TSI: The unknown necessity of Elmhurst CUSD 205
Murphy McFarlane, Multimedia Editor
January 15, 2020
In a society heavily reliant on the ever-changing forms of technology, school systems accommodated for this transformation. Specifically in Elmhurst CUSD 205, where students connect digitally through use of a personal Chromebook, a policy first established in 2016. As a result, the district must acc...
NFL Divisional Round preview and picks
Joey Leonardo and Jake Hansmann
January 10, 2020
Last weekend, the NFL blessed its fans with one of the most exciting opening playoff weekends to date. Out of the four games, two went into overtime and the other two ended as one-possession games. The world witnessed the New England Patriots fall at home to the Tennessee Titans in what may have been qu...
Top Ten York Cults
Murphy McFarlane, Multimedia Editor
January 8, 2020
There are many groups around York that are known to exhibit questionably spirited behavior. This lifestyle is seen so much so that the term “York Cult” has formally been defined below. In late October, nearly 400 students were surveyed to choose their top five picks out of 19 carefully selected gr...
Sign-up for the blood drive here
Hannah Brody, Graphics Editor
January 7, 2020
York’s Student Council will be hosting the first blood drive of 2020 on Thursday, January 16 during periods 1 through 7! You must be at least 16 years old to donate and must fill out this google form and permission slip in blue or black ink. Come donate to save up to three lives!...
Fruity flavors lead to fearful fate
Holly Kauck, Features Editor
January 6, 2020
An anonymous York freshman heard of vaping incidents resulting in hospitalization and death, she ran to her mother, in tears, admitting her use of e-cigarettes. She was scared that she’d be next. According to ChildMind.org, some 2.1 million middle and high schoolers were e-cigarette users in 2...
Jefferson elementary ends the holiday season with annual giving tree celebration
Erin Quaid, Reporter
December 24, 2019
Most of us have read the popular children’s book “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein. The basis of the book surrounds the idea of taking and receiving. A young boy ages throughout the story, taking away items from the tree instead of learning to be generous. In the end, when the tree is nothi...
Reporter
Ryan Lynch is a senior at York and is a rookie writer for the York-Hi staff. As a senior, he's a member of the boys cross country team and the dive team. In his free time, he spends time reading the Washington...
Ella Fuentes is a freshman at York and is excited to be in journalism class! She hopes to write more stories and is ready to share them with you!
Managing Editor
CeCe Lampa is a junior entering her third year on the This Is York staff. When she is not reporting, she enjoys dancing, singing, musical theater and somehow managing to trip over herself. Ironically,...
Reporter
Anthony Lapiana is not only a hard-working reporter for Advanced Journalism but a football player as well. He loves to write sports stories and his ultimate goal is to become a reporter for...
A&E Editor
Mary Kett is a senior who is very excited to be on the TIY and yearbook staff for the second year. She runs cross country at York and enjoys spending time with her friends, family and dog.
Multimedia Editor
This is Murphy’s third year on staff, and she is eager to take on the role as York’s first multimedia editor. Heavily invested in journalism, she hopes to help bridge the gap between both of York’s...