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PolyGlobal hosts talk on democracy and conflict

Alexandra Tan May 2, 2025

On Tuesday, Apr. 8, PolyGlobal hosted a Q&A discussion with Steve Swerdlow, Associate Professor of the Practice of Human Rights at USC, on humanitarian crises and conflicts in former Soviet successor...

Poly launches climate-conscious redesign of Arden Lawn

Kaitlyn Chiao May 2, 2025

For the past several years, Arden Lawn has been a popular location on Poly’s campus as a leisure outdoor space for faculty, students and visitors. Recent discussions, however, have spurred the need...

Kazakhstan trip offers students cultural immersion

Kazakhstan trip offers students cultural immersion

William Pan and Aidan Shih May 2, 2025

Sixteen Poly students and three faculty landed in Almaty just in time for Kazakhstan’s biggest celebration of the year: Nauryz, or New Year in Central Asia. This was one of many cultural immersion experiences...

PolyGlobal builds bonds in South Africa

PolyGlobal builds bonds in South Africa

Lauren Poplock May 2, 2025

Over spring break, PolyGlobal returned to South Africa for the third time to continue its partnership with the iThuba Education Program and Leap High School in Langa Township, Cape Town. Blending recreation,...

Dr. Lina Lenberg speaks on Uyghur genocide at Poly

Kelly Zhang May 2, 2025

On Thursday, Apr. 17, Lina Lenberg, a part-time professor at the University of San Francisco, visited Poly as part of the PolyGlobal series to discuss the ongoing genocide of Uyghurs in Xinjiang, an autonomous...

Poly rebuilds academic stamina post-COVID

Poly rebuilds academic stamina post-COVID

Jujube Hutt and Anya Matz May 2, 2025

It has been five years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, which means no current Upper School students have experienced a pre-pandemic Poly Upper School. Teachers, therefore, hold a unique...

Italy trip connects students with ancient history

Italy trip connects students with ancient history

Annie Delbridge May 2, 2025

Ancient ruins, living history and new friendships marked the journey of 12 Poly Upper School students who traveled to Italy over spring break as part of the biennial PolyGlobal trip. From Saturday, Mar....

Moot Court competes at Yale and nationals

Naomi Trebi-Ollennu May 2, 2025

On Saturday, Apr. 5, and Sunday, Apr. 6, the six Poly Upper School Moot Court teams participated in the prestigious New Haven Regional Tournament held at Yale University, marking the final in-person competition...

Poly students reflect on political engagement

Poly students reflect on political engagement

Maddie Delbridge May 2, 2025

As California High School Voter Education Weeks concluded in April, The Paw Print conducted a survey of Poly Upper School students, exploring whether voter education efforts can transform student interest...

Terrapalooza promotes climate action at Poly

Terrapalooza promotes climate action at Poly

Buddy Hall May 2, 2025

As spring begins, Poly marked the transition with its second annual Earth Day celebration, Terrapalooza, a schoolwide event focused on climate action, education and community engagement. Last year, the...

Poly welcomes Giuseppe Verdi High School students

Poly welcomes Giuseppe Verdi High School students

Maddie Delbridge March 21, 2025

Polytechnic School hosted a visiting group of students from Giuseppe Verdi High School in Valdobbiadene, Italy, the week of Friday, Feb. 28 as part of a cultural exchange. Poly hosted 17 students...

Artist Dylan Townley-Smith unveils “Re-Present”

Lauren Poplock March 21, 2025

Poly’s Boswell Gallery buzzed with excitement on Friday, Feb. 28, as faculty, students and visitors gathered for the unveiling of Re-Present, an exhibition by this year’s visiting artist, Dylan Townley-Smith....

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