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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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Dr. Kevin Clark: The Man, the Myth, the Legend

Dr. Kevin Clark: The Man, the Myth, the Legend

Quinn Castelli, Staff Reporter April 26, 2023

From the front office to the golf links at Hains Point, Dr. Kevin Clark is an upstanding Yorktown Patriot. Finishing up his third year as our school’s principal, Dr. Clark isn’t where he expected.  “I grew up not wanting to be a teacher. I...

Is Yorktown Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (Podcast)

Is Yorktown Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (Podcast)

April 26, 2023

In this short podcast episode, staff reporter Elijah Dale embarks on a journey through our school's halls to investigate whether Yorktown is smarter than a 5th grader.

Drip or Drown: The 2023 Edition

Drip or Drown: The 2023 Edition

Ajay Allman and Lily Dezfulian April 26, 2023

The iconic Sentry outfit compilation is here for another round. Presenting Drip or Drown: The 2023 Edition. With Yorktown students continuing to walk the halls with their funky fits, it is our duty to cover the drip flooding the school’s halls. Amir...

Our School’s Favorite Teachers

Our School’s Favorite Teachers

Claire Stromseth, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator April 26, 2023

Our school is filled with a multitude of driven and talented teachers, and many of them leave a lasting impression on their students. Chorus teacher Jocelyn Mullins, Government Teacher Diane Holland, Physics Teacher Deborah Waldron and Environmental Science...

How Newsworthy is Our School?

How Newsworthy is Our School?

Reese Colbert, Staff Reporter April 26, 2023

At our school, everyone has a story to tell. From teachers to students, the halls are bursting with unique experiences and personal anecdotes. There is no better way to get a true impression of the school than by interviewing its members. After pressing...

Winning and Twinning: The Yorktown Sentry’s Twins

Winning and Twinning: The Yorktown Sentry’s Twins

Scarlett Gray, Staff Reporter April 26, 2023

Although twin births make up only 1 in 250 pregnancies, four people in the Sentry have either a twin or triplets in our class of 32. From attached at the hip to complete enemies, our twins are drastically different considering they’ve spent their entire...

Gym Class Heroes

Gym Class Heroes

Matthew Wagner and Samson Schneider April 26, 2023

It is 9:55 a.m., and the bell is echoing throughout the halls, signaling the start of third period. Students stream out of the locker room, preparing for the next hour of competition. It’s time for gym class. Throughout the year, gym brings out...

Yorktown Atrium Art Gallery

Yorktown Atrium Art Gallery

Olivia Pang, Staff Reporter April 25, 2023

Between the arts, athletic and academic departments, our school has no shortage of talented students. With the winners of the Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards being recently released, our school has decided to display the artistic talent that we have...

Home Run for Breast Cancer

Home Run for Breast Cancer

Coco Rigoli, Staff Reporter April 25, 2023

Our school and Washington and Liberty (W-L) have been rivals for many years, making the games against each other extremely competitive and fun to watch. However, the two schools overcome that rivalry for the Pink Out varsity baseball and softball games...

Cooperation and Collaboration: A Look Inside Yorktown's Preschool

Cooperation and Collaboration: A Look Inside Yorktown’s Preschool

Zoe Davis, Staff Reporter April 25, 2023

It’s the hallway of doom. There’s one minute left until the bell rings, and a huge unit test packet is waiting to pounce on you the second you step foot in the room. The door becomes closer with every step you take towards the hallway, and the stress...

Variety Show Comes to Yorktown on Thursday

Variety Show Comes to Yorktown on Thursday

Mason Wolverton, Staff Reporter April 25, 2023

This Thursday, our school’s Variety Show will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Billed as “objectively the best Yorktown tradition” by the posters advertising it across the building, its occurrence goes back decades. This year’s edition...

The Ultimate Guide to Yorktown's Water Fountains

The Ultimate Guide to Yorktown’s Water Fountains

Brendan Schmitt, Staff Reporter April 25, 2023

All over our school, water fountains are stationed in strategic points, easily accessible points for students to quench their thirst. The fountains vary in size, shape, taste of water and temperature, providing students with many opinions of which water...

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