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Nonprofit Work & Studying Abroad: Meet Rebecca Neuwirth (‘91)
By Zoey Marcus
Rebecca Neuwirth (‘91) embodies the Stuyvesant experience of seizing the school’s diverse opportunities to pursue one’s greatest passions.
Stuyvesant’s Evolution During World War II
By Helen Mancini, Lenny Metlitsky
From building plane models for training purposes to winning Nobel Prizes, Stuyvesant students of the 1940s found a haven in the old school building on East 15th Street during a time of global turmoil and national anxiety.
Stuyvesant Students Enter a New Millennium
By Duncan Park, Hellen Luo, Jovanna Wu
Stuyvesant alumni from the 2000s reflect on their experiences at Stuyvesant amidst the tumultuous decade.
Stuyvesant in the ‘90s: Reunited Alumni Recount!
By Ankita Saha, Kaileen So, Santino Suarez, Zoey Marcus
Judging by the closeness of the group that remains today, it can be seen that Stuyvesant, despite its harsh academic nature, was a place to foster friendships and build lifelong connections in the 90s.
Q&A With Music Therapist Tom Biglin (‘85)
A Q&A with music therapist Tom Biglin (‘85) about his career and how his time at Stuyvesant informed his path later in life.
From Vietnam to the Kennedy Assassination: Alumni Memories of the 1960s
By Gulam Monawarah, Khush Wadhwa, Olivia Woo
Stuyvesant alumni reflect on their memories attending Stuyvesant in the 1960s.
Becoming the Honorable Frank Maas
By Gulam Monawarah, Khush Wadhwa, Olivia Woo
The Honorable Frank Maas is most recognized for his career at a courthouse only a few blocks away from the current Stuyvesant building. But the connections he made during his time as a Stuyvesant student have stretched over many decades.
More Arts Electives, Please!
By Logan Bro
Logan Bro is a sixth-grader at New Voices School of Academic & Creative Arts (MS 443) and received an honorable mention.I learn science, math, and...
My Mom, My Inspiration!
By Kyle Gopaul
Kyle Gopaul is a seventh-grader at Hawtree Creek Middle School and received an honorable mention.My mom is a loving and generous person. She is also...
Career Choices
By Jacob White
Jacob White is a middle schooler at M.S. 51 and received an honorable mention.Joseph White was sitting in his office in Manhattan, New York, thinking...
A Life of Forking Paths: Judge Victoria Kolakowski’s (‘78) Journey As a Transgender Woman and Equal Rights Pioneer
Judge Victoria Kolakowski’s (‘78) Journey As a Transgender Woman and Equal Rights Pioneer
Graffiti Jackets to Software Engineering: Growing Up With Sean Smith (‘85)
By Ankki Dong
Introducing Stuyvesant alum Sean Smith (‘85), who had an unconventional Stuyvesant experience and now works as a software engineer at Salesforce.
From School Days To Show Rooms, The Journey Of Richard Fenton
By Seth Fenton
Richard Fenton ('54), a Stuyvesant alum, overcame a challenging high school experience and pursued a successful career as the owner of an international decorative home furnishings business, demonstrating that one's early academic struggles do not define future success.
Taking A Different Road: Clara Shapiro Reflects On Her Gap Year
Clara Shapiro, a Stuyvesant '22 alum and current Comparative Literature major at Harvard, reflects on her unique gap year experience, combining work in hospitality, Italian language studies, and international travel, emphasizing personal growth and a diverse approach to learning that extends beyond the traditional classroom setting.
Sports For the Uninitiated: The Story of Len Berman (‘64)
By Gulam Monawarah, Khush Wadhwa, Olivia Woo
Len Berman is a celebrated sports broadcaster best known for his career on the NBC screen, but he was once a young sports-obsessed boy, an avid member of the Stuyvesant Glee club, and a would-be engineer.
Q&A With NY1 Features Reporter Roger Clark About His Broadcasting Career
By Sarah Diaz
Q&A with NY1 Features reporter Roger Clark about his broadcasting career
Fighting On A Different Front: Gerald Malamud (‘45)
Gerald Malamud (‘45) is a 96-year-old Stuyvesant alumnus whose experience at Stuyvesant, an all-boys school at the time, was defined by World War II.
Dr. Evelyn Horn: A Pioneer Among Women and Hearts
As one of the first 13 women who attended Stuyvesant, Dr. Horn was a pioneer in high school and beyond. After graduating from Brown University, Dr. Horn attended medical school at Mount Sinai Hospital and became an influential cardiologist specializing in right-sided heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.
Meet Roger Clark (‘85), Features Reporter at NY1!
By Sarah Diaz
NY1 reporter Roger Clark (‘85) reflects on his time at Stuyvesant and the development of his broadcasting career.
Small Kid, Big Dreams: Tom Biglin
Music therapist Tom Biglin (‘85) discusses his experiences at Stuyvesant and how they shaped his career path.
“A Strange Kid”: Dr. Gary Felsenfeld’s Scientific Journey
Dr. Gary Felsenfeld (‘47) was able to turn his passion for science into a successful career through his perseverance and the support he found within the Stuyvesant community.
Daniel Hong’s Stuyvesant Journey Amidst 9/11
By Fiona Huang
Daniel Hong, Stuyvesant '05 alum and Northwell Health FlexStaff Team Lead, reflects on his unique first-year experience during the 9/11 attacks, his temporary relocation to Brooklyn Tech, and how the foundation laid during his time at Stuyvesant played a crucial role in his subsequent academic and professional journey.
Robert Wolf: A Lifetime of Love and Fighting for Love
Robert Wolf (‘49) reflects on his immigration to New York City, time at Stuyvesant, and remarkable 67 years of marriage.
More Arts Electives, Please!
By Logan Bro
Logan Bro is a sixth-grader at New Voices School of Academic & Creative Arts (MS 443) and received an honorable mention.I learn science, math, and...
My Mom, My Inspiration!
By Kyle Gopaul
Kyle Gopaul is a seventh-grader at Hawtree Creek Middle School and received an honorable mention.My mom is a loving and generous person. She is also...
Career Choices
By Jacob White
Jacob White is a middle schooler at M.S. 51 and received an honorable mention.Joseph White was sitting in his office in Manhattan, New York, thinking...
Taking A Different Road: Clara Shapiro Reflects On Her Gap Year
Clara Shapiro, a Stuyvesant '22 alum and current Comparative Literature major at Harvard, reflects on her unique gap year experience, combining work in hospitality, Italian language studies, and international travel, emphasizing personal growth and a diverse approach to learning that extends beyond the traditional classroom setting.
Sports For the Uninitiated: The Story of Len Berman (‘64)
By Gulam Monawarah, Khush Wadhwa, Olivia Woo
Len Berman is a celebrated sports broadcaster best known for his career on the NBC screen, but he was once a young sports-obsessed boy, an avid member of the Stuyvesant Glee club, and a would-be engineer.
Q&A With NY1 Features Reporter Roger Clark About His Broadcasting Career
By Sarah Diaz
Q&A with NY1 Features reporter Roger Clark about his broadcasting career
Fighting On A Different Front: Gerald Malamud (‘45)
Gerald Malamud (‘45) is a 96-year-old Stuyvesant alumnus whose experience at Stuyvesant, an all-boys school at the time, was defined by World War II.
Dr. Evelyn Horn: A Pioneer Among Women and Hearts
As one of the first 13 women who attended Stuyvesant, Dr. Horn was a pioneer in high school and beyond. After graduating from Brown University, Dr. Horn attended medical school at Mount Sinai Hospital and became an influential cardiologist specializing in right-sided heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.
Nonprofit Work & Studying Abroad: Meet Rebecca Neuwirth (‘91)
By Zoey Marcus
Rebecca Neuwirth (‘91) embodies the Stuyvesant experience of seizing the school’s diverse opportunities to pursue one’s greatest passions.
Stuyvesant’s Evolution During World War II
By Helen Mancini, Lenny Metlitsky
From building plane models for training purposes to winning Nobel Prizes, Stuyvesant students of the 1940s found a haven in the old school building on East 15th Street during a time of global turmoil and national anxiety.
Meet Roger Clark (‘85), Features Reporter at NY1!
By Sarah Diaz
NY1 reporter Roger Clark (‘85) reflects on his time at Stuyvesant and the development of his broadcasting career.
Stuyvesant Students Enter a New Millennium
By Duncan Park, Hellen Luo, Jovanna Wu
Stuyvesant alumni from the 2000s reflect on their experiences at Stuyvesant amidst the tumultuous decade.
Small Kid, Big Dreams: Tom Biglin
Music therapist Tom Biglin (‘85) discusses his experiences at Stuyvesant and how they shaped his career path.
“A Strange Kid”: Dr. Gary Felsenfeld’s Scientific Journey
Dr. Gary Felsenfeld (‘47) was able to turn his passion for science into a successful career through his perseverance and the support he found within the Stuyvesant community.
Daniel Hong’s Stuyvesant Journey Amidst 9/11
By Fiona Huang
Daniel Hong, Stuyvesant '05 alum and Northwell Health FlexStaff Team Lead, reflects on his unique first-year experience during the 9/11 attacks, his temporary relocation to Brooklyn Tech, and how the foundation laid during his time at Stuyvesant played a crucial role in his subsequent academic and professional journey.
A Life of Forking Paths: Judge Victoria Kolakowski’s (‘78) Journey As a Transgender Woman and Equal Rights Pioneer
Judge Victoria Kolakowski’s (‘78) Journey As a Transgender Woman and Equal Rights Pioneer
Graffiti Jackets to Software Engineering: Growing Up With Sean Smith (‘85)
By Ankki Dong
Introducing Stuyvesant alum Sean Smith (‘85), who had an unconventional Stuyvesant experience and now works as a software engineer at Salesforce.
Stuyvesant in the ‘90s: Reunited Alumni Recount!
By Ankita Saha, Kaileen So, Santino Suarez, Zoey Marcus
Judging by the closeness of the group that remains today, it can be seen that Stuyvesant, despite its harsh academic nature, was a place to foster friendships and build lifelong connections in the 90s.
Q&A With Music Therapist Tom Biglin (‘85)
A Q&A with music therapist Tom Biglin (‘85) about his career and how his time at Stuyvesant informed his path later in life.
From School Days To Show Rooms, The Journey Of Richard Fenton
By Seth Fenton
Richard Fenton ('54), a Stuyvesant alum, overcame a challenging high school experience and pursued a successful career as the owner of an international decorative home furnishings business, demonstrating that one's early academic struggles do not define future success.
From Vietnam to the Kennedy Assassination: Alumni Memories of the 1960s
By Gulam Monawarah, Khush Wadhwa, Olivia Woo
Stuyvesant alumni reflect on their memories attending Stuyvesant in the 1960s.
Dr. Stephen Grossberg (‘57): Mathematician, Psychologist, and Lifelong Learner
By Eman Sadiq
A profile of and Q&A with Stuyvesant alumnus Dr. Stephen Grossberg (‘57).
Becoming the Honorable Frank Maas
By Gulam Monawarah, Khush Wadhwa, Olivia Woo
The Honorable Frank Maas is most recognized for his career at a courthouse only a few blocks away from the current Stuyvesant building. But the connections he made during his time as a Stuyvesant student have stretched over many decades.