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Will Dumke

Will Dumke, Staff Writer

To Will Dumke ’16, Inklings has not only brought him the opportunity to inform the school on the news, but it has let him jump in the back of a car and film screaming seniors as they drive from one end of town to the other. Raking in thousands of views last year, Dumke put together a short video that gave a glimpse of what the tradition of Motorcade was like on the inside.

This video was by far Dumke’s favorite piece of his from last year and he aspires to keep working on his videography skills this upcoming year.

But he’s not only in it for the multimedia aspect. Dumke likes being a part of journalism because it allows him to get information out to the public quickly. He loves to write both news and sports stories because he enjoys giving the “quick pop” of information that the readers are interested in.

However, if you don’t find Dumke hunched over a computer writing a story or editing a video, he could easily be practicing the piano or skiing down the slopes of a challenging mountain. He is a member of both the Staples jazz band and the Staples ski team and loves being a part of both. Over the summers, he spends his time either helping little kids learn how to sail or hanging out with his friends.

Going into his second year on the Inklings staff, Dumke hopes to work on his creative writing and put together a collection of pieces that he’s proud of.

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Staples volleyball sets up lasting friendships

Staples volleyball sets up lasting friendships

Will Dumke, Staff Writer June 11, 2015

The Wreckers boys’ volleyball team is notorious for being skilled, competitive and ruthless, and this year’s squad is looking to carry those traits once again. With an 10-3 record so far, the team...

Westport takes to the big screen

Westport takes to the big screen

Will Dumke, Staff Writer March 10, 2015

In the 1968 film “The Swimmer,” Burt Lancaster scurries through the backyards of a pristine suburb, stopping for a dip in each swimming pool he passes. The film became famous for its inside view into...

Athletes ponder their favorite season for sports

Will Dumke, Staff Writer January 14, 2015

Whether it is the brisk, cool weather of fall, the frigid temperatures of winter, or the icy winds of spring, the Staples athletes have seen it all. But which season do the athletes like the most? “The...

Diamond proves to be an electronic gem

Will Dumke, Staff Writer December 5, 2014

Students’ bowed heads fill the hallway as their eyes are glued to their phones. Whether it is the Home Access Center app or the Inklings app, they owe it all to one person. Dylan Diamond ’17,  ...

Games that flew through Staples

Will Dumke, Staff Writer June 20, 2014

As seniors graduate high school in the most technological era to date, many look back on what techy trends have come and gone over their four years: specifically, which chart-topping Apps have entertained,...

Spring sports preview

Spring sports preview

Will Dumke and Julia Greenspan March 28, 2014

With temperatures rising, the competition for spring sports is starting to heat up. There were some great spring seasons  last year, and spring teams are hoping to do just as well or even better. Boys...

Winter sports charge into States

Winter sports charge into States

Will Dumke, Staff Writer February 28, 2014

The boys’ and girls’ indoor track teams head to New Englands tomorrow, wrapping up a fruitful season for winter sports. More than a dozen athletes competed in the CIAC State Open Championships over...

Sochi's Excitement and Upsets

Sochi’s Excitement and Upsets

Will Dumke, Staff Writer February 16, 2014

The Olympic games have been full of surprises and upsets for the American team. However, with another week ahead, the United States has many chances to get on the podium. The games for the U.S started...

Sophomores stage a snowball fight

Will Dumke, Staff Writer February 4, 2014

It started with a post. “You all may be wondering why I have assembled you here,” Harrison Knapp ’16 wrote in the 120-person Facebook group. He went on to propose a “giant snowball fight,”...

Feared or Funny Chairlift Rides

Feared or Funny Chairlift Rides

Will Dumke, Staff Writer December 20, 2013

As the snow starts to fall and the icicles form, the ski season approaches, and with it come the feared or funny chairlift rides. There are those who are terrified of floating on a chair fifty feet above...

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The perfect ugly sweater

Will Dumke, Staff Writer December 18, 2013

First, you’re going to need to pick a color. Something vibrant like an explosive red or green, preferably something that can be seen from outer space. You cannot pick a non-Christmas-color like, for...

Underclassmen under the stars

Underclassmen under the stars

Will Dumke, Staff Writer October 21, 2013

Prom, Counties and Red and Whites are highlights of senior and junior year, and now there will be an upcoming dance for sophomores. Rumors had been spreading around the school since the first few weeks...

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