The mission of the York Community High School Alumni Association (YCHSAA) is to inform and connect alumni; support current students; and preserve York's history and traditions.
York Distinguished Alumni Program returning Fall 2025!
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ALUMNI DOLLARS AT WORK
YCHSAA again provided support for York students and their families during The Holidays by donating $1800 in gift cards to local stores and establishments as part of the Duke the Halls program. This tradition is provides gift bags to financially challenged York students annually and is a collaboration between York Student Council and the community.
Presenting this year's donation to Social Worker, Norelly Avina (center) are Kathy Wilson(left) , YCHSAA President , and Debbie Linhart(right), YCHSAA Vice President
A YCHSAA donation of support helped track athletes from York compete in a national meet held in Oregon over Spring Break. Congrats to team KROY on a sixth place finish!
Position | Name |
|---|---|
President | Kathy Wilson (‘65) |
Vice President | Debbie Linhart (‘67) |
Treasurer | Jim Driscoll (‘76) |
Secretary | Lisa Fanelli (‘79) |
Public Relations | Kristen Samuelson (‘05) |
Informing & Connecting Alumni
Supporting Current Students
Preserving History & Traditions.
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Snapshot Of Activities & Accomplishments
Assist reunion committees and lead tours of York
Sell York alumni merchandise
Maintain website and social media for York alumni
Attend York sporting events, Homecoming and reunions
Host social events for alumni
Create and send monthly alumni newsletter
Co-curated a permanent historical poster display show cased at York
Redesigned and sell the Elmhurst Historical Landmark woven throw
Provide finanical support for York students to attend conferences and events
Annually provide gift cards and materials to support financially challenged York students and families
Archival restoration of historical York photographs and yearbooks
Co-founded, help coordinate and stage the York Distinguished Alumni programs.
Co-hosted the 2018 York Centennial Celebration