“Parsa Aghazadeh ’25 is one of the most intrinsically motivated, infectiously passionate, and incredibly down-to-earth students I have ever had the pleasure of teaching,” said math teacher Stephen Bates. “He attacks complicated math problems with an open mind and a willingness to dive into the discomfort of not knowing how to immediately start it. He is never afraid to get something wrong, explain his reasoning (we were once so impressed with his very lengthy yet sensical method of solving a complex problem), or engage in productive discourse with his peers. On the same token, Parsa is easy to get along with, finds humor in the most serious of situations, and always brings a smile to everyone with whom he interacts.”
Echoing Bates, his former Middle School dean, Adam Bisceglia, adds that “Parsa truly embodies what it means to be a Poly student. Not only is he intrinsically motivated and intellectually curious, but he is also kind and respectful to all (peers and teachers alike!). He is a little bit of a Renaissance man—loves soccer and squash and the arts.”
Academics Upper SchoolJohn W. ’32
Read More“John W. ’32 loves P.E. and shows good sportsmanship after each contest.”
Margaret Cochran ’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.”
Nina E. ’32
Read MoreNina E. ’32 brightens Lower School everyday with her luminous spirit and irrepressible enthusiasm.
Sophia C. ’31
Read MoreSophia C. ’31 lives to challenge and better herself through her pursuit of knowledge.
Valentina Aberle ’27
Read More“Something that I will take away from this school and the people in it is that it’s OK to make mistakes, that it’s OK to be scared, and that it’s important to be yourself.”
Zoe D. ’29
Read MoreZoe D. ’29 is a great team player and her creativity shines through all of her work.
Jonathan D. ’30
Read MoreJonathan D. ’30 wrote a story entitled “How Bird Got its Wings” adapted from a Haudenosaunee folktale.
Dylan D. ’34
Read MoreDylan D. ’34 is great at fostering community among her classmates with her creative storytelling and enthusiasm.
Shayaan M. ’34
Read MoreShayaan M. ’34 is a voracious reader and a kind friend who is always happy to support his classmates.
Karan T. ’32
Read MoreKaran T. ’32 has an insatiable appetite for knowledge across ALL subject areas.
Caroline M. ’33
Read MoreCaroline M. ’33 is an excellent, creative student who has discovered that she loves to write and read poems.
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.
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!
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.”
Samantha M. ’31
Read MoreSome of Samantha’s favorite classes include Math, Art, and Dance.