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Aileen Coyne

Aileen Coyne, Staff Writer

Loyal, honest, and light-hearted are just a few words that describe Aileen Coyne ’16.

A passionate swimmer, Coyne started competing at the age of seven. She currently swims six days a week and competes in distance freestyle divisions. She is also lifeguard certified and spent some time over the summer lifeguarding at the Fairfield County Hunt Club.

Coyne has been a staff writer for Inklings since the second semester of her sophomore year. She is a dedicated student who enjoys the freedom in the course load of senior year. She is currently taking three math classes—personal finance, ap multivariable calculus, and ap statistics—as math is her favorite subject.

In addition to math, Coyne has always loved the writing component of English class.

“I would so much rather pick up a newspaper than pick up a book,” she explained, “so joining Inklings [has always] made sense.”

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Tippy’s Therapy Dogs Make Impact

Tippy’s Therapy Dogs Make Impact

Aileen Coyne, Staff Writer June 11, 2016

Every Thursday afternoon while most teachers head home, English teacher Brian Tippy takes one of his golden retrievers, either Comet or Ajax, to The Connecticut Hospice. Comet and Ajax take turns every...

School put in lockdown to prepare for Rushdie

School put in lockdown to prepare for Rushdie

Aileen Coyne, Staff Writer October 26, 2015

In preparation for Salman Rushdie’s visit on Thursday, October 22, the entire Staples High School went on lockdown at 4:00 p.m. All sports practices were required to end at 3:30 p.m. and many had...

Westport Y Gymnasts to showcase in Finland

Westport Y Gymnasts to showcase in Finland

Aileen Coyne, Staff Writer June 2, 2015

In mid July, the Westport YMCA Exhibition Gymnastics team will pack up their leotards and hop on a plane to Finland for the World Gymnaestrada. The World Gymnaestrada is run by the International Federation...

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Shonda Rhimes bring back “McDreamy”

Aileen Coyne, Staff Writer May 11, 2015

Spoiler alert: if you are very behind on Grey’s Anatomy and don’t follow national news stop reading here. Whether you’re a Grey’s Anatomy fan or not you’ve likely heard that the beloved Derek...

SoNo Bakery to fill the void of Java

SoNo Bakery to fill the void of Java

Aileen Coyne, Staff Writer April 2, 2015

While the Holiday season was in full swing, Java, a favorite downtown coffee shop, announced that they were closing on December 31. As 2014 came to a close, so did Java. Rumors began to  swirl that they...

Woods swims past 29 year old record

Woods swims past 29 year old record

Aileen Coyne, Staff Writer March 10, 2015

North Woods’ ’15 senior day won’t be easily forgotten, especially now that it will be engraved on the record board. On Friday, February 13, Woods broke the 29 year old 100 meter breaststroke record...

Cold temperatures defrosted by favorite coats

Cold temperatures defrosted by favorite coats

Aileen Coyne, Staff Writer January 23, 2015

As temperatures drop it gets to the point where it’s crucial to dress for warmth instead of just focusing on fashion. Coats come into play and are a necessary addition to every outfit. With hundreds...

How much do you know about that water bottle?

How much do you know about that water bottle?

Aileen Coyne, Staff Writer January 21, 2015

When looking around classrooms almost every desk has a water bottle sitting on it. Recycling bins are filled with empty ones, and half filled water bottles are found covering lunch tables. While water...

A taste of new cafeteria food

A taste of new cafeteria food

Aileen Coyne, Staff Writer December 1, 2014

The cafeteria has gone through a complete turnaround this year. It all started when coffee, tea and hot chocolate sales halted and students were overwhelmed with disappointment. Since caffeine withdrawal...

Harvesting pumpkins’ potential

Harvesting pumpkins’ potential

Aileen Coyne, Staff Writer October 20, 2014

When October hits, it seems everything in sight has to do with pumpkins. Whether it’s the abundance of pumpkin food in grocery stores, pumpkin spice scented candles, or physical pumpkins on porches,...

Vending machines go unused and unnoticed

Vending machines go unused and unnoticed

Aileen Coyne, Staff Writer October 12, 2014

Tucked away in the back corner of the cafeteria and the hallway leading into the field house are three vending machines often neglected by the Staples student body. Despite many students’ beliefs, all...

Lights unplugged for homecoming

Lights unplugged for homecoming

Aileen Coyne, Staff Writer September 15, 2014

Staples students have suffered through their fair share of undesirable homecomings. In 2010, the game started at ten on a Saturday morning forcing students to get up at the crack of dawn to have motorcade...

Ribbon cutting takes place for new YMCA

Ribbon cutting takes place for new YMCA

Aileen Coyne, Staff Writer August 29, 2014

YMCA staff dressed in royal blue lined up at Mahackeno anxiously awaiting the ribbon cutting to unveil the new YMCA. Members, town officials, and curious civilians were crowded outside the new facility...

Staples munches on these top four snacks

Staples munches on these top four snacks

Aileen Coyne, Staff Writer May 1, 2014

The bell may ring at 2:15 but for many Staples students but the day isn’t over. Students have to keep their energy up for a couple more hours whether they’re going to track practice, Best Buddies,...

Athletes compete with spring allergies

Athletes compete with spring allergies

Aileen Coyne, Staff Writer March 14, 2014

When spring pops into mind, most think of warmer weather, flowers blooming, and spring sports. But when some students think spring, they think of runny noses, itchy eyes, and constant coughs. Spring...

March springs mixed feelings

March springs mixed feelings

Aileen Coyne, Staff Writer March 11, 2014

Since October, Staples has not had a month without days off. Whether it’s a long weekend or a full scale break, each month has had at least a day off to give students a chance relax and refresh. Until...

A February staycation has a lot to offer

Aileen Coyne, Staff Writer February 15, 2014

The halls are buzzing of students counting down the days until they escape to white sand beaches with blinding blue oceans or how soon they’re able to embrace their freedom on the ski slopes. Unfortunately,...

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