A PUBLICATION OF POLY PREP COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

DECEMBER 2022

Poly Prep rang in the holidays by showcasing the talents of our student visual artists, singers, and musicians at the Winter Arts Festival 2022 on Dec. 8. A highlight of the festive evening was the Upper School String Rays' Ensemble's presentation of Iridessa by student composer Jordan Millar ’24whose works have been performed by the New York Philharmonic, as well as at noteworthy venues including the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., and Central Park. Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season!

BEST DAY EVER

Relive the fun of Homecoming 2022 by checking out our photo gallery of the day’s events. Plus, click here to see photos of the presentation of the Alumni Association Spirit Award to Dan Doughty, Director of Music.

Life-saving Lobbying

The Zaremba Family: (l-r) Mia Zaremba ‘24, John Zaremba ‘29, John D. Zaremba ’95, Lucia Zaremba ‘25, Nancy Zaremba

John Zaremba ’29 had a life-threatening allergic reaction several years ago. Now, his sister, Lucia Zaremba ’25, is partnering with a New York state senator on a bill to ensure that EpiPens are available in public places throughout the state. John and Lucia are the children of Nancy Zaremba and alumnus John D. Zaremba '95. Read more here.

Save the Date. Don't miss Poly's Art for Arts Celebration in the Novogratz Athletic Center. Join us, DJ Prince Hakim Bell, and Kimberly Pirtle Gabriel, AVP at Sotheby's, for cocktails, dinner, dancing, and amazing art.

We Are The Champions!

Hard work paid off big time for the Blue Devils, as Poly captured three league championships—plus a host of other strong showings—for our fall sports teams. Read more here.

Revisiting Race at Poly

In 2018, The Polygon published an in-depth article, “How We Talk When We Talk About Race.” Earlier this year, former Polygon staffers Maddie Winter ’18 and Liat Weinstein ’18, as well as former Polygon advisor Dr. Virginia Dillon, revisited their investigation with current journalism students and Polygon staffers. Read more and check out the latest edition of The Polygon.

ALUMNI NEWS

“Writing is sometimes not writing—waiting, letting things settle,” novelist Joseph McElroy ’47 told students and faculty at the inaugural Poly Writers @Poly event on Oct. 27. Hear more about his creative process here.

Get the scoop on the journalism career of David Gauvey Herbert ’03, a freelance writer who has covered crime and subcultures for New York, Esquire, and Bloomberg Businessweek. He recently spoke with our journalism students and Polygon staffers. Read more here.

Film editor and producer Tom Costantino ’89 shared his experiences working on the Disney+ and Hulu sci-fi series, The Orville, in the latest installment of Poly on Film on Dec. 1. Read more here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, Jan. 6, 2023

Poly Alumni in College

Oasis Night Pizza Party

Joseph Dana Allen Library

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Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023

NY Regional Winter Gathering

The Park Lounge at the Royalton Park Avenue

RSVP


Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023

South Florida Regional Luncheon

Polo Club, Boca Raton

RSVP


Saturday, March 11, 2023

Art for Arts Celebration


Saturday, April 29, 2023

Reunion


Check your email and future issues of Polycam for updates on alumni events!

Stay connected with fellow Poly alumni—send us your news today! Class notes are live online and are also included in the printed The Blue & The Gray magazine. The deadline for inclusion in the spring 2023 edition is Jan. 4, 2023.


SUBMIT A NOTE

The deadline for nominations for the 2023 Alumni Association Distinguished Achievement Award is Dec. 31. For more information and to nominate a classmate click here.

Coming in 2023...


Blue Devil Connect –The Poly Prep Alumni Network.

Learn more at the NY Regional Winter Gathering. Register here.




Loyalty and Appreciation. Here is why Eric J. Ruby, M.D. ’64 decided to support the Joseph Dana Allen Society (JDA): "I am forever grateful to Poly for the emphasis on mind, body, and character taught in the classrooms, on the athletic fields, and in the relationships with my classmates–then and now." Read More

Giving With Gratitude. A scholarship made it possible for Joseph Hanson, Jr. ’68 to attend Poly Prep. His legacy gift as a member of the Joseph Dana Allen Society (JDA) will support a new generation of Poly students: “I hope that my gift will benefit a young student from Brooklyn needing financial aid.”

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LEARN HOW YOU CAN MAKE YOUR LEGACY GIFT HERE
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