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The mission of the York Community High School Alumni Association (YCHSAA) is to serve and support the school and its alumni by fostering and enhancing communication and camaraderie among alumni; maintaining a strong relationship between the school and its alumni; preserving, promoting, and celebrating the history, traditions, and memories of York; and contributing to the growth and welfare of York and its students.

🎓 Dukes of Distinction SpotlightBonnie GrabenhoferConsultant & Woman’s Rights Advocate | Class of 1967Learn more about B...
10/14/2026

🎓 Dukes of Distinction Spotlight

Bonnie Grabenhofer
Consultant & Woman’s Rights Advocate | Class of 1967

Learn more about Bonnie and her remarkable journey:
👉 https://www.elmhurst205.org/o/ecusd/page/2026-dukes-of-distinction

We can’t wait to celebrate Bonnie and our other Dukes of Distinction on October 15! 💚

🥂 Reception: 6:15 PM
🎓 Ceremony: 7:00 PM
📍 York High School Commons
🎟️ Open to the Public

🎓 Dukes of Distinction SpotlightDr. Jenna Weglarz-WardEducator, Early Childhood Specialist | Class of 1996Learn more abo...
10/12/2026

🎓 Dukes of Distinction Spotlight

Dr. Jenna Weglarz-Ward
Educator, Early Childhood Specialist | Class of 1996

Learn more about Jenna and her remarkable journey:
👉 https://www.elmhurst205.org/o/ecusd/page/2026-dukes-of-distinction

We can’t wait to celebrate Jenna and our other Dukes of Distinction on October 15! 💚

🥂 Reception: 6:15 PM
🎓 Ceremony: 7:00 PM
📍 York High School Commons
🎟️ Open to the Public

🎓 Dukes of Distinction SpotlightTefft Smith, IIVisualization, VFX & Animation Supervisor | Class of 1994Learn more about...
10/11/2026

🎓 Dukes of Distinction Spotlight

Tefft Smith, II
Visualization, VFX & Animation Supervisor | Class of 1994

Learn more about Tefft and his remarkable journey:
👉 https://www.elmhurst205.org/o/ecusd/page/2026-dukes-of-distinction

We can’t wait to celebrate Tefft and our other Dukes of Distinction on October 15! 💚

🥂 Reception: 6:15 PM
🎓 Ceremony: 7:00 PM
📍 York High School Commons
🎟️ Open to the Public

🎓 Dukes of Distinction SpotlightCarl Landwehr, PhDComputer Scientist, Cybersecurity Specialist | Class of 1964Learn more...
10/11/2026

🎓 Dukes of Distinction Spotlight

Carl Landwehr, PhD
Computer Scientist, Cybersecurity Specialist | Class of 1964

Learn more about Carl and his remarkable journey:
👉 https://www.elmhurst205.org/o/ecusd/page/2026-dukes-of-distinction

We can’t wait to celebrate Carl and our other Dukes of Distinction on October 15! 💚

🥂 Reception: 6:15 PM
🎓 Ceremony: 7:00 PM
📍 York High School Commons
🎟️ Open to the Public

🎓 Dukes of Distinction SpotlightBruce KarrPara-Olympian | Class of 1955Learn more about Bruce and his remarkable journey...
10/09/2026

🎓 Dukes of Distinction Spotlight

Bruce Karr
Para-Olympian | Class of 1955

Learn more about Bruce and his remarkable journey:
👉 https://www.elmhurst205.org/o/ecusd/page/2026-dukes-of-distinction

We can’t wait to celebrate Bruce and our other Dukes of Distinction on October 15! 💚

🥂 Reception: 6:15 PM
🎓 Ceremony: 7:00 PM
📍 York High School Commons
🎟️ Open to the Public

🎓 Dukes of Distinction SpotlightJenny Cloud RiddleActress, Storyteller & Communication Coach | Class of 1982Learn more a...
10/08/2026

🎓 Dukes of Distinction Spotlight

Jenny Cloud Riddle
Actress, Storyteller & Communication Coach | Class of 1982

Learn more about Jenny and her remarkable journey:
👉 https://www.elmhurst205.org/o/ecusd/page/2026-dukes-of-distinction

We can’t wait to celebrate Jenny and our other Dukes of Distinction on October 15! 💚

🥂 Reception: 6:15 PM
🎓 Ceremony: 7:00 PM
📍 York High School Commons
🎟️ Open to the Public

🎓 Dukes of Distinction SpotlightJulia Schmitt HealyArtist & Educator | Class of 1965Learn more about Julia and her remar...
10/06/2026

🎓 Dukes of Distinction Spotlight

Julia Schmitt Healy
Artist & Educator | Class of 1965

Learn more about Julia and her remarkable journey:
👉 https://www.elmhurst205.org/o/ecusd/page/2025-dukes-of-distinction

We can’t wait to celebrate Julia and our other Dukes of Distinction on October 15! 💚

🥂 Reception: 6:15 PM
🎓 Ceremony: 7:00 PM
📍 York High School Commons
🎟️ Open to the Public

🎉Congratulations to the 2025 York Distinguished Alumni Recipients!💚Julia Schmitt Healy: Class of 1965 Artist & Educator💚...
03/01/2026

🎉Congratulations to the 2025 York Distinguished Alumni Recipients!

💚Julia Schmitt Healy: Class of 1965 Artist & Educator

💚Desiree Baron: Class of 1982 Foreign Service Officer

💚Robert (Robb) Knuepfer: Class of 1970 Attorney & Pastor

💚Roberta Larson Duyff: Class of 1966 Nutritionist & Author

These 2025 Dukes of Distinction honorees will be celebrated along with the 2026 winners in the fall of 2026. Congratulations to these outstanding alums who truly deserve this honor & will join the 54 past recipients of the award.

2026 Nominations are OPEN 😀:
If you know a York Alum worthy of the honor, please consider completing the 2026 Nomination form that is now available our website. All criteria is on the website plus nominations for 2026 - close May 15, 2026

Website: https://www.elmhurst205.org/o/ychs/page/alumni-association

Nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2F0HHUpmKOnhCdswwtFiGqJgkDqFufLb5EwEZIMRtJNmOeA/viewform?pli=1

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎆 🎉York Class Reunions 2026🎉 💚Class of 1971: 55th Reunion (October 16th & 17th) Spring Inn (16th) Knigh...
01/17/2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎆

🎉York Class Reunions 2026🎉

💚Class of 1971: 55th Reunion (October 16th & 17th) Spring Inn (16th) Knights of Columbus (17th)
Facebook: York Class of '71 50th Reunion. Emal: [email protected]

💚Class of 1976: 50th Reunion (October 2nd & 3rd) The Drake (3rd)
Facebook: York Community High School Class of 1976 (Elmhurst, Illinois Private Group)

💚Class of 1981: 45TH Reunion Fall, 2026

We have had several inquiries regarding milestone 2026 Class reunions.

If you are planning reunions for 1961, 1966, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021 - reach out to us by sending details to [email protected]

YCHSAA OFFICIAL ALUMNI PRODUCTS:

👕Tees $20 plus shipping
🕶️Hoodies $40 plus shipping
🍀Elmhurst Landmark Woven Throw $65 - local pick up available for all products

12/23/2025

This Saturday 12/27, Class of 2015 celebrates their 10th Reunion: 5-6pm at Bottle Theory, 6pm at Doc's Victory Pub! 💚

Planning your Reunion and would like to have your reunion posted? Please contact the The York Alumni Association by email: [email protected]

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Elmhurst, IL
60126

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