Tag: fundraiser

Westport and Weston rally around Peter’s Weston Market in light of Coronavirus

May 12, 2020

Peter’s Weston Market has been a place of importance for Westport and Weston communities for many years. Due to Coronavirus, hard times have set upon the business. Thus, a GoFundMe page...

Westport community supports AWARE fundraiser

March 18, 2020

Out Of The Darkness Walk brings Westport community together

October 30, 2019

Whiplash Fashion Show raises money for art museum

Model Heather Bauer walks the runway for Whiplash 2019 at the Aldrich Museum. The goal of the fashion show was to raise money for the museum. Sponsors included West, Whip Hair Salon, and Cylinder Vodka.

October 26, 2019

Parkinson’s Optimism Walk 2019 fosters community

Participants of the Parkinson’s Optimism Walk 2019 as they begin strides to a cure on Oct. 5.

October 10, 2019

Parkinson’s Optimism Walk 2019 fosters community from Maria Eduarda Krug on Vimeo.

Local charity reaches new heights, fundraising goal

Ed Finnigan prepares to remove his harness after rappelling the People’s United Bank in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

September 26, 2019

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Girls’ lacrosse honors Gus Cardello

On April 6, Staples girls’ lacrosse hosted “A Game for Gus” to honor the memory of Gus Cardello ’17. Fundraising was done all week, with all proceeds going to the Gus Cardello Memorial Scholarship Fund.

April 12, 2019

They wipe eye black onto their cheeks, lace up their high-top cleats and roll up their matching white socks with “Gus” encircled with a heart. With a packed crowd of students, parents and Westport...

The Conservative Synagogue celebrates Rabbi’s 10 year anniversary

At their annual fundraiser, The Conservative Synagogue celebrated Rabbi Wiederhorn’s 10 year anniversary while raising money to support the congregation. Photo by Ali Korn '21

February 4, 2019

“Taste of Westport” serves up a plate of community and culture

May 22, 2018

An exclusive inside look at Staples’ most talented students

Hosts Nick Ribolla ’16 and Jimmy Ray Stagg ’16 present the opening act of the Variety Show.

April 25, 2016

The Student Assembly hosted the Variety Show last Friday, April 15, which showcased the school’s most talented students. From singing, to dancing in a chicken suit, the Variety Show covered it all....

Staples students make wishes for a cause

March 23, 2016

The Connecticut chapter of the Make-A-Wish foundation, started by Bella Mattera ’17, was added to Staples High school as a club this year. Students from all grades participate in the club and work...

Dodging cops in memory of Chris Lemone

December 3, 2015

Staples’ annual Dodge a Cop Tournament has been a tradition for students and police officers from the Fairfield County area since 2011. On Nov. 24, 2015, the fifth annual tournament, students gathered...