WELCOME YORK ALUMNI

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.
The leadership is a group of volunteers independant from the school district that work to fulfill the mission and honor the proud history that is York.

Alumni Dollars at Work

YCHSAA officers Kathy Wilson, Lisa Fanelli & Jim Driscoll with Model UN Advisor Matt Bourke & students attending the Boston conference.

YCHSAA gifted the York Model UN Club with $1,000 to defray student costs in support of their attendance at the Model UN EagleMUNC Conference hosted by Boston College.

YCHSAA was able to increase our donation this year "Duke the Halls" by providing 85 gift cards worth $2,150 from local retailers for a program that provides support to financially challenged York students and families. Each card was accompanied by a note letting them know that York Alumni cares about them.

2025 donation

YCHSAA Officers Debbie Linhart & Lisa Fanelli present YCHSAA donation to York Social Worker Nelly Avina

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Group of former Duke football players gather at Alumni Football Game on October 18th

York Distinguished Alumni  2025 Inductees have been selected and will be announced in early 2026.

Do you know an accomplished York alumnus that deserves to become a Duke of Distinction? Click here for more information. Nominations for 2025 are now closed. Nominations for 2026 will open soon.

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Alumni had a great time at this summer's mixer on July 10th at Bottle Theory. Click here for details

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.


    Join the Alumni Association. Membership is free.
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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

  • Donated to the new Veteran's Memorial honoring York alumni that lost their life in service to our country.

  • 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

We rely on your generosity to keep ychsaa going so please help by making a donation or volunteering.

No amount of your time or treasure is too small!