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 sang a moving rendition of the Black National Anthem to kick off the Lower School’s Black History Month assembly.
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.”
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.
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.
Game Day
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.
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.”
Lower School P.E. Class
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.
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.
Middle School and Upper School student climate strike 2019
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.”
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.”
Harry Potter comes to Poly
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.
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 get an hour of PE almost every day and 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.”
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.
Lama Tenzin builds sand mandala in Poly's Dyker Heights library
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.
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.”
Alumni back on campus for Oasis Night 2020
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.”
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.”
Kyra N. ’25
Read More“I love looking out the window in my classes and seeing the big willow tree sway across the pond.”
Leslie Grinage ’99
Read More“Being in an educational environment such as Poly prepared me well to live in and value a pluralistic society.”
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,”
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.”
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.”
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 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.
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.
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.”
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…”
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.”
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 is bursting with creativity and loves to read, write, and laugh.
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.”
Zoe D. ’29
Read MoreZoe D. ’29 is a great team player and her creativity shines through all of her work.