Staff Profile
Kelsey Shockey –– Staff Writer
When most students are asked about their favorite subject, they joke about loving lunch, or dismissal. Some like science class, others English. However, Kelsey Shockey ’14 has a unique favorite class: gym.
“I always have a lot of energy and I always need to use it,” Shockey said. During the school day, she loves to get a break from class to be competitive and play sports with her classmates.
Shockey doesn’t know what she would do without sports. Her passion is playing tennis and she is a member of the Staples girl’s varsity team.
Her energy isn’t limited to sports. She maintains every bit of her enthusiasm in all that she is involved in- she has been a part of the Staples Television Network (STN) since her freshman year and is excited to use this filming experience as one of Inklings’ video editors this year.
She explained that after writing a few features stories her freshman year, she was thrilled to be a part of the staff and to have an editorial position. She thinks that she will be able to channel her energy into writing for the paper, especially in her favorite genre, features. She can use her creativity to express herself with interesting words and stories, she explained.
Energetic, exuberant, and excited are really the only words that can describe Shockey’s attitude towards all she is involved in, and she looks forward to another whole year of new experiences, especially as a part of Inklings.
Top Five Most Common Types of Internships
Kelsey Shockey, Video Editor
May 20, 2013
Filed under Features
As the clock ticks toward graduation, seniors are getting ready for their internships. “This year, about 450 seniors will be doing an internship, which starts on May 20th and ends on June 14th,” the Senior Internship Coordinator, Mrs. Saveliff, said. Seniors will be working in a variety... Read more »
Staples Dominates Harding On Little League Day
Kelsey Shockey, Web Sports Editor
April 29, 2013
Filed under Sports
On Friday, the Wreckers came out and dominated on their home field against Harding, putting in another victory. Now, they have an overall record of 6-5 overall and 4-5 in the FCIAC. Staples pitcher, Justin Gallanty’14, said,“We wanted to come out and win and our goal is to win every game.” Anthony... Read more »
Explosion at Boston Marathon
Kelsey Shockey, Web Sports Editor
April 15, 2013
Filed under Breaking News, News, Top Stories
Westport seems a long way from Boston, but today’s attack on the Boston Marathon brought Westporters to their phones and the internet to check on friends and relatives. Emma Muro’s mom was running in the marathon and finished three short minutes before the bombs went off, Muro ’14 said. “She... Read more »
Baseball Tryouts Hit A Home Run For The Season
Kelsey Shockey, Staff Writer
March 27, 2013
Filed under Sports
Spring is finally here, and we all know what that means: Staples Baseball. It is very easy to say that the Staples Baseball Team makes playing this prominent American game look easy, even when they practice. “We will take some batting practice, run some sprints, work on our footwork,... Read more »
Reaction to CAPT
Kelsey Shockey
March 20, 2013
Filed under Multimedia, Videos
Bump, Set, Spike The Boys: Volleyball Team Gears Up For The Upcoming Season
Kelsey Shockey, Video Editor
March 15, 2013
Filed under Sports
After one of Westport’s coldest winters in recent history, it’s certainly a relief for Wreckers throughout Staples that the spring sports season is inching closer and closer. And preparation for one of the school’s most decorated teams—the boys volleyball team—is already underway. “The... Read more »
Managing Test Anxiety
Kelsey Shockey, Video Editor
March 7, 2013
Filed under Opinions
Like most students, when I hear the word “test", my smile turns into a frown and my heart dupp-lubs at 55 miles per hour. Though, over my years at Staples, it has gotten a little bit better, my anxiety about tests still exists. Even when I work hard, I still somehow manage to screw up. It is... Read more »
March 2, 2013 | Saturday Dancing
Kelsey Shockey, Staff Writer
March 2, 2013
Filed under The Daily Click
11:00 a.m. Saturday morning has some spice with Enrique Alarcon and Amanda Parton teaching the Salsa to dancers at The Dance Collective.
The Department Competition
Kelsey Shockey , Staff Writer
February 15, 2013
Filed under Features
Imagine a department at Staples that is hard-working, extremely organized, well-prepared. Maybe even awesome, cool, and the best in the country. That would be the math department, according to various members interviewed recently. “We tend to have everything in order and know where to find everything,”... Read more »
You’ll Be In My Heart
Kelsey Shockey, Video Editor
February 14, 2013
Filed under Features
Generally, February can be a difficult month because it’s still winter, teachers are cramming in homework before the break, and the snow days are making students crazy since they don’t want to lose days from the summer. However, in the grand scheme of things, there is something that masks all... Read more »
Feb. 4, 2013 | A Shore With No Ships
Kelsey Shockey, Staff Writer
February 4, 2013
Filed under The Daily Click
3:00 p.m. There are no boats to be seen on a cold day at Longshore, but come in the next month or two in the Spring and you will see plenty.
Scary Movies or No Scary Movies That is the Question
Kelsey Shockey , Video Editor
December 28, 2012
Filed under Opinions
When you finish your homework at night, sometimes you like to take a break by watching a little television. This could be the news, a singing show, or a comedic show. But just as you feel tired, a scary image pops up just before you turn off the television. That image remains with you as you go... Read more »
Dec. 15, 2012 | Final Candlelight Performance
Kelsey Shockey, Video Editor
December 15, 2012
Filed under The Daily Click
8:00 p.m. During the last day of the Candlelight Concert, the orchestra gets tuned up to prepare for their final appearance.
Q&A The Man Behind the Desk: Principal John Dodig
Kelsey Shockey, Video Editor
December 11, 2012
Filed under Features, Top Stories
It’s how all Staples students start their days: a reliable smile and nod from Principal John Dodig in the lobby. A few hours later, you can be sure to spot him outside the cafeteria. If he isn’t chatting with another student or teacher, you’ll most definitely receive a “Hello” or even a handshake. It’s... Read more »
Dec. 2, 2012 | Early Morning Workout
Kelsey Shockey, Staff Writer
December 2, 2012
Filed under The Daily Click
10:00 a.m. Sunday morning kicks off with some stretching before Zumba class starts at Intensity with Marcello.
Teachers and Their Ties
Kelsey Shockey, Staff Writer
November 23, 2012
Filed under A&E
Teachers can be very cool.Maybe not when they give out homework assignments and tests, but they do have another side, a side some give us a sliver of every day. This is by wearing a tie that reflects their personality, whether it is funky or genius. “I have sports ties, christmas ties, a Tasmanian... Read more »
Halloween Threatened by Storm
Kelsey Shockey, Video Editor
October 28, 2012
Filed under News
Many students have been counting down the days until Halloween, when they can be someone else in a costume and stack up on candy. But a new ghost on the block, Frankenstorm, has emerged as quite the scare. “I was going to be Andreas Refvik, a fellow classmate of mine, and drive around in my sister's... Read more »
From Varsity to a Different Level of Competition: Rec Soccer
Kelsey Shockey, Staff Writer
October 26, 2012
Filed under Featured Sports Scrollbox, Sports
In fact, there are 40 players split between two teams this year. There is a great increase from last year, where there were only 25 students on one team. Unlike other sports teams, the trick is not to feature talent but teamwork. “It is really a beautiful game when you understand what it takes... Read more »
Westport’s Frozen Yogurt Battle
Kelsey Shockey, Video Editor
October 12, 2012
Filed under Features
Residents of Westport are very lucky to have more than one popular frozen yogurt store in town. Top This is on Main Street and has been around for three years. Many staples students to visit after a walk with a friend downtown to get some fresh, cold yogurt before moving on with daily tasks. Recently,... Read more »
Counties Date Change Elicits Mixed Reactions
Kelsey Shockey, Video Editor
October 10, 2012
Filed under News
According to the County Assemblies Board of Directors, Counties will take place on Jan. 12 instead of Jan. 19. Some juniors thought that the Counties date change resulted from a Wilton High School A.P field trip to Washington D.C. However, there is a different reason for the switch. “Even though... Read more »
Sept. 27, 2012 | A Win For Girls Volleyball
Kelsey Shockey
September 27, 2012
Filed under The Daily Click
6: 22 p.m. Kelsey Shockey '14 and Jake Reiser '14 make history announcing for the first girl's volleyball broadcast for the Staples Television Network. Staples played Westhill and ended up winning 3-0 in games.
The Final Score of This Year’s U.S Open: Ad-In
Kelsey Shockey, Video Editor
September 19, 2012
Filed under Sports
Well, now there is nothing to watch on television. The U.S Open is finally over. Tennis fans will definitely never forget this Open. The tournament is one of the most popular tennis events every year, but there were many unusual factors that made the 2012 Open go to Ad-in. However, where in the... Read more »
September 5, 2012 | Oh, What a Beautiful Rehearsal
Kelsey Shockey, Video Editor
September 5, 2012
Filed under The Daily Click
In a play known for its famous Rodgers and Hammerstein music, Rachel Samuels '13 and Ryan Shea '13 practice their stage movements and their Oklahoma accents.
Trick or Treat
Kelsey Shockey, Staff Writer
October 31, 2011
Filed under Features
Halloween is here. For little kids, it is their favorite holiday because they get candy, carve pumpkins, and can be anything they want to be. However, since we are in high school now, should we even bother with Halloween? Aren't we too old to like Halloween? “I still trick-or-treat and I do it... Read more »
August 24, 2011 | Even the Shrubs are Getting in Shape
Kelsey Shockey, Staff Writer
August 24, 2011
Filed under The Daily Click
1:57 p.m. Juan Villeda of Executive Landscapers makes sure that the courtyard bushes are ready for student arrivals on Aug. 30.