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Using success as a springboard to give back to your community and your alma mater is at the center of John Wilkens’ experience as a rising figure in the insurance industry. And his commitment as a York College alumnus is one reason that he has received a 2020 Spartan of The Year Award from the College.

Professional Writing alumna Samantha “Sam” Nicodemo ’15 brings her skills to work at the ESPN network, where she has had a hand in a variety of different brands and sports programs, including NFL Countdown, Monday Night Football, SportsCenter, and NBA.

This summer, Ivan Villalba ’85 donated a 5-foot-tall, 18-foot-wide painting titled Echte Welt 2020 (Real World 2020) to York College. While the original theme was Globalization prior to the pandemic, the piece evolved during the wake of COVID-19. Villalba stayed true to his style and delivered an abstract work that can now be found in Grantley Hall

Biology major Trevor Cohenour ’22 is no stranger to emergencies. As an EMT at WellSpan York Hospital, he’s experienced firsthand the symptoms and uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 virus.

Accounting major Jasmin Layne ’21 is quick to point out her favorite spots on campus and share how a professor has helped her succeed. As a Student Ambassador and Orientation Leader, Layne shows prospective students how much York College has impacted her life.