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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

NFL In Season Recap

As we reach the mid-way point of the NFL season, the playoff picture is starting to sort itself out. Some of the divisions have a clear-cut winner,...

Dr. Brathwaite

Corinna Brathwaite, a member of the Poly Middle School Math Faculty, is a phenomenal teacher. She is fun when she's teaching, and it is so much...

Homecoming Sports-Recap 2024

It was an exciting day in Dyker Heights on Saturday, October 19, as Poly’s teams donned blue, gray, and pink while playing in front of the...

Fantasy Football with Shuntaro and Marcus: Fantasy Management 101

Fantasy Football is a prevalent game among students within our Poly Prep community. It is played on various free platforms, including ESPN and...

Big Wins for Poly Football: Playoff Recap

As the fall season winds down, excitement is ramping up for the Poly Prep Varsity Football team as they prepare to head into the playoffs. The...

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...

Homecoming Sports-Recap 2024
Homecoming Sports-Recap 2024
Lila Daniels, Managing Editor • December 3, 2024

It was an exciting day in Dyker Heights on Saturday, October 19, as Poly’s teams donned blue, gray, and pink while playing in front of the...

Fantasy Football with Shuntaro and Marcus: Fantasy Management 101
Fantasy Football with Shuntaro and Marcus: Fantasy Management 101

Fantasy Football is a prevalent game among students within our Poly Prep...

Big Wins for Poly Football: Playoff Recap
Big Wins for Poly Football: Playoff Recap

As the fall season winds down, excitement is ramping up for the Poly Prep...

A New Era: Coach Candel steps up as Athletic Director

A new chapter has started at Poly, as Kym Carter stepped down after two...

September Sports Recap

Football:  Despite some trouble with injuries, the Poly Football Team...

Inside the 11th and 12th-Grade Play: She Kills Monsters
Inside the 11th and 12th-Grade Play: She Kills Monsters
Tessa Cooper, Arts Editor • December 3, 2024

She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen is a contemporary play featuring comedy, violence, and fantasy. Not only does it tell a thrilling story, but...

It’s Not Sesame Street
Harper Baillie, Contributing Writer • December 3, 2024

This year's 9th and 10th-grade play, Bart and Arnie, directed by Drama Teacher Keith McDonald, explored the nuances of relationships, perspectives,...

Thrills or Chills? The Battle Between Physiological Thrillers and Classic Horrors
Thrills or Chills? The Battle Between Physiological Thrillers and Classic Horrors
Talia Barro-Parsoff, Lulit Adefris-Yaxley • December 3, 2024

As Halloween approaches, film lovers often find themselves drawn to the spine-chilling allure of horror movies. This genre encompasses a wide...

In Sync and in Charge: Meet the 2024 Dance Team Captains
Eliana Friedman, Middle School Editor • December 3, 2024

Poly’s 2024 dance team has already begun performing at sports events, including homecoming and Blue Devil Night. This year’s team is currently...

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...

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...