Yorktown High School is a public high school in Yorktown Heights, New York that serves students in grades 9–12. The school offers academic electives, sports, and student news and literary publications. The school is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. As of Sept. 2018, the superintendent is Dr. Ron Hattar.[2] The principal is Joseph DeGennaro and he has been at the post since the fall of 2008.
History
The school received local and national media attention after its principal was abruptly fired in February 2008. All of the students walked out to protest the firing and many parents expressed concerns. Despite the opposition, the firing was upheld.[3]
Notable alumni
- Roy Colsey, professional lacrosse player
- Susan Faludi, American feminist, journalist, and author
- Charlie Gasparino, American financial journalist
- Andrew Kavovit, Class of 1989, actor (As the World Turns)
- Jeff Modesitt, former NFL player[4]
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, American politician
- Mandy Rose, professional wrestler for WWE
- Dan Scavino, American political advisor[5]
- Russ Swan, former NFL player[6]
References
- ^ a b c "Search for Public Schools - YORKTOWN HIGH SCHOOL (363198004284)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ [1] Archived August 30, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Berger, Joseph (6 April 2008). "Principal's Fast Ouster a Mystery". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ "Jeff Modesitt". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Trump Social Media Guy from Westchester". Yonkers Times. 5 April 2019.
- ^ "Russ Swan". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
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