Category: Editions

  • The Princeton Trip (with Model UN)

    The Princeton Trip (with Model UN)

    Often, students hear about others joining clubs just for fun trips and getting out of school and although I think we can all relate to wanting a weekend away from home, our school’s Model United Nations Club is so much more than that. This past November, 15 students from MUN went to the Princeton Model United Nations Conference, accompanied by Mr. Gaeta. Our itinerary included a very long bus ride which we spent talking for hours, door-dashing a bunch of food, playing trivia, and most importantly, attending our conference committees. 

    For those of you who don’t know, Model UN is quite literally a fake version of the United Nations where you represent a country or a person in a series of committee sessions which can last up to 3 hours, whilst we debate very interesting topics. If you are in a “crisis” committee, the experience is a lot different from the General Assembly, and a lot of students encountered this on our recent trip. On the first night of the committee sessions, I saw my friend Alex Bien who was representing the prince of Transylvania, Francis Rhédey, in his conflict, walking back to his dorm. It was his first time in a crisis committee and it was definitely scary at first; he mentioned how he felt like he was never going to figure it out. Other students in crisis were feeling the same way but after some moral support and advice from our favorite advisor, Mr. Gaeta, they all left with a valuable experience. They actually ended up having a lot of fun in committee for the next few days and grew tremendously as delegates. I want to congratulate all of them on this opportunity! 

     

    Personally, one of my favorite parts of this conference was getting to know all of the students from Princeton and chat with them about their experiences and how they achieved their personal goals. It is so valuable to learn from others who have recently gone through what we are going through now: high school. The chairs and everyone who made this event possible are all truly amazing and they completely changed my view of Model UN. We also got to do many fun things, such as send each other candy grams with funny messages and pretend it wasn’t us.  Additionally, our last committee session was called Fun-Mun where we played “hot seat” and got to know each other as people, rather than delegations.

    This was also my first year going to PMUNC, and I was super excited. It definitely lived up to all my expectations and I am so lucky to have gone with such a wonderful group of students and a great advisor who always knew how to calm us down from stressful committees. I am grateful for York Suburban administrators for helping our clubs and community and for supporting us to accomplish these amazing events. It is truly invaluable to my learning experience. 

     

    I would also recommend to any student who is interested to join Model UN to grow your debate, research, communication skills and more. This club has taught me more than I can express, and I am truly so thankful! 

     

    We will be back next year. See you later, PMUNC! 

  • Kiss Eternal Atake 2, Marry CHROMAKOPIA, Kill “delusional”

    Lil Uzi Vert, Ken Carson, and Tyler, The Creator recently dropped within four days, marking last week a fundamental week in rap. In CHROMAKOPIA, Tyler artfully blends elements of musical theater, African-American sounds, and jazz. The album is his most experimental, which is respectable as he does not seem to cater to mainstream listeners. His tenth studio album was not his best, but Tyler continues to excel in storytelling rap. This is revealed in “Hey Jane,” with themes of the emotional complexity of an unexpected pregnancy, similar to J. Cole’s “Lost Ones.” In my favorite song from the album, “Like Him,” Tyler begins with a solo piano to convey the work’s retrospective nature about his absent father. He sings about resembling his dad’s physical and personality traits and samples his mother talking about their similarities. 

    Tyler, The Creator’s “CHROMAKOPIA” Photo from Artnet News

    In Eternal Atake 2, Uzi releases twelve elevated songs. In my favorite song from the album, “Light Year (Practice),” Uzi masterfully produces beat switches, build-ups, and sound effects. As they have matured as an artist, their artistry and progress in production quality have increased. This work falls just below Luv Is Rage 2 (2017). Uzi finally matures and maintains consistency in Eternal Atake 2. The album is a great, easy listen with themes of science fiction. Critics miss Uzi’s gentle melodies, but the rapper moves onto an abrasive tone in their recent music. Overall, the album lacks depth but is an excellent example of flow, rhythm, and production.

    Lil Uzi Vert’s “Eternal Atake 2” Photo from Spotify

    Ken Carson’s single, “delusional” was an absolute miss. His distorted beat had the potential to create an interesting, experimental song, but Carson muffled his vocals as well. The result was a muddy, grating rap. Hopefully, his future work reflects his past trap beats, not dissonant gibberish. As a Ken Carson fan, I was disappointed to hear his single’s careless production quality and lack of growth as an artist. 

    If you’re looking for a new listen, check out songs from CHROMAKOPIA like “Hey Jane,” “Like Him,” “Tomorrow,” and “Sticky” and songs from Eternal Atake 2 like “Light Year (Practice),” “We Good,” and “Not An Option.”

     

  • Art of the Month – October Edition

    Art of the Month – October Edition

    One of my favorite aspects of being part of the Newspaper Club is being able to connect with teachers and students to see what everyone is creating. That’s why one of the most special parts of the month is being able to see what the Art Faculty recommends as some of their featured pieces of the month. This month we have three featured artists that we are so proud of and honored to share their art and stories. 

    The lovely Mrs. Fornadel has highlighted two students this month, the first of which is Weston Saunders. Weston is a freshman student at York Suburban, and he is currently in Painting I. He says that one of his many inspirations is a French painter, Claude Monet. Monet’s beautiful artwork often depicts a scenic landscape and Mrs. Fornadel says that Weston channels his love of nature in his artwork. Attached below is an image of Weston with his artwork “Autumn mountains”! 

    The next student Mrs. Fornadel has chosen to feature is Jaidan Kopp. Jaidan is a senior that has taken several art courses, including painting, drawing, introduction to ceramics, art portfolio, and will be taking sculpture and an independent study later this year! Jaidan’s love of art has led them to apply to study Art Education at Millersville. Jaidan’s inspiration for art is based on both famous artists and family members. Jaidan says that Camila Salina’s self-portraits are inspiring. Here Jaidan is working on a self-portrait in oils – so beautiful!

    Last but definitely not least is Star Jirtle, nominated by Mrs. Furjanic. Star is a junior and is taking Drawing I. Star says that her inspiration for her art is her mother! The Trojan Newspaper congratulates Star on her creativity and talent. 

  • YSHS Football/Band/Cheer Senior Night

    YSHS Football/Band/Cheer Senior Night

    Cover image by Ron Coursey

    On Friday, October 18, York Suburban held their Senior Night football game against Eastern York. The night began with the recognition of the Football 2025 Seniors: Steven Bowman, Clarence Cashour, Joe Hartman, Everett Heim, Alex Ballan, Rylan Bratton, Antonio Cruise, and Elisha Dennis. Following the football team, the cheerleaders were recognized: Tiffany Ma, Gabby Abdill, Hazelyn Ierly, Brayden Nolan, Sophia Grippi, Shellie Gomez, and Tatiana Wyche.  To end the celebration, the Marching Band seniors were recognized: Isabel Sarsfield, Alex Bien, Spencer Burns, Caseem Cross, Ethan Heiland, Nick Lobianco, Lynx Hogan, Marcella Rolle, Rowan Cooper, Nico Makowski, Meghan Martin, Jonah Gibson, and Clarence Cashour. All 27 seniors have put incredible amounts of work into their respective activity, and even though this is the first year that some are participating, families were created, and lifelong friendships were made. 

    As the game kicked off, Eastern York powered through, while our Trojans struggled to hold them back. It was a lively celebration of our seniors, as everyone worked together to send them off with a big goodbye. Unfortunately, the game ended with a score of 7-45, leaving the Easter York Knights with another win. 

    It was an emotional night for everyone. Underclassmen got to celebrate their seniors at their last home game, and Senior got to perform under the Dick May Field FNL one last time. They will all be missed by the coaches, directors, teammates, and most importantly, the crowd that gathered to watch them. While it is sad to see them go, we know they will all go on to do great things!

  • The Haunted Hallways of 2024

    The Haunted Hallways of 2024

    What are the haunted Hallways? The Haunted Hallways is a Halloween-themed event where the students and teachers of York Suburban decorate their doors and hallways and hand out candy to all the trick-or-treaters. Mrs. Oathout runs the NHS (National Honors Society), which coordinates this event with her officers Grace Connolly, Sophia Scarlet, and Aslynn Delridge. 

    The Haunted Hallways event ran on Tuesday, October 29th from 6-7 pm. Many clubs decorated hallways and doors including, but not limited to Student Council, Model UN, NAHS, FCCLA, Mini-Thon, Hope Squad, French Honor Society, GSA, Spanish Honor Society, Science Honor Society, TSA, Puzzle Partners & Diversity and Activism. 

    Some of the themes these clubs came up with were Founding Fathers by Model UN, Bluey by Student Council, M&Ms by FCCLA, Shine Bright Like a Diamond by Mini-Thon, Charlie Brown the Great Pumpkin by NAHS, Beach Barbies by Hope Squad, “Le Petit Prince” from St-Exupery by French Honors, Greek Mythology by GSA, Día de los Muertos by Spanish Honors, German Fairy Tales & Legends by German Honors, Mad Scientists by Science Honors, Wall-E by TSA, Pumpkin Patch by Puzzle Partners, and Coco by Activism & Diversity Club.

    Credit to YS Athletics Instagram

     

     

     

     

     

     

    When in an interview with Mrs. Fornadel, the National Arts Honor Society’s advisor, I asked if she thought the students enjoyed the Haunted Hallways, her answer was,“Yes, I think they do. I think it makes the students feel like kids again, being able to hand out treats to the little children of York Suburban.” Ms.. Reider, one of the Mini-thon’s advisors comments, “I think the YS younger students enjoy this event, and the YS high school students enjoy dressing up.” After speaking with Niyah Peterkin, a student asking the same question, she responded, “Yes, this is an event I enjoy because I like seeing all the effort and different spins each club and group put into it.” Both perspectives: teachers and students seem to enjoy putting on the Haunted Hallways. These teachers and students worked together to create a fun & entertaining night for the families of YS to enjoy. 

    Many clubs and groups put a significant amount of effort into making this event, and spend much of their own time preparing everything. Thank you to all the students and teachers who put the effort into making this event possible!

  • YSHS Concert Season is Back!

    YSHS Concert Season is Back!

    On October 17th York Suburban High School hosted its first official concert of the year where each musical group performed a series of captivating pieces that gave the audience a look into the exciting music-filled year ahead. The band presented a collection of spectacular numbers such as Rhythm Machine, Rain, The Haunted Carousel, selections from West Side Story, and Prelude to Firestorm. The orchestra also performed “Rock”-tobersongs including Back-in-Black, a medley of songs from the band Muse, Kashmere, Crazy Train, and Dust in the Wind. Following these instrumental ensembles was the chorus and their impressive presentation of songs like Stand by Me, Don’t Stop Me Now, and Song of the Lonely Mountain. The concert showcased Suburban’s best through its various music groups.. I had the privilege of interviewing someorchestra, band, and chorus members to get an inside look into how they prepared in the days leading up to the concert. The first person I spoke to was a second violinist, Bailey Phinney. She is a member of string ensemble and orchestra. When asked how she felt leading up to the concert, Phinney replied, “Rocktober is one of my favorite concerts! We’ve all been majorly hyping each other up during these final practices.” Though Phinney expressed some uncertainty and nervousness from the Muse medley because of the amount of string changes, the piece came together beautifully, demonstrating the orchestra’s skill when tackling difficult musical material. The next people I had the opportunity to interview were Ruthie Brown and Whitley Kamarauskas. They gave me an inside look into how the chorus organizes for upcoming concerts, saying, “We have double periods for chorus practice so we get to practice one to three times a week. The lyrics for some of the songs are a bit difficult but with this much practice we all should be good to go!” I also spoke with Reece Busse, a member of band and a talented percussionist. He explained, “The song selection we have for the fall concert is really good. We have some upbeat songs that are fun to play, and then some slower songs that are very moving.” Overall, the October concert was a phenomenal success because of the hardworking individuals who made the fantastic event possible.

  • Stories of Success and Defeat: October Sports Recap

    Stories of Success and Defeat: October Sports Recap

    October was a wild ride for all of our sports teams. The regular seasons were ending, and a majority of the teams made Counties or Districts. York Suburban also had numerous athletes recognized with a county award.

    Field Hockey (6-11-1)

    Field Hockey was not as successful as they have been in previous years. However, the girls were still able to place 3rd in Division 2, earning them a spot in the county playoffs. Grace Bramble had a standout season and broke the career saves record, ending her high school career at 656 total saves. They played Dallastown in the county quarterfinals, but were shut out 3-0.

    Boys Soccer (9-7-3)

    Compared to last year, the Boys’ Soccer team did significantly better, led by seniors Brayden Egger and Jackson Miller, among others. The team was able to make the county playoffs; however they lost to Northeastern 3-0. Although not as good as the County Championship season 2 years ago, the guys were looking for success in the District playoffs. Their opponent in the first round was 16-2 Shippensburg, who was able to hold off the Trojans in a 4-2 match.

    Girls Soccer (13-6-1)
    Earning YAIAA Division 2 Champion status was a big achievement for the Girls’ Soccer team, who haven’t had much success in the past couple of seasons. The girls were more successful in county playoffs than our other teams, and they had a 1-0 win over York Catholic in the quarterfinals, sending them to the semifinals, where the girls lost to South Western 4-0. In district play, the girls lost to Palmyra in the opening round.

    Girls Volleyball (12-4)

    It was another dominating year for the Girls’ Volleyball team in county play, as they were 12-0 against Division 2 opponents, earning them the division title and solidifying a spot in the county playoffs. However, in the County quarterfinals, Central York was able to defeat the Trojans in 5 sets. The girls found more success in the first round of Districts as they beat Bishop McDevitt in 3 sets. However, Big Spring was able to win in 3 sets in the next round, ending the Trojan’s season.

    Golf (30-0)

    Our golf team was County Champions for the second year in a row. In the county championship, Vivienne Powers came in first place at +5, and Andrew Ekstrom came in third place at -3. In the District Championship at Honey Run Golf Course, Andrew Ekstrom shot par for a first place finish, and Vivienne Powers placed 8th, shooting +15. With their results, both players advanced to the state round, where Vivienne Powers tied for third place overall and Andrew Ekstrom tied for 31st place.

     

    Girls Tennis (8-7)

    The Girls’ Tennis team ended their season with a winning record, but they weren’t done yet. Doubles pair Bryn Johnston and Julia Brozoskie made it to the first round of counties, but lost to Dallastown. In singles, Sophia Bottali, Bryn Johnston, and Julia Brozoskie all made the county playoffs but also lost in the first round.

    Boys Cross Country (14-3)

    The boys’ cross country team had a typical winning season, and were able to capture the Division 2 title. In the county meet, the team placed 3rd overall, and Neil Osteric (2nd), Carter Gingerich (19th), and Nathan Tedesco (24th) all placed top 30. In districts, Neil Oestereich placed 10th, qualifying him for the state meet this Friday. 

    Girls Cross Country (16-1)

    The Girls’ XC team also won the Division 2 championship with a 5-0 division record. In the county meet hosted at John Rudy Park, the team placed 3rd overall and Sarah Deal (19th), Abby Passerellio (22nd), Ashlyn Kline (28th), and Cambria Rice (30th) all placed in the top 30. At the district meet, our girls didn’t place or qualify for the state championship. This can be accredited to the increasing of our classification from AA to AAA in the past year. 

    Football (1-9)

    It was an exciting end to a disappointing season for our football team, as they got their first win of the season in the last game against Northeastern in a 1-point victory in what was dubbed the “Toilet Bowl” as both teams came into the game without a win. With the loss of key players from last season, the team was young and looking to rebuild, and the season wasn’t expected to be great. If you want to learn more about the specific games, visit this link to read detailed articles. 

    Awards

    Girls Soccer:

    • Player of the Year – Stephanie Herrera 
    • Coach of the Year – Tom Shugars
    • First Team All-County – Addie Denenberg
    • First Team All-County – Amelia California
    • Second Team All-County – Sophia Sousa
    • Second Team All-County – Mae Oestereich

    Boys Soccer:

    • First Team All-County – Jackson Miller
    • Second Team All-County – Jonathan Stermer
    • Second Team All-County – Brayden Egger
    • Second Team All-County – Gehret Gentzyel

    More awards will be announced within the next few weeks. Check back for updates.

  • Football Comes Up Short Against Dover

    Football Comes Up Short Against Dover

    It was a misty Friday night, and York Suburban was looking for their first win of the season against a Dover team that was not as strong as their previous opponents.

    York Suburban received the kickoff, however, they didn’t get far before having to punt it away. Dover would have the same luck on their first drive, and the cycle would continue until the end of the first quarter, which ended scoreless.

    The second quarter saw the first touchdown of the game, which was ran in 2 yards by Rylan Bratton. Jakey Royer’s extra point attempt was blocked, making it 6-0 York Suburban with 8 minutes left in the first half. The Trojans’ would continue to build on their momentum, and Gehret Gentzyle was able to get his first touchdown of the season off a 41-yard run. They would try for the two-point conversion and fail, making it 12-0. The Eagles found the back of the endzone once in the first half ending the half at 12-7. This was the first game that York Suburban had the lead going into the half, although it was short-lived.

    Dover made adjustments coming out of the half, which led to a 2-yard carry at the goal line to put them in the lead 14-12. York Suburban had multiple opportunities to score, however they came up short every try. At the end of the third quarter, the score remained 14-12.

    York Suburban had the ball at the beginning of the fourth quarter but could not do anything with it.  Both teams went back and forth throughout the final minutes of the game, however, the Trojans were not able to find any more points. The game ended in a 14-12 loss for Suburban, however, there are still chances for us to get a win. Next Friday we host Susquehannock.

  • Artist’s of the Month at YSHS

    Artist’s of the Month at YSHS

    One of my favorite things about York Suburban is the creativity of our students; especially in creating beautiful artwork. When I first approached the art teachers about this idea, I was expecting them to say that it was too soon and that their students had not expanded their skills enough yet, completely understandable reasons. However, the students and staff of YS never fail to achieve excellence! 

    This month, Mrs. Fornadel and Mrs. Furjanic both selected some students they would like to highlight for their incredible work. Under their guidance, these students were able to grow in their talent and truly produce beautiful pieces of artwork. 

    Milan Gerald, Junior, is currently in Painting I, a class taught by Mrs. Fornadel. In this class, they investigate warm color pallets and as part of her investigation, she had illustrated this gorgeous piece.  Inspired by the artworks of Amrita Sher-Gil, Home Salon was painted utilizing acrylics on canvas paper, and was clearly brilliantly executed. Congrats Milan! 

    Our next student is Olivia Diehl, who has gone above and beyond inshowcasing her artwork to the community. She is currently being featured at Creative York, who are displaying her work until November! Olivia also has her work accepted at The York Art Association Juried Expedition, which had 347 pieces of art submitted to it. She is such a talented artist and has depicted something so beautiful. This is truly incredible, we are so proud of you, Olivia!

    And last but not least is a piece by Christian Sandoval-Hernandez, who was nominated by Mrs. Furjanic. We love your creativity and artistic abilities, keep it up! 

  • “Much Ado About Nothing” Comes to York Suburban

    “Much Ado About Nothing” Comes to York Suburban

    Get ready for an evening of wit, romance, and intrigue as our school’s theater club proudly presents Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”. This comedy-filled show puts the audience through a rollercoaster of love and deception, featuring sharp-tongued dialogue, interesting character dynamics, and plot twists that will have you at the edge of your seat. Theater officer Reece Busse, who plays the character of Don Pedro, comments that “Shakespeare is timeless, there’s always something in the modern day that it can relate to.” He continues and explains how Shakespearean language can be difficult for him to memorize lines, but then goes to say “…our directors are great in understanding and teaching us about the language.” Our dedicated crew has also been hard at work preparing a Wes Anderson esque set that will transport you to the charming 1940s in New York City. Continuing, and our costume crew brings characters to life with stunning 40s costumes. Don’t miss out on this exciting production! Come support your fellow students and enjoy a night of laughter, drama, and mischief!

    Name of the Production: Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing

    A brief summary of what the show is about: One of Shakespeare’s comedies, the show follows two romantic pairings as a group of soldiers arrives in town, hosted by the Duke of Messina. One soldier falls in love with the Duke’s daughter, only for the play’s villain to trick him into thinking she has been unvirtuous. Another soldier trades verbal sparring with a woman he claims to dislike, but other characters fool the two into thinking the other is in love with them. We’ve taken some creative liberties with the story — our “Messina” is 1940s New York City and our “Duke” is a “Duchess” — but Shakespeare’s humorous story of love and deception remains.

    Dates and Times: Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, October 24-26 @ 7:00 pm in the HS Auditorium

    Ticket Price: $10 for adults and $6 for students

    How to Buy Tickets: Tickets can soon be purchased at this link. We are in the process of going live with the ticketing website and getting this link on the HS website and the HS student announcements page.