storytelling which enables storytellers all over the world to discuss 8/7/2017, "We started this site back in 2004 for our high school and really appreciate all the help you have been to us." 6/8/2017, "Thank you . While not a graduate of Yorktown, Ralph's children attended the school and Ralph felt a deep need to provide a mechanism for building an alumni community for the school similar to what he had experienced with the schools he had attended. We were toddlers at this time and many families didnt even own a TV. We are listing them as a courtesy to the classes affected, and are not responsible in any manner regarding any aspect of these events. Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Phone: 914-243-8000 Fax: 914-245-5566 It is the goal of the Yorktown Central School District that the information on our website is accessible to individuals with visual, hearing or cognitive disabilities. or a coach. I came across your page while searching for information about genealogy for an upcoming student project. A Gold Star indicates Please let us know if you'd like join us in 2023 by sendint a message through the "Contact Us" tab. Daytime event at Morrow's Meadows--1-5pm - Evening event at Mr. - - Class of 1980 Facebook Papge Link - http://www.facebook.com/#/group.php?gid=166617200648&ref=nf, If you still are in contact with a classmate, please forward e-mail addresses to Todd Glass, Scott Bennett, Todd Smekens, or Mick Russell. It is especially wonderful for our classmates. We've had 7,900 hits in less than a year. The Hall of Fame and Inspiration was created in 2004 and includes such notable alumni as broadcaster Katie Couric (class of 75), Google CEO Eric Schmidt (72), Olympic swimmer Tom Dolan (93), the late astronaut David Brown (74) and Hilton Hotels CEO Chris Nassetta (80). All funding is through voluntary contributions. You have benefitted so many high school alumni in organizing their class reunions." Setup Your Class I will spread the word!!" These stories will provide important Register to let other graduates of Yorktown High School find and contact you. (multiple event dates, click here for full details), We are just in initial planning stages. High school memories are so often cringe provoking. Arlington Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability. Your class page at Classreport.org is Details will be posted as they become available. I have found two people on my own But we have many more we need to find!! 4/27/2018, "Your site is amazing. We need to get a list of contacts for all of our classmates. I was able to get the correct document uploaded. Are you looking for a specific program or department to call? For more information, please click. Pleasant View Elementary; Yorktown Elementary; Yorktown Middle School; Yorktown High School; Follow us may not even enter our memories of Yorktown. Previous 1 to 10 of 13 Next 2311 S. Broadway Street Yorktown, IN 47396 765-759-2720 765-759-7894. Your class site would not be possible without the 8/6/2017, "I love Classreport! In the fall of '70, I had the privilege of being Coach Allen'sAssistant SoccerCoach when the team, YORKTOWN HIGH SCHOOL 1963 GRENADIER YEARBOOK), NEW YHS RENOVATION ON SITE OF THE OLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Kudos to you and your staff. History Chip provides a more complete picture of global history. Yorktown High School Class of 1980-Reunion 40-ish $3,760 raised of $4,000 goal Donate now Vince Yotsukura $20 15 mos Dianne Ihling $50 16 mos Lynette McCracken $50 16 mos Sheri Robinson $20 16 mos Glenn Hiner $100 16 mos See all See top Nancy Rives is organizing this fundraiser. What makes high school vital in our lives, what makes us Dr. Kevin Clark, Principal 5200 Yorktown Blvd Arlington, VA 22207 703-228-5400 Fax: 703-228-5409 how they are similar and what seemed to work and what didnt. Details are below. A Blue Star indicates Thanks for making available a great product that we will continue to use!" Saturday, 10/23 - The Holiday Inn Mt. 6/8/2017, "Thank you . Best Classes The Class of 1965 will be having its annual gatherings on July 11, 12 and, Friday, 9/26/14 6:30 Pizza King in Yorktown- for anyone arriving in town early. A buffet menu is on the hotel website. This class of ours has had a reunion every 5 years since graduation. We gleaned from the School Board minutes that Yorktown Elementary School had initially been designed so that it could form a classroom wing of the proposed new senior high school. Additionally, we are planning to plant a tree (donated by Bruce Graham) honoring the Class of 1974 at the high school, with a memorial stone remembering our lost classmates (provided by Casey Winningham). Stacey Brewer Principal. This compares to a population of 135,500 in 1950 when most of us were born. you folks Rock!" Come enjoy a casual day of good food, drink and DJ entertainment with friends.The ticket price is $70.00 per person payable ahead of time. a complimentary lifetime subscription which is paid for by the Gold Star in reporting of big news-making events. are singular and the collected memories of our class will present a Your stories will fill in the gaps A plat book is a public record. Daytime event--families welcome, please bring your own refreshments. For example, a section of the plat book from 1952, showing The Yorktown School is shown on the right. Good job." This is an amazing thing to be celebrating 50 years since we 118, just before Hanover Rd). alongside the big stories of the day as well as stories of other high We greatly appreciate your wonderful support." I was able to get the correct document uploaded. 2/9/2017 had in those 3 years. classes. In 1954 the Virginia General Assembly adopted a Massive Resistance policy, a phrase coined by US Senator Harry F. Byrd (Democrat, Virginia) to describe the battle against Virginia public school integration. It's a time to get together to share some laughs, share some stories, a time to reminisce and a time to catch up with old friends. likely experienced Yorktown as an annoyance, a place we had to be, a Today, Arlington Public Schools children speak 104 languages and hail from 116 countries. Paul Heidenreich Athletic Director. Was there a teacher who influenced you and in what way did this teacher influence you? (multiple event dates, click here for full details). It looks GREAT!" Our list of Huskers reunions will give you all the details you need to know about your Yorktown High School reunion! Details will be posted as they become available. I am needing some ideas and volunteers to help with the 20th reunion. Happy hour is 4-7pm and moderately priced. 5200 Yorktown Blvd you will enjoy reminiscing and sharing your memories of Yorktown. I've posted a link to the website on our FB group page and vigorously encouraged other classmates to contribute" Nowhere is it mentioned that the Arlington County School Board had a policy banning patent leather shoes, coulottes, boys hair styles ending less than two fingers above the eyebrows, or laying a wheelie in the school parking lot. We all want to have a great time, welcoming each other, catching up, and being OLD FRIENDS together. AlumniClass.com is not affiliated with and is independent of any school, school district, alumni association or any other sites. More bravos at: www.classreport.org/bravos. AlumniClass.com is not affiliated with and is independent of any school, school district, alumni association or any other sites. We are notifying anyone that would like to join the class of 1961 for a reunion in the month of August 2011. A Green Star indicates 9/23/2017, "I love your service and will continue to support you." good ways and bad. 9/14/2017, "We have been using the website for more than 10 years now. generosity of contributing classes and class members. We are working on getting some other activities scheduled for Saturday (canoe trip, golf outing, picnic). A school shooting threat called into Yorktown High School, in Arlington, Virginia, on Thursday posed "no credible threat" to school safety, according to the Arlington County police.. From what we gleaned from published articles on the internet, an external wing to YHS containing classrooms and computer lab was built in 2003 and the athletic fields at Greenbrier Park were renovated in 2007. Being on a fixed income I can't go to some alumni sites that charge sizable fees for every little snippet of info volunteered by the grads themselves. Latchkey Aides. Saturday March 4, For example, several YHS 68 classmates remembered that there was initially a Greenbrier Elementary School on the site. There are no setup fees, no hosting fees, no Five Star Patriot: $1,000 & up. Good job." If something comes up and you cannot make it, a full refund will be available up to 2 weeks prior to the event. Your donations are making a huge difference towards reducing the costs of and enhancing our reunion weekend festivities. At that time, it was the policy of Arlington County School Board to own physical education facilities. Below are questions that, when answered, will provide glimpses into Location: Yorktown High School. Our fiercest memories might be of the cafeteria, or Nominations are solicited from former students and the community via local news outlets and the website Yorktownalums.org seeking suggestions based on the following criteria: alumni (including faculty and staff) who went on to become well known for achievement in any area of endeavor that brings credit to the school and whose story is compelling and inspiring. The committee then votes on finalists. It is a huge support in keeping track of everyone and getting the word out about reunions." Were you a lifer in Arlington public schools or only there a short time? paid for by the Gold Star classes. No Ads, No Spam, No Pop-Ups, No Fees. Your stories will be hosted on History 7/10/2017, "I want to thank you for running this site! their personal experiences. schools around the world, and shine a light on how they differed and Our Pupil Personnel Services department recently hosted a valuable informational session on the transition from CPSE to CSE for parents of children moving from preschool to elementary school. Struggles for racial equality were raging, the environmental The selections of distinguished alumni are made by a committee of alumni, a former teacher and a student member. Kisco (aka Hudson Valleys Country Inn) is located at 1 Holiday Inn Drive, Mt. Thanks for inventing it all!" Reconnect with friends from high school, find reunions, view yearbook photos and more. We are using this time as an informal reunion. W&L was ranked 17. YHS AQUATIC CENTER Next year it will be 55 years since we graduated from Yorktown High School as the Class of 1968. Those students who attended Wakefield and W&L High Schools as 11. Your YHS 50th Reunion Is On!! Setup Your Class We will have an informal gathering at the Pizza King on Friday, July 18th at around 6:30 pm. Chip is a platform for oral history and Lots of other spill over bars in area. If you notice any missing ones, please send me the relevant details and I'll put them back in. In which clubs or school activities were you involved? The construction plan called for the high school to be built in phases: the objective was an enrollment of 730 students by 1958, increasing for a capacity of 1,000 students by 1960. Yorktown High School ~ Class of 1968 A 55th Reunion? Invitations are going out soon! Please Email Melissa Madill at [email protected] with your name/address/Email so we can get your invitation to you for our reunion weekend, Different reunion opportunities will include a get-together Friday evening at the Pizza King before the homecoming game, riding a float in the homecoming parade Saturday morning, golf, a visit to the Yorktown museum, tour of the high school and the event Saturday evening at the Legion. History Evening, Please send a check made payable to Michelle Huber 1302 Covent RD Troy, OH 45373, Need to know how many people we could actually get to come before I try to plan anything? No Ads, No Spam, No Pop-Ups, No Fees. 8/31/2017, "Our high school reunion was a great success and our site on ClassReport.Org was a HUGE help in that success! crisis was erupting, and social changes were upending so many The Yorktown Central School District is a very special place with some of the most talented people who work tirelessly to support our amazing students. The Reunion ensure that your stories are remembered and a global community eager Morrow's Meadow in Yorktown - AND - Knights of Columbus in Muncie, Friday, October 4th Unorganized Events Home Yorktown Football Game vs Pendleton Heights > 7:30 Unofficial Gathering @ The Mouse Saturday, October 5th Organized Events *Location > Morrows Meadow & Morrows Meadow Pavilion 10-11:30 > 5K Family Fun Run/Walk > Meet @ Pavilion = $0.00 11:30-1:00 > Subway Lunch = $5 per Individual or $10 per Family *Location > Knights of Columbus 6:00-7:00 > Cocktail Hour > Cash Bar (accepts cash only at this time) 7:00-11:00 > Dinner Party = $40 per Individual or $70 per Couple Enjoy: 1) Dinner provided by Petes Duck Inn, 2) DJ, and 3) Photo Booth JOIN US TO CELEBRATE, ENJOY OUR 80s FAVORITES, AND CREATE FUN PHOTOS IN THE PHOTO BOOTH! Not sure if we will have another one but the website will keep us connected. Thursday March 2, 2023 If you have an original photo of the school, please send it to [email protected]. 7/6/2017, "Thank you very much for having a great site, we rely on it to keep info flowing to our classmates and use the tools to make the Reunion Committee jobs easier!" 8/2/2017, "Thanks for keeping our memories alive and well for all us '76 grads. I came across your page while searching for information about genealogy for an upcoming student project. And yet in retrospect, we We've had 7,900 hits in less than a year. These people and experiences shaped us perhaps as Dr. Kevin Clark, Principal Ralph Vela: CLASS OF 1994. How is it possible? To register a kindergarten student for the 2023-24 school year, please contact the Registration Office at 914-243-8016. Meet at the small pavillion closest to Pizza King. So far, we have heard that the YHS classes of 1972 and 1982 will be holding reunions in 2022. For more information, please click here. you folks Rock!" It was a great success in large part due to the creation and use of the Classreport web site. 9/5/2017, "I am so grateful I found your website. Besides the history of YHS, we learned three important things: The yearly salaries of teachers, administrators, and janitors, Which teachers were not invited to return in each new school year, and. Please make sure you email your mailing address to [email protected], or check us out on the YHS Reunion Site on Facebook! Invited Classes. We wish to extend a big thank-you to our classmates for your contributions! historical context about Yorktown. 1967: Yorktown High School lost a tree, but gained a library In 1967, construction started in the center courtyard for a new school library. . These questions are here to jog your memories and to inspire you tell us stories about your time at Yorktown. See the photos at her gallery here. may all see a profoundly positive influence from a teacher or a friend If your class is planning a reunion this year, let us know and we'll post links to the details on the site. Cost for the evening event is whatever you order from the Pizza King. Looking at September 2018. Thanks, Family Picnic from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm at Morrow's Meadow. And even though all of these memories may play out in similar By including stories from all of us, The owner of the ring has been found and it has been returned. The unanimous (9-0) decision stated that separate educational facilities are inherently unequal, and ordered states to desegregate "with all deliberate speed.". Questions? Any one with any ideas or suggestions, please send me your in put please!!! Additional summer learning opportunities for grade-eligible students include New Work for Credit (virtual, fee-based) open to all rising 9th - 12th graders, and Boost Courses (virtual, free) for rising 6th - 12th graders. Any food or drink that youd like to donate will be most welcomed. The Supreme Court decision became an integral part of the evolving education system in Arlington County. Yorktown Online History |YHS71 2021 Reunion Celebrating the 50th Reunion of the class of 1971 Yorktown High School Jean McGavin, YHS 71 This is an amazing thing to be celebrating 50 years since we graduated! Proof positive Pawley, Guter, and Williams just made those up! Photos from the reunion have been posted by our photographer Shannon Jeanne. Classreport.org 1971 . We received the following information about unaffiliated events being organized by individuals from the classes indicated. Sunday Noon to Dusk, Picnic in the Park, FDR State Park (aka Mohansic State Park). See https://yorktown68.myevent.com/3/miscellaneous5.htm, YORKTOWN'S STANDOUT ATHLETES, an online high school sports history round-up also on display in the Yorktown building, went live on the yorktownalums.org. Search for people on this page. Visible Your a Self-Funded Class which supports these class websites financially and provides for 9/11/2017, "Thank you for your assistance. And so old pals, check that busy social calendar and ink this party in for the weekend of Oct. 22nd-24th. There will be an informal Meet & Greet on Friday, a formal Dinner on the 27th, and Picnic open to all years YHS Alumni on the 28th.