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

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Many classes have up to 35 students.

Increased Student Population Leads to Overcrowding

Whitney Critchfield, Sentry Staff Reporter October 24, 2019

Overcrowded classrooms, congested stairways and students eating lunch in the halls: these are some of the effects of our school’s overpopulation. The student population is increasing due to a large influx of freshmen and new students flocking to Arlington.  “I...

Nationals Hope to Win “One Last Fight” and Bring Home a World Championship

Nationals Hope to Win “One Last Fight” and Bring Home a World Championship

Ryan Cole, Sentry Staff Reporter October 22, 2019

On Tuesday, October 15, the Washington Nationals punched their ticket to the franchise’s first ever World Series. Beginning tonight, after a weeklong break, the Nats will take the field against the mighty Houston Astros and try to — in the words of...

Students and faculty gathered to celebrate Kip Daviss time at our school.

A Legend Leaves the Halls

Lizzie Koumans, Sentry Staff Reporter October 15, 2019

Although it is only October, our school is already losing one of its most essential staff members, resource officer Kip Davis. After working tirelessly for the last 30 years, Davis has decided to start a new adventure with his sister in Kentucky. His...

2019 DC Youth Climate Strike

2019 DC Youth Climate Strike

Students and climate activists gathered for the 2019 Youth Climate Strike, marching from John Marshall Park to Capitol Hill.
September 25, 2019

Golfer Lacey McCormack will be receiving the High School Golf Sportswoman of the Year award.

Patriot Domination: The BSC Sportsmanship Awards

Ryan Cole, Sentry Staff Reporter June 3, 2019

Leadership, sportsmanship and citizenship are three pillars that are important in life, and in sports. The Better Sports Club of Arlington annually celebrates high schoolers who exemplify these traits on and off the playing field at their annual Better...

Food set outside on the porch for collection.

Arlington Helps to Stamp Out Hunger

Lizzie Koumans, Sentry Staff Reporter June 2, 2019

Every year, on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers and volunteers across the US come together to help rescue millions of struggling families through the Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive. The food drive, started in 1993, has been able to provide...

Students applying to college next year will be affected by the new SAT adversity score.

SAT to Assign Students “Adversity Score” Beginning This Year

Nathan Dent, Sentry Staff Reporter June 2, 2019

For years, the College Board has faced scrutiny over creating what many see as a system that favors America’s wealthier students in the college admissions process. On average, the general trend in SAT scoring is that wealthier students typically score...

Laugh More Stress Less Week

Laugh More Stress Less Week

Peter Beckstrom, Sentry Staff Reporter May 23, 2019

When Advanced Placement (AP) exams and Standards Of Learning (SOL) tests are underway, Laugh More Stress Less Week is a great way to decompress. Last fall, Laugh More Stress Less Week was very popular among students and staff. Laugh More Stress Less week...

Students prepare for Senior Experience using their handbooks

From Senioritis to Senior Experience

Anna Trainum, Sentry Staff Reporter May 21, 2019

During the last three weeks of school, seniors have the opportunity to dive into the workforce. Senior Experience is the full-time transitional learning period that enables young adults to work with professionals in a specific field of interest. Rather...

Students decorated the atrium to show appreciation towards staff members.

We Appreciate Our Teachers!

Lizzie Koumans, Sentry Staff Reporter May 9, 2019

It is already May, and the school year is beginning to wrap up. As students prepare for end-of-year tests and final grades, it is important to remember the teachers who brought them to where they are today. Fortunately, May 6 to May 10 is Teacher Appreciation...

The new composting bins in the YHS cafeteria.

Forget Blue and White, Yorktown is Going Green

Ryan Cole, Sentry Staff Reporter May 9, 2019

Monday, April 22, was Earth Day, the birthday of the only planet (that we know of), that has the conditions necessary to harbor life. It is the perfect mix of oceans and land, warmth and coolness. It provides us with food, water, shelter and the ever...

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