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CAVA, a Mediterranean restaurant, is set to open adjacent to Westport Hardware. The restaurant’s menu consists of various types of Mediterranean bowls and pitas.
Mediterranean Restaurant CAVA coming to Westport
Prior to the event starting, senior members were responsible for folding the printed pamphlets that were handed out to the attending family.
National Honors Society welcomes new members
Two groups, Westport Pride and the WPS Pride Coalition are throwing a fundraiser event in which they are selling LGBTQ+ merchandise commemorating the Stonewall riots. The merchandise can be purchased up until Sunday, May 5. Graphic by Hannah Conn 23. (Please be advised that the graphic above is not the merchandise being sold.)
Westport Pride, WPS Pride Coalition create fundraiser, sell merchandise commemorating Stonewall, LGBTQ+ Pride
The Make Me Free Initiative, created by Camille Kolek ’23, Miriam Hurley ’23 and Adelia Purcell ’23, will supply Staples High School bathrooms with complimentary period products. Currently, free period products are only available in the nurses’ office. Graphic by Mia Bomback 25.
State approves funds for Make Me Free to implement Voice4Change-winning initiative
Above shows the events that transpired before and during the investigation, which would ultimately find the alleged comments to be false.
Investigation finds no evidence of Anti-Semitism at Staples High School trip to Germany
Students juggle standardized test prep, sports, school work and their social life during their junior year, a year associated with negative stigma for many.
An ode to junior year
Temperatures this spring have been unpredictable, leaving students weary about wearing sweatshirts or t-shirts to school. Although climate change is a factor, the natural variety of the atmosphere contributes to the temperatures.
Varying temperatures leave students not knowing what to wear
Students spend their free time in class studying and doing their homework to keep up with the workload.
Last month of school provides chaos and intense course load for students
As junior year comes to a close, students have far more time to relax and unwind. However, the bulk of the college application stands ahead of them.
Juniors post AP’s take their foot off the gas, simultaneously face looming responsibilities
Photo by Rylie Cordella ’25. Bus two seats overflow with students on their way home or to various areas in town.
Multipurpose bus two proves overcrowded, in need of solution
Mr. Willick’s period 2 AP European History class has five remaining juniors for the final month of the 2022-23 school year.
Senior’s departure eases junior’s workload in AP courses
While TikTok has moved to block the search of “chicken nyquil” and “nyquil chicken” on its website, other keywords used to bypass the measure, such as “nyquil chinchin” are still automatically recommended by the company’s algorithm and display the same content.
Students react to rise in hazardous TikTok challenges
Camille Merganthaler ’25 sets up a table with images to represent women in the culinary industry and provide a place for her to bake her cookies.
Mergenthaler performs her way to NHD Nationals
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
Dani Garcia ’23 plans to travel the world on her upcoming gap year. She will stay in seven countries across Europe and Asia, working in a variety of eclectic jobs in exchange for free food and housing.
From monasteries to cat sanctuaries: a high school senior’s unforgettable gap year
Frank Ocean’s return to performing has proven to be disappointing after a “listening party” Coachella performance. Ocean has taken a leave of absence since his brothers death in 2020. His return proved to be unorganized.
Unpack Frank Ocean’s Coachella performance: disappointing return
The Staples Jazz Ensemble takes first place in their division at the National Jazz Festival with 18 ensemble members. The National Jazz Festival allowed the ensemble to show off what they have been working on together every Thursday afternoon.
Jazz Ensemble soars at National Jazz Festival
The CAS awards their Outstanding Arts Award based on demonstrated scholarship and leadership across the realm of visual and performing arts. Two students from each member school are awarded annually, and students must be referred by teachers.
Capozucca, Finger, achieve high honors at annual High School Arts Awards
The 22 one-act plays utilize casts of two to four Staples Players, telling short 10-minute stories to the Black Box theater audience from April 22-23.
One-Acts gives seniors exclusive directing opportunity
Most makeup advertisements target specifically women, feeding into societal gender stereotypes.
Beauty beyond gender: makeup brands sell stereotypes
Cathy Schager’s Women in History class has created a bulletin board as part of an activism project to spread awareness of discrepancies between female and male athletics at Staples. The project has gotten the attention of prominent figures at Staples, including the Athletic Director who is working on a solution.
Title IX project prompts concerns, responses over athletic equality
aroline Cooper ’24 poses in her Staples lacrosse gear at team photo day
Caroline Cooper dominates the field
Ben Burmeister ’24 winds up for a shot against Massapequa late in the first half.
Wreckers fall in narrow defeat to Ridgefield, remain focused on playoffs
The girls’ tennis team comes together for a pre-match team huddle at home.
Girls’ tennis bounces back, bonds as team
Mattie Guadarrama ’25 prepares to hit the opening serve in his match against New Canaan.
Wreckers gear up for playoffs, maintain focus on retaining state title
Staples seniors’ official last day before they went off to their internship was Friday may, 12. They reflected on their favorite part of senior year before they went into the real world.
Seniors reflect on their favorite memories from Senior year
The Staples Superfans lead the student section in cheers as the boys’ basketball team play against the Wilton Warriors.
Superfans: Fueling teams to victory
There are six different lots that juniors have the option to park in and student preferences are strong.
Juniors earn campus parking privileges
From right to left: Emma Porzio ’23, Grace Fuori ’23, Brooke Devine ’23, Sasha Chamlin ’23, Emma Mechanic ’23, Genevieve Clark ’23, Jenny Bradshaw ‘’23, Carly Chamlin ’23 celebrate their last day as Staples students, wearing customized Staples sunglasses given to them at the picnic.
One last hurrah: Staples holds picnic to celebrate senior class
It is important to stay active and work out on ones journey to better their mental health. Boxing is one way to do that. Being able to take out frustrations from the day in a healthy way is a great way to release aggression while getting a great workout.
Students attempt boxing to better mental health
Staples seniors’ official last day before they went off to their internship was Friday may, 12. They reflected on their favorite part of senior year before they went into the real world.
Seniors reflect on their favorite memories from Senior year
The Staples Superfans lead the student section in cheers as the boys’ basketball team play against the Wilton Warriors.
Superfans: Fueling teams to victory
There are six different lots that juniors have the option to park in and student preferences are strong.
Juniors earn campus parking privileges
It is important to stay active and work out on ones journey to better their mental health. Boxing is one way to do that. Being able to take out frustrations from the day in a healthy way is a great way to release aggression while getting a great workout.
Students attempt boxing to better mental health
Staples librarians Jennifer Cirino and Nicole Moeller encourage students to find time to take part in summer reading. Both of them agree that the beach is their favorite place to read over the summer.
Librarians share summer reading recommendations
From right to left: Emma Porzio ’23, Grace Fuori ’23, Brooke Devine ’23, Sasha Chamlin ’23, Emma Mechanic ’23, Genevieve Clark ’23, Jenny Bradshaw ‘’23, Carly Chamlin ’23 celebrate their last day as Staples students, wearing customized Staples sunglasses given to them at the picnic.
One last hurrah: Staples holds picnic to celebrate senior class
Yorkshire puddings are a traditional British side dish that requires only a few basic ingredients and simple instructions. Whether youre serving them for a special occasion or as a weeknight dinner, Yorkshire puddings are a tasty and fulfilling addition to any meal.
Step-by-step guide: How to make Yorkshire puddings
The group of 20 students competed in two rounds in the national competition, hosted by Center for Civic Education in Washington, D.C.
We the People team competes in national competition, explores D.C.
The Passover Seder is a household custom that combines food, music, storytelling and religious ceremonies. During the first and occasionally second night of Passover, families gather for a seder.
Passover Seders provide meaningful traditions
Meatballs are an Italian staple, but the sauce is what really brings it all together to get the tastiest outcome.
An Italian dish: how to make meatballs with the best tomato sauce
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On the Wreckord — Episode Eight
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On the Wreckord — Episode Seven
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On the Wreckord – Episode Six
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On the Wreckord – Episode Five
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”
Co-presidents Freddie Aldridge ‘24 and Noah Salpeter ‘23 are advocating for the complete restoration of the Compo Beach skate park. They are currently communicating with Westport Parks and Recreation and the Westport Youth Commission to figure out the budget plans for the project.
Staples Skate Club advocates for mainstream, inclusive culture through Compo Park renovation
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Sir Ian McKellen, who plays the older Magneto, in a scene from “X Men: Days of Future Past.”

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May 15, 2014
Andrew Garfield, who plays Peter Parker/Spider-Man, and Emma Stone, who plays Gwen Stacey, in a scene from “The Amazing Spider-Man 2”.

“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” keeps the audience engaged in its web

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Actors in Avenue Q and audience members hang out on stage after their first performance ended.

[Photo] The puppets of “Avenue Q” take their final bow

March 25, 2014
Zoe Fox ’16, who played Care-ee bear, Garrick New’16, who played Pooh, and Aaron Samuels ’16, who played Paddington, look through the playbill for their names and ads during a break.

“Avenue Q” stuns at opening night

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“Endless Love” becomes an endless storyline by the end

“Endless Love” becomes an endless storyline by the end

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Students and staff members make or break plans for Valentine’s Day

Students and staff members make or break plans for Valentine’s Day

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Sophia Corde ‘15 pole vaults during the meet.

Girls’ track races to the finish line in the second FCIAC qualifier meet

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This is the album cover for Lady Gagas Artpop album. The picture is from The Guardian.

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Staples Players perform in a preview of You Cant Take It With You on May 29.

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