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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

Holiday Issue 2019

I’m Dreaming of a White Elephant: Gift Game Trumps Secret Santa

I’m Dreaming of a White Elephant: Gift Game Trumps Secret Santa

Zoe Foose, Sentry Staff Reporter December 20, 2019

As December begins, so does holiday cheer. Throughout the whole month, friends and family gather around and take part in holiday festivities. Many celebrate by decorating their homes, watching classic movies, listening to festive music and giving/receiving...

Do They Know Its Christmas?

Do They Know It’s Christmas?

Fiffy Donahoe, Sentry Staff Reporter December 20, 2019

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. String lights curl around trees and wreaths adorn front doors. Mariah Carey can be heard belting out tunes in every store. But there is an underlying exhaustion growing with each passing year. Airports are...

Festive cookies are a staple of the holiday season.

Creative Cookies for the Holiday Season

Evelyn Lowen, Sentry Staff Reporter December 20, 2019

The holiday season is the perfect time of year to curl up by the fireplace, drink hot cocoa and eat chocolate chip cookies. To switch things up this year for a festive twist, try out these holiday edition ultimate cookies. Have fun with your family or...

The Festival of Lights

The Festival of Lights

Evan Rotker, Sentry Staff Reporter December 20, 2019

On the eve of December 22, families all around the world will light their menorahs and begin the age-old celebration of Hannukah. The word Hannukah means “dedication” and the celebration stems from the second century. The Land of Israel came under...

Eco-Friendly Holiday Guide

Eco-Friendly Holiday Guide

Yasmina Mansour, Sentry Staff Reporter December 20, 2019

The holiday season is upon us which means bright lights, wrapping paper, obnoxious sweaters and more are finally being busted out. Yet these trademark traditions are quickly jeopardizing the most joyful time of the year. From gift-giving to decorating,...

A Guide To Decorating For Christmas

A Guide To Decorating For Christmas

Ryan Cole, Sentry Staff Reporter December 20, 2019

Not everyone can be like Clark Griswold when it comes to decorating for the holidays. I mean sure, he fell off his ladder a couple of times and his Christmas tree was at least two sizes too big, but his final product was a spectacular display that puts...

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