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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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One Person Shows: March Marathon

Andrea Henriquez, Rosie Eldridge, Grace Stroup, Nina Rutzen, Sentry Staff Reporters March 9, 2017

Michael Finn as Jerry Garcia: Life Seldom Turns Out the Way It Does In A Song Statement: Recovery only comes from oneself On December 4 1965, the Grateful Dead took the stage in the San Francisco Bay Area and five men performed eclectic music that...

Person To Know: Caroline Fatemi

Person To Know: Caroline Fatemi

Matthew Cornfield, Sentry Staff Reporter February 15, 2017

Student body president Caroline Fatemi is a popular face among students and faculty members. Her responsibilities involve planning many activities such as the homecoming dance, homecoming parade, the fall and spring blood drives, toy drives and pep rallies....

Valentines Day is a good time to treat yourself to movies and chocolate

In Case Cupid’s Arrow Missed You

Andrea Henriquez, Sentry Staff Reporter February 14, 2017

It’s that time of year again. The aisles at CVS are already decorated with hearts. The shelves are stocked with chocolate boxes and corny cards filled with the infamous lines of “roses are red, violets are blue.” Men and women can be seen trying...

Theater IIIs and IVs went to the VHSL Regional Competition for their outstanding production of The Lottery

The Lottery Lead to a VHSL Jackpot

Gigi Richardson, Sentry Staff Reporter February 14, 2017

This past fall the Theatre III and IV classes put on their own unique version of the short story written by Shirley Jackson, “The Lottery.” After competing in Virginia High School League (VHSL) Districts against eight different schools on January...

The movie A Dogs Purpose had a controversial video come out just before the film

A Movie’s Purpose Overshadowed

Claire Kuwana, Sentry Staff Reporter February 14, 2017

The official trailer released for the new movie A Dog’s Purpose pulls at one’s heartstrings; however, a recent video exposing some controversial production methods regarding the animals does quite the opposite. The film centers around one dog...

Nick Viall searches for love on this season of the Bachelor

Always the Runner-Up, Never the Bachelor (Until Now)

Nina Rutzen, Sentry Staff Reporter February 2, 2017

Mean girls, explosive dates and wild adventures--The Bachelor has it all. This season, Nick Viall is the Bachelor after being a two-time runner up and appearing on Bachelor in Paradise. The show is based around Nick trying to find the girl he wants to...

Netflix is a good way to relax after a long day of school

A Netflix Guide to 2017

Charlie Schiavo, Sentry Staff Reporter January 19, 2017

It is 9 p.m. You have just fought bravely through a never-ending onslaught of homework, with a break for dinner. You are all packed up for school tomorrow, and you flop on your bed. We all know this feeling: the rare, precious commodity of free time....

Mr. Hanson has been teaching in Arlington for 37 years

Bruce Hanson: A Yorktown Legend

Sofie Dalton, Sentry Staff Reporter January 19, 2017

There are many legends that have walked these halls. As they have moved on with their lives, the only physical remembrance of them is their picture on the Hall of Fame. However, one legend still walks these halls every school day and is at every single...

John Trainum graduated in the of 2016

Sentry Alumni: Where Are They Now?

Michael Lowen, Sentry Staff Reporter January 19, 2017

The Sentry can be a great way to discover one’s passion for writing while creating lifelong friends and experiences that alumni carry with them throughout their lives. As members of The Sentry graduate, they are able to take all of the skills and lessons...

Senior Julia Sachs is being highlighted for her incredible artwork

Artist Spotlight of the Month: Julia Sachs

Jack Cline, Sentry Staff Reporter November 17, 2016

The Yorktown Sentry is starting a new column that will highlight one artist from the school. Each art instructor will submit the name of one student to be featured on the Sentry website. Yorktown has produced great artists over the years. If anyone...

Sophomore Jordii Yee has made a huge impact on the Yorktown community

Getting To Know Jordii Yee

Rosie Eldridge, Sentry Staff Reporter November 17, 2016

The Minority Student Achievement Network (MSAN) is an organization that places a strong emphasis on eliminating racial disparities that exist in school. As a leader of MSAN, sophomore Jordii Yee hopes to influence minority students to close this gap....

Senior Christian Cleaveland shows off his No Shave November beard

No-Shave November

Michael Lowen, Sentry Staff Reporter November 17, 2016

November can be an exciting time for people with the holidays right around the corner. There is not only spirit in the air, but facial hair as well. In order to support cancer awareness, people do not shave to recognize men and women who have cancer....

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