A PUBLICATION OF POLY PREP COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

SEPTEMBER 2022

New Year, New Energy

It’s a new school year—welcome back! Students returned to classrooms on Sept. 6, once again filling our hallways with energy and joy. We’re so happy to reconnect with existing students and welcome new Poly families. It’s going to be a great year!

Homecoming 2022 is almost here. On Oct. 15, we’ll be celebrating all things Poly, including Poly Arts, athletics, academics, and of course, our wonderful alumni. Join us for a great day of food, fun, and fellowship with the Poly community. For more information about the day’s events and to register for the Spirit Award Ceremony, click the register button below.


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History of Excellence

“Brilliant, strong, no-nonsense”—that’s how Madeleine Perez ’93 describes her AP History teacher, Susan Beiles P’88, ’90, ’95. Hear more about the new role this beloved Poly history teacher is assuming this year.


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We Remember

Our community gathered in the 9/11 Memorial Garden to remember the Poly alumni and parents who lost their lives on 9/11. See photos from the touching ceremony here.

Steel is ready to rise on the site of the new Poly Arts Center currently under construction. With excavations and foundations well underway, the goal is to have a fully enclosed structure by winter.

See the Progress

Worlds of Experience

Former Olympian Kym Carter brings her experiences as a world-class athlete and coach to Poly as the new athletic director. Her mantra: “Not everyone can come in first, but there are so many different ways to win…It is growth that is important.”  More

Congratulations to senior Elektra Urbatsch ’23, who has been invited to represent the USA at the Australian National Championships, the equivalent to the USA water polo junior Olympics, at the end of December.

Annual Giving: Together, We Did It!

The Poly community raised $2.9 million for Annual Giving during fiscal year 2022—a record high! Through Annual Giving, your generosity impacts 100% of our students, inspiring them to grow in knowledge, artistic and athletic pursuits, and service to others.


2022-2023 Annual Giving is now open. Please join us in making a gift today!

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ALUMNI NEWS

Filmmaker Eugina Gelbelman ’09 debuted her first film, The White Goddess, on Amazon Prime earlier this year. She recently shared her thoughts on the psychological thriller as part of our Poly On Film series. More

In Burbank: Walt Disney in Crisis, Cameron Darwin Bossert ’02 explored the 1941 strike by Disney animators, introducing a union into the legendary studio. Bossert wrote and starred in the one-act play. More

Kate Zinsser, Ph.D. ’01, is the author of No Longer Welcome: The Epidemic of Expulsion from Early Childhood. In the two links, she shares her thoughts on this important issue.

Kate Zinsser on WGN News 

WBEZ Chicago

Poly alums Alexandra Capellini ’13 and Nick Safian ’13 reunited at Mount Sinai Hospital after nine years. Alexandra is finishing up her fourth year of medical school at Sinai and Nick is interning in internal medicine at the same hospital. Both are making Poly proud while they pursue their careers in medicine.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022

Homecoming

 

Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022

Alumni Writers @ Poly 

Joseph McElroy ’47

 

Monday, Nov. 14, 2022

Alumni Volunteer Summit

 

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Reunion 2023


Check your email and future issues of Polycam for details!

BOG members at Long Island Bar Sept. 15, 2022

The 2022-23 BOG met earlier this month to plan some exciting engagement opportunities for alumni this school year. First up is the 2022 Alumni Association Spirit Award reception at Homecoming on Oct. 15, 2022, where we will honor recipient Dan Doughty

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by October 14


Read more about Dan's incredible career at Poly HERE.

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