For the average student, spring can be a stressful time. With Advanced Placement (AP) Exams, field trips and final testing, many are up to their eyeballs in work. Staying dedicated to school and class work is one thing, but being dedicated to a sport...
Dear Bryce Harper,
Every time I see one of the famous Harper instagrams with the hashtag “DCorNothing”, I gain a little hope. Suddenly, I forget the depressing rumors saying that you were always meant to be a Yankee, and how your years as a National...
Every four years, three months before the start of the Summer Olympics, a torch is lit to signify the upcoming games. This is usually viewed as a joyous celebration; however, this year, it exacerbated the panic felt towards the arrival of the games, apropos...
There is no doubt that Washington, D.C. is filled with incredible athletes. One athletic activity that is often forgotten is the sports that occur in Yorktown gym classes. Although everyone looks similar when they walk back from the locker rooms, there...
Topher Wagner, Sentry Staff Reporter
• April 29, 2016
Small circles of upper and underclassmen shuffle throughout the hallways on the lookout for administrators. One wrong move could result in disciplinary measures, but these students know the risks. A new epidemic has struck the school, and that epidemic...
Elizabeth Noe, Sentry Staff Reporter
• April 28, 2016
When first meeting senior Emma Thurman, most are struck by how sweet and comforting she is. However, when Thurman steps onto the lacrosse field, she transforms into a strong and competitive athlete. Always a team player, Thurman modestly spreads the glory...
Like track’s lesser known but equally cool sibling, the field aspect of outdoor track and field combines upper body strength and general agility to a degree that can not be found in any race. In fact, many may have seen the team practicing on the track...
We are in the height of our spring sports season. If you take a walk around the beautiful Greenbrier Park after school, you will likely find the soccer team running laps across the turf and the baseball team warming up on the diamond. Music is often blasting...
While it seems as neither North Carolina nor Georgia knows how to separate church and state, at least the National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Football League (NFL) know how to separate church and sports. On Wednesday, March 23, North Carolina...
Topher Wagner, Sentry Staff Reporter
• April 28, 2016
In seasons past, a President’s Trophy clinching win would have the absolute highlight of a great season for the Washington Capitals. However, during an incredible 56-18-8 season, the Caps’ 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets to officially have...
Elizabeth Noe, Sentry Staff Reporter
• March 18, 2016
The evolution of sports activities in a society shows that the society itself is becoming more complex. The Washington Wizards and the Washington Mystics look to continue this advancement with the plan to build a new practice facility. Although most Wizards...
Over the past two years, Ireland native Conor McGregor has taken the spotlight in the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighting. He caught the attention of fans back in 2014 with his win against Diego Brandao and with his winning words: “We’re not...
