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The student news site of Yorktown High School

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The student news site of Yorktown High School

Yorktown Sentry

Holiday Headline 23

Yorktown High Schools Holiday Disasters

Yorktown High School’s Holiday Disasters

December 20, 2023

In this short podcast, Charlie Schirmer and Josh Bodenstein explore the holiday disasters experienced by Yorktown staff.

NBA Christmas Day Matchups

NBA Christmas Day Matchups

Samson Schneider, Reporter December 20, 2023

From crazy jerseys to crazier commercials, the National Basketball Association (NBA) Christmas day games are a must-watch. Christmas day games are a great tradition for the NBA, serving as the stage for many vintage moments in NBA history. This year,...

A Guide to Making Cookies Santa Will Actually Eat

A Guide to Making Cookies Santa Will Actually Eat

Zoe Davis, Reporter December 20, 2023

The holiday season is a time full of joy and excitement for festive music and parties. However, these parties can also bring lots of stress, as they come with the daunting task of bringing the perfect foods. You desperately want to impress everyone at...

Settling The Santa Dispute

Settling The Santa Dispute

So... Is he real?
Brendan Schmitt, Reporter December 20, 2023

For centuries, the debate of whether or not Santa Claus is real has raged on between children and young teens. Some say that it’s impossible for Santa to deliver all those presents in one night, while others suggest that he uses magic to get to all...

Christmas Trees: Not as They Seem

Christmas Trees: Not as They Seem

Jackson Weber, Reporter December 20, 2023

Adventuring out on a cold December day, family by your side, to find the perfect tree. Decorating your home with Christmas trees is a tradition that dates back to 16th-century Germany with the advent of the Yule tree. The tradition had spread to the rest...

Yorktown’s 2023 Holiday Cookbook

Yorktown’s 2023 Holiday Cookbook

Mary-Frances Dempsey, Reporter December 20, 2023

No holiday is complete without signature dishes. Whether it’s an uncle’s pie or a family friend’s casserole, everyone has something in mind when they think of their favorite seasonal treat. ‘Tis the season for sharing, so we have compiled a list...

Shop Local And Take Your Holiday Gifts To The Next Level

Shop Local And Take Your Holiday Gifts To The Next Level

Katelynn Cox, Reporter December 20, 2023

There are two types of people when it comes to holiday shopping: those who plan and those who procrastinate. Whether or not you’ve made a list and checked it twice, local businesses are the perfect place to find gifts for your friends and family. From...

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