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Yorktown Sentry

The student news site of Yorktown High School

Yorktown Sentry

The student news site of Yorktown High School

Yorktown Sentry

Staff Articles

Ho Ho Home Depot

Ho Ho Home Depot

Charlie Schirmer, Staff Reporter December 13, 2022

It’s that time of year again; the anticipation of giving and receiving presents has people in a flurry before Christmas. An especially stressful gift to buy is the one for your very own father. As the holiday season approaches, the pressure of delivering...

Christmas Classics to Watch This Year

Christmas Classics to Watch This Year

Coco Rigoli, Staff Reporter December 13, 2022

An essential part of the holiday season is cozying up by the fire and watching Christmas movies. Since the production of the first Christmas movie in 1898, a variety of these films have been produced. An incredible Christmas movie is hard to find, but...

Hot or Not? Best Hot Chocolate Spots in Our Area

Hot or Not? Best Hot Chocolate Spots in Our Area

Mary Frances Dempsey, Staff Reporter December 13, 2022

What are the best hot cocoa spots in Arlington and DC? Many hot chocolate cafes are simply underwhelming, they miss flavor with their watery recipe or only provide a cold and dull atmosphere devoid of any cheer. Hoping to find exceptions, I went to several...

Ill Be Away for Christmas

I’ll Be Away for Christmas

Zoe Davis, Staff Reporter December 13, 2022

It’s December 25th, and "White Christmas" is playing in houses all around the county. Children leap out of bed and run to look out their windows for snow, their hopes high. Unfortunately, they had forgotten they live in Virginia, where brown ground...

Yorktown Hockey Continues to Strive for Success

Yorktown Hockey Continues to Strive for Success

Samson Schneider, Staff Reporter December 9, 2022

Coming off a historic season, the Yorktown Hockey Club looks to build off of their massive achievements as they continue on into the 2022-2023 season. With the loss of several very talented seniors, our school's hockey team looks to make up for it with...

The Hidden Athletes of Our School

The Hidden Athletes of Our School

Ajay Allman, Staff Reporter December 9, 2022

Our school is home to many student-athletes and even more student support. Those who compete in school sports are often put in the spotlight. However, Yorktown is also brimming with talented students who do out-of-school sports, and these students' commitment...

The Ins and Outs of Working as a Student

The Ins and Outs of Working as a Student

Aidan Lohmeyer, Sentry Reporter December 9, 2022

As students progress through high school, finding work is something that becomes more and more pressing with each passing year. Whether that means a summer job, working on the weekends or during the week after school, there are always a vast number of...

The Donut Ladys Legacy

The Donut Lady’s Legacy

Coco Rigoli, Staff Reporter December 6, 2022

Arlington recently lost an important member of its community. Most knew her as Helena Metzger, but the Donaldson Run neighborhood fondly knew her as the Donut Lady. Metzger impacted countless lives in her community through her selfless actions.  Metzger,...

Inside the Current Brilliance of the Elite Women’s Marathon

Inside the Current Brilliance of the Elite Women’s Marathon

Mason Wolverton, Staff Reporter December 6, 2022

The women’s marathon is in a golden age. Eight of the top ten times ever were run in the past five years, and half of those marks were set in 2022 alone. The world record, which currently stands at 2:14:04, has been challenged regularly, and it could...

Do Students Prefer Desks or Tables?

Do Students Prefer Desks or Tables?

Quinn Castelli, Sentry Reporter November 30, 2022

Ever since virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems like tables have disappeared from our school in favor of individual desks. Many teachers have positioned all of the desks facing forward, while some have formed small tables. Although...

Field Hockeys Successful Seasons

Field Hockey’s Successful Seasons

Ajay Allman, Reporter November 30, 2022

Winning the state championship last year and coming in second this year, our school’s girl’s field hockey team has dominated the Virginia High School League’s (VHSL) Class 6 state field hockey tournament. Under the leadership of Head Coach Olivia...

Last But Not Feast: Ranking Thanksgiving Foods

Last But Not Feast: Ranking Thanksgiving Foods

Scarlett Gray, Sentry Reporter November 28, 2022

The smells of pumpkin pie spice and herbs fill the air on the fourth Thursday of November every year. Families travel from far and wide to be together on this special day. Moms gather in the kitchen to prepare a delectable meal, while dads scream at football...

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