Akili Tommasino ’05
Read MoreAkili Tommasino ’05 studied art history at Harvard and founded the Prep for Prep/Sotheby’s Art Academy in 2017 “to give high school students of color an earlier window into the art world.”
Alex B. ’26
Read More“[Alex] designs and builds objects for 3D printing in Fusion 360, which is a complex program used in industry.”
Alexandra Fried ’20
Read More“The teachers are the best part of going to school at Poly Prep. They are excited to teach their subjects, which makes it easier for students to be enthusiastic about learning.”
Alexandra Nava-Baltimore ’20
Read More“Being a student at Poly has allowed me to live what I learned. Poly has been my home, my studio, my classroom, and my inspiration.”
Upper School Robotics
Amina D. ’30
Read MoreAmina D. ’30 is a talented artist with passion for music, theater, and drawing.
Angela Gittens P’23
“The highlight of my teaching career is having alumni return to tell me that seeds for their love of speaking other languages were originally planted in my classroom and that they travel throughout the world using their language skills beyond the walls of a classroom.”
Angela Yee ’93
Read MoreMedia personality Angela Yee has her finger on the pulse of hip-hop, culture, business, and community.
Anne L. ’27
Read More“I love the arts and Poly let’s you express yourself and what you love to do. Not all schools let you be that creative.”
Game Day
Atiya Pope ’23
Read More“The thing that makes Poly students special is that we’re all rooting for one another.”
Beatrice Larkin ’23
Read More“The rigor of the courses keeps us on our toes, which helps us prepare for the future.”
Caiden S. ’29
Read MoreCaiden created a “Band in a Box” video by writing his own piano composition, playing and recording it, and putting it together with three professional musicians playing bass, guitar, and saxophone.
Caroline M. ’33
Read MoreCaroline M. ’33 is an excellent, creative student who has discovered that she loves to write and read poems.
Lower School P.E. Class
Channing Austin ’20
Read MoreAll-American athlete Channing Austin, who played on Team NY at the National High School Baseball Championship in Houston in 2019, committed to play for the University of Virginia Cavaliers.
Charlotte Knutsen ’21
Read More“[Charlotte] asks penetrating questions in class and is constantly using the classroom space to test and improve her thinking.”
Chris Davenport ’91
Read MoreChris Davenport ’91 has been a reporter for The Washington Post since 2000 and covers the defense and space industries for the Post‘s financial desk.
Diahann Billings Burford ’90, P’20
Read MoreDiahann Billings Burford ’90, P’20 was the second girl to serve as president of Poly’s Student Government. “Diahann was a force of nature,” recalled Paul Raso, retired science teacher and former Student Government advisor.
Middle School and Upper School student climate strike 2019
Dr. Arthur J. Bellinzoni, Jr. ’53
Read MoreAfter graduating from Princeton, Arthur earned a PhD at Harvard in History and Philosophy of Religion with a concentration in early Christianity.
Dr. Neil Schluger ’77
Read More“…I developed a love of learning, even for its own sake, and Paul Raso was one of the teachers who helped to instill that in me.”
Dr. Robert Minutello ’87
Read MoreAn active interventional cardiologist, Dr. Minutello has performed cardiac procedures in over 10,000 patients during the course of his career.
Dylan D. ’34
Read MoreDylan D. ’34 is great at fostering community among her classmates with her creative storytelling and enthusiasm.
Harry Potter comes to Poly
Ed Schoenfeld ’67
Read MoreEd Schoenfeld ’67 was a charismatic NYC restaurateur who became an unlikely, but highly regarded culinary ambassador for Chinese cuisine.
Elizabeth Somers ’91
Read MoreWith an extensive background in biology and drug development, Elizabeth Somers ’91 heads the Infectious Disease, Global Project and Alliance Management area at Merck.
Ella Schwartz ’92
Read MoreElla Schwartz ’92 has been a cybersecurity warrior for more than 20 years as well as the author of several nonfiction children’s books.
Emily Giurleo ’13
Read More“I certainly wouldn’t be a software engineer if Ms. Turkenkopf and Ms. Licata hadn’t encouraged my love of math and science.”
Lama Tenzin builds sand mandala in Poly's Dyker Heights library
Eugenia Xiao ’14
Read MoreMulti-talented Eugenia Xiao ‘14 earned a BA from Cornell and then a MS in Nursing from Columbia University School of Nursing.
Gauri Purohit ’21
Read More“Poly has given me a vast array of opportunities in both academics and the arts, which have allowed me to immerse myself in math courses beyond the standard curriculum and participate in theatre performances.”
Gigi Georges ’84
Read MoreGigi Georges ‘84, a recipient of Poly’s Distinguished Achievement Award, has had an extensive career in politics, public service, and academia.
Alumni back on campus for Oasis Night 2020
Hallie Stephenson ’20
Read More“My favorite part about going to Poly Prep was that I was able to find such an incredible group of people who wanted to see me succeed and cared about my future.”
Hank Schilling ’24
Read More“Poly understands how sports and academics are equally important in students’ lives. We have a wide array of sports to choose from and many teams to join both in Middle School and Upper School. There are facilities and fields for almost every sport you can think of.”
Heidi Zarou ’86, P’22, ’22
“In the Lower School art studios, every day is a journey, an exploration into new and exciting territories with our youngest learners where creativity, imagination, and energy abound.”
Ira Feldman ’75
Read MoreSustainability must encompass environmental protection, economic development, and social justice. Educating the next generation of environmental advocates is a priority for Feldman.
Jared Banner ’03
Read MoreJared Banner ’03 played four seasons of varsity baseball at Poly. He was named Executive Director, Player Development for the New York Mets in 2018.
Jean Belford P’24
Jean’s AP Computer Science Principles class won the AP Computer Science Principles Female Diversity Award that recognizes Poly’s commitment to female diversity, as well as the girls’ interest and enthusiasm for computer science.
Jeanine Smartt Liburd ’88, P’21, ‘24
Read More“I honed my ability to craft my ideas and utilize language to be persuasive and share my perspective.”
Jesse R. ’27
Read More“At Poly we do a lot of team activities, which will definitely help me prepare for the future when I will need to be a good team player and never say “no, I cannot do this. It’s way too hard.’”
John W. ’32
Read More“John W. ’32 loves P.E. and shows good sportsmanship after each contest.”
Jonathan D. ’30
Read MoreJonathan D. ’30 wrote a story entitled “How Bird Got its Wings” adapted from a Haudenosaunee folktale.
Junie Blaise ’24
Read More“Junie is a bright and smart student who goes beyond just academics. She was willing to help other students who were struggling,”
Kahaliah Sandy ’21
Read More“Kahaliah has a great ear and confidence to carry out a conversation in Mandarin.”
Karan T. ’32
Read MoreKaran T. ’32 has an insatiable appetite for knowledge across ALL subject areas.
Khari Freeman ’24
Read More“There are so many good people around and there is always someone you can ask for help when you need it.”
Krystal F. ’32
Read MoreKrystal F. ’32 is independent and responsible, kind, caring, and empathetic. She stands out as a true leader in the classroom.
Laura B. Coppola ’95
“The best part of teaching at Poly is building communities and relationships with students and seeing their understanding of art and its transformative power grow. I hope my students use their knowledge of culture and art in a way that empowers them and gives voice to issues they really care about.”
Leslie Grinage ’99
Read More“Being in an educational environment such as Poly prepared me well to live in and value a pluralistic society.”
Liam S. ’33
Read MoreLiam S.’33 is very bright and curious student all around, but especially stands out in math. He sees patterns and numbers everywhere!
Lola Stephens ’21
Read More“Lola S. ’21 is a top science student, always pushing her own boundaries to understand information and concepts at the deepest levels,”
Lucas Hunter ’23
Read More“Poly Prep has allowed me to flourish in both athletics and the arts.”
MaKiyah Turner-Hicks ’24
Read More“I decided to come to Poly because of its amazing extracurriculars. I’m really interested in theater, visual arts, language, and sports, and Poly offers all of them.”
Marcus Whitney ’93
Read MoreMarcus is a software developer, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist with a track record of success in all areas.
Margaret C. ’26
Read More“From a dramatic musical to creating an abstract painting. Poly has so many classes from which you can choose what you really want to do.”
Maria DiCarlo P’23
“My goal for all my math students is that they look back on their math classes and feel that my department has nurtured their abilities to be creative problem-solvers and independent thinkers.”
Max P. ’25
Read More“Max is always willing to stop what he is doing to help out a classmate, who may be struggling, and is a great asset in the classroom.”
Max Rose ’04
Read MoreAlum Max Rose ’04 was elected to represent NY District 11 in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018.
Michael Cacace ’98
Read MoreYou”ll find Michael “front of the house” hosting at his family’s landmark restaurant, Michael’s of Brooklyn. Ask about their famous sauce!
Michael Terrin ’66
Read MoreEminent physician Dr. Michael Terrin ’66, MDCM, MPH is an internist with subspecialty certification in pulmonary medicine, and an MPH in epidemiology.
Nathan Nguyen ’24
Read More“What I like best about Poly cannot be limited down to a single simple word or phrase.”
Nick Storz ’17
Poly Blue Devils pitcher Nick Storz ’17, who was listed among the Baseball America 2017 Top 100 Draft Prospects, chose to play for LSU, where he is an imposing presence on the mound.
Nikash Khanna ’24
Read More“I like the supportive people and the expansive campus at Poly Prep.”
Nina E. ’32
Read MoreNina E. ’32 brightens Lower School everyday with her luminous spirit and irrepressible enthusiasm.
Nnamdi Orakwue ’91
Read MoreNnamdi Orakwue ‘91 is a Harvard graduate who has become a successful business leader and strategist in the technology investment space.
Noah Saivetz ’24
Read More“[Noah] has a clear passion for understanding the intricacies of mathematical problem solving, as well as making connections between past and current learning and how all of what we learn relates to the world.”
Nyla Welch ’20
Read MoreWith an exceptional talent for language, Nyla has traveled abroad through Poly’s Academic Travel program twice, to Martinique and France.
Parsa Aghazadeh ’25
Read More“Parsa truly embodies what it means to be a Poly student. Not only is he intrinsically motivated and intellectually curious, he is kind and respectful to all…”
Peter Taubman ’65
Read MoreEsteemed educator, Dr. Peter Taubman has dedicated his life to teaching. During his tenure at Poly, he helped launch the Anti-Bias Coalition and served as coordinator for the Center for the Study of Diversity and Teaching.
Qadir Forbes ’11
Read More“I love the Poly community and have been in service to Poly since my days as a student.”
Reyhan Sanchez ’24
Read More“My interest in chemistry stems from how cool it is to see the way everything interacts.”
Rowan McAllister ’15
Read More“Art was always my favorite class, but I’ve found I use my math and engineering skills almost as much…to really connect all the dots of my education.”
Ryantony Exuma ’22
Read More“Just like stringing notes together to create music, in French class, Ryantony strings together words, manipulates syntax, and applies grammar to express himself in such a thoughtful and euphonious manner…”
Sam Turner
“I remember being told I shouldn’t do ballet, I have the wrong body type, skin tone; my mentors taught me to transform those emotions to propel me forward in my art.”
Samantha Chan ’21
Read More“Poly encourages students to seek help from teachers, lead meaningful conversations in class, and voice their opinions at community forums.”
Shayaan M. ’34
Read MoreShayaan M. ’34 is a voracious reader and a kind friend who is always happy to support his classmates.
Shaza Mousa ’23
Read More“Shaza has an incredible and zany imagination and she is fierce on the page. Her talent as a writer is undeniable.” – Christy Hutchcraft, former English faculty member
Sonja Lindberg ’16
Read More“I worked more and harder than I ever had in English classes. After a few weeks, I came to love it.
Sophia C. ’31
Read MoreSophia C. ’31 lives to challenge and better herself through her pursuit of knowledge.
Tess Sutter ’21
Read More“Tess’ work ethic, values, and ability to be a consummate teammate while striving for excellence have been recognized by her teachers, coaches, and peers.”
Valentina A. ’27
Read More“When I first walked into Lower School, I was a little nervous. I would be the newcomer. However, there I was walking through the doors of the most loving, caring, empathetic, and supporting school ever.”
Wendy Haft ’84
Read MoreWendy has coached every sport from basketball to tennis, but focused on softball. In 2015, she returned to Poly to present the Yale Cup at our end-of-year Athletics Awards Ceremony.
William Ling-Regan ’24
Read More“William dedicates himself to excellence both in and out of the classroom.”
Zeke Wise ’24
Read More“The campus is so amazing. I feel like I’m on a real college campus.”
Zoe D. ’29
Read MoreZoe D. ’29 is a great team player and her creativity shines through all of her work.
Zuva K-P ’28
Read More“I loved history my whole life and this year my teacher is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had.”