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Showcase to winter sports

Sophie Evans, Staff Writer
February 13, 2025
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Sophie Evans
Girls’ Soccer goes wild in the crowd, cheering on their team to protest their tight finish for first in the Skiing event.
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“I’d tell myself to take advantage of as many opportunities as possible.” — Henry Kraft
Advice to our freshman year selves
Arno Chrispeels, who taught AP Biology, biology, sheltered biology, and physical science for 31 years at Poway High School. He wants to buy a sailboat and sail around the world. “I’ll be sailing across the country to Florida and explore the east coast, and then next winter head down to the Caribbean,” Chrispeels said. His favorite part about teaching at Poway is the different types of kids there are.
Teachers give final advice to graduating seniors
Seniors Natalie Vejtasta, Chanel Xaudaro, and Scarlett Simon pose together for a group photo.
Students hit the prom jackpot
History teacher Curtis Lewis is retiring after 26 at Poway High, where he taught AP US History, civics, AP Human Geography, and AP Government. He plans to move to a more affordable area where he can experience all four seasons and a different pace of life. “There’ve been a lot of great teachers and friends and students, and I still keep in contact with students that I had over 20 years ago,” Lewis said.
Graduating with us: Retiring Teachers tell their story
Victoria Johnson and Johnny Hofmann
Creativity saves money
Senior Jacqueline Edwards performs her duet with senior Kezi Thibodeau.
Seniors stun one last time at spring concert
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Senior Kezi Thibodau starts her last home varsity floor routine as her teammates hold up signs cheering her on.
Varsity Gymnastics gives it their all on senior night
Brian Mark
After 12 years, Gonzo steps down to return to the classroom
Class creativity without art credit
Class creativity without art credit
Staff editorial: Proposed cell phone policy reasonable
Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) and Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) in The Devil Wears Prada 2
Chic return or nostalgic redo?
Education beyond the borders
Education beyond the borders
About the Contributor
Sophie Evans, Staff Writer
I love to take photos for the Iliad, and interviewing students for “Talking Heads” is my favorite assignment. My three favorite interests outside of the Iliad are going to the beach with friends, shopping, and playing sports. I see myself going around the world with my future husband, raising a family, and having a successful job. (Class of 2026)