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Kevin Mazz is a new teacher this year at Staples. He has been teaching for 16 years and has a passion for music.

New jazz director hits all the right notes

Ann Marie Maccaro ’27, Paper Editor April 24, 2025

He is an impressionist, Grammy nominee and passionate musician, but most importantly, Kevin Mazzarella is Staples’ band teacher and Jazz director. More commonly known as Kevin Mazz, he is a new addition...

Staples Players rehearse their lines and perfect their performances as opening night approaches. (Photo taken from the Staples Players instagram)

Staples players get ready to spell success in upcoming production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

Ann Marie Maccaro ’27, Paper Editor March 18, 2025

P-R-E-P-A-R-A-T-I-O-N is just one of the many things Staples Players will be spelling in the next few months.  As the show's premiere approaches, the cast and crew of “The 25th Annual Putnam County...

Using bushcraft techniques, Miezko Solowinski ’25 creates cordage and bushcraft shelter using natural fibers and materials.

Mieszko Solowinski takes on unique hobby: bushcraft

Ann Marie Maccaro ’27, Paper Editor February 14, 2025

You hear it all the time. Bushcraft is a dying art. Okay, maybe you don't hear it. But it is dying. Bushcraft is a practice of skills to survive and thrive in a natural environment. Essential bushcraft...

The question of if adults should be burdened with teaching Social Emotional Lessons arises

Teachers aren’t trained to be therapists: why social emotional learning needs a new approach in schools

Ann Marie Maccaro ’27, Paper Editor February 11, 2025

As teenagers, emotions can be overwhelming and I appreciate that the school is mindful enough to address that by providing us with social emotional learning lessons (SEL) during Cconnections periods. ...

Catilin Clark calculates her shot before taking it.

Game Changers: Caitlin Clark, Ilona Maher inspire next generation

Ann Marie Maccaro ’27, Paper Editor November 22, 2024

What do Caitlin Clark of the WNBA and Ilona Maher of Team USA Rugby have in common? They’re both breaking barriers and inspiring young girls to dream big in sports. From basketball courts to rugby pitches,...

The new spanish film class projects into the students future, as its potential rises.

Staples expands curriculum with Advanced forensics, Spanish Film Studies and accelerated math

Ann Marie Maccaro ’27, Paper Editor November 22, 2024

Three new courses have been proposed to the Board of Education for next year’s curriculum. An accelerated math program, a Spanish films class and Advanced forensics are being considered for next year's...

Code of Conduct shines light on reconciliation for students’ wrongdoings.

Changes made to the Code of Conduct: what you need to know

Bailey Lillvis ’27 and Ann Marie Maccaro ’27 September 23, 2024

The Staples’ Code of Conduct underwent changes last May, following hurtful incidents. Although changes are subtle, new amendments to the Code of Conduct aim to impact and benefit students, allowing for...

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