2003_Oakleaves

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Mrs. Grether, thanks for being our friend, teacher, and mentor. Through the years at Poly everyone hears about junior year AP Biology and what a wonderful teacher you are, and we can truly say that the legend lives on. Somehow you take the hardest, and at times, most confusing subject matter and make it interesting and logical, whether it be through jokes in your lectures, videos, or our personal favorite, laser discs. Through the most stressful year of a student's life, you are there to make it interesting. You have taken time out of your packed schedule to write thousands of glowing college recommendations, helped us announce our prom, and turned a blind eye to students coming on campus bearing food. It's always nice to see your smiling face as we rush down the hallway trying to make it to class on time. And of course how could anyone overlook that illicit affair with Mr. Fletcher, but we know you only use him for his hot car (Sorry Mr. Fletcher, the secret's out). Thanks for all the knowledge and laughter you imparted on us, you've made a mark on all of us, thanks for being an amazing teacher and person, we will miss you when we leave.

"She ' s awesome , she makes learning fun which lots of Biology teachers don't, which in turn makes learning easier She presents material in a manageable form and she's very sympathetic under any circumstances." -Alan Rutledge

"Only Mrs Grether would be our Prom Queen with one stocking up and one down and a fo x wrapped around her neck! She really is the queen of the faculty, and I appreciate all she has done for me, from imparting her knowledge as a teacher and sharing her wisdom as a person. Thank you so much! " - Kristen Andersen

"I loved the way Mrs. Grether's door was always open whether you needed help or j ust some friendly chatter."

- Martha Whitmore

Above: Assistant Head Mr. Feldmeth checking up on the latest ethics news from around the world.

Below: Mrs. Williams has no time for silly yearbook photos. She has schedules to rearrange. Next time you decide to drop a class, think of this hurried picture.

Above: Mrs. Reed, the "installed" Head of School, makes her Poly yearbook debut.

Above: Mrs. Hamilton, head of the Upper School.

Right: Art Department:

Mr. Schaeffer, Mr. Geier, Mrs. GodwinMinto, Mr. Sherrell, Mr. Block, Mr. Allard, Mr. Freed, Mr. Barry, Ms. Cocumelli, Mrs. Crass in an "artsy" picture.

Above: Language Department: Mme. Terzi, Sra. Pendorf, Mag. Wickhem, Sra. Navarro, Dr. Cloughly, Sra. Cid, Sra. Mair and Sra. Lieggie-Amaratto. How do you say, "why are you stealing the maintenance truck" in Latin?

Below: Science Department:

Mrs. Santocchi, Mrs. Schmitt, Dr. Kucherawy, Mrs. Grether, Mrs. Ulmer and Mr. Fletcher. If they're out here, who's administering the labs?

Left: Math Department:

Mr. Robinson, Mr. Sisley, Mr. Fay, Ms. Williams, Mrs. Wiebe and Mrs. WhittlockTrotter. If six math teachers needed to teach seven classes at the same time, how many teachers could be used per class?

Right: History Department: Mrs. Zetlian, Mr. Caragher, Mr. Ipswitch, Mr. Feldmeth, Ms. Pixton, and Mr. Jolly. The history of this department includes mostly long-time Poly teachers, however, there are the relatively new additions of Mr. Jolly and Mrs. Zetlian.

Right: Maintenance Department:

All smiles after ambushing the Language Department and reclaiming their truck. Little known fact: Bob (in the driver's seat) actually is not liscenced to drive that vehicle.

Left: English Department:

Mr. Pickering, Mrs. Holmgren, Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Minjares, Mrs. Hepp, Mr. Gudas, and Mr. Sheinkopf. The official gambling line is that there will be 789,341 combined pages of student writing to go through this year. Mr. Pickering has twenty dollars that it will be more.

Left: Athletic Department: Coach Hall, Coach Beerman, Coach Ellis, another Coach Ellis, Coach Farer, and another Coach Beerman pose in front the pristine field. These guys (and one lady) can sum up their thouhts in three letters: CIF.

Security: Bob, unable to find a parking space because juniors without carpools were the lot, is forced to use a bicycle.

Manuel locks up the administration office. Poor Mr. Thurston, who is still inside. Not Pictured: Security Guard

done their job if we never come back to Poly.

Administration: Mrs. C. Fox, Mrs. L Fox, Mrs. Sarafian. Foxy.

Fracncisco

College Counselors: Mr. Thurston. Mrs. Cotti, and Mrs. Fernie. They've

Above : Tech Crew: Left: Ryan Katsuyama and right, Rod Rivers, saviors of the yearbook.

Bottom: the happy librarian Jody Stefansson poses for a picture.

Above : Mr. Feldmeth expresses his love for the mother nature in his camping chair, observing the wild outdoors of the upper courtyard.

Right: Dr. Bakaly looks confused with the concept of having his picture taken

Above: Felicia Murphy, librarian, takes a break from her favorite pastime, kicking noisy upper classmen our of the library and enforcing the "shush" zone.

Above: Mr. Fay exhibits his strength through lifting 5 whole markers

Below : just wow

Laura .9L[[en

YLdam YLf-Sarraf

"And we have enjoined on man to be good to his parents; in travail upon travail did his mother bear him and in years twain was his weaning."

(The Qur'an 31.14)

To my parents: Thank you for putting up with me during all these years, I hope, someday, I'll be able to pay you back.

To my brothers and sister:

I'm sorry for sleeping in and missing this picture but it worked out perfectly because I needed a picturew with just you three in it.

"The world would be a better place if we all stopped talking and thinking and started doing." -Anonymous

"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest."

-Mark Twain

"Do not the Believers know, that had Allah so willed He could have guided all mankind to the Right." (The Qur'an 13.31)

'1There is no fundamental axiom of American freedom than the familiar statement: In a free country, we punish men for the crimes they commit, but never for the opinions they have." -Harry Truman

To the Muslims in Action: We have contributed much to our community And God-willing we will be able to continue our activism.

To my Polo teammates: We all have something in common; we play the best sport ever.

Jamen Joseph .9Lmato

1(risten r;{jco[e YLncfersen

Mom aru!Dru:(

''Did you ever linow that you're my nero, am£ everythi119 I wou[c( [ilie to 6e? I can fCy lii£Jner than an W9[e, cuz you are tl1e wiru£ 6eneatli my wi119s. It mi£Jiit liave appeared to 90 unnotiw£, 6ut I've 9ot it a[[ nere in my lieart. I want you to linow I linow tl1e trutli, of course i linow it, I wou[c( 6e notlii119 witliout you." You liave 6een my inspiration am£ 9uidi119 [i£Jiit over tl1e years. I can on[y liope to one cfay 6e as amazi119 a person as you two are. I [ove you 6otli so mudi. - Caliey6alier

Milie,

''Even tliougli I linow liow very far apart we are, it ne[ps to tliinli we mi£Jiit 6e wislii11£1 on tl1e same 6fi91it star, am£ wnen tl1e ni£Jiit wiru£ starts to si119 a [onesome [u[[a6y, it ne[ps to tliinli we're s[eepi11£J uncCerneatli tl1e same 6i£J sliy."

• I couCcC not i111a9ine a 6etter 6rotl1er to liave 9rown up witli. My Cife is ju[Cer 6earnse of you. I [uv you forever. - Sparliy

''We migfit [ose or we migfit win, 6ut we wi[[ never 6e here

Pippy,

"You just ca.(( out my name, ami yo u k.now wherever I am, I' (( come nmni119 to see you 09ain. Winter, spri119, summer or faC(, a(( you liave to do is ca(( ami I' (( 6e there. You've got a frie.mi."Y ou are the most womie:ifuC ami re(ia6(e frie.mi I cou(cf ask. for. I wi(( afways 6e Ft.ere for you too. - Kik.i

Mana,

''It doesn't matter if everythi119' s fi9Ftt, or everythi119' s wro119, I (ove ta(HJ19 to you. It doesn' t matter wliat turns Cife tak.es

6ecause we' (( a(ways liave eadi other--who coufcf ask. for more."

Not every gir( is Cudy enough to liave a 6est frie.mi simp(y on the otherside of the Fti(L

Wliat is Cife without k.nowfeJ9e? Tliank. you to a(( the teadiers who I liave hac( at Po(y. The wisdom you liave impartecf to me is inva(ua6(e.

Mr. Fe(cfmetFt, Mrs. U(mer, ami Mrs. Grether, tliank. so much for the hours you liave given to me as teadiers, mentors, ami most of

a(( frie.mis.

Cfass of2003, "OFt, the p(aces you(( go! You have 6ra.ins in your Ft.eacf. You have feet in your sFwes. You can steer yourself any cfirection you cFwose." It was a p(easure.

''WFt.en you' re the 6est of

frie.mis, sliari119 a(( tliat you cfiscover, when tliat moment lias passecf, wi(( tliat Jrie.mfship Cast? Who can say if there's a way? OFt I hope, I hope it never emfs, ' cause you're the 6est of Jrie.mfs ." 9 years ami goi119 stro119, we trufy wi(( 6e Jrie.mfs forever. Vivamu.s men Lesbia atque amenutS

"I' (( 6e there for you, when the rain starts to pour. I' (( 6e there for you, (ik.e I've 6een there 6efore. I' (( 6e there for you, cuz you were there for me too." Sea( cfance! Muuruu. You are an

"Now I've liacC tlie time of my Cife, and I've never feCt tliis way 6efore, yes I swear it's tlie trutli, and I owe it

rain, sFt.e' s fire ami ice, a Citt(e crazy 6ut it's nice. Site's anythi119 6ut typica(, sFt.e' s so unprecficta6 (e." Y aU: re

To a[[ my friendS- ''Here's a toast to a[[ those wfio hear me a[[ too weCL

Here's to the night's we je[t aCive, here's to the tears you knew you'd cry, here's to goodbye, tomorrow's gonna come to soon." A[ways in my heart.

'I'ory- my awesome carpoo[ 6uaay, 'Biffy Joe[fan, neigli6or, anafrienri. We've liaa fun tlie past 12 years together ana I 'm so gfaa we've gotten dose again, tlian/(;? for tlie memories ana [aug/is! Jl.na ya you ao fool( coo[ [il(g_ tliat!

'Mana- wow there's just too mucli to say, liow cou[a i ever forget tlie girf wlio was watching wlien i jeff into a fountain, re-enactea Zestjuffy dean for me, liaa a matching sliarl(_ watcli ana lias 6een an amazing jriena since tlie 1st graae I [ave ya, Li{y ana Lo[{y forever! 'Traaer Joes 'l(u[es!

Sarah YLnne

Mom andiJa£.

"Just a tree stanaing in tfie wate0 we sfr.a[[ not be movetf. " rrfian/0 for me stanaing ta[[ no matter what tfie oGstacfes, I [ove you Goth!

Susan- We've fr.aa our ups ana aowns Gut you'Ve Geen an amazing sister through it a[( I [ove you.

fJvfogs andC/iar(fe.- you two have 6een the greatest jriencfs I couM have ever asf(g.cffor, thank:§ for 6eing there through it a[[ Yl.ncf a6ove a[[, thank:§ for having faith in me. I wve you 6oth

Mags- you're the kjncf ofjriencf peop[e on[y wish for, I [ove you! I commencf you 6oth!

lj(fk{- 'My favorite 'Bfonae ana neve renaing source of amusement for tfie faugfis. You've a[ways 6een tfiere wlien I neeaea a fr iena ana cou£a a[ways makg me smi[e ana remem6er: wfien we tfiug it we tfiug it [if(g tfiugs 'IIian((j for cotTUpt ing me my fe!!ow 'B:J'J{_resiaent, we've fiaa fun! your fove puppy'

Zoe- 9'"ou've 6een tfie re for me wfienever I needed you, and 6e en an amazing friend since tfie day I met you. rrfian/(j for tfie endless support ana ta[/(j, and you're wefCOine for a[[ tfie doth.ing i fent you.

SrTC- 'Ifum((j for 6eing g reat jrieiU{s, aiU{ remem6er 1w matter fww j ar apart we are, Swufa!J nigftt at 8, we'[[ a[Wa!JS 6e togetfzer

'Doo!S- I rem em6er tfte first time J met !JOU ana !JOU came up to me ana said, J{i f;m 'Eliza6etft, 6ut even;one ca[[s me 'Doofey 'JJian((j for opening up to me from tfte start, !'{[ a[Wa!JS 6e tfierefor you no matter wftat! .9/na someda!J we'[[ attacl(_ Peter TiMen for not pfa!Jing music in tfie moming

XS'M- :J-{appy Pi[fs, Lamposts, Sidewa[/(.7wgefs, and of course, tfie (jreatest 'J(S'Jv[ ever!

'lvf.ollj;- 'We'Ve had some fun times in ftigft than/(] for 6eing agreat friend, and of course, my h.istOTij 6utftfy. 'But no matter what I wi[[ a[ways 6e a6[e to takg. you down

'.K{m/iert- we've ftad our ups and downs as friends, 6ut i !(now that wftatever nappens I can a[ways count on you Pura '1/ida! "I th.inl( we sftou(tf 6ond, se'K]la[(g" rrfianf;J for a[[ tfte [augfts turt[e

J{{{(al(a Sharpie)- If you ever makg. a done ofyoursefj 6e sure to send it to me so I can use it to entertain me. 'lou are one of tfie 6est friends I nave nad in nigh. and than/(] for a[[ tfie rides !tome!

V3 gfttr- you guys fiave 6een an amazing group of frienas ana support system, never forget tfie fun!

(jete (al(_a ye{e)f;j)- 'Ifiis year lias 6een tons offun, ana I'm sogfaa we've 6ecome frienas again, "aM !JOU f0ow tlieres a coffe 6ean in ora

"Sti[[ crazy after a[[ these years"

YLficia Marie 13ar[ow

DJ- We've shared so much together Thanks for always being there when I needed you. I love you. Austin · just remember .! will always look up to you! Marquis · you're gorwing up way too fast, but I'm privledged to get to watch you develop into such a wonderful young man. I'll always be here for you

Mom- you will never know how much you mean to me. I thank you for everything you have done. Words cannot begin to describe the thanks and love I have. You are my best friend for life. /l ove you

Karen- Your uniqueness is more pleasant each day. We've grown closer and I'm forever grateful. I have no regrets jorever livin ' on tha edge!

Natalie- You've been there every step of the way and I'll never forget. Thanks for believing in me when times got rough. Good friends are hard to come by- you've been all I can ask for ! love you like a sister.

"Tomorrow I see change, a chance to build a new, build on spirit intent of heart and ideas based on truth. Tomorrow I wake with second wind and strong because of pride I know I fought with all my heart to keep the dream alivie." -Tupac

Shakur

Michelle· my partner in crime! we share so much, we will always be finishing each others sentences Thanks for being there, much love

to the guys . we've sha red many memorable moments. You never jailed to make me laugh You'll always be remembered. thanks for every thing!

Chin- What up! The times we've shared have been great. I can always count on you ta keep it real and be you.

Sean- You're like a brother to me Keep doin' what you're good at, stay strong, work hard. ! love you

Catherine- You are one girl wit a whole Iotta drama! But I have no idea what I'd do without you ! Thanks for always being such a joy to be around. Your smile has carried me through all these years You 'll always be tight. Mu ch love.

"We all take differ· ent paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other every· where "

4DQ. Wassup my girls! I couldn't ask for a better group of DO's. We've made our memories and we've been through it all Much love goes out to the 4DO!

Ryan- you will never know how much I appreciate you I owe many great laughs and memories to you. Thanks for always being there, I'll never forget. Your support has meant the world to me Stay cool RJ, much love.

To: JD, !A, ES, CH, TG, DH, KT, SS· you guys have been great. Hey Kof where 's the FAS at?

SA, MO, ]S (I still look up 2 you!), EV, KP, KF, MN, M, TB, 7Hz, ND, TC, EW, M, MO- you guys are awesome, stay cool!AK- thanks for the good times, you're just too awesome! NR, ]0, ZB, KZ, BO, AG, LB, CHJ, MPW, KR- 55 forever !, RW: you'll always make me smile!

"Memories last forever, never do they die Friends stay together, never say goodbye. "

Christopher 'Bateman

"The lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want"-

Thank you to Mrs. Robinson and Ms. Zetlian. Steve. Thanks to the Beerman family for everything. Thanks to Mr. Pickering and Mr. Sisley. Shout out to the orange carts(Bien, Felix, Bob, you know). Here's to few rules and lots of afternoon trees. Mrs. Crass, Tina, Mr.'s Sherrell and Barker, and to acting and everything else that keeps me honest, like Emily and Jackie. Thanks to Jennifer, Mr. Freed, Mr. Schaefer. And Mr. Feldmeth.

, To Mrs. Ham, the Foxy Foxes, Mistah T, JALI, Fernie. ________. _Crazy science teachers, to the English Dept., History class, Math teachers with style. Thanks to my fate for Outdoor Ed. Ola to the Senoras, Merci to Madame, and Word to Magistra. Language ladie s keepin it real.

Thanks to Ruth, Marnie, Kai, C, Danja, Kat, Churuk, Katie, French class, the ASB's, all the big sistahs. Esp. Kai and the Carters. And team moms. Thanks to the Nelsons for no restraining orders and for feeding me. 1 Brie and Andrew:go for it. Thanks to Coach Ellis and THANKS to Utah! Thanks to Lisl and Ian and Aaambaaah. Groovy. Freshmen-it only gets better. To dancefighting and to the great sophomores: Greg & Co., Elise, Larkin, Thomas, Haley, Mae, Case, everyone. Thanks awesome juniors, too many but Claire, Casey, Bobby, Ann, Dash, Benno, Stacey. Thanks to the good past classes for showing us how. Class of '03. Everyone. Thank you so much. It's a great privilege.

Ms. Williams for running such a fabulous school for me to attend. To Ruth for teaching me "fabulous". High school bands and cool cars. Lenient teachers, good chocolate, good bread. Wood shop. Photo lab. Math partners and patience. Thanks again to patience. Arts assemblies. Thanks to quiet gyms, Paw Print weekends, r-.....-+:-iH'*l • loud fans, Yearbook chaos. To people who just laugh.

, To cross country dedication and basketball fun and softball food. To plays and communities and families, thank you. To Casie, Adam, Sarah G. and A., Chris, Kristen (so close, good thing), Angele, Matt, Lauren, Vahe, Taylor 'sTerraTory, Lauren, Kara, Jessie, Sharon, Jill, Sean, Kristen, Carlos, Stu, Alex, Ryan and Ryan for being cool and to Mr. Friedman and HPA. To GSA Police. Thank you to my family for

1being my everything. P.S.-sleep well and breathe easy. With love, Terra ...

2?Jjan Justin 'B[acf(

NO PAGE CAN SUFFICENTLY REPRESENT ALL THAT I OWE TO THE BOTH OF YOU. YOU'VE SACRIFICED FOR ME AND I OWE EVERYTHING TO YOU. I LOVE YOU.

RYAN JUSTIN BLACK

"A mother's (ove is a. deep abyss a.t the 6ottom of wfiich you' [[ firui forgivne.ss."

MOMMY: This quote could be sy mbolic of our relation s hip. You've been my on ly friend in my worst moments, and always told me to never give up on my dreams. I appeciate that more than you' ll ever know. But no matter how bi g I think I am, andl know I like to think of my se lf as old but never forget that "Always and forever (your) baby

"Take it for wlia.t it's worth, my 6irt:fi. was a 6(essing. Sent to (ive arul clie on eart:fi. as a (esson, each of us Ft.as a star aff we lia.ve to cfo is fi.rul it. When we cfo everyone who sees it wiff 6e 6(incfec{. - DMX

Big Black: You've bee n th ere for me whenever I've needed that extra push. You believe I can do things, when I think they ' re impossible (that's hard). I cherish your g uid ance and our friendship. You've been a ll I can ask for as far as a mentor, but mo st of a ll you've been my friend Thank you for all that you've done, and providin g that extra kick in the pants when I needed it, God knows I have I look up to you in so many ways. I lov e you. I'll be. I lov e you. I hope I co ntinually show you that for the rest of my life.

MEB RIP

Dorian: I am proud to call you my sister. miss you more than you know. But no matter what distance is between us, I love you.

MRS. ULMER: Thankyou for believing in me. I cherish our talks , and I will truly miss you

DOC: Thank you for the summer's we 've spent together and all of the advice. You are a great role model.

LICIA: We've been through a lot and will stay close regardless of what happens. I know this from experience. Your sacrifice and selflessness makes me proud to call you my friend.

NATALIE· You 've been like a mother away from home, you 've always kept me in check, and for that I am grateful. Where you go success will follow I love you the mostest.

CHELLE-Heartbreaker, since my middle school crush you 've been one of my best friends I cherish our friendship , but mine 's better

KEFAROON- You are a true friend I am thankful for all the times we 've shared, even if you broke my heart. Thank you for help in the hardest times. Tell your mom I said hi.

STEPHENS- We 've had our ups and downs, but through it all you 've made me smile I will miss you more than you know. I' m always there to talk when you need me.

SOMMERS: You are the strangest girl I know but i appreciate all the good times.

THANKS: Stunes , Davidson 's & Amata 's

TO THOSE WHO CAME

Proud I am indeed of my thriving family tree!

"To me, I feel that my game is strong I feel as though i'm a shining prince, just like Malcolm, and i feel that all of us are shining princes, and if we live like princes, then whatever we want can be ours

Anything " - Tupac

Gra.nanw.: You. a.re m.y spiritu.a.[ inspimtion. I a.m. tfianlga[ for a.[[ of your guicfance. Tfia.nR. you for a.[[ you fia.ve dOne. I Cove you..

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil 4:13

KOFI: You 've been like the big little brother that I never wanted I look down to you and will always be here for you

Stoney #3·You are a true leader. From batman and superman , to helping each other through hard times , we've always been there for each other. I know no matter what you do in life, you will succeed and I' m glad I was around for some of the ride

JAMEN-1 am proud to call you one of my best friends , you deserve everything you 've accomplished I know you'll continue to do what makes you happy and succeed. Thanks for everything. BOSE ROWL FOREVER. J-You are the funniest man I know, and one fly Negro. Thanks for sharing all the good times. ONE. 11 HUSKEY-Your character and outlook on life is unmatched I admire your integrity, much respect due NICKY-Your work ethic is unrivaled, and I will always look up to you in that respect. Keep working hard, never give up that dream.

THOMAS AND DUNCBERGERS-We've had some great times together, and I value our friendship. BLACK PEOPLE @ Poly: Don 't forget have fun , stay Black

The Dream Begins

Berra Tennet.

TAKE IT TO DA HOUSE! ·Trick Daddy

Arthur- Yes, I am always right. Always. See you soon jackalobe. Josh-I hop e I will hav e many more years of sharing g irlfri e nd fight stories and being affected by that e liti s t n oise you call music (I practiced that on e for many hour s and I think my mirror is broken).

Matt- From football , to th e band, to snowboarding and ja zz, I cou ldn ' t hav e ima gi n ed a better guy to do it a ll w ith. Thanks and good luck n ext year.

Taylor- Your sma ll stature is mad e up by yo ur big goofy personality. Thanks for b e in g a fellow goofba ll. Lauren- Yes, my mom is an actress. Deal with it.

Phillip - Good luck n ext year, don ' t br eak too many h ear ts.

The Bes t Piece of Co ll ege Adv ice I Ever Got - "Go to a co llege that's not so Liberal that the people are lik e freaks, but lib e ral e nough that if you go out with a girl sh e will pay on h a lf the dat es." -Dr. Mik e Fe ldm an Angele- Here 's m y quote: • I hon es tl y cannot im agine life without yo u. You ' ve mad e the last four years better than they e ve r cou ld have b ee n. I know that you are bound for gr ea tness, and I hop e that n o matt er w hat happ e n s ne xt year or th e future in ge n era l that we will a lw ays be clos e someway or another. I'll alway s be th e re for you. I love you

Jufian joseph Cami[fieri

Mom- You've been the most supportive and understanding mom I could ever imagine

Thanks for always being there for me and still picking out my clothes even though I am legally an adult. I lov e you

Dad- You can always make m e lau gh. You're not only my dad but one of my best friends.

Thanks for every thing and I love you.

Henry- So ldi ers of Post-Modernism will live in infamy. We had good tim es and good food. Good Luck.

Carlos- It saddens me that yo u chose a mindless , dying in stitution lik e acti n g (just

Jennifer Marie Chacon

Grandma and Grandpy Joe- I cannot even begin to tell you how much I admire you guys! I love yo u both so much and I thank you for all the support that you've given me over th e years! Aunt Janet- I couldn't have asked for a better, more supportive aunt! You 've always been there for me through thick and thin, and I don't know wha t I would've don e without you You are like my very own sister; someone I can talk to, laugh with, and even cry with. I love you, and thank you! Mama y Papa Chacon- Los amo muchisimo! Cracias par toda su ayuda y apoye cada ano.

For all those times you stood by me

For all the truth that you made me see

Taylor- I definitely wouldn't have sur· vived Mayfield and sailing without you! I've always enjoyed spending tim e with you and will miss you so much next year!

"/am the vine; you are the branches If a man reamins in Me and I in him , he will bear much fruit ; apart from Me you can do nothing. " -John 15:5 Heavenly Father, I thank you so much for being the rock in my life. While the world around me always changes, you remain constant and faithful, always pulling me through the rough times. You have blessed me more than I deserve. Thank you.

9{adia Clian

Dear Mom, my confidante, my persona.( clieer(erufer, my stre119tft., arnf my 6est frierui, you are so 6eaurijUC inside am out. Thanks you so mucfi. for a(ways 6ei119 Ft.ere for me, tft.ro119fi tfie tears arnf tfie (augiter, arnf fie(pi119 me 6ecome vtfw I am today. I Cove you- you' r.. tfie 6est! Dear Datt you have 6een tfie piffar of my perseverance. No matter what Cife tft.rows my way, you give me tfie ri£Jfit perspective arnf attiMe. to R.eep on 9oi119. Thank. you Coo( D! Love, your 6e(oved.

My dearest Nathaniel, you are one of the funniest guys I've ever met. Thanks for all the fun and jokes you always have, and for always listening to me when I'm wallowing in my own self-pity. My bud Matti I've watched you grow up before my very eyes, and what a manly man you are now! Continute to work hard and be your best. Oh Monique, my babe, my Kiki, my sexy-you are the most awesome sister ever! Isn't it funny how such a little person can undertand my big problems and even give me advice? You have brought such joy to my life, and I love you so much! Keep it up!

Thanks for making this year so memorable for me, cheer girls. Love you all lots, and especially you, Jessie, for being a great big sister.

We had an awesome season, gll'ls! And lemme just say, JD, you were the best secret pal ever!

'Wendy Susana Cortez

To the first man who ever loved me and the first man who found a place in my heart: I' m not the boy you expected, but I'll always be your little girl. I love you forever, Papi.

Mari,

Th anks for bei ng more amb itious for me than I am for my se lf. Your flattery and compliments mean the wor ld to me. Even thou gh I am stubborn, individualist, little sister , your opin ion s influence me in ways I can't explain. The love I have for you all is boundless.

"So much of what is best in us is bound up in our love of family, that it remains the measure of our stability because it measures our sense of loyalty. All other pacts of love or fear derive from it and are modeled upon it." I have never loved so truly, never felt so safe, never laughed so hard, never cried so sweetly as I have with my family.

Marni,

You've taught me mor e than any book or teacher eve r ha s They say I look like Dadd y but you and I both know who I resembl e I'm proud of it...I hop e yo u are too. Thank you, Marni. I lo ve you.

Sergio,

You always beat me up and called me nam es but now that I've been worki ng out, I think I can take you I'm not so little anymore. Thanks for being a protective brother; I lo ve yo u too

Juan, I won' t tell you to behave yo urself; yo u know that alrea dy. I will te ll you to love yourself 'ca use I know yo u some tim es forget to do that. Accept advice from people who see things in a different light. There's no we akne ss in kindness and there is stren gth in humility.

Danny, You are tempestuous little man (look it up in the dictionary) Don't let jealous people put out your fire. Behave yourself. Do your hom ework. Dance for no reason like we always do together. Remember that you are my superstar.

Leslie, Carlos, Everardo, and Gus Vi da para enterderme ti enes que saber espafio l sen ti rlo en la sangre de tu alma Si hablo otro lenguaje y uso palabras distintas para expresar sentimientos que nunca cambiaran nose si seguire siendo la misma persona. -Luis Alberto Amborgg io

Monica and Ann ie, You encourage me too often and urge me to do crazy things that I would never do on my own. l have a new sense of adventure and appreciation for food because of yo u girl s But on a more serious note Thanks for wanting to be my fri end s That's all it took.

My friends,

You are each so beautiful in innumerable ways I've always fe lt that I am the plain one, the simple one, the dim one. But as I think about it reali ze I wo uld gladly be that one. There is no shame in being surrounded with brilliance, especially when that brilliance sheds light upon your face. To have friends like you is a blessing th at has brought joy into my heart. I always say I have one sister but from now on I can truthfully say that I have five. Casie, Ani, Sarah, Kara, I respect, honor, and admire each of you.

"Good humor is one of the best articles of dress one can wear in society."

"II est tres simple: on ne voit bein qu 'avec

Cheer girl s, Remember to keep you head s up, point your toes, hit yo ur moves sharply, tu rn in yo ur sc hedules, go fullout, respect one another, and most imp ortan tl y spot one another (a nd I don 't just mean during your stun ting.) Love , Yo ur dance captain. P.S. I wanna see some sm il es !

"I

have never let schoolling interfere with my education." --Mark Twain

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"He

may look like an idiot and talk like an idiot but don't let that fool you. He really is an idiot." -Groucho Marx

"Work

is a necessary evil to be avoided."

-Mark Twain

"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Churchill

My family: you've taught me so many things, among them patience and understanding. I wouldn't have wanted it different.

"Efficency

is intelligent laziness."

-David Dunham

"Golf

is a good walk spoiled."

-Mark Twain

"Now

this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning."

-Sir Winston Churchill

Everyone at Champion: Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to gymnastics. It's definitely been an experience of a lifetime. The Optionals- SZ , CB, AH, MS , NR, PL You are some of the funniest girls I know Gym certainly would not hve been the same without teammates like you guys. Have fun! Zak, Sarah , Tina, Mari- I thank you for all that you've gone through with me as coaches and as friends.

Love , C.

Casie Jennings 1Jane-nhauer

Mom-There is so much I could say but for now all I want to do is thank you. Thank you for the way you raised me and taught me how to grow up and be a genuinely good person. I love you. Courtney & Hunter- To have two wonderful and loving older siblings like you guys is more special than you will ever know. I'm so glad that you are a part of my life and I love you both soooo much. Dad- I love you and thank you for your support and encouragement in everything.

Cait- Thanks for always being my dress up partner when I needed one I may not say it often but you're wonderful and I love you very much. I'm glad I have such a cool ister and friend to grow up with.

Robert- "Never knew I could feel like this, like I've never seen the sky before. Want to vanish inside your kiss and everyday I love you more and more. Listen to my heart, can you hear it sing, telling me to give you everything. Seasons may change winter to spring, but I love you " I've told you a million times how much you mean to me, just don't forget ,ok?

JuUan Louis 'Davi

t•. My famil y has given me the most memorab le moments of my life. My family is not ju st my blood re latives, but they are the people who have sacr ific ed and given a part of them selves for me These people have felt my tears and laughed my lau ghs Th ey have nourished and supported me through all my life experiences and ha ve he lped me hurdle every obstacle that I have enco untere d. My family's love, time, and guidan ce has mo lded me into the person I am today. I am so thankful for every thing my family has done for me and I w ill love them all forever.

DAD : You are such an in spiration to me. I cannot express how truly greatful I am and how blessed I feel to have yo u as not on ly a mentor and teacher but also as a true loving friend. Thank you for teaching me to be proud of myse lf and my her· itage. You have shaped me into the man I have become and for that I am forever indebted to you. Thank yo u for your love, compassion and support. I love you dearly

MOM: You're th e best mom in the world by far. You hav e ded icated so much of yo ur life to making sure that I was

The Fro Squad: The best friends I could ever askfor. We had alot of great times together, and I know we will for many years to come. In the immortal words of Henry , "You better keep in touch. And if you don't , I will hunt you down and kill you." You guys were always there for me, thanks for everything.

Jolin de Lande

Mom + Dad: Without you I couldn 't have done anything in my life. Through successes and failures I know you will always love me. You will forever be my base to support me no matter where I am in life. Thank you. I love you both.

Owen: When I was two, Mom and Dad brought me home a best friend. Since then , you have always been there for me and I hope I have for you, too. You are miles beyond the rest and you show that everyday When I come home to visit, I'll be bugging you to hang out

Diane + Jerry: My grandpa rents in all but nam e. You have accepted me into your warm and lovin g family I only hope that one day my family will be as successfiil as yours.

Nat: You ' ve always given me more support than I rea lly deserve Thank you for believing in me, and for being that gen iu s writer friend I can tell people about

Grandma+ Grandpa: You hav e shown me it is possible to find joy throughout you r life. Grandpa- you are a kid at hea rt You have a livelier sp irit than most of my friends!

Meme + Pepe: I wish we had more time toge th er, but I cher ish what we had.

Laurie, Sarah, Ani: Whether to keep me sane or make me crazy, you guys kept my life int e resting. Thanks for the support. Benno + Dash: Comedic ge niu ses and a who le lot more Thanks for letting me han g out with you Allysa: For the past few yea rs you've been a rock when every thing was com in g loos e around me. I don 't know what I wou ld'v e done without you Tessa: How did I m ee t you so late : We 'll have plenty of time I won't lose touch. Soph buddies: You guys are the next big class. Good luck , you're halfway there

Mano[is Pavfos fJJimotaf(is

Molls , I think you know me better than I know myself. Thank you for your constant support and your ability to always say exactly what I needed to hear. Your friendship means more than you can comprehend.

'1 friend is one who believes in you when you have ceased to believe in yourself.'

Mom and Dad, thank you for your unconditional love and support. I love you both so much.

Kristen , whenever I felt all alone you were always th e re to listen Amble on my friend

Kim and Sarah , thanks for all the memories I' ll never forg e t our time together.

" Life is not tried it is merely survived if you' re standing outside the

"Th e hors e: Fri endship without en vy, beauty without van i ty, nobility without con1111111 ceit, a willing partner, yet 11 no slav e'.'

To Kelli, Barb , and everyone at the barn , you have all had a far greater impact on my life than you can ever imagine

Class of 2003 , Each and every one of you has had an amazing impact on my life You are all th e best and I treasur e every moment I have been blessed to spend with you. of a thousand mil es begin s with a singl e step'.'

"Running is peace and quiet and freedom"

My teammates , your unflagging support, your contagious enthusiasm and your cooperative spirit made mountains into molehills and anything possible Thank you to everyone who believed in me , you made me believe in myself.

To my bball girls: You are what make basketball worth it all I'll be lucky to find another experience that rivals the good times we ' ve had together

Lauren Marie 'E[achi

Mom and Dad- You have helped shape me into the person I am today. All the little lessons you have taught me I will cherish always. I love you so much.

Joanna- I don't tell you enough how much I love you. You're the best sister a girl could ask for, and I can only hope to become as beautiful and amazing as you.

Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today.

-James Dean

Chris- You make me smile every morning. You keep me warm. Your happy dance rivals that of Riverdance. Your puppy dog eyes are way too realistic. Thanks for making high school one big personal joke.

Matt- You are the most talented and insanely wonderful person I know. Until you came along, I was way too normal. You never fail to make me laugh. Punk rock and pork sausage.

But if you really want to live, why not try and make yourself? -Incubus

Fab 4- We are the definition of tastefully crazy. I will forever value our friendship and all the fun we've had. Katie's funky faces. Reena's ramblings late at night. Sarah's natural grace. Muwah.

Ani- I'll miss sleeping with you. Terra- My homeslice. Keegan - Soft clothes. Carlos- SCIENCE forever. Sarah - Vicious penguin. Steve- Always stealing

my glasses.

Ever- Flying cookie monster hand puppets. Benno- Coal is a perfect gift for a naughty boy. Dash - Modern Ferret magazine: don't deny it.

SHOUT OUTS

Vaheezee: I couldn't imagine high school without you We tore up the town: cheering at Clippers games, shooting pool, driv- ing the Supra .. . Thank you for the genuine kindness that you showed toward me. Above all, thanks for always making me laugh G.M.: From class trips to the Lakers' parade, you and I have always found a way to have a good time. Here's to more long phone conversa- tions and philosophi- cal A.Rdiscussions.

.: Om friendshjp has meant a great deal to me. Thank you for showing me how to truly live by the Scout Oath and Law.

A.F.: We 've been buds since day one Thank you for keep- ing me sane and driving me insane for four incredible years.

MUCHLOVE to T.B., S.G., A.R.F., and E.V

ANDREW ESENSTEN/199 1

JONATHAN

You have been a great teacher and role model over the years. And it was great having some- one to push around (see photo). Love, A

Paw

JUNE2003

I am truly blessed to have such loving parents The les- sons that you have taught me and the values that you have imparted to me will be with me always. I love you both very much.

To MY TEACHERS

I feel very lucky to have had such knowledgeable, ded- icated and patient instructors during my high school career. Thank you all for introducing me to new ideas, for confusing me and finally for enlighten- ing me Special thanks to Dr. Dillon, Mrs. Ulmer, Magistra Wickhem, Mr. Sisley, Mr Feldmeth and Mr. Pickering for giving me counsel encouragement.and /::, T.A.C. - Thanks .I ' forever after!

GABY

Je t'aime, je t 'adore...

You are my best friend. I love you so much! You can call on me for anything at any time.

POtYl'f'.CHNIC ScttOOL :: Posadeno, Ca/ifim1ia

Xristen 'Elizabetli :Jolirer

((A[[ your Cife, you were on[y waiti119 for this nwment to arise." -Pau[ McCartney

Jl[[an Louis

((I Cove you just the way you are." -Biffy Joe[

Brotfiu Bry- I hav e Jrie.mfs at sdioo[ ancl around town, &ut you are tru[y my &est frie.ncl. You know me &etter than anyone, ancl my biggest [aughs hav e &een with you. You are &y far the most sincere person I know , ancl I know that you' ff grow up ancl c£o great tfi.i119s it' s inevita&[e. I Cove you from the &ottom of my lieart, ancl, of wurse, you' ff a[ways &e my favorite &rotlier.

(( You' [[ ji[[ my heart with 9[adness and take away a[[ my sadness. Ease my troub[es, that's what you do." -Rod Stewart "I

Doo rags are tight. Baby Gabuch.

Pap (Varuj): I love you, I get you angry, but you're always there for me. I owe you. Mam (Nara): I love you too, and you know this, even if I have trouble showi ng it sometimes. Margaret (M-Dawg!): You're cool. If anybody bothers you, tell me and I'll... talk with them. Grandpa (Vahe Papik): You are smart and I respect you a lot , plus you stole my name. Grandma (Rita Tatik): You work too hard, and I am amazed at your dedication towards us. Noune: You aren't only an aunt, but a great friend. Vigen: I'll always respect you and count on yo u to make a party a real party. Ani: You silly girl, keep smiling Ani. Mika: I always have your back , in video games and in life. for the rest of my family abroad, I love you guys; you each are a step to my success and well being.

Thank you thongs , thank you shorts, thank you wet shirts, thank you lingerie and beautiful creatures called women. I love you all.

THE GABUCHIAN MAFIA

Iggy: you find me in college; I guarantee you a good time. Zeke: Dude you have nerves of stee l dawg. John Clark: I can never separate yo ur first nam e from your last, you ' re an awesome friend. Spencer: as for you , you are a loose cannon , and I like it a lot Spectre Jordy: nobody is heftier than my friend, the Highlighter. Gaylen: how much profit did Nike make off you last year : good eq ui pment but poor performance G-Force (limp diskit, gotta keep it up dawg!). Jon Olson: the Special-K is a friend , a hoddlum, a piinp, and a silly funny guy who is sarcastic; and I like this. Nicky: you work out lke an anima l, like me , and then you surpass me: but will you ever know who to block (daa coach)? Adam A: we must be related my friend , you and m e, we ' re not so different thanks for being my friend. Jamen- wadup Jaymon! We never@#$+ but we will@$(%# together: Chaos baby! Alicia-word my sister, never forget me or Spanish class Anthony- WHOMP!! something binds us together and it starts with doggy keep working and being the Ja maican I know. Chris B: I never forget your hospitality and trust in me , t h ank you Bateman. Chris A.: you w ill never beat me in Street Fighter. Terra: one of the coo lest girls I know, practical and kind. one o f a kind. Ryan: man, you introduced me to rap, and some other ill sh@t. peace Black Ryan. Julian C- listen , listen , I am astounded by how funny you are and a good friend or you are good and funny. Adam C: one da y I will beat you up , just don't snipe me when we become ad ult s. Casie D- damn girl , you can do gymnastics a nd be a tight sister, now that takes skill. Julian D- man I never met a more free nowin , baggy clothes wearing , jive talking cat than you: crypt walk for life JD. Keegan: dude , wh at is wrong with being too friendly with Keegan? Nothing , he just takes a long time to eat food. Lates brother man. Manolis : sequenciaJ! sequencial! sequenciaJ! Cars over walking man. Andrew: E sty le , being a friend with you is so awesome: it ' s fun and eductional. Kristen F: you have taught m e a new way of eat in g a popsicle (wow!). Alan F: I won t forget basketball , hence I won't forget you , or your brother, or your mother and good humored father. Sarah G: yo u are a good morak person to ask questions to, and a good singe r, I will miss you Sarah when I need advice in college. Tom: GDawg, I wrote this th e night we tried to get in the math forum: damn we had good times , too many to list. Never change Tiburon Tom. Gavin: The Hail Storm! You big buff American guy. Be yourself. Taylor: classes with you are inten se Taylor, especially if weboth didn't do the h omework! Duncan: dunhole , man I'm gonna miss you , whatever happens man , don't forget the crazy stuff we always talked about and did. Sean: pla ying basketball was awesome with you , but getting to know you was even better. Huskey: Panda buddy! A11 m an, time goes by fast , remember Spanish , footbaU , especia ll y the loop in the middle where 1 had no clue what to do. Henry: too littl e space to thank you and tell of the insane ideas we have brainstormed together , and many laugh s shared. Kevin: please leave a me ssage! Please leave a message! The Asianess in you is incredible , and yo u silly attitude makes you 1 of a kind. Paul: Paul when you say your name fast if sounds like Poly. See you later. Mark: mark , I have to say this , but 1 love it when you a ll of a sudden break into a stride run. Peace bra. Arthur: you , you I'm going to kill you!!! Just kidding man. Everardo: el gato volador , y el amigo eternal v iv a la revolution de amistad! Michelle: man you got such a nice hair. Michelle just be yourse lf and you' ll become famous. Gus: Latin kings or Predator , we have been through a lot: who would you rather (wa wa waaa waaaaa)? got us through some tough tim es. Brie: 1 never told you what 1 wanted, but it was t he sweetest thing th at can come from a man's lip s. Tory: I don ' t know abo ut yo u m ake up your mind baby if you re with Kyle or not , cuz I want a chance too. Mana: a friend , a foe, a woman , a model, a mana Kolapo: where are you kolapo. J can ' t see you Hallucinating sun Don ' t let people push you around. Jin; TI8500=Jin Park , Good Guy to the power of 2= Jin and Juic e Park Kyle: you stereotyping, racist , sexist , mean American white male! And I lo ve yo u man! (Baseball is not a real sport). Carlos: Merengue! Its better to be friends with Carlos for one day than to live a who le lifetime of not being friends with him. Ani: first and onl y you know what peach gir l. Steven: if you were more greek , I might have to eat yo u steven Keep livin it up , with me it at all possible. Alan R : one of my true friends throughout keep it a li ve Rutledge. Jill: you are too beautiful to be sad, when will you realize you are very special? c uz yo u are Matt- oh man , yo u are so awesome, never forget me dawg, nor t he fun times we had (1 saw thjs with eyes open very big!) Karen- dude, Karen, you are very nice girl a good friend , and 1 still have to get you for wetting me junior year K9! Keep being beautiful. dude Karen , my wife is gonna be as hot as you (im kidding CATHERINE) you a true g catherina. Evan: (number of times u scored) divide by 2"6 = my shoe size : yo u're awesome bra never forget. Gabi: CLAW!!! Hello there gabi , CLAW!!!

To all my buddies who worked out with me, we are now very massive people in comparison to the original us.

My, car. When will i ever get to know you intimately. Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer. -Vahe G. & Al Capone

To my Armenian Homies: I love you guys. Anything you need, anytime, I'll be there. -Karen, Vahan, Ashot & Armen

Mrs. Ulmer: you are a Mike: Coach Mike, you teacher, a friend, and a role called me the Vahenator, and you shall be remem- model. You have changed me. bered.

"A fri e nd may b e we ll reckoned th e mast erpi ece o.f Natu re." (Ra lph Wa ldo Emerson) To a ll my words ca nn ot d esc rib e what you have m ea nt t o m e, but I will a lways think of yo u a nd s mil e. " It :S· tim e now- to sing out th o' th e s tOI' y n eve r e nds L ets ce lebra te remember a yea r in th e life ojji·ie nds. Re m emb er th e love- m easure, m eas ure you l!fe in lo ve " (Jonatha n Larson)

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Mom and you have been my anchor and my ever-present support system. Thank you for lending me your sweet voices to sing me to sleep, for giving me a should er to cry on , and for teaching m e what it means to live life well. "I am always ready to learn although I do not a lways like being taught." (Winston Churc hill)

Rachel- my two-years-younger-twin! What would I do without yo u? You have bee n my so ur ce of la ug ht e r a

er in ca lm or stormy weat her; to cheer one on the tedious way, to fetch one if' one goes astray, to lifi one if one totters down, to st reng th en whilst one sta nds. " (Ch ri stina Ro se tti)

Hi g h Sc hoo l h as ta ug ht m e m a ny things: I have lea rn e d th e va lu e of love, what it is to b e filled with la ug hter, a nd what it m ea n s to purs ue knowle d ge. But th ese a re tri v ia l in co mpari son to th e m e mori es th at l h ave m a d e and the fr ie nd s hip s I hav e s h are d. Never see a n in s ta nt in life as the b e-a li e nd- a ll : "T h e c utt in g e d ge of thi s in sta nt ri g ht here a nd now is nothin g less than the totality of eve rythin g th e r e is ." (Rober t M. Pirsig)

A nd though "we keep passing tlu·oug h the littl e moments of ot her people 's li ves," (P ir sig) t he littl e m o m e nt s are w hat we remember fo r a li fetim e. So, keep s milin g a nd making room for more mome nt s- a ll we have a re m o m ents : "a ny moment , big or s mall , is a m ome nt afte r a ll. Se ize the m o m e nt , sk ies may fa ll a ny moment." (Steve n So ndh e im )

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Mom and Dad

Thanks for eve rything I am so grateful for a ll that yo u have done and for constantly tr ying t o instill some charact er in m e,

/ To all of you who I've grown up with, these have been some great times. Year after year we come back and do it all again, but each time it seems to get better. Some years were tougher than others, but we got through them together, always helping each other along. I will always remember these friendships and the memories that

go along with them. As I searched through the scrapbooks to get these pictures, I couldn't

help but recall and laugh at some of the pranks and antics that we pulled off. I've realized that these were the years that molded who I am and what I will become. I want to thank you all for being there along the way and guiding me in the right direction.

Steve- you have always been a true friend, never afraid to tell me when I was wrong and keep me doin g th e righ t th ing, and the fun thing. Thanks for being a bro.

Bates- we had some great times To snack time at your place and all the times you were there for me, thanks

Givoyou became the brother I always wished I had. The year you spent with us was the greatest. You never cared what people said, you just did it anyway. We are all a little better because of you

8/26 - 12/14 to the CHAMPS

Hogs in their natural habitat

Uncle George I wish you cou ld see me now

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'Duncan

Mom and Dad- You have been my inspiration, providing me with so much love and support at every turn. Without you I know I would never have made it this far. I love you from the bottom of my heart and can never thank you enough for all the sacrifices you have made on my behalf

"I get up and nothing gets me down ... and I know baby just how you feel, you gotta roll with the punches to get what's real!" - Van Halen

Shon-

Chris, Kofi, Julian, Evan, Tom, Jamen, Ryan, Sergio, Dante, Phil, Nicki, Vahe, Justin, Whit, Brian, Henry, Ty, Kevin, Miles, Ian, James, Pat, Andrew, Shon, Lisa, and everyone else I'm forgetting- I'm there for

Thanks.

This is me and my powerboat. my boat does about 50 mph and I can tell you, that I have done bigger jumps than this.

'Emi[ Lars :J{eije[

This is my house waiting for me back in Sweden. All of the houses are very close together because we don't have as much room on my island as you do here.

Here is the island where I live. If you want to visit, this is the map to my island.

These are my siblings, Frida, Julia and Andre.

Andas gor man, annars dor man. Resten loser sig.

is me

from

This is me next to my sailing boat during a sailing competition in Italy. All of the sailors wear a dry suit because it is so cold in the water.

H:llsnlng fro\n Hilsen fra Hilsen fra Grllsse aus Greetings from 5alutatlons dE MARSTRAND MARSTRAND MARSTRAND MARSTRANO MARSTRANO MARSTRAND

This

hanging

the railing of the lighthouse 45 minutes out to sea. I jumped from there.

Lauren CJ\[aomi 5-[ennan

Sarah .9Lnne Jiotchl(jss

Mom and Dad: Thank you so much. You've given me everything

Reena: You ' re more special than any of us can appreciate Don ' t let the man get you down. Fill the air with lungs!

You 3: Thanks for choosng me to be your friend. I'm st ill amazed that I can claim connection to such coo l people.

My spaz. You're the craziest friend a g irl cou ld have Thanks for the tunes and midnight drives. Don ' t tell me they've taken your kidney!

Katie: So much energy. You keep me upbeat. I love your smi le. Damn Swiss!

Chris: My big brother in disgui se (a Batman disguise!) Thanks for looking out for me. Don ' t poke! Naaargh!

Terra: You're the nicest basketball player/ rapper/ part-bl ack/partasian/softball player/ browni e maker/ Canadian I know.

Sarah : You're a v ic ious penguin. You make me fee l all warm and fuzzy inside. Thanks for listening.

An i: Mammoth (always fun) , Sund ay dinners (great company), Ex - Saf (I st i II can't believe we found his house). Wherever we are, I know I can count on you and so me ce lebrity sightings.

Benno: I'm so g lad you were born. Your enthusiasm is contagious-but in a good way.

Andrew: What a weird friendship. Sorry that you're exactly like me. T h anks for the music.

Everyone I got to know after I made this page: Hope I didn't make too big a foo l of myself. I' ll miss you.

Is persistence a virtue? You changed my mind. Thanks for talking to me.

and I can take you any day

Laurie:

Carlos, Keegan and Ever: Whether you 're making static noi ses or torturing Henry, you're the funniest guys I know.

Claire: Best little sister. You ' ll do great.

Dash: Lanky one. Bono asked for his g lasses back Thanks for making me laugh a lot.

Steve: My friend. What do I say to the nicest guy I know? Keep up the good work

'02: Mel: Crazy. C: Thanks for laughing at me. Dana : Special brownies Tobi : My Swede Come back Kai: DefLeppard forever! I promise to never lose my arm.

Ann: Superb. You lend some sty le to every situation.

Kyle:

Laur ie

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Mom and Dad - Thanks for always loving and listening. And thanks for having me , can't forget that. And feeding me. Clothing me. Sheltering me. Etc. You guys are wonderful. Love you!

Anna Banana - Fluffkins Fluff was fluffily planted. I love you, kiddo, and I'm very proud of how you've grown, in spite of my abuse. In life, you have the ace of spades, and don't you ever forget it. If you only knew all the love that I've found,

Stu - Though I was (supposedly) wearing a pink tank top when I met you , though 1 broke yo ur nose , cracked your bro 's sk ull , tore up yo ur lawn , etc. , you've a lways been a good fr iend, and I' m gratefu l for that. If yo u eve r need a bodyg uard, give me a ring

KP - If l never met you , I might never have never known Santa didn ' t exist. T he n again , I might never ha ve gotten the opportuni ty to play handball or s ma llb a ll , never have cared about baseba ll , never ha ve known where a collarbone is. Thanks for making me get out of the ho use and get over myself.

G-Man - Thanks for the rides and blown-out eardrums. You're the closest I got to a brother Carlos - From baseba ll diamonds to Grover's Corners, re d socks to mac hs (with a brief hiatus) , you've been one hell of a teammate

To all my friends, everyone I've ever talked to or wanted to talk to, everyone I know or used to know - I am going to miss all of you.

How to Stay Young.

1) Avoid fried meats, which angry up the blood

2) If your stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts.

3) Keep the juice s flowing by jangling around gently as you move.

4) Go very light on the vices, such as carrying on in society. The social ramble ain't restful.

5) Avoid running at all times.

6) Don't look back. Something might be gaining on you.

- Satchel Paige

Ever - You've always been true , kid, and I'm lucky to know you.

Life moves pretty fast sometimes. If you don't stop to look around once in a while, you could miss it.

- Ferris Bueller

Bradley Nowell

Mach5 Until Forever

Cliristoplier 'Danie{

Mom and Dad- You two have provided me with endless love and opportunity. I love you and I hope to make you proud. Andy and Brian- You guys have provided me with an example. I couldn't ask for better older bros. Duncan- Since 6th grade you've been right there with me the whole way. We've been through a lot and I will always be thankful for our friendship. Stu- You've been there for me and have been an awesome fr iend. Always remember that you ' re an awesome person and you' ll make it big in this world. Here's to Dubs1 2 Dubs-1, the maybach, and all the other good times. Ryan- We 've been through it all these last 12 years. Wherever you go you ' II be a success. From football to just hanging out, it's been quite a ride. We did it bro. Kevin- For 12 years you've been my fellow asian(but whitewashed) brother. From the ski trips to boy scouts , we've had many good times. Oh yeah , I think you owe me lots of money. Evan- A lways the wise and dependable one, you will never know how grateful I am to have you as a friend. You 've a lways been there and you've helped me so much. From SAIAC to math studying , it's been fun. 12 year pal, we ' ve had endless fun. Whenever you get lost driving somewhere, call me. Jamen - You live for the moment and to have fun. I admire that. We've had our fun the last 4 years. Julian- Thanks for teaching me the "c-walk" basics. It's been a fun 4 years. Catherine- It's impossible to fit all my thoughts here, but over the la st 3 years you've meant so much to me. We have our frequent ups and downs , but it's a ll been worth it. Check your soph. yearbook , it's all still true Natalie- Life without you is unimaginable. Since middle schoo l you've been my pal and you've provided me with many unforgettable memories and unwavering loy laty. Carpool was fun , I'll miss you next year. Kiley- Over the past 2 years you've come to know me as well as anyone. You can a lways brighten my day with your quotes and stories and I can't see how I could have made it without you. Stay strong and stay yourself because life has big things in store for you. Casie- We go way back and I won't forget the amazing friendship you've provided me with. You've been there since the early years, thanks for everything. Nicole- Becoming close friends with you over the last 3 years has been a highlight of my li fe. I wouldn't have made it without you. Lauren- With you in many of my classes, high school has been somewhat bearable From PYSO to singing songs, it 's been lots of fun. Thank you. Arthur- TBH is gonna make it my friend. You are a very smart boy and I know you'll be successful. Just make s ure you don't forget your Merch Captai n Julian- Your ping pong ski ll s are relatively weak in comparison to mine. Whenever you need to borrow my clothes or money, just ask. Matt- We came in first grade together, we became eagle scouts together, we put up with years of orchestra together, and we became champions together. Thanks for everything. Joshua- Thanks for introdu cing me to lots of good music , the eds, and for being coo l. Vahe- My fellow defensive tackle , we tore it up. You are extreme ly funny and are a great person. Thanks for your friendship. Nicky- I make fun of you a lot but you are a really cool guy. You've taught me a lot about hard work and pushing myself. Success is in your future, but SC is better. Football Team '02- Since the day we lo st in the first round the previous year, we've had a vision. We worked hard and fulfilled the prophecy. Congrats my fellow CHAMPS Annie- We had some awesome times when we were littl e. Your friendship has meant a lot to me and I'm so glad we stayed in touch Kolapo- Keep smiling bro. KS,AB, MM- We had some great times. EV, JS, BM, MN-Thanks for the good times and the friendships. EL, SR, CB, KD, CR, HH, AB, AF, GM- You are all cool dudes , thanks for hanging out with me. AR, KF- You are cool people. Kristen, you are the best coffee pal ever. Ange le, just stop arguing, he's mine. '04- KK, Kailmeister , ZB, JO, AL, JC, GH, LT. '05- GS, SC, RW, CS, PR, MD, AH, MP-W, KT. Poly Faculty-Thanks for all the knowledge. Mrs. Fox, Mrs. Cotti, Ms. Zetlian-The three of you have showed faith and belief in me as a student and as a person and it's meant a lot. If I forgot anyo ne , I apologize, Chris lov es you too

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Mamma, you hav e taught m e a lot about lo ve and life especia lly how to deal with crazy women. Only wit h your guidanc e have I gone so far in life. Thank you for being th e d riving in all my years

Dad, the l essons you ha ve taught m e cannot be explained in words Because of yo u pati ence, l ove, and happiness wi ll a lways bring joy to my life. Some peopl e ca ll their father a mentor, but I ca ll you a friend.

Mackenzi, the time sp ent wi th you makes me appreciate your lo ving heart so much. You make me laug h and you make me mad, but always remember that I l ove you dearly. Curty Boy, yourpassion, desire, and cr ea tivi ty make me enviou s for a hear t and spirit like yours With tim e, you wi ll l earn of th e great things ahead of you, I kn ow it I t's true, it 's t rue.

Fellas : Players w ill play th e good on es don ' t get ca u ght! AhhAahhah (K K) Chris: Our friend s hip h as las ted thi s far, I don ' t see why it wo n ' t last for many more years to co me Tha n ks for b eing th ere for me, th ro u g h the good and th e bad Ryan: Sin ce Pre-school yo u 've b ee n a G, on e love Julian: "Funky fr es h dressed to impress, ready to party " J, yo u ' ve b een a rea l grea t friend over th e years. Too b ad we didn ' t ge t to put o n e d ow n! Duncan: Whenev er I n ee d h elp I know yo u w ill b e coo l. Th ere wi ll be good tim es in the future Evan: Since we were littl e you 've a lways h a d my b ack (3rd grade ) Jamen: It 's b ee n int eres tin g, but always fun and physical. Tom: Cumby was fun , clay is ni ce, I know that th ere wi ll be m ore fun in the futur e Vahe: You are an in s piration. Gus: Smelly cars are ti ght!

MS: "It all tastes the same when you close your eyes" -K.K. Stuart: The friendship we have is undetectable, but always present. I know it will alst a long time. Kyle: No one in the world will ever take away the good times we've shared. Carlos: You're funny man. Sean: The times we've shared will always be with me. Allan(sort of): When the going gets tough, you know I'll be here. Don't get hit with a dime, because you never know when you're going to fall.

Playas: Spencer, Jon, Bobby , Brett , John(sorta) , Ga len (sorta): With great opportunity comes great responsbility on the line

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Mana: The joy of friendship will last forever , even through some stormy weather.

Ain't it funny, we've shared some pretty good times!

Lauren: The advice I get from you, is worth a thousand words. You are always there to help me.

Jess: "ffow wonderful life is , now that you 're in the world" - Moulin Rouge

Justin, Winston,Stephanie, Esther, David, Phil- you guys are cool people, yeah, uh huh, ok.

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Mama aru{ Tatar Not on[y have you 6een tfte wor[ci' s greatest parents 6ut you've a[so 6een my &est friends. You're tfte nwst 6ri[[iant, Coving, giving, anci iru:recii6[e peop[e 1 k.now. You've taught me so mucft, cfia[[engeci me, anci inspirec:l me in so many ways. Word:s cannot c£escri6e liow mucft I Cook. up to anci appreciate. you. ThanR. you for giving me tfte wor[ci; I liope some aay I can give it 6ack. to you. Kocfiam was.

Asik.- Litt.Ce 6oy , my partner in crime, you're tlie coo[est k.ic:l I k.now. You've a[ways 6eeen 6y my sic:le., stu& up for me, put up witft my nwocis, anci somehow manageci to a[ways maR.e me smi[e. As I watch you grow into a [itt[e man, you have no ic:lea liow prouci of you I am. I Cove you nwre than any of my annoying hugs anci Risses cou[ci express.

Catli- My conficiante., from tlie super star nights, road: trips, toga twins, anc£ a(( tfte crazy times, its no woncfe.r people think. we're sisters.

Tliank. you for always lio[c(i119 my fuinc£ a.nc£ 6elievi119 in me.

"Anci if you finci such a frienci, you fee[ happy aru! comp[ete, 6ecause you neeci not wony. You have a forever friend for Cife, anci forever lias no enci. 11 I'm lie.re for you a.lwa.ys, remem6er that. I Cove you 6a.6e.

Me!Co - You've 6rought some great Cauglis aru! some awesome ararna. you've macfe eacli aay a &it nwre e;\:'.citi.119 anci I c:fon' t k.now what I' ci c:fo without you

Karen.- Funny 9irL

You' re li.irnfa oM 6ut I Cove that you're always wiffing to 6e you.

Boys (]A, JD, DH, TG, AL, AR, KT)- You. 9u.ys have mru:fe fiigfi school so much fun Tfianli.s for the. memories. Don't get into too much trouble ne;t:t year! Fosen,. Since fifth. grrufe on, you.' ve &een nuts mtcl I love it.

Tales - Tfie worlcf is lucli.y to sti ff fiave people as perfect mul genuine as you.

Cfiaser •Sfiou.lcf you. ever tfiinli. of me, my wish. is tfiat it mali.es you. smile."

Mr. Fef4metfi cuu! Ms. Zetlianr Tfie li.nowlecfge, wisdom, ancf guic£arn:e you. fiave given me, I'm forever gmtejiif for. Tfianli.s for &elieving in me LB, RB, TN, BO, KP, KR, NR, AS, MPW, KZr You guys are the. greatest. Tfianli.s for a[[ the. smiles ancf fielping me survive eru:fi nay. Stay cool.

Kerrigalinr Young laay , tfte sweetest 9irl I Ii.now, although we always seem to have tfte same e;t:act conversations ov er arnf over again (11.e.11.e) , every time I seem to learn something new from you. You're woru!erfuL Remem6er; ne.;t:t year, I' (( only 6e a plione ca(( away.

A[icia.- "Tlie &est of fri.e.ncis, worth more tft.a.n golcf, give a.ff tfte Cove a lie.art can liolcf. 11 Tliro119h tlie years you've 6ecome family. TfuiAA you for 6ei119 tfte most loyal anc£ truest fri.enc£. No one listens anc£ uncferstancis lik.e you cfo. Love you, girl.

Ev- I Cove you lik.e a. 6rotfter. Tfuink.s for a.lwa.ys tak.i119 ca.re of me a.nc£ k.eepi119 me sane. As much of a.n uncferstatement a.s it is, I couldn't lia.ve ma.cfe it without you.

Emms"Crazy friencis provide for crazy times, arnf such crazy times were firuf. 11

No one appreciates my spurts of insani-ry lik.e you c:fo. Thank.s for a[[ tfte stuciy sessions, ...._.i....__J slioppi119 expec:litions, insic:le.s jok.es, anci enci[ess [auglis.

]ifao- From our trips, to our coffee 6reak.s, to our 6ak.ing e;t:cursions, no one lias macfe me Caugh han:fe.r aru! careci nwre. I liope you k.now liow mucli I va[ue your frienciship.

Ry1111r You c:lrive me crazy 6ut every time you push my 6uttons, I [earn to Cove you nwre anci nwre.

Hey gorgeous, we've reeW havoc since even tfte T&C aays.

I' [[ miss you, scanc£a.L

Ladies of '03- We've ma.de hi.story. Good (ucfi. witli a.ff you dO.

Cfuis- I ' m [uck.y to have a friend [ik.e you. Wlien tfte cramps were 6rui aru{ nwoci swings were [arge, you never fai[eci me. Thank. you. "I neeeeeci you toni9ht. 11 lie.lie

Slur You, my frienci, are one in a mi[[ion. Yoti've a[ways provic:leci me witft a guy's perspective anci have restoreci my faitft in tfte opposite se;t:.

Ktl- My favotite wa[lter: It's scary to see so mucli of myself in another perso 11 I can teff you anything and someftow, you. a[ways seem to love me, despite all my jTaw s. We're simp[y on tfte same wave(engtft. Terets- You.' re one of tfte strongest but most Caicf &acli. people I ltnow. Tfiattli.s for teacliing me liow to "relax for a delicate f ew" oruf tali.e life a CittCe less setiottS(y. Girts tliank you for always 6eing th.ere wlie11ever I needed a friend. You. gu.y s (iave s(wwecf me some of tfte &est times in liigfi sc(wo[ and I'm so gmtefuL to liave you. in my life Here's to camping seasons, co11certs, and 5'ocCocli. in tlie momittg You. ladies are irrepCaca&Ce

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Pau[ Xyong Lee

Mom & Dad: I could not have gotten this far without you. I have been blessed to be in the situation I'm in right now. Thank you for all the support and encouragement.

Sam: We've been through our ups and downs. Many fights, but lots of good times too. I know you got my back, and I got yours too.

My people: keep the good times rolling

Mari(Jaco6 Linsey

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mom - i owe everything i have to the fact that you give me everything you have . thank you for your endless love, support, and patience both at the times when i needed them the most and when i didn't deserve them at all. dad - as i grow , i see more and more of you within me. i can say nothing other than that i hope this trend continues without fail. brlglgan - i feel that i might be better off expressing this with foreign noises and gibberish , because i know you'd understand those just as well as plain english , but i'll humor the readers. you seem to know me better than i know myself , and so i thank you for sharing your vast knowledge of me with, well , me. thank you for keeping my head on the ground , or was it feet? thanks , best friend, for keeping me grounded. josh - TBH WILL PREVAIL. maybe. thanks for keeping me up - to-date on the furthest down of the underground if i'm not right a// of the time, then you can have t he leftovers either way , we have a while to decide .. . julian - two out of three italian football players at poly make terrible friends you , however , are lucky number 3 thanks for putting up with my neurosis, both in the past and in the future i know you get a twisted kick out of it anyways mattthank you for ten years of friendship, robots, half a shoddy sandwich , and trademark silent laughter the world awaits you literallly. the entire world. angela - we've probably been through more conflict than the middle east (cheese, anyone?), but i promise you, i will remember only the ...--. best you've contributed to many

causes , but i' m sure you ' ll be thrilled to know that you're finally the number one fan. chris - merch captain huskey you have been my partner in slacking, and perhaps the most supportive TBH fan ever. your faith in me

and us will never be forgotten john - welcome to the circle. my trust is a difficult thing to earn , but an easy thing to keep. "jus t watch the road ahead." lauren- valhalla awaits no wait that's too morbid i know you'll be shocked to hear this , but i know what shesh shesh means. no just kidding. thank you for doing the impossible (finally putting a leash on that j osh guy, i think that's his name) and paralleling my cynicism (while wearing one of those cool hats with the horns on it). taylor - thank you for your boundless wisdom , support, and a twisted sense of humor unparalleled by any vongusin in all the world lauren & tory - therapy works both ways thank you for everything in the last four years, i'll miss you both.

"It is better to die on Hour feet than to live a lifetime on HOUr knees." -Emiliano Zapata

'Everarcfo Jllvaracfo Lopez

Mom and Dad: Por los ultimos 18 anos , he recibido todo e l amor y apoyo un hijo desearfa siempre ten e r. Desde que nacf, usted e s me han ensenado lo bueno del malo y han estado allf en cada apso que he tornado. No hay suficiente s palabras para describir cuanto ustedes en realidad significan a mf. Aunque sean separados, mi amor para ustedes no se ha disminuido , a l contrario, siento que mi amor se ha hecho mas fuerte Les doy gracias a dios por tener padres como ustedes. Siempre los

Vero: Parece como ayer que jugabamos trampas en el cuarto. Como gritabamos y brincabamos mientras que vendrfa mi mama a decirnos que paremos de brincar porque habfa gente abajo. Hemos pasado por mucho juntas y no pienso que lo habrfa podido hacerlo solo Se que has estado siempre allf para protegerme y siempre me has cuidado. Aunque nos peleamos mucho, todavfa te quiero. Gracias por todo , con amor.

Megan YLnn MacLennan

"The real test offriendship is:

Can you literally do nothing with the other person? Can you enjoy those moments of life that are utterly simple?" I think we 've proven that.

Mom & Dad, I love you both more than you will ever know. You are my strength & inspiration. I am "Muff" because of you. Remember, family is love and caring.

''Always be a first rate version of yourself rather than a second rate version of someone else." I adore you all just the way you are. Never lose that special spark!

"Strike

a match and hope it lasts. Here's to following your own lead."- LTJ

Papa and Mama: Thank you for teaching me to think differently and to strive for originality. I am truly blessed to have you as my parents. You are my inspiration. Love like redwoods, thanks for showing me what really matters in life

"Oh highway I travel do you say to me Do not leave me?

Do you say venture not-if you leave me yo u are lost?

Do you say I am already prepared , I am well-beaten and undenied, adhere to me?

0 public road, I say back I am not afraid to leave you, yet I love you

You express me better than I express myself, You shall be more to me than my poem."

-W.Whitman

TB, WC, SG, ARG: Je suis fromage. Je t'aime . Well you know what I mean.

NS, LH, SC:Pinay Pride!

KdL, EL, CR, SR, GH, MM, HH: Thanks for bringing the fun. These past 4 years have been the best You make me laugh so much it hurts.

"Cross-country's not just a sport, it's an experience." CC team, you are my second family.

."

CB, LE, KH, SH: You are the best friends I could ever imagine. You ' re the real deal. Remember "When the road looks rough ahead and you're miles and miles from your nice warm bed / Just remember what your old pal said/You 've got a friend in me

E, J, D: Home is wherever you guys are. You bring out the best in me. I hope I do the same for you.

Jessica 'Eliza6etli Afamey

DAD- Thank you for s h ar in g your passion for music with me-it h as l eft me fee ling fulfilled. "When will th e m adness end?"

MOM- Your sense of se lfle ss n ess h as in spired m e to b ecome w ho I am I wi ll a lways remember what yo u h ave taught me b y the way " Provide! "

jo : "I fe e l the ne e d, th e n ee d for S p ee d! "

jill: " Jilli a n-- w hoo-hoo! "

joy: " Hello, C hild of Satan Mommy!"

F ri e nds Forever, Freaks for Always

"They're just so wrong!"

-Mr. Sisley

kristen. p&p. we wo re hats. blu e b err y pancake.-sharon pajigy. thirteen years. sra. sp ank m e. - th asj a. bubbl e paper bonaventure. teriyak i burger.jonathon. my sun s hin e pote ntila sleepovers nunm.ly di a, nicol e, Jan a. ana mabadi rouj a l canise. les h , jessie , les h l 'ano a na s hitan. - we nd y a nd sara h mu sica l. madrigal s c h eer. four be autiful yea rs perform in g toget her. - s hannon. two words. naked feet. that's all. - j ack ie. not so p &p running a ll the way b ack. - mi c hae l. st ill love yo u always wi ll. no matter w hat the re la tion s hip - ronnie oak knoll. bi g brother. s till there. - nadi a. friends. friend s. fri e nd s. s is ters.

" This above a ll ; to thin e own se lf be tru e, And it mu st fo llow, as th e ni ght th e day, T hou ca nst not be fa lse to any ma n ." -Hamlet

To all of those s pec ial peopl e who get to be on my pa ge in sp iri t, thi s " photo " repr ese nt s a ll the fun we have a ll had together For 4 Years: Ada m Late night post co ll ege meet in g p arkin g lot c hats. Carlos. Pin g Po ng Steve. My Orthodo x broth e r. Alan Whoo -h ee Jackie. Prespa ni s h s paz. Laur ie & KT. You two are th e most beautiful twins l have eve r met. Wait a second ! Tasha. O h, th e me mor ies g irl. How could yo u leave me? Gus. Doggy styl e. La ura. Haiku s. Marve lous. Obse ss ion.

Dea r Ches te r & C u families , You ha ve bee n my sec ond sets of fami li es- th e tim es we have spe nt toge ther will stay with me forever- Thank yo u for bein g so supp ortive ! I love all nin e of yo u!

My M inis: Steve. I love yo u Please marr y me. Let them think what they want. Kara Beth. Lisa Cat. Ryan. Greg. Mo-Mo. My Sages : Ms. U lm er (a nd Clu is): late night talks. shake rs melt s and ome lettes wonderfu l, fab ul o us ni g hts Mr. Sisley. " X is a freedom pla ce." T hanks for the fun- eve n thou g h you mi g ht not have known it was.

St. Nicks & Camp :C hri s, Alin e, Brandon , Nick, Alex , Danny, Jacob , Mags , Sa mores , Taweels , Ayoobs, Sadds, Crawfo rd s, etc. etc. etc. etc . I love youmwah , mwah let's eat.

Shakers Crew: " Welcome to Shakers: A beautiful place fo r bea utiful people." I love yo u, N ight C rew! (Jose , Fab ian, Je ss ica, Danny, Se rg io, A lex , Alex, Rolfa , Steve , Aureli o, Pe sque & special xoxo to my boys: Nico , Mando , Is idro , Tio)

Cheer Girlies: It doesn't matter what they say, I'm here for you "Your bodies are like art!"

For Now-

Musical Crazi es: May the circle in Tina's room continue to go round "Anythin g Goes" as we go "Into the Woods!"

l\nyone who dares to be, can be weak.

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Mom- We've grown to share such a deep understanding of each other. Thanks for your optimism and endless support. I hope you know my appreciation for you has no bounds. I couldn't have done it without you. I love you so much! Druf- We

"Real wisdom is the property of God The wisest of you men is he who has realized, like Socrates, that in respect of wisdom he is really worthlesss." -Socrates

Mom&Dad: The two most precious jewel I have in this world. You two have raised me with love, and have helped me grow spiritually, and intellectually. Both of you work so hard and sacrifice so much for my brothers and me, but neither of you has ever complained. The strenght, work ethic, and faith you two posess inspire me to continue striving to acheive all my goals. THanks for everything, and know that your son will always love you two.

Abuelita:

Siempre me has dado el apoyo necesano para seguir adelante. Has sido una gran inspiraci6n en mi vida. No te fallare.

Mrs. Ulmer: What can I say? You've been a teacher, counselor, friend, and confidant. You've helped me look into myself for answers and have given me the confidence to pursue daunting tasks I otherwise wou ld avoid. Thanks foryour advice, time , and just being there when I needed someone to talk to.

'Brie 'Easton Miffs

Dad : You have taught me to commit passion to life and that without risk , the spirit sleeps.

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Robbi e- When I think of you I think of home I've finally found a place I cou ld stay forever. You've shown me more of myself than I knew before. I'll lo ve you always.

and shown me who I want to be Thank yo u for being my vo ice of wisdom and for listening to everythi n g I ever thought to think. I love you.

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Lauren: I have relished every moment I've spent in your kinetic company. Stu: You are one of the few people who truly impresses me with every bit I learn of you. Ani: I love to watch the way you take on the world . Benno: You are a man of many gifts and I am lucky to have delighted in them for these three years. Ann: I've rarely known someone that makes me smile so persistantly genuinely.

Mom: With

wisdom you have challenged my mind and consoled my heart.

Sister Mary Stuart

Mandy- It's a Mandy Story! Thanks for making v-ball so much fun.

Zoe- We always have so much fun Thanks for being there for me.

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Dear Mummy, I love you so much. Thank you for all you did to help me get here. I appreciate all the faith you always had in me.

Cole- You have the best heart. Stay awesome and silly. I love you.

Dear Dad, Thank you for everything. It means so much to me that you were always there for me. Becky- Sister-friend! I love you I love you, Dad. always. Good times! Sally- Thank you so much. I love you.

To the pooches: Cuties! I'll miss you guys. Mon- Spaz attack! Too many good times and beach memories to say here ... I'll miss you so much. I love you.

Terr a you crazy kid! Miss you Smemily! Pod Cl Good luck class of '03!

SraCarpool buddies and so much more Thanks and yes I definately look cool like that.

Gel- You always make everything better. Thanks for taking care of me. Muah and I love you.

Arthur- Always there to diagnose my emotio nal disorders. Thank you.

for all the good times. I'll miss you!

"Just you and me not saying much of anything sometimes can mean more than a thousand words."

Tay- My counterpart in Torlor and my show buddy. I'll miss your genuine concern and your sweetness.

Kyle- Wow. Nothing I say can do it justice. You had faith in us no matter what and I love you so much for that. Thank you much for everything. It was worth it and I love you always.

Just cuz things aren't what they seem, it doesn't mean you shouldn't dream.

Jess- Skank! Best lil sis ever. Love ya!

To my v-ball girls: I'll miss you all so much. Good luck!

Lorena ChiquenaThanks

Kristen (my translator)- Hellooo! Thanks for laughing no matter how unfunny Go Oakleaves for bringing us together!

Daddy- Your deep fa ith and con fid ence in me is what h as gotten me this far. "W h en l grow up, l want to marry someone just lik e Daddy"- that dream will never change. T h ank you so much for being the most id eal, best Daddy I cou ld ever ask for. I love yo u so much, and if you decide to stalk me at college next year .I ju st might let you!

Keisuke- If anyone is close to having a p erfect heart, it's yo u. The comfort of simp ly knowing that you are my big brother is truly what gets me through the toughest times. You are my biggest role model, most trusted confidante, and super-protective bodyguard. Being your slave-driver for a decade was so worth it. I lov e you so much, you are my favorite person in the ent ir e world.

Tory-I can't even begin to imagine life without you! For 13 years we ve never left each othe rs' sides- my Turkey , my Rupert , my other Skankin ' Rabbit , and my tru e soul mate I know we 'll be together for the rest of our liv es I'll love you always.

- You are the best thing that happ ened to me at Poly- What would I have done if you didn 't n eed help opening your Dots at the movies Freshman

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Mom & DadThanks for putting up with me all these years! You're the greatest support team anyone could ask for! I love you!

Mo- My baby sister! stop being so mature, that's my job! I love you so much!

"Solidarity

Sister! Ya-Ya!"

Carrie- You've been a great sister (most of the time)!! love you lots!

Kara- What will I do without you one block away? Thanks for always being there! I'll miss you!

Lark- Goobers! My favorite sister, my Min! You're one of the craziest people I know! I'm going to miss you so much!

Jen- Good times, good times! You've been such a great friend to me! I don't deserve you! Thanks!

T Jazz- Stalker! Space cadets rule! HP, SS, NS, SH, TM, LH, SR, JS, ARF, AC, SC, CZ, KM, LT, GM, AH, LE, HD -you guys rock

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Senior year is a time to look forward to the road ahead and plan for the future. Also , it is a time to look back and reflect on the first eighteen years of one's life. The Oakleaves' staff has kindly provided each member of the Class of 2003 with a page in the yearbook. I consider this to be a good tradition because it can be used as a medium to express your appreciation (or lack thereof) for everything provided to you by Poly, your friends, and your family. However, for me I don't think I am able to say and show everything with one page worth of pictures and words. This is a problem that I think many other members have to deal with.

They each have their own way of coping with the situation. My way is as follows, I have chosen to multiply both sides of the probem by zero and get rid of it altogether. Now I understand that I will probably have to deal with accusations from people who think that what I am doing isn't right They will say that it is untraditional. My response is that I AM UNTRADITIONAL. I have also prepared a defense to counteract every other type of attack. For the people that think the real reason that I am not making a page is because I don't have any friends, here is my response: My friends are Chris A, Laura, Adam A, Jamen , Kristen A , SarahA , Alicia , Anthony, Chri s B, Terra , Ryan , Julian C, Jennifer, Nadia, Adam C, Sharon, Casie, Julian D, Keegan, Manolis, Elizabeth, Laurie, Andrew, Fristen F, Allan, Vahe , Sarah G, Leslie , Tom, Gavin , Taylor, Duncan, Emil , Katie , Lauren , Sarah H, Sean, Chris H, Henry, Kara , Kevin , Natalie , Connie , Paul , Mark , Arthur, Everardo, Megan, Reena, Jessica, Kelli, Michelle , Gus, Brie, Tory, Mana , Emily, Lauren 0, Jin, Kyle, Malcom, Kim, Molly, Carlos, Ani , Angele, Steven, Alan , Nathasja, Jill, Stuart, Matt, Karen , Jacqueline , Catherine , Evan , Gabi , Emma, Alexandre , Martha, and Phelps.

Is that enough? Pictures? They are in this book; you're smart , you go to Poly, find them.

Family? Yes I have one, it's a bit dysfunctional but still a family, nonetheless. Jaiye, you know how much I love you. Ranti, I always tell you I love you too. Morayo, you also know I love you. I also love my parents. The first is me , my brother and my sister at Disneyworld in '91; the second is of me and my brother one morning before school; about twelve years ago, the third is just me on the eighth grade trip, I think you can tell who is in the final picture.

For those of you who are still reading, I thank you; you are a cool person. I would like to conclude with a final thought:

Who puts the silver lining on every cloud? Kolapo does!

" Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects us all indirectly.' --Martin Luther King, Jr.

Lauren 'Bai[ey Osen

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. --Eleanor Rooselvelt.

"Be who you are and say what you feel. Because those who mind don t matter and those who matter don 't mind ." --Dr. Seuss

ayley: My Mary. Thanks for being my cheerleader. You are intelligent and have a beautiful spirit. I know that underneath it all you are always there to listen to me I' ll be there the next time a little piece of nothing comes your way Bubba: You are, you are my alter-ego. You are confident, hilarious and smart. Don t forget that and don't stress out too much about your future you ve got time. And no, it's not your birthday Thanks for the yeudi yeudies.

Thank you to EVERYONE who has shaped me these past 17 years. Thanks to all my teachers. Special thanks to Ms. Zetlian, Tina Dr. Dillon, Mr. Pickering , Mrs. Grether, Mrs. Hamilton Sra. Pendorf. Pod C YOU KNOW! Josh Matt Taylor, Angele , Julian , Arthur, Emma , Annie G, Terra , Chris Brie Marissa the Vaughns the Pressmans , The Light Bringer Project: Paddy, Tom, Maryjean, H20 polo girls, my stage family: Emma , Benno, Dash , Ani, Stu , Sean, Carlos, Michelle ,Tina-- You comprise my fondest memories off high school. Thanks for keeping me honest and laughing , "They re no people like show people!" Emma: (my bridesmaid) thanks for always contrasting me with your diets and composure , but thanks more for being true to the manic you are and splurging on frosting binges and character assasinations with me. You are sincere and inspiring. Thank you for so many good times. Brie: you are such a crazy, beautiful dancing girl! You always put me in high spirits. Taylor: (my chupacabra) The careful balance between the four-year old that lives within you and survives off chocolate-chip cookies and the intelligent woman I know astound me. You are one of the funniest people I know. Matt: you have been my close friend through the past four years. Thank you for always listening, giving advice and laughing. I know you will always be the re for me. Know that I m up for a night of CPK and SNL anytime. Marissa: I have already missed you for four years! You are a kindred spirit who I can always pick up with Angele: My GSA police person, I appreciate your enthusiasm. Julian: you have a great sense of humor but not because your mommy is an actress. Arthur: (the virgo) Do you have one of those shirts for everyday?! thanks for the sarcasm. Stu: thanks for chaperoning all those

To my parents- Whenever I think of what you both have done for me, I cringe inside as I realize m own frailty and that of mankind in general, but most of all, I am eternally grateful that you were both there. But stop, I'm not leaving yet. I still need your help.

To my friends- The gods must have been smiling when we all ended up in the same high school. What would I have done without you?

To each of my personal enemies (yes that's a plural) -I am forever in your debt for motivating me to be the best. Your existence, or more specifically, my hatred of that wad of gum you like to call your brain, has played an integral part in building my character. And, oh yeah .... Damn You.

To the class of 2003 in general - This is my seventh year at Poly, and I only realized a few months ago what a special group of people you all are. How ironic. I only hope I will see in college the same level of talent, wit , and energy for life that you all so effortlessly possess.

To anyone else who deserves my gratitude - you have it, you know who you are, you know I know.

I can only laugh as I imagine this senior page sinking into the obscurity in the sands of time. Who's going to look at this in thirty years anyway?

Eric: Believe it or not , I am proud of you I am going to miss you next year , and not just for help with my homework I don ' t know if I could have dealt with a brother like me I expect amazing things from you.

Parents: I may not have been the easiest son to deal with growing up , but I never would have wanted to be either. I know I have been a challenge , but hopefully you have enjoyed the first eighteen years of my life with me as much as I have with you guys.

Family: It will always be fun bonding with all of you, whether you are a Pilgrim or an Indian

Tory: Everything has been worth it. No matter what happens, I will always appreciate the effect you have had on me Love you

Stu: You were my best friend when I was one year old and you are my best friend seventeen years later I could not have asked for more from you or your family . Thanks for being my partner, ya big galut.

Sean: Like it or not, I admire you I learn more from you than from anyone else. I may have taught you handball in first grade, but everything after that I have had to learn from you.

Mach 5: Only the best group of friends could be able to form an accomplished boy band and organize spontaneous tournaments, be they flag football or one-on-one baseball Thanks you for the humor, the advice , the fun and the memories.

Girls: Everything I' ve learned about girls, I' ve learned from you Thank you for your endless spunkiness and contagious craving for incessant fun .

'03: The fact that I don't want to leave after seven years here is a testament to the fun I've had with all of you.

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To my family: You all have given me great guidance even when I didn't want to listen and helped me a great deal. You have set a great example for me. I really love and respect you all. To my friends: High School wouldn't have been the same without you.

2000 B.C.- Here, eat this root.

1000 A.O.- That root is heathen. Here, drink this potion.

1850 A.O.- That prayer is superstition. Here, drink this potion.

1940 A.O.- That potion is snake oil. Here, swallow this pill.

1985 A.O. - That pill is ineffective. Here, take this antibiotic.

2000 A.O. - That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this root.

A computer is almost human - except that it does not blame its mistakes on another computer.

A committee is a group of people who individually can do nothing, but as a group decide that nothing can be done.

A conclusion is simply the place where you got tired of thinking.

Acquaintance: a person whom we know well enough to borrow from, but not well enough to lend to.

A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well.

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Hayden- "A sister is both your mirror-and your opposite." You are the most caring person I know. Your neverending support means the world to me I love you and will always be here for you.

STC- Sp rinkle pancakes, sunday br e akfasts the m emories are endl ess!!! You girls are ama z ing! Love , Turtl e

Dools- Keep on running girl!! Sarah- I couldn't have picked a better person to share memories of Costa Rica with.

Marth- My for ev er fri end. You are on e of th e mo st loyal and compassionat e peopl e I kno w . We've been through so much toge th er, and I'll be by your sid e for eve r and alw ay s

Cath- My mini-me , FRIEND , and VHC lun ch buddy. You ju st rock!!

You' ve been making me smil e and lau gh sinc e th e 6th grad e I' ll miss you spa z!

Your outlook on life is wond erfully endearing You are my warrior and other half!

Daddy-With patience and understanding, you have taught me many things about ® life and about , myself. I love you l and will always be your little girl. See you in my dreams Dad-o!

Mommy- You're constantly there to support me through every decision I make.

You're the best Mom a girl could ask for. I love you so mch!

Molls- I ha v e been so lucky to hav e a fri end lik e you You ha ve no idea how much I look up to you . I will always be there for your call in the middle of th e night, promis e

Jill- Whenever I'm with you I lau gh lOx hard er and lOx longe r. I don't kno w what I would have don e without

you Thanks for being you, don't ever change! Venus and Serena baby!!!!

11Well in the end we can all call a friend well that's something I know as true. And in a thousand years and a thousand tears I'll come finding my original crew."

Stev e-a: We have some freaky sort of fate workin' on our side.

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Champs!

support, patie nce, an d adv ice. I love you.

Juan Car[os 2{am0n

The eye sees; the mind understands

"Yo P-nut, beat that thang!"

-311

"en la vida dos cosas ciertas son el muerte y el cambio" -Ozomatli

"Out of the ground, into the sky, Out of the sky, into the dirt."

-Cobain

"The design is yours, created solely by you. Fall into yourself to shield your imagination from popular influence. The design is pure, but complicated and only you fully understand it. There are your dreams. Achieve automation, activate those goals and dreams that instill fear in your next step. Step up to those challenges and accept them s part of living a meaningful life." -Snapcase.

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Oh what do you do, poor Angus, When hunger makes you cry? "I fix myself and omelet sir, Of fluffy clouds and sky." Oh what do you wear , poor Angus, When winds blow down the hills? "I sew myself a warm cloak, sir, Of hope and daffodils." Oh who do you love, poor Angus, When Catherine's left the moor? "Ah, then, sir, then's the only time I feel I'm really poor."

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"My mot her says when I ge t olde r my stubborn hair will settle and my blous e will lea rn to stay clean , but I have decided not to grow up tame lik e th e ot hers who lay their necks on the threshold waiting for the ball and cha in I hav e begun my ow n qu iet war. Simple. Sure. I am th e one who leav es th e tab le li ke a ma n, witho ut putting back th e cha ir or pickin g up th e plat e."

"One day I wi ll pack my bag of books and pap er. On e day I wi ll say goodbye to Mango

Lauren H- We ' ve b e en together fore ver! Thank you for being there for me. I'll miss you I'll always lov e you!

Arthur- W e' ve b e en through a lot. I'm only glad that w e ' re fri e nds now You are an ama z ing p e rson with unb e li e vabl e talents.

Don ' t e v e r think otherwis e ! Thank youjor t e aching m e so much about mys e lf.

Laure n 0 - Thanks for all th e jun we ' ve had I could never have gott e n through high school with out you , thank you!!! I love you.

youjor the arguments, discussions , laughs No one will be able to amaze me the

Matt- Thank youjor me that my way is not thle only way I'll love you alwoays. J

ss , Larkin and Allie eYou guys can e ven mak e running lin e s be arabl e Thanksfor e ve rything!!!

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Papou kai Yaiyia- H agape mou yia sas einai ametrito. Perasame polla maziistories, ekklisies, horous, deipnous, kai filia- alla pote den tha xehaso tais imerais pou eimouna micros, mazi sas sto patoma, aki tais thisies pou kanate na ziso ti zoe mou haroumenos morfomenos, kai hrisimos antropos. En

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muerte y el cambio Free Thinkers are dangerous!

the trip , shut up and let me eat my octopus , the adventures to get shawerma , weird gates boats and walks making latin fun, crazy days and wild nights on the beach. But what I will remember most is doing nothing. Im gonna be in college very depressed at a party and people will wonder why I claim I would rather be doing nothing in a parking lot. This proves that you are true, you are friends , and I am proud to call you my brothers and my sister Agapemeni Alexandra mou: "os efat , ie lios d 'ar edi

Niko, for being such a horrible Greek teacher (or maybe it was that I was a horrible student) I have learned a lot from you I miss you , and all that you mean to me. I hope to be seeing a lot of you, and who knows , maybe an anarchist will win the election When you do, Ill be there for you. "You were as a father to me , at least for a little while

"Life is but a dream in which we awake." - Jin

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M&D, Kat and RobbThanks for always being there.

I love you

" Throbulation!" - Gustavo Adolpho de Jesus Mendez

"Alan, you will always have a special place in my heart and that's in my right atrium." -Vahe

To Everyone: Paul, Anson, Mark, Manolis, Sharon , Jin , mabs, Vahe , Jess, Pooch, Aeon, Patty& Chris, Malcolm, Sean, Joseph, Chesco, Peter, Curtis, Derek, Alice, Webster, Phaelps , Henry, Gus, Matt, Taylor, Jacky, Tom, Allan, Kevster, Nadaa, Cindy, Terra, Keegan, Lillian, Roulakis, Eric, Connie, Jasoon, Winnie, Da-veed, Ever, Ems, Katie, Ball , Andy, Waynn, Dr>rew, Shaun, Brad, Laurie, JohnD, Joe, Steffy, Natalie, Stone, Batman, Emma, Phil, Stu, Los, Jill, Reena, Sarahs, Angeele, Julian, Kristen, Gavin , Char, Kate, Cracker, Song , Justin , , Leslie, Anthony, Andrew, Tyler, Hayley, Dunc, Brandon, El Greco,), Ned, Kev, little Lucy, and Alden- I will never forget you guys.

"I'm Dead Sexy" - Manolis "[expletive deleted]" -Crocker

"People who live in glass houses shouldn't." - Mark

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"Pag ibig, kapayapaa n at kaligayahan " always. I' ve beac ue of yo u guys. T han ks for be ing my seco nd fam il y isang ma h al 637 baby ** Eve r yo n e h ears w h at yo u say. Fr ie nd s li s tne to w h at you say Best friends listen to w h a t you don't say**Everyo n e wants to go to h eave n bu t no one wa n ts to die**Its better to be quie t and h ave peop le th ink yo u sm art t h a n to ope n your mo u th and re move all do ubt ** Peop le yo u ca r e mos t about in life are taken from yo u too soo n

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Mom and Dad: When New York meets Miami in Pasadena, I guess you get me. Thank you for everything you've given me. You've been the best parents I could have dreamed of. I love you both so much!

Charlie: You've been more than a brother, you've been my best friend for eighteen years. Sure, I've been a nuisance on many occasions , but somehow you've tolerated me with your uplifting, positive outlook on everything and helped me to gain a p erspective on life I couldn't have done without your help. Thank you, I love you!

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Mana: Guaggers-f' ll n ever forg et how we bonde d wh e n sufferin g from m a th class fr eshman year You 've b een such a true friend. 1 don ' t know what 1 would do without you.

Emma: fr s hinkiki! Scrngm! Wow You are s o adventurous. I can 't wait to trave l th e world with you. Six years ago, when I first ca m e to Pol y, you made every day exciting. You ' ve be e n th e b es t fri e nd 1 c ould ask for. Your modes t y and brilliance will take yo u far Yes, I am your fortun e c ookie I love you, girl!

Kristen: Or s hall I say Gon e ril ? Yes , sea ls are attracted to m e, but they lo ve it when yo u dan ce for them. You're too much fun. Kee p on s miling. Friends for ever, A nde rsen

Kim: My Se rena- You are always up for an adventure and som ehow we tum that int o trouble. I have so many memories that it 's impo ssible to writ e down how much you mea n to me. You make me laugh /1 arder t11 an anyone All I ca n say is, hu ge phon e bill next yea r!!!

Molly Quinn: BeQuinn e-How are y ou human? You're amazing at everything! I can't even b egin to tell you how much I adore you. You're such an awesome fri end. Finally, someone to share th e freckle love with. Irreplaceable!

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Brett: You 've given me more than I deserve. You've always been th ere for me wil/1 your warmth and compassion. You 'r se lflessness and passion is contagiou s. I am so proud of who yo u are and what yo u are doin g. We 'll always be connected I Jove yo u!

Anthony: How is it possible we've bee n friends for six years? You 've been too go od for m e. I admire how you are always /Jonest, sincere, and passionate. You know I lo ve you!

*Alicia: You are t/1 e coolest person I know.

Gus: Fo ll ow yo ur dreams. Th anks for openin g up Steve: You are truly uniqu e. It 's amazing to see how yo u make t/1 e bes t of eve1yl/1ing. Stay s trong and Greek'

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Natalie: Nagina-my we've had so me good tim es My oth er half! No matter w/1 at we always seem to be able to co nn ec t I am grate ful for your fri endhsip

Sarah Axeieny: Yo u' re a gen iu s! How am I goin g to make it wit/Jout you next year as my tutor? You 've bee n too goo d lto m e. Fohrer:f'/11 s tar e you down for e ver!!

Martha: yo ur po sture is amazing. You are such a fun fri end io have. Don 't forg et about me on th e eas t coast.

Stuart: R.P. You wild boy! You never cease to amaze m e. You 're creative

gorgeous. JES Forever!

Stuart 'Westfak.? Sicifiano

Mom and Dad: I've only come this far because of you two. you hav e raised a famly not lik e many others and I am very lucky to be your son Thank you for everything you've done for m e. I love you Alex- We' ve had our mom e nts , from Hunties to Baby Boo(sp?) you always provid ed me with a good laugh You 're a great brothe r and friend I Love You Stephen-You are too nic

Tay lor // Yo u make everyo ne w ho kn ows you a better perso n and it 's bee n no d ifferent w ith me. Thank yo u for sharin g yo ur crea ti vit y/ in telli ge nce/s mil e/ op timi sm/ hum or/ tend ern ess/ th e-o th erth ings- too- num erous- to- mention -th at-make me so- lu cky w ith me. I ca n t fit all I wa nt to say here but ju st know I th in k yo u' re co mpl etely amaz in g. Lauren // [ in se rt in sid e joke here]; ju st kiddin g yo u d ese rv e a rea l in side jok e: do n' t fo rge t to help me make th at water -c ool in g stuff for hik ers (remembe r c hemi stry). Anyway, jok in g as ide, yo u are a tru e indi vidu al and I ca n' t ex pr ess w hat our fri end shi p mea ns to me. Please don't change.

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For everyone I mention on this page . .. just;t know that I could say so much more than what's here. Trying to sum up the wway I feel in a se nt ence or two is pretty much imp oss ibl e. The way I see it, th i sis isn 't goodbye anyway

Mom and Dad / / " Tharnnks" is the biggest understatem'Tlent eve r You've selfless ly§ g iven me so many opportun iti ties a nd I will remember th ee l essons you taught me as 11 mov e through lif e. I lov e you1 very mu c h.

'l(Jlren YLnne Sommers

Mom and Dad-I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the support and unconditional love you have shown me throughout the years. Everything that 's good in me I owe to you. I love you both.

past four years have gone by in a heartbeat and none of it would have been the same without you there with me. Best friends through it all , thanks for everything.

Mello - Who would of thought I would find a friend as quirky as I am? We are two of a kind. Thanks for all the laughs and memories.

"Memories are a way of h.oMing onto tfie things you wve, tfie things you are, tfie things you never want to wse "

"There are some friends you know you will have the rest of your life. You are welded togeth er by love, trust, respect-or simple embarrassment."

Alicia- You always were able to bring a smile to my face. I'll never forget the good times we had. Always remember: we're living on the edge!

4'1JQ-wh.o !(new we cou[cf have so much jun? Jlere's to tfie superstar nights, tfie 'Big 0/movie" nights, ancf S&tC - :Jriencfs :forever-

J!JLl'l('BIJ'D!'DJf!CJf!'ES-you a[[ fzelped mafy_ tfzese years tlie. 6est years of my [ije.

Taylor - Nothir19 I ca.n say ca.n express aCC you me.an to me as peifect[y as you deserve it. You Ft.ave been tliere for me tft.rol.'9h thick and" thin and" Ft.ave tal.19ht me more about myself tlia.n I ever tho1J9ht possw[e. I never R.new true lia.ppiness unti[ you. You wiCC a[ways 6e in my Fi.ea.rt. I wiff Cove you forever.

ND-We always knew how to have a good time Together we ARE the party!

To all my friends- It 's you guys who have made it worthwhile. I'll miss you all

have been a great friend to me. 'never change.

Tom-Your friendship has meant the world to me. Thanks for always being yourself.

Jacquefine Stein

Catherine Joy Stephens

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Scotty-my lil' big bro-You are an amazing brother to me Thanks for driving me crazy & keeping me laughing. I know you'll have fun these next few years. I'll miss you and I love you. to U4e. 1-'tl you, 6ub.

Daddy- You have always believed in me and pushed me to reach my potential. I wouldn't be the person I am today without you. Thank you so much for everything. I'll always be your little princess. I love you.

Natalie. - - From toga twins to rocki119 out on supersta.r niglits to ' 6rotliers", you' ve &een &y my side tliro1l9li it a([. You are tlie most generous & sefjfess friend anyone couic£ ever a.sfi. for We' ve lia.c£ so ma.ny grea.t times. I Cov e ya, &a&e. "Take my fzam{ and fw{d on tigfit tfon't {et go don 't you tfare even try, tfiere are so many roads to tmvel so mucfi stiff to fint!, and I want you to !ie[p me tT)' and reacli for tfie sli.y. 11 Forever friends

:MU:fitCCe- my ESP twin- We rea.ffy are tlie same person and that mafi.es us tlie &est offriends. We've sliarec£ so many grea.t times, arnf I have aCways &een a6(e to turn to yoLL You've made. me smi(e, mad£. me cfaru:e, mad£. me cmzy (in tlie &est way) arnf liept me Cauglii119 tfiro1l9fi it a(L I Cov e ya, girL 'A person is on[y comp{ete when she fias a true faemi to ll!Uferstmu{ fzer, to sfzare a[{ her pasions and sonvws wit!i, mu{ to stana 6y (zer tfirougfwut lier fife. •

Karen.- Wliere Ii.ave tlie years gone? You. were my very 6est Jriernf from tlie 6eginni119 arnf it's 6een so much fun. I've (ovec£ every minute of it and' can't inta9ine wliat it wou.(a Ii.ave 6een (if{e without you.. HB 6a&y. I (ove ya Karenina. tty estenfay 6rougfit tfie 6eginning tommorow 6rings tfie end, 6ut somewfiere in tfie middle we've 6emme tfie 6est ofJriemfs. 11 for me whenever I need-

amazin9 to me in every way inta9ina6(e. My 6u.c£c£y in so many aspects of Cife. winfi. winfi... .I don't fi.now what I wouia Ii.ave done witliou.t you.. You. a(ways put up with my dmma. arnf fte(pec£ me figure ou.t my comp(icatec£ Cife. Love ya, B-(ow. 0!'[[ [ean on you andyou {ean on me and we ' [[ 6e oli.ay. 11 -DJvffi

Chris-I can't begin to express how much our friendship has meant to me. You've been there

"" ed you, and for that I can't thank you enough. I don't know what I'd do without you. "Friends are notes to life's great ii.13 U4e up tilt4e (d1b tilt4e songs, a melody that car- 4f34ii.. 1Uuclt. love, bube. ries you along."

Ryan-Thanks for everything babe. We've had our ups and downs, but I hope you know how special you are to me. "How lucky I am to have known

someone

bye to. " about you. Keep smlllng,love.

"Fa r better is it to dare mighty thin gs, to win glorious triumphs , even thou gh checkered by failure , than to take rake with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twili ght that knows not victory or defe at."

- Theodore Roosevelt

Tom, you are no t afraid to be who yo u are or say what yo u wa nt , you are definitly one step ahead of the game

Kofi, yo u know we are a team , and a damn good one at that. You are lik e a broth er to me, and whatever you need I am always th ere for you. Thank you so much for always being there for

J-dog , through yo ur joking and goofy att itud e I know that r hav e a friend that is loya l and trustworthy. Thanks for never lett in g me become too ser ious. Sorry about all of tho se ear ly detentions I got you.

Teress a, you are one of the strongest people I know I have learned so much ju st from being yo ur friend. You r smil e alway s seems to brigthen my day. Thank you so much for never being afraid to be yo ur se lf.

"T

'Evan !l?idgeway Stone

Dad, you have help ed me beco me who I am. I have and alw ays will be th ankful for everything you have done for me You hav e help ed give me a shot at accomplishing all my dreams. For that I owe you a lifetime of thanks. Love yo u tons.

My brothers, l finally grew up and l mu st say when I look in the mirror I am happy to see a piece of both of yo u. You guys have cl eared a path for me, allowing me to just follow your lead. I love you both.

Mom, what can I say that would convey how grateful I am to have you holding me up, supporting my every ste p , besides thank you? Without your constant love and nourishment, there is no way that I would be ready to head off on my own. You more than anyone else have gotten me where I am. I love you more.

David , your energy and passion for life have ignited m y spiri t along with so many others. Thank you for never letting me stray too far from the path I am your biggest fan. I love you Debo.

Adam, sometimes I wish I were Adam Jr. When I look at you i see a strength that allow s everyone around yo u to feel sec ure. No matt er where our paths take us I wi ll always be with you. I love you ton s.

R yan, we made it, 14 years and we are both still sta ndin g. You are without a doubt one of the most talented people I know; I am on you team all right Batman. Good luck and remember I am only a phone call away.

Nat , you are crazy, but wonderful. You are my study buddy, my confidant, my sou rce of end less laughs , but most import antly you are one of my closest and most caring firends. Thank yo u for everyth in g.

Dunc, you help ed me through a time in my li fe when I was Jost.

Thank you so much for being the guy I cou ld always count on. From the rampages on, I will always have your back.

Jamen, you are my partner in crime. Thank you for always being real. You are truly a great friend.

I ran out of room for picture s, so to everyone else that ha s touched my life and helped s hape me into who I am thank you. Justin: I just didn ' t have a picture of us , but you know how clo se we have become. I know you are going to find your passion and then the whole world is in trouble. Chris: Lacking a good picture I sti ll wanted to tell you that you are an amazing guy and I am always goi n g to be there to help you. Kyle and Andrew: you guys are m y boys; remember that you can always count on me for anything. The girls of ' 03: yo u girls know who you are, thank you for touching my life in so many ways. Hope you guys enjoyed the ride as much as I did My bros in the calss of 2000: You guys hav e been like mentor s and family to me. Thank you for s howing me the ropes, so meday I will repay all of you.

Mark, we wi ll always be boys even across the co untry.

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My wonderful family. "Where do I come from?" "Well, when a man and a woman love " "No, I mean what country?" You have surrounded me with love all my life and without you I would be much less than I am now. Wherever we are, I will always love you.

Connie, my BF from the start. Thank you for being there when I needed you, and I hope that we can do that for each other forever. As long as it has nothing to do with history. LuB U aLwAyZ MwAhz.

Class of 2003- Thank you for two wonderful years.

Leslie and Laura. In such a short time we have made so many lifelong memories together: baseball games, hooters, red ants, yin and yang, capoeira and everything else. I can't imagine not knowing you guys now. Thank you for letting me be myself. I will never forget you.

To my friends around the globe. We have follo wed e ach other from country to country and always had our friendship Claire , Emma, Jame, Lisa, Lucy , Maddy , Michelle and Shivrani. You have been one of the biggest parts of my life and always will be You keep me going when nothing else does Thank you for air your love over the most difficult part of my life I'm a better person for knowing you. All of you are just too nice!

Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened :)

My adopted family. Obrigado

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'Emma Margaret 'Vaughn

Mommy,

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To Morn Doc/

"The

space between the tears we cry is th e laughter that keeps us coming back for more." - DMB

Daddy - Through the ups and downs you have continued to support me. I will never be able to fully appreciate what you have given me , but I will always love you.

Martha 'Elizabeth 'Whitmore

"My

favorite time of the day is when the stars and moon come out to play. It kinda makes you stop and wonder where the time all went." -

R. DerSimonian

Danny- You showed me how life should be lived. Never lose your sense of freedom and adventure. I love you.

Momma - You are my inspiration. I hope that I can be half the mom you were to me, and that you are there to help me along the way. I love you.

Robby - You have been there for me to talk about anything and everything. You trained Mom and Dad well, although your perfect child act tainted their expectations. I love you.

"I don't regret th e things I'v e done or those I've yet to do."

"I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints. Sinners are much more fun."Billy

"No fear, no distractions The ability to let that which does not

Kiki - 'Oh if you're ever unsatisfied with the way life's treating you, you matter truely slide." know you can count on me to take good care of you.' You gave me support when I needed it most, and we hav e had some great times together Never se ttl e for less than you de serve.

Kimmy - 'The best thing you've ever done for me is to help me take life le ss ser iou sly .' I lo ve you more than you realize. Rem ember, 'the trouble with troubl e is that it always starts out as fun.'

"See, you and me hav e a better time than most can dream turns out not where you are but who you're with that really matters " - DMB

Confidence comes not from always being right, but from not fearing to be wrong

"Without you, today's emotions wou ld be th e sc urf of yesterday's." - Amelie

Joel

Phelps Watson 'Wi{fiams

lhanks to my family a:nd friends for their kindness and support over the pad 18 yean.

Top Row: (From left to right) Tom Gumport, Lauren Osen, Emma Vaughn, Emily Nelson, Kara Johnson, Anthony Bartley, Casie Danenhauer, Laurie Elachi, Sarah Guest, Malcolm Poindexter, Laura Allen. Bottom Row:(From left to right) Kevin Kawachi, Evan Stone, Ryan Black, Phelps Williams

SENIOR .

Where do you see yourself in 25 years ... where do you see Vahe?

"Eating live fish for a living." -Lauren Osen

"Living with my parents. A happily married bank manager in Ohio." -Keegan de Lancie "Same bed."-Kyle Peterson "Rehab, with and because of V ahe and his mystery juice."Gavin Hale

"Asleep in bed. On the cover of Hustler wl Mr. Pickering."Jazz

Best

car ...

"A little white car owned by a big black man."-Kolapo "Kyle's orange honeywagon. (It's orange)"--Terra (Thanks for the clarification there)

"My pimpmobile. (RIP)"Keegan de Lancie, still very much so in mourning.

"Kim's party Previa. Bring back the party Previa! "Kristen Fohrer

"Ani's car 'cause Anissooocu te. "-Sarah Hotchkiss

Biggest Clique ...

"The half of regular physics class that is being failed by Dr. K. "-bitter physics student (i.e. Lauren Osen)

"The teachers that have lunch outside the science building." -Ani Raya- Flores

"I wouldn't know, I only speak to a few people."-Wendy Cortez

"I don't know about biggest, but the shortest is Kara, Casie, Ani, Wendy and Sarah, and Taylor."-Casie D.

Best Mrs. Gordon story ...

"She once told me that I was God's way of punishing her for everything she had ever done wrong in life." -Kristen Fohrer

"Stuart and Gordon racing to Mrs. Hamilton's office."-Half the Class

"When Jill commented on Mrs. Gordan's pretty pink eye shadow and she replied, 'Oh, thank you Jill, but it's not eye shadow, its an allergic reaction.'"-Lauren Osen

Worst

parker ...

"Mr. Jolly: instead of pulling all the way up, he just parks in the last spot, so everyone else has to go around and back in. Selfish."-Kylie P. "Natalie. "-Half the class

"Tory-how-many-times-can-Ihi t-tha t- palm-tree- Molnar"Kristen Fohrer

"I refuse to answer this question on the grounds that it has nothing to do with Mr. Jolly. "-Ani-slightly-obsessiveRaya- Flores

What is the going rate for the Babysitter's Club?

"I wouldn't know ... ask Martha." -Sarah Hotchkiss

"Extra help for economics class is 'free"'-Ani R.F.

"Oh, you can't afford us."-a current member

"Pretty damn cheap, or so I've heard." -Keegan

"Never got to experience the joy . "-Vahe, still slightly bitter

If you were in a porno with the wabbit, what would it be named?

"Fletch in the flesh."

-Lauren 0

"Big carrots, furs, and rabbits. "-el Jeffe

"Vibratory motions."-Wendy "The BALListic Pendulum." -Sarah Hotchkiss

"You're putting that carrot where?!?!?!"-Ani Raya-Flores "Cock the rod and let the ball swing-Lab 69."-Casie D.

Worst grade received in Mr. Marcus's class:

"A++. Only two pluses." -Gavin Hale

"Well, it was hard, but I finally kissed up enough to get Steve a B."-Berra Tennett

"I am so mad, I only got an A+." -everyone fails sometimes, Ani.

"I had Caragher, I actually know Euro History."-el Jeffe. (I resent that comment.)

"B-. "-Lauren Osen. (That's just brutal.)

Best Liquid Refreshment:

"Whatever keeps Pickering so *%#@perky!"- Terra Bennett "Whatever is in Mr. Pickering's coffee. "-Wendy "Bob. "-just a little confused by the question, Ani R.F. "Ouzo. "-el Jeffe

"Donkey punch"-a large portion of the class

"Diet Peach Snapple Iced Tea." -Dooley aw, she's gotten over the Diet Coke addiction.

Greatest locker room memory:

"The Kicker's corner."-Gavin "Vahe 'accidentally' changing in the Coaches' Office." -Ky le "Keegan and Ini..need I say more?"-el Jeffe

"Being put in a locker and then having alcohol sprayed in."-Vahe

"Two soccer players on the football team shocking sophomores with the paleness of their derrierers. "-Kolapo "Wouldn't you love to know." -Anonymous Blonde

Deep Dark Scandals:

"I am a deep dark scandal."

-Kolapo

"Me, Terra, Hixon bathroom, need I say more?"-el Jeffe "Ani and Mr. Jolly's secret love affair. (Not really so secret.)" -Casie D.

"Kristen Fohrer and Vahe and the early morning time."a dillusional Vahe

"What really goes on after hours in the Pub."-an overworked Yearbook editor "Yes, please."-Anonymous

Any regrets?

"Not 'getting it on' on Pickering's table. "-el Jeffe

"I would have liked to be better friends with the Fresh Gourmet guy."-Casie D. "Not being allowed to play Boy's soccer."-Mr. Jolly's stalker.

"Taking physics." -Kristen F. "Not having the guts to ask out Katie Seaver. "-Kyle "Dating Kyle."-Kyle's girlfriend.

Above: Marc Takei, Michael Carlson, Steve Huffman, Quinn Riddle, Graham McGuire.

Bight: Tracy Wu, Stacy Fitzgerald, Kate Woods. They are number 1 (or at least according to Kate, keep dreaming gals).

Jenny Lee,

David Song, Brad

Girls, note the length on that tongue.

Above: Connie Cu (actually a senior) and Crystal Chu.

Above:

Winnie Chen,

Diephuis.

Above: Jason Nagata and Chris Tosetti. The library is 20 yards south.

Above: Jenny Lee and Justin Chuck. For some reason Jenny seems to be in just about every picture.

Cicely Chen and Lisa

Right: (from left) Jon Olson, Andrew Dubin, John "Lindsey is my queen" Clark, Ryan Black, Daniel "I'm swattin flies" Stapler, Nicky Rodriguez, Zeke Beck, and Taylor "hardcore" Frank. These boys play football(except Dubin) and Stolper.

Jessica Turner, Lindsey Milich, Ann Fauvre, Allison Brian. Upon looking at yet another fuzzy picture, future yearbook editors, take care in selecting your photo staff with care. Lindsey, stop smiling at John.

Above:

Hirchmann

right: Benno Nelson and Dash Anderson. Dash, cut your hair you hippie. Benno we know you're dating Ani, but that doesn't make you a senior!

left: Peter Krueger-Wyman, George Miller, Adam Mejia, Randy "the Shermanator" Sherman, and Brian Abelson.

above: Rosanna Smart, Stephanie Ahn, and Celestine Do.

above: Lisa Hirschmann, Molly Easterlin, Elizabeth Levin, Lindsay Milich, Jessica Turner, and Lauren Broudy.

above left: Jordan Gaffney above right: Laura Tuck, Kailey Zelek, Brittney Olson, and Andrea Monroe

·Easterlin.

right: Casey Zuber, Jess Liu, Claire Sadler, and Molly

above: Ryan Braun, Bethany Heupler, and Laura Reardon.

right: Catherine Karayan and Kayleigh Miller.

Bight: John Holman and Bobby Bowman. No, it's not class picture day. That fact, however, is not enough to deter these fine looking boys from dressing up . Word has it that Bobby's soft blue button down brings out his eyes .

Below: Meryl Farrar, Ann Gordon and Karyn Mallya

Below Bight: Spencer Cox, Katie Pomerantz, Katelyn Kuwata and Allison Brian

Bight: Allison Brian, Katie Pomerantz, Alessandra Giampaolo, Minha Papalzai, Katelyn Kuwata, and Alessa Gambardella

Left: (top) Anson Leung, Bradford Diephuis, David Gross, Joe Garand, John Pearson (bottom) Curtis Tai, David Song, Justin Chuck. While seven of them smile for the camera, Brad wonders what the heck is wrong with Justin, and if he should be calling an ambulance.

Above: John Wear and Justin Chuck. Aww aren't they cute?

Above: Casey Zuber, Claire Sadler, Esther Hahn. Just one question: who has the biggest smile of these gorgeous girls?

Left: Emily Aull, Rosana Smart, Stemphanie Ahn, Charlotte Genevier, Jenny Lee, Celine Montenegro, Celestine Do.

Above: Dash Anderson, Charlie Ball. Friends don't let friends grow their hair out as long as Dash's.

Above: Ruth Ellingsen, Elizabeth Levin, and Lindsey Milich.

Above: Robbie Ellis and Kara Cathcart. Remember how Robbie dressed as Richard Simmons for a dance? And see how he now gets all these hot girls? Yes, there is a corellation

Above: Melissa Tanner, Hannah Frank, Natasha Lewis, and Helen Bermudez are really happy. Almost, too happy. Sophomore teachers should utilize their free time by assigning more homework.

Above: Sandy Gilfillian, Thomas Anawalt, Eric Peterson, Alex Caughron, Phllip Hamilton, and Jamie Stout. Sophomores take time out of a busy day to pose. Eric Peterson isn't fazed, however. He's got a GSL costume to ponder.

Left: Shannon Ward, Margaret Koehler, Hayley Osen, Allison Horton Caitlin Danenhauer, and Rikki Gunton.

Right: Kelly Thompson, Lauren Libaw, Mae PetraWong, Kiley Robbins.

Left: Darci Ohigashi, Mandy Miller, Anna Terteryan, Melissa Tanner.

Above: Yannis Dimotakis, Francesco Dandekar, Alex Krueger-Wyman, Ben Dizon, Aaron Thomas, Aleksandr Auzers in what I like to call a "double-decker" picture.

Above: Justin Leung, Iggy Rodriguez, Abe Kaslow, Brett Fallin, Tim Neal, and Harry Dudley. Iggy looks like a bear caught in the headlights.

Above: Courtney Seto, Olivia Kang, Morgan Soloway, Elise Magsarili, Marissa Casados, Kourtney Radcliff, Case Hathaway-Zepeda

Above: Reed Wagener throwing a football.

Courtney Miller and Kiley Robbins. Thanks, Courtney, for letting us interupt your delicious lunch for a yearbook photo.

Above: Melissa Tanner, Hannah Frank, Anna Terteryan.

Above: Reed Wagener and Larkin Brogan.

Above:

Above: Allison Horton, Hayley Osen, Shannon Ward, Margaret Koehler at the GSL Swim Party. No boys allowed.

Above: Kourtney Radcliffe, Marissa Casados, Olivia Kang, Elise Magsarilli, Rikki Gunton.

Right: John Soussa, Justin Chan, Justin Nakamura, Kevin Zhang, Joesph Meyerowitz. Lunchtime in the shade. Poly's gorgeous campus at work again.

Above: Scott Chacon, Kevin Waite, Ali Al-Sarraf , Christiaan Strong.

Left: Megan Hole, MacKenzie Smith, Alexandra Wiley, Stephanie Chalifour, Jill Nickerson, Caitlin Danenhaer, Rachel Guest.

Above: Christine Lee, Taube Schwartz. Junior Stateswoman silently changing the world.

Left: Steve Clark, Kelly Thompson, Phillip Rosenberg. Kelly is a man's lady (as oposed to a ladies' man).

Below Right: Jospeh Meyerowitz, Jamie Stout, Francesco Dandekar, Zeke Youngstrom, Alex KruegerWyman, Logan Tiari

Below Left: Logan Tiari, Wolf Klotz, Stpehanie Chalifour, Alexandra Wiley, Phil Bea, and Seth Mccurry utilizing the sophomore patio.

Above: Winston Chen, Reed Wagener, Justin Leung, Scott Chacon, Brett Fallin, Abe Kaslow, Tim Neal, Harry Dudley, Steve Clrk, Alex Kitchens, Thomas Anawalt, Iggy Rodri guez

Top Row: Todd Terrazas, Mark Dodge, and Eric Peterson. Bottom Row: Harry Dudley, Iggy Rodriguez, Nick Regas-Riewarts and Tim Neal Thugs in training (especially Eric Peterson)

Below: A joyous Poly community is created as sophomore and junior girls bond during the notorious GSL swim party at the beginning of the year.

Above: Students enjoying Poly's nature.

Right: Boys, you have made a mess of that table ... PICK UP YOUR TRASH!

Left: Katie Moore Below: Anonymous sophomre hides from the camera's lens ...

Left: Kelly Thompson and Kylie Robbins

Left to Right: Jackie Tsai, Kara Monroe, Leslie Tuck, Sarah Zelek and Kate Holman

Left: Monica Mello, Nick Cotton and Leanna Cardenas. Although Nick has been known to take many pictures with girls, he tells us that these are his favorites.

Right: Megan Thornton and Cayla McLean

Left to Right: Chris Chen, Michael Ingram, Mike Guin, Nick Bassi, Jesse Myers, Jonathan Tosetti and Thomas Wu

Right: Stevan Cablayan, Matty Vincenti, Simeon Cua, Justin Libaw, Ryan Sachs and Max Child. No word yet on if these boys are in trouble for obstructing the neighbor's view of the science buildings.

Left: Jennifer Huffman, Breanna Bartley, Eliza Walper, Kathleen Bryson and Mackenzi Kawachi biding their time before filling out college apps.

Below: Morgan Turk, Kaylie Wilson, Jeni Kim, Molly Nelson, Becca Wear and Courtney Bell anxiously awaiting a lecture.

Left: Janet Mokhnatkin, Jessica Damasco, Tshema Nash, Kaylie Wilson, Zane Wagener, Hayden Prater and Phillip Rosenberg. When it comes to Phillip and girls, grade doesn't matter.

Above: Katy Steinbrecher, Katie Seaver, Lindsey Morgenthaler and Christine Turner

Above: Steven Cablayan, Kevin Herman, Asia Bennett and Costis Sideris

Above: Max Child, Filip Svitek, Philip Kim, Paul DeBellis, Alex Crum, Gates Wrinkler

Ben Cotton enjoys a burrito as part of a special lunch day

Above: Keva Hindoyan. Brendan McDermott, Mike Robles, Eddie, Andrew Maida and guest star Ani R.F.

Above:

Left: Michelle Albin and Morgan Turk

Right: Breanna Bartley, Kara Monroe, Jackie Tsai, and Mackenzi Kawachi

Above: Chris Chen and Austin Fraser

Right: Andrew Maidah and Matthew Chan

Left: Zane Wagener, Jeni Kim, Jesse Myers

Byker, Adena

Rivera-Dundas, Max Child, Zane

Wagener, Hayden

Prater, Janet

Mokhatkin

Right: Andrei Malikov, Sam

Left: Vivy Garza, Alex Maddox, Arielle Linsey, and Natalie Varner

Left: Allie Bures, Tshema Nash, Leanna Cardenas, Monica Mello, Jess Damasco, Keva Hindoyan

Right: Sam Nicholson, Chris Chen, Matty Vincenti, Courtney Bell, Jennifer Huffman, Michelle Albin

Left: Jimmy Gilbert, Natalie Varner, Kathleen Bryson, Jackie Tsai, Jake Schorr, Austin Fraser, Brendan McDermott, and Michael Guin

Left: Peer Mentor Gavin Hale, Gates Winkler, Advisor Doc Scheinkopf, Ned Soddenschein, Julia Turner, Chris Chen, Katy Steinbrecher, Ariel Linsey, and Ben Cotton

Students get down and hopefully not dirty during the GSLs' annual October costume dance.

GSL Cabinet: Catherine Stephens (ways and means), Jill Sharp (co-president), Angele Rosenberg (secretary treasurer), Ruth Ellingsen (cojunior rep), Lindsey Milich (cojunior rep), Emma Vaughn (co-president), and Lauren Herman (vice president).

Courtney Miller for gets that it is the cookies that are supposed to be decorated

Above: Angele, Tory, and Taylor enjoy their last Winter Formal... awwww!!!

Far Left: The Bennett Bunch smuggle in non-Poly immigrants

Left: Chris & Matt: voted Cutest Couple at Winter Formal

'R-.. -- I 1'1R ' ....... '-.:}·

Upper Left: Senior girls ... how'd you get those beads??

Far Left: Vahe shows off his benching strength while Iggy enjoys it a little too much ...

Left: Sarah, Mana, Katie, Laurie, and Ani live up the Mardis Gras madness.

Right: Anne and Casey lead the pod in gorgeous Green River, Utah

Right: A pod of juniors try to utilize their "outdoor education" knowledge to figure out why they're not moving ...

Left: Juniors Mal, Jess, and Clai:re enjoy a relaxing evening after a long, strenuous day of bathing, eating, and floating.

Left: Everyone's fondest memory of Junior Class Trips: THE GROOVER!!!

Right: Emma pays students out of her own purse to be customers for their GSL refreshment booth ... what dedication!

Right: The Roots and Shoots club recruit workers for the L.A. Zoo.

Left: Sarah and Dooley represent senior dedication to community service while serving salad at the Union Station.

Left: Jacquline, Katherine, and Kayleigh delight the students with Jamba Juice for the Young and Healthy Club.

Above: The ASB cabinet, from left: Secretary Kevin Kawachi, Vice-President Keegan DeLancie, Chief Justice Mana Nakagawa, President Stuart Siciliano, Treasurer Chris Bateman, and Community Service dude Benno Nelson and guest star Ryan Black.

Above: Senior Class Officers, from left: Outdoor girl Elizabeth Dooley, Vice-President Alan Rutledge, Secretary-Treasurer Duncan Hedges, (Ryan Black, still not a rep), President Evan Stone, and Outdoor guy Kyle Peterson.

Right: Sophomore Class Officers, from left: Justin Chan, Frachesco Dandekar, Jill Nickerson, Kevin Waite, Hannah Frank, and Greg Steinbrecher

Right: Freshman Class Officers, from

Katie Seaver, Max Child, Ryan Sachs, Matthew Chan, Kevin Herman, Chris Chen

Left: Junior Class Officers, from left: Ryan Braun, Jenny Lee, Peter KruegerWyman, Kaitlyn Kuwata, Jessica Turner, Mallory Wilder

left:

The Paw Print

Top Row: Julian Camillieri, Kyle Peterson, Sean Howell, Allan Fox, Gavin Hale, Matt Smith and Dr. Bakaly

Bottom Row: Michelle Mello, Emily Nelson, Ani RayaFlores, Brie Mills, Kara Johnson and Taylor Hathaway-Zepeda

Can you guess how many how dated their mentees?

Left to Right: Andrew Esensten, Lauren Libaw, Jason Nagata, Allan Fox, Molly Quinn, Lisa Hirschmann, Sarah Hotchkiss, Elizabeth Dooley, Alli Brian and Winnie Chen

Advisor: Mrs. Holmgren

Farleft: Andrew Esensten-Molly Quinn

Editors in Chief.

Left: Kristen Fohrer is not pictured above. However, she is the Opinion Editor and an indispensable asset to the team

Peer Mentors

Student Academ.ic ... SAIAC

Left to Right: Evan Stone, Kristen Fohrer (with her twice daily dosage of coffee), Molly Quinn, Martha Whitmore, Nadia Chan, Kristen Andersen, Christopher Tosetti, Elizabeth Dooley, Taube Schwartz, Daniel Stolper, Rosanna Smart, Sarah Axeen, Sharon Cu, and Ms. Zetlian.

HEALTH COMMITTEE

Left to Right: Lauren Libaw, Jacqueline Stein, Ms. Ulmer, Allan Fox, Sharon Cu, Nadia Chan, Keegan DeLancie, Sarah Guest, Kara Johnson and Casie Danenhauer. Health representative, Casie Danenha uer, would like to remind you about the importance of Vitamin C.

Polygraph

Ms. Minjares and Cicely Chen

We know that Cicely is a great writer ... however, variety is always a good thing. Mr. Poetry Man (Anthony Bartley) where are your subscriptions?

cGay Straight Alliance: Hannah Frank, Arthur Lipovetsky, Julian Camillieri, Angele Rosenberg, Sarah Hotchkiss, Lauren Osen, Keegan deLancie, Laurie Elachi, Tory Molnar, Sarah Axeen, Kristen Fohrer, Ned Sonnenscheim

GSA Police: Lauren and Angele fight over who's better ... Sumo wrestlers or the Confederate Army.

Surf Club: Mallory Wilder, Claire Sadler, Ruth Ellingsen, Ryan Braun, Jess Liu, and Esther Hahn

Surf Presidents: Jess Liu "the big bad wave" tries to make Esther Hahn wipeout

Debate: (left) Mark Linsey ...

super debater tries to tempt Adam Crocker into joining the debate team

Junior Statesman: (below left) President Taube . Schwartz tries to get student involved in learning more about the governement.

Amnesty International: (above) Katie Helfgott, Laurie Elachi, Sarah Hotchkiss, and Reena Magserilli work to make the world a better place.

Disney Club: (left) Mallory Wilder, Liz Levin, Casey Zuber, and Claire Sadler fight over which Disney Original Series is the greatest, "Lizzie Maguire" or "Even Stevens ... "

Monty Python Club

Greek Club (Ellas!)

Left to Right: Henry Ruttinger, Steven Roulakis, Celestine Do, Keegan DeLancie, Chris Bateman and Rosanna Smart.

We are truly sorry to say that two of the Greekest (it is a word) people (Angele and Phillip Rosenberg) on campus have been left .out of this picture. What was the Photo staff thinking?

Photo Club

Diversity Committee

Left to Right: Leslie Guevara, Toni Gibbs, Minha Popalzai, Steven Roulakis, Ani Raya-Flores, Wendy Cortez, Keegan DeLancie and Benno Nelson

They like Westridge girls and pizza on Monday nights!

Left, top to Bottom: The Confederate Army invades Poly; who knows; a bag of jelly beans. Right, clockwise from upper right: Fresh Gourmet attempts to get into the spirit; Justin and Britney Spears, showing what really caused the breakup; Mr. Feldmeth Jr.; Benno speaks out about the reason he wore this; these two gals are both Miss USA, and very proud of it; once again taking home best costume of the year, Mr. Jolly (seen here as Jali - get it?) raises his arms in triumph (probably after giving another difficult U.S. History test).

Left: Taube reminds us, in one of her many morning meeting moments, that she is number one!

Right: The Boy Scouts of Poly present the flag on Veteran's Day.

Left: Tory regretfully admits that she does indeed have a shrine to Kyle, complete with a lifesize cardboard cut-out.

Below: Angele is nominated for a leadershiLp award, but secretly wants the pumJPkins ...

Left: Mana lays down the law ... Everyone better participate in Community Service or else ...

Left: Before ... Princess Megan tries to earn her crown, and a point for the senior class.

Right: After ... Megan's Rose Court crown was replaced by her new title of Donut Queen of the World.

Left: Anson tries to mix shaving cream and cereal. Right: George reminds us of the importance of brushing our hair.

Left: Mr.

• Geier plays a song for a ___ 9/11 tribute.

Right: Stuart tells everyone about his summer experience ... 70% of the group was female.

What is your idea of a good time?

"Candlelit dinner, a walk on the beach at dusk, and crawling into bed with my economics book. "-Ani Raya Flores "Away from the Poly populace."-Adam Feldmeth

"Taking an Oakleaves poll"Benno

"My friend's female siblings on a Saturday night."-Anson Leung

"Halo"-way too many '03 boys

Who is your idol?

"Tory, for putting up with Kyle as long as she has."Kristen Fohrer

"Allan Fox. I'm serious."Kevin Herman

"The Karate Kid."-Justin Nakamura

"Derek Zoo lander." -Terzi Advisee

"Martha."-way to be original Martha

"Legolas Greenleaf. "-Cicely Chen(ask her about the elves)

What's the most fun job at Poly?

"English teacher, you don't have to grade papers ." -Benno "Assistant coach to the boy's varsity soccer team."-Ani RF "Being me."-Paul Lee

"Mr. Gudas's job! Giving out silly hats!" -Tory Molnar

"2nd grade turtle. "-Pollyana

"Rob the trainer, he gets to touch feet."-anonymous

"Maintenance crew with their fast little carts."-anonymous

What are some words to live by?

"Beat Prep!" -anonymous basketball player

"You suck and that is sad."Kevin H .... cynical much?

"Mr. Pickering, You flash upon my inward eye, you are the Zosima I would travel miles for, I would wear a scarlet letter for you.!" -

Lauren 0., from Martha W.

"Splooge" -Otry Malnar

"Just do it!" -Monica Mello

What's the best quote you've ever heard by a Poly person?

"Womp!" -Senior Boys &:. Mr. Fletcher

"I'm too horny, I have to leave class." -Vahe

"If there was a girl next to me, I would make out with her." -Vahe

"Swallow it Jess! The damage is done"-umm

"At the meeting there will be pizza and Westridge Girls."Mrs. Hamilton

"I'm not Angele's friend anymore"' - Angele (she has an ident::,ity problem ... )

"In J(olly we trust." -Ani RF

"I've : got a knife in my briefcase"" -Mr. Pickering

lVIostt PDA {public display of affecction) couple?

Mr. a and Mrs. Jordie Gaffney: 75% the vote

Michhelle Mello and Zeke Beck

20% 6 of the vote

Mrs. 3. Grether and Mr. Fletcher 5% oof the vote

Teacher you'd most like to be for a day and why:

"Mr. Gudas so I could wear a finger puppet and talk with it." -Kristen Fohrer

"Mr. Jolly, he says stuff like 'Roosevelt liked to ride cowboys."' -Anson Leung

"Mrs. Fox, she's looking at my paper." - frightened frosh "Ms. Zetlian, then I could look good in purple." -Ric Z.

"Ms. Holmgren, then I'd have real power." -half the frosh

Worst part about being a freshman is/was:

"The Seniors!" -awww we're not THAT bad "being a freshman ... " -Matty Vincenti (thank you captain obvious )

"Ini Archibong." -Spencer Cox "Not enough challenging classes." -Cicely Chen

"Nothing, it's the best!" -oh wow, i'm so sorry "Having your girls go out with seniors." -bitter much?

What makes you come to school everyday?

"The pitchfork" -Ric Z. (am I missing out on something?)

"I don't actually ... " -Laurie Elachi

"Halo." -Adam Crocker

"I should think that would be quite obvious Mr. Jolly."AniRF

"The law." -anonymous "Duncan Hedges" -anonymous freshman girls "Senior girls." -anonymous

Who's the mole?

"Megan Hole, it rhymes."Kristen Fohrer

"I dunno but Mr. Fletcher has one on his head." -Ric Z. "Keegan, he's always watching." -anonymous "John Hole Man" -The Blonde Bomber

"Dick Sisley." -The Faculty "Mole-y Quinn (she's on Paw Print)" -anonymous "That Victoria's Secret Model." -Jill Sharp

Do Blonde's really have more fun?

"Don't ask any of the ones at our school, they're all fake."Kim "the hater" Prater "Yes, 24 Karat gold hair."Vahe

"That depends, if you're talking about blondes on the yearbook staff, then probably not." -Ani RF

"Some people say I'm a dirty blonde." -Thomas Anawalt (hmm ... )

Most likely to end up on a reality show, and which one?

"Mach 5, American Idol."Chris Huskey

"Kara Cathcart, Real World."anonymous "Lish Hirschmann." -Junior Boys

"Anne Fauvre, The Bachelorette." -Terzi Advisee "Vahe, who wants to marry an Armenian." -anonymous "Keegan, The Surreal Life."

Madrigals (left): Top Row: Andrew Esensten, Michael, Allan Fox, Thomas Anawalt, Dash Anderson, Benno Nelson, Ryan Braun, Leslie Guevara, Marisa Casados

Middle Row: Justin Chan, Max Child, Rob Ellis, Andrew McCarthy, Cicely Chen, Sarah Guest, Chelsea Carter, Arielle Linsey, Vi vi Garza, Celestine Do, Olivia Kang

Bottom Row: Laura Reardon, Bethany Heupler, Katie Seaver, Brittney Olsen, Jenny Lee, Stephanie Ahn, Rosanna Smart, Rachel Guest

Orchestra (right): Top Row: Claire Sadler, A vis Bohlen, Sarah Hotchkiss

Middle Row: Alex Maddox, Ryan Sachs, Justin Chan, Kevin Zhang, Chris Chen, Kevo Hindoyan

Bottom Row: Lauren Herman, Jason Nagata, Laurie Elachi, Michael Guin

Jazz Band (Left): Phillip Hamilton, Matthew Smith, Kayleigh Miller, Daniel Stolper, Christiaan Strong, Melissa Tanner, Charlie Bohlen, and Ben Dizon (not pictured Julian Camillieri. ... someone was ditching morning meeting tsk tsk )

Acting Ensemble (Right):

Top Row: Allison Horton, Terra Bennett, Greg Luna, Celestine Do, Jessica Liu, Rosanna Smart, Francesco Dandekar, Rachel Guest, Taube Schwartz, Thomas Anawalt, and Cicely Chen

Bottom Row: Chelsea Carter and Robbie Ellis.

Advanced Acting (Left): Top Row: Ani Raya-Flores, Duncan Hedges, Julian Davidson, Benno Nelson, Stuart Siciliano, Lauren Osen, Sean Howell, Evan Stone, Emma Vaughn, Dash Anderson, Katherine Karayan, Leslie Guevara

Bottom Row: Carlos Ramon, Steve Huffman, Brie Mills, Jessie Marney, Ryan Braun, Keegan deLancie, and Allan Fox

Intermediate Acting (Left):

Top Row: Marisa Casados, Olivia Kang, Anna Terteryan, Shannon Ward, Alessa Gambardella, Jillian Nickerson, Caitlin

Danenhaver, Phillip Hamilton

Bottom Row: Hannah Frank

The Wake of Jamey Foster

From Left: Dash Anderson, Emma Vaughn, Lauren Osen, Catherine Karayan, Michelle Mello, Stuart Siciliano, and Sean Howell

Villegiatura

From left: Leslie Guevara, Stacy McNeil, Taube Schwartz, Greg Luna, Benno Nelson, Rosanna Smart, Ani Raya-Flores, Ann Gordon, Ryan Braun, Celestine Do, Julian Davidson, Robbie Ellis, Caitlin Danenhauer, Keegan Delancie, Andrew Dubin, Carlos Ramon

The Foreigner

From left: Ryan Braun, Benno Nelson, Jessica Marney, Dash Anderson, Brie Mills, Duncan Hedges, Steve Huffman

42nd Street

"Those Dancing Feet" From left: Wendy Cortez, Sarah Guest, Breanna Bartley, Brie Mills, Andrew Esensten, Celine Montenegro, Leslie Guevara, Katie Seaver

Cast: Dash Anderson, Breanna Bartley, Ryan Black, Kathleen Bryson, Stevan Cablayan, Beth Carlson, Chelsea Carter, Kara Cathcart, Wendy Cortez, Caitlin Danenhauer, Robbie Ellis, Andrew Esensten, Allan Fox, Alessa Gambardella, Vivy Garza, Ann Gordon, Stacy Goto, Rachel Guest, Leslie Guevara, Megan Hole, Anna Howell, Sean Howell, Jennifer Huffman, Steve Huffman, Olivia Kang, Catherine Karayan, Jessica Marney, Andrew McCarthy, Cayla McLean, Janet Mokhnatkin, Celine Montenegro, Lindsey Morganthaler, Benno Nelson, Lauren Osen, Katie Seaver, Morgan Soloway, Anna Terteryan, Meghan Thorton, Julia Turner, and Julia Walsh

Above: Run, baby, run ... Julian has him busy for a while.

Above Right: Raise your hands and praise the football!

Right: And he catches the ball while in the air!

Left: The "blonde Bomter" Prepares to throw the ball.

Back: Jon Olson, Ryan Black, Chris Bateman, Allan Fox, Gavin Hale, Chris Huskey, Julian Camillieri, Anson Leung, Galen Hall. Middle: Coach Andy, Zeke Beck, Christian Strong, Nicky Rodriguez, Reed Wagener, John Clark, Everardo Lopez, Matt Smith, Kolopo Odujinerin, Steve Clark, Coach Grant. Front: Mark Dodge, Spencer Cox, Evan Stone, Jordie Gaffney, Vahe Gabuchian, Taylor Frank, Adam Al-Sarraf.

Not Pictured: Jamen Amato

Back: Brett Fallin, Eric Peterson, Greg Steinbrecher, AJ Lembke, Todd Terrazas, Danny Meurer, Tim Neal, Kevin Waite. Middle: Coach Washington, Harry Dudley, Charlie Bohlen, Emil Heijel, Alex Kitchens, Jake Schorr , Zeke Youngstrom, Coach Hunt. Front: Ben Cotton, Matty Vincenti, Nick Cotton, Andrew McCarthy, Kevo Hindoyan,Brendan McDermott, Ali Al-Sarraf, Nick Regas -Riewerts, Iggy Rodriguez.

Above Left: Quarterback sets the ball in to parabolic motion.

Above right: Number 18 lunges for the tackle as he "stretches".

Left: Butterfingers, sorry, but you are not going to get that ball.

Right: Reach Mae, Reach! We believe in you Mae "Stretch" Petra-Wong!

Top row (right to left): Anne Fauvre, Katie Pomerantz, Kim Prater, Jill Sharp, Molly Quinn, Sarah Axeen, Kayleigh Miller, Katie Helfgott, Coach Howie Farer Bottomrow(right to left): Allison Brian, Natalie Kolawa, Tshema Nash, Mae Petra-Wong, Molly Easterlin

Left: Tshema ... the bathroom's back at Poly. How many times do we have to tell you can't go on the court!

Above: No Natalie, this is not a yelling match, or a singing match ... just hit the ball!!!

Bight: Now throw the ball in the air and hit it Casey! Below: Yes you're beautiful Shannon!!!

Top row (right to left): Kailey Zelek, Claire Sadler, Casey Zuber, Shannon Ward, Coach Brad, Jill Nickerson, Stacy Fitzgerald, Kathleen Bryson, MacKenzie Kawachi, Breanna Bartley and Hayden Prater

Bottom row (right to left): MacKenzie Smith, Stephanie Chalifour, Hayley Osen and Olivia Kang

Above: Breanna, it's gonna hit your head ... watch out ... DUCK!!!

Left: Stretch back and forward and now back again Good Job Abe!

Right: Just hit him in the nose John, who needs goals and points anyway?

Left: Ok you guys, the point of the game is to get the ball into our goal. ..

I our goal's the one to the ctghtNOTtheonetothe left .... got it?!?!

Right: Duncan, stretch just a little more ... look at Abe

Top Row (right to left): Joe Garnd, Paul Lee, Stephen Huffman, Duncan Hedges, Michael Carlson, John Pearson and Coach Ryan Katsuyama. Bottom Row(righ to left): Sandy Gilfillan, Thomas Anawalt, Adam Crocker, Abe Kaslow and David Song.

Top Tow (right to left): Yannis Dimotakis, Francesco Dandekar, Jason Nagata, Alan Rutledge, David Song, Charlie Ball

Bottom Row: (left to right) Brandon Rho, Gates Winkler, Alex Crum, Filip Svitek, Steven Cablayan, Cons tan tine Sideris

Alan, bored yet? Try watching the game, it might be more interesting than staring off into space.

Just get the ball Costis, that's all that matters, sacrifice everything!!

Above: Dr. K will tell you that the ball has little hope of getting over the net.

Above right: Tory is so good, she can play volleyball on one leg.

Left: As part of her comm unity service, Andrea gives the other team the ball. Right: Catherine gets low. Real low. Almost too low.

Top row: Tory Molnar, Jessica Damasco, Larkin Brogan, Andrea Monroe, Catherine Stephens, Ali Giampaolo, Lauren Herman. Bottom row: Kara Monroe, Nadia Chan, Angele Rosenberg, Jess Liu, Stacy Goto. Not pictured: Coach Beerman and Coach Williams

I ... :1 ..

Top row:Rikki Gunton, Minha Popalzai, Courtney Seto, Melissa Tanner, Rachel Guest, Ruthie Ellingsen, Anna Howell, Beth Carlson.

Bottom row: Katie Moore, Lauren Broudy, Alessa Gambardella, Courtney Miller, Kourtney Radcliffe, Avis Bohlen.

Even Bottomer row: Kelly Thompson

Above: Avis Bohlen does what is, in volleyball speak, "a bump." The kneepads reduce the friction between a player's knee and the hardwood floor.

Katie

goes for a kill. Above:

Popalzai goes for a set. Above left: Who knows what Lauren Broudy is going for.

Left:

Moore

Minha

Left: The setter reaches for the stars

Right: Volleyball team gets low

Below Right: She must take interpretive dance with Mr. Gudas

Below: Jeni reads the ball intently

Below Left: Allie Bures makes a perfect dig.

Top Row: Zane Wagener, Molly Nelson, Katy Steinbrecher, Meghan Thorton Bottom Row: Rebecca Wear, Jeni Kim, Kailey Wilson, Allie Bures, Coach Beerwoman

Right to Left: Coach Powell, Leslie Tuck, Jenny Chacon, Emily Nelson, Karen Sommers, Laura Tuck, Jackie Tsai and Coach Babcock

Left: Jacki Tsai, a frosh, is still legally allowed to drive (the gold ball).

Below left: Capturing the flag.

Below: "That's odd. I thought I hit in here." Below right: MYP

Emily Neslon prepares to sink a hole in one or at least get par.

Right: The Panthers utilize the georgeous greens of Brookside.

BOYS C ·s--n I

Above: Boys, top row: Thomas Wu, Michael, John Wear, Sam Byker, Max Child, Brad Diephuis, Justin Chuck, Nathaniel Chan, Seth Mccurry, Coach Caragher, Nick Bassi, Andrew Esensten, Ben Dizon, Justin Nakamura, Justin Chan, Pradip Chandrasoma, Michael Guin bottom row: Jon Tosetti, Jesse Myers, Jimmy Gilbert

Left: The captionists have funny feeling that Poly won this race. Below: At the start of every race, to be fair, other schools are given the illusion that they are in the same cross-country talent pool as Poly.

Far Left: A trio of young Poly runners lead the pack.

Close Left: This picture, not of a surprise, shows a Panther in the process of, you guessed it, running.

Above left: Julia Walsh, Reena Magasirili, Liz Levin, Katie Seaver, Elizabeth Dooley, Kate Holman, Mallory Wilder, Margaret Koehler, and Julia Turner pose during pre -race festivities.

Above right: Poly's girls show off their hardware after a strong racing performance.

Left: Prep League MVP Elizabeth Dooley is in a class by herself. Or at least in a picture by herself.

Below: The start of a 3mile trek.

Far Right: Coach Caragher would say, "Less smiling, more running."

Close Right: Katie Seaver leads the pack early.

Above: The Elephant Stampede is coming throooouuuggh!

Top Right: Evan is practicing for belly dancing tonight at Burger Continental.

Bottom Row: Although Julian chose not to be in the team picture, he may finally decide to throw the ball.

Top Row: Coach Jolly, Stevie Clark, Everardo Lopez, Jamen Amato, Evan Stone, Anthony Bartley, Ryan Sherman, Christiaan Strong, Jordie Gaffney and Scott Chacon. Bottom Row: AJ Lembke, Reed Wagener, Nick RegasRiewarts, Ryan Sachs, John Wear, Jon Holman, Justin Leung and Winston Chen

JV. JiOYS

Top Row: Jesse Myers, Bradford Diephuis, Harry Dudley, Sam Byker, George Miller, Zeke Armstrong, Thomas Anawalt, Kevin Herman, Nick Bassi, and Coach Bob Bottom Row: Sam Nicholson, Matthew Chan, Simeon Cua, Justin Libaw, Keva Hindoyan, Aaron Thomas, Justin Chan, Seth Mccurry, Filip Svitek

Top Left: Doesn't look like Logan is going to stay on his feet. (Angele thinks she is so funny)

Top Right: YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Bottom Left: Where does the Poly kid start and where does the Prep kid end?

Bottom Right: And the commentator says, "GGGGGGOOOOOOOAAAA AALLLLLLL"

Above: Anne Fauvre says, "This is my goal. Ain't nothing getting in without a permit, and I'm not giving out permits."

Right: The girls of the Girls Soccer Team display athletisism en route to another CIF Finals appearance.

SOCCER .

Top Row: Coach Matt, Beth Carlson, Lisa Hirschmann, Michelle Mello, Molly Quinn, Anne Fauvre, Kim Prater, Jill Sharp, Jackie Stein, Catherine Stephens, Ali Giampaolo Bottom Row: Kate Holman, Karyn Mallya, Eliza Walper, Alicia Barlow, Katelyn Kuwata, Jill Nickerson, Sarah Axeen, Lauren Herman and Molly Easterlin

Top Left: Rachel demonstrates her "Standing Crane" yoga pose

Bottom Right: Both players just barely miss a painful accident

Top Row: Coach Robbie, Monica Mello, Elise Magsarili, A vis Bohlen, Courtney Miller, Katy Steinbrecher, Nora Miller, Alex Maddox and Coach Bottom Row: Rachel Guest, Margaret Koehler, Lindsey Morgenthaler, Becca Wear, Julia Walsh, Zane Wagener and Vivy Garza

Clockwise, from top right: The Panthers take Kare (get it?) in playing defense against Rio Hondo (their nickname is Kares); Kevin Kawachi looks for an opening en route to a pair of points; point guard Spencer Cox sets up some offense; Allan Fox, complete with high socks and a headband, makes a drive for the hoop.

Top row: Coach Chuck, Brett Fallin, Chris Bateman, Allan Fox, Gavin Hale, Jon Olson, Coach Adam, Coach Les. Bottom row: Kevin Kawachi, Jake Schorr, Mark Takei, Spencer Cox, Bobby Bowman. One thing's for sure: those coaches are "AllCIF" dressers.

Bo ... , .......--..

Clockwise, from top left: Justin's chances look bleak against three defenders; the Panthers play a little defense on the way to a win against Ontario Christian; Justin, this time though with a better chance at a positive outcome; Justin dominates the game like he dominates these pictures ... perhaps a little variety

Photo Staff ...

Top row: Gregory Steinbrecher, John Soussa, Justin Nakamura, Coach Reggie.

Bottom row: Robbie Ellis, Ali Al-Sarraf, Alex Caughren, Mark Dodge . Yes, there are not many of them. But quality is better than quantity, as Coach Reggie got a few wins from this group of sophomores.

Top

Constantine

Bottom row: Coach Kevin Ellis, Brendan McDermott, Garret Marcotte, Thomas Wu, Andrtew Mada, Coach Grant Oldfield

Clockwise, from upper right: A Panther hopes to make an opponent "pay" for this "free" throw; Poly's point guard makes his way to the basket; the - Panthers demonstrate rebounding; Alex Crum decides to take this one by himself.

row:

Sideris, Ben Mezirow, Gates Winkler, Danny Meurer, Alex Crum.

G:1n· 1 B 3

Top row: Coach Lisl Cochran-Bond, Reena Magsarili , Melissa Tanner, Mackenzi Kawachi, Jennifer Huffman, Jenny Lee, Coach Ian Smith.

Bottom row: Lauren Broudy, Asia Bennett, Terra Bennett, Mana Nakagawa, Sarah Hotchkiss, Elizabeth Dooley, Claire Sadler

Clockwise, from upper right: Sarah goes up for two points; Terra on a breakaway; Sarah realizes that basketball is not an individual sport and looks for a teammate; Dooley surveys the court; Mackenzi takes the ball upcourt; Mana only wishes someone was guarding her so that she could show off her skills.

Top Right: Battling for the ball

Bottom Right: Smells like team spirit!

Bottom Left: Reach up and touch the sky.

Top Row: Coach Ryan, Kelly Thompson, Kiley Robbins, Anna Howell, Kailey Zelek, Andrea Monroe and Kate Woods Bottom Row: Laura Reardon, Sarah Guest, Kara Johnson, Martha Whitmore, Lauren Osen, Emma Vaughn, Laura Tuck and Katie Moore

Top Left: Admire the pretty "Game Ball"

Top Right: Coach Ryan demonstrating his exceptional coaching abilities

Bottom Left: Lots of girls just milling around

Left to Right: Hayden Prater, Allie Bures, Molly Nelson, Leslie Tuck, Anna Howell, Kylie Robbins, Kara Monroe, Jackie Tsai, Kathleen Bryson, Hayley Osen and Molly Thorton

BOYS

Below Far Left: We now realize that the track team works in mysterious ways, but we never knew how mysterious, apparently throwing and catching balls is imperative for the success of the track team, hey whatever works ... Right: Ryan Black shows his killer quads while destroying the competition in the 200. Opposite Page Left:Courtney Miller looks very peaceful during the high jump. Middle: Tom Gumport soars through the air in the long jump. Far Right: Jill Sharp sprints towards the finish line.

Top Row: Coach Walt Butler, Matt Feinman, Thomas Wu, Jonathan Tosetti, Morgan Turk, Elise Magsarili, Anne Fauvre, Claire Sadler, Elizabeth Levin, Chris Bateman, Kevin Herman, Anson Leung, Anthony Bartley, Nikki Rodgriquez, Galen Hall, Zeke Beck, Coach Mike, Taylor Frank and Jill Sharp Bottom Row: Matthew Chan, Seth Mccurry, Jimmy Gilbert, Allison Horton, Margaret Koehler, Michelle Albin, Tshema Nash, Courtney Bell, Pradip Chandrasoma, Mark Dodge, Justin Chan and Quinn Riddle

Far Right: Coach

Farer sure is working his players hard, you can see the pain

Right: Be sure to not stare directly into the sun while you try to hit ace serves.

Left: Francesco hits a perfect groundstroke on his way to a victory.

Right: Alex hits another amazing groundstroke to blow the competition away.

Top Row: Coach Farer, Michael Carlson, Peter Krueger-Wyman, Bradford Diephuis, Alex Krueger-Wyman and Kolapo Odujinrin

Bottom Row: Francesco Dandekar, Alex Caughron, Steven Cablayan, Peter Lifland and Justin Chan

Left: Curtis hi ts a winner down the alley

Right: Curtis, in the fas hi on of tennis players screams with pain as he aces his serve

Top Row: Coach Farer, Phil Bea, Jamie Stout, Chris Aeon, Ben Mesirow, Curtis Tai, Sam Nicholson and Nick Bassi

Bottom Row: Mike Robles, Max Child and Chris Chen

Far Left: Max Child hits a lob calculated to thwart even the fas test and tallest palyers out there.

Left: Awww the tennis team is doing ballet for the photographer ...

Top Row: Coach Brian, Costis Sideris, Alan Rutledge, Justin Nakamura, Andrew Maidah, Kevin Zhang, John Soussa, Daniel Stolper, Malcolm Poindexter

Bottom Row: Philip Hamilton, Cicely Chen, Alex Maddox, Adinah Rivera-Dundas, Catherine Stephens, Kim Prater

Clockwise from top left: Costis Sideris, knows how to SMACK it down; Emil incorporates his deep knowledge and experience of Swedish ballet into his American badminton experience; Daniel Stolper, Mark, and Kevin Zhang display beautiful style and elegance in the sport of badminton ... WHO said badminton wasn't hard core!

Top Row: Phillip Rosenberg, Chris Huskey, Allan Fox, Julian Davidson, Everardo Lopez, Todd Terrazas and Coach Frystak

Bottom Row: Kevin Kawachi, Winston Chen, Stuart Siciliano, Jake Schorr, Zeke Youngstrom and Ali Al-Sarraf

Left: Chris Huskey enjoying and concentrating on his introduction to volleyball.

Bottom Middle: Kevin joins the crowd in doing the wave. Bottom Right: Jake you are supposed to hit the ball forwards not backwards.

Bottom Left: Everardo makes a valiant effort to save the ball. .. too bad it looks like he is going to eat it before the ball reaches him.

Far Right: Looks like she is aiming to knock Coach Ellis out

Right: Arielle engaging in the "strenous" sport we call softball

Left: The Amazing Emily has already struck out so many girls that we have lost count ...

Right: Somebody should tell her that you are supposed to hit the ball before it reaches the catcher.

Top Row: Melissa Tanner, Laura Tuck, Stephanie Chalifour, Molly Nelson, Zane Wagener, Arielle Linsey and MacKenzie Kawachi

Bottom Row: Larkin Brogan, Casey Zuber, Emily Nelson, MacKenzie Smith, Terra Bennett, Ani Raya- Flores and Katy Steinbrecher

BOYS

Far Right: Scott Chacon, Poly's number one player ponderingly strategizes his next winning stroke.

Right: Phelps Williams, again, Phelps prepares to strike the nonexistant ball.

Left: Scott Chacon happily demonstrates his Tiger Woods-esque golf swing with near perfection.

Right: Phelps Williams focuses to putt to victory.

Left to Right: Scott Chacon, Brian Abelson and Aaron Thomas (Not Pictured-Phelps Williams)

BOYS

Top Row (Left to Right): Coach Charlene, Kara Johnson, Sarah Zelek, Martha Whitmore, Gunton, Gates Winkler, Curtis Tai Bottom Row (Left to Right): Natalie Varner, Hayden

Above: Not pictured above ... Manolis Dimotakis, Duncan Hedges and Paul Lee

Whitmore, Jackie Tsai, Mana Nakagawa, Alex Wiley, Darci Ohigashi, Rikki

Rayden Prater, Jason Nagata, Yannis Dimotakis and Sandy Gilfillan

Above: Mark shows us how many ways he is able to contort is body

Above: Spencer flashes his famous $100 smile

Above: Eric demonstrates the Peterson way ...

Top Row: Coach Ellis, Alex Crum, Gavin Hale and Kyle Peterson Middle Hindoyan, Brendan McDermott, Spencer Cox, Randy Sherman(ator). Clark Bottom Row: Ryan Sachs, Matty Vincenti, Charlie Bohlen,

B.t

Above: Stud Baseball Player takes a moment to admire his hit

Above: Alex steps up as this year's awesome pitcher

Above: Right before Gavin smashed Kevin's back window

Middle Row: Coach Rob, Mark Takei, Garret Marcotte, Nick Cotton, Kevo

Iggy Rodriguez, Alex Kitchens, Christiaan Strong, Bobby Bowman and Stevie Myers, Kevin Waite, Brandon Rho, Eric Peterson, Greg Steinbrecher

While everyone knows Poly has some incredible athletic teams, numerous students compete, and win, at sports outside of Poly. This page is to recognize those athletes who have achieved success on their own.

Top Left: Janet Mokhnatkin ball room dances. Bottom Left: Sharon Cu in martial arts. Far Right Corner: Jenny Huffman jumps her horse over a fence

Right: Poly's sailing team. Michael Carlson, Case and Taylor Hathaway-Zepeda, Steve Huffman. Left: Kristen Fohrer and her horse Lily jump a fence in a competition Bottom: Casie Danenhauer at a gymnastics meet. Really, this girl has some serious hops .

Top Row: (From Left to Right) Cayla McLean, Laurie Elachi, Nadia Chan, Stacey Goto, Jessie Marney, Katie Helfgott, Jess Damasco. Bottom Row: Caitlin Danenhauer, Sarah Guest, Celine Montenegro, Wendy Cortez, Lianna Cardenas, Toni Gibbs, Celestine Do, Kara Cathcart. Mascots: Megan Hole and Leslie Guevara

Top Left: Cheerleader Nadia displays some extra pep. Top Middle: Cheerleaders perform at a pep ralley to spread some Poly spirit. Top Right: Lianna and Caitlin celebrate after a victory over Prep. Bottom Left: Poly Panther. AKA, a young child's greatest fear. Bottom Middle: Cheerleaders show some hardcore cheer attitude. Bottom Right: Your guess is as good as mine

Is Conflict with Iraq This Decade's Vietnam?

By ELIZABETH DOOLEY Life editor

Debbie Reed Officially Installed as Head

November 26, 2002-Are Poly students ready to serve their country in the event of war? What about the rest of Americado they support war with Iraq?

When Vietnam War veteran, Allan Schaefer spoke to Poly students on Veteran's Day about the imminent possibility of war with Iraq, he exhorted President Bush to exhaust every possibility before entangling the United States in war. Most Americans are wary of a possible war against Iraq, as the most recent Gallup poll concluded that only 3 7 % of Americans were in favor of sending troops to Iraq without United Nations approval. Poly students are likewise against sending troops to Iraq without United Nations approval. In a survey of 120 students a mere 27% support war with Iraq without U.N. approval. In contrast, as the U.S. entered the Vietnam War in 1965, 61 % of Americans approved of the war. Eight months later that approval had declined to 49%. Due to the protracted nature of the Vietnam War, the United States' government instituted a draft to meet the rising demand for troops in South East Asia. Of the 1, 728,344 men who were actually drafted into service during this period, an estimated In a survey of 120 students a mere 27% support war with Iraq without United Nations approval. 25% violated conscription laws. Poly students share similar feelings about the drafts as their counterparts of the sixties and seventies. 14 7 students responded to the question, "In the event you were drafted to serve in

Head of School Deborah Reed thanked the Poly community for its warm reception.

Reed was presented with a puzzle box and a magical wand to help her cope with her duties as head. She also gave a humorous yet emotional speech on her past experiences in schools, both as a student and as a teacher. A large audience in the Mc Williams courtyard was entertained by performances from junior Kayleigh Miller on the violin, the Lower School Choristers, the Middle School Cantatori, and the Upper School Madrigals. A reception followed the ceremony. While guests dined on food from Bristol Farms, music was provided by Alan Geier on the piano, senior Laurie Elachi on the bass, and senior Reena Magsarili on the flute. In the Upper School morning meeting on October 21, Reed

n The ceremony included speeches by former Head Alexander Babcock and Board of Trustees

President Alfred M. Clark III.

By WSTIN CHAN Assistant news

editor October 29, 2002-Deborah Reed was installed as the ninth head of Polytechnic School on the afternoon of October 20, 2002. The new head received a warm welcome from Alfred M. Clark III '72, the President of the Board of Trustees; Alexander Babcock '48, the seventh head of Polytechnic School; Stuart Siciliano, the Upper School ASB President; and Charles Hernandez, the President of the Middle School Student Council.

Poly Named HYP "Feeder" School in Worth Magazine

Feldmeth credit college counselors Alice Cotti and John Thurston with helping students decide where to apply. "We 're proud of a college counseling process that works to find the right match for each individual student," said Reed. Reed questions the use of the

west of the Mississippi and the only school ranked in the top 30 from California. First-year Head of School Debbie Reed is proud of the acknowledgement but recognizes the narrow scope of the survey: "It is a wonderful achievement, but the narrower the rankings the less

n According to study, Poly ranks among top twenty schools to send graduates to three prestigious colleges.

By MOLLY QUINN Editor-in-chief

some division of the U.S. armed Forces immediately following high school , how would you probably react?

" Of those polled, 60.5% said they would report immediately for duty , 21.8 % said they would refuse to serve by leaving the country and 17.7% said they would refuse to serve by openly protesting and consequently risking arrest. Twelfth grade females were the most likely to refuse to serve by openly protesting the war with 28.5%. Of tenth grade males surveyed, 80% said that they would report for duty, giving them the highest percentage of any group in this category. Twelfth grade males were as likely to refuse to serve by leaving the country as they were to report for duty.

Finals Schedule Under Review

February 25, 2003-Possible changes in next year's final exam schedule have generated strong opposition that prompted hundreds of students to sign a petition presented to the administration last week. Upper School Director Grace Hamilton has supported a plan to es. "We propose that the order of finals be constructed in a way that reduces the probability of having two memorization finals in a "row, the petition states. Juniors recently faced AP Biology and U.S. History finals on consecutive days , which demanded heavy memorization of facts. "It would have been betschedule two exams a day during finals <'{:; week, while reducing the .exam time :_ter," the petition states , "if these memorization-type finals were separated by language and math finals , in which a general understanding of concepts is required." from three to two h?urs ,__ , "An overwhelmmg maJonty of ,. "...;{..,_--;----. faculty supports the change ", .. _;;:;;_,-,. Hamilton said, in order to produce "less on . the exams , more . .. class time for kids and hopefully

By ALLISON BRIAN

News editor

The petition argues that shorter finals would not prepare students in AP courses for the three-hour AP exams in May and that two finals a day would give students inadequate time to prepare for either test. reduce some stress." -4n However, junior Anne Fauvre , dr ew Es en who circulated a petition against the s ten; rhe p aw Prlnt " I just hope [the administration] understands that we're not circulating these petitions to rebel against the faculty ," Fauvre said . "We are just trying to help students have a less stressful situation. " changes , disagreed. "I think it would create a lot more stress to take two exams a day ", she said. Fauvre and her junior class colleague Casey Zuber collected 245 signatures in opposition to the schedule change. They presented the petition to Hamilton on February 21. The petition specifies the reasons students oppose the changes and suggests a different Approximately 250 students signed the petition, approach that would reduce stress, especially for above , against the proposed final exam schedule sophomores, juniors and seniors taking AP classchanges.

December 17, 2002The Internet creates as many problems as it solves. In the last few years , college professors and high school teachers have grown increasingly concerned over the ease with which students can download research papers and submit them as their own work. But proving that students plagiarized has been a time-consuming and difficult task for teachers. Now the Internet is offering a possible solution to the problem. This year, in a pilot program, the Upper School is subscribing to an Internet service called Turnitin.com, a product of iParadigms, LLC. Since September, Poly students have had to "register" their research papers and essays with the online service. Once a paper has been uploaded, Tumitin.com searches more than 1 million sites, looking for instances of identical phrasing. If it finds one, Turnitin.com produces a report which directs the teacher to the original papers. According to Holmgren, Poly signed up for the program, which costs $500 a year, following a report on cheating by the Student Academic Integrity Advisory Committee (SAIAC). As options were being investigated last year , "a couple of incidents" in which students submitted their older siblings ' history papers arose. At the end of the year, the performance of Turnitin.com will be evaluated by teachers, students and members of SAIAC Commented Holmgren, "We haven't found any incidents of plagiarism at Poly with the program, which is a good thing." term "feeder" to define Poly: "We are first and foremost a school in ourselves. We try to give students the best overall education we can. " Noted Feldmeth, "I wouldn't recommend us using [the Worth study] as a marketing tool. A better measure of how Poly is educating students is the quality and character of young men and women who graduate from the school."

Teachers Asl{ Students to ''Turn It In'' Online

September 24, 2002-Poly was ranked 18th out of 100 high schools nationwide in a study released in the September 2002 issue of Worth magazine. The study ranked the top 1 00 feeder schools by the percentage of their students graduating between 1998 and 2001 who matriculated at Harvard, Yale or Princeton. With a "success rate" of 11.884 percent, Poly was the top school educational value they carry ", said Reed. "These are fine institutions , but there happen to be many others ", Reed continued. "Stanford wasn't in Worth's study. We send about 10 students a year to Stanford, several of whom turn down Princeton, Yale and Harvard to go there," commented Feldmeth. However, both Reed and

Some English, history and art teachers experiment with computer program that may deter student plagiarism.

By AVIS BOHLEN Staff writer

Ogang vs Otown

There's a Coffee Bean in old town?

Thumbs up, Tory!

Geekie, Viking Princess, Tory without a nickname, Sarah Anne, and the Big Giant Head Cheese pie

Forking

Snoodling

Kristen and her damn spirit fingers

Stalking Ko be

I'm not angele's friend anymore - angele

My gonads are swollen - tory

Honey I shrunk the Hamlet

Fun Police

Cranky Pants/Thongs Zanzabar!

Paw Print

I'm not the fun police, I'm the reality police. A certain news editor and In-n-out Way too much time in the Pub

How many times can a computer honestly crash in 5 minutes

"And everyday you look in the mirror and say, I am strong, I am beautiful.. I am Tiger Woods."

Will sports ever finish first?

"And the Block-of-wood award goes to .... " Molly quits.

Graffiti on the board.

"And it would just be like, BAM, happy Valentines day!"

Mrs. Dick . Enough said.

May the adventure never end.

"Forever? Forever-ever? Forever-ever-ever!?"

Himeko, In-n-Out, ESPN, really bad TV movies, Googly-bear and Cupcake 7

STC

Turtle

Happy Pills

Sprinkle Pancakes

Dolly talks

The greatest KSM ever

Trips Email .... While you were &$/\%/\&@#in a box

Molly's Midwestern accent

Kim's hole in her esophagus

"Fohrer, where do you wax your*$#@/\?"

"We asked out the wrong guy!"

"Is your body a wonderland?" "I don't know, but it sure is a fun zone."

"The Nodes."

"I'M AMAN!"

"Isn't it ironic? Like rain on your wedding day? Or more like a black fly in your chardonay?"

"Lab team, back aga.in."-(With the dance of course)

"Glazed donut! Glazred donut!"

"When we thug it, vwe thug it like thugs."

Running into walls

Kings and Pomona IBoys

Occidental parking Hots

Math review sessioms and college predictions.

A funny thing to dm is, if you're out hiking and your friend gets bitten by a poisonous snake, tell him you' ·re going to go for help, then go about ten feet and pretend that *you* got bit by a snake. Then start an argument with him about who's going to go get help. A lot of guys will start crying . That's why it makes you feel good when you tell them it was just a joke.

doctora Gelida and Thesis

French w/ Mr. Butoyi. Oh yes.

Mana and Tory Spaz Attack!

Rupert Skankin' Rabbit

Make-out Room

"I know self defense. Ni Hao!"

"Remember when Mr. B was such an ass. I was like, 'You're such an ass!'" "Guys - it's 12:05. We have to go to class." "I love Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz. I'm gonna be a nun."

"Look guys, I'm wearing shoes." "Sharon's non-Asian boobs. Nadia's birthday present ... The daily haiku.

Our pimpin' ride: the ghetto minivan. 1st Chakra: Open "I promise, I'll snap your neck if you start drowning."

Excursion time!

4B= who wants a senorita bonita?

JMEK

Lavender, Coral, Sunshine, Sparkle "We are SO hard core!"

Nipple-comparing ...

Attacking Kristen (the big moon) Emma's neon green hair

Mana's Foreign Ambassador relations "Kristen, Sparkle is NOT a color" "Happy Valentine's Day!!!", Love JMEK (Valentine's Express)

Contrary to what most people say, the most dangerous animal in the world is not the lion or the tiger or even the elephant. It's a shark riding on an elephant's back, just trampling and eating everything they see.

Strong bad. Halo.

If they ever come up with a swashbuckling School, I think one of the courses should be Laughing, Then Jumping Off Something.

The infamous Clipper-Goldenstate Game, and the matching outfits. and of course, those GLASSES!

"MIKE DUNLEAVY JR!!!"

"A good way to threaten somebody is to light a · stick of dynamite. Then you call the guy and hold the burning fuse up to the phone. "Hear that?" you say. "That's dynamite, baby."

Terra

"Hey, ho!" - Poly's favorite 2002-03's phrase! (purely according to Terra)

(No one else agrees- Mana)

"Let's go!" - Terra's response to Poly's "fav-phrase"

("She rips off the Ramones" - Sarah Hotchkiss)

"Yes, Mr. Pickering."

"It's like that poem, where images flash upon your inward eye!" -Mr. P "VonSohn! Hahaha ... " - Gus "legiTimacy" - Ms. Zet

Terra's favorite Gov't Class episode:

"The gov't doesn't call you to ask what you think." - Ms. Zet

"The gov't calls me." - Jin Park "Wow, Jin. (Silence)" - Class

Children need encouragement. If a kid gets an answer right, tell him it was a lucky guess. That way he develops a good, lucky feeling.

Can't the Marx Brothers be arrested and maybe even tortured for all the confusion and problems they've caused?

I wish a robot would get elected president. That way, when he came to town, we could all take a shot at him and not feel too bad.

If you're robbing a bank and you're pants fall down, I think it's okay to laugh and to let the hostages laugh too, because, come on, life is funny.

Babysitter's club and the Babysitter's room. RIP

Congratulations CIF Champions

Varsity Football defeats Grace Brethren in the CIF Finals, their 3rd appearance in the last 4 years.

Varsity Girls Soccer named champions for their third time in four Finals appearances.

c0'1f§ 'RfA 'T''llL'Jl 'T''l o'J{s to the CL'JlSS of 2 003

'May

a(( your dreams come true!

0 frabjous day!

Callooh! Callay!

We chortled in our joy.

Martha,

We are very proud of you. Live your dreams. We love you.

Mom, Dad, Rob and Dan

'KimberlH .Prater

There you stood on the edge of your feather, Expecting to fly.

While I laughed, I wondered whether I could wave goodbye

-Neil

Young Buffalo Springfield (1967)

Kimberly, our confidence, love, admiration and prayers go with you forever.

Love, Dad, Mom, and Hayden we love you more!

We have so much enjoyed your years at Poly, all your successes, your enthusiasm and your dedication. You are a wonderful and thoughtful daughter, sister and friend. Have Fun Always. We love you.

Love Mom, Dad, Meredith, Alli, Megan and Jamie

At first, and for a long time, You could sometimes forget she was there The fourth of what would be five Freckles, blue eyes, blonde and smiling Quiet, never asking for a thing She could be easy to underestimate Like a defender might, Who, in the first minute, pushed and shoved And was not pushed in return.

But as years went by We were amazed at What fierce desire burned within. With what energy each goal was Pursued and to what perfection Like the selfless player who, Finally, without a pass, Cuts, once, twice And flashing open, At last fires The perfect shot In the net!

It is always said that time passes in the blink of an eye

Not to look back but always forward

But it is hard not to reflect on how far you have come

How much you have done and how much you will do

You will do it well

With the compassion and determination you always show

The spirit and enthusiasm that is your hallmark

4 The leadership and organization on which you thrive

Just know that we are always with you

G ratef u I for the ride

And for the fun of it all

Always proud and with love

Mom, Dad, Alex and Stephen

Congratulations, Sarah!

We feel blessed to have shared these past eighteen years with you. We love you, and we rejoice in the person you are.

Most human beings have an almost inlinite capacity for taking things for granted.

-A. E. Huxley Don,t.

-Your parents

Smart is when you believe only half of what you hear. Brilliant is when you know which half to believe. -Anon.

'.{ My advice to you is not to /l inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while ifs on your plate.

- Thornton Wilder (and your dad)

Happiness is a mystery, like religion, and should never be raUonalized.

- G. K. Chesterton

ImaginaUon is more import;ant than knowledge.

- A. Einstein

The future is made of the same stuff as the present.

- Simone Weil Wear comfonable shoes.

Science is what you know, philosophy is what you don,t know.

- Bertrand Russell

Yaya-

While I might not have any words of wisdom like Mom and Dad, I do have words of thanks. Thank you for giving me something to work towards, something I strive to be like. I know that you wDl be happy and find success in everything you do. I will miss you next year. Besides, when you leave, who's going to be there to keep me from doing something stupid? I love you and I am honored to be your sister.

-Rachel

Dear Julian, You light up our lives! We are so proud of you.

All your loving family

Congratulations Sarah and the class of 2003

Sarah, we are so proud of you.

Love, Mom and Papa

Oh, how the years have flown by ... Congratulations, Malcolm!

All Our Love, Mom, Dad and Jeremy

Congratulations Duncan

What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies Within US. We love you Duncan! Congratulations to the Class of 2003

To our dearest Sharon, as you grow into your own person:

Focus on your goals.

Remember to take responsibility for your actions.

Empower yourself with knowledge and integrity. Enjoy life's opportunities enthusiastically.

Reach for the stars and fulfill your dreams!

Love, Daddy, Mommy & Nana

Congratulations

You've come a long way, Gustavo. You're a special young man who has prepared himself well. We've always been proud of you. There is no doubt that you've inherited the best of us, and that you'll be a very strong link in the Family Chain. Remember that those who are blessed have much to give. Be generous and responsible - always, and may God continue to bless you - always. With all our love, Mom & Dad.

Andrew, our beloved son and loving brothe; we are proud of you beyond words. Mom, Dad, Jonathan and Gaby

Michelle, "Daughters do wonderful things. Not the wonderful things you expected them to do. Different things. Astonishing things. Better than you ever dreamed."

Marion C. Garretty

Love Always, Mom, Dad, Mike and Monica

Karen, Lifes greatest [esson we have [eamecl from youDo things from the heart.

Our Cife has 6een fuCC of Cove for you ancf from you.

Best wishes to you ancf the C[ass of 2003 Love a[ways, Mom, Da4 ancf Cfiris

Adam Crocker

Class of 2003

It's a wonderful life!

A great son, caring brother, and nice guy.

Congratulations Adam, thanks for all the fun!

Love, Mom, Dad, &Andrew

Matt-

We are so proud of your accomplishments at school and in life, and most proud that you are a fine, caring person. We wish you a happy, fulfilling life.

Love, Mom and Dad

I'm very lucky to have you as a brother. I hope you have fun in college. - Evan Great job, Matt. Have fun in college. - Jordan Great job, Matt. I hope you have a great time in college. - Alex I'm proud of you. Have a great time in college. - Ben

Congratulations, Gavin

It's been a greatjoy to see you grow into afine young man.

With all our love always, Mom, Dad, Nina Nena, Yvonne, Brian, Faline &

Rinni

Nobody can fill your shoes! Tu Mama Y Papa

Congratulations, Tom! You made it! You're done! We love you -- Mom, Dad, Anna, and Mary

Congradulations Casie!

Casie

You have always brought home the gold and achieved your goals with your hard work and talent.

Keep doing the same thing . Congratulations on all you have achieved. Dad

Wealllove_!jOU,

Mom, Dad, Courtne9 Hunter

'As anything that cnnot be touched with the hand or seen with the eye , your gift grows more powerful as you use if' Richard Bach

Without butterflies the world would soon have few flowers

Trina Paulus

Since Nine O'clock

Half past twelve. Time has gone by quickly

Since nine o'clock when I lit the lamp and Sat down here

Half past twelve. How the time has gone by. Half past twelve. How the years have gone by. (Excerpt from C Cavafy)

Cheerful years, years filled with pride and love for you!

Many more years like these willfollow while we keep our lamp brilliantly shining, CELEBRATING YOU/ Mama and Ares

Way to go, Kyle!

((Somewhere, over the rainbow, way up liigli 'Ifrere's a {and that I've dreamed ofi once in a {u{{a6y.

Somewhere, over the rainbow, sf;jes are Mue, J'Lnd the dreams that you dare to dream 2?.g,a{[y do come true. "

:fo[fow the. yef[ow Grief( road to find a[[ your dreams.

'We [ove and cherish our wonderju[ memories together.

')Ou wi[[ a[ways 6e our princess.

Love, Mom, Vat£ Je_ff J'Lndy and 'l(fvin

Congratulations Mana

Thank you,

To all those in the past, present, and future.

Yeudi, Yeudi, Yeudi, Lolo!

Love, Mom, Dad, Hayley, Robert, G & C - and your friends, Jessifer, Petrik and the Flower family

We

are very proud of you, and thankful to God for such a blessing. May the Lord give you the desire of your heart and fulfill your plans. You will be missed so much!

Lots of Love, Mom, Dad, Nathaniel, Matthew, and Monique

"Oh the places you'll go! You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own, and you know what you know. And you are the gal who'll decide where to go!" -Dr. Seuss

Henry, We'ZZ "be 1'UZZing t:'his out: for years t:o come, so used t:o it: ... you were sim,Zy more adorable t:'han we could eve have imagined/ St:ay so.Loving you always, Mommy 0' Dad .. t;'h.e pre1cociov.s

CJ.a.v.sewi't2:!

Henry, in 't'he yea.rs a.'hea.4, 4o 'try 'to rem.eJnber w'ha.'t 'ha.ppene4 in :1.776!

We love ov.r only bro't'her, Allie t& Wee2:11

Brie Mi[[s Sdimeez[et:

Wliat a woncfelju[ journey you liave taken us on in your 9rowi119 up. Each year, we liave seen a new depth in you, a new (eve( of uncferstaruling. Today you are richly comp(e;\: young woman arul the wor(d is at your feet, sweetheart. With your gifts of insi£1ht, self-know[ecfge, loving loya[-ry arul 9enerosi-ty to ftiendS, arul passion for dance, you can make a difference in others 1 lives. I love you.

Mum

You are the younger flower, yet older by nature possessing a gift for the noble, you conduct yourself with quiet peace as one who is wise by virtue of serial lives--you reveal your own lean metaphysics with a fierce honesty that astonished your mother and me.

We love you sweet girl, wonderful daughter. Loyal friend, good sister. Rippled back leopard dancing under gel lights. Tummy rubber of Gatsby. Serious scholar off to Boston. Alice, friend of White Rabbit, and lost children. Shoeless cinder-girl and pumpkin princess.

The shadows of the Live Oaks have nurtured you and all your peers, and the community of cottages has deepened you. Now it is time to say thank you, and come out from the bowers. Time is running in.

LOVE

Dad

My dearest sister, I don't think I could be any prouder, Brie, of everything you have accomplishedas a student, as a dancer, as a sister. I love you so much. You simply twinkle.

I just wanted you to remember- JAVA, ce n'est pas de la menthe a l'eau

JAVA, c'est de Rock and Roll

JAVA, c'est la vrai son parigot La denise de la Brieze? Soeurs, accordion, et Rose!

Dear Christopher

Thank you for being a perfect big brother. I love you, be safe, have fun. Love, Gracelyn

Dear Sonshine, It has been so much fun watching you grow into the impressive young man that you have become. You are more than we ever imagined and we are so proud of you. Thank you for being the loving, thoughtful person that you are. You constantly amaze us and you are truly a wonder child. Although we have no more bananas, you have given us such fantastic memories. Always milk the cow and remember that we love you so very, very, very, much. Before you oppedy go, get in the basket! We love you forever, we like you for always, as long as we're living, our baby you'll be so hush pretty baby, don't you cry. Love always, Mom & Dad .

Congratulations, Christopher

Thank you for all the wonderful memories. May your college years be full of fun and excitement. Our love and prayers will be with you every day. Love you always/ Grandma Carmella & Papa Ben

Great Grandson???

Definitely understated. You are the greatest. We are so proud of you. I love it... I love it... I love it

Love, Great Grandma & Great Papa Immordino

We are so proud of all your accomplishments. You have excelled in your studies and in your sports. Continue giving the world the best you have and the best will come to you. Our best wishes to you in college.

Love, Grandpa Augie & Grandma Gudrun

EMMA

Emma, You were born and the sun came out. Your enthusiasm and curiosity, your warmth and joy, your moods and your mistakes. We've loved them all. As you continue walking down that road keep glancing back. We're behind you. We love you so. Mommy, Daddy, Annie and Harry

Kristen,

You are our m19e( and the queen of our fiearts. You fiave made every day a woncCeifuC day, and we wish you every happiness as you spread your wings and j[y.

A[[ our Cove, Mom, Dcu:f and Mike

Congratulations Jacqueline!

With all our love, Mom, Dad and Jeremy

Not that I condone fascism ... or any "isms "for that matter. "Isms" in my opinion are not good. A person should not believe in an "ism." He should just believe in himself. I quote John Lennon: "I don't believe in the Beatles, I just believe in me." A good point there. After all, he was the Walrus.

-Ferris Bueller

Sean,

You may not be the Walrus, but we believe in you.

Love, Mom, Dad, and Anna

The talent, integrity, committment, generosity, kindness and humor that grace your being will carry you as far as you wish to dream.

We could not love more, nor be prouder of, the lovely, young woman that you have become.

Congratulations, Lauren.

Mom and Dad

Taylor Hathaway Zepeda

SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW

When all the world was a hopeless jumble, And the raindrops tumble all around, Heaven opened a magic lane. When all the clouds darken up the skyway, There was a rainbow highway to be found, Leading from your window pane, To a place behind the sun, Just a step beyond the rain.

Somewhere , over the rainbow, way up high , There's a land that you heard of once in a lullaby

One day, you wished upon a star And woke up where the clouds were far behind you. Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where we'll find you.

Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue, And the dreams that you dared to dream Really have come true.

Congratulations Taylor We are proud of you.

Love, Mom, Dad, & Case

Taylor

Try to have fun without me ...

Love, Your precious "daughter"

Congratulations to the Class of 2003

Especially to Mrs. V.L.F's Clairbourn class

Allan Fox

Sean Howell

Kolapo Odujinrin

Kyle Peterson

Alan Rutledge

Stuart Siciliano

Thank you for being there for us

WE LOVE YOU POPO

Mom, Dad, Ranti and Morayo

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STAR JULIAN REMEMBER

LUCK IS WHERE PREPARATION MEETS OPPORTUNITY. .. CONTINUE TO STRIVE FOR THE BEST WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU AND ALL THAT YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, MOM, DAD, ROB & JR

CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 2003 AND THEIR FAMILIES.

I wish you big true love.

Stop playing the piano, I want to watch TV!

C'mon guys!

We are a good team.

I love to listen to you playing the paino.

It doesn't matter how far away you will go to college, you will always be in my heart.

OUR GRATITUDE AND BEST WISHES TO THE TEACHERS, PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL.

Your world originates from your family.

Vahik, you make me laugh.

You are becoming a grown-up! Finally we can party together!

Can I borrow your Donkey Kong 3 when you are away to college?

There is a reason for your football team's continuous victories.

Go lk tRe dilteettoo

otr YOWL u0e tRe

you m Ot\Ogmeci

Kara-

To know you is to (ove you.

Daoid

Love, Mommy Daddy

We' (( miss you when you are away.

Connor Tanner

Aficfcf[e of our famify ... Aficfcf[e of our /Uarts!

Love, Mom & 'lJacf

Carofine & Afo[[y

'EmifJJ

May God bless and keep you always, May your wishes all come true, May you always do for others And let others do for you.

May you build a ladder to the stars And climb on every rung, May you stay forever young.

May you grow up to be righteous, May you grow up to be true, May you always know the truth And see the lights surrounding you.

May you always be courageous, Stand upright and be strong, May you stay forever young.

May your hands always be busy, May your feet always be swift, May you have a strong foundation When the winds of changes shift.

May your heart always be joyful, May your song always be sung, May you stay forever young.

"F y " - orever oung

Bob Qylan Love Cots,

Lauren

A tiny baby, a little child, a bubbly girl, a giggling teen, a beautiful mature young woman . Scholar, musician, athlete, artist, friend, loving daughter

From hair bows to violin bows, from soccer balls to volleyballs, from hair brushes to paint brushes, from books to CDs, from pets to the net.

A kaleidoscope of images, a flood of memories. A sense of timelessness, a lifetime in the blink of an eye.

We have watched with awe, admiration, and lots of love, your journey, starting with a few tentative steps leading to the confident purposeful strides you now take as you enter the next phase of your Jjfe. Our Jove for you is boundless , as we know your future is. We have always been, and will always be there for you, whichever direction, whatever pathway you take.

With all our love, Mommy and Daddy

Con3ratulations 'Kolapo

And the 'PolBtechnic School Class of 2003

]aiye Lives on in Our Hearts Always

Co119ratu[ations Popo. We Cove you. We ce[e6rate your 9oocf ftea[th. We pray for your continued sucress. We wisli you mucli happiness in the years that Cie aheacf.

Mom, DacC Ranti, ancl Morayo

Congratulations, Anthony!

Where did the years go? It went by so fast and smooth. We are still waiting for the "crazy teenager phase." You are wise beyond your years and have the maturity and confidence to do well wherever you go. It is difficult to let you go but we have no choice. We are blessed, proud, and honored to have you as our son.

Anthony, I love you.

Ditto, We love you so much, Always, Mom, You are my idol.

Your sister, Bre Monique Dad, Breanna, & Monique

Dearest Nathasja:

Congratulationsl You have hurdled one obstacle in your life's journey. There will be many more but we know that you will be able to surpass the trials of your life for you have displayed that intensity to succeed. Proudly we say to you ... Congratulations for ajob well done. We love you.

Love always, Dad, Mom and Schubert

Dear Adam,

When you walked at ten months, we knew that you would take great strides into maturity and independence. We are very proud of the young man you have become, and we know that the doors of your future hold great promise. Your caring heart and your deep commitment to making a difference will guide your steps. May you find true peave and fulfillment in all of your endeavors.

We love you, Adam.

Love, Mom, Dad, Amin, Ali, & Safiya

((.. .Perserverence in patience and constancy; vie in such perserverance and strengthen eacfi other... '' 3:200

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Since 9ou were 6orn 9ou fiave 6een such a 6eautifuf addition to our fives .

.91.s 9ou gorw up we see tfiat 9ou are a 6eautiju[ addition to t!U wor[cf.

We are so proud of9ou . .91.s we watch 9ou start to fe.ad 9our own fije we !(now 9ou wi[[ find /iapiness ad success 6ecause we are confidant in 9our inte[figence, 9our sefj-l(nowfe.clge, and9our va[ues.

'Wfiat an e;rtraordina'!J person 9ou liave 6ecome and as 9ou continue to grow pfe.ase remem6er a[wa9s... liow mucli 9ou are fovecl Afom, Scott, and Spencer

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'Ghe Stone familB would like to thank the 'PolB facultB and staff for inspiration, dedication & stubborn patience. For the quest and the questions, phBsical and mental challenge, rhBthm, compassion, structure done and undone. For the courage to cast a wide and reaching light. And certainlB for the wonderful friends and families.

'Ghank Bou for two decades! Love, 'Ghe StonesY++

Congratu[ations Ciumisiu!

With a[[ our fove, !Jvfama,

and rJata

CONGRATULATIONS, TERRA AJVD

"Its the beginning of a great adventure:'--Lou Reed

Our most sincere thanks to the staff and faculty of Polytechnic School

Mr. Barry and Mr. Feldmeth ...

THANK YOU!!I

IYour unbelievable patience, constant support, and positive enthusiasm have gotten us through the toughest obstacles. This yearbook would not have survived without you two. Though we cannot thank you enough, we will definitely try...

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Sincerely,

The Oakleaves Staff

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We'll Miss you Emil!

Emil,

You've made an amazing impression on all of us, and we will miss you next year when you're back in Sweden. We wish you good luck in everything that you do.

-The class of 2003

Resist temptation, moderation, and authority. We love you.

Mom, Dad, and Susan

Congratulations, Tory

Wonderful daughter, sister, and friend

Great source of joy

We are proud of you

Continue to embrace life and enjoy the journey

The best is yet to come

Love, Sally, Becky, N agyi, and Dad

Editor in Chief: Mana Nakagawa

Layout Editor:

Layout Editor: Senior Page Editor: Kristen Fahrer Angele Rosenberg Sarah Axeen

Photo Editor:

Copy Editor: Art Editor: Tory Molnar Kyle Peterson Adam Feldme t h

Business

Assistant Senior Page

Assistant Senior Page

We did it!!!

Editor: Kim Prater

Editor: Natalie Kolawa

Proof Editor: Kristen Andersen

Editor: Alicia Barlow

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Assistant Copy Editor: Chris Huskey

Assistant Photo Editor: Casey Zuber

Assistant Senior Page Editor: Jason Nagata

"As I sit here all alone on a Sunday night in the Publications Room ... " is how I honestly thought I would be starting this letter. However, this would be a bad lie on many bases. First of all, here I am on a bright and early Saturday morning, in this cozy 'Pub' we've made into our lovely second home, happily counting down the hours until this yearbook is complete. More importantly, here I am, not only not working all alone, but rather blessed with all my editors, working computers, actual pictures from this year, and our friendly Starbucks. Life just doesn't get much better ...

All this bliss would not be happening right now if it weren't for certain incredible individuals on our Oakleaves 200 2-0 3 staff:

The Layout Goddesses, Fohrer and Angele, the yearbook would literally consist of two pages without you. To anyone who's actually reading this, go and thank them right now for letting us have a year-book this year!

Sarah, though your technical position was Senior Page Editor, you proved to be the ultimate Savior of the Yearbook. No can ever give you enough credit for how much work you've done for us. Seniors especially, you all owe Sarah more than you know!

Tory, you revolutionized a crucial aspect of the yearbook this year ... we actually had pictures to use on time! This yearbook was so lucky to have a photo editor with so much dedication and responsibility. As much work as everyone did, the yearbook really would not have happened without you Thank you guys, the Big Giant Head.

To the one we're always yelling at, Kyle, you deserve so much more credit than we always give you. You are truly the humor and "spice" behind this yearbook. Thank you so much!

Adam, for the second year in a row, you were the only one to understand the true meaning of a "deadline." We would have no cover, no art, and no life in this yearbook without you. You need to give lessons on how to "Just do it. perfectly," thank you!

To the ultimate party-throwers and money-makers, Martha and Natalie, thank you both so much for your two years of amazing business dedication. (Martha, your money data sheets are definitely being framed for future standards!)

Kristen and Katelyn, the Proofers, thank you for helping us out when we really needed you. Chris, Casey, Kim, Alicia, and Jason, our faithful assistant editors, thank you, thank you, thank you, for all your help in our desperate "Crunch Times"!

Mr. Barry, Mr. Feldmeth, Corey Mundwiler, Jennifer Godwin-Minto, Ryan Katsuyama and the ASB, thank you so much for all your patience, help, and support throughout the year! Your guidance has again pushed us through!

So here it is, our Oakleaves 2003, a true masterpiece product of long weekends, late nights, and immense dedication by our entire staff. Yes, this yearbook put us through much, much stress, but we feel it was definitely worth all the hard work! We hope you enjoy it to the fullest, and that it will bring you fond memories of Poly from this year. And if we hear bad things about it ... beware ... there WILL be a "Revenge of the Nerds'i