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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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Career Center Funding by APS

Career Center Funding by APS

Ajay Allman, Reporter February 9, 2023

In 2016, the Arlington Career Center (ACC) had a budget of 7.5 million dollars. Since then, its budget has increased 85%, now at 13.9 million dollars. These numbers contrast the other public high schools (Wakefield, Washington-Liberty and Yorktown) in...

NFL Community Comes Together For Damar Hamlin

NFL Community Comes Together For Damar Hamlin

Aidan Lohmeyer, Staff Reporter February 6, 2023

On the evening of January 2, the National Football League (NFL) community and the sports world suffered one of their scariest moments in recent history. What seemed to be an exciting matchup between two of the best teams in football, the Buffalo Bills...

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2023 Champions League Preview

Mason Wolverton, Staff Reporter February 6, 2023

Throughout November and December, the FIFA World Cup captivated our school’s attention. Rallying around their favorite teams and players, students were immersed in the event’s action and energy. While we’re months away from the kickoff of the women’s...

Students Most Beloved Assigned Books

Students’ Most Beloved Assigned Books

Lily Dezfulian, Staff Reporter February 3, 2023

When your English teacher walks into class with a box full of books, it is usually accompanied by a chorus of groans. Most high schoolers dislike school-assigned readings. Even if someone enjoys reading, required books can take away from time they’d...

The Future is Bleak For Marymount’s Mulch Pile

The Future is Bleak For Marymount’s Mulch Pile

Olivia Pang, Staff Reporter January 27, 2023

On November 29, a public meeting was held in Marymount University's Reinsch Auditorium to discuss a possible plan for the 18.4 acres of land on 26th Street and Old Dominion. This space is currently occupied by a mulch pile and salt dome, but the university...

To-Bean or not To-Bean: The Best and Worst Starbucks Alternatives

To-Bean or not To-Bean: The Best and Worst Starbucks Alternatives

Zoe Davis, Sentry Reporter December 15, 2022

The recent Starbucks closure on Langston Boulevard left many people struggling to find a place to find coffee. It was as if a piece of everyone's identity went missing along with their iced coffee. Some good may have come out of this hardship, however,...

Score or Bore? Ranking World Cup Jerseys

Score or Bore? Ranking World Cup Jerseys

Olivia Pang, Staff Reporter December 15, 2022

The World Cup is played every four years between 32 soccer teams who compete to be the best team in the world. One of the best traditions is creating a home and away jersey. This year, the World Cup is being held in Qatar, where some team apparel may...

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 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...

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...

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