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Yorktown Sentry

The student news site of Yorktown High School

Yorktown Sentry

The student news site of Yorktown High School

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We’ve Been On The Same Block Schedule Since COVID. Does It Need To Change?

We’ve Been On The Same Block Schedule Since COVID. Does It Need To Change?

Emily Snelbecker and Ryan Pericak March 25, 2025

Every day at school, we have three 90 minute periods and one 49 minute period. Many teachers and students feel that halfway through a 90 minute block, it’s time to move on to another subject. The truth is that it is challenging to focus for such a long...

Parenting or Policing? The Fine Line Between Support and Overdrive in Youth Sports

Parenting or Policing? The Fine Line Between Support and Overdrive in Youth Sports

Aanya Goel, Reporter March 25, 2025

Youth sports have long been a cherished part of American culture, providing children with opportunities for growth and teamwork. In Arlington, like many communities, the local fields are bustling with eager young athletes. Amid all the excitement and...

Many stores both in our community and across the country give out birthday benefits to rewards members.

Best Birthday Freebies

Emily Miller, Reporter March 25, 2025

The moment your eyes blink open on the morning of your birthday, a grin instantly spreads across your face. You’ve been waiting for ages for what is arguably the best day of the year. Your parents can’t force you to do chores, your friends shower...

How Our School’s Teachers Got Into Teaching

How Our School’s Teachers Got Into Teaching

Sameer Jones, Reporter March 25, 2025

At our school, we are lucky to be surrounded by a number of great teachers, spanning across many different subjects. Teaching is a very difficult, yet, as many teachers feel, rewarding job that allows them to see progress in their students. A number of...

This is Shaun White after he land a Mctwist 1260, Which he called it the "Tomahawk

Eyes On The Prize: One Year Out From 2026 Olympics

Olivia Hays, Reporter March 25, 2025

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games are officially less than one year away. During the closing ceremony of the 2022 games, China passed the torch to Italy as the official host of the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic games. The majority of the games will be held...

Shoppers are having to make tough choices when buying eggs right now.

Caw Caw! Bird Flu Ravages The US

Brendan Schmitt, Reporter March 25, 2025

Have you been one of the millions of people across the United States noticing egg prices creeping higher? Since the beginning of 2024, egg prices have almost doubled, causing a shock to many shoppers. The rocketing of egg prices have shone a light on...

This is Madame Berger with 3 sophomores Sarah, Emily & Harper.

Our School Says Au Revoir à Madame Berger

Zoe Davis, Reporter March 25, 2025

If you’ve ever taken French at our school before, or even have friends who have, you’ve probably heard of beloved teacher Roseline Berger. French is notorious for being difficult to learn, and yet it doesn’t feel that way in her class.This can...

This is the set of the musical

Anything Goes: What To Expect From The Spring Musical

Axel Blake, Reporter/Cartoonist March 25, 2025

In early April, our school is putting on a production of Anything Goes, a nautical comedy musical with love pentagons and enough costumes to fill a retail store. Despite being written in the mid-thirties, the jokes still stack up and are guaranteed to...

The office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion located on our second floor.

Our School Has A Diversity Problem. Here’s How We Can Help Fix It

Sofia Spungardi, Reporter March 11, 2025

The recent executive orders passed by President Donald Trump have been shocking to many. His plans range from increasing tariffs to renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. Notable among the influx of orders was his elimination of the federal...

A test someone may take in an AP level course.

Selecting Classes Next Year: Dual Enrollment or Advanced Placement

Andrew Cole, Reporter March 11, 2025

As we approach the end of the 3rd quarter, we begin to shift focus towards the next school year. A lot of stress and pressure surrounds this time of year. Students are concerned with AP classes, raising their GPAs and selecting courses for the coming...

An Overview of Trump's Executive Orders

An Overview of Trump’s Executive Orders

Leo Sandoli, Reporter March 11, 2025

With President Donald Trump’s return to office this winter, he signed a flurry of executive orders that affect every part of the government, as well as everyday people. It is important to note that most of these orders are to fulfill his campaign promises,...

The robotics club work on their recent project.

The Lack Of Dedication To Clubs At Our School

Emily Snelbecker, Reporter February 26, 2025

Our school has a problem. Almost everyone is part of at least one club, however, hardly anyone actually participates in them.It’s understandable to want to join as many clubs as humanly possible so that your college application stands out among...

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