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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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Senior Steve Chornij looks back at his time as a York Duke, although cut short, he offers insight to underclassmen "Hangout with people on school nights and don’t stress too much for a test," Chornij said. "Go to trivia night or go to a swim and water polo meet and definitely don’t miss school just because you’re not feeling it. Live up your years at York because after four years you really can’t go back to those events. The one thing you can’t get back in life is a lost opportunity."

[Photo] Class of 2020 faces an unprecedented ending

May 15, 2020
Sophomore Mike Iorii dashes the puck into the offensive zone.

Sophomore Jonathan Wood intercepts a GBN pass for a quick neutral zone turnover.

Sophomores Shane Gorski and Jonathan Wood rapidly race for the puck, exerting a relentless speed.

Freshman Bobby Plummer back-checks with an intense drive.

Sophomore Shane Gorski successfully knocks the puck away from GBN forward.

Sophomore Nick Soehn attempts to dangle GBN defensman.

Junior Nick Clemente battles along the boards for the puck.

Sophomore Bobby Plummer skillfully stick handles the puck in an attempt to exit the defensive zone.

Freshman Mathew Moore accelerates quickly to defend on a back-check against GBN with speed and agility.

Sophomore Ben Foley recovers from a downward butterfly save, staying concentrated in a mentally demanding game. "As a goalie, you have to stay focused on every next puck," Foley said. "Today we did and were able to come out with a victory."

Sophomore and captain Brendan Quinn swiftly rushes the puck up the neutral zone on an odd man rush.

Freshman Ryan Booth skates the puck up the neutral zone.

Freshman Bobby Plummer rushes to the net as three GBN opponents attempt to defend against the speedy center.

Gymnasts prepare for annual York Invite with their ritual chant.

[Photo] Understanding the demands of a gracefully gritty sport

Murphy McFarlane, Multimedia Editor
January 29, 2020
Sophomore Bobby Plummer steals the puck from Loyola defensemen right in front of the net.

Sophomore Ryan Skotty rushes to support sophomore Shane Gorski in winning the face off draw.

Junior Jake Angelucci rushes to the net on a one on one in hopes of scoring another goal.

The "brotherhood" of York JV rallies around the net for a pregame talk.

The team celebrates around sophomore goalie Ben Foley after defeating Loyola Academy and clinching their twentieth SHL win.

Sophomore Nolan Stastica prepares to hop the bench on a line change.

Sophomore captain Brendan Quinn rushes the puck up the neutral zone.

Sophomore Johnathan Wood battles to keep the puck in the offensive zone.

York players raise their hands in celebration after a power play goal was scored to establish a two to nothing midway into the third period.

[Photo] JV hockey reinforces their ‘winning culture’ with an undefeated record

January 14, 2020
Everyday students in TSI take apart and repair Chromebooks. The Chromebooks they repair aren't limited to those owned by students at York, but ones used by students across the district.

[Photo] TSI: The unknown necessity of Elmhurst CUSD 205

Murphy McFarlane, Multimedia Editor
January 15, 2020
Native to the prairie lands of the Midwest and Great Planes, Bison once roamed freely over much of the country. Now they are rejuvenating from overhunting in breeding programs such as this one at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C..

[Photo] Conservation of our Illinois prairie begins at home, but migrates far

November 22, 2019
The varsity team huddles around Coach Turpin before the puck drops to start the game.

[Photo] York Hockey “checks cancer” in annual spirit night

Murphy McFarlane, Multimedia Editor
October 29, 2019
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Joey Triviani celebrates their victory.

[Photo] Student Council spurs ultimate competition at Trivia night

Jack Castanoli, Reporter
October 16, 2019
Seniors bring big heads and big school spirit to pink out last Friday night.

Juniors pink it out to show their York spirit for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Sophomores show their Duke spirit with an icy "Y" chain at the home football game last Friday night.

Freshman celebrate after the Dukes score a touchdown against Hinsdale Central.

Dr. Julie Lythcot- Haims address the York student body at the assembly last Monday.

[Photo] District launches ‘Thrive’ program designed to aid student wellness and mental health

September 27, 2019
The Learning Commons features a new board game area for students to take a break and de-stress

[Photo] Learning commons implements stress relieving activities

September 18, 2019
The learning commons new look replaces the old peer tutor area with a brand new genrefied fiction section.

[Photo] Where did everything in the C Building go?

Muphy McFarlane, Multimedia Editor
September 13, 2019
The Dad Dukes, formed by Gabe Jentel, Dominic Milazzo, Angelica Debenedictis, and Jorge Shaw, look to spread school spirit in the corniest way possible.

[Photo] The Dad Dukes compete for the coveted couch with their Dad mannerisms

September 3, 2019
Homecoming 2018, "Blast from the past."

[Photo] Dos and Don'ts of Homecoming

September 17, 2019
The first part of the Empower hallway is covered in black with black butcher paper covering the windows symbolizing all of the obstacles and setbacks women had to face over the course of history

The second part of the Empower hallway is covered in white streamers and decor symbolizing the present day of women empowerment

Mirrors Club is hard at work preparing decorations for their hallway

Julia Jardon works hard on a poster that will be hung in the Mirrors hallway

Japanese Culture and Animation clubs works hard at putting up all of the decorations they worked so hard to create

The finished Amnesty International hallway has a theme of black and yellow modeling the colors of their flag

The team lines up on the blue line before the national anthem sporting pink tape and laces.

[Photo] York Hockey 'pinks the rink' on spirit night

October 23, 2017
The team lines up on the blue line before the national anthem sporting pink tape and laces.

[Photo] York Hockey ‘pinks the rink’ on spirit night

Murphy McFarlane, Reporter
October 23, 2017
Freshman Thomas Wesolowski, tends the goal as he eagerly watches his junior varsity team take on Loyola Academy on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017.

Sophomores Bella Carusso, Kate Moran, Brenna Bohaboy, and Gianna Cantos sit in sadness after the dukes score get scored on by Loyola on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017.

Junior Chris Lee (#13) playing defense to ensure that Providence did not score a tying goal in the final seconds of the game. Lee also scored a goal in the 3rd period.

[Photo] York Hockey defeats Providence

Murphy McFarlane, Reporter
September 20, 2017
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