by Allison Alwood There’s no doubt that the teenagers of our generation love to eat. Luckily, the senior class is permitted to leave for lunches and open periods. Since most students work at a minimum wage job, rubbing pennies is the best option for saving money. There are many restaurants and d … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2015
Seniors explore new privileges
September 29, 2015 by
by Caera Horne The senior privilege this year has changed from previous years. “Until this year, parents could sign a form giving their child permission to leave campus for lunch or period ten study hall,” said assistant principal Denise Fuhrman. “That was the only time seniors could leave, an … [Read more...]
Girls’ volleyball Black Out raises money for local families fighting cancer
September 23, 2015 by
by Katie Hill So far this year, the girls’ volleyball team has gone undefeated with a record of 3-0. Though it is still early into the season, Coach Sonia Guyer is pleased with their progress and said, “We have had a fantastic start to our season, emerging victorious from several key, compet … [Read more...]
Fall TV preview
September 23, 2015 by
by Caera Horne No matter what your favorite genre of television you like, the new fall show listings will have something for you. For comedy this upcoming season of TV there are such shows as Grandfathered, starring John Stamos and Josh Peck, actors who will have most people reminiscing … [Read more...]
Foreign exchange students come to YS
September 22, 2015 by
by Kirill Cross The new school year has arrived, and so have foreign exchange students. Coming from two different countries, the two exchange students are Marina Branco Lopes Côrte Real from Brazil and Csenge (pronounced Changa) Nagy from Hungary. Real is adjusting to life at … [Read more...]
Homecoming moves off-campus
September 17, 2015 by
by Katie Hill York Suburban High School has traditionally held the annual Homecoming dance in its own gym, but Homecoming 2015 brings a new venue in downtown York: the Bond, in an attempt to revamp the event. In recent years, Homecoming has gotten a lackluster reputation. Freshman … [Read more...]
Easing the freshman transition to high school
September 15, 2015 by
by Allison Alwood Members of the high school have been working towards making the transition from middle school easier for upcoming freshman. According to guidance counselor Jamie Britton, “It’s been a several year process.” There are many initiatives that the guidance department has taken. … [Read more...]
Fall movies previewed
September 15, 2015 by
by Allison Alwood There’s no doubt that high school students spend their free time at the movie theaters. Alex Markels, a writer for the New York Times, states that teenagers have aided the revival of the modern-day cinema. In the upcoming holiday months, an astonishing number of movies w … [Read more...]
MiniThon makes progress toward $50,000 goal
September 14, 2015 by
by Kirill Cross On Friday, August 28, the high school hosted its first ever MiniThon movie night. From eight to about ten, the movie Monsters University was shown on the baseball field. With an admission of two dollars per student and five dollars per adult, the movie night was set to raise money … [Read more...]
New teachers join YS
September 9, 2015 by
Frau Shearer- Though Frau Shearer is not new to the district, this will be her first year at the high school level full time. First Concert: U2 with surprise performance of Bruce Springsteen Favorite 80s Movie: The Breakfast club Coffee Preference: NO Creamer, NO sugar, little … [Read more...]