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Yorktown Sentry

Holiday Issue 2018

Celebrations of Christmas in Toronto, Canada

Holidays Around the World

Lizzie Koumans, Reporter December 17, 2018

For people across the globe, December marks the beginning of the holiday season. Although decorating Christmas trees, lighting menorahs and watching fireworks on New Year’s are all time-honored traditions in the United States of America, there are numerous...

Listening to an unliked Christmas tune

The Definitive List of Bad Christmas Songs

Joey Pickel, Sentry Staff Reporter December 17, 2018

It is that time of the year again: time for overpriced deals from stores laughing in the faces of shoppers who did not make it for their Black Friday extravaganza... and the time for annoying music. Along with all the joys that the holiday season brings,...

Winter Olympics rings 2018, Pyeong Chang

That Happened in 2018?

Nina Rutzen, Reporter December 17, 2018

As 2018 comes to a close, we start to reminisce on the year. What first comes to mind are the political changes such as the 2018 midterms and Kavanaugh case. However, there are also some events that people are shocked to hear happened in 2018. After a...

A Message of Unity

Charlie Finn, Sentry Staff Reporter December 17, 2018

To cap off the Thanksgiving holiday and kickoff the holiday season, seniors and juniors at our school hosted the third annual Unity Potluck. Students of all ages came together and enjoyed a plethora of different foods as they conversed and made new friends....

Setting up Christmas decorations early

The Time to Tune in to Christmas Spirit

Aidan Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter December 17, 2018

When it comes to Christmas music, there are certain times when it is unacceptable to start listening. Someone who is blasting Mariah Carey in the middle of July is going against what makes Christmas so special. It is a season that evokes a unique feeling...

New Years Eve ball drop in New York City

New Years Traditions

Brian McCarthy, Reporter December 17, 2018

There are only a few weeks left in 2018 and although there were some bad times during the year there were plenty of good times. People are beginning to look ahead to December 31, 2018, which is when most people celebrate the end of the year. New Year’s...

Peruvian hot chocolate

Culinary Corner: Holiday Edition

Evelyn Lowen, Reporter December 17, 2018

The best part of the holiday season is the food. Different areas around the world make a variety of entrees, desserts and drinks to celebrate the holidays. Here in the United States, we are used to gingerbread, decorated cookies and candy canes. However,...

Consumers order from Amazon

Amazon or In Store?

Sofie Dalton, Sentry Staff Reporter December 17, 2018

As the holiday season approaches, consumers are eagerly searching high and low for the perfect gifts to give to their family and friends. Some flock to neighborhood stores, while others open their laptops and dive into the world of online shopping. Amazon...

Christmas hits

Best Christmas Songs Ever

Connor Smith, Sentry Staff Reporter December 17, 2018

One may argue that the best way to get in the holiday spirit is by listening to the best Christmas songs ever. Mariah Carey or Paul McCartney singing their Christmastime classics is something that will always make people excited for December 25, regardless...

Movie remakes

A New Movie For Every Generation

Maren Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter December 17, 2018

It has been discovered recently, that in Walt Disney’s will he stated that every Disney movie should be remade every ten years. This system was essentially created so that every generation could enjoy an updated version of his movies. This is a huge...

Wacky Christmas presents

Patriots Wacky Presents

Peter Beckstrom, Sentry Staff Reporter December 17, 2018

The holiday season is a time of receiving and giving gifts to family and friends. The atmosphere is filled with cheer and joyfulness. With gift giving comes unique gift choices. From school supplies to random clothes you get from loved ones, you can expect...

Lights at Georgetown Glow

Georgetown Glow: Lighting Up The Holidays

Joseph Ramos, Sentry Staff Reporter December 17, 2018

Immediately after the clearing of Thanksgiving plates, the holiday season began. With it comes the celebration of one another and an omnipresence of togetherness throughout society. Also, bright lights! A cherished annual tradition, holiday lights have...

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