Builders Beyond Borders ventures to Guatemala
Elliot Kaufman '19, Web Managing Editor
March 1, 2019
Filed under Features
Stepping off the plane in Guatemala, the Builders Beyond Borders (B3) student participants were eager to begin their community service trip. Between building schools, active excursions and creating bonds with each other, the B3 groups had a packed week ahead of them. This February break, B3, a non-profit...
New Westport Women’s Club president hopes to positively impact Westport community
September 26, 2018
Filed under Features
By Chelsea Strober ’21 In addition to mother, realtor and board member of Neighbors and Newcomers of Westport, Christina McVaney can now add president of Westport Women’s Club (WWC) to her list of accomplishments. Following in her mothers and grandmother's footsteps, McVaney became involved in th...
Builders Beyond Borders reflect on trip to the Dominican Republic
March 14, 2018
Filed under Features
Allie D’Angelo ’20 ...
Rho Kappa Serves as Platform for Social Studies Success
Kit Epstein, Breaking News Managing Editor
June 2, 2016
Filed under Features
In the spring of 2015, a chapter of the National Social Studies Honor Society, otherwise known as Rho Kappa, was introduced at Staples High School. Rho Kappa is made up of members of the senior class who have earned top grades in social studies courses throughout their freshman, sophomore and junior...
National Honor Society inducts a new class
Adam Kaplan, Editor-in-Chief
June 8, 2015
Filed under News
On Tuesday, June 2 the National Honor Society (NHS) inducted 66 new members for the class of 2016. The NHS is a club who inducts their members based on excellence in scholarship, leadership, service and character. Every year, the club is expected to run community service projects. The 66 students w...
