York College Heritage Magazine

Summer 2010 Vol.12, No.2

“If you love your job, you never have to go to work.”

I don’t know who first penned this phrase, but it surely describes mine and LaRee’s experience at the end of our first full year at York. The College has been blessed by God in so many ways during the last year. It is hard to comprehend, much less fully appreciate, how much success we have had in every area of the campus.

The mission of York College is to transform lives through Christ-centered education and to equip students for lifelong service to God, family and society.

We began last fall offering each full-time student a private room and an iPod touch. These, coupled with a newly renovated cafeteria and an increased sense of energy, led to an 8.5% enrollment increase last fall. A great start and an exceptional student body turned into a 93% retention rate and a 17% increase in student numbers in our spring semester. In May, we began York College Online, further increasing our ability to reach students and transform lives. Thanks to many blessings, the College will once again end the year in the black.

Our athletic teams had some of their greatest successes in recent history.

In the spring semester alone, women’s softball finished 2nd in the conference tournament, five wrestlers qualified for nationals, and our track and field program sent six athletes to nationals. Most recently, the Panther baseball team won the conference title for the first time and played in the opening round of the NAIA National Championship in Lubbock, Texas.

These young men made a name for themselves and York College not only in their playing ability, but in their character and demeanor as they represented YC.

Mr. & Ms. York College - Sara Firm, senior Vocal Music Education major from Loves Park, Illinois , and Mason Lee, senior Biblical Studies major from High Island, Texas, were honored as Mr. & Ms. York College at the spring banquet.

(On the Cover) Tammy Phan, Bethany Saylor, and Landon Roseberry enjoy their campus stroll between classes.

Most important, we are seeing more young men and women dedicate their lives to Christ and go out into the world prepared academically, socially and spiritually. From numerous baptisms during the year to our students taking a lead in service through spring and summer missions, we are witnesses of God’s amazing work in their lives.

As always, I invite you to come home to York whenever you can. Much has changed, but the heart of the place, a close family atmosphere and a dedication to spiritual growth, remains the same. And because it’s home, you know you are always welcome here.

Steve Eckman President

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he newest partner at Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd., sits across from her son in Bible class, holding up a picture of the earth in one hand and heaven’s luminaries in the other. She explains how, in just six days, God created the world and put life as we know it in motion. The two-year-old class at the East Point Church of Christ appears to be interested in most of what the young lawyer is saying.

It certainly helps to have visual aids to keep their attention. They know nothing of estate planning and trust administration or partnership law for that matter, but some of the words about God’s law and his love for them are beginning to take hold. And they know Ms. Shannon would never fib about something like that.

Shannon (Lacey) Braun, YC Class of 2001, is at home in Wichita, Kansas, where she grew up and attended church with her family. As an adolescent she heard plenty about York College from her former youth minister Tim Lewis and made the 3½ hour trip north to the YC campus many times for Soul Quest and other events.

“We were the luckiest youth group in the world to have Tim,” Shannon said in an interview. “He is more responsible than anyone for my attending York College. In high school I remember Tim talking about how his time at York was one of the best experiences of his life. He really instilled in all of us what a special place York was.”

Along with her best friend, Kristi Pryor, Shannon made York her second home and quickly made an impact on the student body, serving as president of the freshman class. Throughout her four years, Shannon remained active in her social club and student ...continued next page YC Class of 2001: Kristi (Pryor) Truitt and Shannon are all smiles with their former youth minister, Tim Lewis (YC ‘84).

Lewis recently completed his 7th year as the YC campus minister.

photos by Steddon Sikes

The volleyball team was in full team spirit at baseball’s last home series against Bellevue University.

Led by Pitcher of the Year, Bruce Amende (below), the Panthers won the regular season and the conference tournament and advanced to the NAIA National Tournament Opening Round.

In this issue: 3 Shannon Braun - Profile in Excellence 5 Campus View 6 Professor Turns Surgeon 8 Haiti Relief Efforts 9 An Enduring Legacy 10 Spring Missions 12 Songfest 14 Clock Tower Society 15 Academic Success Center 16 Alumni News and Notes 20 Panther Athletics 22 Memorials 23 Upcoming Events 24 Calendar

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 online at www.york.edu/alumni

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government. As a junior she held the role of vice president of Delta in Chi Alpha and was the secretary continued from pg. 3 of Student Association.

When asked how York stretched her faith-walk, Shannon commented, “I grew up always going to church and was very involved in my youth group in high school, so that was all second nature to me.

However, attending York helped me put all of what I was taught growing up into action. Other than my parents, I would say York is mainly responsible for shaping who I’ve become as an adult.”

She reflected on how fortunate she was to take a couple of Bible classes with Dr. Tom Schulz before he died of cancer in 2000. “Dr. Schulz was one of those incredible people that you feel lucky to have known during your life. Even though he was absent a lot during that last semester because of his illness, I will never forget the strength and dignity with which he carried himself even as his health deteriorated. I cannot think of a better example of Christian living!”

Shannon further commented that her experience at YC was one of the best times of her life. “I made so many life-long friends there; I can’t imagine a better college experience. The education I received at York was outstanding and more than prepared me not only to continue my education, but to exThe Braun family: Shannon, cel in law school. The Andy, and Aidan small class size and individual attention I received at York, I believe, put me at an advantage in law school compared with students that attended large universities where class size was often in the hundreds.”

Upon graduating summa cum laude with a B.B.A. in Business Administration and a B.A. in English, Shannon was accepted into the University of Kansas School of Law where she received her J.D. (Order of the Coif) in 2004. She passed the Kansas Bar that same year and began her practice at Morris Laing. On January 1, 2010, she was named a partner.

Besides her duties at the firm she is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education seminars both for the Wichita Bar Association and other organizations and gives presentations at various non-profit organizations and other businesses about estate planning. She served on the Board of Directors of the Wichita Women Attorneys Association from 2007-08.

Recently, she was selected by Super Lawyers magazine as a

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In One Basket

Traveling Children’s Theater made its Kansas City debut, performing for the Leadership Training for Christ (LTC) convention April 2. Their production of Shirley Pugh’s In One Basket was well received by the 3rd-12th grade audience and had something for everyone. Each cast member played an astounding 5-6 parts in the hilarious 70 minute show, each part deserving its own costume change.

The 14-member cast performed the show 22 times during the spring semester, primarily for elementary schools around the state. At the end of each production, spectators were able to ask questions about the performance, the set, and the costumes. Associate Professor of Communication, John Baker was in his thirteenth season as director. Assisting him this year was Kayla Lawrence.

For more on the production, visit our website at www.york.edu/academics/arts/performing/index.asp

EXTRA! EXTRA! At the year-end college banquet, Baker was honored as the Teacher of the Year by the student body.

A Campus View — Mason Lee

2009 Missouri and Kansas “Rising Star” in the area of estate planning and probate.

The average person looking at the areas of law Shannon specializes in—estate planning, estate and trust administration, real estate, and general corporate and partnership law—might wonder about her career satisfaction.

Don’t… there’s no need for second-guessing. For Shannon, the areas of law she has made her niche are, in a word, “Great!”

“A lot of times it’s hard for me to believe that I do what I do. Sometimes I feel like a kid playing a lawyer,” she said with a laugh. “I love that sense at the end of the day that I’m really helping people.” lll

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Mason jokes around with two of his new friends in Senegal during a Let’s Start Talking mission trip last summer.

Spring 2010 graduate, Mason Lee came a long way for basketball and found a place that changed his life.

When Mason made the big move from High Island, Texas in fall 2006, he says, “My goals for myself were completely different than they are now. My career goals were different; the things I wanted out of life were different. I came to York really just wanting to get a degree, and to move on to the next part of my life, to make money or to be successful.”

Mason experienced a community where his “goals have really changed from what I want, to where does God want me to be in my life and how is God using me and how is God guiding me to further His kingdom?” Personal nurture from YC staff and professors gave Mason an entirely new perspective as he was challenged to participate in York’s campus ministry and ultimately to help lead those ministries.

Mason will pursue graduate studies this fall hoping to one day teach and help prepare others for ministry.

Summarizing his four years and its impact on him, Mason says, “The amazing thing that York does is it takes those goals you have for yourself but it shows you how God is glorified in those and . . . gives you a new set of values to understand that you’re really second in your life. That it’s not about your story or the goals that you have but it’s about God’s story and where you fit into that.”

Hear Mason’s take on YC at www.york.edu

photo by Marti Soderholm

PBL-SIFE Wins at Regionals

Team named 1st runner up in overall competition

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fter presenting a report on their year-long community outreach projects to a panel of business leaders, the York College Phi Beta Lambda-Students In Free Enterprise (PBL-SIFE) team was named 1st Runner Up in the SIFE USA Regional Competition held March 22 in Minneapolis. The event was one of ten regional competitions held across the United States in March and April.

During the 2009-10 academic year, YC students organized 34 projects in the York community, logging over 2,900 hours of work and impacting over 8,000 people from elementary age to adult. Their projects were judged at the competition on creativity, innovation and effectiveness.

Earlier in the year York College junior, Landon Bailey of North Platte, Nebraska walked away with a $1,000 first prize in the four-year college division of the 1st Annual Make it Happen—Student Quick Pitch Competition hosted by the Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship.

Associate Professor of Business Marti Soderholm completed her 28th year as sponsor of PBL-SIFE. lll

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HOPE RESTORING COMPASSION IN THEIR SHOES TO ME N U T I DO C UP OF WITH A SMILE SERVICE CO LD WAT RELIE F HEL ER P RES ONE OF THESE LITTCUE LE ONES FINDING A W AY SACRIFICE ESE H ETERNA T LTBOEFNE FITS S EA L THE IN MY NAME LIFT IN PRAYER T ME E G R FO DON’T THE RIGHT THING TO DO

ANSWERING THE CALL - Dr. Mark Pearson, YC Biology professor and medical doctor, left to aid the relief efforts as soon as Haiti opened their border. Pearson had just begun his spring semester with a full teaching schedule ahead. When tragedy struck, he found his York College colleagues ready to cover classes and labs so he could respond to the pressing needs of people in Haiti.

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WITH THE FUTURE OF A NATION AT STAKE, HOPE COMES IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES

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ost weekdays, Dr. Mark Pearson’s routine includes lectures in the classroom and biology labs. But the 7.0 earthquake that devastated Haiti on January 12 changed his routine for many days to come and inserted him back into a place he loves and knows so well.

An assistant professor of biology at York College, Pearson came to York following five years serving as a medical missionary in Haiti. Then came the January day when he, along with the rest of the world, watched pictures of a shattered Port au Prince. For Pearson though, the quake was deeply personal, touching the lives of friends and former co-workers as it ravaged a city whose landscape he knew well.

A few days later, Pearson’s Saturday morning sleep was disrupted by a phone call from friend and long-time medical mission co-worker, Dr. Bob Whittaker. Some of Pearson’s first international experiences were spent alongside Whittaker at the Nigerian Christian Hospital in the 1990s.

This time, Whittaker’s message was succinct: “Let’s go to Haiti and help.” Within days of Whittaker’s phone call, Pearson joined him on a flight into the Dominican Republic, a truck ride into Haiti and fourteen days of non-stop activity. While assisting on relief efforts where possible, they also evaluated the situation for ongoing needs.

Pearson found devastation more widespread than any television pictures could suggest: hun-

dreds of people suffering in their beds with broken and crushed bones, a scarcity of drinking water, and bedlam at food distribution sites. They also found compassion, hope and a will to start over.

Joining doctors from around the world, Pearson found himself facing injuries of all kinds. Bone fractures, chest compressions and lacerations from concrete and rebar were common. His experience with radiology usually landed him a job operating the X-ray machine. “I hardly took a picture [X-ray] that wasn’t a fracture,” he says.

Whittaker’s experience as an obstetrical/gynecological surgeon made him invaluable for labor and delivery.

Pearson joined him on night shifts in less than ideal conditions, delivering babies alongside Haitian student doctors.

“We scrounged everywhere to find things,” such as drugs, anesthetics, syringes and wound dressings, Dr. Pearson recalls. Medical supplies GIFTS AT WORK - Dr. Bob Whittaker and Dr. Pearson have performed surgeralready in the country were “overrun” ies together as a team for many years in the first three days after the earthsuch as this one last August at the Nigequake. rian Christian Hospital. (above) While his main purpose was “fact-finding,” Pearson’s days included truck trips to buy food for distribution, construction work rebuilding an orphanage, and about five hours’ sleep between his day work and night-time shifts at temporary hospital facilities.

YC PROFESSOR SKIPS CLASSES TO

JOIN HAITIAN RELIEF EFFORTS

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Dr. Pearson’s association with Haiti began with his first visit in 1991. Through annual mission trips and six years of permanent residency, he had acquired a working knowledge of the country and the culture. Much more, he found a place and people he loves.

Leaving Haiti for health reasons in 2005, that backdrop A BIG SMILE and thumbs up from a of knowledge and passion grateful patient gives refreshment to shaped his perspective as the tireless volunteers. (above) he assisted relief agencies operated by members of the churches of Christ to determine their next steps for relief and rebuilding in Haiti.

Now as he works with students every day, he can’t help but recall his own collection of experiences in medical missions.

Reflecting on his own odyssey in health care since 1991 he says, “The things I remember most were the times I had with Dr. Bob Whittaker and Dr. Henry Farrar and how much they taught me about Christianity as well as medicine and the way to treat people in great need. I could never repay them. I love teaching at York College and hope to inspire many more to follow in the footsteps of missionary work.”

With a dream of one day returning to Haiti or another mission point, Pearson may even be recruiting future co-workers from the students who see how faith and science can be lived

“I love teaching at York College and hope to inspire many more to follow in the footsteps of missionary work.” out. “Almost every night, just before I close my eyes, I see the faces of so many of my friends and Christian family as well as many patients in Haiti and in Africa, and dream of one day returning to work full time there again.” With many great opportunities to serve around the globe, every student and co-worker who shares his passion for medical missions will be a welcome partner. lll

York College Students Step Up Relief Efforts

• YC Campus Ministries headed up a campus and community-wide effort to raise funds for Haiti relief with their campaign “In Their Shoes – Hope for Haiti,” selling shoelaces for $5 a pair with all the profits going to Haiti relief.

• York College Student Association sponsored a dodge ball tournament and raised over $300 for Haiti.

• The community of York was invited to campus each Thursday evening in February to join the York College family in a time of prayer for Haiti.

• YC students pooled together over $500 at a benefit concert by guitarist Caleb Hawley, a former York College student and graduate of Berklee College of Music.

• The York College Concert Choir donated the proceeds from CD sales and general donations from their annual community concert held in January.

To learn about ongoing needs in Haiti, please visit one of these websites: Healing Hands International www.hhi.org Manna International mgm.mannadr.org

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“It is our hope that this will be an ongoing effort. The people of Haiti will be suffering for a long time. We don’t want to forget.”

Tim Lewis, YC Campus Minister

An Enduring Legacy Dr. Dale R. Larsen passed peacefully from this life on December 29, 2009. He was the last surviving member of the team who negotiated to re-open York College as a school affiliated with Churches of Christ in the mid-1950s.

He began working with the college when it re-opened in 1956 and served as president from 1960-1978.

Larsen’s tenure of 18 years is the longest of any president in the 120-year history of the college. After retiring from the presidency, he served as chancellor and assisted the college during major transitions of the 1980s and 90s. In his multi-faceted role as a visionary who helped to re-open the school, vice president with the college’s first administrative team, president and chancellor, Larsen has been one of the most influential figures in York College history.

Dale R. Larsen 1917-2009

CAMPAIGN MODE: Dr. Larsen gives an update to volunteers on a campaign in progress. (right)

MARCH 21, 1962 was an historic day as President Larsen and Assistant Howard Gurganus tabulate the campaign checks and make the deadline to remove all college indebtedness. (lower right)

“He was a man of great honor and integrity. Without his contributions of time, effort and wisdom in the early years this place would not exist today,” said YC president Steve Eckman. “It is his vision that we now all live out. Dale always cared deeply for this place. Those of us who have served as president have often gone to him for advice and perspective.

That voice and influence will remain even though he is not present in body. Dale will be greatly missed by all of us here.”

Dr. Larsen is survived by his wife of 65 years, Raylene, his children, Aloha Humphrey and Zayne Larsen, four grandchildren, brother, Glenn, and many other loved ones.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN could have been the theme for Dale and Raylene in 1975-76 as they traveled extensively for the college in their “home on wheels” to raise money and tell the YC story. (below)

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Spring Break

Making the Most of Opportunities

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sk any college student what he or she is looking forward to as the semester gets underway in January, and you can almost count on the response having something to do with spring break. York College students are no different. By mid-March, they know the batteries will need to be recharged—a weeklong break is exactly what the doctor ordered. A break from books, lectures, and term papers…well, yes—but not necessarily a break from hard work and early morning wake-up calls.

Spring break missions have been an integral part of the YC landscape for decades. Through the years, students have

traveled to Canada, Mexico, and about a third of the states, reaching out to those in need, encouraging other Christians, or just lending a helping hand. Some of these same students will also give a significant portion of their summers in an overseas outreach. Taking the focus off their own needs and stepping out into the unknown and unfamiliar can be a student’s most refreshing and rejuvenating experience. It can be a life-changing event, or as any college student might exclaim, “It was epic!”

Service clubs take the lead in these efforts and this year logged over 4,000 miles during the break.

• The men of Sigma Tau followed up with their previous work last spring with Dry Bones. This special organization reaches out to homeless and neglected kids on the streets of Denver, Colorado.

• Alpha Chi Epsilon and Beta Beta Sigma headed south to Rock Springs, Texas, to prep Camp Eagle for all the kids it will serve throughout the summer.

• The ladies of Delta Chi Alpha and Theta Psi teamed up to put on a VBS for the inner city ministry kids in Nashville, Tennessee.

• Omega Phi and Kingsmen volunteered with His Hands Ministries and worked at Food Bank of the Rockies in Denver.

Mark Smesrud, Service Director for Sigma Tau men’s social club commented about their work with Dry Bones, “This

DELTA CHI ALPHA & THETA PSI hosted a Vacation Bible School for the inner city mission kids in Nashville.

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AXE & BETA, with sponsor Greg Smith, worked on a 1400 acre Christian camp facility near Rock Springs, Texas, to prepare it for summer use. (below)

photo by Bob DeHart, Chair of the Department of Physical Education

WORLD IMPACT - While taking pictures with the inner city kids was discouraged, it didn’t stop these members of Sig Tau posing for their sponsor’s camera.

was a very good opportunity to get ourselves outside our comfort zone. In York we don’t generally experience many different demographics of people. In Denver we saw lifestyles and life-situations completely different from our own.”

Dry Bones’ mission is specifically designed to minister to teens and young adults who live on the city streets by distributing food, establishing relationships through conversation and prayer, and providing Bible studies. “Taking Christ’s love

to those who have not experienced much love in their own lives was a powerful experience for everyone involved.” lll

"This was a very good opportunity to get ourselves outside our comfort zone."

KINGSMEN & OMEGA PHI, with sponsors Dr. Mike Case and Nick DiToro, packaged food and aided in distributing it at a local food bank in Denver. (left)

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SONGFEST Students give it their all in YC’s 33rd annual High School Days’ production

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WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE: AXE and Beta social clubs put together a fast-paced thriller that landed them the President’s Award.

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he high energy, three-night production of Songfest once again put the students of York College front and center with teens visiting campus during spring high school days. Although the show’s duration is around 110 minutes, it represents thousands of student hours over the course of the year. Roughly one fourth of the student body is involved with the production that began as a talent show in 1978. In its 33rd anniversary, social clubs are still putting their best teamwork and creativity to work along with the talents of hosts and hostesses.

Long before the curtain rolls back for the opening number, representatives from each club are busy with pre-production selections in music, choreography, and theme. Crucial points that are tabulated at the end of the last finale may have been awarded before students leave for Thanksgiving break.

Meeting deadline requirements and student participation in practices carry a significant share of what goes into a show.

Only one brother/sister club can walk away with the grand prize of being chosen for the overall President’s Award, but that’s just the icing on the cake. Caleb Rush and Aubrey Sanchez of Sigma Tau/Theta Psi clubs recognize the hard work involved, but put it well when they said, “If we aren’t having fun doing it, it’s not worth it to us.”

Songfest Director, Dr. Clark Roush, said, “One of the greater purposes of Songfest is the camaraderie and closeness that develops within the clubs. Their tireless devotion inspires and encourages me! This show is the only performance opportunity some of our students have, and we feel it is an important part of their development while at York.”

At the completion of Saturday night’s performance, clubs anxiously awaited with the audience to hear the judges’ tally of their three-night production. Delta Chi Alpha and Kyodai’s Rocking the Sea tied for Best Music award with Beta Beta Sigma and Alpha Chi Epsilon’s Where the Wild Things Are. Best Costumes and Best Choreography were also won by Beta and AXE giving them the overall President’s Award for best club show. lll

DELTA AND KYODAI give the audience a salute in their Rocking the Sea production. (left)

“KICKIN’ IT OLD SCHOOL” was the theme of Theta Psi and Sigma Tau’s show from the 80s. (middle)

HIGH FLIER: Omega Phi and Kingsmen’s Let’s Rock impressed the audience with James Tidei’s midair leap. (below)

THE GRAND FINALE: 2010 hosts and hostesses were Nathan Towell, Renee Willard, Erich Loper, Martha Kinyon, Matt Ward, and Brienna Rush. (above)

photos by Tim McNeese and Steddon Sikes

To see more Songfest pictures, visit our photos at www.york.edu/news/photo_gallery.asp

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The Clock

Tower Society

recognizes alumni and friends of York College whose gifts make it possible to “transform lives

Cornerstone Circle

Founders’ Circle

Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Cady Dr. & Mrs. Richard Edwards, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. H. Jarrell Gibbs Mr. & Mrs. Keel Hendricks Mr. & Mrs. C. G. “Kelly” Holthus Mr. & Mrs. John Kooiker Mr. & Mrs. David Lynn Mrs. Naomi McDowell* Mr. & Mrs. Edward McLoud

East Hill Church of Christ Mr. & Mrs. Van Harrold Mr. Adron Hawkins Mr. & Mrs. Rick Hendricks Mr. & Mrs. James Light Dr. & Mrs. Ray Miller Mr. & Mrs. Don Millican Mrs. Margaret Parker Mr. & Mrs. J. Lindberg Presson Mr. & Mrs. Mark Shipman Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Studebaker

$50,000 AND UP

Trustees’ Circle $20,000-$49,999

Mrs. Alpha Armstrong* Mrs. Elvera Curless* Dr. & Mrs. Wilbur Dabbs Dr. & Mrs. Steve Eckman Dr. & Mrs. Jeff Hannel Drs. Joe & Jackie Humphrey Mrs. Sandra Olson

Presidents’ Circle $10,000-$19,999

Anonymous Miss Grace Boyd* Dr. & Mrs. John Bryant Mr. & Mrs. Don Drennan Mr. Don Freeman Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Harms Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Harvey Mr. & Mrs. Richard James Mr. & Mrs. Larry Light Mr. & Mrs. Perry Rubart Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Watts Dr. & Mrs. Greg Woods Dr. David Worley (* indicates deceased)

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$5,000-$9,999

Builders’ Circle $2,000-$4,999

Anonymous (2) Mr. & Mrs. Keith Arterburn A. J. Atkinson Trust Bismarck Church of Christ Mr. & Mrs. Bill Colwell Mr. Harry Denewiler Mr. & Mrs. Nick DiToro Mr. & Mrs. Richard Edwards Dr. & Mrs. Aaron Fletcher Mr. & Mrs. Ken Gunselman Mr. & Mrs. Monroe Hawley Miss Sherri Herndon Dr. & Mrs. Patrick Hotovy Mr. & Mrs. Darrel Hoyt Mr. & Mrs. Chester James, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Larry Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Paul Kroeker Dr. & Mrs. Robert Lawrence Mr. & Mrs. Brent Magner Mr. & Mrs. Tim Mangan Drs. Tyler and Kelli Mason Mr. Leo Miller Mr. & Mrs. Norman Morrow Mr. & Mrs. LeRoy Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Jim Reischl Mr. & Mrs. Gayland Roberts Dr. Dorris “Dottie” Schulz Mrs. Ermalee Scroggin

through Christ-centered education.” Everyone who partners with the college with a contribution of $1,000 or more becomes a member of the Clock Tower Society.

Mr. & Mrs. Howard Sheldon Mr. & Mrs. Todd Sheldon Mr. & Mrs. Bill Strawther Mr. Dale Talmage Mrs. Elaine Townsdin Dr. & Mrs. Wayne White Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Willis

Sowers’ Circle $1,000-$1,999

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Armour Dr. & Mrs. Wayne Baker Mr. & Mrs. Steve Batten Mr. & Mrs. Nick Bieker Mr. & Mrs. Lenard Boesch Mrs. Mary Clark Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Conway Miss Olive Devine* Dr. & Mrs. Telfer Epp Mr. Byron Fullerton Mr. & Mrs. Dimitri Gaitanopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Mark Grimes Dr. & Mrs. LaVerne Haselwood Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Henderson Dr. & Mrs. James Hinkle Mr. & Mrs. Everett Hinton Mr. & Mrs. Greg Holoch Mr. & Mrs. Don Hornbaker Mr. & Mrs. Mark Houston Mr. & Mrs. Phil Humphrey Mr. & Mrs. Bill Lambert Mr. & Mrs. Mike Leonard Mr. & Mrs. Quinton Martin Mr. & Mrs. Ron Maxwell Mr. & Mrs. Tim McNeese Mrs. Madge Miller Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Norris Northwest Church of Christ Mr. & Mrs. Dave Odom Mr. & Mrs. Harry Patterson, Jr. Miss Maribel Poundstone Mr. & Mrs. Brad Reischl Mrs. Dulcie Robinson Mr. James Ross Dr. and Mrs. Clark Roush

Mr. & Mrs. Russell Schoof Mr. & Mrs. Bob Seat Mr. & Mrs. Ron Shields Ms. Ruth Short Mr. & Mrs. Jack Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Tandy Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Touchton Mrs. Irma Terpenning Mrs. Elaine Townsdin Mr. James Vanderpool Mr. & Mrs. Joe Waldrop Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Willis Mr. & Mrs. Philip Wolfe Mr. & Mrs. Drew Woodburn Mr. Benjamin Woodburn

Corporate Circle

Anonymous (2) Boeing The Chatlos Foundation, Inc. ConocoPhillips Cornerstone Bank Cornhusker Christian Children’s Fdn. Delta Kappa Gama Educational Fdn. Euphrasia Martin Foundation Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund GlaxoSmithKline Corporation IBM Corporation Marlin Oil Corporation Modern Methods, Inc. Money Handling Machines, Inc. National Christian Foundation National Helping Hands Nebraska Independent College Fdn. Procter & Gamble Co. Production Sales Co. Rainbow Repair Shell Oil Company Foundation Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Tulsa Christian Foundation, Inc. Victor E. & Rosa M. Blum Charitable Foundation Wal-Mart Foundation Washington Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation Wilmar Foundation Charitable Trust York Rotary Club

Work Begins on Academic Support Center Major renovations for Middlebrook Hall

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hanks to the award of a Federal Title III grant and other generous gifts, York College is taking its first steps to develop an academic support center during the summer break in the college’s Middlebrook Hall.

The new student success center combined with enhanced access will provide a new level of academic service for students.

Ms. Erin DeHart, coordinator for special populations services and tutoring, noted that there are many instances when students need academic help whether it be transitioning from high school to college, study skills, or learning strategies. “The Student Success Center can provide the structure to help students achieve academic success. Our goals are to find the best outcome for every student, assist each one as an individual however we can, and find a way for everyone to achieve their maximum potential,” said DeHart. “With the right setting, enhanced resources and easy access, our goals have become much more attainable. The winners are our students.”

During its history, Middlebrook has served a wide variety of needs from student housing and cafeteria services to administrative and faculty offices and an athletic weight room.

The $2 million Title III grant focuses on student success adds a new purpose for the facility and a timely one, enhancing the academic success of current YC students. In addition to the U.S. Department of Education award, funds for the project are being provided by the York Community Foundation as well as

Constructed in 1949, the project will make Middlebrook Hall fully accessible with the installation of an elevator on the southeast corner of the building.

private gifts.

President Steve Eckman added, “Middlebrook will now become the academic hub of the college. With the addition of the Student Success Center and two state-of-the-art classrooms, York College will be able to emphasize the core of our academic purpose in ways never before possible. While the grant will improve technology campus-wide, the Middlebrook classrooms will be newly constructed and accessible for everyone. The Title III grant allows us to address one of our greatest needs on campus, improving student academic success.”

Development of the academic success center will occur over a five-year, multi-stage process that will provide students with access to the facility, renovated space and enhanced technology. In addition to access to the success center, the renovations will provide access to smart classrooms and an increased portion of the faculty. Construction began in late April with projected completion during the fall semester. lll

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1964 David Keller has retired to Idaho after teaching high school science for 30 years in Georgia. He and his wife Linda are enjoying the five grandchildren. 2398 N Tangent Ave, Meridian, ID 83646 dlkeller@q.com Martha (Keller) and Ronald Mogul were blessed with their second great grandchild, Colin Bader, April 17, 2010. His grandparents are Ronald Jr. and Madonna Mogul. Martha is a bookkeeper at Mogul’s Transmission Inc and Ronald is retired from the family business. 929 Academy Ave, York, NE 68467 1965 Polly (Graves) Jeffery was sworn in on Nov. 19, 2009, as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) and would love to hear from other alumni who are in the same roll. Polly and her husband Gardner live at 783 SW Hodia Loop, Prineville, OR 97754 pj1002@msn.com 1966 John and Ellen (Whitman) Lucas are in their third year as Sojourners, serving the Midwest and Canada. Among their projects this year will be three weeks on the York College campus. In 2005 they were blessed richly by a mission trip they made to Tanzania. 411 N 6th St #3006, Emery, SD 57332 jal11744@ juno.com Carl Haedge, III continues in his career as a dentist. He and his wife Marilyn live at 7100 Brandon Park CT, Franklin, TN 37064. haedgeiii@ aol.com 1967 Barbara (Arnell) and Andy Confer would love to hear from classmates.

Andy teaches at Pflugerville Middle School and Barbara is retired. They have four grown children: Angela, Christopher, Rachel, and Matthew.

15711 Dessau Rd,#602, Pflugerville, TX 78660 waconfer@hotmail.com 1970 Steve and Diana (Foncannon) Webb have bought a home in Divide, CO and will be moving from Wisconsin soon. Steve is an advisor with ExxonMobil and Diana is a homeschool teacher. They have three grown sons: Jadon, Ryan, and Blake. steve_webb2007@hotmail.com

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1971 Patty (Clark) Dean passed away Dec. 7, 2009 due to complications from Burkett’s Lymphoma in Greeley, CO. She was 58. Patty is survived by her husband Bill, her children Jonathan and Jeanese and their spouses, and four grandchildren.

Wendy (Bachman) and Ted Lopez have moved to a new home and are spending lots of joyful time with 2 grandsons. 16022 East 107th Ave, Commerce City, CO 80222 twdenver@msn.com 1972 Gary Lansman is living at 1012 Linkside Ct, Apopka, FL 32712. He has three grown children: Trevor, Shelly, and Bristol. glansman@ctdesign.com Sandy (Jones) Massey has been employed as a congressional staffer for U.S. Senator John Thune for the past four years as well as four years when she served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1998-2002.

Life in the beautiful Black Hills is great. If you haven’t been here you need to come and see! 6013 Mountain Pine Ln, Rapid City, SD 57702 sandymassey@gmail.com 1973 Monika (Mader) Easterly is a customer service rep at Four Rivers Homecare. 7051 E Farm Rd 48, Strafford, MO 65757 easterlymo@ hotmail.com 1974 Sylvia (Chavez) Barron would love to hear from classmates and friends. In the last issue of the Heritage, her email was incorrectly printed. sylviacbarron@yahoo.com Donald and Mary Conley were blessed with their third granddaughter, Felicity Cailin Smith, June 21, 2009. Donald is a retired IT Director with Boeing, and Mary is an executive vice president at ADS Co. 1501 Glen Hollow Ln, Flower Mound, TX 75028 Pat Craig retired from teaching in 2008 after 32 years in public schools.

He is currently in his 8th year as the minister of the Eastside CofC in Lexington, OK. His wife Terri is the executive director for the Community After School Program. Their son Tucker is a freshman at OU. 1621 Chestnut Lane, Norman, OK 73702 lexpreacher@juno.com

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1975 Ruth (Hill) and Vance Fields live at 144 Washington Way, Venus, TX 76084. Ruth is the registrar for Venus Elementary School. They have two children: Jennifer (32) and Jonathan (13). ruthf@aircanopy.net Debra (Cross) and Billy Fong finished their first semester teaching in China at the Hubei Automotive Institute Univ. and love working with the students! Foreign Teachers Apt 201, Hubei Institute of Automotive Industry, Shiyan, Hubei Province, China 442002 billy.and.debi. in.china@gmail.com Judy (Rodgers) Jones is enjoying the life of a grandmother!

She is a vice president at Eagle Bank and her husband Stan is a machinist with Union Pacific Railroad.

They have three grown children: Christie, Katherine, and Brian. 2109 Osage Dr, North Little Rock, AR 72116 jj0212mom@ hotmail.com Tina (Wright) Peacock relocated three years ago to Tennessee and is enjoying reconnecting with former classmates via Facebook. Tina is a staff assistant with State Farm Ins., and her husband William works in shipping and receiving for Ferguson Plumbing Supply. 2440 Vanlawn Ln, Christiana, TN 37037 tmahree1@ yahoo.com 1976 Jim and Virginia (Clements ’79) Ferguson live at 5400 NW 122nd Ct, Lincoln, NE 68524. Jim is an engineer with Duncan Aviation and Gini is a homemaker. They have grown children: Ben, Jessica, Tim, and Jon. jim_gini@windstream.net Glenda (Hardman) and Rick McEuen have a new address: 5507 Wendy St, Paragould, AR 72450. Glenda is an office manager for Focus Inc., and Rick is an associate professor at Crowley’s Ridge College. They have three grown children: Michael, Kristin, and Matthew. glendamceuen@gmail.com 1977 Lowell Anderson completed his 6th year as principal at Lorena Elementary School. He and Silvia are empty nesters; Lars recently got married and Loren finished his junior year at Texas A&M. 841 White Oak Dr, Woodway, TX 76712 LowellAnderson@lorenaisd.net

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1978 Carol (Eshleman) and Kerry Baker are proud grandparents of two of the most perfect grandchildren: Brooklyn (3) and Corbin (5 months).

Carol is an intervention teacher on the Crow Indian Reservation and loves her job. Kerry is in sales for Food Services of America. 1041 Kay Dr, Billings, MT 59101 eshleman@ myway.com Curtis and Renae (Bickford) Baker live at 1713 Navajo St, Burlington, IA 52601. Curtis is an environmental health, safety and security manager for Scotts, and Renae is a registered nurse at Burlington Pediatric Associates. They have two grown children: Amanda and William. TheCBAkers@aol.com Monte and Lorri Reece live at 1600 49th St, Marion, IA 52302.

Monte is employed at Altorfer Inc. and Lorri works for Limo-Link. lreece523@mchsi.com Darrell and Debbie Webb celebrated 25 years of marriage.

Darrell was recently added as an elder at the Center Hill CofC and his business “The Merchandiser” just celebrated its 20th anniversary.

Debbie teaches at Crowleys Ridge Academy. They have three children: Garrett (22), Brandon (20), and Conner (14). 6904 Pine Dr, Paragould, AR 72450 dgwebb@ grnco.net 1980 Lori (Underwood) White was named President of the Board of Directors of Dobby’s Frontier Town: www.dobbysfrontiertown.com.

But she is probably more proud of grandbaby #6, Wakely Winter, born May 5, 2010. 820 Elkhorn Ave, Alliance, NE 69301 dusty@bbc.net 1981 Glen Studebaker is a diabetes prevention and control program manager for the Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services.

His wife Lyyne owns and operates premierespresso.com. They have two children: Stephanie (a YC student) and Parker (11). 1808 Rolling Hills Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109 glenn. s2de@gmail.com 1982 David and Debbie Carriger have moved after 17 years at Osage City. David is the superintendent for USD 493 Columbus. 405 S Lash, Columbus, KS 66725 dcarriger@ usd493.com Dawn (Pirtle) Schmidt has updated her address: 787 Hayden Dr, Clarksville, TN 37043. Dawn is retired and her husband Ernest is an anti terrorism security specialist with the DOD. mzliberty61@yahoo.com

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1983 Mary (High) Calvert rang in the new year by marrying Douglas Clouse shortly after midnight, surrounded by their parents and children. Mary continues to look for opportunities in the medical field; Douglas is a senior analyst with Timken. 3084 Georgene Circle SW, Canton, OH 44706 crazymare63@ hotmail.com 1984 Brian Barber and his wife Pamela both have careers in respiratory care at University Hospital. 13718 Southton Rd, San Antonio, TX 78223 brian.barber@ uhs-sa.com Shannon Crook graduated from Newman University with a B.S. in Business Management on Dec. 12, 2009. He also has a new address: 2821 W 9th St N, Wichita, KS 67203 leecrook@cox.net Kelley (Keller) Ritter has a new address: 804 S Sunmeadow, Strafford, MO 65757 ritterka@yahoo. com Stephanie (Keller) and Gary Yeager had another girl join their crew, Alyandra Lynae, Jan. 29, 2010.

Her six older sisters and three older brothers couldn’t be more excited! gsyeager@hotmail.com 1985 Randy Foncree is a Gospel singer/song writer for Eagle Destinies. He and his wife Rena live at 1121 G St, Tekamah, NE 68061. hymn_lover@yahoo.com Arthur and Arlene (Keller ’86) Miller welcomed the youngest member of their family, Josiah Edgar, Sept. 3, 2009. He joins his seven brothers and sisters: Veronica (15), John (13), Vivian (10), Victoria (8), Valaesha (7), Vonya (4), and James (2). Arthur is a production manager/ civil engineer with JR Engineering and Arlene is a homeschool mom.

3725 S Penrose Ct, Centennial, CO 80122 a.a.miller@netzero.net Sherry (James) and Terry Norris were married Oct. 17, 2009 in Iowa. Sherry is an analyst at Hawkins Law, PC and Terry is a retired Marine working as an assistant manager at M & M Pump and Supply. 731 E Washington, Sullivan, IN 47882 slnorris67@ yahoo.com Lorna (Kinney) Seilstad is excited about her debut novel, “Making Waves”, an inspirational historical romance with a generous dash of humor. The book will be

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They have three children: Parker (18), Caroline (16), and Emma (11). 300 Grace St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 seal4life@cox.net www. lornaseilstad.com 1986 Ron Deal has authored The Remarriage Checkup book. See Milestones, pg. 18 Paula Walker-Emmons and her husband Joe live at 821 Wendy Dr, Grand Prairie, TX 75052. Paula is a client support manager for Veritix. paula.walker@veritix.com 1987 Kurt Bender is a construction worker for Mels Restorations. He has two kids: Taneeca (16) and Ezeekiel (5). 4243 Stone St, Billings, MT 59101 kurtisbender78@yahoo.com Patricia Silversmith is a park ranger for the Department of Interior.

P.O. Box 1024, Bozeman, MT 59771 rezgirlmt@hotmail.com 1988 Tim and Jill Simmonds welcomed their fourth child, Skye, to the family Oct. 30, 2009, joining siblings: Willow (9), Holden (6), and Meadow (2). Tim is the director of economic development for the City of Vaughan. 230 Huntingford Gate, Milton, Ontario, Canada L9T 0S4 tsimmonds@cogeco.ca Elaine (Truillo) Wenta is a purchasing agent for the Colorado State Patrol. She has three children: Josh (23), Shadron (15), and Kaidon (8). 2095 East Dr, Monte Vista, CO 81144 wentae1167@yahoo.com 1989 Monica (Scaggiari) and Carl Dye live at 289 Glen Oaks, Bonham, TX 75418. Monica is a teacher and Carl is a minister at the Northside CofC. They have two children: Rachel (11) and Jamie (9). mdye@cableone.net Amber (Dockery) Hatton has a new address: 1004 Golden Spike Circle, Laurel, MT 59044. Amber works for Altana Federal Credit Union and her husband Jay is a police officer. avantagirl@yahoo.com Paul Jones has a new address PO Box 4535, Page, AZ 86040 okiewra@hotmail.com

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116 Burton Place, Edmond, OK 73013 bigt5150@gmail.com Armando and Cheryl Gonzalez are proud of their kids Elijah (16) and Elizabeth (13) finishing the school year with perfect 4.0 grade point averages. Armando preaches at the Grand Avenue CofC and Cheryl teaches 5th grade at Schulter Public School. 807 Mockingbird Ln, Okmulgee, OK 74447 jesusnarmando@hotmail.com April (Thompson) and Michael Miller were blessed with a baby girl, Rory Michelle, Dec. 1, 2009.

Michael is a warehousing manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart.

They have two other children: Soren (16) and Liam (12). 11716 S. 27th St, Bellevue, NE 68123 aprilrenae0425@yahoo.com 1993 Beth Sherry Van Auken is an ER nurse at SJMC. Her husband Eric is a CPA senior tax manager for HR Block World HQ. They have four children: Joshua (14), Hannah (5), Noah (5), and Madeline (3). 6942 Constance, Shawnee, KS 66216 evanauken@kc.rr.com Jodi (Berry) Ward is in her 10th year of being cancer free with a final checkup scheduled in June. Jodi is an aide for Green Co. Industries and her husband Jonathan is an assembler for Carnes of Verona.

1724 1/2 17th St, Monroe, WI 53566 weare1july12001@yahoo.com 1994 Andrea (Bonde) and Charles Keller became parents of twins, David Michael and Paul Anthony, on April 11, 2010. Andrea is a special education teacher and Charles is an engineer with Toler and Associates.

256 Aristotle St, Simi Valley, CA 93065 dreakell@gmail.com

Tammie Stout would love to hear from classmates. 16301 E 29th St S Apt 320, Independence, MO 64055 cstout80@yahoo.com Kimberlee (Watne) and Thomas Tandy were blessed with the birth of Timothy Bruce, January 25, 2010. He is welcomed by big sister Ellee (8) and Dominick (3). 807 E 6th St, York, NE 68467 kimberlee@neb.rr.com 1995 Mike Glassmyer graduated May 15, 2010 with a Master of Arts in Teaching from Hastings College.

Mike is the business manager at Great Plains Chrysler. 322 S Bellevue Ave, Hastings, NE 68901 mike. glassmyer@yahoo.com 1996 Jonathan Earnhart was named High School Principal of the Year.

See Milestones, pg. 18 1997 Angela (Gregory) Mata has a new address: 2416 N MacArthur Blvd Apt 1321, Irving, TX 75062. Angela has three children: Mackenzie (13), Brishen (11), and Adelaine (9). angiemata@hotmail.com Lena Kozlova-Pates gave birth to Christian Michael on Oct. 31, 2009. He joins older sister Jennifer (6). Lena is a compliance officer for Futures Group Global and her husband Jason is an account manager with ChannelAdvisor. 1029 Prairie Smoke St, Wake Forest, NC 27587 kremenchug@hotmail.com Ryan and Erika (Hawley ’99) Roling welcomed Corban Lawrence into the world on July 16, 2009 and had to find a bigger house for their growing family. Sienna (5) and Autumn (3) are glad they have a little brother. Ryan teaches English as a second language at Madison Area Technical College and Erika is a registered dietitian. 2649 Koshkonong Way, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 Roling@ matcmadison.edu 1998 Travis Coleman completed his Masters in Christian Apologetics from Biola University in May. He currently works as a catastrophe claims adjuster. He and his wife Kara live at 14090 FM 2920, Ste G, #179, Tomball, TX 77377 namiloc.sivart@ gmail.com Sue Foster has been doing fulltime mission work in Ghent, Belgium since September 2008. She is so thankful to God for the opportunity to serve in Europe and would appreciate knowing that her friends and classmates are praying for the work there. Kolveniersgang 16 B 9000, Ghent, Belgium suefoster@ hotmail.com (continued next page)

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1986 Ron Deal founder and President of As For Me And My House Ministries, LLC coauthored with David H. Olson The Remarriage Checkup book, released earlier this year. Ron is author of the critically acclaimed Stepfamily Resource Library including the Amazon.com bestselling book and DVD series The Smart Stepfamily: Seven Steps to a Healthy Family, as well as The Smart Stepmom. Ron’s wife Nan (Mackey) serves as Vice President of Ministry Outreach for Successful Stepfamilies and is a freelance voice talent. They have three boys: Braden, Connor, and Brennan. Their middle son Connor died unexpectedly in February, 2009 at the age of 12. www.rondeal.org 1996 Jonathan Earnhart was named the 2009-2010 High School Principal of the Year by the 2010 South Central Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals. Through the introduction of PLC’s, implementing the Missouri Reading Initiative and using Instructional Practices Inventory the high school attendance has increased, test scores have risen and discipline problems have decreased.

Jon’s wife Angela also works for Cuba H.S. as a process coordinator. They have two children: Lexi (7) and Grace (5).

108 Trainer Ln, Cuba, MO 65453 jearnhart@cuba.k12.mo.us 2001 Amy (Swenson) Fraser will join the YC music department as an assistant professor this fall, teaching several music classes, as well as directing Celebration Singers and acting as a Co-Director of Songfest. Fraser is a graduate of the YC music program and worked as an adjunct for five years. Currently working on her Masters in Music with a specialization in Music Education, Amy and her husband, Jansen (YC ’99), have three boys, Ross (8), Evan (6), and Boe (4). 324 W 7th St, York, NE 68467 amyswenco@hotmail.com 2006 John Morton earned his Masters in Fine Arts degree at the University of Alaska Fairbanks in May. His master’s thesis exhibition, titled “Unbecoming,” was on display at the UAF Art Gallery in April. He and his wife Sarah (Hewitt ’04) live at 1228 Sundance Loop, Fairbanks, AK 99709. jn_morton@ yahoo.com To check out Morton’s work online, go to www.johnmortonclay.com.

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Charlie (6) and Andy (4) love being big brothers! Missy is in a new position as an education coordinator for the Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero.

Ken is an accountant/office manager at GP Industries. 1801 Carino Ct, Paso Robles, CA 93446 lamarstaxpractice@att.net Jared and Paige Ostrander live at 2250 Golf Isle Dr Suite 504, Melbourne, FL 32935. Jared is the principal for Behavioral Educational Services and Paige is a secondary teacher for Florida Virtual School. They have one daughter, Caroline. jaredostrander@yahoo.com

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1999 Brad and Vanessa (Terry ’98) Leonard have a new address: 7745 Churchwood Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80918.

They have three children: Reese (5), Adelyn (4), and Hayden (2). bradandvanessaleonard@yahoo.com Jenelle Nash recently moved to Salt Lake City and is loving the mountains, her new church family, and close proximity to one of her best friends from YC, Jen (Tyson ‘99) Cassity. Jenelle is starting a non-profit organization to help fund projects through organizations that are doing the Lord’s work. She has one daughter, Emma (6). 4539 Arcadia Ln, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 jenellenash@gmail.com Jane (Jasnoch) and Luke Rihanek welcomed Hunter Rose into the world, April 22, 2010. Their precious daughter joins older brother Mason (1). Jane is a programs manager for National Student Loan Program and Luke is a financial advisor at Edward Jones. 1825 Maze Court, Lincoln, NE 68521 jjasnoch@ hotmail.com Jason Sautter took Western Texas College to the 2009 playoffs in his first year as the head men’s basketball coach.

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Double Graduations/Double Honors Amber Soderholm and Crystal (Soderholm) Terrell, daughters of Bob and Marti Soderholm of York, both graduated on May 8. Amber graduated Summa Cum Laude from York College with a BA in History with minors in English and Religious Studies. Crystal, YC Class 2007, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Radford University in Radford, Virginia, with her MS in School Counseling. In addition, Amber was presented the York College 2010 Dean’s Award and Crystal was honored as the Outstanding School Counseling Student. Amber plans to enter graduate school in Museum Studies and Crystal will be a special educator at Sunset Middle School in Nashville. Crystal’s husband Seth completed his first year of graduate school at Vanderbilt. 2309 Selma Ave, Nashville, TN 37214 crystal.soderholm@gmail.com

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6200 College Ave, Snyder, TX 79549 jsautter@wtc.edu 2000 Aimee Grubb is an administrative specialist with Kansas Health Policy Authority. She has a daughter, Kaylee (7). 1108 SW Harvey St, Topeka, KS 66604 aimeegrubb@ gmail.com 2001 Teri (Bullock) and Jason Armes were blessed with another baby girl. Taylor Erin was born Aug. 24, 2009 and joins her big sister Kaitlyn (3). jandtarmes@msn.com Shannon (Lacey) Braun was recently named a partner at Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd. Her husband Andy is the VP and COO at Grubb & Ellis/The Martens Commercial Group, LLC. They have one son, Aidan (2). 2320 N Burning Tree St, Wichita, KS 67228 smlacey@yahoo.com Amy (Swenson) Fraser is now YC faculty. See Milestones, pg. 18 Bryan and Leah (McQuiddy) Johnston have a new addition to their family, Finnley Pearl, born Jan. 20, 2010. Bryan is a youth and family minister for the Weatherford CofC. They also have a son, Payden (4). 128 Tobi Ave, Weatherford, OK 73096 bryanejohnston@yahoo.com Jared and Charla (Farrell ’00) Stark were married in Longview, TX on Dec. 19, 2009. Jared is entering his third year as YC Athletic Director and Charla is currently the Director of Housing at YC. 632 Blackburn, York, NE 68467 jastark@ york.edu & charla.stark@york.edu Sarah (Bright) and Jevon Williams were married Nov. 7, 2009. Sarah is a family counselor with The Bridge for Youth and Jevon is an inspector for St Jude Medical Devices. 1516 10th Ave S #6, Minneapolis, MN 55404 brightnsunny24@yahoo.com 2002 Angel (Bevard) and Brent Dale are proud parents of a son, Paul Arthur, Sept. 16, 2009. PO Box 366, McCool Junction, NE 68401dalebrent@windstream.net Kris and Rachel (Russell) Lamm are expecting their second child to join their son Lincoln (2) at the end of June. They’re glad to have a new arrival but sad to have to miss the

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2nd choir reunion! Kris teaches at Lubbock ISD and Rachel teaches at Frenship Middle School. 3504 102nd St, Lubbock, TX 79423 rlamm@ frenship.us Ginger (Hodson) and Mark Steggles were married February 21, 2009 and are both enjoying working from home. Ginger recently started her own company, Think Math Tutoring, offering online tutoring in K-12 and undergraduate mathematics. Mark is the owner/ web developer of FutureKode. 425 S Anthony Ave, Anthony, KS 67003 gingerhodson@gmail.com Amanda (Larson) and Kully Thatcher welcomed their second son, Kayl Lin, into the world July 7, 2009. Their oldest son Gage (4) is very proud to be a big brother and is already teaching Kayl lots of ‘boy’ stuff! Amanda is a chiropractic assistant at Schrock Chiropractic and Kully owns and operates AYS Plumbing. 1408 W 78th St, Kearney, NE 68845 thatcher@frontiernet.net 2003 Joshua and Amanda (Tedford) Couch bought a new house this year: 933 N 9th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83201. Joshua is a graphic artist for Bully Dog Technologies and Amanda is a photographer at Vivid Finish Photography. They have two children: Tyra (6) and Jacob (2) wecouches@gmail.com Fletcher and Anna (Muller) Hammond are moving to the Pacific Northwest to enter full-time ministry.

Fletcher is leaving behind his brief career as a blasting engineer in a Colorado gold mine to be the senior minister at Hazel Dell CofC. 7300 NE Vancouver Mall Dr Apt H78, Vancouver, WA 98662 fletchinator@ hotmail.com Adam and Ashleigh Moore were married March 12, 2010 in San Diego, CA and are living in Mission Viejo.

Adam is an accountant for ICU Medical and Ashleigh is a producer for TV Guide Network. Adam. moore.555@gmail.com Vanessa (Howard) Sullivan and her husband Maury are expecting their third child in August to join siblings Caleb (4) and Taleigh (2). Vanessa is a homemaker and a bookkeeper for Sullivan Bookkeeping, LLC and Caleb owns and operates Sullivan Builders, Inc. 828 Antelope St, Delta, CO 81416 msvh18@yahoo.com

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2004 Titus and Angela (Sobetski) Robison have returned to Texas after working a year as vocational missionaries in Vicenza, Italy.

Titus resumed his position as vp of development for Foster’s Home for Children and part-time youth minister at Woodlands Park CofC. They have two beautiful daughters: Arabella (2) and Kaewyn (1). 761 Windridge Ln, Burleson, TX 76028 Rik and Leah (Babcock) Roushar have bought a new house: 6915 NE 56th St, Kansas City, MO 64119. They have two children: Kaylin (4) and Piper (1). ljobab@ yahoo.com Glenn and Emily (Eckert ’02) Tandy are the proud parents of Olivia Michele, born Nov. 6, 2009.

She was 7 weeks early and weighed only 4 lbs, 2.6 oz, but she and mom are both doing very well! Glenn is a computer maintenance technician at Abengoa Bioenergy Corp. 311 Central St, PO Box 303, Stromsburg, NE 68666 gtandyjr@gmail.com Nicole (Robinson) Vatterrodt and her husband David live at 3220 W Fairway Dr, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815 nr1313@hotmail.com 2005 Stacia (Barton) and Khalid Hamidi were married May 16, 2008 and living in Vienna, Austria. They met while Stacia was on a mission trip and are excited about the doors God is opening for them. PO Box 34413, NKC, MO 64116 stacia_ hamidi@yahoo.com 2006 Joy (McCullough) and Scott Backes announce their new arrival, London Joy, Aug. 16, 2009. Joy is a nurse and Scott is a bond underwriting specialist. swtnsase31@ yahoo.com 1003 Hemlock Harrisburg, SD 57032.

Andrea (Howard) and Wade Kallsen are enjoying life on Colorado’s western slope. Andrea teaches kindergarten for Delta County School District 50J and Wade is an administrative assistant with Outwest Sanitation Co. 1160 Meeker St, Delta, CO 81416 ahsings@ yahoo.com John Morton earned his Masters in Fine Arts degree. See Milestones, pg. 18 Jonathan and Holly (Allen) Neeley moved to Russellville, AR on June 1st where Jonathan is the campus minister/director at the Church of Christ Student Center at Arkansas Tech University. Holly has started a successful painting business, www.hsndesigns.com.

They are also expecting their first child sometime in September. jonnyrocknroll@gmail.com

Erin Rampton recently earned a Master of Education in Reading and Literacy. She teaches kindergarten for the Joliet 86 School District. 5800 Walnut Ave Apt 1C, Downers Grove, IL 60516 erampton7@gmail.com 2007 Zeb and Jessica Carter welcomed their beautiful daughter Zoey Arianna into the world, Oct. 29, 2009. 902 6th St, Natoma, KS 67651 zcarter1000@ gmail.com Mike and Laura (Sloan) Malan are enjoying life in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Mike is an accounting supervisor for the English Language Institute/China, and Laura is a teller at Farmer’s Bank. mikeandlauramalan@gmail.com

Amanda (Spruill) and Ben Szarzynski were married on March 13th, 2010. Amanda graduated from Abilene Christian University with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy in August of 2009 and is now working on her PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy at Texas Tech Univ.

They also just bought a new house 1309 46th Place, Lubbock, TX 79412. ags07b@acu.edu 2008 Kenneth and Meagan (Cox) Evans have a new addition to their family, Wesley Charles, March 2, 2010. Ken works for Teletech and Meagan is a stay-at-home mom.

3203 N 21st St, Ozark, MO 65721 kcevans12@yahoo.com Joseph and Jalena (Heflin) Morien are both working for Great Bend USD 428 public schools. Joseph teaches high school math and Jalena is an autism/special education para/ teacher. 1222 Taft St, Great Bend, KS 67530 Footprints_in_da_sand@ hotmail.com 2009 Bevin Carroll taught freshman English at York High School and was the assistant YC volleyball coach this past year. In the fall, she will be attending grad school in Durham, England. bcarroll@york.edu Seth and Megan (McKinney ’06) Todd recently bought a house and moved into their new home: 1204 Delaware C2, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Seth is working as a single-ply drum craftsman, and Megan is a legal assistant for an independent firm. mat@barnhillatlaw.com

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terrific run would be an understatement for the Panther baseball team as they demonstrated throughout their 2010 season a championship mentality. Under head coach Nick Harlan and associate head coach Brian Walth, the men in blue set an all time YC winning record at 45-9 and for the first time won the conference regular season and tournament championship.

Ranked as high as 17th in the nation, the Panthers headed to Texas for the Lubbock Bracket of the NAIA National Championship. York was seeded #2 behind the defending National Champions, Lubbock Christian University.

In the opening round of the tournament, the Panthers closed out the Avila University Eagles 11-1 with MCAC Pitcher of the Year Bruce Amende (12-0) throwing a complete 4-hit game. The bats were hot early for York as they scored 6 in the first inning and had 11 hits on the day. MCAC Player of the Year Justin Lunday hit two homeruns and had four RBI’s for the Panthers.

After blitzing Avila, the Panthers’ offense started out again on fire in game two against LCU with Josh Warren hitting a solo homerun on the very first pitch of the game. York

photo by Tim Herrell ( YC ‘79)

Field of Dreams: The Panthers stand at attention as the National Tournament gets underway.

went up 5-0 on the LCU Chaps but couldn’t silence their bats as the opponents erased the lead with their 16 hits for the game, winning it 15-8. In game three, the Lancers of Mount Marty College jumped out to an early lead after the first inning and never looked back as they ended York’s championship hopes in a 12-5 victory. The Panthers ended the season ranked #19 in the NAIA Coaches Top 25.

YC baseball had more honors than any other team in the conference with six players named 1st Team All MCAC, three more athletes named 2nd Team, and three named Gold Glove winners. Along with Pitcher of the Year and Player of the Year honors, Coach Harlan was named MCAC Coach of the Year. lll

photos by Steddon Sikes

MCAC Player of the Year Justin Lunday broke coach Walth’s season batting average record with his .448, including 17 homeruns and 18 doubles. He was ranked #4 in the NAIA in slugging percentage (.896). The team also broke a 10-year YC record, batting an impressive .358. (above) The Home Crowd was treated to a great game at Levitt Stadium against Bellevue University when the Panthers defeated the #8 team in the nation 3-2. (left)

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For more on the baseball team’s success, visit our website at www.york.edu/athletics

by Steddon Sikes

photo by Tim Herrell ( YC ‘79)

Panthers Around the World: Alan Blackburn (YC ‘74) stationed at Ramstein AFB in Germany caught the National Tournament webcast by Nick DiToro and Jared Stark. (left)

photo by Amber Soderholm

CONFERENCE CHAMPS! - Emotions run high as the Panthers win their first ever MCAC championship. (above)

Softball Finishes Second in Conference Tournament

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Devyn Pearl, 1st Team All MCAC

nder first year head coach Tori Means and assistant Niki Ploen, the Lady Panthers finished in style as they qualified at the end of the season for the conference tournament. Seeded #4 in the standings, York met #1 seed Bellevue University in the first round and lost a hard-fought 3-2 decision in the 7th inning. The loss didn’t seem to hamper the mood for the Panthers as they came back that same afternoon and eliminated Peru State from advancing in the tournament with a 5-4 victory. On day two of the MCAC tournament the bats were hot for York as they took out College of St. Mary 6-1, advancing to the championship game against Bellevue. The Panthers finished with a second place finish in the tournament with the final game going 7-0 in the Bruin’s favor. First Team All MCAC Devyn Pearl pitched in all four games of the tournament for a total of 27 innings. Named 2nd Team All MCAC were Brenda Perry - catcher, Alexis Paspalof - 2nd base, and Angel Gray - short stop.

Track and Field Sends Six to Nationals

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n its inaugural year, the YC track program made the most of being re-established as a varsity athletic program under head coach Derek Kite and assistant Justin Carver. Three student-athletes qualified for the NCCAA Indoor Tournament in Cedarville, Ohio, in February. Joined by three additional athletes in the program, those same three students also qualified in the spring for the NCCAA Outdoor Tournament in Upland, Indiana.

Wrestling Names New Head Coach

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fter a successful season in which five wrestlers: Bryan Irsik, Jason Lloyd, Nick McGrew, Jamel Wheatley, and Bryan Williams qualified for the NAIA National Tournament in Oklahoma City, Greg Smith announced his resignation as head coach and named as his successor Ramon Diaz. Diaz,a high school All-American in 1986, finished third in the 1994 World Trials in Greco-Roman wrestling and was a 2008 US Veterans National Champion in freestyle. Most recently, Diaz was an assistant coach at Concordia University. Coach Smith is taking the opportunity to pursue some educational goals but will stay on staff as an assistant coach.

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In Memory of ...

September 2009 - April 2010 Lyle & Lois Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Syd Kite Dr. Elmer Baker Wylene Baker James Blake Mr. & Mrs. John Maile Berkley Conway Dr. & Mrs. David Ellison Barbara Dahlof Dr. & Mrs. Gary Jorgensen Floyd & Beth Davis Dora Fisher Dr. Glen Dirreen Justine Dirreen Dr. Cora Drake Roberta Hollis Drs. Joe & Jackie Humphrey Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Tucker Linda Wilfong Junior Fenske Mr. & Mrs. Dean Fenske Don & Dale Forney Valerie Smith S.A. & Zora Freeman Mr. & Mrs. Doyle Freeman Barbara Furst Marcia Jacobson Eugene Gaer Dr. & Mrs. Gary Jorgensen Dr. Don Gardner Mr. & Mrs. Harry Patterson, Jr. Harley Grone Delores Devore Mr. & Mrs. Bob Sanner Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Wall Charline Gunselman Anonymous Wylene Baker Moy Dudrey Mr. & Mrs. Roy Krula Madge Miller Mr. & Mrs. John Ratliff Mr. & Mrs. Erwin Reicheneker Mr. & Mrs. Bob Sanner York College Levitt Library Bettye Jo Hamm Mr. & Mrs. Matt Coppinger Ralph Harrington Ruthvernelle Harrington Mark Hemmelman Mr. & Mrs. Steve Hemmelman Wendall Hudson Susanne Keller Mr. & Mrs. Gayland Roberts Mr. & Mrs. Bob Sanner Karl Stauffer Sharon Humphrey Drs. Joe & Jackie Humphrey Mildred Imhoff Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Becker Mr. & Mrs. Dondi Eckert Mr. & Mrs. Russ Flaherty Fremont Church of Christ Mr. & Mrs. Larry Good Mr. & Mrs. Ken Gunselman Mr. & Mrs. Roscoe Imhoff Susanne Keller Mr. & Mrs. Randy Lange Mr. & Mrs. David Sams Arthur Keller Wylene Baker Mr. & Mrs. Lenard Boesch Mr. & Mrs. Larry Brewster Mr. & Mrs. Dee Collins Cornerstone Bank Mr. & Mrs. David Dey Gordon Friberg Mr. & Mrs. Darrel Henderson

Drs. Joe & Jackie Humphrey Mr. & Mrs. Stan Jensen Susanne Keller Kopse Otte & Associates Robert Luebbert Mr. & Mrs. Richard Maine Mr. & Mrs. Brent Magner Madge Miller Nebraska School Transportation Assoc.

Mr. & Mrs. Warren Rathje Mr. & Mrs. Bob Sanner Dr. Dorris Schulz & children Steve, Rebecca & Rachel Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Tandy Dr. & Mrs. Paul Toms Phil Towle Bruce Tracy York Elementary School York Schools Bus Drivers Cheryl Kinyon Harry Imhoff Smith Kite Dr. C. Shawn Bengtson Mr. & Mrs. John Bengtson Valetta Delahunty Mr. & Mrs. Armando Gonzalez Mr. & Mrs. Mark Houston Harry Imhoff Mr. & Mrs. Bob Sanner Carlene Lambert Delores Devore Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Wall Dr. Dale Larsen Frankie Albo Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Amundson Mr. & Mrs. Steve Barber Bay Area Church of Christ Mr. & Mrs. Ron Birdwell Mr. & Mrs. Todd Bracht Mr. & Mrs. Tom Brewster Dr. & Mrs. A.R. Brown Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Bruner Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bullard Mr. & Mrs. Gary Campbell Mr. & Mrs. David Cash Mr. & Mrs. Bill Clark Dr. & Mrs. Roger Collins Mr. & Mrs. Andy Conway Jill Daly Mr. & Mrs. Robert Daniel Michael Davis Dr. & Mrs. David Dowdey Vicki Eckstein Mr. & Mrs. Duane Egle Mr. & Mrs. Rick Eldred Mr. & Mrs. Jim Foltz Mr. & Mrs. Charles Freeman Jacqueline Hamilton Vernon Hampton Mr. & Mrs. Rodger Hannel Mr. & Mrs. Mark Hansen Delta Joy Herndon Mr. & Mrs. Dickie Hill Mr. & Mrs. Randy Hiner Mr. & Mrs. Bill Hooten Lucille Huber Mr. & Mrs. Alex Humphrey, Jr. Drs. Joe & Jackie Humphrey Mr. & Mrs. Phil Humphrey Mr. & Mrs. Bob Jacobson Velma Jerkins Mr. & Mrs. Lee Keldsen Mr. & Mrs. Norman Keller Susanne Keller Mr. & Mrs. Jim Knowles Dr. & Mrs. Guenther Kruse Dr. & Mrs. Michael Kuskie Mr. & Mrs. Zayne Larsen Donald Lawrence

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Mr. & Mrs. Mike Leonard Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Lindholm Mr. & Mrs. David Lynn Mr. & Mrs. Brent Magner Paul Manchester Gerald Mann Mr. & Mrs. Tom Miller Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Don Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Morton Dr. & Mrs. T. Gayle Napier Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Nixon Dr. & Mrs. Dennis Petrillo Mr. & Mrs. Randall Renoud Mr. & Mrs. David Rivoire Norma Schinnerer Dr. Dorris Schulz Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Sheldon Mr. & Mrs. Bill Shepard Mr. & Mrs. Edward Shute Mr. & Mrs. David Simpson Cathie Sims Mr. & Mrs. DeLos Sparks Keith Stefanko Mr. & Mrs. Harold Stutzman Mr. & Mrs. Steve Sucsy Mr. & Mrs. Mike Sullivan Roger Svatos Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Tandy Mr. & Mrs. J. Ray Toland, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Matagiese Tunoa James Vanderpool Edith Vosler Mr. & Mrs. Bill Walker Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Wenger Mr. & Mrs. Wayland Whitlow Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Williams Mr. & Mrs. Donald Worten Mr. & Mrs. Barry Wright Iva Zajicek Brian Lemons Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Lemons Lois Manchester Paul Manchester Fern Marr Delores Devore Debbie Matkins Janice Reeves Kimball & Debbie Matkins Mr. & Mrs. Mark Derengowski Kirk Miller Mr. & Mrs. John Ratliff Mr. & Mrs. Donald Worten Dr. Mabrey Miller Mr. & Mrs. Herman Barnett Mr. & Mrs. David Simpson Ralph Nance Barbara Engelberg Dr. Wilbur Overmiller Dulcie Robinson Herman Parker Edward Parker Dennis Parsons Mary Parsons Pete & Kathryn Poundstone Maribel Poundstone Paul Riggs Mr. & Mrs. Fred Haney Rev. Edgar Schrader Roszella Schrader Dr. Tom Schulz Mr. & Mrs. Mike McCalister Dr. & Mrs. Ray Miller Mr. & Mrs. Gayland Roberts Dr. Dorris Schulz Faith Scott Drs. Joe & Jackie Humphrey Bruce Scroggin Ermalee Scroggin Jarold Smith Lela Smith John Townsdin & Lisa Townsdin Bowen Elaine Townsdin

Edith Ward Delores Devore Dr. George Welker Abby Anderson Wylene Baker Dr. & Mrs. James Hinkle Drs. Joe & Jackie Humphrey Susanne Keller Dr. & Mrs. Ray Miller Mr. & Mrs. Scott Niemann Mr. & Mrs. Gayland Roberts Ellen Welker

Helen Wolfe Anonymous Mary Bielby Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Cope Dr. & Mrs. Wilbur Dabbs Mr. & Mrs. Rudolph Farber Mr. & Mrs. John Mills Elaine Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Jack Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Philip Wolfe Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Young

Friends and family honored the following people with donations to York College in their name.

Keith & Gayle Davidson Steve Eckman Charles Freeman Thomas & Jenny Haas John & Tacy Hamm Holly Harrell Andera Bonde Keller Bill & Pam Lambert Abe & Shirley Miller Madge Miller Jerry & Peggy Morton

Dr. Clark Roush Brienna Rush Caleb Rush Kelisa Rush Michael Rush Zachary Rush Robert & Jeannette Scott Sharyl JoLee Thayer Tanner Vanderpool Victoria RaJean Vawter Dr. Greg & Candi Woods

Woodrow W. Kirk Longtime sociology professor at York College, Woodrow W. Kirk passed away April 2, 2010. Woody and Kathryn made York College their home in 1968 and gave 30 years to what they deemed a ‘higher calling.’

Alumni remember with fondness Woody’s marriage and family lectures, his honesty and straightforwardness. Of course they also find it hard to think of the registrar’s office without Kathryn’s welcoming smile.

When the Kirks retired in 1998 and made their move to Texas, they deeded to the college their house across from campus. They were strong proponents of the institution’s mission and had a great impact on YC students. Their influence will always be embedded within life at York College.

Cards and letters of sympathy can be sent to Kathryn at 4810 Rollingwood Ct, Garland, TX 75043.

Smith Kite 1920 - 2010 Smith Kite (89), longtime preacher and friend of the college, passed away April 18, 2010. Kite served more than 40 years as an advisory board member and later as a trustee for the college. Smith went into fulltime ministry in 1948 and served for sixtytwo years in eight churches in Texas, Kansas, Wyoming, and Nebraska. He preached in numerous gospel meetings across the U.S. and Canada as well as spoke at lectures and youth camps. He was the pulpit minister for the Church of Christ in Gothenburg, Nebraska at the time of his death.

He and Mary, his wife of 70 years, have four sons: Terry, Syd, Paul, and David, nine grandchildren, and sixteen great grandchildren. Their grandson Derek Kite is the head coach of the track and cross country program at YC. Smith was presented with a bachelor’s degree from York College when he was the commencement speaker at the 2008 graduation.

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Soul Quest, June 13-19

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ork College is proud to host its 28th annual camp for middle school and high school students again this summer. This year’s keynote speaker will be Rich Little, minister for the Naperville Church of Christ in Naperville, Illinois. Soul Quest is for 6th-12th grade campers and features incredible worship times, exciting classes and activities, and awesome friendships with teens from across the country. Visit our website at www.york.edu/soulquest to see what director Tim Lewis has going on.

Legacy Alumni Reunion, June 22-24

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t has been two years since the Legacy Alumni (pre-1956) were together on the YC Campus. For a few days in June, this group will be together once again enjoying their own version of The York Experience. Bring photo albums and yearbooks from home along with newspaper clippings and YC memorabilia to display. The relaxed atmosphere of the Mackey Center will be the perfect fit for reminiscing those past college days. Go to www.york.edu/alumni/events.asp for more information on this reunion.

Alumni Choir Reunion, June 25-27

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he Choir Reunion in 2006 was such a success with just over 100 participants, representing 17 states and six decades of alumni, that a follow-up reunion had to be planned. Now it will be here before you know it. The tentative schedule has regular breaks and fellowship time scattered throughout the day and can be accessed at www.york.edu/alumni/events.asp. Everyone who participates will receive a CD we will record on Saturday.

Alumni and Friends Work Days, July 29-31

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ast year more than 20 volunteers came to campus at the end of summer for a few days of hard work, great fellowship and service to York College. Again this year, the event will be coordinated by Scott Eckman (YC ’79). Gurganus Hall will be the special focus of this year’s work days, though crews will work all across campus. Projects will include small repairs and painting, landscaping and campus clean up. Housing and meals are provided by the college for everyone donating their time to help spruce up the campus. If you’re interested in giving a special gift of your hours and energy for YC students, contact Scott at s.eckman@juno.com.

Homecoming & H.S. Days, October 8-10

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weekend getaway is planned for you on the York College campus that brings together some of the best experiences that YC has to offer. Homecoming & High School Days take advantage of beautiful fall days to invite alumni, high school teens, and friends of the college to a weekend of celebration. There’s not a better time than autumn to enjoy all the activities we have planned. Saturday morning chapel, crowning of the Homecoming royalty, soccer games, fall theatre production, performance by the Concert Choir… all are part of the busy schedule that can be found at www.york.edu/alumni/events.asp

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Aladdin Food Mgmt. Services hosted on campus Iron Chef in the fall and Chopped in the spring. The McNeese family: Tim, Bev, and their daughter Summer Dickinson represented the faculty in the spirited competition. (left) YC Graduates receive their marching orders and appear ready to take on the world.

Calendar Highlights Soul Quest 2010 ..................................... June 13 Legacy Alumni Reunion ......................... June 22 Alumni Choir Reunion ............................ June 25 York College Work Days ......................... July 29 New Student Orientation .................... August 18 Classes Begin ............................................. August Homecoming and Fall H.S. Days .......... October 8 Thanksgiving Break ....................... November 20 Final Examinations ........................ December 12 -

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Concert Choir Winter Tour .................... January 3 - 9 Classes Begin ........................................... January 11 YC Theatre Spring Production ........... February 24 - 27 Spring Break .............................................. March 5 - 13 Spring High School Days ............................... April 1 - 3 (Songfest 2011 ...... March 31 - April 2, 7:30 p.m.)

All-College Banquet .......................................... April 21 Concert Choir Spring Works Concert ........... April 25 Commencement ................................................ May 7