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 to "Duke the Halls" by providing 85 gift cards worth $2,150 from local retailers for this 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.
YCHSAA Officers Debbie Linhart & Lisa Fanelli present YCHSAA donation to York Social Worker Nelly Avina
YCHSAA is proud to honor our fallen alumni soldiers by donating $1,000 to the campaign for the creation of a new Veteran's Memorial that will replace the former one at York. The new memorial is scheduled to be unveiled in May of 2026.
We are also happy to support the York Drama Program with an add for their 25/26 program.
Distinguished Dukes
York Distinguished Alumni 2025 Inductees have been selected and will be announced soon!
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.
Alumni Fun
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.
Join Now! Contact us at alumni@elmhurst205.org
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