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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
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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 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
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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
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 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
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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
The School Gardens: Who works them?
The School Gardens: Who works them?
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
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
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
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
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Tiffany D. Jackson speaks at Yorktown regarding her book, Mondays Not Coming

[Photo] So Close, Yet So Far: A Glance into Monday’s Not Coming

Eliza Howard, Anna Trainum, Lizzie Koumans, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 5, 2019
Deborah Waldron helping students with a physics lab.

[Photo] Deborah’s Force on Yorktown

Anna Trainum, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 15, 2019
Current Sentry siblings have a laugh together

[Photo] The Families of The Sentry

Anna Trainum, Sentry Staff Reporter
January 31, 2019
8D Music on YouTube

[Photo] 8D: The Future of Music

Grant Blumberg, Sentry Staff Reporter
November 13, 2018
Principal Bridget Loft speaking to students at prom

[Photo] Loft’s Successful First Year

Anna Trainum, Sentry Staff Reporter
June 20, 2018
The arguably better way to relax is at the beach

[Photo] The Better Way to Cool Off

Chris Rita, Sentry Staff Reporter
June 8, 2018
Junior, Alison Sawyer, sporting Capitals gear around school.

[Photo] Capitals Playoff Spirit Around Yorktown

Joseph Ramos, Sentry Staff Reporter
June 8, 2018
Students line up for MacBook re-imaging

[Photo] Computer Re-imaging: What Does It Entail?

Aidan Stroup, Sentry Staff Reporter
June 6, 2018
Freshman Ethan Anderson would describe his style as me.

[Photo] Project Runway or Project Yorktown?

Anna Trainum, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 27, 2018
Some of the best conversations are those overheard by other people walking in the halls while you lap or walk to class.

[Photo] Overheard in the Halls

Garrett Ferguson
April 27, 2018
A teacher was randomly selected to start “teacher telephone.”

[Photo] Teacher Telephone

Eliza Howard, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 26, 2018
Senior Bradley Davis has participated in choir on and off since 3rd grade.

[Photo] Musician of the Day: Bradley Davis

Brian McCarthy, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 26, 2018
Students were asked if they buy lunch or bring lunch.

[Photo] This or That

Nick Warnament, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 26, 2018
According to the attendance office, most students usually come to school late on Mondays.

[Photo] Why Were You Late?

Charlie Schiavo, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 26, 2018
The painting by Elis F., created in 1993, depicts Kermit the Frog sitting at a table with a cup of tea and a jar of sugar directly in front of him.

[Photo] Yorktown’s Best Artwork

Nathan Dent, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 26, 2018
A history fanatic from a young age, Yorktown graduate turned-teacher Ryan Zito always knew that teaching was the job for him.

[Photo] Person To Know: Ryan Zito

Grant Blumberg, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 26, 2018
Filling out a NCAA basketball tournament bracket and choosing winners of the 63 games to be played creates a buzz every year from even the non-sports fans due to its history of being unpredictable.

[Photo] March Madness Brackets In Five Words

Chris Rita, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 23, 2018
In recent months there has been a call for action nationwide as the sexual assault problem has come to the surface and gained a huge amount of attention.

[Photo] PAVE and 1in4 Assemblies

Maggie Keane, Style Editor
March 19, 2018
A little more than 3 weeks ago, Snapchat rolled out a controversial new update.

[Photo] Dear Snapchat: If It’s Not Broken, Don’t Fix It.

Nathan Dent, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 12, 2018
No non-mobile game has garnered such an intense following than up-and-coming developer Epic Games’ battle royale smash hit Fortnite.

[Photo] A Nite To Remember

Charlie Schiavo, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 12, 2018
Many students and teachers have come together in order to recognize Black History Month within the school.

[Photo] Celebrating Black History

Anna Trainum, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 1, 2018
In addition to a change in teaching style, there are concerns that students are abusing the strictly instructional use of laptops.

[Photo] APS Computer Update

Anna Trainum, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 14, 2018
With over 16 million followers on Youtube and a combined 20 million on Instagram, it is clear that Logan Paul has a strong influence.

[Photo] Logan Paul’s Removed Video: A Necessity on Youtube

Eliza Howard, Sentry Reporter
February 8, 2018
Assistant Principal Scott McKowen shared his thoughts about the Virginia graduation requirements.

[Photo] Possible Changes to Virginia Diploma Eliminates Certain SOLs

Joey Pickel, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 8, 2018
Senior Emily Brooks rigorous work schedule and academic accomplishments have paid off as she has committed to Pomona College.

[Photo] Athlete of the Month: Emily Brooks

Matthew Cornfield, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 8, 2018
Star Wars: The Last Jedi was the most recent addition to the Star Wars saga.

[Photo] The Ups and Downs from Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Grant Blumberg
February 5, 2018
Many families have their own unique traditions for the holidays.

[Photo] The Best Holiday Family Traditions 2017

Garrett Ferguson, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 21, 2017
The most common way kids tend to find out Santa isnt real is finding presents from Santa in their parents’ room before Christmas.

[Photo] Santa Spoiler Alert

Ryan Van Kirk, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 21, 2017
Many students have complained about the lack of menu labels.

[Photo] Cafeteria Lacking a Sign Telling Students What’s for Lunch

Joey Pickel, Sentry Staff Reporter
October 26, 2017
After moving to Portland, Oregon, teacher Chris Mauthe realized how much he missed working with students.

[Photo] Back from a Break: Returning Teachers

Caroline Boda, Sentry Staff Reporter
October 26, 2017
The overwhelming support throughout the country for those in need makes people smile!

[Photo] Five Heartwarming Stories Sure to Brighten Up Your Day

October 26, 2017
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[Photo] Jessie Moyer and Joseph Ramos

Jessie Moyer and Joseph Ramos, Sentry Staff Reporters
October 7, 2017
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[Photo] Maggie Keane and Eliza Howard

Maggie Keane and Eliza Howard, Sentry Staff Reporters
October 7, 2017
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[Photo] Claire Kuwana and Grant Blumberg

Claire Kuwana and Grant Blumberg, Sentry Staff Reporters
October 7, 2017
Saavedra’s students have nothing but high praise to say about her teaching.

[Photo] The Title of Teacher of the Year Sums Up Saavedra

Louisa Currie, Sentry Staff Reporter
June 15, 2017
Fleischer taught at Arlington Public Schools for 35 years

[Photo] Saying Goodbye to a Picture Perfect Teacher

Claire Kuwana and Louisa Currie, Sentry Staff Reporters
June 1, 2017
People listen to every different genres between classes

[Photo] Yorktown’s Playlist

Anna Trainum, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 24, 2017
115 students were late to their first or second period this morning

[Photo] Why were you late?

April 24, 2017
Mr. Kuppens is known for his humor in school

Person To Know: Nicholas Kuppens

Lindsey Bowers, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 9, 2017
Many people have different opinions on censoring manuscripts

[Photo] A Sensitive Issue

Maggie Keane, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 9, 2017
Whether you watch for the commercials or the game, everyone gets excited for the Super Bowl

[Photo] The Calm Before the Storm: Super Bowl Week

Topher Wagner, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 15, 2017
Theater IIIs and IVs went to the VHSL Regional Competition for their outstanding production of The Lottery

[Photo] The Lottery Lead to a VHSL Jackpot

Gigi Richardson, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 14, 2017
Redskins jerseys are seen around school

[Photo] Redskins on the Rise

Topher Wagner, Sentry Staff Reporter
January 19, 2017
Mr. Hanson has been teaching in Arlington for 37 years

[Photo] Bruce Hanson: A Yorktown Legend

Sofie Dalton, Sentry Staff Reporter
January 19, 2017
There are lots of charity opportunities during the holiday season

[Photo] Volunteering For The Holidays

Sofie Dalton, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 20, 2016
Some houses have decorations for different holidays

[Photo] Chrism-ukkah

Nina Rutzen, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 21, 2016
2016 was an interesting year for everybody

[Photo] 2016 In Five Words

Michael Lowen, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 20, 2016
It isnt uncommon to see people holding hands around school during the holiday season

[Photo] The Cuffing Season

Andrea Henriquez, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 20, 2016
Sophomore Jordii Yee has made a huge impact on the Yorktown community

[Photo] Getting To Know Jordii Yee

Rosie Eldridge, Sentry Staff Reporter
November 17, 2016
Senior Christian Cleaveland shows off his No Shave November beard

[Photo] No-Shave November

Michael Lowen, Sentry Staff Reporter
November 17, 2016
Theatre IIIs and IVs made their own version of The Lottery

[Photo] Yorktown Theatre Presents: The Lottery

Maggie Keane, Sentry Staff Reporter
November 15, 2016
The Outsiders is a book that deals with many different topics, including friendship

[Photo] The Outsiders Shedding Light on Judgment

Sofie Dalton, Sentry Staff Reporter
October 18, 2016
The coming of Fall means tons of cool possibilities

[Photo] Falling Into Fall

Rosie Eldridge, Sentry Staff Reporter
October 14, 2016
Shari Benites was named a White House Champion for Change this year

[Photo] Shari Benites: A Champion of Change

Jessie Moyer, Sentry Staff Reporter
October 13, 2016
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