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Alix Sommers

Alix Sommers, Assistant Business Manager

Having been born in Sri Lanka, Alix Sommers ’16 has developed an affinity for traveling. After living in Sri Lanka for three years, she moved to Boston, Massachusetts, then Westport, Connecticut, Hong Kong and finally, back to Westport. Aside from traveling, Sommers is passionate about dance. “I’ve only been dancing since I was 13, which is kind of late for a dancer,” Sommers explained. Although she had a late start, she’s worked her way up to one of the top groups at her dance studio. “It pushes me to be better,” Sommers said. “It puts me up against these girls who are amazing, so it makes me aspire to be my best.” Now that she’s preparing for college, Sommers can put her time management skills she’s learned from dance to the test. Sommers plans on majoring in communications and one day work in the marketing department of a fashion company.

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Reece Schachne aims to shatter school record

Reece Schachne aims to shatter school record

Alix Sommers, Assistant Business Manager May 6, 2016

Reece Schachne ’16 has been competing in javelin for over three seasons on the Staples High School girls’ track and field team, her commitment and focus are the keys to her success on the field. Standing...

Facing Senioritis

Facing Senioritis

Alix Sommers, Assistant Business Manager April 14, 2016

It’s 7:30 and the line of cars on North Ave. continues the length of several football fields in both directions. It’s not underclassman, nor teachers or administration driving to school; it is in fact...

Cake Box

Alix Sommers, Assistant Business Manager April 5, 2016

Appealing wallpaper and black and white tiled floors greet customers as they step into the freshly decorated space of the newly opened bakery store, The Cake Box. The well laid out restaurant is welcoming...

Photo contributed by Annabelle Lyme '16.

Giving thanks, but no Thanksgiving

Alix Sommers, Assistant Business Manager November 25, 2015

The warm aroma of a juicy turkey, baked pies and mashed potatoes fills the kitchen as family members carrying additional homemade goodies walk inside greeting each other with hugs. Thanksgiving is...

Navigating the college process

Navigating the college process

Alix Sommers, Assistant Business Manager October 30, 2015

After completing the college application process in early October, with fifteen essays, three standardized tests and junior year behind me, I was excited to hear back from two rolling schools. With many...

“Godspell” rocks Staples

“Godspell” rocks Staples

Alix Sommers, Assistant Business Manager June 17, 2015

With school wrapping up, Staples Players’ summer show is quickly approaching, and is sure to excite. “Godspell,” a musical based upon the Gospel according to St. Matthew, will be produced on the...

Striking fear in teens

Striking fear in teens

Alix Sommers, Assistant Business Manager May 18, 2015

In an effort to raise awareness of drunk driving, the Teen Awareness Group (TAG) plans a day every year dedicated to reinforcing the deadly truth about driving under the influence. While it’s important...

Balance is an illusion

Balance is an illusion

Alix Sommers, Assistant Business Manager April 9, 2015

  For all juniors, filling out college applications are just around the corner, this brings many students wondering what can get them into the college of their dreams. The one thing colleges are looking...

Top 3 foods to create in the spirit of spring

Top 3 foods to create in the spirit of spring

Alix Sommers, Assistant Business Manager April 2, 2015

Winter is finally coming to a close and Spring is on its way. This means that it’s time to start picking out new recipes for the new season. Spring is the time when you start to fix more warm-season...

Graphic by Sally Park '15

Students ponder the purpose of PPSATs

Alix Sommers, Assistant Business Manager March 9, 2015

As sophomores are thinking about signing up for the upcoming PPSAT or PSAT simulation on March 7, all that comes to mind is how overwhelmingly early it is to be thinking about taking a test for college...

Top four Pinterest recipes to make this winter

Top four Pinterest recipes to make this winter

Alix Sommers, Assistant Business Manager February 13, 2015

During the chilly months of winter, there is nothing better than cooking and baking to bring warmth to your hands and your heart. But with so many options out there, choosing what to make can be difficult....

Five things to do in Westport over winter break

Five things to do in Westport over winter break

Alix Sommers, Assistant Business Manager December 23, 2014

Staying home over winter break can be frustrating.   You’ve tried to convince your parents that going away would be great for the family, but they just don’t seem to be fully convinced. I get...

Sick and sinking

Sick and sinking

Alix Sommers, Assistant Business Manager December 10, 2014

Spending the night hunched over the toilet with a grumbling stomach and fever of 102 degrees calls for a day that shouldn’t be spent at school. But even in such horrible condition, anxiety overwhelms...

Girls’ basketball welcomes new coach, Paco Fabian

Alix Sommers, Assistant Business Manager November 13, 2014

After playing basketball at Norwalk High School and making it to the state championships in 1996, Paco Fabian is ready to take on the role as the new coach for the Staples girls’ basketball team. Five-years...

Graphic by Eliza Goldberg '16

Don’t clash – you’ll look like trash

Alix Sommers, Assistant Business Manager November 11, 2014

Getting up at 6:15 in the morning and figuring out what to wear is not an easy task, so it’s important to make the process as stress-free as possible. In order to make things easy on yourself and...

Sushi arrives at Staples

Sushi arrives at Staples

Alix Sommers, Assistant Business Manager September 11, 2014

A new school year means new menu options in the Staples High School cafeteria. An email from Chartwells on Aug. 22 to faculty and parents announced improvements to the cafeteria menu. Chartwells stated...

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