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The student news site of York Community High School

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

This Is York
Isabelle Downey

Isabelle Downey, Y’s Tales Editor-in-Chief

Isabelle Downey is a senior and has been on staff for the past three years. This year, she is the Editor-in-Chief of Y’s Tales. She is involved in YTV, where she anchors for the morning announcements and produces short videos, and she is a part of Monocle Nation, helping plan themes for sporting and other school events. When Isabelle isn’t working on something for school, she’s probably on snapchat or something.

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Under the Monocle: Maya Toffler leaves her mark on the music department

Ellie Ryan and Isabelle Downey
June 5, 2019
Alexis Olson and Johnny Dicanio are the 2016 cutest prom proposal winners.

Vote here for 2019 Prom Proposal Contest

Isabelle Downey, Y's Tales Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2019
The PE Leaders class take a picture of their crazy, mismatched socks before starting class.

Rock your socks for World Down Syndrome Day

Isabelle Downey, Y's Tales Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2019
Students and Best Buddies board members (from left to right) senior Delani Kazmierczak, junior Maddy McGreal, senior Cyril Kappen, and Junior Ella Pittman encourge other students to take part in the campaign by signing the banner.

Best Buddies: making a difference one word at a time

Isabelle Downey, Y's Tales Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2019

[Video] UTM: Maddi Jones

Ellie Ryan, Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2019
Of the three wing places we tested, Wingstop proved to be the superior restaurant.

York-hi’s Worth It: Wings

Isabelle Downey, Y's Tales Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2018
Seniors Ava Euteneuer, Liam Parpan, Noelle Pedote, and Connor Saurbier show off their acceptance letters and emails to the University of Alabama, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and the University of Iowa.

Common Apps and common stresses

Isabelle Downey, Y's Tales Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2018

Wednesday: Throw back Wednesday

Isabelle Downey, Y's Tales Editor
September 27, 2018
YTV seniors sport Hawai'ian shirts and leis for this year's Tropical Tuesday. Photo by Ronan Doyle

Tuesday: A very tropical Tuesday on York Island

Isabelle Downey, Y's Tales Editor
September 25, 2018
Senior Sam Kao dresses in a cow onesie in an effort to stay comfy for pajama day. Photo by Gracie Weinstein

Monday: It’s PJ Day, Dukes!

Isabelle Downey, Y's Tales Editor
September 24, 2018
2019 senior jerseys.

SENIORS ONLY, order your senior jersey!

Isabelle Downey, Y's Tales Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2018
Graduating seniors and difference-makers Aquena Thomas, Cambria Khayat and Elvis Figueroa Ramos lining up for the cover photo of this semester's magazine.

Seniors, reserve your shirt!

Isabelle Downey, Y's Tales Editor-in-Chief
August 24, 2018
York alum honors York cross country and shows off his 1990 state champion patch on his letter-man jacket. Jan 27.

Seniors, vote for the senior shirt design you want!

Isabelle Downey, Y's Tales Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2018
Seniors Nora O’Brien and Matthew Boxall spending time together at an after school meeting.

Best Buddies: making a difference one friend at a time

Isabelle Downey, Spread Editor
May 7, 2018
Junior Michael Regan posing for a picture in front of a Gucci store in Florence, Italy.

Under the Monocle: Michael Regan, young fashion expert

Isabelle Downey and Annika Tourlas
May 4, 2018
Alexian Nevarez, senior, playing offense while being guarded by senior Sam Toreja during the playoff game on Sun., March 11.

Under the Monocle: Alexian Nevarez, life as a Y-baller

Isabelle Downey, Spread Editor
March 16, 2018
Best Buddies members advertise the pledge banners, bracelets, and stickers to support the R Word Campaign.

Spread the word to end the word

Isabelle Downey, Spread Editor
March 9, 2018
The YTV morning announcements logo that is projected during passing periods before the daily announcements begin.

Behind the scenes of YTV

Isabelle Downey, Spread Editor
November 2, 2017
Juniors walk over to the football stadium before the game.

Junior and senior Lady Dukes dominate the 2017 Powder Puff game

Isabelle Downey, Spread Editor
September 21, 2017
The entrance to the Park Distict's East End Pool.

Help wanted: summer jobs

Isabelle Downey, Sports Editor
May 30, 2017
Boys Track and Field 2017 varsity team.

Boys Track and Field: mid-season update

Isabelle Downey, Sports Editor
April 17, 2017
Austin Brown, sophomore. “I’m not going anywhere for spring break, so I’m just going to hang out with my friends and probably meet up with some of my bands to practice.”

Dukes finally get their break

Isabelle Downey, Sports Editor
March 17, 2017
Sophomore Sam Walsh at one of the team's first home games of the 2017 season.

Under the Monocle: Sam Walsh

Isabelle Downey, Sports Editor
February 21, 2017
Boys Track and Field runners, throwers, and jumpers of 2016.

Running and jumping into action: Boys Track and Field 2017

Isabelle Downey, Sports Editor
January 23, 2017
Boys Varsity Basketball 2016-2017 team

Boys basketball hopes to start with a slam dunk

Isabelle Downey, Sports Editor
December 2, 2016
Coach Newton's trophies on display in the Dick Campbell gym.

York honors Coach Newton’s legacy

Isabelle Downey, Sports Editor
November 11, 2016
Different pieces of writing about Coach Newton.

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Boys Cross Country finishes strong at state

Boys Cross Country finishes strong at state

Isabelle Downey, Sports Editor | York-hi
November 7, 2016
Danny Honquest, junior, finishing meet at Berens Park early in the cross country season.

Boys Cross Country Takes on State

Isabelle Downey, Reporter | York-hi
October 31, 2016
Shamus McFarlane, senior Virgo: intelligent, loyal, flighty “Virgos are very adaptable, analytical, and they pay attention to detail. I have a lot of friends but I don’t have a lot of close friends, so I can move within groups, I don’t have a solid spot.”

Do students think their zodiac signs reflect their personalities?

Isabelle Downey, Photo Editor
October 10, 2016
York football suffers loss against Hilltoppers

York football suffers loss against Hilltoppers

Isabelle Downey, Sports Editor | York-hi
September 14, 2016
Student section cheers on the varsity team and marching band as they walk onto the field.

First home football game a success despite loss

Madeleine DeGrace and Isabelle Downey
September 1, 2016
Varsity football players waiting for a play in the second half to begin.

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