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Madison Mayr ’24 (second row furthest to the left) is excited for this year's upcoming lacrosse season and doesn’t mind playing the sport she loves over school breaks.

April break prompts discussion over spring sports schedule

Talia Varsano '24, Paper Managing Editor March 15, 2022

With the school year in its final few months, students are feeling drained and exhausted. Increased workload, high pressure regarding grades and standardized testing are all factors contributing to the...

(Contributed photo, Westport Now)

From Saugatuck norms to college dorms

November 17, 2016

By: Lili Romann ’19 and Daniel Harizman ’19 As they step out on the dock, inhaling the clear, misty air, their high school careers flash in front of them. Recounting on all they have achieved and...

College commits publicize decision about school

College commits publicize decision about school

October 24, 2016

By: Megan Brown Many Staples students, of all age ranges, have already sealed the deal on a college for mastering their sport. While some have made their college commitments very public, others have...

2013 Little League World Series

A Knight Transformed into a Blue Devil

Alex Reiner, Arts and Entertainment Editor September 19, 2016

Staples baseball is known for producing high quality athletes from the diamond, including three Division I commits in the past three years, and it just added one more with Chad Knight’s ’19 commitment...

5 Reasons For and Against Attending Morning Practices

5 Reasons For and Against Attending Morning Practices

Josiah Tarrant, Staff Writer March 31, 2016

When the clock in the locker-room strikes 5:21 a.m., I, along with many other Staples athletes, am preparing for a morning practice. While the rest of Staples is asleep in cozy, comfy beds, this select...

Scholarship to Be Awarded in Honor of Dan Woog

December 22, 2010
Boys soccer Top of the Hill Club has created a new scholarship in honor of varsity coach, Dan Woog.

Procrastination Probing

June 16, 2010
Kate McNee '11 shares her lack of dedication to her final exam's.

Nominations for Green Task Force of Westport

March 12, 2010
The nominations for the Green Task Force of Westport are for those who have contributed a great amount to Westport's environment.
FLYING BY: Melissa Sweeney ’11 shreads up the slopes in a  recent CIAC race. She has been a top performer for the  ski team since her arrival at Staples. | Photo by Barbra Sweeney

Sweeney Turns Leisure into Competitive Lifestyle

February 24, 2010
It is possible that Melissa Sweeney ’11 spends more time on the ski slopes than at home. Sweeney began skiing competitively when she was eight-years old with the Mount Southington ski team. After seven years, Sweeney switched over to the Thunder Ridge ski team.
Courtesy of sxc.hu

Skiing Around the Clock: Keeping up with Work, Skiers Endure Tricky Practice Schedule

December 4, 2009
During the winter season at Staples, some athletes can be found in the pool, some on the track, and some on the court. However, twice a week, the Staples ski team can be found an hour away from school, at Southington mountain.
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