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The Grammys 2024 had highs and lows, per usual.

The Grammys 2024 were predictable, but fun

Jack Robinson '26, Web Opinions Editor February 17, 2024

The Grammys were, as predicted, a hot mess. For a three and a half hour show, only nine awards were handed out, leaving a whopping 85 awards to be shafted and handed out in the preshow. The show read more...

The CAS awards their Outstanding Arts Award based on demonstrated scholarship and leadership across the realm of visual and performing arts. Two students from each member school are awarded annually, and students must be referred by teachers.

Capozucca, Finger, achieve high honors at annual High School Arts Awards

Mishael Gill ’23, Paper Managing Editor May 8, 2023

The results are in: Zoe Finger ’23 and Jason Capozucca ’23 are the Staples awardees for the 28th annual High School Arts Awards hosted by the Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS).  The CAS...

Students of the month receive a certificate of achievement.

Students reflect on ‘Student of the Month’ award impact

Rachel Greenberg 22, Staff Writer May 13, 2022

You receive an email from secretary Arvinder Chada which reads, “Dear Student, Mr. Thomas is pleased to announce an award for you on Thursday, April 7 at 8 a.m. in the Principal's office. Please confirm...

The Spot attends first competition at Breakout Dance Competition

The Spot attends first competition at Breakout Dance Competition

Hannah Ratcliffe ’22, Web Arts Editor March 24, 2022

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“The Power of the Dog” and “Dune” lead this year’s Oscar nominations. 53 distinct films were nominated for the Oscars this year, which will air on March 27.

2022 Academy Award nominees feature adventure films, many musicals

Alex Gaines ’25, Staff Writer February 23, 2022

The nominees for the 94th Annual Academy Awards were announced on Feb. 8, with “The Power of the Dog” and “Dune” taking the most nominations out of the 23 categories. Hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross...

Hannah Even ’21 and Rishabh Mandayam ’21 were awarded a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship.

Two Staples seniors received the $2,500 National Merit Scholarship

Meg Enquist ’23, Assistant Business Manager June 2, 2021

The $2,500 National Merit Scholarship was awarded to two Staples seniors: Hannah Even ’21 and Rishabh Mandayam ’21. This scholarship can be used at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university...

U.S. History students advance to Nationals in annual competition

Chloe Murray, Paper Opinions Editor May 17, 2020

A handful of U.S. History Honors students waited nervously at their computers on May 13 anticipating the results of the National History Day (NHD) state competition. Several groups placed at the regional...

The Favourite and Roma take lead in 2019 Oscar nominations

‘The Favourite’ and ‘Roma’ take lead in 2019 Oscar nominations

February 23, 2019

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released the year’s long awaited Oscar nominations early Jan. 21. Yorgos Lanthimos’ “The Favourite” and Alfonso Cuaron’s “Roma” led all nominations...

Kale and Arellano place first and third in essay contest

Kale and Arellano place first and third in essay contest

December 23, 2017

By Melanie Lust '19 Like many high schoolers, Reva Kale '19 and Nicole Arellano '18 have their fair share of academic and athletic interests: from piano to track and field, from writing to math and...

Tough race at this year’s Oscars

Tough race at this year’s Oscars

February 27, 2017

By Jack Shapiro '19 The 2017 Oscars, will be featuring films that have contrasting differences. Many different pictures as well as actors, directors and producers will be looking forward to taking home...

Westport Public Schools proves absent in 2016 National Blue Ribbon honorees release

Westport Public Schools proves absent in 2016 National Blue Ribbon honorees release

Becky Hoving '17, Managing Editor September 29, 2016

Becky Hoving '17, Managing Editor The U.S. Department of Education announced this year’s National Blue Ribbon Schools on Sept. 28, 2016, yet not one of the 329 schools awarded were in Fairfield County....

Staples Tuition Grants awards record amount to students and alumni

Staples Tuition Grants awards record amount to students and alumni

Aileen Coyne, Staff Writer June 6, 2014

On Wednesday, June 4, the library buzzed with students, parents, and donors as Staples Tuition Grants (STG) awarded a record $320,000 in grants to 112 Staples students. The STG program provides tuition...

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