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 was able to increase our annual support of the "Duke the Halls" program at York this year by donating eighty-five gift cards to various local locations worth a combined total of $2,150! This enables students in challenging circumstances to have some food security and comfort over the holidays. Each gift card was accompanied by a hand written note that said, “York Alumni cares about you.”
YCHSAA Officers Debbie Linhart & Lisa Fanelli with York Social Worker Nelly Avina
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.
Alumni had a great time at this summer's mixer on July 10th at Bottle Theory. Click here for details
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.
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