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

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

This Is York
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Coach Fitz gives Luke Mailander a hug to congratulate him after a tough game.

Respected football coach announces leave after successful six years

Justin Sata holding the Calder Cup after the Chicago Wolves won the 2022 championship. Photo Courtesy of Sarah Sata

Justin Sata strives for success in the arena and beyond

Chef Patrick Resing spent time working in Tanzania at a coffee farm before coming back to the United States.

Former York students open Dak-Dak Korean Wings in a successful first week

Charlotte Ann Donofrio and Lillian Ann Marie Samuelian jump their way into raising awareness.

Advocates plunge their way into spreading awareness for Special Olympics

Members of the dance team smile during their state send off. Photo courtesy of Eleni Karamitsos

The dance team is working to create a legacy

Student Council Corner
Student Council opens Class President Voting
Student Council Opens Prom Court Nominations
Student Council Opens Prom Theme Voting for 2024
Student Council opens sign-ups for Seniors vs. Staff Volleyball Game
News
Black Student Union holds Career Day to show students a variety of occupational paths to explore
Mia Barclay, Editorial Board • March 15, 2024

On Friday, Feb. 23, Black Student Union and Allies organized and held a career fair in the lunchroom, which exposed students to non-traditional career paths from various walks...

By taking time to cultivate a student's wellness, their academic and mental success will begin to grow.
Mental health days offer a fresh start
Julia Allie, Reporter • February 23, 2024
Tim Dykes Assistant Principal for Culture and Climate, encourages students to throw away their trash by posting out signs in the commons and in the cafeteria.
York students throw away their respect in trashing the commons
Camila Arredondo, Reporter • February 21, 2024
Sports
Justin Sata holding the Calder Cup after the Chicago Wolves won the 2022 championship. Photo Courtesy of Sarah Sata
Justin Sata strives for success in the arena and beyond
Kate Brody, Editor • February 29, 2024

Working for a professional sports team is a goal that many athletes set for themselves post high school. For Justin Sata, this dream began to unfold when he was only eight...

Coach Fitz gives Luke Mailander a hug to congratulate him after a tough game.
Respected football coach announces leave after successful six years
Lucas Bare, Editorial Board • January 31, 2024
Stella Kohl, senior, getting away from the DGS defender and going up for the layup. Cate Carter, freshmen, looking to help.
Thanksgiving tournament showcases younger team of girls at varsity level
Samantha Shish, Reporter • December 8, 2023
The Girls Varsity Cross Country team poses for a picture in the celebratory of placing first in state on Saturday, Nov.4
Girls Varsity Cross Country wins state for the second time in three years
Mia Barclay, Editorial Board • November 12, 2023
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Opinions
York-hi opens Senior Superlative nominations for 2024
York-hi opens Senior Superlative nominations for 2024
April 16, 2024

Senior superlative nominations are now open: https://forms.gle/KqZiMttHq8WD6poNA

York-hi opens 2024 Distinguished Teacher of the Year nominations
York-hi opens 2024 Distinguished Teacher of the Year nominations
April 9, 2024
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
Samantha Shish, Reporter • February 27, 2024
A student looks ahead at the large display, promoting an end to violence against women on Valentine's Day
Recognizing the reality of violence against women
Mia Barclay, Editorial Board • February 26, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
Oscars 2024: Who should (and will) win
Austin Shearer, Contributing Reporter • February 29, 2024

With the Oscars just around the corner and the nominations now set in stone, 2023 treated moviegoers to easily the strongest year for film since the pandemic. From worldwide...

The choir program continues to grow in harmony
The choir program continues to grow in harmony
Georggia Alexandrakis, Reporter • February 13, 2024
SZA entered the Grammys with nine nominations and left with three awards, Pop Duo Performance, R&B Song, and Urban Contemporary Album.
A controversial Grammys leaves audience anything but "Snooze"-ing
Lucas Bare, Editorial Board • February 13, 2024
Campbell Anderson, senior, and Liam Rees, sophomore, along with other cast members, carry Will Fischer, senior, in the song "That's What I Say"
York Drama Department sheds light on the importance of innovation
Kate Brody, Editorial Board • January 30, 2024