Come February break Staples students are quick to exchange their backpacks for suitcases and set into motion the plans that have occupied their attention prior to the final tone of the bell.
The prospect...
As the snow melts and the flowers begin to bloom, Staples athletes can reflect on the eventful sports season coming to a close. With several teams making it to their FCIAC and State championships, team...
After placing second in last year’s state championship, the girls’ ski team is starting their training earlier than normal this year in hopes of placing one higher to achieve the state title this coming...
By: Shane Rabacs '18
BOYS:
Coming in as the second ranked team in the state, the boys’ ski team had high hopes for the State Open race.
Due to hazardous snow conditions,...
By: Rebecca Rawiszer
Boys basketball: After a 7-13 season in 2015, the Staples boys’ basketball team is looking to bounce back this year. Despite the loss of a few remarkable players such as Dylan...
By: Liv Ronca and Camryn Ragland
Staples’ boys’ and girls’ ski teams began their preseason and captains practices on Monday, Nov. 7, in preparation for the upcoming season.
Last year, the ski...
It is possible that Melissa Sweeney ’11 spends more time on the ski slopes than at home. Sweeney began skiing competitively when she was eight-years old with the Mount Southington ski team. After seven years, Sweeney switched over to the Thunder Ridge ski team.
During the winter season at Staples, some athletes can be found in the pool, some on the track, and some on the court. However, twice a week, the Staples ski team can be found an hour away from school, at Southington mountain.
