The Iliad

The Student News Site of Poway High School
The Student News Site of Poway High School

The Iliad
The Student News Site of Poway High School

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Performers dazzle in musical mystery

Ginger Kondzela, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2026
Senior Sophia Simon, Ensemble
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Junior Nathan Bramwell leaps through the air during “Kansas Land.”
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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
About the Contributor
Ginger Kondzela, In-Depth Editor
Ginger Kondzela is the in-depth editor for The Iliad, passionate about languages and semi-bilingual in French. She was an exchange student in France and founded the International Students Club at Poway High School. A 12-year Girl Scout, she aims to pursue a degree in international business in Spain, the Czech Republic, or Germany.