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During Wallace’s study on toxic achievement culture, she interviewed hundreds of parents to understand the discrepancy of parents expectations of their children versus what their children believe their parents expect of them. Adults from all over the country and different backgrounds had been interviewed.
Counseling department hosts author Jennifer Wallace, emphasizes importance of mattering
Wakeman Town Farm’s pond was built in the 1990’s to filter the runoff and pollutants from the building of Bedford Middle School’s fields.
Wakeman Town Farm’s Detention Pond completes first phase of restoration
Sherwood Diner temporarily closed down to remodel on Oct 30 for an unknown period of time. Although unconfirmed, the restaurant reportedly renovates the restaurants kitchen. To see updates, follow @sherwooddinerct on Instagram.
Sherwood Diner closes for remodel
Jill Dillon (D) was elected to the Board of Education via write-in ballots on Nov. 7.
Behind the scenes of local election winner Jill Dillon’s write-in election success
While every local race for each commission and board were important, much attention was paid to the Board of Education’s (BOE) candidates this election cycle–with particular focus on how voters would react to the new campaign priorities by Republicans. In the previous 2021 election cycle, the Republican candidates for the BOE captured 42.77%. This year, they achieved 18.81% of the vote.
Local Westport Democrats win Board of Education, retain two other boards
Students stress over the graduation requirement of taking an art credit.
Staples should not require art classes
The future of Amazon Fresh looks precarious, as its parent company evaluates the economics of the venture. And while the company may have halted the expansion of the brand, the company’s quarterly losses related to the stores due to the costs of property equipment and operating leases are still growing (SuperMarket News).
Why Amazon Fresh has become a stale venture
Antisemitism has drastically increased since Israel’s war with Hamas began on Oct. 7.
Antisemitism on college campuses must end now
Blake Watkins ’26 sitting in class during his long period, wishing to take a cafeteria break with his class.
Classes that meet during morning long-periods should take cafeteria breaks
I always feel grateful when I finish the Turkey Trot with members of my community beside me.
Finding family in community: Thanksgiving Turkey Trot tradition
This starting slide introduces the panelists to the audience and prepares them to begin the AI Tea Talk.
Panelists discuss effects of AI on art industry
Katherine Phelps ’25 volunteers for Service League of Girls (SLOGS) at the festival, aiding with a variety of crafts.
Zero Waste committee decks the halls with green at EcoFest
Duplicit rocks Toquet Hall in collaboration with Staples skate club to fundraise money to renovate the skate park. The skate club held this fundraiser from 6-9 p.m. where they also sold baked goods from Granola Bar.
Skate club with Dulcit, The Corduroys rock Toquet Hall for a good cause
Awesome Austin” (left) and his chief angel Andrew Berman (right) show off the medals Austin has received after participating in MyTEAM TRIUMPH events
Disabled marathoner inspires crowd at Westport charity event
The Westport Bookshop has been able to provide 3,500 hours of paid employment for 12 adults with differing abilities. Those hours are primarily spent organizing books and completing data entries on their online eBay store.
Westport Book Shop provides employment to disabled community, expands business ambitions
For many productions including Staples Players’, the tech crew only gets one bow on the closing night of the show. This is the tech crew of “The Prom” getting their bow on closing night.
‘The Prom’ withdrawal hits the Staples’ Player community: What happens to Players when the show ends?
Staples Players’ production of “The Prom” this November tells the story of a lesbian couple not being allowed to attend their school’s prom and the Broadway actors who try and help them.
Players’ ‘The Prom’ demonstrates acceptance through fun-filled production
Violinists Isabel Jo ’26 [left] and Kendra Cheng ’25 [right] performing a duet while being accompanied by the orchestra.
Staples’ chamber orchestra plays their way to a successful first performance of the school year
The Five Nights At Freddy’s movie excites eager fans as its released just in time for halloween.
October media excites with new releases
As demonstrated by the photo above, the syllabus’ for the two classes vary not only in subject but also intensity and depth. They do not follow the same curriculum and are two entirely separate classes within the same 4 walls.
Combining Painting, Advanced Painting classes into one period results in mixed feelings
Oliver Galin ’25 gets in position to run the four by 200 meter relay.
Boys’ indoor track prepares for season, sets goals
Cormac Mulvey ’25 (left) celebrates his equalizing goal with Adam Syah ’24 (middle) and Sam Rossoni ’25 (right).
Wreckers fall to Ridgefield in opening round of states, season ends
The Wreckers get in position to defend a goal kick from the Hall.
Girls’ soccer beats Hall, moves on to state quarterfinals
Staples celebrates their go-ahead goal early in the second half thanks to a strike from Evelyn Chudowsky ’24.
Wreckers top Warde, Chudowsky scores 2
Staples boys’ soccer took down Warde 3-0 at Fairfield Warde High School. (Photo by William Murray 25)
Staples cruises past Fairfield Warde in fiery battle
As the holidays approach, students reveal what they are wishing for this season. From sweaters to lamps to books, a variety of students will ask for different items this holiday season.
Students reveal their holiday wishlists
Black Friday has transferred primarily online in recent years instead of the traditional single day in-store sale.
Black Friday shifts online, changes tradition
The game is started by placing the dodge balls along the centerline. Students and cops then take a position behind their end line. Following a signal by the official, players may approach the centerline to retrieve the balls.
Dodge-a-Cop provides activity for youth and officers to connect
Westport’s Academy of Dance’s Nutcracker cast prepares for the big show
Kneads Bakery, among many other Westport fall-flavored food hotpots, has an array of pumpkin delicacies, along with a wide seasonal drink menu.
Westport unveils essential seasonal delicacies
As the holidays approach, students reveal what they are wishing for this season. From sweaters to lamps to books, a variety of students will ask for different items this holiday season.
Students reveal their holiday wishlists
Black Friday has transferred primarily online in recent years instead of the traditional single day in-store sale.
Black Friday shifts online, changes tradition
The game is started by placing the dodge balls along the centerline. Students and cops then take a position behind their end line. Following a signal by the official, players may approach the centerline to retrieve the balls.
Dodge-a-Cop provides activity for youth and officers to connect
Westport’s Academy of Dance’s Nutcracker cast prepares for the big show
Kneads Bakery, among many other Westport fall-flavored food hotpots, has an array of pumpkin delicacies, along with a wide seasonal drink menu.
Westport unveils essential seasonal delicacies
This is the common area of the StuVi suite.
Day in the life of a Boston University student during parents weekend
This third pumpkin was decorated by cafeteria server, Anna. The pumpkin was embellished with Gel clings that compliment the holiday spirit, letters that spell out Happy Halloween, and an interactive witch that cackles when the red dot appears.
The Staples cafeteria host annual Pumpkin Contest
Wreckers celebrate Spirit week with Monday being PJ day, Tuesday dynamic duos and vacation dads, Wednesday color wars, Thursday ski vs surf and Friday homecoming shirts and Wrecker colors. Cammie Rubino ’23 rocks her homecoming shirt along with the rest of the senior girls for spirit week.
Staples struts their spirit, anticipate homecoming
People walk The Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in honor of supporting the cause at Sherwood Island hosted by Making Strides.
Supporters engage in the Making Strides Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
Dogs find best friends at Compo Beach
Dogs find best friends at Compo Beach
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On the Wreckord – Episode Eleven
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On the Wreckord – Back To School
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On the Wreckord — Episode Nine
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On the Wreckord — Episode Eight
Awesome Austin” (left) and his chief angel Andrew Berman (right) show off the medals Austin has received after participating in MyTEAM TRIUMPH events
Disabled marathoner inspires crowd at Westport charity event
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”
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Ava Cordella ’24

Ava Cordella ’24, Associate Managing Editor

When Ava Cordella ’24 joined Inklings as a sophomore, she didn’t know that the club would become her in-school family. Now, as Associate Managing Editor, Inklings has given her the opportunity to connect with students across all grades and backgrounds. 

“I don’t play a school sport, so I really value the sense of community that Inklings provides,” she said. 

When Cordella is not at Inklings layout, you can likely find her at the ballet studio.

“Journalism is similar to ballet,” Cordella said. “[Together], they’ve taught me discipline and the importance of showing up, whether it be to layout or rehearsal.”

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The 2022-2023 student ID cards (left) include the daily rotation schedule on the back. For the 2023-2024 student ID cards (right), this information is replaced by four emergency contacts, including the suicide and crisis lifeline.

CT law requires student ID to include emergency contacts

Ava Cordella ’24, Associate Managing Editor
October 26, 2023

Merih and Coleman bring AIAS to Staples

Genevieve Frucht ’24 and Ava Cordella ’24
October 5, 2023

Students anticipate new school year traditions, opportunities

Ava Cordella '24 and Mia Kirkorsky ’24
September 20, 2023

Students seek overrides amid excessive submissions

Mia Kirkorsky and Ava Cordella '24
June 1, 2023
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

Ava Cordella ’24, Associate managing editor
May 14, 2023
Students who receive a score of five or higher across all four sections are eligible for the Seal of Biliteracy.

STAMP testing for juniors proves helpful

Ava Cordella '24, Associate Managing Editor
March 20, 2023
Sustainable Westport sells their own travel mugs at select locations including The Granola Bar, Old Mill Grocery, Shearwater, as well as some Thursdays at the Westport Farmers’ Market and the Earth Place gift shop. They retail for $35 a piece.

Refill Not Landfill encourages reduction of waste, support of local businesses

Ava Cordella '24, Associate Managing Editor
March 6, 2023
Outside of the cafeteria, there are posters with details about the event as well as a group of students from either the Westport Youth Commission or TAG selling tickets.

Dodgeball, teens, police officers builds bonds between WPD, youth

Ava Cordella '24, Associate Managing Editor
November 22, 2022
On Sept. 13, parents of students in grades 11 and 12 leave the SHS building after meeting with their childrens teachers on Back to School Night. BTSN consisted of teachers introducing themselves as well as discussing their goals for the upcoming school year to parents.

Staples parents attend Back to School Night in-person for the first time in two years

Ava Cordella ’24, Paper Opinions Editor
September 20, 2022
Evelyn Chudowsky ’24 celebrates a goal from her team in a game against Bermuda on April 28.

Evelyn Chudowsky ’24 embarks on Dominican Republic national team

Ava Cordella '24, Associate Managing Editor
May 16, 2022
Russian Standard Vodka is one of the most popular Russian-made brands of vodka and can usually be found in liquor stores across the US.

Liquor stores across Connecticut halt sales of Russian-made vodka in support of Ukraine

Ava Cordella ’24, Staff Writer
March 12, 2022
Staples takes precaution of COVID-19 to ensure safety for staff and studentsx

Staples takes precaution of COVID-19 to ensure safety for staff and students

Ava Cordella ’24
March 8, 2022
Beirne and her team huddle up moments before their competition. This helps the team settle their nerves.

Brenna Beirne ’25 demonstrates dedication to be synchronized skater

Ava Cordella ’24, Staff Writer
February 16, 2022
Some Staples teachers provide study guides or make time for extra review and questions during class in order to help students prepare for exams.

Midterm weighting, schedule revised as COVID cases rise

Ava Cordella ’24, Staff Writer
January 13, 2022
Ice skaters of all skill levels enjoy spending time with family and friends on Saturday night, Dec. 18, 2021.

Westport PAL ice skating rink reopens amidst COVID-19

Ava Cordella ’24, Staff Writer
January 13, 2022
Travis Scott performs for a large crowd, as they press against the gate, while security walks around at a performance in August of 2015.

Dangerous turn of events at Astroworld creates new perspective for kids, parents

Ava Cordella ’24, Staff Writer
November 23, 2021
Despite mask mandates and other COVID-19 prevention procedures, children are still vulnerable to the virus.

FDA authorizes the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11

Ava Cordella '24, Associate Managing Editor
November 1, 2021
An American flag, for which students stand and face while reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, waves in the air.

Silent respect is acceptable during the Pledge of Allegiance

Ava Cordella ’24, Staff Writer
October 30, 2021
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