The student news site of Yorktown High School

Yorktown Sentry

The student news site of Yorktown High School

Yorktown Sentry

The student news site of Yorktown High School

Yorktown Sentry

2023-24

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Our Privilege in APS

June 14, 2024

When walking through the halls of our school, you don’t need to strain your ears to hear complaints. Students lament the crowded stairwells, glitching technology and the ever-variable building temperature. However, these sentiments come off as slightly...

How AFAC Is Combating Food Insecurity In Arlington

How AFAC Is Combating Food Insecurity In Arlington

June 14, 2024

In Arlington County there are 30,000 people living on less than $42,690 a year. This figure is a mere 30 percent of the Average Median Income (AMI) for a household in Arlington. This group makes up 10 percent of Arlington’s population and, as cost of...

Animal Shelters in Arlington

Animal Shelters in Arlington

June 14, 2024

Even though Arlington County is one of the smallest in the U.S by land, we are home to many animal shelters. From locally-based organizations to local chapters of national organizations, we have it all. Below is a list of a few of these shelters and their...

The Senior Issue: Yorktown Class of 2024 + Graduation Gallery

The Senior Issue: Yorktown Class of 2024 + Graduation Gallery

June 14, 2024

Other Opportunities: Valentino Autoine Fernando Hernandez Keitvell Hovvey Jacob Agnew Madeline Brown Massimo DeLuca Terence Murchison Aimee Walsh Caius Worrell Alexis Villalobos Morales Walid Ahmed Kaley Bhola Ethan Blackwell Joel Denso Quoc...

Ms. Meadows outside her classroom

Ms. Meadows Steps Down from SGA

June 14, 2024

Stephanie Meadows, one of the beloved Health teachers at our school, is stepping down from her role on the Student Government Association (SGA). Meadows served as sponsor of the executive board and was involved in many of our school’s events. She has...

Suzanne Evans Retirement

Suzanne Evans Retirement

June 14, 2024

Assistant Principal Suzanne Evans has served our school for an incredible 24 years. Her current position as assistant principal covers everything from working with students and staff to overseeing AP testing and credit transfers. Evans has worked for...

Prom Gallery 2024

Prom Gallery 2024

June 14, 2024

Colonial Williamsburg day trip.

Best Arlington Day Trips

Jackson Weber and Emily Snelbecker June 14, 2024

Arlington is extremely lucky to be situated so close to so many attractions and cities. Here are a few day trips you can take if you are feeling in the mood for an adventure.Skyline Drive: A staple destination for anyone searching for a trip here...

Ms. Sutphin during a break in gym class

Yorktown Welcomes Heather Sutphin As Yorktown’s New Assistant Director Of Student Activities

June 14, 2024

Health and P.E. teacher Heather Sutphin recently became our school’s new Assistant Director of Student Activities. Taking on a new role, Sutphin is simultaneously tackling student, staff and coach inquiries. In fact, her responsibilities make for a...

Yorktown students walking in the hallway

What Are Hall Roamers Up To?

Olivia Hays, Reporter April 18, 2024

Ever wondered what goes on in the halls during class? Every school contains a select few students who will designate some of their time to the halls. Some may be executing a class project. Others may be taking a leak. So what is our school doing in the...

The Digital SAT Improves Standardized Test-Taking

The Digital SAT Improves Standardized Test-Taking

Brendan Schmitt, Reporter April 17, 2024

On March 9, 2024, I took the SAT for the first time. Even though a majority of schools have gone test optional for current seniors who are applying, many juniors are still taking either the SAT or the American College Test (ACT). Submitting your test...

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