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Coaches: Brendan McGrail, Shawn Walters, Christopher Schmoke, Georee Cunnineham
First time the team has made it to the CIF
RCourtney Foster
Katherine Berry
Ana Acosta
Emily \'\'ooh\'ay
Mackenzie Sikora
Christina McCarthy
Gisela Baker
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Julia Alison
Stephanie liu L
Riley Walker
Natalie Edwards
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overall: 19-7
Sarah Patterson
Michelle Miller
Cat Davidson
Catherine lehman
Alex Hanel
Alexis Genske
Natalie Treister
Hannah Kaufman
Olivia Treister
Evie ZavidO\t\1
Mimi Morrish
Coach Beerman
Coach \Villiams
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Tanya Yan{!
Kelly Ber{!
Caroline lehman
Madison Carey
Jessica Jin
lillian Mecum
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Juliet Johnson
Jordie Askins
lacey Minot
Coach Gamble
Katie \'\'ardlaw
Elisa Boehosian
Sarah Bern
Victoria Morean
Caroline Us
Aria Griffin
Coach Farer
Victoria Pene
Amy Sitwala
Kat Pene
Greer Clem
Sitara Hir.ii
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Betts, Mark Loyola, Ryan Kidman, Chris Terrile, Cameron Rho, Daniel Uzardo, Cleary, Benoy Menon, Chris Marks
Bottom: Jimmy Zhou, Ori Torres, Sydnee Cua, Kelli Uu, Julia Blanco, Britt Gates-Kayyem, Maddi
Holder, Caroline Harvey, Janna Usa Hemphill, Emily Gifford, Evan Gancedo, Katie Gancedo, Olivia Hudnut, Brooke Ed\\lards, and Perrin
Coaches: Jolly, Rick Cotter Donnell, and Jill Bush
The Girls' and Boys' Varsity Cross Country qualified for CIF Prelims and moved on to CIF Finals!!!
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Elaine Mair, Lois Chune, Anna Navarro
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\\'illiams, Eric Strom, Derek \Veiset
Jonathan Fay, Rick Thompson, Josh Roberts
Visual Arts Department: Arnor
Bieltvedtt Allan Schaefert Stuart Freedt
Tom Allardt Jennifer God\1\'in-Mintot
Jim Barry
Counsel Department: Mariya
Kupchyan, Gloria
Ventura, Garine
Zetlian, Alice Cotti
Perform
Arts Department: Cindy
Montoya, Cynthia
Crass, Ria
Kubota, Tina
Cocumelli, Richard
Sherrell, Alan
Geier, Tom
Allard, Rob Hayes
If you spin Brock enoueh, he becomes Lev ... OUR COLOR: BLUE!!!!!!!! "\\'hat has 42 teeth and holds back the incredible -Sebastian Our "patio" = the lockers Beatine the Juniors in dodeeball...\-\'ell, almost. And the ones \1\'ho keep us in check ... Our Class Officers!!!!!
LRICoach Hunt
Jaclyn Cole
Sarah Anderson
Alana Jackson
Rachel Hoane
Alison Falzetta
Stephanie liu
Alicen le\\'is
Natalie Ed\\'ards
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Jianna Xione B A s K E T B A L L
Coach \\'eber
Kaitlyn Olah
Michelle Miller
Jade Richard-Craven
Courtney Foster
Sydnee Cua
Rafaela Bustamante
Jane Davidson
Caroline lehman
Catherine lehman
Emma Fuller-Monk
Coach Gravely
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Second year in a ro\\1 to make it to the Division 5A Semifinals
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Maeeie casey, Alex Hanet Sarah Patterson, Erika Nuetzel
Bottom: Stephanie Tercero, Catherine Boyer, Jackie Olive, Julia Blanco, Evan Gancedo, Katie \Vardla\\1, Noel Askins, Simone Abeeunrin
Hollihan, Sebastian Cahilt Anton Meier, Pate Sanders, Caelum Michael Ubucha, Julian Terrile, Coach Thompson
Bottom: Alexandros Rosakis, Andre\-\/ Gross, Matt Carter, Perrin Kevin Mahaffey, Dennis Grover, Nate Nicky Steidet Andre\-\/ Ruys de Perez
SChristian Tournament Champions
Emily letts
Christina McCarthy
Kelly Bere
Janna \Vennbere
Tonis Flores-Ramirez
Rita Grosbard
Coach Reaves
Alyssa Paul
Evie ZavidO\J\1
Mackenzie Marcotte
Caroline Harvey
Maddy Drolen
Catherine Finney
Hannah Grotzineer
Lauren Lantry
Cate Carlson
Ellie Malchione
Mimi Morrish
Bebe La Grua
Elora Casados
Clara Neilson
Jenna Lomeli
Sara Kelly
Isabel sunshine
Olivia Russak
First year all 14 field players have scored
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Paulina Pinsky
Brieitte Alanis
Jocelyn Berndt
Nicole Dezzutti
Caitlin Burns
Anisha Cook
Olivia Russak
Ellen Gilmore
lili liu
Audrey Xu
Front Row: Aria Fan, Erin Kim, Electra Erik Chan, Justin Derek
Stephanie Pham, Kendrick \'\'u, Trevor ly Back Row: Coach Ryan
Schiller, Ben Smith, Ryan Kidman, Caleb lee, C.E. lehman, David
Michael Chen, Steven Ho, lauren Elly Debreu, Coah Gin
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Black. (Our class color if you didn't catch on).
Helped lead teams to CIF.
Max Harmon/ our first event ever/ the hamster ball. Phillip's dad.
"\Ve have Bryce!!!"
Datinl! freshmen and lame relationships.
Sinl!inl! Max\\/ell's name to the tune of Amazinl! Grace.
"\Ve've l!Ot til!er's blood."
Pettine zoost donationst and \\/Onderful community service.
Sociat kiddinl!t but really.
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Mr. Melgoza calling himself a .. Wily Cat ..
Mr. Melgoza and his hoodlums in the forest
Mr. Melgoza and his .. , 00°/o Manly Beard ..
Croix·s Sahil Prop in Spanish Class
Our comeback win in the relay race I
BEAST AMER!!!
Crushing the seniors in Tug of War
Class Officers
StC!rt of Rivalry
End of Sprinl! Break
Hypnotist Assembly
ASB Dance
Visual Arts Student Exhibition Opens
Beauty and the Beast Opens
Instrumental Concert
Poly Pet and Hobby
ShO\t\1
Start of Senior Class
Trip
Vic President: Mackenzie Lee " Chief Justice: Jenna Lomeli Treasurer: Nikita Kitaev
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Charlie Ramirez, Max Harmon, Coach Roberts
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Back Ro\t\': Natalie
Treister, Olivia Treister, Katheryn Hatha\tVay, Kelly Bere, Sarah
Anderson, Juliet
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Back R0\1\': John Michael D'Andrea, Hazen Breen, Talin Larson, Lauren Christopher, Isabel Sunshine, Shana Szeto, Chandler \Voo, Brock Hudnut, Kelly McGee
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Pinsky, Matt Capehart, Alden Hif;!f;!ins, Chris levin, Harry Hodf;!kins, Julian Albinski-Euler, Zach Murphy, Marco Mendoza, Jordan Olivar, Alex Pinon, Jake Zelek, Tim Goodwin, Hunter Palmentiero, Grant LaBriola
Front Row: Jack Kayyem, Harry Templeton, Tristen Dossett, \\'illy Debreu, Jack Porter, Max Foster, Blake Edwards, Austin Crochetiere, Alan Nf;!an, Joe Bohlinf;!er, Sebastian Hart
Coaches: Chris Schmoke, Heidi Strauss, Kusanti Abdui-Salaam, Caleb Weidwert
Back Row: Evan Gancedo,
T Casey, Sarah Mendenhall, Emily Gifford, Sarah Bellack, Ori Torres,
Alana Jackson, Julia Blanco, Jessica Jin, Mackenzie Marcotte, Madison Carey,
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ARFront Row: Mara Veitch, c Simone Anna \Vohl, Erica Nuetzel, Zibby Boyer, Katie Gancedo, Mimi
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Sitara Hir it
Charlotte DeAntonio/ John Tuddenham/ Derek
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Chau, Stephanie
Pham, Eric Yin, \VIIIy Moffly, Matt liu, Vicky
David Kelsey
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JP: If eve r th ere is a day when we 're ot togeth er, kee p me in your heart i'l stay th ere foere ver. Thank you for makin g me who I am and being my I love you more than anything.
making me be the best version of me. Remember I'll always be looking at
the person I look up to most. I love you and I'llalwys be your little girl.
Warya & Wati:
You both have taught me so much. I love
My family m6aru; oo muohto m6. I am oo thankful for6aoh and 6V6ryon6 of th6m.
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Mom, I am oo proud of you hav6 p6reBrv6r6d Thank you, and I lov6 you.
I said, I want to tell you something. She said, You can tell me tomorrow. I had never told her how much I loved her. She was my sister.
There was never a right time to say it. It was always unnecessary. I thought about waking her. But it was unnecessary. There would be other nights. And how can you say I love you to someone you love?
Here is the point of everything I have been trying to tell you. It's always necessary. I love you.
- Jonathan Safran Foer -
Dear Mom and Dad,
Thank you so much for all the love, support, and wisdom you've given me, especially in helping me develop my faith. You two are the best role models I
Dear Teachers
(especially Mr. Geier, Ms. Watson, Ms. Hamilton and Ms. Davis),
Dear Friends,
we were watching high quality movies like "Queen of the Damned", having near death experiences on class trips, celebrating every special occasion and average occasion at Big Boy's, doing experimental baking, writing a Spanish musical called dancing in the makeup room, or watching
Lifetime at your grandma's house, it was a blast. I love you all and thank God for bringing you into my life. I've seriously met some of the most genuinely kind people ever while here at Poly.
Thank you for your dedication and for sharing your passions with me. You've given me the tools I need to be an independent thinker and helped make me a better person.
To My Family: "Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family." I know I don't say it even close to enough, but I'll never stop appreciating how much you do and have done for me. Everything good about me I owe to you. I love you all so much.
To My Friends: "Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive." Thanks to you, I have those moments when I remember something we've done together and can't help but smile - regardless of where I am or what I'm doing. You guys are the best!
me. !'II mi:::s you SJ unbelievably much !'II lo;e ycu f cxever ;) Caddy, l'm go ir12 to m:::s you s:Jo much You're the best sister, ever; ycu better come vis it . ;)
"When the road looks rough ahead, and you're miles and miles, from your nice warm bed. You just remember what your old pal said, 'Boy, you've got a friend in me"'
Don't ever tell anybody anything. If you do, you start missing everybody - Holden Caulfield
The Catcher in the Rye, JD Salinger
"Do not jo[[ow where tfie patfi may [eru£. Go, insteacC where there isno patfi and [eave a traiL"
- RaLph Emerson
"Ifopportunitydoesn't 6ui[c! a door." -Mi[ton Ber[e
"Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give." - Eleanor Roosevelt
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II And out of hop6, profV6ee. -BruG6 Barton
Mama: tus sacrificios me han hecho quien soy hoy. Gracias por tener tanta pacienca con migo, nose como lo has hecho. Te quiero, te quiero, te quiero.
Dad: I love you so much. I can't even describe how thankful I am for the opportunities, support, and freedom you've giVen me.
I have the best sister in the world and her name is Emma.
Mom, Dad, J6ff, Anay, and Krl6t6n you gtJy6 hav6v66n amaZinn{3 thl6 whol6 rld6, I lov6 you
don6 If you dldn t l6aV6 6V6rythlng on th6 fl61d
Light up your face with gladness, hide every trace of sadness. Although a tear may be ever so near, that's the time you mu st keep on trying. Smile, what's the use of crying? You'll find that life is still worthwhile- if you just smile. -C harlie Chaplin
Alexis: No one is stronger, more driven and, above all, more talented than you are. You are beautiful in every way, and I have loved every second that we have shared together. You will always be my princess.
Will: You're exactly like me; that is the greatest compliment I can give somone. Seriously, I get along with you better than anyone I know. We laugh together, compete with each other, and we understand one another. I'm so glad we shared my last year of high school together.
"Remember, no man is a failure who has friends."
Mom and Dad: I couldn't ask for better parents. You have in every way made me the man I am today. I know that you will love me no matter what, that I will always be your "champ," and that I can trust you. I'll love you forever!
John-John: JC, you are the craziest kid in the world, and I wouldn't have you any other way. There is something about you that just makes me laugh everytime we are together. I cannot believe how old you are and the young man you have become. Keep being the goofball/ stud athlete/ child model that we all love.
Mowt 01-td Doci I wouldn't be where I am without your help. Thank you for everything you've done, and most importantly, thank you for believing in me.
TYou guys are the best, craziest, most dysfunctional family I could ever ask for. Always remember to use the phone bowl, stand on the table, respect the sledgehammer, break a leg and beware of sheep. Tom and Richard, thanks for putting up with me for 6 years. I can't thank you enough. To the seniors: you guys are so amazing, I don't even know where to start. And to those techies we 're leaving behind: it's your turn now. Make it awesome . And finally, to Chris well, that's most of you Bring me cookies. Love you ALL.
Your fearless leader,
I couldn't ask for a better group of people to spend high school with. Thanks for all the laughs and inspiration!
inspiration and values, and thereby helped create a person I am proud to be . I owe it all to you. Thank you. I love you.
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I will truly mlee you all ana look forwara to you oomBtlm6 In th6 futurB.
"This is \1\'ater, this is \1\'ater"
D&1r famJly and oloe6 frl6ntle, you ar6 th6 116et. Don't for"6t: I lov6 youl
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy.
"Does everyone here grow the way you do?" asked Milo "Almost everyone," replied Alec, and then he stopped a moment and thought. "Now and then, though, does begin to grow differently. Instead of down, his feet grow up toward the sky. But we do our best to discourage awkward things like that."
"What happens to them?" insisted Milo.
"Oddly enough, they often grow ten times the size of everyone else," said Alec thoughtfully, "And I've heard that they walk among the stars."
Good friends are like stars...'jOU don't alwa'js see them but 'jOU know the'j are alwa'js there.
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the conquered and conquerors I choose the conquerors always"
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My friends and teachers: Thanks for making the fun times fun and helping me complain, eat , drink, kritik, calculate, cry, sing, write, indie, act sleep, whip , dance, scapegoat , bargain, dive, psychoanalyze, kiss, sing , martding , and burn my way through the rest. My sincere Love to you all.
My parents: Sorry for making such a messy, disorganized page, but then again, it wouldn 't have been from the heart if it were neat. You two have been so patient and supportive and wonderfuL so thank you.
That airplane is an F9F Panther, a carrier-based fighter-bomber used during the Korean War. It's my somewhat bizarre version of Panther Pride.
"I have only two men out of my company and 20 out of some other company. We need support, but it is almost suicide to try to get it here as we are swept by machine gun fire and a constant barrage is on us. I have no one on my left and only a few on my right. I will hold." - 1st Lieutenant Clifton B. Cates, USMC, Belleau Wood, 19 July 1918
"Mount Everest, you have defeated us. But I will return. And I will defeat you. Because you cannot get any bigger, and I can."- Sir Edmund Hillary "We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard."- John F. Kennedy, September 12, 1962
"Are you going to lay there and get killed, or get up and do something about it?"Unidentified Lieutenant, Easy Red, Omaha Beach, June 6, 1944
"Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duties, and so bear ourselves that, if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men will still say, 'This was their finest hour."'- Winston Churchill, June 18, 1940
Cross Country: You guys are some of the most hard working, kind, and supportive people rve ever met. It's been such an honor to run with you all for the past four years. Good luck, and run hard!
Tech: I still maintain that we're the craziest group on the Poly campus, and that's why I love you all so much. I can't imagine ending up anywhere else . Break a leg techies! And for future reference, let's minimize the use of fog, okay? Just, you know, for our sanity...
Steffanson Advisee: I don't think I could have asked for a more awesome advisee group. Good luck with the rest of high school! Enjoy it!
Seniors: It's been an amazing four years with you guys. Good luck in college!
Just a few other things I want to say:
1. Remember, do what you love, and love what you do . If there's one thing worth remembering in high school, it's that.
2. Never expect the Spanish Inquisition!
Mom and Dad: Thank you for all your love and support. I don't know where I would be without your guidance and advice.
lan and Andrew: You guys are the best. I couldn't have asked for two better role models. It's been fun watching you both grow and succeed.
My Friends: Sorry I don't have pictures of everybody but oh well. It's been great and I can't wait to see what you guys become.
Don't worry be happy!
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- Wi[[iam Sliakespeare
Mom, Dad and Katherine: Thank you for your care and support during my time at Poly. Your E being there for me during the good times and the hard times means a lot to me. Now, as I depart for college next fall, I will never forget the life skills you all have taught me. I love you
My Friends: It's been a great ride. From Big Boy runs to rounds of golf, spending time with you guys never gets old. You guys are awesome , and I'm gonna miss every one of you.
Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability. -John Wooden
Mom: In the words of our favorite book, "''ll love you forever. I'll like you for always. As long as I'm living, my Mommy you'll be. "
the person I'm gonna miss the
most next year. My friends: You guys From our inside jokes to car rides to and from school, I couldn't have asked for a are the best! No matter if I've known you for 14 years or 4 years, we've had some great times together and I'm gonna miss you all a lot. everything. You've taught me so much, and I am going to
and I admire your patience and ability to listen to others. Even thou gh I deny it, I'm going to miss you next year. Dad: Thank you for keep in g me grounded these past 18 years Your calm dem eanor acts as a grea t buffer within thi s family. I love you.
Lauren: Thank yo u for making me realize my full potential You are a hard worker and always keep me on my game. Hayley: When I thought I cou ldn 't, yo u told me I could. Your motivation
"At a certain point, you have to say, I'm no longer complimenting people, I've bowed down for everyone- -it's my time now."
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have you in my life. I love you, and I will only be a
a girl could ask for. Thank you for all of the you so much!
Maya: Wow I'm really going to miss you. The idealist and the cynic. I'm glad we
each other in words. Spending three high school years together has meant more to me than you will
memories. I could not have made it through these
"A
single event can awaken within us a stranger totally unknown to us. To love is to be slowly born." - Antione de Saint-Exupeny
Mom and Dad: Thank you for teaching me how to be the person I know I can be. I love you so much and I will always be grateful for everything you have done for me. Emily and Maddy: I will always look up to you two. I love you guys and can't tell you how important you have been to me this past year. Julia: Thank you for teaching me how to be weird. I love you and miss you. Robert: Thanks for being the Forrest to my Bubba. Cate: GO GET 'EM, TIGER! Paulina: Never forget how beautiful and amazing you are. Jade: You have consistently been the friend who I can always depend on no matter what. You have absolutely one of the strongest characters of anyone I know. To the rest of you psychos I call my friends: Stay weird. Each of you is going to change the world. I LOVE you! 2011: Keep classy. '12: MM, ]A, HG, KB, CM, AW, IS, FJ, CB, AG '13: LL, CF, AX '14: SA, NT, AC YCS 2010: Dream the impossible dream!
Mom: As Lincoln said, "All that I am,
Dad: The Jesse to my David. If I have seen further or hope to be, I owe than others, it is. by standing to my angel mother." on your shoulders.
"And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." -Friedrich Nietzsche
Evan: Loyal to the core and the best friend a guy could ever ask for. We found you sleeping on a couch and the rest was history. Brothers to the end.
Brett: We have been raising hell and lowering standards since grade school. What can I say man? You were right. Brothers to the end
My Future Wife: As you look at this yearbook from across the years, know that you were always on my mind and in my heart.
My Future Kids: At one point your dad was cool.
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Select Poly Staff: Sorry about Yosemite. There, I said it.
"Happiness
is not an ideal of reason, but of imagination." -Immanuel Kant
to those of you who have kept my secrets, thank you for being trustworthy. to those who gave me secrets to keep, thank you for trusting me.
For Ba and Elizabeth: Tumblos for everything: the duets, the clothes , the sleepovers , and the Sensational Seta Sisterhood. Winnie the Pooh says it best : "If eve r there is tomorrow when we're not together, there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smar t e r than you think. But the most important thing is , even if we're apart , I'll always be with you."
Together forever! Love , Raa
For Mommy and Daddy: I can't fit all my gratitude on this page but thank you for teaching me that trees sneeze and teddy bears talk and books are a girl's best friend. I will never forget all the lessons that I have learned and I love you forever.
For my girls: You are all so beautiful and brav e and I love and look up to every single one of you For all the things you have done for me , I hope I have done something for you too
For my boys: As much as I tease you guys to open doors, stand up straight, tie yo ur shoelaces , and hug me back, I am proud of how much you have all grown up and I really do love you all.
For the twins: You have both been a part of my family since kindergarten, oobleck, and the Space Cadets, and I promise it will stay that way forever.
sport and we have a higher happiness quotient than Disneyland Rem e mber to find your chi, fake it till you make it, and that it's always safer to be braver.
For Ali and Laurel: We truly are the sweethearts of t ec h. I will never forget our endless chats, our costumes, and our terrible ideas that becom e terribly fun adventures.
For Chris: Even though I don't say it enough, I admire your conviction and confidence and I hope that for all th e coo kies , confusion and circles we paddle ourselves into, you know how much I love you.
For Christine and Charlotte: You girls were my first friends at Poly, arid it would not have been the same exhilarating ride if you weren't there to share it. Thank you for always being there.
For Lina and Veronica: You are the sisters that I never knew I needed until you came You have become my co nfidant es in matters from life to love , and I hope you'll be my sisters forever.
For Andrew and Chris: You are both so special to me (in different ways , of course) and if we put our songs tog e ther , the co mbination is probably the best thing I could ever hope for. (For everyone else: it's a Mossimi thing.)
For Brandon, Matthew, Michael, Cameron, Jordan and Jeffrey: You guys are wonderfully encouraging and loving, and I wouldn't trade any of our conversations for the world.
For Alison: I am so proud of you for growing up so gracefully from when I met you. You have become a lifelin e for me over the years, and I am so luck y to have a girl as amazing as you on my side Team G-Force for life!
For Alexandros and Nelson: You both are so precious and accepting, and I don't know what I would do if I didn ' t have your insight and an tics to k eep me sane.
For my teachers: Thank you for the endless conversations, for the snacks, for the tough love, and for always believing in me. I hope you have enjoyed teaching me as much as I enjoyed learning from you.
Faculty: T A , RC , CC , CD , EG , SH , LH , SK, KS, RS , ES , PT , GZ
'11: CC, JD , CD , LG , CM , AL, ML, TL , ST
'12: BA , JC, HC , AL , JO , CR , LV , MV, CW, VW, KV
'13: AB, MC , NJ, AR, KS
'14: JA , AC, CN, VP, JW and all my supergirls
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"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop to look around once in a while, you could miss it." - Ferris Bueller
"It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop"- Confucius
"The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separate!y witihout growing apart." - Elisabeth Foley
Lili,
Thank you for always being there. It means the world to me. I love you like a sister.
Dad,
You are my very best friend. Words cannot describe how much I love you.
"Fear can hold you back from so many things in life, so I make myself go fo)r things I'm afraid
of. Worry afterward."-L. Rimes
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F. Soott
To Krystal : I am so blessed to have grown up with three pare nts. Thank you for being a mentor, sister and a great friend.
To Justin: None of this would have been possible without you. We lov e an d miss you
To my parents: I don't know how you guys did it. You wanted one more, and God gave you three Thank you for making Charles , Nicole, and I everything we are today Not a day goes by that I am not grateful for the most hardworking and loving individuals in my life
To Charles and Nicole : We've been together since the womb. We finally did it! I've never been more happy or proud to be one of three The world better watch out.
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Congratulations! We are very proud of you and will always be your biggest fans.
Love,
Mom, Dad, and Alex
liThe spirit, the will to win and the will to excel--these are the things that endure and these are the qualities that are so much more important than any of the events that occasion
VinceLombardi,GreenBayPackersCoach
"Climb every mountain, ford every stream, follow every rainbow, til you find your dream!"
Kevin, you have been the "perfect caboose kid."
We have loved every moment of these eighteen years and wish you all the best as you "find your dreams."
Andy, Kristen, Roya, Christina
Deareot John
We love the peroon you are Kina & oompaoolonat6
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Maintain your laeabomo Llot6n with your earo & heart
You will reabze your dreamo & Make the world a better plaoe
We are here to oupport you In all your purourt6
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Love,
Daddy, Maman, Sue-Sue, Lexr, Ah-Yee & Keno
Congratulations Blake, We love you and are so very proud of all your accomplishments. Fourteen years at Poly have gone by in a flash. You have grown from a beautiful boy into a young man of great character. Keep giving, laughing and loving. With our deepest love and admiration, Mom&Dad.
"Love is like a booger. You keep picking at it until you get it, then wonder what to do with it." -Anonymous
Thanks for sharing the boogers with me (literally) and I don 1t know what rm going to do without you. rm going to miss us watching our shows together, your singing, the car rides, and everything else we do together. I love you soo much Blakie!!!! Brooke
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Ellie
We love your beautiful words and wonderful ways Mom, Dad, Lexie, and Haley
"The measure of what we are is what we do with what we have."
Vince Lombardi
"Sport is the very fiber of all we stand for. It keeps our spirits alive."
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
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Our hom6 fe full of your eplrft and humor, your laU€:Jht6r and Z6al. Tak6 that emfl6 and that paeelon with you wh6r6v6r you With that, th6r6 will v6 no llmft to your happln6ee and
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Mom, Dati, DBvvf6 and Evan "look for your choices, pick the best one, then go with it."
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To the girl who can take it on the chin, be sure when you step, step with great care and tact, and remember that life's a great balancing act. Just never forget to be dexterous and deft and never mix up your right from your left! We love you. Mom, Dad Rose and Flannery.
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Daddy,Mommy, J.P., Micfie([e, anclJustin
Eddie,
With pride in your achievements and hope for your future, we celebrate this moment with gratitude, respect, and an abiding wistfulness.
Love always, Mom and Dad
Where the bricks are fallen
We will build with new stone
Where the beams are rotten
We will build with new timbers
Where the word is unspoken
We will build with new speech
There is work together
A Church for all
And a job for each
T.S. Eliot
Those who cfwe(C as scientists or [aymen, amof19 tfie beautiesand mysteries of the Earth are never aCone or wearyofCife.
Radie( Carson
Marco,
Embrace the future and let your heart and mind be your guides.
Love,
Alicen, You are the light of our Iives. Now it is time for you to go out and SHINE!
ar6 oo proud of you. With lov6 from Dad, Mom & Nataeha
The world lies before you, The path to your back is a caring and loving compassionate track. We know you can't stay, though we wish that you could. Take the path that you've chosen, your goals understood. Look back now and then as you travel each day, and remember the path that led to your way. We love you, are proud of you and we'll miss seeing your smile every day.
Mom, Dad, and Maddy
P. S. Go Sweetie!!
Congratulations, Lauren! You are everything we can ask for. We are so proud of you!
Love, Mama, Baba, NaiNai and Max
Your life is remarkable. You have faced and overcome adversity. Your achievements in academics, sport, dance, and travel are immeasurable. I am privileged to be your father and I could not be more proud!
Congratulations, Love Dad
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\Ve are so proud of you and an that you have accomplished!
\Ve are excited for you the best is yet to come!
\Vith an our love, Dad, Mom, and Jason
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Dit, You always amaze us and amuse us. We are so proud of you! We look forward to cheering for all of your new adventures.
May you be happy always.
--Honore de Balzac
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined. --Thoreau
With all our love, Mom, Dad, Catherine, C.E., Choxi, and Chance
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Ellen, long ago we never dreamt that life would take you from Texas cowgirl to Southern belle and now, a California girl! Where will the next road lead you? Wherever it is, we know you will succeed with enthusiasm and joy! Good luck!
Love, Dad, Mom, Chris, and Brian
Just never forget to be dexterous and deft. And never mix up your right foot with your left. -Dr. Seuss
.. Receiving an education is a little bit like a garden snake swallowing a chicken egg: it's in you but it takes a while to digesf-Ann Patchett
Be proud of yourself for the work you·ve done. Be grateful to all the people who helped you do it.
Alison,
You are wise and playful, a deep thinker and a constant singer. You·re a kaleidoscope of fascinating traits and remarkable abilities, a cornucopia of intelligence, determination and wit. We celebrate the wonderful person you have become. we·re so proud of you!
Love you forever, like you for always, Mom, Dad, Danielle and Ethan
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Life's journey is just beginning. Go for your dreams S:nd reach for the stars.
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Brian,
We are very proud of how hard you have worked and of what you have achieved. Congratulations on a fabulous high school experience! Keep working hard, having fun and asking lots of questions. We all want to invest in the company you are planning on starting.
Love, Mom and Dad
Brian,
When you were 7, you regularly volunteered to play goalie as kids 5-7 years older ripped shots at you from less than 10 feet away. Looking back now, I cannot overstate how awesome that is. That you were so good at stopping these shots comes as no surprise, given how you have never ceased to amaze me with your success. Whether with school, sports, or friends, I'm so proud of you and all you have accomplished I can't wait to see what the future holds. Congratulations!
John
Brian!
Whenever I tell my friends about my little brother, I always say he's the coolest person I know. You have the ability to miKe whatever you do look really easy, managing to disguise how hard you're working by playing computer, watching tv, eating peanuts, and mc:King fun of John at the same time. I've no doubt you'll continue to do awesome things in college, and you'd better call me every now and then and tell me about them! Congrats!
Kate
Life is a journey with dreams to pursue
What really matters to you ...
For dreams are the voices Of your wisdom within ...
That whispers
The way on each path to begin
Congratulations, your journey has been amazing, keep going ...
We love you and are very proud of you ....
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Hunter, We are so proud of the person you are and all you have accomplished. You bring such joy to our lives and we will miss you so much next year. Good luck with all your future endeavors and don't lose sight of the wonderful person you are. We love you!
Love, Dad, Debbie, Christine & Sam
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Robert,
"Let us tell you a l ·ment " camp 1 000
We love you and are so proud ofyouo
World, look out!
Love, Dad, Mom, Lauren, Hayley, and Milo
We're so proud of you and excited for what lies ahead, in college and beyond! With Love, Mom, Dad, Anna and Julia
We shall not cease from exploration Will be to arrive where we started the end of all our exploring And know the place for the first time --- T.S. Eliot
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It has been a joy to watch you grow into a beautiful, caring young lady . We know that God has wonderful plans for your life. We love you and are so proud of you!
Congratulations! You are our star. Keep shining and make a difference. Have a bright future.
We love you, Dad, Mom, and Katherine
Congratulations, Christina! We love you so much!
Looking forward to more of your adventures!
Mommy, Daddy and Katherine
But thy eternal summer shall not fade
Nor lose possession of that fair thou owest;
Nor shall Death brag thou wander'st in his shade, When in eternal lines to time thou growest: So long as men can breathe or eyes can see, So long lives this and this gives life to thee.
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THE FUTURE BELONGS TO THOSE WHO BELIEVE IN THE BEAUTY OF THEIR DREAMS.
ELEANOR RoosEVELT
WE LovE You AND ARE So PRouD oF You!
LovE, MoM DAD BETH AND WtLL
Ms. Stefansson' s dedication and service to Poly for the last twenty-two years as librarian will be remembered with the utmost respect for her genuinely kind character. On a daily basis , she shows not only her willingness to help and make time for students, but even more importantly her true desire to listen . Her patience with last minute research projects and "fairy godmother-like" care for each student's welfare has made the library a friendly and special retreat for a student's busy day. Says one student, "I am sincerely grateful for all of the books she has recommended and bought for my personal enjoyment." Ms. Stefansson, the Poly community appreciates all that you do and the time and effort you put into making the library a lovable and accessible place. We will miss you Ms. Stefansson, as you have been fundamental to our experience here at Poly. Whatever your future brings, we wish you well.
Throughout Mr. Roberts's six years of teaching math at Poly, students have grown attached to his positive and refreshingly energetic attitude . His willingness to become emotionally invested in his students makes him one of Poly's most understanding and caring teachers. Every day, Mr. Roberts ' s dedication to whatever he sets his mind to is evident around campus, from his genuine interest in what he teaches to his fundraising for Baraka in Africa. In the words of one student, "Mr. Roberts was always there for me when I needed help." "He never gave up on me, " said another student. Mr. Roberts, we value everything you bring to the Poly community , including your passion for math and your cheerful attitude. Thank you for the past six years, and we wish you much success in your next teaching venture.
Though only at Poly for two years, Ms. Rasmussen's impacts on the community, especially on the lives of the students, has been tremendous. While it is well-known that she is an administrator, faculty and students alike consider her a friend. Her consistently positive attitude and friendly smile radiate encouragement and, according to a fellow colleague, have a "wonderful way of making everything just a little bit better." Working hard to learn each student's name and personal interests, she is known by many as one of the most understanding and overall nicest people in the school. According to a Poly student, a pass by Ms. Rasmussen's desk "can turn anyone's frown upside-down." Ms. Rasmussen, we wish you the best of luck witig2our future endeavors and thank you for sincerely touching everyone in the Poly community with your strong guidance and endearing spirit.