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Ellie Prantner & Bridget Lohmeyer
Ellie Prantner & Bridget Lohmeyer
Recycling bin in our school's cafeteria.
Laziness and Landfills: Our School’s Problem With Recycling
Our student section at the second quarter of our senior night football game.
The Spirit Epidemic At Our School
Carson Knowles, showing enthusiasm as she is preparing to give the morning announcements.
The Voice Behind Our Morning Announcements
Political yard sign seen in a neighborhood close to our school.
Why Local Government Deserves Your Attention
Ellie Prantner & Bridget Lohmeyer
Ellie Prantner & Bridget Lohmeyer
Recycling bin in our school's cafeteria.
Laziness and Landfills: Our School’s Problem With Recycling
Our student section at the second quarter of our senior night football game.
The Spirit Epidemic At Our School
Carson Knowles, showing enthusiasm as she is preparing to give the morning announcements.
The Voice Behind Our Morning Announcements
Political yard sign seen in a neighborhood close to our school.
Why Local Government Deserves Your Attention
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
The Senior Issue: Yorktown Class of 2024 + Graduation Gallery
The Senior Issue: Yorktown Class of 2024 + Graduation Gallery
Suzanne Evans Retirement
Suzanne Evans Retirement
Prom Gallery 2024
Prom Gallery 2024
Senior Picnic 2024 Gallery
Senior Picnic 2024 Gallery
The Digital SAT Improves Standardized Test-Taking
The Digital SAT Improves Standardized Test-Taking
Recycling bin in our school's cafeteria.
Laziness and Landfills: Our School’s Problem With Recycling
Ms. Meadows outside her classroom
Ms. Meadows Steps Down from SGA
Suzanne Evans Retirement
Suzanne Evans Retirement
Ms. Sutphin during a break in gym class
Yorktown Welcomes Heather Sutphin As Yorktown’s New Assistant Director Of Student Activities
One Day More! A Preview of Yorktown Theatre's Les Miserables
One Day More! A Preview of Yorktown Theatre’s Les Miserables
Political yard sign seen in a neighborhood close to our school.
Why Local Government Deserves Your Attention
Courtesy of Perkins Eastman
Our Privilege in APS
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
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
Yorktown's 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
Our student section at the second quarter of our senior night football game.
The Spirit Epidemic At Our School
Carson Knowles, showing enthusiasm as she is preparing to give the morning announcements.
The Voice Behind Our Morning Announcements
How AFAC Is Combating Food Insecurity In Arlington
How AFAC Is Combating Food Insecurity In Arlington
Animal Shelters in Arlington
Animal Shelters in Arlington
Colonial Williamsburg day trip.
Best Arlington Day Trips
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

Joseph Ramos

Joseph Ramos, Co-Head Editor

Joseph is a senior and has been with The Sentry for three years. Outside of the paper, he plays for the school’s ice hockey team and volunteers with the Arlington Food Assistance Center. During the summer of 2019, Joseph was a student at the Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute.

All content by Joseph Ramos
Looking Back on the Lockdown

Looking Back on the Lockdown

Philip Blumberg and Ryan Cole
March 11, 2022
Eva Smith, Lauren Fatouros, and Ryan Cole

Eva Smith, Lauren Fatouros, and Ryan Cole

Eva Smith, Lauren Fatouros and Ryan Cole
October 21, 2021
PSA: Please Stop Asking Seniors About College. We’re Begging You.

PSA: Please Stop Asking Seniors About College. We’re Begging You.

Philip Blumberg and Ryan Cole
September 13, 2021
Why Baseball is Dying

Why Baseball is Dying

Ryan Cole, Sentry Copy Editor
March 30, 2021
Amazon Allocates $1 Million to Assist Families in Need Across Arlington and Alexandria

Amazon Allocates $1 Million to Assist Families in Need Across Arlington and Alexandria

Ryan Cole
December 16, 2020
Julia Teixeira (left) and Ryan Cole (right)

Julia Teixeira and Ryan Cole

Julia Teixeira and Ryan Cole
November 8, 2020
APS Navigates Technology Troubles Amidst Public Criticism and Internal Disconnect

APS Navigates Technology Troubles Amidst Public Criticism and Internal Disconnect

Ryan Cole and Philip Blumberg
October 27, 2020
Seniors Shelton Kwiterovich, Galilee Ambellu and Kara Kovarovics stand next to the BLM banner.

At Yorktown, a New Kind of Banner

Joseph Ramos, Sentry Head Editor
June 16, 2020
Maddie McNamee, a junior at University of Virginia, had her study-abroad cut short.

Former YHS Students Studying Abroad Forced Home Amid Pandemic

Ryan Cole, Sentry Staff Reporter
May 22, 2020
A Yorktown student accesses Canvas to complete online classwork from home.

Students, Teachers Adjust To APS Online Learning

Ryan Cole, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 21, 2020
Crystal City, the soon-to-be home for Amazon's HQ2 complex.

Amazon Spends To Combat COVID-19, Build Local Relations

Ryan Cole, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 31, 2020
Senator Bernie Sanders, a democratic socialist, at a campaign rally at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Democratic Socialism On The Rise Among Today’s Youth

Joseph Ramos, Co-Editor In Chief
February 28, 2020
An artist rendition of Amazon's National Landing

Amazon’s HQ2: A New Era For Arlington

Ryan Cole, Sentry Staff Reporter
January 24, 2020
A Guide To Decorating For Christmas

A Guide To Decorating For Christmas

Ryan Cole, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 20, 2019
Notices warning students about the vending machine removal can be seen in all Arlington high schools.

APS Pulls The Plug On Vending Machines In High Schools

Ryan Cole, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 3, 2019
State and Local Elections: Every Vote Counts

State and Local Elections: Every Vote Counts

Ryan Cole, Sentry Staff Reporter
November 5, 2019
Nationals Hope to Win “One Last Fight” and Bring Home a World Championship

Nationals Hope to Win “One Last Fight” and Bring Home a World Championship

Ryan Cole, Sentry Staff Reporter
October 22, 2019
Golfer Lacey McCormack will be receiving the High School Golf Sportswoman of the Year award.

Patriot Domination: The BSC Sportsmanship Awards

Ryan Cole, Sentry Staff Reporter
June 3, 2019
Nick Kautzsch (left) and Linus Petersen (right) plan on returning home at the end of the school year.

Exchange Students at Yorktown and in the Community (Post-Visit)

Ryan Cole, Sentry Staff Reporter
May 21, 2019
The new composting bins in the YHS cafeteria.

Forget Blue and White, Yorktown is Going Green

Ryan Cole, Sentry Staff Reporter
May 9, 2019
Tournament Challenge is ending as the Final Four approaches

March Madness: The Final Four

Ryan Cole, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 5, 2019
Old Sentry issues

The Sentry Over the Years

Joseph Ramos, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 5, 2019
Many students play games on their computer during class.

Computer Games: The Struggle Between Students and Teachers

Ryan Cole, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 5, 2019
Fan holds sign against designated hitters.

The DH: A Necessary Change

Ryan Cole, Reporter
April 3, 2019
The Grammys celebrate artists annually.

Do Award Shows Still Matter?

Joseph Ramos, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 3, 2019
Smart TV's implemented in APS

New SMART Panels Introduced In APS

Joseph Ramos, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 1, 2019
Arlington Public Schools "Your Voice Matters" survey

The “Your Voice Matters” Survey: An Examination of the Results

Ryan Cole, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 26, 2019
The opening of Amazon's new headquarters in Arlington brings changes to the community.

HQ2 to DMV: How Amazon Will Affect the Region

Ryan Cole, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 22, 2019
The government shutdown has taken a toll on Yorktown families.

Government Shutdown: How Yorktown Families Are Affected

Joseph Ramos, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 1, 2019
Lights at Georgetown Glow

Georgetown Glow: Lighting Up The Holidays

Joseph Ramos, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 17, 2018
Volunteer Arlington, Virginia

Community Service: How to Give Back in the Holiday Season

Ryan Cole, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 17, 2018
Washington teams always disappoint.

The Top Five Worst Places to be a Sports Fan

Ryan Cole, Reporter
November 28, 2018
Apple’s New Screen Time: Too Little Too Late?

Apple’s New Screen Time: Too Little Too Late?

Joseph Ramos, Sentry Staff Reporter
November 27, 2018
Typical sight for APS students.

Technology Issues Across APS

Joseph Ramos, Sentry Staff Reporter
November 13, 2018
Nick Kautzsch from Germany.

Exchange Students at Yorktown and in the Community

Ryan Cole, Sentry Staff Reporter
October 31, 2018
Younger voters take the polls

Changing Voting Age to 16: Necessary Reform or Pubescent Folly?

Joseph Ramos, Sentry Staff Reporter
June 20, 2018
Junior, Alison Sawyer, sporting Capitals gear around school.

Capitals Playoff Spirit Around Yorktown

Joseph Ramos, Sentry Staff Reporter
June 8, 2018
Many students have a personal preference of where to fill their water bottles and quench their thirst.

The Top Five Water Fountains in Yorktown

Joseph Ramos, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 26, 2018
Organized by the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), the Boat Party is a late-night cruise on the Potomac River for the graduating senior class.

Senior Boat Party: New and Improved

Joseph Ramos, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 19, 2018
High school students Jack Bergeson and Tyler Ruzich are not running for governor simply because they can, but rather to share legitimate ideas and policy plans that they hope to utilize in bettering their state.

Six Teenage Candidates Running in Kansas Gubernatorial Race

Joseph Ramos, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 23, 2018
Linda’s Cafe is a small, greasy-spoon type restaurant best known for their low-cost, standard breakfast menu.

Underrated Restaurants in Arlington

Joseph Ramos, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 14, 2018
As the deadline approaches for Yorktown students to turn in their Course Request Forms, many students may not have found a they really want to take.

Underrated CRF Courses

Joseph Ramos, Sentry Staff Reporter
January 22, 2018
This holiday season is sure to keep you occupied with many movie options for viewers.

What to Watch for the Holiday Season

Joseph Ramos, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 21, 2017
Will English, senior leader of Teenage Republicans, and Chris Wells, President of Young Democrats.

Young Democrats and Teenage Republicans: A Look into the Political Clubs of Yorktown

Joseph Ramos, Sentry Staff Reporter
October 26, 2017
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