
Rachel Labarre '14 has the unique ability to allow the creativity and passion she has in the dance studio to influence her writing style and work ethic.
This work ethic is what gives Labarre the edge it takes to hold one of the most prestigious spots on the Inklings staff: Managing Editor.
But what got her there?
Labarre’s first claim to fame was her dance career, but there was one thing holding her back.
“On top of the problems with my feet that I already had, I broke my foot during dress rehearsal for our big recital,” Labarre said.
This forced Labarre to cut back on dance classes the following year. All the energy and creativity that was once put into nailing a routine needed an outlet. She found this outlet through writing for Inklings.
Labarre landed a job as an editor her sophomore year. She then went from Editor of Arts and Entertainment to Features Editor. Labarre’s inventiveness has allowed her to climb the steps to the top of Inklings.
“When you write there’s a certain part that requires creativity; whether it’s getting a good angle or keeping your readers engaged. You have to do the same in dance; whether it’s perfecting the choreography or figuring out what will look the most atheistically pleasing” Labarre said. She was able to prove this ability in her article on the Sandy Hook shooting, which got over 50,000 hits. This passion for the arts and creativity has not only led LaBarre to success on the stage, but in the classroom as well.
Rachel Labarre, Managing Editor
Jun 20, 2014 | “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” (Story) |
Apr 25, 2014 | Spring sports are in full swing (Story) |
Mar 05, 2014 | “Scandal” returns after hiatus (Story) |
Feb 09, 2014 | Flappy Bird Flies Away? (Story/Media) |
Jan 31, 2014 | Middle school musicals groom stars of tomorrow (Story) |
Jan 04, 2014 | A Group With a Big Heart (Story/Media) |
Dec 20, 2013 | Popping the question (Media) |
Dec 09, 2013 | New eatery grills the competition (Story) |
Dec 02, 2013 | Sophomore class must shoulder double test load (Story) |
Oct 28, 2013 | A Win for Senior Field Hockey Players (Story) |
Oct 27, 2013 | Athletes Work Hard on the Field and on Their Studies (Story) |
Oct 19, 2013 | Halloween Candy Inklinations (Story) |
Sep 29, 2013 | “Is it on Home Access Yet?” (Story) |
Sep 17, 2013 | Teachers’ Assistants Provide A Unique Perspective (Story) |
Jun 14, 2013 | Running a Relay for Life (Story/Media) |
Jun 03, 2013 | Memorial Day Memories (Story) |
Jun 03, 2013 | AP Classes Take on Projects After Testing (Story) |
May 31, 2013 | A Change in the College Game (Story) |
Apr 12, 2013 | Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Reactions to Student Programmers (Story) |
Mar 26, 2013 | A Singular Sensation: Staples Players Performs A Chorus Line (Story) |
Mar 26, 2013 | A Different Kind of Closing Night: Staples Players to Perform on Broadway (Story) |
Feb 15, 2013 | The Bat Saga (Media) |
Feb 13, 2013 | Feb. 13, 2013 | Snow Maze (Story) |
Jan 16, 2013 | College Costs: Looking at the Cost of Tuition in Today’s Admissions World (Story) |
Jan 02, 2013 | Jan. 2, 2013 | Back To School (Story) |
Dec 18, 2012 | Eight Things You Didn’t Know About Chanukkah (Story) |
Dec 18, 2012 | The Gift That Keeps Giving (Media) |
Dec 16, 2012 | Slideshow: Westport Responds to Sandy Hook Shooting (Media) |
Dec 15, 2012 | Students Search for Ways to Support Sandy Hook, Plan on Wearing the Newtown Colors on Mon. (Story) |
Nov 12, 2012 | Top 10 Ways To Improve Your Grades Second Quarter (Story/Media) |
Oct 15, 2012 | Counties Sign-Ups Held Outside of School (Story) |
Oct 05, 2012 | Oklahomecoming: Scheduling Conflicts Make for a Chaotic Day (Story) |
Oct 02, 2012 | Why A Bus Strike Could Have Been A Good Thing (Story) |
Sep 19, 2012 | Sept. 19, 2012 | Popular Pajama Day (Story) |
Sep 04, 2012 | September 4, 2012 | Take A Fruit! (Story) |
Jun 05, 2012 | The One Direction Infection (Story) |
May 29, 2012 | More of a Burden than a Reward: Missing Class for AP Testing (Story) |
May 25, 2012 | A Trip Away from the Classroom (Story) |
May 24, 2012 | May 24, 2012 | Build A Better World (Story) |
May 11, 2012 | May 11, 2012 | Supporting Justin (Story) |
Apr 13, 2012 | Spring Fashion Guide (Story) |
Apr 06, 2012 | The Revolution of “Gaming” (Story) |
Mar 20, 2012 | March 20, 2012 | Shorts Weather? (Story) |
Mar 16, 2012 | Size of Classes Increase, Effectiveness of Classes Decrease (Story) |
Mar 02, 2012 | Hungry for Action? Westport Public Library Hosts the “Hunger Games” (Story) |
Mar 02, 2012 | Nearing Arrival of Urban Outfitters Causes Hype (Story) |
Feb 12, 2012 | Principal Dodig’s Simple Acts of Kindness Lead a Long Way (Story) |
Jan 13, 2012 | You Snooze, You Lose (Story) |
Jan 05, 2012 | Jan. 5, 2012 | Where’s The Snow? (Story) |
Dec 07, 2011 | Staples Players Has One Wish (Story) |
Nov 08, 2011 | Lab Lunch: To Eat or Not To Eat (Story/Media) |
Nov 05, 2011 | Justin Bieber: Under the Mistletoe Album Review (Story) |
Nov 01, 2011 | The Death of Steve Jobs Through the Lens of a Technology Expert (Story) |
Oct 24, 2011 | Movie Review: Footloose (Story) |
Oct 06, 2011 | The Complex Staging of West Side Story (Story) |