Taking Sand Castles to The Next Level: Castles in the Sand Just Around The Corner
May 13, 2011 • 1 views
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On May 14, many staples students will be attending Castles in the Sand at Compo beach. If you have never been to this event it is a sight to be seen. Mounds upon mounds of sand will be brought to Compo beach so contestants can create their sand sculptures. Not only is it a friendly competition but... Read more »
From Staples to Dunder Mifflin: Paul Lieberstein ’85’s Path to Primetime
December 22, 2010 • 1 views
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Image via Wikipedia Most students know him as Toby Flenderson from “The Office,” but the road that took Paul Lieberstein ’85 from the halls of Staples High School to primetime on Thursday nights was not as smooth as it may seem. In fact, Lieberstein’s career aspirations after attending Staples... Read more »
A New Phenomenon- Girls' Rec Basketball Begins at Staples
December 22, 2010 • 1 views
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The rubber floors of the Bedford gym are invaded by juniors and seniors every Thursday night to partake in a fun and jokingly competitive matchup of basketball that will be discussed for the entire week until the following Thursday, where they will continue to do the same thing. This is a tradition... Read more »
Entering Summer with a Splash: Staples Student Life Guards Protect the Public
June 12, 2010 • 1,310 views
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Suzanne Kleine '11 News Editor spettacolopuro Summertime is a season of leisure: swimming in the pool, lying on the sand, and trying to get the perfect tan. Some students like Maddie Mafilios ’11, plan to spend their summer watching these swimmers and lifeguarding. Student life guards work... Read more »
Not A Typical Salesman: Monde Thrives in the Nike SB Shoe Biz
February 24, 2010 • 1,597 views
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Unlike the price of a conventional running sneaker, Nike SB (skateboarding) shoes are priced based on the hype and the quality of materials used on a given pair of shoes. Will Monde ’11, a newcomer to this buyer-seller market, entered this entrepreneurial escapade with little knowledge, but... Read more »
A New DiRECtion: REC Basketball Makes A Fast Break To Popularity
January 29, 2010 • 435 views
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Ian Philips '10 A&E Editor Every Monday morning, Charlie Reach ’10 wakes up with only one question on his mind: “Is it Thursday yet?” This is the same question asked by many Staples students who participate in Recreational Basketball. In fact, the Westport Basketball Association has... Read more »
NCL: Not (Your Average) Charity League
January 10, 2010 • 1,026 views
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Annie Nelson '11 Features Editor As much of the typical Staples student’s time is devoted to sports and extracurricular activities, it seems peculiar that few students—if only members themselves—know about the National Charity League (NCL). According to its website, NCL is a philanthropic... Read more »
Coming Out: Is Staples a Safe Environment for Students Coming Out of the Closet?
December 4, 2009 • 1,022 views
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Leah Bitsky '12 & Alicia Lourekas '12 Staff Writers Francis Furmanek ’10, an open bisexual student at Staples High School, is not concerned with being judged on his sexuality, and does not care if he is made fun of. In fact, if someone is ever curious with... Read more »