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Westport Arts Center paints a picture of the perfect teen council

Westport Arts Center paints a picture of the perfect teen council

Alex Spadacenta, Assistant Business Manager February 13, 2015

The Westport Arts Center held an informational meeting on Friday Jan. 30, informing students about the Teen Council the center is putting together. Many Staples students attended, eager to learn more about...

Paint me a picture: With a smile, Camille Eskell admires her students’ artwork. She has taught art classes for 14 years. Eskell has various quirky props in her classroom, like a fake skull.

Eskell etches life lessons through art

Becky Hoving, News Editor November 10, 2014

Room 1009’s six-foot-high easels and bins of graphite pencils shield a master of fine arts. She walks around the classroom, charcoal in hand, ready to help her students discover their true talent. This...

Westport debates the ‘A’ in STEAM: Many continue to debate the balance between fine arts programs and engineering curriculum

Westport debates the ‘A’ in STEAM: Many continue to debate the balance between fine arts programs and engineering curriculum

Jackie Sussman, Opinions Editor October 12, 2014

The Westport Board of Education voted to implement a STEM-based curriculum for all grades in both Coleytown and Bedford middle schools on Dec. 2, 2013 in the hopes that it would foster  a passion for...

Hooked on crocheting

Becky Hoving, News Editor October 10, 2014

Experienced photographer, electric bass player, “Neutral Milk Hotel” fan, music enthusiast, avid cellist, sister, friend. At any moment in time, Lila Weiser ’17 can assume any number or combination...

Dance team pirouettes into possibility

Dance team pirouettes into possibility

Izzy Ullman, Opinions Editor September 19, 2014

Although it seems that Staples offers every sport known to man, many dancers long to pirouette and chasse while representing their school and contributing to its spirit. “I think that if Staples got...

Students fold and crease their stresses away

Students fold and crease their stresses away

Claudia Chen, Features Editor September 19, 2014

Chai Kim ’15 can create a majestic crane, a sharp star, a practical box, and an intricate flower simply by moving her fingers. This is not Harry Potter’s world full of magic, or even a fantastic dream....

Program preps students pursuing art

Program preps students pursuing art

Zoe Brown, Editor-in-Chief June 20, 2014

They spent long weeks, long hours, long nights working on projects. They cleaned clay that was caked under their fingernails, stained their pants with paint, used up all the space on their hard drive. But...

Max’s Art Store allows artist from Staples High School and all the elementary schools to display their art in the storefront every spring.

Closing of Max’s Art Store upsets students

Margaux MacColl, Features Editor June 10, 2014

On September 1st, Westport will lose Max’s Art Store, an art supplies store that has resided downtown for 59 years as haven for local artists. Originally opened by Max Kaplan, it has been run for...

Student art exhibit opens at Westport Library

Student art exhibit opens at Westport Library

Katie Cion, Editor-in-Chief April 7, 2014

“Considering Reality,” a new student art exhibit at the Westport Public Library opened Friday for public viewing. The curators, Michael Abrams ’14 and Ben Goldschlager ’14 are members of the teen...

Art Smart: Rubidge Capturing the Shades of Life

Art Smart: Rubidge Capturing the Shades of Life

Emma Muro, A&E Editor June 21, 2013

An amazing artist. A role model. A talented swimmer. Molly Rubidge '13 is well known for many of her distinct qualities, all of which are reflected in her artwork. For her whole life, Rubidge had...

Child Development teacher Linda McClary recognizes Brynn Werner 13 and Allie Daut 13 for excellence.

Talented Students Recognized

Ben Goldschlager, Web News Editor May 30, 2013

“Legends,” is just one of the words that pottery teacher Jaclyn Jeselnik used to describe some of her students. Today, Thursday, May 30, she chose to recognize seven of her best potters for “Excellence...

May 26, 2011 | Elephant in the Room

May 26, 2011

11:00 a.m. You can't miss this elephant, (or zebras, sports players and more) in the room..... at  the art exhibit outside the  auditorium.  Water color painting by Hannah Myers '14.

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