We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make the 2025 Benefit for Stuyvesant so memorable. It was your support, your energy, and your generosity that made it all possible! On Thursday, May 22, the Stuyvesant community came together at Tribeca Rooftop for an unforgettable night of celebration, connection, and impact. Alumni from across the decades, along with parents, faculty, and friends, gathered to honor the incredible Richard R. Buery, Jr. ’88, CEO of Robin Hood and this year’s Golden Pegleg Award recipient. Richard’s inspiring story, from East New York to Stuyvesant to championing equity across NYC, reminds us why we do this work. His words lit up the room and underscored the power of community, opportunity, and giving back. “Stuyvesant changed my life. I grew up in East New York, Brooklyn—the son of Panamanian immigrants who came to this country searching for the American Dream. I was fortunate to ride the subway each morning from a neighborhood where opportunity was scarce, to a school that opened doors for me. But that daily train ride revealed a painful truth: there were two very different New York Cities. And the kids I grew up with—just as smart, just as driven—weren’t given the same chances. That anger sparked purpose. And that purpose has shaped every chapter of my career: fighting for a New York where zip code is not destiny, and where opportunity belongs to everyone. I’m so grateful to the Stuy Fund, to the Class of ’88, to my incredible sons who cheered me on, and to Diego Segalini for his leadership. At a time when diversity, equity, and inclusion are under attack, I’ll continue to speak out—for students who are told they don’t belong, and for communities who deserve more than what they’ve been given. Because Stuyvesant didn’t just offer me a great education. It gave me a calling”—Richard R. Buery, Jr. ’88 Thanks to your incredible generosity, we raised nearly $450,000 (and counting), making this our most successful Benefit yet. We’d love your help getting to our $500,000 goal. Every gift, no matter the size, makes an impact. 🔗 Your contributions will go directly to The Stuy Fund, which supports Stuyvesant, empowers its dynamic student body, and promotes fellowship among our alumni: https://bit.ly/41lfKns Thank you for showing up, giving back, and believing in the future of Stuy 💙 📸: Many thanks to Travis W Keyes Photography! (fb)

On Memorial Day, the Stuyvesant community pauses to honor those who served and sacrificed. We remember with gratitude. (fb)