An open letter to Wakeman: Saying a (not so) sorrowful goodbye

June 7, 2018

By Layla Wofsy '19   Dear Wakeman, As my time spent parking at you has come to a close, I thought I would thank you for our time spent together. Since March 2017, I have woken up at 5:45 a.m. to leave my house promptly at 6:30 a.m. every day, just to secure a spot after the first speed bump...

You don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone

Justine Seligson, Staff Writer

June 20, 2015

As I write this article, I am in the midst of my senior internship. It’s been awhile since I was rushing from class to class and actually taking notes. I find myself with very mixed feelings. I’m almost done with high school, so I should be jumping for joy, right? Well, not really. Since the last...

“F” is for friends who do stuff together

Will McDonald, Staff Writer

June 20, 2014

Four years ago, a group of then-seniors came into my freshman health class to speak to us. While most of what they said went in one ear and out the other as I daydreamed at my desk, something that one of them mentioned has managed to stick with me: “Just remember that high school is four years long...

Teachers sing praise for students

Jackie Cope, Features Editor

June 20, 2014

On June 20, 2014, in matching cap and gown, Staples’ seniors will march solemnly to “Pomp and Circumstance,” shake hands with Principal Dodig, smile a wistful smile, and graduate from high school. Behind them stand their teachers, some of whom have known the graduates since their fr...

“Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”

Rachel Labarre, Staff Writer

June 20, 2014

I'm a firm believer in fate. But I’ve learned over the last four years that there isn’t only one road to get you there. My dad loves to tell the story of how he met my mom. How fate brought them together. While I might roll my eyes when I know he is about to launch into the story…again, it...

The last time

Kelsey Shockey, Staff Writer

May 16, 2014

As a senior, I feel like this year has gone by way too quickly and has basically slipped through my fingers. For the class of 2014, we have climbed so many mountains and at the same time, have had a tremendous amount of fun. We have come so far and I know that we will all be extremely successful in our lives...

Seniors say goodbye to Y-Drives

Claudia Chen, Features Editor

April 28, 2014

Many years ago, the polished stainless steel of refrigerators was a rare sight; numerous quizzes and art projects hid any shiny surface. Now, instead of refrigerators, students’ Y-Drives hold their memories and accomplishments, with years and years of essays, projects and pictures. There is the pr...