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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

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Yorktown Adds Security Measures in Response to Recent Spike in Overdoses

Yorktown Adds Security Measures in Response to Recent Spike in Overdoses

Ajay Allman and Sarah Friend November 28, 2023

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...

Behind The Scenes of Yorktown Theatre’s The Play That Goes Wrong

Behind The Scenes of Yorktown Theatre’s The Play That Goes Wrong

Katelynn Cox and Harper Kois November 16, 2023

As the dismissal bells ring and students rush out of their classrooms into the warmth of their cars or the coziness of their homes, few stay in the silent abyss of the now-empty school. The theater students spend their autumn evenings hard at work rehearsing...

Yorktown Hockey Looks to Jump Start the Season

Yorktown Hockey Looks to Jump Start the Season

Matthew Wagner and Sydney Pons November 16, 2023

Excitement fills the air as students stream into Medstar Capitals Iceplex. The Yorktown Ice Hockey Club takes the ice, ready for the next forty five minutes of action. It’s time for hockey. The first games of the season are always important, and...

Ella Claire Sadauskas & Avery Ryder

Ella Claire Sadauskas & Avery Ryder

Avery Ryder and Ella Claire Sadauskas November 16, 2023

By Avery Ryder Staff Reporter Entering her junior year, Ella Claire Sadauskas is excited for her third year on The Sentry staff. As the Photo Editor, this year presents many new exciting opportunities for Sadauskas. Her experience in the class has...

The Senior Issue: Yorktown Class of 2023 + Graduation Gallery

The Senior Issue: Yorktown Class of 2023 + Graduation Gallery

Other Opportunities Pierce Conroy Avery Duehring Jasper Haywood Alex Herbst Avery MacTaggart Lauren Isobel Nightengale Landon Zoe Peralta Ethan J. Reisser John Sharkey Parker Virostho  Liam Vitters Naval Academy Ford...

High Praise for Hanson’s 50th Year

High Praise for Hanson’s 50th Year

Matthew Wagner, Reporter June 9, 2023

Every year, Arlington Public Schools (APS) hosts an event honoring long-serving staff members within the county. This year, the event was electric. Former high school football players and numerous APS Staff members huddled around one Yorktown High School...

The Past and The Future of Station 8

The Past and The Future of Station 8

Olivia Pang, Reporter June 9, 2023

Arlington County Fire Station 8 has been no stranger to the Arlington community. This station has routinely shown up at school events and has responded to emergencies for students, staff and neighbors. Recently, the Fire Station No.8 Task Force took initiative...

Teens and Crime In Arlington: How Are They Connected?

Teens and Crime In Arlington: How Are They Connected?

Olivia Pang, Reporter June 9, 2023

Breaking into cars, shoplifting, vandalism: There is no lack of crime in Arlington. What surprises people most is the amount of crime committed by juveniles. If you are a North Arlington resident, you have probably seen the waves of Yorktown high schoolers...

Prom Gallery 2023

Prom Gallery 2023

June 8, 2023

Last years seniors dance at Prom 2022.

Prom 2023: ‘A Night Under The Stars’ Will be one to Remember

Ian O'Neal, Reporter May 23, 2023

Get ready for our school’s 2023 Prom! This year’s dance will be themed ‘A Night Under the Stars’. It will certainly be a glittering evening and a memorable night for our graduating seniors. Prom will be June 2nd from 8:00 PM to midnight. Like...

Yorktown Hosts Gene Yang, Cartoonist Behind New Disney+ Series American Born Chinese

Yorktown Hosts Gene Yang, Cartoonist Behind New Disney+ Series ‘American Born Chinese’

From struggling self-published cartoonist to the brains behind brand new Disney+ series American Born Chinese, Gene Yang’s rise to prominence is inspiring. Our school had the privilege of hosting Yang as a guest speaker on May 4, 2023, where he talked...

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