: The Concert Choir’s performance of John Rutter’s Mass of the Children was a remarkable cultural event with a 25-piece professional orchestra and the York Area Children’s Choir. (center) GREAT STRIDES: Students take an early Saturday morning stroll around the Holthus track to raise money and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis. The walk was promoted by YC Campus Nurse Amy Talley. (below & inset)

SPIRIT OF THE GRIDIRON: The ladies of Beta give a rally yell as they show their support for AXE during the traditional pre-dawn football game. (left)

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t York, Christian values permeate all of our organizations, social clubs, and outreach programs. From the sharing of the daily chapel experience to the spirited competition of Panther athletics, to the energy of our student groups, you find a quality of life and a personal sense of awareness that bring a joyous rhythm to the entire campus.

You’re at home the moment you step onto the campus. Your classmates become your family.

Teachers and staff fill the roles of adopted parents and trusted advisors. The sense of community and the interaction that results from this exchange is truly one of the greatest blessings realized as a York College student.

LEAVING YOUR MARK: The men of Kyodai made the annual Tuba City Mission Trip with Delta to serve the Navajo Nation during spring break. (left)

ROLL ON: Gary Pinney takes aim with his sprayer at an innocent photographer. Campus Facilities did an impressive amount of work during the year in beautification and landscaping. (right)

SENDING THE MESSAGE OUT: Those going on mission trips over the summer made a special presentation at East Hill and were commissioned by the elders. (left)

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BRAINS WITH ATTITUDE: Mark Montelongo, Ben Witt, Daniel Good, and Ben Hackett take AXE to the finals in the annual Knowledge Bowl competition. (below)

Beta Pres—A. Peterson, VP—M. Peck, Tres—V. Girard, SLD—B. Reeves, AD—B. Carroll, Activities—K. Lee, Songfest Dir—S. Smesrud

Beta & AXE The women of Beta Beta Sigma and the men of Alpha Chi Epsilon started off the year with a feast of pork to introduce their clubs to potential members. The snouted hors d’oeuvre was cooked in a pit behind McCloud Hall for several hours before the festivities began — complete with hay bales, twirling ropes, and western attire.

Besides the early morning football and sideline cheering match to welcome new members, a new twist added to this year’s Welcome Week activities was AXE’s trip to the country to play with guns.

With Songfest’s movie theme, Beta and AXE chose the medieval road of chivalry, taking the plot and music from the box office hit A Knight’s Tale. The clubs’ wardrobe would not be complete without Mark and Ben sporting their armor as they fought for glory and love.

Justin Carver was selected by the women of Beta for their beau and Ambri Merrill was crowned sweetheart for AXE. Club sponsors were Stephen Colwell, Kelly Fike, Ginger Gatliff, Tim Lewis, Amy Talley, Kara Van Meter, and Tonya Warneke.

ISN’T IT WONDERFUL?!: Mallory Garfield and Janae Wrich give expressions of approval when they find their Beta invitations in the mail. (middle) BETA BETA SIGMA: (1st Row) Shirley Knight, Justin Carver, Mallory Garfield; (2nd Row) Janette Sigle, Micha McKeeman, Heather White, Jessica White, Janae Wrich, Katrina Benavides; (3rd Row) Brittany Saylor, Kara Van Meter (S), Vicky Girard, Kelli McDaniel, Holly Curtis, Michelle Peck, Jessica Sharp, Amber Peterson, Kristy Moseley, Ambri Merrill. Not Pictured: Amanda Bennett, Bevin Carroll, Sarah Elmore, Katrisha Lee, Nicole Nelson, Coco Pacino, Ashley Pinneo, Whitney Pinneo, Sheila Smesrud, Katie VanWesten, Tonya Walton, Tonya Warneke (S), Amy Talley (S), Ginger Gatliff (S), Kelly Fike (S).

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TASTY!!! AXE sponsor, Tim Lewis, samples the meat as Ben Hackett, Josh Nething, and Justin Carver finish up the preparations for the BBQ. (above) AMONG FRIENDS: Future AXEmen, James Foreman and Alex Thompson, laugh it up with Beta sophomore Holly Curtis. (inset) SISTERHOOD (John 1: 6-7): Beta members stand together during chapel and then close with their own prayer time. (right) ALPHA CHI EPSILON: (1st Row) Chris Halstead, Ben Goodner, Mark Montelongo, Ambri Merrill, Alex Thompson, Joe Hermann, Stephen Colwell (S); (2nd Row) James Foreman, Daryon Bassett, Michael Carney, Josh Witt, Ben Witt, Justin Carver, Daniel Good, Ben Hackett. Not Pictured: Benny Hanaphy, Jonquelle Sanders, Matt Van Hoosen, Tim Lewis (S) .

AXE Pres—B. Hackett, VP—M. Montelongo, Sec/Tres—J. Witt, SLD—J. Carver, AD—B. Witt, Activities—C. Halstead, Songfest Dir—B. Hanaphy

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James Foreman, Mark Montelongo, Daryon Bassett, Joshua Witt, Justin Carver, Daniel Good, Ben Hackett, Benny Hanaphy, JonQuelle Sanders, Mallory Garfield, Janette Sigle, Brittany Saylor, Michelle Peck, Amanda Bennett, Bevin Carroll, Sarah Elmore, Coco Pacino, Shelia Smesrud, Tonya Walton, Shirley Knight, Jessica White

STORYBOOK ENDING: Right over wrong, gallantry is alive and well, and the guy gets the girl in the end as AXE and Beta put their final touches to A Knight’s Tale. (above)

A RARE BREED: Mark Montelongo and Ben Hackett joust for the right to be a knight. (above)

IRISH ELOQUENCE: Benny Hanaphy made an art out of his jousters’ introductions. (right)

CRANK IT UP: Janette Sigle and Bevin Carroll lead in style and volume. (top right)

PICTURESQUE COUPLE: Who wouldn’t want to be partnered with the likes of Justin Carver and Sarah Elmore? (lower right)

WOOOMAN: Sheila Smesrud shows she’s worth the fight. (below)

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“All William Thatcher ever wanted was to be a knight, but no commoner has the right to dream such big dreams. His quest to become a champion is filled with danger, excitement, and even a little romance. Join in the adventure with Alpha Chi Epsilon and Beta Beta Sigma in A Knight’s Tale.”

– Bethany Stanger STITCH IN TIME: Mallory Garfield and James Foreman model their show’s attire for the Songfest poster. (right)

MUSIC TO THEIR EARS: Beta ladies swoon to Daniel Good’s trumpet playing as the knightly introductions begin. (middle, below)

ELEGANCE: In replicating the movie’s ballroom scene, the guys try to be as graceful as they can in matching the moves of their Beta partners. (below) Daryon Bassett gives Jessica White the royal dip. (bottom)

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Delta Pres—H. Hamm, VP—L. Carlson, Sec/Tres—L. Weseman, SLD—A. Rowedder, AD—E. Hastings, Activities—M. Reynolds, Service Dir—M. Wharton, Songfest Dir—M. Dudrey, Fashion Cord—L. Pendleton, Photographer—C. Soderholm

DANGEROUS FOOTING: A day of hiking through some Arizona canyons was a highlight of the Tuba City Mission Trip. (below)

Delta & Kyodai Delta Chi Alpha and the men of Kyodai put their hearts into another great year. Delta continued their service project of supervising the downtown Children’s Museum on Saturdays and helped in some of its renovation projects. Both clubs made their annual Tuba City Mission Trip during spring break — doing volunteer work on a Navajo reservation.

Delta and Kyodai were each presented with the All Sports awards during banquet and Delta took the Academic Excellence Award for the highest club G.P.A. and came from behind to win the annual Knowledge Bowl competition.

With the characters that made up our Saturday morning cartoons, they made a repeat claim to the Presidents Award for their collection of Superheroes in the Songfest production.

Erica Towell was Kyodai’s club sweetheart and Billy Sanders was Delta’s choice for beau. Sponsors were Roni Arellano, Joy Colwell, Dennis Leinen, Robin Lewis, Keri Mathews, Laura Beth Mullen, Jared Stark, and Jacquelyn Walth.

LIVE IN CONCERT: Logan Bahler sings lead in Kyodai’s band “Waiting for Dave” as they perform a couple of numbers at Yorkstock. (middle) DELTA CHI ALPHA: (1st Row) Megan Grimes, Nikki Burleson, Jaci Coehoorn, Rachel Johnson, Jessica Eckman, Chelsey Kellett, Amy Hardin, Ruth Ramsey, Monica Gibson, Angie Chambers, Samantha Goldammer, Jenni Nesladek; (2nd Row) Kayde Kemp, Keri Mathews (S), Mandi Wharton, Mary Reynolds, Amanda Spruill, Katie Halstead, Billy Sanders, Katie Krekel, Lisa Weseman, Nicole Harford, Roni Arellano (S), Laura Beth Mullen (S); (3rd Row) Jacquelyn Walth (S), Maureen Dart-Horvath, Michelle Prather, Robin Lewis (S), Alyssa Rowedder, Crystal Soderholm, Claudia Saenz, Kinsey Mattison, Melody Carey, Michal Dudrey, Erin Sitton, Natalie Harford; (4th Row) Megan Todd, Lori Pendleton, Audrey Goodwin, Brandi Watkins, Hazley Hamm, Lesley Carlson, Holly Allen, Nicole Melby, Sarah Wearden. Not Pictured: Emily Hastings, Beth Nill, Erica Towell, Cami Towell, Jenn Witt, Joy Colwell (S).

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PRETTY IN PINK: Delta ladies gather for their yearly club photo after a Welcome Week chapel. (above) BRINGIN’ HOME THE HARDWARE: Jim Doty and Ben Duncan proudly display Kyodai’s All Sports Award after the college banquet. (right) VERTICLE LIMIT: Repelling a canyon wall during the spring break trip to Arizona took teamwork, patience, and a lot of moxie. (lower right) KYODAI: (1st Row) Ben Woodburn, Jon Roberts, Mike Winquest, Joey Leinen, Jess Gaver, Matt Cimmino, Connor Morris, Cole Franson; (2nd Row) Mat Sattler, Dennis Leinen (S), Jim Doty, Kyle Love, James Reppart, Trevor Henwood, Matt Phelps, Ric McBath, Dan Grimes, Ben Duncan, Damon Grimes, Billy Sanders, Jason Wunder, Tanner Reiter, Josh Leinen, Logan Bahler, Nolan Rathe, Matt Sutter. Not Pictured: Matt Bomar, John Case, Jason Friesen, Erik Gray, Nate Grimes, Justin Hayes, Luke Holland, Damen Merrylees, Gerry Ryne Ray, Max Schmidt, Jeff Smith, Jared Stark (S), Erica Towell (Sweetheart).

Kyodai Pres—J. Doty, VP—T. Reiter, Sec—E. Gray, Tres—I. Pierce, SLD—N. Grimes, AD—D. Grimes, Activities—N. Rathe, Songfest Rep—J. Leinen, Fashion Cord—M. Phelps

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GOOD GUYS RULE!: Delta and Kyodai pose their closing gesture of good over evil. (above) When you mess with one, you mess with them all. (inset)

TURTLE TALK: Logan Bahler gives his ninja turtle impersonation and raps a few lines. (right)

A SWEEPING BLOW: Lesley Carlson doesn’t mince words when it comes to defending the weak. (top right)

EXPRESS YOURSELF: With signs of aggression, the superheroes show who’s boss. (lower right)

CONFIDENCE: Hazley Hamm gives it some attitude. (below)

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“No matter when, no matter where, they’re ready to answer the call. Waiting for the chance to save the planet and you. From Batman to the Ghostbusters, they’ve got it covered. Who ya’ gonna call? How ‘bout Kyodai and Delta Chi Alpha with Superheroes.”

– Matt Carlson

MASKED AVENGERS: Tanner Reiter and Kinsey Mattison show their readiness to defend the helpless in a gothic world. (right)

THREEPEAT: It didn’t take long for the stage to be filled with all those who had a part in the show once it was announced that Superheroes had won the Presidents Award. (below)

HEROIC PROPORTIONS: Cast members model a quick portrait of power during the opening Songfest number Let’s Go to the Movies. (lower right)

STAGE FRIGHT: Poised for a fight, who could dare make a defense against such an onslaught of in-your-face valiance? (bottom)

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Omega Phi Pres—R. Hazelton, VP—A. Florea, Sec/Tres—J. Wahlmeier, SLD—J. Heflin, AD/Activities—J. Heflin, Songfest Dir—S. Meaders & V. Turvey

Omega Phi & Kingsmen Omega Phi and Kingsmen took their club verses of Matthew 20: 26-27 and Mark 10:45 on the road this year... literally. Serving others played a significant role throughout the year and included several highway trash pickup details, house remodeling for Jim and Karen Bruce, and spring cleaning Silver Maple Camp in southern Kansas.

Their Songfest production, Welcome to the Jungle, treated audiences to a night in the wild as tribal members decked in camouflage treated themselves to a good time away from any inhibitions of the civilized world.

The men of Kingsmen were presented the Club Service award and once again were repeat winners of the Big Heart Award for having the highest percentage of members donating blood throughout the year.

Hannah Van Buskirk was selected by Kingsmen for their sweetheart and Tyson Schroeder was chosen by Omega Phi to be their beau. Club sponsors were John Baker, Stephanie Fowler, Jason and Kendra Matkins, Ramona Ratliff, Judy Rinard, Travis Stoltenberg, Kim Tandy, and Michelle Tandy.

IN STEP: After giving their support at a home soccer game, members of Omega Phi and Kingsmen leave the field as a unified troop. (middle) OMEGA PHI: (1st Row) Jennifer Glascock, Tyson Schoeder, Annabel Bentley, Ellie Tandy; (2nd Row) Hannah Van Buskirk, Jalena Morien, Vanessa Turvey, Tasha Byrd, Jacquelyn Barker, Andrea Howard, Erin Sams, Heather Barris, Alicia Florea; (3rd Row) Melanie Bunda, Gina Pedersen, Jamie Wahlmeier, Mami Arikura, Jennifer Peterson, Chelsey Franklin, Stacy Meaders, Kalyn McNenny, Judy Rinard (S), Lea Childress, Sherrie Babcock, Angie Mousel, Kim Tandy (S), Michelle Tandy (S). Not Pictured: Danae Hancock, Ralinda Hazleton, Rebecca Quelle, Sonia Rohda, Stephanie Fowler (S), Kendra Matkins (S), Ramona Ratliff (S).

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TAKE NO PRISONERS: A Thao, Nicholas Parsons, Chad Hall, Jake Harlow, and Jared Bady try to intimidate the opposition. (below)

FROSTY’S MAGIC: All it took was 19 inches of snow and about an hour’s work for these members of Omega Phi and Kingsmen to build a monument to good clean fun. (above) Jennifer Glascock launches a surpise attack on Alex Weigel. (inset) WAVE OF SUPPORT: Vanessa Turvey runs a sideline cheer for Kingsmen in their early morning football matchup with Sig Tau. (right) KINGSMEN: (1st Row) Casey Newcomer, David Collier, Dustin Kinnison, Zach Engstrom, Hannah Van Buskirk, Matt Miller, Taylor Ladd, Jay Fairley, James Bennett; (2nd Row) Nick Parsons, Dustin Hancock, Tyson Schroeder, Jared Bady, Joseph Morien, Aaron Rhodebeck, Chad Hall, Kevin Nitz, A Thao, Carl Jurgenson, Richie Edwards, Zeb Carter. Not Pictured: Bryan Bell, Matt Carlson, Brent Dickerson, Kyle Gustafson, Jake Harlow, Daniel High, John T. Langley, Garrett Schwarz, Steven Seufferlein, Garret Sigle, John Baker (S), Jason Matkins (S), Travis Stoltenberg (S).

Kingsmen Pres—J. Bady, VP—J. Morien, Sec—C. Hall, Tres—K. Gustafson, SLD—A. Thao, AD—J. Langley, Activities—Z. Carter & A. Rhodebeck, Songfest Dir—D. Hancock

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Jennifer Glascock, Tyson Schoeder, Annabel Bentley, Vanessa Turvey, Tasha Byrd, Erin Sams, Alicia Florea, Mami Arikura, Jennifer Peterson, Chelsey Franklin, Kalyn McNeeny, Lea Childress, Angie Mousel, Danae Hancock, Ralinda Hazelton, Rebecca Quelle, Matthew Miller, Taylor Ladd, Jay Fairley, Nick Parsons, Dustin Hancock, Jared Bady, Joseph Morien, Zeb Carter, Matt Carlson, Daniel High, John T. Langley, Michelle Byrd, Bethany Stanger

FINAL HURRAH: Omega Phi and Kingsmen save their biggest growl for last to top off their jungle party. (above) INTERTWINED: Club members weave their bodies through the joined hands. (top) BROADWAY BILLING: Kingsmen members Matt Carlson and Zeb Carter hosted the evening along with Bethany Stanger and Michelle Byrd. (right) PATTY CAKE: Jennifer’s Glascock and Peterson sit for a little play time in the jungle sand. (top right)

JUNGLE JIG: Joseph Morien and Lea Childress effortlessly choreograph a dip. (lower right) MR. CUDDLY: Tyson Schroeder found the lion costume a great fit. (below)

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“Deep in the jungles of Africa, danger and death wait behind every tree. Poisonous snakes, wild animals, and ferocious cannibals lurk around every turn. But even cannibals like to take a night off and have a little fun every once in a while. Join Kingsmen & Omega Phi for a native experience in Welcome to the Jungle.”

– Michelle Byrd JUNGLE WRAP: Tasha Byrd and Dustin Hancock showcase their camouflaged outfits for the show’s theme. (right) SYNCHRONEITY: The twirling bamboo canes of the Omegazons are not to be taken lightly. (below) ON THE FLIP SIDE: With a bit of team effort, tribal members are hoisted into the air . (bottom) MY LIFE AS A CANNIBAL: Rebecca Quelle, Nicholas Parsons, and Daniel High seem pleased with their roles. (lower left)

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COZY SIDELINES: Jenni McKenzie and Shantelle Sorensen smile for the camera while pulling their blankets a little closer. (below)

Theta Psi & Sigma Tau Theta Psi Pres—S. Sukraw, VP—E. Hart, Sec—K. Poppe, Tres—M. Munsell, SLD—A. Baldwin, AD—S. Springer, Activities—P. Elrod, Songfest Dir—C. Elliott, Historian—S. Sorensen

This brother and sister club spent a lot of the year together, having fun and hanging out. During Club Week they had fun playing Bingo at Mahoney House, and throughout the year they set aside time to eat and visit at places like Wendy’s and Petro.

The girls got together every week to pray and go for a run, and both groups also participated in the MS Walk.

For Songfest, their theme was Back to the Future, inspired by Marty McFly’s time machine travels. Encountering music from various decades, their show was full of energy, great choreography, and lots and lots of vests. They were winners of the Club Participation award and the Best Music award.

Amy Springer was selected by Sig Tau for their sweetheart and Jordan Fortmeyer won the hearts of Theta Psi as their beau. Club sponsors were Mark Althaus, Bobby DeHart, Ken and Cindy Gunselman, Lori Larsen, Billy Lones, LaRae Melvin, and Emily Tandy.

SMARTY PANTS: Dan McCann, Justin Dillie, and Nolan Sollenberger all try to come up with the right answers at the Knowledge Bowl competition. (middle) THETA PSI: (1st Row) Amber Pinney, Erin Mogul, Sarah Christian, Amber White; (2nd Row) Phoebe Elrod, Kale Bjelland, Amanda Mogul, Jordan Fortmeyer, Tamara Blaser; (3rd Row) Jamie High, Crystal Heatwole, Sara Firm, Heather Gray, Holly Heatwole, Martha Kinyon, Kristin Poppe, Jenni McKenzie, Mary Goodner, Jasmine Armbrust, Shannon Sukraw, Ashlee Huffer; (4th Row) Lori Larsen (S), Cindi Gunselman (S), LaRae Melvin (S), Carmen Elliott, Keri Bornschlegel, Jacintta Kemp, Katie White, Megan Munsell, Yuko Kawamura, Amy Springer, Emily Tandy (S), Elise Hart, Amanda Baldwin, Laura Armbrust. Not Pictured: Heather Coy, Erin Derrie, Nicki Doty, Tabitha Elzey, Evelyn Hines, Brandi Hurlbert, Heather Jurgenson, Tawna Pearson, Crystal Sikes, Shantelle Sorensen.

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HANGIN’ OUT: Senior Amy Springer spends some time with some of the newest members of Theta Psi, Holly Heatwole and Martha Kinyon. (above) Jake Owens and Titus Ellis chat while walking across the campus. (inset) SIGMA TAU: (1st Row) Nolan Sollenberger, David Young, Kyle Warhurst, Eric Deal, Loba Ogunmola; (2nd Row) Daniel Griffen, Alex Kinyon, Dan McCann, Titus Ellis, Alex Weigel, Joey Schwarz, Amy Springer, Eric Heatwole, Zach Rush, Jordan Fortmeyer, D.J. Crowell, Justin Dillie, Stephen Detlefs; (3rd Row) Jake Owens, David Morton, Billy Lones (S), Kevin Claypool, Bobbie DeHart (S), Jared Leinen, Bryan Kretz, Jared Wiley, Aaron Morris, Ben Ketcherside. Not Pictured: Jason Hatton, Greg Johnson, Mark Althaus (S), Ken Gunselman (S).

PLAY HARD, WORK HARD: Mary Goodner spends some time studying outside, but would rather be enjoying the beautiful day. (above)

Sigma Tau Pres—J. Fortmeyer, VP—Z. Rush, Sec—E. Heatwole, Tres—M. Turvey, SLD—L. Ogunmola, AD—B. Kretz, Activities—J. Schwarz & T. Ellis, Songfest Dir—J. Leinen

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David Young, Daniel Griffin, Dan McCann, Joey Schwarz, Eric Heatwole, Zach Rush, DJ Crowell, Justin Dillie, Stephen Detlefs, Jake Owens, Kevin Claypool, Jared Leinen, Bryan Kretz, Aaron Morris, Ben Ketcherside, Jason Hatton, Greg Johnson, Erin Mogul, Sarah Christian, Phoebe Elrod, Kale Bjelland, Jamie High, Sara Firm, Heather Gray, Holly Heatwole, Martha Kinyon, Kristin Poppe, Jasmine Armbrust, Shannon Sukraw, Carmen Elliott, Keri Bornschlegel, Megan Munsell, Yuko Kawamura, Elise Hart, Amanda Baldwin, Laura Armbrust, Heather Coy, Tabitha Elzey, Tawna Pearson, Shantelle Sorensen

FREEZE FRAME: The clubs come together in one big triangle of arms as they finish one of their songs. (above) Each pair strikes a pose at the end of Johnny Be Good. (inset) SHARP MOVES: Sara Firm leads her row with crisp choreography and great facial expressions. (right)

GROOVE: The guys and girls of Sig Tau and Theta Psi sway with the music, each person adding their own personal touch. (top right)

I WILL SURVIVE: Theta Psi ladies sit down for a little break while still belting it out so the guys can show their moves. (lower right)

RAPPING UP: Kevin Claypool gets a solo spot in the show. (below)

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“The flux capacitor in the Delorean time machine is broken! Marty McFly and Doc Brown are trapped, drifting aimlessly through time. On their journey they encounter dinosaurs, renegades, robots, and (gasp) even disco! Join Sigma Tau and Theta Psi as they try to get Back to the Future.” – Zeb Carter TIME TRAVEL: Carmen Elliott and Zach Rush dress like Marty McFly for the promotional poster. (right)

A SERIOUS SIDE: Jared Leinen, Aaron Morris, and Stephen Detlefs lead the Sig Tau pack in their ballad I Will Survive. (below)

STIFF IN THE HINGES: Sarah Christian and Rusty Ridley show off their robotic alter-egos. (right, below)

HOME SAFE: Sig Tau and Theta Psi slide into their final positions as their journey through time ends. (bottom)

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STUDENT ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AND SENATORS: (1st Row) Lloyd Armbrust - Treas., Justin Carver - ICC Pres., Rusty Ridley - Exe. Pres., Amanda Baldwin - Communications, (2nd Row) Mary Reynolds - So, Heather Coy - Fr, Tasha Byrd - Fr, Kinsey Mattison - V.P., Zach Rush - So, Crystal Soderholm - Sr, (3rd Row) John T. Langley - Sr, Chad Hall - Secr, Tanner Reiter - Jr, Ben Hackett - Jr, Damon Grimes - Jr, Kyle Gustafson - Sr, (Not Pictured: Nolan Rathe - So, Heather Gray - Fr)

RETROACTIVE: Janae Wrich and Mallory Garfield sport a flashback hairstyle to go with their Yorkstock gig. (right)

YOU NEVER KNOW: Guys like Titus, Jake, and Joey add their own versions of variety to a picture before the show begins. (top right)

PERFECT GAME: Kinsey, Alyssa, Jim, Tanner, and Hazley gather at the lanes for a free game on SA. (lower right)

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FROM START TO FINISH: As the year was opened with a tribute to the Millers’ 50 years at YC, SA honored them with a collage of memories during the year-end All College Banquet. (below)

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fficers and representatives of SA guided the student body through a very busy 2005-06 year. When reviewing all the activities that took place, it is somewhat breathtaking, but as student body President Rusty Ridley said, “To whom much is given, much will be required.”

The stage was set in the opening weeks of campus life when SA organized the Hurricane Katrina relief effort, later transporting the collected items to Mississippi where they were to be distributed. This event was matched in the spring semester with the Dylan Odom “Kiss the Pig” fundraiser of which almost half of the $3,052 came from SA. Other student activities organized by SA included Bowling and Movie Nights, Yorkstock, SA Christmas Party, and Singled Out. The officers worked diligently on matters of procedure, establishing precedents that will allow future SAs to accomplish goals in a more focused and organized way.

STUDENT ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE COUNCIL: President: Rusty Ridley VP for Student Activities Board: Kinsey Mattison VP for Club Affairs: Justin Carver Treasurer: Lloyd Armbrust Secretary: Chad Hall Chief Communications Officer: Amanda Baldwin EXECUTIVE SUITE: Much was accomplished throughout the year by SA, but there has to be a balance sometimes with the crazier moments. (left)

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IF YOU’RE HAPPY AND YOU KNOW IT: Holly Allen and Erica Towell are caught enjoying the Shine Retreat while Kinsey Mattison takes issue with the camera. (below)

Campus Ministries celebrated their eleventh year of cultivating the spiritual side of student life. Tim Lewis, in his third year as Campus Minister, led his team of nineteen students in organizing the majority of events on and off campus that dealt with matters of the heart for the campus family.

Assistant Campus Ministers for the year were Cliff Mullen and Rachel Dudrey. The planning of the Shine Retreat fell to them as well as assisting the rest of the team with their specific areas of service such as outreach, worship, encouragement, and residence halls.

Besides the all-college retreat, Campus Ministries were responsible for SonQuest, Tuesday and Thursday night devotionals, Friday Praise Chapel, Couples Panel, Sunday night communion services, and staffing the campus coffee shop. They were also instrumental in the success of hosting the Spiritual Emphasis Weeks.

The Spiritual Life Center and The Well continued to be the students’ choice for just hanging out.

Campus Ministries Staff: Campus Minister — Tim Lewis; Assistant Campus Ministers — Cliff Mullen and Rachel Dudrey; Outreach — Holly Allen, Kevin Claypool, Holly Curtis, and Erica Towell; Residence Halls — Nicki Doty, Katie Krekel, Ian Pierce, and Mat Sattler; Encouragement — Annalisa Briggs, Sasha Ingle, Megan Todd, and Lisa Weseman; Worship — Logan Bahler, Mark Houston, Adrienne Koehn, and Jake Owens; Spiritual Life Director — Jonathan Neeley STANDING ROOM ONLY: Students lift their voices during a Friday Praise Chapel. (middle) WHAT IS YOUR QUEST?: Tim Lewis introduces the chapel speaker during SonQuest. (right)

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CAMPUS MINSTRIES: (1st row) Katie Krekel, Sasha Ingle, Tim Lewis, Holly Allen; (2nd row) Annalisa Briggs, Megan Todd, Adrienne Koehn, Nicki Doty, Lisa Weseman, Erica Towell, Logan Bahler; (3rd row) Holly Curtis, Jake Owens, Mark Houston, Cliff Mullen, Mat Sattler; (4th row) Rachel Dudrey, Ian Pierce; (top) Kevin Claypool and Jonathan Neeley.

PEER EXPERTS: Mark Houston gives students his take on a dating question during the Couples Panel program. (top left)

JUST HANGIN’ OUT: Logan Bahler, Nikki Burleson, and Sarah Elmore play some cards during a SonQuest activity, oblivious to the basketball game on the big screen. (far left)

SPIRITUAL HIGH: Jessica White gives a side glance and smile at Tim Williams during a SonQuest devotional. (left)

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YORK COLLEGE CONCERT CHOIR, DR. CLARK ROUSH, CONDUCTOR: (1st row) Bethany Stanger, Mallory Garfield, Erin Mogul, Tasha Byrd, Lorraine Slye, Micah Heatwole, Andy Adams, Mike Peralta, Jaci Coehoorn, Sara Firm, Alicia Florea, Danielle Batten, Ambri Merrill; (2nd row) Jessica Stahr, Nicole Harford, Michal Dudrey, Melody Carey, Zach Rush, Tim Williams, Dan McCann, Daniel High, Jacob Bentley, Michelle Byrd, Holly Heatwole, Amanda Mogul, Erin Sams, Natalie Harford; (3rd row) Erica Towell, Yuko Kawamura, Tabitha Elzey, Heather Coy, Martha Kinyon, Rusty Ridley, Eric Heatwole, Jake Harlow, Alex Weigel, David Young, Chris Reid, Savannah Wheeler, Amanda Bennett, Maureen Dart-Horvath, Annabel Bentley, Laura Armbrust; (4th row) Janette Sigle, Cami Towell, Alyssa Rowedder, Kristi Maxwell, Megan Todd, Patrick Good, John T. Langley, David Collier, Joseph Morien, Zeboriah Carter, Jason Monroe, Matt Carlson, Matthew Turvey, Jennifer Glascock, Ralinda Hazleton, Stacy Meaders (Not pictured: James Bennett, Matt Davis, Rachel Dudrey, Cole Franson, Andrea Howard, Beth Nill, Crystal Sikes, Amanda Spruill, Heather White, Lori Young)

ON THE SPOT: Tod Martin and Sue Roush sing a duet through the Agnus Dei movement of Mass of the Children. (right)

MOVED BY THE MUSIC: The Homeoming concert always packs the house as the audience hears the choir’s first full performance of the year. (top right)

GOING SOLO: Savannah Wheeler, senior soprano, causes the listening ear to wonder during the spiritual Sweet Home. (lower right)

TOP 15: The Choir’s CD recording in the spring was dedicated to Mabrey and Madge. (below)

“I like the songs that we sing, and it’s as much fun to sing them as it is to watch people’s reaction while we perform.”

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BIRD’S EYE VIEW: A picture taken from where the spotlights were shining couldn’t quite capture all the performers on stage. (below)

Concert Choir This year the Concert Choir took on a new look as they modeled blue robes with sparkling white stoles, thanks to a generous donation from Helping Hands. After eighteen years in the red, the Choir proudly wore YC colors at all the major events that the year brought, as well as their annual winter tour and spring performance.

Following the thrilling experience of singing in Japan over the summer, the Choir was ready to have another amazing year—one celebrating the 50th anniversary of Mabrey and Madge Miller being at York College. The Choir took special interest in learning Dr. Miller’s favorite hymn, “Lead Me Gently Home” and dedicated their 2006 CD in the Millers’ honor.

This year also brought a first for the Concert Choir and for York College. Teaming up with the local York Area Children’s Choir, the two groups performed with a 25-piece professional orchestra for the spring concert. Featuring the talents of Sue Roush and Tod Martin as soloists, the 116 choral voices joined together to perform John Rutter’s Mass of the Children. The composition debuted in Carnegie Hall in 2003, and with the efforts of conductors Toni Hess (Children’s Choir) and Dr. Clark Roush, it made a wonderful impression upon the people of York. The piece contained five movements with a beautiful mix of Latin and English texts, and left the audience with an amazing memory of the evening.

BRINGING MUSIC TO LIFE: Dr. Roush directs the combined choirs and orchestra during Mass of the Children. (middle) FULL ATTENTION: Choir members keep their focus on the baton in a spring performance. (left)

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Chamber Singers Dr. Gary Wilson always prepares concerts full of learning experiences for both his singers and his audience, and this year was no different. For their fall concert, the Chamber Singers rehearsed a repertoire of music from the English church. Performed in the Prayer Chapel, the concert provided a bit of a history lesson as various songs pertained to specific events or kings.

Chamber Singers then spent the rest of the semester putting together their Christmas concert, which always provides a good night of entertainment for the community when they perform at the Yorkshire Playhouse. This year’s production contained many of the traditional Christmas songs arranged in untraditional ways, as well as the usual showcase of instrumental numbers. A quartet of students also sang a few numbers from the Playhouse’s production of A Christmas Carol.

The final concert of the year was entitled “Jewels of the Romantic Era,” and featured songs in English, French, German, and Italian. Gayleen Nestor once again was the accompanist for the group, with the help of Blake Woodburn on the group’s final number.

It was an impressive final concert, not only for the school year, but also for Dr. Wilson, as this was to be his last year at York College. He ended on an amazing year of music, and his presence will be missed in the leadership of the Chamber Singers.

Members of this year’s Chamber Singers were Andy Adams, Laura Armbrust, Michelle Byrd, Tasha Byrd, Matthew Carlson, Zeboriah Carter, Jaclyn Coehoorn, Heather Coy, Sara Firm, Jake Harlow, Ralinda Hazleton, Eric Heatwole, Holly Heatwole, Heather Jurgenson, Martha Kinyon, Josh Leinen, Dan McCann, Gina Pedersen, Michael Peralta, Christopher Reid, Rusty Ridley, Erin Sams, Bethany Stanger, and Alex Weigel.

PROJECTION: Chris Reid belts out the base line. (middle) SPRING CONCERT: “Jewels of the Romantic Era” featured songs from some of the 19th century greats such as Brahms, Schubert, and Perosi and ended with the Finale from Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Gondoliers. (right)

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FAREWELL TOUR: Dr. Gary Wilson directs his eighth and final year of Chamber Singers before taking the position as Choir Director at Lipscomb University. (below)

HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE: Music of the English Church was a lecturerecital that featured music of the Latin Rite, Reformation, Restoration, and Anglican Revival. (above)

OVER THE TOP: Erin Sams gets direction as she looks over her music. (top left)

GEMS: Bruce and Barbara Goodwin share a private conversation before the spring concert gets underway. (lower left)

PREFERRED VENUE: The Prayer Chapel provides the perfect location for the majority of the Chamber Singers’ concerts. (left)

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RUNNING GAG #4: This skit progressed throughout the show, using four different scenes before Ben asked the poignant question, “What if people said what was really on their hearts?�

PRIDE BEFORE THE FALL: Belting it out in his high pitched voice, A thinks he has secure footing... that is, before Ben colapses. (inset)

JESUS IS THE KEY: Nolan and Amber try to get in the gates of Heaven without the proper key. (right) FALL GUY: Steve Eddy made a name for himself in the first semester as the one who could take a hard slap, via Matthew Miller, and a bruising tumble, thanks to Mr. Thao. (top and lower right)

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HEAVEN’S GATE: Only one key will open eternity’s door... Jesus. (below)

Soul Concern, York College’s drama ministry troupe, made good use of the weekends available to the typical college student by traveling to numerous youth rallies and other events throughout the year. Their purpose was simple: share the message of Jesus. The bonus – besides getting paid for doing what you love – was getting the York College message out.

The Magnificent Seven performed their annual Dollar Show in January to help raise funds for their spring break mission trip. Students, faculty and staff of York College, as well as members of the community, filed into the East Hill auditorium to donate to a good cause, and get a hearty laugh while doing so. Members of the group shared that they had many late nights in preparation for the show to ensure that it went well.

Unlike the last several years of heading west during spring break, this year they traveled to the opposite side of the U.S. and made stops in Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, Illinois, and sunny Florida. Without having much of a real break, upon their return they loaded into the van two weeks later and gave several performances at the Tulsa Soul Winning Workshop.

This was the Soul Concern’s 32nd year to represent York College by spreading the gospel message through skits. Their final big show was during Spring High School Days, entertaining a packed house on a Friday night after Songfest.

AA MEETING: Taylor Ladd confesses his addiction to Christ after Amber Peterson has told the audience her weakness for prayer. (middle) 2005-06 SOUL CONCERN: (1st row) Stephen Detlefs, Nolan Sollenberger, Amber Peterson, A Thao; (2nd row) Ben Ketcherside, Taylor Ladd, and Matthew Miller. Price Fowler was SC’s sponsor. (left)

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PBL-SIFE During the year York College PBL-SIFE organized 23 projects on campus and in the community and logged more than 1,000 hours of work to impact over 4,000 people from elementary age to adult. The students partnered with businesses including Wal-Mart, York General Healthcare, York Public Schools, Harvest Health, and three of the local banks.

The projects also served area organizations including Blue Valley Community Action, Habitat for Humanity, Youth Leadership York, YC Student Association, Wheels for the World, York Area Chamber of Commerce and the Crossroads Rural Entrepreneurial Network.

Members competed individually at the Nebraska PBL State Leadership Conference in March, receiving eight first place awards and several chapter awards. Five members went on to compete at the National PBL Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, in June with four top ten finishers including Matt Turvey who placed first in the nation in Financial Analysis and Decision Making.

This year the chapter qualified as one of 480 SIFE teams nationwide to compete at a SIFE Regional Competition in March.

York College was awarded 1st Runner Up in the overall competition and a finalist in the Sustainability Competition in Denver.

Associate Professor of Business Marti Soderholm was in her 24th year as sponsor. TAKING STATE: The team did very well at the Nebraska PBL State Leadership Conference including ten 1st place showings. (l-r) Rasheem Richards, Dustin Hancock, Jared Bady, Vanessa Turvey, Matt Turvey, Jaye Lewis, Loba Ogunmola, Jordan Fortmeyer, Josh Rinard, and Megan Munsell. (middle) STRETCHING THE DOLLAR: PBL-SIFE members attach notes to carnations for their annual Special Appreciation Day. Around the front table are Megan Munsell, Katie White, Nicki Doty, Kristin Poppe, and Ashlee Huffer.

In the background are Josh Rinard and Jared Bady. (right)

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MELTDOWN: PBL-SIFE had several students man a couple of booths for local businesses during the annual Yorkfest celebration. Volunteers Michael Carney and Amber White distribute free icees as part of the Fun Alley activities. (below)

SIFE REGIONAL TEAM: (1st row) Loba Ogunmola, Bobbie Reeves, Vanessa Turvey, Kristen Poppe, Megan Munsell, and Jordan Fortmeyer; (back row) Jared Bady, Brien Alley, Matt Turvey, Josh Rinard, and Dustin Hancock.

AT THE POLE: PBL-SIFE senior Dante Owens wraps a donated gift for the Blue Valley Toy Workshop.

Glenda McEuen is in the background helping. (top left)

FOUR WHEELIN’: Megan Munsell loads a donated wheelchair collected at one of two SIFE dropoff sites during the Wheels for the World project. (lower left)

NOTORIETY: Loba, Megan, Matt, Vanessa, and Jared made the trip in late June to compete in the PBL Nationals in Nashville, TN along with sponsor Marti Soderholm. (left)

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Panther Press The Panther Press published twelve papers during the course of the year, scaling back to an average of two issues every month. Lloyd Armbrust served his second year as Editor and had a fairly consistent writing staff. Chrystal Houston was the paper’s sponsor and taught a one hour English class for the writers that wished to take it for credit.

This was also the second year for The Panther Press to be online, thanks to Armbrust’s computer background. Complete with feature stories, photos, voting polls, archived articles, movie times, weather conditions, classifieds, stock quotes, and a host of other options, the online edition set the standard for future publications.

In fact, with the web’s success and the rising costs of the printing industry, reading the student newspaper without a computer monitor may be a luxury of the past.

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EDITOR: Lloyd Armbrust

ASSISTANT EDITOR: Chad Hall

SPORTS EDITOR J. Nathan Grimes

SPIRITUAL LIFE: Cliff Mullen

STAFF WRITERS: Kale Bjelland Tasha Byrd Dustin Kinnison

Jenni McKenzie Michelle Peck Amber Peterson

INITIATION BY CANDLELIGHT: Alpha Chi sponsor, Dr. Ray Miller, speaks about the honor society and the meaning of the induction ceremony. (below)

Alpha Chi Ten students were inducted into the Nebraska Epsilon chapter of Alpha Chi in the fall semester. Membership is limited to no more than 10 percent of the junior and senior classes, and students must have at least a 3.86 grade average on 64 or more hours.

For York College, Alpha Chi is best known for its elaborate initiation ceremony during chapel. This year was no different, as the new members pledged to uphold the ideals of Alpha Chi while lighting candles to signify their membership.

While the members of Alpha did get together and meet during the school year, sharing stories over cookies and hot chocolate, and enjoying each other’s company, they kept a pretty low profile on campus as an organization. Ginger Hodson was added to the ranks as a sponsor, helping Dr. Ray Miller keep the students in Alpha Chi updated on information regarding scholarships and Alpha Chi national news.

Megan Todd served as President for the group, and set an excellent academic standard for the rest of the members.

INDUCTEE MOMENT: Ambri Merrill flashes a big smile as she approaches President Baker for her Alpha Chi pin as Christopher Reid signs his name to the roll in the background. (middle)

ALPHA CHI: (1st row) Ginger Hodson, Vicky Girard, Ambri Merrill, Erin Derrie, Lindsey Boyle, Jessica Agler, Laura Armbrust, Michelle Byrd, Rachel Dudrey; (2nd row) Dr. Ray Miller, Ashley Wellman, Adam Boyle, Christopher Reid, Crystal Soderholm, Sasha Ingle, Megan Todd, Kelly Edwards, Dr. Bob Lester; (back row) Dan Asperheim, Bethany Stanger, and Matthew Turvey — not pictured: Lindsay Kelly, Kristy Moseley, and Travis Sides. (left)

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Sigma Tau Delta The 2006 graduating class had a larger than usual group of English majors, who all served major roles in Sigma Tau Delta, the national English honor society.

Under the sponsorship of Bev McNeese, Dr. Larry Van Meter, and Dr. Paul Robison, the members of Sigma Tau Delta hosted the annual Knowledge Bowl in the spring, and produced “Unvarnished Words,” a production of student works and photography.

With Dr. Ray Miller as the perennial YC moderator, Knowledge Bowl was once again a great success. Six teams participated from the different social clubs on campus: Kingsmen, AXE, Sigma Tau, Omega Phi, Beta, and Delta, with the Delta girls coming from behind to win the big bucks. Between rounds, the audience was also given the chance to answer questions for prizes donated by local businesses.

“Unvarnished Words” featured poetry, essays, short stories, academic articles, and photographs from students involved in all areas of study at York College. Sigma Tau Delta members spent many hours editing and choosing the layout for their publication.

Sigma Tau Delta officers were: President: Lloyd Armbrust Vice President: Mark Houston Secretary: Megan Todd Treasurer: Laura Armbrust GUESSWORK: Zeb Carter tries to get a consensus from his Kingsmen teammates Matt Carlson, Joseph Morien, and John T. Langley in one of the first rounds of the competition. (middle) TAKES A NERD TO BEAT A NERD: The Delta team of Meghan Boyle, Jaclyn Coehoorn, Hazley Hamm, and Katie Tenny walked away with $100 cash in dethroning Sigma Tau’s bid for four in a row. In the double-elimination competition, they won every round after losing their first match. (right)

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ON THE CLOCK: Dr. Ray waits patiently while the Beta team of Sheila Smesrud, Amber Peterson, Bevin Carroll, and Michelle Peck have a limited discusssion before giving their final answer. (left and below)

2005-06 SIGMA TAU DELTA: (l-r) Mark Houston, Dr. Larry Van Meter, Lloyd Armbrust, Dan Asperheim, Rachel Dudrey, Megan Todd, and Laura Armbrust with three-month Emmaline Rogue — not pictured: Kristi Maxwell, Erin Derrie, Dr. Paul Robison, and Bev McNeese. (above) FINAL SAY: As the judges consider a bowl team’s answer, Matt and Joseph find the camera to give a thumbs-up on the event. (top left) TRIVIA PAYS: Mark Houston hands a free pizza certificate to an audience winner. (lower left) CHEEKY: Loaded down with all the honor tassels, Rachel gets more than enough love from her fellow English graduates. (left)

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t’s all about play well-defined. Not just following the rules about three seconds, three outs, three count, three pointers, three par. But the art of the game—whether it’s basketball, soccer, golf, baseball, softball, track, volleyball, or wrestling—is playing within the boundaries of good sportsmanship; of making each play with the intention of keeping a cool head, a keen eye, and a mind centered on winning through fair play and determination.

At York College, we consider sports an extension of the character of each and every player. How the game is played: It lies at the heart of going out on the field, the court, the diamond, the course, the mat, and representing the value of being a true athlete.

ACCELERATED READERS: Chris Luther, Stewart Sikes, Billy Lones, and Chad Karcher get serious as they try to sink a putt in the 9th Annual FacultyStaff Golf Scramble. (right)

RALLY CRY: Arvada, Colorado freshman, Nicole Nelson, tries to fire up the volleyball team against Bellevue. (left) GIVE IT A REST: Jeremy Cameron gets a better grip as he prepares to turn his opponent during the Panther Invite’s 157 lb match. (right)

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FINESSE: Jessica Stahr controls the ball against a Central Christian opponent. (left)

BIG LEAGUE: NAIA All-American Jeremy Williams signed with the Chicago Cubs two days after the baseball season ended. Williams led the Panthers in batting average and homeruns. (below)

ALL AMERICAN: Ashley Wellman goes up for two of her 18 points against Kansas Wesleyan. For her performance in a three-game stretch she was named MCAC Co-Player of the Week. (left) THERE FOR YOU: When Malcohm Heron asked some of his Intro to Ed. classmates to come see him play a home basketball game, he got their full support.

Claudia Saenz, Amanda Mogul, Ruth Ramsey, Chelsey Kellett, Jessica Stahr, and Erin Mogul had special shirts printed for their superstar. (above)

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NO TAKE BACKS: Michelle Green, senior from McCool Jct., puts one over the net. (below)

Volleyball The Panther Volleyball Team started the 2005 season with nine new players, two new coaches, a new strength and conditioning coach and a huge obstacle to overcome. The ladies needed to beat teams such as College of St. Mary, who had won the conference title nine years in a row and were nationally ranked; Bellevue University, who are always an MCAC top three ranked opponent and nationally ranked as well; Park University, who recruits gifted overseas players with international competition experience; and Newman University, who were prepared to jump to the NCAA Div. II ranks.

To quote first year Head Coach Rex Reynolds, “We learned a lot about our conference this year and the talent that it has from top to bottom. We will have to get better to compete with the top teams. Our team worked hard all season and gave their all every night. There were times when I felt like we were ready to turn the corner and put together four to five wins in a row, but then we would stumble and have to start over. Finishing seventh in the conference our first year isn’t horrible, but it is not where I want this program to be.”

At season’s end, Erica Towell, senior from Ogallala, Nebraska was named All-Conference Honorable Mention.

SPEED BUMP: Whitney Pinneo bumps the ball to a setter with Sarah Elmore looking on. (middle) 2005 VOLLEYBALL TEAM: (1st row) Bevin Carroll, Ashley Pinneo, Emily Hastings, Sarah Elmore; (2nd row) Tawna Pearson, Whitney Pinneo, Jennifer Witt; (3rd row) Nicole Nelson, Kalyn Kreutz, Michelle Green, Cami Towell; (4th row) Sheila Smesrud, Erica Towell, Katie VanWesten, Heather Coy — not pictured Head Coach Rex Reynolds and Asst. Coach Shari Reynolds. (right)

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“Our fans came out to support us each night and they were some of the best fans we had all season. We even had some show at away games to help support us, and that means a lot when you’re in a hostile gym.”

— Coach Reynolds

PANTHER POWER!: Students came out in full support of the team as they faced MCAC opponent Peru State in their final home game. (above)

REACHING OUT: Emily Hastings extends her followthrough at the net. (inset)

DOUBLING UP: Bevin Carroll and Cami Towell block an opponent’s attempt to score. (top left)

SENIOR SPIKE: In the final home match of the season, Erica Towell, Ogallala senior, once again spikes it through the outstretched hands of the defenders. (left)

EXPRESSIONS: Cami cautiously stays on guard as Ashley Pinneo pounds it over the Dana blockers. (lower left)

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PUT ON A HAPPY FACE: After a hard fought 2-1 Homecoming win against Johnson and Wales University, the players and coaches found it easy to relax and joke around. (above and inset)

THIS IS GONNA’ HURT: Mary Reynolds makes a sacrifice slide as she takes the ball away in a home match at the Cornerstone Soccer Complex. (right)

PUTTING ON THE BRAKES: Keri Bornschlegel controls the ball with the side of her foot as a Central Christian player braces for impact. (top right)

SHORTY SURPRISE: Milwaukee senior, Christina Anguiano, uses every inch available to misdirect the opponent’s game plan. (lower right)

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COLLISION COURSE: Jessica Stahr gets her foot on the ball just before Rosie Registe and a Central Christian oppenent can make the play. (below)

Women’s Soccer Coach Rob Talley knew 2005 would be a building year for the women’s soccer program at YC, but he had hoped for a quicker turn around. The first year Head Coach had winning record experience at three other college programs and knew that dedication, discipline, and leadership would eventually bring York to that same level of success. At the first of the season he made the comment, “The system isn’t broken; it’s just slowly developing.”

The Lady Panthers were 4-14 on the year, three games in the win column better than 2004. This was the first year for the program to host a winter tournament in the Holthus Fieldhouse, giving players another opportunity to improve their game and to set their goals high for the next season.

BODY LANGUAGE: Linda Shortt leans in as she makes an attempt to steal the ball away from a St. Mary’s player. (above) A GAME FOR ALL SEASONS: Mandy Saar guards the goal during the 8 vs. 8 Winter Escape Indoor Soccer Tournament hosted in the Holthus Fieldhouse. (middle)

2005 WOMEN’S SOCCER TEAM: (1st row) Shannon Sukraw, Jessica Stahr, Linda Shortt, Sarah Christian, Keri Bornschlegel, Kaime Houk, Christina Anguiano; 2nd Row: Brittany Saylor, Jenni McKenzie, Alyssa Rowedder, Holly Allen, Micha McKeeman, Mandy Saar, Mary Reynolds; (Back row) Assistant Coach Megan Mohn, Head Coach Rob Talley, Student Assistant Ashden Isaac — not pictured Rosie Registe. (left)

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GRACE UNDER PRESSURE: Andy Doyle, one of seven players from Ireland on the squad, gets to the ball a fraction of a second before a Doane opponent. (below)

Men’s Soccer The Ireland invasion of York College put seven players on the men’s varsity soccer team, four short of a full team. While observers might have had a hard time understanding their game chatter, there was no mistaking their intensity of play and willingness to take a fall for the team.

Coach Chris Luther lost one of his two seniors, Cortney Langston, early in the season due to injury. Despite the absence of his leadership on the field, Langston became a sideline player’s coach and supporter. Even though the team had some incredible games where the outcome was decided by a single misplaced goal, they finished the year with a disappointing 5-12 record.

The team had three players on the postseason MCAC team. Making First-Team MCAC was sophomore midfielder Fran Quinn of Dublin, Ireland, and freshman midfielder Darryl Geraghty of Dublin. Second Team AllConference honors went to Brendan Hanaphy, freshman defender also of Dublin. Early in the season, Quinn was voted both the Region IV and MCAC Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week.

FACE OFF: Brendan “Benny” Hanaphy didn’t let his face mask slow him down as he back kicks a score during a 3-1 Homecoming victory. (middle) 2005 MEN’S SOCCER TEAM: (1st row) Nathan Anderson, Joey Leinen, Darryl Geraghty, Keith Manley, Brian Patterson, Ben Hackett, Kyle Warhurst; (2nd row) Tyson Hinrichsen, Tyler Harms, Deyan Mihaylov, Travis Sides, Daniel Good, Andy Doyle, James Reppart, Paldin Khodabandeh; (3rd row) Assist. Coach Colbert Bertrand, Cortney Langston, David Morton, Logan Bahler, Bryan Kretz, Brendan Hanaphy, Nolan Rathe, Eric Gannon, Fran Quinn, Ian Pierce, Head Coach Chris Luther — not pictured Assistant Coach Tim Carr. (right)

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HEADS UP!: Joey Leinen gets some extreme air in the Homecoming game against Johnson & Wales University while Gizzy looks on at Fran Quinn’s grimacing headshot during the Sketchy Tuesday matchup with Central Christian. (above and inset)

HELPING HAND: The team huddles for a pre-game prayer. (top left)

ALL OUT: Keith Manley had some incredible saves in YC’s 2-1 loss to Manhattan Christian. This one, however, was just a little outside his reach as he extends to get a piece of it. (lower left)

SCHOOLING: Nolan Rathe runs alongside Brian Patterson as he uses his control skills to take the ball down the field. (left)

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BAREFOOT IN THE PARK: In preparation for a weekend meet, Assistant Coach Justin Stoll leads the team in some short sprints. Go James; Go! (above)

TO THE VICTOR...: Senior standout Martin White poses with a “Runnin’ the Rock” tshirt after a 4th place finish at the Kansas Wesleyan Invite.

He ran the 8-K in 28:56. (inset)

MAKING THE TURN: Matt Bomar, senior from La Junta, Colorado, rounds the bend with Justin Dillie running in the background. (right)

EARLY TO RISE: The team leaves for a meet just before sun up. (top right)

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Kelly Edwards and Mallory Garfield build up their endurance. (lower right)

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CHEERING SECTION: Spectators line a section of the course to give encouragement as the runners pass by. (below)

Cross Country The 2005 Cross Country Team had a familiar face back in the ranks. Associate Professor of Business, Roger Collins, was short on his retirement after nine years of coaching and returned for number ten. Collins had help again this year from Justin Stoll, and together they kept the program running smoothly.

Seven meets were on the schedule, spanning the months of September and October. The longest road trip took the team down to Salina, Kansas, where Martin White, senior from Naples, Idaho, ran the 8-K in under 29 minutes and finished fourth overall. White followed that race with a 12th place showing at the MCAC Championships and was named to the MCAC 2nd Team.

Sept. 3 Sept. 9 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 29 Nov. 5

Dana College Open Friends University Invite Woody Greeno/Nebraska Doane College Invitational Wayne State Univ. Invite Kansas Wesleyan Invite MCAC Championships NAIA Region IV Meet

Blair, NE Wi c h i t a , K S Lincoln, NE Crete, NE Wa y n e , N E Salina, KS Omaha, NE McPherson, KS

FINAL WORDS: The team takes time to pray after a light workout. (middle)

2005 CROSS COUNTRY TEAM: (1st row) Claudia Saenz, Amy Hardin, Jennifer Glascock, Mallory Garfield, Jennifer Peterson, Kelly Edwards; (2nd row) Asst. Head Coach Justin Stoll, Justin Dillie, Matt Bomar, Joshua Witt, James Foreman, Martin White, and Head Coach Roger Collins. (left)

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Women’s Basketball Nov. 1 Nov. 4 Nov. 8 Nov. 11 Nov. 12 Nov. 14 Nov. 17 Nov. 19 Nov. 21 Nov. 25 Nov. 26 Dec. 3 Dec. 10 Dec. 19 Jan. 10 Jan. 13 Jan. 14 Jan. 17 Jan. 20 Jan. 21 Jan. 27 Jan. 28 Feb. 3 Feb. 4 Feb. 7 Feb. 10 Feb. 11 Feb. 17 Feb. 18 Feb. 24

The Lady Panthers were truly fun to watch during the 2005-06 season. Solid defense and conditioning were stressed by second-year Coach Matt Fike as he had his players ready for eighty minutes of play.

Substitutions abound to keep legs fresh and hands in opponents faces. Under Fike, the team went 13-17 for the season, 6-9 in conference play, and 9-3 at home.

The biggest victory Dana College H W 61-59 Central Methodist Univ.

H W 82-65 came on the road against Concordia University H L 45-55 Columbia College A W 65-58 MCAC opponent Newman Iowa Wesleyan A L 69-70 Barclay College A W 86-34 University in the final regular Kansas Wesleyan Univ.

H W 66-51 Univ. of South Dakota^ A L 56-71 season game. Needing the Augustana College^ A L 61-80 Concordia University A L 60-62 win to enter postseason play, Midland Lutheran A L 53-60 Barclay College H W forfeit Univ. of Neb.- Omaha^ A L 63-96 the Panthers secured their Wayne State Univ.

A L 51-68 Nebraska Christian A W 105-29 spot with a 68-66 victory *Peru State H W 79-40 *Haskell Univ.

H W 59-48 over the Jets. Three of their *College of St. Mary A L 49-63 *Central Christian H W 71-56 conference losses during the *Newman Univ.

H W 78-66 *Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. A L 80-81 season were to College of the *College of the Ozarks A L 49-56 *Peru State A L 57-62 Ozarks who would go on and *Haskell Univ.

A L 45-57 *College of St. Mary H L 56-58 earn 1st Runners Up in the *Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ. H W 67-64 *College of the Ozarks H L 63-72 NAIA II Championships. *Central Christian A L 71-78 *Newman Univ.

A W 68-66 Ashley Wellman, 6’2” *College of the Ozarks A L 44-79 junior center from York, was named to the 2005-06 NAIA Div. II Women’s Basketball All-American team as an Honorable Mention selection. Wellman led the Lady Panthers in scoring and rebounds for the season. She was also named MCAC First Team along with Honorable Mention teammates Adriana Martin and Lizdeika Rivera.

RISING ABOVE: Junior center Ashley Wellman elevates over a Concordia defender. (middle) 2005-06 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM: (1st row) Lauren Arita, Kirsten Kreutz, Asst. Coach Kelly Fike, Head Coach Matt Fike, Student Asst.

Krissy Harlan, Kandie Wood, Bailey Endsley; (2nd row) Coco Pacino, Tiffany Laird, Adriana Martin, Lizdeika Rivera, Meghan Harlan, Ashley Wellman, Dee Ivory, Joy McCullough, Megan Thomas, Amber Koroshetz. (right)

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CONCENTRATION: Adriana Martin, senior transfer from Oklahoma City, led the team in free throw percentage — .755 and was second in total points on the season — 345. (below)

Ashley Wellman

G FG Pct FT Pct HI PTS AVG 30 177-379 0.47 127-187 0.68 33 481 16.03

SCRAMBLES: If there was a loose ball on the floor, our Lady Panthers were going to fight for control.

Kandie Wood and Joy McCullough dive for possesion of a ball in the first home matchup against Dana College (above), while Amber Koroshetz scraps for one against conference opponent Oklahoma Wesleyan. (inset) ON THE SAME PAGE: As York pulls away from Central Christian in the second half, Coach Fike insists on maintaining the pressure defense. (top left) UP AND OVER: With the defense in her face, Dee Ivory cans a sweet turn around jumper in the lane. (lower left) FOREIGN EXCHANGE: Lizdeika Rivera of Carolina, Puerto Rico, was deadly inside the paint and had a fierce yell to go with the points. (left)

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DOUBLE TAKE: Junior forward Andrew Ford, splits the defenders on his way to scoring two of this 16 points against Bellevue. (insets)

GOING UP: 6’6” Jessie Anderson was quick with that first step as he gets inside a Friends University defender for two points in the paint. (above)

THESE GUYS ARE GOOD: Senior guard Nate Harris flies towards the basket for an easy two. At the completion of the season, Harris signed with the Cranes, a USBL team in Kearney, NE. (right)

JOB WELL DONE: Zach Smith gets high fives from his teammates after a hard fought defensive porfomance. (top right)

SWISH: Malcohm Heron sinks one of his six freethrows, 14 points total, against Central Christian. Heron averaged 12.22 pts/gm. (lower right)

Nate G FG Pct 3Pt Pct FT Pct HI PTS AVG Harris 32 218-484 0.5 97-217 0.45 62-74 0.84 31 595 18.6

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BROTHERLY LOVE: After the home introductions, the players come together as a team. (below)

Men’s Basketball It was almost a .500 season for Coach Marcus Hicks and the Panthers. A lot of great basketball was played in the Freeman Center, and had the scales been tipped just a little more in our favor, the record books could have been different. Under Coach Hicks, the team went 15-17 for the season, 10-6 in the conference, and 6-4 at home.

The biggest victory came on the road in postseason play when the Panthers upset Bellevue 1 Hastings College H L 67-86 University 70-69 in the Nov. Nov. 5 Friends University A L 62-71 8 Univ. of Sioux Falls A L 59-71 conference tournament. Nov. Nov.11 Northwestern A L 81-85 Nov.12 Briar Cliff University A L 56-86 They were seconds away Nov. 15 Dana College A L 85-86 Nov. 18 Iowa Wesleyan A L 63-73 from doing the same to Nov. 19 Waldorf College A W 87-68 Nov. 22 Friends University H W 93-72 25 Doane College A W 83-67 College of the Ozarks in the Nov. Nov. 26 Hastings College A W 72-66 Nov. 29 Univ. of Neb. Kearney

A MCAC championship final. Dec. 2 Univ. Of Sioux Falls H LL 79-91 49-70 6 Univ. of Neb. - Omaha A L 34-84 York led the entire game but Dec. Jan. 4 Lincoln University A L 63-94 10 Nebraska Christian A W 96-65 in the closing seconds lost Jan. Jan. 13 *Peru State H W 80-65 Jan. 14 *Haskell H W 101-78 17 *Bellevue University A L 52-74 by one to the eventual NAIA Jan. Jan. 20 *Central Christian H W 83-71 Jan. 21 *Newman University H W 87-62 II National Champion.

Jan. 27 *Oklahoma Wesleyan A W 79-69 Jan. 28 *College of the Ozarks A L 54-74 Nate Harris, 6’3” senior Feb. 3 *Peru State A W 72-63 Feb. 4 *Haskell A 96-78 guard from Gardner, KS Feb. 7 *Bellevue University H WL 61-63 Feb. 10 *Oklahoma Wesleyan H W 83-46 11 *College of the Ozarks H L 62-73 inked with the USBL before Feb. Feb. 17 *Central Christian A W 93-73 Feb. 18 *Newman University

A the year was out. Harris led Feb. 24 *Bellevue University A LW54-60 70-69 the team in total field goals, Feb. 25 *College of the Ozarks A L 73-74 three-point baskets and percentage, and free throw percentage. He was twice chosen for MCAC Player of the Week and was awarded MCAC First Team honors along with teammate Andrew Ford of Omaha, NE. SPEEDY: Jonathan Neeley uses his quickness to get a step on a Hastings defender. (middle) 2005-06 MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM: (kneeling) Jerod Horchem, Jaye Lewis, Richard Wellington, Michael Lough, Head Coach Marcus Hicks; (2nd row) Trainer Chad Karcher, Andrew Ford, Asst.

Coach Ginger Gatliff, Nate Harris, Zach Smith, Jesse Anderson, Rasheem Richards, Jeff Hajny, Malcohm Heron, Student Asst. Jason Wunder; (3rd row) Asst.

Jessica Sharp & Danae Hancock, Tony Witherspoon, Matt Sutter, Jonathan Neeley — not pictured: Asst.

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REST AREA: Ryan Demel sits comfortably on his opponent, taking the lead for good in his second match of the Panther Open. (below)

Wrestling In the second season of collegiate wrestling, York College qualified three wrestlers for the NAIA National Championships in Sioux City, Iowa.

Freshman Weston Fleming (at 157) and senior Lewis Settle (at 149) joined senior 125-pounder Greg Smith for the trip to Iowa to square off against some of the nation’s best collegiate wrestlers.

Fleming and Settle both earned a spot at the national level by winning the championship in their weight class at the Briar Cliff University Invitational.

However, they found the NAIA competition stiff, as both Panthers went 0-2 in the tournament. Smith, a Concordia, KS native who at one time in the season was ranked as high as fourth nationally, had better success with his opponents. After gaining a first round bye, Smith went 3-2 for the tournament finishing fifth and earning the wrestling program’s first AllAmerican honor.

“Making All-American and being the first for York College is a great feeling for me, but I’m hoping more that it helps put York College wrestling on the map,” said Smith.

Coach Russ Dudrey was very pleased with the season and even more with the direction the program is taking. “York College wrestling is here to stay,” he said. “The groundwork is laid for the new head coach to take it to the next level. I’ve taken them as far as I can take them.”

Dudrey, Settle, and Smith will all be assisting Jordan Nichols in his new role as YC’s Head Wrestling Coach.

MAKING HIS MOVE: Jeremy Cameron stretches for position on the outside portion of the mat. (middle) 2005-06 WRESTLING TEAM: (1st row) Jason Pflasterer, Matt Cimmino, Greg Smith; (2nd row) Head Coach Russ Dudrey, Chris Fowler, Weston Fleming, Assistant Coach Kevin Morrill; (3rd row) Lewis Settle, Dan Roehrich, Joe Hermann, Jeremy Cameron, Jeremy Bjelland, Aaron Morris; (4th row) Benjamin Woodburn, Ben Witt, Matt Van Hoosen, Ryan Demel. (right)

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TOP OF THE WORLD: Greg Smith squares off against Delrico Choates of Cumberland, KY in the 125lb semifinals of the NAIA National Championships. Choates went on to a first place finish while Smith finished fifth, earning YC’s first All-American honors in wrestling. (above & inset)

HELP FROM THE CORNER: Coach Dudrey and members of the wrestling squad give their support as well as advice during a match. (top left)

CLOSE QUARTERS: The Athletic Training Staff look on as Lewis Settle takes care of his 149lb opponent, winning 8-3 and going 3-2 for the day. (left)

MANHANDLER: Weston Fleming pins the opposition in his opening match of the Panther Open and went 4-1 for the day, finishing 3rd in the 157lb weight class. (lower left)

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BRINGING IT HOME: With the team on their feet, Beth Johnson makes a successful slide at home against Haskell. (above) LOOKS AROUND THE HORN: (lr) From 3rd base and with Niki Ploen looking on, Ashlee Huffer gets the runner out at first. Amanda Spruill and Steph Dorcas both lay down the perfect bunts. Jenni Nesladek is poised for a quick throw to second. (insets) IN STRIDE: Senior pitcher Carrie Bartley of Merced, CA throws a strike while Laura Crowson awaits a possible bunt. (right) WITH OPEN ARMS: Plano, TX senior, Lisa Weseman comes in from right field to make the play on a grounder. (top right)

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HEADS UP: Coach Rex Reynolds visits with his infielders about the upcoming defensive play. (right)

DELIVERY: With the solid pitching of Sam Goldammer and Carrie Bartley, York swept Bellevue University in a spring double header by scores of 8-6 and 5-1. (below)

Softball At the end of the regular season, Coach Rex Reynolds’ softball team had the best season record in Region IV and was ranked #2 behind Peru State. They also had YC’s best conference record since joining the MCAC at 14-4. In the first game of the conference tournament, they earned their 30th win of the season.

“We have tried to play good solid fundamental softball all year and not make mistakes to beat ourselves,” said Coach Reynolds. “That is something we work on every day in practice—make every play routine. This has paid off for us and now we have to take it to another level.”

In Regional play, the Lady Panthers won their first game against Southwestern College, winner of the KCAC regular season conference. It was not without a hard fight that the Lady Panthers lost their final two games, both going extra innings. The Panthers finished their stellar season 31-23.

Sara Slovacek, Broomfield, CO freshman, was named to the All Region Team as the DP, becoming the first York College softball player to receive a Regional honor. Slovacek was named First Team All-Conference, and three Lady Panthers were named 2nd Team: Carrie Bartley, Niki Ploen, and Laura Crowson.

Samantha Goldammer and Jenni Nesladek were Honorable Mention.

CONNECTION: All Region DP, Sara Slovacek, smacks one into the outfield for a double against Doane. (middle) 2006 SOFTBALL TEAM: (1st row) Alison Brentzel, Angie Chambers, Amanda Spruill; (2nd row) Carrie Bartley, Sarah Wearden, Steph Dorcas, Ashlee Huffer, Lisa Weseman, Sam Goldammer, Jenni Nesladek; (3rd row) Beth Johnson, Sara Slovacek, Mariah Baker, Laura Crowson, Niki Ploen, Jessica Kramer, Amber Edwards — not pictured Head Coach Rex Reynolds. (left)

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DEFENSIVE MANEUVERS: Adrian Duarte stretches for a ball just out of his grasp while Angelo Tavelli makes the tag at third. (left & below)

Baseball It was a seesaw year for Panther Baseball as they let some pivotal games get away, and at other times, took them away from the big leaguers. They made some NCAA Div. II teams like the University of Nebraska Kearney, Colorado School of Mines, and West Texas A & M question York’s whereabouts after suffering a defeat from Nick Harlan’s squad. Even Div. I Air Force Academy had to come from behind and hold on tight to not fall prey to the Panthers.

Ranked in early April at #2 in Region IV, there were other days that it just wasn’t meant to be and the talent laden team watched their national dream bid slip away, going 23-22 on the seaon and 13-7 in the MCAC. Harlan and his Head Assistant Brian Walth couldn’t have been more happy for one of their star players, 6’5” center Jeremy Williams. The senior slugger earned YC’s first NAIA All-American honors and was voted Region IV and the MCAC Player of the Year. Professional scouts knew all about Williams, signing him two days after season’s end with the Cubs.

Terrell Harbin was also named to the All-Conference Team and three players garnered Honorable Mention: Dutch Lawson, Joe Collier, and Angelo Tavelli.

Like Williams, Tavelli extended his playing days, signing with the Chico Outlaws in California.

IN STEP: Senior outfielder Dutch Lawson leads the team in a pre-game drill. (middle)

2006 BASEBALL TEAM: (1st row) Nick Jones, Derek Tuxhorn, Josh Ramos, Dutch Lawson, Terrell Harbin, Marcus Walberg, Brad Bebermeyer, Adrian Duarte; (2nd row) Student Asst. Coach Erik Gray, Joe Collier, Chris Furlong, Brett Walberg, Yogi Yeend, Alonso Rivera, Vicente Luevano, Jessie Weller, Student Asst. Coach Billy Sanders; (3rd row) Asst. Coach Brian Walth, Angelo Tavelli, Steve Cole, Joel Fleck, Jeremy Williams, Adam Pounds, Scott Bingham, Orlando Aguilera, Garret Sigle, Head Coach Nick Harlan. (right)

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PRESIDENTIAL BALL: President Baker throws out the first pitch as the home season gets underway. (inset)

SCORING OPPORTUNITY: AllConference outfielder, Terrell Harbin, starts his homeward descent without any opposition from the catcher. (above)

BEST 2 OUT OF 3: With Alonzo Rivera at first, Derek Tuxhorn delivers the heat in York’s second win over NCAA Div. II Colorado School of Mines. (inset)

DREAM JOB: Jeremy Williams inks his contract with the Chicago Cubs as Tom Schaefer, a scout for the organization, looks on. (top left)

IN THE ZONE: Pacheco, CA senior Adam Pounds once again gives a solid performance on the mound. (left)

1ST CONTACT: Yogi Yeend, one of three senior transfers from San Francisco Comm. College, gets a base hit against Midland Lutheran in the home opener. (lower left)

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SAND SAVE: Liz Diaz blasts her way out of the bunker and on to the green. (above)

FOLLOW THROUGH: Diaz finishes her fairway approach with perfect balance and her eyes on the target. (inset)

TAKING FLIGHT: Brandi Watkins smashes the opening drive of the I-80 Classic, hosted by York and Hastings, and finished fourth in her first collegiate tournament. (right)

LET THE GAMES BEGIN: After player introductions, Coach Lewis gives the green light to drive away. (top right)

LETTING GO: Hazley Hamm attempts a long putt in the home opener. (lower right)

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2005-06 WOMEN’S GOLF: (l-r) Lizeth Diaz, Hazley Hamm, Brandi Watkins, and Bailey Endsley — not pictured Elise Hart and Head Coach Tim Lewis. (below)

Women’s Golf It was again a year of competitive golf by individual efforts for the women’s program.

Fielding a complete team of five never happened, but that didn’t stop the playmakers from having their season, including the new kid on the block, freshman standout Brandi Watkins from Canon City, CO. Along with Imperial, NE senior Hazley Hamm and Liz Diaz, junior from Houston, TX, Coach Tim Lewis kept the program afloat.

Even though there were not enough players to post a team score at the conference tournament hosted by Oklahoma Wesleyan University at the Hillcrest Country Club in Bartlesville, Watkins and Hamm finished 6th and 7th respectfully. Their scores earned them MCAC Honorable Mention, and they qualified for Regionals in Wichita, Kansas, both finishing in the top ten.

BREAK TIME: Brandi studies the #3 green at the York Country Club during the fall invite, where she finished in fourth. Her strongest showing came at the Doane Invitational, tied for 2nd. (above) SENIOR POWER: With the women’s program beginning in 2000, Hazley became only the second player to golf all four years as a Panther. (left)

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MIGHTY GUST: Lander, Wyoming senior, Kyle Gustafson, starts to uncoil on his drive. (below)

Men’s Golf The men’s golf team enjoyed a very successful program in its seventh season, led by the outstanding play of two linksters Trevor Henwood and Robbie Kernagis. A native of Alberta, Canada, Henwood became York’s first AllAmerican golfer when he finished 5th at the NCCAA National Tournament in Canton, Ohio.

Kernagis was only two strokes off that pace.

The team won their own fall invite, Henwood and Kernagis taking top honors, and fared well throughout the spring schedule. The MCAC Tournament held at the Hillcrest Country Club in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, would host a similar story. Inspite of brutal conditions, Trevor and Robbie shot 79/72 and 79/77 respectfully and earned York College its second MCAC crown in as many years with the top ten finishes of teammates David Romero and Jon Roberts.

Henwood and Kernagis were named First Team All-Conference while Romero and Roberts were Honorable Mention.

The Panthers tied for third in the Regional Championship, again behind the dynamic duo— Henwood (2nd) and Kernagis (5th). In the threeday tournament, Trevor led all golfers up through the 52nd hole but finished two strokes back from the eventual champion.

Henwood was named MCAC Player of the Year and Tim Lewis was voted MCAC Golf Coach of the Year for the second straight season.

EAGLE EYE: Robbie Kernagis gives the eagle putt attempt on #3 his full attention. He went on to shoot +3 for the day, placing 2nd at the York Fall Invite. (middle) 2005-06 YC GOLFERS: (l-r): Ryan Will, David Romero, Kenny Evans, Damen Merrylees, Trevor Henwood, Robbie Kernagis, Mike Winquest — not pictured Jared Bady, Dan Grimes, Kyle Gustafson, Dustin Hancock, Jon Roberts, Head Coach Tim Lewis and Asst. Coach Tyson Schroeder. (right)

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ROAD TRIP: (l-r) Trevor, Robbie, Coach Lewis, Kenny, David, and Kyle made the 900+ mile trip to Canton, Ohio for the NCCAA National Tournament, where Henwood took All-American honors, placing in the top 5. (above)

SHOTMAKERS: (l-r) Jared Bady, Ryan Will, Jon Roberts, Dan Grimes, and Dustin Hancock finish their swings during the York Invite. (insets)

FAIR SKIES: Bogota, Columbia sophomore, David Romero, keeps his eye on the ball as he hits a safe approach on a par 5. (top left)

OH CANADA!: Trevor drives the #17 hole at the York Country Club in route to a 5 stroke (68) win in the year’s opening tournament. (left)

REPEAT CHAMPS: (l-r) Kyle, Robbie, David, Trevor, Coach Lewis, and Jon pose at the leaderboard for the MCAC Championships after winning the two-day tournament by 10 strokes over their nearest competitor. (lower left)

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IRON MAN: Boys Ranch, TX senior, Justin Carver, seemed to do it all as YC’s first decathalon athlete. In the MCAC Championships, he placed first in the discus and shot and came in second in the javelin and longjump. In the NAIA National Championships, he placed 12th in the decathalon. (above & insets) TAKING FLIGHT: Pueblo, CO junior Mark Montelongo makes his long jump attempt at the NCCAA Championships in Upland, Indiana. (top right)

OUT OF THE BLOCKS RUNNING: Shirley Knight, freshman from Torrance, CA, holds YC records in five events: 200 meters, 55 meter hurdles, 100 meter hurdles, triple jump, and long jump. (lower right)

26.2 MILES OF HARD ROAD: Naples, ID senior Martin White placed 32nd in the NAIA Championship marathon race. Coach Collins and his wife Debbie made the California trip along with Justin and Michelle. (right & below)

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MONKEYING AROUND: Heather Gray, Shirley Knight, and Michelle Green play the innocent bystanders. (below)

Track & Field Three track and field athletes came home with NCCAA All-American honors after participating in the 2006 NCCAA Indoor Championships in Upland, Indiana. McCool Junction, NE senior Michelle Green’s shot put mark of 40’ placed her 2nd in the event.

Freshman Shirley Knight of Torrance, CA earned All-American honors in three events with 2nd place finishes in the 55-meter hurdles (8.97 seconds) and the long jump (17’ 2.5”) and 3rd place in the triple jump (35’ 5”). Justin Carver, senior decathlon standout from Boys Ranch, TX, long jumped 22’ 6.5” for 2nd place.

All three athletes competed well in the outdoor season earning All-Conference honors along with 2nd Team AllConference freshmen Jennifer Peterson and Michael Carney. Green and Carver along with Naples, ID senior marathon runner Martin White, qualified for the NAIA Track and Field Championships in Fresno, California.

THE LAUNCH: Throughout the indoor and outdoor seasons, McCool, NE senior Michelle Green was proficient in the javelin and shot put, placing first in both events at the MCAC Championships. She placed 17th in the javelin at the NAIA Championships. (middle & above)

2006 TRACK TEAM: (1st row) Dan McCann, Jason Hatton, Mallory Garfield, Shirley Knight, Heather Gray; (2nd row) Martin White, Michael Carney, James Foreman, Head Coach Roger Collins, (inset) Michelle Green, Justin Carver, Mark Montelongo, Shirley Knight; — not pictured Danielle Batten, Justin Dillie, Sarah Elmore, and Jennifer Peterson. (left)

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CLASS OF 2006: The following students received their degrees: Jessica Agler, Orlando Aguilera, Holly Allen, Brien Alley, Christina Anguiano, Laura Armbrust, Lloyd Armbrust, *Benji Asperheim, Daniel Asperheim, Jared Bady, *Logan Bahler, Carrie Bartley, Amanda Bennett, Colbert Bertrand, Matt Bomar, Adam Boyle, Lindsey Boyle, *Meghan Boyle, *Annalisa Briggs, Tim Briggs, Lesley Carlson, *Bevin Carroll, John Case, Kevin Claypool, Mary Cookinham, *Holly Curtis, Jim Doty, Rachel Dudrey, Kelly Edwards, *Richard Edwards III, *Titus Ellis, *Phoebe Elrod, *Tabitha Elzey, *James Foreman, *Rebecca French, Jason Friesen, Paul Gehring, Jerrica Gibson, Mary Goodner, Audrey Goodwin, Nathan Grimes, Kyle Gustafson, Dustin Hancock, *Crystal Heatwole, *Micah Heatwole, Debi Hobelman, Jerod Horchem, Mark Houston, Andrea Howard, Eric Howard, Kevin Huber, Sasha Ingle, Ashden Isaac, Amy Janzen, *Heather Jurgenson, Lindsay Kelly, *Jacintta Kemp, *Katrisha Lee, Ric McBath, Joy McCullough, *Kelli McDaniel, Lynn Miller, Kristy Moseley, Cliff Mullen, Jonathan Neeley, Josh Nething, Bethany Nill, Lori Pendleton, Amber Peterson, *Ian Pierce, *Kristin Poppe, Michelle Prather, C.J. Prutch, Lisa Purdy, Rosilia Registe, Lydia Robison, Tyson Schroeder, *Linda Shortt, Travis Sides, Zach Smith, Jen Spickelmier, *Shannon Sukraw, Katie Tenny, Craig Theis, Megan Todd, Erica Towell, Matthew Turvey, Stephanie Uleman, Hannah Van Buskirk, *Amanda Wharton, Savannah Wheeler, Martin White, and Kristen Woods. — *Associates

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WORTH EVERY PENNY: Known for her illuminating smile, Andrea Howard beams at President Baker as he presents her diploma. (below)

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H E A RT F E LT : Price Fowler congratulates his Soul Concern buddy, Adam Boyle, on his degree. (left)

Family and friends filled the seats of the York City Auditorium as the York College class of 2006, some 98 in all, assembled for graduation day.

President Baker began his welcome with a brief statement, “Congratulations, go out and get a job, remember the alumni fund, remember York College in your will and thank you for going to school here.”

Chuckles could be heard from the audience as Baker informed graduates if they thought those were the sum total of his remarks, he was sorry, it wasn’t so.

“With many papers and tests in your past, you did it, and you did it well. Congratulations.”

Dean and Professor of Law at Pepperdine University School of Law, Dr. Kenneth Starr, presented the commencement address. By attending college, “you have been able to deepen your ability to learn for a lifetime and also deepen your faith in peace and tranquility. I predict you will look back not so much on this day but on these years,” Starr told the graduating class.

Starr also talked about how each graduate could give through lives of purpose. “It is more blessed to give.

Everything you give away you have, and everything you hold on to will evaporate.”

Later, he made the point that no travel was required to, “Become a peacemaker and source of reconciliation in our suffering and hurting world.” Quoting Abraham Lincoln he said, “Be a binder of wounds.”

Laura Armbrust, a 4.0 English major from Waukesha, Wisconsin, was awarded the Dean’s Award during the ceremony. The Dale R. Larsen Teacher of Achievement Award was presented to John I Baker III, Associate Professor of Communication and Chair of the Division of Humanities.

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Looking Back Vo l u m e 5 0 of the Crusader has attempted to capture most of the people, events, and campus news items of the academic year.

However, we realize there were many activities and newsworthy items that didn’t have the enlistment of a reporter or photographer.

The staff of the Crusader apologizes for the oversights you might recognize but hopes you will enjoy the 2005-06 yearbook for many years ahead.

One Last Fling Before Spring March 20th was the first day of spring, and students woke up to a world of white — 19 inches of snow would fall over a three-day storm spree.

President Baker cancelled classes and York College was officially closed for the day. Although there wasn’t much action on campus that Monday, the last hoorahs of winter games and activities were in full action Tuesday. Snow fights, snowmen, sledding, shoveling, and an appreciation for God’s beauty were wonderful ways to celebrate the changing seasons.

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!: Crystal Soderholm and Ambri Merrill get a helpful push down Harrison Park’s sledding hill from Tyson Schroeder. You know this picture will be in future YC brochures. (middle) FOR YEARS OF SERVICE: (1st row) Dr. Clark Roush— 2nd Miler Award, Dr. Paul Robison—5 yrs., Felice Dudrey—5 yrs., Gail Miller—15 yrs., Bev McNeese—10 yrs., Gary Pinney—5 yrs.; (2nd row) Dr. Shane Mountjoy—15 yrs., Dr. Kathleen Wheeler—15 yrs., Richard McDonald— 5yrs., Dr. Dennis Eddy—5 yrs., Michael Becker—10 yrs. (right)

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A BIT OF A QUACK: Billy Lones listens to Gayle Good’s pulse at the grand opening of the Campus Health and Wellness Center . (below)

YC Professor Featured on National Television

VISION OF THE FUTURE: The day before graduation city leaders, architects, YC administrators, and Trustees gave the dirt a stir as they broke ground for two suite-style apartment buildings. (above & inset)

YC History professor, Tim McNeese made his debut on national television this past winter, appearing on the History Channel’s presentation: Risk Takers, History Makers: John Wesley Powell and the Grand Canyon. The hour long program premiered primetime at 7:00 p.m. February 28 and ran twice again in March. McNeese was the documentary’s consulting historian, providing background and biographical information on Powell.

The subject of the program, one-armed explorer John Wesley Powell, was the first person to lead an expedition down the uncharted portion of the Colorado River in 1869. His voyage included passing through the Grand Canyon, a feat never before accomplished. McNeese participated in physical challenges designed to replicate incidents Powell and his expedition party experienced during their 100-day, 1,000 mile journey down the Colorado River.

McNeese hosted additional viewings of the exploration with civic groups and special college events such as High School Days and Round Up. He also gave radio and TV interviews about the filming. However, when asked how all the attention in the limelight compared with becoming a grandfather… two times over… (Ethan Brooks Dickinson – February 1st and Adrianna Elena McNeese – March 4th), he quickly put things in perspective. “It doesn’t compare at all. The highlight of my spring was being there when my grandchildren were born.”

Dr. Collins Passes His Defense

Cancer Claims a Life of Service

YC Professor of Business Roger Collins successfully passed his defense this past summer, and graduated with a doctoral degree in Educational Studies from the University of Nebraska—Lincoln. Collins, who serves as the Division Chair for the E.A. Levitt School of Business, has been working on this degree part-time since 1996, in addition to teaching full-time and coaching cross country and track.

“It’s been pretty tough to do it all part-time,” he said. “It really drug it out.”

Though his degree is complete, Collins says he’s not done learning. He intends to pursue other professional development avenues, especially in the area of accounting.

“I’ll be looking for ways I can best help the college,” he said. This year was Collins’ 25th at York College.

Dr. Dennis E. Eddy passed away March 21, 2006 at the age of 71. He was in his 6th year at York as an Adjunct Instructor of Chemisty. He and his wife, Ann, loved being around students. You could always count on them serving at the pre-finals breakfasts and ice cream socials as well as attending the fine arts events on campus.

Before joining York College, Dr. Eddy was a Biochemical Researcher for the Quaker Oats Co. for 23 years. The majority of that time he worked in the Gatorade Exercise Physiology Laboratory.

Luther Named MCAC Athletic Director of the Year

ALWAYS ON THE GO: In May, Dr. Collins and his wife, Debbie, traveled with the athletes who qualified for the NCCAA Track and Field Championships in Upland, Indiana and then made the trip to the NAIA Nationals in Fresno, California. (above)

Chris Luther was named MCAC Athletic Director of the Year for 20052006. The conference commissioner said, “His selection was based a lot on his willingness to serve on committees in the conference and on the national level. Also, the York athletic program has made tremendous strides over the past few years.”

“This is a tremendous honor, not only for me, but for our athletic department as a whole,” stated Luther on receiving this recognition. “Our staff and student-athlete population has done a tremendous job in bringing York College athletics to new levels of competition.”

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Adams, Andy 26, 70, 98, 100 Agler, Jessica 14, 22, 31, 35, 46, 70, 107, 136 Aguilera, Orlando 70, 128, 136 Allen, Holly 16, 24, 70, 72, 82, 85, 97, 115, 136, 144 Alley, Brien 105, 136 Anderson, Jesse 1, 62, 123 Anderson, Nathan 62, 116 Anguiano, Christina 70, 115, 136 Anguiano, John 62 Arikura, Mami 56, 86, 88 Arita, Lauren 17, 56, 57, 120 Armbrust, Jasmine 56, 90 Armbrust, Laura 14, 46, 70, 90, 92, 98, 100, 107, 109, 136, 144 Armbrust, Lloyd 14, 35, 48, 70, 94, 106, 109, 136, 144 Asperheim, Benji 136 Asperheim, Dan 46, 70, 107, 109, 136

B Babcock, Sherrie 56, 86 Bady, Jared 23, 70, 87, 88, 104, 132, 136 Bahler, Logan 62, 83, 84, 97, 116, 136, 142 Baker, Mariah 20, 62, 127 Baldwin, Amanda 14, 18, 21, 23, 29, 32, 35, 39, 66, 75, 90, 92, 94, 144 Barker, Jacquelyn 11, 19, 28, 56, 86 Barrett, Talitha 66 Barris, Heather 56, 86 Bartley, Carrie 70, 127, 136 Bassett, Daryon 1, 10, 56, 79, 80 Batten, Danielle 56, 98, 135 Bebermeyer, Brad 70, 128 Becker, Carrie 46, 70 Bell, Bryan 56, 87 Benavides, Katrina 56, 59, 78 Bennett, Amanda 70, 78, 80, 98, 136 Bennett, James 56, 87, 98 Bentley, Annabel 5, 56, 86, 88, 98 Bentley, Jacob 4, 14, 66, 98 Bertrand, Colbert 70, 116, 136 Bingham, Scott 70, 128 Bjelland, Jeremy 40, 66, 124 Bjelland, Kale 5, 23, 56, 90, 92, 106 Blaser, Tamara 62, 90 Bomar, Matt 70, 83, 119, 136 Bornschlegel, Keri 20, 31, 39, 56, 90, 92, 115 Boyle, Adam 70, 107, 136 Boyle, Lindsey 70, 107, 136 Boyle, Meghan 62, 108, 136 Brentzel, Alison 56, 127 Briggs, Annalisa 4, 62, 97, 136 Briggs, Tim 39, 70, 136 Brown, Aaron 62 Bulin, Reesa 70 Bunda, Melanie 66, 86 Burleson, Nikki 5, 56, 82, 84, 97 Byrd, Michelle 14, 27, 43, 66, 88, 98, 100, 107 Byrd, Tasha 9, 14, 18, 39, 56, 86, 88, 94, 98, 100, 106

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Cameron, Jeremy 110, 124 Carey, Melody 46, 66, 82, 84, 98, 142 Carlson, Lesley 71, 82, 84, 136 Carlson, Matt 14, 23, 26, 27, 35, 43, 56, 87, 88, 98, 100, 108 Carney, Michael 56, 59, 79, 104, 135 Carroll, Bevin 62, 78, 80, 108, 112, 136 Carter, Zeboriah 14, 22, 26, 35, 43, 71, 87, 88, 98, 100, 108 Carver, Justin 12, 19, 40, 51, 71, 79, 80, 94, 135 Case, John 71, 83, 136 Chambers, Angie 1, 9, 20, 56, 59, 82, 127 Childress, Lea 19, 57, 86, 88 Christian, Sarah 57, 90, 92, 115 Cimmino, Matt 5, 31, 57, 59, 83, 124 Claypool, Kevin 17, 18, 21, 39, 71, 91, 92, 97, 136 Coehoorn, Jaclyn 8, 40, 62, 82, 84, 98, 100, 108 Cole, Steve 28, 66, 128 Collier, David 57, 87, 98 Collier, Joe 71, 128 Colwell, Joy 54, 66, 144 Cookinham, Mary 71, 136 Coy, Heather 9, 32, 57, 90, 92, 94, 98, 100, 112 Crowell, DJ 57, 65, 91, 92 Crowson, Laura 57, 127 Curtis, Holly 62, 78, 97, 136

D Dart-Horvath, Maureen 62, 82, 84, 98 Davis, Matt 71, 98 Deal, Eric 91 Demel, Ryan 71, 124 Derrie, Erin 66, 90, 107, 109 Detlefs, Stephen 14, 24, 40, 57, 91, 92, 103 Diaz, Lizeth 36, 66, 131 Dickerson, Brent 5, 27, 57, 87 Dillie, Justin 18, 30, 62, 88, 91, 92, 119, 135 Dorcas, Steph 66, 127 Doty, Jim 25, 71, 83, 94, 136 Doty, Nicki 4, 66, 90, 97, 104 Doyle, Andy 21, 57, 116 Duarte, Adrian 71, 128 Dudrey, Michal 1, 16, 20, 30, 62, 82, 84, 98 Dudrey, Rachel 14, 16, 44, 46, 67, 71, 97, 98, 107, 109, 136, 144 Duncan, Ben 21, 25, 29, 66, 83, 84 Dunn, Hilary 71 Duran, Michael 29, 66

E Eckman, Jessica 56, 57, 82, 84 Edwards, Amber 57, 127 Edwards, Kelly 71, 107, 119, 136 Edwards, Richie 11, 66, 87, 136 Elliott, Carmen 1, 21, 62, 90, 92 Ellis, Titus 62, 91, 94, 136 Elmore, Sarah 57, 78, 80, 97, 112, 135 Elrod, Phoebe 14, 44, 62, 90, 92, 136 Elzey, Tabitha 26, 28, 66, 90, 92, 98, 136 Endsley, Bailey 17, 27, 62, 120, 131 Engstrom, Zach 57, 87 Ettwein, Taylor 57 Evans, Kenny 62, 132

F Fairley, Jay 11, 71, 87, 88 Firm, Sara 14, 23, 27, 34, 63, 90, 92, 98, 100

Fleck, Joel 57, 128 Fleming, Weston 57, 59, 124 Florea, Alicia 63, 67, 75, 86, 88, 98 Floyd, Nick 23, 35, 44, 63 Ford, Andrew 48, 66, 123 Foreman, James 63, 79, 80, 119, 135, 136 Fortmeyer, Jordan 13, 71, 91, 104 Foster, Christy 57 Fowler, Chris 56, 57, 124 Fowler, Stephanie 86 Franklin, Chelsey 11, 18, 31, 56, 57, 86, 88 Franson, Cole 57, 62, 83, 85, 98 French, Rebecca 66, 136 Friesen, Jason 83, 136 Furlong, Chris 63, 128

G Gannon, Eric 58, 116 Garfield, Mallory 16, 58, 78, 80, 94, 98, 119, 135 Gaver, Jess 13, 58, 83 Gehring, Paul 71, 136 Geiger, Rochelle 71 Geraghty, Darryl 17, 27, 58, 116 Gibson, Jerrica 136 Gibson, Monica 5, 58, 82, 84 Girard, Vicky 66, 78, 107 Glascock, Jennifer 58, 86, 88, 98, 119 Goldammer, Sam 20, 58, 82, 127 Good, Daniel 24, 31, 58, 79, 80, 116 Good, Patrick 24, 63, 67, 98 Goodner, Ben 58, 79 Goodner, Mary 71, 90, 136, 144 Goodwin, Audrey 71, 82, 136 Gould, Brian 71 Gray, Erik 16, 72, 83, 128 Gray, Heather 32, 39, 58, 75, 90, 92, 94, 135 Green, Michelle 72, 112, 135, 144 Griffen, Daniel 63, 91, 92 Grimes, Damon 8, 25, 67, 83, 84, 94 Grimes, Dan 25, 63, 83, 85, 132 Grimes, Megan 58, 82, 84 Grimes, Nathan 25, 26, 71, 72, 83, 85, 106, 136, 144 Gustafson, Kyle 16, 46, 72, 87, 94, 132, 136

H Hackett, Ben 9, 19, 43, 67, 71, 79, 80, 94, 116 Hajny, Jeff 67, 123 Hall, Chad 14, 23, 31, 34, 44, 63, 87, 94, 106 Halstead, Chris 79 Halstead, Katie 18, 46, 58, 82, 84 Hamm, Hazley 16, 40, 53, 70, 72, 82, 84, 94, 108, 131 Hanaphy, Benny 58, 79, 80, 116 Hancock, Danae 58, 86, 88, 123 Hancock, Dustin 72, 87, 88, 104, 132, 136 Harbin, Terrell 67, 128 Hardin, Amy 63, 82, 119 Harford, Natalie 31, 63, 82, 98 Harford, Nicole 63, 82, 84, 98 Harlan, Meghan 24, 67, 120 Harlow, Jake 63, 87, 98, 100 Harms, Tyler 63, 116 Harris, Nate 72, 123 Hart, Elise 5, 14, 22, 35, 44, 63, 90, 92, 131 Hastings, Emily 20, 36, 63, 82, 84, 112 Hatton, Jason 29, 30, 37, 40, 72, 91, 92, 135 Hayes, Justin 72, 83

SPREADING THE LOVE: Logan Bahler and Melody Carey roll on the paint during the Tuba City Mission Trip. (left)

Hazleton, Ralinda 63, 86, 88, 98, 100 Heatwole, Crystal 63, 90, 136 Heatwole, Eric 63, 91, 92, 98, 100 Heatwole, Holly 11, 58, 90, 92, 98, 100 Heatwole, Micah 67, 98, 136 Hellbusch, Jodi 67 Henwood, Trevor 63, 83, 132 Hermann, Joe 13, 58, 79, 124 Hernandez, Marcos 58 Heron, Malcohm 1, 48, 72, 123 High, Daniel 56, 58, 87, 88, 98 High, Jamie 26, 63, 90, 92 Hines, Evie 63, 90 Hinrichsen, Tyson 10, 58, 116 Hobelman, Debi 16, 72, 136 Holland, Luke 72, 83 Homolka, Tara 63 Horchem, Jerod 72, 123, 136 Houk, Kaime 17, 21, 58, 115 Houston, Mark 46, 72, 97, 109, 136 Howard, Andrea 72, 75, 86, 98, 136 Howard, Danielle 67 Howard, Eric 26, 72, 136 Huber, Kevin 72, 136 Huffer, Ashlee 11, 67, 90, 104, 127 Hurlbert, Brandi 70, 72, 90 Hying, Michelle 67

I Ingle, Sasha 72, 97, 107, 136, 144 Isaac, Ashden 72, 115, 136 Ivory, Dee 67, 120

J Jansen, Danielle 67 Janzen, Amy 72, 136 Johnson, Beth 1, 63, 66, 127 Johnson, Greg 11, 41, 58, 91, 92 Johnson, Rachel 58, 59, 82 Jones, Nick 67, 128 Jurgenson, Carl 72, 87 Jurgenson, Heather 67, 90, 100, 136

K Kawamura, Yuko 24, 73, 74, 90, 92, 98 Kellett, Chelsey 5, 41, 59, 82, 111 Kelly, Lindsay 107, 136 Kemp, Jacintta 63, 90, 136 Kemp, Kayde 1, 59, 82 Kernagis, Robbie 8, 67, 132 Ketcherside, Ben 5, 23, 59, 91, 92, 103 Khodabandeh, Paldin 8, 63, 116 Kinnison, Dustin 26, 59, 87, 106 Kinyon, Alex 46, 67, 91 Kinyon, Martha 5, 30, 35, 58, 59, 90, 92, 98, 100 Klaumann, Sara 64 Knight, Shirley 12, 59, 65, 78, 80, 135 Koehn, Adrienne 4, 67, 97 Koroshetz, Amber 17, 59, 120 Kramer, Jessica 59, 127 Krekel, Katie 49, 66, 67, 82, 97 Kretz, Bryan 64, 91, 92, 116 Kreutz, Kalyn 20, 64, 112 Kreutz, Kirsten 20, 59, 120

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Ladd, Taylor 59, 87, 88, 103 Laird, Tiffany 24, 57, 64, 120 Langley, John T. 16, 22, 35, 44, 73, 87, 88, 94, 98, 108 Langner, Maggie 59 Langston, Cortney 73, 116 Lawson, Mike 73, 128 Lee, Kao 67 Lee, Katrisha 36, 66, 67, 78, 136 Lee, Mary Vang 69 Leinen, Jared 64, 91, 92 Leinen, Joe 59, 83, 116 Leinen, Josh 67, 83, 85, 100 Lewis, Jaye 27, 59, 104, 123 Lough, Michael 59, 123 Luevano, Vicente 73, 128 Lynn, Joseph 67

Ogunmola, Loba 1, 16, 24, 64, 91, 104 Owens, Dante 28, 73, 105 Owens, Jake 21, 24, 64, 73, 91, 92, 94, 97

M Malan, Mike 68 Manley, Keith 8, 59, 116 Martin, Adriana 73, 120 Mattison, Kinsey 18, 21, 39, 68, 82, 84, 94, 96 Maxwell, Kristi 49, 73, 98, 109 McAfee, Justin 28, 48, 73 McBath, Ric 73, 83, 85, 136 McCann, Dan 59, 91, 92, 98, 100, 135 McCullough, Joy 73, 120, 136 McDaniel, Kelli 64, 78, 136 McKeeman, Micha 17, 64, 78, 115 McKenzie, Jenni 59, 90, 106, 115 McNenny, Kalyn 59, 86, 88 Meaders, Stacy 68, 86, 98 Medinger, Ericka 68 Melby, Nicole 20, 64, 82 Melvin, Nathan 59 Merrill, Ambri 13, 16, 36, 68, 78, 98, 107, 138 Merrylees, Damen 64, 83, 132 Mihaylov, Deyan 64, 116 Miller, Bekki 59 Miller, Lynn 136 Miller, Matthew 14, 23, 35, 46, 59, 87, 88, 103 Mogul, Amanda 60, 90, 98, 111 Mogul, Erin 40, 58, 60, 90, 92, 98, 111 Monroe, Jason 4, 68, 98 Montelongo, Mark 43, 51, 68, 79, 80, 135 Morien, Jalena 8, 86 Morien, Joseph 13, 30, 73, 87, 88, 98, 108 Morris, Aaron 60, 91, 92, 124 Morris, Connor 60, 83 Morris, Niki 26, 68 Morton, David 8, 24, 62, 64, 91, 116 Moseley, Kristy 73, 78, 107, 136 Mousel, Angie 60, 86, 88 Mullen, Cliff 16, 24, 39, 46, 73, 97, 106, 136, 144 Munsell, Jake 73 Munsell, Megan 27, 64, 90, 92, 94, 104

N Neeley, Jonathan 16, 25, 72, 73, 97, 123, 136 Nelson, Nicole 10, 60, 78, 110, 112 Nesladek, Jenni 5, 49, 60, 82, 127 Nething, Josh 79, 136 Newcomer, Casey 16, 59, 60, 87 Newquist, Brodie 60 Nill, Beth 73, 82, 98, 136 Nitz, Kevin 4, 68, 87 Norman, Skippy 68

P Pacino, Coco 24, 64, 78, 80, 120 Parsons, Nicholas 14, 23, 35, 44, 64, 87, 88, Patterson, Brian 8, 60, 116 Pearson, Tawna 1, 60, 90, 92, 112 Peck, Michelle 1, 64, 78, 80, 106, 108 Pedersen, Gina 14, 23, 43, 44, 64, 86, 100 Pendleton, Lori 29, 53, 70, 73, 82, 136 Peralta, Michael 68, 98, 100 Peterson, Amber 73, 78, 103, 106, 108, 136 Peterson, Jennifer 11, 60, 86, 88, 119, 135 Pflasterer, Jason 60, 124 Phelps, Matt 25, 60, 83 Pierce, Ian 25, 64, 97, 116, 136 Pinneo, Ashley 68, 78, 112 Pinneo, Whitney 60, 78, 112 Pinney, Amber 60, 90 Ploen, Niki 68, 127 Poppe, Kristin 27, 64, 90, 92, 94, 104 Pounds, Adam 73, 128 Prather, Michelle 73, 82, 85, 136 Prutch, C.J. 73, 136 Purdy, Lisa 136

Q Quelle, Rebecca 64, 86, 88 Quinn, Fran 8, 64, 116

R Ramos, Josh 28, 68, 128 Rampton, Erin 80 Ramsey, Ruth 5, 60, 82, 111 Rathe, Nolan 17, 64, 71, 83, 84, 94, 116 Ratliff, Crystal 60 Ray, Gerry Ryne 40, 68, 83, 84 Reeves, Bobbie 68, 105 Registe, Rosie 73, 115, 136 Reid, Christopher 68, 98, 100, 107 Reiter, Tanner 18, 25, 68, 83, 84, 94 Reppart, James 64, 65, 83, 116 Reynolds, Mary 30, 31, 40, 64, 82, 84, 94, 115 Rhodebeck, Aaron 14, 35, 43, 68, 87 Richards, Rasheem 28, 68, 104, 123 Ridley, Rusty 6, 8, 14, 16, 18, 21, 32, 36, 46, 73, 94, 98, 100 Rinard, Josh 74, 104 Rivera, Alonso 29, 48, 68, 128 Rivera, Lizdeika 52, 64, 120 Roberts, Jon 27, 28, 60, 83, 132 Robinson, Shannon 68 Robison, Lydia 22, 31, 44, 74, 136 Roehrich, Dan 124 Rohda, Sonia 60, 86 Romero, David 24, 64, 65, 132 Rowedder, Alyssa 69, 82, 84, 94, 98, 115 Runquist, Matthew 60 Rush, Zach 5, 11, 20, 25, 40, 46, 64, 91, 92, 94, 98

Sanders, Jonquelle 1, 27, 28, 60, 61, 79, 80 Sattler, Mat 25, 65, 83, 97 Saylor, Brittany 63, 65, 78, 80, 115 Schmidt, Max 74, 83 Schroeder, Tyson 12, 74, 87, 88, 89, 132, 136, 138 Schwarz, Garrett 74, 87 Schwarz, Joey 1, 25, 39, 65, 91, 92, 94 Scott, Mary 74 See, Josh 69, 88 Settle, Lewis 74, 124 Seufferlein, Steven 74, 87 Sharp, Jessica 27, 60, 78, 123 Shortt, Linda 65, 115, 136 Sides, Travis 74, 107, 116, 136 Sigle, Garret 60, 87, 128 Sigle, Janette 14, 44, 60, 78, 80, 98 Sikes, Crystal 61, 90, 98 Sitton, Erin 74, 82 Sloan, Laura 69 Slovacek, Sara 61, 127 Slye, Lorraine 65, 98 Smesrud, Sheila 65, 78, 80, 108, 112 Smith, Greg 74, 124 Smith, Jeff 69, 83 Smith, Zach 74, 123, 136 Sobetski, Katie 69 Soderholm, Crystal 9, 16, 18, 27, 36, 46, 74, 82, 94, 107, 138 Sollenberger, Nolan 23, 69, 91, 103 Sorensen, Shantelle 69, 90, 92 Spickelmier, Jen 74, 136 Springer, Amy 12, 14, 22, 35, 40, 44, 69, 90 Spruill, Amanda 67, 69, 82, 85, 98, 127 Stahr, Jessica 61, 98, 111, 115 Stanger, Bethany 31, 39, 43, 44, 69, 88, 98, 100, 107 Sukraw, Shannon 65, 90, 92, 115, 136 Sutter, Matt 25, 26, 69, 83, 84, 123

T Tandy, Robert 74 Tavelli, Angelo 74, 128 Tenny, Katie 74, 108, 136 Thao, A 19, 65, 87, 103 Theis, Craig 70, 74, 136 Thomas, Megan 27, 61, 120 Thompson, Alex 10, 13, 18, 61, 79 Todd, Megan 39, 46, 75, 82, 97, 98, 107, 109, 136 Towell, Cami 61, 82, 84, 98, 112 Towell, Erica 13, 16, 21, 24, 46, 75, 82, 97, 98, 112, 136, 144

U Uhland, Michael 61 Uleman, Stephanie 70, 75, 136

V Van Buskirk, Hannah 13, 31, 75, 86, 136 Van Hoosen, Matt 17, 59, 61, 79, 124 VanWesten, Katie 65, 78, 112 Vue, Zoua 65

W Wahlmeier, Jamie 14, 22, 43, 61, 86 Walberg, Brett 75, 128 Walberg, Marcus 65, 128 Walton, Tonya 19, 61, 78, 80 Warhurst, Kyle 65, 91, 116 Watkins, Brandi 5, 56, 61, 82, 131 Wearden, Sarah 1, 65, 82, 84, 127 Weigel, Alex 5, 61, 91, 98, 100 Weller, Jessie 28, 69, 128 Wellington, Richard 65, 123 Wellman, Ashley 69, 107, 111, 120 Weseman, Lisa 66, 75, 82, 97, 127 Wharton, Mandi 65, 82, 136 Wheeler, Savannah 75, 98, 136 White, Amber 27, 61, 90, 104 White, Heather 10, 61, 78, 98 White, Jessica 10, 61, 78, 80, 97 White, Katie 65, 90, 104 White, Martin 75, 119, 135, 136 Wiley, Jared 63, 65, 91 Will, Ryan 61, 132 Williams, Jeremy 75, 111, 128 Williams, Timmy 8, 14, 61, 97, 98 Winquest, Michael 61, 83, 132 Witherspoon, Tony 61, 123 Witt, Ben 69, 79, 124 Witt, Jennifer 40, 65, 82, 84, 112 Witt, Josh 65, 79, 80, 119 Wood, Kandie 17, 69, 120 Woodburn, Benjamin 48, 65, 83, 124 Woods, Kristen 29, 75, 136 Wrich, Janae 14, 23, 35, 40, 44, 61, 78, 94 Wunder, Jason 75, 83, 123

Y Yeend, Kyle 75, 128 Young, David 36, 61, 62, 91, 92, 98 Young, Lori 65, 98

S Saar, Mandy 21, 60, 115 Saenz, Claudia 5, 41, 60, 82, 111, 119 Sams, Erin 60, 86, 88, 98, 100 Sanders, Billy 12, 74, 83, 128

Turvey, Matthew 46, 75, 98, 105, 107, 136 Turvey, Vanessa 69, 86, 88, 104 Tuxhorn, Derek 69, 128

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CURTAIN CALL: Sasha Ingle, Erica Towell, Mary Goodner, Holly Allen, Cliff Mullen and Nate Grimes posed for an Admissions Office postcard, congratulating high school seniors on their graduation and inviting them to be a part of the YC family.

The CRUSADER is a publication of York College under the supervision of Steddon Sikes, Director of Publications and Yearbook Editor. Laura Armbrust was the Student Editor for this volume, and Amanda Baldwin was the Student Assistant Editor.

This book is one of 400 printed by the Walsworth Publishing Company of Marceline, MO. Greg Adams served as the annual representative.

Photography was contributed by Lloyd Armbrust, John Baker, Amanda Baldwin, Joy Colwell, Rachel Dudrey, Michelle Green, Chrystal Houston, Christi Lones, Keri Mathews, Tim McNeese, Dr. Ray Miller, Randy Sigle, Steddon Sikes, Marti Soderholm, Jared Stark, and Justin Stoll.

A special thanks to the staff of the Panther Press for their coverage of the 2005-06 academic year. Much of this yearbook has been influenced by their diligence.

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