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This year has been tumultuous and chaotic, but exciting and refreshing, for the entire Poly community. From the schedule to the construction, this year at Poly was one unlike any other. As workers labored outside our classrooms to turn a hole in the ground into a new science, math, and library building, students inside worked to adjust to new schedules and new classes. The switch in lunch providers and the introduction of several new teachers were two more alterations that made this year unique. In addition, this year Poly introduced more cutting-edge technology inside and outside of the classroom, in an attempt to keep up with our rapidly modernizing world. For example, the Paw Print created an iPhone and Android app, and several classes, including Mr. Feldmeth's Ethics class, began using iPads in an attempt to conserve paper. As the yearbook staff, it is our duty to give the students, and the rest of the community, a yearbook that accurately reflects this year's experiences. So, in keeping with the huge amount of change -Poly has undergone this year, we dubbed this yearbook's theme "Transformation." Although Poly changes every year, with students and teachers coming and going, this year's transformation was particularly remarkable. However, no matter how much it changes, Poly will always be the close knit community we all know and love.
lthough Poly has a lower number of students compared to many other high schools, Poly students make it their business to have just as much fun as everybody else! A love of community service is ingrained in every Poly student, and the amount of service-dedicated clubs at Poly demonstrates students' devotion to helping others. With clubs like the Polytechnic Heartbeat, Poly kids devote their time to helping everyone from impoverished children in Africa to our entire planet through recycling. Other clubs, like the Barbecue Club, deal solely with food and exploring student interests. The dedicated staff of the student newspaper, the Paw Print, produces a newspaper for and about the student body, and the Poly Ambassadors help with the admissions process. In addition to clubs, Poly students also participate on ASB, on student council, and on the Judiciary Committee. The ASB organizes rivalry week, which is one of the most exciting parts of the school year and culminates in a school-wide water balloon fight. Poly students also enjoy themselves at school dances, wearing wacky costumes or refined attire, depending. In addition, Poly students love to support their sports teams and often are seen cheering wildly (while wearing orange, of course) at everything from basketball games to cross country races. They also socialize during lunch, relishing in the break from the school day and the opportunity to chat with their friends. Although, devoted to their academics, Poly students are always trying to kick back, relax, and live high school to its fullest.
Throughout the year, the Poly Upper School campus is constantly filled with students running to class or dropping their books off at their patio. During the day, students gather to work on projects, play four square during Common Time, or just enjoy the sunny California weather. After school, a flood of students head toward the gyms for practices, gather to work on homework, or talk about the day as they wait for their rides to arrive. On special occasions, seniors will "TP" the junior and sophomore patios, juniors will perform their speeches around the campus, sophomores will "steal" the freshmen benches, and freshmen get picked on by upperclassman. During lunch, the campus is flooded with activity. ASB VicePresident Lauren Lantry plays music, clubs advertise their food, and students chatter as they wait in line for lunch. No matter what time of the day it is, there is always something happening on our campus!
Right: Seniors Mimi Morrish and Mackenzie Marcotte play catch with Cheetos in the new Student Activities Center located in the Haaga House.
Although the sophomores have their own patio, some still enjoy the Student Commons.
Juniors Ryan Hyon and AJ Singh help Chris McWilliams finish his homework during their free period.
Freshmen boys stick together for a Fencing team lunch. They are known for having the most delicious team lunches with lots of leftovers.
Sophomores Michael Bowman and Charlie Patterson model behind senior Jack Birkenbeuel during his ping pong game.
Top: Freshman Claire Rossi asks Parker Matthews to a dance with a homemade chocolate cake.
Senior Sarah Weinstein cuddles her beloved friend, Grant Fega.
Top left: Dr. Neilson encourages kids to attend Diversity Day.
Top right: Ester Wu, Cameron Rho, and Julia Tsai laugh at Anton's spur-ofthe-moment story.
Left: Mr. White tries to get away with checking his email in the back row.
Several kids find that they would rather sit in the aisle than in a seat.
Right: Mr. McGrail assumes his daily position.
Three times a week, the entire Upper School community comes together to make announcements and participate in light-hearted activities. Led by the ASB Cabinet, Morning Meetings are a welcome break in the rigorous day of a Poly student. On occasion, when the announcements are finished early, the ASB is known to show funny YouTube clips or host a Poly dating show. Morning Meeting is also a time for students to voice their opinions on global issues.
As part of the AP English curriculum, juniors stand up in front of their peers and express their opinions on pressing topics in society, and several students opt to deliver their speeches during Morning Meeting.
Freshmen Dean Ms. Hume encourages her students to turn in their course request sheets.
ASB President Anton Meier leads Morning Meeting, while Senora Navarro seems to be as perplexed at Anton's announcements as the rest of the school.
Above: Omar Dairi, Robert Demarco, Bing Banta, Max Beller, and Nich McConnel keep focused.
Left: Hunter Whitaker-Morrow and Jake Zelek approve of Morning Meeting.
Hayden Betts poses a question during the assembly about being aware of what you comsume and where it comes from.
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in drawing charades during an ASB games assembly.
This year's assemblies ranged from concerts and health presentations to competitions and games. The ASB, Ms. Williams, and various clubs did a terrific job inviting guest speakers and entertainers for the Upper School students. The MSL worked hard to bring Father Boyle to Poly for an assembly in which he discussed the necessity of kinship, which received a standing ovation from the Upper School students. Other speakers included Mr. Tanner, father of a Poly senior, who explained the benefits of eating an entirely different diet that excluded meat. The ASB also created fun rivalry assemblies in which grades competed for points. These activities included drawing charades, trying to eat an oreo off of one's face, and a spirited karaoke competition Mr. Feldmeth also introduced a speaker who presented about Global Poverty and Living Below the Line. The Performing Arts Department put on various assemblies that showcased the musical and acting talents of the student body which included one such assembly with the vocal ensemble performing selections from their Cabaret Night. All in all, Friday assemblies provided an exciting respite from the school day throughout the year.
Isaac Calvin, Carl Lehman, Tonis Flores-Ramirez, and Sebastian Cahill perform a number during the concert assembly
Tonis Flores - Ramirez performs a solo during a performing arts assembly in the winter.
As the senior class president and vice-president, Robert Lantry and Audrey Chai, respectively, represent their class during an ASB class competition.
Throughout the week of March 9-16, Poly high schoolers participated in challenging events and hilarious games against each grade to determine the winners of Rivalry Week 2012. With their unique talents, brute strength, clever minds, and unparalleled class spirit, there was no doubt that the seniors, clad in white, would be victorious. The ASB came back with game favorites: the classic tug-ofwar, dodgeball, slip-n-slide, relay race, karaoke, and water balloon fight, but also stepped up with new events like flag tag, guessing the baby pictures of our beloved teachers, captain on deck, costume days, and a week-long, school - wide capture the flag game. Rivalry Week culminated with the water balloon fight where the seniors surprised the rest of the student body with snow, making a fun and chilly end to an awesome week.
Freshmen Preston Harvey and Julia Yun crash on the wet slopes of the slip-n-slide on the last day of Rivalry Week.
Juniors Max Harmon, AJ Singh, Alex Pinon, Luke Asperger, and their friends represent their class in the color black and pull on the rope, winning tug-of-war against the sophomores.
On Patriotic Day, the juniors huddle together for a pep talk before flag tag while sporting their red, white, and blue.
Top: During captain on deck, sophomore and winner Emily Woolway, and seniors Caitlin Burns, Robert Lantry, and Olivia Hudnut, pose for the command, "Hey, Sailor!"
Kyle Beerman and David Orndorf cross the field with water balloons as snow falls down on
Above: Seniors Brittany Beljak, Alexis Genske, Tori Cook, Julie Paul, Jordie Askins, Andrew Turner, Sitara Hirji, Kelly Berdge, and Olivia Hudnut model their '90s outfits
Left: Fresmen Hunter Worland, Kiki Yang, Samantha Shafia, Nora Johnson, Allison Woo, Natalia SanchezNigolian, Emily Beljak, Becca Hanel, Catherine Shelton, Deedee Logan, and Alex Clark huddle together before the water balloon fight.
Juniors paint "2013" on their bodies.
Sophomores
them.
Top left: Seniors Elly Debreu, Connor McKnight, and Julia Tsai pose for the camera.
Top right: Freshman Jared Lim, Kiki Yang, Griffin Carter, Brooke Olson, Hunter Worland, and Dylan Hanel enjoyed their night.
Left: Senior couple Robert Lantry and Grace Shelton share a hug before hitting the da nee floor.
Right: Andy Chen poses with his date, Courtney Yang.
Students gather on the dance floor to dance the night away.
The Oakleaves staff hosted Winter Formal this year at the Gleason residence to raise money for your very own yearbook. After a long delay due to a severe windstorm that caused a power-outage, the dance took place on December 17th. In between dancing to DJ K-Star's music students ate dessert and drank hot chocolate with marshmallows. Snow littered the floor to go along with the theme of Trapped in a Snowglobe. Photographer Mark Loyola took pictures of students and teachers in his photobooth so the Poly community can remember this fun event. Overall, Winter Formal was a successful night for the Oakleaves staff and the students had a great time.
Sophomores John-Michael D'Andrea, Gabo Lizardo, Emma Fuller-Monk, Janna Wennberg, Stephanie Pham, and Erin Lee.
Seniors Eric Lifland, Tori Cook, Julie Paul and Jordie Askins.
Above: A junior group of Ryan Hyon, Catherine Finney, Hunter Whitaker-Morrow, Johnny Franks, Lauren Lantry, Jaclyn Cole, Alex Pinon, Tim Goodwin, Sarah Mendenhall, Katie Yun, and Shana Szeto all squeeze in for a candid photo.
Left: Sophomores Will Genske , Juliet Johnson, Natalie Treister, Evan Gancedo and Matthew Johnson pose on the dance floor.
Top left: Sarah Grimmett and Cameron Rho show off their lion manes.
Top right: Grace Shelton, Lauren Lantry, and Robert Lantry pose for: the camera.
Left: Seniors Kevin Chu and Anna Wohl enjoy the cotton candy booth.
Right: Freshman tight-rope walkers Catherine Shelton and Nick McConnell
The Girls Service League hosted a dance filled with clowns, cotton candy, and popcorn to raise money for My Friend's Place and Accion, the charities they sponsored this year. Students were welcomed to the carnival dressed as lions, magicians, and their favorite carnival foods to coordinate with the theme. K-Star returned with another successful evening of music and dancing. Guests used carnival tickets to get cotton candy and refreshments. The GSL dance was the first open-ask dance that was not restricted to girls asking boys. Students also attended the dance in groups of two or more people. Over all, the GSL cabinet created a successful night and a highlight of the year.
Above: Seniors Kevin Meurer, Mackenzie Lee, Elly Debreu, and Chris Ward
Above: Freshmen Julia Wohl, Brooke Olson, Anna Lamb, and Caroline Iaffaldano
Above: Julia Tsai, Isabel Sunshine, Kelsey Kawana, Victoria Peng, Eric Lifland, Francesca Jimenez, Yusef Burpee, Connor McKnight, and Harry Hodgkins
Left: Juniors Isaac Calvin, Sarah Mendenhall, Christina McCarthy, Johnny Franks, and Kelly McGee
0n Sept . 10, world-renowned pop musicians gathered to strut their stuff at Gosney Hall for the first dance of the year. Students chose to dress as their favorite celebrity featured at the 2011 VMA Awards. K-Star (Kesar Varma and Sitara Hirji) premiered at the ASB Dance, where they played some of the most popular songs of the summer and fall. Crowd favorites included "Pursuit of Happiness" by Kid Cudi and "Cinema (Skrillex Remix)" by Benny Benassi. KStar reflected back on their first experience and commented that "this dance was
one of the most successful dances put on
by the ASB. The dance floor was crowded for most of the evening, as Poly students let loose and busted some moves."
Seniors Jordan Askins, Julie Paul, Sitara Hirji, and
Andrew Turner
Top: Injured seniors Sam Williamson and Mackenzie Lee pose with their crutches.
Right: Juniors Evie Zavidow and Alyssa Paul sepending quality time with Ben Smith.
Freshmen Griffin Carter, Vince Porter, Alex Clark, Becca Hanel, Claire Rossi, DeeDee Logan, and Kiki Yang
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1;, of girls dressed as Ke$ha
Seniors Victoria Morgan, Audrey Chai, Tyler Erb, Jocelyn Berndt, Caitlin Burns, and Francesca Jimenez show their class spirit.
Top Left: Sophomores Dennis Grover, Brock Hudnut, and Spencer Rogers pose as the rap group Turquoise Jeep.
Above: Juniors Jaclyn Cole and Lauren Lantry dressed as Katy Perry and Slash.
Bottom Left: Evan Gancedo and Julia Wohl get frisky with Natalie Treister, who was dressed as Dolly Parton.
his past year, there were five trip options offered to the freshman class: sailing off of Catalina Island, backpacking through Escalante, rock climbing in Joshua Tree, sustainable living on Jameson Ranch Camp, and Moutain Biking in Mammoth. For many of the freshmen, this was thier first outdoor education trip at Poly. New this year, 'trips were in mid-September, which allowed freshmen to get to know the new students and form new friendships. Anna Lamb described her experience on the Escalante trip as, "Very challenging, but super fun. The trip allowed me to bond with the eight other students on the trip, and I will never forget the friends I made!"
Catalina Island Sailing Sustainable Living
Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking
Sophomores participated in seven different outdoor education trips, including road biking down the California coast, mountain biking in Mammoth, fast-packing in Yosemite National Park, sea kayaking off of the Channel Islands, hiking in Havasupi, an archaeological excavation at Mesa Verde, and backpacking in Escalante. For the second year, Poly gave the sophomores another chance to participate in some of the trips offered in freshman year. Stephanie Liu, who went on the archeology trip, said "The trip was an inspiring time to learn about the history of Native Americans through archeology, as well as bond with classmates."
Escalante Mountain Biking
Sea Kayaking
Road Biking
Havasu pi
Surfing
This year, the juniors had an option to go on one of two trips. Most of the class went to the Klamath River for a week of white-water rafting, but eight students went to Yosemite for an intensive backpacking trip. Ella Young, who went on the backpacking trip, described her trip: "Despite the physical difficulties of backpacking an average of ten miles daily, the Yosemite trip was a smashing success." The juniors who went to the Klamath River were split into two groups that left on two different days. Within those groups, there were two separate pods with their own Sierra South river guides and Poly chaperones. On the river, the pods engaged in friendly competition and rivalry. Each boat had to plan and cook their own meals which included anything from mac and cheese to New York steaks. After a very long but exciting week, the juniors packed into a bus and drove for 11 hours back to Pasadena.
Above: Mr. Freed feeds an apple to a wild horse at the campsite.
Below: Julia Blanco, Kelly McGee, Will Jameson, and Sarah Mendenhall
Left: A junior goes cliff jumping.
Juniors practice paddling before the trip in the Poly pool. Each group had to pick a boat captain that would help guide through the rapids.
Luke Asperger, Hunter Whitaker-Morrow, Lauren Lantry, and Jake Zelek brought a pirate flag to pimp-out their boat.
Soccer Without Borders:
Kelly McGee, Kelly Poole, Julia Blanco, Sarah Mendenhall, Catherine Boyer Brooke Edwards
Chinese Culture Club:
Griffin Carter, Parker Mathews Kiki Yang, Eric Yin, Stephanie Pham, Kevin Meuer, Victoria Peng, Chris Terrile, Jaclyn Cole, Andrew Lifland, Sam Williamson, Lillian Mechum, Jeffrey Chau, Leon Lin
Anime Club:
Anna Scheckl, Jane Rem, Tanya Yang, Justin Wong, Steven Ho, Amy Sitwala, Tatiana Beccera, Eric Yin, Layla Jaffer, Michael Chen, Nathan Lee, Sofie Henckel
Los Angeles Leisure Club:
Davey Feess, Henry Pray
Art Outreach:
Victoria Peng, Stephanie Pham, Lilliam Mecum, Annika Lenz, Maya Omari, Allison Ball, Tanya Yang, Amy Sitwala, Jane Rem, Julia Hoang SPQR Latin Club:
Miranda Johnson, Veronica Wickline, John Rogers, Eric Yin, Emma Fuller-Monk Matthew Volk, Layla Jaffer Brandon Azad, Tatiana Beccera, Magistra Schuhl, Lina Vadlamani, Shaheen Sayeed
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Appreciation Club:
Jackson Allan, Britt Gates-Kayyem, Mimi Morrish, Dennis Grover Green Dream:
Kelly Berg, Kelly Poole, Ms Santochi, Stephanie Liu, Cat Davidson, Stephanie Pham, Christine Choi, Elissa Boghosian, Tatiana Beccera
Heart of Evil:
Hayden Betts, Doug Cleary, Benoy Menon, JP Olinski Chris Terrile, Mark Loyola
Black Student Union:
Emily Bowen, Isaiah Barth, Alana Jackson, Hunter Whitker - Morrow, Anisha Cook, Ben Smith, Andrew Turner, Mark Loyola, Victoria Peng, Aria Griffin, Jordan Askins, Julie Paul, Noel Askins, Olivia Treister, Tori Cook, Brooke Edwards
The French Club:
Sebastian Cahill, Elle Debreu, Sarah Weinstein, Grant Fega, Anton Meier, Anna Wohl, Willy Debreu
Lina Vadlamani, Hassaan Shahawy, Kevin Meurer, Connor McKnight, Andrew Liftland, Leon Lin
Superhero Movie Club:
Brandon Lew, John Rogers, Richard Hathaway, Erik Chan, Max Chau, Talin Larson, Jimmy Zhou, Maddy Mendell, Eric Yin, Cheyne Minto, Layla Jaffer, Tatiana Beccera, Michael Chen, Ale x Azad, Emma Fuller-Monk, Lisa Hemphill, David Chen
GAIA:
Mackenzie Marcotte, Sarah Weinstein, Grace Shelton, Brittnay Beljak, Olivia Hudnut, Alexis Genske
Gay-Straight Alliance:
Harry Templeton, Matt Carter, Aliya Crochetiere, Tonis Flores-Ramirez, Sam Williamson, Andrew Turner, Ella Young
Poly Christian Fellowship:
David Ohta, John Rogers, Midge Zuk, Matthew Volk, Ben Smith, Dennis Grover, Maya Omari
Christine Choi , Natalie Treister, Olivia Treister, Mimi Morrish, Alexis Genske, Kelly Burdge, Erin Annick, Noel Askins, Emily Woolway, Caleb Lee
Latinos Unidos:
Natalie Treister, Ana Acosta, Victoria Peng, Alex Veitch, Christina McCarthy,
Indian Culture Club:
Taani Ahluwalia, Sitara Hirji, Sachin Puri, Kesar Varma, AJ Singh, Tori Cook
Anisha Cook, Ben Smith, Ezra Rowitch, Jackson Allan, Olivia Treister, AJ Singh, Audrey Xu,
Orianna Torres, Noel Askins, Natalia Sanche z -Noglian, Kesar Varma, Midge Zuk, Tori Cook, Sam Shaffia, Tonis Flores-Ramirez, Kayla Valencia
Not Pictured : Julia Blanco
MESA:
Isiah Barth, Cameron Rho, Jimmy Zhou, Courtney Yang, Andy Chen, Stephanie Pham, Christine Choi, Mackenzie Lee, Tatiana Beccera, Victoria Peng
Song Writers Club:
Isaac CalVin, Elle Debreu, Sebastian Cahill, C E Lehman
Joy To Sunrise:
David Chen, Kevin Mahaffey, David Rogers, Jackie Olive, Tanya Yang, Kayla Scheidemantle, Steven Ho, Eric Yin, Aria Fan
As a bridge between the faculty and students, the Associative Student Body voiced the student body's thoughts and concerns to the faculty and worked very closely with them. From showing us funny viral videos to planning Morning Meeting competitions, they have always had us laughing and cheering. As the freshmen complete their first year in the Upper School, the Peer Mentors were with them every step of the way. Guided by advisor Mr. McGrail, the Peer Mentors helped build a strong relationship between seniors, freshman, and teachers. Students talked with advisors and peer mentors about life at poly during Advisee periods. Another group of students that were led by Mr. McGrail was the Judiciary Committee. When a student violated the Upper School Credo, the Judiciary Committee met to mandate that they should take the responsibility for their actions. The Girl's Service League strove to help girls in the Poly community bond while they helped a charity, which this year was My Friend's Place, an organization that helps the homeless youth, and Acci6n, which helps Latino students prepare for a college education. GSL is most known for their "Big Sister Little Sister" program where they paired a senior girl with a freshman girl and a junior girl with a sophomore girl. The male counterpart of the Girl's Service League is the Men's Service League, or MSL, led by Mr. Schmoke. Like GSL's "Big Sister Little Sister" program, senior boys are paired with freshman boys and junior boys are paired with sophomore boys in the "Big Brother Little Brother" program. This year MSL is sponsoring the Homeboy Industries, a charity that helps gang member get off the streets.
ASB
President: Anton Meier
Chief Justice: Jackson Allan
Community Outreach: Jaclyn Cole
the Communi y
Vice President: Lauren Lantry
Secretary: Harry Hodgkins
Treasurer: Eric Yin
Peer Mentors
Chris Ward, Hassaan Shahawy, Mackenzie Lee, Andy Chen, Matt Liu, Anna Wohl, Caitlin Burns, Julia Tsai, Isabelle Sunshine, Olivia Hudnut, Audrey Chai, Connor McKnight, Hayden Betts
Advisor: Brendan McGrail
President and Co-Vice President of Philanthropy: Willy Debreu
Vice President of Leadership and Mentorship and Co-Vice President of Philathropy: Spencer Rogers
Vice President of Fundraising and Events: Daniel Leon
Vice President of Communications and Social Events: Jackson Allan
Corresponding Secretary: Alex Smith
Advisor: Christopher Schmoke
GSL
Chief Justice: Jackson Allan
ASB President: Anton Meier
Junior Reps: Jaclyn Cole and Max Harmon
Sophomore Reps: Janna Wennberg and John-Michael D'Andrea
Faculty Reps: Robin Barnes and Elaine Mair
Dean of Students: Brendan McGrail
Co-Presidents: Tessa Loera and Rafaela Bustamante
Vice President: Monique Bartley
Secretary: Britt Gates-Kayyem
Treasurer: Sitara Hirji
Ways and Means: Brittany Beljak
Junior Reps: Kelli Liu and Katie Wardlaw
Advisor: Robin Barnes
Top: Heather Choi, Hannah Gretzinger, Tessa Loera
Bottom: Jared Lim tries out California Fresh.
Emma Molz and Andrew Trojan chow down on their lunches.
Emily Bowen, Tearsa Rokos, Lily Wu, and Rachel Erikson eat Tony's pizza.
Poly sports teams often eat lunch together the day to promote team spirit.
Lunch is a time when students get thirty minutes to relax after Biology tests, 75-minute classes, or pop quizzes in AP English. Students ly look forward to Wednesday and Friday lunches when grades or clubs sell our favorites such as pizza, Panda Express, In-n-Out, and many other treats. Poly's lunch provider has switched from the popular lunch truck to California Fresh, a company that serves fruit, salad, dessert, and a different kind of meal every day. Lunch is an opportunity to socialize with friends we don't get the chance to see in our academic classes.
We • you lunch truck!
Above: Ping pong has been an unforgettable aspect of lunch. Christina McCarthy and Alex Pinon show off their skills.
Below: Kelly McGee and Sarah Mendenhall
Tonis Flores-Ramirez and Tori Cook enjoy the many treats that Poly offers.
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Oakleaves: What is the name of your home town?
Batoul: Abdullah AI-Mubarak, Kuwait
0: How did you learn to speak English?
B: I learned from watching American TV shows such as CSI, NCIS, and Law and Order. I also speak Arabic, Farsi, Hindi, and French.
0: Who are you staying with while you are here? How are you enjoying "t? I
B: I am staying with the Newkirk family. They are such a nice family. I am a little homesick though. I miss my sister.
0: What has been your favorite place to visit so far?
B: I really enjoyed the trip to the Klamath River. Disneyland and California Adventure were also fun.
0: What's different in America?
B: People here are very friendly and say hi on the streets. People in Kuwait don't.
0: What was your school like at home?
B: They would check our nails to make sure they were the right length. We also had a strict uniform, which included the right socks. Teachers are not as friendly as they are here.
0: What did you do for fun?
B: I really enjoy photography and eating my favorite foods, which are mac & cheese and artichokes.
0: How is tennis?
B: I had never played tennis before I came here. The coaches were very helpful and I learned a lot about the sport.
0: What is your favorite class so far?
B: My favorite class is Memoir and Social Change with Ms. Davis.
0: What do you really want to do while you're here?
B: I want to go to a mall and make new friends. I am excited for my first Christmas, Halloween, and Thanksgiving.
0: What's the weirdest thing that Poly kids do?
B: Being able to juggle homework, sports, music, and other activities.
0: What's your opinion on how Poly kids dress?
B: So many people wear shorts and I was shocked by how short they are.
0: What's your favorite thing about Poly so far?
B: Everyone is super welcoming.
Batoul enjoys playing for the Poly Tennis Team. Many of her teammates helped her learn how to play.
Pate Sanders and Batoul dressed up for the GSL Dance: Welcome to the Carnival.
Batoul is welcomed by the Poly Community on the first day of school.
Batoul has become an integral part of the Poly Community
Although Poly students were motivated to excel in all aspects of their lives, the focus of Polytechnic School was a rigorous academic program that transformed us into mature young adults. The challenging classes and high expectations of Poly teachers drove students to achieve excellence, while Poly students' focus and willingness to learn allowed them to balance a demanding course-load with their many extracurricular activities. From the freshman Math to senior AP Physics, Poly's classes taught us not only academic skills but also how to deal with adversity, organize ourselves, and think outside the box. Although the workload was sometimes stressful, how we dealt with the challenges prepared us for the difficulties of life ahead. And it wasn't all bad: the devotion of Poly teachers to conveying the material in exciting ways kept the classes fun and interesting. From Mr. Melgoza's history jokes to inspired debates in Ms. Marion's English class, Poly teachers did their best to keep students on their toes. Senior Brandon Azad recalls how his Latin teacher "threw poker chips at us to encourage classroom participation." Poly teachers also made the learning of their students their number one priority as they spent mornings, lunches, and conference periods helping us understand subject material. The variety of classes at Poly also helped break up the monotony that school can become. Arts classes, such as Enameling or Dance, provided a welcome break from structure and an opportunity to creatively explore and use our imaginations. Science labs where freshman students were pulled on skateboards to demonstrate physics principles or juniors looked at plant cells through microscopes also taught concepts in a stimulating way. As they laughed and learned, Poly students persevered through the challenges of our high school's academics and changed into responsible teens ready for the next step in their futures.
"Good teaching is onefourth preparation and threefourths pure theater."
-Gail Godwin
Poly students often remark that Ms. Holmgren's English class is one of the hardest at Poly. These comments can be daunting for many incoming Freshman. However, even though she may be intimidating in the classroom, those that 1 know Mrs. Holmgren outside of j the classroom can attest to her undying love for her students and the Poly community as a whole. Mrs. Holmgren can always be seen cheering on students at their athletic events, theatrical performances, or art j exhibitions. Her devotion to the ' fencing team has raised it to greater heights than ever expected. In addition, as many , students reflect on their Freshman year English experience, they realize that even though their time in her class was chal lenging, they are well prepared for the rigors of their future Poly English classes.
The Oakleaves staff is proud to dedicate the 20112012 yearbook to Mrs. Laura Holmgren. Thank you for your contributions to the Poly community and your twelve years of inspiring teaching.
In his thirty years of teaching, Mr. Schaefer has contributed so much to Poly. Talented teacher of sculpture, enameling, and art history, he enjoys empowering students to explore art and take off on projects that can take them places they never expected. When asked why he has devoted his life to art, Mr. Schaefer comments that he is an optimistic person and was drawn to art because he believes it is the most optimistic form of human expression. As an artist, he enjoys watching his imagination come to life as he creates something from nothing, like exquisite pieces of pottery from a lump of wet clay. As a teacher, helping students to feel that same energy of artistic creation is his utmost joy and greatest goal.
Thank you so much, Mr. Schaefer, for the energy you feed into every class you teach and the creativity you inspire in every student. The Poly community will never forget your thirty years of contributions.
"CRIA,ING SOMI,HIIIG FROM IIO,HING - I''S Llll MAGIC!"
Tom Allard
Mike Babcock
John Bakaly
Robin Barnes
Jim Barry
Maite Bernath
Arnor Bieltvedt
Jill Bush
Rick Caragher
Lois Chung
Tina Cocumelli
Alice Cotti
Cynthia Crass
Julie Davis
Ann Diederich
Cotter Donnell
Greg Feldmeth
Craig Fletcher
Carolyn Fox
Stuart Freed
Alan Geier
Jennifer Godwin
Minto
Rob Hayes
Sherry Hepp
Laura Holmgren
Charity Hume
Doug Jolly
Marge Kenny
Susie Kim
Ria Kubota
Mariya Kupchyan
Nancy LieggiAmmirato
Fran Lyons
Elaine Mair
Laura Marion
Jose Melgoza
Cindy Montoya
Anna Navarro
Jamie Neilson
Laura Pendorf
Carol Pixton
Jack Prater
Debbie Reed
Taylor Reid
Carmie Rodriguez
Ellen Santochi
Allan Schaefer
Christopher Schmoke
Katie Schuhl
Eric Strom
Rick Thompson
Patty Tsai
Gloria Ventura
Dominika
Watson
Armelle
Webster
Myles Webste
Derek Weisel
Laurianne
Williams
Aquita Winslow
Looking back on our Poly English experience, we not only remember the grammar, vocabulary, and writing, but we also recall developing a whole new way of thinking. English classes at Poly both foster in students the skills needed as writers and challenge students to open their minds to new ideas. The emphasis on discussion and analysis at Poly encourages us to form our own ideas and think outside the box. Of course, English classes at Poly also require hard work and perseverance, but we learn the life skills that render importance years later. When we look back at our English classes at Poly, we will not only remember the amazing teachers but the mentors that helped us along the way. The English Department helps us to form our own opinions and world views that will stay with us forever.
MMAR ADDICTS
Above Left: The queen of grammar herself, Ms. Holmgren recites her catchy rhyme to help Freshmen English students learn their coordinating conjunctions.
Above Right: Tired from lack of sleep, juniors learn of yet another English assignment from Ms. Marion.
Left: Ms. Davis shows off her dice, which she uses frequently in her English III AP to decide on pop voca b quizzes. She gives the Juniors as many questions as she rolls.
During Lunch, Mr. Feldmeth rates Mr. Donnell's attire for the week. Known for his model-esque style, Mr. Donnell uses Lunch to digress from a long morning of literary discussion with his seniors.
Juniors Sam Evans and Alex Pinon get cozy for an epidsode of Modern Family .. during Ms. Davis' TV Night.
Mr. Strom keeps his juniors on their feet by cracking jokes and reminding them to have fun.
Sahil Shah and Matt Rossi delve deep into thought to determine the integral of a line.
Above: Mr. Weisel ("Wisecat") lectures his Sophomore ATPC Class.
Above Right: His first year as a teacher at Poly, Mr. Prater helps a Freshman with a particular concept.
Right: Daniel Leon contemplates how BC Calc will help him on the line of scrimmage.
Students and teachers alike believe that the Poly math program has a special quality which allows students' confidence to grow each year. Not only do they learn math but they also develop a can-do attitude towards future endeavors. So what is this special quality? Many students say that it is each teacher's unique personality that creates an engaging environment in every classroom. From freshman to senior year, in every level of math, Poly ensures that every teacher's different style both makes math interesting and gives every student a solid understanding of the material. From Mr. Strom relating his mental institute job to everyday math to Mr. Weisel's math jokes, each teacher brings something new to the equation.
The teachers in the Poly History Department make sure not only that we know about the events going on today, but also that we never forget the events that shaped who we've become as a society today. Poly offers a wide variety of history courses from year to year. Freshmen and seniors chose from a variety of electives, while sophomores take Western Civilzation and juniors take United States History. These history electives are as specific as the American Civil War and as broad as Western Civilization. In classes, teachers engage their students in activities from playing with interactive websites to reenactments of battles. The Poly history departments' hardwork and dedication in their departments are practically contagious, and encourage students to develop and ardor for history. Our teachers create a welcoming learning environment to help motivate us to analze the actions of world leaders and world events.
un1 orous Historians
Mr. Feldmeth lectures during Ethics class, a virtually paperless class where seniors use iPads to conduct their work.
Sophomores listen to an engaging lecture by Dr. Pixton in Western Civilization while wrapped in blankets.
Above: Ms. Zetlian uses hand gestures to explain concepts to her freshmen class.
Below: Sophomores follow along as Mr. Caragher lectures.
Mr. Schmoke is known for his high energy in class and funny analogies that help Sophomores understand Chemistry.
Poly's Upper School Science curriculum offers a diverse array of laboratory science courses and electives. The unique sequence begins with Conceptual Physics during freshman year and freshmen proceed on to Chemistry and Biology in sophomore and junior years. Depending on students' interests, they can supplement their science education with challenging electives such as Advanced Placement or honors Physics, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, or the very topical Global Health elective. Whether you are interested in Bunsen burners, static electricity, dissecting frogs, or crime scene investigations, the Poly science program offers something for everyone.
Above: Freshman
Conceptual Physics teacher
Allie Hodgen, Milan Moss, Jack Moore, and Cathenne Shelton take notes on their skateboard lab. Below: Nathan Lee pulls Kelly Pooole.
Ms. Bush looks over Omar Dairi and Kelly Poole during a lab on Newton's Laws of Motion
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There is something about sitting in Mr. Stroms office on his comfortable couch that just makes people want to compulsively confess their 1-nrr>hiP·m<; On average, at least one student per day, and often more, visits Mr. Strom asking for advice or simply needing a place to clear his or her Students seek counsel on everything from potential clubs to relationships to Poly academics, including of course, math. While sitting on the , students feel at ease, like they can open up in this oasis of calm in the bustling Poly atmosphere. From humble beginnings in a factory in China , couch temporarily resided in World Market before finding its way to Mr. Strom den. After two years , it migrated to its current resting place in his e , where it has remained for the past four years. The couch has become something of a Poly legend , with a personality and a pull all its own. As the future of the couch? It is uncertain , as Mr. Stroms office changes location next year. But one thing is for sure: wherever it ends up, this durable, spiritual vortex will continue to elicit unabashed disclosures from people everywhere through its comfort and tranquility.
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Junior Ryan Schiller performs a skit for his Latin class.
Freshman Kayla Valencia listens intently to a Spanish lecture.
Senior Logan Beerman cheers on his classmate as their class read Gabriel Garcia Marquez's 100 Years of Solitude.
Senora Pendorf teaches her Spanish III class about different verb tenses.
Sophomore Sam Astorga takes notes in class.
Freshman Elizabeth Newkirk, senior Mark Loyola, and sophmore Nate Meier perfect their Chinese characters.
Magistra Schuhl and her Latin class film each other's performances.
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\\T hose who know nothing of foreign languages know nothing of their own." -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. This quote epitomizes the Poly philosophy that language is power. The importance of foreign language at Poly is illustrated through its impressive curriculum and top-tier teachers in all of the four languages offered. Students in the Spanish, French, Latin, and Mandarin departments engage in fun and enriching activities on a daily basis as they absorb the grammar, spoken word, and culture of their respected languages. Poly's advanced curriculum and helpful resources have made learning a language at our school enjoyable and rewarding.
Poly offers a unique visual arts program that consists of a wide array of classes, many that are not offered anywhere else including Enameling, African Art, and Silk Painting. Sitting on a sturdy foundation of art fundamentals provided by their teachers, students are able to use the freedom of these classes to create their own pieces. From Drawing to Photography, Woodshop to Film Production, art classes gives a time for students to step away from the rigor of academics and lose themselves in their art projects, and Poly's brilliant art teachers make this happen. Students have the choice to dabble in many art classes, while others choose to focus on one expertise. In morning meetings and art shows, student artists have the chance to showcase the work that they have completed throughout the year.
Mr. Bieltvedt teaches his AP Studio Art students about the importance of perspective.
Juniors Tim Goodwin and Chris McWilliams help out their peers with some background music to go with their rap.
A hilarious Isaac Calvin (Center) confuses Tanis Flores-Ramirez, Cameron Rho and Brittany Beljak in the Winter Play: The Foreigner.
Slam poetry master Joe Bollinger introduces fellow poet Kelsey Kawana.
Guitarist C. E. Lehman rocks out at the Performing Arts Assembly.
A masked Ryan Schiller dramatizes his role in the fall play: Villeggaitura.
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IConducted by Mrs. Kubota, the Poly Orchestra performed at the Upper School winter concert.
n 20 years, a performer would look back on his or her Poly arts experience and recall the effect it had on their high school lives. The lively and exciting classes offer a break in our tumultuous lives at Poly. The band classes give us a chance to practice the instruments we love and show off our skills in performances. Even acting classes give people chances to take a break from themselves and try on a new personality. Students show the same dedication in their arts classes as they do in their academics, allowing for both artistic improvement and beautiful performances. Even though waking up early to make the new 7:45 a.m. classes is bothersome, commitment and passion for onstage performances draw students back to classes
Sophomore Brianna Chu owns the stage in the acting assembly.
Junior David Rodgers gets assistance from Jazz Band conductor Mr. Hayes at the annual Poly Winter Concert.
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Anna Wohl and Hayden Betts with CHIEF ONLINE EDITOR Connor McKnight.
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Top Headlines 2011 2012
Poly Alum Bruce Beutler wins Nobel
Winds wreak havoc in Pasadena
Feature: Private Investigator Nils
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"When asked if he carries a weapon, he opened his desk drawer and pulled out a revolver and holstered pistol and asked, 'Like this?"'
Construction: South Campus uprooted
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Winter Play: The Foreigner
Burgers Around Town: the hunt for Pasadena's best burger
MSL brings Father Boyle
Golfers post best score in history
Girls soccer beats Prep in final minutes
Monopolization of lunch source sparks anger
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Dr. Neilson is the cover of GQ. Mr. Schmoke is the cover of Field and Stream." -Dean Doug Jolly
The challenge of any freshmen class is to settle into Poly's high school life with as smooth a transition as possible from middle school. This year's class, specifically, did it with such grace and ease that by the third month of school it seemed as if they had been in high school for years. As they continued to learn the ropes, the freshmen class asserted themselves as social, hilarious teenagers. They quickly immersed themselves in high school life, laughing and chatting along the way. Rapidly getting involved in sports teams and expressing themselves through the arts, the freshmen class also excelled in their adjustment to the greater challenges of high school academic life. They had to adapt to the late Poly homework nights and the stress of balancing academic workload, sports, and social life. However, as the freshmen began their transformation through high school, they always made time for fun, and especially food! Lucky Boy breakfast burritos were undoubtably the food of choice for the freshmen class. Although the freshmen excitedly bonded with the upperclassmen, they also stayed true to their freshmen friends. They both strengthened their friendships with those they had known from middle school while simultaneously embracing those thrillingly new students who entered Poly in high school.
Alyssa Aquino
Alix Azad
Bing Banta
Max Beller
Emily Bowen
Henry Brooks
Seth Calvin
Griffin Carter
Albert Celis
David D'Amico
Omar Dairi
Robert Demarco
Bryan Gleason
Erica Goodwin
Becca Hanel
Sofie Henckel
Allie Hodgen
Ben Hubsch
Miranda Johnson
Nora Johnson
Erin Barr
Tatiana Becerra
Emily Beljak
Heather Bruegl
Mitch
Buangsuwon
Henry Cafferata
Max Chau
Christine Choi
Alexandra Clark
Brian Erb
Rachel Erickson
Leopolda Galvan
Dylan Hanel
Preston Harvey
Richard Hathaway
Will Hubsch
Caroline
Iaffaldano
Laila Jaffer
Avra Juliani
Lindsey Kelleher
Henry La Soya
Anna Lamb
Annika Lars
Nathan Lee
Brandon Lew
Jared Lim
Deedee Logan
Chris Lopez
Parker Mathews
Diana Matthiessen
Nicholas McConnell
Skyler Mclean
Manny Medrano
Cheyne Minto
Jack Moore
Milan Mosse
Elisabeth Newkirk
David Ohta
Brooke Olson
Maya Omori
Amber Park
Maggie Phelan
Natasha Pion
Nicholas Polyzoides
Kelly Poole
Vincent Porter
Ezra Rawitsch
John Rodgers
Teresa Rokos
Turner Romey
Claire Rossi
Matt Saltzman
Natalia SanchezNigolian
Shaheen Sayeed
Kaela
Scheid em a ntle
Sam Shafia
Catherine Shelton
Matthew
Soulanille
Adam StanfordMoore
Clara Sternberg
Daniel Stoffel
Ezra Sunshine
Emily Tcheng
Andrew Trojan
Kayla Valencia
Julia Wahl
Hunter Worland
Lily Wu
Kristin Yang
Jon Yen
Julia Yun
Midge Zuk
Nicky Terrile
Olivia Woo
The main goal of the sophomore class is not to not be confused with freshmen. Moving up in their high school years, sophomores are eager to ingratiate themselves with the upperclassmen while still socializing with their peers, and sometimes even the freshmen. As the workload increases a little during sophomore year, especially for those lucky students who choose to take AP Chemistry, more organization and planning is required. But this year's sophomores took it all in stride, maintaining their wide variety of extracurricular activities and increased responsibilities. Finally, completely at home in the high school in their second year, the sophomores moved into their first ever patio of their high school experience, enabling them to fully be a part of the high school campus. Transforming from inexperienced newcomers to seasoned veterans of high school, the sophomore class enjoyed the experiences of this year thoroughly and are looking forward (with some trepidation) to being upperclassmen next year.
Simone Abegunrin
Ana Marie Acosta
Julia Alison
Patrick Anderson
Erin Annick
Noel Askins
Sam Astorga
Gisela Baker
Joshua Ball
Isaiah Barth
Kyle Beerman
Sarah Bellack
Kelly Berg
Zachary Bern
Elissa Boghosian
Michael Bowman
Hazen Breen
Madison Carey
Matt Carter
Erik Chan
Brianna Chu
Anisha Cook
Jack Cotti
Aliya Crochetiere
Anna Curtis
John-Michael
D'Andrea
Tristen Dossett
Madelyn Drolen
Natalie Edwards
Aria Fan
Emma Fuller-
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Liz Gallagher
Evan Gancedo
Will Genske
Emily Gifford
Amanda Gonzalez
Dennis Grover
Victoria Gu
Sebastian Hart
Caroline Harvey
Lisa Hemphill
Camilla Higgins
Maddi Holder
Brock Hudnut
Alana Jackson
Eric Jiang
Jessica Jin
Juliet Johnson
Matthew Johnson
Ali Kamal
Hannah Marie Kaufman
Jack Kayyem
Noah Kim
Perrin Lang
Talin Larson
Brett Laudeman
Erin Lee
Stephanie Liu
Gabo Lizardo
Henry Zhou strolls casually out of the Haaga House.
Adrian Loera
Caelum Magee
Ian McKnight
Nathan Meier
Maddy Mendell
Rachel Miller
Willy Moffly
Emma Molz
Christine Nguyen
Kaitlyn Olah
David Orndorff
Charlie Patterson
Victoria Peng
Stephanie Pham
Sachin Puri
Charlie Ramirez
Spencer Rogers
Andrew Ruys De
Perez
Anna Scheckel
Brad Shanks
Nicky Steidel
Hana Svitek
Harry Templeton
Julian Terrile
Natalie Treister
Riley Walker
Brian Ward
Janna Wennberg
Liam Wilt
Justin Wong
Emily Woolway
Kendrick Wu
Shannon Wu
Jianna Xiong
Elvy Yang
Nathaniel Young
Henry Zhou
Jimmy Zhou
Everyone knows that the junior year of high school is the most difficult one. What with the massive amount of APs, the pressure to keep up with one's extracurricular activities, and the commencement of the college process in the second semester, junior year can be both stressful and challenging for students. However, while eleventh grade students definitely have to step it up in their third year of high school, that doesn't mean that all the fun disappears! This year's Poly junior class has managed to balance school, fun, and other activities that are important to them all while stubbornly working to persevere. The 'baptism by fire' process of beginning the hardest year of school yet was relieved by a much needed-break with the Outdoor Education trips. The junior class had a blast learning how to paddle their rafts (or hike through canyons) and feed themselves for a week. The return to school was unwanted, but, despite all their work and commitments, the junior students found time to enjoy themselves at school dances and stay involved in art, music, theatre, or debate, for example. And, of course, the juniors excelled in sports across the board, with skilled representatives of both genders contributing to the success of a wide variety of teams. With the beginning of the college process in the spring, the eleventh graders realized that they were on the last legs of their high school journey. Their transformation into fullfledged young adults was nearly complete, and the most important things to retain from these formative years were the experiences and memories they would remember forever.
Batoul Hamad
AI-Shammri
Natalia AlbinskiEuler
Joey Asperger
Luke Asperger
Alison Ball
Katherine Berry
Julia Blanco
Joseph Bohlinger
Catherine Boyer
Sebastian Cahill
Isaac Calvin
Michael Caughron
Michael Chen
Justine Cheng
David Chien
Kate Chulay
Bryce Cire
Jaclyn Cole
Cat Davidson
Willy Debreu
Brooke Edwards
Sam Evans
Catherine Finney
Courtney Foster
John Franks
Shelley Garg
Tim Goodwin
Aria Griffin
Sarah Grimmett
Rita Grosbard
Andrew Gross
Max Harmon
Kathryn
Hathaway
Rachel Hoang
David Hong
Ryan Hyon
Will Jameson
Ryan Kidman
Erynn Kim
Grant Labriola
Electra Lang
Lauren Lantry
Caleb Lee
C.E. Lehman
Catherine Lehman
Annika Lenz
Kelli Liu
Kevin Mahaffey
Christina McCarthy
Kelly McGee
Chris McWilliams
Lillian Mecum
Sarah Mendenhall
Nolan Mulligan
Rachel Ng
J.P. Glinski
Jackie Olive
Phillip Ou
Hunter
Palmentiero
Alyssa Paul
Alex Pinon
Jane Rem
David Rodgers
Alexandros
Rosakis
Pate Sanders
Ryan Schiller
Katherine Seto
Mackenzie Sikora
AJ Singh
Amy Sitwala
Alex Smith
Ben Smith
Dani Smith
Shana Szeto
Orianna Torres
Curtis Toyota
Olivia Treister
Mara Veitch
Katie Wardlaw
unter WhitakerMorrow Chandler Woo
Audrey Xu
Tanya Yang
Ella Young
Eda Yu
Katie Yun
Evie Zavidow
Jake Zelek
Many students from other schools find it amazing how successful Poly's sports program can be when we have so few students and a no-cut policy. In spite of these shortcomings (or perhaps because of them), the sports teams at Poly have always found success. This year was no exception, continuing last year's triumphs, where Poly was named ESPN the Magazine's Division 5 School of the Year in 2010. Many teams went to the finals last year or lost during the playoffs. So, many Poly teams this year were either looking to continue last year's success or looking for redemption. For example, the girls' basketball team won the CIF title last year, and, due to their success, moved up an entire two divisions. With such exciting achievements like the cross country runners traveling to compete at State in Fresno, our water polo team playing in the CIF finals, and the fencing team achieving unprecedented success, Poly's sports teams this year were something our entire school took pride in. And, of course, these teams would not have gone so far or achieved so much without the support of their peers, for Poly had not only some of the most devoted sports fans, but the most classy. With outstanding and devoted athletes who transformed into leaders on and off the field, the Poly sports program this year was a true counterpart to the prestigious academics of the school. Many students participated in sports not because they loved to win, but because they loved to play, and they welcomed the break sports practices provided from the humdrum cycle of school and homework. This much-needed source of relief allowed students to express a part of themselves they kept locked up during the school day. Whether they took pleasure in kicking a ball, swimming in the pool, or swinging a bat, Poly's student athletes realized their goals on and off the field, enjoying themselves in the process!
During his first year as the head JV football coach, Santee Vallejo had an exciting season that showcased potential and promises a strong football program in years to come. Quarterback Parker Mathews led his team to many victories and demonstrated leadership skills that kept the team motivated. Assistant coaches Stevie Clark and Marcus James developed their players throughout the season by inspiring each to push himself through challenges. Jack Cotti explained the overall dynamics and incessant determination shown on the JV squad by commenting, "We were a really productive team. We worked hard in practice and everyone gave 100°/o day in and day out. Even if we were losing we didn't quit."
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Up and coming is Griffin Carter, this year's JV football team's star runningback. Equipped with agility and strong leadership skills, Carter is definitely a force to be reckoned with. According to teammate Adrian Loera, "Griffin is truly an amazing athlete, he was always the go to guy when we were in need of touchdowns. He had the most physical and metal drive on the whole team."
Santee Vallejo, previously an assistant coach of the girls JV tennis team, began his first year as the head coach for the JV football team. His genuine enthusiasm and commitment to his players began his career with much success.
Back row: Coach Santee Vallejo, Jack Moore, Henry Cafferata, Adrian Loera, Hunter Worland, Jack Cotti, Tristan Dossett, Brett Laudeman, Matt Carter, Max Beller, Robert DeMarco, Charlie Patterson, Coach Stevie Clark
Front row: Griffin Carter, David Ohta, Milan Mosse, Nick McConnell, Preston Harvey, Dylan Hanel, Vincent Porter, Parker Mathews, Bing Banta, Coach Marcus James
Coach Marcus James jokes with freshman Nick McConnell on sidelines.
Matt Carter, a sophomore team leader, makes a reception to move the chains forward for a Poly first down.
Bing Banta protects his quarterback in a one-onone matchup.
Jack Moore tackles opposing runner in the backfield for a loss of yardage.
Vince Porter kicks off as Max Beller prepares to tackle the returner.
Tristen Dossett begins to fend-off an opponent with a stiff-arm.
•, tt9 all-purpose yards earned by Harry Hodgkins this year
Crucial to Poly's special teams, senior Brad Olson kicks off the ball.
Yusef Burpee evades two Malibu defenders.
Co-MVP Nathan Hamming explodes forward to make the play.
Co-MVP Harrison Hodgkins looks upfield on a running play to the outside.
Defensive MVP Matthew Liu leads the defense off the field after a successful three and out series.
Jonah Campbell rolls out of the pocket on a pass
Offensive MVP Daniel Leon bulldozes aside opposing players.
Jackson Allan leads the team onto the field before the first home game versus Malubi.
Coach McGrail
Michael Bowman
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We faced some difficult challenges this year, with injuries to people in key spots, but I was proud of the way that this group kept fighting through adversity and ultimately achieved a winning record (6-4). Our success this fall was a testament to our senior leadership. The seniors brought the rest of the team along, showed them the way, and even picked them up and carried them when need be.
The upperclassmen had a lot of leadership and helped keep us in the right mindset when we hit adversity, including the various injuries we had. The season was a little disappointing because we had a lot of talent, but we faced many injuries especially when we got into the big games, Chadwick and Rio.
Throughout the 2011 season, the Panther football team was plagued with injuries to some of their top players. Even with these seemingly devastating setbacks, the team was able to keep fighting. Runningback Harrison Hodgkins had a stellar year and led the offense along side Quarterback Jonah Campbell. Nathan Hamming, who looks to play at the West Point Academy next year, and Matthew Liu stepped up as leaders on defense. Next year, the team will be much smaller up front because of the departure of four graduating linemen. That being said, there is much potential in the underclassmen who look to step up in the place of the senior mentors they feel so fortunate to have had this past year.
Back Row: Nolan Mulligan, Alex Pinon, Daniel Leon, Jordan Olivar, Will Genske, Alex Smith, Michael Bowman
Middle Row: Coach Brendan McGrail, Jack Kayyem, Hunter Palmentiero, Curtis Toyota, Jake Zelek, Lars Acosta, Charlie Ramirez, Pate Sanders, Coach Christopher Schmoke
Front Row: Matthew Liu, Nate Hamming, Jackson Allan, Harry Hodgkins, Jonah Campbell, Brad Olson, Yusef Burpee, Coach Kusanti Abdui-Salaam
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ace for her opponents.
Freshman Heather Brugel tips the ball for a point.
"A lot of people on the white team had never played competitively before, and it was a great learning
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Back Row: Charlene Beerman, Caroline Iaffaldano - 0, Elisabeth Newkirk-W, Catherine Shelton-W, Kayla Valencia-a, Natasha Pinon-0, Teresa Rokos - 0, Emily Bowen-W, Alana Jackson-W, Heather Brugel-0, Erica Goodwin-W, Liz Gallagher-a, Talin Larson -W, Elvy Yang-W, Hana Svitek-0, Front Row: Julia Yun-0, Kiki Yang-0, Erin Barr-W, Rachel Erickson - W, Sam Shafia-0, Natalie Edwards-a, Nora Johnson-W, Simone Abegunrin-W, Riley Walker-0, Stephanie Liu-W, Amanda Gonzalez-W, Claire Rossi-0
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Freshman Kayla Valencia gets a kill.
"Show me the passion and support."
Coach Prater
Avra Juliani
As only a freshman, Avra Juliani was a stand-out on the JV team in the setter position. She was an essential component to their competitive front row and looks forward to a varsity spot next season.
Back Row: Mackenzie Sikora, Christina McCarthy, Natalia Sanchez-Nigolian, Mara Veitch, Ana Acosta, Gisela Baker, Courtney Foster, Jack Prater, Front Row: Kate Chulay, Catherine Boyer, Emily Beljack, Avra Juliani, Becca Hanel, Rachel Hoang, and Katherine Hathaway, Not Pictured: Kaitlyn Olah
One of the more experienced players, junior Catherine Boyer dids a hit.
Juniors Mara Veitch and Courtney Foster attempt to block the ball.
Freshman Becca Hanel serves to win the point.
Crucial to Poly's volleyball team, senior Michelle Miller sets the ball.
AII-CIF MVP (Alexis Genske)
The team cheers after an ace.
Senior Co-Captains Michelle Miller and Alexis Genske simultaneously go up for a block.
Alexis Genske gets ready to pass a serve while Hannah Kaufman and Dedee Logan look on.
Libera Hannah Kaufman serves the ball to the opposing team.
Senior Captain Mimi Morrish goes up for the spike.
VARSITY VOLL
Being a part of Poly's volleyball program for the past four years has been nothing short of amazing. I have gotten to make unbelieveably close friends and have been able to grow in a sport I truly enjoy. I love my volleyball girls and would like to give a shout out to Coach Beerman because he's fabulous! Exceptional coach, role model, and friend Love you all!
Playing volleyball and reaching back to back CIF finals was an amazing experience. Although we came up short of the title, the growth of our team throughout the season was incredible, and I will never forget our home victory over Chadwick in 3!
My time on the Varsity volleyball team has presented me with some of my best Poly memories. As a freshman walking into the gym, I had my sights set on becoming a better player and leaving my mark as a competitor. However, along the way I have formed relationships with my teammates and coaches that I have come to realize were the most valuable part of my experience. We have grown together during long car rides, summer practices, and fall games, and have learned the true meaning of "play like champions." I'm lucky to have met so many fantastic people, and I love you all!
This year's Girls volleyball team was extremely successful. Despite tough league competion, the team earned a record of 10 wins and 2 losses and for the second consecutive season, Poly's girls Varsity volleyball team reached the CIF championship. The team also reached the California State semifinals, the farthest a Poly volleyball team has advanced in nearly two decades! Although the coming season will be without the four seniors, the team will continue to grow and expand. The dedicated coaching staff, consisting of Steve Beerman, Laurianne Williams, and Jessica Demasco, are excited for the future of the volleyball program.
Mimi Morrish
Michelle Mil ler
Alexis Genske
Back row: Natalie Treister, Michelle Miller, Catherine Lehman, Mimi Morrish, Alexis Genske, Alex Clark, Dani Smith, Cat Davidson
Front row: Lauren Lantry, Audrey Chai, Olivia Treister, Hannah Kaufman, Dedee Logan, Evie Zavidow
ran by the Cross Country Team
COUNTRY
"Curiosity, commitment, community, control, and character."
The 2011 season was an exciting one for the girls and boys cross country teams. Guided by Coach Donnell, Coach Caragher, Coach Jolly, and Coach Berger, the runners pushed themselves to the limit. Near the end of their summer workout schedule, a group of Navy SEALs from Camp Pendleton came and led the team through an arduous workout that tested their endurance, enhanced their strength, and turned the team into a family. The girls Varsity team placed third in CIF, and members of the boys team broke each of their own records in a single race. It will be tough to say good-bye to the seniors who had made such a difference, but we look foward to another successful season as the fall season rolls around at the beginning of the upcoming year.
"I am so proud of our team. Girls took third in CIF-55 finals, made it to state, and won third in leage. Winning against Flintredge Prep and Chadwick was also very exciting."
Senior Cameron Rho finishes his race strong.
Olivia Hudnut
Evan Gancedo and her teammates in the orange dominate inside of the pack at the start of the race.
Juniors Kelli Liu and Brooke Edwards race together to the finish while fans cheer on.
Seniors Doug Cleary and Mark Loyola in the orange race ahead of the pack.
Back row: Coach Cotter Donnell, Coach Rick Caragher, Harry Templeton, Grant LaBriola, Skyler Mclean, Adam Stanford-Moore, Jon Yen, Will Hubsh, Joe Bohlinger, Ryan Kidman, Mark Loyola, Doug Cleary, Tim Goodwin, Willy Debreu, Coach Doug Jolly
Middle row: Manny Medrano, Lev Asimow, Nicky Terrie, Chris Lopez, Jimmy Zhou, David D'Amico, Richard Hathaway, Cameron Rho, Michael Caughron, Andrew Ruys de Perez, Coach Jessica Berger
Front w: Janna Wennberg, Kelli Liu, Maddi Holder, Diana Matthiessen, Evan Gancedo, Brooke Edwards, Emily Gifford, Olivia Hudnut, Lisa Hemphill, Emily Tcheng, Isabel Sunshine
Emily Tcheng
Emily is a great runner, and next year, she has great potential to be on Varsity. She works hard and never gives up even during the hardest practices and races. She started off hesitant, but by the end of the season she had improved so much. Teammate Maddy Holder says, "Emily is so sweet. Out of everyone on the team, she improved the most over this season."
Sophomore Lisa Hemphill keeps up a fast pace.
Freshmen Manny Medrano and Skyler Mclean keep pace with each other.
Juniors Tim Goodwin and Michael Caughron lead the pack at the beginning of the race.
The Girls JV tennis team had many changes this year: a handful of new members on the team, new uniforms, and a new assistant coach. The new assistant coach, Silvana Stans, brought a powerful work ethic and strong motivation to the JV squad. The more experienced Head Coach Dominika Watson cheered the girls during wins and employed sarcasm to allow the team to laugh off their losses and get motivated for the coming games. Senior leaders Lina Vadlamani, Elly Debreu, and Jordan Askins kept the team organized and announced games via Facebook in order to get fans. Even when they were short on players, the girls were able to fight their way through the season. Each individual was able to step up, and the team would come away victorious.
Julia Wohl
As a freshman, Julia Wohl established herself as a formidable singles player for the JV girls team. Her consistently positive attitude kept the other players motivated and enthusiastic. According to Lina Vadlamani,
"Julia's cherubic smile hides a fiercely competitive nature that makes , her valuable to the team and extremely dangerous on a tennis court."
The
Senior
Back Row: Head Coach Dominika Watson, Kaela Scheidemantle, Madison Carey, Jessica Jin, Olivia Wu, Batoul AI-Shammari, Coach Silvana Stans Front Row: Elly Debreu, Maya Omori, Julia Wohl, Jordan Askins, Erin Lee
first doubles pair of senior Elly Debreu and junior Batoul AI-Shammari threw off their opponents with always-present smiles.
Madison Carey dives to slice a backhand putting spin on the ball.
co-captain Jordan Askins led the team playing # 1 singles.
Freshman Maya Omori learned much from doubles partner and senior mentor Lina
With her witty humor and encouragement, Head Coach Dominika Watson constantly inspired her team. Vadlamani.
Erin Lee acted as a versatile player for the team as she competed in both singles and doubles
Freshman singles player Anna Lamb brought an exceptional amount of energy to the team dynamics.
tennis was such a success in playoffs
Co-MVP
Brooke Olson (left) and Aria Griffin (right) stepped up when it mattered. In a playoff match against EL Torro, this duo took away the upset victory for the Panthers.
Elissa Boghosian celebrates a 56-6 overall record with her doubles partner Victoria Morgan. Both girls were awarded with the MVP awards for the 2011 season.
Second Team AllLeague Singles Player Lily Wu winds up for a backhand.
Victoria Morgan excelled at volleying during the fall season.
Sitara Hirji has played both singles and doubles for Varsity depending on the needs of the team on any given day.
# 1 Singles Player Kat Peng prepares to hit a characteristically ferocious serve.
VARSITY
Our team really clicked this year. We were fortunate to have three talented new freshman who made an immediate impact, and three experienced senior captains who brought great leadership and energy. It was exciting to get back to the playoffs where the girls pulled together to win some tough matches. I'm so proud of everything they accomplished this season.
This tennis season has been by far my favorite one at Poly. We were and continue to be a really closeknit group of girls, and the energy, teamwork, and spirit I saw this season was unmatched by those of previous years. I am so proud of how far the team reached in CIF. I will miss all of the girls so much next year!
The girls Varsity tennis team had a simply spectacular season!! In one of the toughest divisions of any team at Poly, these girls went farther in the playoffs than a Poly tennis team has in the past 15 years. The team credits its success to the family-like atmosphere created. The girls bonded as they designed T-shirts and even prayed in Arabic during intense playoff matches!! Another crucial aspect of the team was its coaches. The Panthers were led by one of the most experienced coaches at Poly, Howard Farer. Coach Farer exhibited unparalleled passion for the team and a pure abundance of knowledge for the game of tennis. Assistant Coach Cindy Brumfiel's contagious enthusiasm and fierce competitive spirit further inspired the girls to many victories.
Coach Cindy Brumfiel
Sitara Hirji
Back row: Head Coach Howard Farer, Elissa Boghosian, Sitara Hirji, Kat Peng, Tori Peng, Aria Griffin, Victoria Morgan, Coach Cindy Brumfiel. Front Row: Brooke Olson, Anna Lamb, Lily Wu, Juliet Johnson.
TERPOLO
Sebastian Cahill
Along with winning league and an impressive 13-3 record, the JV boys water polo team proved to be a great success this Season. Freshman Seth Calvin says, "The atmosphere of the team was really welcoming. Being a freshman on the team helped introduced me to new people and helped build great relationships." Sophomore Brian Ward also adds, "The best part of the team this year was the wide range of grade levels participating, which made everything more fun and interesting!" The whole JV boys water polo team also unnaimously agreed that the best moment of the seaon was the close game against Prep, which they won by three points.
Up and coming is Sebastian Cahill, this year's JV water polo team's star player. Equipped with speed and intensity in and out of the pool, junior Sebastian never fails to support his teammates, score the winning goal, or good joke. · There is no doubt that Sebastian will be successful in final year at Poly.
Back row: Mariya Kupchyan, Luke Asperger, Henry Brooks, Sebastian Hart, Sebastian Cahill, Seth Calvin, Isaac t Calvin, Hazen Breen, John-Michael D'Andrea, Eric Reeves.
Middle row: Tanner Johnson, Ezra Sunshine, Matthew Johnson, Joey Asperger.
Front row: Brian Ward, Ali Kamal. Not Pictured: Joshua Ball.
John- Michael D'Andrea defends his opponent from his goalkeeper, Josh Ball.
Senior leader Michael Tanner looks to his teammates for a pass.
Luke Asperger swims to fight for the ball on defense.
Sophomore goalkeeper Joshua Ball rejects a shot from his opponent.
Luke Asperger goes up against his opponent to clear the ball.
Hazen Breen shoots and he scores!
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Senior Robert Lantry gets up high for his shot against Prep League rivals Webb.
Sophomore Dennis Grover makes perfect placement with his pass.
olin Woolway's save percentage
Brock Hudnut, looking for Ryan Schiller gets another assist, passes to his game face on. Henry Pray on a drive.
year Varsity athlete, C.E. Lehman, ready to shoot. Chris McWilliams fakes out the goalie.
Henry Pray bends his arm for a wrap around shot against 2010 CIF Champions La Serna.
Colin Woolway
Colin Woolway winds up to throw a pass down the pool to Kelly McGee for a counter attack.
Senior Chris Ward (top) and sophomore Spencer Rogers (bottom)
Junior Kelly McGee looks for his shot.
VARSITY
This past year was one of the most if not the most successful season Poly Water Polo has ever had. Though we came up one win short of the CIF title, I believe we preformed beautifully throughout the season. Our team came together and ended with a record of 29-3, which by looking at the opponents we faced, was a remarkable feat.
We had pretty much the ideal team with a bunch of talented guys who all worked hard in every game and practice. Everyone played their roles and really stepped up during the playoffs. Jason and Ryan really brougt us together and motivated us to work hard and get better all season. While we lost the last game, we put ourselves in a position to win and ended up being a formidable, cohesive team; surely a testament ·. to our dedication and coaching staff.
After losing in the CIF-SS Division 5 Finals last year to La Serna (the first appearance in Poly history), the boys water polo team had unfinished business. With a tight group of talented, club players led by seniors Henry Pray and Colin Woolway, the team knew there was a chance that they would have another shot at a championship. In the third home game of the season, Poly, ranked second overall, played La Serna, winning 6-4 and taking over the number one seed in Division 5. After winning Prep League, the boys started their long playoff run. With the help of a skilled coaching staff consisting of Ryan Katsuyama, 2010 Coach of the Year for the StarNews, and Rose Bowl coach Jason Falitz, the team clinched a win in Palm Springs and took out Glendale Hoover. Finally, back where they started, the boys were set to play topseed Bonita in the CIF finals. After 16 minutes of no scoring, the team lost 5-3, a brutal blow for the second year in a row. Although being total underdogs, the boys water polo team made Poly history.
Henry Pray
Colin Woolway
Back row: Coach Jason Falitz, C.E. Lehman, Spencer Rogers, Henry Pray, Omar Dairi, Dennis Grover, Robert Lantry, Colin Woolway, Chris Ward, Coach Ryan Katsuyama.
Front row: Josh Ball, Kelly McGee, Brock Hudnut, Chris McWilliams, Michael Tanner Not pictured: Ryan Schiller.
TERPOLO
Allie Hodgen
Despite fielding an eight player team, the Junior Varsity girls water polo team had an excellent season this year. The girls finished their season with a winning streak of four games, including a 11-3 win over Mayfield. As the season progressed, the players learned new skills and were able to beat teams that they had lost to earlier in the season. After a tough loss in overtime to La Salle, the girls beat them 7-5 the second time around. The most difficult obstacle to overcome this season was playing with such a small team, especially when players were absent However, the team worked very hard to match the strength of their opponents and ended their season successfully.
Freshman Allie Hodgen has made a significant impact on the JV team this year. Allie is a double threat with her strong shot from the perimeter and her fast swimming skills. Teammate Claire Rossi says:
"Allie inspired all of us to try our best 100 percent of the time. She didn't care about scoring goals, she just wanted to make sure that people who hadn't scored as many as she had got the opportunity even if it meant giving up a shot for herself."
Back Row: Janna Wennberg, Maddy Drolen, Hana Svitek, Kelly Berg. Front Row: Allie Hodgen, Claire Rossi. Not pictured: Natalia Sanchez-Nigolian and Sarah Bel lack.
Captain Maddy Drolen plays strong defense on the perimeter.
Sophomore Janna Wennberg moves away from her defender to make a pass
Freshman Claire Rossi handles the ball under pressure.
Allie Hodgen moves Sarah Bellack looks for in for another shot at someone to pass to. the goal.
Hana Svitek looks to make a pass to her teammates.
Kelly Berg takes a roll-out shot from set.
Goalie Mackenzie Marcotte makes a pass down the pool.
Captain Mimi Morrish blocks a high-corner shot.
Hannah Gretzinger
Captain Hannah Gretzinger takes a shot on goal.
Lauren Lantry looks to pass the ball into set.
Senior Isabel Sunshine puts up her arm to shot block after a foul.
Freshman Allison Woo gets ready to shoot the ball.
Kelly Burdge applies pressure to a player on the perimeter.
VARSITY
I am so proud that our team won the league title this year. Though we stayed focused and committed to training, we had fun along the way too.
Isabel Sunshine
Catherine Finney
My favorite moment from this season has been beating Chadwick both times. After losing to them for eight years, winning has shown how great our team was this season.
TWe really know how to have a good time while being focused when it's game time. This team has the most positive, talented, nice, ahd fun girls you'll ever meet.
he girls Varsity water polo team this year was the best in Poly history. After beating the previous league champion (Chadwick) twice, the team clinched the title of Prep League Champion for the first time since the 2003-04 season. The team also broke many school records, including most wins in a single season, fewest losses in a single season, most goals scored in a single season, most goals per game in a season, fewest goals allowed per game in a season, and highest ranking in CIF in the program's history. As if this were not enough, the team went farther than it had ever gone before in CIF by making it all the way to the championship game!
Allison Woo
Back row: Kelly Burdge, Christina McCarthy, Hannah Gretzinger, Evie Zavidow, Mimi Morrish, Caroline Harvey, Allison Woo.
Front row: Alyssa Paul, Lindsey Kelleher, Lauren Lantry, Catherine Finney, Mackenzie Marcotte, Isabel Sunshine.
With new coaches Santee Vallejo and Steve Clark, the JV boys soccer team did very well. The season started off a bit rocky; however, a winning streak quickly began after the team grew closer and gained confidence. Sophmores Sam Astorga and Nicky Steidel both had great things to say about the team, stating "Even with new coaches this year, the team did really well and really bonded this season." Though many players will be moving up to Varsity, the team has high hopes for the future and is proud of their season.
Up and coming is Nicky Steidel, this year's JV soccer team's star defensive player. Equipped with agility and strong leadership skills, Steidel is definitely a force to be reckoned with. According to teammate Sam Astorga, "Nicky is a truly amazing defensive force on the team. He rarely lets a ball past him. He is an exceptional person and leader on and off the field. It was awesome playing with him this season."
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Front row: Perrin Lang, Nicky Steidel, Andrew Ruys De Perez, Nicky Terrile, Bing Banta, Adam Stanford-Moore, Dylan Hanel, Manny Medrano, Preston Harvey, Andrew Gross.
Not pictured: Nate Young, Gabo Lizardo, Caleb Magee.
Back row: Coach Santee Vallejo, Daniel Stoffel, Sam Astorga, Vincent Porter, Sebastian Cahil, Matt Carter, Brian Ward, Lev Asimow, Chris
Nicholas Polyzoides, Max Beller, Coach Steve Clark.
Sophmore Perrin Lang keeps the ball under control as he passes a defender.
Dylan Hanel dribbles the ball toward the goal to score!
Freshman defender Daniel Stoffel dramatically head butts the ball.
Sophmore Sam Astorga fights against three defenders for the ball.
Max Beller dives to pass the ball to a teammate waiting to score.
Sophmore Matt Carter races against opponent to intercept the ball.
Sophmore Nate Young waits for his chance to make a defensive play and block a pass between opposing players.
Skylar McClean tries to tackle the ball away from the defender.
Harry Hodgkins fakes out the defense.
Andy Chen
Kevin Mahaffey and JP Glinski use teamwork to steal the ball from offenders.
Jack Birkenbeuel passes the ball around the defender to Connor McKnight.
Matt Rossi
Chris Ward prepares to strike a massive goal kick.
Andy Chen looks to Matt Rossi looks up throw the ball back into field to complete a
Brad Olson clears the ball from in front of the goal. the game. pass.
IJack Birkenbeuel
Ian McKnight
The soccer team has had to deal with a lot of adversity this year due to injuries, but these hardships have allowed the team to grow as a unit on the field as well as develop strong team chemistry off the field. With this adversity, the varsity boys soccer team has developed a team first attitude in which they go into each game with a "never say die" mentality. Our team has had a few games in which we did not play up to our level which was evident in a few defeats this year, but we focused on keeping our poise in big games, which ultimately gave us the title, Prep League Champions!!
The Varsity boys soccer team showed much potential as they took home a Prep League Champions Title and made playoffs. However, their playoff dreams quickly came to an end as they lost in the first round to Brentwood School 0-1. This sudden end to playoffs did not demonstrate the true talent seen on the team especially in their senior leaders: Chris Ward, Andy Chen, Matt Rossi, and Brad Olson. In order to make the team dynamics more unified, the boys 'did not initially pick a team captain but switched off every game. The idea of not having set team captains allowed even underclassmen the opportunity to show their leadership skills.
Back row: Coach Doug Jolly, Will Hubsch, Connor McKnight, Brad Olson, Andy Chen, Matt Rossi, Chris Ward, Jack Birkenbeuel, Willy Debreu, Skylar McClean, Benoy Menon, Justin Worland, Coach Rick Thompson
Front row: Josh Ball, Ali Kamal, Ian McKnight, Hunter Palmentiero, Brian Ward, Pate Sanders, David Chien, Ben Hubsch, JP Glinski Not pictured: Harry Hodgkins
The 2011-2012 girls JV soccer team was very successful. As indicated by the 12-2-1 record, the squad worked very hard in practice. Of the team, Coach Charlene Beerman glowed with pride and expressed that, "This is the strongest JV girls soccer team we have had in years. We were a very balanced team with a talented defense and offense. This team outscored our league opponents 42-4!" Rising Star Alex Clark added with enthusiasm: "JV soccer has been a great experience! The coaches have been really supportive, and my teammates have been likes sisters. I'm proud to be a part of this great program."
Midfielder
This year, Alex Clark has been named the up and coming player of the girls JV soccer team. A combination of quick wit, a big foot, and speed, Alex Clark is a valuable asset to the team. Coach Charlene Beerman said of Alex,
"Alex Clark is a smart player. She is very good at gaining possession and then dribbling into space and creating scoring opportunities for the team. She also set up quite a few of our goals with her corner kicks."
Back row: Coach Charlene Beerman, Catherine Shelton, Emily Beljak, Juliet Johnson, Liz Gallegar, Tori Cook, Teresa Rokos, Alex Clark, Natasha Pinon, Batoul AI-Shammari, Elly Debreu, Sam Shafia, and Coach Rob Castro
Front row: Aliya Crochetiere, Julia Wohl, Riley Walker, Maddi Holder, Jordan Askins, Olivia Hudnut, Kate Chulay, Anna Lamb, and Emma Molz.
Catherine Shelton passes the ball as teammates Olivia Hudnut and Maddi Holder run to help beat the Westridge defender.
Alex Clark slays the defender with her quick footwork.
Emily Beljak beats two members of the opposing team.
The junior foreign exchange student, Batoul AI-Shammari, practices in the goal.
Juliet Johnson finds an opening and takes a shot.
The team takes their "funny" picture.
Evan Gancedo beats her defender down the sideline.
As a center midfielder, Katie Wardlaw dribbles up the field.
Anna Wohl commands the field as a defender and the team's only captain kicking the ball down the field.
Noel Askins muscles her defender while keeping control of the ball.
Sarah Mendenhall sets up to take another crack at the goal.
VARSITYS
Being a part of the soccer team means a lot to me. It's great to have such a dedicated group of girls who support one another. I'm really proud of all of our hard work and success this season. I think we have a lot of potential for future accomplishments, and I can't wait for next year.
My favorite part of the season was the home game against Prep. The spirit of the Poly fans created a fun environment to play in which was something I had never experienced before.
Soccer season is undoubtedly my favorite time of the year. This year, we have risen to meet challenges and have exceeded our own expectations. I have shared so many laughs with the girls on the team and have learned so much about leadership, cooperation, and dedication.
The girls Varsity soccer team had an excellent season this year going 18-3 in their regular play. The team's success stems from the sisterly bonds the girls have created outside of the soccer field. During their tournament over winter break, the girls initiated a flash mob in the Cerritos Mall food court. The team also enjoyed a team sleepover with a Zumba class. Captain and lone senior, Anna Wohl leads her teammates through each game with ease. Her leadership especially helped when the team was faced with adversity during one of their toughest games against Prep. The soccer girls are looking forward to a bright future in the coming years.
Back row: Coach Jamie Bell, Coach Heidi Strauss, Katie Wardlaw, Kayla Valencia, Anna Wohl, Brooke Edwards, Sarah Mendenhall, Diana Matthiessen, Catherine Boyer, Evan Gancedo, Ella Young, Coach Pat Gray
Front row: Simone Abegunrin, Nora Johnson, Brooke Olsen, Jackie Olive, Noel Askins, Julia Blanco, Becca Hanel, Julia Yun. Not Pictured: Natalie Treister
Julia Blanco
Becca Hanel
Anna Wohl
Top Row: Alex Veitch, Nathan Meyer, Liam Wilt, Henry Zhou, Robert Demarco
Middle Row: Ezra Rawitsch, Cheyne Minto, Milan Mosse, Max Chau, Jimmy Zhou, David Ohta
Bottom Row: Coach Over, Richard Hathaway, Kendrick Wu, David D'Amico, Macgee Warshofsky, Jon Yen, Coach Shephard.
The 2012 frosh-soph had a tough season losing all of their games, but not a single one went by without a fight. All of the teammates had progressed and become substantially better players. Towards the end of the season, as the games became more frequent the team grew and started working together. Despite all of the losses, the frosh/soph players held their heads high and prepared for every new challenge.
David Ohta dribbles down the court.
Jon Yen drives hard to the basket.
Max Chau shooting a free-throw.
Macgee Warshofsky looks for a pass.
The team strategizes and regroups during half-time.
Kendrick Wu goes up for a jumper.
Cheyne Minto looks for an opening.
Andrew Trojan is a fundamentally sound basketball player who knows the game very well. His shooting and ball handling skills are already developed even though he is only a freshman Expect big things from Andrew in the future!
Michael Bowman shoots a jumper.
Chandler Woo drives hard and pushes past opposing defense.
Michael Bowman, Max Harmon, Alex Pinon, Chandler Woo Front row: Sachin Puri, Adrian Loera, Nick McConnell, Parker Mathews, Andrew Trojan
Adrian Loera's height allows for an easy layup.
Score that Poly beat Thacher with to give them a win to open the seeason
Phillip Ou takes a shot as a Webb defender watches helplessly.
Kyle Beerman burns a defender with his speed.
Senior Logan Berman surveys the court.
Will Genske jumps up to grab the rebound. Logan Beerman drains a three-pointE;r.
Zack Bern drives to the basket through three Webb defenders.
Junior Curtis Toyota takes a shot over a St. Anthony defender.
VARSITY BASM
Logan Beerman
Obviously our record this year is not something that we are proud of, but I think we really grew as a team even though the results didn't always show on the court. All of our young players got lots of playing time and that experience will definitely help out next year.
TCurtis Toyota
Our team this year had to fight through some tough growing pains, but the way our guys handled the adversity showed a lot about their character. I think everyone had moments this season to be proud of: big shots, great hustle plays, defensive stands. There is truly nothing more rewarding than growing and improving as a team while seeking a common goal.
he Varsity boys basketball team played the 2011-2012 season with a lot of heart, despite the fact that they retured only one senior from the year before, senior guard Logan Beerman. The only other senior was Henry Pray, who played basketball for the first time in high school for this season. With few upperclassmen, playmaker point guard Curtis Toyota, already a three-year starter, had to step up to the challenge. The Panthers also had Will Genske and Zack Bern, two sophomore forwards who racked up many points for the team. Phillip Ou also provided balance and experience to a young team. Jared Lim, Brad Shanks, Griffin Carter, and Kyle Beerman were all new to Varsity this year, and gained a lot of experience playing under such a team leader as Logan Beerman. With Beerman's leadership leaving a lasting impression on these young players, the Panthers hope to be even more competitive in years to come.
Curtis Toyota, Jared Lim, Phillip Ou, Brad Shanks, Griffin Carter Logan Beerman, Henry Pray, Will Genske, Zack Bern, Kyle Beerman
Coming back for another year as the head coach for the JV girls basketball team, Reggie Hunt faced a big challenge: only six girls on the team. Although he trains his girls well, practices are lighthearted. Captain Natalie Edwards comments, "Reggie was so dedicated to us JV girls this year. Even if only two of us came to practice, he would still work hard with us, and if all six of us were there, he would take the time to work with us individually. Our small number of girls made us play especially hard and gave us the opportunity to grow extremely close, both with each other and with our coach." Hunt motivates his girls throughout the games by constantly reminding them of their amazing defense. One of the highlights of the season was when they had a stunning defeat over San Marino 31-30 in the fourth overtime. These girls are the perfect example of how numbers don't matter!
Natalie Edwards
Team Captain Natalie Edwards is on the rise! Armed with a wicked strong arm and crazy fast speed, she is the perfect package. She motivates her teammates to try their hardest during games while her playful side comes out during practices. Teammate Erin Lee comments, "She's a team leader on and off the court. This year, she stepped up and filled in as a post even though she's not used to it."
With a team of only six players, Coach Reggie Hunt reminds his exhausted girls that they should always look for their first option, the rim.
Freshman Tatiana Becerra tries to stop the ball from reaching her player during the second quarter.
Freshman Lily Wu swiftly shoots the ball after she receives it.
Sophomore Natalie Edwards reaches for the rebound against two opponents during a heated Mayfield game.
Freshman Clara Sternberg protects the ball as she looks for an open teammate during their play, "Cereal."
Sophomore Jianna Xiong keeps the ball away from a fierce Rio Hondo player while looking for a teammate.
Sophomore Erin Lee plays intense defense while keeping her eyes on the ball and her girl.
Left to Right: Jianna Xiong, Erin Lee, Natalie Edwards, Lily Wu, Tatiana Becerra, and Clara Sternberg
Michelle Miller's place on the CIF Southern Section all time scoring list
Freshman starter Kiki Yang attempts her speciality, a steal.
Rafaela Bustamante posts up during a game against Verdugo Hills.
Sophomore starter Kaitlyn Olah goes up for a jump shot.
Junior Captain Courtney Foster brings the ball up the court.
Senior Captain Michelle Miller goes up for a layup.
The team huddles with Head Coach Webber during a timeout
Senior Captain Tessa Loera makes a defensive stop.
VARSITY BASM
Playing basketball at Poly has been the most incredible experience of my life, not only because of the successes we have had on the court but also because of the fantastic people I have shared the journey with. My teamates and coaches have facilitated my growth not only as a player but also as a person, and I would never have become who I am today without all of them. CIF champions last year and currently four-time Prep League champions, this season and my whole experience with Poly basketball has been nothing short of amazing, and I will definitely miss it next year.
It's hard to top a CIF championship year, but this team made the season great through the camaraderie we all had on and off the court. Everybody brought something special to the team, whether it be their silly jokes or their baseline shot, it just worked. I know that we will all look back on that game, as well as the rest of the season, with pride.
I have formed a bond with each girl on the team. Our dynamic on and off the court is great. We are supportive of each other, and we all work to our greatest abilities.
The girls Varsity basketball team has experienced an outstanding season this year despite the setbacks of being moved up three divisions in CIF and not having their full starting five until nearly halfway through the season. Senior Captain Tessa Loera got a concussion in the first practice of the season, and sophomore starter Kaitlyn Olah sustained a serious neck injury early on as well. Even with these obstacles, the team was able to continue fighting and win their Poly invitational tournament for the first time in 10 years. Michelle Miller, who will be playing basketball at Princeton University next year, was able to obtain second place on the CIF Southern Section all time scoring list. With the loss of three key seniors, the team will experience a rebuilding period in the team dynamic next year. That being said, there is much potential in the underclassmen, namely Kiki Yang and Kaitlyn Olah, who look to step into the roles of the senior mentors that they have been so fortunate to have.
Michelle Miller
Courtney Foster
Tessa Loera
Back Row: Micrelle Miller, Catherine Lehman, Rafaela Bustamante, Kaitlyn Olah, Tessa Loera
Front Row: Rachel Hoang, Kiki Yang, Courtney Foster, Emma Fuller-Monk, Not Pictured: Alana Jackson
The JV boys tennis team grew a lot this season, enjoying themselves immensely along the way. According to Coach Rick Thompson, "The most exciting moment thus far was when we went to Webb without our #1 singles player and tied on sets. We were forced to count games won in order to determine the winner. One of the Webb players initially counted 76-74 in Poly's favor and we ran off celebrating. However, another player pointed out a mistake and a recount by the coaches led to a confirmed 74-71 loss." This event is just one example of the fight the panthers put up even when they were the underdogs. The close score of this game motivated them and they continued to develop as a team. The coaches saw the emergence of two excellent players: Eric Jiang and rising star Sam Evans. Sophomore Eric Jiang's discipline in practice and dedication to the team made him a competitve player.
Sam Evans
Junior Sam Evans led the Junior Varsity squad as a singles player. Though he was a huge asset to the JV team, he has enough potential to be a strong Varsity singles player next season. Coach Rick Thompson described Sam as,
"an extremely skilled player at the net, who has showed much potential in both his leadership skills and athletic ability this past season."
Back row: Head Coach Dominika Watson, Henry Zhou, Chris Terrile, Anton Meier, Kevin Meurer, Sebastian Hart, Leon L Coach Rick Thompson
Front row: Ryan Hyon, Gabo Lizardo, Eric Jiang, Nate Young, Sam Evans
Kevin Meurer plays with determination.
Sebastian Hart looks to return the ball.
Leon Lin delivers a powerful serve. Nate Young executes a nice return.
Ryan Hyon and Anton Meier hang out during a water break.
Henry Zhou makes a nice play.
High impacting freshmen
Sophomore
Andrew Ruys de Perez uses his reflexes to cutdown a volley at the net.
Sachin Puri focuses as he gets ready to hit a ferocious backhand .
Matthew Johnson reaches for a forehand volley.
Co-Captain William Clary gets ready to toss the ball up for a serve.
Matt Rossi
Co-Captain Matt Rossi winds up to put extra top-spin on a forehand.
# 1 Singles as only a freshman, Andrew Trojan lunges for a backhand.
Henry LaSoya practices volleying during the pregame warmup.
Sahil Shah
Co-Captain Sahil Shah stretches to block a tough volley.
Hunter
Whitaker-Morrow
This year we have a very strong team, and our season has started off on the right foot. We see a tremendous amount of potential because a couple of very strong freshman, as well as much improvement from the previous players on the team. Additionally, team morale and chemistry has played an important role so far in providing support during matches. Everyone has a unique and lighthearted personality that contributes to a friendly atmosphere. Everything is looked at positively and even some of the negative aspects are lightened with good-natured jokes.
Men's Varsity tennis has taken a dramatic and assertive position in Division II tennis this year. With a well-greased team comprised of nearly all returning starters and two stellar freshmen, team morale and comradery is at an all-time high We are looking forward to entering CIF.
The boys Varsity tennis team featured a perfect balance of older players along with inexperienced yet extremely talented underclassmen. Both Andrew Trojan and Henry La Soya started on the team as freshmen and surpassed expectations. In fact, Andrew Trojan was placed in the # 1 singles position, a feat not usually accomplished by a freshmen. The three captains, William Clary, Matt Rossi, and Sahil Shah led the team with a friendly and laidback nature. The three captains are good friends on and off the court, which allowed them to work wonderfully together and always keep the atmosphere light-hearted, yet motivational. The coaching staff consisted of Head Coach Howie Farer and Assistant Coach Cindy Brumfiel, who led the Varsity girls tennis team deep into the playoffs earlier in the year. The "men's Varsity tennis team" (a title they seem to prefer) surpassed expectations this year due to a strong coaching squad and a very talented group of players.
Sahil
Shah
Back row: Coach Cindy Brumfiel, William Clary, Matt Rossi, Sahil Shah, AJ Singh, Hunter Whitaker - Morrow, Coach Howard Farer
Front row: Andrew Ruys de Perez, Matthew Johnson, Henry La Soya, Andrew Trojan, Sachin Puri
SEBALL
Tthe Varsity team this year, they
hough many players moved up to were readily replaced with a slew of new freshmen. However, the team's success can also be credited to the returning sophomores. In one of their first games, the team beat Maranatha 11 to 6. Displaying natural ability early in the season they continued to do well. They went on to beat Webb, Ontario Christian, and Rio Hondo. With winning attitudes and cheerful smiles I this team always seemed to be having a good time. With such a solid lineup of younger players the boy's baseball program at Poly will continue to have much success in the near future.
Isaiah Barth
Isaiah Barth leads the JV boys baseball team as pitcher. Barth has also improved enough to become one of the best hitters on the team. Cheyne Minto commented, "Isaiah is an excellent athlete. More importantly though, Isaiah is known for always having a good spirit and inspires the team to stay positive." ,
Freshman Dylan Hanel swings with force.
Freshman Griffin Carter tags a runner out at second base.
Freshman Bing Banta winds up for the pitch.
Brian Gleeson sprints to second base.
Jack Moore awaits the ball at first base.
Sophomore Jack Cotti concentrates on his swing.
Score of the secand double-header
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Senior Jonah Campbell watches as his ball flies overhead.
Junior Joey Asperger hurls the ball from outfield.
Senior Chris Ward rockets the ball to the batter.
Sophomore David Orndorff stretches out to snag the ball.
Senior Logan Beerman smashes a ball deep.
Senior Davey Feess lobs a ball from center field.
Sophomore Charlie Ramirez fields a ground ball.
Logan Beerman
Luke Asperger
VARSITY SA
Pitchers Chris Ward and Davey Feess have been huge this season. They stepped into some big shoes to fill from last year and have done a tremendous job, giving us a chance to win every time they are on the mound.
Finally our offense is starting to come around. Jonah hit a big two run homerun at Chadwick to secure the victory.
Winning CIF last year and having so many talented seniors graduate left big shoes to fill for the team this year. However the five seniors this year, Brad, Chris, Davey, Jonah, and Logan, are doing a great job of leading the younger players and preparing them for the rest of the season.
After an extremely successful season last year, winning CIF Finals, the Varsity baseball team set out to come back from a great year. Their success throughout the season was due to some of the key senior leaders that had helped the team with their many victories last year. Not to mention lots of new sophomores whom each bring something different to the plate. In the Monrovia Tournament against South El Monte they won 14-2. Clearly demonstrating that they would not give up their CIF spot easily, they continued on an upward spiral. Picking up speed as the season progressed, the team was able to beat Webb, Maranatha, Chadwick, and Rio Hondo with ease. Just as years past, this team seems to be in a position to go far.
Back Row: Coach McGrail, Luke Asperger, Zack Bern, David Orndorff, Chris Ward, Davey Feess, Jonah Campbell, Coach Marquise Colbert, Coach Ellis, Michael Bowman. Front Row: Joey Asperger, Brad Olson, Caleb Lee, JP Glinski, Charlie Ramirez, Logan Beerman
Freshmen joined the team this year
Senior Captain
Sophomore Kelly Berg focuses all attention on the pitcher as she prepares to bat.
Sophomore Natalie Triester slides into second.
Heather Choi is the starting pitcher fo Poly.
Senior Captain Julia Tsai takes a powerful swing at the ball.
Freshman Maya Omori looks to steal second base.
Natalie Edwards laughs with teammates in the dugout.
Freshman Becca Hanel prepares to bat.
Freshman Alex Clark catches for the Panthers.
Softball is great. The girls are like a family. We have fun but still work hard. The team has great potential this year with so many returning players and such talent from the newcomers.
I think what makes our team so special this year is that every one of us knows that the rest of the team has her back. It's still rather early in the season, but with the experience of the returning players and the talent of the new ones, I'm optimistic about how our season will play out.
The girls Varsity softball team was very excited to get back on the field this season. Having only lost one senior from last year, the team of mainly returning players had a strong season. In addition to the talented returners, the team has a slew of skilled freshmen that definitely enhanced the level of play. Deedee Logan, Alex Clark, and Becca Hanel have had a big impact on the team this year; however, it is Captains Heather Choi and Julia Tsai who kept the team bonded and led by example. As far as the coaching staff, Santee Vallejo works alonside his daughter, Linda, with perfect chemistry to keep the team motivated throughout the season.
Olivia Triester
Julia Tsai
Back row: Coach Santee Vallejo, Katherine Hathaway, Heather Choi, Deedee Logan, Alex Clark, Kelly Berg, Natalie Triester, Hana Svitek, Coach Linda Vallejo
Front row: Erin Barr, Maya Omori, Natalie Edwards, Julia Tsai, Becca Hanel, Olivia Triester, Maddi Holder
Freshman Alix Azad goes up for a jump on a new horse.
Senior Captain Grace Shelton poses during a break from jumping.
(Left) Sophomore Ana Acosta goes up for a jump at the IEL show on her horse, City Slicker.
Freshmen Clara Sternberg (Left) and Alix Azad (Right) pose with Captian Grace Shelton after a meet.
Class of 2016's Hannah Guevara competes at the high school level.
Freshman Clara Sternberg gets her game face on as she takes on a jump.
The Equestrian team has done wonderfully this year! It has been a great year of competing, and all of the team members have worked very hard and have been dedicated to the sport. It was great having almost every grade level competing this year. I cannot wait until next season!
Being on the Equestrian team has been really fun this year, and I've had a great time riding and supporting my friends at all of the shows. One highlight was the show in January because my friend Tati came out to support the team. We do not get very many fans, because the shows are pretty far away, but she had a great time. I hope more people come out to our shows in the future, and can't wait for my following three years on the team!
This year the Varsity girls equestrian team has stolen the spotlight. Traditionally, there are not many riders, and the shows tend to be hard to go to. However, this season has changed the odds. Even though the team competed with only five high school riders, they were very successful. An unique aspect of the equestrian team is that there are three exceptional riders in the Middle School that are allowed to participate in the events. Captain and senior Grace Shelton has been on the team since she was a freshmen and cannot stop gushing about how much the girls have accomplished this year. The freshmen level participants even grasped the Top Honors Level at their third show in January, climbing in the rankings to overall sixth place in league! Freshman Alix Azad also shocked the crowd. In just her third show at the high school level, she competed on a completely different horse and a new division but nonetheless helped the freshmen team win its first ever championship in the history of Poly.
Ana Acosta
Clara Sternberg
Left to Right: Clara Sternberg, Grace Shelton, Anna Acosta, Sarah Bellack, Alix Azad
Though a small, and relatively young group, the JV volleyball team this year showed great promise. With five new freshmen on the team, the two "returning sophomore standouts," Brian Ward and Matt Carter, were given the great responsibility of leading such a young team. When asked about his experience on the team this year, Brian Ward, nicknamed "I got hustle in my bustle," commented, "If the ball hits the floor, so do we. It's a total team commitment to defense. Our offense is still a little young, but it has scary potential." Coach Jack Prater agreed with his asessment, adding "As a team, they pride themselves on sportsmanship and consistency." reflecting Poly sports' cherished values of working hard and playing fair. We look forward to great things from these committed and talented upand-coming athletes.
Although Adam, a freshman, was elected co-captain by the team, a testament to his strong leadership. Coach Prater comments that, "Adam came in with a mastery of all the key volleyball skills that he has continued to hone during the season."
Back Row: Vincent Porter, Adam Stanford-Moore, Daniel Stoffel, Will Hubsch, Coach Jack Prater Front Row: Brian Ward, Matt Carter, Preston Harvey
Daniel Stoffel defending the net.
Coach Prater instructs the team on their strategy.
Vincent Porter, a portrait of concentration.
Brian Ward running the quick attack!
Preston Harvey leading the Panther attack.
Libera, Matt Carter, with an overhead dig
Seniors
Senior Mark Loyola hits a quick ball set by Curtis Toyota.
Senior Harry Hodgkins serves the ball.
Carl Lehman and Mark Loyola successfuly block an outside hitter.
Phillip Ou, Alex Smith, and Colin Woolway await for their teamate to serve.
Senior Captain Colin Woolway passes a serve.
Senior Captain Michael has the highest number of kills than anyone on the team.
Sophomore libero Dennis Grover serves the ball to the awaiting team.
VARSITY VOLL
his year was my first year playing volleyball, and I'm really glad that I did. Everyone was encouraging and patient through my learning process which helped me grow as a player. The team camaraderie is like nothing I've experienced on a team; I'm glad I had the chance to play with a group of guys who were so supportive and fun to be around.
I didn't really know what to expect with my first year playing volleyball other than the fact that I was going to be a part of a very good team. As it turns out, we're not just good but we probably have more fun playing alongside each other than any other team we've seen all year. I'm so grateful I get to work with such great coaches and teammates through this entire process.
They call Poly volleyball the songbird of our generation. Besides that I'd say we're really coming together and everyone is stepping up and improving faster than anyone could have anticipated.
The boys Varsity volleyball team this year rebuilt after losing some key starters from last year. Returning starters Michael Saeta and Colin Woolway continue to shine throughout league play. Saeta, a versatile player, switched positions this year from setter to an outside hitter. The team takes pride in not only how good they are, but how much fun they have together. Especially with the joining of three new members who had never played volleyball before, the returning members welcomed them with wisdom and encouragment. The team benefitted greatly from this change and looks forward to a league title and a shot in the CIF playoffs.
Curtis Toyota
Phillip Ou
Michael Sa eta
Back row: Carl Lehman, Phillip Ou, Michael Saeta, Collin Woolway, Mark Loyola.
Front row: Alex Smith, Dennis Grover, Harry Hodgkins, Johnny Franks, Nick Steffie, Curtis Toyota. Coaches: Mark Mina, Jordan Ianfucu, Trent Tcheng
Justine Cheng's CIF qualifying time in the 100 butterfly
Sophomore Caroline Harvey swims the backstroke in the 200 IM.
Part of the boys team poses for the camera.
Sophomore Patrick Anderson swims the butterfly in the 200 IM.
Senior Michelle Miller wins Senior Henry Pray gets Senior Olivia Hudnut Junior Chandler Woo swims the 500 freestyle. takes a breath in the breaststroke. the 50 freestyle. ready to race.
SWIMMING&
We support, cheer, and help each other to be the best that each of us can be, and even during the most difficult times, our swim team is always there to support you.
TThis year we've really stepped it up. We could tell from last season that we were in the position to have an incredible 2012 season.
Our team works hard to achieve success, and everyone is very supportive. We have a very strong girls team this year.
hree words describe the swim ming and diving team: strong, d e d icated, and talented. While the team suffers from their small size, these thre e characteristics make the team extremely successful. This year the girls beat Chadw ick, their top competition and look to plac e first in Prep League Finals. Last season t h e boys had a small team with only eight sw immers, but by almost doubling their team they hope to improve their league r ecord from last year. The girls 200 Medl ey and 200 Freestyle Relays hope to return to CIF this year along with Justine Cheng ( 100 butterfly and 100 breaststroke) an d Michelle Miller (50 freestyle). Poly's sin gle diver, Annika Lenz, won the 201 2 Pasadena Poly Diving Invitational with a scor e of 532.7 and hopes to win Prep Leag ue and the Division 2 CIF diving finals like she did last year.
Back row: John-Michael D'Andrea, Hazen Breen, Miller Whitehouse-Levine, Henry Brooks, Patrick Anderson, Spenc er Rogers, Chandler Woo, Kelly McGee
Third row: Kaitlyn Olah, Rafaela Bustamante, Jaclyn Cole, Mara Veitch, Catherine Finney, Lauren Lantry, Hannah Gretzinger, Brock Hudnut, Omar Dairi
Second row: Brooke Olson, Allie Hodgen, Olivia Hudnut, Samantha Shafia, Caroline Harvey, Justine Cheng, Shana Szeto, Kate Chulay, Michelle Miller
Front row: Coach Ryan Katsuyama, Elvy Yang, Shannon Wu, Ezra Sunshine, Henry Pray, Turner Romey, Olivia Woo , Coach Jessica Berger, Coach Alex Berger
Not pictured: Amanda Gonzalez, Annika Lenz, Tal in Larson r
Chandler Woo
Olivia Hudnut
Michelle Miller
Junior Jake Zelek maintains the lead in the 110 hurdles.
Alex Pinon clears the pole vault bar during a meet.
Katie Wardlaw dominates in the 4x600 relay.
Distance runner Michael Caughron keeps a steady pace
Junior Catherine Boyer makes it over the 4'6" bar in high jump without a struggle
Ali Kamal, Tristen Dossett, Skylar McClean, Milan Masse, Jared Lim, Hunter Worland, David D'Amico, Brian Erb, Parker Mathews, and Max Harmon wait in line for long jump.
Sophomore Simone Abegunrin displays great form while doing hurdles.
Sophomore Noel Askins using her speed to her advantage in long jump.
Evan Gancedo wins with a smile on her face.
Junior Hunter Palmentiero wins the 100 meter dash with ease.
Britt GatesKayyem
TRACK
Last year's team is hard to outshine, but I definitely see a lot of boys and girls stepping it up this year and showing their true potential. I think we're on our way to success and I can't wait to see how the rest of the season plays out!
RJake Zelek
This year's track team has a lot to live up to because last year's team was so good on both the boys' and the girls' side, so we have to work extra hard. But we do have a ton of underclassmen and new additions to the track team that have been coming through for us this year. We're going to be a great team solely because of all the effort everyone is giving, and both the boys' and girls' sides have a great shot at winning league!
eturning from a successful season last year, the boys and girls track team sought out to prove themselves again. They did just that. In their second meet, the boys took first place overall and the girls took second. Though they lost many seniors, both teams had a very solid lineup of returning players, not to mention valuable new recruits in every grade. As senior Mimi Morrish put it, "Some would consider this a rebuilding year, but our team is definitely up for it. The girls are crazy fast and the boys have what it takes to become really great. I look forward to a fun season and to seeing where our team goes!" We can expect great things from this team in years to come
Back Row: Brooke Edwards, Catherine Boyer, Anna Wohl, Mimi Morrish, Gisela Baker, Alana Jackson, Madison Carey, Coach Caleb, Coach Jeffy, Coach Jolly, Coach Schmoke, Coach Strauss, Coach Reggie, Coach Dwayne, Coach Kay, Will Genske, Tim Goodwin, Grant LaBriola, Joe Bohlinger, Jordan Olivar, Nolan Mulligan, Hunter Palmentiero, Nathan Hamming, Benoy Menon. Middle Row: Diana Matthiessen, Emily Gifford, Orianna Torres, Katherine Seto, Katie Wardlaw, Natasha Pinon, Natalia Sanchez-Nigolian, Milan Mosse, Michael Caughron, Jared Lim, Tristen Dossett, Ali Kamal, Hunter Worland, Jon Yen, Brian Erb. Front Row: Nora Johnson, Kayla Valencia, Julia Wahl, Noel Askins, Simone Abegunrin, Britt Gates-Kayyem, Julia Blanco, Skylar McClean, Nick McConnell, Jack Kayyem, Alex Pinon, Jake Zelek, David D'Amico, Harry Templeton, Richard Hathawa Not ictured: Sarah Mendenhall
..-..years since Coach Caragher has last coached badminton
Junior David Rodgers lunges to save the birdie
Freshmen Ben Hubsh returns the attempted kill.
Sophomore Maddy Drolen prepares to serve the birdie.
Junior Shelley Garg waits for the birdie to get lower so she can get a kill.
Senior Taani Ahluwalia prepares to whack the birdie, resulting in a point for Poly.
Greer Clem
Senior Greer Clem returns the birdie with a smile on her face.
Sitara Hirji
Senior Sitara Hirji maintains a grin while returning the birdie.
Sophomore Caelum Macgee runs to retrieve the birdie.
I'm really proud of the effort everyone has put in so far this season. I can see so much improvement already and it's great to watch everyone come together as a team.
The older, more advanced players are great of talented players and its always nice to learn from their development as both leaders and players.
I think all the new freshmen will be very valuable players in years to come because the upperclassmen are such great examples of leadership and athletic ability.
Elisabeth -.&--::..-----------------------------Newkirk
In 1991, the Poly badminton team began under the leadership of Coach Lisa Caragher. After a 20 year hiatus from coaching the team, Coach Caragher hopes to return the team to its roots by once again taking the reins and returning to her position as head coach. With prior experience and unparalleled enthusiasm for the team she established, Coach Caragher has begun a transformation in the badminton program that will continue for years to come. Assistant Coach Laura Holmgren, a Poly English teacher, works to help the kids not only hone their skills on the court but also works to strengthen their ability to manage academic expectations. One of the highlights of the season for the team was a close match that ended in a 17-16 victory for the Panthers over Mayfield Senior School. This already positive development of the badminton team undoubtedly begins with its three seniors: Sitara Hirji, Greer Clem, and Taani Ahluwalia. However, the transition will be carried on by the underclassmen, especially the freshmen that make up almost half the team.
Back row: Coach Cargher, Nicky Steidel, Noah Kim, John Rodgers, Caelum Macgee, Nicky Terrile, Matthew Soulanille, Sofie Henkel, Michael Chen, David Rodgers, Ben Hubsch, Erik Chan - Front row: Sitara Hirji, Greer Clem, Kelli Liu, Maddy Drolen, Taani Ahluwalia, Rachel Hoang, Kiki Yang, Avra Juliani, Elisabeth Newkirk, Aquino, Annika Lars, Rachel Erikson, Emma Fuller-Monk, Shelley Garg and Coach Holmgren.
Greer Clem
Avra Juliani
Amount of strokes by which the team beat Prep
Aria Griffin
practices her putting before a match
Up-and-coming Manny Medrano (below) lines up a putt to save par.
David Hong (below) leads the team and typically plays in the # 1 spot on the roster.
Willy Moff1y splits the fairway with an almost 300 yard drive!
Co-Captain Victoria Morgan is cons idered one of the most consistent scorers on the team.
Co-Captain Kelsey Kawana winds up with a hybrid club on a long par 3 hole.
(right)
Freshman Max Chau walks around the green to get a better look at his putt.
VARSI
Beating Viewpoint was easily my favorite moment on the golf team. Viewpoint has maintained the best team in our league for almost a decade and finally getting a win against them in my senior year was a huge and exciting acheivement! Whether it was karoake in the van or getting nachos after practice, the golf team is one of my favorite parts of Poly, and I am going to miss all of you so much next year!!
Golf is a sport unlike any other, so it would only make perfect sense that being a part of this team has proven to be an unparalleled experience for me. My teammates have a lot of talent to showcase, but more importantly, they have much to share in the way of poise, honesty, and sportsmanship. I cannot imagine my high school years without them. It's been an honor.
The co-ed Varsity golf team has finally become the powerhouse in the Prep League that it always had the potential to be. The golf team had the best year in the history of the program as it brought home a Prep League Championship as well as many individual all-league awards. Other than easily beating Prep, this group of golfers beat Viewpoint School, who has bragged an undefeated league record for far too long! The golf team prides itself in having talent represented from every grade. Freshman Manny Medrano stepped up this year for the Panthers and shot even par for 9 holes at Altadena Golf Course in a match against Prep. Sophomore Willy Moffly remains one of the best and most experienced players as far as tournament play. Juniors David Hong and Aria Griffin both fully dedicated themselves to golf (a very time-consuming sport) even though junior year is academically very strenuous. Last but not least, senior captains Victoria Morgan and Kelsey Kawana made the best of their last years on the team. Junior David Hong said it best in his insightful statement: "WE ARE NUMBA 1!!"
Victoria Morgan
Kelsey Kawana
Left to right: Coach Michael Babcock, Max Chau, Aria Griffin, Willy Moffly, Victoria Morgan, Matt Liu, Stephanie Pham, Kelsey Kawana, David Hong, Manny Medrano, Coach Craig Sheppard.
Numbers of Overall Team Champions in the two seasons
As his foil touches freshman Nathan Lee's chest plate, freshman Brandon Lew wins his first match.
Junior Michael Chen smacks junior Eryn Kim with his pool noodle during ,. practice
Captains Erik Chan and Steven Ho battle it out while freshman Brian Erb has some problems with his partner.
Captains Ben Smith and Caleb Lee lead the team in drills to improve the team's footwork.
Freshman Max Chau begins his match against freshman Brian Erb as sophomore Emma Fuller-Monk finishes her bagel before her next match.
The team collapses and takes a break after 20 push-ups as Coach Holmgren reveals her special surprise for them.
Junior Caleb Lee goes for a low attack on his opponent, Michael Chen.
Although one of our coaches is our English teacher, fencing practices are really light-hearted. Our coaches push us to our limits, we joke around, practice with pool noodles, and have a good time.
Fencing is all about detail. Often, the smallest of hesitations and delays can cause one to lose matches, but the coaches do a great job of building our confidence and training us to calm our nerves.
I feel closer with my fellow fencers than with any other school group, which is something we have Coach Holmgren and her "team-building excercises" to thank for.
Coach Holmgren, also an English teacher, comes back for another year as the head coach of fencing. Along with assistant coaches, Coach Gin and Coach Munchel, she trains her fencers in agility, strength, and endurance. With 39 fencers, the team has really become a close family through team lunches, eighthour long tournaments, and practices after school. A proud coach, Coach Holmgren comments, "We had a very successful season with a number of individual successes and team championships." Sophomores Emma Fuller-Monk and Justin Wong placed first and fourth respectively in the Novice Tournament, and freshman Nathan Lee placed second in the men's Novice Tournament while the team was the overall champions in the Poly Invitational Tournament.
Back Row: Coach Gin, Caleb Lee, Brian Erb, Michael Chen, Steven Ho, Noah Kim, Mathew Soulanille, Ben Smith, Jeffrey Chau, Coach Munchel, Brandon Azad, Cheyne Minto, Mathew Volk, Sofie Henckel, Mitch Buangsuwon, Erik Chan, and Coach Holmgren.
Front Row: Anna Sheckel, Electra Lang, Eryn Kim, Maddy Mendell, Nathan Lee, Justin Wong, Albert Celis, Miranda Johnson, Laila Jaffar, Shaheen Sayeed, Alyssa Aquino, Emma Fuller-Monk, Max Chau, and Brandon Lew.
Cheyne Minto
Noah Kim
Electra Lang
The number of games the Dance Team and Mascots attended in the fall and winter
Both lines show off their high kicks and pointed toes during football season.
Dancers finish Cool Jerk in pyramid formation
Dancers and Mascots enjoying their favorite part of games, snack time!
Girls performing in a line at a sunny afternoon football game.
Captains pose with Art Palmer, dance coach, after a win.
There were so many great moments this year, but I would say that my favorite was our first game. It was a night game, and our first win of the season. It started our year off right and reminded me of all the reasons why I love dance team so much.
Dance team is the craziest, funniest, happiest, hardest-working, and most loving thing I've ever been a part of in my life. From 7 a.m. Lucky Boy runs to 11 p.m. van rides home, this group of incredible people manages to love and support each other without a trace of agitation. I can't imagine that my Poly experience could have been as good if I hadn't been given the opportunity to be part of this family.
The Poly Panther Dance Team and Mascots earned many accolades at USA Song/Pam and Mascot Camp in Santa Barbara this past summer, walking away with Superior plaques.The Dance Team also won the most coveted award, the Unity Award, voted by the other teams in camp to be the one team that most exemplified team unity, a team value the dancers and mascots vowed to work toward this year. Accountability and loyalty were two other aspects the team focused on, allowing this year to be one of the best ever, both in terms of dancing and having fun!
Audrey Xu
Midge Zuk
Back Row: Natalia Albinski-Euler, Eda Yu, Audrey Xu, Midge Zuk, Ori Torres, Erin Annick, Anisha Cook, Emily Woolway. Front Row: Jocelyn Bernt, Caitlin Burns, Tyler Erb, Mascots: Bryce Cire, Ryan Schiller.
The senior class of 2012 deserves to be applauded for their hard work both this year and in all of their years of high school at Poly. Their drive to excel and devotion to their academics found them success, while they will also be remembered for their successes in other areas. This year's senior class included amazing athletes, great debaters, gifted writers, devoted community servants, talented musicians, and many more. Despite all of their many activities and responsibilities, the senior class never let their sense of fun be overshadowed by their busy lives. This class will also be remembered for their school spirit, laughter, and search for comedy and excitement in every aspect of high school life. Growing from small, inexperienced freshmen to the young men and women that graduated from Poly this year, their transformation was remarkable. The class of 2012 will be remembered for their many, varied talents and as mature young men and women who will continue to embody Poly's values for the rest of their lives.
Senior members of the
French "Le Club" sell crepes during lunch
Tori Cook explores her new iPad, sponsored by Mr. Feldmeth's Ethics class.
Seniors claim their new front-row seats during morning meeting.
Mimi Morrish supports the junior class by buying pizza.
Logan Beerman and Henry Pray strategize for the fierce ping-pong game.
Jonah Campbell practices his game face by the Freshmen Patio.
Seniors consult each other on an AP Physics-Mechanics question about torque.
Daniel Leon buys apps on his iPad while relaxing on the vibrantly orange couches on the Senior Patio.
Jordan Olivar and Harry Hodgkins study in the library before senioritis begins to kick in.
Seniors talk about recent sports victories as they lounge on their new patio furniture during lunch.
Mimi Morrish and Jonah Campbell "break it down" at the Club Fair.
Chris Terrile strains a smile as he tries to not drop his camera while photographing on Arden Lawn.
Hayden Betts, Benoy Menon, and Sahill Shah greet each other after class.
Grace Shelton buys a snow cone for Robert Lantry.
Michael Saeta chats with sophomores on the Senior Patio.
Benoy Menon prepares himself for a tough point in a ping pong tournament.
Harry Hodgkins discusses whether or not he should join a club during the Club Fair.
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These 23 seniors are a testament to a thorough Poly education. For 14 years, they have laughed, cried, played, and sang together through thick and thin. Although it was only a decade and a half ago that they dug in the sand pits of the old pre-kindergarden playground, these students remember it like it was yesterday. But every good thing must come to an end, and as they move on to the next chapters in their lives, we are sure they will never forget these incredible years they have had at Poly.
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to Bring Home to Mom and Dad ?ltean
Most Likely to Win
Jordan Olivar
Jack Birkenbeuel
Jonah Campbell
Cameron Rho
Lee
Henry Pray
Esther Wu
Courtney Yang
Chen
Anna Wahl
Britt Gates-Kayyem
Caitlyn Burns
Elly Debreu
Grace Shelton
Greer Clem
Heather Choi
Daniel Leon
Alexis Genske
Chris Terrile
Nathan Hamming
Victoria Morgan
Robert Lantry
Kesar Varma
Eric Lifland
Mackenzie
Andy
Jackson Allan
Jocelyn Berndt
Jordie Askins
Julia Tsai
Julie Paul
Lauren Christopher
Taani Ahluwahlia
Veronica Wickline
Yusef Burpee
Olivia Hudnut
Davey Feess
Isabel Sunshine
Steven Ho
Allan Wu
Matt Liu
Mimi Morrish
Michael Saeta
Hassaan Shahawy
Brittany Beljak
Michael Tanner
Sitara Hi1ji
The success of this year's senior class was largely contingent upon the support and dedication of their loving parents. Just as their chilhave transformed into precocious young adults, these parents too have changed from those who kissed their children goodbye on their first day of kindergarten. They have transformed from those who made sure their students did not forget their books on the first day of high school to those who watched with pride as their children received their high school diplomas. The support of their parents allowed the seniors to succeed in the classroom, achieve on the playing field, and pursue their various passions. Their unending parental devotion helped the students go through the sometimesstressful college process and find their perfect fit. When asked about their feelings as the parents of graduating senior Logan Beerman, Poly coaches Steve and Charlene Beerman replied that, though sad to see their son go, they will always remember all the positive memories. "It has been an amazing 14 years. We have enjoyed every moment of having Logan at Poly and thankful for all the opportunities, friendships and the caring community. We know he is definitely prepared to move on and we are excited for his next adventure!"
I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance Never settle for the path of least resistance Livin' might mean takin' chances, but they're worth takin' Lovin' might be a mistake, but it's worth makin' Don't let some hell bent heart leave you bitter When you come close to sellin' out reconsider Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance I hope you dance
Jonah Lee Campbell
We love you and are so proud of you MDT
I hope you never lose your sense of wonder Get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger May you never take one single breath for granted God forbid love ever leaves you empty handed I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance I hope you dance
Lyrics by Tia Sillers & Mark Sanders
Michelle ...aka #32,
You've been the center of our universe and always will be. We love you for all that you are. For everything we have tried to teach you, you have taught us even more. Life is a constant process of learning, listening, & reacting based on your life's experiences. Use all you have learned in your fourteen years at Poly to continue your education in life. Always remember how fortunate and blessed your life has been so as to someday apply all you have learned to help others less fortunate.
Always remain kind, humble, and reserved so as to obey the Golden Rule. Dare to be great, it takes alot of courage, hard work, and sacrifice. Keep believing in yourself and always "Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss you'll land among the stars:' We're so very very proud of you. We love you with all our heart. .. Mom & Dad
KEVIN
CONQUER YOUR FEARS
CONGRATULATIONS I
WITH LOVE, MOM, DAD, DANNY, CASEY, AND MONTY
THE ROAD NOT TAKEN
-Robert Frost, 1915
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim Because it was grassy and wanted wear, Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same,
And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I marked the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, that has made all the difference.
Congrats Michael! We are so proud of you. Dad, Mom, Andrew, Matt & Speffy
"LOGIC
WILL GET YOU FROM A TO Z. IMAGINATION WILL GET YOU EVERYWHERE."
-Albert Einstein-
Henry Chester Pray
Let the Games Begin! We hope your life is full of winning seasons. Love, Kelly, Mom and Dad
BRANDON AZAD
Sam, We will always admire your curiosity, independence, and integrity.
Love from Dad, Mom, Amy, Ben, Sandy, Little Man and Morgan
It Q.as bee,n an amazing 18 years watching you _ and growing with you. You have brought so joy in ro our lives and blazed away a path of your o s you embark on your journey, poised ana ell equi ed, we want you to remember that we always l , you and will be there as your cheerleaders forever. Congratulations!
Love, Daddy, Mommy, & Stephanie
Matthew Liu
Dear Sitara,
Even though you will always be the baby of our family, we are so proud of the mature, strong woman you have become after 1 8 years. We are proud of the dedication and passion you put into all aspects of your life- your family , your friends, your education, and most importantly yourself. Any university would be lucky to have you. As hard as it is for us to let you go this fall, we are confident you will take all that you have learned in school and at home in your journey to college where you will become an even more successful and beautiful lady. You should never feel alone because we will be with you in your heart wherever you are and wherever you go. Congratulations for graduating at the top of your class, as always! Keep making us proud. It has been said that best way to predict the future is to create it." Enjoy creating yours, ltu!
What lies us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies
We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments!! We know you will continue to dance your way through life's challenges!!!
Love, ])a_ddy, MoMMij, K;J:;, 5a.MM; & lash,"e
We're so proud of you and excited for what lies ahead, in college and beyond!
With Love, Mom, Dad, Daniel and Julia
Anna
And
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But far, oh, far as passionate eye can reach,
long, ah, long as rapturous eye can cling,
world is Mine: blue hill, still silver lake,
Broad field, bright flower, and the long white road;
A gateless garden, and an open path; My feet to follow, and my heart to behold.
From "Journey" by Edna St. Vincent Milay
CONGRATULATIONS LOGAN!
VVE LOVE YOU, (])ac£ 9vlom, and 1(y[e
ICHAEL TANNER
Lina Vadlamani
We have loved you since the day you were born ... we love you now and every minute in between. You have lived your life with compassion, determination and grace. Remember to always follow your heart and take the time to look around and enjoy every minute of life it goes by in a flash. Congratulations Britt! You have made us so proud!
Love, Mom and Dad
Your high school journey has come to this place in time . You lay at the crossroads as you begin a new and uncharted journey. Every journey begins with a first step. Thereafter, some steps should be taken with abandon, some with caution, and some on tip toes, stomps, backwards, side ways, highheels and flats. You may jump and hop and skip and fall; there may be times when you just stand still and watch. But wherever this journey leads, know that you can always look back down that traveled road to find us cheering.
Love you always, Mom, Dad, Karina, Kayley, Grandpa, Nana, Gong Gong and Pau Pau
lo lau3h o.f'ten and MUCh, to w:n the reS?ect o.f' :nteff,jent ?eo?le and the a/'.f'ect:on o.f' ch:/dren, to earn the cJ??rec:o:t:on o.f' honest cr:t:cs and endure the betra;al o.f' .f'alse .f'r:ends, to cJ??rec:ate beauty, to .f:nd the beSt :n otherS, to lec¥e the world a b;t better, whether by a healthy ch:ld, a 3arden, or a redeeMed soe:a/ cond:t:on, to Know eVen one /:.f'e has breathed eas;er because you hc¥e /:ved. 77J;s :s to hc¥e SUCCeeded.
We're proud of you. All our love,
Mom, Dad, and Ian
CongratuLations WiLLiam!
William
Clary
Then And Now
Tennis- "The Serve"
Family Vacations
Piano Time
Love, Mow.., §
Christmas Pictures
kelly
Blackbird in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to be free
Blackbird fly, Blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night
You were only waiting for this moment to arise.
The Beatles
To our lovely, golden girl. You have filled our lives with light and joy.
Beloved always.
To all that you are and all that you will be.
Forever and ever.
With all our love, Mom, Dad, Trey, Coleman and Catherine
Daniel, Congratulations!
We are incredibly proud of you, your accomplishments, and the young man you have become We love you very much. May God guide your life and continue to bless you. Trust in the Lord Jesus Christ with all your heart.
Remember, your heavenly Father will always be with you.
Love & Blessings, Mama, David, Diana, Nana, and all the familia
Victoria,
Congratulations on your many accomplishments, you have filled our hearts with pride.
Much love and hope for your continued success.
May aU your dreams come true I
Mom & Dad
Oh, The Places You'll Go!
Congratulations!
Today is your day.
You're off to great places! You're off and away!
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 guy who'll decide where to go. You're off to great places!
Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So ... get on your way!
-Dr. Seuss
Chris,
We are so proud of you in every way ... but most of all, of the person you are. Don't change a thing!
Love you, Mon1 and Dad
Dear Eric,
It's time for you to go out into the world and enjoy your life. But remember, we will always be here for you. We are so proud of you. Congratulations! Love always, Mom, Dad & Family (
the day you were you always made rne proud. Your charismatic being has, and will always be, a special gift ftorn above. Love, Dad
Chachie, Gidget, Shania-ShaneeldeShanookoo-
Teaabella, I could not have asked for rnore frorn a daUQhter-yet I asked for alot and Poly asked for even rnorel for staying up instead of •vtncr up during an C late You are a gem. LoVe, Morn
1hank you for giving rne advise. Love, Adrian
Mackenzie,
As you pursue your life's passions, continue to dance to your own beat, Bringing smiles and laughter to those around you and others you meet.
Try to make a difference as you dare to reach for that farthest star, But above all else, always be happy and remain true to the wonderful person you are!
Love always, Dad, Mom and Ryan (aka "Boj")
My big little Darling,
Like the olympian swinging in the bars, like the graceful hula dancer, like the viola virtuoso, like Hemingway who observes the world, like the friendly butterfly welcomed in all gardens- you are the treasure in our lives.
You blossomed among the best, you've spread your wings amongst eagles, you've reached out to dreams and stars as you become the best there is.
We love you. Dad
Our Kikay,
Precocious and precious, and such a little brat at twoWe were concerned you would be grumpy through your growing years. But, you have turned into a fine and pretty young lady with a great passion for music. Your love for Gustavo D. conducting Beethoven, Mozart and Mahler lifts your spirits and tickles your senses.
Practicing late into the early morn
The sweet low sound of your viola radiates and tickles our spirits. You are your own and whole and our very own- Kikay. Mom
Little Sis,
The viola sits on your chin
As the bow swings back and forth on your command. The notes resonate and fill the room as everyone listens intently to your performance.
I sit in the audience in awe, wonder and amazement, how you've become the musician that you are. I admire your perseverance and tenacity. Part of two orchestras and performing at Colburn demonstrates the toughness in your sweet demeanor. Your pride in what you do inspires us all. Big brother, Raymond
Congratulations Lauren! May all your dreams come true. With lots of love, Mom, Dad, and Andrew
Be strong , vigorous , and very cou rageous . Be not afra id, ne ither be dismayed , for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
It is with ineffable joy that we reflect on your yesterdays. Throughout the years , you have enlarged our hearts and delighted our live s. Honored by the rare and wondrous woman that now stands before us , we look expectantly toward your tomorrows.
Leon, we are so proud of you. Congratulations on going through such a difficult process! As the old Chinese idiom says, "No matter how high the sky, you can soar to it, no matter how deep the ocean, you can dive to it.» Your father and I truly believe that the world is open for you to explore and wish that you find many new windows and doors in college. Your future will be bright and wonderful and we love you.
God bless you, Mom, Dad and Isabelle
Congratulations to Olivia Natale Hudnut & to the Poly Class of 2012
What do two seniors do after turning in their college applications? They build an open-source tractor, also known as a Lifetrac, for the South Central Farmers in Los Angeles. Along with the Upper School math teacher Eric Strom and engineering teacher Dominika Watson, the Poly engineering class, and a few students from Blair High School, Daniel and Hayden approached the Poly community for support through a humorous yet informational presentation during Morning Meeting. After the presentation, about $1,000 in donations and pledges were received within the first four hours alone. With a price tag of $8,200, the engineering class and Poly community has supported the entrepreneurs by buying D&H bumper stickers., t-shirts, hats, rides on the completed tractor. The MSC class hosted a movie night and auction to raise $3,000, three times the amount they expected.
For more information, visit ndhtractors.org.
Above: Tristen Dossett models the D&H Tractors t-shirt.
Below: Mr. Strom and Mimi Morrish show the fierceness needed to complete the project.
Daniel Leon slices a rod with an industrial chain saw at Poly Parent Boris Beljak's A&M Engineering.
a Saden a City Works employees alk through damaged streets while · esidents are forced to eat ouside of heir homes.
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Jn the night of November 30, 2011, winds of 60-80 mph hit 3outhern California, causing huge amounts of damage and power :> utages. Most Poly students lost ower for at least a day, many not egaining power for three or more ays. Trees crushed cars and fell n houses, and Poly was forced to ancel school as it was too danerous, or too difficult, for many tudents to get to school. Hawver, many dedicated Poly juniors truggled through the wreckage o attend the AP Symposium for heir English class that night, emonstrating their dedication and erseverance. As the days wore n and many Poly students did not egain power, fighting to complete esearch papers without Interet and solve math problems by andlelight, the community came ogether to help those who were acking the simple conveniences f turning on a light-switch or btaining food from a refrigeraor. Although the power did finally eturn, this experience will be emembered one of the most sigificant natural disasters Pasadena as ever endured. _
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During Morning Meeting on a fateful day in early February, Robert Lantry loudly questioned the administration's choice to replace the beloved lunch truck of former years with California Fresh. Most students, like Lantry, believed that this more expensive lunch option did not merit 7 dollars one had to shell out for food that was not nearly as nutritious as it should be and not nearly delicious enough to make up for it Lantry also asserted that students should have a right to purchase from the lunch truck that came for the construction workers every day. Though quickly shut down by the administration, Lantry's bold comments incited a school-wide food rebellion. The amount of students buying food off campus and bringing their own lunches from home skyrocketed, and club sales set a new record. Hopefully Poly has learned from its mistake and, in future years, will provide nutritious and delicious food students want and are willing to pay for.
A member of California Fresh recieves money f rom students A full meal is $7. while a small plate goes for $5.
A typical California Fresh Meal: salad, orange slices, carrot sticks, and water Mmmm
10:50 - 11:35
1 :55-2:40
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Long block periods allow for more in-depth learning and longer lab periods
Make-up work does not undermine the arts e because now arts fall at 7:45 in the morning instead of during Arts/labs.
Classes fall at different e times during the week. No class has only morning or
fe r e n ce late afternoon periods.
2 :40 - 3 :00
cons
Contrary to the goal of the e new schedule, attendance in Arts has decreased due to its early start time.
On Mondays and Tuese days, all classes meet. Now students have to complete six classes of work in one night.
With different lengths of e classes, it is very confusing to schedule holiday weeks or special assemblies.
X Period classes, such as e Science and College Counseling, dont get the students' full attention.
Make-up work is increase ingly difficult to complete due to absences from block periods.
e Lunch is way too short!
It is hard for students to be e productive during free block periods.
The communal Arts/Labs e period in the old schedule allowed for a break in the middle of the day. Now we have none.
the big picture
Seven Lab spaces with cutting-edge equipment and state-of-the-art prep rooms.
Location of Math and Science Departments under the same roof will allow for more interdisciplinary studies.
performances and student independent work.
New Library with Multimedia equipment for online research and student collaboration.
Throughout the 2011-2012 school year, students sitting in quiet classrooms taking tests could hear sounds of drilling and hammering as workers labored to change what started as a hole in the ground into our new science and math building. The new building will contain cuttingedge laboratory classrooms and prep rooms, with a larger, more flexible Upper School Library on the top floor that will provide more room for students to research and work. Like any great change, this advancement in Poly facilities brought many inconveniences. Students had to spend the entire year walking up to the North Campus for arts and science classes, carefully avoiding angry teachers who tried to prevent students from taking the ohso-tempting shortcut of Garland Theatre. However, the results of this construction will definitely be worth the short-term hardship endured, and the Poly students of the future will be eternally grateful.
Conversion of Boswell Library into a Visual Arts mecca, including studios for drawing and painting.
New dance and rehearsal room in Garland for Performing Arts.
Black Box theater located in Garland for intimate
Q: What is your favorite article of clothing?
A: I love shoes! (ALL kinds)
Q: What do you do on Friday nights?
A: J go to plays or basketball games. Sometimes I go out and eat sushi at sushi bars!
Q: What is your most embarrassing moment from high school?
A: 1 had just started learning to drive in our huge family station wagon. In order to prove that I could drive by myself, my father made me pull the car into our very narrow driveway.
1 an straiaht into one of the stone Pillars on the side while everYone in the neiahborh was watch ina!
Q: What has changed over your time at Poly?
A: Mostly just the physical campus.
Q: What will Poly be like in 30 years?
A: It's so hard to imagine! It still will have a great community, but the composition of the student body wi II be very different. 1 suppose most of our publications will be online, as well. Wouldn't it be strange not to have a physical copy of your yearbook?
Q: What is your favorite Poly memory?
A: As middle school director, I had carpool duty every afternoon and I would call out names over the microphone when cars would drive up. One day I put the microphone in front of a firstgrader and asked him to say the name. He did and, of course, he loved it and wanted more, and then his three friends wanted to join in. Pretty soon, I had a team of four students who would help every afternoon; they recognized cars by model and license plates and they could announce names faster than us adults did. The same four continued in 2nd-5th grades; one day, all the adults on duty showed up late and the four of them had carpool moving! Who were they? Kelly McGee, Will Jameson, Chris McWilliams, and Jake Zelek!
Q: What has changed over your time at Poly?
A: I have been here 36 years now and the thing that has changed the most is the makeup of the student body. The students are much more diverse and not all of them are from around Poly which makes it a much more interesting place.
Q: What will Poly be like in 30 years?
A: Poly will be the same in many ways, for example, staying committed to community service. There will be more of an emphasis on technology and class work will deal with much more than real world applications of things than it does now. Poly might be bigger and able to offer richer classes if we had a slightly larger and more diverse student body.
Q: What is your favorite article of clothing?
A: My "Grill It" hat with a built-in light that I wear while barbecuing with the BBQ club.
Q: What is your favorite food?
A: The Ito Burrito from Burrito Express, though I only get to eat it rarely.
Q: What has changed over your time at Poly?
A: So much has changed. For one, girls' sports are much bigger and better. The actual classrooms and facilities are much improved and there is a much bigger student body. I used to know every student's schedule but now there are too many. There are also many more electives.
Q: What will Poly be like in 30 years?
A: Students wi II no longer carry text books to school, but there will still be good, strong relationships between students and teachers which is one of the things that makes Poly so special.
there will be a
baseball field.
Q: What is your favorite article of clothing?
A: Khaki pants and a blue button down shirt.
Q: What do you do on Friday nights?
A: In the fall , I scout football games with
Q: What kind of person were you in high school?
A: I was not the type of student that most people would expect. It makes · pe9ple laugh at high school reunions when I tell them what I do for a living. Mr. Schmoke.
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Q: What is your most embarrassing moment from h i gh school?
A: While I was at boarding school , the . Wlnterf summerf and head of school had open houses on · · d Saturday nights. People would go and
' enjoy his hospitality and food There was h cf
f ·fh fr·end
a surprise "holiday" one day that was OU
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announced the day before , but my friend and I decided to still go. We accidentally It sounds like the same thing that high interrupted a meeting of department schoolers do but the places you hang out chairs. at and go to change.
Q: What has changed over your time at Poly?
A: Over my nine years , a lot has changed: the physical plant , new buildings , and new schedule. My office has changed three times; it's much cooler than it used to be.
Q: What will Poly be like in 30 years?
A: Poly won't be dramatically different. Poly is a school based on tradition which is important. The school will still have the same morals. There will still be an emphasis on the teaching process but with more technology The teaching and learning process will still be the most important and at the core of the school , but the way those processes are conducted might look very different due to advancing technology and research.
Q: What has changed over your time at Poly?
A: 1 have been here six years and since then we have added more electives and changed the schedule and the campus. The kids are still the same and the good qualities of the community are still the same.
Q: What will Poly be like in 30 years?
A: Like most good schools , it will be very different. Efficient online learning will change the way we "do" school. Lectur s and books , these big chunks of inform · tion , will come to us in very different ways. I hope that Poly will still emphasize face -to -face communication and community, but the rhythms of school will be different. Oh , and we'll come to school in spaceships.
Q: What is your favorite Poly story?
A: When Mr. Fay and I commandeered a maintenance cart with two trash cans during Rivalry Week We filled the trash cans with water balloons and bombarded students during the water fight. Everyone was SOAKED , including us.
Q: What is your favorite food?
A: Chocolate milk , of course , never dark.
Q: How has Poly changed during your time here?
A: A lot has changed: the physical plant, etc. The biggest thing is that everyone does a lot more - both kids and teachers. Multitasking has taken over. There are still some things that are the same: some teachers/people have been at Poly during my entire career here and there are still Francis Wass Days.
Q: What will Poly be like in 30 years?
A: Everything will be virtual and computerized. Poly students and teachers will be from all over the world and just access their classes virtually.
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Abdui-Salaam, Kusanti .......................... 95
Abegunrin, Simone72, 73, 78, 96, 121, 148, 149
Acosta, Ana 72, 74, 97, 140, 141
Acosta, Lars .................................. 95, 166
Ahluwalia, Taani 150, 151, 167
AI-Shammari, Batoul. 30, 82, 103, 119
Albinski-Euler, Natalia .............. 40, 82, 157
Alison, Julia ................................... 72, 79
Allan, Jackson 24, 26, 27, 94, 95, 168
Allard, Tom .......................................... 36
Anderson, Patrick .................. 72, 146, 147
An nick, Erin 25, 72, 157
Aquino, Alyssa ............................ 151, 155
Asimow, Lev ................................. 72, 115
Askins, Jordan 18, 25, 103, 119, 169, 257, 258
Askins, Noel. 25, 72, 120, 121, 148, 149
Asperger, Joey ........... .40, 82, 83, 107, 136
Asperger, Luke ........................ 82, 83, 107
Astorga, Sam 51, 55, 72, 115 Azad, Alix ................................... 140, 141
Azad, Brandon ............... 24, 155, 170, 259
BBabcock, Mike ............................... 36, 153
Bakaly, John ........................................ 36
Baker, Gisela ........................... 72, 97, 149
Ball, Alison .................................... 24, 82
Ball, Josh ............... 72, 107, 109, 117, 135
Banta, Bing .......................... 93, 115, 135
Barnes, Robin ................................ 27, 36
Barr, Erin ...................................... 96, 139
Barry, Jim ...................................... 36, 37
Barth, Isaiah ............... 25, 70, 72, 134, 135
Bartley, Monique 27, 171, 257, 259
Beccera, Tatiana ............................ 24, 127
± Beerman, Charlene 96, 119
Beerman, Kyle ............... 72, 124, 125, 149
Beerman, Logan 124, 125, 136, 161, 172, 257, 259
Beljak, Brittany ..................... 27, 173, 257
Beljak, Emily ........................... 13, 97, 119
Bell, Jamie ......................................... 121
Bellack, Sarah .................. 72, 78, 111, 141
Beller, Max ............................ 93, 115, 135
Berg, Kelly 24, 70, 72, 78, 111, 138, 139
Berger, Alex ....................................... 147
Berger, Jessica ................................... 147
Bern, Zack ............................ 72, 124, 125
Bernath, Maite ..................................... 36
Berndt, Jocelyn 19, 156, 157, 174
Berry, Katherine 80, 82
Betts, Hayden ; .......... 24, 27, 164, 175
Bieltved, Arnor ..................................... 36
Birkenbeuel, Jack 116, 117, 176, 257
Blanco, Julia 24, 82, 121, 149
Boghosian, Elissa .............. 24, 72, 104, 105
Bohlinger, Joe ......................... 82, 84, 149
Bowen, Emily 25, 28, 60, 96
Bowman, Michael 72, 95, 123
Boyer, Catherine ........ 82, 97, 121, 148, 149
Breen, Hazen ........................ 72, 107, 147
Brooks, Henry ...................... 107, 146, 147
Bruegl, Heather , 64, 96
Brumfiel, Cindy ........................... 105, 133
Buangsuwon, Mitch ............................. 155
Burdge, Kelly 25, 112, 113, 177, 257
Burns, Caitlin 19, 27, 156, 157, 178
Burpee, Yusef .................... 13, 17, 95, 179
Bush, Jill ....................................... 36, 47
Bustamante, Rafaela 27, 147, 180
cCafferata, Henry ...................................
93
Cahill, Sebastian. 25, 82, 84, 106, 107, 115
Calvin, Isaac 17, 44, 82, 84, 107 Calvin, Seth 64, 107, 135 Campbell, Jonah94, 95, 136, 161, 165, 181, 258 Caragher, Rick ...................................... 36 Carey, Madison 72, 78, 103, 149 Carter, Griffin ............... 18, 24, 92, 93, 125 Carter, Matt ..................... 72, 93, 115, 143 Castro, Rob ....................................... 119 Caughron, Michael 82, 148, 149 Celis, Albert ....................................... 155 Chai, Audrey ........................... 19, 27, 182 Chan, Erik ..................... 73, 151, 154, 155 Chau, Jeffrey ........................ 24, 155, 183 Chau, Max 122, 152, 153, 154, 155 Chen, Andy .................... 27, 116, 117, 184 Chen, Michael 24, 44, 82, 151, 154, 155 Cheng, Justine ................. 44, 82, 146, 147 Chien, David ................................. 82, 117 Choi, Christine ............................... 24, 25 Choi, Heather 28, 138, 185 Christopher, Lauren 186, 257 Chu, Brianna ....................... ................ 73 Chu, Kevin .................................... 16, 187 Chulay, Kate 82, 97, 119, 147 Chung, Lois ......................................... 36 Cire, Bryce ............................. 82, 84, 157 Clark, Alex 13, 18, 67, 68, 118, 119, 138, 139
Clark, Steve .................................. 93, 115
Clary, William ....................... 132, 133, 188
Cleary, Doug ................................. 24, 259 Clem, Greer ................................ 150, 151 Cocumelli, Tina ......................... 36, 84, 87 Cole, Jaclyn. 19, 24, 26, 27, 40, 82, 83, 147 Cook, An ish a .......................... 25, 73, 157 Cook, Tori 25, 29, 119, 160, 259 Cotti, Alice ........................................... 36
Cotti, Jack .............................. 73, 93, 135
Crass, Cynthia ..................................... 36
Crochetiere, Aliya .......................... 73, 119 Curtis, Anna ........................................ 73
DD'Amico, David ............................ 148, 149
D'Andrea, John-Michael 107
Dairi, Omar 47, 64, 108, 109, 147 Davidson, Cat 24, 82, 83 Davis, Julie .......................... 36, 39, 40, 41 Debreu, Eleanor.17, 25,103,119,192,258 Debreu, Willy ............... 25, 27, 28, 83, 117
DeMarco, Robert ........................... 93, 122
Diederich, Ann ..................................... 36
Donnell, Cotter ............................... 37, 41
Dossett, Tristen ................ 73, 93, 148, 149
Drolen, Maddy 73, 111, 150, 151
Dver, Coach ....................................... 122
Dver, Lori ............................................ 37
D'Amico, David .............................. 68, 122
D'Andrea, John-Michael ............ 27, ?3, 147
EEdwards, Brooke 25, 80, 83, 84, 121, 149
Edwards, Natalie 70, 73, 96, 126, 127, 138, 139
Erb, Brian 148, 149, 154, 155
Erb, Tyler ...................... 19, 193, 157, 258
Erickson, Rachel 28, 96, 151
Evans, Sam ............... .41, 80, 83, 130, 131
FFalitz, Jason .......................................
109
Fan, Aria ............................................. 73
Farer, Howard ............................. 105, 133
Fay, Jonathan ................................. 37, 42
Feess, Davey ........................ 25, 136, 194
Fega, Grant ................... 25, 158, 195, 258
Feldmeth, Greg 37, 38, 41, 44, 87, 330
Finney, Catherine 13, 83, 84, 88, 113, 147
Fletcher, Craig ...................................... 37
Flores-Ramirez, Tanis 25, 29, 196, 259
Foster, Courtney 80, 83, 88, 97
Fox, Carolyn .................................. 37, 39
Franks, Johnny ................... 17, 83, 87, 145
Freed, Stuart ....................................... 37
Fuller-Monk, Emma 24, 73, 151, 154, 155
GGallagher, Liz 73, 96, 119
Galvan, Leo ......................................... 68
Gancedo, Evan 19, 73, 120, 121, 148, 149
Garg, Shelley 82, 83, 85, 150, 151 Gates-Kayyem, Britt. 24, 27, 149, 197, 257, 258
Geier, Alan ..................................... 36, 37
Genske, Alexis ...................... 25, 158, 198
Genske, Will 73, 95, 124, 125, 149 Gifford, Emily .......................... 73, 75, 149
Gleason, Bryan ................................... 135 Gonzalez, Amanda ................... 73, 96, 147 Goodwin, Erica ..................................... 96 Goodwin, Tim .......................... 83, 84, 149 Gravely, Amber ................. 37
Gray, Pat ........................................... 121
Griffin, Aria 25, 83, 104, 105, 152, 153
Grimmett, Sarah 16, 83
Grosbard, Rita ........................... 44, 83, 84
Gross, Andrew ........................ 80, 83, 115
Gretzinger, Hannah 28, 113, 147, 199
Grover, Dennis 19, 24, 25, 73, 78, 108, 109, 144, 145
Gu, Victoria ......................................... 73
HHamilton, Grace ............................. 37, 39
Hamming, Nathan 94, 95, 149, 200, 259
Hanel, Becca 13, 18, 67, 97, 121, 138, 139
Hanel, Dylan .................... 67, 93, 115, 135
Harmon, Max 27, 83, 123, 148, 149
Harrison, Kim ....................................... 37 Hart, Sebastian ....................... 73, 74, 107 Harvey, Caroline ........ 73, 74, 113, 146, 147
Harvey, Preston 93, 115, 143
Hathaway, Kathryn 83, 97, 139 Hathaway, Richard 122, 149
Hayes, Rob .......................................... 37
Hemphill, Lisa ...................................... 74
Henckel, Sofie 24, 151, 155
Hepp, Sherry ....................................... 37
Higgins, Camilla ............................. 74, 78
Hirji, Sitara. 16, 18, 27, 104, 105, 150, 151, 201
Ho, Steven .................... 24, 154, 155, 202
Hoang, Julia ......................................... 24
Hoang, Rachel 80, 83, 84, 97, 151
Hodgen, Allie 47, 60, 64, 110, 111, 147
Hodgkins, Harry 17, 26, 94, 95, 116, 117, 145, 165, 203
Holder, Maddi ........................ 74, 119, 139
Holmgren, Julie .................................... 41
Holmgren, Laura ................ 34, 37, 40, 155
Hong, David 83, 84, 152, 153
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