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Winter 2006 Vol.9, No.1

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Winter 2006 Vol.9, No. 1

SHALL BE SATISFIED WHEN I AWAKE IN YOUR LIKENESS.” Ps. 17:15

During Homecoming chapel this fall, I heard Tim Lewis describe his alma mater as a “place of holy mystery”. I was anxious to get an explanation from our campus minister on what he meant by that intriguing statement. Holy mystery to portray a college?

In detail, Mr. Lewis talked of how God was at work among us, that amazing things were being accomplished — sometimes despite our lack of faith, that students where being transformed into His Likeness.

Now let me ask you this, are you comfortable with that description for an institution of higher learning? Does it sit well with you that a place that teaches the laws of physics, mathematical postulates, elements of correct grammar, and key historical components… that place, that community finds its core identity in mysterious transformations?

I absolutely love it! Sometimes I may not be able to put my finger on it and may even doubt what might be happening around me, but I completely and whole heartedly agree — this is a place of holy mystery.

It makes sense of Kimball Matkins’ outlook on life. He should not be so happy as he suffers with Lou Gehrig’s disease, but you’ll never find in all the world a Financial Aid Director with more reason to rejoice. It makes sense why York College now has an M.D. listed among the science faculty — Dr. Mark Pearson. Under its light, the obscurity of how someone who has never been to our campus before can leave us their estate, their entire life’s work, is understood. A place of holy mystery is a wonderful environment for students to become more like their Savior.

As you look through this issue of the Heritage, take note of God’s transforming power in the lives of His people. Everyday, He is making known the mystery of His will. What a comforting thought!

Sincerely,

Wayne Baker President (On the Cover) Chairman of the Board, H. Jarrell Gibbs challenges students to choose their master wisely. (Above) Dr. Dennis and Debby Lynn were named the 2006 YC Alumni of the Year. (Below) In the Homecoming production Death Takes a Holiday , Zeboriah Carter made his final YC stage appearance as Major Whitread, in a battle of wills with Death, played by third generation Yorkie, Matthew Miller.

YORK COLLEGE HERITAGE is published by the Office of Advancement for alumni and friends of York College.

Correspondence can be sent to: Steddon Sikes Director of Publications 1125 East 8th Street York, NE 68467 (402) 363-5668 slsikes@york.edu www.york.edu

Profile Excellence in

ay Keller (’66) lost his wife and YC sweetheart, Carol (’66 Cumberledge), to breast cancer in 1999.

Now, seven years later, he has published a children’s book based on his experience with grief. The book, called A Letter to Mickey, helps children “to understand death, and life after,” said Keller.

The title of the book comes from a conversation Keller had with a little girl at his wife’s funeral. The girl, “Mickey”, asked if A Letter to M ickey Mickey ickey: YC Alumnus authors children’s book she could touch Carol, and when she had been given permission, she was surprised to find how cold the body was. Jay gave her a scientific explanation for this, that Carol no longer had blood pumping through her body to keep her warm, but he was unsatisfied with this answer. So, he wrote a letter to Mickey explaining what happens when a person dies. “Our spirit lives on; we leave our bodies behind,” said Keller.

Keller felt that the letter could be a blessing to other children that were hurting and confused about the death of a loved one. Eventually, his son Steven Keller (’91) added colorful illustrations to the letter and Jay sought a publisher. Keller explains this heavy concept in ways that young readers can understand. For example, he likens the separation of flesh and spirit to a turtle leaving its Jay signs one of his books for Jill (Beaty ‘67) Amundson during the fall shell behind, or a house that no one lives in.

A unique feature of the book is that it is Homecoming activities. customizable. Several pages have blanks for the child’s name to be added. Also, there are blank pages for journaling memories about the deceased. The book also includes discussion questions and scripture references, “to facilitate dialogue with kids and to help them deal with their grief ”. The questions could also be adapted for use in a Bible class for younger people. One reader in Fort Worth, Texas wrote, “Every home in America ought to have a copy of this book!” A Lettter to Mickey may be purchased online at www.starbible.com, or from Keller directly (thisisheent@yahoo.com).

Keller has been a long-time supporter of As a YC student, Jay was an York, serving many years on the college’s Adviattendant for sory Board. He and Carol sent all three of their sophomore children through YC. After his wife’s death, Jay favorite and served as the was blessed a second time in matrimony. He Vice President for and his wife, Colleen, live in Cedar Falls, Iowa. the men’s social Her youngest child, Tamara, is currently a club Koionia. sophomore at York College. !

th Worepeating R “What a greater peace there is in God. I do not look forward to the death I may suffer but I realize that death is the vehicle that takes me to the glory of God... We have this great channel of communication to our Father. It’s like a chat line and it doesn’t matter how many are on the line at the same time, He hears us all. Thank you for your prayers.”

Kimball Matkins ‘76 YC Financial Aid Director Email updates on his battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) May 15 and June 22, 2006

“Any magnificent end comes from the fruit of a tiny beginning.”

Chris Seidman YC Spiritual Emphasis Week Aug. 29, 2006

“Every blow of life is cushioned when it is shared by someone you love. Every joy of life is heightened when it is shared with someone you love.”

Dr. Carl B Brrecheen Celebration of Marriage Seminar Sept. 30, 2006

“God is back, looking to the needs of his people — Amazing things are being done... He’s working among our students and things are good.”

Tim Le wis ‘84 Lewis YC Campus Minister Homecoming Chapel Oct. 14, 2006

“Contrary to what the world tells us, we are not in control...We are free, but we are free only to make a choice.”

H. Jarrell Gibbs YC Chairman of the Board York College Chapel November 29, 2006

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Thr ee F ull-time F aculty JJoin oin YC Three Full-time Faculty Science / Psychology Programs Strengthened with Additions Division of Science: B iology hysiology Biology iology,, Anatomy & P Physiology Dr. Mark Pearson and his wife, Cathy, moved to York from Cap Haitian, Haiti where they spent six years doing medical missions. Pearson is a graduate of Harding University, and he obtained his M.D. from the University of Arkansas Medical School in Little Rock, Arkansas. He also spent time doing medical mission work in Nigeria, West Africa. The Pearsons have three children: Daniel, Erin, and Kathleen, and recently became grandparents. Their youngest, Kathleen, is a freshman at YC. Division of Science: Chemistry Dr. Alex Williams and his wife, Becky, moved to York from Rolla, Missouri where he was a Teaching/Research Assistant at the University of Missouri-Rolla. He is a Harding graduate, with teaching and research experience in many scientific fields. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of MissouriRolla and has an extensive list of published scholarly articles in his field. The Williams have one daughter, Megan.

D epar tment of P sy chology/Cornhusker Counseling Center epartment Psy sychology/Cornhusker Paul Moses moved to York from Fort Worth, TX where he was a counselor at Richland Hills Christian Counseling Center and a cognitive therapist at Mental Health Mental Retardation of Tarrant County. He and his wife, Helen, have three sons: LeePaul, John-Paul, and Titus. Paul holds a M.A. in Marriage & Family Counseling and a M.A. in Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

FROM THE TOP: Dr. Pearson gives a Human Physiology lecture in the newly refurnished biology lab.

High Island, Texas freshman, Mason Lee, conducts a chemistry experiment with Dr. Williams observing.

Mr. Moses visits with Mesa, Arizona senior Robbie Kernagis about some makeup notes as class gets underway.

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Celebration of Marriage Brecheen and Faulkner present final seminar in York It was a swan song of sorts for Dr. Carl Brecheen and Dr. Paul Faulkner as they presented their final marriage enrichment workshop in the north central states.

With only four seminars remaining on their schedule that has spanned four decades, the dynamic counseling duo presented York with a rare opportunity

Dr. Carl and Smitty Brecheen and Dr. Paul and Gladys Faulkner

of being one of the final hosts to their ageless Celebration of Marriage Seminar.

320 participants from 9 states attended the weekend events in York.

The majority were married or engaged couples, but there were also some single students in the audience hoping to learn how to lay a firm foundation for their future relationships.

“It was very helpful for any relationship,” said YC sophomore Natasha Byrd, “It taught me to stop keeping a record of other people’s wrongs and to just let the little things go.”

Begun in 1974 as an effort to help husbands and wives improve their marriages, the seminar has been presented to over 90,000 couples in more than 33 states and 7 foreign countries. Both Brecheen and Faulkner spoke in their sessions of their strong friendship with

“Every blow of life is cushioned when it is shared by someone you love.

Every joy of life is heightened when it is shared with someone you love.”

Carl Brecheen each other and the involvement of their families in the ministry. Paul and Gladys celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary earlier this year; Carl and Smitty were soon to be celebrating theirs. They have over 100 years of marriage and family counseling and teaching experience between them.

Event co-coordinator Dr. Paul Robison said he felt the workshop was very successful and was very pleased with the turnout. The workshop was hosted by the York College Bible Department and East Hill Church of Christ as a service to the students and church members in the area. !

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Celebration Days on the York College campus will always be an anticipation of great autumn weather and a schedule of activities that leaves everyone happily exhausted. It’s a weekend mixture of memories revisited and the very beginnings of new friendships; a blend of long-standing traditions that have stood the test of time and experiencing for the very first time the excitement of staying overnight in a college dorm.

he weekend activities were well underway Friday afternoon as alumni participated in the 10th Annual Homecoming Golf Tournament, held at the York Country Club. Even though it was a bit on the windy side in the early goings, the day was enjoyed by all and for the first time in the tournament’s history, two foursomes shared the winning circle at ten under par: Dale Neal ’66, Jack Fenske ’66, Matt Fike ’90, and Tim Neal ’04 and the team of Tim Lewis ’84, Steddon Sikes ’84, Cornell Bonde ’90, and Roger Deal ’94. Participants raised over $800 for the York College men’s golf team in a post tournament auction orchestrated by John Hamm (’69).

Friday night, many attended the fall theatre production Death Takes a Holiday and others renewed friendships at the Alumni Reception. Later that night, the auditorium of East Hill was packed for a hilarious and thought provoking performance by YC’s drama group, Soul Concern.

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Those that were awake for Homecoming Chapel on Saturday morning were treated to a message from Campus Minister Tim Lewis about God’s incredible work in the hearts of the YC students.

President Baker followed with a presentation of the Alumni of the Year, announcing the 2006 recipients - Dr. Dennis and Debby Lynn from the class of ’76. Dennis’ brother, David, accepted the award in their absence and a pre-recorded video message from the Lynns was shown. For those who know the Lynns, be assured it was vintage Dennis and Debby. The Concert Choir followed chapel with an inspiring performance and were joined by alumni in their final two numbers.

The Homecoming soccer games were exciting as usual, as the women defeated Manhattan Christian 4-1 and the men’s team earned a 2-1 overtime victory against Upper Iowa University. At halftime, the Homecoming Royalty was announced: King Greg Smith, a senior Physical Education major from Concordia, Kansas, and

Queen Ambri Merrill, a senior Pre-Pharmacy major from Ogallala, Nebraska. At the completion of the ceremony the royal couple was treated to a horse-drawn carriage ride around campus.

Reunions went late into the night as friends gathered across campus and in alumni’s homes, sharing memories and updates with each other. M.A.P. (Master’s Apprentice Program) also held their 40th anniversary reunion, swapping stories of how work on the mission field impacted their lives. A bonfire devotional ended a full day of activities for some, while others caught their second wind and enjoyed the finale of a late night talent show.

Celebration Days 2006 proved once again to be a fun weekend getaway for high school students and a great homecoming for all those who have tasted “The York Experience.” !

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“W

here there is no vision, the people perish…”

Proverbs 29:18.

In 1888, Alfred Nobel awoke to read his own obituary.

One headline read: “The merchant of death is dead.” A French newspaper mistakenly confused the death of his brother with that of Nobel. An extremely intelligent and wealthy man, Nobel may be best known as the inventor of dynamite.

To the whole world, Nobel was the “Dynamite King” and that was the sole purpose of his life. He was perceived as simply a merchant of death and for that alone he would have been remembered. After reading his obituary, Nobel resolved to make his true intentions and purposes known – to break down the barriers that separated men and ideas.

To accomplish his goal, Nobel relied on his last will and testament to change the world and to show the true expressions of his life’s ideals. Nobel left the majority of his estate to fund what we know as the Nobel Prize.

Alfred Nobel received a special gift. Most people will never see what their obituary says about them or know what others really think about them. Nobel took advantage of the opportunity that was given him and set out to change the perception others had about him and to leave a legacy.

In doing so, he changed the world.

Each and every person has an opportunity to be an Alfred Nobel. Even without reading the headlines and obituaries prior to death, every individual knows what they have done in their life that will leave an impact, whether positive or negative. Every individual has an opportunity to leave a legacy.

Alfred Nobel set out to change the world through his will, and you can too. Just as Nobel chose to support endeavors that were important to him, you can support those that are important to you. By leaving a bequest to York College, you can not only leave a legacy, but also help change the world. The bequest you make will be used to help York College in touching and changing lives through the education of young men and women who in turn will reach out and touch others who will in turn do the same. By leaving a bequest to York College, you are leaving a legacy that can change the world.

Billy Lones, JD Planned Gifts Officer (402) 363-5660 bmlones@york.edu

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Ne w Chairman of the Board Gibbs Agrees to Serve in Key Position he Board of Trustees for T York College has a new Chairman, Mr. H. Jarrell Gibbs of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Gibbs, who was asked to join the Board in 2003, will serve in this elected position for a term of two years, during which he will preside over the meetings that will continue to set policy for York College and hold the school to its mission.

“It was obvious from his first days on our board that he had the ability to be its leader. It was obvious to everyone in the room,” said York College President Wayne Baker. “He was asked to serve by acclamation.”

The position of Chairman was previously held by Ed McLoud, who served in that capacity for 12 years. He has been on the Board of Trustees since 1988, and will continue to serve on the Board.

“He was an ideal Chairman,” said Baker of McLoud. “He was always there when you needed him, and he made himself and his schedule available to whatever the needs of the college were.” PresiMcLoud dent Baker lauded McLoud’s years of service, saying that the effectiveness of the Board in the past decade has been a direct result of McLoud’s leadership.

McLoud and his wife, Pat, reside in Leavenworth, Kansas.

Gibbs is retired President of TXU Corp., having served for 22 years in various executive positions within that company. He also spent over 20 years in the U.S. Army. During that period, he commanded units on three continents, was an artillery battalion commander in the First Cavalry Division and served two tours in Viet Nam. Currently he is active in private investments. Gibbs has also been very active with Texas A&M University, United Way of Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce and Texas Health Resources Hospital Board.

Gibbs holds a Bachelors degree in Business Administration in Finance, and a Masters degree in Management and Administration from Texas A&M University. He is a graduate of Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.

Gibbs is married to Cynthia, his wife of 46 years. They have a son, who is a minister, a daughter and four granddaughters. They are active in their local church where Gibbs serves as an elder. !

Fir lessing for iree is Conduit of B Blessing YC SStudents tudents hree businesses in downtown York were destroyed by fire on T October 20. While the flames were spreading, calls were going out all over campus—no one had been hurt, but two current York College students and one former student had been living in an apartment above the businesses; they had lost nearly all of their possessions in the blaze. Rusty Ridley, a senior from Laramie, Wyoming, and Joey Schwarz, a junior from Lincoln, Nebraska, and former student Matt Phelps were left homeless and without the basic necessities of life.

The tragedy of this event, however, was overshadowed by the magnitude of the outpouring of love shown to these students by the campus, church, and community.

“The immediate generosity has taken care of so many of our basic needs,” said Ridley after the fire. The students were given an apartment in the new residence halls on campus, and were furnished with basic supplies, like bedding and toiletries, as well as Wal-Mart gift cards for whatever else they might need in the short term.

“I’ve found out what you truly need to get by,” says Ridley.

He and Schwarz concur that they now have what they “need”, and that so much of what was lost was just “wants”. They both are sorry about the loss of personal items of sentimental significance that they know they will never be able to replace.

Many church members contributed short-term housing and meals, as well as physical items and money for Ridley, Schwarz, and Phelps. The students also collected spare change for two weeks, and presented the fire victims with $664 during a chapel program. That same night a special benefit performance of the drama ensemble Soul Concern netted $1,019.76 in donations.

“The emotional part is the rallying of support of the campus, the community, and the churches from all around the area,” said Ridley. All three wished to express their gratitude to the hundreds of people that have shown them Christ through their generosity. !

- by Chrystal Houston

YC students Rusty Ridley (L) and Joey Schwarz (R) stood helplessly by while their apartment and all of their belongings were consumed by flames. The fire was a conduit of blessing for these students, as the campus and community sprung into action.

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Lif e Jo urne y St ori es o fY ork C ollege Lega cy Al u m ni ife Journe urney Sto ries of Yo Co egac Alu

The World According to Bill…

his classmates will remember this witty young man who wrote a regular column for the Sandburr and shared his life and philosophy with everyone around— including over 7,000 high school students spanning a teaching career of over three decades.

Following graduation from York College, Bill spent 18 months in as many countries while serving in the U.S. Army.

This experience only reinforced Bill’s calling to teach. So, for the next 33 years he taught high school Social Studies and coached several sports including baseball, basketball and football.

In 1961, Bill married Mo, who worked as a full-time bookkeeper. After five years they adopted Blake and 14 months later they adopted Beth. Bill took extra jobs so that Mo could be a fulltime mom. For extra income, Bill

David Bill

Betty

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William “B ill tman (1954) “Bill ill”” Wor ortman taught at a local community college at night and in the summer. He also became the official “ticket taker” at ballgames and was a special events chaperone. Bill was also the sponsor of the “Close Up” program for 10 years, and one year had the largest number of high school students going to Washington D.C. at one time.

Bill is a storyteller kind of teacher who believes real learning produces a behavior change. One of his former students writes: “Bill’s classes were not about the text book. The cornerstone of Bill’s teachings involved the story. He was a first class story-teller in a culture that had lost the gift of oral tradition. He was a skeptic, a cynic, a sage and a comedian. He wanted us to make sense of our surroundings, describing historical patterns and circumstances that might lead us to future mindfulness. Imagine that, a teacher teaching mindfulness.”

Bill earned his Masters degree in 1970 and received several Norman awards during his teaching career including the DAR Award for an Outstanding American History teacher. In giving this award they stated, “Bill is a committed, inspiring teacher who makes an effort to provide knowledge of the people who sacrificed their lives and fortunes for the sake of freedom and liberty; a teacher who promotes a patriotic spirit.”

(Above) Bill Wortman, Betty Auchard (‘48), Norman Menzie (‘54), and Dr. David Stephenson (‘53) got together during the 2005 alumni reunion. (Left) Betty was a dorm mom to Bill, Norman, and David and the other students pictured in this photo. Her late husband Denny (‘47) was a member of the YC faculty.

So in 1990, after thirty-three years— that is, 9,940 school days, or 41,580 classes—Bill retired. But he didn’t go out quietly – the graduating class of 1990 requested that Bill speak at their graduation. Bill jokes that it took him 33 years to complete a program most students finish in four years.

About his education, Bill says, “York College expanded my learning horizons, increased my social experience and gave me a better appreciation of the world I live in. I have learned that real truth does not depend on my belief.”

The Wortmans reside in Anacortes, WA where Bill continues to teach Bible class.

In challenging his students, he was quoted as saying, “try to live your life so that you leave nothing undone, and when you do what you want to do, be sure when it’s done it’s something you are proud of.” !

Students H elp SStar tar igeria Help tartt School in N Nigeria

“I

will never underestimate the student body again…I had an expectation of what they would rise up to do, but they really just blew me away,” said Tim Lewis, Campus Minister at York College.

Lewis’s excitement is due to the students’ response to his challenge for them to support five children through the Christian Relief Fund.

Instead, they raised enough money to supLewis port 32 children, and have pledged the finances to do that twelve times during the academic year.

This larger contribution is enabling the Christian Relief Fund to start a new school in Nigeria that will accommodate 50 students. The York College students

will be the primary sponsors for this school for the first year.

The $800/month raised will go toward feeding, clothing, and providing education and healthcare to needy children in Africa. There is a possibility that over one of the breaks or during the summer, a few of the YC students will visit the new school in Nigeria and see the work being done.

Lewis has been to Africa several times and is eager to have an opportunity to serve the people there.

“We wanted to not just talk to the students about what they should be doing, but give them an opportunity to really serve,” said Lewis, who is leading a

(above) Students who are part of the discipleship study pray for the school and the Nigerian children after taking up one of their monthly collections.

campus Bible study on discipleship. The first lesson, on compassion, led to the students’ financial commitment to the children in Africa. !

- by Chrystal Houston

Longtime YC Librar ir ector P asses A way Libraryy D Dir irector Passes Away Charles Van Baucom, 76, passed from this life Friday, October 6, 2006 and was laid to rest in the Miami Cemetery in Roberts County, Texas. Born January 7, 1930, in Lefors, Texas, to Clovis Autry “Jack” and Lallie Doreen Webb Baucom, Charles is survived by an uncle Verner Webb of Amarillo, three aunts, Marie Gill and Joyce Moore both of Miami, Texas, and Mildred Baucom Penney of Houston.

Charles received his B. A. from Abilene Christian College in 1952, a M. A. in history in 1956 and a M. A. in library science in 1965 both from Texas A & M University - Commerce. He was a printer for 10 years then an English teacher at Ackerly, Stamford and Wall, Texas. He was also librarian for the Tom Green County Library in San Angelo, Texas and for East Texas State University.

He served as the Director of Levitt Library at York College from 1964-1996 and continued serving as the Director Emeritus and Archivist until his retire-

ment. He moved to Merkel, Texas in 2002.

The R est of the SStor tor Rest toryy Danny Weddle, Class of 1967 Charles Van Baucom has been my friend since I entered York College in l965. My wife Blossom and I were saddened at news of his passing. I very much want to be a part of honoring his memory.

He was not only my first college English professor, but I worked for him as his secretary my freshman and sophomore years.

Throughout the years we have stayed close friends, his visiting our homes and supporting us in the mission field many times. We named our adopted son after him...Charles Van Weddle.

He opened his apartment to me when I was unable to go home for Christmas my freshman year when he traveled to be with his grandmother in Texas. Charles, at that time, and before microwaves, cooked his food mostly in a little electric oven. It was in his never-used pan closet that I found the first Teflon skillet I had ever seen. I was amazed that Charles

would put a pan back in the closet covered with such thick grease. I scrubbed, and scraped....with steel wool, even the edge of a knife to get off the grease. Finally I just gave up and put the skillet back into the never used pans. I never got around to telling Charles I was not able to wash the dirty skillet.......and, when I discovered Teflon...I never confessed. I can just imagine his wonderful laugh if I had been able in this life to confess what I had done.

Libraries are supposed to be quiet! He made York’s old library (and the new) a joy. !

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The downtown fire in late October is a reminder of how far York College has progressed over the last century. The lone remaining building on the corner of the destroyed block on the south side of the square is where the town’s business college resided before its purchase in 1916

by York College. The academic discipline was moved to the growing campus a few years later.

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Over the years the face of York College has changed considerably. A few brick and mortar highlights in our history provide a snapshot of some of God’s blessings: 1892 Administration Building (Old Main) 1903 Hulitt Hall1 (built as a music conservatory) 1911 McGehee Hall2 (originally a gymnasium with “the finest indoor track in Nebraska”) 1929 McGehee converted to a library after gym is built 1947 Middlebrook Hall3 1951 Old Main destroyed by fire 1958 Childress Hall 1964 McCloud Hall4 1969 Levitt Library5 (McGehee converted to classrooms) 1972 Thomas Hall6 1974 Freeman Physical Education Center7 1995 Dean Sack Hall of Science (6th & Blackburn) 1998 Phyllis J. Mackey Center8 1999 Prayer Chapel9 (built in 1901) moved to campus 2003 Holthus Field House10 2006 Delaware Apartments11 and Kiplinger Apartments12 York College is stronger than ever — not only with the physical changes that have taken place, but also because of our gifted faculty and the 40 plus bachelor degrees that are offered — our fourteen competitive athletic programs and the strong commitment we have to our spiritual roots — the advance strides we are making in technology and at the same time our dedication to the individual student’s needs.

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

The Admissions Office is anticipating one of the largest recruiting classes in YC history for the fall of 2007. Drop them an email or give them a call if you know of someone that would be forever changed by their own York Experience.

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brings York College to the forefront of Christian higher education. You can become a member by making an annual gift of $1000 or more. Your gift makes it possible for York College to “provide a quality liberal arts education, equipping students to lead lives of purpose, leadership, and service consistent with Christian ideals.”

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Currently, over forty bachelor degree programs are offered in the areas of Bible, Education, Science, Business, Communications, English, History, Math, Music and Psychology. York College must excel in each of these areas to compete in today’s educational arena. By making a gift to York College you have the opportunity to impact our students in a significant way.

So wers ir cle Sow ers’’ C Cir ircle $1,000—$1,999 Dr. and Mrs. Mabrey L. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fischer Mrs. Wylene Baker Ms. Mary L. Waller Mrs. Moy S. Dudrey Mrs. Betty L. Chapman Mr. and Mrs. Jack A. Hoover Mr. and Mrs. Seth D. Mohorn Mr. and Mrs. Chris Luther Mr. and Mrs. Gayland Roberts Miss April Hall Mr. and Mrs. Miles Baum Mr. and Mrs. Lenard Boesch Mr. and Mrs. Bill R. Colwell Dr. and Mrs. Richard Edwards, Jr. Ms. Kim Fletcher Drs. Frank and Kathleen Wheeler Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Fletcher Ms. Janey R. Miller Mr. and Mrs. James T. Ross Mr. and Mrs. Ken Gunselman Mrs. Ann Eddy Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Nichols Mr. and Mrs. Roger J. Lowry Mrs. Ermalee Scroggin Miss Maribel Poundstone Dr. and Mrs. Clark Roush Mr. and Mrs. David Dowson Dr. and Mrs. Russell P. Dudrey Dr. and Mrs. Myron D. Fessler Mr. and Mrs. Dimitri Gaitanopoulos Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Ganus Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Dickie L. Hill Mr. and Mrs. Don Hornbaker Mr. and Mrs. Gene Johnston Mr. and Mrs. John E. Mansfield Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mohorn Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Norris Mr. Jack Owen Ms. Willa B. Patterson Mrs. Dulcie L. Robinson

So wers ir cle Sow ers’’ C Cir ircle continued Ms. Ruth E. Short Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. R. Drew Woodburn

Corpor ate C ir cle Corporate Cir ircle Agri-Products AVAYA Foundation BOEING Gift Matching Program Burlington Northern ConocoPhillips Cornerstone Bank Cornhusker Christian Children’s Fdn. E. Clint Judah, Trust Euphrasia Martin Foundation Frazier Foundation GlaxoSmithKline Foundation IBM Corporation Lockheed Martin Matching Gift Prog.

Marlin Oil Corporation Meredith Corporation Missions Resource Network Modern Methods, Inc. National Helping Hands Chapter Nebraska Ind. College Foundation Neb. Womens Amateur Golf Assoc.

Pfizer Fdn. Matching Gifts Program Raindrop Repair Shell Oil Company Foundation 16th Street Car Wash Thrivent Financial Tulsa Christian Foundation, Inc. Washington Foundation

Please join us today as we continue to educate minds and hearts in America’s heartland.

Service in Sydney Students invited to attend World Wide Youth Rally

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odd Tipton (’96) didn’t intend to become a missionary when he chose to study marine science in college, but five years after leaving YC, he had an opportunity to do a short term mission in Australia. The trip was supposed to last a few months; he stayed for nine.

“He just wanted a taste of ministry, but he ended up loving it and the people,” said Tipton’s wife, Kara. After that “taste”, Todd returned to the U.S., raised funds and found a partner to go with him—fellow YC classmate, Chris Merches—and returned to Sydney, where he’s been working as a Youth Minister for the past five years.

Two years ago, Todd exchanged his ministry partner, Chris, for his wife, Kara.

Chris returned to the U.S., and now works as a Youth Minister in Davenport, IA. Kara says that she and Todd practice “life-style ministry”, that is, they minister to young people most often by inviting them over to their apartment to hang out. They have regular weekly activities as well as one-on-one Bible studies, but the majority of their ministry is unplanned.

“We have people over almost all of the time,” said Kara.

The Tiptons’ ministry is very well received in Sydney, a city of four million people where the church is relatively small. “The divorce rates and suicide rates are very high there, and the family unit is just falling apart,” said Kara. “The church provides a loving community, and that’s very attractive to these young people that don’t have that at home.”

Todd and Kara are planning to return to the U.S. next September when their visas expire. Before they leave, however, they are planning one last hurrah: a world wide youth rally.

They are inviting young people from around the world to convene in Sydney

for two weeks of service, June 24-July 6. The group will participate in all kinds of service around the city.

The Tiptons are hoping for a group of 100200 young people that can get out and make their presence known in Sydney.

“What we’re hoping to do is reach the world through service,” said Todd. The idea behind the rally came when Todd attended a weeklong church conference.

There were 8,000 people in attendance, but all they did was sit and listen to speakers for a week. Todd was inspired by the thought of what amazing things could be accomplished if that many people could dedicate themselves to service for that same amount of time.

Also, “it’s an easy way to get involved

with missions,” said Todd, while encouraging others to come to the rally. Todd invites others to come join the work in Sydney. “It’s a great place for you to make your own destiny. There’s not a lot of church bureaucracy to hold you back from doing the work you want to do.”

For more information about the World Wide Youth Rally, or about joining in the work in Sydney, please visit their website at www.myspace.com/ wwyr.

—by Chrystal Houston

Alpha Chi Induction Eleven York College students were inducted into the Nebraska Epsilon chapter of Alpha Chi, a national honor scholarship society, in a ceremony on November 20. To be eligible for Alpha Chi, a student must be in the top 10 percent of the junior or senior class.

With candle light and robed faculty and administration members, the Alpha Chi inductees recited their vows and were sworn into the club. Inducted were Bevin Carroll, Michal Dudrey, Alicia Florea, Patrick Good, Emily Hastings, Ashlee Huffer, Nicole Melby, Megan Munsell, Josh Rinard, Megan Salsbury, and Lisa Weseman. Other members in the group are Michelle Bentley, Erin Derrie, Ambri Merrill, Christopher Reid, Bethany Stanger, and Ashley Wellman.

Officiating at the initiation were chapter sponsors, Ms. Ginger Hodson and Dr. Ray Miller, President Wayne Baker, and Dr. Robert Lester, V.P. for Academic Affairs.

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PANTHERSPORTS Evans M akes All-American Makes

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n their second tournament of the 2006-07 season, the men’s team traveled to Canton, Ohio for the NCCAA Championships. In a field of 123 golfers Mesa, Arizona senior Ken Evans fired rounds of 74/72 to finish tied for 5th and a spot on the All-American team. His two-day total of 146 was just five strokes off the winning score posted by twotime All-American Will Boyd of Indiana Wesleyan University.

York finished as a team in 12th place out of the 25 colleges and universities invited to the competition.

“Kenny’s play in Ohio was awesome!” exclaimed coach Tim Lewis. “In a tournament of this magnitude, it is important that your great players play great. Kenny definitely stepped up his game and is well deserving of his All-American honor.”

Evans, who was the Conference Player of the Kenny also helps with the Panther Year in 2005, became women’s team and visits with Brandi the second YC golfer in Watkins, YC’s #1 women’s golfer, beas many years to achieve fore she begins a tournament. the All-American status.

St. Albert, Alberta junior Trevor Henwood shot the same twoday score in the 2005 NCCAA Championships, tied for 5th place and had the honor of being York’s first All-American golfer. In this year’s competition, Henwood shot rounds of 75/78 and finished two strokes out of the top 25. Other scores for the Panthers were Mesa, Arizona senior Robbie Kernagis 81/78, Elkhorn, Nebraska Henwood

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junior Dan Grimes 79/86, and Scottsbluff, Nebraska sophomore Jon Roberts 89/79.

“Both Kenny and Trevor were rock solid in pacing us to a decent showing as a team,” said Lewis. “The experience we gain playing in the NCCAA’s will be huge in the second half of our season. This spring our guys will be defending our backto-back conference titles. We will need more great play from Kenny, Trevor, Robbie, and the guys to bring home number three.” !

Soccer has record number of postseason awards: Individual talent was not in short supply for the men’s and women’s soccer teams as they had a combined 12 players receiving postseason awards. Brendan Hanaphy, Kilkenny, Ireland defender, was voted NAIA Honorable Mention AllAmerican and named to the NAIA All-

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PANTHERSPORTS JV A thletic P Athletic Prrogram Launched

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ork College is beefing up its athletic program offerings by introducing a new Junior Varsity program for several of its sports. There will be scholarships available for the fall ’07 semester for new students wishing to play on the JV teams.

The JV program will serve as a developmental or “feeder” program for the varsity squads. The addition of the JV teams will allow some students access to collegiate athletics who may not otherwise be able to participate. Students who played in high school, but aren’t quite ready for collegiate competition, will be able to be a part of the JV teams. After training and playing games with the JV teams, the hope is that the students would move up to the varsity level eventually.

Sports that will offer a JV team will be: men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s basketball, softball, baseball, and volleyball. Athletic Director

Chris Luther admits that the development of this program will take some time, but he is excited about the possibility of opening up athletics to more students. He is particularly eager to reach out to high school students in surrounding communities, as well as more students from Christian backgrounds. !

Volleyball looking to ‘07 After being re-introduced as a varsity sport in 2004, the York College volleyball program is making strides under the direction of second year Head Coach Rex Reynolds. Last year they finished seventh in the talent-ladened MCAC. This season, at 5-11 in conference play, the Panthers moved it up a notch to sixth. With the introduction of the JV program in the fall

of 2007, prospects look good for a solid recruiting year.

At the end of the season, Jen Witt, sophomore outside hitter from Flagler, Colo., was named Second Team AllConference.

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seven men and five women on 1st and 2nd teams (midfielder). For NCCAA honors, First Team Central All-Region went to Anderson, Hanaphy, and Keith Manley (goal keeper). Eric Gannon was named All-Region Second Team.

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All-Conference were Keli Anderson (defender), Kidist Kennard (forward), Shannon Sukraw (midfielder), and Whitney Williams (midfielder).

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Randy and Donna (Ashby ’75) Ervin are relocating to the Wichita area. Randy recently became the Director of Services at Maude Carpenter Children’s Home; Donna is the Senior Manager for Westar Energy. They have one son, Shawn Thornburg. 3425 SW 34th Ct, Topeka, KS 66614 rervin@maudecarpenter.org Joe and Ruth (Kelly) Lofgren have moved so that Joe can attend the US Army War College for the 2006/07 school year. Joe is a Colonel in the Army, and Ruth is a homemaker. They have a son, Alexander (17). 104 Forbes Ave, Qtrs B, Carlisle, PA 17013 mrslofgren@aol.com Roy and Bonnie (Mingle) Taliaferro are starting to like being empty nesters. They are eager to

Cindy Ogden has retired from teaching and now tutors ESL students. 2934 Old Anson Rd, #1604, Abilene, TX 79603 cinko58@sbcglobal.net

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Charles and Lynne Freeman are currently at 2373 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC 28805. Charles is a minister at East Chestnut CofC, and Lynne is the owner of Freeman’s Mini Storage. They have seven children: Chuck, Chari, Cathy, Cynthia, Connie, Cheri, and Chip.

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David and Connie (Benson) Sherlock have a new address: 517 N 8th, Independence, KS 67301.

Connie designs websites (www.sherlockdesigns.com) and patterns for quilts, stitchery, dolls, etc. (www.sonshineseedco.com).

David had a stroke in ‘03 and has retired from teaching. Now, he keeps very busy helping Connie with her business, tending to his garden, preaching for a small congregation, and volunteering at the local food basket. acfpatterns@terraworld.net

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Kenny and Rose (Carrico) Carter have a new email address: kenny.carter@msn.com. Kenny is a Programmer/Analyst for Centura Health, and Rose stays home with the kids, Grayson (11) and Malachi (5). 7821 McCella Ct, Westminster, CO 80030 Doug and Danna (Nelson ‘84) Townsdin have a new address: 2704 S Willow Ave, Broken Arrow, OK 74012 danna0215@cox.net

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younger daughter, Ashley, is a sophomore in high school. randy@abilenehopehaven.com Donald and Tammy Weatherford now make their home in Idabel, building furniture and raising horses.

They invite you to see what they do at naturesfurnituregallery.com or weatherford-farms.com. 301 Johnson St, Idabel, OK 74745 donweatherford@yahoo.com

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Rick works for H&S Developers as a Network Administrator. The couple has three sons: Brandon (24), Rich (20), and Nathan (16). 13366 E 35th Pl, Yuma, AZ 85367 cav59@academicplanet.com Terry and Debbie (Hollett ’79) Lessly have moved to: 5813 Wamego Ln, Plano, TX 75094.

Terry has worked as a Systems Engineer for EDS for the past 26 years, and Debbie has served the Plano Independent School District for the past 12 years as a Library Assistant. They have 3 grown daughters: Melissa, Michelle, and Melody. Debbie.lessly@pisd.edu

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”Doug was loved both on campus by students, faculty 1942-2006 and staff, as well as in the community,” NWC President Miles LaRowe said. “A perennial favorite of students, Doug’s thoroughness, his wealth of knowledge in multiple subjects - especially middle east politics, language and culture - the rapport he had with students, and his dedication to their learning benefited hundreds and hundreds of students over more than two decades. He was a true scholar and the finest, most gentle colleague any one of us could have.”

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Longtime Northwest College professor Doug Nelson, died of a heart attack on June 11, on the eve of his 64th birthday while in Lotan, Israel. He was there leading a small group of students on an archaeological dig. A professor of anthropology, Greek, Hebrew, and history at NWC, Nelson had taught at the junior college in Powell, WY since 1983.

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1984 Michelle Cory has a new title: Dir. of Educational Transition, Vocation, GED and Post Secondary School Services for Normative Services, Inc. She was listed in the 2006 Who’s Who Among American Teachers. She has also been a foster parent for 26 teenagers in the past 13½ years. 1510 Bowman, Sheridan, WY 82801 mcory@normativeservices.com Kelly Ann (Greene) Edwards is celebrating a year in her beautiful new home along the river: 2 Lombard, New Haven, CT 06513.

Kelly works for Yale University School of Public Health as the Senior Administrative Assistant. She has one son, Christopher (9). kelly.edwards@yale.edu Gene and Cari Sallee recently adopted a son, Justin Eugene, born April 15, 2006. He was 3 months premature, weighing just over 2½ pounds. They also have a daughter, Krista (13). 1125 N Cain, Liberal, KS 67901

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1996 Ryan and Linda (Jacobsma) Martens have a new mailing address: PO Box 569, Albert Lea, MN 56007. Ryan is a painter for Innovance and Linda owns Creating Pages, an online scrapbook retail store (www.creatingpages.biz).

They have three children: Alexis (8), Christopher (6), and Jackson (4). linda@creatingpages.biz Jon and Vicki (Tull) Rathje live at 345 Durango Dr, Marion, IA 52302 with their two children, Julia and Carl.

Vicki works for Farmers State Bank. vickirathje@mchsi.com BORN To Perry and Jennifer (Worley) Haralson, a boy, Nicaiden David, April 28, 2006.

He joins his older brother, Zacoben (3). Perry is VicePresident at Cornhusker Bank and Jennifer owns a pet-sitting company, A Pause for Paws, Inc. 3100 Denver Ct, Lincoln, NE 68516 apauseforpaws@neb.rr.com To John and Robbie (Disterlic ’95) Lawless, a girl, Brookelyn Faith, Sept. 20, 2006. Her older brother Elijah (2) is very proud of her. John teaches math at Englewood H.S., and Robbie is a veterinarian with PetSmart. 114 W Willowick Cr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 elimoshi@netzero.com

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Steve Engler is now composing music for a living for his own company, Synthetic. 8115 E Bethany Pl., Denver, CO 80231 steveedenver@hotmail.com Sharla Graeter has moved from Washington to Michigan and now has settled in Maryland. She has been a nanny for 16 years. 1333 Salem Ave Apt B, Hagerstown, MD 21740 sharinmichigan@sbcglobal.net Ted Mason is a Route Sales Specialist for G&K Service. Married to Brenda in 1996, they have two sons: Andrew (10) and Luke-Ethan (4). 212 Hunt St, Dexter, MO 63841 ted.mason@sbcglobal.net Kent “Tex” Rivas was named Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Creekview H.S. in Carrollton, TX last

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John (JD) Dutch was recently promoted to purchasing manager of the Colorado division of Standard Pacific Homes. He has worked for SPH for 6 years. He and his wife, Julie, have one son, Andrew (7).

10588 Troy St, Commerce City, CO 80022 dutch_j@msn.com Dr. Jeffrey and Lorena Hannel have moved! Their new address is: 9304 Miami Ave, Lubbock, TX 79423. Jeffrey is a family doctor at Grace Clinic, and Lorena is a homemaker. They have two children: Dacia (6) and Saidee (3). lorenahannel@yahoo.com Taggert Harniss reports that after “years of struggle”, he now has a teaching job! In June, he graduated from the Univ. of Washington with a Masters degree in Special Education, and he is now a kindergarten teacher. 2545 N Narrows Dr Apt 2302, Tacoma, WA 98406 tagharniss@hotmail.com BORN To Keith and Melinda (Kossieck) Lujan, a boy, Preston Renny, Sept. 29, 2006. 8900 Academy Dr Apt C, Buena Park, CA 90621 mrlujan@gmail.com

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Michael Postma is an electrician for IBEW L.U. 226 and a Network Engineer for the Sac-N-Fox Nation.

His wife Kelli is taking some time off from teaching school to stay home with their seven children: April, Andrew, Allison, Katherine, Graci, Kyler, and Emili. 8314 Edwards Rd, Effingham, KS 66023 mkpostma@lvnworth.com Mark and Rhonda (Crouse) Waitman just bought a new house: 623 Iowa Ave, Stratton, CO 80836.

Rhonda is the Asst. Town Clerk in Stratton, and Mark is in sales for Ford New Holland. They have three children: Marki (13), Raena (11), and Mattie (4). rcrouse@strattoncolorado.com

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Alan and Crystal Shields say that all is going well in their neck of the woods, and they would love to hear from former classmates! Alan is a Quote Administrator for GKN Aerospace, and Crystal is a homemaker. They have two sons: Zachary (12) and Ethan (8). 422 E 10th, Belle Plaine, KS 67013 shields@sktc.net John and Stacey Telgren are rejoicing at the completion of John’s Master’s program at ACU. John is the preaching minister for the Leavenworth CofC. They have three sons: Shane (17), Jeremy (13), and William (10). 1700 Rose St, Leavenworth, KS 66048 jdtelgrenblg@hotmail.com Mark and Bonnie (Stevens) Tremaine have moved: 4895 N Centennial Rd, Nickerson, KS 67561 thee.farm@gmail.com BORN To Jim and Trudi (Bonner) Miller, a boy, William Kirk, Sept. 12, 2006. Proud big brothers are Jimmy (11) and Steven (9). Jim teaches 6th grade math and science at Bessie Haynes Elem. Trudi has a Masters in Education with specializations in early childhood and gifted/talented education. She teaches at Pecos Kindergarten. 2027 Jefferson, Pecos, TX 79772 jimtrudi@nwol.net

Jerry and Amy Jerabek moved back to Texas after a five year “vacation” to sunny California.

Jerry is now the Principal at Frenship Middle School and is enjoying being in the same school with daughter Chelsea (11) for the first time ever. Amy continues to raise Chelsea and Christopher (7) exceptionally well and teaches preschool two days a week. 6116 18 th St, Lubbock, TX 79416 jajerabek@cox.net

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Dr. Lori J. Olaf is a naturopathic family physician and has been in private practice for ten years. She recently adopted her two foster children, Izzabella (3) and Sawyer (1). She would love to hear from classmates. 38882 Kittridge Pl, Elizabeth, CO 80107 drloriolaf@yahoo.com

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2000 Brian and Anna (Roadman) Hilton were married on May 4, 2002. Anna is a 2nd grade teacher and Brian is a locksmith and is coowner of All Mobile Locksmith. They have two children, Mya (3) and Tyson (1). 658 Country Ln, Oakley, CA 94561 BORN To Nate and Laura (Halstead ’99) Jacobs, a girl, Chloe Ann, May 5, 2006. Nate is a substitute teacher and Laura is an electrician. They have two other children, Nathan (6) and Lance (3). 1524 8th Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 ljjacobs18@hotmail.com To Clif and Shannon (Riech ‘99) Williams, a boy, Hayden Scott, Dec. 28, 2005, joining his older brother Ethan (4). Clif is a Los Angles County Deputy Sheriff working in Temple City and Shannon is a homemaker. 6366 Lansing Dr, Riverside, CA 92509 c_s_williams1978@msn.com

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On page 55 of the article titled The Boomer Files: A Generation of Material Affluence and Spiritual Hunger, was a picture of the York College alums that jumped at them from their past.

Back in 1995 they had traveled with other YC students, staff, and East Hill church members to a Promise Keepers event at Mile High Stadium in Denver. On the last day of the convention, a torrential downpour of rain ensued near the end of the program. Wes and Frank were cavorting in the rain and having a good time with it when a photographer came up, snapped a dozen or so photos real fast, and then disappeared into the crowd.

Fast forward eleven years. Frank’s neighbor spotted the picture and asked his dad if it was Frank in the photo. He thought so, and called another friend, who then called Frank to see if it was in fact him. There are no credits or names but both Wes and Frank are wearing York College shirts, looking like kids enjoying a blessing from heaven.

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Frank Billington (’97) and Wes Hanson (’98) appeared in the September 18 issue of Newsweek magazine.

Jenelle Nash has a new job!

She is working for Breedlove Dehydrated Foods, a non-profit org. involved in hunger relief in over 60 countries around the world. She has one daughter, Emma (3). 5917 67 th St #301, Lubbock, TX 79424 jenellenash@breedlove.org Ryan and Robin (Petersen) Wilkerson have three children: Audren (5), Lane (3), and Tanner (1). They participated in the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes on September 17. Both Ryan and Audren are affected by this disease. 3100 Parklane Dr #1, Hastings, NE 68901 Robwilkes@yahoo.com BORN To Andrew and Dana (Dudak) Carlson, a son, Caleb Andrew, April 20, 2006. Andrew and Dana are both teachers. 4639 Windstar Way, Palmdale, CA 93552 ddudak@hotmail.com To Paul and Julie (Lucas ’96) Engebretson, a son, Max Lucas, Jan. 27, 2006. Max joins big brothers David (7) and Wesley (4).

Paul is a Communication Specialist at St. Mary’s Hospital and Julie is a Preschool Teacher. 804 Broadway St, Superior, WI 54880 pjenge@yahoo.com To Jason and Jacy (Outhier ’98) Sautter, a boy, Jadon Landry, Aug. 22, 2006. Jadon joins big brother Jacob (4). Both Jason and Jacy work for Howard College, Jacy as the supervisor for the women’s dorm, and Jason as the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach.

Jason is very proud of his team, and boasts that they went 35-2 during the 05-06 year. The team also had the National Player of the Year, First Team All-American, along with multiple All-Region and AllConference Players. Two players from the team are now playing for Texas Tech in the Big XII. Three others also signed on to play for NCAA I teams. 1001 N Birdwell Ln, Big Spring, TX 79720 jsautter@lycos.com To Joseph and Jennifer (Roerkohl) Special, a boy, Matthew Michael, May 29, 2006.

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Amy (Carmen) McIlhaney and her husband, Kerry, recently purchased, gutted, and remodeled their house. Both are working new jobs: Amy is the receptionist at the Farmer’s Branch CofC, and Kerry is a Director at MicroStrategy. They have one daughter, Madelynn (3).

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BORN To Jerry and Angel (Good) Davis, a boy, Dylan Alexander, Feb. 15, 2006. Dylan joins big brother Hank (3). Angel is the Director of the Texas Panhandle MHMR, and Jerry is a Market Manager at Thriftway. 1433 Russell, Pampa, TX 79065 angel.davis@tpmhmr.org To Ken and Missy (Baker) Lamar, a boy, Andrew Brian, May 22, 2006. Andrew joins older brother Charles (2). Ken is an accountant and Missy is an animal trainer. They recently moved to: 1801 Carino Ct, Paso Robles, CA 93446 kenlamar@tcsn.net

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her B.S. in Education and is teaching elementary p.e. She is also the JV volleyball coach at the high school.

They have two sons, Taylor (10) and Bode (4). 92 Golf Course Rd, Buffalo, MO 65622 babraham@dallasr1.k12.mo.us Mike and Michelle (Swenson) Vickers and their two sons Ethan (5) and Jonah (2) have moved! 1014 E New London Dr, Olathe, KS 66061 mmvickers1@juno.com BORN To Frank and Wendi (Heiss) Billington, a boy, Joseph Christopher, Oct. 25, 2006. Frank is a Power Grid Operator for PacifiCorp.

They have four other children: Guenivere (11), Frank (8), Johnathan (6), and Mark (2). 107 NE 13th Ave, Camas, WA 98607 fjbfour@billingtons.net To Richard and Rachel (Nowlin ’99) James, a girl, Abigail Grace, Aug. 7, 2006. After six years of teaching 2nd grade Rachel has retired to stay home with Abbey.

Richard is a Director with the McDonald Tinker Law Firm in Wichita. 10202 E Peppertree St, Wichita, KS 67226 rj_rachel@yahoo.com

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BORN To Jere and Sara (Massey) Marrant, a boy, Cameron Isaiah, Aug. 11, 2006. Cameron joins siblings Kendall (9) and Caitlin (6).

Sara is an Administrative Assistant for Park Hill School District. Jere is the HR Manager for the Excelsior Springs Job Corps. 32772 W 146th St, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 marrants@parkhill.k12.mo.us To Ryan and Erika (Hawley ’99) Roling, a girl, Autumn Velvet, Aug. 1, 2006. Autumn joins big sister, Sienna (2). Ryan is an ESL teacher for Monona Grove schools, and Erika is a homemaker. 4126 Alvarez Ave, Madison, WI 53714 ryan_roling@mononagrove.org

2001 Zach and Heidi (Roker) Ahrens have relocated back to Zach’s hometown, where Zach is the Advertising Director of the Columbus Telegram. Heidi is keeping very busy with their two children, Carter (1) and Conner (3 mo.). 3751 36th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601 z_ahrens@hotmail.com Abel and Angel (VanDeBrake) Galvan were married on July 22, 2006. Their new address is: PO Box 857, LaPorte, CO 80535. petemarie981@yahoo.com Hirotaka Miyata married Mamiko on Oct. 10, 2005. He is working with Word of Life Press Ministries. 550A-103 Futago-cho, Funabashi-shi, Chiba-ken, Japan the_tornado16@hotmail.com Mike Roemer just purchased his first house! 1037 E Lincoln, Riverton, WY 82520 mroemer@fre1.k12.wy.us Christina Wilcox and son, Spencer (5), recently moved to the Omaha area where Christina is working as a secondary vocal music director and attending graduate school at UNO. She hopes to finish her Masters degree by 2008. This is Christina’s 6th year in music education. 219 N Stark St, Bennington, NE 68007 christina.wilcox@sloan-studios.com BORN To Nate and Jen (Wrich) Magner, a girl, Ellie Grace, on Sept.

8, 2006. Ellie joins big brother Ethan (2). Nate is a 4th grade teacher, and Jen is a science teacher. 1560 E 3 rd St, Delta, CO 81416 jenmagner@hotmail.com

Chris Luther (‘94) was named the 2006 MCAC (Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference) Athletic Director of the Year. Al Waller, MCAC commissioner said, “His selection was based a lot on his willingness to serve on committees in the conference and on the national level. Also, the York athletic program has made tremendous strides over the past few years.” Luther has been YC’s Director of Athletics since November 2001. He is also the Head Coach of the men’s soccer program, serving eight years in that role. Chris and his wife Annahleise (Gray ’94) have two children: Jorre (7) and Aislinn (4). 1829 Platte Ave, York, NE 68467 cluther@york.edu Amberlyn K eller (‘03) graduated from The University of Texas of the Keller Permian Basin (UTPB) on May 7, 2005 with her Masters in Applied Research Psychology. This past summer she participated in two triathlons, finishing in the times of 1:30.55 and 1:20.25. They each consisted of swimming 500 yards, biking 12.4 to 13.4 miles, and running 3.1 miles. She commented, “They’re so much fun! I think everyone should try it and finish - no matter what time they do it in!” Amberlyn teaches Special Education English at Bonham Junior High and coaches several 8th grade girls’ sports. She also is teaching an online college course through Midland College. 4900 E University Blvd Apt 310, Odessa, TX 79762 ajkeller15@yahoo.com

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singing in Watershed Worship.

Misty is a Director at a pre-school in Franklin. 601 Boyd Mill Ave C-3, Franklin, TN 37064 seanalgaier@mac.com To Josh and Amanda (Tedford) Couch, a girl, Tyra, on May 20, 2004. Josh is a freelance graphic artist, and Amanda is a photographer with Vivid Finish Photography.

5250 Diamond Circle #8 Chubbuck ID 83202 jatcouch@yahoo.com To Ryan and Amy (Colwell) Davis, a girl, Leah Beth, Dec. 30, 2005. Ryan teaches World Geography and US History, and coaches football and soccer. Amy stays home most of the week with Leah and another munchkin and is also the assistant director at a new Montessori Academy. 239 Crest Dr, Justin, TX 76247 rad25@verizon.net

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Aaron and Amy (Booth) Harper have moved: 4201 Jewetta Ave #F-1, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

Amy is working on her MA in Marriage and Family Counseling, and she and Aaron both work for The Mentor Network as client coordinators. They have a daughter, Analyse, who just celebrated her first birthday. aaharpers@yahoo.com Amberlyn Keller graduated with her Masters. See Milestones Corren (Coonts) Lind just got a great new job as a Bookkeeper/Project Coordinator for FCI Constructors. Her husband James is a chemical engineer. 401½ Rana Ct B, Grand Junction, CO 81503 corren_lind@yahoo.com Tracy Matthies graduated in December from the Univ. of Minnesota with a Masters in Occupational Therapy. She has moved to Rochester, MN for her clinical rotation at Mayo Clinic. urabangel@yahoo.com BORN To Sean and Misty Algaier, a boy, Sean Greysen, April 13, 2006.

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Daniel Schipper is a Squad Leader in the Army, and has been selected to attend the interservice Physician’s Assistant Program. He hopes to be promoted to Staff Sergeant and will relocate to San Antonio in January. Merissa (De Wolf ’04) works for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Society.

They have a son, Avery (2). 7027 Carroll Apt A, El Paso, TX 79930 daniel.schipper@us.army.mil BORN To Tim and Melissa (Mielke ‘04) Neal, a boy, Symichus Timothy, Sept. 10, 2006. He joins big sister, Kazia (4) and big brother, Eli (2). Tim is doing graduate work in Bible at FreedHardeman Univ. 306 Tulip St, Henderson, TN 38340 tim.neal@students.fhu.edu

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John Morrow (‘91) celebrated the publishing of his first children’s book, “Lilly Lightbug” earlier this year (www.trcpublishing.com). The story was written for special needs children, but can apply to any child who needs encouragement to learn at their own pace. He has recently come out with another children’s story “Ostrich Egg Omelets.” John is the President, Chief Editor, and Author at Three Ring Circus Publishing Company. He and his wife Susan have two children: Megan (11) and Gage (5). 10026 S Linn Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73159 trcpublishing@yahoo.com

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Dr. R oger L. Collins (‘73) Roger (‘73), YC Professor of Business, passed his defense and graduated with his doctoral degree in Educational Studies from the University of Nebraska—Lincoln on August 12. Collins, who serves as the Division Chair for the E.A. Levitt School of Business, has been working on this degree part-time since 1996, in addition to teaching full-time and coaching cross country and track. Though his degree is complete, Collins says he’s not done learning. He intends to pursue other professional development avenues, especially in the area of accounting. “I’ll be looking for ways I can best help the college,” he said.

This is Collins’ 26th year with York College. Pictured with Roger is his wife Debbie (Cosby ’73) with her PSTDP Degree she received the day before his graduation. A well deserved recognition - “Putting Spouse Through Doctoral Program”. 4 Laurel Ln, York, NE 68467 rlcollins@york.edu

BORN To Greg and Jaime (Cox ’02) Reynolds, a girl, Ellie Marie, Sept.

25, 2006. Ellie joins big sister Gracie (2). Greg works for Xcel Communications. 5447 Rockhampton Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 Xcelgdr@cs.com

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2004 Rachel Lynn Carter graduated with her MBA in August. She works as a Financial Aid Officer for Lincoln Memorial Univ. She also coaches Little League softball and gives pitching lessons. 109 Todd St Apt 4, Harrogate, TN 37752 carterrachel@hotmail.com Josh and Kristina (Warren) Walsh were married July 22, 2006.

Kristina recently graduated from massage therapy school. krisiw@hotmail.com BORN To Eric and Jenny (McDaniel) Harbaugh, a girl, Joley Jennings, July 10, 2006. Their oldest child, Jorah, just turned three. Jenny is a secretary for the Kingman Veterinary Clinic, and Eric is a laborer with PGI. They recently bought a new house: 105 S Plum, Pretty Prairie, KS 67570 jennymac_24@hotmail.com

2005 Spencer and Kimmie (Beitler ‘03) Vogt are both middle school teachers in Hastings, NE. Spencer teaches 7th grade Social Studies, and Kimmie has 8th grade Earth Science. 1014 Pine Knoll Rd, Hastings, NE 68901 spencerod2000@yahoo.com Donald Cupery and Hilary Li were joined in matrimony on May 13, 2006. They are now living in Wisconsin, where Hilary is a personal banker. 225 W Brown St, Waupun, WI 53963

2006 Tyson Schroeder is in his first year of teaching high school History and coaching. He loves it! 2908 Doralane Ave Apt A, Dodge City, KS 67801 schroeder.tyson@usd443.org

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Now that she is retired, Linderman fills her time training for her black belt in Taekwondo and with the hobbies she was too busy for while teaching, such as kickboxing, hiking, and kayaking.

She also volunteers at the elementary school, helping some first graders that are struggling with reading.

Awar ds of SSummer ummer wards The York College PBL-SIFE team competed in the Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, June 23-28. The conference was attended by 1,600 students from colleges and universities across America.

Matt Turvey (‘06), who is now working on his Masters at Pepperdine Univ., placed 1st in Financial Analysis and Decision Making and 5th in Economic Concepts. Megan Munsell placed 9th in Economic Analysis and Decision Making. The chapter was awarded a 10th place trophy for their Partnership with Business project following a presentation by Jared Brady and Loba Ogunmola.

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2006 PBL Nationals: (l-r) Loba Ogunmola, Megan Munsell, Matt Turvey, Vanessa Turvey, and Jared Bady

Zeboriah Carter was the recipient of the 2006 Nebraska Choral Directors Association undergraduate scholarship for $1,000, marking the first time a YC student has won this award.

“It really affirms the music department’s reputation around the state,” said Dr. Clark Roush, chair of the Division of Fine and Performing Arts at YC. Carter was in competition for this award with students from all the other four-year colleges in Nebraska, including the large state universities.

Carter, a senior Music Education major from St. John, Kansas, is in his final semester at YC before he does his student teaching in the spring.

“ The Cat eo w” Cat’’s M Meo eow Yor orkk College Village Collection The Trustees’ Wives Chapter of Helping Hands is offering this opportunity to purchase a 4” x 6” x ¾” wood replica of the Phyllis J. Mackey Center. This custom-designed keepsake is the fifth in this beautiful collection. A new building from the York College campus will be added each year.

Order now!

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ackey Center is named for Mrs. Mackey, an alumna and The Phyllis J. M Mackey long-time employee of York College. Erected in 1998 in a style reminiscent of “Old Main” it contains the Mabrey and Madge Miller Student Center, campus dining complex, McCloud Bookstore, campus post office, and the Cornerstone Room. The clock tower’s Winchester chimes can be heard throughout the East Hill area of the city.

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Mail information and payment to: Office of Advancement 1125 East 8th Street York, NE 68467 A limited supply of the Prayer Chapel, McGehee, Hulitt and Middlebrook Hall replicas are still available to order.

Yor k College Concer ork Concertt Choir Winter Tour Schedule Januar anuaryy 3-8, 2007 Day

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The ladies of Beta show their game faces at a 6:30 a.m. football contest, proving that Club Welcome Week brings out the best in spirited fun. (above) Matt Cimmino and Caleb Rush take sides with Mark Smesrud during the first picnic of the year. (right)

Spring High School Days and Songfest ‘07 April 6-8, 2007

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Concert Choir Winter Tour .................... January 3 - 8 Second Semester Registration ...................... January 8 Theatre Production ............................. February 22 - 25 Spring Break ........................................... March 17 - 25 Spring H.S. Days & Songfest ‘07 ................ April 6 - 8 Senior Citizens Appreciation Banquet ......... April 17 All-College Banquet ......................................... April 19 Concert Choir Spring Works Concert............ April 24 Commencement ................................................ May 5

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Summer Session I ..................................... May 9 - 24 RoundUp .................................................. May 20 - 26 Summer Session II ........................... May 29 - June 14 Soul Quest ‘07 ........................................... June 17 - 23 Summer Session III ............................. June 25 - July 16 New Student Orientation ........................ August 18 - 20 Classes Begin ............................................... August 22 Celebration Days ............................... October 12 - 14 (Homecoming and Fall High School Days)

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