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Performing Arts Summer Camp Coming to Park Slope
Poly's Performing Arts summer camp is coming to Park Slope!
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The Class of 2022 Heads to College
Members of Poly’s Class of 2022 will head off to 67 different colleges across the country and around the world.
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What Color Is Spinach? AP Chem Lab Breaks it Down
Dr. Gail Horowitz and Francisco Ruiz ‘24 tackle the leafy green question.
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Computer Science Alumni: Where Are They Now?
The impact of Poly's Computer and Information Science program extends to college and beyond.
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Techies Unite at Poly’s Afternoon of Tech
Drones, robots, and more! Families had a blast at Afternoon of Tech.
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Holocaust Survivor Is Guest Speaker at Assembly
"Through education, we strive to prevent future Holocausts.”
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PolyCultura 2022 Celebrates Belonging
PolyCultura celebrates belonging in this year's diversity festival.
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Computer Science & Information Skills Ignite the Imagination
There's no shortage of engaging and skill-building Computer Science electives coming this fall.
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Poly Track Takes on NYSAIS
A "multitude" of Track & Field students qualified for the NYSAIS Championships!
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How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall?
Four Lower School students were selected to play at Carnegie Hall Link Up Virtual Concert.
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Life Is a Boolean Logic Statement Inside a Conditional
Technology skills at Lower School are full STEAM ahead.
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Cosmologist Highlights Intersection of Physics and Social Justice
Theoretical physicist takes Poly on a journey into "The Disordered Cosmos."
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Lower School’s First Women’s History Oratory Contest
Lower School students wowed judges with moving poems and speeches.
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Two Students Earn Honors in NYC History Contest
Students earn honors and advance in National History Day competition.
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Black Power-Black Arts
History, culture, and art merge "In Color and Mind: The Visions and Words of Malcolm X” project.
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“Serving Up Sustainability” with Re:Dish
Poly goes greener with new sustainability partnership.
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Community Invited to Grand Opening of Matt Roventini Field
Don't miss the first pitch on Poly's brand new Matt Roventini Field!
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Exploring Early Decision
Seniors explore college early decision and what it means for them.
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Jerell Jones Is Poly’s New Head Football Coach
Meet Poly's new Head Football Coach Jerell Jones.
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Students Win Scholastic Art Gold Key Awards
Students earn prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing awards.
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Poly Context: Alumna Illuminates Dazzling Jewels in History
Guest speaker gives a tour of history through vibrant jewels.
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Mile-High Adventures
Read about a student's transformative experience at a wilderness school.
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A Closer Look: Starting Freshmen on State Champs MVB
Find out more about the rising talent on Poly's Boys' Basketball team.
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Data Scientist Maps Music with Listeners
Dr. Kobi Abayomi P’28, Senior VP Data Science at Warner Music Group talked about his career path with students.
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Art & Science: Teacher Explores Jorge Luis Borges and Quantum Physics
José Oliveras shares academic scholarship and reflections with fellow teachers.
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“Curtains” Is a Mystery Wrapped in Musical Comedy
Get ready for a rousing in-person performance of the whodunnit parody!
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US Journalism Class Publishes The Prep
Journalism students hone writing and interviewing skills for "The Prep."
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Poly Hosts Its First HBCU Week
During the week, students met HBCU alumni who shared their experiences and more.
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Poly Context Features New York Times Columnist Jamelle Bouie
New York Times columnist discusses Tyler Stovall's book with students.
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Middle School Hosts Author R. Zamora Linmark
Popular Filipino American author R. Zamora Linmark connects with students.
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Combatting the Arrival to a New School
Find out how deans create a warm environment for new students.
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Poly on Film Features Bio Pic “Marshall”
Don't miss the discussion with film producer Jon Sanger '61 and others...
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CPR/Sports Medicine Club Is a Lifesaver
Student club offers lifesaving skills for emergency situations.
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Digital Winter Visual Arts Exhibition
Explore more than 140 student works from our Winter Visual Arts Show.
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Lama Tenzin Returns with Message of Compassion
Lama Tenzin created sand mandala of compassion using symbolism.
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25,000 Minutes of Reading and Counting…
The reading competition between teams Blue and Gray is underway!
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Artist Sarah E. Brook’s Sculpture Installed
New sculpture becomes part of Poly's landscape.
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Early Decision College Results Are In
Early Decision results are in! Congratulations to the Class of 2022.
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Back in Action 2021: Highlights of Poly’s Fall Sports
Poly Prep's fall athletic season is in the books. Here are some highlights!
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Poly on Film Features True Crime Documentary
Fans of true crime stories to speak with alumni filmmaker and Special Counsel...
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Elektra Urbatsch ’23 Is Headed to Pan Am Games with USA Water Polo
Poly athlete will represent the USA at the 2022 Pan Am Games in Brazil.
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PolyARTS Presents a Holiday Classic
No "bah humbugs" here... Grades 7&8 bring "A Christmas Carol" to life.
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Poly PM Is a Hit
After-school programming offers Middle Schoolers a smörgåsbord of fun and engaging options.
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Service Learning Guest Speaker Inspires Students to Give Back
Asmeret Berhe-Lumax, founder of the One Love Community Fridge, offered students an easy way to give back.
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NYC Slavery and Underground Railroad Tour
History students visit stops on the NYC Slavery and Underground Railroad Tour.
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The Everyday Grind: Hustle Culture at Poly
Emma Spring '22 opines about school "hustle culture."
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Google Software Engineer Shares Insights
Students interested in computer technologies met with Google engineer Dr. David Petrou P’34.
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Grade 6 Tech Class Builds AI Computer Vision Kits
Watch out Siri and Alexa, Grade 6 explores machine learning and so much more...
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Preview of the Grades 11/12 Play “Museum”
The Poly community is invited to visit Tina Howe's comedy, "Museum."
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Professional Artists Return for In-Person Middle School Dance Classes
Professional artists return for in-person dance classes as part of Poly's Arts Partnership program.
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Party Book, Fundraiser or Friendraiser? Why Not Both?
Party Book is a parent-led fundraiser and community builder that features dozens of events.
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Be Part of Poly’s Service Saturdays
Poly community bands together to serve our larger Brooklyn community.
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Dr. Laungani’s Strategies to Make Science Approachable
Scientists must modify their communication to engage wider audiences.
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Math History Student’s Quest Led to British Museum
Student searches the British Museum for an ancient tablet of cuneiform writing.
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Lower School Celebrates Hispanic/Latinx Heritage
Vibrant salsa dancers greeted students as they arrived at Lower School.
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Marisa Triola ‘24 Completes A.I. Scholars Program
Student learns fundamentals of AI and completes "Fake News Detection" project.
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Poly Goes Big for Homecoming 2021
Homecoming 2021 was a blast! Enjoy a recap of the day's events.
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Dr. Robert Aston Guest Lecture to Graduate Students in London
Dr. Robert Aston was invited to speak to graduate students in London.
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Meet the Illustrator Behind the New Blue Devil
Meet the artist behind the design of Poly Prep's new Blue Devil.
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Maité Iracheta Connects with Mexicayotl Movement in Summer Professional Development
World Languages teacher immerses herself in native culture in Oaxaca.
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Poly on Film Looks at a Uniquely Asian-American Sport
Framed in Chinatown history, this documentary brings viewers into a gripping 9-Man streetball battle.
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Live ARTs Is Back: Grades 9&10 Play “The Outsider”
The Richard Perry Theatre is ready for its grand return to in-person performances! Poly Arts is excited to present our…
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Young Alumni Collaborate on Animated TV Pilot
Harold Eric Theurer ’13 and fellow alumni debut award-winning animated pilot.
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Sabina Laricchia P’21 Is the 2021 Spirit Award Winner
Congratulations to Sabina Laricchia P'21!
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Meet Qadir Forbes ’11
Get to know Poly's Alumni Association's president, Qadir Forbes '11.
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Sarah E. Brook’s Artist Residency Illuminates Poly
“I want my work to make you think about how you see...”
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Creative Pitches at the Upper School Clubs Fair
The festive Upper School Clubs Fair offered more than 40 clubs!
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Blue Devil Night Brings It
What a night to come together together and show our Poly spirit!
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New Season of Poly on Film Debuts
Join us for a moving and personal account of September 11 by members of the Poly community.
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Art Meets Activism: Michael S. Robinson Garment Wows at Met Gala
Head of Arts Michael Robinson's garment wows viewers at the Met Gala red carpet.
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Taking on New Roles at Poly This Fall
The new school year brings fresh faces and new roles to Poly.
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President Biden Gives Advice to Grade 2
Grade 2 students shared their thoughts on immigration policy with President Biden.
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Dan Doughty’s New Role as Director of Music
Dan Doughty will lead N-12 music programs and align co-curricular opportunities, such as our Poly Conservatory.
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Meet Dr. Ramesh Laungani, New Chair of the Science Department
Dr. Laungani will inspire science students to become leaders and agents of change.
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Meet Kenneth R. Hamilton, Jr., New Assistant Head of Lower School
Kenneth R. Hamilton, Jr. will join Poly as Assistant Head of Lower School as of July 1, 2021.
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End-of-Year Assembly Celebrates Perseverance & Achievements
Middle and Upper School students gathered for the final assembly where academic and character awards were presented.
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Poly Highlights from a Most Unusual Year
On campus, in pods, 6-feet apart, wearing masks, online, the Poly community rallied together and made it through the 2020-21…
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Poly’s 2016 “In the Heights,” Revisited
With the film releasing June 10, we revisited the cast of Poly's 2016 production of "In The Heights."
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Senior Plan Capstone Project 2021
Poly celebrates the culmination of four years of learning with the Senior Plan Capstone Projects.
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Poly Prep Celebrates the Class of 2021
The Class of 2021, family, faculty, and staff celebrated Poly’s 164th Commencement.
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Joseph Dana Allen Award Winner Gauri Purohit ’21
Gauri Purohit ’21 received the Joseph Dana Allen Award for highest scholarship, combined with commensurate character.
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Senior Speaker Talia Marash ’21 Reflects on Her Poly Experience
Talia Marash ’21 was the Senior Speaker for the Class of 2021 Commencement.
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The Class of 2021 Heads to College
Members of Poly’s Class of 2021 will head off to 65 different colleges across the country and around the world.
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Class of 2021 Cum Laude Induction with Guest Speaker Kwame Anthony Appiah
Author and Professor Kwame Anthony Appiah spoke to the Class of 2021 Cum Laude inductees.
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Major Awards Ceremony 2021
Congratulations to the awardees of Poly's Major Awards, an annual celebration of academic excellence.
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Poly on Film Features “The Argument” with Dan Fogler ’94
Actor Dan Fogler '94 and director Jason Schwartzman joined a panel discussion with Ron Sarcos and Dr. Racine Henry '03.
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Spotlight on Poly’s Middle School Musical “Godspell Junior”
Imagine learning dance steps by Zoom and keeping your right and left foot straight...
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Reunion 2021: Class of 2009 on Social Justice
Alumni guests have career paths that focus on social justice and activism.
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Bearns: A Speaking Tradition Goes Virtual
One of the oldest traditions at Poly is the Bearns speaking competition was presented as a webinar by Middle School.
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All in the Family: 70th Reunion Alumnus and Grandson in Class of 2021
Richard Marlin graduated from Poly in 1951, and this year, so will his grandson, Robert Magnus ‘21.
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Visual Arts Debuts Virtual Exhibition in May
Poly Prep Visual Arts to debut first-ever school-wide virtual art exhibition...
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Pop-Up Pfizer Vaccine Clinic for Students
An on-site Pop-Up Pfizer Vaccine Clinic makes it easier for students ages 16+ to get a COVID vaccination.
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Upper School Celebrates World Languages and Poetry
Justice was the theme of the 2021 US Rienzi World Languages and Poetry showcase...
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Poly Connected: Tackles ‘Cancel Culture’
“Cancel is overused in the way that ‘woke” is overused.”
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