The Next Level: Spring Athletes Commit to Colleges

Bailey Valente, Sports Editor
April 12, 2013
Filed under Sports

For Quinn Mendelson ’13, scenes of recruitment played in his head since the day he picked up his stick and found his love for lacrosse. “When I was younger, people used to ask me what I want to do when I’m older, and I’d respond by saying I want to play college lacrosse and find Atlantis,”... Read more »

March 18, 2013 | And Spring Is When?

Bailey Valente, Sports Editor
March 18, 2013
Filed under The Daily Click

7:30 p.m. As snow starts to fall and accumulate on the streets of Westport, residents are finding themselves cozying up with a blanket and bowl of soup or a cup of tea to keep warm during yet another snow storm. Even though the official date is spring is in 3 days, winter is showing signs of not leaving... Read more »

Feb. 10, 2013 | Blizzard “Nemo” Continues to Conquer

Bailey Valente, Sports Editor
February 10, 2013
Filed under The Daily Click

5:16 p.m. Roads across Westport remain unfit for driving conditions, as seen here on Bayberry Lane. As other schools announce closures for tomorrow, students, parents, and teachers eagerly wait for the official superintendent decision.

Grade Glitch: E-School Dysfunction Disrupts Students

Bailey Valente, Sports Editor
January 30, 2013
Filed under News

On Monday, Jan. 28, Principal John Dodig sent out an email notifying Staples faculty, parents, and students of the minor glitch in the eSchool Online Grading System that allows students to access recent grades at the click of a button. The problem was a miscalculation of average quarter grades, since... Read more »

Dec. 18, 2012 | Baking With Love and Support

Bailey Valente, Sports Editor
December 18, 2012
Filed under The Daily Click

9:29 a.m. The students in the period 2 culinary class are spending the week baking cookies for the families in Newtown, CT affected by the recent tragic event at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

The Gift That Keeps Giving

Bailey Valente, Sports Editor
December 18, 2012
Filed under Opinions

Oh, the holidays. A wonderful season filled with smiles, family time, gift giving, and extensive decorations placed across town in hopes of stirring even more of the holiday spirit. However, for some, finding the absolutely perfect gift for the hard-to-please relative can put a damper on all the... Read more »

Blast From The Past: APUSH Students Visit Emancipation Proclamation Exhibit

Bailey Valente, Sports Editor
December 13, 2012
Filed under News

On Nov. 27, the AP United States History Classes went on a field trip to the Fairfield Museum and History Center for an interactive learning experience to enhance their understanding of the Emancipation Proclamation. Most students that visited the “Promise of Freedom” exhibition were from the... Read more »

Nov. 26, 2012 | The Next Wave

Bailey Valente, Sports Editor
November 26, 2012
Filed under The Daily Click

3:06 p.m. The next wave of the victorious Staples Wreckers will begin shortly, as the winter teams are gearing up, first with tryouts. The football team is the only fall sport still in season, with their first round of states played tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. at Staples.

The Battles of the Best: Season 3 of The Voice Returns Again With More Talent Than Ever

Bailey Valente, Sports Editor
October 24, 2012
Filed under A&E

There is something about The Voice that just makes me want to get up and sing. And trust me, I am not a singer. Since the premiere of the third season on Sept. 10, I have turned my television to NBC at 8 p.m. every Monday and Tuesday faithfully. For an hour or two, I let my mind be blown away by... Read more »

Oct. 1, 2012 | On The Road Again

Bailey Valente, Sports Editor
October 1, 2012
Filed under The Daily Click

7:07 a.m. The buses are seen in the mix of morning traffic this morning since the strike that was to begin today Oct. 1 was averted last night. This saved much chaos and late arrivals due to almost 50% more expected traffic.

Not One, Not Two, But Six

Bailey Valente, Sports Editor
September 18, 2012
Filed under Sports

As the weather gets colder, the anticipation builds for another victorious season for the Staples Wreckers Varsity Football team. Not only will this season be special, because of the new addition of field lights, but leading the team this year will be six senior captains-three more than last season. “This... Read more »

Sept. 15, 2012 | Slice of Saugatuck

Bailey Valente, Sports Editor
September 15, 2012
Filed under The Daily Click

2:30 p.m. The Slice of Saugatuck festival featured the local shops and boutiques of the Saugatuck area from 12 to 3 p.m today. Restaurants and food shops offered free tastings outside, while other shops, like Down Under, held sales in front of the store. Papadum, a new Indian restaurant, seemed to be... Read more »

August 31, 2012 | It’s Back!

Bailey Valente, Sports Editor
August 31, 2012
Filed under The Daily Click

11:43 a.m. Students are very pleased that the options of white sandwich breads have reappeared at the made-to-order sandwich station today. After protesting through a petition posted online and shared through social-networking sites, the Board of Education has answered the student body's prayers.

Off the Beaten Path: Some Seniors Choose to Attend Non-Traditional Colleges

Bailey Valente, Sports Editor
June 19, 2012
Filed under A&E

Ask 6-year olds what they want to be when they grow up, and you’ll get a different answer every day. Ask typical high school graduates what they plan to do, and you’ll often get a far-fetched possibility accompanied by an eye roll. However, there are some who have it all figured out. Sage... Read more »

Terrain: A Review

Bailey Valente, Sports Editor
June 5, 2012
Filed under A&E

Let me start off with one disclaimer: I hate nature and every element of it. The buzzing of bugs, the squirming of worms, and the feel of dirt give me the heebie jeebies. Those close to me know very well to never take me on a camping trip. However, the atmosphere at the brand new Terrain location... Read more »

June 1, 2012 | Premature Step Towards The Future

Bailey Valente, Sports Editor
June 1, 2012
Filed under The Daily Click

11:41 a.m. The participants of the Job Shadow Program enjoyed a pizza luncheon in the College and Career Center to celebrate their positive experience on Wed., May 30. The day educated students on different career paths, helping some better decide what they would like to study and pursue in college.... Read more »

May 12, 2012 | Outside Dining

Bailey Valente, Sports Editor
May 12, 2012
Filed under The Daily Click

12:16 p.m. Acqua, a local favorite on Main Street, has recently opened up an outside dining area. Today is the perfect day to grab lunch while enjoying this May weather.

Taste of Westport Fundraiser Combines Food and Festivities

Bailey Valente, Sports Editor
May 7, 2012
Filed under News

  The 8th annual Taste of Westport event brought the Westport community together for a night of food and mingling on May 3rd at the Westport Inn.                    The proceeds of the fundraiser event go to CLASP Homes, the local charity that hosted the event. CLASP provides... Read more »

April 10, 2012 | Order Up!

Bailey Valente, Staff Writer
April 10, 2012
Filed under The Daily Click

8:00 a.m. Students with first period free order a quick breakfast sandwich made to their liking. Bacon, egg and cheese seems to be the most popular choice.

March 31, 2012 | Touch A Truck

Bailey Valente, Staff Writer
March 31, 2012
Filed under The Daily Click

12:15 p.m. Westport children and their parents gather at Coleytown Elementary School for Touch A Truck. Different kinds of trucks and buses are available for children to learn about, and play on. It is such a bummer that the weather was so gloomy for this fun event.

Juniors Break Math CAPT Record

Bailey Valente, Staff Writer
March 20, 2012
Filed under Features

We’re one of the best, and we just keep getting better. The Staples juniors continued to represent the amazing academic reputation Staples has by doing impressively well on the math section of the Connecticut Academic Performance Tests taken last March, beating the school record. “I would be... Read more »

The Quest For A Championship: Falling Just Short Last Season, Staples’ Girls’ Lacrosse is Primed and Ready

Bailey Valente, Staff Writer
March 16, 2012
Filed under Sports, Sports Center

The chill of the early spring air can’t compete with the heat that the girls Varsity lacrosse team brings to the fields. With an amazing record last season of 17-3, these girls are back and can’t wait to go farther than ever before. “I am so excited to get out on the field,” said Megan O’Shea... Read more »

March 15, 2012 | It’s Here.

Bailey Valente, Staff Writer
March 15, 2012
Filed under The Daily Click

11:56 a.m. Students stop to turn in forms and $10 for the upcoming dodgeball tournament on Friday at 2:30. Winning team gets 7 Avicii tickets.

The Quest to Find the Perfect Trip

Bailey Valente, Staff Writer
March 7, 2012
Filed under Features

The Dominican Republic, Peru, Ecuador, and Nicaragua. Four less fortunate countries located in Central and South America who are much in need of schools, houses, or easier access to water and bathrooms. These countries listed above have been the destinations for the past four years of the annual... Read more »

March 3, 2012 | Welcoming Spring

Bailey Valente, Staff Writer
March 3, 2012
Filed under The Daily Click

10:30 a.m.: The ice rink at Longshore is quite empty on this gloomy, 47 degrees day. However, skaters should take advantage of the rink this weekend, since Longshore is closing its doors on Sunday, March 4 to prepare the tennis courts for spring.

The Latest Protection: More male teens receiving Gardasil vaccine for HPV protection

Bailey Valente, Staff Writer
February 28, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories

Human Papilloma Virus, or HPV, is a sexually transmitted disease that affects 80 percent of sexually active teens in the United States. Usually in the form of genital warts or lesions, this virus, left untreated, can also cause two types of cancer. It has always been highly encouraged for girls to... Read more »

Feb. 22, 2012 | What Winter?

Bailey Valente, Staff Writer
February 22, 2012
Filed under The Daily Click

3:16 p.m. : Residents of Westport and their children enjoy the sunny, 55 degrees day at Compo Beach. This snow-free winter is making spring feel like it is arriving much sooner.

Feb. 3, 2012 | It’s That Time Of Year

Bailey Valente, Staff Writer
February 3, 2012
Filed under The Daily Click

1:32 p.m. The table inside the guidance suite displays friendly reminders for all freshman, sophomores, and juniors to make appointments with their counselors to register for next year's classes. Grade 11 should meet February 13-17, Grade 9 should meet March 5-9, and Grade 10 should meet March 19-23.

Pretty Little Liars: It’s Back, and Better than Ever

Bailey Valente, Staff Writer
January 10, 2012
Filed under A&E

It’s interesting to see how a television show could take the topic of a stalker mystery and make it into something other than a been-done police and detective investigation series. However, ABC Family’s "Pretty Little Liars" takes the idea of a group of high school small-town girls incessantly... Read more »

Behind the Scenes of Staples’ Booster Clubs

Bailey Valente, Staff Writer
December 9, 2011
Filed under Sports, Sports Center

It’s inevitable. Joining a sports team not only means a jam-packed week of practice and games. It included pasta dinners, senior days, and participating in the pre-game regimen of wearing special outfits as a team the day of a game. While players are wearing colorful t-shirts that scream love... Read more »

Nov. 29, 2011 | Spirit For States

Bailey Valente, Staff Writer
November 29, 2011
Filed under The Daily Click

12:20 P.M.: Announcements on the T.V.s around school remind students of the rules set forth for proper etiquette for football games. The Staples Wreckers play Ridgefield tonight at 6:30 P.M. at Wilton. The winning team continues towards playing for the state championship title.

Football Gears Up For a Thanksgiving Day FCIAC Championship Game

Bailey Valente, Staff Writer
November 23, 2011
Filed under Sports, Sports Center

It’s the biggest game of the season. Stakes are high and the pressure is on. There is nothing more important to a team than the title, ‘FCIAC champions’. This year, Staples matches up to the 2nd ranked team, Greenwich on Thursday, November 24, 2011 at 10 A.M. This means while people are preparing... Read more »

Nov. 11, 2011 | A Day of Remembrance

Bailey Valente, Staff Writer
November 11, 2011
Filed under The Daily Click

10:57 a.m. Flags wave throughout the courtyard in honor of Veteran's Day, as students are invited to show appreciation for the veterans of our country. This decoration adds to a speech featured on Good Morning Staples this morning.

Nov. 3, 2011 | Late Night Lights

Bailey Valente, Staff Writer
November 3, 2011
Filed under The Daily Click

12: 38 PM: Due to power outages around Westport, the Library Learning Commons has offered a quiet place, with heat and lights, to study from 6 to 7 P.M. Electricity has still not been restored for many customers in Westport due to the unexpected snowstorm this weekend.

Students Start Local Jazz Group

Bailey Valente, Staff Writer
October 28, 2011
Filed under A&E, Music

In high school years, many students begin searching for their niche or passion.  Many turn to sports, others choose acting. However, for these five students,  it’s all that jazz. Austin Alianiello ’12, tenor saxaphone player, Mike Ljungberg ’12, drummer,   Olivia Kapell ’14, bassist, Brian... Read more »