Castles in the Sand Winners Announced

May 15, 2011 • 1 views
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The 10th annual Castles in the Sand event took place at Compo Beach on May 14. All proceeds from the event were donated to Hopes with Hope. Despite overcast skies, throughout the day numerous groups competed to build the best sandcastle on the beach. Judges gave awards in nine different categories.... Read more »

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 »

Gifted Ed: While Others Slide Ahead, Gifted Students Feel Stuck

March 30, 2010 • 2,452 views
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Tessa Green '11 Guest Writer A group of students is clustered around a giant sandbox that has somehow been transported to their classroom floor, the sort of sandbox that would typically be used for castle construction. Here, oddly, the children carefully brush away the sand rather than dig. Unlike... Read more »