YC Magazine Spring 2017 Issue

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Commencement 12.21.16

GRANT WALTERSDORF '16 Recreation & Leisure Administration "I enjoyed being able to learn through experience while also developing skills that will last a lifetime."

Nearly 300 students graduated on December 21, 2016.

JOSEPH GIACCIO '16 Nursing "The Stabler Department of Nursing has helped me grow not only into a competent nurse but also an all-around better person. I give thanks to our incredibly intelligent and warm-hearted faculty."

NICOLE HESS '16 Criminal Justice "My professors gave me countless opportunities and advice to improve the skills necessary for my field of work."

George H. Glatfelter II, former Chair of the College’s Board of Trustees and retired Chairman and CEO of Glatfelter, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. Philadelphia-based entrepreneur, venture capitalist, author, and philanthropist Wayne Kimmel gave the commencement address. Shown below left to right, Wayne Kimmel, William S. Shipley III, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Pamela GunterSmith, President, York College, and George H. Glatfelter II.

Summa Cum Laude (3.9-4.0) = 8 Magna Cum Laude (3.7-3.89) = 13 Cum Laude (3.5-3.69) = 29

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