Latchkey Aides. Melanie Hunter-Jettinghoff. When: October 15, 2022 Where: Mattie and Eddie's 1301 S Joyce Street, Arlington VA We look forward to seeing you! This is an amazing thing to be celebrating 50 years since we 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. Once approved by the local government, it becomes the legal description. 8/30/2017, "Thanks for all of your help and the great web site you have. that town, that country. teenage years. Those students who attended Wakefield and W&L High Schools as 11. 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. Our Schools. How is it possible? Yorktown High School Public 9-12 2727 Crompond Rd Yorktown Heights, NY 10598-3199 (914) 243-8000 District: Yorktown Central School District SchoolDigger Rank: 32nd of 1,190 New York High Schools Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,480 Student/teacher ratio: 12.0 Number of students: 1,118 Immunizations: Fully immunized: 99.5% Measles: 99.9% more Cost for the evening event is whatever you order from the Pizza King. Our Story I came across your page while searching for information about genealogy for an upcoming student project. We greatly appreciate your wonderful support." historical context about Yorktown. Bravos There are no setup fees, no hosting fees, no These questions are here to jog your memories and to inspire you tell us stories about your time at Yorktown. If you notice any missing ones, please send me the relevant details and I'll put them back in. Have you ever wondered about the origins and history of Yorktown High School? 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. Search for people on this page. It was a great success and we look forward to seeing you again for our 55-year reunion in 2026. Single - $ 25.00. Reconnect with friends from high school, find reunions, view yearbook photos and more. It's so easy to manage our reunion events!" Dear Yorktown High School '71 Classmates: Your planning committee for the once-postponed 50th-year reunion is excited to announce we are proceeding with the event set for June 11, 2022, at Arlington's Knights of Columbus. . The event, held on January 17 at MESMS, provided in-depth information and resources for parents. She did a fabulous job. Yorktown High School - Class of 1967 19th Anniversary! We trolled through a 1964 Grenadier Yearbook, PTA letters, handbooks dating mostly from 1969 to the 1980s and other memorabilia held by the Center for Local History. And yet, the larger world 10/3/2017, "Thanks for all your hard work and ingenious spirit." An inductee can be an achiever in any field of endeavor that brings credit to the school. More bravos at: www.classreport.org/bravos. Yorktown Classes of 1981-1982 Joint Reunion. Chip you are equipped with the means to 7/27/2017, "Thank you so much for doing this. Invitations are going out soon! Our list of Huskers reunions will give you all the details you need to know about your Yorktown High School reunion! (multiple event dates, click here for full details), We are just in initial planning stages. graduated! Thus the final section of the old Yorktown Elementary School that had been subsumed into YHS as we once knew it during our high school days, was demolished (see photo). A Blue Star indicates Are you looking for a specific program or department to call? Using this website has been such a blessing and an ease in creating name tags for our reunion and just having our classmates keep in touch. Yorktown High School opened for the first time in September 1960, with only Sophomore and Junior classes. Thanks for making available a great product that we will continue to use!" A high school is a shell of a building and its grounds. football games or dances, or the principals office or taking This sounded logical since we strolled around the school premises and confirmed that Greenbrier Park is adjacent to YHS. Ralph Vela: CLASS OF 1994. 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. This policy provides equal access to courses and programs, counseling services, physical education and athletics, vocational education, instructional materials and extra-curricular activities. 2023, "Just discovered your product today while trying to locate classmates ahead of our 50th reunion in 2020. With love from your self-appointed 2010 Reunion Committee: Bill Todaro, (wtodaro@achd.net), Liz Parkinson (aka Janet Davidson, lizparkinson65@hotmail.com), Steve Hurley (handiman@nycap.rr.com) and Ed Feldman (edward.feldman@verizon.net). (Beginning 51 years after graduation.). 8/2/2017, "Thanks for keeping our memories alive and well for all us '76 grads. Thanks for inventing it all!" generosity of contributing classes and class members. 9/23/2017, "I love your service and will continue to support you." Reserve a room at http://www.himtkisco.com, www.hudsonvalleymanor.com, or call 888-452-5771. In comparison, there were about 17,000 students in Arlington public schools in 1950. ClassReport.Org is by far the best platform on the Internet when it comes to high school reunions!" But back to the subject at hand, here is the timeline we unearthed: 1952-1958 Arlington School Board Construction Plan. If something comes up and you cannot make it, a full refund will be available up to 2 weeks prior to the event. paid for by the Gold Star classes. The fact that you did this in a noncommercial manner in a world where everything has a price tag deserves recognition and respect, in my view. It is especially wonderful for our classmates. Is there a student you lost touch with, with whom you would like to reconnect. 10/4/2017, "Thanks to classreport.org our class website played a huge part in the success of our Reunion. Plans are now underway for the 40-Year Reunion of the YHS Classes of 1981 and 1982 to be held on October 15, 2022. And even though all of these memories may play out in similar WE thought it would be fun to meet again to celebrate this momentous occasion. Fax: 703-228-5409. Setup Your Class Thanks, Family Picnic from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm at Morrow's Meadow. See more Private Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. 9/5/2017, "I am so grateful I found your website. 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! 5200 Yorktown Blvd 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! A committee has scheduled several get-togethers, right in our hometown stomping grounds. norms. 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. 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). 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. Ralph Vela is a 1994 graduate of Yorktown High School in Yorktown, TX. Are your memories of Yorktown cringe-worthy or wonderful? 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). Yorktown Heights, NY USA Class Reunion Websites - No Ads, No Spam, No Pop-Ups, No Fees. Was there a class you particularly enjoyed or that influenced you and how did that class influence your life? It apparently was lost over 50 years ago on a trip back then from Arlington to Florida. Visit at www.nysparks.com. Previous 1 to 10 of 13 Next 2311 S. Broadway Street Yorktown, IN 47396 765-759-2720 765-759-7894. Saturday evening happy hour starts in the bar at 4pm. 7/21/2017, "We had our 50th reunion in June. For example, several YHS 68 classmates remembered that there was initially a Greenbrier Elementary School on the site. Some of our Yorktown High School alumni have already started planning their next reunion. Sunday Noon to Dusk, Picnic in the Park, FDR State Park (aka Mohansic State Park). I just wanted to thank you and thought you should know how useful it is as it's made collecting information a lot easier." Any one with any ideas or suggestions, please send me your in put please!!! likely experienced Yorktown as an annoyance, a place we had to be, a Please make sure you email your mailing address to yhs1990@hotmail.com, or check us out on the YHS Reunion Site on Facebook! Proof positive Pawley, Guter, and Williams just made those up! 7/11/2017, "Just want to send you a huge 'thank you' for your awesome website! These collected stories will give them an amazing picture of your 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. Please use the following link that will take you to an "evite" (electronic invitation) site where you will have to register on the site to let us know if you will attend or not: If you are interested in either having a reunion or want to help organize one, please let us know. alongside the big stories of the day as well as stories of other high 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. Best Classes Your stories will be hosted on History Water, beer, hot dogs, sausage, kraut and utensils will be provided. 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. 2/9/2017 Below are questions that, when answered, will provide glimpses into storytelling which enables storytellers all over the world to discuss Roni Gunther Lenz has started a spreadsheet for you to add your particulars. Registration closes May 1 for elementary and June 2 for middle and high school students. 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. completely free of charge. $10 cover charged starting at 8 p.m. Get there early! 7/10/2017, "I want to thank you for running this site! a Self-Funded Class which supports these class websites financially and provides for This was a time of great upheaval. 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. YHS 1971 Reunions Dear Yorktown High School '71 Classmates: Thanks for attending our 50-year reunion. Our memories of those times take on new meaning as we age away from Class Reunion site for the alumni of the class of 1971 from Yorktown High School, Arlington, VA 1967: Yorktown High School lost a tree, but gained a library In 1967, construction started in the center courtyard for a new school library. may not even enter our memories of Yorktown. of mapped land showing its division into blocks, lots and parcels. The owner of the ring has been found and it has been returned. 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. Please email me at the address below. Interesting FACTOIDS about Arlington County public schools: The Arlington County school-age population is currently around 25,000 and is expected to grow to around 30,000 by 2023. School Administrators. Features how they are similar and what seemed to work and what didnt. Send digital photos to Bill Todaro (wtodaro@achd.net). We have a great response for our upccoming reunion events in September." You have benefitted so many high school alumni in organizing their class reunions." It is especially wonderful for our classmates. 2/9/2017 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. MUST BE REGISTERED AND PAID TO ATTEND THE SATURDAY EVENTS, Stay tuned for details and possible additional activities! I've posted a link to the website on our FB group page and vigorously encouraged other classmates to contribute" For more information, please click here. We are working on getting some other activities scheduled for Saturday (canoe trip, golf outing, picnic). Finally, write and title your story in the text box. Yorktown High School: Past and Upcoming Class Reunions Yorktown High School: Past and Upcoming Reunions Past Reunions: Some of our Yorktown High School alumni have already started planning their next reunion. All funding is through voluntary contributions. 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. 703-228-5400 The 2013 renovation of YHS (including a new aquatic facility that also benefits the community), cost about $100 million for around 1,943 students, or about $52,000 per pupil. We are notifying anyone that would like to join the class of 1961 for a reunion in the month of August 2011. We will be seated inside and on the patio (weather permitting). Thanks for inventing it all!" I just wanted to thank you and thought you should know how useful it is as it's made collecting information a lot easier." At that time, it was the policy of Arlington County School Board to own physical education facilities. Happy ending! This site is to be operated by members of our class. Daytime event at Morrow's Meadows--1-5pm - Evening event at Mr. Kudos to you and your staff. 7/10/2017, "I want to thank you for running this site! In which clubs or school activities were you involved? E-mail melaniejamlj96@aol.com Thanks!!! History It's still the best website out there for classmates to meet, collect their info and advertise their reunions. 2021/2022 Reunion Committee Members - We are looking for volunteers to organize our 55-year reunion. Dr. Kevin Clark, Principal 5200 Yorktown Blvd Arlington, VA 22207 703-228-5400 Fax: 703-228-5409 Dr. Kevin Clark, Principal 7/14/2017, "My name is Debbie and I'm a teacher. This compares to a population of 135,500 in 1950 when most of us were born. Your class site would not be possible without the