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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
Rachel Perry

Rachel Perry, Yearbook Editor-in-Chief

Rachel Perry is a senior and is excited to be starting her fourth year on staff. She is the editor-in-chief of the yearbook for the upcoming year. At York, Rachel is involved in soccer, young politicians club, Empower, and journalism club. Outside of York, Rachel loves to watch “Grey’s Anatomy”, volunteer at Hinsdale Hospital, follow politics, and read books. In the future, she hopes to study medicine and join the Peace Corps. But for now, she is happy to continue reporting on York and enjoy senior season.

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Class of 2020 Senior Superlatives

Class of 2020 Senior Superlatives

Rachel Perry and
May 16, 2020
Fruit of the Duke members dominate the student section at the first home game.

KOTC Groups take on School Spirit

Jack Castanoli, Anthony Lapiana, Rachel Perry, Christie Cannon, Mary Kett, Erin Quaid, and Ethan Thomas
October 2, 2019
The defensive unit takes the field.

Star-spangled dukes: first home football games kicks off school year

Rachel Perry, Editor-in-chief of Y's Tales
September 10, 2019

The Dad Dukes compete for the coveted couch with their Dad mannerisms

Rachel Perry, Y's Tales Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2019

Brawny Dukes bring bold mentality to King of the Couch

Rachel Perry, Editor-in-Chief of Y's Tales
August 30, 2019
Matt Damon and Robin Williams on the set of "Good Will Hunting."

The best movie of all time is “Good Will Hunting”, how do you like dem apples?

Rachel Perry, Y's Tales Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2019
Mr. Zamora reviews the day's lesson with the aid of his whiteboard.

New department chair Ismael Zamora approaches math from a different angle

Rachel Perry, Managing Editor of Y's Tales
May 8, 2019
Students wait in line to enter the lunchroom due to new ID policy. March 18, 2019.

ID Scanning implemented as new lunchroom policy

Rachel Perry and Murphy McFarlane
March 20, 2019
Take this survey on Young Politicians's Youth Summit issues

Take this survey on Young Politicians’s Youth Summit issues

Rachel Perry, Managing Editor of Y's Tales
March 20, 2019
According to a communication by Elmhurst CUSD 205, PowerSchool will create a special term designated for pre-quarantine grades.

PowerSchool and the standards-based grading scale clash

Rachel Perry, Managing Editor of Y's Tales
March 7, 2019
The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner: Christmas.

The king of holidays: Christmas

Rachel Perry, Managing Editor of Y's Tales
December 23, 2018
Photo courtesy of YouTube.

Holiday beat down: Should Thanksgiving or Christmas wear the ultimate holiday crown?

Murphy McFarlane and Rachel Perry
November 28, 2018
The early course selection date is greatly affecting which classes students are deciding to take for the upcoming year.

Crunch time for course selections

Rachel Perry and Murphy McFarlane
November 13, 2018
Senior Cece Stumpf wasn't even aware of the key scratches on her car until a friend told her to check for scratches.

Major Key Alert: Keying incident occurs on campus

Rachel Perry and Murphy McFarlane
October 22, 2018
Empower members read body positive resolutions from the National Love Your Body Day website.

Empower gears up for an empowering year

Rachel Perry, Y's Tales Managing Editor
October 18, 2018
Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest offers many fall activities along with tons of pumpkins to pick from.

The spookiest ways to prepare for spooky month

Rachel Perry, Managing Editor of Y's Tales
October 3, 2018
Chris Nybo, Illinois state senator, speaks at the Annie Law signing to represent the state senate’s support for the law.

Devoted family and friends uphold Annie’s legacy

Rachel Perry, Managing Editor of Y's Tales
September 29, 2018
In March of 2018, Interact Club had a children’s book drive; all of the donated books were given to Onward Neighborhood house.

[Video] Interacting with the community, working for change

Julia Jardon, Reporter
May 7, 2018
York alum Sam Barton (left), passionately holding up her sign and a Bluetooth speaker playing "Titanium," is joined by Junior Parker Mahoney (right) as they march together at the 2018 Women's March. Sat., Jan. 20, 2018

Empowering change

Rachel Perry and Grace Moriarty
May 7, 2018
Seniors dance the night away at 2017 Prom held at the Museum of Science and Industry.

York-hi presents the Prom proposal conteset

Rachel Perry, Features Editor
April 9, 2018
Recently, a cheating scandal broke out at York amongst the Honors Chemistry classes.

A look into cheating at York

Rachel Perry and Julia Demotte
April 4, 2018
Interact Club President, William Parpan, writes encouraging letters to Parkland students with fellow members.

York responds to the Parkland tragedy

Grace Tully, Molly Braun, Rachel Perry, and Julia Jardon
March 8, 2018
Take the Young Politicians Gubernatorial Poll

Take the Young Politicians Gubernatorial Poll

Rachel Perry, Features Editor
February 26, 2018
Patrick and Kat, played by Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles, share a moment together in "10 Things I Hate About You".

Best Valentine’s Day movies for all to enjoy

Rachel Perry and Grace Moriarty
February 15, 2018
Members of EMPOWER show off the red V's they produced for V-Day and wear black in support of #MeToo.

EMPOWER Club: Celebrating Valentine’s Day a new way

Grace Moriarty and Rachel Perry
February 14, 2018
(Top) Senior Lillie Gihl, York alum Sam Barton, Junior Rene Sieracki, Junior Jojo Moyer, Junior Holly Goodwin, Senior Shanice Muirhead, Junior Marianna Gatti, and York alum Gianna Wieczorek, (Bottom) Juniors Parker Mahoney and Caroline Fritsch all proudly hold their posters in front of them while standing in Chicago's Grant Park before marching. Sat., Jan. 20, 2018

“She Believed She Could So She Did”: Women’s March 2018

Rachel Perry and Grace Moriarty
January 24, 2018
Oprah Winfrey giving her acceptance speech for the Cecil B. DeMille award at the Golden Globes on Jan. 7.

Winfrey in the Whitehouse: Why we don’t need another celebrity president

Rachel Perry, Features Editor
January 23, 2018
Cambria Khayat smiles with one of her english students at an orphanage in Chiapas, Mexico.

Under the Monocle: Cambria Khayat changing the world one step at a time

Rachel Perry, Features Editor
January 10, 2018
Gomez and Bieber together at the 2011 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Justin and Selena: Perfect Match or Perfect Storm?

Rachel Perry, Features Editor
November 17, 2017
One Direction went on a hiatus, which started Nov. 2015, after the release of their most recent album, “Made in the A.M.”

Members of One Direction go their own direction

Rachel Perry, Features Editor
November 3, 2017

EMPOWER celebrates National Love Your Body Day

Rachel Perry and Grace Moriarty
October 23, 2017
Junior Jeff Wasco shows off his cool at his second Homecoming Dance on Sat., Sept. 23, 2017.

Homecoming dance “awesome” night of fun

Rachel Perry, Features Editor
September 26, 2017
Photo courtesy of Just Jared

Is Taylor Swift Dead?

Rachel Perry, Features Editor
September 7, 2017
Looking back on Student Council’s busy year

Looking back on Student Council’s busy year

Rachel Perry, Reporter
May 10, 2017
The new bachelor for season 21: Nick VIall

Dukes predict the outcome of season 21 on “The Bachelor”

Rachel Perry, Reporter
February 8, 2017
Hamilton opens in Chicago

Hamilton opens in Chicago

Rachel Perry, Reporter
October 27, 2016
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