Spanish 4H classes give the gift of education this Christmas
Grace Moriarty and Ethan Thomas
December 7, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
This holiday season the Spanish 4H classes have taken on the challenge to raise as much money as possible for a foundation called Common Hope. Common hope is a foundation that supports Guatemalan children and families in need focusing specifically on education. All five of Señorita Fraticola and Señ...
Under the Monocle: Mr. Bill Riddle
Bridey Costello, Reporter
November 29, 2018
Filed under Features
When taking a look inside our very own award-winning performing arts department, you’ll find Mr. Bill Riddle, chair of the department and also the co-director for the York bands. Since Mr. Riddle arrived at York, he has helped turn the performing arts programs into something special. “Trying to devel...
Sleeveless Jacket discusses their origins and upcoming performance at the Jam Lab
November 28, 2018
Filed under Features, PODCAST, Showcase
Hosts Graham Reid and Nick Mastro interview Sleeveless Jacket members Austin Brown, Rocco Ramos, and Maya Toffler. Link to podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP86iH8Wgb4
York’s dance program becomes a conversation starter
Gracie Weinstein, Sports Editor
November 27, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase, Sports
Over fifty dancers jitter with anticipation in the dressing room while 200 audience members pour into York’s black box theatre, waiting for the show to begin. With York’s dance program diving into their second decade of performance, teachers Michelle Jensen and Anna Sapozhnikov prepared for a nigh...
After the XC season is done, senior runners take on the 13.1
Sarah Pinkowski, Features Editor
November 16, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase, Sports
Long after the spikes were taken out of their racing shoes and their uniforms were returned to the school’s basement cages, seniors Claire Libert and Delani Kazmierczak were out on the Prairie Path putting in miles in preparation to run a half marathon. 13.1 miles is no easy feat, but with the dedi...
Blurring the lines between a childhood love and a life-long passion
Paige Szipszky and Bridey Costello
November 9, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
Tucked in a corner of York is a classroom with high ceilings, blaring music, focused students, no teacher, and the overwhelming odor of paint, is AP Art. For Libby Wagner and her dozens of colored pencils, it’s the perfect place to unleash her creativity and love of art. “It’s my way of us...