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Senioritis and skipping school is becoming a huge issue at Yorktown.
The Attendance Crisis
The 2025 Outdoor Track & Field Season Begins
The 2025 Outdoor Track & Field Season Begins
Many students support our hometown team and are following the Great Chase closely.
The Growing Student Fanbase of the Washington Capitals
Parenting or Policing? The Fine Line Between Support and Overdrive in Youth Sports
Parenting or Policing? The Fine Line Between Support and Overdrive in Youth Sports
We’ve Been On The Same Block Schedule Since COVID. Does It Need To Change?
We’ve Been On The Same Block Schedule Since COVID. Does It Need To Change?
Senioritis and skipping school is becoming a huge issue at Yorktown.
The Attendance Crisis
The 2025 Outdoor Track & Field Season Begins
The 2025 Outdoor Track & Field Season Begins
Many students support our hometown team and are following the Great Chase closely.
The Growing Student Fanbase of the Washington Capitals
Parenting or Policing? The Fine Line Between Support and Overdrive in Youth Sports
Parenting or Policing? The Fine Line Between Support and Overdrive in Youth Sports
We’ve Been On The Same Block Schedule Since COVID. Does It Need To Change?
We’ve Been On The Same Block Schedule Since COVID. Does It Need To Change?
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
Courtesy of Perkins Eastman
Our Privilege in APS
How AFAC Is Combating Food Insecurity In Arlington
How AFAC Is Combating Food Insecurity In Arlington
Animal Shelters in Arlington
Animal Shelters in Arlington
The Senior Issue: Yorktown Class of 2024 + Graduation Gallery
The Senior Issue: Yorktown Class of 2024 + Graduation Gallery
Ms. Meadows outside her classroom
Ms. Meadows Steps Down from SGA
How Our School’s Teachers Got Into Teaching
How Our School’s Teachers Got Into Teaching
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy CTE before and after comparison of normal brain and CTE brain vector.
Why CTE Is So Important To Talk About
Shoppers are having to make tough choices when buying eggs right now.
Caw Caw! Bird Flu Ravages The US
This is Madame Berger with 3 sophomores Sarah, Emily & Harper.
Our School Says Au Revoir à Madame Berger
This is the set of the musical
Anything Goes: What To Expect From The Spring Musical
Shoppers are having to make tough choices when buying eggs right now.
Caw Caw! Bird Flu Ravages The US
This is Madame Berger with 3 sophomores Sarah, Emily & Harper.
Our School Says Au Revoir à Madame Berger
An Overview of Trump's Executive Orders
An Overview of Trump’s Executive Orders
Quizlet is the most controversial ban from APS.
Arlington Public Schools – County Wide Technology Restrictions
Theatre IV at George C. Marshall High School after placing first at District VHSL.
Lights, Camera, Action: The Latest Achievements Of Our School’s Theater Students
Senioritis and skipping school is becoming a huge issue at Yorktown.
The Attendance Crisis
Parenting or Policing? The Fine Line Between Support and Overdrive in Youth Sports
Parenting or Policing? The Fine Line Between Support and Overdrive in Youth Sports
We’ve Been On The Same Block Schedule Since COVID. Does It Need To Change?
We’ve Been On The Same Block Schedule Since COVID. Does It Need To Change?
The office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion located on our second floor.
Our School Has A Diversity Problem. Here’s How We Can Help Fix It
A test someone may take in an AP level course.
Selecting Classes Next Year: Dual Enrollment or Advanced Placement
The 2025 Outdoor Track & Field Season Begins
The 2025 Outdoor Track & Field Season Begins
Many students support our hometown team and are following the Great Chase closely.
The Growing Student Fanbase of the Washington Capitals
This is Shaun White after he land a Mctwist 1260, Which he called it the "Tomahawk
Eyes On The Prize: One Year Out From 2026 Olympics
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy CTE before and after comparison of normal brain and CTE brain vector.
Why CTE Is So Important To Talk About
The milk mile is a common fantasy football punishment for losing the league.
Worst Fantasy Football Punishments
Many stores both in our community and across the country give out birthday benefits to rewards members.
Best Birthday Freebies
How Our School’s Teachers Got Into Teaching
How Our School’s Teachers Got Into Teaching
This is the set of the musical
Anything Goes: What To Expect From The Spring Musical
Welcome sign at Windy Run Trail
Spring Into Running With These Running Paths
Inside The Changing Field of College Applications
Inside The Changing Field of College Applications
The Senior Issue: Yorktown Class of 2024 + Graduation Gallery
The Senior Issue: Yorktown Class of 2024 + Graduation Gallery
Prom Gallery 2024
Prom Gallery 2024
Senior Picnic 2024 Gallery
Senior Picnic 2024 Gallery
The Senior Issue: Yorktown Class of 2023 + Graduation Gallery
The Senior Issue: Yorktown Class of 2023 + Graduation Gallery
Prom Gallery 2023
Prom Gallery 2023
The student news site of Yorktown High School

Yorktown Sentry

The student news site of Yorktown High School

Yorktown Sentry

All content by Emogen Kelly
Most people believe that the only snack one can give to Santa Claus consists of cookies and a glass of milk.

[Photo] Best Snacks for Santa

Charles Finn, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 21, 2017
One downfall that ranks at the top of many peoples’ holiday list is awkward conversations with family.

[Photo] How To Avoid Awkward Small Talk With Family

Joey Pickel, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 21, 2017
Christmas has evolved into a secular and commercial holiday, but it originated as a Christian holiday.

[Photo] Christmas: A Commercial Holiday?

Sofia Dalton, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 21, 2017
There are many gifts that one can buy without bankrupting themselves in the process.

[Photo] Holiday Gifts on a Budget

Brian McCarthy, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 21, 2017
2017 has been a great year for music.

[Photo] 2017: The Year in Music

Aidan Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 21, 2017
This holiday season is sure to keep you occupied with many movie options for viewers.

[Photo] What to Watch for the Holiday Season

Joseph Ramos, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 21, 2017
Starting in the 2017-18 school year, the Health and PE department introduced a new curriculum.

[Photo] A New Look at PE for the Patriots

Grant Blumberg, Sentry Staff Reporter
October 26, 2017
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[Photo] The Three Newest Editions to the Patriot Family

Louisa Currie and Nina Rutzen, Sentry Staff Reporters
October 31, 2017
Arlington Public Schools has now decided to switch from Blackboard and Google Classroom to Canvas.

[Photo] The Craze Over Canvas

Matthew Cornfield, Sentry Staff Reporter
October 26, 2017
Yorktown's football team stands for the National Anthem

[Photo] Point Counterpoint: A Right is Not Always Right

Nick Warnement, Sentry Reporter
October 26, 2017
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[Photo] Brian McCarthy and Louisa Currie

Brian McCarthy and Louisa Currie, Sentry Staff Reporters
October 7, 2017
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[Photo] Chris Rita and Kate Cressey

Chris Rita and Kate Cressey, Sentry Staff Reporters
October 7, 2017
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[Photo] Lindsey Bowers and Nathan Dent

Lindsey Bowers and Nathan Dent, Sentry Staff Reporters
October 7, 2017
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[Photo] Bergen Romness and Ryan Van Kirk

Bergen Romness and Ryan Van Kirk, Sentry Staff Reporters
October 7, 2017
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