As the 2020 election year begins to get heated, many students at our school will find themselves eligible to vote in November. Based on various surveys for teens, four topics have been compiled that are most relevant to young voters. An ED Week survey...
Lizzie Koumans, Sentry Staff Reporter
• February 10, 2020
A typical teacher spends their days dedicated to the education of their students, with hours occupied in the classroom and even more time working diligently outside of school. Each year, our school’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) chooses one teacher...
Joey Pickel, Sentry Staff Reporter
• February 6, 2020
On February 6, an organization called The Arlington Sports Hall of Fame is coming to our school. The display, which consists of 14 mobile banners, will be on display in between the gyms until February 21.
“The Arlington Sports Hall of Fame has existed...
Nathan Dent, Sentry Staff Reporter
• January 30, 2020
For Dr. Kevin Clark, our school’s new principal, the last few weeks have been a whirlwind. Taking office halfway through the school year has forced him to hit the ground running, balancing his duties as principal with an effort to get to know the Yorktown...
Ryan Cole, Sentry Staff Reporter
• January 24, 2020
On December 4, in a hearing room full of angry union workers, the Arlington County Board unanimously agreed to give Amazon permission to build two 22-story buildings in Pentagon City as part of the development of their new headquarters, HQ2.
For a...
Joey Pickel, Sentry Staff Reporter
• January 24, 2020
While Patriots generally look forward to the end of the quarter, it seems as though the end of the second is always the most dreaded. For starters, the weather has drastically changed and seasonal clothing has been exchanged for something a little bit...
New York City native Elizabeth Acevedo is a passionate and lively author who came to our school on December 4. During her visit, Acevedo spoke about her journey as a writer, promoted her latest book, With the Fire on High and signed copies for her...
Fiffy Donahoe, Sentry Staff Reporter
• December 20, 2019
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. String lights curl around trees and wreaths adorn front doors. Mariah Carey can be heard belting out tunes in every store. But there is an underlying exhaustion growing with each passing year. Airports are...
Ryan Cole, Sentry Staff Reporter
• December 20, 2019
Not everyone can be like Clark Griswold when it comes to decorating for the holidays. I mean sure, he fell off his ladder a couple of times and his Christmas tree was at least two sizes too big, but his final product was a spectacular display that puts...
Nathan Dent, Sentry Staff Reporter
• December 20, 2019
Two years ago, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was fined upwards of $6,000 following a game against the Atlanta Falcons. His offense? Wearing Christmas-themed cleats. The fine came as a singular, festive blip in the National Football League’s...
On December 19, students across all grades will gather after school in the cafeteria for the fourth annual Unity Potluck. They will have the chance to meet new people, enjoy a plethora of food options and play fun activities while spreading some holiday...
Evan Rotker, Sentry Staff Reporter
• December 13, 2019
The Popeyes vs. Chick-fil-A debate has captivated the country since Popeyes’ release of their own version of the chicken sandwich. It was originally released on August 12, and was immediately compared to rival Chick-fil-A’s sandwich. The debate swept...
