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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes, it is possible to keep your kid at Yorktown on the straight and narrow. I have a junior there who has an afterschool job, doesn't participate in sports, and instead is involved in music  and the more "cerebral" activities. But the administration doesn't give the same support/emphasis to the nonsport activities as it does to the athletic ones - and, frankly, it's just not seen as "cool" to be on the debate team or Model UN. This is in contrast to other area high schools where those types of activities are popular. I think if more emphasis was given to activities other than the sports teams Yorktown would be a better school.[/quote]

That seems evident from the sports culture. I had never seen or heard of students Turing their backs on the opposing team, until I moved to Arlington. I was raised in Fairfax county and had a huge sports rivalry and we didn't pull that crap. It's toxic. [/quote]

I have definitely seen kids at schools in Fairfax turn their backs on players from opposing schools.  I've also seen them raise money for cancer research with students from their archrivals or light candles in memory of students from other schools who have passed away.  I would not single out any particular incident and then use it as an excuse to label an entire school community "toxic."

Yorktown isn't well known regionally, however, for anything other than its football team 4-5 years ago, and maybe strong swim/dive teams.  The overall perception is that, given its demographics, the school punches under its weight.  [/quote]
I was a cheer leader in the 90's at a big FFX sports power house, and never witnessed that behavior. I thought maybe it was a recent trend, but Yorktown alum that are my age confirmed it is a long standing "tradition". 
You are right that you can't point to one incident. Sadly, it's not one thing. This year we have seen many things. It made the national news. 
It's a bummer for sure. Arlington only has 3 high schools and it seems only 1 really offers a diverse and academically challenging environment. My family lives in south Arlington, and can't afford  an acceptable home in bounds for WL. Our money would go much further in the Yorktown zone. We've got years before this is an issue, and school dynamics change, but if was next year? I would be sticking with Wakefield.[/quote]

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