Last week Forbes announced their “30 Under 30” Class of 2026 list. We are incredibly proud to announce that our alum Denise Hewitt ’20 was among the young leaders honored as visionaries shaping the future in “Art and Style.” Here’s what Forbes had to say: “Denise is a Brooklyn-born photographer who captures cinematic, intimate portraits of leaders and trailblazers in arts and entertainment. She shot her first magazine cover at 17, and has covered events ranging from the Met Gala to the Apollo Theatre Benefit, working with companies like Converse, Vogue, Instagram, and Hypebeast.” Please join us in cheering on @thedenisestephanie, who is looking to explore representation and management as both a photographer and a public figure in her next chapter. We know many of our families might be able to help in that realm, and we hope this post helps spark some connections! Link to Forbes profile of Denise in bio. #Alumni #Forbes30Under30 #Photography #BASISIndependentBrooklyn

Join us in congratulating senior River W., who just published her research findings! She is the second author of a peer-reviewed article in Biotechnology and Bioengineering exploring how to train a neural network to optimize fatty acid development to decrease the cost of biofuel. We love seeing our students pursing their interests, and we look forward to seeing more of our seniors conducting independent research for their Senior Projects in spring 2026. Our school prioritizes teaching students how to ask the right questions and conduct research, enabling them to develop new knowledge for themselves. Congrats, River!!! Link to River’s article is in our bio. #SeniorResearch #BiotechnologyBioengineering #Publication #HighSchool #BASISIndependentBrooklyn