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Parsa Aghazadeh '25

Parsa Aghazadeh ’25

Parsa Aghazadeh ’25 is one of the most intrinsically motivated, infectiously passionate, and incredibly down-to-earth students I have ever had the pleasure of teaching,” said math teacher Stephen Bates. “He attacks complicated math problems with an open mind and a willingness to dive into the discomfort of not knowing how to immediately start it. He is never afraid to get something wrong, explain his reasoning (we were once so impressed with his very lengthy yet sensical method of solving a complex problem), or engage in productive discourse with his peers. On the same token, Parsa is easy to get along with, finds humor in the most serious of situations, and always brings a smile to everyone with whom he interacts.”

Echoing Bates, his former Middle School dean, Adam Bisceglia, adds that “Parsa truly embodies what it means to be a Poly student. Not only is he intrinsically motivated and intellectually curious, but he is also kind and respectful to all (peers and teachers alike!). He is a little bit of a Renaissance man—loves soccer and squash and the arts.”

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“Poly understands how sports and academics are equally important in students’ lives. We have a wide array of sports to choose from and many teams to join both in Middle School and Upper School. There are facilities and fields for almost every sport you can think of.”

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“John W. ’32 loves P.E. and shows good sportsmanship after each contest.”

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“Junie is a bright and smart student who goes beyond just academics. She was willing to help other students who were struggling,”

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