Bathrooms Vandalized
The Language Arts Building boys’ bathroom was vandalized for the second year in a row with the removal of the stall door. Last year, there were several instances of damage, including stall doors ripped off their hinges and graffiti painted on bathroom walls. If the transgressions continue, the administration and Associated Student Body will install cameras outside restroom doors to monitor attempts at future damage.
International Thespian Society Conference
Six Poly students and two faculty members attended the International Thespian Society Leadership and Tech Conference at Claremont High School on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. The student attendees, which included sophomores Molly Villaverde and Max Brooks, juniors Annie Delbridge and Amira Shamsi and senior Melanie Zhou participated in various workshops and breakout sessions to learn how to further develop the new International Thespian Society Poly troupe.
‘Norita’ Screened
On Friday Oct. 16, Back to the Big Screen, PolyGlobal and the World Languages Department screened “Norita,” a film that follows Argentinian activist Nora Cortiñas as she confronts the disappearance of her son Gustavo by the military regime. Following the documentary, PolyGlobal hosted a Q&A with lead producer Sarah Schoellkopf ‘92 and composer Gustavo Santaolalla.
Oakleaves Dance
Poly hosted the annual Oakleaves Dance on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. This year’s theme, chosen by the Associated Student Body, was “Lost in Atlantis.” The dance took place on McWilliams courtyard, and featured a photo booth and ice cream truck. The Women’s Service League organized a dress exchange for the dance to promote inclusivity and conscious consumerism.
UNA-Pasadena Celebrates UN Day
Poly hosted United Nations Association-USA Pasadena’s annual UN Day on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. Speakers included Khin Sandi-Lwin, former UN Development Programme Resident Coordinator, and Sophia Alicea, Youth Observer to the UN. The event, themed “Empowering Youth For a Better Future,” also featured presentations by UNA Pasadena’s first cohort of Youth Action Ambassadors.
