Staff Profile

Haley Zeldes –– Web Sports Editor

While she may not be very loud in the classroom, Haley Zeldes ’13 has a strong voice when it comes to her writing.
During her sophomore year, Zeldes took Collab, where she tackled challenging personal narratives and persuasive essays. Zeldes found that she was able to take situations from novels and make unexpected connections.

This year, Zeldes hopes to take this same idea and apply it to writing articles.

“I am curious about uncovering different angles on stories and making connections that other students would not necessarily pick up on,” Zeldes said.

Zeldes plans to utilize her strong voice to take on controversial issues such as the piece Isaac Stein ’12 wrote about the tipping procedures at Matsu Sushi. She was especially impressed by how the article was both informative and addressed a wide variety of readers. She is inspired to focus on the small details when it comes to perfecting an article, such as figuring out which part of the quote is the best to include.

Zeldes will not only take on controversial issues, but will also take on the role as Web Sports Editor. Although being an editor is a new experience, she hopes to maintain strong communication with her writers and come up with new and more effective ways to get sports coverage up on the website.
Inklings looks forward to adding such an eager editor and writer to the 2011-12 staff, and readers should be sure to look for her articles to learn about significant issues in our school and town.

Photos by Haley Zeldes

Business Oriented Program Compounds Interest

Talk and Chalk: Getting to Know Staples’ Substitute Teachers

May 8, 2012 I Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!

Haley Zeldes, Features Editor
May 8, 2012

9:45 Paper apples cover the library windows with nice messages to show appreciation for Staples’ great teachers. Thank you to the teachers for all your hard work!

April 14, 2012 I Late Start to Spring Break

Haley Zeldes, Web Sports Editor
April 14, 2012

12:30 pm. Juniors from all over Fairfield county traveled to Darien High School at 8:00 am to take the ACT test. Following the test students stood outside awaiting the true start to their spring break.

New ID Policies Established for SATs, Subject Tests

Haley Zeldes, Web Sports Editor
April 14, 2012

On March 27, months after the Long Island cheating scandals, the College Board announced its new policies for the SATs and SAT Subject Tests (SAT IIs) that will be instated nationwide this fall. The new policies require that test-takers upload a picture of him or herself either online or via... Read More

March 23, 2012 | May the Odds be Ever in Your Favor

Haley Zeldes, Web Sports Editor
March 23, 2012

2:15. The Hunger Games movie poster stands proudly in the library after the long awaited midnight premiere.

Business Oriented Program Compounds Interest

Haley Zeldes, Web Sports Editor
March 7, 2012

29 art classes, 19 music classes, 6 family and consumer science classes, 5 media classes, and just about every math, science, and English elective that a Staples student can dream of. How many business oriented class does Staples offer? Three. Almost two years ago Staples only had two business... Read More

2012 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Announced

Haley Zeldes, Web Sports Editor
February 17, 2012

On Mon. Feb 13 the valedictorian and salutatorian were announced for the class of 2012. With the highest GPAs in the senior class, Matt Silver has been named the valedictorian, and Carolyn Chen the salutatorian. Karyn Morgan, vice principal had only the best things to say about Silver and Chen.... Read More

Feb. 12, 2012 I Night of the Grammys

Haley Zeldes, Web Sports Editor
February 12, 2012

8pm- The 54th Grammy Awards begin at Staples Center in Los Angeles. In light of Whitney Houston’s death, the awards will celebrate her life in addition to the stars in the music world.

Chowda Fest Pleases Community

Haley Zeldes, Web Sports Editor
February 8, 2012

“My feeling is you, just got to bring it and be the most creative people in the room. We do just that,” said Southport Brewing Company Chef and owner David Rutigliano. At the 4th annual Chowda Fest, Chefs from over 20 restaurants in Connecticut do just this. Chowdafest event chairman Jim... Read More

Geraghty Contributes to New Haven Production of “Macbeth 1969″

Haley Zeldes, Web Sports Editor
February 1, 2012

Shakespearian Macbeth meets Vietnam War Veteran Macbeth. That is the concept that director Eric Ting has attempted to carry out through his adaptation of William Shakespeare’s play “Macbeth.” The unique plot of the adaptation draws a crowd to Long Wharf Theatre, however for Staples students... Read More

Talk and Chalk: Getting to Know Staples’ Substitute Teachers

Haley Zeldes, Web Sports Editor
January 30, 2012

“Yes! No work today,” is what Bennett Propp ’15 exclaims as he sees the substitute teacher walk into the room. The same scenario occurs in classic movies, with many substitutes portrayed as nervous and disheveled. The Staples scenario is quite different because students are not the... Read More

December 23, 2011 | Break Begins!

Haley Zeldes, Web Sports Editor
December 23, 2011

11:40 am. Staples students rush out to their buses, ready for a much needed winter break. Happy holidays from the entire Inklings staff!

Shedding Candlelight on the Production Number

Haley Zeldes, Web Sports Editor
December 16, 2011

On Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday Dec. 10,StaplesHigh School’s choir wowed the audience with its production number based on the Ed Sullivan Late Night Show. Staples choir teacher, Justin Miller, a former student and Candlelight performer himself, got the ball rolling for novel ideas when flip... Read More

Westport Public Library Invites Students to Write

Haley Zeldes, Web
December 8, 2011

How high can poetry take you? With respect to the Westport READS 2012 program, which is part of the Westport Public Library, the library staff is encouraging Staples students and the rest of the Westport K-12 community to participate in their annual poetry contest. This year’s theme is Amelia... Read More

Nov. 17, 2011 | Senior Players’ Last Hurrah

Haley Zeldes, Web Sports Editor
November 17, 2011

Staples takes a break from celebrating seniors on athletic teams to honor the Senior players who have dedicated countelss hours to this years fall production, West Side Story. Come see the seniors and the rest of the cast in their last three shows. The upcoming shows are: Tonight @ 7:30 Friday... Read More

Extra Credit Breeds Benefits

Haley Zeldes, Web Sports Editor
November 11, 2011

As the long quarter commences and fighting for high grades is inevitably over, there is those lucky extra points that you have earned throughout the quarter that can bring your high B+ to a strong A-, making your quarter worth the effort. These extra points are not just bonus on a test but... Read More

Westport Gets Their Pink On

Haley Zeldes
November 3, 2011

Haley Zeldes ’13 Web Sports Editor Photo Courtesy of Tammy Zelkowitz Throughout the entire month of October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Staples High School and the whole Westport community did an incredible job of getting their “pink on.” Committed Westport parents... Read More

Oct. 25, 2011 | 1,2, 3,4….I Declare A Color War

Haley Zeldes, Web Sports Editor
October 25, 2011

Annie Cooperstone ’13 showed her school spirit by dressing up in all red, while Michael Menz ’13 looked like he was supporting the Sophomore class by wearing their given color green. Color War day was successful with each class getting into the “color war” by wearing... Read More

A Close Look Into Staples’ Newest Clubs

Haley Zeldes, Web Sports Editor
October 4, 2011

Starting next Mon. Oct 3, the cafeteria will be filled with overwhelming signs, candy, and sales pitches given by club officers that want devoted members to join their clubs. On this day, and for the four days following it, students will browse each club and sign their name and email to sheets,... Read More

Sept. 27, 2011 | Beware of Banned Books

Haley Zeldes, Web Sports Editor
September 27, 2011

8:20. The library proudly displays signs advertising Banned Books Week. Inside the library are numerous banned books that are available to students to checkout and read, exclusively for this week.