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The 2022 boys’ varsity basketball team gathers as a team before their first game.

Wreckers dominate preseason games, look prepared for upcoming season

Tristan Gonzalez ’24, Staff Writer November 7, 2022

As the point guard dribbles down the hardwood court, cheers fill the Staples High School gym as the bleachers are filled with captivated students and fans. Come winter, much of the school’s eyes are...

On a brand new episode of ‘This is a Wreckording’ Ethan and Principal Thomas are joined by members of the We the People team to discuss their state and national triumph over the competition this year.

This is a Wreckording Episode 6: We the Champions

Ethan Frank '20 May 11, 2020

This is a Wreckording Episode 6

Morning Jam Session

Ben Foster, Staff Writer December 17, 2014

Waking up for school is always going to be a struggle. But when it comes to making the trek to school, students find ways to ease the  despair. One imperative source is listening to music. This helps...

Sophomores struggle to prepare for new SAT

Sophomores struggle to prepare for new SAT

Jackie Sussman, Opinions Editor September 19, 2014

Easier vocab? Easier math? An optional instead of required essay? At first glance, these new changes in the notorious Scholastic Aptitude Test, a.k.a. the SAT, may seem beneficial to new participants....

What I learned from school dances

What I learned from school dances

Julie Bender, Web Opinions Editor June 2, 2014

After surviving my first year of school dances, I finally feel as if I have gained enough experience to be prepared for next year. And hopefully, for the upcoming junior class, these tips can help with...

Sophomores prepare for CAPT

Sophomores prepare for CAPT

Grace McCarthy, Staff Writer March 3, 2014

This year’s sophomore class is expected to take a double hit of standardized testing. Teachers are intensely preparing students; as this is the last grade to take CAPT tests, they aim to finish with...

McQuone Honored by Best Buddies

June 7, 2011
Patty McQuone, faculty advisor of Staples’ chapter of Best Buddies, was recently honored with the Best Buddies of Connecticut “2011 Outstanding Advisor of the Year” award.

Snow Stopper? The Effect of Snow Days and Delays on Staples

December 23, 2010
Snow won't stop Staples! But how does Dr. Landon determine a snow day?

December 8, 2010 | Candlelight Fever

December 8, 2010

12:45 p.m. | Westport's K-12 Music Supervisor David Weiner carries boxes of programs into his office in preparation for this weekend's 70th annual Candlelight Concert.

An Experiment: My Day as a Vegan

October 22, 2010
Mel Mignucci '11 shares her account of being a vegan.
Photo by Annie Nelson 11.

September 13, 2010 | Rock Steady

September 13, 2010

5:32 p.m: Varsity cheerleaders rehearse their halftime routine in preparation for the first game of the season on Friday, Sept. 17, when the Wreckers will take on the Trinity Catholic Crusaders.  The...

Matt Levantin 13 works in the quiet section during the lunch wave. The Library Media Specialits have already begun to take down the books on the shelves in preparation of summer vacation. The library is still waiting for the return of over 430 late items | Photo by DJ Sixsmith 11

June 10, 2010 | Silent Study

June 10, 2010

12:15 p.m. Matt Levantin '13 works in the quiet section during the second lunch wave. The library media specialits have already begun to take down the books on the shelves in preparation of summer vacation....

Leaving their Legacy: Seniors Hand off Clubs

Leaving their Legacy: Seniors Hand off Clubs

May 28, 2010
Find out what will happen to clubs that were started by this year's graduating class.
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