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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 Grace Stroup
Students from every grade went to see the presentation on child sexual abuse

Child Sexual Assault

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 24, 2017
The Star Wars franchise is popular with all age groups

The Future of Star Wars and Computer Generated Imagery

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
January 19, 2017
Flyers were put up around the school to interest people in this unique event

Undocumented is Still American

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 16, 2016
The last first day can be hard for seniors to deal with.

First Day Tastes A Little Bittersweet

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
September 17, 2016
The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien

Carry This Novel Everywhere You Go

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
June 17, 2016
Americanah follows the journey of an African immigrant to America

One Novel, Multiple Stories

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
May 26, 2016
Junior Georgie Greenhaus receiving her Artist of the Month Award

Filling Negative Space With Creativity: Artist of the Month

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
May 24, 2016
Senior Emily Villatoro receiving her award

Seeing The World With Bright Colors: Artist of the Month

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
May 24, 2016
Juniors Chandler Sensibaugh (left) and Bryanna Lansing (front center left) accepting the award of Artist of the Month

Artist of the Month: Chandler Sensibaugh and Bryanna Lansing

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 29, 2016
The Book Thief is a must read that takes place in Nazi Germany

This Book Steals Your Time and Tears

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 28, 2016
AP European History teacher Thomas Lenihan on one of his many exotic trips.

Culture to Classroom: Thomas Lenihan Brings Travels to Curriculum

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 28, 2016

Horror in Novel is Reality of American Life

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 18, 2016
Art teacher Virginia Teaford (left) and Artist of the Month junior Alaxira Huon-Dumentat (center)

Artist of the Month: Going Mad Over This New Artist

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 18, 2016
The Glass Castle is a heart wrenching but uplifting book that shows the struggles and hardships of author Jeannette Walls' childhood

Book Corner

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 22, 2016
Missoula by Jon Krakauer

Missoula Book Review

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 3, 2016
Cyber Monday allows Christmas shoppers to buy their gifts online in the comfort of their own home

A Thankful Day Yields Most Sales to Date

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 18, 2015
Senior Henry Burneson

The Rock That Holds This School Together

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
November 20, 2015
Theresa Eiserman: 33 Years Of Memories and Fun

Theresa Eiserman: 33 Years Of Memories and Fun

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
June 10, 2015
A Word of Thanks From Seniors to Teachers

A Word of Thanks From Seniors to Teachers

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
May 22, 2015
Model UN is Brought to Life

Model UN is Brought to Life

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 19, 2015
Lack of Snow Days Sparks Twitter Anger

Lack of Snow Days Sparks Twitter Anger

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 27, 2015
The Blessing of a Twenty Five Minute Break

The Blessing of a Twenty Five Minute Break

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 2, 2015
The Year That Yelled Change 2014: Year in Review

The Year That Yelled Change 2014: Year in Review

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 21, 2014
Swiftly Taking Over Pop

Swiftly Taking Over Pop

Grace Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 1, 2014
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