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The Polygon

The Student Newspaper of Poly Prep Country Day School

The Polygon

The Student Newspaper of Poly Prep Country Day School

The Polygon

September Sports Recap

Football:  Despite some trouble with injuries, the Poly Football Team is off to a strong start after beating Dalton on Blue Devil Night 36-18,...

Fantasy Football

The National Football League kicked off its 2024 season with an exciting game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens. The Chiefs...

Bias During the Election

During the complicated time of election season, it can be difficult not to get caught between polarized and complex political opinions and differences...

A Year of Thoughtful Dialogue, Fact-Based Reporting, and Meaningful Conversations

Dear Readers, We are excited to present the first issue of 2024-2025’s The Polygon. While the paper usually combines September and October...

From “We The People” to Red v. Blue: Political Polarization in American Politics

While polarization can be a positive tool for democracy, as identifiable differences can help organize voters’ views and increase participation,...

A History of Poly's Leadership, Structure, and Cultural Changes
A History of Poly’s Leadership, Structure, and Cultural Changes
Jess Dosik October 29, 2024

From shifts in leadership to constantly evolving policies and school structures, Poly Prep has seen an immense amount of change over the years.  Poly places a strong emphasis on its fostering of community and togetherness; however, it can be hard to be a school with a solid community if things are...

Poly Students Seek Service Hours
Poly Students Seek Service Hours
Piper Lipton, Contributing Writer • October 23, 2024

With school back in session, Poly students’ minds are overflowing with to-dos: pick the right classes, ace that first test, and make new friends....

Ms. Meeks and her Unique Acrobatic Talent
Ms. Meeks and her Unique Acrobatic Talent
Lila Daniels, Managing editor • October 22, 2024

Perri Meeks, one of Poly’s six Upper School deans, has a newfound passion for a circus act called lyra. On September 9, Meeks began a twelve-week...

Eighth Grader Saves the Day
Eighth Grader Saves the Day
Charlotte Arzouian, MIDDLE SCHOOL EDITOR • June 23, 2024

“I turned around and just heard something,” recalled 8th grade English teacher Arnelle Williams. Even though the incident occurred just over...

How Can You Get Involved at Poly Quiz: Would You Rather Edition
How Can You Get Involved at Poly Quiz: Would You Rather Edition
Gianna Denis, Contributing Writer • October 29, 2024

Little shop of kindness
Little shop of kindness

As I entered the Avenue Church building on 90th Street and 1st Avenue in...

Devils Advocate September 2024

Dear Devil’s Advocate, I couldn’t be more excited to start the new...

DEIB Update
DEIB Update

This year,  there are many great options to choose from when deciding...

September Sports Recap
Kayvan Dyk, Sports Editor • November 3, 2024

Football:  Despite some trouble with injuries, the Poly Football Team is off to a strong start after beating Dalton on Blue Devil Night 36-18,...

Fantasy Football
Fantasy Football

The National Football League kicked off its 2024 season with an exciting...

The Bubble
The Bubble

By now, many of you have probably noticed that the bubble is under construction....

SPORTS RECAP: W’s All Around

Girls’ Lacrosse: On Friday, May 3, Poly's Girls’ Lacrosse team delivered...

Predicting the NBA Playoffs
Predicting the NBA Playoffs

The NBA Playoffs have reached the conference finals and haven’t disappointed...

It Ends With Us: A Story About Putting Yourself First
It Ends With Us: A Story About Putting Yourself First
Talia Barro-Parsoff and Lulu Adefris-Yaxley October 22, 2024

It Ends With Us brought Colleen Hoover's 2016 novel to the big screen. For viewers who previously were readers, Lily Bloom's relationship with...

Spirit Captain’s Collaborating With the Arts: A Letter to the Poly Arts Community
Spirit Captain’s Collaborating With the Arts: A Letter to the Poly Arts Community
Lucia Zaremba, Editor-In-Cheif • October 22, 2024

2024-2025 Spirit Captains  Lucia Zaremba  Emilia Fusaro Athan Hatzigeorgiou Gordon Hoffman As a member of the 2024-2025 Spirit...

Bernardo Ruiz: Creating Documentaries Through a Personal Lens
IZZY LEYTON, FEAUTURES EDITOR • June 11, 2024

“I am most interested in people’s stories,” said documentary filmmaker Bernardo Ruiz during his visit to Poly on April 30 in the Richard...

The Last Sip: Final Coffee House of the Year
CHLOE GUEDES SMITH, LAYOUT EDITOR • June 11, 2024

The final Coffeehouse of the year, held on May 6, was a major hit. It featured an array of performances including singing, drawing, poetry,...

Serving Sleeping Beauty: The 2024 Met Gala
OLIVIA SPERLING, CONTRIBUTING WRITER • June 11, 2024

What Is the Met Gala? The Met Gala, formally named the Costume Institute Benefit, is an annual fundraising event held to support the Metropolitan...

Bias During the Election
Neeka Aghazadeh and Harper Baillie October 31, 2024

During the complicated time of election season, it can be difficult not to get caught between polarized and complex political opinions and differences...

A Year of Thoughtful Dialogue, Fact-Based Reporting, and Meaningful Conversations
Lucia Zaremba and Sadie Schoenberger October 31, 2024

Dear Readers, We are excited to present the first issue of 2024-2025’s The Polygon. While the paper usually combines September and October...

From “We The People” to Red v. Blue: Political Polarization in American Politics
From “We The People” to Red v. Blue: Political Polarization in American Politics
Sadie Schoenberger, Editor-In-Cheif • October 31, 2024

While polarization can be a positive tool for democracy, as identifiable differences can help organize voters’ views and increase participation,...

A Blurred Line Between Cultural Appropriation and Appreciation
A Blurred Line Between Cultural Appropriation and Appreciation
ELEANOR BROWN, FEAUTURES EDITOR • June 23, 2024

In the midst of the pandemic, nestled in the Hudson Valley, my family launched  “Quarantine Wars.” In a Master Chef-inspired fashion, we...

DEIB Block Schedule: Why It’s Unpopular and What We Can Do
DEIB Block Schedule: Why It’s Unpopular and What We Can Do
DOV WEINSTEIN ELUL, LAYOUT EDITOR • June 23, 2024

Over the last few years, Poly’s DEIB program has undergone radical change. One of the most notable developments is the strict enforcement of...