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Ashton Dedona

Ashton Dedona, Staff Writer

Ashton Dedona ’17 is going against the grain and letting life take her which ever

direction it may go. “I’ve never been in a club or group like Inklings,” this first­year Inklings

staff writer gushes.

She admires the community made up of many personalities and the many facets,

positions and jobs within the publication. While she is not yet committed to the web or paper,

she looks to get a feel for the whole program before getting solely involved. “If the whole

publication is something I really am interested in,” Dedona says, “then I will look to pursue it for

the rest of high school and really show dedication.”

For now, she hopes to learn the ropes and improve her writing in the meantime. Dedona

says being able to be the one reporting a story is a truly an “incomparable experience.”

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Doughnut Inn is sure to sugar-coat your taste buds

Doughnut Inn is sure to sugar-coat your taste buds

Ashton Dedona, Staff Writer June 12, 2016

This small “hole-in-the-wall” coffee shop guarantees to beat your average Dunkin’ Donuts purchases. With only three locations, two being in Fairfield and one in Stratford, the drive is most definitely...

Rain Causes Annual Memorial Day Parade to be Inside

Rain Causes Annual Memorial Day Parade to be Inside

Ashton Dedona, Staff Writer June 7, 2016

This year on May 30, the town of Westport celebrated its annual Memorial Day parade a little differently. Due to the weather this past Monday, the Staples marching band marched down the aisles of town...

Staples students design and model for a cause

Staples students design and model for a cause

Ashton Dedona, Staff Writer May 18, 2016

This past weekend the Fashion for a Cause club, started this fall by Emerson Kobak ’18, held its first ever fashion show at Toquet Hall. After meeting once a week since October and spending hours...

Clinical nutritionist Donna Brown speaking at the Westport Public Library.

Nutrition enhances performances of teen athletes

Ashton Dedona, Staff Writer April 7, 2016

Clinical nutritionist Donna Brown and principal of Nutrition Kitchen talked to Westport parents at the Westport public library on March 29th about healthy nutrition and diets for teen athletes. Brown’s...

Staples students make wishes for a cause

Staples students make wishes for a cause

Ashton Dedona, Staff Writer March 23, 2016

The Connecticut chapter of the Make-A-Wish foundation, started by Bella Mattera ’17, was added to Staples High school as a club this year. Students from all grades participate in the club and work...

Students decide their themed after party

Students decide their themed after party

Ashton Dedona, Staff Writer January 22, 2016

With the first dances of the year around the corner, such as Counties and Red and Whites, students put a lot of thought into this long process. Picking out dresses and getting a tux fitted as well...

Dodging cops in memory of Chris Lemone

Dodging cops in memory of Chris Lemone

Ashton Dedona, Staff Writer December 3, 2015

Staples’ annual Dodge a Cop Tournament has been a tradition for students and police officers  from the Fairfield County area since 2011. On Nov. 24, 2015, the fifth annual tournament, students gathered...

Stew Leonard's delivers spooktacular Halloween spirit

Stew Leonard’s delivers spooktacular Halloween spirit

Ashton Dedona, Staff Writer October 25, 2015

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Kate Griffin ’17 singing the national anthem at Staples first home game of 2015.

Griffin sings her way to the spotlight

Ashton Dedona, Staff Writer October 10, 2015

Football season is one of the most popular sports seasons at Staples. Friday night lights have the bleachers filled up with students and parents. But, the talent is not all in the players. No game can...

Emerson Kobak ’18 struts her homemade first day of school outfit.

Humans of Staples

Ashton Dedona and Ivy Prince September 13, 2015

The typical Westport teen outfit can be found anywhere throughout the halls of Staples: A Brandy Melville top, Lulu Lemon leggings and bleach white converse seems to be the go-to apparel for any high school...

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