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The Future is Bleak For Marymount’s Mulch Pile
The Future is Bleak For Marymount’s Mulch Pile
Behind the Scenes: Elf on the Shelf
Behind the Scenes: Elf on the Shelf
How the Grinch Found His Christmas Spirit
How the Grinch Found His Christmas Spirit
Mensch On The Bench And Chinese Food: Jewish Christmas Traditions
Mensch On The Bench And Chinese Food: Jewish Christmas Traditions
Sweet St. Nicks
Sweet St. Nicks
The Future is Bleak For Marymount’s Mulch Pile
The Future is Bleak For Marymount’s Mulch Pile
Behind the Scenes: Elf on the Shelf
Behind the Scenes: Elf on the Shelf
How the Grinch Found His Christmas Spirit
How the Grinch Found His Christmas Spirit
Mensch On The Bench And Chinese Food: Jewish Christmas Traditions
Mensch On The Bench And Chinese Food: Jewish Christmas Traditions
Sweet St. Nicks
Sweet St. Nicks
The Future is Bleak For Marymount’s Mulch Pile
The Future is Bleak For Marymount’s Mulch Pile
Behind the Scenes: Elf on the Shelf
Behind the Scenes: Elf on the Shelf
How the Grinch Found His Christmas Spirit
How the Grinch Found His Christmas Spirit
Mensch On The Bench And Chinese Food: Jewish Christmas Traditions
Mensch On The Bench And Chinese Food: Jewish Christmas Traditions
Sweet St. Nicks
Sweet St. Nicks
The Future is Bleak For Marymount’s Mulch Pile
The Future is Bleak For Marymount’s Mulch Pile
To-Bean or not To-Bean: The Best and Worst Starbucks Alternatives
To-Bean or not To-Bean: The Best and Worst Starbucks Alternatives
Score or Bore? Ranking World Cup Jerseys
Score or Bore? Ranking World Cup Jerseys
Yorktown Hockey Continues to Strive for Success
Yorktown Hockey Continues to Strive for Success
The Hidden Athletes of Our School
The Hidden Athletes of Our School
The Future is Bleak For Marymount’s Mulch Pile
The Future is Bleak For Marymount’s Mulch Pile
Inside the Restructuring of Safety Teams in APS Schools
Inside the Restructuring of Safety Teams in APS Schools
Lunch Staff: The Stories of Our School
Lunch Staff: The Stories of Our School
Tamarah Stanley: Yorktowns New DEI Coordinator
Tamarah Stanley: Yorktown’s New DEI Coordinator
The Missing Middle Ground in Arlington’s Zoning Battle
The Missing Middle Ground in Arlington’s Zoning Battle
Lottery Schools: A win for students or a loss for taxpayers?
Lottery Schools: A win for students or a loss for taxpayers?
You’re Probably Not Using Arlington’s Public Transit. That’s a Bad Thing.
You’re Probably Not Using Arlington’s Public Transit. That’s a Bad Thing.
Tips for College Visits: How to Get the Most Out of a Tour
Tips for College Visits: How to Get the Most Out of a Tour
A Guide to Northern Virginia Farmers Markets
A Guide to Northern Virginia Farmers Markets
It Is Time to #PlayFairNow
It Is Time to #PlayFairNow
Score or Bore? Ranking World Cup Jerseys
Score or Bore? Ranking World Cup Jerseys
Yorktown Hockey Continues to Strive for Success
Yorktown Hockey Continues to Strive for Success
The Hidden Athletes of Our School
The Hidden Athletes of Our School
Inside the Current Brilliance of the Elite Women’s Marathon
Inside the Current Brilliance of the Elite Women’s Marathon
Field Hockeys Successful Seasons
Field Hockey’s Successful Seasons
To-Bean or not To-Bean: The Best and Worst Starbucks Alternatives
To-Bean or not To-Bean: The Best and Worst Starbucks Alternatives
The Ins and Outs of Working as a Student
The Ins and Outs of Working as a Student
The Donut Ladys Legacy
The Donut Lady’s Legacy
Do Students Prefer Desks or Tables?
Do Students Prefer Desks or Tables?
Last But Not Feast: Ranking Thanksgiving Foods
Last But Not Feast: Ranking Thanksgiving Foods
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Homecoming Pep Rally Photo Gallery
Graduation Gallery 2022
Graduation Gallery 2022
Prom Gallery 2022
Prom Gallery 2022
Students Walk Out to Protest Sexual Assault and Harassment - Photo Gallery
Students Walk Out to Protest Sexual Assault and Harassment – Photo Gallery
Class of 2021 Graduates
Class of 2021 Graduates
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The student news site of Yorktown High School

Yorktown Sentry
The student news site of Yorktown High School

Yorktown Sentry
Lizzie Koumans

Lizzie Koumans, News Editor

Lizzie Koumans is a senior and The Sentry’s News Editor. This is her fourth year on staff and second year as News Editor. She enjoys covering local news as well as engaging in and reporting on youth activism. She loves to be outdoors, read and listen to music, and spends much of her free time running, biking or exploring nearby record and book stores.

All content by Lizzie Koumans
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[Photo] In Green Valley, a Community’s Industrial Roots Clash with the County’s Commercial Vision

February 1, 2022
Fiona Shepherd (left) and Lizzie Koumans (right)

Fiona Shepherd and Lizzie Koumans

November 20, 2020
Courtesy of Alex Brandon, AP Photo

The Unforgivable Confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett

November 2, 2020
A Teacher for All: Springberg Chosen as Teacher of the Year

A Teacher for All: Springberg Chosen as Teacher of the Year

February 10, 2020
The teacher parking lot is full of cars that travel up to two hours to reach our school.

Super Commuters

November 25, 2019
Loft (second from the right) and some Yorktown Students

Once a Patriot, Always a Patriot

November 21, 2019
Students and faculty gathered to celebrate Kip Daviss time at our school.

A Legend Leaves the Halls

October 15, 2019
Food set outside on the porch for collection.

Arlington Helps to Stamp Out Hunger

June 2, 2019
Students decorated the atrium to show appreciation towards staff members.

We Appreciate Our Teachers!

May 9, 2019
Rose Set by Macy Monticello

Yorktown Students Recognized in Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

May 9, 2019
Mr. Raut has adapted to Yorktown, working with the Best Buddies chapter and co-teaching General Education classes.

Person to Know: Surender Raut

April 3, 2019
School Resource Officer, Timothy Koch

The Backstage Staff of Arlington Public Schools

March 5, 2019
Rahaf Mohammed speaks out about Thai immigration laws.

A New Chance for a Saudi Woman

February 15, 2019
Celebrations of Christmas in Toronto, Canada

Holidays Around the World

December 17, 2018
Homemade almond butter freezer fudge.

Vegan Thanksgiving

November 26, 2018
The women of the Power Panel: Dr. Heidi Hammel, Joan Rohlfing, Fiona Flaherty, Laurie Vena, and Suzanne Rexing

Power Club’s Panel ‘Women in Leadership’

November 8, 2018
Bird scooters have been found on Yorktowns campus.

Bird Scooters: Will They Fly?

November 2, 2018
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