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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
