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Izzy Khamish ’25 celebrates the first place win at the Head of the Charles Regatta with her crew. Pictured left to right: Caroline Krantz,  Izzy Khamish, Callaghan Nickerson, Sophie Bell and Annika Nelson.

Khamish Guides Connecticut Boat Club to Head of the Charles Glory

Lily Rimm '25, Paper opinions editor November 10, 2023

The Cambridge wind billowed as five silhouettes threw their might into four synchronized strokes. A balanced harmony of pressure and desire rushed through the slick, slender vessel, each oar slicing through...

Photo by Rylie Cordella ’25. 
Bus two seats overflow with students on their way home or to various areas in town.

Multipurpose bus two proves overcrowded, in need of solution

Rylie Cordella ’25, Assistant Business Manager May 12, 2023

As the bell rings at 2:45 each weekday afternoon, bus number two students rush to grab a seat. In each seat  students sit waiting to get schoolwork done at the Westport Library, or to spend the afternoon...

Cooper Levinson ’24 (in the middle) competes during the Head of the Charles rowing meet.

Levinson rises to the top with rowing

Nile Jean ’24, Staff Writer March 9, 2023

There is a multitude of after-school sports offered at Staples, some of which are more popular than others. Soccer, basketball, and football are very popular, but there are numerous other sports that are...

Club sport athletes at Staples do not get the recognition they deserve despite their immense dedication.

Inclusion of Staples athletes in club sports is a must

Izzy Sareen ʼ22, Staff Writer May 11, 2022

Something widely known throughout the Staples community is the amount of students who play sports outside of the school. There are dozens, if not hundreds. But when was the last time the accomplishments...

The four girls from SRC signing their letters of commitment to the various colleges.

Girls of Saugatuck Rowing Club officially sign to college

Maddie Phelps ’19 November 26, 2018

It’s 5:30 in the morning on a Tuesday. The pitch black sky envelops the quiet streets of Westport. While other teenagers are sound asleep, the girls of the Saugatuck Rowing Club are wide awake, breaking...

Saugatuck Rowing Club girls race for back-to-back wins at nationals

Saugatuck Rowing Club girls race for back-to-back wins at nationals

September 15, 2018

By Emma Dantas '21 and Lexie Moskovit '21

Saugatuck Rowing Club races at the San Diego Crew Classic

Saugatuck Rowing Club races at the San Diego Crew Classic

April 3, 2018

By Alex Sprouls '19 The Saugatuck Rowing Club’s first varsity 8+ and second varsity 8+ boys’ and girls’ teams traveled to San Diego during the weekend of March 24 to compete in their first race...

Photo from @saugatuckrowingandfitness Instagram page

Committed Athletes Row Their Way to College

November 20, 2017

By: Amanda Kaplowitz '19 Hard work, dedication and commitment are traits required of almost every athlete in order to succeed in their sports. Rowing is no exception. Members of the Saugatuck...

A little more JOY in Westport: Joy X opens fitness studio

A little more JOY in Westport: Joy X opens fitness studio

April 18, 2017

By Emma Rojas '18 Westport has welcomed its newest addition to the collection of fitness studios, JoyX. Owned by Westport residents Rhodie Lorenz and Amy Hochhauser, both are known for previously opening...

Siblings form strong bonds through playing the same sports

Siblings form strong bonds through playing the same sports

April 3, 2017

By: Alexandra Sprouls ’19 and Hannah Bolandian ’19 Strong bonds of friendship that can last a lifetime are often made through the competitive atmosphere of sports. For siblings, their existing bond...

Grace McGinley Awarded National Title

Grace McGinley Awarded National Title

November 29, 2016

By: Alexandra Sprouls '19 The title of National Junior Rower of the Year was given to one of Staples’ own, Grace McGinley ’17. She was nominated among some of the best rowers in the country and...

(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...

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