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Mr. Hansen’s Goals on Honoring Tradition and Innovating for the Future for (Potentially) the Final Time

Written by Daniel Holscher, Editor “One Final Round?” As the 2025-2026 school year approaches and Mr. Hansen ponders his potentially final year as principal, he shares his goals for this…

Once a Bear, Always a Bear: Mrs. Miramontes Comes Home to Poly

Written by: Samantha Reed, Staff Writer A former Poly Bear returns to inspire today’s students in the same halls she once walked. Throughout Poly’s history, the school has become known…

Diving Into Success: Ava DeAnda’s Story

Written by: Ariel Connell, staff writer What is Poly’s most accomplished swimmer, Ava DeAnda, really about? When you are out on that pool deck and hear the name “Ava DeAnda”,…

LOOKING AHEAD: Students answer the question – What is One Goal on their Bucket List that they Hope to Accomplish Before Graduation?

Written by: Miles Watts, Editor in Chief In the first few weeks of the 2025-26 school year, Poly students share their goals for the future before they graduate with Poly…

MEET THE PRESS: New staff writer, Emma Goad

By: Nyla Louise Rteimeh, Staff Writer For most, summer is a time to relax and recharge – for Emma Goad, it’s a time to catch up on what she considers…

Julia Wilbur Flies to New Heights

Written by Ally Taynton, Staff Writer CHANGE: Julia Wilbur is leaving Poly bears to join the Oregon Beavers, but she will not leave without having left a legacy behind. Senior…

Behind-the-Scenes: Elizabeth Chinchilla’s Impact at Poly

Written by Ariel Connell, Staff Writer ENGAGEMENT: Elizabeth’s high school career is filled with fun memories that she will cherish forever. When it comes to class participation, Elizabeth “Liz” Chinchilla…

Slam Poetry 2025: A Competition to Remember – YOUTUBE VIDEOS OF COMPETITIONS AT END OF ARTICLE

Written By: Reagan Metzger, Staff Writer SLAM: Poly’s annual 11th grade SLAM Poetry CompetitionOn the morning of Friday, March 21st, students from the junior class filled the Poly theatre. Many…

Poly Bears Represent Team USA for Acrobatic Gymnastics

Written By: Olivia McPherson, Staff Writer SPOTLIGHT: Ally Taynton (10) and Reagan Grigsby (12) go to Germany to compete for Team USA in acrobatic gymnastics. Acrobatic gymnastics, also known as…

Dancing Their Way to a National Championship 

Written By: Aubrey Packer, Staff Writer OUTSTANDING: The Poly dance team took the competition by storm at their national championship in Florida. This last weekend the Poly dance team competed…

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