Fernandez Balances Teaching, Writing Book On Role of Automobile in American Society
January 29, 2010
Kelsey Landauer Staff Writer Students always wonder what their teachers do in their free time. From what students know all they do is stand in the front of the classroom talking, or correct work. However, English teacher Anne Fernandez has certainly put her free time to something other than grading papers.... Read more »
J.D. Salinger, Author who Captured Teen Voice, Dies at 91
January 29, 2010
Inside the Honors Studio: Gabe Schindler Details His Experiences with Paints, Pencils
January 29, 2010
Emily Kowal ’12 Web A&E Editor FROM SKETCHES TO SHOWCASES: Student artist Gabe Schindler ’11, whose favorite piece is shown above, hopes to continue his study of art in the future. With the help of Bob Marley, Gabe Schindler ’11 turns to the art studio daily to cope with the stress and... Read more »
Why I Chose the RECers over the Wreckers
January 29, 2010
Matt Hawes ’10 Staff Writer Many students opt to play rec basketball rather than for Staples. Throughout my three years of playing Staples basketball, I loved every minute–from the coaches to the team camaraderie. Making the choice to quit and not tryout for the team was one of the hardest decisions... Read more »
Memories Forever: Yearbook Staff Collaborates to Compile Year in Review
January 29, 2010
Lila Epstein ’10 Editor-and-Cheif CHRONICLING MEMORIES: Jen Abrams ’11, along with the rest of the yearbook staff around her, crafts pages in the yearbook. The staff meets after school every day to take photos and compile a year’s worth of information. | Photo by Lila Epstein '10 Years... Read more »
Athletes Struggle to Meet Rigorous Weight Requirements
January 29, 2010
Joy Eisenberg ’10 Sports Editor WEIGHING IN: Athletes struggle with the demands of their respective sports, often checking their weight to maintain eligibility. | Photo by Ashley Bonett '10 Rachel Upton ’10, an avid rower for the past five years, remembers a time when she saw a coach cut... Read more »
Math, Literature and Sticky Notes: Westport Reads Picks Well for 2010 With Yoko Ogawa’s ‘The Housekeeper and the Professor’
January 29, 2010
Harris Durrani ’11 Opinions Editor ‘The Housekeeper and the Professor: Westport reads picks “The Housekeeper and the Professor” for the entire town to enjoy reading all together. Photo By | Jon Loeb '11 To kick off the decade, Westport Reads—an annual program to get the whole town reading... Read more »
Fresh Priorities for Frosh: Freshmen Manage First Year Pressures
January 29, 2010
Mike Nussbaum ’11 Sports Editor Max Kahn '13 is worried about moving up in classes. | Photo by John Watson '12. When an English 1 Honors class was asked to describe their first semester of Staples in one word, mixed responses of “big”, “huge”, “fun”, “intense”, and “challenging”... Read more »
BOE To Vote On Landon’s Budget Feb. 1
January 29, 2010
Elliot Landon and other board members listen during a recent BOE meeting. |Jordan Shenhar '13 Kate McNee ’11 Copy Editor As the school year progresses and the effects of last year’s controversial budget cuts continue to be felt, the Board of Education (BOE) is again beginning the process... Read more »
A New DiRECtion: REC Basketball Makes A Fast Break To Popularity
January 29, 2010
Ian Philips ’10 A&E Editor Every Monday morning, Charlie Reach ’10 wakes up with only one question on his mind: “Is it Thursday yet?” This is the same question asked by many Staples students who participate in Recreational Basketball. In fact, the Westport Basketball Association has basketball... Read more »
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