... and make a splash!
Dive in and make a splash! We are all about making an impact in everything we do. From scaling new heights on outdoor ed trips, to juggling a multitude of AP courses, to going out for a sport that we
have never played before, we love to jump in head first and diversify ourselves. At times we plunge blindly into our endeavors, but the risk is always worth it, as we know we are backed by a strong community to catch us if we fall. So dive in with us and make a splash!
• The num b ers may say that there are 98 members of the Poly graduating class of 2014, but thos e of us in the upper
•., school know better, there are actually 99 . Debbie Reed matriculated to Poly in 2002, and she has been along for a coaster ride that has lasted 12 years Her tenure at Poly can be characterized as that of tireless devotion. She truly cares about the Poly community, and it is quite evident that it ' s not just a community to her, but it ' s her family. She is intimately familiar with every aspect of the school and that's what sets her apart as a truly remarkable head of school. Outside of Poly, Mrs Reed is a nationally recognized head of school. The students just recognize her as our selfless leader who knows everyone by name and greets us with a smile each day. She hasn ' t just been a figurehead to us, but has been a part of our everyday lives Just as we students have taken advantage of the multitude of experiences here at Poly, so has Mrs. Reed. Over the past 12 years, she has been seen cheering on students at their athletic events, visiting art exhibitions, enjoying theatrical performances , observing our classes, or leading an Advisee group. She was just as comfortable discussing complex social issues with upper school students as she was greeting lower school students in her office to give them their coveted birthday ribbons. She is s h ort in stature but big in heart and looks good in orange. Mrs. Reed spearheaded the most significant capital campaign in the history of our school. She has led the growth and revitalization of the north and south campuses with great enthusiasm with little or no disruption to our daily lives. She is leaving our school a better place than when she came so that future generations can benefit as well. Debbie Reed will be remembered as one of the great heads of school in the history of Polytechnic
The Oakleaves staff is proud and honored to dedicate the 2013-2014 yearbook to our fearless leader, Debbie Reed. The Poly community will never forget your inspiring contributions and dedicated leadership over your 12 yea r s of service here.
Having Mrs. Reed as an advisor my freshmen year was such a helprul experief;tce in my transition into high school. When walking into her office every week, I knew that any question I had would be and concerns I had woJ((J b dimintshed. Mrs. Reed was so ao she atways had an ans for everything due to her knowledge of everything going on ih the school! It also helped that she had a stash of snacks in her ., office that we could munch on if we didn't have snack! Mrs. Reed reall s.A made my lrt>i)o Poly a really easy and smooth experience.
- Salma Kamal '16
mere 1 y us ys a a game, performance, or event. While t'fflls departt:J r e is bittersweet, I wish her all the best in the next chapter of her life. Thank you for everything Mrs. Reed. You will be missed."
-Charlie Patterson '14 : :· .
l wasjn the first grade re a y. ' I have gotten to know her as an advisor, a caring teacher, and even as one of my favorite fans to see in the stands at any and every Poly sporting event. Mrs. Reed has ,lft'l e '· be a confident leader in this awesome Poly and for that, I am truly grateful.
- Natalie Triester '14
t Poly, academics are normally the top priority in all grades; however, students have little difficulty finding time to blow off steam and escape the stresses of school. Whether it's participating in numerous clubs or hanging out with friends on the patios, life at Poly is a highlight for many students during their high school years. With a small student body of approximately four hundred, the Upper School garners tightknit relationships among all of its students. During lunch, juniors play fierce tournaments of ping pong on their patio as seniors play video game tournaments of the same competetive level on theirs. Everywhere, students take advantage of all the opportunities that Poly has to offer in and out of the classroom.
Around campus, there's always ··: something going on. Whether we are running from one class •· .... ·• to another or hunting for food • • ••,;.,. I in the Haaga House, we take full tt; " advantage of what our campus -+!i• ·· ,...,. has to offer. Patios are a place for · , ·· . friends to catch up during free \ periods. Courtyards are a place for :.;;·
dodgeball and ping-pong matches. However, the busiest time of the day is undoubtedly lunchtime. A hungry school pours out of classrooms and into the sun to pick up lunch from Green Apple Gourmet or from class officers on Fun Food Friday, when all sorts of clubs meet. The campus becomes filled with students and teachers as they look for the perfect place to spend lunch whether it be
Protecting themselves from the sun, seniors Willy Moffly and Spencer Rodgers wear their straw hats while supporting the football team
Boo! Sophomores Dylan Magsarili, Teddy Debreu, Austin Gee, Ally Annick, and Terra Magee dress up for Halloween in hopes to win the costume contest. in the library or on the patios. Poly's campus is comfortable, accessible, and always bustling, and we couldn't ask for more!
A Junior Allison Woo and Sophomores
A Stephanie Chai and Brenda Chen get : ahead on their homework during X
• free. The library is a popular place for
• students to study or to take a break
• during free time.
: Juniors show their class
• spirit before the first
• morning meeting of the
• year by dressing in red and
• decorating their patio .
Freshmen are excited to cheer on the Panther's football team against Malibu at the first tailgate of the year.
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Junior Emily Beljak cheers as th; ,? ) rest of her paddling group pulls themselves back into their boat during rafting practice before the Klamath River trip.
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• • • Freshmen Michael Hatch, Matthew Arena, Zealand Mclean, Matt Alison, JT Tsuchiya, and Emily Huntsman take a break and enjoy lunchtime on their patio.
Morning meeting gives the upper school a chance to come together and to have fun in the midst of stressful weeks. This school year, Garland filled with cheers as students partook in an \ array of games, including guess · ;. :-: · · that teachers' hand. Garland filled :·:\. with laughter as students watched ., _.:· videos supporting upcoming ·j_ • dances, and music as students 1; · :: ·. .__ sang to Christmas carols during · I
the Holidays. Speakers presented enlightening ideas in extended morning meetings, and students in acting classes performed amazing skits to their fellow peers. The BSU played a black history video they made that provided a window
Sophomore Morgan Dickerson performs in a play about the Great Depression.
Students gather for a into the lives of African Americans in the Poly community. All in all, morning meetings this school year were entertaining, enlightening, and a great way to relax in the middle of a jam-packed day.
pep rally before the fall tailgate to teach the student body new cheers and to play games.
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Ms. Williams, the woman behind the magic, informs students about the upcoming Poly events.
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Surprise Mrs. Reed! The whole school met in the gym for a special assembly to honor Mrs. Reed and thank her for a great 12 years as head of school.
Rivalry Week is a celebrated tradition at Poly -a week-long event where all four grades battle it out for points and overall bragging rights. Rivalry Week included the classics an egg toss, the cheeto into shaving cream game, and the hula hooping competition. This year, some new games were also introduced-- iPad hockey, a new and improved relay race with help from the trikes, and a "Biathalon." The main event, an all upper-school water fight, is what everyone looks forward to as the week passes by. Another tradition, the employment of some grand exhibit ion by the seniors, was fulfilled by an inflatable bouncy castle used as fortress and battle station.
After getting an apple on her first try in bobbing for apples and securing the lead, sophomore Ally Annick runs to pass off her helmet during the relay.
ASB president, Natalie Triester explains the rules of the Biathalon. Triester and the rest of the cabinet put in countless of hours planning and preparing for the week.
Junior Ben Hubsch trikes down the path despite being a little too tall for the tricycle. Hubsch is famous for his impressive triking skills within the junior class.
Senior Kyle Beerman nails freshman Brady Carter with a water balloon in the annual water-balloon fight. The senior class surprised the student body with a bounce house.
Focused junior Matthew Soulanille creates his paper airplane masterpiece as sophomore Sloan Askins looks on for guidance. Matt Carter led the seniors to victory in this event with his impressive airplane soaring across the stage
Uuniors Julia Wohl and ulia Yun dress up as everyone's least favorite Christmas surprise: coal in a stocking.
Dennis Grover and Spencer Rodgers poke some lighthearted fun at Kiki Yang and Zack Bern by imitating their posing.
Matt Alison, Josh Hee, Colleen Woo, and Heather Gretzinger take a break from dancing to pose for a picture.
"Don't chill in the corner dance!"
-Bing Banta '15
"Go all out for the theme and don't leave early"
-Evan Gancedo '14
"Don't cut the photo booth line and don't complain when upperclassmen do."
-Becca Hanel '15 -a
Twas the night of the ASB Dance, when all through Founder's Hall not a student wasn't dancing, not even the freshmen. The decorations were hung around the room with care, in hopes that Ms. Williams soon would be there.
Sop h omores Dean Beha r y, Terra Magee, Celine Vendler, Joe Mendenhall, and Rebecca Tokofsky form a festive human pyramid.
The Girls Cross Country team are happy to get together for a picture early on in the night.
The Oakleaves Dance was a huge success as the entire student body danced the night away at the Annick's, who kindly gave their house for the Opposites Attract dance.
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Junior Emily Beljak and senior Willy Moffly sure do attract!
Freshman Mark Xu, sophomore Shuchi Sehgal, and freshman Sam Clark are far too serious at the oakleave dance!
Juniors Maya Omori and Ezra Sunshine capture the moment and show off
''Food is the best way to a man's heart."
-Erica Goodwin
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T"Just be creative, be yourselt and put all of your heart into your ask."
-Spencer Rogers
his year's "Winter Wonderland" dance, put on by the Juniors, was a blast. Hosted by the Jaffer family, students showed up to the first formal dance of the year ready to have a g'reat time and dance the night away.
Willy Moffly, Nate Young, Emma Molz, and Riley Walker make sure to capture their matching plaid outfits.
uniors David Ohta, Henry Cafferata, and Henry La Soya go for the serious pose at the start of the dance.
Evan Gancedo and Kayla Valencia do their signature pose to add to their collection of dance photos.
Stephanie Chai, Jack Amsbry, Ally Annick, Brenda Chen take a quick photo before hitting up the dance floor.
The Girls Service League put on a fun-filled night for students at the Harrison residence. The theme of Arabian Nights was portrayed all throughout the home, and there was even a live showing of Aladdin.
1'Five minutes."
-Natalia SanchezNigolian
"Ten minutes."
-Brett Kidman
GSL dance
11 An hour and a half to two hours."
-Gabby Maarse
Emily Huntsman and tephanie Chai aren't hiding that they wore the same dress to the dance.
Julianna Lai, LLJcy Harvey, Shalini Haupt, and Gabby Maarse are all dolled up for GSL.
From mountain biking and fly fishing in Mammoth, to living the farm life on Jameson Ranch, to backpacking in Escalante, to sailing the ocean blue in Catalina, the freshmen class has experienced it all. This week off of school enabled some great bonding for the incoming class, with each group a mixture of both new and old Poly students.
Freshmen gather by the horse stables during their time off from working the ranch on the Sustainable Living trip.
Freshmen on the Catalina trip admire the great view of the ocean after their hike to the top of a mountain.
Freshman Julian Lang bikes down a dirt path on the Mammoth Mountain Biking trip as Mr. Strom and the rest of the freshmen pack follows close behind.
Freshmen Jon Wong, Matthew A Roychowdhury, and Justin Auh pose in front of one of Mammoth Mountain's beautiful lakes while on their Fly Fishing trip.
Mammoth Mountain bikers thank Poly for a great experience in front of Mammoth Mountain before heading home at the end of the week.
Freshmen Greg Evans, Kate Penner, Nellie Breen, Carmen Strassle, and Gwen Hashimoto take a quick break while backpacking in the canyons of Escalante
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Sophomore trips are one of the greatest opportunities to bond with classmates, try new things, and have an awesome week . From road biking, to hiking through canyons, to gliding on the costal waters of California, everyone can find a trip that they'll love .
.• Sierra backpackers are ready to start their backpacking adventure,
• • desprte having issues
• due to the government shutdown of national parks.
Zion day hikers have a blast as they climb to the top of a sand dune in Utah.
Suited up for a fun day of paddleboarding, sophomores on the Channel Island Sea Kayaking trip are ready to get in the water.
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Sophomores on the Havasupai trip enjoy a day of clear skies and beautiful waterfalls after a tough ten mile hike into the canyon.
Admiring the California view, Coastal road bikers stop before getting back on the road. These bikers cover an impressive distance of twenty to sixty miles each day! •
Sean McMahon, Evan Kim, and Ally Annick catch a big wave during the Encinitas Surfing trip. The students on the trip enjoyed their week surfing, doing yoga, relaxing on the beach, and watching the beautiful Southern v California sunsets.
Isabelle Phinney and Sam Collins don't let the government shutdown ruin their spirit on the Sierra Backpacking trip.
Every year, most of the junior class pile up their waterproof bags and hop into charter buses ready to embark on the ten hour drive to Klamath River for an outdoor education trip with the whole grade. If the of paddling practice in the Poly pool isn't evidence enough, the trip proved to be extremely rigorous but nonetheless fun. Though rainy weather plagued Pod 1 the first few days, the junior class let nothing get in the way of a good time. From impromptu football games at camp, to "Mafia" sessions around the campfire, to songs while rafting on the river, there was never a dull moment on this trip. While the majority of the class headed to Klamath, nine bold juniors decided to take on the advanced backpacking trip to Mt. Whitney. The group of boys hiked the entirety of the mountain, the highest peak in the continental US, and their journey was as memorable as the Klamath trip. Whether floating down the river or reaching 14,000 feet, both groups had a week full of amazing bonding experiences.
Caroline Iaffaldano, Claire Rossi, and Catherine Shelton suit up for a rigorous day on Class 4 rapids. On the more difficult rapids, it took the entire group to navigate the boat. On average, juniors paddled around 13 miles on the river until reaching one of the five campsites.
Fighting the cold, Henry La Soya and Chris Lopez take a break during their ascent of Mt. Whitney
Mr. Kiely, Manny Medrano, and Richard Hathaway take a second to admire the beautful view on Whitney.
Dylan Hanel, Kiki Yang, Kayla Valencia, Julia Yun, and Max Beller prepare dinner on an abandoned golf course. Most juniors took frozen panda express for atleast one meal.
Brooke Olson, Allie Hodgen, Lindsey Kelleher, and Allison Woo briefly wait in their boat before hitting the rapids. Some days the pods would eat lunch on the river instead of stopping.
clubs
Clubs at Poly are as diverse as they come. At a school as small as Poly, it is truly exciting while surprising that there are so many options among the student body. Many clubs are service and charity-oriented, and, for some, clubs are just about having fun with others who share the same interests or hobbies. This year, the Barbecue Club has made a return and has been dominating the new "Fun Food Friday," selling a myriad of options from burgers and hot dogs to flavorful kabobs and vegetables. Culture clubs are also popular, with both the Indian and Spanish Culture Clubs being active on campus, as well as the Black Student Union. The Debate Team and the Poly Christian Fellowship are as strong as ever. With new clubs like MD Junior and Red Cross starting as well this year. The QSA has continued to make a strong impact, and one can always find MESA members recycling on Fridays. And who doesn't enjoy the weekly report from the new Weather Club?
Our leadership groups at Poly come full-circle, through helping organizations throughout Pasadena and within the school. Both GSL and MSL have successfully managed to create a strong school-wide bond, giving younger students a chance to have an older friend to look up to. Peer Mentors have befriended their freshman advisee groups, serving as important and trusting figures that they can talk to. The Ambassadors council put in countless hours to pair, train, and prepare all Ambassadors for the ever important Poly open houses and visiting days. SALC has helped promote good sportsmanship while still maintainin? school spirit. Finally, we can't forget the ASB, uniting our school, making us laugh during assemblies, and creating quite a memorable year.
There are many talented leaders on this campus. The leaders who were recognized with such a position did a fantastic job in their efforts to set examples and standards for the community as a whole. This year, we the ASB have and continue to try to spread an overall spirit of community, mutual support, and strong ties. We have tried to sprinkle in fun activities in morning meeting by playing inclusive games or showing viral videos every Wednesday to lighten the typically rigorous day of a Poly student. It is an honor to serve such a diverse and open community of thinkers, artists, athletes, and innovators. As student leaders, we collaborate with adult leaders on campus to create the best environment when it comes to governing a school like Poly.
Why did you choose to do a year abroad?
To learn English, to discover new customs, and to have fun. I wanted to take a break from French high school.
What's the biggest difference between the US and France?
Everything. The language, people, school, weather, menality.
What do you miss most about France? I miss my family and friends the most in France.
What's the best thing about living with Omar Dairi and his family? It's very different from my family. I had to adapt, and it wasn't easy. It showed me how to be independent, and I got to learn about different customs because they're from Morocco.
What's the most American thing you've done since you got here? In-N-Out. • a •..
For about a decade, the Global Initiatives Program has connected Poly's students and faculty to international affairs, professionals, culture, issues, and events. Part of the Global Initiative Alliance, the mission of the global initiatives program is to foster an interest in, an understanding of, and a respect for the dignity and worth of fellow human beings and their cultures. By studying, reaching out, and communicating with one another, the students help shape the future through service and listening. Those who wish to pursue the global initiatives program, can dive into a topic of their choosing and create a project that reflects their understanding of the subject.
Dressed as kindergarteners for their GIP Global Scholars' Project, seniors Hana Svitek and Kelly Berg help real kindergarteners prepare for their Multicultural Celebration by teaching international games to them.
This years fall play was School for Scandal, written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. The story focuses on a group of Londoners who are trying to navigate the social game of gossip and family. The bombastic style of the play was a challenge for the actors, requiring them to forget their more natural training and instead take on the crazy and over-the-top personalities of their characters. The tech department provided an incredible set that not only helped the actors get more into the world of the play, but also helped the audience follow the complex web of relationships by matching the door color of different characters homes with their costumes. All in all, the play was a great success!
The cast comes together for the final scene of the play where all conflicts are resolved and the proper couples end up together.
Tom Phelan's acting career has taken off this year. Tom landed a recurring role on the ABC Family drama, The Fosters.
Senior Henry Zhou plays his role of Sir Peter Teazle with gutso. Zhou has been part of the performing arts during his four years at Poly.
some dramatic facial expressions.
department with her first lead role as Mariah.
Brianna Chu gets into character, Lady Teazle, with the help of
Hannah Humayun makes her debut in the Poly performing arts
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This year's dance concert throug ly showcased Poly's share of dancers in an incredibly unique way. The .· .: gamut of genres of dances in the • ••,;., show allowed an unforeseen diversity ' .:... into the concert from tap to hip hop to ballet. The audience was able .. · to see a bit of everything and was . bound to find a piece to enjoy. And ,.. ,.
for veteran ballerinas to rookies who .•_. . .f simply enjoyed movement, the dance J • ••• · show and program were also unique '·. ·.• ways for Poly students to find new yet /
.•• ·> > Members of the Advanced Dance class perform "Ceiling in the Floor," an excerpt from a full length work.
Senior Victoria Gu showed her amazing flexibility and skill in her solo piece "Stay." lasting friends from all grade levels · ..._. and groups. During backstage circle· .:....:1 • time, these close sentiments were shared and rejoiced with laughs and happy tears. Many have said they have found the dance show to have been an integral memory and experience to their Poly career and treasure their moments as performers. It's hard to find another unique opportunity such as dancing on the Garland stage, and the dance concert reflected a unity of passion, happiness, and hard work as dancers could enjoy the fruit of their labor all semester long.
The boys of Dance 2-3 show off their killer moves during their solos in "Move Together."
• • • • • • • . ·> > Brenda Chen, Kaylee McCord, and Kara Mia Mollura perform in the dance team's piece "My Beloved."
The Dance 2-3 class performs their Latin-inspired piece "Move Together."
The winter musical, A New Brain, showed off the new and innumerable talents of the Poly performing arts program. As the inaugural performance in the black box theatre, A New Brain allowed the performers freedom to explore performing in a space vastly different than the Garland stage while also exploring deep, pertinent themes, such
Junior Tom Phelan has been performing in plays and musicals since Freshman year. as love, passion, and the human experience. ·• The small size and intimate nature of the theatre allowed the actors to achieve new heights in performing than are possible in Garland, while also providing a new canvas
for Erin Barr, the sole lighting and tech designer. Alan Geier and Teresa Rokos, the pianist and cellist, respectively, filled the space with their beautiful music, and their talents provided a strong platform for the voices of the fourteen cast members, some of whom had never sung publicly before. A New Brain was an incredible success for the cast, musicians, crew, and director Tina Cocumelli, and paved the way for many more astonishing black box performances in the future.
Sophomore Tanya Jain waits on junior Midge Zuk and senior Charlie Patterson.
Junior Seth Calvin lays on a gurney as doctors Leo Galvan and Henry Brooks examines him. The cast of A New Brain takes acting classes during X period.
The technical crew did an amazing job of incorporating a variety of lights, and set pieces.
winter musical
Sophomores Maddie Wilkinson and Morgan Kaii-Ackerman did an amazing job performing in their first winter musical this year.
This spring, Garland stage was alive once again ·for the Performing Arts Department's production of Kiss Me/ Kate, a
Lucentio (Milan Mosse) Cole Porter classic. Based on a 1940's era production company's quest to perform a memorable, musical interpretation of William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, relationships amongst the actors begin to sour when Fred Graham (Charlie Patterson) sends a bouquet of flowers to another actor, Lois Lane (Lauren Wilmore), much
to the dismay of his ex-wife and love interest in the show, Li IIi Va nessi (Camilla Higgins). As arguments ensue both offstage and on, the ensemble must hold itself and the show together as external emotions begin to weave their way into the actual performance. Although Poly has produced Kiss Me, Kate in past springs, the was retooled with brand chereography and lighti-ng. This year's mus·cal
is pleased when Bianca Minola (Lauren Wilmore) selects him for marriage.
Petruchio (Charlie Patterson) orders the thugs (Macgee Warshofsky and Cheyne Minto) to leave his abode.
The Dance Ensemble for Kiss Me, Kate performs one of their numbers. This group comprises of both members of the dance team and dancers who participate in dance
classes offered at Poly.
The three su1tors, Brandon Lew, Jamal Jaffer, and Milan Mosse try to woo Lauren Wilmore in the center of Padua.
The tension between ex-lovers Petruchio and Katharine, and the new beau, General Harrison causes drama throughout the musical.
Senior concertmaster
Jessica Jin has played the violin for the Orchestra. Jin has been a member of the Poly Pit Orchestra for the past four years.
Conducted by Mrs. Kubota and assisted , by Mr. Geier and Mr. Hayes, · · the pit orchestra is a • combination of the music • . . department's chamber music, orchestra, and jazz ) band. They come together to create something that is truly wonderful to listen to
oj and be a part of. With hours and hours of practice during 1 X periods throughout the year, the orchestra is always well-prepared to give us a spectacular performance whether it be in a music assembly, the Winter Concert, the Jazz Concert, the Cabaret Evening or the musical.
Jazz band
Senior Liam Wilt has had many solos in his four years as a trombonist. Wilt has also performed in other bands, including the National Young Arts Foundation.
Poly's
Jazz Band program continues to grow every year. This year, it featured extremely talented young musicians from all grade levels. Conducted by Rob Hayes, a wellrounded leader with the ability to play a multitude of instruments. This year, the band performed at assemblies and its own concert, the Jazz Concert. Ever year, the Jazz Concert draws audiences from near and far of all ages. Their success and attention is a testament to the variety of talents in the band. Traditionally, the band participated in the Workman Jazz Festival, a small competition at Workman High School.
• • • Although the
• Slam team is
• • missing Junior
• Henry Brooks,
• they know how
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to have fun while
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•II Poly Slam has really been an opportunity for catharsis, expression, and . enjoyment for students and for everyone on the team. · Slam poetry is a unique way to get your feelings on the · 8 page and into the world, and it helps students find «t their voices. Led by English •• teacher Mrs. Hamilton and advised by Senior Simone Abegunrin, the Poly Slam Team includes six team members and welcomes poets and musicians to perform at the annual Open Mic Night. Poly Slam has ..1; come so far in the past ., three years, and it has a bright future ahead as the talented writers mature into professiona Is
Sophomore Nikolas Angelopoulos showcases his deep voice in his solo for the Vocal Ensemble's Cabaret Evening, the ensemble's biggest performance of the year.
With great vocalists from all four grade levels, the Vocal Ensemble has a range as high as first soprano and as low as bass. The group meets every week during X periods to rehearse their pieces. Vocal Ensemble serves as a great time for singers to both practice and sing away their stress. Everyone in the group has such talent and great personalities, and that makes for a great sound when they all sing together. The Vocal Ensemble performs in many Upper School events like the Jazz Concert, the Music Assembly, and the Cabaret Evening.
the Paw Print
At the Paw Print, we hold three virtues above all others: discipline and hard work. As the chief representatives of the trendiest, edgiest group at Poly, we, the Editors-in-Chief are the at the top of the pyramid. The Paw Print is not just an extracurricular, it is a lifestyle. We who are accepted into its ranks must be uncompromising and ruthless, willing to fight our way to the top at all costs. Some accuse us of violating child labor laws, but we are not children, we are deities. We are Poly's future Rupert Murdochs. We are the ones who will eventually monopolize the private sector and exploit the poor. If you don't agree with our definition of success, then you can step aside and have fun not owning several multibillion-dollar homes. We are about success. We are about competition. We are about anaphora. If you turn to "success" in MerriamWebster's, you will find a picture of us, the Paw Print, smiling back at you. We are so ruthless that parents tell their kids that the Paw Print will come to get them if they don't go to bed on time. While most of our readers are students, faculty and staff, other readers include: Alumni, parents and prospective students. We debunk any claims of egotism, because what we say is true. Try and fight us, and we will come for vou. We are the Paw Print. We are legion. We are everywhere.
Editors-in-Chief,
lan McKnight Kim
Mr. Feldmeth
"Advising the Paw Print is a :
joy! I look forward to Paw Print ·
weekends when we argue, .. · get mad at people who are
late with stories and photos, wrestle with ethical issues of
fairness and kindness, eat, and / put out a 12-page paper that ' the Poly Upper School enjoys reading each month. To me, it's one of the most enriching extracurricular activities an upper schooler can do" - Mr. Feldmeth
"The sports section of the Paw Print is very unique. We get to take an inside look at teams and players of the community, giving us the opportunity to see beyond the scores We often get to unveil the motivation of a star or a squad that drives them to success."
Hunt e r Wo r land '15
"I think the Paw Print gives students an outlet not only to express themselves and become accustomed to a leadership role, but also to inform the Poly community." Jlt '• ) 11 ' r
· ife Editor Erin Lee and Natalia Sanchez-Nigolian
Sports Editors : Charlie Ramirez and Hunter Worland
_ Sta, Nate Young, Juliet Johnson, and Harry Templeton
Copy Editor· Lily Wu
1 .-- ·"t- Henry Brooks, Nicky Steidel, and Brett Laudeman
News Editors Nathan Lee and Julia Wohl
siblin9s
At Poly, siblings come in all different sizes, shapes, and personalities. If you're new on campus, it's comforting to have a brother or sister around to lend a helping hand. While our siblings can get under our skin at times, they're always there for us in the end. With the ups and downs of the school year, we are glad to experience this crazy time with our closest • friends: our family. Here's to a great year, full of memories made with our siblings!
Matthiessen '16
-Allie Hodgen '15
It's easier to make friends in my sibling's grade.
-Allie Triester '16
Aside from taking part in clubs, working hard in class, and participating in boundless extracurricular activities, Poly upper schoolers play their hearts out in the 22 different sports offered by Poly's exceptional athletic program. Throughout three seasons, both varsity and junior varsity teams boast an 80% student participation rate with many multi-sport athletes. Behind the athletes, the fans have flourished over the course of this year. At any important game or athletic venue, students from all four grades can be heard cheering on their fellow classmates. Also, The Student Athlete Leadership Council (SALC) implemented social media, and were able to update fans with scores, injuries, and schedules no matter when or where a team was playing. Poly athletics looks forward to many more stellar years.
waterP
After an exodus of senior leaders and a championship season, the water polo team did not let up, keeping their momentum and continuing their sucess of previous years. Led by a number of returning varsity contributors, including five returning starters, the team clinched a fourth consecutive league title with a 10-0 record and yet another Cl F run. As the season progressed, the newer members gained experience becoming major assets in the water.
"I have really enjoyed the way our Poly water polo teams have come together to p lay for each other. We have a great team dynamic this year, and I am excited to see what we can do in CIF. And I love team!'"'
- Brock Hudnut '14
"It has been really fun to see how much the team has improved as a whole. We have a lot of great players on th is team, and I was excited to see different players step up into different leadership ro les this year. Winning t he Prep League was a big accomplishment for us, and it took a true team effort. I am v ery lucky to have been a art of such a great team."
-Dennis Grover
'14
"It has been my pleasure to have been apart of such an amazing program for the last four years. I'm proud to say that I've contributed to Poly's most successful years and look fondly back at my experience. I couldn't be more thankful to have such amazing teammates, coaches, and friends and will never forget the moments we have shared!"
-Spencer Rogers '14
A Junior Omar Dairi goes for the steal.
0 This is Dairi's third year on varsity,
• and second year as a starter.
•
Senior Josh Ball goes up to block
• a shot on goal. Ball has been the
• starting keeper for the Panthers
• during his junior and senior years .
•
Senior Hazen Breen looks for an open teammate as a defender pressures him. Breen has been a crucial player for the Panthers by stepping up as a starter during his senior year.
Dennis Grover attempts a shot on goal. Grover steps up this season to assume the role of a captain during his fourth season on the varsity team.
Turner Romey passes to a
• teammate for an assist. Romey has
• become a starting member of the
• team this year.
Captain Brock Hudnut looks to pass into set. After four years on the Panther's varsity squad, Hudnut will continue his water polo career at USC in the fall.
Captain Spencer Rogers collects a pass from a teammate before taking a shot on goal. Rogers has been a dominant force on the team during his four years on varsity
Top Row: Brock Hudnut, Spencer Rogers, Josh Ball, Dennis Grover, Henry
Brooks, Omar Dairi, and Sebastian Hart.
Bottom Row: Hazen Breen, Turner Romey, Dylan Magsarili, Kris Shepherd, Evan Kim, Ezra Sunshine, and Coach Ryan Katsuyama
After two promising seasons in 2011 and 2012, the girl's tennis team was ready to dominate the courts this year. After losing just one senior last year, the team had a strong upperclassmen showing and used their experience to take out the competition. Despite having a strong junior and senior showing, we can't forget the crucial two underclassmen on the team. Freshman Shalani Haupt and Sophomore Sam Collins are two young players who have a bright future ahead of them. Playing both doubles and singles matches this year, there is no doubt that these two will lead the Panthers to victory in the near future.
This season has been full of bonding, fun, and great matches. I looked forward to practice every day and every match we had because I knew I would always have a great time with my teammates. We did an amazing job this year!IJ
- Juliet Johnson '14
With the smooth transition to a new coaching staff, the team has placed second in our league. The new additions to the team along with the returning players have been incredibly motivated while still enjoying themselves on the court. The combination of competitiveness and support was crucial to our successful season."
- Elissa Boghosian '1
v a-rsity Gir ls Tennis team
<' celebrates their 10-8 win over their
• rivals Chadwick, who is one of the
Poly ' s top competitors every year.
Anxious about their match, senior
• Elissa Bogoshian and junior Julia
• Wohl pose for a photo before
• starting their first set.
After a long set against Arcadia, juniors Brooke Olson and Anna Lamb leave the court victorious Lamb was a singles during the season, but played doubles with Olson for the Arcadia match.
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Senior Gisela Baker sets up for a crucial backhand winner during a match against Westridge Baker played doubles with her best friend, Erin Lee.
Getting ready for her match, sophomore Sam Collins warms up her forehand. Collins always brought a positive attitude and desire to win on the court.
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Excited about the first match of the season against Mark Keppel, senior Juliet Johnson calms Shalani Haupt's nerves before her first high school tennis match.
A girls tennis team sits one court
• • as they cheer on captain Elissa
8 ghos1ah dunng her, set agamst
numbe'r two singles
payer.
Top Row: Madison Carey, Gisela Baker, Elissa Boghosian, Juliet Johnson, Julia Wohl
Bottom Row: Shalani Haupt, Anna Lamb, Sam Collins, Erin Lee, Brooke Olson
Not Pictured: Coach Kim Weber
crosse
Poly's Cross Country team ran well this season. Despite losing seniors last year, the boys team grew considerably in size, and some of the freshman were able to run in varsity races from the start. This exodus of new talent will help not only this season, but it will be an advantage in the seasons to come. The Varsity team, lead by junior Will Hubsch, headed into league finals ranked 6th in the CIF Southern Section. The JV boys team placed 5th out of 25 schools (12 full teams) at the Mt. SAC invite. The girls team has only 9 runners, but this tight-knit group has seen a lot of success. The Varsity girls, led by senior Evan Gancedo, finished 3rd in the Prep League Finals meet and steadily improved as the season progressed. The 2 JV girls, both freshman, have also run extremely well and show much promise for the future.
Our team was really young this year, so it was great to see everyone working together and training hard ."
-Lev Asimow '14
We really grew as
I' m thankful for having b een able to train and co mpete with so many h ardworking and aw esome individuals."
-H arry Templeton '14
a team this year; it was an awesome experience, and I'm so glad that I got to be a part of it!"
-Lisa Hemphill '14
There is nothing like an eight mile run to get to know your teammates. I couldn't be happier to be part of such a great team."
-Evan Gancedo '14
With a sport as challenging as cross country, it's hard not to have a close team, but the girls team this year was especially cohesive. We had the best conversations on long runs, we pushed each other through speed workouts, and I knew we were always there for one another no matter what."
-Janna Wennberg '14
The JV boys celebrate after a big
win at the Bel-Jeff Invite.
Junior Will Hubsch goes in for the final stretch Hubsch led the boys' team throughout the season.
Coach Caragher gives Andrew Mecum some words of wisdom. He speaks of the side effects of drinking soda
Varsity harrier Janna Wennberg start her kick in •
the last eight-hundred of •.,41 the race.
Senior Evan Gancedo has got her eye on the prize. She is ready to demolish the competition.
Bacl< R 1 Coach Kiely, Manny Medrano, Lev Asimow, Will Hubsch, Jon Yen, CT Mayne, Michael Yen, Richard Hathaway, Charlie Molz, Coach Caragher
'-1 dd <:> 1 Coach Chiu, Rijul Garg, Harry Templeton, Conor Xanders, Jeffrey Silver, Myles Caldwell, Matt Alison, Peter Denham, Greg Evan, Nikhil Adarkar, Andrew Mecum, Aidan Crochetiere, Charlie Jameson
F o • .:> Emily Tcheng, Lisa Hemphill, Melissa McCarthy, Isabelle Phinney, Evan Gancedo, Carmen Strassle, Janna Wennberg, Lily Wu
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/\.. Charlie Jameson races towards the finish at the Rosemead Invitational.
/'.. Junior Lily Wu is all smiles after giving it her all in the annual night
varsitY 9irls voi&V
The Varsity Girls Volleyball team proved that they can be successful, no matter what obstacles they may face. Having two setters who have never played the position before was an challenge that the team quickly overcame as senior Natalie Treister and Sophomore Carolyn Shanks quickly adjusted to their new roles and began to thrive in them. Finishing the league season in a tie with Chadwick for second was the icing on the cake to a successful season.
"Ohana means family."
-Hannah Kaufman '14
"I have loved every minute of my four year in the volleyball program. A competetive atmosphere, excellent co ach-
ing staff, and friendships that will last a lifetime are all aspects of this jou rney that I will never forget!"
-Kaitlyn Olah '14
"I think because our team is very young, people thought that the inexperience at the varsity level would hinder our playing, but being a young team has only made us work harder and come together more as a team."
-Deedee Logan '15
"For my senior year I could not have asked for a better team to spend my last volleyball season with, and it didn't hurt that we were as successful as we were." "
-Natalie Triester '14
Junior Becca Hanel goes up for a hit from the back row Hanel was key this season for the Panthers' defensive game.
Junior Teresa Rokos attempts a kill from the outside. Rokos took on the challenge of starting as middle for poly this season
Junior Alex Clark goes up for a hit and tools the block. Clark is someone the team can always turn to when they are stuck in a rut, trusting her to get them out of it.
Sophomore Carolyn Shanks prepares to serve. Shanks stepped up this season to one of the two setters for the Panthers
Top Row· Natalie Treister, Carolyn Shanks, Emily Beljak , Stephanie Liu, Hannah Kaufman, Kennedy Cameron, Becca Hanel, Sam Shafia
Bottom Row Deedee
Logan, -Alex Clark , Kaitlyn Olah, Heather Bruegl, Teresa Rokos, Carter Woodruff, Allie Triester
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IfPoly's first all girls golf team in over ten years made its debut this year. Senior captains Stephanie Pham and Simone Abegunrin guided the team through the season, bringing school spirit and support to the course. After an extremely competitive season, Poly's Varsity Girls Golf team demonstrated great teamwork, vitality, and determination. Joining together golfers of all skill levels, the team as a whole made huge improvements, finishing its first season with
an outstanding winning record. With many promising, strong underclassmen players, there is no doubt that the girls golf team is a force to be reckoned with in the future.
Steph anie Pham, a four year golf player, has been a huge part o f the team this year. As one of the few returning , ... players , Pham was integral to guiding this new team.
"Practices after school were more ju st pract ice. They were times ........._ of team bond ing, relaxing, and simply having fun. Though the team had a wide range of experience leve ls, everyone on the team was supportive and enthusiastic. I am so happy to have had spent my last golf season with such an amazing group of girls."
-Stephanie Pham '14
"The quality of our season is a testament to the quality of the girls we had on our team. Our team consisted of players who had never held a golf club before to girls who have been playing competitively for years. However, the differences in skill levels served to bond us closer as a team, for the more experienced girls would happily assist whoever needed help, and the newer players brought a fresh perspective to golf. I cannot wait to see what this team turns into in the
Freshmen Rachel Min and Robyn
·:·•./\. Lee pose for a picture on the 1,·. • walk to the tee off during a match J-' • against Westridge.
•
Simone Abegunrin practices driving the ball before she begins her match against Mayfield. Mayfield's home course is Altadena Golf Course.
Senior Simone Abegunrin and
• Sloan Askins, two of the newest
• members, are ready to take on
• their next competitors.
•
Brinda Patel lines up at the tee in order to get a good starting shot on the ninth hole. The Panther's defeated their first league match against Westridge 256-284. ( /
Robyn Lee and Rachel Min take time for a score check at the end of the match. The season was great for the ninth graders to meet some upperclassmen
Stephanie Pham and Angela Liu are all smiles before the start of their match. The team played at Brookside Golf Course for both their home games and practices.
A Sophomores Ally Annick and
· A Brinda Patel continue their walk
• • towards the green to setup for ·
their putt.
Too ow. Christine Choi, Sloan Askins, Ally Annick, Stephanie Pham, Simone Abegunrin, Erin Barr, Coach Babcock
Bo om ow: Rachel Min, Robyn Lee, Kayley Kawana, Angie Liu, Brinda Patel
The football team came into the season with the experience of many returning starters. The season started off with an eight game winning streak where the Panther's offense averaged 40 points per game. The impenetrable defense stifled teams to an average of 14 points per game. With a strong contingency of senior leaders, the Poly football team had a 3-1 record in league that secured them a second place finish and a spot in the CIF playoffs. Senior Charlie Ramirez summarizes that, "the season was a result of the dedication and work ethic of every single guy on the team."
"This past season was definitely
"We had high expectations coming into the year and worked very hard over a highlight of my high school experience because of how close we grew as a team. We came together and were successful against some talented opponents and finished with a strong record "
-Charlie Patterson '14
Afte r every game, whether we wo n or lost, we would kneel together for a moment of silence and then call up our huddle with a "family" cheer. This was only one thing we did but it represents how close our team is and the love we have for each other. Best team I've been a part of."
Will Genske '14
the summer to live up to them. I think our summer played a huge role in our undefeated start, both on the field and in bringing us together as a team. As a whole, I don't think our team would trade these experiences for anything."
-Griffin Carter '15
"Football h as been especially fun this year be cause we have such a great gro up of guys. We're all good friend s and I think that
our closene ss off of the field translates to the successful season that we've h ad because we play very well as a team."
-Michael Bow man '14
A Players on the sideline look on : as the offense tries to get things
• going on their own 20 yard line.
Griffin Carter goes airborne as he reaches up for an interception on the 35-yard line
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After a scoring drive, junior Vince Porter sets up for a kickoff against Malibu High School. The Panthers defeated Malibu 49-20 for their fourth win of the season.
Senior Michael Bowman celebrates with a teammate after running the ball in for yet another touchdown.
A Michael Bowman lines up his <' offense to read them the next play
• on an important third down
Junior Nick McConnell avoids getting tackled by the defense as he runs for a first down.
Junior Griffin Carter gets a good block from Nick McConnell as he carries the ball for big yards. Carter led the Panthers in rushing yards
loo Ro Coach Pinon, Coach Tyau, Matt Van Citters, Alex Lindskog, Oran Holt, Milan Mosse, Jack Moore, Vince Porter, Henry Cafferata, Robert Demarco, Nick McConnell, Griffin Carter, Max Beller, Joe Edwards, Coach Andre, Coach Schmoke Bottom Row Coach Clark, Parker Mathews, Charlie Patterson, Tristen Dossett, Jack Kayyem, Jack Cotti, Will Genske, Michael Bowman, Brett Laudeman, Charlie Ramirez, Matt Carter, Bing Banta, Dylan Hanel
The Poly Dance Team and Mascots are a huge reason as to why Poly athletics do so well. With dancers cheering football, water polo, basketball, and volleyball players on while leading the crowd in cheers, they bring a new excitement and pride to games. With a record number of freshmen on the team, the departing seniors will not have to worry about the future of the dance team. Sophomore dancer Brenda Chen says, "Dance team is probably one of my favorite things ever about Poly. Not only do you spend time with such amazing girls, but you find yourself growing with them each year on the team." Just because the dance team doesn't make touchdowns, dunk basketballs, or hit home runs, doesn't mean they can't change the score.
"Having a record number of freshman on the team this year has given all of the older gir ls a chance to show their amazing leadership by taking on teaching and mentoring roles. We're so lucky to have a such a large group of amazing dancers and I can't wait to see how they grow in the coming years."
-Anisha Cook '14
"I love the Dance Team, because we really try to better our whole selves. Not only do we strive for perfection in our dances, but we also practice being professional and businesslike. No one realizes that we have over thirty routines and practice for about 15 hours a week, I am so proud of our team this year, and we just keep improving, both as dancers and as young women."
-Erin Annick '14
Freshmen Cindy Luo and Kaylee McCord accompany seflior Emily Woolway during a dance on Babcock Field. Freshmen have become a majority of the roster with five freshmen on the team!
A One of the panthers walks to the locker
A room in order take a break from the exhausting heat. The "unknown" mascots have a blast dancing alongside the dance team at all the games.
The girls on the dance team march / across the field when performing another outstanding number during halftime of a football game.
/ During the halftime show, the team performs "Runaway" for the crowd at the game against Malibu High School. The fans couldn't get enough of this new dance!
o ' Camila Higgins, Emily Bowen, Cindy Luo, Kaylee McCord, Erin Annick, and Emily Woolway
Natalie Guerra, Brenda Chen, Victoria Peng, Kara-Mia Mollura, Anisha Cook, Aliya Crochetiere, and Nicole Larios
The Poly Girls Varsity Basketball team enjoyed a very successful 2013-2014 season. After winning the Poly Girls Invitational Basketball Tournament for the second time in three years, it was clear that this would be a team to be reckoned with. The early season expectations would soon come to fruition with a sixth consecutive Prep League title. The season culminated with the team reaching the Division SAA CIF Championship game before just falling short to Desert High school and landing a state tournament birth. The team was led by Junior captain Kiki Yang, who led the Prep League in scoring, assists, and steals and Senior captain Kaitlyn Olah who led the Prep league in free throws and was second in scoring, rebounding, and blocked shots. The year will be remembered for an underdog team that exceeded its early season expectations.
" It's been really wonderfu l being on the team this year. It 's truly gratify ing to see everyone improving, mentally and physically, especially the girls who are new to the sport and/or team. I feel I've improved as a player and person by playing with my gir ls this year, and I'm so thankful for all the support from the Poly community"
-Natalie Edwards '14
"Winning Prep League for the fourth consecutive year and returning to the CIF finals were definitely the highlights of the season. We truly defied expectations, and I couldn't be more proud of this group of girls. I have loved every part of my experience on this team for the past four years and ,' have grown so much, both on and off the court, because of it."
-Kaitlyn Olah '14
"To be ab le to win league after losing three starting senio rs last year was a great accomplishment. I' m really proud of the whole team for pulli ng through in the close games."
-Kik i Yang '15
Junior Captain Kiki Yang attempts a shot while two defencders try to close out on her. Yang's abilities have been integral to the team's success this season.
Freshman Julianna Lai fakes out her defender and drives towards the basket.
Senior Alana Jackson goes up for a rebound against two defenders. Jackson's height and strengh have proved vital to the team this season.
Senior Emma Fuller-Monk displays excellent form as she prepares to shoot the ball.
Left to Right: Sarah Ohta, Rachel Miller, Stephanie Liu, Emma Fuller-Monk, Tatiana Becerra, Kiki Yang, Julianna Lai, Natalie Edwards, Jennifer Lu, Kaitlyn Olah, Alana Jackson
The Varsity Boys Soccer Team had many returners and new players as they began their season strong. From the very start of the season, they created strong relationships through hard practices and games as they beat teams in high divisions during the Burroughs Tournament. Their success during games are due to their dynamic lineup to confidently put any man in any spot. They trained hard every day, and even when there were set backs, they fought together as a unit and pushed for success. They ended their season strong as Prep League Champions.
This season will go down as one of the top moment s from my
Of my three years on th e varsity squad, this season has been by far my favorite. We not only work hard in practi ce and on the field, but we also have becom e very good friends along the way.
-Brian Ward '14 high school career. We were all committed to the team and tr usted our team tQ have eachother's backs.
-ian McKnight '14
"I really enjoyed every moment with this team. We fought for each other every game and handled adversity well. The coaching staff and the players worked well together and that helped make this season the most memorable my career."
-Ali Kamal '14
Brian Ward punts the ball to his teammates. He has been invaluable to the team, protecting the goal with his quick hand-eye coordination.
Ben Hubsch collides with an opponent as he aggressively pushes towards the goal.
lan McKnight jumps up for a header to defend his half of the field. ian's fourth year on the team, his calm and collected personality keeps the team together during high pressure games.
Skyler Mclean easily beats a defender and looks towards the goal for an open teammate
0 0 Matthew Carter, Caelum Magee, Andrew Ruys de Perez, Josh Ball, Ali Kamal, lan McKnight, Skyler Mclean, Chris Lopez, Will Hubsch, Ben Hubsch, Hunter Worland, Coach Rick Thompson o Jack Kayyem, Ryan Ng, James Va lencia, Clay Hillenburg, Brian Ward, Vince Porter, Zealand McClean, Jack Queen, Dylan Hanel
'::ture Coach Doug
After only returning five players and three star.ter.s from last year's roster, no one knew how successful the 2013-2014 girls varsity water polo team would be. Fortrulilately, as girls like Natalia Sanchez-Nigolian and Allie Hodgen stepped up as leaders and with the addition of freshman Colleen Woo, the team was able to thrive. The girls were able to add yet anotMer ufildeveated league record to their list of accomplishments. While only graduating one senior, Caroline Harvey, this spring, the varsity water polo team looks to a bright future led by Class of 2015 standouts Lindsey Kelleher. and Allison Woo.
"I couldn't have asked for a better last season at Poly. It's hard to get a team that will work hard but also have a lot of fun, but this team did. Even with all of our injuries and illnesses, everyone was so willing to step up and do whatever needed to be done for the team, and it really showed on the scoreboard every game."
Caroline Harvey '14
"The varsity girls water po team has had a wonderful season! We have developed a strong team chemistry that we have greatly benefited from in the game! We have had lots of success due to the entire teams' willingness and enthusiasm to step up and fill the roles that our team needs!"
-Lindsey Kelleher__'l S_________-'1
A Junior Lindsey Kelleher looks to <' take a shot on goal as a defender
• struggles to guard her.
A Junior Natalia Sanchez-Nigolian o.ut in order to block a • shot f rom the opposing team.
Junior Allison Woo shows off her muscular arm as an opposing player looks to take a shot on goal. This is Allison's third year as a starter on the Panther's girls varsity water polo team.
Senior Caroline Harvey and Junior Allie Hodgen keep their arms up in order to block the oncoming shot from a Vivan Webb player. The Panthers defeated Webb 20-10.
Junior Allie Hodgen looks down the pool for an open teammate to pass to despite having trouble seeing due to the bright sun
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Freshman Colleen Woo gets ready to pass into the set player. Woo has impressed everyone with her confidence as a starter despite being one of the youngest starter on the Panther's roster.
Too Row: Coach Ryan
Kats uya ma, 0 Ii vi a Woo, Ca ro Iin e Harvey, A IIi son Woo, Lindsey Kelleher, Natalia Sanchez.... Nigolian, Coach Lindsey Albino
Bottom Row: Brooke Olson, Sam Shafia, Emily Dickinson, Kelsey Logan, Colleen Woo, Allie Hodgen
varsitY boYs basketball
Despite some tough losses to Prep and Chadwick towards the end of the season, the experienced Poly team was able to fight through adversity and find success at the end of the season. Every game was exciting, as almost every game came down to the wire. The team was known for its stingy defense, and even when the shots weren't falling, the team was always in it to the end. The team was led by its five veteran seniors, and they will be sorely missed in the coming years of Poly basketball. They will be replaced by juniors and sophomores who will provide the adequate skills to lead the team to another great season.
"This team has really come together over the years, and I am extre r:n.ely proud of what we have accomplishe d. The fans have been great, and coaches were amazing as well." -Bra d Shanks '14
"This team had a lot of fun together. We came together and played as a team. We are finer than a winery."
-Kyle Beerman '14
"I think that most of the success on the court is xemplified by the fact that we're a very close knit team. I love these guys, and we spend a lot of time together off the court." -Michael Bowman '14
"Th e team went difficulties, through thi ck and thin, for three years and we're no w reaping the benefits of all our hard wor k and time with each other. I love this team and will always remember The Buffet." -Will Genske '14
•
Senior Michael Bowman brings the
ball up the court to start the offense.
Bowman was a key role player off the bench.
Junior Griffin Carter lets a three fly from the corner. Carter was a huge offensive threat and tough to contain.
Junior Jared Lim fights for a loose ball after getting a block against a smaller guard
Top o• Khari
Mel uish, Adrian Loera, Michael Bowman, Will -Genske, and Brad Shanks •
ot o o Nick McConnell, Griffin Carter, Andrew Trojan, Jared Lim, and Kyle Beerman ot P'c re John Genske and Coach Hall
sit:
Despite losing seven seniors last year, the varsity girls soccer team came back this year with a bang, clinching a consecutive prep league title. With a new defensive line, the team shut out nearly every team they faced. With this strong defense, the girls only let in three goals in all of their league games. The offense averaged five goals per game. Ranked number one in CIF with an undefeated record in league, the girls varsity team had another impressive run in playoffs, making it to the quaterfinals, and continuing the poly soccer legacy. The team looks forward to another successful season next year.
"I have loved every minute of my four years on the soccer team. Ev ery year I look forward to the soccer se ason and spending more time with these amazing girls!"
-Evan Gancedo '14
"Being on the girls soccer team has been one of the best aspects of my highschool experience. I love all of the girls I've gotten to know over the past 4 years."
-Noel Askins '14
"The soccer team is composed of some of my favorite people! We always get along and have a blast together, which makes us such a great team."
-Simone Abegunrin '14
"I could not have asked for a better team to spend my senior season with."
-Natalie Triester '14
· ior Kayla Valencia winds up to take a
on goal against Crescenta Valley High ·, '!' The panthers won 3-0.
Senior captain Evan Gancedo prepares to
• cross the ball to junior Becca Hanel who is
• wide open in front of the goal.
•
A Senior captain Simone Abegunrin fearlessly <' stuggles for the ball in the air. Abegunrin
• played " fo lJ r c onsecutive se aso ns on varsity .•
Sophmore Ally Annick jukes out a defender and continues up the field towards the goal.
Freshman Autum Lundy aggressively fights for possession of the ball during a non-league game.
Sloan Askins tries to cut past two defenders on the back half of the field in the girls' league game against Westridge.
Junior Becca Hanel takes advantage of open space and dribbles down the field while looking for an open teammate. Hanel played center midfielder.
Top Row· Coach Pat Gray, Kayla Valencia, Carolyn Shanks, Ally Annick, Diana Matthiessen, Julia Yun, Mia Fernandez, Gabi Van der Velde-Kraft, Evan Gancedo,Becca Hanel, Allie Treister, Coach Hiedi Strauss
Bottom Row· Sloan Askins, Simone Abegunrin, Nora Johnson, Shirali Shah, Autum Lundy, Nellie Breen, Noel Askins, Annie Winton, Natalie Treister, Coach Jamie Bell
The Badminton team had a very successful season this year, even though there were many first year players. Under the guidance of senior captains Caelum Magee, Nicky Steidel, and Julian Terrile, and the few other returners, everybody quickly excelled at the game. Not every school has a badminton team, so many of the team's matches had to be played far away and against much larger schools. This didn't faze the team however, as they were able to have big wins over other league teams like Basset High School. Though the team wasn't very experienced at first, all players soon excelled under the wonderful coaching of Coach Caragher, Coach Holmgren, and Coach Vad. It was a very great season for Poly Badminton.
"I have played Badminton at Poly for 4 years , and I've s een the program make gigant ic strides in its level of competition. Badminton is a great game to both have fun and work hard. My stomach muscles will remain sore for months to come "
-Nicky Steidel '14
"This ye ar on Badmint on wa s my favorite b y far. With so many new p l ayers, w e added a lo t of depth a nd personal ity to the team!"
-Caelum Magee '14
"I have had a blast playing Badminton
This year was an awesome year and we had a lot of great wins!"
-Julian Terrile '14
- Seniors Julian Ter rile, Hana Svitek, Baker, Juliet Johnson, and ..11. ·.; Maddi Holder take a yummy snack in between matches.
A Doubles duo Caelum Magee and Steidel practice their formation
• before they begin playing against • their opponent.
Senior Maddi Holder is more than prepared as she gets into proper form to receive the incoming smash from her doubles partner, Hana Svitek.
.
Nicky Steidel quickly returns a drive and is ready for the next shot. Nicky excelled this year in both mixed and regular doubles
A Shirali Shah shows she's got quite the skills as she gets air while : smashing the birdie over the net.
Sophomore Kelly Liu uses her fast reflexes to hit back the smash from her opponent during her singles match.
Gisela Baker checks in with the Coach Caragher and Coach Holmgren to see what she will be playing in the match against Sierra Vista High School.
'T'v P Row Coach Holmgren, Juliet Johnson, Cole Minot, Caelum Magee, Matilda Berke, Mateo Ortiz Ambrosio, Jimmy Zhou, Matthew Soulanille, Nicky Steidel, Julian Terrile, Hannah Humayun, Sophia Terrile, Gisela Baker, Jennifer Lu, Coach Caragher
Bottom Row. Maddi Holder, Roger Zhou, Gwen Hashimoto, Jon Wong, Jesse Clem, Shirali Shah, Kelly Liu, Katie Callero, Beverly Shen, Erin Lee, Robyn Lee, Mark Xu Not Picturea. Hana Svitek
With improvement from all returning players and the addition of two key freshmen, the golf team was able to have a very successful season. The team backed up its previous year's Prep League Championship with another stellar season. Although the season started off with singleshot victories and new lows by each returning player, the season was highlighted with two victories over Flintridge Prep, helping the team seal bragging rights in the cross-town rivalry for the fifth consecutive season. Their season ended with a respectable run in CIF.
"Because golf is an individual sport it's often tough to come together and grow as a team, however the chemistry we found this year really helped us succeed"
-W i lly Moffly '14
Junior Max Chau prepares his swing on the 17th hole. Returning to the team for another season, Chau has consistently stayed strong in important games.
Junior Manny Medrano aligns his club with the ball as he prepares for a slice
Freshman Michael Hatch watches his shot roll towards hole. Although new to the team, Hatch has risen to the level of the returning players.
Senior Spencer Rogers checks his angle on the 18th hole. Although new to the team, Rogers brings a positive energy to the team .
Bottom Row. Manny Medrano, Nicholas Foker, Michael Hatch, Max Chau, Daniel Zhu
Top Row. Ryan Ng, Spencer Rogers, Willy Moffly, Andrew Feldmeth, Coach Babcock
softball ·
This year, the Poly Girls' Varsity Softball team was excited to gain new members and continue their historical success in both league play and the post season. Gaining nine new members, the softball program was able to field a JV team as well as a varsity squad for the first time in years. The softball team is notorious for having fun filled practices and games but still manage to be a dominating force in league. After coming in second the past two years, the girls were determined to bring home the gold. With an undefeated record in league, the softball team did just that. With great senior leaders as well as a new addition to the coaching staff, the girls made yet another impressive run in the CIF playoffs.
"You can always coun t on having a good tim e when you're around this team. I couldn't have asked for a bette r group of girls to spend my last season with."
- Natalie Treister
"The softball season is always a blast. The team dynamic is truly special and something I will always cherish."
Alex Clark prepares to . receive a pitch. Clark was an ... • essential component to the
team's success.
Mary Holt steals • a base, slides into third, and avoids the tag.
Senior Kelly Berg swings for a pitch down the middle which led to a much needed double.
New timer Shalini Haupt eyes the incoming pitch. Haupt is a crucial member of the softball squad played on both the Varsity and JV
teams
Senior Natalie Treister warms
•. up he.r arm before game time.
First basemen Kelly Berg stretches for an incoming throw to first as she tries to tag out the runner.
Freshman Maddie Macgee winds up to throw the ball to first. Despite being a youngster, Macgee has made a huge impact on the team
Top Row: Maddie Macgee, Shalini Haupt, Natalie Edwards, Mary Holt, Kaylee McCord
Bottom Row· Becca Hanel, Deedee Logan, Alex Clark, Allie Treister, Natalie Treister
The Boys Varsity Tennis team started off the season strong on a three game winning streak. However, they fell in a close match to Windward. They regained their footing, as they swept their following games. Under the guidance of Coach Sheryl and Bill, they learned valuable tips and techniques, which they executed perfectly to win their matches. The team bonded during their annual retreat after a match against Cate. With four seniors, the team had strong leadership. They provided the teaching and leading experience the underclassmen needed for a sucessful season. The team's unity and strength carry them through difficult losses and sweeping wins.
"We worked hard in both practices and matches, and we had a lot of belief that we could beat other teams. The Poly tennis program has really improved through everyone's hard work "
-Andrew Ruys de Perez '14
"This season was my favorite by far I will definitely miss shari ng the companionship t hat this team had on and off the court. I am proud of this group of seniors who brought the program back to consistently compe te. I am confident that ne xt year's team will contin ue this streak ."
-Matthew Johnson '14
"Our team started off the season strong with several early wins, and we looked to continue this in league. We built a great sense of camaraderie and support that has helped us grow and has propelled us through the season."
-SaChin Puri '14
Some team members rehydrate and enjoy a break
A before their next matches. After their retreat, the
• • boys have built strong relationships, spending time with one another on and off the court.
Number two singles player Matthew Johnson smashes a backhand during his singles match. Matthew is a senior captain who has provided leadership on and off the court.
Number one singles player Henry La Soya hits a deep approach shot to advance to the net. Hnery has been known to sweep games, often winning all three sets
Number one doubles player Andrew Trojan hits a backhanded volley to win the point. Andrew played number one doubles, and the team could depend on him to close games out and win matches.
Nicholas Khang slams a down the line winner to clinch his number three doubles match. Nicholas is known to win key games for the team and can be counted upon for an upset.
Top row. Matthew Johnson, Tim Matthiessen, Andrew Trojan, Sachin Puri, Austin Gee, Mohit Aayush, Jack Flemming, Assistant Coach Bill Yeoman
Bottom Row Henry La Soya, Nikhil Adarkar, Nate Young, Nicholas Khang, Andrew Ruys de Perez
Not P1ctured Coach Sheryl Bon-Bakalov, Coach Aris Spirtos
fencing
With the addition of two new coaches, a move of studio location, and the entrance of a whole squad of novice freshman fencers, the fencing team reached incredible new heights this year. There wasn't a weak point throughout the season, as Varsity members rose up to every occasion, and the Freshmen emerged as great forces to be reckoned with. Recruited to a Division I Fencing program early in the season, senior captain Emily Gifford lead her peers to placements in every tournament. In fact, the season ended at its peak when all three female Varsity captains earned their E-ratings hosted by Poly's rival club. The team was as diverse as it had ever been with more than 40 fencers participating in both seasons. Although an individual sport, the team rallied together at every single tournament to push their teammates to the ultimate win.
"This year brough an influx of several unique personalities to the fencing team. I'm proud to see new members work as hard as others even though they're just beginning. I'm sure they will make great progress in the years
"I have bonded with the Fencing Team more than any other group; the other fencers feel like my own fleche and blood. No offense. No, reely. They have taught me I can let my guard down. Sorry, didn't mean to get touchy about it. Pretty lame, I know. Foiled again. My main point is I'll miss all of you guys just as much as I did while fencing you! to come."
-Justin Wong '14
"Fencing has been so much fun. The gigantic team has truly been a unique community for me. I want to thank all my coaches and trainers for helping me and making me a better athlete."
-Jianna Xiong '14
"I'm so thankful to have been on a team with such spor tsmanship and uniqueness for the past four year s. It was amazing to see the program progress durin g my years here. I will certainly miss the posit ive support from the coaches and the sense of famil y our team created. Thank you so much Poly fenci ng!!"
-Emily Gifford '14
·Erik Chan '14
_: Strike a pose. The team has some fun before their
• fencing tournament at home. They dominated
• the floor and several
· individuals earned metals
in their respective events.
A large amount of incoming freshmen joined the fenching team, providing potential for future years.
Girls just want to have fun!
lo Ro\r Albert Celis, Cheyne Minto, Mark Xu, Gwen Hashimoto, Nicky Terrile, Austin Yu, Andy Rickert, Shane Garrity, August O'Beirne, Jon Wong, John Rodgers, Julian Lang, Mateo Ortiz Ambrosio, Michael Hatch e Po Michelle Chen, Alyssa Aquino, Annika Lars, Erica Lee, Maya BarahasTavera, Carmen Strassle, Jeffrey Silver, Miranda Johnson o c c Erik Chan, Emily Gifford, Justin Wong, Kendrick Wu, Maddy Mendell, Jimmy Zhou
Boys Baseball was back at it again in the 2014 season. The boys started strong, achieving 2-0 in league and 5-3 overall 8 games in. From there , they finished the season strong, as the baseball program usually does. Only 3 seniors were lost after the previous season, so the team was set up for success. The new players didn't skip a beat and the team became extremely close and was off to the races. The chemistry of the team was paramount to their success and an exciting season.
"It has been an hoQ or to have played f0r · this amazing progra m for three years. Eac h teammate has helpe d me improve into the player I am today I will remember every rnoment I shared with them, especially being a part of the 19 consecutive league championships."
-David Orndorff '14
"I am extremely thankful for the three years i got to play for Poly. Out of all the highlights of my highschool years, baseball will always be at the top. Thank you to the teammates, coaches, and fans who have shaped the player i am today."
-Zack Bern '14
Calch"'e r Bryan G-leason looks for the call from Coach Ellis
Senior Kyle Beerman jogs to • first base as he watches his : ball fly into the outfield.
Senior Zack Bern gets ready to take a cut at the plate.
Coach fist bumps Griffin Carter after safely making it to first base .
Senior Charlie Ramirez
• throws the ball around the :. b?ses ·a
Coach Ellis meets with his team on the mound to relieve the pitcher, Michael Bowman.
David Orndorff gets ready to recieve a throw from short for the out.
Top Row: Coach
Cook, Bryan Gleason, Zack Bern, Michael Bowman, David Orndorff, Jack Cotti, Isaiah Barth, Kyle Beerman and Coach Wayne Ellis
Bottom Row: Nathan Lee, Griffin Carter, Dylan Hanel, Max Beller, Charlie Ramirez, and Bing Banta
Buzz
swimmin
One would expect there to be some recovery time after the loss of some key swimmers last season, but the 2014 swimming and diving team proved resilient as they came out strong at the start of the season. In the first two meets, eight female and four male swimmers had already made qualifying times for CIF. With the help of seven new dedicated freshmen, both the girls and boys' A team relays were able to attain CIF consideration or automatic times. For the first time in many years, the boys outnumber the girls on the team, which has helped the boys display a strong showing in league this year. The girls team has remained strong in league as well, contending with tough league teams like Mayfield and Westridge.
"Swimming is such a unique sport because it brings people together in a way not many other things can. That's one of t he things that I love the most about swim team, and it's one of the biggest reasons that I've stayed on the team for the past four years. " -Caroline Harvey '14
"I am so proud of the dedication and determination that the team has demonstrated this season. I have loved every minute of my time in the varsity swimming program and will always look back on it with fond memories.
-Kaitlyn Olah '14
"Swim team can be a very indi vidual sport at times. What I love ab out this year's team is how everyo ne has banded together and made it a team sport, with everyone encouragi ng and supporting each other. I fe el
-Hazen Breen '14 to waste. " -Henry Brooks '15
"My favorite part of swim team is watching people come into the season ready to achieve their goals. Because the season is only two and a half months, we're constantly in a time crunch, and honestly, that's the best part of the sport: that there's no time like we've formed a family."
Senior Patrick Anderson demonstrates great breathing technique as he swims the 200 IM.
Freshman Makena Stimmler dives into the pool to finish out the last leg of the 400 free style relay.
Sophomore Amelia Breen tries to stay on pace as she swims the 500 freestyle, the longest race in high school swimming.
Sophomore Austin Yu comes up for a breath after completing his pull down in the 100 breaststroke.
0 R v.. John-Michael D'Andrea, Hazen Breen, Jack Amsbry, Austin Yu, Henry Brooks, Patrick Anderson, Dean Johnson, Ezra Sunshine S€1 ond RoVv Turner Romey, Dylan Magsarili, Josh Hee, Teddy Debreu, Aaron Lew, Jonah Lee, Heather Gretzinger, Gabby Maarse, Coach Ryan d RoVv Coach Jess, Caroline Harvey, Kaitlyn Olah, Ally Annick, Amelia Breen, Morgan Shafia, Elvy Yang, Coach Alex Bottom Row Shuchi Sehgal, Emily Dickinson, Rachel Min, Julianna Lai, Makena Stimmler, Amanda Gonzalez, Laura Fraher, Coach Colin
equestri
Like many sports, Poly Equestrian is about power and performance as well as a touch of artistry. Unlike other sports, however, it has the additional element of another living creature, the horse. It requires the merging of two independent spirits to pursue a goal. The Poly Equestrian Team is an extension of this concept. It is a group of athletes pursuing goals in an individual sport but coming together as a team to go after a school team victory. Poly's Equestrian Team is a special group of athletes committed to pursuing their aims to the highest of standards while appreciating their equine partners and their friends and competitors.
the captain for the Polytechnic Equestrian Team the past two years has been one of my favorite experiences at Poly. It has given me th e unique opportunity of leading an extremely talented and dedic ated group of riders through many Interscholastic Equestrian Leagu e competitions. Although we are a small team, these are some of the most passionate and gifted equestrians that I know, and this team's ability to consistently rank at the top of these competitions is proof of their achievements in the sport. I am so proud to have been the ca ptain of this team, and I feel so lucky to have grown and ridden alongs ide this group of athletes throughout my high school career."
After nailing a jump, Junior Alix Azad looks ahead to strategize for her next jump. Always prepared, Azad performs at her best at every meet.
Sophomore Morgan Dickerson and Taco jump with power and speed. An ambassador for Just World International, Dickerson has won many shows, including the Ronnie Mutch Equitation Calss at HITS Thermal.
Sophomore Hannah Guevara trots around the course to acquaint herself with it. Guevara has been working hard to improve her performance
, From Left Sarah Bellack, Morgan Dickerson, Ana Acosta, Hannah Guevara, Clara Sternberg, Alix Azad
After losing a group of seniors from last year's team, the Varsity Boys Volleyball team looked for new players to step up and fill the vacant positions. Led by six upperclassmen and returning players, the squad also relied on the young talent of the six underclassmen on the Varsity program. The Varsity team had early success in the beginning of the season including a 5th place finish in the Providence tournament and a 3-0 sweep over Maranatha. Senior captains Dennis Grover and Brian Ward led the team to a successful league record, finishing over .500 on the year.
"This year has been a great success for our volleyball team. Although we lost some very close nailbiters early in the season, we learned to close out games and won some close ones. I am extremely positive that the team will have great seasons in the futu
-Brian Ward '14
"T his season was very fun b ecause we had a great gr oup of guys on the team th is year. We had a good mi x of both upper and un derclassmen, which all owed for great team che mistry. It was great to see every player improve and step up into their own roles, throughout the seas on. I am very proud of wha t the volleyball team acco mplished this year."
-Den nis Grover '14
"i loved being part of this team, and I felt th at ' we really bonded as a team. We had our ups and downs, but I am very proud of our team learning and growing together. We had a lot of underclassmen on this team, and it was fun having them on this team.
Lucas Bohlinger stops the opponent's serve and sets up his team for a kill.
A Freshman John Genske goes up A for the block against Mark Keppel.
• The team could rely on Genske for
• athletic saves and dives. •
Adam Stanford-Moore explodes above the net to spike the ball back. Stanford-Moore is a key athletic player for the Panthers.
Junior Alex Veitch and Senior Brian Ward prevent the opposing team from returning the ball. These two were a very strong duo and made key defensive plays.
A The team celebrates after a good save followed by a spike to end the point.
Senior Matt Carter prepares to serve to start the point. Carter was a consistent server, whom the team could depend on in late game situations.
Senior Dennis Grover receives a perfect bump and proceeds to set the ball for a spike by a teammate. Grover was an on court leader and led
Too Row John Genske, Joe Mendenhall, Adam Stanford-Moore, Alex Veitch, Daniel Stoffel, and Kris Shepherd
attorn Row Dean Behary, Matt Carter, Gabe van de Sande, Dennis Grover, Brian Ward, Lucas Bohlinger, and Coach Jack Prater
Led by a strong group of upperclassmen , the track and field team dominated for the majority of the year. With a high number of returners, the boys and girls teams both crushed in their events. This season, Poly's Track and Field team held the top spots in field events with juniors Vincent Porter and Parker Mathews leading the league in high jump and long jump respectively and dominated on the track with seniors Noel Askins and Evan Gancedo constantly securing high positions in short and long distant races. Although the team has a bright future with many young members, the seniors will be greatly missed!
"Being apart of the Poly's Varsity Track team over these past four years has been amazing. Everyone on the team is very dedicated and hardworking, and watching my classmates excel is awesome. The coaches are very invested in each person's success, and I have found their support invaluable. I can't wait to see what the team does in the future."
-Noel Askins '14
This year has been an ama zing year for the t rack team. Each a nd every membe r of the team is so supportive of everyone else , which really p ushes everyone to d o their best.
-Madison Care y '14
Always room for improvement. Our goal this year is to be the most prominment team out of the prep league, let alone beat the Poly record for the 4x1. It has been a honor to be on the track team for the past four
This season has been a fun and · exciting season :·· for the track · team. We have •j not been afraid ' to push each 1 other to be the : best athletes possible, and that is what led to our success .f.'
Thank you to • everyone for a great season!
- Jack Kayyem '14
Senior Emily Gifford fights to the against a Vivian Webb runner , ir) long distance race.
Winning extra style points, junior Nick McConnell sports the floppy hat, tights, and high socks while getting ready to pole vault. McConnell specializes in the field events on the track and field team.
Powering down the track, senior Tristan Dossett flies past a Flintridge Prep runner in the 200 meter dash. Dossett has played a crucial role in the sprint team's success during his four years at Poly
Seniors Simone Noel
• Askins, and freshman Jess1ca Lopez
• take a break and socialize before
• their next events. • A
A Junior Hunter Worland darts down
• ' the track during his leg of the ..
" 4x100 relay.
Senior Brett Laudeman releases the shot put at a league meet at La Canada High School. Laudeman has been a strong component of the Poly throw team
Senior Evan Gancedo stays steady during the mile. Gancedo finishes her time her at Poly as an impressive 12 season varsity athelte.
,
Queen, Tristan Dossett, Coach Jennifer
Annie Winton. Ryan Casey, Coach Dwayne Miller, Isabelle Phinney, Will Genske, Alana Jackson, Natasha Pinon, Madison Carey, Evan Gancedo, Jon Yen, Kayla Valencia. Khari Melhuish. Vince Porter, Parker Mathews, Willy Harrison, Noel Askins, Skyler Mclean, Coach Chris Schmoke, Coach Owen Kiely, and Coach Heidi Strauss
M1dd l• Row· Darren Yang, Matt Arena CT Mayne, Jeffery Silver, Jessica Lopez, Melissa McCarthy, Emily Tcheng, Carmen Strassle, Emily Huntsman, Simone Abegunrin, Myles Caldwell, Brian Erb, and Coach Jamie Bell
Bottom Pow Nolan Mathews. Chris Lopez, Hunter Worland, Jared Lim, Michael Yen, David D 'Amico, Jack Kayyem, Henry Cafferata, Richard Hathaway, Robert Demarco, and Nick McConnell
Top Row: Robert Boghosian, Brett Laudeman, Will Hubsch, Conor Xanders
Chris Mathews, Jack
Middleton,
lvtenni$
The JV tennis team had a lot of fun this season with new coaches, including new history teacher Ms. Buck, who helped the team drastically improve its skills. The team bonded during practices and had fun during games as well. Team captains Maya Omori and Mary Holt were great role models to the new members of the team. The team's Friday workouts prepared the girls for their competition by improving their enduance and stamina. Even when the team lost, they had great spirit, and continued to practice hard. The girls ended their season with wins against both Chadwick and Mayfield.
ow Audrey Wu, Sophia Terrile, Mary Holt, Olivia Woo, Halle Krieger, Maddie Wilkinson, Coach Bayly Buck
o tom Row
Kelly Liu, Megan Tcheng, Kaela
Scheidemantle, Maya Omori
Captain Maya Omori watches the ball during her singles match while Megan Tcheng (bottom left) crushes a forehand volley. Erica Lee (bottom right) hits a backhand during a lono rallv.
Row Coach Marcus, Alex Khazra, • Kamyar Chong, Patrick Woodsome, Joshua Hee, Shane Garrity, Nolan '·· Mathews, J.T. Tsuchiya, Coach Nick j. Johnson, Brady Carter, Chris Mathews, • Richard Berry, John Genske, Isaac ' Harris, Tim Pieschala, Coach Santee Vallejo ... ... o to ow : Will McConnell, Jack Hodgen, William Harrison, Micah Nerone, Jack Queen, Carter Alvarez, Robert Boghosian, Tim Krasnoperov, ... Joe Mendenhall, Lucas Bohlinger, .. Tim Matthiessen, Jack Wilson, Daniel D'Amico
Jake McCarthy
If there was one word to describe JV Football, it would be diligence. The JV team endured a hard season with many teammates getting injured or having to leave the team. After the Campbell Hall game, the starting quarterback, Carter Alvarez, suffered a serious concussion and was out for the rest of the season. Even though this was a major loss, the Panthers kept fighting and beat rivals Flintridge Prep 56 to 14. They ended the season strong with the freshmen stepping up and proving themselves. Players on the JV football team can't wait until next fall.
The JV Volleyball team had a very successful season. Although there were only four returners, they welcomed the new team with open arms, introducing them to team rituals. With limited practice time and a new team, Coach Jack Prater brought everyone up to the same level through conditioning and drills. Many new team members filled in important positions like the setter and the Iibera. The young team had a rocky beginning, but through team-bonding activities focusing on optimism and support on and off the court, the team came together to end the season strong, defeating rivals like Chadwick and Westridge.
Top Row: Coach Jack Prater, Morgan Shafia, Natasha Pinon, Claire Rossi, Kayla Valencia, Maddie Magee, Erica Goodwin, Caroline laffaldano
Bottom Row Laura Fraher, Elvy
• Yang, Lucy Harvey, Midge Zuk,
Chai
Juniors Erica Goodwin and Natasha · Pinon create a
·.
T0p Row: Coach Brooke Mulligan,
._. .. Christine Babcock, Kelly Gallagher, Olive Yu, Salma Kamal, Emily Brennan Hart, Tori Ulin, Coach Charlene Beerman
• Bo tom Row· Terra Magee, Noni • Davis, Katie Stapenhorst, Jessica
· . Lopez, Maya Flannery, Cali Hudnut, Joey Young
Salma Kamal
Ending the season with a 2-1 win versus Webb, froshsoph volleyball had a great season. The team bonded very well and learned a lot, with everyone improving immensely and having a fun season. Led by coaches Brooke Mulligan and Charlene Beerman, the team learned not only about volleyball, but also about good sportsmanship and being
a team player. For a lot of girls on the team, this was their first experience playing volleyball. In the short season, they were able to form a great team and also great friendships.
, Jv Water Polo had big shoes to fill in this year, with only one returning player to the pool, and the rest being entirely new to the sport. While struggling with their first few games of the season, they began to dominate the field once they entered league play. New players quickly became adept; the team had a huge 18-4 win over Milken, and had an amazing 7-6 victory against La Salle in overtime.
• • • Fr eshman Dean Johnson pla ys safe press defense as his opponent trys to draw the fou l.
T. Ro Coach Eric Reeves, Dean Behary, Luke Scheidemantle, Jack Amsbry, Aaron Lew, Matt Arena, Brett Kidman, Zealand Mclean
R ttoM R Dean Johnson, Jonah Lee, Jamal Jaffer, Teddy Debreau, Clay Hillenberg
Senior captain Maddy Drolen gets ready to shoot on goal fro rp the perimeter.
Wit h six players who had never pla yed before, it seemed like the JV waterpolo team would be in for a rebuilding year. However, it di<iJ n't take much time to rebuild at all. In fact, the team got off to a very strong start with seven s raight wins. The team went o n to be undefeated in league th anks to the leadership of Senior c aptains Maddy Drolen and Kelly B erg. With Maddy and Kelly s etting such excellent examples, t he less experienced players had t wo players to look up to. Due to the lack of JV teams in the Prep League, the JV team at Poly often had to play varsity teams and were still able to win, a testament to their ability as players and teammates.
Kelly Gallagher, · Katie Stapenhorst, Amelia Breen, Maddy Drolen, Lucy · Harvey, Christine Babcock
There's no team more unstoppable than girls JV soccer. JV girls completed their second consecutive undefeated season and won league yet again. The Panthers' now have an undefeated streak of 38 matches, which started on Jan. 13, 2012. During the 38-match span, the girls have outscored their opponents 190-8, including 30 shutouts. They managed to do all this while having fun both on and off the field!
The team takes a fun group photo before their big senior game against Mayfield, which they won 3-0.
ro·p Row! Coach Kelsie
Jacobsen, Hana Svitek, Liz Gallagher, Lindsey Bellack, Teresa Rokos, Juliet Johnson,
Morgan Shafia, Maddie Magee,
Hannah Kaufman, Shalini Haupt, Catherine Shelton, Coach Beerman · Bottom R.ow· Melissa McCarthy, Terra Magee, Maddi Holder, Jessica Lopez,
Syndey Dahiyat, Maya Flannery, Noni Davis, Laura Fraher, Emily
HunstsmaD
•
Top Pow· Coach Santee Valejo, Carter . Alvarez, Nicky Steidel, Tim Duriez, · Connor Xanders, Townsend WaltersMcDonald, Kamy Chong, Oran Holt, c.:r.
. Mayne, Jake McCarthy, Brett Kidman, Manny Medrano, Joe Mendenhall, Andres Martinez, Dylan Rokos, Charlie Molz, Coach Stevie Clark
.. Bottom Row Luc D'Andrea, Alex Khazra, Greg Evans, Alex Clark, Josh Hee, Bing Banta, Charlie Jameson, Aidan Crochetiere, Will McConnel. •' ..
The Junior Varsity Boys Soccer team is comprised of boys who are funny, friendly, and all great guys. From zest to camaraderie, the boys came up with a "Word of the Day" after each practice, keeping the mood light and happy. Not only were the JV Boys very friendly, they were also truly competitive, winning them the title of League Champions by the end of the season. With sideline announcing , inside jok es, and lots of laughter, the JV Boys took the competition by storm, all while having a great time.
The freshman team started their
season with growing pains but rose to take on the challenge of a difficult schedule. The team, consisting of all first time players, brought energy and enthusiasm to the court. The team was coached on the fundamentals by Coach Shepherd. Coach Shepherd provided positive energy to all the practices and tried to make them fun while still teaching the team the game of basketball. Through team dinners at In N Out to long van rides to away games, the freshmen team had a great season of bonding.
Lem Thyret grabs a rebound
• and makes a strong post move
• to bring it back to the hoop .
From Left: Peter Denham, Jamal Jaffer, Chris Mathews, Daniel D'Amico, Coach Shepherd, · ., Richard Berry, Lem Thyret, Jack Hodgen, Rijul Garg, J.T. Tsuchiya, Darren Yang, Myles Caldwell
/'..
/'.. Players get in position to • rebound the ball in their
• game against Temple City • High School. ' .
•• t= om Left· Lucas Bohlinger, Mohit Aayush, Andrew Feldmeth, Matt Alison, Justin Auh, Ferris Yang, Joe Edwards, Ben Aasheim, Himmat Sahi and Patrick Wood some 4f ot . Coach Over
The sophomore team got off to a great start during the season. In their first three games, they were undefeated. The sophomore team, relatively new to the game, practiced hard and matched up well with all teams they played. They lost a close game against Temple City, but managed to win in an overtime nail biter against South Pasadena. The team was coached by Mr. Over, who rei ies on strong defense and fast-paced offense to win games. With this being the first year of a sophomore team at Poly, it was a year that did not disappoint.
The Junior Varsity Boys Basketball team competed well despite a tough schedule this season. Led by Coach Tim Bell and Coach Nick Wallace, the JV basketball team displayed an air-tight defense and intimidating offense, which led to a fantastic season. Despite a rough patch mid-season, the team's overall athleticism, speed, and heart gave them an advantage over other teams, and they were able to dominate towards the end of the season.
Junior David D'Amico executes the
team's press break in the fourth
quarte r as he passes to the outlet.
Fron'l Left· Coach Tim Bell, Carter, Max Chau, Jack Wilson, ·:: i•: Hunter Harper, Ryan Bowen, Jon L '}· Yen, Tim Matthiessen, Isaac Harris, t. David D'Amico, and Coach Nick Wallace.
• Not P c'"ured: Nicholas Khang
· From Left Coach Reggie Hunt, · Rachel Miller, Tatiana Becerra, • Sam Collins, Salma Kamal, Cali Hudnut, Robyn Lee, and Katie · Callero.
The Junior Varsity Girls basketball team returned this year after not being able to field a full team last year. The girls came from a variety of sports and used their athleticism and speed to play impressive defense against some of the strongest teams, including a close win against Chadwick in their last game of the season. Led by Coach Reggie Hunt, the team improved both their offense and defense, and as a team, they finished their season
extreme Iy strong
JV badminton, though full of novice players, came out extremely strong this year and ready for competition. With only three JV returners, the team had to start from scratch but it wasn't a problem for this talented group. JV Badminton won many of their first matches during the season, proving that they had learned a lot during the weeks before matches started. The team had a great time and bonded during the long away matches. Though there is a JV and Varsity Badminton, the teams all go to the games together, further helping the camaraderie of the team. It was a year full of bonding, fun, and incredible victories.
Top Row. Coach Holmgren, Juliet Johnson, Cole Minot, Caelum Magee, Maltida Berke, Mateo Ortiz Ambrosio, Jimmy Zhou, Matthew Soulanille, Nicky Steidel, Julian Terrile, Hannah Humayun, Sophia Terrile, Gisela Baker, Jennifer Lu, Coach Caragher
Bottom Row Maddi Holder,
Roger Zhou, Gwen Hashimoto,
Jon Wong, Jesse Clem, Shirali
Shah, Kelly Liu, Katie Callero,
Beverly Shen, Erin Lee, Robyn
Lee,MarkXu
Freshm an Gwen Hashimoto prepares to smash t he birdie as the team warms up for their league game against Bassett High Sch ool.
Sophomore Joe Edwards steps up to the plate, keeps his eye on the ball, and tries to blast one out of the park during
gan:e.
Top Row· Coach Santee Valejo, Brady
Carter, Nate Meier, Joe Edwards,
Jake McCarthy, Lem Thyret, Andres
Martinez, Matt van Citters, Jack Wilson, Townsend Walters-McDonald
... · o ll Row : Timothy Pieschala, Josh 4 Martinez, Shane Garrity, William Dean,
Morgan Dickerson, Peter Denham
The JV Boys Baseball team came i nto the season determined to prove themselves as individuals and as a team. Despite many new faces ranging from freshmen to seniors, the JV squad quickly grew into a closely knit team. Due to some tough matchups
and a few untimely injuries, the
boys started off the season in a slump. However, the team soared back with key wins against Pasadena High School and Ontario Christian. With a truly talented group of players, the team looks to continue their ro success and further improve with 3 every day of practice. The Varsity team should look forward to receiving many quality athletes in the years to come.
With the J.V. Volleyball team consisting mostly of freshman, they had a groove to get into. Heading strong into their season with a 3 and 3 record right now, they are doing well, but they take what they can improve on from their losses and work on those aspects of their game. While working very hard, the team still has fun, bonding greatly with each other. Everyone on the team seems to have a positive attitude and love the sport too. Volleyball at Poly is breaking through boundaries, allowing Hannah Kaufman and Lindsay Bellack to play with the J.V. Boys Freshman st
Freshm an Will McConnell sets the ball to his teammate, Matt Alison, who the n puts it aw9y so end the point.
Top Row: James Valencia,
Charlie Molz, Andy Rickert,
Patrick Wood some, Dylan
Rokos, Richard Berry, and Matt
Alison
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Coach Brooke Mulligan, Kamy
Chong, Will McConnell, J.T.
Tsuchiya, Jack Hodgen, Luc
D'Andrea, Hunter Harper, and
Coach Katrina Demasco
• Too Pow. Alex Khazra, Rijul Garg, ., .. Charlie Jameson, Zealand Mclean, Nikhil Adarkar, Jesse Evans
Bottom Row Coach Aris \
ifhis year's J.V. Boys Tennis team was full of fun, · introducing some players to the sport and increasing their skills in multiple areas. The boy's team consisted of five freshman and two juniors, so the coaches can really focus on each and every players area's of expertise and where they need to improve. This one on one mentoring allowed the boy's to really bring their game up this season, and really bond with each other.
Not Pictured· Tim Dairi
With Poly's tight community, it's not hard to build a family away from home. Freshmen are excited to join the Upper School family as Sophomores are in that limbostage of not being upperclassmen but also not freshmen. Juniors indulge in all the perks of being an upperclassmen while Seniors rule the school, to some extent, and try to balance applying to college with keeping their grades up. Whether it's a high five when crossing paths or a quick good morning, everyone can agree that it's our classmates that help push through the hard times that come with such a great school. Throughout the year, we build unforgettable memories and that's what the Poly family is about: a suppportive student body that's always ready to dive into something together.
Sydney Dahiyat
Daniel D'Amico
Noni Davis
Peter Denham
Greg Evans
Maya Flannery o
Nikhil Adarkar
Matt Alison
Matt Arena
Justin Auh
Christine Babcock
Maya Barajas-Tavera
Matilda Berke
Richard Berry
Ryan Bowen
Nellie Breen
Bel Cahill
Myles Caldwell
Katie Callero
Shaelyn Caragher
Brady Carter
Kamy Chong
Alex Clark
Sam Clark
Jesse Clem
Aidan Crochetiere
"The gist of it
Jesse Evans is that I wanted to expand my horizons and try new activities."
Jack Fleming _g
Many students can't wait until the day they can finally leave the middle school and join the big leagues in high school. Some freshmen expect more freedom while others look forward to making new friends or starting new classes. Here are the opinions of a few members of the freshman class on why they were excited to start high school.
- Matilda Berke '17
- C.T. Mayne '17
"I could be a senior and do whatever I want."
-Melissa McCarthy '17
Col leen Woo and Makena Stimmler are excited for lunch from California Pizza Kitchen.
Nick Foker
Kelly Gallagher
Rijul Garg
Shane Garrity
John Genske
Claire Gershon
Natalie Guerra
Isaac Harris
W i lly Harrison
Lucy Harvey
Gwen Hashimoto
Michael Hatch
Shalini Haupt
Josh Hee
Clay Hillenburg
Jack Hodgen
Cali Hudnut
Emily Huntsman
Jamal Jaffer
Charlie Jameson
Dean Johnson
Kayley Kawana
Alex Khazra
Julianna Lai
Julian Lang
Nicole Larios
Erica Lee
Robyn Lee
Angela Liu
Kelcey Logan
Cali Hudnut and Kelcey Logan wear all their orange at the Pep Rally.
Jessica Lopez
Jennifer Lu
Autumn Lundy
Cindy Luo
Gabby Maarse
Maddie Magee
Josh Martinez
Chris Mathews
Nolan Mathews
C.T. Mayne
Melissa McCarthy
Will McConnell
Kaylee McCord
Zealand Mclean
Andrew Mecum
Rachel Min
Kara-Mia Mollura
Charlie Molz
Jadie O'Connor
Sarah Ohta
Mateo Ortiz-Ambrosio
Kate Penner
Tim Pieschala
Andy Rickert
Dylan Rokos
Matthew Roychowdhury
Leigh Samuels •..•...••• >>
Freshmen invade their patio during lunch to work on homework and have fun. <<...•......
Andy Rickert, Mateo Ortiz, Dylan Rokos, Maya Barajas-tavera _ work on their lab during
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"I would go off campus for lunch because its cool."
-Jessica Lopez '17
"I would take naps all day everyday."
-Bel Cahill
"I would drive around wherever I want because I can."
- Charlie Molz
Nellie Breen, Kara MiaMollura, Victoria Ulin, Katie Callero, Christine Babcock, Kate Penner, Dean Johnson , Matt Arena have a little too
Jennifer Lu, Beverly Shen, and Robyn Lee can't imagine spending lunch without one another!
Luke Scheidemantle
Morgan Shafia
Beverly Shen
Jeffrey Silver
Katie Stapenhorst
Makena Stimmler
Carmen Strassle
Sophia Terrile
Lem Thyret
J.T. Tsuchiya
Tori Ulin
James Valencia
Jack Wilson
Jon Wong
Colleen Woo
Patrick Woodsome
Mark Xu
Darren Yang
Michael Yen
Olive Yu
How did I get here? Ryan Bowen wakes up from his nap tied to a bench on their p atio.
Erica Lee, Claire Gershon, Carmen Strassle spend time in
Mark Xu, Tim Pieschala and Jeffrey Silver play their favorite card game during lunch.
Freshmen girls take a quick break from their delicious lunches to model for
Ben Aasheim
Mohit Aayush
Carter Alvarez
Jack Amsbry
Nikolas Angelopoulous
Ally Annick
Sloan Askins
Dean Behary
Lindsay Bellack
Robert Boghosian
Lucas Bohlinger
Amelia Breen
Kennedy Cameron
Ryan Casey
Stephanie Chai
Brenda Chen
Michelle Chen
Samantha Collins
Luc D'Andrea
William Dean
Despite being treated as the middle child of Poly, the sophomores have been a very resilient class. Although they are not always getting what they want, with the help of President Tim Matthiessen and Vice President Himmat Sahi, the grade has definitely blossomed. Ms. Zetlian has also aided the class in blossoming and reaching their full potential. Even though they have the patio where everyone walks through, and they are not allowed certain luxuries, the sophomore class always finds a way to adapt. With the perfect combination of dancers, athletes, musicians, writers, and debaters, they will surely be a great junior class. Much has been accomplished by the sophomores, and in no way are they finished. To the right are sophomore answers when asked what they do after school is out.
"I go home and recover."
-Maddie Kim '16
"After school I CU like to do karate 0 in my garage."
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"If I don't have practice, I usually go home and eat food."
-Ryan Casey '16
Isabelle Phinney and Tanya Jain take a trip up to the student commons for snacks.
Teddy Debreu
Morgan Dickerson
Emily Dickinson
Joe Edwards
Andrew Feldmeth
Mia Fernandez
Laura Fraher
Austin Gee
Heather Gretzinger
Hannah Guevara
Hunter Harper
Brennan Hart
Cyril Hicks
Mary Holt
Oran Holt
Hannah Humayan
Tanya Jain
Morgan Kaii-Ackerman
Salma Kamal
Nic Khang
Brett Kidman
Evan Kim
Maddie Kim
Tim Krasnoperov
Halle Krieger
Sophomore boys enjoy lunch on their patio
Allie Treister, Caroyln Shanks, and Kennedy Cameron are tyed together!
Annie Winton, Shuchi Sehgal, Aaron Lew, and Oran Holt grab pre-final breakfast burritos.
A group of sophomore boys get ready to sign up for clubs.
A Cole Minot, Andres
A Martinez, and Oran Holt take a break on their patio.
Jonah Lee
Diana Leon
Aaron Lew
Alex Lindskog
Kelly Liu
Terra Magee
Dylan Magsarili
Andres Martinez
Tim Matthiessen
Jake McCarthy
Sean McMahon
Joe Mendenhall
Cole Minot
Micah Nerone
Ryan Ng
August O'Beirne
Kimberly Ortez
Brinda Patel
Isabelle Phinney
Alana Pizarro
"I talk to my friends, and if I have time, I go to Lake. After that, I go home, work, then sleep."
- Jonah Lee '16
'I eat and do my omework, and hen at 4 I watch Ellen."
"I go home, try to do homework, then end up ·r-a........... playing video -games."
- Cyril Hicks '16
Laura Fraher, Hannah Humayun, and Morgan Kaii-Ackerman walk up to the commons for lunch.
Jack Queen
Julia Rocha
Himmat Sahi
Shuchi Sehgal
Shirali Shah
Carolyn Shanks
Kris Shepherd
Rebecca Tokofsky
Allie Treister
Matthew van Citters
Gabe Van de Sande
Gabi van der Velde-Kraft
Celine Vendler
Townsend Walter McDonald
Maddie Wilkinson
Lauren Wilmore
Annie Winton
Carter Woodruff
Audrey Wu
Conor Xanders
Ferris Yang
Jojo Young
Austin Yu
RogerZhou
Daniel Zhu
Austin Gee, Jake McCarthy, and Sean McMahon finish up a lab in Chemistry.
Julia Rocha and Halle Krieger spend some time in Garland during their free period.
eat lunch on twin day.
Carter Alvarez, Hunter Harper, and Jack Queen
Alyssa Aquino
Alix Azad
Bing Banta
Erin Barr
Tatiana Becerra
Emily Beljak
Max Beller
Emily Bowen
Henry Brooks
Heather Bruegl
Mitch Buangsuwon
Henry Cafferata
Seth Calvin
Griffin Carter
Albert Celis
Max Chau
Christine Choi
Alex Clark
Omar Dairi
David D'Amico
With the end of high school in their sights, Juniors are challenged with juggling tougher classes, AP exams and college counseling. However, this year's junior class managed to tackle on their new responsibilities while still enjoying themselves at every turn. As upper classmen, the juniors gained a brand new patio where music and heated ping pong matches were expected. If there is one thing you can count on for the class of 2015 is that they know how to have a good time, bringing spirit and class pride to rivalry week and huge turnouts to sports games and performances. As an active class, juniors were prominent forces on the field and stage, displaying their diverse talents.
David Ohta gives Henry La Soya a piggy-back ride through the Junior patio after a long day of school.
Heather Bruegl and Natasha Pinon enjoy a laugh on the patio in between classes.
Claire Rossi and Max Beller enjoy the benefits of the first day of finalsfree Lucky Boy and
"John Rodgers because birdwatching." -Amber Park
"Max Chau
because he's so
handsome."
-Ben Hubsch
what it's like to
-Megan Tcheng
nominate Andrew Trojan to compete against the other grades in a game of Knock-Out during the first annual Poly Pep Rally.
Robert DeMarco
Tim Duriez
Brian Erb
Rachel Erickson
Leo Galvan
Bryan Gleason
Erica Goodwin
Becca Hanel
Dylan Hanel
Richard Hathaway
Sofie Henckel
Allie Hodgen
Ben Hubsch
Will Hubsch
Caroline laffaldano
Laila Jaffer
Miranda Johnson
Nora Johnson
Lindsey Kelleher
Henry La Soya
Anna Lamb
Annika Lars
Nathan Lee
Brandon Lew
Jared Lim
Emily Tcheng and Emily Beljak are excited about going to morning meeting on the first day of
pumped up during the first day of school Year Cheer while throwing up balloons, but the senior class is not so impressed.
Ezra Sunshine and Vince Porter, avid ping-pong players, enjoy the benefits of finally having their own ping-ping table
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Brian Erb, Laila
Jaffer, Alix Azad, Tati
Becerra, Shaheen
Sayeed, Sofie
Henckel, Leo Galvan, Cheyne Minto, and Turner Romey hang out at the bench during lunch
DeeDee Logan
Chris Lopez
Parker Mathews
Diana Matthiessen
Nick McConnell
Skyler Mclean
Manny Medrano
Khari Melhuish
Cheyne Minto
Jack Moore
Milan Mosse
David Ohta
Brooke Olson
Maya Omori
Amber Park
Tom Phelan
Natasha Pinon
Kelly Poole
Vincent Porter Ezra Rawitsch
John Rodgers
Teresa Rokos
Turner Romey
Claire Rossi
Natalia Sanchez-Nigolian Shaheen Sayeed
in your car and the vents blow right in your face."
-Will Hubsch
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(l) Q. "Super slow drivers."
-Kiki Yang
"When my Scrabble letters aren't in a straight line."
-Bryan Gleason
Allie Hodgen, Kay la Valencia, and Bryan Gleason take som e time to re lax on the patio couch in the middle of a b u sy day.
Kaela Scheidemantle
Sam Shafia
Catherine Shelton
Matthew Soulanille
Adam Stanford-Moore
Clara Sternberg
Daniel Stoffel
Ezra Sunshine
Emily Tcheng
Megan Tcheng
Nicky Terrile
Andrew Trojan
Kayla Valencia
Alex Veitch
Macgee Warshofsky
Julia Wohl
Allison Woo
Olivia Woo
Hunter Worland
Lily Wu
Kiki Yang
Jon Yen
Julia Yun
Midge Zuk
Beller, Ben Hubsch, Ezra Sunshine, and Andrew Trojan unwind after an energetic Rivalry Week Opening Ceremonies.
Hunter Worland, Ben Hubsch,and Macgee Warshofsky show off their Poly spirit during the Varsity Football
Brian Erb and Emily Tcheng represent the Juniors by fighting to hold up their hula hoops in the "Rings" challenge of Poly 's renowned Rivaly Week.
The Poly faculty helps us foster a deeper appreciation for learning, constantly explaining and encouraging us through difficult concepts. Whether it's finding the derivative, mastering the laws of thermodynamics, or learning how to use juxtaposition, members of the Poly facu lty constantly prove to be passionate educators. This is seen when teachers stay hours before and after school aiding students to excel. Not only do Poly teachers support us in the classroom, but also on the field, attending our sporting events and cheering us on as our coaches or in the crowd. They truly care about each individual on campus, making the Poly communi so supportive and loving. We love Dr. Pixton's stressr e l iev i ng funfetti cakes, Mr. Feldmeth's snack box fille w ith de l ic i ous candies, Mr. Strom's therapy couch, an Hume's pre-essay meditation. Thank you for always b t h ere for us.
Mr. Fletcher because he has the guts to wear flip flops and socks everyday.
-Mr. Melgoza
Mr. Geir because it would be so much fun to sing and play piano all day.
-Ms. Williams
Ms. Bush because I wouldn't have to switch offices and I would have incredibly cute dogs.
-Mr. White
s. Cotti, and Doctora t of the first morning siastic to start another work and fun. Cotti liege counseling office d Bernath work in the
urfs up! Science teacher and • varsity football coach, Mr. Schmoke · chits the waves on sophomore •• education trip to San Elijo tin October. Shaka
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English teacher Ms. Davis checks out the booths at the annual club fair. Davis teaches AP English Language to juniors.
A A English teacher Ms.
• Hamilton and math teacher
• Mr. Strom smile on the new
• • senior patio. New additions
• to the patio included an
• awning and several trees
• "Dancer" -Ms. Barnes
"Ms. Barnes' dance partner" -Mr. Prater "Diplomat" -Mr. Feldmeth
ide! Mr. Donnell, Mr. and Mr. White watch II game during the against Malibu. At te, the junior: class sold nachos, shaved ice,·: , g money for · prom.
n Schaefer s Schmoke ·
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teacher, Mr. Kiely hikes on Mt.
Wh.itriey with a small junior
group.
Sophomore Stephanie Ch9i is all smiles while listening to her fellow classmates' presentations.
Sophomore Sloan Askins is caught doodling on her binder during class
· Juniors Tom Phalen
• and Emily Bowen along with the rest of the class read and act the Laramie Project.
Seniors Sachin Puri ·and Perrin Lang cannot help but have a good time in Ms. Hamilton's Novels ·class
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. St(uments · ·becau·se she's independent and has cool friends.
-Tatiana Bercera '15
passion for exploring new ideas inspires Poly students to go above and beyond . While block periods ca n seem never-ending in certain c·lasses, th e majority of the student body would agree that English block periods fly by as each student gets involved in the class discussion. As Poly students we know that we are getting only the best education, and .-----u
• €Juring English classes we are pushed
•· to improve our writing techniques
• • and enhance our public speaking abilities by the countless essays and spee ches we write throughout the years. We thank our extraordinary English teachers at Poly because without them, the goals we set for our futures could never be achieved!
Ron Weasley Winnie because the Pooh you're on the because adventures he's and people loveable don't expect and kind. anything
-Ferris from you. Yang '16
-Anna \ Scheckel '14
Dean Johnson listens intently as one of his fellow classmates gives a presentation for their World Cultures class.
Maddi Holder, Ana Acosta, and Hannah Kaufman stay to ask questions after a lecture from Julie Zauzmer about her book, Conning Harvard
Mr. Melgoza teaches his AP US History class how to write DBQs with his signature hamburger essay format.
Natalia SanchezNigolian, Anna Lamb , and Nathan Lee take vigorous notes for their APUSH class.
Poly's history curriculum is unlike any other. From World Cultures to Senior EIE·ctives, our talented teaching staff guides Poly students through the wonders of National and World history. Combining the best elements of historical fact and deep analysis, the department has crafted a coherent and consistently challenging course of study lasting throughout all four years. Students enjoy a high level of choice in this process, picking everything from senior electives to research paper topics in order to become independent learners. After all, if we don't learn about the past, how are we to build a more hopeful future?
'' If you could live in one time period, what would it be?"
"I would
"1492 when
"I would live in live in the Columbus old Hollywood future." sailed the around the ocean blue." 1920's."
-Carolyn Shanks -Griffin Carter -Charlie Patterson
Madame Mair teaches her intimate French IV class of only seven students.
<<· .......... . Director of the Upper L School, Jamie Neilson receives a gift from the director of PS 161 from Beijing.
Mrs. Barden, Dr. Neilson's assistant, also teaches Mandarin in the upper school.
<<· .......... . The new Mandarin Teacher Ms. Cho interacts with students.
At Poly, language classes range from letters and characters to sentence structures and vocabulary. For a school our size, Poly offers a nice array of world languages that includes Spanish, French, Mandarin, and Latin. Many of our students engage in two languages, and we commend those who strive to learn about language and the culture behind them through cultural events in class and on campus.
'' what language have you always wanted to learn?
"Ancient Egyptian"
-Erin Annick '14
"Russian"
-Vince Porter '15
"Arabic"
-Nate Young '14
A Senior Anna Scheckel
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• almost finished piece
•
during her AP Studio
• Art class.
•
: Nellie Breen puts
• her finishing touches
• on her silk painting .
• dunng Mr. Barry's X
• period class.
Brock Hudnut takes
• to Arden lawn as
he works on his AP portfolio during class
: While listening to
• music, Shuchi Segal
• focuses while working
: on her composition
• for her art class. •
interactions at Poly and creat g r eat nature paintings.
-Matt "Painter" Johnson '14
Visual art at Poly is I truly someting special. With over 10 different and unique courses, students have the ability to discover the various types of visual art. Whether washing down your newest silk painting, or putting your newest clay creation in the kiln, Poly's · visual art program has the resources to allow any kind of visual expression!
can't picture my life without it.
-Riley "The Wall" Walker
Simone, Abegunrin, Ana Acosta, Julia Alison, Patrick Anderson, Erin Annick, Lev Asimow, Noel Askins, Sam Astorga, Gisela Baker, Josh Ball, Isaiah Barth, Kyle Beerman, Sarah Bellack, Kelly Berg, Zach Bern, Elissa Boghosian, Michael Bowman, Hazen Breen, Madison Carey, Matt Carter, Erik Chan, Brianna Chu, Anisha Cook, Jack Cotti, Aliya Crochetiere, Anna Curtis, JohnMichael D'Andrea, Tristen Dossett, Maddy Drolen, Natalie Edwards, Emma Fuller-Monk, Liz Gallagher, Evan Gancedo, Will Genske, Emily Gifford, Amanda Gonzalez, Dennis ' Grover, Victoria Gu, Sebastian Hart, Caroline Harvey, Lisa Hemphill, Camilla Higgins, Maddi er, Hudnut, Alana , on, Efic Jt , Jessica Jin, Juliet Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Ali Kamal,
Hannah Kaufman, Jack Kayyem, Noah Kim, Perrin Lang, Talin Larson, Brett Laudeman, Erin Lee, Stephanie Liu, Gabo Lizardo, Adrian Lqera, Caelum Magee, lan McKnight, Nate Meier, Addae Melhuish, 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, ndrew Ruys de Perez, Anna Scheckel, Brad Shanks, Nicky Steit:iel, Hana Svitek, Harry Templeton, Julian Terrile, N ti =rre,1ster, Riley Walker, Brian Ward, Janna Wennberg, Liam Wilt, Justin Wong, Emily Woolway, Kendrick Wu, Shannon Wu, Jianna Xiong, Elvy Yang, Nate Young, Henry Zhou, Jimmy Zhou
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It takes a multitude of personalities and interests to make a good senior class. While our senior poll represents some of the funnier and possibly non-realistic futures of our classmates, our class would not be the same without every single person included. We are a diverse class that celebrates our individuality, and we appreciate everything that everyone does to make our class extremely special. As we move on, many of us will remember the individuals in our class that are here in our senior poll but also those who have been our best friends, fellow athletes, classroom companions, and II those with whom we have m de great memories.
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Josh Ball Kyle Beerman
Charlie Ramirez
Poly parents are integral to the success of each and every student. They can be seen in every aspect of their child's high school experience from cheering on the sideline at games, to late night vocab quizes, to taking pictures at dress rehearsals, to chaufering to the GSL dances. Poly parents are their child's number one supporter. As an Oakleaves tradition, the following pages are set aside for the parents of the senior class to celebrate their son or daughter's four years of life in the Upper School. We thank them for their support of the album as well as their insurmountable impact on the Poly community.
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We love you very much.
"Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted. And experience is often the most valuable thing you have to offer."
Love, Mom, Dad, Charlie & Ollie
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Your smile and laughter have always painted our lives with a warm glow. As your hard work and accomplishments lead you forward, remember that your greatest strength is the joy in life that you share with your friends and family.
We love you, Claire, Mom, and Dad P.S. Go Sweetie!
Hazen, You are the light of our lives. We are so proud of who you are and who you are becoming.
love, Mom, Dad Amelia, Nellie, Luisa, Willow
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"There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done One is called Yesterday and the other is called Tomorrow. Today is the right day to Love, Believe, Do and mostly Live." Dalai Lama XIV
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Brian,
Enjoy the adventure! Can't wait to see where it takes you.
We're so proud of you and all you've accomplished.
Love you Mom and Dad
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Every step I take, I know that I'm not alone
You take the home from the boy, but not the boy from his home. These are my streets, the only life I've ever known. Who says you can't go home?
Who says you can't go home? There 's only one place that calls me one of their own. Just a hometown boy, born a rollin' stone ...
It doesn't matter where you are, doesn't matter where you go. If it's a million miles away or just a mile up the road. Take it in, take it with you when you go ...
Who says you can't go home? 11
-Jon Bon Jovi
John Francis Cotti-
We love you so much! We miss the silly little boy you used to be, but we are incredibly proud of the smart, confident young man you have become .
Love, Mom, Dad, &Brendan
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We could have used the bathtub photos, with love and restraint, Mom and Dad
Congratulations Kendrick! We are so proud of you! We wish you happiness, love and continued success.
Love you aIways, Mom, Ba Ba and Sabrina
Oh how you've grown! From cute, curly Caroline into a lovely young lady. We have enjoyed watching you in the water, on the stage, in class, cheering on the Dodgers, singing to country music, and traveling to far away places. You have achieved GREAT success and we are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, Preston and Lucy
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"There is nothing like a dream to create the future." -Victor Hugo, Les Miserables
"Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, ''I'm possible"! -Audrey Hepburn
We love you to the moon and back, Madison! Love, Dad, Mom, Mac, Grace and Taylor
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We are so proud of you. All our love, Mom, Dad, Dean and Snickers
Lev, Now, high school is behind you. Not only am I so proud, I think of you and feel joy.
Congratulations! Mom
You are our favorite co-traveler and photographer.
May your journeys through life bring you great pleasure.
Love, GM and GPD
CONGRATULATIONS NOAH!
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined."
-Henry David Thoreau
We are so proud of the person you have become and all that you have achieved. And we look forward to seeing what the future will bring. Your best days are yet to come.
LOVE, MOM, DAD, EVAN & AUDREY
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Love, Mom, Dad, and Megan
• The greatest calling one can have in life is to be a professional dinner guest.
• Being good when it counts is all that matters.
• Gullibility is a virtue.
•It is important to embrace other cultures, especially when they involve more eating and sleeping than one's own.
•You can never have too many sweaters or plaid shirts.
• You will never love anyone more than you love your child.
We love you, D. Mom, Dad, and Kaylee
We are proud of the road you have taken till now, and excited for the horizons still ahead of you.
The lessons of the ordinary are everywhere.
Love, Mom, Dad, Caroline, and James
To our #1 Grandson: we are so very very proud of the exceptional young man you have become and all your accomplishments!
All the hard work and sacrifice you have invested 1n becoming a scholar'/ athlete have led to amazing results. Continue to strive and achieve your goals and even greater success will be yours. Wishing you all the Best life has to offer.
All our love Gma and Papa
Big Z. watching you grow from a little boy to a big boy to a young adult has been a pleasure. From basketball to baseball and all the hospital vtsits in-between. You have amazing physical ability and it's exciting to see other people get exc1ted watching you play. College is only the beginning, you have a great future ahead of you! I am an have always been proud of you. My advice to you -"Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn". Congratulations Big Z!
Love, Danny
ZACHARY r>LRN
Zack, it is so hard to believe that you were ever that little, chubby cheeked, smiley baby that I could once carry in my arms. The years have gone by so fast but I have so cherished watching you grow into this handsome, athletic, caring, thoughtful, intelligent young man. Not to mention huge! Through tough times, you have shown your strength and character to endure and I know you can handle anything life throws your way. I am so proud of all that you have accomplished and who you have become. I wish you all the happiness and success you deserve and cannot wait to see what the next chapter of your life holds for you. Love, Mom
Zack,
You're a man of few words, so I'll try to keep it brief. Positive. Strong. Successful. Athletic. Laugh-Out-Loud Funny. Entertaining. Liked. Loved.
Talented. Clever. Graduate. Meow. You've come a long way, Zacky, and I feel like college will be no different. Congrats, and get exc1ted!!
Love, Sarah P.S. You're welcome for setting a great example ;).
Dear Zack,
It's crazy to think that my baby brother is now an adult who's about to graduate high school and head off to college. But at the same time, there's not a doubt in my mind that you're totally ready for whatever's next. You've handled all the crazy things that have been thrown at you so far. and I know you're going to do great things at college. It's gonna be awesome. Just remember to have fun and enjoy it it goes by fast! Congratulations for getting this far, bud, and here's to all the amaztng things to come. Love, Lindsay
PEREGRINE WHITEHEAD LANG
'La verite vaut bien qu•on passe quelques annees sans la trouver: -Renard
Dear Ali, Congratulations on graduating high school!
We are very proud of you and all of your accomplishments. We wish that you achieve all your goals and make the most out of your college experience and of your life. We love you.
Elissa Boghosian
Congratulations Elissa!
We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished during your 14 years at Poly. Continue to do all that you can. We know you will make an impact wherever you are. We love you so much!
xoxo Mom, Dad, and Robert (Bogo)
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Dear Edeen, Thanks so much for everything!! Can't wait for so much more with the best sister ever.
Love you! • Cl) tJ /J fl_(fUU:!f
Dear Erin. You have been a blessing from Day 1. Now 6400 days later. we are even more in awe. You have taught us so much. We love you and are very proud of you. Love.
We are so proud of youLove Mom, Dad, Charlotte
Madeleine (Maddi) Holder
Endless possibilities
You have qualities which I had not before supposed to exist in such a degree in any human creature. You have some touches of the angel in you.
Jane Austen
You are more than I ever hoped for stronger, smarter, and unceasingly optimistic. You fill my days with sunshine, and my heart with love and pride.
Oh, the places you'll go ...
All my love, Mom
SPENCER ROGERS
... the kid brimming with amazing promise, the "onetwo" punch of talent and intellect. You've hit your stride this year, and great things are starting to happen. You've got so much to offer this world- go out and make your mark, and don't be afraid of being labeled a "try-hard" ... Oh, and remember to be nice to your brother.
Love, Mom, Dad and
To the greatest sister, daughter and friend one could ever imagine. Congratulations on your graduation and we ' re all so excited for you and what lies ahead even though we'll miss you terribly.
Love, Dad, Mom, Ted and Kelly
Bretton Haller Laudeman, as you know, it is where the
rubber meets the [unpaved] road .-
when aman's mettle is truly tested.
In your 18 years, you have already demonstrated you are:
Wise beyond your years, Strong yet sensitive, Intelligent yet humBle, Hardworking yet Calm under pressure, and Service above Sen.
We await, with eager anticipation, to w1tness your 1mpact on our world. With love and admiration to follow your dreams,
Mom, Alexander, Isabelle, Omt and Grumps
Kelly, You have brought so much joy into our lives these past eighteen years. We love your smile, your spirit and your laughter. As you sail out on life's sea, we will always be here for you. Congratulations on your high school graduation.
Love, Mommy and Daddy
He stole our hearts since birth , He spread the word of "Peas " at just a few months o l d , upecies by Darwin while swimming with amphibious lizards in the Galapagos at five , dignitaries from around the globe solving world health problems at six, the jungles of Thailand while trading gifts with the indigenous people at seven, parachuted off 300 foot cliffs in Peru at eleven, Captain Hooks shipwrecked treasures off the coast of Honduras at fourteen, of birds with a single shot in Urugqayat · fit\een, bonds of earth and became a from Polytechnic
Noel Askins
Your grandmother always spoke of thanking God each night for the "little something extra" He deposited in you. Thank you for being a good steward of those gifts and bringing us many wonderful years of sheer amazement.
May you always walk in God's blessings, Dod, Mom, Jordon, Sloan and Luke
MATTHEW CONDRAD JOHNSON
WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU AND EVERYTHING YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED. YOUR QUIET CONFIDENCE, QUICK WIT AND ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT WILL CARRY YOU FAR. WE ARE SO EXCITED FOR THE NEXT STEPS OF YOUR JOURNEY!
LOTS OF LOVE, MOM, DAD, NATALIE, SARAH AND DAVID
maintenance
The Oaklea\h
Our yearbook this year, Dive In, represents just a small portion of all the different aspects of the Poly student body. At Poly, we truly dive in to everything we experience during our days in the
classroom, the swimming pool, the stage, the debate tournament, or a small yearbook room. When we all look back at what we've accomplished and achieved, we will recognize our imperfections and know that giving it our best is always worth the plunge.
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Please accept our sincere apologies for any mistakes found in the contents of this album. Note that this index is an indicator of how many times one's name is mentioned in the book and is in no way a reflection of how many times each individual appears on the pages
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Aasheim, Be : : • '. - ... ........ 99, 112
Bohlinger, Lucas 87, 91, 99, 112 Bowen, Emily 43, 59, 116, 126 Bowen, Ryan ................ 43, 100, 108, 111 Bowman, Michael 15, 67, 81, 140, 164 Breen, Amelia 83, 95, 112 Breen, Hazen .42, 47, 83, 89, 140, 165 Aayush, Mohit :.: .' 77, 99, 112 Breen, Nellie .42, 69, 108, 111
Denham, Peter 51, 98, 103, 108 Dickerson, Morgan 10, 103, 113
Dickinson, Emily ........................ 65, 83, 113
Dossett, Tristen 89, 140, 146, 175
Drolen, Maddy 95, 140, 146, 177
Duriez, Tim 26, 43, 97, 117
D'Amico, Daniel 91, 98, 108
D'Amico, David 89, 100 , 116
D'Andrea, John-Michael 83, 140, 174
D'Andrea, Luc : ,. :·: · ; 97, 112
Edwards, Joe · · .': \:\ :< .... :.... 99, 103, 113 Edwards, Nata l ie :.' 61, 75, 140: 146, 176 Erb, Brian ............................................ 89, 117, 118, 119 Erickson, Rachel 117
Evans, Greg : 51, 97, 108
Evans, Jesse. . ·;· .: / ...... : 108
Buangsuwon, • : 116
Abegunrin, Simone 38, 55, 69, 89, 140, 148 Brooks, Henry 32, 38, 41, 47, 81, 83, 116 Acosta, Ana 130, 140, 143, 149 Bruegl, Heather 53, 116 Adarkar, Nikhil 51, 77, 108 Aidan Crochetiere 51 Alison, Julia 140, 150 Alison, Matt.. 9, 14, 51, 99, 108, 132 Alvarez, Carter 91, 97, 112, 115
Amsbry, Jack 17, 83, 94, 112 Cafferata, Henry :; ( \ : , 16, 89, 116 Anderson, Patrick 83, 140, 146, 151 Cahill, Bel : : 95, 108, 110 Angelopoulos, Nikolas 39, 112 Caldwell, Myles 51, 89, 98, 108 Annick, Ally 8, 12, 17, 43, 55, 69, 83, 112 Callero, Katie 101, 102, 108 An nick, Erin 43, 59, 135, 140, 143, 146, 152 Calvin, Seth 32, 116 Aquino, Alyssa 116 Cameron, Kennedy 53, 112 Arena, Matt 9, 89, 94, 108, 111 Caragher, Shaelyn 108 Asimow, Lev 51, 140, 153 Carey, Madison 49, 89, 140, 166 Askins, Noel 69, 89, 140, 143, 146, 154 Carter, Brady 13, 91, 100, 103, 108 Askins, Sloan 13, 55, 69, 112, 126 Carter, Griffin 67, 81, 116, 131 Astorga, Sam 140, 155 Carter, Matt.. 13, 63, 87, 140, 142, 167 Auh, Justin 99, 108 Casey, Ryan 89, 112 Azad, Alix 116, 118 Celis, Albert 116 Chai, Stephanie 8, 17, 92, 112, 114, 126 Chan, Erik 140, 168 Chau, Max ............................ 73, 100, 116, 133 Chen, Brenda 8, 17, 31, 59, 112 Chen, Michelle 112 Choi, Christine 55, 116 ,· \ Babcock, Christine · : 93, 95, 108, 111 Chong, Kamy 91, 97, 108 Chu, Brianna 29, 133, 140, 143, 169 Baker, Gisela 49, 140, 156 Citters, Matt Van 103, 115 Ball, Josh .47, 63, 140, 146, 157 Clark, Alex (fr) 96, 108 Banta, Bing ..................................14, 81, 97, 116, 129 Barajas-Tavera, Maya 108, 110 Clark, Alex (jr) 53, 75,116 Clark, Sam 15, 108 Barr, Erin 32, 55, 116 Clem, Jesse 102, 108 Barth, Isaiah ............................................ 81, 140, 158 Collins, Sam 49, 101, 112 Becerra, Tatiana 61, 101, 116 Cook, Anisha 59, 140, 143, 170 Beerman, Kyle 13, 67, 81, 140, 143 , 146, 159 Cotti, Jack 81, 140, 171 Behary, Dean 87, 94, 112 Crochetiere, Aidan 42, 51, 97, 108 Beljak, Emily 9, 15, 53, 116 Bell, Jamie 69 Bellack, Lindsay 96, 112 Crochetiere, Aliya , : .: : 42, 59, 140, 172 Curtis, Anna ; : .'. :.,. /." ., ......... 140, 173 4
Bellack, Sarah 140, 160
Be ll er, Max ..................................... 81, 116, 119 Bercera, Tatiana 127 Berg, Kelly 27, 95, 140 , 146, 161 Berke, Matilda 102, 108 Bern, Zack 81, 140, 146, 162 Davis, Noni 93, 96, 108 Berry, Richard 91, 98, 108, 132 Dean, William 103, 112 Boghosian, Elissa .43, 49, 140, 146, 163 Debreu, Teddy 8, 83, 94, 113 Boghosian, Robert.. 43, 89, 91, 112 DeMarco, Robert 89, 117
Feldmeth, Andrew : ,. : ' 73, 99, 113 Fernandez, Mia .' .- 69, 113
Flannery, Maya 93, 96, 108 Fleming, Jack 108
Flemming, Jack .......... 77
Faker, Nick ...................................................... 73, 109
Fraher, Laura .. .. ,-. 83 , 92, 96, 113, 115 Fuller· Monk, Ef11m 61, 140, 178
Gallagher, Kelly · = 43, 93, 95, 109 Gallagher, Liz .' 43, 96, 129, 140, 179 Galvan, Leo 32, 117, 118
Gancedo, Evan 14, 16, 51, 69, 89, 140, 180 Garg, Rijul. 51, 98, 109
Garrity, Shane 91, 103, 109
Gee, Austin 8, 77, 113
Genske, John .43, 87, 91, 109
Genske, Will 43, 67, 89, 140, 143 , 181
Gershon, Claire 109, 111
Gifford, Emily 140, 182 Gleason, Bryan 81, 117, 118 Gonzalez, Amanda 83, 140, 142, 183 Goodwin, Erica 16, 92, 117 Gretzinger, Heather 14, 83, 113 Grover, Dennis 14, 47, 81, 87, 140, 143, 184 Gu, Victoria ............................................ 30, 140, 185 Guerra, Natalie \! , .' · 59, 109 Guevara, Hannah ..
. ..... ............. .. .......... 113
\ Hanel, Becca 14;43, 53, 69, 75, 117
Hanel, Dylan ....................................... 43, 63, 81, 117 Harper, Hunter 100, 113
Harris, Isaac 91, 100, 109
Harrison , Willy 89, 9 1, 109 Hart, Brennan 43, 93, 113 Hart, Sebastian 43, 47, 140, 186
Harvey, Caroline 65, 83, 140, 146 , 187 Harvey, Lucy 17, 92, 95, 109 Hashimoto, Gwen ................................. 102, 109, -111
Hatch, Michael 9, 16, 73, 109
Hathaway, Richard .................................. 51, 89, 117
Haupt, Shalini 17, 49, 75, 96, 109
Hee, Josh 14, 83, 91, 97, 109
Hemphill, Lisa 51, 140, 146, 188
Henckel, Sofie .................................................. 117, 118
Hicks, Cyril 113, 114
Higgins, Camilla 34, 59, 140, 189 Hillenburg, Clay 63, 94, 109
Hodgen, Allie .42, 65, 117, 119
Hodgen , Jack 42, 91, 98, 109
Holder, Maddi 96, 130, 140, 146 , 190 Holt, Mary 75, 90, 95, 113 Holt, Oran 97, 113, 114 Hubsch, Ben ....................................... 12, 63, 117, 119
Hubsch, Will 51, 63, 89, 117, 118 Hudnut, Brock 47, 81, 89, 140, 191 Hudnut, Cali 93, 101 , 109 Humayun, Hannah , • , 29, 113, 115
Huntsman, Emily. -... 93, 96,109 -t:._
117
Lee, Erica
Jackson, Alana : : ..-·::\ : :. 61, 89, 140, 192
Jaffer, Jamal :: : 35, 94, 98, 109 Jaffer, Laila 117, 118
Jain, Tanya 32, 113
Jameson, Charlie 51, 97, 109 Jiang, Eric 140, 146, 193
Jin, Jessica .................................. 36, 140,194 Johnson, Dean 43, 83, 94, 109, 111 , 130 Johnson, Juliet .41, 43, 49, 96, 140, 195 Johnson, Matthew 77, 140, 143, 196 Johnson, Miranda ; 117
69, 117 : , ' '. -
Kaii-Ackerman, Morgan.: ,:: .":-.: , : 33, 113, 115
Kamal, Ali :.: ." 42, 63, 140, 197 Kamal, Salma 5, 42, 93, 101, 113, 114 Kaufman, Hannah 53, 96, 130, 141, 198 Kawana, Kayley 55, 109 Kayyem, Jack 63, 89, 141, 142, 146, 199 Kelleher, Lindsey 15, 65, 117 Khang, Nicholas 77, 100, 113 Khazra, Alex 91, 97, 109 Kidman, Brett.. 17, 94, 97, 113 Kim, Evan 47, 113 Kim, Maddie 113 Kim, Noah 40, 141, 146, 200 Krasnoperov, Tim : 91, 113 Krieger, Halle :._. : ! "" .: ;; 90, 113, 115 : • I ·.
· Lai, Julianna : : ." ' 17, 61, 83, 109
Lamb, Anna : · : 49, 117, 130 Lang, Julian 109 Lang, Perrin 126, 141, 143, 201
Larios, Nicole 59, 109 Lars, Annika 117
Larson, Talin 141, 202
Laudeman, Brett.. 41, 89, 141, 203
109
Lee, Erin 41, 43, 49, 141, 204
Lee, Jonah 83, 94, 114
Lee, Nathan .41, 81, 117, 130 Lee, Robyn 43, 55, 101, 102, 109, 111
Leon, Diana 114
Lew, Aaron 43, 83, 94, 113, 114 Lew, Brandon 43, 117
Lim, Jared 67, 89, 117
Lindskog, Alex 114
Liu, Angela 55, 109 Liu, Kelly 90, 114 Liu, Stephanie 53, 61, 141, 205 Lizardo, Gabo 141, 146, 206 Loera, Adrian 67, 141, 146, 207
Logan, Deedee .................................. 53, 75, 77, 118 Logan, Kelcey 65, 109 Lopez, Chris 63, 89, 118 Lopez, Jessica 89, 93, 96, 110 Lu, Jennifer ........................................ 61, 102, 110, lll
Lundy,Autumn ...... .. ,................ 69,110
Luo, Cmdy : \_ > :__ _ , 59, 110
Maarse, 17, 83,110
Magee, Caelum :. : l7, 63, 141, 146, 208
Magee, Maddie 75, 92, 96, 110
Magee, Terra 8, 43, 93, 96, 114
Magsarili, Dylan 8, 47, 83, 114 Martinez, Andres ................................... 97, 103, 114 Martinez, Josh 103, 110
Mathews, Chris 43, 89, 91, 98, 110, 132
Mathews, Nolan 43, 89, 91, 110 Mathews, Parker ................ 43, 89, 118 Matthiessen, Diana 69, 118 Matthiessen, Tim 42, 77, 91, 100, 114
Mayne, C. T 51, 89, 97, 108, 110
McCarthy, Jake 91, 97, 103, 114
McCarthy, Melissa 51, 89, 96, 108, 110 McConnell, Nick ....................................... 67, 89, 118 McConnell, Will 91, 97, 110 McCord, Kay lee 31, 59, 75, 110 McDonald, Townsend Walter .................. 115
McKnight, ian .40, 63, 141, 143, 209 Mclean, Skyler 63, 89, 118 Mclean, Zealand 9, 94, 110 McMahon, Sean 114 Mecum, Andrew 51, 110
Medrano, Manny 51, 73, 97, 118 Megan Tcheng 90 Meier, Nate 103, 141, 210
Melhuish, Addae 141, 211 Melhuish, Khari 67, 89, 118 Mendell, Maddy 141, 212 Mendenhall, Joe 87, 91, 97, 114 Miller, Rachel 61, 101, 141, 146 Min, Rachel 55, 83, 110 Minot, Cole 114 Minto, Cheyne ................................................. 34, 118 Moffly, Willy 8, 15, 16, 73, 141, 142, 214 Mollura, Kara-Mia 31, 59, 110 Molz, Charlie 43, 51, 97, 110 Molz, Emma 16, 43, 141, 146, 215 Moore, Jack 118 Mosse, Milan ! : 34, 35, 118
Nate Young 243
Nerone, Micah 91, 114
Ng, Ryan 63, 73, 114
Nguyen,: 141, 146, 216 ·•.·
Ohta, David .' :: :,,.- .': : 16, 116, 118
Ohta, Sarah :.: :.61, 79, 83, 85, 110
Olah, Kaitlyn 53, 61, 83, 141, 146, 217
Olson, Brooke 65, 118
Omori, Maya 15, 90, 118
Orndorff, David 81, 141, 218
Ortez, Kimberly ...................... 114
Ortiz-Ambrosio, Mateo 110 O'Beirne, August .... .. ,. :................. 114
Patel, Brinda :.: : : 55. 114
Patterson, Charlie5, 32, 34, 131, 132, 141, 143, 146, 219
Peng, Victoria A, 59, 141
Penner, Kate 95, 110
Perez, Andrew Ruys de 63, 77, 141, 225
Pham, Stephanie 55, A, 55, 141, 142
Phelan, Tom 28, 32, 118, 126
Phinney, Isabelle 51, 89, 113, 114
Pieschala, Tim 91, 103, 110
Pizarro, Alana ....................... 114
Pinon, Natasha 89, 92, 95, 116, 118 Poole, Kelly 118
Porter, Vince ..................................... 63, 89, 118 , 135 Puri, Sachin . 126, 141, 222 ., .
Queen, Jack
:;. : 63, 89, 91, 115
Ramirez, Charlie 41, f3\ ,-141; 143, 146, 223
Rawitsch, Ezra : : 118
Rickert, Andy 110
Rocha, Julia 115
Rodgers, John 118
Rogers, Spencer 8, 14, 16, 47, 73, 81, 141, 224
Rokos, Dylan 43, 97, 110
Rokos, Teresa ............................. 32, 43, 53, 96, 118
Romey, Turner .47, 83, 118
Rossi, Claire , : ,.: 92, 116 , 118
Roychowdhury, {"1a · _ ,; 110 6 ·.
Samuels, Leigh 110
Sanchez-Nigolian, Natalia 17, 41, 65, 118, 130
Sande, Gabe Van de 87, 115
Sayeed, Shaheen 118
Scheckel, Anna 127, 141, 226
Scheidemantle, Kaela 43, 90, 119
Scheidemantle, Luke 43, 94, 111
Sehgal, Shuchi 15, 83, 113, 115
Shafia, Morgan 42, 83, 92, 96, 111
Shafia, Sam 42, 53, 65, 119
Shah, Shirali 69, 115
Shanks, Brad 67, 141, 227
Shanks, Carolyn 53, 69, 113, 115, 131
She l ton, Catherine 96, 119
Shen, Beverly 102, 111
Shepherd, Kris 47, 87, 115
Silver, Jeffrey 51, 89, 111
Sou lanille, Matthew 13, 102, 119, 128
Soya, Henry La 16, 77, 116, 117
Stanford-Moore, Adam 87, 119
Stapenhorst, Katie 93, 95, 111
Steidel, Nicky 41, 97, 141, 228
Sternberg, Clara 85, 119
Stimmler, Makena 83, 109, 111
Stoffel, Daniel 87, 119
Strassle, Carmen 51, 89, 111
Sunshine, Ezra , 15, 47, 83, 119
Svitek, Hana 96,141,146,229
Tcheng, Emily 51, 89, 119
Tcheng, Megan 90, 116, 119
Templeton, Harry 41, 51, 141, 142, 230
Terr i le, Julian 43, 141, 231
Terrile, Nicky 119
Terrile, Sophia 43, 90, 102, 111
Thyret, Lem .............................................. 98, 103, 111
Tokofsky, Rebecca 115
Treister, Allie 42, 53, 69, 75, 113, 115
Treister, Natalie.5, 12 , 42, 53, 69, 75, 77, 141, 142, 146, 232
Trojan, Andrew 67, 77, 119
Tsuchiya, J. T. 9, 91, 98, 111
Ulin, Tori
93, 111
Valencia, James : \: : 42, 63, 111 Valencia, Kayla :.' 16, 42, 69, 89, 92, 119 Veitch, Alex 87, 119 Velde-Kraft, Gabi van der 69, 115
Vendler, , 115
Walker, Riley .': \ :\ :'16, 141, 142, 146, 233 Walters-McDona1d, Townsend 97, 103 Ward, Brian 17, 63, 87, 141, 146, 234
Warshofsky, Macgee 34, 119 Wennberg, Janna 51, 141, 143, 235 Wilkinson, Maddie .................... 33, 90, 115 Wilmore, Lauren 34, 115 Wilson , Jack 91, 100, 103, 111 Wilt, Liam 37, 141, 236
Winton, Annie 69, 89, 113, 115
Wohl, Julia ........................... 14, 41, 49, 119, 133 Wong, Jon 102, 111
Wong, Justin 141, 237
Woo, Allison .8, 42, 65, 119, 129
Woo, Colleen 14, 42, 65 , 109, 111
Woo, Olivia 65, 90, 119
Woodruff, Carter 53. 115 Woodsome, Patrick ................................. 91, 99, 111
Woolway, Emily 59, 141, 143, 146, 238
Worland, Hunter 41, 63 , 89, 119
Wu, Audrey 90, 115
Wu, Kendrick 141, 146, 239
Wu, Lily · • 41, 51, 119
Wu, Shannon , : ; f.. 41, 141, 240
Xanders, Conor 51 , 89, 97, 115
Xiong, Jianna 141, 241
Xu, Mark : ,.: : 15, 111
vYang, Darren · .'.: : 89 , 98, 111
Yang, Elvy :. · : 83, 92, 141, 242
Yang, Ferris ................ 99, 115, 127
Yang, Kiki ....................................... 61, 119
Yen, Jon 42, 51, 89, 100, 119
Yen, Michael 42, 51, 89, 111
Young, Jojo 93, 115, 132
Young, Nate 16, 41, 77, 135, 141, 142
Yu, Austin 83, 115
Yu, Olive : 93, 111
Yun, Julia ............
B.................... 14, 69, 119
Zhou, Henry : , : 28, 141, 244
Zhou, Jimmy : 128, 141, 245
Zhou, Roger 102, 115
Zhu, Daniel ........................................................ 73, 115
Zuk, Midge ................................ 32, 92, 119
Kaitlyn Olah, Mohit Aayush, Robert DeMarco, Becca Hanel, Juliet Johnson, Anna Lamb
Charlie Jameson, Stephanie Liu, Brooke Olson, Alyssa Aquino, Natasha Pinon, Nate Young
Dear Reader,
The Poly experience is more than meets the eye. We can be found in Garland cheering for our class during Rivalry Week or in the gym watching the Boys Water polo Team dance to Genie In A Bottle for Mrs. Reed. But if you zoom in, we are more than what we seem, and in order to highlight how far we have come in one year, we had to capture the memories. Although this may be a book that sits on your bookshelf collecting dust, we wanted to remember the moments in your life, and when you do take this buried treasure from the shelf, we hope you can dive into the year again.
A yearbook can't be built with only five people, and we would like to thank our staff for their dedication and hard work this year. Also, we want to give a big thank you to our returning advisor Mr. Barry for assisting us immeasurably through this experience. Without his keen eye, indispensable advice, and his insight, we could never have completed such a beautiful yearbook. As a staff, we cannot thank him enough for his leadership, and for us seniors, we wish him the best next year!
Many thanks to Jennifer Godwin-Minto for her incredible pictures that fill the majority of these pages. Also, we are eternally thankful to have our amazing publishing representative Corey Mundwiler who makes the impossible possible.
Last but not least, we thank you, the reader. Without being who you are, we would not have been able to bring these pages to life with your memories. You are the athlete, the poet, the writer, the performer, the artist, and most importantly, the student who follows their dreams wholeheartedly. For that, we thank you for diving in.
From Kaitlyn, Stephanie, and Juliet: Being on the staff comes with big expectations, excitement, and anxiety, but at many more times it has been unbelievably rewarding. We appreciate the support from all the faculty, staff, students, and parents who have helped us make an album we will always remember. Anna and Brooke, somehow we've made it through, and we can celebrate So Dive In!
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