The Student Newspaper of Poly Prep Country Day School

The Polygon

The Student Newspaper of Poly Prep Country Day School

The Polygon

The Student Newspaper of Poly Prep Country Day School

The Polygon

Poly’s Visual Art and Music Concerts Strike a Chord

Poly's Spring Visual Arts Festival and Instrumental Concert as well as the Vocal Concert occurred in late April. With the new performing arts...

Priscilla: An Alternate Side to a Well-known Story

The “King of Rock n’ Roll” is most referred to as Elvis Presley, a significant musician in the 20th century who reached audiences across...

Ms. Russo’s Sunday Routine

“My [routine] is not always the same, but it always starts with getting up and having a cup of coffee,” explained Math Teacher Linda Russo....

The Next Generation of Voters: Are They Ready?

2024 is a pivotal year for politics, and the impressionable new adults who can vote for the first time could be a deciding factor in the fate...

Poly Community Responds to the Israel-Hamas War
Poly Community Responds to the Israel-Hamas War
Dov Weinstein Elul and Lucas Basham November 2, 2023

The Poly community has acted in a number of ways to support and educate students about the Israel-Hamas war following deadly attacks in early October. The entire community received emails from the history department and Interim Head of School John Rankin over the long weekend of the initial attacks....

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Tango Across Borders: Poly’s Old Argentina Exchange Program
Lucas Basham, Breaking News Editor • May 13, 2024

On September 11, 2001, at 8 o’clock in the morning, twenty Argentine students and Poly Spanish teachers José Oliveras and Graziella Sidoli...

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Ms. Russo’s Sunday Routine
Alex Gerling, Contributing Writer • May 13, 2024

“My [routine] is not always the same, but it always starts with getting up and having a cup of coffee,” explained Math Teacher Linda Russo....

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Cherkira Lashley Returns to Poly as an Upper School Dean
Ellie Warwick, Contributing Writer • May 12, 2024

In Brooklyn, at 8:45, on a now typical Monday morning, Cherkira Lashley passionately works in her spacious white office decorated with vibrant...

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Nothing But Net: March Brings Basketball Madness to Poly
Eliana Friedman, Staff Writer • May 13, 2024

College basketball is a major source of entertainment for basketball lovers across the country. To honor the sport, the joy it brings, and the...

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DEIB Column: Womens Affinity

Women’s Affinity led an assembly about coeducation at Poly on March 12....

The Devils Advocate April 2024

Dear Devil’s Advocate, You have been so helpful these past two years...

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Easter Eats: Your Teachers’ Favorite Easter Recipes

Teachers Sabina Laricchia, Teresa Calvo-Martinez, and François Monroc...

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Chasing Victories and Warm Weather: Spring Sports Recap
Sergio Abboud, Contributing Writer • May 13, 2024

Boys’ Tennis The Poly Boys’ Tennis team began their season on Monday, the 8th, with a disappointing loss to Horace Mann. Despite the rocky...

Spring Sports Head South for Spring Break

Every year during spring break, most of Poly’s spring sports teams take...

Athletics With Eli: Three Spring Training Standouts
Athletics With Eli: Three Spring Training Standouts

Major League Baseball (MLB) Spring Training is upon us, and no matter your...

Another Year Undefeated: Poly Basketball
Another Year Undefeated: Poly Basketball

Girls': The Girls' basketball team finished their season on a high note,...

Replaying the Super Bowl
Replaying the Super Bowl

This year’s Super Bowl was anything but normal. Let’s break down everything...

Poly’s Visual Art and Music Concerts Strike a Chord
Poly’s Visual Art and Music Concerts Strike a Chord
Chloe-guedes Smith, Contributing Writer • May 13, 2024

Poly's Spring Visual Arts Festival and Instrumental Concert as well as the Vocal Concert occurred in late April. With the new performing arts...

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Priscilla: An Alternate Side to a Well-known Story
Rose Filippazzo, Contributing Writer • May 13, 2024

The “King of Rock n’ Roll” is most referred to as Elvis Presley, a significant musician in the 20th century who reached audiences across...

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National Poetry Month’s Importance: A Conversation With Faculty
Mia Sierra, Contributing Writer • May 13, 2024

April, National Poetry Month, is dedicated to the many beautiful and expressive poets from around the world. Created by the Academy of American...

April 2024 Playlist
April 2024 Playlist
Brianna Sylvain, Arts Editor • May 13, 2024

Compiled by Brianna Sylvain “Alley Rose” by Conan Gray “so american” by Olivia Rodrigo “Virginia Beach” by Drake  “Rocket...

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Another Year “On Pointe”: Inside the Spring Dance Concert
Tessa Cooper, Contributing Writer • May 13, 2024

The Spring Dance Concert, a showcase of Poly’s Upper and Middle School Dance Program, was held on April 12 and 13. Students who participate...

The Next Generation of Voters: Are They Ready?
The Next Generation of Voters: Are They Ready?
Lila Daniels, Features Editor • May 13, 2024

2024 is a pivotal year for politics, and the impressionable new adults who can vote for the first time could be a deciding factor in the fate...

What is Your Starbucks Order?
What is Your Starbucks Order?
Ella Klingensmith, Contributing Writer • May 12, 2024

Along with hundreds of other middle schoolers, my eighth-grade self took great pleasure in the after-school ritual of meeting friends at Starbucks....

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Winston Spits it Out (Again): The Goal of Ed-chew-cation
Jared Winston, Director of Student Life • May 12, 2024

As we returned to campus in the immediate wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, enforcing the ban on gum felt hyper-particular. You were coping with...

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Skincare and Beauty: Helpful or Harmful For a Younger Audience?
Eliana Friedman, Contributing Writer • May 12, 2024

Skincare branding on social media is successful in luring young girls into the sticky web of insecurity. As years and months progress, the age...

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In Defense of Student Coffee Consumption
Brianna Sylvain, Arts Editor • May 12, 2024

As I made my way to the coffee station in Commons, I was immediately met with disapproving glares from several teachers and faculty members,...