The student news site of York Community High School

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
Kate Brody

Kate Brody, This is York & York-hi Editor-in-Chief

Kate Brody is a fourth-year journalist and this is her second year as an editor for York-hi and This is York. When she’s not photographing events or writing stories, she is involved in the York community as PR Coordinator for the speech team and member of the drama program. Next year she hopes to pursue a degree in strategic communications or journalism and plans to continue doing school media coverage in college.

All content by Kate Brody
Junior Alyssa Korkowski practices her guitar for her York Live duet.

Students prepare for upcoming York Live performances

Kate Brody, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2025
Senior Clara Fitzer works to pin down her opponent during the Senior Night match.

Members of the girls wrestling team develop confidence throughout their inaugural season

Kate Brody, Editor-in-chief
February 11, 2025
Joseph Reiff gets into position in the Friday night game against Hinsdale Central.

[Photo] Joseph Reiff is prepared for what’s next

Jaden Logan, Reporter
January 10, 2025
Members of the Top Seven bound towards the finish line. Photo courtesy of Karlin Janowski

Girls Cross Country regroups and adapts for a state finish

Kate Brody, Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2025
Teammates celebrate a basket in the Student vs. Staff game.

Special Olympics Basketball continues to build a team where all athletes can succeed

Kate Brody, Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2025
Senior football captain Jimmy Conners holds the trophy high after the team was named Class 8A State Runners-Up.

The football team is motivated by camaraderie and community

Kate Brody, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2024

The Dance Program creates space for collaboration with the Winter Concert

Kate Brody, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2024

The Veterans Day assembly teaches the community that freedom isn’t free

Kate Brody, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2024

[Video] The quinceañera dances bring Latin culture to the York commons

Kate Brody, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2024

The Collage Concert serves as a learning experience and a celebration of music.

Kate Brody, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2024
Abby Mertz, senior, works on a project for her program at Georgetown University.

Students spend their summer exploring opportunities in higher education

Kate Brody, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2024
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Administration works hard to make sure that community members feel represented in procedure making

Kate Brody, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2024
José Rivera actúa durante el York Live A

José Rivera breaks down barriers at Fine Arts Week

Kate Brody, Editorial Board
April 19, 2024
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
"Devin and the Dogs" from the 2023 Fine Arts Week York Live B section perform "The Walk" by Mayer Hawthorne with Devin Smego, Charlotte LaMonica, Justin Anderson, Alejandro Dominguez, Laney Toffler, Ben Metha, Payton Bryk, and Mark Shehan.

[Photo] Fine Arts Week Committee prepares for another week of live talent and passion at York

Julia Allie, Reporter
February 26, 2024
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

Kate Brody, Editorial Board
February 9, 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 sheds light on the importance of innovation

Kate Brody, Editorial Board
January 30, 2024
Student throws out their tardy pass for the last time.

[Photo] Tardy policy changes and evokes mixed opinions

Mia Barclay, Editorial Board
January 31, 2024
Students are attempting to balance their study schedules during this busy time.

Cumulative summative assessments prepare students for lifelong success

Kate Brody, Editorial Board
December 19, 2023
District administrators complete their Youth Mental Health First Aid training. Photo courtesy of Ryan Walz

District wide initiatives put mental health first

Kate Brody, Editorial Board
December 8, 2023
Senior Giovanni Santoro dances in the final group number "Sweet Dreams."

[Photo] York Dance Program inspires audience with a moving performance

Lexi Garelli, Reporter
December 8, 2023
Students have begun to notice more and more they are the only ones wearing green and white on Fridays, a York tradition of many years.

Students and staff notice the decline in culture within the York community

Kate Brody and Mia Barclay
October 23, 2023
Abby Martinez, senior, shows off her Quinceanera dress at the Quince dance event on October 13th.

Francis Cunningham, member of the girl's swim team, observes the empty bleachers next to the pool.

[Photo] Athletes struggle for equal coverage

Julia Allie, Reporter
October 23, 2023
Senior Declan Fahey stresses over completing college applications before it's time to submit.

[Photo] York seniors scramble to submit college applications

Lucas Bare, Editor
October 17, 2023
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[Photo] Recognizing diversity within our student body

October 23, 2023
Eloise Hill and Kate Bigane perform "They're Red Hot" with the Choraliers Choir.

[Photo] York is alive with the sounds of music in its annual Collage Concert

Peter Rraklli, Editor
October 2, 2023
Matt Bourke, English teacher, helps students navigate Schoology.

District 205 pilots new learning management system

Kate Brody, Editor
September 25, 2023
Julie Dolan answering questions asked by York students. Photo courtesy of Kate Brody

[Photo] Filmmaking comes first at Second City

Regan Wright, Reporter
March 9, 2023
The York soccer team and managers pose in front of a banner displaying this year's team motto, “Never Satisfied.”

[Photo] Boys Soccer heads back to State looking for a repeat

Austin Shearer, Reporter
October 16, 2022
Seniors Shannon Farrow and Charlotte Reedy cheer on the state-winning Girls XC team.

Dukes ranked number one in MaxPreps 2022 fall athletic rankings

AJ Swiatek and Kate Brody
March 22, 2022
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