Spring fever

As a marginally rabid baseball fan, spring fever has always been synonymous with the first day of the season. In fact, it got so bad growing up that once baseball season began, whether the Red Sox won or lost would determine a) if I read the paper at all that morning, or b) more importantly, if the “fever” incapacitated me for the rest of the day. Of course, spring fever actually comes from the change in weather where climates embrace seasons. What I have learned in a few short years in Pasadena is that even if the seasons don’t mark themselves as clearly as they do in New England, spring fever is a thing here, too.

At Poly, it comes in the form of a glorious cascade of events, traditions, rituals, and games. The community itself is transported by an infusion of energy that mimics the uptick in temperature that puts winter to bed. Two weekends ago, I had a chance to watch our scientists compete at a Science Olympiad, one of our runners race at the Arcadia Invitational, our baseball team crush an opponent in a doubleheader, and spent an evening with a group of Lower School parents at their spring party. In the weeks ahead, the arts — performing and visual — hit fever pitch with the opening of the spring musical, the Backyard Revue, and student art exhibit in Boswell Gallery. Let’s not forget the 101st Poly Pet and Hobby show, science fair, and eighth grade project night. The list goes on.

These culminating events highlight the myriad ways that our students demonstrate their mastery and passion for what they invest their time in at Poly. Unlike a literal fever, spring fever at Poly is not debilitating, nor does it sap energy from us. A catalyst in the very best sense, this fever brings us energy that propels our best selves — celebrating simultaneously what makes us unique as individuals and what makes us vibrant together.

JWB
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