2019 Crusader

CRUSADER

THE

Volume 63 2018-2019

York College 1125 E 8th St York, NE 68467 www.york.edu (402) 363-5600

The York Experience

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Cover photo taken by Bob DeHart on May 3, 2019, the week that outside construction began on Levitt Library.

The Crusader 2018-19

Student Life, page 4 Organizations, page 40 Sports, page 58 photo by Bob DeHart

People, page 90 Index, page 110 3

Kendra Wakefield, Bryn Decker, Myya Maxwell, Hailey Salcedo, Elizabeth Higgins, and Ciara Flores are old friends by the time the school year begins.

Soccer conditioning has a way of doing that.

Logan Dirgo, Alex Monk, and Jaysson Valle seem to be enjoying their first walk to chapel. (left) At the opening picnic, President Eckman shares his excitement about the year getting started with Paul Afamasaga, Rose Tafaoialii, Alyssa Ruiz, and Sadie Pittman. (right)

Logan Dye finishes off the opening picnic fare with a slice of sweet watermelon for dessert while Marissa Bressler takes her first bite of the delicious finger foods served after the first day of classes.

Amanda Fischer, Hali Giesbrecht, Logan Stewart, Nicole Willcoxon, Malia Davidson, and Maria Geesaman get better acquainted over lunch in the Caf. (left) Freshmen and their upperclassmen leaders take a group selfie with the iconic York water tower as part of a photo scavenger hunt. (right)

Connor Lewis keeps his eye on the ball in a friendly game of Slammo.

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Opening Days

Cameron Merrill is more than ready to get the year started.

Everyone seems so serious after chapel... except Lydia Kirchhoff of course.

Fresh Start

Maegan Detlefs and Laurel Simpson make the new students feel welcomed.

Preparing for a new chapter Upon arrival at York College, new students spent several days moving into their new rooms, getting acquainted with the campus, and meeting their classmates and upperclassmen.

Saturday marked the beginning of orientation, during which athletic teams assisted freshmen with unloading various boxes of college necessities. A family picnic at Larsen Commons served as both a welcome and a time for parents to give their blessing and say their goodbyes.

Orientation was packed with three days of group activities. The schedule included games, tours, devotionals, service projects, and opportunities to learn more about the York College community. Tuesday was a reunion of returning students excited to see their friends and ready to start their next semester of classes.

On Wednesday, every student prepared themselves for early mornings and the start of classes. The rest of the week was filled with block parties, community welcomes, and new friendships.

Lunch in the cafeteria is a great way to catch up after the summer break.

Jake Lohrenz puts a little English on his Cornhole toss.

Opening Days

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Jazz Hammons and Nakia Hackel have their own fun along the parade route.

Kelcie Swink and Bri Eckerberg show their pride in representing YC track and field.

Aaron Munday-Rashid, Lance Ewell, and Kent Garrett pose for a quick parade pic.

Showing Our Colors Community Spirit

Briana Walter and Kendra Mamea are pleased with their sampling of finger food.

Clarie Payne and Kylie Marlin feel blessed with free stuff at the community fair.

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Block Party & Parade

The town of York is all in when it comes to giving YC students the opportunity to see what the city has to offer. In the first week of classes, York businesses, churches, and various groups set up booths with information, games, and best of all: free stuff! The Caf’ even handed out sack lunches to anyone who stopped by. The event, which in prior years had been located downtown, was hosted along campus’ very own Kiplinger Avenue so students didn’t have to travel far to get in on the fun.

A few weeks later, it was the college’s turn to give back to the community by taking part in the annual Yorkfest Parade. The York College Concert Choir led the way, carrying flags to represent the home states and countries of those attending YC. Nearly half of the student body participated in marching the morning route, handing out candy to kids, and saying thank you to residents for making York a home away from home.

As tradition would have it, the Concert Choir, led by Dr. Roush, leads the YC portion of the parade with instructions to put their best foot forward and, of course, smile and wave. (above)

Volleyball practice ends in time for Cassidy Wilson, Tori Schindler, Emma Peters, Sadie Carr, and Kalea Gale to drop by Sun Theater’s booth during the community fair.

The cheer and dance teams, including Pax the Panther (Hayden Brown), are ready for a new year of competitions to get underway.

The softball team was hard to miss with their pink shirts representing Coach Roni’s successful bout with cancer.

Kafani Williams, Eric Lenear, Aaron Munday-Rashid, and James Helzer — along with Roc Johnson in the background — make sure their basketball numbers are showing for the camera. (right) Assistant soccer coach Tyler Wilt hands out candy to kids along the parade route. (left)

Tre’ Bradley, Josh Bertey, Cole Satterfield, Clay Lube, and Treyton Scully remain on their best behavior as the parade comes to a close.

Community

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Members of Kyodai and Delta show their emotions after playing Koinonia and Beta in the early morning flag football game.

Theta Psi newbie, Makayla Rowan, joins Kendall Fike, Maddie Kinney, Erin Wallgren, and Kellie Fredendall in cheering on the joeys of Sig Tau.

In a photo taken seconds before disaster, Beta girls try to recreate the classic pyramid pose, and don’t quite make it.

Kingsmen’s Nathan Lacina concentrates on the catch as the Sig Tau defenders look on. (left) Jazmin Pineda is welcomed to Beta by soccer teammate and friend Cassandra Martinez. (right)

Delta president Dri Sotolongo holds her club’s pidgey wigeon with pride to attract potential members.

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Club Week

Club presidents Nathan Clark and Lexi Martens are ready for the new recruits.

Delta and Kyodai use their popular sponsors as club signing magnets.

A Lifelong Pledge

Omega Phi and Kingsmen have some spontaneous fun in the Prayer Chapel.

Social clubs grow with new recruits For many at YC, social service clubs are the center of campus life and an important part to the York College experience. Being a part of such a group provides close, personal interaction among the students and their sponsors and brings about lifelong friendships. Each year the eight clubs regroup, recruit, and redefine themselves with new members infusing their own personalities and talents into the mix. Some are freshmen, new to the college scene; others are transfer students, anticipating a jump start to their final years.

Club Week is filled with extreme fellowship, friendly competition, and spiritual growth. Get-to-know-you mixers and games are encouraged, and serving one another is essential. Spending quality time together can get a bit messy and can be rather loud, but it’s all in great fun. And at the end of the week, the new and old alike form a bond that will make all the difference for many years to come.

Sig Tau sponsor Alex Boss, Asa Coppinger, Dylan Odom, Josh Bertey, Graham Marks, and Cole Satterfield man their club’s booth during pledge day. (above)

Christian Eggar introduces Koinonia’s officers during their club chapel.

Bryce Smith and Kitra Cody really get into Rush week’s Hula Hop Rock Paper Scissors game.

Club Week

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ADRIANNA

RYAN

CASSIDY

JOSH

CHRISTIAN

LEXI

ASA

OLIVIA

An Honor Bestowed Beaus and Sweethearts are crowned Ryan Harrison can absorb only so much before he has to just let it go.

Beta pours the love thick on their beau Christian Eggar, and he’s okay with that.

The time-honored tradition of Coronation highlighted Club Week as the eight social clubs gathered in the Campbell Center to announce and perform for their sweethearts and beaus. Throughout the week the clubs quickly put together flashy moves, coordinated their outfits... for some—their disguises, and warmed up their vocal harmonies. Most practiced their best lip syncing techniques. With Cameron Merrill serving as the emcee for the event, the evening was entertaining, to say the least—full of laughter, music, dancing, and a few surprises.

It was an instant classic as Asa Coppinger became part of his own Theta Psi tribute dance. (below)

Club Sweethearts

Sigma Tau - Cassidy Wilson Koinonia - Olivia Nabb Kyodai - Adrianna Sotolongo Kingsmen - Lexi Martens

A seasoned veteran of the stage, Olivia Nabb played the part as Koinonia invited her to be their guest and their sweetheart. (left)

Club Beaus

Theta Psi - Asa Coppinger Beta - Christian Eggar Delta - Josh “Todd” Anderson Omega Phi - Ryan Harrison Everywhere she turns, Dri is confronted by Cole Satterfield in Kyodai’s sweetheart tribute. With all of those roses, she’s a great sport and just goes with the flow.

Cassidy Wilson is speechless as the men of Sigma Tau expose their hearts to how they feel.

Olivia gets comfortable as she is presented with her royal crown, scepter, drink, and a cushiony footstool. (left) While on their knees, Kingsmen serenade Lexi Martens, and her true love hands her a beautiful red rose... what more could a girl want? (right)

Encircled by the beautiful ladies of Delta, Josh Anderson is touched by all the praise and attention.

Coronation

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The Concert Choir gave an emotional performance during Alumni Chapel Saturday morning.

Despite losing a tooth during Sync Fest, Bryce Smith didn’t let his boys down.

photo by Corey Sanner

With a glance upwards, Madison Kinney receives the royal cape from President Eckman.

Newton and Annabelle Fuller’s plans hit a snag when they discover they have spent their last penny on the house and stand in danger of defaulting on their mortgage in YC Theater’s Homecoming production of George Washington Slept Here.

Sync Fest photos by Eryn Conyers

Admissions sponsored a Sync Fest competition in Larsen Commons Friday night that brought out the talented “Juicy Fruit” collection: Nakia, Sadie, Cassie, Tani, and Ciara... who left $750 richer. (left) The Homecoming Court is all smiles as they wait for the festivities to begin. (right)

During the luncheon to honor the Millers, it was announced the establishment of the L. Ray and Gail Miller Endowment for the Sciences in which $270,000 was committed by former science students.

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Homecoming

Senior Cassidy Wilson puts one down in their Homecoming match against Dakota Wesleyan.

Nakia Hackel launches a three in York’s 74-70 victory against Randall University.

Kent Garrett was one of three Panthers who scored 17 points in the 120-59 victory.

A Royal Event Homecoming 2018 Several hundred guests were welcomed to campus over the Homecoming and Panther Days weekend, October 19-20. Alumni returned to campus to relive their great college memories, while prospective students and their families visited to see all that York College has to offer. Among the activities were the theatre department’s hilarious George Washington Slept Here production, alumni chapel and awards, choir concert, volleyball and soccer games, and back-to-back wins from the women’s and men’s basketball teams.

A luncheon was held Saturday afternoon to honor Dr. Ray and Gail Miller with the first Distinguished Achievement in Academics award. The Millers have been the backbone of the science department at York College for three and a half decades, dedicating their professional lives to making an impact through quality scientific instruction in a Christian setting. Four of the Millers’ former students banded together to establish the L. Ray and Gail Miller Endowment for the Sciences, committing more than a quarter million dollars to funding a part-time position and lab equipment upgrades.

During halftime of the men’s basketball game in which they defeated Emmaus Bible College 120-59, the 2018 Homecoming Court was introduced. Clay Lube, a sports management major from Lincoln, Neb., and Madison Kinney, an elementary and physical education major from Council Bluffs, Iowa, were crowned this year’s Homecoming King and Queen.

2018 Homecoming Court (1st row) Senior Candidates – Asa Coppinger, Cassidy Wilson, Shania Brown, Dylan Odom, Madison Kinney, Clay Lube, Deidre Freitas, Aaron Alvarez; (2nd row) Junior Attendants – Cole Satterfield & Amber Jimenez, Sophomore Attendants – Pierce Mederios & Elizabeth Ryan, Freshman Attendants – Noah Leng & Alina Russell. (above)

Homecoming

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Raymond tricks Mrs. Douglas into handing the all-important map over to him.

For a moment, it seems like Mr. Prescott has backed the Fullers into a corner.

Newton finally gets his hands on the map: the answer to all of his and Annabelle’s problems.

Newton begs his Aunt Stancie for money with which to save his house.

Cast in order of appearance: Mr. Kimber ........................... Ryan G. Harrison Newton Fuller ....................... Josh “Todd” Anderson Annabelle Fuller ....................... Hannah Anderson Madge Fuller ............................ Olivia R. Nabb Steve Eldridge .............................. Luke Dovel K a t i e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E r i n Wa l l g r e n M rs . D o u g l a s . .......................... Lexi M ar tens Clayton Evans .............................. Chris Martens Rena Leslie ..................................... Amalia Miller Hester .......................................... Page Thomas Raymond ............................. Charlie VanGomple Mr. Prescott ................................. Austin Hackel Aunt Stancie ........................ Deidre L. Freitas Legget Frazer ................................ Simon Nabb Tommy Hughes ............................... Nathan Lacina Sue Barrington ........................... Samara Hannel Miss Wilcox ................. Charity Goldsmith-Ding Assistant Director .............................. Laura Leos Director ......................................... John I. Baker III

Production Crew: Stage Manager—Laura Leos; Stage Crew—Nick Brown, Victoria Miller, Em Hyberger, Ella Montoya, Makayla Rowan, Briana Walter; Light Operator—Benjamen Gramm, Logan Stewart; Sound Operator—Felipe Martinez; Set Design—John I. Baker III; Light Design—Morgan Goracke; Costume Mistress—Erin Wallgren, Samara Hannel; Set Construction—John I. Baker III, Hannah Anderson, Deidre Freitas, Ryan Harrison, Logan Stewart, Josh Anderson, Austin Hackel, Laura Leos, Erin Wallgren, Samara Hannel, Chris Martens, Olivia Nabb, Tommy Eckhart, Makayla Rowan, Samantha Baires, Kitra Cody, Simon Nabb, Victoria Miller, Luke Dovel, Nathan Lacina, Ella Montoya, Lexi Martens, Charity Goldsmith-Ding, Felipe Martinez, Morgan Goracke, Courtney Kinnison; Backdrop— Erin Wallgren; Logo Design—Courtney Kinnision; Box Office Coordinator—Morgan Goracke; Box Office—Aubrey Tate, Breanna Bembenek; Ushers—Kitra Cody, Paul Afamasaga, Nathan Clark

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Homecoming Play

George Washington Slept Here Comedy of errors delights audiences The American Dream goes hilariously wrong in the Homecoming production of George Washington Slept Here.

The comedy revolves around middle aged couple Newton and Annabelle Fuller. Fed up with city life, Newton impulsively buys a house in rural Pennsylvania to fulfill his lifetime ambition to own his very own colonial farmhouse. Fuller’s wife and daughter are less than enthused when they find the house he has purchased is a barely livable, crumbling wreck—broken windows, falling plaster, and a cow in the kitchen. Amidst many challenges to their relationships and pocketbook, the family begin repairs and work to build a life in the country residence where George Washington may—or may not—have slept. Their plans hit a snag when they discover they have spent their last penny on the house and stand in danger of defaulting on their mortgage.

It’s a highly relatable and funny show for anyone who’s ever owned a home or had a family. “It’s about the ‘American Dream’ of having a place to take care of your family and make a life,” said director John Baker. “But once you have that, you find you have all these costs and all the things that break. Everything that you’d planned so perfectly falls apart. The main characters are trying to figure out that part of life.”

Newton and Annabelle finally find time out of their hectic lives to remember the most important part of the new house: the family that lives inside of it.

Mr. Kimber, the Fullers’ new handyman, is ready to begin restoring the old house to its former condition.

Aunt Stancie offers Annabelle a drink, hoping she’ll be able to forget her worries about the old house.

Cast (standing): Amalia Miller, Chris Martens, Lexi Martens, Austin Hackel, Samara Hannel, Simon Nabb, Nathan Lacina, Charity Goldsmith-Ding, Erin Wallgren, Paige Thomas; (sitting on couch) Luke Dovel, Olivia Nabb, Hannah Anderson, Josh Anderson, Deidre Freitas, Ryan Harrison; (sitting on floor) Charlie VanGomple Raymond is discovered hiding under the table and is scolded by Annabelle.

George Washington Slept Here

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Frostbite

by Lisa D’Amour Kira — Victoria Miller Matt — Simon Nabb Sheila — Samara Hannel The Kid — Felipe Martinez Kira’s Dad — Bryce Smith Matt’s Dad — Justus Coppinger Sheila’s Mom — Logan Stewart Attendant — Paige Thomas Assistant Director — Paige Thomas Deidre Freitas — Director

Randall forcefully takes the spotlight from Liam, eager to share his personal philosophy. (right)

Kira is lost in thought as she works on writing her poem. (left)

A strange character appears and begins to tell their story, entrancing Kira, Sheila, and Matt. (right)

Maya begins a long, somewhat morbid tale about lifeguards and never being quite good enough. (left)

The Kid gifts Matt with a red scarf: a reminder to not waste time. (left)

Brady and Kade lend their voices to the audience while Amanda waits, subdued, for her turn to speak. (right)

photo by Morgan Goracke

Amanda’s tragic story comes to a head as she relives the moment she was forced to kill her own father. (below)

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One-Acts

...and others

by Dennis Bush Amanda — Lexi Martens Brady — Luke Dovel Kade — Nathan Lacina Katarina — Robyn Kryfka Liam — Chris Martens Maya — Erin Wallgren Rachel — Sam Baires Randall — Ryan G. Harrison Assistant Director — Desma Hamilton Director — Ryan G. Harrison

Every piece of Amanda speaks as one as she tells her story. (above)

Emerging Director

One-Acts

Kira and Matt walk away from their strange encounter with smiles on their faces. (top) Amanda, crippled by her horrific memory, is surrounded by the pieces of her that can still stand. (above)

PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS Stage Manager—Laura Leos; Light & Sound Operator—Austin Kupper; Set Construction— Deidre Freitas, Ryan Harrison, Jenna Ferber, Lexi Martens, Abbie Baker, Dri Sotolongo, Logan Stewart, Benjamen Gramm, Erin Wallgren, Melissa Strong, Laura Leos, Amalia Miller, Hannah Anderson, Trae Martinez

The York College Theatre Department brought mystery and tragedy to the stage in its annual Emerging Director One Act plays, November 9 and 10.

Senior theatre majors Deidre Freitas from McCool Junction, Neb., and Ryan Harrison of Bozeman, Mont., once again took on the challenge of directing the two productions.

Freitas directed the first show of the night, Frostbite. On a chilly night in Duluth, Minnesota, with nothing much to do, Sheila, Kira, and Matt head to a clearing in the woods in search of any kind of excitement. In place of partygoers they find a scrawny, shivering kid who claims to be more than 100 years old. As “The Kid” enacts his epic story, each teen must face his or her own hopes and fears about identity, adventure, and great love.

“A lot of this show is abstract, so it’s been a good challenge to explain to everyone the significance of certain lines or movements they make during the show,” Freitas said of the play.

The second show performed, …AND OTHERS, was directed

by Harrison. This show is a journey through the mind of Amanda, a woman who suffers from dissociative identity disorder, or multiple personality syndrome. The disorder is tied to a traumatic event that she suffered as a young girl. The play allows the audience to see the seven personalities that Amanda has developed.

“This show is difficult because it deals with mental illness,” Harrison explains. “Portraying raw emotion as an actor can be difficult. I want to do the script justice, and I feel my actors have done a great job embodying these characters and their emotions.”

Emerging Director One-Acts

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photo by Steddon Sikes

photo by Erin Wallgren photo by Steddon Sikes

It was another great turnout for AutumnFest out at the Wessels Living History Farm. (above)

Corrie McDonald, Hailey Stigger, and Natalie Carrasco enjoy the cookie decorating station during the SAB Christmas Party a little bit too much. (left)

photo by Gail Miller

In February, SAB hosted “Nailed It� which featured a friendly cake decorating contest. As contestants were busy about their decoration scheme, other students, faculty, staff, and family members were busy with contests of their own.

photo by Sarah Van Gomple

Alysia Rodriguez and Alyssa Ruiz decorate a pumpkin at the home of their adopted parents, Ken and Sarah Van Gomple. (left)

Students gather around Mike Lee after his incredible concert in The Spot. (below and right)

photo by Bob DeHart

Showining their musical melodies are Colby Smith, Charis Clark, and Jenny Long.

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photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Erin Wallgren photo by Makayla Martinez

Taylor, Kitra, Emma, Melanie, and Aubrey grab a family photo at AutumnFest.

photo by Eryn Conyers

Makayla Martinez in her creepy bodysuit was a viral sensation on BuzzFeed.

A Time for Fun

Jake Lohrenz finds Santa Conyers’ lap a comfy place to be.

After the lighting of the Christmas tree, students came into The Spot for an open mic nite of entertainment, such as Felize Navidad by Justus Coppinger, Felipe Martinez, Bryce Smith, Chris Martens, and Thad Kinney. (above) Matheus Oliveira sings Ed Sheeran’s Tenerife Sea for his solo performance. (inset)

Line dancing during AutumnFest is always part of the fun.

photo by Gail Miller

What would life at YC be like without the crazy fun fellowship that flows through the campus every year? Student Activities Board, under the direction of Jolene Herzog and committee chair Dri Sotolongo the first semester and Breanna Bembenek the second, made sure dull moments were kept to a minimum. SAB filled both semesters’ schedules with events that kept the student body hungry for more… most often with food as part of the occasion. Mike Lee Concert, AutumnFest, Christmas Tree Lighting and Open Mic Nite, Christmas Party, After Curfew Spikeball, Nailed It, Laser Tag, Neon Night, and After Songfest Block Party were among the larger gatherings. With the help of Student Government, YCM, Inter Club Council, adopt-a-student program, and various team and group activities, the pulse of campus was strong and upbeat throughout the year.

photo by Erin Wallgren

To Everything There is a Season

Mikala Wilson and Victoria Miller “Nailed It” with their cake decorating skills.

Student Activities

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Sarah and Emma give their visitors Qatar passport stickers.

Logan, Amanda, and Ella teach about Tanzanian customs and the country’s fascinating geography such as Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti.

Matt Madole takes a selfie at the Geography Fair with his son Titus and daughter Mighty Quinn Viera. (above) Gail Miller volunteers her time to help with one of the stations. (top right) Rebekah, Kyla, and Amber had the kids jump rope as part of Egypt’s rich history originating around 1600 A.D. (middle) The Campbell Center was overflowing with kids enjoying the Cultural Geography Fair and learning more about the twelve countries represented. (right)

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Cultural Geography Fair

Shooting hoops was part of the St. Lucia presentation.

Hali Giesbrecht, Victoria Miller, and Hailey Salcedo share with their guests information and food from South Korea.

Giovanni and Jo tell the kids about some of Iceland’s interesting facts.

The world map and figurines are always a popular part of the fair.

Bringing the World to YC Cultural Geography Fair

From the pyramids of Egypt to the frigid natural wonders of Iceland, more than 300 elementary and middle school students from the York area explored the world at the annual Cultural Geography Fair hosted by York College at the end of the fall semester. College students in Christi Lones’s Cultural Geography class spent more than a month preparing for the event, researching everything from the topography, history, cultural influencers, and national pastimes of the countries selected. At each country’s table, youngsters got their event passports stamped—perhaps instilling in them a desire to travel and to get stamps in a real passport one day.

Teams presented food, clothing, language, games and fun facts about 12 countries at this year’s event. Children attending the fair sampled traditional foods from hummus to fried rice, and played games while learning fun facts and a few words in the native languages of each country. At the end of the morning, young students left campus with passports full of country flag stickers, bags of crafts and coloring pages, and minds full of information about the wide world. The Cultural Geography Fair is a great exercise in research, teamwork, time management, and communication, as students demonstrate their knowledge and collaborative work by sharing with visiting children.

2018 Cultural Geography Fair: China: Eric Lenear, Seth Selvage, Alexandra Stoyanov Egypt: Rebekah Breun, Amber Dominguez, Kyla Gilstrap Fiji: Mikayla Brant, Bryce Smith, Colby Smith France: Kendra Mamea, Hannah Saroka, Briana Walter Iceland: Giovanni Froldi, Jo O’Donnell, Shy Rahman Lebanon: Lia Hamamoto, Haley Scoffield, Jr. Segura Panama: Connor Lewis, Connie Nickell, Joseph Ruffcorn Qatar: Alex Motta, Emma Peters, Sarah Shelbourn South Korea: Hali Giesbrecht, Victoria Miller, Hailey Salcedo Spain: Gabrielle O’Dell, Paul Ramsey, Easton Wilkins St. Lucia: Kurt Dunaway, Marshall McBain, Tyler Lauenstein Tanzania: Logan Dye, Amanda Fischer, Ella Montoya

Paul Ramsey teaches the game of La Rayuela as part of his team’s research on Spain. (top left)

Geography Fair

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photos by Tim McNeese

The Mother and her children listen in disbelief at The Father’s claims.

The Father’s anger gets the best of him as the conversation goes on with The Mother.

The acting in Madame Pace’s shop is not going like The Manager plans.

The scene culminates in an embrace between The Father and The Stepdaughter.

Six Characters in Search of an Author WHAT IS REALITY?

Six fictional characters, abandoned by their creator, interrupt a rehearsal in progress and demand to be brought to life by a new author. But the characters’ existential agenda collides with the more lighthearted ambitions of these theatre artists, whose rehearsal becomes darkly entangled with the characters’ tragic story.

John I. Baker III says he chose to direct Six Characters in Search of an Author because he liked the challenges the script posed for his student actors. “The concept that we could wrestle with what would happen in the show if characters actually showed up and asked us to play their part is absolutely fascinating to me,” he said.

Originally written in 1921 by Italian playwright Luigi Pirandello, this classic piece of theatre of the absurd challenged both the actors and audience members. The show isn’t all doom and gloom and existential conundrums though, says Baker. “There are a lot of funny things in the show… There’s also a lot of drama. But the question of the show remains: ‘What is reality?’”

PRODUCTION TEAM AND CREW

The Father explains that they are unfinished characters of a play in search of an author to finish their story.

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Spring Theatre

Director—John I. Baker III; Assistant Director—Hannah Anderson; Stage Manager—Hannah Anderson; Stage Crew—Paige Thomas; Light Operator—Ben Gramm; Sound Operator—Felipe Martinez; Set Design—John I Baker III; Lighting Design—Morgan Goracke; Costume Mistress—Samara Hannel; Makeup Design—Laura Leos; Set Construction—John I Baker III, Hannah Anderson, Deidre Freitas, Ryan Harrison, Josh Anderson, Austin Hackel, Logan Stewart, Samara Hannel, Chris Martens, Olivia Nabb, Makayla Rowan, Samantha Baires, Victoria Miller, Luke Dovel, Nathan Lacina, Paige Thomas, Ella Montoya, Lexi Martens, Hayden Brown, Charity Goldsmith-Ding, Bryce Smith, Aubrey Tate; Backdrop Painting—Nathan Lacina, Lexi Martens, Hannah Anderson, Paige Thomas, Chris Martens; Daisey Junior’s Trainer—Paige Thomas; Logo Design—Courtney Kinnison; Box Office Coordinator—Morgan Goracke; Box Office Staff—Ella Montoya, Sam Baires, Makayla Rowan, Emma Hyberger; Ushers—Nathan Clark, Simon Nabb, Logan Stewart, Kitra Cody

production photos by Tim McNeese

The Son reveals that he hates the family for sending him away and does not consider The Stepdaughter or the others a part of his family.

The line between reality and acting is blurred as The Manager observes the storyline unfolding.

photos by Bob DeHart

The camera reveals there’s a lot more going on than what is being said.

photo by Tim McNeese

photo by Bob DeHart

The play ends in tragedy and with The Manager confused over whether it was real or not, concluding that in either case he lost a whole day over it. (above)

Characters of the Comedy in the Making: The Father—Joshua “Todd” Anderson; The Mother—Olivia Nabb; The Stepdaughter—Deidre Freitas; The Son—Chris Martens; Madame Pace—Victoria Miller; The Boy—Boe Fraser; The Little Girl—Olivia Nielsen Actors of the Company: The Manager—Ryan Harrison; Leading Lady—Lexi Martens; Leading Man—Austin Hackel; L’ingenue—Malia Davidson; Juvenile Lead—Luke Dovel; Property Man— Joshua Brown; Prompter—Bryce Smith; Actor—Nathan Lacina; Door Keeper—Hannah Anderson It was a dramatic entrance as the sliding door slowly revealed the characters. (above)

Six Characters in Search of an Author

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Songfest 2019

Celebrating the York Experience Whether you’re a YC student, member of the faculty or staff, or a visiting parent or high school student, Songfest and all of the wonderful things it entails is truly one of the best things going. While it requires an inordinate amount of work, cooperation, time, and organization, it is an event that makes York College incredibly unique and creates an astonishing sense of community. Hosting this year’s show were Josh “Todd” Anderson, Asa Coppinger, Conrad Morris, Olivia Nabb, Emma Seilstad, and Dri Sotolongo. The performers did an outstanding job with their great mix of solos and group numbers and covered a wide range of music styles that appealed to each night’s audience. Under the direction of Mrs. Amy Fraser and student assistant Tommy Eckhart, months of planning, designing, creating, and rehearsing went into the four-night event. Emcees for the production were freshmen Justus Coppinger and Thad Kinney who entertained with jokes, songs, and a lot of friendly banter.

Once again, the social clubs put their best feet forward with their song selections, costumes, and choreographed moves. Theta Psi and Sigma Tau filled the stage with their exciting opening boxing production of Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’. Beta Beta Sigma and Koinonia then took the audience on a journey of the subconscious with their theme of Sky Full of Dreams. Omega Phi and Kingsmen began the second half of the show with their entertaining A Night at the Theatre, and Delta Chi Alpha and Kyodai completed the club productions with an impressive show full of star-crazed cameo appearances in Evolution of Music.

After Saturday night’s performance, clubs anxiously awaited with the audience to hear the judges’ tally of their four-night production and pre-show points. Delta and Kyodai’s Evolution of Music swept the awards for best theme, choreography, costumes, and music and won both the President’s Award and the People’s Choice Award. Omega Phi and Kingsmen’s A Night at the Theatre won the Club Choice Award to the student body’s delight.

photo by Steddon Sikes

photo by Bob DeHart

Conrad went country singing Three Wooden Crosses.

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Songfest

Cathy Harrington takes center stage in Beta’s and Koinoia’s Sky Full of Dreams production.

Omega Phi and Kingsmen were creative in their use of choreography and lighting in A Night at the Theatre.

photo by Jansen Fraser

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Steddon Sikes

photo by Bob DeHart

Josh Anderson, Emma Seilstad, and Asa Coppinger each had their own personal spotlight for Say Something and Angel.

Bryce Smith pulled off playing his character in Sig Tau’s and Theta Psi’s Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’.

Dri had some dance moves in her solo Stand by Me.

photo by Steddon Sikes photo by Jansen Fraser

Omega Phi and Kingsmen won the Club Choice Award for their entertaining production.

2018 Songfest emcees Josh and Levi join Justus and Thad in The Story of My Life.

photo by Steddon Sikes

Delta and Kyodai made a great impression on opening night with their Evolution of Music. photo by Steddon Sikes photo by Steddon Sikes

photo by Jansen Fraser

Beta’s and Koinonia’s costumes dazzle in the stage lights during opening dress rehearsal.

Theta Psi and Sig Tau filled the stage with their Rocky-themed Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’. photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Steddon Sikes

Olivia Nabb’s Wrecking Ball featured the talented alumni hostess singers.

Myya Maxwell and Sadie Carr give it their all in Delta and Kyodai’s song Rolling in the Deep.

Sweet Child of Mine featured Emma Seilstad as a soloist with Zane Pittman joining the emcees on accompaniment.

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SONGFEST ACT I

ACT II

The Greatest Show – Hosts & Hostesses Welcome – Emcees

Wrecking Ball – Olivia with Zane Pittman (featuring Alumni Hostess Singers*)

CRUISIN’ FOR A BRUISIN’

SKY FULL OF DREAMS

Theta Psi and Sigma Tau

Beta Beta Sigma and Koinonia

Stand by Me – Dri Say Something/Angel – Todd, Asa, Emma Three Wooden Crosses – Conrad

Light in the Hallway – Hosts and Hostesses Budapest – Asa (with guest appearance from Justus) Come with Me Now – Olivia, Conrad, Dri

A NIGHT AT THE THEATRE

photo by Steddon Sikes

Omega Phi and Kingsmen

EVOLUTION OF MUSIC

The Story of My Life – Emcees Sweet Child of Mine – Hosts & Hostesses (featuring Emma, Zane Pittman, and Emcees)

Stand-up Comedy – Emcees You Can’t Stop the Beat – Hosts and Hostesses

Delta Chi Alpha and Kyodai

Songfest cover by Melanie Wells

*Alumni Hostess Singers: Erin Baker, Eryn Conyers, Maegan Detlefs, Laurel Simpson, Brianna Smith, Colby Smith

Top Insets (l-r) Asa and Justus Coppinger had amazing blends in Budapest; Amber Jimenez gets hoisted high in the air by Thad Kinney in the Delta/Kyodai show; The Greatest Show performed by the hosts and hostesses started Songfest on a high note; Hailey Stigger and Kitra Cody strike a boxing pose for Theta Psi and Sig Tau.

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Songfest Production Crew Director Amy Fraser Assistant Director Tommy Eckhart Producer Catherine Seufferlein Producer Dr. Shane Mountjoy ICC Sponsor & Promotions Bryce Tyler ICC President Cameron Merrill House Manager Dennis Leinen Advertising & Ticket Sales Meghan Shruck

Songfest Technical Crew Technical Director/Lighting Morgan Goracke Co-Technical Dir/Sound Aaron Rhodebeck Sound Trainee Felipe Martinez Stage Manager Deidre Freitas Assistant Stage Manager Samara Hannel Light Board Operator Ryan Harrison Spotlight Operator Em Hyberger Spotlight Operator Charity Goldsmith-Ding

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Steddon Sikes

photo by Steddon Sikes

photo by Bob DeHart

Caleb Clark

THETA PSI & SIGMA TAU –— Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’: Rocky Theme, We Will Rock You, I’ll Make a Man out of You, Kong Fu Fighting, Hit Me with Your Best Shot, Holding out for a Hero, Stronger, Beat It, Eye of the Tiger, Here Comes the Boom BETA & KOINONIA –— Sky Full of Dreams: Mr. Sandman, How Do You Sleep, Dream a Little Dream, Fireflies, Sweet Dreams Are Made of These, Wake Me Up, Sweet Dreams La Bouche, Sweet Dreams Beyoncé, Hey Now, Wake Me up Before You Go Go, Wide Awake OMEGA PHI & KINGSMEN –— A Night at the Theatre: Ghostbusters, Space Jam, Don’t You Forget About Me, Mama Mia, My Girl, You’re the One that I Want, Time of My Life, Footloose, Seize the Day, All Star, I’m Still Standing, This is Me DELTA & KYODAI –— Evolution of Music: Twist and Shout, ABC, PYT, Uptown Girl, It’s Tricky, I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Can’t Touch This, Wannabe, I Want it that Way, Oops I Did it Again, Single Ladies, Baby, Rolling in the Deep, Happy, Uptown Funk, Watch Me Whip, Juju on that Beat, Despacito, Don’t Stop Believing

Thad Kinney sings his heart out as an emcee. (above) Background photo: Hosts, hostesses, emcees, and club reps finish strong with the grand finale You Can’t Stop the Beat.

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Winifred is shocked to discover the reason King Henry’s kingdom is falling apart is that he spent all of his money on fancy clothes!

Barthel hides from a love-crazy Squagmiretta Schmirtz.

Winifred and Queen Charlotta make their escape from the forest beasts.

The New Clothes King and the Bandit Queen 2019 Traveling Children’s Theatre February 26 Humphrey St. Francis February 28 Hampton Elementary March 5 Saint Paul’s Elementary March 19 Wilber Elementary March 21 York Elementary March 26 High Plains Community March 28 Emanuel Lutheran April 2 Cross County Elementary April 4 Thayer Central Primary April 6 Panther Day’s Show April 9 McCool Junction April 11 St. Joseph Elementary April 12 York Community–BPAC April 13 Seward Library April 14 Warren Opera House April 16 Conestoga Elementary April 18 Fillmore Central Elementary April 20 Nebraska City April 23 Friend Elementary

A foolish, spendthrift king meets a beautiful queen with a tendency to lie. It’s love at first sight, but they have obstacles to overcome before they wed: he has nothing to wear and both of their kingdoms are bankrupt.

Helpful servants come to their rescue as the couple take on robbers, deceitful tailors, and their own bad decisions in the hilarious production of The New Clothes King and the Bandit Queen, presented by the York College Traveling Children’s Theatre and directed by John I. Baker III.

Cast of The New Clothes King and the Bandit Queen: (standing) Lexi Martens, Samara Hannel, Hannah Anderson, Olivia Nabb, Ryan Harrison, Nathan Lacina, Charity Goldsmith-Ding, Chris Martens, Amalia Miller; (sitting) Ella Montoya, Deidre Freitas. (below)

CAST Tilda/Mo .............................................. Deidre Freitas Cook ..................................... Charity Goldsmith-Ding Squagmiretta Schmirtz .......................... Amalia Miller Barthel Mulehead ................................ Chris Martens Tweers ............................................... Nathan Lacina Gwendolyn ........................................... Ella Montoya Winona ............................................. Samara Hannel Cecily/Guy ............................................ Lexi Martens King Henry .......................................... Ryan Harrison Winifred ........................................ Hannah Anderson Queen Charlotta ..................................... Olivia Nabb Assistant Director/Stage Manager ........ Em Hyberger Director ............................................ John I. Baker III PRODUCTION CREW Backdrop Painting .............................. Paige Thomas Costume Adjustments ............................ Aubrey Tate Music Adaptation .............................. Dr. Clark Roush Choreography ...................................... Em Hyberger Logo Design ................................ Courtney Kinnison

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The New Clothes King and the Bandit Queen

Mo measures King Henry in a very peculiar manner while the rest of the kingdom watches in bewilderment. (above)

Chaos ensues as thieves Guy and Mo try to make their escape with the last bag of the kingdom’s gold.

It’s clear the King has been duped when he emerges in his new clothes.

Tilda is convinced that she is smart enough to see the King’s new clothes.

production photos by Steddon Sikes

2018-19 YC Theatre Awards Best Actor .............. Josh Anderson—Six Characters in Search of an Author Best Actress ............... Hannah Anderson—George Washington Slept Here Best Supporting Actor ...... Ryan Harrison—George Washington Slept Here Best Supporting Actress ......... Hannah Anderson—The New Clothes King Lexi Martens—The New Clothes King

Charlotta nearly runs into Guy as she chases him down. (above)

Best Actor in a One-Act .......................... Felipe Martinez—Frost Bite Best Actress in a One-Act ...................... Lexi Martens—…and others Best Assistant Director ...................... Hannah Anderson—Six Characters Most Improved Actor .......................................................... Chris Martens Best Technical Crew ....................................................... Felipe Martinez

Barthel’s plan to woo Gwendolyn is quickly stopped by Squamiretta. (above)

Cook, Squagmiretta, Barthel, Tilda, and Gwendolyn make the most out of their morning cleaning routine. (above)

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The buffet spread appealed to everyone’s appetite with all of its choices.

After 15 years of service, Dr. Billy Lones knows what crazy looks like.

This group of friends just can’t help themselves when it comes to a photo opp.

Dri Sotolongo and Asa Coppinger proudly display their new hardware. (above)

Delta and Kyodai share the All-Sports trophies with Sig Tau and Theta Psi.

Todd Sheldon congratulates Ruth Carlock for her 30 years of service to YC.

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All-College Banquet

Mr. and Ms. YC Candidates: (l-r) Shania Brown — Chappell, NE, Dri Sotolongo — Fontana, CA, Trevor Lenear — Bellevue, NE, Colby Smith — Elgin, IA, Courtney Gibbs — Edmond, OK, Asa Coppinger — York, NE, Dylan Odom — York, NE. Not pictured: Clay Lube — Lincoln, NE

Delta and Kyodai got together for a club pic with all of their awards. (left) SAB President Bre Bembenek presents the Staff Member of the Year to Leo Miller and the Faculty Member of the Year to Aleishia O’Neal. (right and below)

A Night of Honor All-College Banquet

It was an evening of celebration as York College held its annual All-College Banquet, April 16 at the Holthus Convention Center. The student body gathered with faculty and staff for a night of reflection, recognition, food, and fellowship.

Several awards were presented, including Mr. and Ms. York College.

YC faculty and staff make the selection for this award from among graduating seniors. Candidates embody a commitment to the mission, purpose and core values of York College. Asa Coppinger, a business communications major from York, was chosen Mr. YC, and Adrianna Sotolongo, a criminal justice major from Fontana, Calif., was named Ms. YC. Club awards were also given out with Delta, Kyodai, Theta Psi, and Sig Tau taking the honors. The athletic department presented Molly Little and Carter Price as the Student Athletes of the Year, and Aleishia O’Neal and Leo Miller were awarded Faculty and Staff Members of the Year respectively. Trent Hinton was honored with the Reppart Service Award for going the extra mile in his position as Director of Athletic Operations.

Molly Little and Carter Price were named Student Athletes of the Year by the athletic department. (above)

2019 HONORS AND REWARDS Academic Excellence Award — Delta Chi Alpha and Kyodai Big Heart Award — Delta Chi Alpha and Kyodai Community Service Award — Theta Psi and Sigma Tau All Sports Award (Tie) — Delta Chi Alpha and Kyodai

— Theta Psi and Sigma Tau Student Athletes of the Year — Molly Little and Carter Price 35 Years of Service — Dr. L. Ray Miller 30 Years of Service — Ruth Carlock 25 Years of Service — Leo Miller 20 Years of Service — Bob DeHart, Bob Gaver, Chad Karcher 15 Years of Service — Trent Hinton, Dr. Billy Lones,

Christi Lones, Brian Walth 10 Years of Service — Laurie Briggs and Nick DiToro 5 Years of Service — Emily Lutz

Sitting with friends makes the occasion even better. (l-r) Brianna Bennett, Amanda Fischer, Christian Eggar, Maria Geesaman, Grace Siebenaler, Joseph Ruffcorn, Benjamen Gramm, Erin Wallgren. (above)

David & Nellie Reppart Service Award — Trent Hinton Staff Member of the Year — Leo Miller Faculty Member of the Year — Aleshia O’Neal Mr. & Ms. York College — Asa Coppinger and Dri Sotolongo

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Alex Hinrichs doesn’t seem to mind biting off more than he can chew.

Sarah Van Gomple spreads some holiday cheer with her students.

Harley, Emily, Chelsey, Robyn, Sam, Kyla, Luke, Jacob, and Beau know the importance of friends, food, and fellowship.

Late Night Encouragement Friends, Food, Fellowship Faculty and staff know what students are up against as the semester comes to a close and volunteer to serve up the food, dish out the ice cream, and give encouraging smiles and well-wishes for the upcoming all-nighters.

Some professors will even conduct a one last ditch study session during the evening or be on hand to answer any final questions that might come up before the scheduled exams.

Comparing notes, working out some of the more difficult problems, getting clarification on themes and principals... all are part of the evening mix. More than anything, however, it’s the opportunity to unwind and enjoy the sweet fellowship of friends and to know you have others in your corner.

Pre-finals breakfast photos by Eryn Conyers

Gail Miller finds something hilariously funny as she works the breakfast line. (above right) Mikala Wilson, Kyle Wynn, Brianna Florvilus, and Amber Dominguez enjoy the ice cream and the company. (right) Pierce Mederios and Samantha Baires look over their choices of dessert. (below)

Pre-finals ice cream photos by Steddon Sikes

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Pre-Final’s Fun

Hali, Carys, Hayden, and Victoria are satisfied with their pre-finals fare.

Aaron, Eryn, and Alex set the mood for the ice cream social.

Maria and Hannah get the most out of a late night dessert.

Mark Miller goes over math problems with his students.

Connor Lewis, Makayla Rowan, Sadie Carr, and Chris Martens welcome the paparazzi’s focus while Jess Li concentrates on prepping for a final. (above) Melanie Towell, Meghan Shruck, and Dr. Jackie Spivey are all smiles as they dish out the good stuff. (far left) Aaron Alvarez lets the photographer know she has his attention. (left) Josh, Dylan, Tori, Emma, Cassidy, Kellie, Deidre, and Asa enjoy their pre-finals breakfast in their own unique way. (below) Pre-finals ice cream photos by Steddon Sikes

Pre-finals breakfast photos by Eryn Conyers

Courtney Gibbs is proudly escorted

by Richard James, YC Board.

President Eckman pauses to get a pic on stage with Sam Adami.

Deborah Kurtzer was one of seven to graduate summa cum laude.

President Eckman gives Mark Dean a congratulatory hug.

Finishing the Course 2019 Commencement

The Campbell Center came to life on a chilly spring Saturday as 67 students graduated during the morning’s commencement ceremony. The seats and bleachers were filled with proud parents, excited family members and friends, and eager graduates ready to receive their degrees.

Dr. Mike Armour, managing principal and founder of Strategic Leadership Development International and a member of the YC Board of Trustees, gave the commencement address, centering his speech on pep talks and heroes. Armour recounted a memorable pep talk he received as a high school athlete, then applied that idea to the ‘hero’ of the parable of the pearl of great price (Matthew 13:45-46). “Remember the merchant’s dedication to purpose, excellence and priorities,” he said. Armour encouraged students to find a way to lean into the areas of their lives where passion and compassion meet and to seek out lives of purpose and meaning.

After Armour’s address, Dr. Terry Seufferlein, associate professor of Bible and the Tom N. Schultz Chair for Mission Dr. Mountjoy presents the Dean’s Award to Mikala Wilson. (above)

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Dr. Armour’s speech was appreciated by all. (above)

Studies, was presented with the Dale R. Larsen Teacher of Achievement Award. Dr. Seuffelein played a foundational role in the York College 2nd Chance Program at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women and continues to be an advocate for the program. The Dean’s Award was then given to Oklahoma City senior Mikala Wilson, who graduated cum laude with a degree in biology. “She consistently works to go beyond the basic requirements and seeks understanding on a deeper level,” said Provost Shane Mountjoy.

The ceremony continued as graduates lined up to walk across the stage and receive their diplomas from President Eckman with a smile, a handshake, and frequently, a hug.

Master’s and bachelor’s degrees were awarded during the ceremony and then were hooded by their escort with the hood that represented their field of study.

The York College Concert Choir, conducted by Dr. Clark Roush, closed out the ceremony by performing “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” and “Unclouded Day” before leading the audience in the singing of the York College Alma Mater.

Seth Bearden is hooded by his daughter and Dr. Kirk Mallette.

Psychology grad Laura Leos receives an all-in hug from Dr. Spivey.

Dri Sotolongo gets a family photo with Dr. Billy and Christi Lones.

Eleven graduating seniors join the Concert Choir one last time.

Graduates like Josh Bertey in the forefront of the picture receive their hoods. (above) Dr. Terence Kite, professor of physics and wrestling chaplain, shares a congratulatory moment with one of his graduating wrestlers, DeAndre Neroes. (left) Cassidy Wilson designed her mortarboard with her signature flare. (far left)

class of 2019

Graduates: Samantha Adami, Katie Bell**, Josh Bertey, Justus Bjelland, Isaiah Bond, Tre’ Bradley***, Nicholas Brown, Shania Brown, Patrick Burnett, Caleb Cardwell, Natalie Carrasco, Melody Coehoorn, Asa Coppinger***, Billy Damon, Mark Dean Jr., Ashley Dugan, Justin Dyer*, Deidre Freitas***, Kelly Fromm, Courtney Gibbs**, Ernest Green IV, Catherine Harrington, Ryan Harrison, Mason Held, Brennan Jarvis, Madison Kinney***, Bryce Kinsey*, Deborah Kurtzer***, Laura Leos, Jacob Lohrenz, Clay Lube**, Zach Marsh**, Justin McQuiddy, Conrad Morris, DeAndre Neroes, Dylan Odom, Matheus de Oliveira, Zane Pfau, Ashley Rendon, Alysia Rodriguez**, AJ Scheerer-Hamm, Gabrielle Siebenaler, Chris Smith, Colby Smith*, Lamar Smith, Adrianna Sotolongo, Kelcie Swink***, Connor Towle***, Travis Turner, Vincent Valentine, Alec Venegas*, DB Vidal, Erin Wallgren*, Ciara Williams, Cassidy Wilson, Mikala Wilson*.

Master of Arts: Dewayne Barker, Seth Bearden, Jacqueline Esquivel, Christina Lemburg, Heather McCulloch, Anita Palmer, Barbara Shantz, Christine Ulshoffer ***Summa Cum Laude - GPA of 3.85 or higher **Magna Cum Laude - GPA of 3.60 or higher *Cum Laude - GPA of 3.40 or higher

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photo by Gail Miller

These seniors can testify that there are no dull moments in Gail Miller’s Science Methods class.

Steve Thompson enjoys teaching in the new digs of the Levitt School of Business.

Jayson Mackey-Jackson, Myya Maxwell, Vince Jackson, and Jaysson Valle get creative with a freshmen seminar challenge. (above) Paul Armstrong, Arturo Gutierrez, and Amaia Diez are all business as they tackle their project. (left)

Gail Miller watches with interest the teamwork approach by Andrea, Samantha, and Samara.

It’s the first day of class and Bob DeHart, chair of the department of physical education, gets reacquainted with his students. (left) Despite the early morning hour, Nick DiToro, chair of the department of business, motivates most of his Accounting Principles students to show some life in a first day photo. (below)

photo by Gail Miller

Lindsey Eckert’s passion for her psychology students carries over into her lecture.

2019 Senior Science Seminar Class: (l-r) Ashley Dugan, Travis Turner, Mikala Wilson, Justin Dyer, Natalie 36 Carrasco, and Conrad Morris.

Life in the Classroom The Art of Teaching From the first day of classes as a freshman to the last final before graduation, Christian education is the driving force behind the York College experience.

Ensuring coursework success is taken seriously by the YC faculty and is readily apparent in their lectures, lab preps, field trips, visual aids, study sessions, extra office hours, and friendly reminders to seek help when needed.

Dr. Jackie Spivey celebrates her birthday in style at Runza with professors Lindsey Eckert and Christi Lones. (above)

photo by Christi Lones

Bible professor Dr. Terry Seufferlein introduces class materials to his students using SMART Board technology. Seufferlein was the 2019 recipient of the Dale R. Larsen Teacher of Achievement Award. (left)

Justin Dyer, a senior biology major from Topeka, Kans., lectured on skin diseases for the senior science seminar class.

Jr. Segura and classmates work on their research in preparation for the Cultural Geography Fair.

History professor Christi Lones begins the semester going over the syllabus and challenging students to enjoy learning.

Dr. Frank Wheeler, Chair of the Biblical Studies Department, discusses some questions from the Gospel of John.

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RISE UP CHAPELS

Rose Tafaoialli: “Be known as a hard worker even when it gets tough.”

Aaron Alvarez: “Don’t ever forget where you’ve come from.”

Mikala Wilson: “Your identity is much bigger than yourself.”

Eric Lenear: “Be two feet in at all times... Be fully committed to God.”

Jake Sola: “Sacrifice yourself to get better daily.”

Community of Believers Daily Chapel Weekday mornings wouldn’t be the same if it weren’t for chapel. At no other point in the day is the entire YC family invited to worship together, share time in fellowship, to catch up on what’s going on, to celebrate victories, or to just see a familiar smiling face.

Campus Ministries did a wonderful job in the scheduling of speakers as well as those leading songs, prayers, and reading scriptures. Praise Chapel, Breakout Chapel, and Movie Week continued to be popular with students. More theme weeks were added this year such as Rise Up Week, Perspective Week, Fear Week, Roots and Rhythm Week, Begin Again Week, and Intentional Relationship Week. The final reflections of some of the graduating seniors who shared their hearts and the transforming power that God had displayed in their lives while at York College were especially powerful.

Dr. Kite’s daily bicycle ride from Sack Hall to chapel keeps him connected. (above) Melanie Wells and Kafani Williams both used the Prayer Chapel for their talks with classmates during breakout chapel. (below)

The walk to chapel can be a good time to catch up with friends and make new ones. (below)

BREAKOUT CHAPELS September 26 Pierce Mederios – Leave the Comfort Zone Emma Peters – Big Shirt and Small Shorts Kermit Thomas – The Invisible Hand of God Melanie Wells – Pursuing God

November 7 Cassandra Martinez – Change Madeleine Martinez – Help!

Connie Nickell – You are Not Special Kafani Williams – Power of Positive Vibrations

February 13 Asa Coppinger – Losing Control Taylor O’Brien – Trust More, Worry Less Aubrey Winkler – Safely Uncomfortable

March 19 Myya Maxwell – What’s Wrong with Me? Justine Medina – Honesty Jazmin Pineda – Change

SENIOR CHAPELS

Deidre Freitas: “Part of my charm is that I’m dramatic…

Love fiercely, love well.”

Dylan Odom: “It’s the people that will make your experience.”

Laura Leos: “Change means growth; change means new beginnings.”

Ernest Green: “Don’t focus on the negative; enjoy the good that surrounds you.”

Mason Held: “Challenges have made me what I am...

Everybody believes in you.”

Opening chapel begins with praise led by Carter Price.

Dr. Jackie Spivey, Dr. Shane Mountjoy and Lindsey Eckert enjoy the opening day’s fellowship. (inset)

A favorite chapel of students was the SAB Christmas Party with decorating stations for stockings, hats, ornaments, and cookies as well as a photo booth with Mr. and Mrs. Clause and a couple of elves. (left)

During Mental Health Awareness Week, Dr. Erin DeHart interviews her husband Bob to assist him in sharing struggles and obstacles he faced growing up as a kid. (above)

Dr. Mountjoy moderates a discussion about the U.S. Constitution with a panel of visiting judges from the Nebraska Court of Appeals. (above)

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2018-19 Student Government: (1st row) Deidre Freitas, Marissa Bressler, Lydia Kirchhoff, Elizabeth Ryan, Breanna Bembenek, Meghan Shruck; (2nd row) Catherine Seufferlein, Kellie Fredendall, Conrad Morris, Taylor O’Brien, Olivia Nabb, Cameron Merrill — not pictured Sebastian Barreto, Amber Jimenez, Davi Mendonca, Kyle Wynn

2018-19 Residence Life: (1st row) Jarvis DeLeon, Pierce Mederios, Elizabeth Ryan, Melanie Wells, Breanna Bembenek, Deidre Freitas; (2nd row) Diego Korol, Connor Lewis, Emma Seilstad, Aubrey Winkler, Cole Satterfield, Connie Nickell, Mikala Wilson; (3rd row) Davi Mendonca, Christian Eggar, Clay Lube, Garrett Ewing, Cameron Merrill, Nyalat Buom, LaTrell Vasser 2018-19 Campus PR Squad: Sadie Carr, Breianna Cortez, Pierce Mederios, Kendra Mamea, Cole Satterfield, Dri Sotolongo, LaTrell Vasser, Melanie Wells

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photo by Eryn Conyers

Student Leadership Willing to Serve

A diverse college campus that has servant leaders with the student body’s best interests at heart is in good hands. Whether that leadership takes place in the classroom, residence hall, athletic field, government, or just a study session, leading by example makes a noticeable difference in a small college community.

Members of the YC Student Government take their task to represent the entire student body very seriously and strive to serve their fellow classmates at the highest level, meeting once a week to bring all corners of the college to the table. Student Activities Board, the Inter-Club Council and Student Senate together combine to make up this organization, as they plan student events, govern matters of student concern, and promote campus community.

Every year, York College’s Residence Life staff commits themselves to providing an environment where not only all the students can feel safe but also grow socially and spiritually, as well as academically. The mission of Residence Life is to promote the mission of York College to transform lives. Residence Life fosters community living that is inclusive, and supportive of each student’s desires for personal and spiritual growth.

Students selected for the Campus PR Squad act as social media ambassadors for the college, sharing their York Experience on Twitter to give future students a sneak peek at life on campus. They also serve as a source of encouragement and positivity on social media, often using their platform to lift up individual students, faculty, The Spot is a popular place to be for the Student and staff at YC. Government’s Ignite Excellence initiative.

Residence Life and Student Government joined forces in staining the campus swings in August.

SG officers volunteer along with Jolene Herzog to help in the food distribution at East Hill CofC.

After a week of training, Residence Life staff are anxious for their fellow students to arrive.

Student Government Executive Council: President: Marissa Bressler Vice President: Lydia Kirchhoff SAB Chairperson: Breanna Bembenek ICC Liaison: Cameron Merrill Secretary: Taylor O’Brien Treasurer: Elizabeth Ryan Communication Officer: Olivia Nabb

Class Representatives: Freshman: Sebastian Barreto Sophomore: Kellie Fredendall & Amber Jimenez Junior: Davi Mendonca & Kyle Wynn Senior: Conrad Morris & Deidre Freitas

Sponsors: Catherine Seufferlein & Meghan Shruck Braving cold temperatures and rising far earlier than many students typically like to do on a weekend, a group of about one hundred YC students spent a Saturday morning in service.

Student Government organized the work day in which six households who indicated they could use some extra help were served. (left and above)

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Laesha Yeager shows the “No Deal” $50 box during freshman orientation while Troy Kelly and Hannah Parker look on. (left)

Madeleine Martinez gave her breakout chapel talk “Help!” in The Spot. (above)

Dr. Sam Garner presented the first devotional of the year during Genesis orientation. (below)

YCM York Campus Ministries worked diligently during the year to encourage ministry on a student-to-student basis.

Under the direction of Dr. Sam Garner, director of spiritual development, YCM was busy behind the scenes of daily chapel, 9’o clock, Wednesday night devotionals and social events.

The YCM staff of student volunteers used their giftedness and love for students to make an impact in the dorms, chapel, classrooms, and on the playing field. YC students are invited to take part in the worship and Bible study offerings on campus, and to connect with campus ministry staff if they have questions, need someone to talk to, or have any prayer needs.

Student interns for YCM were Kendall Fike, Hannah Rohda, and Cameron Merrill. Together they served alongside their classmates on staff to organize the majority of the year’s ministry activities and made a great impact in the spiritual pulse at York College.

2018-19 YCM: (1st row) Connie Nickell, Hannah Anderson, Bri Eckerberg, Melanie Wells, Samantha Baires; (back row) Christian Eggar, Conrad Morris, Hannah Rohda, Amalia Miller, Kendall Fike, Kellie Fredendall, Cameron Merrill, and Dr. Sam Garner — not pictured Brady Dunagan, Austin Hackel, Amber Jimenez, Clay Lube, Carter Price, Mikala Wilson.

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photo by Emily Lutz

“There are some things in this world that are not meant to be tamed. At the top of that list is Jesus Christ.”

“Quit playing around with a tame faith.”

“God expresses Godness through community.”

Logan Kaliff speaks on the theme Fortify using teammate AJ Scheerer-Hamm as his inspiration.

“If there ever was a time for the people of God to gather not only for the common good, but for the Divine Good, it’s now.”

“The fullest expression of worship is love.” Amos 5:18-24 It was a nice photo opportunity after the first day’s chapel for these students.

“God wants to use whatever He saves.”

— Josh Ross, Roots and Rhythm Week

After spring break, Eric Wilson was the guest chapel speaker for a couple of chapels. (above)

Students listen to President Eckman during the first day of chapel.

Cameron Merrill gave a memorable chapel talk during Spring Panther Days.

York Campus Ministries would not be what it is without Dr. Sam Garner and his student interns: (l-r) Kendall Fike, Cameron Merrill, Dr. Sam Garner, and Hannah Rohda

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ORK COLLEGE CONCERT CHOIR: (1st row) Dr. Clark Roush (Conductor), Malia Davidson, Sadie Carr, Myya Maxwell, Desma Hamilton (Secretary), Adrianna Sotolongo, Stella Newman, Lydia Kirchhoff (Section Leader), Marissa Bressler, Em Hyberger, Josh Anderson (President), Lexi Martens, Deidre Freitas (Treasurer), Zac Milliken, Courtney Gibbs, Caitlyn Trower; (2nd row) Victoria Miller, Zane Pittman, Luke Dovel, Ryan Harrison, Bryce Smith, Emma Seilstad, Mikayla Brant, Hannah Anderson (Section Leader), Taylor Kinney, Sarah Shelbourn, Madison Hamm, Raymond Duncan, Samara Hannel, Kendra Wakefield; (3rd row) Cathy Harrington, Joseph Ruffcorn, Austin Hackel (Section Leader), Conrad Morris, Carter Price, Deb Kurtzer, Tommy Eckhart (Section Leader), Chris Martens, Felipe Martinez, Kitra Cody, Robyn Kryfka, Nathan Clark, Hayden Brown; (4th row) Thad Kinney, Justus Coppinger, Asa Coppinger, Kellie Fredendall, Aubrey Winkler, Josh Brown, Emily Hoskin, Olivia Nabb, Simon Nabb, Caleb Hartzell, Kyle Wynn, Connie Nickell, Cameron Merrill (Vice President)—not pictured Paul Afamasaga, Brady Dunagan, Madison Kinney, Makayla Rowan, Gabby Siebenaler, Colby Smith, December Taverner, Cassidy Wilson Section Leaders Hannah, Lydia, Austin, and Tommy show off their awards. (below)

photo by Bob DeHart

Olivia Nabb was the soloist for Never Forget, accompanied by cello, violin, and piano. (below)

During the tour of the Nelson-Atkins Museum, the Choir sang If Ye Love Me. (below)

2018-19 Concert Choir Awards Outstanding Female—Lydia Kirchhoff, Outstanding Male—Tommy Eckhart, Outstanding New Female—Makayla Rowan, Outstanding New Male—Justus Coppinger, “WOW!” Award—Marissa Bressler, “The ROCK” Award—Conrad Morris, “Transformation” Award—Cathy Harrington On Jan. 12, the Choir made their television debut, performing the National Anthem on ESPN3 before the men’s basketball game. (below)

photo by Bob DeHart

Winter Tour — January 3-8

Dr. Roush posted this facebook message at the end of the Winter Tour: Tour Update: 6th consecutive concert as close to perfection as humanly possible. Thank you, Choir, for your commitment, dedication, and maturity. We have experienced something special that can never be taken from us. I am proud of you and grateful for the gift you are to me, and because of your discipline and hard work, to countless others. You are amazing young adults, and I love you fiercely.

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Concert Choir York College Concert Choir

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Keep Your Lamps Nearer My God to Thee My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord If Ye Love Me Were You There When They Crucified My Lord Elijah Rock Jesus Loves Me Emmanuel, God With Us Narration: Josh Anderson Movement 1: Veni veni Immanuel Narration: Deidre Freitas Movement 2: Magnificat Precious Lord, Take My Hand Unclouded Day Lord, Make Me Thine Instrument The Lord Bless You and Keep You

Conductor: Dr. Clark Roush Accompanist: Kay Magner Narrator: Rick Alloway Wana Baraka A Gaelic Blessing We are the Music Makers Adiemus

Matt Roush, percussion; Victoria Miller, flute

Light of a Clear Blue Morning Dr Adrienne Dickson, Soloist; Victoria Miller, flute

You are the New Day Will There Really Be a Morning Alma Redemptoris Mater The Cloths of Heaven Never Forget (arr by Dr Clark Roush)

Olivia Nabb, Soloist; Dr Elizabeth Grunin, Cello; Dr Jackie Spivey, Violin

Indodana

Tommy Eckhart, Percussion

Music in the Night You Will Be Found (arr by Austin Hackel) Tommy Eckhart, Marissa Bressler – Soloists Matt Roush, Percussion; Dr Billy Lones, Guitar; Tim Spivey, Electric Bass

Myya Maxwell, Sadie Carr, Mikayla Brant, and Makayla Rowan have a little fun before the concert. (left) The Concert Choir always does their part in being ambassadors for York College. (right) Marissa Bressler, along with Tommy Eckhart, were the featured soloists in the Spring Works Concert finale You Will Be Found. (middle)

photo by Bob DeHart

Under the direction of Dr. Clark Roush, the 60-member Concert Choir traveled throughout the Midwest inspiring audiences with their gift of music. Homecoming was one of their first concerts of the year and met with Roush’s approval as he posted on facebook, “You gave the audience a wonderful musical gift, and I could not be prouder of you.” The Winter Tour included concerts in Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, and Iowa. They performed at six stops in four states, traveling 2,000 miles to entertain their fans across the region, January 3-8. Midway through their schedule the group expanded their artistic horizons by touring the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City.

Their Spring Works Concert “Musical Potpourri” was performed to a packed Bartholomew Performing Arts Center on April 22. Kay Magner provided the piano accompaniment and Rick Alloway was the evening’s orator. Faculty, staff, and YC alumni were among those who helped make the evening a great success as they performed to an appreciative audience their roles as soloist and instrumentalist.

The concert featured three pieces with an African style as well as the signature piece of the British acapella ensemble The King’s Singers, You Are the New Day. Highlighting the concert were two original arrangements created by Roush, Never Forget, and Austin Hackel, You Will Be Found.

At the spring commencement ceremony, the choir sang two of their favorite selections, Precious Lord Take My Hand and Unclouded Day, as graduating seniors gave their final performance. The choir recorded a CD at the end of the year featuring their 2018-19 repertoire. Dr. Roush completed his 33rd year at York College.

The choir warms up at the Village Church of Christ during Winter Tour.

It was a packed house for the Spring Works concert.

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photo by Morgan Goracke

Concert Choir

Celebration Singers Celebration Singers under the direction of Amy Fraser, assistant professor of music, made the Bartholomew Performing Arts Center echo with delight as they performed their annual Cocoa and Carols before the holiday break and then their spring show in early March. All four performances of Cocoa and Carols were sold out as the multi-talented group performed a variety of solo and ensemble numbers. Complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, generously provided by the local Helping Hands chapter, made the holiday production even more memorable.

In the spring, Raise Your Voice! explored themes of individuality and self-acceptance through popular music. The inspiring show featured some vibrant choreography and upbeat music that entertained audiences of all ages. “Be okay with your personal voice,” said Fraser when interviewed before the production. “It’s okay to be who you are and it’s important to listen to each other, no matter how loud or how quiet the voice.”

A new addition to the spring show was Hayden Brown providing ASL signing for the group numbers. Assistant director Tommy Eckhart commented about the significance of adding sign language to the show, “Raising your voice doesn’t necessarily mean being loud or speaking.”

Breanna Bembenek impressed audiences with her solo The Voice Within. (above)

The group puts an extra spring in their step as they perform Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree. (right)

photos by: Bob DeHart Jansen Fraser Steddon Sikes

Asa Coppinger is all in as he gets some solo time during a Cocoa Carols group number.

Chris Martens gives the audience his best grumpy attitude in The Grinch.

Myya Maxwell and Madeleine Martinez were in their element in the finale This is Me.

CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS, DECEMBER 6-9, 2018 Production Staff

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Celebration Singers

Co-directed by Amy Fraser & Tommy Eckhart with special guests: Colby Smith, Austin Hackel, Desma Hamilton, and Robyn Kryfka, Production Team: Em Hyberger (Choreographer), Emma Seilstad (Costumes), Todd Anderson (Set, Advertising), Simon Nabb (Advertising), Morgan Goracke (Set, Lights, Sound, Advertising/Social Media); Crew: Ryan Harrison & Logan Stewart (Light Board), Luke Dovel & Ella Montoya (Spotlight), Felipe Martinez (Sound), Victoria Miller (Backstage)

Sound of Silence — Celebration Singers Love the Way You Lie — Paul Hurt — Chris Survivor — Celebration Singers Women Coming Home — Todd What’s Up — Dri A Change is Gonna Come — Celebration Singers Find Yourself — Conrad Stand By You — Caitlyn Go the Distance — Celebration Singers Men The Voice Within — Bre What Do I Know — Simon True Colors — Celebration Singers In the Blood — Tommy This is Me — Celebration Singers RAISE YOUR VOICE, MARCH 6-8, 2019 Production Staff

Co-directed by Amy Fraser & Tommy Eckhart; Em Hyberger & Tommy Eckhart (Choreography); Victoria Miller (Backstage), Luke Dovel & Ella Montoya (Spot Operators), Ryan Harrison (Lights and Technical Director), Felipe Martinez (Sound Operator) Select numbers interpreted by Hayden Brown

Austin made an appearance as a more slenderthan-normal Santa in A Celebrity Christmas.

In the spring show, Hayden Brown provided ASL signing for the group numbers.

Sound of Silence showcased the entire Celebration Singers cast. (above)

Nathan Clark took the spotlight in the Celebration Singers Men’s Go the Distance. (above)

Forever Christmas — Celebration Singers It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas — Paul Winter Wonderland — Madeleine Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree — Celebration Singers Still, Still, Still — Celebration Singers All I Want for Christmas — Caitlyn Coventry Carol — Emma, Em, Simon, Justus A Celebrity Christmas — Celebration Singers The Grinch — Chris Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas — Dri A Carolling We Go — Celebration Singers Good King Wenceslas — Robyn, Desma, Austin, Tommy White Christmas — Colby and Asa Christmas Is — Celebration Singers Christmas Song — Austin Home for the Holidays — Celebration Singers We Wish You a Merry Christmas — Celebration Singers

Kellie Fredendall takes the microphone for the group number True Colors.

The quartet performing Good King Wenceslas on recorders was a hit during Cocoa and Carols.

2018-19 Celebration Singers: (1st row) Em Hyberger, Emma Seilstad, Stella Newman, Josh (Todd) Anderson, Director Amy Fraser, Madeleine Martinez, Caitlyn Trower, Myya Maxwell; (2nd row) Dri Sotolongo, Justus Coppinger, Chris Martens, Paul Afamasaga, Simon Nabb, Tommy Eckhart, Asa Coppinger — not pictured Breanna Bembenek, Hayden Brown, Nathan Clark, Kellie Fredendall, Conrad Morris.

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photo courtesy York News-Times

PBL presented the D. Mark Moore Entrepreneurial Spirit Award to Warren Thomas, owner of Grand Central Foods: (l-r) Jake Sola, Garrett Ewing, Cole Satterfield, and Warren Thomas.

PBL State Team (l-r): Sponsor Stacie Turnbull, Logan Dye, Diego Korol, Bryce Smith, Kitra Cody, Taylor O’Brien, Ella Montoya, and Sponsor Tim Lewis

PBL York College chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) participated in the Nebraska State Leadership Conference in Kearney March 29 and 30, sailing past the competition in key events. Several members of the team qualified for the national competition held in the summer.

As a team, York PBL tied for first place for largest chapter involvement at a four-year college, which is a significant achievement for a small college. Chapter president Cole Satterfield was also recognized with the Who’s Who in Nebraska PBL Award, an honor given to an individual who stands out in their local chapter for extraordinary leadership and service.

For York College business students Kitra Cody and Diego Korol, months of hard work and preparation paid off when the pair won first place in Emerging Business Issues and $600 each at the Phi Beta Lambda

PBL National Team: (l-r) Kitra Cody, Logan Dye, Diego Korol, Taylor O’Brien, and Ella Montoya (above)

National Leadership Conference, hosted June 24-27 in San Antonio, Texas. This is the first time in the college’s history that students have earned the top spot at the national event.

In all, five students competed in nine events at nationals and were able to take part in workshops and lectures, as well as professional networking.

“I am extremely proud of all of these students,” said Stacie Turnbull, assistant professor of agribusiness and PBL coach.

“They all worked hard, preparing, studying, practicing and, most importantly, stepping out of their comfort zones.”

PBL State Competition—Top 5: Diego Korol and Kitra Cody—Emerging Business Issues (1st), Taylor O’Brien and Bryce Smith—Business Ethics (2nd), Molly Little— Business Communications (3rd), Bryce Smith and Ella Montoya—Integrated Marketing Campaign (4th), Jake Sola—Business Communications (4th), Logan Dye—Job Interview (5th)

Group and officer photos by Cassidy Wilson

2018-19 Phi Beta Lambda: (1st row) Diego Korol, Alex Hinrichs, Ella Montoya, Cole Satterfield, Bryce Smith, Kermit Thomas; (2nd row) Logan Dye, Moriah Toledo, Kitra Cody, Deborah Kurtzer, Zach Marsh, Connor Towle; (3rd row) Leiah Reichel, Caleb Cardwell, Michael Karpinski, Taylor O’Brien,Garrett Ewing, Graham Marks — not pictured Tre’ Bradley, Rebecca Carpenter, Clayton Eldred, Courtney Gibbs, Tyler Lauenstein, Molly Little, Alyssa Ruiz, Jake Sola, Cloey Ullsperger-Allgood, and sponsors Tim Lewis and Stacie Turnbull

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PBL Chapter Officers: President — Cole Satterfield Vice President — Taylor O’Brien Secretary — Courtney Gibbs Treasurer/ Fundraising Committee Heads — Connor Towle & Zach Marsh Dr. Mark Moore Award Committee Head — Garrett Ewing, Co-chair — Leiah Reichel Competitions Officer — Diego Korol Co-chair to Vice President — Leiah Reichel

In December, PBL organized a road trip to Hudl, a leading game film solution software company. A behind-the-scenes look at Hudl’s cutting edge approach to stay ahead of the competition was given.

PBL worked with the Performing Arts department to co-host a two-part Branding and Marketing Your Future seminar in January and April, with guest speaker Mitchell Roush.

National photos courtesy Stacie Turnbull

Kitra, Diego, Ella, Logan, and Taylor are anxious for the final session at Nationals to begin and to hear the competition results.

Dr. Terence Kite places the Alpha Chi medallion over Deidre Freitas’ head. (right) Tim Lewis and the students of PBL organized a campus-wide “Me Plus One” drive, with the goal of signing up 250 new organ donors in April. (right)

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Hali Giesbrecht and Brianna Bennett try to capture hugs from lightening bugs in the song Fireflies. (left) Beta and Koinonia get together after the Rush Week flag football game. (right)

Beta & Koinonia Throughout the year, Beta Beta Sigma and Koinonia stayed busy doing what social service clubs are designed to do: fellowship and service. During Rush Week, Koinonia president Christian Eggar and his men set the bar high with their opening coronation tribute. Dressed as French waiters, club members poured on the charm, making sweetheart Olivia Nabb feel like royalty. Beta returned the sentiment with a more traditional song and dance number where they dressed in black and serenaded Eggar as their beau.

Beta and Koinonia spread the workload out among a large Songfest production team made up of Samantha Baires, Kyla Gilstrap, Cathy Harrington, Madeleine Martinez, Ella Montoya, and Logan Stewart. They put an incredible amount of work into their costumes, choreography, and music and took audiences on a scripted nocturnal journey with their show “Sky Full of Dreams” that included songs like Mr. Sandman, Fireflies, and Wide Awake.

photo by Chrystal Houston

Carys Pitman, Hali Giesbrecht, Maria Geesaman, Ella Montoya, Amanda Fischer, Victoria Miller, and Paige Thomas are happy to be in Beta. (above)

Benjamen Gramm defends against a Kyodai touchdown. (above) BETA BETA SIGMA: Beau—Christian Eggar (1st row) Hali Giesbrecht, Paige Thomas; (2nd row) Jazmin Pineda, Madeleine Martinez, Em Hyberger, Schuyler Hellerich, Samara Hannel, Carys Pitman, Maria Geesaman, Victoria Miller, Gabrielle O’Dell, Lydia Kirchhoff; (3rd row) Gabby Siebenaler, Cassandra Martinez, Emma Seilstad, Olivia Nabb, Ella Montoya, Amanda Fischer, Samantha Baires, Deidre Freitas - not pictured Brianna Bennett, Marissa Bressler, Tani Fernandez, Justine Medina, Katrina Murdock, Stella Newman, Heidi Odom, Ashley Rendon, Colby Smith, Logan Stewart, Nenia Wilson. Sponsors: Chrystal Houston, Laurel Simpson, Sarah Van Gomple

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Beta Beta Sigma: Pres—O. Nabb, VP—L. Kirchhoff, Sec— B. Bennett, Tres—L. Stewart, Activities Dir—S. Baires, Spiritual Life Dir—E. Seilstad, Community Service—D. Freitas, Songfest Reps—C. Harrington & S. Baires, Fashionista—E. Hyberger, Social Media—E. Hyberger, Sports—B. Bennett

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

Christian Eggar and Joseph Sanchez are the center of attention as the only Kingsmen in the production. (above) INSETS (l-r) Beta knows you have to sleep before you can dream; Nenia Wilson makes a cameo appearance; It takes lots of practice to do a precision high kick; The audience got an upclose view at the end of the show.

Sweetheart Olivia Nabb gets everything she needs and more from Koinonia. (above) Christian Eggar’s expression is priceless as Beta pledges their hearts to him. (right)

Beta has a little fun with a club pose at the York College Banquet. (above) KOINONIA: Sweetheart—Olivia Nabb (l-r) Benjamen Gramm, Christian Eggar, Joseph Ruffcorn, Zac Milliken, Joseph Sanchez, Noah Leng, Caleb Hartzell, Connor Lewis.

Koinonia: Pres—C. Eggar, VP—C. Hartzell, Sec/Tres—B. Gramm, Sports Dir—N. Leng, Spiritual Life—C. Lewis

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Sweeping the Songfest awards was icing on the cake after putting so much time into the show. (above)

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

INSETS (l-r) Thad Kinney gets the spotlight during the show; Kyodai sponsor Nick DiToro makes the most of his cameo; The finale of Evolution of Music ended on a high note; Matheus Oliveira was perfect for his solo.

Josh gets the attention he always wanted. (below)

The stage was filled with forty Delta and Kyodai members and sponsors. (above)

DELTA CHI ALPHA: Beau—Josh Anderson (1st row) Brianna Eckerberg, Melody Thomsen, Kelcie Swink, Breianna Cortez, Nakia Hackel, Ariel Hernandez, Amaia Diez, Susie Traver, Dri Sotolongo, Briana Walter; (2nd row) Deborah Kurtzer, Melanie Wells, Sadie Carr, Ciara Flores, Nicole Willcoxon, Moriah Toledo, Elizabeth Ryan, Carmen Zavala, Aubrey Winkler; (3rd row) Amber Dominguez, Rebecca Carpenter, Hannah Rohda, Samantha Saenz, Courtney Gibbs, Samantha Blazek, Ciara Williams, Hannah Saroka, Mikayla Brant, Shania Brown, Diamond Harrington, Amber Jimenez, Nyalat Buom - not pictured Emily Hoskin, Molly Little, Myya Maxwell, Connie Nickell, Sarah Shelbourn. Sponsors: Deb DiToro, Corinna Latorre

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Delta Chi Alpha

Delta Chi Alpha: Pres—A. Sotolongo, VP—A. Jimenez, Sec—K. Swink, Tres—B. Eckerberg, Spiritual Life Coordinator—A. Winkler, Songfest Rep—N. Hackel & A. Jimenez, Communications Officer—B. Walters

At Coronation, Delta and Kyodai opted for a group pic. (left) Kelcie Swink has a step on the defense in the early morning Rush Week football game. (right) Sponsors were front and center for the exciting conclusion of Evolution of Music. (middle)

photo by Bob DeHart

Delta & Kyodai Delta Chi Alpha and Kyodai raised expectations for future members as they once again had a fantastic year. From beginning of the year Rush Week activities to the All-College Banquet, the clubs made good use of their time together. At Banquet, they won the Academic Excellence Award for the best club gpa as well as the Big Heart Award for having the highest percentage of participation in the campus blood drives. They also tied for the All Sports Award with Theta Psi and Sig Tau. With 35 members on their Songfest roster, and nightly cameos by five of their sponsors, Delta and Kyodai left no doubt about their commitment to the show. Under the direction of Nakia Hackel, Amber Jimenez, LaTrell Vasser, and sponsor Levi Swenson, Evolution of Music swept all the judges’ awards, winning best theme, choreography, costumes, and music and won both the President’s Award and the People’s Choice Award.

Dri Sotolongo was chosen by Kyodai for their sweetheart, and Josh Anderson was honored as Delta’s Beau for the year.

Presidents Dri Sotolongo and Josh Anderson were on speed dial when it came to the AllCollege Banquet awards. (above)

KYODAI: Sweetheart—Dri Sotolongo with Cole Satterfield (1st row) Josh Anderson, Aaron Alvarez, Jake Lohrenz, Brennan Cole, Freddy Tlatenchi, Hayden Brown, Johan Rodriguez, Tobias Wilkerson, Conrad Morris, Sebastian Barreto, Brady Dunagan, Jake Sola, LaTrell Vasser, Pierce Mederios, Thad Kinney, Alec Wiese, Davis McDade, Rodrigo Saldana - not pictured Grady Lohrenz, Davi Mendonca, Matheus Oliveira, Kafani Williams. Sponsors: Nick DiToro, Alex Latorre, Dennis Leinen, Levi Swenson Kyodai: Pres—J. Anderson, VP—J. Sola, Sec—P. Mederios, Tres—A. Alvarez, Activities Dir—D. Mendoca, Dir of Operations—C. Morris, Songfest Rep—L. Vasser

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Members of Omega Phi and Kingsmen get together one last time during prefinals ice cream. (left) Winning the Club Choice Award made everything worth it. (right)

Omega Phi & Kingsmen Omega Phi and Kingsmen made great efforts to do things together and were blessed as the year went along.

Joint activities included a lot of crazy games and mixers during Rush Week including several members of Omega Phi joining the guys in the traditional early morning flag football game.

In the spring, their Songfest production team of Kyla Gilstrap and Nathan Lacina brought the clubs’ A Night at the Theatre to life with an impressive display of staged choreography. Despite having only eight participants on their show’s roster, their hard work and dedication, as well as their unmistakable chemistry, won them the Club Choice Award voted on by the students involved with Songfest.

At Club Coronation, Lexi Martens was chosen sweetheart by Kingsmen and Ryan Harrison was honored as Omega Phi’s Beau.

Ryan Harrison doesn’t seem to mind being encircled

by Omega Phi as they serenade him as their beau. (above) With Isaac Barnes singing in the background, Nathan Lacina teases his sweetheart Lexi Martens with a rose. (above middle)

OMEGA PHI: Beau—Ryan Harrison (l-r) Melody Coehoorn, Jessica Simants, Robyn Kryfka, Desma Hamilton, Chelsey Watts, Kyla Gilstrap, Lexi Martens - not pictured Malia Davidson. Sponsors: Danielle Berry-Massey, Jennifer Dutch, Barbara Thompson

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Omega Phi

Omega Phi: Pres—L. Martens, VP—C. Watts, Sec—R. Kryfka, Tres—D. Hamilton, Songfest Rep—K. Gilstrap

Songfest photos contributed by Bob DeHart and Steddon Sikes

The Kingsmen and Omega Phi Songfest cast put everything they had into A Night at the Theatre. (above) INSETS (l-r) Chris Martens spins his sister Lexi to the delight of the audience; Special lighting made this Songfest scene spectacular; Luke Dovel and Robyn Kryfka take center stage for a song; The cast step with purpose and intensity as they approach the audience.

After playing in the early morning Rush Week football game, a nice rousing cheer is in order. (below)

Sponsors, alumni, and friends join Omega Phi and Kingsmen at the YC Banquet. (above)

KINGSMEN: Sweetheart—Lexi Martens (l-r) Jacob Gibson, Ryan Harrison, Isaac Barnes, Nathan Lacina, Harley Williamson, Chris Martens, Luke Dovel - not pictured Josh Brown, Nathan Clark, Austin Hackel, Felipe Martinez, Beau Shenkenberg, Brennan Sullivan. Sponsors: Luke Case, Mark Miller, Travis Stoltenberg

Kingsmen: (Semester 1st/2nd) Pres—N. Clark/J. Gibson, VP—J. Gibson/R. Harrison, Spiritual Life—R. Harrison/C. Martens, Sec—F. Martinez, Tax Collector—N. Clark/B. Shenkenberg, Activities Dir—J. Brown/J. Brown & L. Dovel, Sport Baller—B. Sullivan, Songfest Rep—N. Lacina

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

Hailey Stigger steadies herself for the lift as Theta Psi shows their strength in Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’. (above)

photo by Kitra Cody

INSETS (l-r) The effects of lighting were seen in every pose throughout the show; You’d be asking for it if you chose to mess with Shiloh Lively and Taylor Kinney; The traditional jump clap made its way into the production.

Cassidy, Kitra, Kendall, and Emma have fun posing at the club banquet. (left)

Theta Psi and Sig Tau celebrate a great year at the York College Banquet. (above)

THETA PSI: Beau—Asa Coppinger (1st row) Rose Tafaoialii, Hailey Stigger, Mackenzie Grauberger, Tori Schindler, Emma Peters; (2nd row) Kendall Fike, Kellie Fredendall, Logan Dye, Natalie Carrasco, Alexandra Stoyanov, Landry Munoz, Madison Kinney, Taylor Kinney, Kitra Cody, Isabel Earth, Caitlyn Trower, Charity Goldsmith-Ding, Shiloh Lively, Erin Wallgren, Breanna Bembenek; (3rd row) Cassidy Wilson, Sadie Pittman, Taylor O’Brien, Leiah Reichel, Kendra Mamea - not pictured Brianna Florvilus, Makayla Rowan, Mikala Wilson. Sponsors: Eryn Conyers, Bailey Davis, LaRee Eckman, Kelly Fike, Corrie McDonald, Sierra Valerio

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Theta Psi

Theta Psi: Pres—K. Fike, VP—C. Wilson, Sec— T. O’Brien, Tres— K. Fredendall, Spiritual Life Dir—K. Fredendall, Activities Dir—R. Tafaoialii, Songfest Reps—H. Stigger & L. Dye, Fashionista—E. Peters, Social Media Rep—L. Dye

The men of Sig Tau go commando in their Songfest production. (left) Milos Boskovic stretches for the catch in the Rush Week football game against Kingsmen. (right) Kiplinger Avenue can be a rough neighborhood when there’s a Songfest production going on. (lower left)

Theta Psi & Sigma Tau Theta Psi and Sigma Tau made the most of the year beginning with Rush Week activities and going through to the All-College Banquet. Newcomers were introduced to the clubs’ tradition of Joey Boxing and Fox and Hound. They also played Fugitive one evening and utilized the Campbell Center for the Hula Hop Rock Paper Scissors game. The event was videoed and went viral on Facebook. During the year, Theta Psi volunteered a couple of times at the Living Water Rescue Mission, helping them with various projects. The clubs shared parties together such as Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine’s as well as an end-of-theyear banquet where they started a new tradition of “proposing” to each other the meeting before the banquet.

As a brother-sister club, they won the Community Service Award and tied for the All Sports Award. For Songfest, they had a great opening show and filled the stage with their Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’ production.

Cassidy Wilson and Asa Coppinger were chosen as the sweetheart and beau for the clubs.

photo by Chrystal Houston

Logan, Hailey, Breanna, and Makayla are looking forward to a new year in club. (above)

SIG TAU: Sweetheart—Cassidy Wilson (l-r) Bryce Smith, Noah Boyd, Cameron O’Leary, Jonathan Abarca, Alex Monk, Dylan Odom, Alex Villa, Alex Hinrichs, Graham Marks, Cole Satterfield, Conner Cogswell; (2nd row) Dalas Todisco, Milos Boskovic, Justus Coppinger, Paul Afamasaga, Asa Coppinger - not pictured Dallas Albin, Ray Duncan, Garrett Ewing, Luis Gallindo, Mason Held, Diego Korol, Tyler Lauenstein, Simon Nabb, Jaysson Valle. Sponsors: Alex Boss, Joe Davis Sigma Tau: Pres—A. Coppinger, VP—D. Odom, Sec—C. Satterfield, Tres—A. Coppinger, Athletic Dir—G. Marks, Songfest Rep—D. Odom

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Shiloh Lively elevates for one of her six kills against Union. (above) (Insets: l-r) Rose Tafaoialii and Cassidy Wilson go up for the successful block; Deborah Kurtzer, who led the team in digs with 478, extends herself for the save; Tori Schindler gets one of her four kills in the match against Mount Marty; Natalie Carrasco keeps the ball in play.

Nearly every other week, the ladies were in the school serving Slushees while encouraging students in their day. They hosted YES Night at the Freeman Center, inviting YES kids and their families to a game for free and providing free popcorn. They did something similar again on Halloween — free entrance to the game and then games and treats for trick-or-treaters.

During Red Ribbon Week, the team participated in “All-Stars groups” where each player went into a small group of kids and talked to them about making good choices and not doing drugs, etc. Just before Thanksgiving break they assisted in loading backpacks of donated school supplies that were shipped to California for children affected by the wildfires.

No. 1 3 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 20 21 22

Name Schindler Mamea Peters Wilson O'Brien Riesgo Bell Scoffield Carrasco Kurtzer Lively Little Carr Stoyanov Tafaoiali

GP 82 3 80 21 91 118 102 121 71 121 114 116 54 3 121

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K 95 0 6 36 75 61 3 155 4 22 235 296 4 0 187

E 78 0 4 16 65 27 13 102 6 16 158 127 4 2 88

TA 360 0 32 97 367 193 40 517 45 152 841 870 15 7 571

Pct 0.047 0 0.063 0.206 0.027 0.176 -0.25 0.103 -0.044 0.039 0.092 0.194 0 -0.286 0.173

A 22 0 3 4 10 907 13 18 12 31 10 1 20 0 9

SA 9 0 0 8 24 32 22 4 14 29 4 3 0 0 16

SE 16 0 0 8 14 56 19 16 24 38 10 3 0 0 26

RE 6 0 12 1 12 2 56 0 11 50 30 3 20 0 2

DIG 71 1 111 15 115 281 192 36 155 478 109 68 66 0 57

Blk 16 0 0 10 22 41 0 68 1 0 25 35 2 1 91

Pts 113.5 0 6 50 110.5 115.5 25 200 19 51 252 318 5 1 257

photos and collage by Christi Lones, team chaplain

During the pre-season, the volleyball team was invited into York Elementary School (YES) to put inspirational thoughts in the bathrooms. After they finished, they took the creativity outside and decorated the sidewalks as well. (right)

2018 Volleyball Team: (1st row) Emma Peters, Kalea Gale, Tori Schindler, Taylor O’Brien, Shiloh Lively; (2nd row) Sadie Carr, Natalie Carrasco, Kayli Riesgo, *Katie Bell, Kendra Mamea, *Deborah Kurtzer; (3rd row) Head Coach Crystal Nething, Haley Scoffield, Cassidy Wilson, *Molly Little, Rose Tafaoialii, Alexandra Stoyanov, Assistant Coach Jolene Herzog *Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes

Molly Little brings down a successful kill against the Ottawa defenders. Little’s three-year kill total stands at 824. (left) Coach Nething uses a time-out to go over the game plan with the team. (right)

game photos by Bob DeHart and Steddon Sikes

Assists leader, Kayli Riesgo, concentrates as she sets a teammate for the spike. (above)

Volleyball Former YC volleyball standout Crystal Nething took over the head coaching duties in 2018 and immediately put her ladies to work both on and off the court. Along with the pre-season conditioning came service projects in the York community that reflected the team’s desire to have a bigger influence than just winning games. Their impact at York Elementary will be seen long after the final whistle has blown as they served in various capacities throughout the season and beyond.

The team finished the year with a 9-26 record and had key conference wins over Avilla University, Friends University, and Tabor College. Kayli Riesgo (JR/Tucson, AZ) was named to the All-KCAC second team as a setter and Molly Little (JR/Billings, MT) was named to the KCAC third team. Riesgo led the team with 907 assists and 32 service aces while Little led in kills with 296 on the season.

Rose Tafaoialii (SO/Magna, UT) compiled 91 blocks on the year and Deborah Kurtzer (SR/ Haxtun, CO) led in digs with 478. Little, Kurtzer, and Katie Bell (SR/Hastings, NE) were named Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes.

Date Opponent Score 8/21 Concordia University L 0-3 8/24 *Kansas Wesleyan Univ L 1-3 8/24 *Sterling College L 2-3 8/25 *Oklahoma Wesleyan L 0-3 8/25 *Bethel College L 1-3 8/28 College of St. Mary L 0-3 8/30 Doane University L 0-3 8/31 Carroll College L 0-3 8/31 Bellevue University L 0-3 9/1 Central Methodist L 0-3 9/5 Union College W 3-0 9/8 Dakota Wesleyan L 0-3 9/8 Presentation College L 0-3 9/12 Union College W 3-0 9/15 Mount Marty College W 3-0 9/15 Central Christian W 3-0 9/19 *Southwestern College L 1-3 9/21 *Tabor College L 0-3 9/21 *Univ. of Saint Mary L 0-3 9/22 *Oklahoma Wesleyan L 0-3 9/22 St. Louis Pharmacy W 3-0 9/25 *Ottawa University L 0-3 9/29 *Avilla University W 3-2 10/3 *Univ. of Saint Mary L 2-3 10/6 *Bethany College L 2-3 10/9 *Kansas Wesleyan Univ L 0-3 10/13 *Sterling College L 0-3 10/16 *Bethel College L 2-3 10/19 *Friends University W 3-1 10/19 Dakota Wesleyan L 0-3 10/22 *Oklahoma Wesleyan L 0-3 10/27 *McPherson College L 0-3 10/27 Mount Marty College W 3-1 10/31 *Tabor College W 3-1 11/9 *Sterling College L 0-3 *KCAC Game; Home games in bold

Matt Gastineau, a three-time MCAC Runner of the Week, ran a strong race at the Doane Invite. (left)

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Maddie Kinney, the lone senior on the squad, clears the ball in the 2-1 victory over Doane. (left)

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With an impressive jump kick, Amber Jimenez recorded her first collegiate hat trick against Sterling College. (right) Breanna Bembenek abruptly changes directions on a Dakota Wesleyan defender in a game where she scored the lone winning goal in the 74th minute. (middle)

Women’s Soccer Women’s Soccer tied 2017’s record setting season of 10 wins with a 1-0 overtime victory over KCAC opponent McPherson College. The win secured their position in the top half of the conference, guaranteeing post-season play. In the opening round of the KCAC Tournament against number two-seed Ottawa University, the ladies were in position to stun the host team but came up short in the 0-1 loss.

The Panthers’ offense was led in scoring by Breanna Bembenek (SO/New Lenox, IL) and Amber Jimenez (SO/Gilbert, AZ), each having seven goals during the season. Bembenek became the all-time leading scorer in YC history with 16 goals to her credit, and Jimenez isn’t far behind her with 14. Five players were awarded with KCAC honors at the conclusion of the season.

Jimenez was named 2nd Team All-KCAC and Bembenek, Justine Medina (JR/Fontana, CA), Carmen Zavala (SO/Chino, CA), and Stephanie Dye (FR/Walnut, CA) were named Honorable Mention.

Brianna Bennett (JR/Fairbanks, AK), Maddie Kinney (SR/Council Bluffs, IA) and Stella Newman (Livingston, MT) were named Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes.

The team was ranked 30th in the nation in shutouts (9) and allowed less than one goal on average per game. Under thirdyear head coach Stefan Skillman, the Panthers finished the regular season 10-6-2 overall and 5-5-2 in conference play.

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The ladies celebrate their fourth shutout of the season in their 2-0 victory over Mount Marty College. (above) (Insets: l-r) With an assist from Bembenek, Jazmin Pineda reacts to her gamewinning goal against McPherson; Carmen Zavala keeps her poise against an aggressive defender; Stephanie Dye’s defense was key in shutting out Mount Marty; Elizabeth Ryan and Maddie Kinney protect the goal.

Justine Medina’s free kick from 35 yards out sails over the Saint Mary defenders for the score. (left)

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Date Opponent Score 8/21 Doane University W 2-1 8/25 Briar Cliff University W 1-0 9/1 Waldorf University W 3-0 9/8 Dakota Wesleyan Univ W 1-0 9/12 Mount Marty College W 2-0 9/15 Northwestern College L 1-2(2OT) 9/18 *Southwestern College W 2-1 9/22 *Ottawa University L 0-3 9/26 *Avila University L 0-1 9/29 *Univ. of Saint Mary W 4-0 10/2 *Bethany College L 0-2 10/5 *Kansas Wesleyan Univ L 0-1 10/10 *Sterling College W 7-0 10/13 *Bethel College W 4-1 10/16 *Friends University T 0-0(2OT) 10/20 *Oklahoma Wesleyan L 0-4 10/24 *McPherson College W 1-0(OT) 10/27 *Tabor College T 0-0(2OT) 11/2 *Ottawa University L 0-1 *KCAC Game; Home games in bold

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Goalies Name GP GA Avg SV Pct W L T SHO Blazek 12 12 0.99 62 0.838 4 5 2 6 Martinez, C 9 5 0.66 19 0.792 6 2 0 3 No 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Player Martinez, C Blazek UllspergerAllgood Newman Odom Flores Martinez, M Ryan Dye, L Bollens Medina Bennett Murdock Decker Araujo Salcedo Dye, S Zavala, C O'Donell Jimenez Bembenek Kinney Pineda Maxwell Zavala, D Cadavid Melendez Higgins Spight

2018 Women’s Soccer Team: (1st row) Justine Medina, Katrina Murdock, Madison Hamm, Sam Blazek, Cassandra Martinez, Kendra Wakefield, Carmen Zavala, Cloey Ullsperger; (2nd row) Hailey Salcedo, Makayla Martinez, Jazmin Pineda, *Stella Newman, Elizabeth Ryan, Ciara Flores, Bryn Decker, Chailey Bollens, *Brianna Bennett; (3rd row) Malia Davidson, Gina Spight, Logan Dye, Heidi Odom, Madison O’Donnell, Breanna Bembenek, Myya Maxwell, Melanie Araujo, Goldie DeBoer, Dee Zavala; (4th row) Elizabeth Higgins, Stephanie Dye, *Madison Kinney, Amber Jimenez, Andrea Cadavid — not pictured Malina Melendez, Head Coach Stefan Skillman, Assistant Coach Matt Coppinger, Grad. Assistant Sierra Valerio *Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes

GP GS G A Pts G/SH SH SOG SOG/SH YC RC 9 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 1 2 0 4 0.25 8 5 0.625 0 0 19 9 18 9 19 19 19 18 1 9 12 10 3 19 18 18 18 19 19 18 1 1 16 8 2 3

7 0 2 1 19 17 6 14 0 0 0 0 0 19 17 17 18 19 19 14 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 7 7 1 3 0 0 1 0 0 0

1 1 0 7 1 1 0 10 2 4 0.125 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 23 1 1 0 8 3 7 0.133 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 12 3 11 0.129 31 0 0 0 6 1 15 0.156 45 5 19 0.106 66 1 3 0.167 6 1 7 0.13 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.067 15 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

4 5 7 0 4 11 5 11 0 2 3 0 0 9 16 2 27 41 3 16 0 0 8 0 0 0

0.571 0.5 0.875 0 0.4 0.478 0.625 0.733 0 0.667 0.75 0 0 0.75 0.516 0.333 0.6 0.621 0.5 0.696 0 0 0.533 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Coach Skillman presents a team-autographed ball to a surprised Breanna Bembenek for becoming the all-time leading scorer in YC women’s soccer. (lower left)

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photo by Corey Sanner GP 10 13 5 1 2 13 16 17 15 18 18 15 13 16 16 3 18 2 4 2 3 17 16 14 11 10 18 17 5 12

GS 8 10 0 0 0 2 9 16 0 14 14 13 10 3 15 0 13 0 0 0 2 10 14 1 0 8 18 8 2 8

G 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 3 7 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 3 0 0 0 4 0 3

A 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 5 2 0 1

Pts 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 8 0 9 17 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 23 6 0 1 5 10 0 7

G/SH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.286 0.125 0 0.088 0.149 0.333 0 0 0 0 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0.244 0.3 0 0 0 0.154 0 0.176

SH SOG SOG/SH YC RC 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 7 3 0.429 1 0 24 9 0.375 2 0 10 7 0.7 1 0 34 21 0.618 1 0 47 30 0.638 2 0 3 2 0.667 1 1 3 3 1 1 0 8 4 0.5 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 2 0.4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 41 22 0.537 2 0 10 7 0.7 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 9 4 0.444 1 0 26 17 0.654 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 8 0.471 0 0

Goalie GP GA Avg SV Pct W L T SHO Kinsey 10 21 2.83 28 0.571 2 5 0 0 Esteves 13 18 1.61 38 0.679 8 3 0 1

Francisco Esteves recorded 38 saves as a goalie in his 8-3 record. (right)

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Along with teammate Gabriel Cabral crashing the goal, Jorge Martins scores in dramatic fashion less than five minutes into home opener against Doane after receiving a free kick from Alan Gomes. (above) (Insets: l-r) With teammates looking on, Albert Bajrami elevates for the header; Johan Rodriguez, who led the team in scoring, keeps the Concordia defender from the ball; Junior defender Cameron Merrill stretches for the goal against McPherson; Matheus Oliveira’s aggressive play puts him in control over the Concordia defender.

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Player Kinsey Esteves Fernandes DeLeon Ferraz Carvalho Merrill Gomes Timm Oliveira Alencar Thoroughgood Mendonca Guimaraes Cabral Taylor Keller Coppinger Diaz Villa Mandungu Santos Rodriguez Saldana Abarca Froldi Motta Gutierrez III Thorburn Bajrami

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Teammates mob freshman Arturo Guteirrez III after he scores the game winner against Concordia in the 81st minute of play. (above) 2018 Men’s Soccer Team: (1st row) Johan Rodriguez, Jarvis De Leon, Alexandre Motta, Jax Taylor, Igor Fernandes, Alan Gomes, Francisco Esteves, Bryce Kinsey, Paul Armstrong, Thiago Pinheiro, Matheus Oliveira, *Davi Mendonca, Vitor Timm, Thaddaeus Kinney, Diego Korol, Student Manager Ernest Green; (2nd row) Student Manager Josh Anderson, Assistant Coach Tyler Wilt, Giovanni Froldi, Jacob Rodriguez, Arturo Gutierrez III, Rodrigo Saldana, Alec Wiese, Pedro Carvalho, Rodrigo Guimaraes, Ivo Santos, Julian Gaytan-Zuniga, Jonathan Abarca, Keenan Thorburn, Raymond Duncan, Jorge Alencar, Student Assistant Nathan Buzi, Head Coach Alex Latorre; (3rd row) Gabriel Cabral, Davis McDade, Cameron O’Leary, Alex Villa, Jonathan Thoroughgood, *Cameron Merrill, Eduardo Wilges, *Asa Coppinger, Justus Coppinger, Albert Bajrami, Daniel Mandungu, Jorge Martins, Jao Ferraz *Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete

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When a Doane defender and Matheus Oliveira collide, YC’s assists leader Alexandre Motta takes over and advances the ball toward the goal. (left) Ivo Santos, one of five seniors on the squad, maintains control against the Concordia defender in an exciting 2-1 victory, York’s first against the Bulldogs since 2007. (right) photo by Bob DeHart

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Jorge Alencar, who had seven goals on the season, tries to get the ball past the Sterling defenders. Ten different players scored for the Panthers during the year for a total of 37 goals, the most since joining the NAIA. (above)

Men’s Soccer scored twice in the final fifteen minutes against Tabor College to secure their first ten-win season in 15 years. The win also garnered the Panthers the sixth seed in the KCAC playoffs.

After allowing a goal in the 24th minute of their final regular season match, the Panthers pressed the entire second half to find the equalizer. It took a while, but in the 83rd minute Johan Rodriguez (SO/Texas City, Texas) intercepted a deflection and scored for the 1-1 tie. Neither team could find the game-winner in regulation so the Panthers went on to play their fifth overtime game of the season.

Rodrigo Saldana (FR/Pico Rivera, CA) found the back of the net after a pass from Arturo Gutierrez III (FR/Hacienda Heights, CA) split two defenders for the game winner in the 98th minute of play.

At the end of the season five players received KCAC Honorable Mention honors, including Rodriguez Date Opponent Score W 3-1 who led the team in scoring with 8/21 Doane University 8/25 Briar Cliff University L 0-5 10 goals. Others honored were 8/28 Concordia University W 2-1 W 4-1 Cameron Merrill (JR/Edmond, OK), 9/8 Dakota Wesleyan Univ 9/12 Mount Marty College W 1-0 Jorge Alencar (FR/Recife, Brazil), 9/18 *Southwestern College W 3-1 W 3-2(OT) Albert Bajrami (FR/Ravenna, Italy), 9/22 *Ottawa University 9/26 *Avilla University L 2-3(2OT) and Alexandre Motta (FR/Sao Paulo, 9/29 *Univ of Saint Mary L 1-2 *Bethany College W 3-2(2OT) Brazil). Merrill, Asa Coppinger (SR/ 10/2 10/6 *Kansas Wesleyan Univ L 0-1(2OT) Yo r k , N E ) , a n d D a v i M e n d o n c a 10/10 *Sterling College W 2-1 *Bethel College W 5-1 (JR/Fortaleza, Brazil) were named 10/13 10/16 *Friends University L 1-4 10/19 *Oklahoma Wesleyan L 0-3 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes. *McPherson College L 2-4 Coached by Alex Latorre in his 10/24 10/27 *Tabor College W 2-1(OT) L 3-6 third year at YC, the men finished with 11/3 *Friends University *KCAC Game; Home games in bold a 10-8-0 record, 6-6 in conference.

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Ian Meek and Logan Kaliff set the pace for the men throughout the season. (left) At Nationals, Meek turned in his best time of the year, 26:22, only seven seconds off his 2017 record-setting pace. (right) Maria Geesaman was the Panther’s No. 1 runner for the women and broke the YC record in the 5K at 19:05. (middle)

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The cross country program had a couple of standout performances at the KCAC Championships in early November. Ian Meek (SO/ Montrose, CO) ran the 8K race in a time of 26:31 to finish 7th and was named to the All-Conference Team. Meek’s top ten finish also earned him an invitation to the NAIA Championships at the Seminole Valley Cross Country Course in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on November 16. Despite the frigid temperatures, Meek turned in his best time of the year, 26:22, only seven seconds off his record-setting pace at Nationals in 2017. Other top ten finishes for Meek was the Bethel Invite—1st, Bronco Stampede—3rd, and the Dean White Invite—9th.

Maria Geesaman (FR/Loveland, CO) ran the KCAC race in her second best time of the season, 19:35, and narrowly missed qualifying for nationals. The freshman sensation broke York College’s record in the 5K just two weeks earlier in Winfield, Kans., at the NAIA Mid-State Classic where she ran the race in 19:05 and placed 22nd out of 188 runners.

The first place showing for the ladies at the Bethel Invite was behind YC’s top five runners: Geesaman—2nd, Hannah Rohda—4th, Madeleine Martinez—9th, Hailey Stigger—11th, and Hali Giesbrecht—19th. Along with Meek being named to the AllConference Team, Rohda was named a Daktronics NAIA ScholarAthlete

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Cross Country

Date 9/15 9/22 10/6 10/20 11/3 11/16

Invite Bronco Stampede - Hastings, NE Dean White Invitational - Crete, NE Bethel Invite - North Newton, KS Mid-States Classic - Winfield, KS KCAC Championships - North Newton, KS NAIA National Championships - Cedar Rapids, IA

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(Insets: l-r) Joe Ruffcorn consistently turned in the 3rd best time for the men; Camp Kateri’s time trials provided a friendly competition in the pre-season; Coach Carver checks on his runners at the Dean White Invitational; Dr. Sam Garner gives Logan Kaliff encouragement during the Bronco Stampede race.

KCAC Championships Name Time Place Ian Meek 26:31 7 Logan Kaliff 27:47 26 Joe Ruffcorn 29:25 45 Ben Kipchirchir 29:31 49 Mason Held 30:46 62 Kermit Thomas 30:03 78 Conner Cogswell 32:39 81 Junior Segura 33:27 83 Beau Shenkenberg 33:27 84 Caleb Hartzell 34:24 89 Zac Milliken 35:24 93 AJ Scheerer-Hamm 35:34 95 Benjamen Gramm 37:55 100

Hannah Rohda (JR/Omaha, NE) and Madeleine Martinez (JR/San Antonio, TX) were separated by only a few seconds throughout the season and turned in their best times at the Mid-States Classic with 21:20 and 21:23 respectively. (below)

Women Men 4th of 6 5th of 6 10th of 14 9th of 11 1st of 2 2nd of 3 15th of 24 16th of 20 7th of 13 6th of 13

2018 Cross Country Team: (1st row) AJ Scheerer-Hamm, Ian Meek, Blessing Osueke, *Hannah Rohda, Ashley Dugan, Brianna Florvilus, Jr. Segura, Mason Held; (2nd row) Assistant Coach Josh Nething, Madeleine Martinez, Nicole Willcoxon, Hailey Stigger, Maria Geesaman, Logan Kaliff, Zac Milliken, Mataia Hess, Breianna Cortez, Hali Giesbrecht, Head Coach Justin Carver; (3rd row) Ben Kipchirchir, Sheyi Ajiboye, Nyalat Buom, Joe Ruffcorn, Jayson Mackey-Jackson, Beau Shenkenberg, Caleb Hartzell, Kermit Thomas, Conner Cogswell, Benjamen Gramm, Joseph Sanchez *Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete

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KCAC Championships Name Time Place Maria Geesaman 19:35 14 Hannah Rohda 21:20 42 Madeleine Martinez 21:25 43 Hailey Stigger 22:06 58 Ashley Dugan 23:10 70 Hali Giesbrecht 23:31 74 Breianna Cortez 24:08 79 Mataia Hess 24:43 83 Nyalat Buom 28:06 97

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The men’s time trials race gets underway at Camp Kateri outside McCool Junction. (top)

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During a home exhibition with Southwestern, Katie Bell had the entire crowd in her corner as she went 2-0 on the night. (top) (Insets: l-r) Katie has a grip and won’t let go during the first home exhibition match; Marissa Patterson takes care of her opponent with ease; In the team’s first appearance in the KCAC Women’s Wrestling Championships, the Panthers came home with a third place finish and the KCAC Team of Character award.

Charity Goldsmith-Ding and Justus Bjelland give pointers during a wrestling clinic. (above) Date 11/3 11/10 11/18 12/1 12/14-15 1/13 1/25-26 2/2 2/8-9 2/23 3/16

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Event Location Jamestown Duals Jamestown, ND Waldorf Open Forest City, IA Missouri Valley open Marshall, MO Wayland Baptist Plainview, TX West Coast Women's Championships Rocklin, CA Ottawa open Ottawa, KS York College Open and Duals York, NE St. Mary's open Leavenworth, KS WCWA College Women's Nationals Atlanta, GA KCAC Championships Marshall, MO NAIA Nationals Jamestown, ND

Women’s Wrestling

YC had 4 ladies finish in the top 3 at the conference championships and won the KCAC Team of Character. Kylie Marlin-Ambriz won the individual Character Award. (right)

In November, the men and women teamed up to put on the Nebraska USA Wrestling Clinic at West Point High School. (above)

Charity sees how much time is on the clock as she takes control of the match. (left) Claire Payne became the first YC women’s wrestler to be the conference champion in her weight class. (right) Marissa Patterson was consistent throughout the season as she posted a 25-12 individual record. (middle)

Women’s Wrestling The women’s wrestling team made heads turn every chance they had in their inaugural season, reaching a 10th place ranking in the third edition of the NAIA Women’s Wrestling Coaches’ Top 20 Poll. Five wrestlers were ranked in the top 10 in their respective weight class: Emily Fergeson (FR/Euless, TX) sixth at 116lbs, Claire Payne (FR/Ukiah, CA) eighth at 109lbs, Charity Goldsmith-Ding (FR/Ione, CA) ninth at 170lbs, Marissa Patterson (FR/Topeka, KS) ninth at 191lbs, and Kylie Marlin (FR/ Kelseyville, CA) tenth at 101lbs. Head coach Jeff Albers was pleased early on with his team stating, “Our girls have been stellar so far this year. Laying the groundwork for a new program is not easy but these girls have put York College on the map for women’s wrestling. They’re doing great things.”

In the team’s first appearance in the KCAC Women’s Wrestling Championships, the Panthers came home with a third-place finish and the KCAC Team of Character award. Payne was conference champion in her weight class; whereas, Patterson and Fergeson both garnered runner-up finishes. Marlin took third and won the individual Character award. All four wrestlers were named KCAC All-Conference First Team. Rosa Vallejo (FR/El Paso, TX), Katie Bell (SR/Hastings, NE), and Goldsmith-Ding all placed fourth and were named Honorable Mention All-Conference.

Coach Albers’ Lady Panthers qualified as a team for the first annual N A I A Wo m e n ’ s Wr e s t l i n g National Invitational on the campus of the University of Jamestown in Jamestown, ND. Bell and Fergeson became the first YC Panthers to post wins on the national stage.

Leading the team in wins for the year were Fergeson (27) and Patterson (25).

2018-19 Women’s Wrestling Team: (1st row) Rosa Vallejo Jauregui, Kylie Marlin, Claire Payne, Emily Fergeson; (2nd row) Charity Goldsmith-Ding, Katie Bell, Alexandra Stoyanov, Paige Gross, Marissa Patterson – not pictured Head Coach Jeff Albers, Associate Head Coach Greg Smith, Assistant Coach Kevin Morrill

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KCAC Championship photos by Bob DeHart

Senior Justin Dyer gets a near fall against Kansas Wesleyan Isaiah Frederick. (left) Harley Williamson handles his Swede opponent like a rag doll in the opening round of the KCAC Championships. (right) Pierce Mederios went undefeated at the conference championships and punched his ticket to Nationals. (middle)

Men’s Wrestling It was a year in transition for the wrestling program and for Greg Smith as he returned to coach at his alma mater. Smith is no stranger to the program as he was part of the inaugural team back in 2003 and became the first YC wrestler to earn NAIA All-American status. Besides his years as an assistant, he was York’s head wrestling coach from 2007-2010.

The 2018-19 season certainly Date Event Location 11/3 Jimmie Open Jamestown , ND had its marque moments, none 11/10 Bethany College "Swede" Open Lindsborg, KS brighter than Pierce Mederios 11/17 UNK - Holiday Inn Open Kearney, NE 12/1 Wayland Invitational Plainview, TX (SO/Mountain Home, ID) winning 12/6 Kansas Wesleyan Dual Salina, KS the KCAC Championship match at 2/8 Doane Conner Oppenheim Open Crete, NE 1/5 KCAC Duals Ottawa, KS 125 pounds. He won his first two 1/12 Bronco Duals Hastings, NE matches via fall in 5:00 and 5:32, 2/5 Bethany College Dual Lindsborg, KS 2/16 KCAC Championships York, NE respectively. In the championship 3/1-2 NAIA National Championships Des Moines, IA match he won by decision 7-4.

The 125 pound weight class was strong for York as Harley Williamson (FR/Euless, TX) picked up third place. His lone loss was in the opening round with a 6-5 final. He wrestled his way back through the consolation bracket winning every match via fall.

York finished fifth as a team in the KCAC Championships, with Mederios being the lone Panther grappler to extend his season. At Nationals, Mederios narrowly lost his first match in a heart wrenching tiebreaker and his second match by a 9-6 decision. Justin Dyer (SR/Topeka, KS) was named a Daktronics Scholar Athlete for the third year in a row.

2018-19 Men’s Wrestling Team: (1st row) DeAndre Neroes, *Justin Dyer, Pierce Mederios, Harley Williamson, Tobias Wilkerson; (2nd row) Angel Alcantar, Noah Manly, Malique Trumbo, Cooper Wilkins, Justus Bjelland – not pictured Head Coach Greg Smith, Assistant Coach Jeff Albers, Assistant Coach Kevin Morrill *Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete

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At the NAIA National Championships, Pierce Mederios narrowly lost his first match to Mharr Caballa of Eastern Oregon in a heart wrenching tie-breaker. Mederios finished the season 21-9. (above) KCAC Championship photos by Bob DeHart

(Insets: l-r) Pierce had his team in his corner at Nationals; Cooper Wilkins tries to get a grip on a Morningside wrestler; Noah Manly takes on his counterpart from Ottawa in the KCAC Championships; DeAndre Neroes put the hurt on his opponent.

With coaches and teammates looking on, DeAndre stays in control of his exhibition match at the first of the season. (left)

Justus Bjelland was matched against Bethany’s Brix Brickey at the KCAC Championships, losing 1-5 to the eventual conference champ. (above) “The community of York College is outstanding.

I was reminded this season that there is no other place I’d rather be. I am beyond grateful for everything God has blessed me with and I am already looking forward to the growth I am going to continue to make over my next couple years of wrestling.” — Pierce Mederios

The wrestling teams pose with chaplains Dr. Milton Eckhart and Dr. Terence Kite. (above)

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Despite being guarded by an aggressive defender, Amaia Diez gets off a shot in the home opener against Randall University. (above) (Insets: l-r) Nakia Hackel launches a three against Bethany; Maria Lopez follows through on her jumper; Melody Thomsen gets off a shot in traffic; Kendall Fike rises above the University of St. Mary defenders in dramatic fashion.

Sadie Pittman squares up for a nice jumper against the Sterling defense. (above) The Lady Panthers held their own in the early season exhibition game at Oklahoma Christian’s homecoming. (below)

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Name GP GS FG PCT 3-Pt PCT FT PCT PTS P/G Asst BLK ST Reb 1 Williams 28 28 120 0.4 3 0.167 52 0.578 295 10.5 13 12 25 192 24 Diez 28 23 89 0.266 37 0.243 56 0.675 271 9.7 33 9 48 107 5 Thomsen 28 28 97 0.359 15 0.259 61 0.718 270 9.6 77 1 36 107 23 Hackel 27 1 45 0.302 35 0.292 19 0.731 144 5.3 18 1 4 41 25 Fike 27 26 50 0.362 0 0 15 0.75 115 4.3 10 19 22 117 21 Lopez 29 5 46 0.338 1 0.091 17 0.63 110 3.8 31 10 23 128 22 Pittman 25 2 33 0.33 0 0 21 0.553 87 3.5 2 7 12 75 11 Russell 26 0 22 0.367 7 0.318 13 0.684 64 2.5 20 1 10 45 12 Hernandez 6 6 20 0.435 3 0.15 15 0.833 58 9.7 17 1 16 10 10 Traver 28 13 19 0.235 1 0.056 15 0.882 54 1.9 25 2 16 60 4 Fredendall 17 1 21 0.344 0 0 10 0.476 52 3.1 7 1 3 40 3 Shelbourn 24 11 11 0.25 1 0.067 11 0.611 34 1.4 16 2 8 39 33 Scoffield 17 1 6 0.207 1 1 1 0.5 14 0.8 4 3 3 40 32 King 1 0 3 1 3 1 0 0 9 9 0 0 0 1 12 Peters 2 0 1 0.333 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 0 1 2

2018-19 Women’s Basketball Team: (1st row) Alexis Garrison, Skila Pastella, Alex Garcia, Haley Scoffield, Emma Peters, Tani Fernandez, Diamond Harrington, Shelby Dudar; (2nd row) Assistant Coach Misty Brouillette, Student Assistant Coach Ashley Rendon, Melody Thomsen, Isabel Earth, Jazmin King, Jazz Hammons, Ariel Hernandez, Nakia Hackel, Grad Assistant Jacqueline Esquivel, Head Coach Corinna Latorre; (3rd row) Sarah Shelbourn, Susie Traver, Ciara Williams, Kellie Fredendall, Sadie Pittman, *Kendall Fike, Amaia Diez, Maria Lopez, Alina Russell – not pictured Assistant Coach PJ Bunyard *Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete

Corinna Latorre goes over the game plan in her first collegiate game as head coach. (left) Sarah Shelbourn makes an aggressive move in the lane against the Spire defence. (right) Ciara Williams breaks away for two of her 16 points in the 74-70 Homecoming victory. (middle)

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Women’s Basketball

photo by Bob DeHart

The 2018-19 season saw a big Date Opponent Score 10/20 Randall University W 74-70 change for the Lady Panthers as Corinna 10/27 Graceland University L 57-88 11/2 Randall University W 64-53 (Minjarez) Latorre took over the head 11/9 Peru State College L 70-87 11/14 *Bethany College L 38-68 coaching duties from Matt Madole.

11/17 *Bethel College L 55-73 During her playing years, Latorre scored 11/24 College of Saint Mary W 74-67 11/26 *Southwestern College L 60-72 over 1,000 points in her 2-year career 11/29 *Friends University L 55-78 12/1 *University of St. Mary L 42-49 at York. She was known for scoring and 12/5 *McPherson College Wf steals, leading every team she played on 12/8 *Avila University L 58-66 12/12 *Sterling College L 60-80 and holds the YC record for most points 12/15 *Ottawa University L 50-59 1/2 *Oklahoma Wesleyan L 46-77 scored in a single season.

1/5 *Kansas Wesleyan Wf 1/7 *Tabor College L 40-71 In the 2018-19 season York was led in 1/10 *Bethany College L 35-57 scoring by Ciara Williams (SR/San Diego, 1/12 *Bethel College L 62-76 1/19 *Southwestern College L 62-73 CA) with 295 points. The senior forward 1/21 *Friends University L 62-79 1/24 *University of St. Mary L 58-69 also led the team in rebounds with 192.

1/26 *McPherson College L 55-61 Melody Thomsen (JR/Westminster, CA) 1/30 *Avila University L 39-58 2/2 *Sterling College L 51-82 led in assists with 77. Amaia Diez (FR/ 2/6 *Ottawa University L 44-74 2/9 *Oklahoma Wesleyan L 60-90 Pamplona, Spain) was responsible for 2/13 *Kansas Wesleyan L 60-82 2/16 *Tabor College L 46-67 a team high 48 steals and also scored *KCAC Game / Home Games in bold the most 3-pointers during the year with 37. Kendall Fike (JR/Ada, OK) tallied 19 block shots to lead the team defensively and was also named a Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete. York finished the season 5-24, 2-22 in KCAC play.

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Mike Tolbert was the second highest scorer on the team with 322. (left) Aaron Munday-Rashid scores two of his eleven points against Bethel on the day of ESPN’s coverage. (right) Patrick Burnett gets above the outstretched arms of the Bellevue defenders. (middle) photo by Corey Sanner

Men’s Basketball Men’s basketball high-flying offense was once again a thing of beauty for the Freeman Center crowds. Fans were not disappointed with the pace of play and the entertaining dunks throughout the season. On January 7, Eric Lenear (SO/Bellevue, NE) lobbed a perfect alley-oop pass to Kent Garrett (SR/Dallas, TX) during a fast break against Tabor for a two-handed reverse slam.

Eric Eckert’s highlight video was picked up by ESPN Sportcenter and made #3 in the Top 10 countdown.

Not to be outdone, Patrick Burnett (SR/Erie, PA) was one of four athletes chosen to represent Division II players in the NAIA Slam Dunk contest on March 23.

Although he didn’t win, he felt his time participating in the contest was amazing. The men finished the season 15-16, 12-12 in conference play, and 10-6 at home under second-year head coach Tree Burks.

Burnett was named All-KCAC Second Team, leading the team in five categories: 16.2 pts/gm, 485 points for the season, 227 rebounds, 98 assists, and tied with Nevell Lenard (SR/Los Angeles, CA) on blocked shots with 23 each. Mike Tolbert (JR/Apopka, FL) was named All-KCAC Honorable Mention and was the second highest scorer on the team with 322 and led in free throws shooting an impressive 91.3% (42/46). Roc Johnson (SR/Inglewood, CA) led from long range with 56 three-pointers, shooting 39.4% from beyond the arc, and Lance Ewell (JR/Brock, TX) had the most steals on the season with 32. Igor Torres (JR/Belo Horizonte, Brazil) was named a Daktronics Scholar-Athlete.

Date Opponent Score 10/20 Emmaus Bible College W 120-59 10/26 Bellevue University W 86-84 10/27 Hastings College L 87-90 11/2 Arizona Christian L 92-112 11/3 Embry-Riddle L 65-74 11/14 *Bethany College W 83-66 11/17 *Bethel College W 92-89 (OT) 11/26 *Southwestern College L 84-92 11/29 *Friends University W 92-88 12/3 *University of St. Mary L 71-74 12/5 *McPherson College W 76-65 12/8 *Avilla University W 80-77 12/12 *Sterling College W 86-71 12/15 *Ottawa University L 67-74 1/2 *Oklahoma Wesleyan L 62-68 1/5 *Kansas Wesleyan L 79-84 (OT) 1/7 *Tabor College W 93-79 1/10 *Bethany College L 83-95 1/12 *Bethel College L 68-78 1/19 *Southwestern College L 78-87 1/21 *Friends University L 83-90 1/24 *University of St. Mary W 77-75 1/26 *McPherson College L 74-77 1/30 *Avilla University L 80-90 2/2 *Sterling College W 93-85 2/6 *Ottawa University W 95-86 2/9 *Oklahoma Wesleyan L 64-83 2/11 Oglala Lakota College Wf 2/13 *Kansas Wesleyan W 56-51 2/16 *Tabor College W 82-76 2/20 *Southwestern College L 78-85 *KCAC Game / Home Games in bold

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photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Corey Sanner

photo by Bob DeHart video footage by Eric Eckert

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Bob DeHart

Lance Ewell uses a soft touch in the lane to score two of his thirteen points against the University of St. Mary defense. (above) (Insets: l-r)) Kafani Williams goes airborne in style against the Bruins; Chris Smith makes his move around the Bethel defender; Andrew Stafford contorts his body to get off the shot against Friends University; Patrick Burnett represented YC at the NAIA Slam Dunk contest.

With an assist from Eric Lenear, Kent Garrett’s two-handed reverse dunk against Tabor was featured at #3 on ESPN’s Top 10 Countdown. (left)

Name GP GS MIN FG PCT 3-Pt PCT FT PCT PTS 10 Burnett 30 29 942 168 0.5 52 0.344 97 0.764 485 0 Tolbert 29 27 732 114 0.43 52 0.361 42 0.913 322 1 Munday-Rashid 30 10 684 114 0.413 43 0.344 36 0.706 307 22 Lenard 29 13 575 104 0.471 18 0.261 40 0.69 266 3 Johnson 29 2 443 81 0.418 56 0.394 18 0.692 236 21 Ewell 29 14 494 85 0.528 13 0.325 38 0.76 221 15 Stafford 26 20 555 67 0.508 0 0 34 0.607 168 4 Lenear 29 24 672 60 0.462 8 0.308 51 0.537 179 5 Garrett 27 1 187 32 0.478 12 0.4 12 0.5 88 23 Williams 26 4 260 28 0.389 1 0.091 14 0.636 71 11 Smith 14 1 171 9 0.281 3 0.158 5 0.714 26 25 Garner 5 0 28 3 0.333 3 0.333 0 0 9 2 Jackson 11 0 65 9 0.36 1 0.167 0 0 19 13 Torres 4 0 16 2 0.5 1 0.5 0 0 5 12 Helzer 23 0 182 8 0.308 3 0.214 5 0.714 24 Kelly 2 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

P/G Asst BLK ST Reb 16.2 98 23 29 227 11.1 30 0 23 99 10.2 26 2 18 95 9.2 26 23 17 118 8.1 14 6 23 52 7.6 19 4 32 92 6.5 18 11 10 102 6.2 64 4 28 85 3.3 8 1 3 20 2.7 3 2 4 66 1.9 27 2 13 18 1.8 1 1 0 1 1.7 10 0 6 8 1.3 2 0 1 5 1 5 3 1 30 0 0 0 1 2

2018-19 Men’s Basketball Team: (1st row) *Igor Torres, Darrius Garner, Roc Johnson, Eric Lenear, Kent Garrett, Vince Jackson, Lance Ewell, Michael Tolbert, Patrick Burnett; (2nd row) Student Assistant Coach Chris Smith, Grad. Assistant Coach Jeremiah Ahart, Nevell Lenard, Aaron Munday-Rashid, Marquelles Kelly, Chris Himes, Andrew Stafford, James Helzer, Kafani Williams, Assistant Coach Kory Slaughter, Head Coach Tree Burks *Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete

Roc Johnson, who led the team from long range, was 4-7 in three point attempts against Sterling College. (above)

2018-19 Men’s JV Basketball: (no pic) Isaiah Abbott, Hezekiah Hall, Joshua Hamilton, Michael Kliber-Voigt, Jonah Nelson, Hakeem Primes, Shyheim Rahman, Deavin Robertson, Seth Selvage, Adam Selvage, Devin Smith, LaTrell Vasser, Josiah Wynn

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outdoor track and field photos by Corey Sanner

Brianna Florvilus makes sure Mackenzie Grauberger has possession of the baton in the 4x100 meter relay at the Concordia Invitational. (top) 2019 Track and Field Team: (1st row) Dylan Odom, Sheyi Ajiboye, Joseph Ruffcorn, Ian Meek, Zac Milliken, Junior Seguar, Mason Held, AJ Scheerer-Hamm, Logan Kaliff, Grad Assistant Kermit Thomas; (2nd row) Hailey Stigger, Mataia Hess, Hali Giesbrecht, Nicole Willcoxon, Madeleine Martinez, Makayla Martinez, Maria Geesaman, Amber Dominguez, Sadie Carr; (3rd row) Sam Blazek, *Molly Little, *Hannah Rohda, *Kelcie Swink, Bri Eckerberg, Nyalat Buom, Sarah Shelbourn, Brianna Florvilus, Blessing Osueke, Mackenzie Grauberger; (4th row) Caleb Hartzell, *Kyle Wynn, Brennan Sullivan, Conner Cogswell, *Carter Price, Beau Shenkenberg, Joseph Sanchez, Milos Boskovic, Jayson Mackey-Jackson; (5th row) Head Coach Justin Carver, Assistant Coach Josh Nething – not pictured Paul Afamasaga, Jorge Filho, Landry Munoz, Katrina Murdock, Dalas Todisco, Assistant Coach Levi Swenson *Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes

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(Insets: l-r) Brianna Florvilus won gold in the 400 meters at the NCCAA Championships; Ian Meek pushes the pace in the 800 meters; Blessing Osueke took 2nd in the long jump in Crete with her jump of 5.55 meters; Jayson Mackey-Jackson ran a personal best of 15.27 in the 110 high hurdles at Doane and took second.

YC throwers Bri Eckerberg, Amber Dominguez, Molly Little, and Sam Blazek gather around Kelcie Swink after her weight throw of 15.35 meters took first at the KCAC Indoor Track and Field Championships. (below)

outdoor track and field photos by Corey Sanner

Mason Held ran the race of his life at the NAIA Indoor Championships taking 2nd in the 600-meter run and setting another YC record at 1:17.67. (left) Carter Price and Sheyi Ajiboye complete a successful exchange in the 4x400m relay. (right)

photo by Jeremy Nelson, McPherson Athletics

HELD

With a 4th place finish in the 400 meters at the NAIA Outdoor Championships, Held finishes his college athletic career as York’s most decorated track and field athlete.

5-time NAIA All-American • 16-time NCCAA AllAmerican • 13-time KCAC Champion • 27-time KCAC AllConference • 6 YC individual records • 6 YC relay records

Track & Field Indoor Track and Field Schedule York College traveled to Dec. 8 UNK Pre-Holiday Classic Kearney, NE the National Christian College Jan. 19 Scott Nisely Memorial Classic Crete, NE Prairie Wolf Invitational Lincoln, NE Athletic Association’s Outdoor Jan. 25 Feb. 1-2 UNK Invite Kearney, NE Track and Field Championships Feb. 8 Concordia University Invite Seward, NE Maryville, MO with high expectations. They Feb. 15-16 KCAC Indoor Championships Mar. 1-2 NAIA National Championships Brookings, SD came away with plenty of Outdoor Track and Field Schedule Mar. 31 Bronco Invitational Hastings, NE hardware to prove their success.

5-6 Concordia Invitational Seward, NE The trip home included 19 All- Apr. Apr. 14 UNK Loper Invitational Kearney, NE Americans, a third-place finish Apr. 19-20 Jim Dutcher Memorial Classic Crete, NE 25-27 Drake Relays Des Moines, IA for the women’s team, and Apr. May 2-3 KCAC Outdoor Championships Salina, KS Coaching Staff of the year for May 8-10 NCCAA National Championships Winona Lake, IN May 23-25 NAIA National Championships Gulf Shores, AL the women’s program.

The women’s team brought home two individual national champions in Brianna Florvilus (FR/Dunnellon, FL) and Bri Eckerberg (SO/Gering, NE). Florvilus finished first in the 400 meters with a time of 57.02. Eckerberg won the shot put with a throw of 12.99 meters. On the men’s side, Mason Held (SR/West Fork, AR) picked up another individual championship in the 400 meters, running 48.93 in the final.

The men’s 4x400 meter relay was over three seconds faster than the second place team. The team of Carter Price (JR/Rapid City, SD), Sheyi Ajiboye (JR/ Houston, TX), Kyle Wynn (JR/Waukegan, IL), and Held ran 3:18.08 for the win.

Runner-up finishes came from Molly Little, Florvilus, and Sadie Carr. Little finished second in the discus with a throw of 37.91 meters. Florvilus came up just short of another first-place finish in the 200 meters, finishing with a time of 25.35. Carr cleared 2.85 meters in the pole vault for second place. The 4x400 meter relay consisting of Blessing Osueke, Hannah Rohda, Maria Geesaman and Florvilus finished in second place with a time of 4:05.17. Samantha Blazek also earned All-American recognition in the javelin with her third-place throw of 35.59 meters. The 4x100 meter relay also took home top-3 honors with a 50.19 time. The relay team was Osueke, Florvilus, Carr, and Rohda.

The women’s team finished third overall, just six points away from a runner-up finish. The men’s team finished ninth overall out of 25 team scores.

The 4x400 relay team took 2nd at the NCCAA Outdoor Championships with a time of 4:05.17. (l-r) Brianna Florvilus, Maria Geesaman, Blessing Osueke, and Hannah Rohda.

NAIA All-American Mason Held Indoor 600m 2nd 1:17.67; Outdoor 400m 4th 47.03 NCCAA All-American Outdoor Brianna Florvilus 400m 1st 57.02; 200m 2nd 25.35 Bri Eckerberg Shot 1st 12.99m Mason Held 400m 1st 48.93 4x400m Relay 1st 3:18.08 Price, Ajiboye, Wynn, Held Molly Little Discus 2nd 37.91m Sadie Carr Pole Vault 2nd 2.85m 4x100m Relay 2nd 50.19 Osueke, Florvilus, Carr, Rohda 4x400m Relay 2nd 4:05.17 Osueke, Rohda, Geesaman, Florvilus Samantha Blazek Javelin 3rd 35.59m All-KCAC Indoor — Swink Weight Throw 1st; Held 200m 1st, 600m 1st; Price 400m 1st; Meek 1000m 1st; 4x400m Relay 1st (Price, Ajiboye, Segura, Held); Eckerberg Shot 2nd; Osueke LJ 2nd; Florvilus 400m 2nd; 4x400m Relay 2nd (Grauberger, Rohda, Geesaman, Florvilus); Geesaman 800m 3rd; 4x800m Relay 3rd (Segura, Held, Ruffcorn, Meek) All-KCAC Outdoor — Held 400m 1st, 200m 2nd; 4x400m Relay 1st (Price, Ajiboye, Wynn, Held); Boskovic Discus 3rd; 4x100m Relay 3rd (Ajiboye, Held, Segura, Price); 4x800m Relay 3rd (Meek, Held, Wynn, Ruffcorn)

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All-KCAC 2nd Team honors went to Alysia Rodriguez and Danielle Cornejo with Cornejo also being named a conference Gold Glove recipient. (left) First Team NAIA All-Region Meida Tautalatasi had five hits in the twogame series against the University of St. Mary. (right)

Softball The Lady Panthers came on strong in the second half of their softball schedule when they needed it most. The bats were hot the last few weeks of the regular season as York generated 78 runs over a 24-day period. With eighteen conference games to go, Coach Miller’s team went 9-9 and qualified for the KCAC Tournament after missing it the last two years. Aside from sweeping Kansas Wesleyan in exciting double-header action at home, the team split with eight different conference opponents.

Meida Tautalatasi (JR/Alameda, CA) led the team at the plate batting .422 on the season with 49 hits and 29 runs scored. She also led in stolen bases (12) and was named First Team NAIA All-Region by the National Fastpitch Coaches’ Association and also voted All-KCAC First Team. Samantha Adami (SR/Hayward, CA) was the team leader in RBIs (20) and Laura Leos (SR/Wilmington, CA) and Alysia Rodriguez (SR/Canyon Lake, CA) were close behind at 19 each. Rodriguez and Ciera Montalvo (JR/Fresno, CA) led the pitching staff with 4 wins apiece and combined for 174 innings pitched and 107 strikeouts. All-KCAC 2nd Team honors went to Rodriguez and Danielle Cornejo (JR/Chino, CA) who was also voted a Gold Glove recipient. Honorable Mention KCAC went to Adami, Leos, Selena Gomez (JR/ Gilroy, CA), and Kiana Villarreal (SO/Keizer, OR). Rodriguez was also a Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete.

York finished 10-30 on the season, 10-14 in conference play. Roni and Kenny completed their fifth season of coaching the Lady Panthers.

Date Opponent Score 2/8 LSU - Alexandria L 3-6 2/8 OK Univ. of Science & Arts L 4-20 2/8 Univ. of Houston - Victoria L 0-8 2/15 Mount Marty College L 3-4 2/15 Dickinson State University L 4-9 2/16 Morningside College L 2-10 2/16 Mayville State University L 6-7 3/1 Midland University L 7-9 3/1 Texas Wesleyan University L 4-9 3/1 Oklahoma City University L 0-10 3/2 OK Univ. of Science & Arts L 0-8 3/2 Mid-America Christian L 2-5 3/16 *Southwestern College (2) L 3-6, W 7-5 3/18 Bellevue University (2) L 0-7, L 2-7 3/24 *Avila University (2) L 4-5, L 1-10 3/26 *University of St. Mary (2) L 5-7, L 5-6 3/31 *Bethany College (2) L 4-5, W 4-3 4/2 *Kansas Wesleyan (2) W 3-2, W 7-0 4/5 *Sterling College (2) L 4-6, W 4-0 4/12 *Bethel College (2) W 5-3, L 7-9 4/13 *Friends University (2) W 10-9, L 3-6 4/17 *Oklahoma Wesleyan (2) L 5-9, W 4-3 4/19 *Ottawa University (2) L 1-6, W 3-2 4/20 *McPherson College (2) L 0-8, L 2-4 4/23 *Tabor College (2) W 13-5, L 0-8 5/2 *Avila University L 0-4 5/3 *Tabor College L 0-3 *KCAC game; Home games in bold

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Baseball

Maricela Romero and Samantha Adami get in their pre-game handshake routine. (middle)

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Steddon Sikes

photo by Bob DeHart

photo by Steddon Sikes

(Insets: l-r) Laura Leos went 2 for 3 in the 13-5 victory over Tabor College; Danielle Cornejo puts on the jets in one of her two hits in the home opener; Briana Walter and Chaplain Mountjoy give a quick pose; Breianna Cortez steals second against the Bethany defense.

2019 Softball Team: (1st row) Breianna Cortez, Laura Leos, Maricela Romero, Rebecca Carpenter, Briana Walter, Ciera Montalvo, Danielle Cornejo; (2nd row) Head Coach Roni Miller, Meida Tautalatasi, Hannah Saroka, *Alysia Rodriguez, Samantha Adami, Alyssa Ruiz, Kiana Villarreal, Selena Gomez, Samantha Saenz – not pictured Assistant Coach Kenny Miller, Grad Assistant Anissia Munoz *Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete

Ciera Montalvo delivers the heat in the first game against Kansas Wesleyan. (top)

Leaders at the Plate GP

AVG

AB

R

H

Tautalatasi Leos Rodriguez Gomez Cornejo Romero Saroka Villarreal Adami Cortez Carpenter Saenz Montalvo Walter Ruiz Toledo

39 35 36 35 32 40 39 29 40 37 21 18 20 18 21 6

0.422 0.342 0.340 0.329 0.294 0.289 0.276 0.270 0.264 0.244 0.214 0.174 0.143 0.111 0.091 0.000

116 111 94 76 85 128 123 63 121 90 14 23 21 9 11 5

29 5 12 8 10 17 17 6 17 11 1 2 0 3 2 0

49 38 32 25 25 37 34 17 32 22 3 4 3 1 1 0

Name

GP ERA W

Rodriguez Montalvo Ruiz Walter

26 18 16 16

5.11 3.71 6.68 7.81

L

2B 3B HR RBI SLG% BB HBP SO SF SH SB SBA

4 10 2 8 5 10 0 2 10 4 0 0 1 0 1 0

1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pitching Stats S IP OBA

4 12 1 97.1 0.326 4 7 0 77.1 0.306 1 5 0 36.2 0.373 1 6 0 43 0.405

1 2 5 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

14 19 19 10 6 11 4 8 20 3 1 1 1 0 2 1

0.500 0.486 0.521 0.474 0.376 0.391 0.293 0.349 0.372 0.311 0.214 0.174 0.190 0.111 0.182 0.000

H

AB

139 102 66 85

426 333 177 210

12 3 0 1 6 4 4 13 8 7 0 0 0 1 0 0

6 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 1

10 10 10 6 16 9 7 6 20 12 5 6 7 3 2 2

0 9 12 13 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 4 7 7 0 6 8 10 0 3 0 0 0 12 4 5 0 1 0 0 1 4 2 3 0 1 2 2 0 0 4 5 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

photo by Trent Hinton

Name

Alysia Rodriguez, Laura Leos, and Samantha Adami were honored by the team and fans on Senior Night. (above)

R ER BB SO

89 57 47 58

71 41 35 48

36 18 19 19

61 46 10 13

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photo by Steddon Sikes inset photos by Bob DeHart

Opening Round photo by Leo Miller Leaders at the Plate

Lawyer Braun hits a grand slam against Hastings College. Braun and Matt Nunes had the highest batting averages at .372 and .375 respectively and combined for 152 hits on the year. (above) (Insets: l-r) Ethan Lanz is congratulated at the plate by Travis Turner after his 2-run homer against Southwestern; Tre’ Bradley turns one of the 43 double plays of the year; Spencer Jones was ranked #7 in Division I in saves with 10, a new YC record; Jake Sola had 4 home runs in the postseason to give him 17 on the year.

Name

G

Avg

AB

R

H

Nunes Braun Lanz Vidal Valentine Jackson Turner Sola Bradley Randall Venegas Wagnon Tlatenchi Bertey Dunaway Vallez

55 54 55 46 51 55 48 55 39 12 27 43 32 47 6 4

0.375 0.372 0.326 0.308 0.276 0.273 0.270 0.228 0.204 0.200 0.182 0.172 0.141 0.091 0.000 0.000

208 199 178 169 116 187 152 202 108 10 22 87 92 11 5 3

12 43 28 32 20 18 31 41 13 2 7 16 5 37 0 1

78 74 58 52 32 51 41 46 22 2 4 15 13 1 0 0

2B 3B HR

RBI

SLG%

BB

HBP

13 11 8 8 1 8 6 11 1 0 1 4 1 0 0 0

40 43 26 24 20 39 16 50 13 1 0 3 6 0 0 0

0.524 0.653 0.438 0.444 0.414 0.412 0.388 0.535 0.259 0.200 0.227 0.241 0.152 0.091 0.000 0.000

20 18 29 17 15 21 30 11 12 1 1 6 8 3 0 0

3 4 6 4 7 4 8 11 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0

0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

6 13 4 5 5 6 4 17 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

SO SF SH SB SBA

30 28 41 26 16 49 31 50 22 2 9 22 18 5 5 3

3 2 1 1 1 2 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 6 3 5 3 3 3 1 4 0 2 4 2 0 0 0

0 15 1 4 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 8 0 0

0 19 1 6 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 12 0 0

2019 Baseball JV Team: (1st row) Alex Hinrichs, Jaysson Valle, Kevan Mathis, Noah Boyd, Connor Lewis, *Cole Satterfield; (2nd row) Aaron Vallez, Tyler Brakenhoff, Treyton Randall, Sebastian Rolon, Noah Leng, Marshall McBain, Grady Lohrenz, Treyton Scully; (3rd row) Head JV Coach Dylan Roller, Assistant JV Coach Douglas Rhodes, Freddy Tlatenchi, Tyler Lauenstein, Trevor Slawter, Kurtis Dunaway, Logan Dirgo, Assistant JV Coach Billy Damon Pitching Stats Name

G

Lindsley Sagariballa Cornelious Alvarez Wagnon Jones Ewing Fromm Lube Scully Richardson Karpinski Satterfield Vidal

15 3.1 12 2 0 13 4.68 5 3 0 13 4.68 5 6 0 13 6.59 3 1 0 10 5.7 2 2 0 20 1.82 2 1 10 18 4.45 2 1 1 11 8.02 1 2 0 16 6.0 0 4 2 6 7.3 0 0 0 10 15.43 0 1 0 7 4.26 0 0 0 1 18.0 0 0 0 1 108.0 0 0 0

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ERA

W L

Baseball

S

IP

Bat

H

AB

R

101.2 77 73 13.2 36.1 34.2 32.1 21.1 21 12.1 9.1 6.1 1 0.1

0.230 0.307 0.256 0.281 0.259 0.193 0.274 0.344 0.237 0.380 0.396 0.321 0.400 0.750

87 97 73 16 37 23 34 33 18 19 19 9 2 3

378 316 285 57 143 119 124 96 76 50 48 28 5 4

45 47 53 12 30 11 19 26 16 10 19 4 2 4

ER BB

35 40 38 10 23 7 16 19 14 10 16 3 2 4

SO

38 104 25 71 35 51 11 13 29 37 22 42 19 25 18 9 18 21 4 5 13 10 3 5 0 1 1 1

2019 Baseball Team: (1st row) Casey Wagnon, Alec Wiese, Jason Richardson, *Cole Satterfield, Aaron Vallez, Lawyer Braun, Matt Nunes, Jaysson Valle, Kevan Mathis; (2nd row) Dallin Cornelious, Kurtis Dunaway, Treyton Scully, Ethan Lanz, DB Vidal, *Tre’ Bradley, Noah Leng, Josh Bertey, Treyton Randall, Kelly Fromm; (3rd row) Head Coach Brian Walth, Grad Assistant John Mead, Michael Karpinski, Trevor Slawter, Daniel Tomkiewicz, *^Garrett Ewing, Luke Jackson, ^**Jake Sola, Assistant Coach Nick Carney, Associate Head Coach Erik Gray, Grad Assistant Coach Dylan Roller; (4th row) Vincent Valentine, Aaron Alvarez, *Clay Lube, ^Matt Lindsley, Tyler Lauenstein, Travis Turner, Evan Sagariballa, Freddy Tlatenchi, ^Spencer Jones *Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes ^KCAC Player/Pitcher of the Week **NAIA Player of the Week

Matt Lindsley broke the YC strikeout record with 104 and tied the record for wins on the season with 12, 5th in the NAIA. His 101 innings pitched was 17th in the country. (left) Matt Nunes was a leader at the plate in defense as well as he prepares for impact with the runner from Southwestern College. (right)

Baseball

photo by John Scully

photo by Bob DeHart

High fives all around as the Panthers sweep Avila University in a three-game series.

YC baseball showed its historic resiliency when needed most, finishing third in the talent-laden KCAC. In the last regular game of the season, Head Coach Brian Walth picked up his 200th win against McPherson. The first game of the KCAC tournament was a rematch against the Bulldogs and a 6-3 win in 11 innings. In exciting comefrom-behind fashion, York plated 6 runners in the seventh of the second game and got the 8-5 victory over #2 seed Tabor College. After a third game loss to #1 seed Oklahoma Wesleyan, York faced Tabor once again for an invitation to the regional playoffs of the NAIA World Series. Lawyer Braun (SR, Federal Way, WA) finished 5 for 5 in the game with two home runs and four runs batted in for the 9-8 win.

The Panthers went 3-2 in the Shreveport bracket including an impressive 12-7 win over top-seed Oklahoma City University. York was the only five-seed to advance to the championship game in any of the nine brackets.

Matt Nunes (JR, Fowler, CA) was a powerhouse for the Panthers during the tournament, hitting 15 for 21 and earning a .714 batting average in the series, a national record for opening rounds. Jake Sola (JR, Lincoln, CA) finished the season with 17 home runs, just short of the Panther record while Matt Lindsley (SR, Bakersfield, CA) picked up his 12th win on the season, tying a YC record, and was named NAIA Second Team All-American as well as KCAC Pitcher of the Year.

Lindsley, Braun, and Nunes were named First Team All-KCAC, while Ethan Lanz, Luke Jackson, and Spencer Jones made KCAC Honorable Mention. The Panthers finished the season 32-23, 22-11 in conference play.

photo by Bob DeHart

2019 Season 32-23

Day Opponent Score 2/2 Grand View University L 3-4 2/2 Oklahoma City University L 1-7 2/3 Grand View University W 5-1 2/3 Oklahoma City University L 5-15 2/10 William Woods Univ (2) L 1-2, W 2-1 2/14 *Friends University (2) W 6-5, L 2-13 3/1 *Tabor College (2) L 2-10, L 9-10 3/2 *Tabor College L 0-3 3/9 *Bethany College (2) W 9-0, W 3-2 3/11 *Bethany College W 6-5 3/15 William Penn University (2) L 1-4, L 7-8 3/16 *Avila University (2) W 8-6, W 11-5 3/17 *Avila University W 14-0 3/21 *Kansas Wesleyan Univ W 4-2 3/22 *Kansas Wesleyan Univ (2) W 2-1, W 3-1 3/26 *Friends University W 8-2 3/29 *Oklahoma Wesleyan W 4-2 3/31 *Oklahoma Wesleyan (2) L 4-6, L 1-2 4/2 *University of St. Mary (2) W 7-3, L 1-3 4/6 *Southwestern College (2) W 2-1 4/7 *Southwestern College W 13-5, W 6-0 4/9 Hastings College L 3-4 4/10 Concordia University W 8-2 4/12 *Ottawa University W 6-4 4/13 *Ottawa University (2) W 4-3, L 7-8 4/14 *University of St. Mary W 7-6 4/16 Concordia University W 10-6 4/19 *Sterling University W 4-1 4/20 *Sterling University (2) L 8-20, L 6-7 4/23 Hastings College L 8-15 4/26 *McPherson College (2) W 12-4, L 5-8 4/28 *McPherson College W 6-3 5/2 *McPherson College W 6-3 5/3 *Tabor College W 8-5 5/4 *Oklahoma Wesleyan L 1-15 5/4 *Tabor College W 9-8 5/5 *Oklahoma Wesleyan L 7-10 5/13 Columbia University W 7-6 5/13 Oklahoma City University W 12-7 5/14 Bellevue University L 1-6 5/15 Columbia University W 9-8 5/15 Bellevue University L 4-10 *KCAC game; Home games in bold

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photo by Trent Hinton

Women’s Golf The Lady Panthers made their mark on the links with several standout performances in the fall. In early September the ladies won the Doane Fall Invitational with all five Panthers finishing in the top ten.

Jessica Li (FR/Reading, England) placed second in the field, Jessica Simants (SO/Azle, TX) was third, Makayla Rowan (FR/Three Forks, MT) tied for fourth, and Bailee Bastin (SO/Choctaw, OK) and Alexandra Rooney (JR/Whittier, CA) tied for eighth. Simants followed that with an individual victory at the York quadrangular, shooting an 87, while the team score of 378 was good enough for second place.

Late in September, Simants fired rounds of 86 and 83 to lead the Panthers to a runner-up finish at the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Central Regional Tournament. Lee was the next YC golfer with rounds of 93 and 90, good for 9th place. Simants’ twoday total of 169 earned her a third place individual finish and a trip to the NCCAA National Championships. She went on to finish tied for 30th at nationals, shooting scores of 81, 85, and 94 at the Hammock Beach Resort Conservatory Course in Palm Coast, Florida.

In the spring the team finished 5th in the KCAC Championships with Jess Li as the top golfer shooting scores of 86 and 88, good for 12th place individually.

Date 9/6 9/17 9/24-25 10/22-24 2/25-26 3/18-19 3/25-26 4/22-23

Event Doane Women's Fall Invitational Quad - Hastings, St. Mary, Doane NCCAA Central Regional Tourn.

NCCAA National Championship South Texas Invitational KCAC Championships First Leg Kansas Wesleyan Tournament KCAC Championship - Final Leg

Top photos (l-r): Bailee Bastin eyes her ball on an approach shot; Winning the Doane Invitational was a great way to start the season; Jess Li shows good form in her follow through; Makayla Rowan keeps her head down on a sensitive chip shot.

2018-19 Women’s Golf Team: (l-r) Head Coach Matt Fike, Jessica Simants, Makayla Rowan, Bailee Bastin, Alex Rooney, Jess Li

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Location College Heights GC - Crete, NE York CC - York, NE Auburn Hills GC - Wichita, KS Hammock Beach Resort CC - Palm Coast, FL South Padre Island GC - Laguna Vista, TX Crestview CC - Wichita, KS Salina CC - Salina, KS Buffalo Dunes GC - Garden City, KS

Result 1st of 3 2nd of 4 2nd of 4 NA NA 8th of 8 2nd of 4 5th of 8

Jessica Simants chips onto the green on hole 3 at the York Country Club in York’s quad tournament. Simants’ round of 87 was good for a two-stroke victory. (above)

Men’s Golf

photo by Brett Pierce

The men’s golf program under Head Coach Matt Fike had its best performances in the fall with a couple of dual wins over Central Community College and then in late September at the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Central Regional Tournament in Wichita, Kans. Brady McKinlay (FR/Lacombe, Alberta, Canada) saved his best golf for the Auburn Hills’ tournament, shooting rounds of 79, 72, 71 and found himself atop the leader board at six over par, tied with Jose Perozo of Southwestern. McKinlay won on the first playoff hole qualifying for the NCCAA National Championships.

“Brady did a great job and remained steady the entire tournament. He never let his emotions get in the way of the process. His approach is so mature.

Even in the playoff he was loose and relaxed. I was very confident he would win that hole,” said Fike.

Overall, the Panthers finished tied for third after firing rounds of 327, 326, and 319. Graham Marks (SO/Pflugerville, TX) finished in 15th place with a score of 243. Trae Martinez (SO/Kingwood, TX) and Zane Pfau (SR/Brush, CO) rounded out the team scoring for the Panthers with scores of 254 and 259, respectively.

McKinlay went on to finish 15th at nationals, shooting scores of 76, 79, and 77 at the Hammock Beach Resort Conservatory Course in Palm Coast, Florida.

Brady McKinlay drives his ball at the NCCAA National Tournament in Palm Coast, FL. (above)

Date 9/11 9/14 9/24-25 9/28 10/12-13 10/22-24 2/25-26 3/18-19 3/25-26 4/2-3 4/29-30

Event Central Comm. College - Dual Doane University - Dual NCCAA Central Regional Tourn.

Central Comm. College - Dual Nebraska Intercollegiate Tourn.

NCCAA National Championship South Texas Invitational KCAC Championships First Leg Kansas Wesleyan Tournament Blue River Invitational KCAC Championship - Final Leg

Location Elks CC - Columbus, NE College Heights GC - Crete, NE Auburn Hills GC - Wichita, KS York CC - York, NE (Stableford scoring) Norfolk CC - Norfolk, NE Hammock Beach Resort CC - Palm Coast, FL South Padre Island GC - Laguna Vista, TX Crestview CC - Wichita, KS Salina CC - Salina, KS Wilderness Ridge GC - Lincoln, NE Buffalo Dunes GC - Garden City, KS

Result W 310-335 L 305-303 3rd of 5 W 148-109 10th of 14 NA NA 8th of 9 5th of 7 17th of 19 8th of 9

photo by Makayla Rowan

Top photos (l-r): Zane Pfau drives the ball on the No. 8 hole at the York Country Club; With little green to work with, Graham Marks puts a little finesse in his flop shot at No. 9; The men’s and women’s teams show they can get along for a group pic.

2018-19 Men’s Golf Team: (l-r) Head Coach Matt Fike, Andrez Dayap, Zane Pfau, Charles Bowman, Graham Marks, William Bowman, Trae Martinez, Brady McKinlay, Typhoon Thongprakob

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photos by Bob DeHart

Panther Cheer

photo by Bob DeHart

The Panther Cheer team made huge strides this year as cheerleaders learned new skills and hosted many strong performances during the basketball season. While working through many new challenges, Panther Cheer threw some amazing stunts that wowed the crowd. The cheer team was a huge aid in hosting the KCAC Cheer and Dance Championships as well as jumped on board to once again host the annual cheer and dance Mini Panthers Clinic. The athletes voted at the end of the year for team awards to celebrate their success.

Most Improved Cheerleader—Carys Pitman Most Valued Player—Madison Kinney Outstanding Newcomer of the Year—Paul Afasamaga Outstanding Returner of the Year—Emma Seilstad YC Spirit Award—Madeleine Martinez

Kiplinger Avenue was the perfect backdrop for a cheer and dance family photo with team dogs Dodger and Daphne. (right)

Top photos (l-r): In December the team hosted a successful Mini Panthers Cheer and Dance Clinic; A ready smile is just part of the training; Finding room to do a cheer was sometimes a challenge.

2018-19 Panther Cheer: (front) Hayden Brown; (2nd row) Caitlyn Trower, Ciara Flores, Kitra Cody, Hailey Salcedo, Madeleine Martinez, Schuyler Hellerich, Heidi Odom, Taylor Kinney; (3rd row) Tani Fernandez, Carys Pitman, Maddie Kinney, Paul Afamasaga, Amber Jimenez, Amanda Fischer, Emma Seilstad – not pictured Head Coach Bailey Davis

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The cheer team supports Carys Pitman as the men’s basketball team is introduced to the home crowd. (above) photo by Cassidy Wilson

photo by Asa Coppinger

Competitive Dance

photo by Bailey Davis

In only its second year participating in competitive dance, York College hosted the KCAC Dance Invitational. Coach Davis remarked how smoothly it went and how grateful she was for the support of faculty, staff, and students that jumped in to make it happen. The Panther dance team did not disappoint the home fans as they picked up a third place finish with a score of 39.83. Davis commented on social media, “We could hardly contain our excitement!” Courtney Gibbs (SR/Oklahoma City, OK) earned KCAC Second Team and was also named a Daktronics Scholar-Athlete. Taylor Kinney (SO/Council Bluffs, IA) was named KCAC Honorable Mention.

Date Jan. 19 Jan. 22 Jan. 23 Feb. 1 Feb. 9 Feb. 15 Feb. 23

Event Doane Invitational Competitive Dance Team Sendoff Showcase Midland University Cheer and Dance Invitational Oklahoma City University Invitational Bethel College Invitational KCAC Competitive Cheer and Dance Championships NAIA Southwest Cheer and Dance Regional Qualifier

Location Crete, NE York College Freemont, NE Oklahoma City, OK Newton, KS York College Oklahoma City, OK

Place 4th NA 4th 2nd 6th 3rd 4th

2018-19 Competitive Dance Team (1st row) Caitlyn Trower, Adrianna Sotolongo; (2nd row) Em Hyberger, *Courtney Gibbs, Amanda Fischer, Carys Pitman, Taylor Kinney – not pictured Head Coach Bailey Davis *Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete It’s all smiles as the dance team prepares for prelims at the NAIA Southwest Cheer and Dance Regional Qualifier. (above) photo by Asa Coppinger

Top photos (l-r): The ladies put on a showcase for the home crowd as they prepared for a long stretch of weekly competitions on the road; The all-time high score routine was achieved at the OCU Invitational; KCAC teams showed their pride in getting together for a family pic at the NAIA Regional Qualifier.

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Kendall, Meghan, Lydia, Olivia, and Lindsey take a memento of the occasion.

Vienna provides so many historic and beautiful places to see.

New Horizons Seeing the World

Mackenzie Grauberger can’t get enough of Vienna’s Gelataria.

Liz, Stella, and Dri took a tour of the ancient ruins in Rome during their free travel days.

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New Horizons

Fifteen classmates stretched their horizons at the end of the spring semester with the YC study abroad program, spending five weeks of their summer break in Europe.

Along with Dr. Sam Garner, Lindsey Eckert, and Meghan Shruck, the group spent two and a half weeks taking in the sights, sounds, and flavors of Vienna, followed by a five-night group trip to places like Munich, Innsbruck, and Salzburg, and concluded with over a week of free travel. Some students traveled together, others blazed a solo trail during the free travel time.

While in Vienna, students met each morning for three hours of classes. Garner and Eckert intertwined their subjects to create a class that touched on history, philosophy, religion, and psychology. The subject led to rich and complex discussions that continued through the afternoons when students would go hiking, visit museums, and attend concerts or other cultural activities. The main text the group studied was Man’s Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankl. The book chronicles the author’s experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps during World War II, as well as his recommendations for healing after trauma. The content was a lot to process emotionally. “It was life changing for sure,” said YC senior Davi Mendonca. “I loved the class. I wanted to let it all sink in.” While in Vienna, the group was able to visit the Viktor Frankl Museum.

After exploring Vienna and Austria’s picturesque countryside, Kendall Fike, Lydia Kirchhoff, and Olivia Nabb fell in love with Greece on their free travel days as they saw historic sights such as the Acropolis of Athens and visited coastal villages like Batsi on the island of Andros. (left and above) A view of the beautiful city of Vienna from the nature reserve Lainzer Tiergarten was worth a group photo as was this shot of Meghan and Liz with a turtle shell. (above)

The study abroad group poses with a new friend from Vienna: (1st row) Brianna Bennett, Lydia Kirchhoff, Dri Sotolongo, Deidre Freitas; (2nd row) Olivia Nabb, Kendall Fike, Mackenzie Grauberger, Stella Newman, Elizabeth Ryan, Erin Wallgren, Benjamen Gramm, Davi Mendonca; (back row) Taylor O’Brien, Tori Schindler, Dylan Odom—not pictured Lindsey Eckert, Dr. Sam Garner, Meghan Shruck. (lower left)

The gelato flavors of choice made touring the streets of Vienna an even more joyful experience.

Dylan Odom, Mackenzie Grauberger, Taylor O’Brien, and Tori Schindler grab a selfie with the Vienna landscape.

Davi Mendonca and Dylan Odom are all in as they put themselves into their art subject.

Davi often took time to himself to process the day’s adventure and consider new lines of poetry.

Liz and Dri have fun with a display of Empress Elisabeth, the Lady Diana of the 19th century.

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You know it’s going to be a great summer when the first day with the teams starts off so well.

Lydia, Kendall, Ciara, and Ashley get a team picture in Ecuador.

Myyra and Mikayla horse around with kids at a church retreat.

Summer Missions Getting the Message Out Three groups of YC students took their faith on an international adventure in shining their lights in Europe and South America. The Let’s Start Talking teams shared the gospel using English lessons as well as worked with the local missionaries in the countries of Belgium and Brazil. In August, a group of ladies put their athletic skills to use as they traveled to Tabacundo, Ecuador to help host a Christian basketball camp at Camp Bellevue.

A little closer to home, several students took part in the admissions office’s camp counseling program, representing YC at Christian camps across the midwest. Spreading the Good News along with putting in a good word on behalf of York College went hand in hand. And getting paid for doing something you love is always a good thing.

Mikayla and Myya get one last picture with a couple of their readers before saying goodbye. (above) Kellie Fredendall joins the fun in the group photo at a retreat for women and girls in Columbia. (right middle)

2019 Let’s Start Talking Ghent, Belgium: Mikayla Brant, Myya Maxwell, Larry Good Fortaleza, Brazil: Tani Fernandez, Kellie Fredendall

Camp Bellevue Bball Camp, Tabacundo, Ecuador Kendall Fike, Lydia Kirchhoff, Ashley Rendon, Ciara Williams

2019 Camp Counseling Justus Coppinger, Bri Eckerberg, Maddie Hamm, Alex Hinrichs, Thad Kinney, Connor Lewis, Chris Martens, Conrad Morris, Connie Nickell, Carys Pitman, Makayla Rowan, Bryce Smith, Logan Stewart, Alec Wiese

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Olivia Nabb and Chris Martens do what they can as counselors to make sure their group at Soul Quest is having a good time. (above)

Members of the women’s soccer team volunteered their time to help the Food Bank of Lincoln’s distribution at the East Hill Church of Christ.

Tani Fernandez is happy to be a part of the February blood drive.

Student-athletes braved frigid temps to rake leaves for someone in need.

Giving Back Difference Makers Whether it’s the monthly food distribution, raking leaves for the elderly, doing some home repairs, donating blood, honoring community neighbors, presenting students with a gift after chapel, or staffing a leadership camp, service is at the heart of many of the activities that sometimes fly underneath the radar at York College. Students, faculty, staff, neighbors, and some wonderful YC alumni were all part of giving back some of the blessings that flow from this place.

YC alumni love and support students in so many ways. In November, Ben Smail, class of ’12, handed out laundry bags to students as they prepared for the holiday break. (left)

These students gave a week of their summer break to be mentors at the Presidential Leadership Institute hosted at York College. (above)

Emily Lutz helped present the Good Neighbor Award in the fall to Cheree Folts, director of York Parks and Recreation, for her years of service to YC students. (above)

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Campus Scenes

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Trustees & Administrative Leadership Mr. David F. Lynn York, NE Dr. R. Wayne White Carrollton, TX Mr. Richard W. James Wichita, KS Dr. Michael C. Armour Dallas, TX Chairman of the Board

Vice Chair

Secretary

Dr. Edward J. Bailey Gresham, OR Mr. E Joe Brazell Royse City, TX Dr. Jeff W. Hannel Lubbock, TX Dr. Dickie L. Hill Abilene, TX Mr. Chester M. James Kingman, KS Mr. Edward E. McLoud Overland Park, KS Mr. Norman E. Morrow* St. Francis, KS Mr. Mike V. Myers Littleton, CO Dr. James N. Reischl Harlan, IA Mrs. Cassandra R. Savage Overland Park, KS Mrs. Carolyn R. Stephenson Lubbock, TX Dr. Charles B. Stephenson Lubbock, TX Mr. G. Wayne Studebaker Norfolk, NE Mrs. Linda J Thomas Clinton, OK Mr. Douglas J. Townsdin Broken Arrow, OK Mr. Charlie J. Watts Eudora, KS Mr. Mitch C. Wilburn Tulsa, OK Dr. Gregory N. Woods York, NE *Norman Morrow (74) passed away unexpectedly on January 29. He served on the board for 31 years and was the longtime minister at the Church of Christ in St. Francis, Kansas.

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Dr. Shane Mountjoy gives an update to the Board of Trustees during the semi-annual meeting. (above)

Dr. Steven Eckman President

Brent Magner

VP for Advancement

Dr. Wayne Baker Chancellor

Dr. Shane Mountjoy Provost

Todd Sheldon

Dr. Sam Garner

Jared Stark

Catherine Seufferlein

VP for Finance and Operations

VP for Athletics and Enrollment

Director of Spiritual Development

York College was greatly blessed during the year with growth, financial stability, academic success, and garnering national attention outside the classroom. Fall enrollment remained steady at 430 students as the semester got underway.

Several YC alumni returned to campus to serve in a variety of full-time roles. Aleshia O’Neal joined the English faculty and new staff hires were Alex Boss—project monitor for the Second Chance Ed. Program, Jolene Herzog—director of student activities, Corrie McDonald and Levi Swenson—admissions counselors, Greg Smith—head men’s wrestling coach, and Bryce Tyler—residence hall director. Other changes in faculty and staff were Corina Latorre—head women’s basketball coach, Crystal Nething—head volleyball coach, Matt Madole—athletic director, Emily Lutz—development officer, and Collin Tucker—director of residence life and housing.

On September 13, the Nebraska Court of Appeals held oral arguments in the Bartholomew Performing Arts Center. It was a valuable experience for students to get a close-up view of the appellate process as well as enjoy networking and Q&A time with the judges and their staff. Levitt Library was able to celebrate its 50th anniversary a year early with the announcement of a $2.25 million federal grant awarded to transform it into the Levitt Academic Resource Center (LARC). Renovation and construction began during the spring semester, and the entire transformation will be completed in 2023. The Freeman Center was also given a much needed facelift over the summer months with the installation of new bleachers in time for the 2019-20 athletic season.

At the end of the school year, Ruth Carlock retired after 30 years of service in Levitt Library, including her last seven as director. President Eckman completed his tenth year in office.

Dean of Student Development

Brenda Sikes, Title III IMPACT Director, solicits the opinions of YC alumni: Eryn Conyers, Levi Swenson, and Corrie McDonald in the purchase of furniture for the new learning space in the Levitt Academic Resource Center. (above) One of the six judges of the Nebraska Court of Appeals to hear arguments in the BPAC was David Arterburn ’77, who was the York College Alumnus of the Year in 2017. (above)

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Faculty *John I. Baker III Associate Professor, Communication

Ruth Carlock Director of Elijah Levitt Library/Instructor

Dr. Michael Case Professor, Bible

*Bob DeHart Associate Professor, Physical Education

*Dr. Erin DeHart Associate Professor, Education

*Nick DiToro Associate Professor, Business

*Dr. Jennifer Dutch Assistant Professor, English

Lindsey Eckert Assistant Professor, Psychology

Dr. Milton Eckhart Associate Professor, Biology

Amy Fraser Assistant Professor, Music

Leanna Hawley Assistant Professor, Education

Chad Karcher Assistant Professor, Physical Education Athletic Trainer

Dr. Terence Kite Professor, Physics

Tim Lewis Assistant Professor, Business

*Billy Lones, JD Associate Professor, Criminal Justice

Christi Lones Assistant Professor, History

*Dr. Kirk Mallette Associate Professor, Education, Dean of Graduate Studies

*Dr. Tim McNeese Associate Professor, History

Gail Miller Associate Professor, Biology

Dr. L. Ray Miller II Professor, Chemistry

*Mark Miller Associate Professor, Mathematics

Aleshia O’Neal Assistant Professor, English

Ramona Ratliff Levitt Library Assistant Director/Instructor

*Dr. Clark Roush Professor, Music

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Dr. Terry Seufferlein Associate Professor, Bible

Marti Soderholm Director of the Student Success Center

*Dr. Jaclyn Spivey Assistant Professor, Psychology Chair, Division of Professional Programs

Steve Thompson Associate Professor, Business

Stacie Turnbull Assistant Professor, Agribusiness Program Director

Sarah Van Gomple Assistant Professor, Education

*Dr. Frank Wheeler Professor, Bible

*Dr. Alex Williams Associate Professor, Chemistry

*Chair of Department and/or Division

Ruth Carlock, Director of Levitt Library, and her assistant, Ramona Ratliff, begin the arduous process of moving their offices in preparation for the new library entrance. (left)

Staff

photo by Chrystal Houston

Jeff Albers Head Women’s Wrestling Coach/Men’s Assist.

Brien Alley Director of Financial Aid

Alex Boss Project Monitor, Second Chance Ed. Program

Laurie Briggs Financial Aid Officer

Tim Bruner Special Assistant to the President

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

Ana Carvalho Administrative Assistant, Advancement

Paulo Carvalho Buildings and Grounds

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Staff Justin Carver Head Cross Country & Track Coach

Joel Coehoorn Director of Information Technology, Instructor

Dan Cole Human Resource Manager, Instructor

Laura Cole Counseling Coordinator

Aaron Conyers Buildings and Grounds

Eryn Conyers Admissions Counselor

Bailey Davis Transfer Recruiter, Cheer and Dance Head Coach

Maegan Detlefs Director of Enrollment Marketing

Bob Gaver Director of Facilities

Gayle Good Executive Assistant, President’s Office

Morgan Goracke Performing Arts Recruiter, BPAC Facility Manager

Jolene Herzog Director of Student Activities

Trent Hinton Sports Information Director

Chelcie Holloway Administrative Assistant, Education

Chrystal Houston Director of Alumni & Communication

Alex Latorre Head Men’s Soccer Coach

Corinna Latorre Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Dennis Leinen Buildings and Grounds

Jared Leinen Registrar

Emily Lutz Development Officer

Matt Madole Athletic Director

Corrie McDonald Admissions Counselor

Leo Miller Circulation Assistant, Library

Roni Miller Head Softball Coach

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Rose Miller Accounts Payable

Crystal Nething Head Volleyball Coach

Josh Nething

Asst. Cross Country & Track Coach, Success Coach

David Odom Director of Admissions

Gary Pinney Buildings and Grounds

Janet Rush Campus Store Manager/Mailroom

Ron Shields Campus Store/Mailroom

Meghan Shruck Assistant Dean of Students Residence Hall Manager

Brenda Sikes Title III IMPACT Director

Steddon Sikes Director of Publications

Laurel Simpson Recruitment Services Specialist

Stefan Skillman Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Greg Smith Head Men’s Wrestling Coach

Mallory Smith

Administrative Asst., Admissions

Travis Stoltenberg Custodial

Levi Swenson Admissions Counselor

Harold Tandy Moodle Services

Barbara Thompson Director of Student Accounts

Melanie Towell Kiplinger Apartments Manager, Asst. to Provost

Eric Tremaine Buildings and Grounds

Collin Tucker Director of Residence Life & Housing Resident Director of Gibbs Apartments

Bryce Tyler McCloud/Thomas North Residence Hall Dir.

Brian Walth Head Baseball Coach/P.E. Instructor

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Freshmen Isaiah Abbott Paul Afamasaga Dallas Albin Paul Armstrong Albert Bajrami

Sebastian Barreto Samantha Blazek Chailey Bollens Milos Boskovic Noah Boyd

Mikayla Brant Rebekah Breun Hayden Brown Andrea Cadavid Gabriel Calazans

Sadie Carr Kitra Cody Brennan Cole Justus Coppinger Andrez Dayap

Goldie DeBoer Bryn Decker Amaia Diez Logan Dirgo Amber Dominguez

Luke Dovel Kurtis Dunaway Stephanie Dye Isabel Earth Francisco Esteves

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Freshmen Emily Fergeson Igor Fernandes Jorge Filho Amanda Fischer Ciara Flores

Jr Flores Kalea Gale Luis Gallindo Alex Garcia Darrius Garner

Alexis Garrison Julian Gaytan-Zuniga Maria Geesaman Hali Giesbrecht Charity Goldsmith-Ding

Arturo Gutierrez Hezekiah Hall Lia Hamamoto Samara Hannel Diamond Harrington

JaCoby Hawkins Schuyler Hellerich

Ariel Hernandez Chris Himes

Rodrigo Saldana, Harley Williamson, and Seth Selvage work on their pasta and marshmallow structure during freshman seminar.

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Freshmen Alex Hinrichs Vince Jackson Marquelles Kelly Thaddaeus Kinney Michael Kliber-Voigt

Noah Leng Jessica Li Shiloh Lively Jayson Mackey-Jackson Kylie Marlin

Chris Martens Felipe Martinez Makayla Martinez Jorge Martins Myya Maxwell

Marshall McBain Davis McDade Brady McKinlay Malina Melendez Alex Monk

Ella Montoya Alexandre Motta

Landry Munoz Simon Nabb

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Jessica Li gets some helpful pointers from Dr. Mike Case during an Ignite Session.

Caitlyn Trower and Kendra Wakefield have a good time sledding at York’s Foster Park. photo by Sarah Van Gomple

Freshmen Jonah Nelson Gabrielle O’Dell

Cameron O’Leary Claire Payne

Cody Pederson Jazmin Pineda Thiago Pinheiro Carys Pitman Hakeem Primes

Makayla Rowan Alina Russell Samantha Saenz Hailey Salcedo Rodrigo Saldana

Joseph Sanchez Hannah Saroka Treyton Scully Jr. Segura Seth Selvage

Beau Shenkenberg Bryce Smith Cynthia Solorio Gina Spight Alexandra Stoyanov

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Freshmen Brennan Sullivan Naishon Thomas Paige Thomas Typhoon Thongprakob Freddy Tlatenchi

Dalas Todisco Moriah Toledo Caitlyn Trower Malique Trumbo Jaysson Valle

Rosa Vallejo Jauregui Alex Villa Kendra Wakefield Jonathan Ward Alec Wiese

Eduardo Wilges Tobias Wilkerson Cooper Wilkins Chris Williams Harley Williamson

Joseph Ruffcorn, Benjamen Gramm, Christian Eggar, and Isaac Barnes enjoy the fellowship at the annual AutumnFest.

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photo by Erin Wallgren

Vitor Y Castro

Sophomores Jonathan Abarca Melanie Araujo Bree Atmore Isaac Barnes Bailee Bastin

Breanna Bembenek Charles Bowman William Bowman Pedro Carvalho Conner Cogswell

Breianna Cortez Frank Cuevas Jarvis DeLeon Shelby Dudar Logan Dye

Brianna Eckerberg Clayton Eldred Jao Ferraz Kellie Fredendall Giovanni Froldi

Kyla Gilstrap Alan Gomes Benjamen Gramm Desma Hamilton Madison Hamm

2018-19 YC Athletic Training Staff: (1st row) Mikala Wilson, Emma Peters, Breianna Cortez, Ciara Flores, Amber Jimenez, Diamond Harrington; (2nd row) Head Athletic Trainer Chad Karcher, Justin Dyer, Jonathan Abarca, Igor Torres, Graduate Asst. Kirby McClain

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Sophomores Jasmine Hammons Caleb Hartzell James Helzer

Elizabeth Higgins Emily Hoskin Em Hyberger

Amber Jimenez Taylor Kinney Diego Korol Robyn Kryfka Eric Lenear

Connor Lewis Grady Lohrenz Kendra Mamea Graham Marks Trae Martinez

Kevan Mathis Pierce Mederios Jazmin Meyer-King Amalia Miller Victoria Miller

Zac Milliken Aaron Munday-Rashid Connie Nickell Taylor O’Brien Heidi Odom

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Stephanie Dye, Madison O’Donnell, and Jazmin Pineda haul leaves up the Van Gomples’ steps as part of Student Government’s Service Day.

Sophomores Madison O’Donnell Blessing Osueke Emma Peters Sadie Pittman Paul Ramsey

Treyton Randall Deavin Robertson Johan Rodriguez Joseph Ruffcorn Elizabeth Ryan

Tori Schindler Emma Seilstad Adam Selvage Sarah Shelbourn Jessica Simants

Devin Smith Logan Stewart Rose Tafaoialii December Taverner Jax Taylor

Keenan Thorburn Cloey Ullsperger-Allgood LaTrell Vasser Kiana Villarreal Briana Walter

George Watts Easton Wilkins Nicole Willcoxon Aubrey Winkler Carmen Zavala

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Juniors Sheyi Ajiboye Hannah Anderson Josh Anderson Samantha Baires Brianna Bennett

Tyler Brakenhoff Nyalat Buom Rebecca Carpenter Nathan Clark Danielle Cornejo

Raymond Duncan Thomas Eckhart Christian Eggar Garrett Ewing Tani Fernandez

Kendall Fike Brianna Florvilus Selena Gomez Rodrigo Guimaraes Nakia Hackel

Joshua Hamilton Mataia Hess Logan Kaliff Ethan Lanz Mikayla Lawrence

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2019 Alpha Chi Inductees: (l-r) Hannah Anderson, Austin Hackel, Maddie Kinney, Catherine Seufferlein, Dr. Terry Seufferlein (sponsor), Cameron Merrill, Hannah Rohda, Elizabeth Ryan, Cole Satterfield, Dr. Terence Kite (sponsor), Elizabeth Maher — not pictured Andrea Capuyan, Kellie Fredendall, Laurel Maryland, Davi Mendonca.

Juniors Matt Lindsley Molly Little Daniel Mandungu Cassandra Martinez Madeleine Martinez

Justine Medina Davi Mendonca Ciera Montalvo Katrina Murdock Olivia Nabb

Stella Newman Carter Price Jason Richardson Kayli Riesgo Hannah Rohda

Maricelo Romero Alexandra Rooney Alyssa Ruiz Evan Sagariballa Ivo Santos

Haley Scoffield Hailey Stigger Meida Tautalatasi Melody Thomsen Daniel Tomkiewicz

Aaron Vallez Chelsey Watts Josiah Wynn Kyle Wynn Danitsa Zavala

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Seniors Sam Adami Aaron Alvarez Dylan Belik

Katie Bell Joshua Bertey Justus Bjelland

Isaiah Bond Tre’ Bradley Marissa Bressler Joshua Brown Nicholas Brown

Shania Brown Patrick Burnett Nathan Buzi Caleb Cardwell Natalie Carrasco

Asa Coppinger Dallin Cornelious Billy Damon Malia Davidson Mark Dean

Ashley Dugan Brady Dunagan Justin Dyer Lance Ewell Deidre Freitas

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In October, Colby Smith gave her senior recital in the BPAC with Kay Magner accompanying.

Seniors Kelly Fromm Kent Garrett Courtney Gibbs Jacob Gibson Tyree Goolsby

Mackenzie Grauberger Ernest Green Austin Hackel Catherine Harrington Ryan Harrison

Mason Held Luke Jackson Lupe Jimenez-Martinez Roc Johnson Spencer Jones

Michael Karpinski Madison Kinney Bryce Kinsey Ben Kipchirchir Lydia Kirchhoff

Collette Kretz Deborah Kurtzer Nathan Lacina

Trevor Lenear Laura Leos Jacob Lohrenz

Deidre Freitas directed Doubt, A Parable as her senior project. Cast and Crew: (l-r) Kyla Gilstrap, Robyn Kryfka, Deidre Freitas, Chris Martens, Olivia Nabb, and Em Hyberger.

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Seniors Clay Lube Caleb Magner Noah Manly Zach Marsh Lexi Martens

Cameron Merrill Corey Mixon Conrad Morris Jordan Nelson DeAndre Neroes

Matthew Nunes Dylan Odom Matheus Oliveira Robert Ozuna Zane Pfau

Zane Pittman Leiah Reichel Ashley Rendon Alysia Rodriguez Jacob Rodriguez

108 Seniors

December Graduates: (1st row) Robert Ozuno, Lupe Jimenez**, Loreen Kersey^, Cristina Sanchez, Kimberly Baloun***, Dylan Roller; (2nd row) Brady Dunagan, Kermit Thomas, Jacob Rodriguez, Leiah Reichel, Trevor Lenear, Jacob Wirka***, Cameron Sorter, Corey Mixon, Frank Cuevas^^, Jordan Nelson ^Master of Arts, ^^Associates, ***Summa Cum Laude, **Magna Cum Laude

Seniors Dylan Roller Cristina Sanchez Cole Satterfield AJ Scheerer-Hamm Gabby Siebenaler

Trevor Slawter Chris Smith Colby Smith Jake Sola Cameron Sorter

Adrianna Sotolongo Andrew Stafford Kelcie Swink Aubrey Tate Kermit Thomas

Jonathan Thoroughgood Igor Torres Connor Towle Susan Traver Travis Turner

Vincent Valentine Alec Venegas Casey Wagnon Erin Wallgren Melanie Wells

Ciara Williams Kafani Williams Cassidy Wilson Mikala Wilson Jacob Wirka

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Student Index

Esteves, Francisco 36, 63, 96 Ewell, Lance 6, 43, 72, 106 Ewing, Garrett 40, 49, 57, 79, 104

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Abarca, Jonathan 18, 57, 63, 101 Abbott, Isaiah 73, 96 Adami, Samantha 7, 34, 76, 106 Afamasaga, Paul 4, 6, 14, 18, 19, 25, 44, 47, 57, 74, 82, 96 Ajiboye, Sheyi 64, 74, 104 Albin, Dallas 57, 96 Alcantar, Angel 36, 68 Alencar, Jorge 1, 40, 63 Alvarez, Aaron 8, 13, 18, 33, 36, 38, 49, 53, 79, 106 Anderson, Hannah 1, 6, 12, 14, 15, 17, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 36, 42, 44, 104 Anderson, Josh 1, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 33, 44, 46, 47, 52, 53, 63, 104 Araujo, Melanie 18, 60, 87, 101 Armstrong, Paul 18, 36, 63, 96 Atmore, Bree 1, 101

Cadavid, Andrea 36, 60, 96 Calazans, Gabriel 1, 63, 96 Capuyan, Andrea 104 Cardwell, Caleb 34, 49, 106 Carpenter, Rebecca 7, 11, 36, 48, 52, 76, 87, 104 Carrasco, Natalie 1, 18, 34, 36, 56, 59, 106 Carr, Sadie 1, 4, 7, 18, 25, 31, 33, 40, 44, 52, 59, 74, 87, 96 Carvalho, Pedro 63, 101 Clark, Nathan 9, 14, 22, 44, 47, 55, 104 Cody, Kitra 7, 9, 10, 14, 19, 22, 25, 27, 44, 49, 56, 82, 96, 112 Coehoorn, Melody 34, 54 Cogswell, Conner 11, 25, 57, 64, 74, 101 Cole, Brennan 53, 96 Coppinger, Asa 1, 8, 10, 13, 18, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, 33, 34, 38, 44, 47, 49, 56, 57, 63, 106, 112 Coppinger, Justus 1, 5, 11, 16, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 44, 47, 57, 63, 86, 96 Cornejo, Danielle 7, 18, 76, 87, 104 Cornelious, Dallin 18, 79, 106 Cortez, Breianna 1, 7, 18, 25, 40, 52, 64, 76, 87, 101, 112 Cuevas, Frank 36, 101, 108

B Baires, Samantha 8, 14, 16, 22, 24, 25, 32, 42, 50, 104 Bajrami, Albert 63, 96 Baloun, Kimberly 108 Barker, Dewayne 34 Barnes, Isaac 9, 11, 18, 25, 30, 36, 55, 100, 101 Barreto, Sebastian 8, 24, 40, 53, 78, 87, 96 Bastin, Bailee 18, 80, 101 Bearden, Seth 34 Belik, Dylan 18, 87, 106 Bell, Katie 1, 34, 59, 66, 67, 106 Bembenek, Breanna 14, 18, 19, 31, 40, 47, 56, 60, 101 Bennett, Brianna 24, 25, 31, 50, 60, 84, 104 Bertey, Josh 7, 9, 18, 34, 79, 106 Bjelland, Justus 34, 66, 68, 106 Blazek, Samantha 36, 52, 60, 74, 96 Bollens, Chailey 18, 60, 87, 96 Bond, Isaiah 34, 36, 49, 106 Boskovic, Milos 8, 11, 57, 74, 96 Bowman, Charles 81, 101 Bowman, William 36, 81, 101 Boyd, Noah 57, 78, 96 Bradley, Tre’ 7, 34, 36, 48, 79, 106 Brakenhoff, Tyler 78, 104 Brant, Mikayla 6, 8, 12, 18, 21, 25, 31, 32, 44, 52, 86, 96, 112 Braun, Lawyer 79 Bressler, Marissa 1, 4, 6, 12, 39, 40, 44, 50, 106 Breun, Rebekah 21, 96 Brown, Hayden 1, 7, 22, 25, 31, 33, 44, 47, 53, 82, 96 Brown, Josh 6, 9, 12, 23, 36, 44, 55, 106 Brown, Nicholas 14, 34, 106 Brown, Shania 13, 30, 31, 34, 36, 52, 106, 112 Buom, Nyalat 24, 40, 52, 64, 74, 104 Burnett, Patrick 34, 72, 106 Buzi, Nathan 63, 106

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D Damon, Billy 34, 78, 106 Davidson, Malia 4, 18, 23, 25, 44, 54, 60, 106 Dayap, Andrez 81, 96 Dean, Mark 34, 36, 106 DeBoer, Goldie 60, 96 Decker, Bryn 4, 18, 60, 87, 96 DeLeon, Jarvis 40, 101 Diez, Amaia 36, 52, 71, 96 Dirgo, Logan 4, 78, 96 Dominguez, Amber 18, 21, 32, 52, 74, 96 Dovel, Luke 6, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 25, 32, 39, 44, 46, 55, 96 Dudar, Shelby 71, 101 Dugan, Ashley 34, 36, 64, 106 Dunagan, Brady 6, 18, 42, 44, 53, 106, 108 Dunaway, Kurtis 18, 21, 37, 78, 79, 96 Duncan, Raymond 1, 18, 25, 44, 57, 63, 104 Dye, Logan 4, 18, 21, 25, 37, 49, 56, 60, 101 Dye, Stephanie 18, 41, 60, 96, 102 Dyer, Justin 34, 36, 37, 66, 68, 101, 106

E Earth, Isabel 10, 56, 71, 96 Eckerberg, Brianna 1, 6, 18, 24, 30, 31, 42, 52, 74, 86, 87, 101 Eckhart, Tommy 6, 14, 44, 46, 47, 104 Eggar, Christian 4, 9, 10, 11, 18, 24, 25, 26, 31, 40, 42, 50, 51, 100, 104 Eldred, Clayton 18, 36, 48, 87, 101 Esquivel, Jacqueline 34, 71

Ferber, Jenna 17 Fergeson, Emily 32, 66, 67, 97 Fernandes, Igor 1, 40, 63, 97 Fernandez, Tani 12, 50, 71, 82, 86, 87, 104 Ferraz, Jao 18, 63, 101 Fike, Kendall 1, 8, 18, 30, 41, 42, 43, 56, 71, 84, 86, 87, 104, 112 Filho, Jorge 74, 97 Fischer, Amanda 4, 7, 21, 24, 25, 31, 39, 50, 82, 83, 97 Flores, Ciara 4, 18, 24, 52, 60, 82, 97, 101 Flores, Jr 97 Florvilus, Brianna 32, 56, 64, 74, 104 Fredendall, Kellie 1, 8, 12, 18, 25, 33, 40, 42, 44, 47, 56, 71, 86, 87, 101, 104 Freitas, Deidre 6, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 26, 28, 33, 34, 39, 40, 44, 50, 84, 106, 107 Froldi, Giovanni 1, 18, 21, 63, 101 Fromm, Kelly 18, 34, 79, 107

G Gale, Kalea 1, 7, 43, 59, 97 Gallindo, Luis 56, 97 Garcia, Alex 71, 97 Garner, Darrius 72, 97 Garrett, Kent 6, 13, 43, 72, 107 Garrison, Alexis 71, 97 Gaytan-Zuniga, Julian 18, 63, 97 Geesaman, Maria 1, 4, 10, 18, 31, 33, 50, 64, 74, 97 Gibbs, Courtney 5, 7, 8, 18, 24, 30, 31, 34, 44, 48, 52, 82, 83, 107 Gibson, Jacob 1, 9, 11, 32, 55, 107 Giesbrecht, Hali 4, 8, 18, 21, 24, 25, 33, 50, 64, 74, 97 Gilstrap, Kyla 1, 9, 10, 21, 25, 32, 54, 101, 107 Goldsmith-Ding, Charity 10, 14, 15, 22, 26, 28, 56, 66, 67, 97 Gomes, Alan 1, 18, 63, 101 Gomez, Selena 7, 18, 76, 104 Goolsby, Tyree 36, 107 Gramm, Benjamen 9, 11, 14, 17, 18, 22, 31, 51, 64, 84, 100, 101 Grauberger, Mackenzie 18, 36, 56, 74, 84, 107 Green, Ernest 1, 34, 36, 39, 63, 107 Gross, Paige 66, 67 Guimaraes, Rodrigo 1, 18, 36, 49, 63, 104 Gutierrez, Arturo 36, 63, 97

H Hackel, Austin 6, 12, 14, 15, 22, 23, 42, 44, 47, 55, 104, 107 Hackel, Nakia 1, 6, 12, 13, 25, 36, 49, 52, 71, 104 Hall, Hezekiah 8, 73, 97 Hamamoto, Lia 21, 97 Hamilton, Desma 1, 6, 10, 16, 25, 44, 47, 54, 101 Hamilton, Joshua 73, 87, 104 Hamm, Madison 18, 44, 60, 86, 101 Hammons, Jasmine 6, 18, 36, 71, 102 Hannel, Samara 6, 10, 14, 15, 16, 22, 26, 28, 32, 36, 44, 50, 97 Harrington, Catherine 24, 25, 26, 34, 44, 107

Harrington, Diamond 18, 24, 31, 41, 52, 71, 97, 101 Harrison, Ryan 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 26, 28, 29, 34, 44, 46, 54, 55, 107 Hartzell, Caleb 6, 9, 11, 44, 51, 64, 74, 102 Hawkins, JaCoby 97 Held, Mason 34, 39, 56, 64, 75, 91, 107 Hellerich, Schuyler 7, 10, 50, 82, 97 Helzer, James 7, 72, 102 Hernandez, Ariel 52, 71, 97 Hess, Mataia 64, 74, 104 Higgins, Elizabeth 4, 60, 102 Himes, Chris 72, 97 Hinrichs, Alex 11, 32, 49, 57, 78, 86, 98 Hoskin, Emily 24, 31, 44, 52, 102 Hyberger, Em 1, 7, 14, 18, 22, 26, 28, 41, 44, 46, 47, 50, 82, 83, 102, 107

J Jackson, Luke 79, 107 Jackson, Vince 36, 37, 72, 98 Jarvis, Brennan 34 Jimenez, Amber 1, 13, 18, 24, 27, 41, 42, 52, 60, 82, 87, 101, 102 Jimenez-Martinez, Lupe 107, 108 Johnson, Roc 7, 72, 107 Jones, Spencer 79, 107

K Kaliff, Logan 1, 18, 43, 64, 74, 104 Karpinski, Michael 18, 36, 49, 79, 107 Kelly, Marquelles 72, 98 Kersey, Loreen 108 Kinney, Madison 8, 12, 13, 18, 25, 34, 36, 44, 56, 60, 82, 87, 104, 107 Kinney, Taylor 7, 10, 18, 19, 25, 44, 56, 82, 83, 87, 102 Kinney, Thad 1, 8, 12, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27, 44, 53, 63, 86, 98 Kinsey, Bryce 34, 63, 107 Kipchirchir, Ben 64, 107 Kirchhoff, Lydia 1, 5, 6, 8, 12, 18, 40, 44, 50, 84, 86, 87, 107, 112 Kliber-Voigt, Michael 73, 98 Korol, Diego 36, 40, 49, 57, 63, 102 Kretz, Collette 36, 107 Kryfka, Robyn 16, 25, 32, 44, 47, 54, 102, 107 Kurtzer, Deborah 1, 12, 34, 36, 44, 49, 52, 59, 107

L Lacina, Nathan 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 28, 55, 107 Lanz, Ethan 79, 104 Lauenstein, Tyler 21, 37, 48, 57, 78, 79 Lawrence, Mikayla 104 Lemburg, Christina 34 Lenard, Nevell 36, 72 Lenear, Eric 7, 21, 38, 72, 102 Lenear, Trevor 30, 107, 108 Leng, Noah 11, 13, 51, 78, 79, 98 Leon, Jarvis De 63 Leos, Laura 7, 14, 17, 22, 34, 39, 76, 107 Lewis, Connor 1, 4, 9, 11, 18, 21, 33, 40, 51, 78, 86, 102 Li, Jess 33, 80, 98 Lindsley, Matt 79, 105 Little, Molly 1, 5, 18, 24, 30, 31, 36, 48, 52, 59, 74, 105 Lively, Shiloh 1, 18, 25, 56, 59, 98 Lohrenz, Grady 24, 53, 78, 102

Lohrenz, Jake 5, 19, 24, 34, 53, 107 Lopez, Maria 71 Lube, Clay 7, 12, 13, 18, 30, 34, 40, 42, 49, 79, 108

M Mackey-Jackson, Jayson 18, 36, 64, 74, 98 Magner, Caleb 30, 108 Mamea, Kendra 1, 6, 21, 40, 56, 59, 102 Mandungu, Daniel 63, 105 Manly, Noah 68, 108 Marks, Graham 9, 18, 31, 33, 36, 49, 57, 81, 87, 102 Marlin, Kylie 6, 66, 67, 98 Marsh, Zach 18, 34, 49, 108 Martens, Chris 6, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 28, 29, 33, 44, 47, 55, 86, 87, 98, 107, 112 Martens, Lexi 6, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 44, 54, 55, 108, 112 Martinez, Cassandra 1, 8, 12, 18, 38, 50, 60, 105 Martinez, Felipe 5, 6, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 22, 26, 29, 44, 46, 55, 98 Martinez, Madeleine 18, 38, 42, 47, 50, 64, 74, 82, 105 Martinez, Makayla 19, 60, 74, 98, 112 Martinez, Trae 17, 81, 102 Martins, Jorge 1, 63, 98 Maryland, Laurel 104 Mathis, Kevan 78, 79, 102 Maxwell, Myya 4, 18, 25, 31, 32, 36, 38, 44, 47, 52, 60, 86, 87, 98, 112 McBain, Marshall 18, 21, 37, 78, 98 McCulloch, Heather 34 McDade, Davis 18, 24, 36, 53, 63, 98 McKinlay, Brady 81, 98 Mederios, Pierce 1, 13, 31, 32, 38, 40, 53, 66, 68, 102 Medina, Justine 1, 38, 50, 60, 105 Meek, Ian 36, 64, 74 Melendez, Malina 60, 98 Mendonca, Davi 1, 40, 53, 63, 84, 104, 105 Merrill, Cameron 1, 5, 10, 18, 19, 26, 40, 42, 43, 44, 63, 87, 104, 108 Meyer-King, Jazmin 71, 102 Miller, Amalia 12, 15, 17, 28, 30, 42, 87, 102 Miller, Victoria 6, 8, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 33, 44, 46, 50, 102 Milliken, Zac 9, 11, 18, 44, 51, 64, 74, 102 Mixon, Corey 108 Monk, Alex 4, 5, 11, 57, 98 Montalvo, Ciera 7, 18, 76, 105 Montoya, Ella 8, 14, 18, 21, 22, 24, 25, 28, 46, 49, 50, 98 Morris, Conrad 1, 5, 6, 12, 18, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 34, 36, 40, 42, 44, 47, 53, 86, 108 Motta, Alexandre 1, 21, 63, 98 Munday-Rashid, Aaron 6, 7, 36, 72, 102 Munoz, Anissia 7, 76 Munoz, Landry 56, 74, 98 Murdock, Katrina 50, 60, 74, 105

N Nabb, Olivia 1, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 40, 44, 50, 51, 84, 105, 107, 112 Nabb, Simon 6, 8, 14, 15, 16, 22, 25, 44, 46, 47, 57, 98 Nelson, Jonah 73, 99 Nelson, Jordan 108

Neroes, DeAndre 34, 68, 108 Newman, Stella 12, 44, 47, 50, 60, 84, 105 Nickell, Connie 6, 21, 24, 31, 37, 38, 40, 42, 44, 52, 86, 102 Nunes, Matthew 79, 108

O O’Brien, Taylor 1, 18, 25, 36, 38, 40, 49, 56, 59, 84, 87, 102 O’Dell, Gabrielle 1, 21, 50, 99 Odom, Dylan 1, 9, 13, 18, 25, 30, 33, 34, 39, 49, 57, 74, 84, 108, 112 Odom, Heidi 50, 60, 82, 102 O’Donnell, Madison 18, 21, 60, 87, 102, 103 O’Leary, Cameron 11, 57, 63, 99 Oliveira, Matheus 1, 18, 19, 24, 31, 34, 49, 53, 63, 108 Osueke, Blessing 64, 74, 103 Ozuna, Robert 108

P Palmer, Anita 34 Pastella, Skila 71 Patterson, Marissa 66, 67 Payne, Claire 66, 67, 99 Payne, Clarie 6 Pederson, Cody 99 Peters, Emma 1, 7, 18, 21, 33, 38, 56, 59, 71, 101, 103 Pfau, Zane 34, 49, 81, 108 Pineda, Jazmin 8, 38, 41, 50, 60, 99, 102 Pinheiro, Thiago 18, 63, 99 Pitman, Carys 7, 18, 24, 25, 33, 50, 82, 83, 86, 99 Pittman, Sadie 1, 5, 12, 19, 25, 43, 56, 71, 103 Pittman, Zane 44, 108 Price, Carter 12, 30, 31, 39, 42, 44, 74, 105 Primes, Hakeem 73, 99

R Rahman, Shyheim 21, 73 Ramsey, Paul 21, 103 Randall, Treyton 78, 79, 103 Reichel, Leiah 49, 56, 108 Rendon, Ashley 34, 50, 71, 86, 108 Richardson, Jason 36, 79, 105 Riesgo, Kayli 1, 18, 59, 105 Robertson, Deavin 73, 103 Rodriguez, Alysia 7, 18, 34, 76, 108 Rodriguez, Jacob 63, 108 Rodriguez, Johan 11, 18, 53, 63, 103 Rohda, Hannah 9, 18, 24, 30, 31, 33, 42, 43, 52, 64, 74, 104, 105 Roller, Dylan 78, 79, 108, 109 Romero, Maricela 7, 18, 49, 76, 105 Rooney, Alexandra 80, 105 Rowan, Makayla 8, 12, 14, 18, 22, 25, 33, 39, 44, 56, 80, 86, 99, 112 Ruffcorn, Joseph 11, 18, 21, 31, 37, 44, 51, 64, 74, 100, 103 Ruiz, Alyssa 5, 7, 18, 36, 43, 48, 76, 105 Russell, Alina 13, 41, 71, 99 Ryan, Elizabeth 1, 13, 18, 25, 31, 33, 40, 52, 60, 84, 103, 104, 112

S Saenz, Samantha 7, 11, 24, 36, 52, 76, 87, 99 Sagariballa, Evan 79, 105 Salcedo, Hailey 4, 21, 60, 82, 99

Saldana, Rodrigo 53, 63, 99 Sanchez, Cristina 108, 109 Sanchez, Joseph 6, 11, 24, 25, 51, 64, 74, 99 Santos, Ivo 1, 63, 105 Saroka, Hannah 7, 11, 18, 21, 24, 52, 76, 99 Satterfield, Cole 1, 7, 9, 13, 18, 24, 40, 49, 53, 57, 78, 79, 87, 104, 109, 112 Scheerer-Hamm, AJ 34, 64, 74, 109 Schindler, Tori 1, 7, 18, 25, 33, 56, 59, 84, 103 Scoffield, Haley 1, 18, 21, 59, 71, 105 Scully, Treyton 7, 78, 79, 99 Segura, Jr. 21, 37, 64, 74, 99 Seilstad, Emma 1, 7, 12, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27, 32, 40, 44, 46, 47, 50, 82, 103 Selvage, Adam 36, 73, 103 Selvage, Seth 21, 73, 99 Shantz, Barbara 34 Shelbourn, Sarah 18, 21, 24, 44, 52, 71, 74, 87, 103 Shenkenberg, Beau 1, 32, 55, 64, 74, 99 Siebenaler, Gabby 12, 34, 44, 50, 109 Simants, Jessica 54, 80, 103 Slawter, Trevor 18, 78, 79, 109 Smith, Bryce 1, 6, 9, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 44, 49, 57, 86, 99 Smith, Chris 34, 72, 109 Smith, Colby 21, 25, 30, 34, 44, 46, 50, 106, 109 Smith, Devin 73, 103 Smith, Lamar 34 Sola, Jake 18, 36, 38, 48, 53, 79, 109 Solorio, Cynthia 99 Sorter, Cameron 108, 109 Sotolongo, Adrianna 1, 7, 8, 10, 11, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, 34, 40, 44, 47, 52, 53, 82, 83, 84, 109 Spight, Gina 60, 87, 99 Stafford, Andrew 72, 109 Stewart, Logan 4, 14, 16, 17, 22, 24, 25, 30, 46, 50, 86, 103 Stigger, Hailey 18, 25, 27, 56, 64, 74, 105 Stoyanov, Alexandra 1, 21, 56, 59, 66, 67, 99 Sullivan, Brennan 8, 55, 74, 100 Swink, Kelcie 6, 8, 18, 31, 34, 52, 74, 109, 112

T Tafaoialii, Rose 1, 5, 18, 19, 25, 36, 38, 43, 49, 56, 59, 103 Tate, Aubrey 7, 14, 18, 22, 28, 109 Tautalatasi, Meida 7, 76, 105 Taverner, December 7, 36, 44, 103 Taylor, Jax 63, 103 Thomas, Kermit 5, 30, 38, 49, 64, 74, 108, 109 Thomas, Naishon 100 Thomas, Paige 8, 12, 15, 16, 22, 28, 50, 100 Thomsen, Melody 11, 18, 36, 52, 71, 105 Thongprakob, Typhoon 81, 100 Thorburn, Keenan 36, 49, 63, 103 Thoroughgood, Jonathan 63, 109 Timm, Vitor 1, 18, 63, 100 Tlatenchi, Freddy 18, 24, 53, 78, 79, 100 Todisco, Dalas 11, 57, 74, 100 Tolbert, Michael 72 Toledo, Moriah 11, 18, 24, 49, 52, 100 Tomkiewicz, Daniel 79, 105 Torres, Igor 72, 101, 109 Towle, Connor 34, 36, 49, 109 Traver, Susan 1, 18, 52, 71, 109

Trower, Caitlyn 4, 7, 10, 18, 25, 44, 47, 56, 82, 83, 100 Trumbo, Malique 18, 66, 68, 100 Turner, Travis 18, 34, 36, 79, 109

U Ullsperger-Allgood, Cloey 48, 60, 87, 103 Ulshoffer, Christine 34

V Valentine, Vincent 34, 79, 109 Valle, Jaysson 4, 5, 37, 57, 78, 79, 100 Vallejo Jauregui, Rosa 66, 67, 100 Vallez, Aaron 78, 79, 105 Vasser, LaTrell 18, 19, 24, 40, 53, 73, 87, 103 Venegas, Alec 18, 34, 36, 109 Vidal, DB 34, 79 Villa, Alex 11, 18, 57, 63, 100 Villarreal, Kiana 7, 18, 76, 103

W Wagnon, Casey 79, 109 Wakefield, Kendra 4, 44, 60, 100 Walker, Electra 36 Wallgren, Erin 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 31, 34, 56, 84, 109, 112 Walter, Briana 6, 7, 14, 18, 21, 24, 52, 76, 87, 103 Ward, Jonathan 100 Watts, Chelsey 9, 10, 32, 54, 105 Watts, George 103 Wells, Melanie 1, 8, 11, 18, 19, 24, 26, 31, 38, 40, 42, 52, 87, 109 Wiese, Alec 53, 63, 79, 86, 100 Wilges, Eduardo 1, 18, 36, 63, 100 Wilkerson, Tobias 53, 68, 100 Wilkins, Cooper 18, 66, 68, 100 Wilkins, Easton 21, 103 Willcoxon, Nicole 4, 6, 11, 18, 52, 64, 74, 103 Williams, Chris 100 Williams, Ciara 12, 24, 34, 52, 71, 86, 109 Williams, Kafani 7, 24, 36, 38, 53, 72, 109 Williamson, Harley 9, 18, 32, 55, 66, 68, 100 Wilson, Cassidy 1, 4, 7, 10, 11, 13, 18, 33, 34, 36, 44, 56, 57, 59, 109, 112 Wilson, Mikala 19, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 56, 101, 109 Wilson, Nenia 8, 50 Winkler, Aubrey 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 24, 31, 38, 40, 44, 52, 103 Wirka, Jacob 108, 109 Wynn, Josiah 73, 105 Wynn, Kyle 7, 18, 32, 41, 44, 74, 105

Y Y Castro, Vitor 1, 18, 63, 100

Z Zavala, Carmen 52, 60, 87, 103 Zavala, Danitsa 60, 105

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Dr. Ray and Gail Miller

Steddon Sikes

Lexi Martens

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The 2018-19 Crusader is dedicated to Dr. L. Ray and Gail Miller.

The Millers have been the backbone of the science department at York College for three and a half decades, dedicating their professional lives to making an impact through quality scientific instruction in a Christian setting. Between his classes in chemistry and hers in biology, the couple has influenced hundreds of students who went on to become doctors, physical therapists, dentists, researchers, chiropractors, and teachers of all levels. They were honored this year with the first Distinguished Achievement in Academics award.

The Crusader is a publication of York College under the supervision of Steddon Sikes, director of publications and yearbook editor, and Lexi Martens, student editor. A special thanks goes to Bob DeHart and Corey Sanner for volunteering so many great photographs of life at York College and to Chrystal Houston and Chris Martens for their part in contributing many of the stories.

Photography was also contributed by John I. Baker III, Mikayla Brant, Shania Brown, Justin Carver, Kitra Cody, Eryn Conyers, Asa Coppinger, Brianna Cortez, Bailey Davis, Erin DeHart, Maegan Detlefs, Eric Eckert, Kendall Fike, Jansen Fraser, Trent Hinton, Chrystal Houston, Lydia Kirchhoff, Christi Lones, Makayla Martinez, Myya Maxwell, Tim McNeese, Gail Miller, Leo Miller, Olivia Nabb, Dylan Odom, Hannah Parker, Makayla Rowan, Elizabeth Ryan, Cole Satterfield, Meghan Schruck, John Scully, Steddon Sikes, Kelcie Swink, Stacie Turnbull, Sarah Van Gomple, Erin Wallgren, Cassidy Wilson, York News-Times.

This yearbook was printed by the Walsworth Publishing Company of Marceline, MO. Greg Adams served as the annual representative.