York welcomes the Class of 2020
With the new school year beginning, the annual inauguration of York’s next class began with Freshman Night on Tues., Aug. 9 and culminated Fri., Aug. 12 when freshmen rotated through a shortened schedule (8-minute classes) and celebrated with a picnic in The Commons (due to rain).
York’s upperclassmen, faculty and administrators welcomed the incoming freshmen with open arms and showed the Class of 2020 what it means to be a Duke!

Upperclassmen greet the Class of 2020 as they arrive at the doors to the athletic entrance on Tues., Aug. 9.

“We’re definitely excited to get involved with the athletics and clubs here at York.” -Ethan Foley, Joey Mayor, and Danny Weiler

Freshman Kam Stearns and his mom enter the South Gym to collect his schedule and begin Freshman Night activities.


“I’m so excited to meet new people, join clubs, and have more great experiences!” -Haley Grane, Emily Dow, Arianna Kapotas

“I’m mostly excited to be at York because it isn’t middle school.” -Elizabeth Cooke, freshman

Freshman Julia Stone is thrilled to collect her schedule in the South Gym, the first stop in the Freshman Night rotation on Tues., Aug. 9.

Students from the Class of 2020 process through a canyon of cheering upperclassmen as the enter the athletic wing for Freshman Night on Tues., Aug. 9

The band prepares to welcome the Class of 2020 with their rendition of “Hey Baby” by Bruce Channel.
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Ella Lee, Editor-In-Chief, York-hi
Ella Lee is a senior at York and she is excited to be on the York-hi staff for her second year. In the future, she aspires to study abroad and explore...