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What students and teachers should know about the outbreak of Hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise.
What you should know about the recent outbreak of Hantavirus
Three Staples juniors (Josie Caricato ’27, Ellie Stauder ’27 and Mehmet Madigan ’27 from left to right) selected to attend the Hwa Chong Institution Asia-Pacific Young Leaders Summit.
Charting off to Singapore: Three Staples juniors selected to attend the Asia-Pacific Young Leaders Summit
TEAM Westport members and Westport figures stand with the winners of the contest, left to right: 1st Selectman Kevin Christie, Principal Stafford Thomas, Kaila Patel ’27, Liam Harrison ’28, TEAM Westport chair Harold Bailey, essay contest chair Maggie Mudd, Westport Library director Bill Harmer, judge Michelle Rubin.
TEAM Westport announces winners of the Teen Essay Contest
Fifteen local restaurants were cited for health code violations following an inspection of 43 Westport restaurants.
Westport health inspectors cite 15 establishments for serious violations
Staples High School journalists won several Gold Circle awards, in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s 43rd annual contest. Photos contributed by Camille Blundell '27 and Bianca Mastocciolo '26.
Staples High School CSPA Gold Circle Award Winners
German Teacher Liubov Ulianova poses in front of her German classroom with a table decorated with symbols of German culture and photo booth props that invited students to pose for photos throughout the day and recognize the German language and culture. Photo from Staples girls' basketball website.
Proposed German Trade Commission opens opportunities for students
Recent growth in students enrolled in UConn ECE classes at Staples
AP vs. ECE: Students weigh college-level course options
A medical grade needle propped against a vial containing a non-FDA regulated injectable liquid peptide.
“For research use only”: Unregulated peptide usage in teens rises
Students have plenty of meal choices in the cafeterias which range from seltzers to classic sandwiches. All these items fit under the regulations.
Policy to plate: What’s inside the Staples cafeteria
A reminder that Memorial Day represents service and remembrance, not just the start of summer.
Memorial Day: More than just a long weekend
These five steps can help students stay motivated during the end of the year. Doing only one of these steps won’t do much but together, they’re very effective at keeping students from losing their focus.
How to stay motivated at the end of the school year
After years of being ashamed of my nose, growing up and appreciating every aspect of myself beyond my face has made me the first to break a generational tradition.
Still the proud ugly duckling: how I broke the tradition of plastic surgery in my family
Breakdown of votes for the resolution “declaring the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans and the Racialised Chattel Enslavement of Africans as the Gravest Crime Against Humanity” by the UN General Assembly.
A promise still unkept: How the U.S. still refuses to confront the specter of slavery
College merch is an important part of the start to anyone’s college experience, but where do people get the merch?
The search for college merch: Where can I buy it?
What people think vs. the reality of having English parents
Behind the accent: Why having British parents sucks.
The Wreckers defeat Scarsdale (NY) 66-44 to win their bracket of the Hoophall Invitational. All Photos contributed by Ryan Allen and Staples Boys’ Basketball
[APRIL ARCHIVE] Reflecting on a remarkable season
The Staples boys’ tennis team poses for a group photo at their home court.
Staples tennis falls short to Greenwich in FCIAC semifinals
Peter Klopfer ’27, Asher Vengrow ’27 and Jonah Bomback ’27 (left to right) pose at a card show. Photo contributed by Cardz Against Cancer
Cardz Against Cancer: How a junior trio turned a hobby into charity
Ryan Marcus ’28, Henry Veissid ’28 and Declan Mayr ’28 (left to right) are three returning players that will step up to lead the boys’ basketball team next season.
Boys’ basketball navigates transition amid key departures
The Staples Wreckers placed third overall at the Connecticut wrestling state open tournament held at the Floyd Little athletic center in New Haven. Damian Rousseau ’26 qualified for the tournament and placed.
PHOTO STORY: Staples Wrestling state open championship
The Spot dancers perform in four shows on May 9 at The Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport.
Alumni and dancers reunite: Behind the scenes of The Spot spring recital
Executive chef and owner of AWG Catering & Events and Staples culinary teacher Allison Milwe-Grace posing for photos with her plate award for female caterer of the year.
CT Bites “It’s A Woman’s World,” awards: a night celebrating progress, community and women in culinary
One-Acts allows students to pursue creativity in their shows, whether it is their first or 100th.
Students take creativity to the stage with the production of One-Acts
Greenology closes, welcoming Sweet Lyfe on 833 Post Road East.
A bittersweet goodbye: Greenology closes, welcoming Sweet Lyfe
Wonder, a new “fast-fine dining” spot in Westport, offers takeout dishes from over 20 restaurants in one place, giving customers a convenient but sometimes mixed quality way to try a wide variety of foods.
Wonder what to order tonight? The new restaurant, Wonder, lets you try it all
Inside Compo Beach’s newest restaurant: The Sandbar
Inside Compo Beach’s newest restaurant: The Sandbar
Wreckerfest, a day of celebration at Staples, brings students and staff for a day of games, activities and celebration before transitioning into final exams. The event includes a variety of interactive activities such as a petting zoo, water balloon games, chalk art and much more.
Wreckerfest showcases school spirit through day of celebration
Inside "One Acts"
Inside “One Acts”
The picture above shows the staggering statistics of antisemitism on the rise in the United States over the past 10 years. Infographic by Zara Saliba ’26.
Confronting the climate: Staples redefines support for Jewish students
Westport Fine Arts Festival showcases local artists
Westport Fine Arts Festival showcases local artists
Eleven year old twins, Lisette and Leonie Kalra, are battling the loneliness epidemic with their app, Westport Smiles. Photo contributed by Marianne Koh Kalra.
Screens into smiles: 11-year-old twins use AI to fight loneliness
Women's sports are under attended by the staples community, but why?
Promoted equally, supported differently: Staples pushes for equity while girls’, boys’ crowd gap remains
Michael Forgette (second from right) performs with his band Floydian Trip. The group sports a professional light and laser show.
From functions to Floyd: how one Staples math teacher rocks the stage
Stimulants drugs are often used to support academics, as they help with focus and productivity.
A ‘boost’ at what cost? Staples grapples with unprescribed adderall usage
This is a section of a project that was completed for AP Computer Science A. In this project, which was titled “Make it Rain,” students had to write a code that animated falling numbers that contribute to a growing tally of numbers once they reached the bottom of the screen.
Computer science department makes changes in accordance with AI
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A Variety of Talent

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor • April 11, 2013

On April 11, students performed in the annual Variety Show, in which freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors show talents ranging from stand-up comedy to singing to playing instruments. Some of this...

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