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Yorktown High School's legacy of academic excellence goes back to its founding. It was created by the high expectations and expertise of it's talented and dedicated faculty and administration. We are fortunate to come from a region of the country rich in resources and talents. The academic achievements that have resulted are a reflection of these high standards, and tireless effort of the talented, engaged students who have started their academic careers here.

Fulbright Student Fellowship

  • Mary Chris Moore YHS '96

George C. Marshall Scholarship

  • Courtney Marie Peterson YHS '99

Westinghouse Scholars

awarded by the Westinghouse Foundation:

  • 55th Science Talent Search Award:

Brian M. Green YHS '96

  • 51st Science Talent Search Award: 

David R. Derkits YHS '92

  • 49th Science Talent Search Award:

Andrew M. Lines YHS '90

LATIN

Top Three Winners at the 2000 Virginia Junior Classical League

Convention, Richmond, VA Nov. 19-20:

Geography – Level 4 – 2d Place: Brian Schmalzbach ’03

Grammar – Level 4 – 3d Place: Brian Schmalzbach

Grammar – Level 5 – 2d Place: Dessa Asp ’01

Illustrated Children’s Book – 3d Place: Brian Schmalzbach

Mythology – Level 5 – 2d Place: Dessa Asp ; 3d Place: Laura Pfuntner ’02

Pentathlon – Level 5 – 2d Place: Dessa Asp

Reading Comprehension – Poetry – Level 5 – 2d Place: Dessa Asp 3d Place– Laura Pfunter

Roman Life – 5th Level – 2d Place: Dessa Asp

Sweepstakes:

Grade 10 – 2d Place: Brian Schmalzbach

Grade 11 – 1st Place: Laura Pfunter

Grade 12 – 2d Place: Dessa Asp