registration fees, and no user fees. In the early 1950s, the Arlington County School Board embarked on a long-term capital development plan to meet the education needs of the growing population. Four Star Patriot: $500-$999. Are your memories of Yorktown cringe-worthy or wonderful? 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." What makes high school vital in our lives, what makes us Was there a class you particularly enjoyed or that influenced you and how did that class influence your life? Yorktown High School 50th Reunion June 3, 2022 Location TBD RE - YHS Class of 1980 - Reunion 40ish - April 30, 2022 April 30, 2022 Arlington, VA Virtual Reunion: Yorktown High School Reunion January 29, 2022 RingCentral Online Event Virtual Reunion: Yorktown High School Reunion April 21, 2021 RingCentral Online Event Send Email. Arlington population today is 220,400 and is growing at about 1% every year. Next, if you have a History Chip account log in, and if not, register for an account. If you lost this ring, please contact, Theme by Danetsoft and Danang Probo Sayekti inspired by Maksimer, The Alumni & Friends of Yorktown High School, https://yorktown68.myevent.com/3/miscellaneous5.htm. I just wanted to thank you and thought you should know how useful it is as it's made collecting information a lot easier." Please forward this info to classmates that moved away, but might want to be included in the reunion. A Gold Star indicates To register click Log in/Register at the top left of the page (pictured below). Cost: Our dinner dance and picnic is $85.00/person, $10/person picnic only. Finally, write and title your story in the text box. Setup Your Class Next year it will be 55 years since we graduated from Yorktown High School as the Class of 1968. Again, thank you for this awesome website." No cost, no hassle (and very little planning!) 7/14/2017, "My name is Debbie and I'm a teacher. . Of our 379 classmates, we've located 322 and confirmed another 46 are deceased. But back to the subject at hand, here is the timeline we unearthed: 1952-1958 Arlington School Board Construction Plan. completely free of charge. 9/25/2017, "Thanks guys, you are Good!!" The selections of distinguished alumni are made by a committee of alumni, a former teacher and a student member. Almost everything has been recovered and the web site is back up and running but it appears we may have completely lost some of the recent entries to our In Memoriam pages. More bravos at: www.classreport.org/bravos. Your stories will be hosted on History 4 were here. teenage years. Is there a student you lost touch with, with whom you would like to reconnect. With History An inductee can be an achiever in any field of endeavor that brings credit to the school. The event, held on January 17 at MESMS, provided in-depth information and resources for parents. 9/25/2017, "Thanks guys, you are Good!!" Once approved by the local government, it becomes the legal description. football games or dances, or the principals office or taking alongside the big stories of the day as well as stories of other high Email Paul Heidenreich 765-759-2550. Steve Tolliver will be in town on 8/4/11 to visit and promote his band (Trop Rock Junkies) . A Blue Star indicates York High School / Homepage Welcome The mission of York High School is to provide each student the opportunity to fulfill learning potential and to reinforce values of personal responsibility and accountability. A high school is a shell of a building and its The owner of the ring has been found and it has been returned. 4/27/2018, "Your site is amazing. We are so appreciative! Once youve created your account click the Add Your Story button on the home page, or click this link. She did a fabulous job. In 1960, the Arlington County School Board invested $3.5 million (or $29 million in 2016 dollars) to construct YHS for 1,400 students or about $21,000 per pupil in 2016 dollars. Another deposit is due soon, so please, send money now. We are notifying anyone that would like to join the class of 1961 for a reunion in the month of August 2011. 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. The Viet Nam war was 7/21/2017, "We had our 50th reunion in June. Of our 379 classmates, we've located 322 and confirmed another 46 are deceased. Fax: 703-228-5409. It was a great success in large part due to the creation and use of the Classreport web site. To start off with sharing your story, click this link to head over to History Chip. We are so appreciative! Please Email Melissa Madill at liss264@yahoo.com 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. - Saturday, July 30: 6:30-9: them and see them with fresh perspectives and wisdom. We will be seated inside and on the patio (weather permitting). The Hall of Fame and Inspiration was created in 2004 and includes such notable alumni as broadcaster Katie Couric (class of 75), former Google CEO Eric Schmidt (72), Olympic swimmer Tom Dolan (93), the late astronaut David Brown (74) and Hilton Hotels CEO Chris Nassetta (80). Reconnect with friends from high school, find reunions, view yearbook photos and more. Since the upgraded Greenbrier Park was not sold to the Arlington County School Board, Arlington County agreed that the use of Greenbrier Park would be made available to YHS under conditions whereby the physical education and athletic programs of YHS would in no way be adversely affected in relationship to the programs in other Arlington County high schools. Mouse--8pm-? Chip is a platform for oral history and 5/2/2018, "Thank YOU for helping us get the word out! Concerning senior high schools, the construction of Wakefield Senior High was to be built in two phases during 1953/54, large enough to accommodate 2,000 students. It was very helpful. Below are questions that, when answered, will provide glimpses into DONATIONS. the complimentary Blue and Green Star subscriptions listed below. 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? History Chip provides a more complete There are no setup fees, no hosting fees, no Our group will be out on the patio. generosity of contributing classes and class members. Send digital photos to Bill Todaro (wtodaro@achd.net). 9/23/2017, "I love your service and will continue to support you." Wil Davis Estate - 2950 East County Road 766 South - Muncie, IN 47302. We want to extend our appreciation to the staff in the Center for Local History for aiding us in our research. Saturday evening happy hour starts in the bar at 4pm. . 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. The addition of nine in 2022 brings the total inductees to 44, after rounds of inductions in 2004, 2008, 2014 and 2018. We had the best 50th reunion with the most attendees ever! or a coach. 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. 9/14/2017, "We have been using the website for more than 10 years now. A buffet menu is on the hotel website. I will spread the word!!" storytelling which enables storytellers all over the world to discuss grounds. If something comes up and you cannot make it, a full refund will be available up to 2 weeks prior to the event. In January 2012, Phase II of the construction was completed, including three floors of classrooms, an eight-lane pool with diving well, a wrestling room, weight room and new main gym. We surfed the internet, and the only historical reference was a Wikipedia article that is fraught with errors. a Self-Funded Class which supports these class websites financially and provides for are singular and the collected memories of our class will present a Best Classes 118, just before Hanover Rd). We mourn the recent passing of Ralph C. Oser, the founder of the Alumni & Friends of Yorktown High School, on January 26, 2022 at the age of 75. 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. Thanks for inventing it all!" For example, a section of the plat book from 1952, showing The Yorktown School is shown on the right. norms. 2021/2022 Reunion Committee Members - We are looking for volunteers to organize our 55-year reunion. Chip. Our research also covered all elementary and junior high schools that fed into Yorktown High School. After the fourth grade, there are basically three types of secondary schools: Mittelschule . 9/11/2017, "Thank you for your assistance. 133 members Join group About this group This group began as a way to organize for the 50th Reunion of Yorktown High School class of 1967, which was held Oct 13-15, 2017 in Arlington. (multiple event dates, click here for full details), We are just in initial planning stages. your voice, your writing, your story and an essential part of the (Beginning 51 years after graduation.). . Funding We received the following information about unaffiliated events being organized by individuals from the classes indicated. Class of 1971 -50th Reunion Class of 1971 -50th Reunion. When: October 22-24th, 2010 Where: Friday Starting 4pm, Informal warm up at Murphys Irish Pub, Yorktown Heights Saturday 5pm Party & Dinner Dance in the Ballroom at Holiday Inn Mt. 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. Thanks! a Self-Funded Class which supports these class websites financially and provides for of our time in high school. had in those 3 years. Sunday Noon to Dusk, Picnic in the Park, FDR State Park (aka Mohansic State Park). When: October 15, 2022 Where: Mattie and Eddie's 1301 S Joyce Street, Arlington VA It apparently was lost over 50 years ago on a trip back then from Arlington to Florida. Then there are our collective memories. Best Classes 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. WE thought it would be fun to meet again to celebrate this momentous occasion. Your class site would not be possible without the 8/31/2017, "Our high school reunion was a great success and our site on ClassReport.Org was a HUGE help in that success! 703-228-5400 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. Classreport.org 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. See the photos at her gallery here. This compares to a population of 135,500 in 1950 when most of us were born. 8/6/2017, "I love Classreport! 8/30/2017, "Thanks for all of your help and the great web site you have. Undetermined location. 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. The Supreme Court decision became an integral part of the evolving education system in Arlington County. you folks Rock!" E-mail melaniejamlj96@aol.com Thanks!!! YHS 1971 Reunions Dear Yorktown High School '71 Classmates: Thanks for attending our 50-year reunion. Again, thank you for this awesome website." ANNOUNCING THE 45TH REUNION OF YORKTOWN HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 1965 You are invited to attend a weekend of events to celebrate the 45 years that have passed since we graduated from Yorktown High School. See details on The History Chip, founded - Saturday, July 30: 6:30-9: We are missing a lot of classmates and need help in finding all of them. And yet, the larger world Our Story schools around the world, and shine a light on how they differed and Did you stay in touch with friends from school? Dr. Kevin Clark, Principal 5200 Yorktown Blvd Arlington, VA 22207 703-228-5400 Fax: 703-228-5409 completely free of charge. High school memories are so often cringe provoking. These books are also required to ensure compliance with land use plans including for public use such as parks. ARLINGTON, VA. (April 28, 2022) --Nine accomplished alumni of Yorktown High School will be inducted in the schools Hall of Fame and Inspiration at a ceremony set for Friday, May 20. A plat book is a public record. The event, held on January 17 at MESMS, provided in-depth information and resources for parents. 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. **IN THE MEANTIME: Calling all members of the Yorktown Class of 71! Meet at the small pavillion closest to Pizza King. Your class page at Classreport.org is More bravos at: www.classreport.org/bravos. Friday, July 29: 6:30pm @ YHS for school tour; gather at Mouse for eats/drinks/fun - Saturday, July 30: 9:30am @ Elks Country Club; classmates, spouses and other YHS class members invited; contact Doug Shott (386) 801-2026. Arlington Public Schools High School Website Alumni Website All funding is through voluntary contributions. Pleasant View Elementary; Yorktown Elementary; Yorktown Middle School; Yorktown High School; Follow us Thanks, Family Picnic from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm at Morrow's Meadow. If you missed the session, the presentation can be viewed on our YouTube channel: CPSE to K Parent Night. History Roni Gunther Lenz has started a spreadsheet for you to add your particulars. I've posted a link to the website on our FB group page and vigorously encouraged other classmates to contribute" Thank you and good luck in all your endeavors." Please click here to view our February newsletter. Our Story 6/8/2017, "Thank you . The Greenbrier Park has continued to remain home to the Yorktown Patriots. Virtual Academic Support for Secondary (6-12) Students (Paper). The Massive Resistance movement collapsed in 1959 when the Virginia Supreme Court ruled that public education took precedence over segregation policy. Ralph Vela is a 1994 graduate of Yorktown High School in Yorktown, TX. Classreport.org provided free website for the Class of 1964 from Yorktown High School for the members and guests of this class to stay informed of reunion events and . Paul Heidenreich Athletic Director. 7/27/2017, "Thank you so much for doing this. 7/27/2017, "Thank you so much for doing this. Please email me at the address below. This was a time of great upheaval. Not only that, but think about what 10/4/2017, "Thanks to classreport.org our class website played a huge part in the success of our Reunion. graduated! Search our Huskers reunion page to see if your class has posted any information. We are looking forward to a fun, memorable 25th Reunion! . We are listing them as a courtesy to the classes affected, and are not responsible in any manner regarding any aspect of these events. 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. All funding is through voluntary contributions. I am needing some ideas and volunteers to help with the 20th reunion. Your stories will fill in the gaps Registration closes May 1 for elementary and June 2 for middle and high school students. Yorktown High School ~ Class of 1968 A 55th Reunion? See also the Alumni and Friends of Yorktown High School, Alumni and Friends of Yorktown High School. It led to many lawsuits and legal maneuvering that delayed school integration. Any particulars you can share? 9/5/2017, "I am so grateful I found your website. We had the best 50th reunion with the most attendees ever! Miss this one and who knowswe might not be around for the next one! In February 1959, under the protection of 85 police officers, four black students entered Stratford Junior High School in Arlington. Make a check out to our treasurer, Steven Hurley, at 3623 State Rt 7, Howes Cave, NY 12092 (handiman@nycap.rr.com). Cost for the evening event is whatever you order from the Pizza King. likely experienced Yorktown as an annoyance, a place we had to be, a Yorktown Elementary School Pleasant View Elementary Departments & Services Clinic Transportation Food Services Technology Resources Student Resources Staff Resources Parent Resources Bylaws & Policies Growth Model Volunteer Calendar Calendar 2022-2023 Calendar 2023-2024 Calendar Twitter Canvas PowerSchool efunds Search Those students who attended Wakefield and W&L High Schools as 11. 7/10/2017, "I want to thank you for running this site! In February 2007, the School Board agreed to the schematic design for the new Yorktown High School following the approval of a $100 million bond. majestic history of our world. Thank you and good luck in all your endeavors." The Class of 1970 cordially invites you to attend this reunion. Any one with any ideas or suggestions, please send me your in put please!!! We have a great response for our upccoming reunion events in September." These questions are here to jog your memories and to inspire you tell us stories about your time at Yorktown. Any food or drink that youd like to donate will be most welcomed. I appreciate it" I have found two people on my own But we have many more we need to find!! 2023, "Just discovered your product today while trying to locate classmates ahead of our 50th reunion in 2020. If your class is planning a reunion this year, let us know and we'll post links to the details on the site. I was able to get the correct document uploaded. I appreciate it" 7/10/2017, "I want to thank you for running this site! For laughs, and to remind us how far weve come, well project any old school day and recent digital photos and short videos that you care to submit, hopefully with a caption. We need more people to help out with all of the festivities. . Yorktown High School Class of 1994. Several activities - lunch at Cammack Station, tour of schools, bus ride in township, bonfire (bring chairs and cooler), Pizza King and Elks Club finale. It was a great success in large part due to the creation and use of the Classreport web site. June 25th, 26th, & 27th. Yorktown was like in 1971. Your class page at Classreport.org is By including stories from all of us, PLEASE "LIKE" THE YORKTOWN HIGH SCHOOL: CLASS OF 1988: YORKTOWN, IN FACEBOOK PAGE FOR MORE UP-TO-DATE DETAILS AND CONFIRMING YOUR ATTENDANCE TO THE REUNION EVENTS- FEES TBA. picture of global history. The successful and non-violent occurrence was a waterfall event that led to the end of Virginias policy of massive resistance and the closure of Hoffman Boston after graduating its last full class in 1964. Search our Tigers reunion page to see if your class has posted any information. these collected stories will mean for your children and grandchildren! For example, several YHS 68 classmates remembered that there was initially a Greenbrier Elementary School on the site. It was a great success and we look forward to seeing you again for our 55-year reunion in 2026. Arlington, VA 22207 Crompond Students Showcase ESTEAM Creations, Alumni Teaches Students About the Importance of CPR, YHS Science Olympians Win Regional Competition. Please go to our website (yhsclassof1974.org) to register your address/email address. We discovered a major database crash this morning on the server. Thank you. 8/2/2017, "Thanks for keeping our memories alive and well for all us '76 grads. We all want to have a great time, welcoming each other, catching up, and being OLD FRIENDS together. 7/21/2017, "We had our 50th reunion in June. Your stories will sit 5/5/2018, "THANKYOU so much for handling this for us! Trust us you dont want to miss your next reunion! Kisco. life at Yorktown that can only be captured by former students. It is a huge support in keeping track of everyone and getting the word out about reunions." It is especially wonderful for our classmates. Website coordinator: Archie Warnock (warnock@awcubed.com), Class Reunion site for the alumni of the class of 1971 from Yorktown High School, Arlington, VA School Administrators. Dr. Kevin Clark, Principal by our classmate Jean McGavin, here. how they are similar and what seemed to work and what didnt. Please plan to join in the fun~~Details of all events can be found on our Facebook class page; if you are not already a member, please search for group: Yorktown High School Class of '81 (Indiana) and you will be added as a member! We look forward to seeing you! If you missed the session, the presentation can be viewed on our YouTube channel: Student COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Form (Revised). As of the 2013-2014 school year, the last wing was completed along with the courtyard. $10 cover charged starting at 8 p.m. Get there early! We did too! Thanks for making available a great product that we will continue to use!" A DJ will spin some dance tunes for us till midnight. Everyone welcome. The event, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in Patriot Hall, will welcome inductees, their families, students, alumni, parents and community officials for whom presenters will dedicate nine plaques containing photographs and biographies mounted on the wall in the gym lobby. Check it out at http://www.murphysyorktown.com/. generosity of contributing classes and class members. YHS CLASS REUNION COMMITTEE'S. *Click Contact Us when a Class Reunion is scheduled. Instead, please contact the listed event contact directly. It is especially wonderful for our classmates. In the first four years, all children learn together in primary school, or Grundschule in German. to read those stories. Sunday, 10/24 A picnic pavilion is reserved at the FDR State Park (aka Mohansic State Park), 2957 Crompond Rd, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 from noon till dusk. 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. I need help with missing class mates and addresses if any one can help at all!!