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      In terms of system-wide emails regarding emergencies and rumors at Staples, the 2022-2023 school year has been one of the busiest. From multi-hour emergency lockdowns to a car crashing into the building, the school email list has been the primary way for parents to learn about incidents at Staples.
      Administration email dispels weapon rumor
      Following Greens Farms Elementary School’s Principal Kevin Cazzetta’s retirement, Brian Byrne will be the new principal.
      Greens Farms Elementary School welcomes new principal
      CAVA, a Mediterranean restaurant, is set to open adjacent to Westport Hardware. The restaurant’s menu consists of various types of Mediterranean bowls and pitas.
      Mediterranean Restaurant CAVA coming to Westport
      Prior to the event starting, senior members were responsible for folding the printed pamphlets that were handed out to the attending family.
      National Honors Society welcomes new members
      Two groups, Westport Pride and the WPS Pride Coalition are throwing a fundraiser event in which they are selling LGBTQ+ merchandise commemorating the Stonewall riots. The merchandise can be purchased up until Sunday, May 5. Graphic by Hannah Conn 23. (Please be advised that the graphic above is not the merchandise being sold.)
      Westport Pride, WPS Pride Coalition create fundraiser, sell merchandise commemorating Stonewall, LGBTQ+ Pride
      Students are faced with several final exams to study for simultaneously as the year comes to a close and final exams week begins.
      Wilton High School’s elimination of final exams means Staples should follow suit
      For various occasions, lots of people set up full blown picnics along the shores of Compo Beach. Here, one woman tends to the multiple tables she sets up and enjoys with her family.
      Fifteen cost-effective yet captivating activities to fall in love with in Westport this summer
      Students juggle standardized test prep, sports, school work and their social life during their junior year, a year associated with negative stigma for many.
      An ode to junior year
      Temperatures this spring have been unpredictable, leaving students weary about wearing sweatshirts or t-shirts to school. Although climate change is a factor, the natural variety of the atmosphere contributes to the temperatures.
      Varying temperatures leave students not knowing what to wear
      Students spend their free time in class studying and doing their homework to keep up with the workload.
      Last month of school provides chaos and intense course load for students
      Alex Mussomeli ’23 plans to continue exploring, adding and researching for his language after the internship ends.
      The Language Architect: Alex Mussomeli embraces challenges to develop new language
      Mr. Willick’s period 2 AP European History class has five remaining juniors for the final month of the 2022-23 school year.
      Senior’s departure eases junior’s workload in AP courses
      While TikTok has moved to block the search of “chicken nyquil” and “nyquil chicken” on its website, other keywords used to bypass the measure, such as “nyquil chinchin” are still automatically recommended by the company’s algorithm and display the same content.
      Students react to rise in hazardous TikTok challenges
      Camille Merganthaler ’25 sets up a table with images to represent women in the culinary industry and provide a place for her to bake her cookies.
      Mergenthaler performs her way to NHD Nationals
      Members of the film club, along with other high schoolers, watch “Jojo Rabbit,” a satirical film about a young German boy and his imaginary friend, a cartoonish version of Adolf Hitler, during WW2.
      Staples Film Club hosts successful third movie night
      This summer, upcoming anticipated films such as live action versions of “Barbie,” “The Little Mermaid,” and the sequel “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” are set to be released, stirring both fans’ excitement and criticism.
      Anticipated summer movies incite buzz among film fans
      Frank Ocean’s return to performing has proven to be disappointing after a “listening party” Coachella performance. Ocean has taken a leave of absence since his brothers death in 2020. His return proved to be unorganized.
      Unpack Frank Ocean’s Coachella performance: disappointing return
      The Staples Jazz Ensemble takes first place in their division at the National Jazz Festival with 18 ensemble members. The National Jazz Festival allowed the ensemble to show off what they have been working on together every Thursday afternoon.
      Jazz Ensemble soars at National Jazz Festival
      The CAS awards their Outstanding Arts Award based on demonstrated scholarship and leadership across the realm of visual and performing arts. Two students from each member school are awarded annually, and students must be referred by teachers.
      Capozucca, Finger, achieve high honors at annual High School Arts Awards
      The 22 one-act plays utilize casts of two to four Staples Players, telling short 10-minute stories to the Black Box theater audience from April 22-23.
      One-Acts gives seniors exclusive directing opportunity
      Corey Iamonico (far right), the Staples Athletic Trainer, finishes up taping one athletes ankle while discussing injuries within the boy’s lacrosse season with Anthony Armentano ’25 (left).
      Staff shortage plagues Staples’ Sports Clinic, leaves injured athletes waiting for care
      Cathy Schager’s Women in History class has created a bulletin board as part of an activism project to spread awareness of discrepancies between female and male athletics at Staples. The project has gotten the attention of prominent figures at Staples, including the Athletic Director who is working on a solution.
      Title IX project prompts concerns, responses over athletic equality
      aroline Cooper ’24 poses in her Staples lacrosse gear at team photo day
      Caroline Cooper dominates the field
      Ben Burmeister ’24 winds up for a shot against Massapequa late in the first half.
      Wreckers fall in narrow defeat to Ridgefield, remain focused on playoffs
      The girls’ tennis team comes together for a pre-match team huddle at home.
      Girls’ tennis bounces back, bonds as team
      Many students plan to have this summer filled with travel, activities and relaxation. Juniors also anticipate a summer filled with college tours and admissions preparation.
      Summer preview: 4 students share agendas for upcoming months
      Fairfield County offers many different hiking locations. The ones I reccommend are all family and beginner friendly hikes that offer opportunities to explore nature such as the hikes at Wilton Town Forest (pictures above) in Wilton, Connecticut.
      Exploring Fairfield County: Five family-friendly destinations to hike
      Students recall their favorite moments from the 2022-23 school year. “Sophomore Lifetime Activities class skateboarding has been one of my favorite activities of the year,” Lucas Ceballos-Cala ’25 said.
      Staples shares favorite moments of the 2022-23 year
      The Annual Winslow Park Dog Festival provides an opportunity for local residents to adopt dogs from nearby shelters, with the aim of finding permanent homes for numerous animals.
      Winslow Park Dog Festival returns to Westport
      Students have traveled to a variety of destinations around the globe whether it be with family or friends. These destinations can range from Europe to the Middle East or even if it be around the United States. As summer is nearing, students are also planning their summer travel destinations and what they plan to do at them.
      Students venture around the world at various destinations
      Many students plan to have this summer filled with travel, activities and relaxation. Juniors also anticipate a summer filled with college tours and admissions preparation.
      Summer preview: 4 students share agendas for upcoming months
      Students recall their favorite moments from the 2022-23 school year. “Sophomore Lifetime Activities class skateboarding has been one of my favorite activities of the year,” Lucas Ceballos-Cala ’25 said.
      Staples shares favorite moments of the 2022-23 year
      The Annual Winslow Park Dog Festival provides an opportunity for local residents to adopt dogs from nearby shelters, with the aim of finding permanent homes for numerous animals.
      Winslow Park Dog Festival returns to Westport
      Students have traveled to a variety of destinations around the globe whether it be with family or friends. These destinations can range from Europe to the Middle East or even if it be around the United States. As summer is nearing, students are also planning their summer travel destinations and what they plan to do at them.
      Students venture around the world at various destinations
      Students remember, give thanks to veterans
      Students remember, give thanks to veterans
      Fairfield County offers many different hiking locations. The ones I reccommend are all family and beginner friendly hikes that offer opportunities to explore nature such as the hikes at Wilton Town Forest (pictures above) in Wilton, Connecticut.
      Exploring Fairfield County: Five family-friendly destinations to hike
      From right to left: Emma Porzio ’23, Grace Fuori ’23, Brooke Devine ’23, Sasha Chamlin ’23, Emma Mechanic ’23, Genevieve Clark ’23, Jenny Bradshaw ‘’23, Carly Chamlin ’23 celebrate their last day as Staples students, wearing customized Staples sunglasses given to them at the picnic.
      One last hurrah: Staples holds picnic to celebrate senior class
      Yorkshire puddings are a traditional British side dish that requires only a few basic ingredients and simple instructions. Whether youre serving them for a special occasion or as a weeknight dinner, Yorkshire puddings are a tasty and fulfilling addition to any meal.
      Step-by-step guide: How to make Yorkshire puddings
      The group of 20 students competed in two rounds in the national competition, hosted by Center for Civic Education in Washington, D.C.
      We the People team competes in national competition, explores D.C.
      The Passover Seder is a household custom that combines food, music, storytelling and religious ceremonies. During the first and occasionally second night of Passover, families gather for a seder.
      Passover Seders provide meaningful traditions
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      St. Andrew’s South African rugby team poses with the Staples boys’ rugby team at the Gonzaga Rugby Classic Tournament.
      Staples boys’ rugby team welcomes South Africans to Westport
      Elisa Feinman, behavior therapist, aids Browne in communication. Feinman helped deliver Browne’s heartfelt Father’s Day card.
      W. Browne flourishes with spelling board, transcends communication gap
      Sam Paris ’23 represents Team USA as a Skyliner Senior Synchronized Skater.
      Team USA competitors juggle athletic, academic pursuits
      06880 founder Dan Woog and Lyah Muktavaram ‘22 collaborated during her senior internship to produce a photo book. The project, “Pick of Pics” includes photos captured of Westport for over a decade.
      Woog and Muktavaram publish “06880: Pick of the Pics”
      Co-presidents Freddie Aldridge ‘24 and Noah Salpeter ‘23 are advocating for the complete restoration of the Compo Beach skate park. They are currently communicating with Westport Parks and Recreation and the Westport Youth Commission to figure out the budget plans for the project.
      Staples Skate Club advocates for mainstream, inclusive culture through Compo Park renovation
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          • Senior year can be very intimidating for many students. In this podcast, Conn and Gillman are joined by members of the class of 2023 to discuss their biggest obstacles as first semester seniors, as well as to offer advice on how to navigate and overcome these challenges.

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            Seniors advise juniors through first semester senior year

          • As juniors begin to take their first steps in the college application process, current seniors draw from their experiences and offer advice.

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            Seniors reflect on year, give advice to juniors

          • Spring sports with exciting seasons ahead include track, tennis and lacrosse. Athletes from these sports have been preparing for their daily practices and are ready to take on the competitive season that lies ahead.

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            Student athletes anticipate spring season

          • The Coyle siblings set out to find the best donut. We went to five places, ranked them and found our favorite. Everyone loves having something special to eat for breakfast and this video will help you know where to go.

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            The best donut in Fairfield County; found and reviewed

          • We The People competed on Jan. 26 at the Norwalk Superior Court. The group will travel to Washington D.C. for nationals mid-April.

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            We The People competition explained by classmates, Kammerman

          • Photo one (left): The “Refill not Landfill” initiative launched by Sustainable Westport aims to reduce the plastic waste being produced by coffee cups. Photo two (right): As an incentive, customers are encouraged to enter a monthly raffle after five times of bringing their own cup.

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            Refill Not Landfill encourages reusable coffee cups

          • Lomito offers a variety of Peruvian dishes for customers to try through takeout or delivery.

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            Lomito welcomes Peruvian takeout to Westport

          • Josh Friedman 23 (left) and Rhodes Redd (right) change the oil on advisor Dan Ungureanus 1995 Jeep Wrangler Sahara.

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            Wreckers with Wrenches teaches car maintenance, camaraderie

          • In early January, the Westport Library announced that it was given a 5-star rating from the Public Library Service’s 2022 “Library Journal Index.” The Westport Library was the only Connecticut library to be awarded one. Originally a reading room in 1886, the library has only grown and expanded in recent years, even receiving renovations in 2019 to revise the library space.

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            Westport Library receives 5-star rating, staff members reflect

          • Students enjoy warmer weather during winter break as they vacation away from Westport.

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            Students reflect on short-lived winter break

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