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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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Poly on Film Features Academy Award Winner Aaron Matthews ’89
Aaron Matthews ‘89 spoke about his documentary "The War and Peace of Tim O’Brien."
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Middle School Celebrates Rienzi 2021
Middle School students showcased the beauty and power of language...
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Best-selling Author Michael Buckley Visits Grades 5 & 6
“My life has been nothing but adventure since I started writing.”
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Nobel Prize Lunch Forum
Even lunchtime can be an opportunity to learn about discoveries in science.
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Poly Honored with CCE Award
Poly was honored by the Consortium for Customized Employment, a project of Job Path.
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Lower School Celebrates Women’s History Month
Meet women who inspire Lower School faculty and staff.
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Poly’s History Club Members Advance
Members of Poly's History Club advance in National History Day competition.
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Confronting Anti-Asian Discrimination
Students came together for a Confronting Anti-Asian Discrimination Assembly, organized by Poly’s Asia Society.
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Poly Connected: Social Change through Art
“I make revolutionary art to propel history forward.”
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Preview of the US Musical “Songs for a New World”
Poly's Upper School Musical "Songs for a New World" debuts virtually on March 26.
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PolyCultura: A Celebration of Diversity Through The Art of Storytelling & Connection
“Our hope is that, over time, the stories we tell... connect and uplift us as a community.”
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Poly on Film Features Rob Maylor ’96, Producer of “Sprinter”
Producer Rob Maylor ‘96 discusses movie, being a storyteller, Jamaica, filmmaking, writing, and more.
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Alumni Panel Offers Insight: What to Expect in College
Poly alumni spoke to students about all things college and gave advice on questions from choosing a school to choosing…
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Brooklyn Museum Educators Bring Afrofuturism to US Assembly
Educators from Brooklyn Museum presented a program on Afrofuturism.
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Plans for Spring at Poly
In-person classes for all Middle and Upper School students are coming in March.
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Lower School Celebrates MLK and African-American History Month
Lower School celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. and African-American History Month with a combined live-streamed assembly.
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Poly Connected: Other People’s Stories
Camille Rich facilitated Poly Connected, part our school's ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion programming.
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SEED Is a Tool in Creating Equity in the Classroom
SEED is a part of Poly's DEI faculty professional development.
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Checking in With: Connie Chen ’19
This year has upended life and required everyone to adjust expectations andplans. For our recent grads just starting out in…
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Ethan Gilbert ’22 Spearheads VACs for Vax
Student helps Poly get vaccinated with his VACs (Vaccine Appointment Crew) for Vax.
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Kindergarten A Shares Lunar New Year Celebration with Lower School
Parents shared a presentation about Lunar New Year celebrations and traditions...
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Students Launch “Facing Latin America” Website Project
Students focus on the diversity of Latin America, migration and asylum-seeking, and more.
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Checking in With: Jair Froome ’15
Jair Froome ’15 graduated with honors in 2019 from Duke University...
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Child of Survivors Is Guest at Holocaust Remembrance Assembly
“I lived it. You need to hear it.”
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Author Evan James Shares “Tales” in Writers’ Block Masterclass
Students in Writers' Block have a master class with author Evan James.
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Pre-K Reenacts Rosa Parks’ Bus Protest in Civil Rights Study
Our youngest students are introduced to the Civil Rights era , the concept of "fairness" and standing up for what…
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Checking in With: Chloe Sun ’19
This year has upended life and required everyone to adjust expectations and plans. For our recent grads just starting out…
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Poly on Film Features Laura Terruso ’99, Director of “Work It”
Director Laura Terruso '99 discusses film, dance, life at Poly, and more...
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Working to Stay Ahead of the Virus
Poly is innovative in its approach to keeping the community safe.
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Producer Paul Hanson Discusses “District 9”
Grade 10 English students enjoy discussion with acclaimed filmmaker.
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Middle School Read-a-Thon Clocks Over 1,000 Hours
Find out which students read a combined 21,915 minutes.
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Middle School’s Grades 7 & 8 Play Goes Virtual
Enjoy a preview and cast comments from our upcoming Middle School play.
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Poly Welcomes Dr. Omari W. Keeles as Its New Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Dr. Omari W. Keeles will take on the role of Poly’s new Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as of…
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Dr. Joseph Wright ’75 Champions Story of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas
“It is not a story that is taught in medical school.”
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Poly Context: Artist Tawny Chatmon on Celebrating the Beauty of Black Childhood
The Poly community was treated to a unique glimpse into the creative process and inspiration behind the work of acclaimed…
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Listen to Perspectives on Career Pathways
We were very pleased to have as our latest guest speakers in the “How I Got Here: Advice, Counsel, and…
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Alumna Experience with “COVID Hotel” Sheds Light on Health Care Inequities
Kathleen Martin Stillo ’88 witnessed firsthand how the COVID-19 pandemic affected people who often fall through the cracks in our…
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Virtual Festival of Lights Shines Brightly
A pandemic could not dim the lights on a longstanding Lower School December tradition. Our celebration of the Festival of…
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Author Helen Phillips “Zooms” with Middle School Students
It is always a treat when an author comes to Poly and students get to speak with a favorite writer.
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Reflections on The Students for Environmental Justice Conference
Rayeeda Mahmud ’23 writes about her experience in November's Students for Environmental Justice Conference.
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Competitive “Speechies” Succeed in Virtual Events
Competitive Speech is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the virtual stage...
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With New Technology & Resilience the Winter Concert Will Go On!
Poly's Performing Arts shares a sneak peak of our 2020 Winter Concert.
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