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      COVID-19 vaccine | 6:00 p.m. | Pfizer vaccination COVID-19 vaccine | 6:00 p.m. | Pfizer vaccination is now open to 12-15 year olds in the United States. Sign up for your vaccine at any near by CVS or alternate pharmacy. Photo by Hannah Conn ‘23
      Inklings Room | 12:30 p.m. | The Inklings seniors Inklings Room | 12:30 p.m. | The Inklings seniors each addressed the class on their last day of high school before internships. The class of 2021 seniors shared their Inklings experience and encouraged the group to continue writing and expressing gratitude for the class. We’ll miss you, seniors! Photo by Toby Goldfarb ’23
      Last day for seniors | 12:25 p.m. | Seniors enjoy Last day for seniors | 12:25 p.m. | Seniors enjoy their last lunch before they leave for their internships, which start on Monday. Best of luck to the class of ‘21 next year and beyond! Photos by Andreas Lolis ’21
      Staples girls’ and boys’ track meet vs Stanfor Staples girls’ and boys’ track meet vs Stanford | 5:00 p.m. | The girls and boys’ track team had their second to last meet before FCIACS tonight. Pictured above is the starting line for the 800 meter girls’ race just as the event began. Photo by Emily Goldstein ‘23
      Boys’ baseball | 6:00 p.m. | The Staples boys’ Boys’ baseball | 6:00 p.m. | The Staples boys’ baseball team played Westhill today at home. The Wreckers defeated the Vikings 14-2. It was Staples’ Senior Night to honor the 12 seniors and celebrate their accomplishments and last season. Photo by Marina Engler ‘21
      Promposals | 2:30 p.m. | With prom coming up this Promposals | 2:30 p.m. | With prom coming up this weekend, seniors have been doing their formal “asks” throughout the past couple of days. Most students casually asked their dates to prom prior to their promposal. Pictured are Jake Motyl ’21 and Emma Saxon ’21. Photo by Grace Livecchi ‘21
      Senior Stickers and Buttons | 11:23 a.m. | Buttons Senior Stickers and Buttons | 11:23 a.m. | Buttons and stickers to celebrate the senior class are available this week in the library. There is also a station near the library’s entrance to make your own customized sticker. Additionally, sticker and button kits are available at the front of the school for distance learners. Photos by Claire Redmer ‘21
      GLAX Senior Day | 1:00 p.m. | The Staples girls’ GLAX Senior Day | 1:00 p.m. | The Staples girls’ lacrosse team hosted a Senior Day lunch for their 10 seniors. The senior day game is tomorrow versus Fairfield Ludlowe at 4 p.m. at Ginny Parker. The Wreckers are 8-3 so far this season. Photo by Lexie Moskovit ‘21
      Staples girls lacrosse vs. Westhill | 4:35 p.m. | Staples girls lacrosse vs. Westhill | 4:35 p.m. | The Staples girls varsity lacrosse team took on Westhill at 4 o’clock today. The final score was 18-6. The Wreckers look to take on Trumbull tomorrow away and Ludlowe home on Thursday for their senior night at 4 p.m. Photo by Lexie Moskovit ‘21
      Boys’ volleyball | 4:10 p.m. | The Staples boys’ volleyball team faced off against Ridgefield in the gymnasium Monday evening. The Wreckers defeated the Tigers 3-0. The game was Staples’ Senior Night to honor the team’s senior volleyball players and celebrate their last season on the team. Photos by Remy Teltser ’21
      Motorcade | 2 p.m. | The Staples class of 2021 hel Motorcade | 2 p.m. | The Staples class of 2021 held the annual tradition of motorcade before the boys’ lacrosse game today. Students rode in pickup trucks from the beach to Staples High School. Photo by Lexie Moskovit ‘21
      Remote proctoring | 3:00 p.m. | Julia Svec’s Per Remote proctoring | 3:00 p.m. | Julia Svec’s Period 1 AP Spanish Literature class has taken an assessment for the State of Connecticut Seal of Biliteracy Achievement Award. In order to qualify as a candidate for the seal, students took a world language assessment called Avant STAMP 4S, which was proctored live by Proctortrack proctoring. It assesses the categories of reading, writing, listening and speaking. The minimum score needed to be awarded candidacy is a “5” (Intermediate-mid) in each of the categories. Photo by Rachel Suggs ’21.
      Domestic air travel | 2:00 p.m. | The Center for D Domestic air travel | 2:00 p.m. | The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced that fully vaccinated individuals (those who are two weeks or more after their last COVID-19 vaccine dose) who travel domestically do not need to quarantine for two weeks before or after their trip, or provide a negative test result before or after traveling. Because of this new guidance, certain individuals are currently taking advantage of air travel (with health and safety precautions), but the real increase in travel is projected to occur in summer 2021. Photos taken by Rachel Suggs ‘21
      Commitment Day | 7:45 a.m. | Every year, May 1 is Commitment Day | 7:45 a.m. | Every year, May 1 is college commitment day. Incoming freshman are required to put down their deposits for the school they will be attending in the fall. This year, Staples’ Class of 2021 wore their college apparel to school the following Monday. Students rep their university and celebrate their post-graduation plans. Photo taken by Remy Teltser ’21
      Cold Fusion | 6:00 p.m. | New gelato store, Cold F Cold Fusion | 6:00 p.m. | New gelato store, Cold Fusion, plans to open their new location in May. Their store will open on Main Street, taking over the former Papyrus location next to Chase Bank. They will serve gelato, sorbet, snacks, shakes, smoothies and chocolate. Photo by Brooke Dembin ‘22
      Music at MoCA | 7:42 p.m. | The Museum of Contempo Music at MoCA | 7:42 p.m. | The Museum of Contemporary Art in Westport began their summer concert series with pop artist Matt Nakoa on Friday night. Audience members brought lawn chairs and were able to purchase dinner from the Valencia Luncheria food truck. MoCA’s concert series will continue until October 2021 and will feature artists in many genres ranging from jazz to classical. Photo taken by Madeline Michalowski ‘22
      Nationality day | 7:40 a.m. | The third day of spi Nationality day | 7:40 a.m. | The third day of spirit week is Nationality Day. Students celebrated their heritage by repping their country’s flag colors. The day was changed from USA day to nationality day during spirit week last year to become more inclusive of all heritages. The students pictured wore the USA and Brazil’s colors. Tomorrow, April 29, is twin day! Grab a friend or group and wear the same outfit or costume. Photo by Remy Teltser ‘21
      Spirit Week Day Two | 7:46 a.m. | The second day o Spirit Week Day Two | 7:46 a.m. | The second day of Staples spirit week was “color wars.” Each grade wore a different color: green for freshmen, purple for sophomores, yellow for juniors, red for seniors and black for teachers. Tomorrow, April 28, is nationality/international day. Students and faculty can celebrate their heritage by wearing the colors of their flag. Happy spirit week! Photo by Lily Caplan ‘22
      Start of Spirit Week | 7:48 a.m. | Staples student Start of Spirit Week | 7:48 a.m. | Staples students embarked on spirit week with pajama day. Spirit week will continue this week, ending on Friday, April 30. Tomorrow, April 27, is grade color wars. Each grade is assigned a specific color to wear. Freshmen will wear green, sophomores will wear purple, juniors will wear yellow and seniors will wear red. Let’s all show some school spirit! Photo by Maya Reiner ’21 (Masks were only taken off for the photo.)
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