On Friday, October 4, at the York Country Club, two new York High graduates were inducted into the YHS Hall of Fame. The distinguished additions to the Hall of Fame were Robin Waller Adams (Class of 1969) and Mike Babcock (Class of 1965). The YHS Hall of Fame was initiated four years ago to recognize YHS graduates who have excelled in their careers and contributed greatly to society and their communities.
After graduating from YHS, Ms. Robin Waller Adams went on to college at UNL. She received her J.D. (Doctor of Jurisprudence) from UNL College of Law. Ms. Waller has worked in international business in Omaha, Pennsylvania, California, and Hong Kong. She has been the Vice-President and CEO of several successful high tech companies.
Mike Babcock, a 1965 graduate of YHS, attended York College on an athletic scholarship. While at York College, Mr. Babcock was the sports editor for the school’s newspaper, "The Spokesman." He received his BA in English from Chico State in California and an MA from UNL. While attending UNL, Mr. Babcock was a sportswriter for the Daily Nebraskan. Mr. Babcock has had an exceptional career in sports writing. He has been a sports reporter and columnist for the Lincoln-Journal Star and a past editor of the sports magazines; "Husker Illustrated" and "Hail Varsity." Mr. Babcock has received numerous writing awards.
Both Ms. Waller and Mr. Babcock were very involved in school activities during their years at YHS. They both look back fondly at their YHS memories and their years of growing up in the York community. Congratulations to Ms. Waller and Mr. Babcock. You are a positive testament of YHS’s continuing legacy in education and an inspiration to current and future YHS students.
Forever a Duke!
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