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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

Yorktown News

During a demonstration on Wednesday April 18, junior Jordan Joseph and eight other young women conducted a sit-in outside of Speaker of the House Paul Ryan’s office in the Capitol.

Yorktown Student Participates in Sit-In

Grant Blumberg, Sentry Staff Reporter May 3, 2018

In the wake of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (MSDHS), student activism has soared to new heights in hopes of bringing gun reform to schools and creating a safer environment. Nationwide walkouts on March 16 and April 20 proved that...

Teacher of the Year Chrissy Wiedemann is an  English and newspaper teacher who has had a monumental effect on her students and colleagues.

What Would We Do Without Wieds?

Sofie Dalton, Sentry Staff Reporter April 23, 2018

Some people leave an impact on others that cannot fully be described with words. It lies in their steadfast dedication to leaving the world a better place than they found it. It can be characterized by the hard work that they put into their work each...

Organized by the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), the Boat Party is a late-night cruise on the Potomac River for the graduating senior class.

Senior Boat Party: New and Improved

Joseph Ramos, Sentry Staff Reporter April 19, 2018

For many years, the Senior Boat Party has served as the school’s official graduation night farewell to the recently diplomaed students. Organized by the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), the Boat Party is a late-night cruise on the Potomac River for...

Shaun Wood and Harvey Banks play a major role in ensuring school security.

School Security: How Our School Ensures It

Sofie Dalton, Sentry Staff Reporter April 19, 2018

In light of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, school security has been a prevalent topic on the minds of students and teachers in schools across the country. Talk of increased security in schools has topped newspaper...

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APS Strategic Plan Update

Claire Kuwana, Head Editor April 17, 2018

Every six years, Arlington Public Schools (APS) develops a Strategic Plan to outline the goals and strategies for the school system as a whole. As the 2011-2017 plan is about to expire, APS staff members have been working throughout the past year to develop...

March 14 Walkout: #Enough

March 14 Walkout: #Enough

Claire Kuwana and Gigi Richardson, Head Editors March 14, 2018

On any normal March school day at 10 a.m., it would be unlikely to see any students on Greenbriar field, not even the bundled-up physical education students trudging around the track. However, March 14, 2018 was no regular school day. Today, students...

In addition to a change in teaching style, there are concerns that students are abusing the strictly instructional use of laptops.

APS Computer Update

Anna Trainum, Sentry Staff Reporter February 14, 2018

The Arlington Public Schools (APS) policy through which every freshman receives an Apple MacBook Air has been in place for nearly four years now. The controversial decision to provide high schoolers with personal devices has stuck. While many people enjoy...

Assistant Principal Scott McKowen shared his thoughts about the Virginia graduation requirements.

Possible Changes to Virginia Diploma Eliminates Certain SOLs

Joey Pickel, Sentry Staff Reporter February 8, 2018

With a new year comes new changes, and the school environment is no exception. Looking ahead to next year, life for the graduating class of 2022 may be different than what everyone is used to. As of last month, educators have been campaigning for students...

As the deadline approaches for Yorktown students to turn in their Course Request Forms, many students may not have found a they really want to take.

Underrated CRF Courses

Joseph Ramos, Sentry Staff Reporter January 22, 2018

As the deadline approaches for Yorktown students to turn in their Course Request Forms (CRFs), many students may not have found a class that they will be happy in and passionate about, or may just have a free period that needs to be filled. Nevertheless,...

The Three Newest Editions to the Patriot Family

The Three Newest Editions to the Patriot Family

Louisa Currie and Nina Rutzen, Sentry Staff Reporters October 31, 2017

Our school has experienced many new changes this year. Along with all these changes, there are many new faces. With an ever-growing staff, Yorktown is so happy to introduce so many new members to the team. Meet three of the new staff members who share...

Starting in the 2017-18 school year, the Health and PE department introduced a new curriculum.

A New Look at PE for the Patriots

Grant Blumberg, Sentry Staff Reporter October 26, 2017

Everyday at school, students look forward to letting out their energy in physical education (PE) class. Of all the classes offered in high school, PE perhaps allows for the most freedom. Students are free to talk with friends and are often able to choose...

After moving to Portland, Oregon, teacher Chris Mauthe realized how much he missed working with students.

Back from a Break: Returning Teachers

Caroline Boda, Sentry Staff Reporter October 26, 2017

While most adults begin their weekdays rushing out the door to their 9 to 5, coffee in hand, physics teacher Chris Kaldahl spent the past six years doing quite the opposite. Similar to many other teachers, Kaldahl had the opportunity to temporarily live...

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