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Yorktown students walking in the hallway
What Are Hall Roamers Up To?
The Digital SAT Improves Standardized Test-Taking
The Digital SAT Improves Standardized Test-Taking
Determination in the Deep End: A Highlight on Girls Swim
Determination in the Deep End: A Highlight on Girls Swim
DRIP/OR/DROWN/2024!
DRIP/OR/DROWN/2024!
Maceo Carter-Ways Jr. and Captain posed in front of our schools cafeteria.
The Inaugural Security Guard Olympics Take Place At Yorktown High School
Yorktown students walking in the hallway
What Are Hall Roamers Up To?
The Digital SAT Improves Standardized Test-Taking
The Digital SAT Improves Standardized Test-Taking
Determination in the Deep End: A Highlight on Girls Swim
Determination in the Deep End: A Highlight on Girls Swim
DRIP/OR/DROWN/2024!
DRIP/OR/DROWN/2024!
Maceo Carter-Ways Jr. and Captain posed in front of our schools cafeteria.
The Inaugural Security Guard Olympics Take Place At Yorktown High School
The Senior Issue: Yorktown Class of 2023 + Graduation Gallery
The Senior Issue: Yorktown Class of 2023 + Graduation Gallery
What’s up with our bathrooms?
What’s up with our bathrooms?
APS Looks To Adapt To The Changing Landscape Of Substance Abuse
APS Looks To Adapt To The Changing Landscape Of Substance Abuse
View from the North Ridge Trail at Sky Meadows State Park
Kickstart the Summer With Some of These Local Hikes
Yannick Tanda: Collecting Computers For Those In Need
Yannick Tanda: Collecting Computers For Those In Need
Yorktown students walking in the hallway
What Are Hall Roamers Up To?
The Digital SAT Improves Standardized Test-Taking
The Digital SAT Improves Standardized Test-Taking
Determination in the Deep End: A Highlight on Girls Swim
Determination in the Deep End: A Highlight on Girls Swim
DRIP/OR/DROWN/2024!
DRIP/OR/DROWN/2024!
Maceo Carter-Ways Jr. and Captain posed in front of our schools cafeteria.
The Inaugural Security Guard Olympics Take Place At Yorktown High School
The Digital SAT Improves Standardized Test-Taking
The Digital SAT Improves Standardized Test-Taking
Determination in the Deep End: A Highlight on Girls Swim
Determination in the Deep End: A Highlight on Girls Swim
One Day More! A Preview of Yorktown Theatres Les Miserables
One Day More! A Preview of Yorktown Theatre’s Les Miserables
Where You Go After High School Is Not Who You Are
Where You Go After High School Is Not Who You Are
The School Gardens: Who works them?
The School Gardens: Who works them?
One Day More! A Preview of Yorktown Theatres Les Miserables
One Day More! A Preview of Yorktown Theatre’s Les Miserables
Empty Seats: Understanding AP Seminar’s Dropout Rates
Empty Seats: Understanding AP Seminar’s Dropout Rates
Cheryl Stotler accompanied by her dog in a park.
Yorktown honors retiring assistant activities director Cheryl Stotler
Screen of Predraft.ai generating essay.
With AI Plagiarism on the Rise, APS is Trying to Keep up.
Our schools paper towels are restricted to storage rooms
The Custodians are Throwing in the Towel (Again)
The Digital SAT Improves Standardized Test-Taking
The Digital SAT Improves Standardized Test-Taking
Cups and Consumerism - Behind The New Stanley Trend
Cups and Consumerism – Behind The New Stanley Trend
Where You Go After High School Is Not Who You Are
Where You Go After High School Is Not Who You Are
The School Gardens: Who works them?
The School Gardens: Who works them?
3rd Quarter Blues
3rd Quarter Blues
Determination in the Deep End: A Highlight on Girls Swim
Determination in the Deep End: A Highlight on Girls Swim
Nats Show Promise for 2024 After Three Year Slump
Nats Show Promise for 2024 After Three Year Slump
Yorktowns weight room hosts a weightlifting intramural
Intramurals Bring All Sorts of Spring Sports to Yorktown
Capital One Arena in November 2023
Urban Exit: The Plan to Move the Capitals and Wizards
Jose Breton for AP Photo
Europe’s Top Clubs Go Head To Head: Champion’s League Returns
A Comprehensive Review Of Our Local Libraries
A Comprehensive Review Of Our Local Libraries
A Student’s Complete Guide to Prom Shopping in VA
A Student’s Complete Guide to Prom Shopping in VA
Need a Late Pass? Ask Campana and Perez
Need a Late Pass? Ask Campana and Perez
The Yorktown Vegetarian Lunch Dilemma
The Yorktown Vegetarian Lunch Dilemma
Donate, Resell and Mend for a Fresh Start
Donate, Resell and Mend for a Fresh Start
The Senior Issue: Yorktown Class of 2023 + Graduation Gallery
The Senior Issue: Yorktown Class of 2023 + Graduation Gallery
Prom Gallery 2023
Prom Gallery 2023
Mens Basketball Gallery YHS V. WL
Men’s Basketball Gallery YHS V. WL
Hockey Gallery YHS V. Battlefield
Hockey Gallery YHS V. Battlefield
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Homecoming Pep Rally Photo Gallery
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Engage with APS by participating in their Strategic Plan survey (courtesy of APS website)

APS Strategic Plan Update

Claire Kuwana, Head Editor
April 17, 2018
Students take laps around the school during the day

It’s Lap O’Clock

Gigi Richardson, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 24, 2017
Different artists have been using SoundCloud to publicize their work

School SoundCloud Successes

Claire Kuwana, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 24, 2017
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
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
Megyn Kelly announced she will be leaving Fox News

Miss Representation in the Media

Claire Kuwana, Sentry Staff Reporter
January 19, 2017
Cindy Lou Who is a character many people have grown to love

Person to Know: Cindy Lou WHO?

Claire Kuwana, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 20, 2016
Channel your inner Buddy the Elf with lots of candy and syrup

Channel Your Inner Buddy the Elf: It is Time to Be Elfish, Not Selfish

Gigi Richardson, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 20, 2016
Kathleen Columbia, president of SASA (Students Against Sexual Assault) helps raise money through a food drive

Sexual Assault: More Than Just a Statistic

Claire Kuwana, Sentry Staff Reporter
November 17, 2016
The Fantasy Football logo

Fantasy Football: A League of its Own

Gigi Richardson, Sentry Staff Reporter
October 18, 2016
There are tons of opportunities to join service clubs

Serving Our School

Claire Kuwana, Sentry Staff Reporter
October 14, 2016
An ultimate frisbee player lays out to make a play

Don’t Disc This Team

Lauren Snyder, Sentry Staff Reporter
June 17, 2016
The varsity boys soccer team enjoyed a tremendous season, in which they won a conference championship and advanced to states

Are Rankings Reliable or Just Plain Out Unjustifiable?

Gigi Richardson, Sentry Staff Reporter
June 17, 2016
There is a Taylor Swift song to fit every situation

Swift Songs for Every Situation

Claire Kuwana, Sentry Staff Reporter
June 17, 2016
Leicester City hoists the Premier League Trophy, celebrating the teams unlikely victory

As Likely As Zombie Elvis

Lauren Snyder, Sentry Staff Reporter
May 26, 2016
Freshmen mentors welcome a new to Yorktown

Making an Impact as a Mentor

Claire Kuwana, Sentry Staff Reporter
May 26, 2016
Democrat Hillary Clinton could become the first female president of the United States of America

Gender Cards in Political Poker

Gigi Richardson, Sentry Staff Reporter
May 24, 2016
Hillary Clinton is currently beating Bernie Sanders in the race for the Democratic nomination

Under a Rock: Governments are Still Corrupt and New Drug on the Streets

Lauren Snyder, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 29, 2016
Seniors Suzanne Dolan (left) and Elizabeth Romano (right) are feeling senioritis

Second Semester in Five Words

Claire Kuwana, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 29, 2016
A Day in the Life of Harvey Banks

A Day in the Life of Harvey Banks

Gigi Richardson, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 29, 2016
Seniors cant wait for senior experience!

The Final Testament of High School: Senior Experience

Gigi Richardson, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 18, 2016
Members of the Pinocchio show

The Puppet Boy is in a Play!

Lauren Snyder, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 18, 2016
With spring right around the corner, citizens of the D.C. metropolitan area will soon be able to see the cherry blossoms again

Six Reasons to Smile During the Third Quarter

Claire Kuwana, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 18, 2016
A Serial of Crimes Turned into a Series

A Serial of Crimes Turned into a Series

Gigi Richardson, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 22, 2016
The Puppy Bowl aired its twelfth annual game earlier this month

A Tail of the Underdogs

Claire Kuwana, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 22, 2016
In 1959, H-B Woodlawn, then known as Stratford Junior High School, was the first school in Virginia to integrate

Arlington: Moving Forward Since 1959

Lauren Snyder, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 22, 2016
Benji Tran, the magician of Yorktown High School

Houdini in the Halls

Lauren Snyder, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 3, 2016
Yorktown Basketball and the Yorktown Hype Squad

Football or Basketball?

Gigi Richardson, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 3, 2016

Athlete of the Month: Joanna Schroeder

Claire Kuwana, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 3, 2016

2015 In and Out List

Gigi Richardson, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 18, 2015

On the First Day of Christmas, ABC Family Gave to Me…

Lauren Snyder, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 18, 2015

Get a Break from Boredom

Claire Kuwana, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 18, 2015
The members of the new Girl Up Club

Join the Club

Lauren Snyder, Sentry Staff Reporter
November 20, 2015
Student playing on their macbook

Why You Should Play a Computer Game Every Day

Claire Kuwana, Sentry Staff Reporter
November 20, 2015
Bomb Threat or Class Rest?

Bomb Threat or Class Rest?

Lauren Snyder, Sentry Staff Reporter
October 20, 2015
Where in the World has the Wi-Fi Gone?

Where in the World has the Wi-Fi Gone?

Claire Kuwana, Sentry Staff Reporter
October 20, 2015
Athlete of the Month: Jack Ogden

Athlete of the Month: Jack Ogden

Gigi Richardson, Sentry Staff Reporter
October 20, 2015
Project Mercury

Project Mercury

Lauren Snyder, Sentry Staff Reporter
May 22, 2015
Lee-Harrison Shopping Center’s Sweet Tooth Pulled

Lee-Harrison Shopping Center’s Sweet Tooth Pulled

Lauren Snyder, Sentry Staff Reporter
May 13, 2015
Juliet Smith as Enjolras

Juliet Smith as Enjolras

Lauren Snyder, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 16, 2015
Ruddy Tapia as Kurt Cobain

Ruddy Tapia as Kurt Cobain

Lauren Snyder, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 16, 2015
Katie Dawkins as Ford Prefect

Katie Dawkins as Ford Prefect

Lauren Snyder, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 16, 2015
Emma Hobday as Spock

Emma Hobday as Spock

Lauren Snyder, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 16, 2015
Margot Day as Enrico Fermi

Margot Day as Enrico Fermi

Lauren Snyder, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 16, 2015

Depression/Anxiety in High Schoolers

Lauren Snyder, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 27, 2015
A Snapshot of the Past and Present

A Snapshot of the Past and Present

Lauren Snyder, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 2, 2015
Join the Donation Nation for the Holidays

Join the Donation Nation for the Holidays

Lauren Snyder, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 21, 2014
ONeil cheers the Patriots on at a home football game.

Kate O’Neil: Pushing the Limits

Lauren Snyder, Sentry Staff Reporter
November 25, 2014
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