Days are getting shorter and temperatures are dropping—the holiday season has begun. Most Americans spend the entire month of December anticipating and celebrating holidays such as Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. While the festivities of this season...
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...
As winter break approaches, winter storm predictions support a winter vastly different from previous years. Last year’s lack of snow was disappointing to many students with the zero snow days that followed. Despite past winters falling short, promising...
The snow is coming; it’s time to pull out your old ski gear from last year. Gloves, helmets, jackets—it’s all in the back of your closet. Ski resorts have already started to open this December. While not as prominent as West Coast skiing, there...
Grade inflation has gone too far. This fall, Arlington Public Schools (APS) enacted a set of more lenient grading policies. Now, teachers are required to allow test retakes and can only take up to 10 percent off of late work turned in before the unit...
On September 28, 2023, our school’s front office received a threatening phone call. Police were contacted immediately, and Yorktown entered secure-the-building status. The situation was reminiscent of the lockdown that took place in spring 2021, but...
The source of funds for Yorktown’s budget can be traced to local and state government revenue. Our school’s individual budget is separated among multiple categories including staff wages, textbooks, supplies and student involvement in the school,...
Nestled in the heart of Arlington lies an integral part of our community. Arlington Independent Media (AIM) is a community media center that focuses on local news and provides facilities to the youth of Arlington, teaching them to create their own programs....
This year, security has noticeably increased in our halls as part of a county-wide effort. Additional cameras and two extra security guards patrol our school. The decision’s intended purpose is to increase the monitoring of students to ensure they are...
By Aidan Lohmeyer
Staff Reporter
Whether it's in the classroom or on the field, Charlie Schirmer always loves to compete. His passion for football combined with a strong work ethic has already made him a force to be reckoned with.
The sophomore...
By Zoe Davis
Staff Reporter
Is a hot dog a sandwich? This age-old question has plagued Americans for centuries, causing division and turmoil around the country. Millions of people stay awake every night, tossing and turning while pondering the correct...
By Brendan Schmitt
Staff Reporter
Joining The Sentry for his first year, junior Jack Freeman is excited to improve his writing. He was recommended in ninth grade by his English teacher to join and decided he would this year. Already, he enjoys...
