A family tree grows

When the DiMassa family’s multiple generations gather, Poly stories abound. Their involvement began when Cara ’89 and Giancarlo ’92 each enrolled in the Middle School, and now the siblings are both parents of Poly students. At the head of the clan, Maria and Joe have led the way in contributing to the school as a family.

“We see the same commitment to both learning and social responsibility in our grandchildren’s Poly experience that has stood our children in such great stead,” Maria says. The DiMassas believe that the values Poly teaches will extend through many future generations of children. Having operated Summerkids, their day camp in the local foothills, for more than 30 years, the family cares deeply about children’s development.

Cara points out that Poly has continued to evolve since her days as a student. “We are so heartened by the great advancements the school has made ... it is more diverse, more developmental, and it educates each child as an individual from kindergarten on,” she observes. Cara and Giancarlo especially cherish the opportunity to watch their own kids play together on the renovated North Campus.

Looking ahead, Giancarlo is pleased with the growth in the Upper School where he was inspired to become a physician. “We are so excited about what is happening in science and math on the high school campus,” he says. “It will bring Poly students to the forefront of science education and help alumni to be innovators in the new century.”