Yorktown, we have a future famous fashion designer in our midst. Braedon Stone is a student entrepreneur who owns the brand “coolguyswearcoffeys,” an innovative clothing line that combines the Rick Owens vibe with Vivienne Westwood style garments....
After 24 years of dedicated work for our school, administrative assistant Dolores Rubalcava is retiring. Throughout her time at Yorktown, Rubalcava has used her talents in multiple positions including the main office, attendance and counseling. She has...
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...
The Friday Night Lights shone bright at Greenbrier as our school’s football team battled it out against Langley High School on October 13, 2023. The clock had wound down to one second left in the fourth quarter when the kicker took the field for the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
