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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
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
Luke Colbert & Harper Kois
Luke Colbert & Harper Kois
Ellie Prantner & Bridget Lohmeyer
Ellie Prantner & Bridget Lohmeyer
Recycling bin in our school's cafeteria.
Laziness and Landfills: Our School’s Problem With Recycling
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
Luke Colbert & Harper Kois
Luke Colbert & Harper Kois
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
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
A Comprehensive Review Of Our Local Libraries
A Comprehensive Review Of Our Local Libraries
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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Yorktown Sentry

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Yorktown Sentry

All content by Ryan Van Kirk
Both Griffin brothers now play for the Seattle Seahawks.

Shaq Griffin’s Path to the NFL

Ryan Van Kirk, Sentry Staff Reporter
June 20, 2018
The looming trade war between the U.S. and China recently gained momentum when the Trump administration decided to increase tariffs on steel and aluminum.

U.S. Trade War with China

Ryan Van Kirk, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 30, 2018
Junior Aidan Henning, a Yorktown pitcher, threw a no-hitter against Herndon on April 10.

Aidan Henning: Anatomy of a No-Hitter

Ryan Van Kirk, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 27, 2018
On March 21, the senior went to the auditorium to listen to PAVE’s message about sexual assault.

PAVE Presentations

Ryan Van Kirk, Sentry Staff Reporter
April 15, 2018
Black Panther, one of the most anticipated films of the year, has a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 97 percent.

What You Need to Know About Black Panther

Ryan Van Kirk, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 12, 2018
House basketball in Arlington can be very competitive while being fun and enjoyable.

What You Need to Know about House Basketball

Ryan Van Kirk, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 8, 2018
The most common way kids tend to find out Santa isn't real is finding presents from "Santa" in their parents’ room before Christmas.

Santa Spoiler Alert

Ryan Van Kirk, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 21, 2017
Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality.

Point Counterpoint: Taking a Knee to Make a Stand

Ryan Van Kirk, Sentry Reporter
October 26, 2017
Sophomore Matias Dieguez plays for junior varsity soccer

Athlete of the Day: Matias Dieguez

Ryan Van Kirk, Reporter
April 24, 2017
Collect for a Cure is a fantastic way to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Collect for Cures

Ryan Van Kirk, Sentry Staff Reporter
March 9, 2017
The media plays a very important role of the way news is spread around the country

Importance of the Media: Alternative Facts

Ryan Van Kirk, Sentry Staff Reporter
February 14, 2017
Which is Better: Giving or Getting Gifts?

Which is Better: Giving or Getting Gifts?

Ryan Van Kirk, Sentry Staff Reporter
December 20, 2016
New PTA president Kathy Mimberg

In With the New

Ryan Van Kirk, Sentry Staff Reporter
November 18, 2016
The Yorktown football field, where Friday night lights comes to life

Conference Realignment

Ryan Van Kirk, Sentry Staff Reporter
October 18, 2016
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