Something widely known throughout the Staples community is the amount of students who play sports outside of the school. There are dozens, if not hundreds. But when was the last time the accomplishments...
It’s 5:30 in the morning on a Tuesday. The pitch black sky envelops the quiet streets of Westport. While other teenagers are sound asleep, the girls of the Saugatuck Rowing Club are wide awake, breaking...
By Alex Sprouls '19
The Saugatuck Rowing Club’s first varsity 8+ and second varsity 8+ boys’ and girls’ teams traveled to San Diego during the weekend of March 24 to compete in their first race...
By: Amanda Kaplowitz '19
Hard work, dedication and commitment are traits required of almost every athlete in order to succeed in their sports. Rowing is no exception.
Members of the Saugatuck...
By Emma Rojas '18
Westport has welcomed its newest addition to the collection of fitness studios, JoyX. Owned by Westport residents Rhodie Lorenz and Amy Hochhauser, both are known for previously opening...
By: Alexandra Sprouls ’19 and Hannah Bolandian ’19
Strong bonds of friendship that can last a lifetime are often made through the competitive atmosphere of sports. For siblings, their existing bond...
By: Alexandra Sprouls '19
The title of National Junior Rower of the Year was given to one of Staples’ own, Grace McGinley ’17. She was nominated among some of the best rowers in the country and...
By: Lili Romann ’19 and Daniel Harizman ’19
As they step out on the dock, inhaling the clear, misty air, their high school careers flash in front of them. Recounting on all they have achieved and...
By: Megan Brown
Many Staples students, of all age ranges, have already sealed the deal on a college for mastering their sport.
While some have made their college commitments very public, others have...
By: Erin Lynch '18 and Alexandra Sprouls '19
Imi Ratcliffe ’17, member of Saugatuck's open weight varsity eight boat, recently committed to UC Berkeley after years of training.
Ratcliffe starting...
Talia Hendel, Web Managing Editor
• October 2, 2015
On Tuesday, Sept. 29, it became official that Grace McGinley ‘17 broke the 18 and under open weight girls 5K ergometer world record. Previously, the record was 18 minutes and 28 seconds. McGinley not...
