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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
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Matt Carbone, Graphics editor/A&E writer/Reporter/Photographer

Matt is a fun loving journalist on his way to making the world a better place and has been on the York-hi staff for two years. He has been also part of La Brigade restaurant in York’s food department.

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The band, Willis jamming out at York's album release. Senior David Kociak (left), Kevin Latz, senior at Fenwick,(middle) and Grant Mitchell, senior, (right).

Junior Alexander Stezowski (middle) accompanied by Grant Mitchell, senior, on bass (left) and Bennet Berman, junior, (right) on guitar. Also with Liam Fisher, senior, on drums (back).

Grant Mitchell, senior, and Bennet Burman, junior, show off a little on stage. Liam Fisher, senior, is also present in the background.

Freshman Ben Pavlik rocks the house with a blues performance.

Gypsy Jazz performs at Schubas Tavern. Ben Pavlik (left) Jenna Garcia (middle) and Bennet Berman (right)

Johnny Moon and the Astronauts perform at Schubas Tavern. Left to right: Brandon Jackson, sophomore Chris Rieger and Bennet Berman, junior.

Senior Adela Skowronski performs a solo piece at Yorks release party at Schubas Tavern.

Senior Lena Stojiljkovic performs a solo piece on the ukelele.

Senior Luke Sever performs an acoustic version of his song Viodal.

Duo Squid vicious performs at York's album release. Senior Grant Mitchell (left) and sophomore Rebecca Scheibl (right).

Senior Isak Reveles performs a solo acoustic piece of his own creation.

Elizabeth Trenta, senior and club president of AS.IS running the concession stand at Night of Noise.

AS.IS celebrates Day of Silence and Night of Noise

Matt Carbone, Reporter
April 25, 2016
Senior, Cody Seiber shows off his pride at Night of Noise.

Visitors, Robin Kelly (left) and Karolyn Ford (right) relax by the bean bag area at Night of Noise.

Members of Lisle High School's GSA come down to York to celebrate Night of Noise.

Sophomore, Becky Schéibl (left) and senior, Grant Mitchell (right) perform together as Squid Vicious at Night of Noise.

Visitors enjoyed painting in creative ways.

Sponsor Amy Thompson talks about the events of AS.IS throughout the year.

Happy Easter from York-Hi!

[Photo] Happy Easter

March 24, 2016
M46 Patton tank in Cantignys tank park.

Military History classes visit Cantigny

Matt Carbone, Reporter/Photographer | York hi
March 16, 2016
Senior Cameron Dobrotka (left) and senior Jobin Thomas (right) walk down to the Cantigny museum.

Senior Richard Incandela takes in the scenery at Cantingy park.

York seniors Anilu RiosMoreno (left) and Richard Incandela (right) enter the McCormick Mansion.

York students approach the McCormick Mansion.

Seniors John Muellner (left) and Richard Incandela (right). Explore the tank park at Cantigny.

Life like mannequin soldiers are fixed in poses and clothes appropriate to their war.

York students gather in the WWI and WWII museum lobby before entering the exhibit.

York students explore Cantigny park, walking past a M5 Stuart tank.

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Yorks fine arts week recap

Yorks fine arts week recap

Matt Carbone, Reporter/Photographer
March 9, 2016
COD representative explains the importance of the learning commons to help students with academic improvement.

York students are given a look at the study abroad program at COD. Seniors Alex Stockfleth (left) and Erica Hanebuth (right).

York students began their COD adventure with a quick look at the student services center.

York students were split into 3 different groups and began their tour with a guide explaining about the student services center.

Students learn about all the opportunities for the study abroad program.

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COD students support their clubs, showing the incoming freshmen all the extracurricular options they have at the college.

Students got tot take a look at COD's art display in the MAC center showcasing "Lumpy Morsels"

[Photo] York visits College of DuPage

March 9, 2016
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Freshman Ben Pavlick inspires students from the crowd to light up the room with thier phones.

York's acapela choir preform "Demons" by Imagine Dragons.

Stonewall Jackson and the Basement Fighters end the talent show with am amazing performance.

York's house band played in between every performance to keep the audience engaged.

Junior Hanna Kinkos and junior Tatum Langley preform a duet on stage.

Senior Grant Mitchell jams out on stage at the talent show during FAW.

Senior Grant Mitchell and sophomore Chris Reiger preform together and give a great stage presence.

Senior Darcy Kummerow performs her solo to Louis Armstrong's 'What a Wonderful World'.

Advanced dance students perform a lift while dancing to David Bowie's 'Fame'.

Advanced dance students perform a piece to David Bowie's 'Fame'.

[Photo] FAW Dance Recital steals the show

February 26, 2016
Kaitlin Cadagin sings 'Over the Rainbow' acapella during the Advanced Dance Concert.

Advanced Dance students pose at the end of their dance to Amy Winehouse's 'Valerie'.

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Intermediate Dance students perform to John Lennon's 'Imagine'.

A crowd of students gather and wait for open mic performances.

Open Mic during Fine Arts Week

Matt Carbone
February 24, 2016
Senior Grant Mitchell awaits for Steve Albini to answer his question.

York students sign up to vote by the South Atrium stairwell.

York holds mock elections for students

Matt Carbone, Graphics editor | York hi
February 18, 2016
"The purpose to pass out hearts on Valentines day is a way to show that we should support one another," said Lindsey DiTomasso. "Also it raises awareness on a variety of issues not just in York but worldwide about violence against women. It was also a really positive reaction from both boys and girl and it was great to see that everyone was participating."

V-day Celebrates Women

Matt Carbone, Graphics editor/A&E writer/Reporter/Photographer
February 18, 2016
Felt hearts made by Empower club to educate students on importance of V-day.

Mirrors Submission Drive sign up

Mirrors Submission Drive sign up

Matt Carbone, Graphics editor/A&E writer/Reporter/Photographer
February 11, 2016
Students on the Fine Arts Committee judge acts for the upcoming talent show.

York’s Got Talent: Auditions

Matt Carbone, Graphics Co-editor | York hi
February 8, 2016
Karina Kanzler and Danielle Fite

"The plagiarism part is somewhat laughable," said junior Lucy Gallagos. "For example we now have to spend more time on projects citing sources that we were never really checked on such as photos. We are now more in danger of accidentally receiving a level one punishment for any small mistake."

Students Respond to York Academic Integrity Code

Matt Carbone, Reporter/A&E writer/Graphics editor
January 27, 2016
Plaques commemorating student achievements in math.

Students working in the math lab.

[Photo] Math lab returned to former glory

January 19, 2016
Student working in the math lab.

Plaque honoring Mr. Nelson, a former teacher at York and the Chair of the Math Department for 26 years.

Senior Richard Incandela practices for the upcoming FCCLA competeion.

York prepares for upcoming FCCLA competitions

Matt Carbone, Graphics editor/A&E writer/ Reporter
January 14, 2016
"I'm recording an album right now and what inspires me are poems and books,"said sophomore Chris Rieger (right). "Also, the world around me [gives me inspiration]."

York’s music: The inspiration behind it all

Matt Carbone, Reporter/Graphics Editor/A&E writer
December 19, 2015
The Pillars of Character Image provided by St.Johns County school Distrcit

Character still counts

Matt Carbone, Graphics Editor | York hi
December 18, 2015
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