A PUBLICATION OF POLY PREP COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
DECEMBER 2021
We are so grateful that Poly Prep students had the opportunity to share their visual arts, vocal, and instrumental talents in person at our Winter Arts Festival earlier this month. Warmest wishes to our Poly community for a happy holiday season and a wonderful New Year!
History Quest
Poly students go to great lengths in their search for knowledge. For proof, read about Zach Udin ’24, who traveled to the British Museum to track down a cuneiform tablet he first encountered on a test in Ira Feldman’s History of Math course.

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Good to be Home!
Poly alumni were thrilled to be back on campus for Homecoming 2021 on Oct. 16. The nostalgia-filled day featured PolyArts on the Patio, sports contests, a pumpkin patch, and special reunions for the Classes of 1970 and 1971.

Class News and Notes
are live online here and are also included in the printed Blue and Gray magazine. The deadline for inclusion in the Spring 2022 edition is Jan. 3, 2022.
The next installment of our alumni in film series will feature Fred Munk ’05, producer and director of the true crime documentary Why Did You Kill Me? on Jan. 6, 2022.
The Countdown is on!
There’s still time to support Poly Prep this year—and lock in attractive tax incentives. Here are two great ways to give:
Your gift to Annual Giving makes an immediate impact on today’s Poly students. Send your contribution by Dec. 31 to claim the tax benefits in 2021. If you’ve already made your gift to Annual Giving, thank you for your support! Give Now
Create a long-term legacy that supports the next generation of Poly students by becoming a member of the Joseph Dana Allen Society. Learn more
ALUMNI NEWS
The pandemic provided the perfect opportunity for Harold Eric (Theurer) ’13 to collaborate on his new animated TV pilot with Arlene Gambino ’14 and Briana Sky Riley ’16. More
Wellory founder Emily Hochman ’10 recently connected with entrepreneur Hannah Bronfman ’06 for Forbes EQ.
Akili Tommasino ’05 shares the remarkable story for the Museum of Modern Art about his role in preserving a newspaper collection chronicling the activities and opinions of the Black Panther Party in a crucial part of its history. More
Dan Fogler ’94 reprises the role of Jacob Kowalski in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, in theaters next April. Watch the trailer.
SAVE THE DATE
January 6, 2022
Poly on Film
Why Did You Kill Me?

Jan. 14, 2022
Oasis Night 2022
 
Feb. 10, 2022
Boca Raton
Florida Alumni Luncheon
 
April 30, 2022
Reunion 2022

June 7, 2022
NYC Regional Gathering
Slate NY

Check your email and future issues of Polycam for details!
Share your experience and insights with peer alumni through our new Alumni Mentorship Initiative. It’s a great way to network and assist fellow Poly graduates—wherever you are in your career. SIGN UP.
The deadline for nominations for the 2022 Alumni Association Distinguished Achievement Award is December 30. For more information and to nominate a classmate click here.
Stay Connected! Check out Poly Alumni on social media.
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