Staff Profile

Aaron Hendel –– Sports Editor

If there was one word that Aaron Hendel ’14 would use to describe himself, it would be perfection, and he plans of embodying that adjective during his future with Inklings.

Hendel wrote articles for the website as a freshman on a freelance basis, and will be joining the staff this year as a member of the Advanced Journalism class.

Even though he has strong interests in football and basketball, Hendel considers him self an all-around journalist. As opposed to staying with one topic or section, he expects to report on a wide variety of issues.

In fact, his favorite article that he wrote during his time in Intro to Journalism was not even about sports. Instead, Hendel focused his attention on another interest of his: television sitcoms. The article in question was an in-depth profile on Jon Cryer, the actor that portrays Alan Harper on the sitcom “Two and a Half Men”.

Hendel, impressed with the professionalism of Inklings, is excited to add his voice, and has one reminder for his readers:

“I strive to be perfect, and if I am not I want to be called out on it.”

Stanley Cup Playoffs Bringing Intensity, Scrutiny, and Excitement

Aaron Hendel, Sports Editor
May 14, 2012

And then there were four. Friday night, the final game was played in the second round of the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, which had one of the local favorites, the one-seed New York Rangers, advancing to the Eastern Conference finals, where they will meet the other popular... Read More

Hard Work Paying Off, Students Honored by Principal Dodig

Aaron Hendel, Staff Writer
April 11, 2012

A few weeks ago, Principal John Dodig sent an email out to the entire guidance department, asking the counselors to “flip through report cards and find ones that pop out,” due to sudden grade progress. This was because Dodig was preparing for his 6th annual Most Academically Improved ceremony,... Read More

April 5, 2012 | Afternoon Siesta

Aaron Hendel, Staff Writer
April 5, 2012

12:55 p.m. During today’s breezy but comfortbale afternoon, these five students took advantage of the elements, some by napping, and others by doing schoolwork. The temperature at this time was 52 degrees Farenheit.

Feb. 15, 2012 | Practice Makes Perfect

Aaron Hendel, Staff Writer
February 15, 2012

Danny Pravder ’13 using some spare time to practice piano in the chorus room, as many students often do throughout the day.

ASR: Awesome Stuff, Right? Young Scientists’ Projects Attempt to Solve Real World Problems

Aaron Hendel, Staff Writer
February 13, 2012

Generating Realistic Terrain with Pseudo Random Noise Based Algorithms. Increasing the Efficiency of Aircraft Using Shark Scales as a Model. Spatial and Color Recognition in Carassius Auratus Auratus. There is only one place at Staples where these experiments are thought of, much less researched... Read More

English Teacher Assists in Roadside Wreck

Aaron Hendel, Staff Writer
January 27, 2012

It was unusually dark this morning, in spite of the rain and fog, as students and teachers were coming to school. That may in part explain why nobody initially stopped to assist the participants of an accident on I-95 South. The wreckage consisted of a truck and car along the highway barrier. There... Read More

Jan. 11, 2012 | Happy Birthday Staples Style

Aaron Hendel, Staff Writer
January 11, 2012

Taylor Jacobs ’14 and Sydney Newman ’15 help Hannah Malowitz ’15 celebrate her birthday in the auditorium lobby. They were able to enjoy these vanilla frosted cupcakes just minutes before the fire drill occurred.

NBA Lockout Would Have Been Just Fine By Me

Aaron Hendel, Staff Writer
December 1, 2011

The National Basketball Association has shown America some of its finest moments over the last few decades. There was MJ versus Isaiah, Magic versus Bird, and even Dwight Howard versus Nate Robinson in the dunk contest. However, all the good that the NBA has brought is lost. There are now players... Read More

Lady Wreckers Romp on Senior Day

Aaron Hendel, Staff Writer
October 27, 2011

There was no better way for the girls’ soccer team to follow out senior day festivities at Loeffler Field last Thursday than by smothering Trinity Catholic 5-0. The win greatly enhanced their chances at qualifying for the FCIAC playoffs, as at the time of the publishing... Read More

Smack-Talk for Staples Soccer: Subtle or Substantial Effects?

Aaron Hendel, Staff Writer
October 14, 2011

Loeffler Field. 4 p.m. Warm-up music gets switched off, and the crowd starts to pack in on the hill. This is when every Staples soccer player gets in the zone. They are pumped up and ready to go out and get a victory. The pursuit for a fourth straight FCIAC title seems like all the motivation... Read More

Staples Athletes’ Diets: Winning Begins At The Dinner Table

Aaron Hendel, Staff Writer
October 12, 2011

High school athletes will do whatever it takes to get an edge. Athletes know that, if they work hard enough, games can be won off the field—whether it’s in the weight room, on the treadmill, or even at the dinner table. Dozens of Staples competitors consistently follow strict eating habits... Read More

Oct. 11, 2011 | Reflecting on a Reflexion

Aaron Hendel, Staff Writer
October 11, 2011

11: 30 a.m. Taken from outside the cafeteria, this image shows both the student body eating lunch as well as club members advertising their respective clubs to onlookers.

Strong Start to Season for Lady Wreckers

Aaron Hendel, Staff Writer
September 16, 2011

Jaclyn Katz and Nicole Brill graduated. Shannon Lesch was hurt. Opponent Libby McNamara was named one of the top 20 girls high school soccer players in Connecticut. Staples had all the excuses to lose going into their season opener against Fairfield Ludlowe. But instead of accepting those excuses,... Read More