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Claire Quigley

Claire Quigley, Opinions Editor

Claire Quigley ’14  is an opinions editor on  Inklings Newspaper. She has many hobbies that include dance, lacrosse, and is an active member of many clubs. Claire’s main focus for the past three years has been giving back to both her own community, and others as well. She has been apart of her church’s youth club for almost  three years with many of her friends. This past summer, she had the amazing opportunity to help the less fortunate in the Dominican Republic. Claire and her youth group helped build houses, and teach many children who do not have the opportunity for an education speak English.
“Those 10 days changed my life, I felt great each and every day because I knew I was making a difference.” said Quigley ’14.
Aside from traveling to the Dominican, Claire and her youth group have also helped locally around Connecticut. She has helped build gardens, feed the homeless, and raise money for causes she believes in. She has put in many hours towards her youth group, and truly believes they are helping the world one project at a time.
Besides Claire being a part of her youth group outside of school, she also enjoys writing both outside and inside school. This year Claire will be finishing her third year on Inklings and is excited to write many articles for both the paper and the web. Claire’s favorite article she wrote was “Where do I upload my Pictures?

All content by Claire Quigley

Ben & Jerry’s unexpectedly unveils Core

Claire Quigley, Opinions Editor April 9, 2014

On Monday, February 24, Ben & Jerry’s made a revolutionary announcement, one that shocked the public and threatened to change the course of history forever. They call it “Core.” This new...

The fault in our scars

The fault in our scars

Chase Gornbein and Claire Quigley March 28, 2014

Over the years, a body becomes a sort of historical document, imprinted with certain dramatic moments that, without the physical reminder of a scar, might otherwise be forgotten. Almost all Staples...

Greater choice gender-segregates gym class

Greater choice gender-segregates gym class

Claire Quigley, Opinions Editor January 31, 2014

Gone are the days of boys and girls huddling together under multicolored parachutes, forming alliances in the cutthroat world of freeze tag, and sacrificing themselves for fellow minnows.  These epic...

Staples Boys' Soccer Shuts Out Norwalk 2-0

Staples Boys’ Soccer Shuts Out Norwalk 2-0

Claire Quigley, Opinions Editor October 5, 2013

Staples Boys’ Soccer beat Norwalk at 4:00 pm last Thursday on the Loeffler Field. The final score was 2-0, with Staples never losing their leading position and the two goals were scored by Charlie Leonard...

Student Opinions on Syria

Claire Quigley, Opinions Editor September 24, 2013

Chemical bombs, evil dictators, and the most recent breakup. Believe it or not, these are the things that Staples students are talking about.   U.S involvement in Syria is an issue that has been...

Motorcade Misconceptions

Motorcade Misconceptions

Claire Quigley, Opinions Editor September 20, 2013

Let the countdown begin. Only hours until what is debatably the most anticipated event of a Staples student’s high school career: the motorcade. This timeless tradition includes a procession of...

SafeRides Recap: Another Successful Year

SafeRides Recap: Another Successful Year

Claire Quigley, Opinions Editor June 5, 2013

SafeRides has done it again. After many late nights at the Christ and Holy Trinity Church, many miles travelled in search of Staples students in need of a safe ride home, and many minutes spent dispatching...

Summer Journeys

Summer Journeys

Claire Quigley, Opinions Editor June 3, 2013

The students of Staples High school simply cannot stay put. One would think that after a terribly long year of 6:30 a.m. wake ups, students would be thrilled to be able to sleep in until the late hours...

Top 5 Staples Alumni: Guess Who?

Claire Quigley, Opinions Editor May 1, 2013

Staples High School is home to many talented students of both the past, and present. Here’s a look at some of the most famous Alumnus of Staples history. Can you guess who? The next alumni is most...

Don’t Be That Kid

Don’t Be That Kid

Claire Quigley, Opinions Editor February 15, 2013

You can find them in every class at Staples. For all you know, I could be talking about the person you’ve been sharing a lab table with all semester. We’ve all witnessed them in action, and sadly,...

Top 10 Ways to Spend Winter Break

Top 10 Ways to Spend Winter Break

Claire Quigley, Opinions Editor December 13, 2012

Winter break is quickly approaching and the countdown has officially begun. An entire week off from the hectic halls of Staples High School is a dream come true for most Staples students. Here’s what...

This year's theme is "The Magic of a Moment."

Annual Reflections Program to Begin Nov. 2

Claire Quigley, Opinions Editor October 27, 2012

It’s that time of the year, Staples—time to get creative for the the PTA’s annual Reflections program. This year’s theme for the nationwide competition is “The Magic of a Moment," and the...

Tuning in With Teachers

Tuning in With Teachers

Larissa Leiberson and Claire Quigley October 5, 2012

Music has always played a big role in the Staples community. With outstanding musical productions, an incredible music department—including an orchestra, band and choir—and even a kid who walks the...

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