CIRCLE

The Principal’s Circle is the school’s highest recognition society for those alumni who have been philanthropic leaders and given back to Bronx Science in countless ways.

STANLEY MANNE ’52

Stanley Manne is a self-made businessman, investor and philanthropist. He advanced from engineering to management positions before purchasing Brawny Plastics in 1985 and continuing as the company’s owner. As his career and investments flourished, Mr. Manne turned to philanthropy. He established the Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Most recently, Mr. Manne made the largest gift ever made to a public school to create The Stanley Manne ’52 Research Institute, a 10,000 square foot state of the art lab which cements Bronx Science’s role as the unparalleled leader in high school student research.

ROSE MARIE BRAVO ’69

Rose Marie Bravo was the CEO of Burberry, the international British luxury goods company, where she strategically repositioned the brand within the fashion world. In recognition of her services promoting British fashion, she was named a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Prior to Burberry, Ms. Bravo had an extensive retail career with Saks Fifth Avenue, H.Macy and Co and Abraham & Strauss, and she has served on the board of Williams-Sonoma, Tiffany & Co. and The Estee Lauder Companies.