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This Is York
The student news site of York Community High School

This Is York
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Two different alarms, one for a normal school day and one for a late start day.

Lingering school days: it would be smart to subtract hours

Nu Crepes, a breakfast spot formerly located in downtown Elmhurst closed after 12 years.

Elmhurst bids farewell to beloved restaurant Nu Crepes

Junior Alyssa Korkowski practices her guitar for her York Live duet.

Students prepare for upcoming York Live performances

Senior football captain Jimmy Conners holds the trophy high after the team was named Class 8A State Runners-Up.

The football team is motivated by camaraderie and community

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News
Senior, Kate Brody, wins Illinois Journalist of the Year.
Kate Brody wins JEA Illinois Journalist of the Year award
Natalie Tuleja, Reporter • March 20, 2025

Senior Kathryn ‘Kate’ Brody, Editor-in-Chief of York-Hi and This is York, wins the Illinois Journalism Education Association’s Journalist of the Year award for 2025....

Students show off their henna after visiting the Art Fair during their lunch period.
AP Art students share their skills with the school during the Art Fair
Valery Cisneros, Reporter • March 13, 2025
Junior Alyssa Korkowski practices her guitar for her York Live duet.
Students prepare for upcoming York Live performances
Kate Brody, Editor-in-Chief • March 3, 2025
Sports
Last year's boys water polo program celebrated a great season at the end of May. Photo courtesy of @dukeswaterpolo
The boys water polo team plans to showcase rising athletes and leaders this season
Brooks Piper, Reporter • March 12, 2025

Starting the 2025 season the boys water polo team has their eyes set on another unforgettable run in this year's state playoffs. With last year's seniors leaving, this brings ...

Senior Clara Fitzer works to pin down her opponent during the Senior Night match.
Members of the girls wrestling team develop confidence throughout their inaugural season
Kate Brody, Editor-in-chief • February 11, 2025
Joseph Reiff gets into position in the Friday night game against Hinsdale Central.
Joseph Reiff is prepared for what’s next
Jaden Logan, Reporter • January 10, 2025
Girls Swim and Dive creates a team environment that increases performance
Girls Swim and Dive creates a team environment that increases performance
Natalie Tuleja, This is York Copy Editor • January 10, 2025
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Opinions
Kendrick Lamar performs during the halftime of the NFL Super Bowl LIX football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. During his performance, he stands in the middle of an American Flag made up of his backup dancers.
Kendrick Lamar “Tryna Strike a Chord” at Halftime
Fredrik Rivadeneira, Reporter • March 3, 2025

There is an argument to be made that Kendrick Lamar is the greatest to ever touch the rap game. After a massive feud with Drake, following a series of diss tracks against...

Out with the old, in with the new
Out with the old, in with the new
Samantha Shish, Editor-in-Chief • February 11, 2025
York-hi opens Senior Superlative nominations for 2024
York-hi opens Senior Superlative nominations for 2024
April 16, 2024
York-hi opens 2024 Distinguished Teacher of the Year nominations
York-hi opens 2024 Distinguished Teacher of the Year nominations
April 9, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
Kendrick Lamar performs during the halftime of the NFL Super Bowl LIX football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. During his performance, he stands in the middle of an American Flag made up of his backup dancers.
Kendrick Lamar “Tryna Strike a Chord” at Halftime
Fredrik Rivadeneira, Reporter • March 3, 2025

There is an argument to be made that Kendrick Lamar is the greatest to ever touch the rap game. After a massive feud with Drake, following a series of diss tracks against...

Junior Eva Vitellaro sings in YDC's rendition of Hot Honey Rag.
The Dance Program creates space for collaboration with the Winter Concert
Kate Brody, Editor-in-Chief • December 6, 2024
Quinn Tolman, senior, embracing his character on stage during tech week.
The York Drama Department brings magic to the stage with the fall play
Samantha Shish, Editor-in-Chief • November 13, 2024
Nico Thorsen, senior, plays flute in the Symphony Band
The Collage Concert serves as a learning experience and a celebration of music.
Kate Brody, Editor-in-Chief • September 27, 2024