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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

Joey Pickel

Joey Pickel, Sports Editor

Joey Pickel is a senior and The Sentry’s Sports Editor. This is his fourth year on staff.

All content by Joey Pickel
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Yorktown Sentry 2021 Mock Draft

Costas Tzoumas and Joey Pickel
April 26, 2021
Zoe Foose (left) and Joey Pickel (right)

Zoe Foose and Joey Pickel

Zoe Foose and Joey Pickel
November 8, 2020
This display can be found outside the Yorktown gym.

The Traveling Arlington Sports Hall of Fame Comes to Yorktown

Joey Pickel, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 6, 2020
End of Quarter Schedule Revised

End of Quarter Schedule Revised

Joey Pickel, Sentry Staff Reporter
January 24, 2020
Mary Kate Reicherter signing to Indiana University

Student-Athletes Commit to College

Joey Pickel, Sentry Staff Reporter
November 19, 2019
Women's March Madness tournament

Women’s March Madness: Polar Opposite Regular Season to Tournament

Joey Pickel, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 5, 2019
The agendas given to students have limited space.

Rants III

Joey Pickel, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 5, 2019
Victoria Huske has recently broke The National High School record in 100 Fly.

A Future Olympian Goes to Yorktown

Joey Pickel, Reporter
April 3, 2019
Quarterback, Tom Brady, after the Patriots win the Superbowl

Super Bowl 53: A Defensive Masterpiece

Joey Pickel, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 15, 2019
The chicken sliders from Chick-fil-a have become a popular food item.

A Year in Review Done By Your Taste Buds

Joey Pickel, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 15, 2019
Listening to an unliked Christmas tune

The Definitive List of Bad Christmas Songs

Joey Pickel, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 17, 2018
Bryce Harper: More than $300,000,000?

Bryce Harper: More than $300,000,000?

Joey Pickel, Reporter
December 6, 2018
Colin Kaepernick kneels despite recent controversy.

NFL’s New Fine is the Worst Thing They Could Have Done

Joey Pickel, Sentry Staff Reporter
June 20, 2018
Baker Mayfield playing for the Oklahoma Sooners got drafted first overall to the Cleveland Browns

Why Baker Mayfield Went First

Joey Pickel, Sentry Staff Reporter
June 20, 2018
On April 4, 2017, Robert Griffin III announced he had signed a one year contract with the Ravens as a backup QB for an undisclosed amount of money.

The Saga of Robert Griffin III

Joey Pickel, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 26, 2018
Freshman Branden Foreman was very excited to be chosen for the Physical Education (P.E.) Student of the Day.

Gym Student of the Day: Branden Foreman

Joey Pickel, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 26, 2018

The Most Ridiculous Things People Spend Money For

Joey Pickel, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 15, 2018
Assistant Principal Scott McKowen shared his thoughts about the Virginia graduation requirements.

Possible Changes to Virginia Diploma Eliminates Certain SOLs

Joey Pickel, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 8, 2018
One downfall that ranks at the top of many peoples’ holiday list is awkward conversations with family.

How To Avoid Awkward Small Talk With Family

Joey Pickel, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 21, 2017
Many students have complained about the lack of menu labels.

Cafeteria Lacking a Sign Telling Students What’s for Lunch

Joey Pickel, Sentry Staff Reporter
October 26, 2017
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