Inklings February 2023 Issue

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Opinions

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6 Underage Drinking

13 'Twelfth Night'

Audrey Kercher ’23 addresses the higher than state average percentage of underage drinking at Staples, according to recent survey results.

7 Milk Stigma

Staples High School, 70 North Avenue, Westport, CT 06880

Sage Cohen ’25 diminishes the stigmas behind cows’ milk.

Cover photos by Lindsay Little & Maya Hruskar '23

9 Herbivore Heaven

4 Lighthouse

A new teen LGBTQ support group, the Lighthouse, has opened a location in Westport.

5 New AP Psych Course

Staples seniors will be offered the chance to take AP Psychology next year.

Students Oppose Slaughter club, Chef Benjamen Leahey and the rest of the Staples cafeteria staff collaborate to include more plant-based options.

10-11 Black-Latino Course

Schager's African American, Black, Latino and Puerto Rican Studies course integrates diverse history into the curriculum.

Inklings Staff Editors-In-Chief Lucy Dockter, Julia Herlyn Creative Directors Maya Hruskar, Lily Klau, Lilly Weisz Paper Managing Editors Mishael Gill, Ella Shi Web Managing Editors Hannah Conn, Toby Goldfarb Associate Managing Editors Kiswa Khan, Phoebe Miller Business Directors Meg Enquist, Allie Gillman, Mia Kirkorsky Photography Director Camille Vynerib Asst. Creative Director Shivali Kanthan Public Relations Director Emily Goldstein Social Media Manager Alix Glickman Audience Engagement Manager Margot Richlin Broadcast Directors Anna Diorio, Abby Nevin Executive TV Show Producers Zach Brody, Finnegan Courtney Asst. Business Managers Indie Ahl, Julia Leitner, Michael Pontoriero

Breaking News Editor Audrey Kercher News Editors Genevieve Frucht, Paige Miller, Mia Bomback, Henry Watson Opinions Editors Addison Coughlin, Ava Coyle, Ava Cordella, Katherine Phelps Features Editors Caitlin Jacob, Lily Hultgren, Nina Bowens, Paige Tighe Arts Editors Ava Chun, Talia Varsano, Alexandra Gaines, Ruby Kantor Sports Editors Gabi Gerig, Madison Mayr, Demi Sasson, Matthew Stashower Web News Editors Jolie Gefen, Rachel Olefson Web Opinions Editors Siena Petrosinelli, Aidan Sprouls Web Features Editors Audrey Curtis, Samantha Sandrew Web Arts Editors Liora Perkins, Matthew Saw Web Sports Editors Talia Moskowitz, William Murray Web Photostory Editors Karlie Saed Advisors Joseph DelGobbo, Mary Elizabeth Fulco

14 Orphenians in Hawaii

Orphenians and choir teacher Luke Rosenberg raise money to attend a Hawaii choral festival.

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Staples Players begin their production of 'Twelfth Night.'

16 Skating Sam

Sam Paris ’23 travels to Neuchâtel, Switzerland with her synchronized skating team.

17 Boys' Basketball

With their new coach, David Goldshore, the boys' basketball team is on its way to securing a spot in the FCIACs.

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Academic pressure warrants adjustments to PowerSchool

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teacher stands at the front of the room, discussing the importance of foreign policy on economic productivity—yet their students seem to be entranced by their computers. The students are busy refreshing PowerSchool, desperate for their latest test or project to be graded, tuning out a crucial lesson. The teacher is frustrated since they cannot sustain their students’ attention, all the while their students agonize over their grades being .01% away from an A-.

On Jan. 26, at the Collaborative Team meeting—which is composed of department representatives, administrators and Student Assembly representatives—the math department raised the possibility of having “blackout” times on PowerSchool as well as displaying grades either without decimal points or as letters without visible percentages.

Blackouts: During these “blackout” periods, which would last for an unspecified period of time, students would be unable to view their grades on PowerSchool while teachers update and/or adjust grades. These blackout periods would provide teachers with time to in-

put grades before the end of the quarter without receiving an influx of emails from students regarding dissatisfaction with their grades as well as prevent students from checking their grades during class.

The Editorial Board believes that these blackout periods on PowerSchool would have a damaging impact.

B y p r e venting students f r o m seeing t h e i r grades, t h e y may not be cognizant of missing assignments until it is too late. These blackout periods would simply prolong student panic; students would face no less pressure from parents and peers and there may be even more comparison between students’ grades, exacerbating Staples’ competitive academic environment. Additionally, these blackout periods may also disrupt student-teacher conferences regarding students’

Inklinations What reform do you think Staples needs to make to the grading process?

work and subsequent scores.

The Editorial Board voted 17-9 in favor of this opinion.

Removing decimals:

For example, a member of the Editorial Board reported that when they saw a 89.45% (B+) in a course, they requested that their teacher raise their grade by 0.05% to get an A-. This request is frustrating for teachers because by accepting the request, it becomes difficult to be fair to all students. Additionally, accepting this request may create an environment that prioritizes students’ GPAs instead of their actual learning or understanding of material.

There is a fine line between decimals being motivating and decimals aiding hyperfixation, and doing away with the decimal points will prevent students from such extreme fixation on their grades.

However, the Editorial Board does believe that removing the display of decimal points would benefit students’ mental health.

A t t h e Collaborative Te a m meeting, the S t u d e n t Assembly obj e c t e d The Editorial Board voted 18-8 to get- in favor of this opinion. ting rid of dec- Vote summary: imals, c l a i m - Ultimately, the Editorial Board ing that the decimal points believes that blackout periods are “motivating.” We believe should not be instated, though this objection was prema- removing decimal points from ture and unrepresentative of students’ grades could promote all students’ opinions, mostly a more collaborative, united and because the Student Assem- relaxed environment overall. bly representatives are not elected by the student body.

When students are able to see decimal points, they are more inclined to hyper-fixate on increasing their grades. Graphic by Lilly Weisz ’23

Dameer Khan ’24 “I think Staples should [change their grading policy] due to the fact that students get way too stressed over the numerical value of their grade and are constantly checking PowerSchool.”

Brenna Bierne ’25 “I don’t think that PowerSchool needs to be changed. I like how it gives you the numerical values in addition to the letter grade for each assignment, which can really help the student.”

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Lighthouse Support Group opens in Westport cialist at Toquet Hall, meetings typically start with general inEditor-in-Chief troductions, in which all members may wear name tags and ighthouse, a LGBTQ+ share their preferred pronouns youth support group with the group, before engagwithin the Connecti- ing in a casual conversation. cut-based organization Kids “[We] start with a light in Crisis, opened an addition- discussion at the beginning,” al location in Westport. Cur- Dynia said. “Who are you? rently, there are three Light- What would you like to do? house locations: Stamford, [...] We like to change up the Greenwich and Westport. In conversation every time, just downtown Westport, meet- to keep it fresh [and] fun. And ings occur every Monday from then usually we’ll lead into ei5-6:30 p.m. at Toquet Hall. ther an art project or a game.”

According to the Kids in These meetings usually Crisis website, Lighthouse consist of various activities, inis a peer-to-peer social sup- cluding trips, barbecues, parties, port group movie nights for LGBTQ+ Our mission is a and discussions youth and alwith guest positive lies, striving speakers, acto serve lesresponse to cording to the bian, gay, biKids in Crisis youth needs.” sexual, transwebsite. Since - Kelsey Dynia, gender and meetings ocToquet Hall Youth Specialist queer+ teens cur at Toquet and allies with Hall, para safe, inclusive and rec- ticipants also have access to reational meeting space. Toquet Hall’s facilities, such “The meetings are a casual as their arcade and pool taspace for kids to be anonymous ble to use for team-buildif they choose and to share any- ing or recreational purposes. thing going on in their lives,” Oler said that one of Phoebe Oler, Lighthouse Man- the goals of partnering with ager, said. “[We] also have fun. Toquet Hall was to stress We play games and snack.” that everyone within the loAccording to Kelsey Dynia, cal community is welcome to Youth Services Program Spe- participate in Lighthouse’s ac-

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Dan Woog, Westport LGBTQ+ advocate, speaks on the history—and future—of the gay community at a Lighthouse Event held at Toquet Hall. tivities and promote its mission. community, particularly to of“We are an inclusive facility fer a more private space for [and] a youth programs facili- LGBTQ+ youth to express ty,” Dynia said. “I think [Light- themselves. Or, as Dynia said, house’s mission] aligns great a space in which youth can with [Toquet Hall’s] mission “come and feel not only heard, as well because our mission is a but [also] feel like [they’re positive response to youth needs in] a place of belonging.” within the community. So not “Lighthouse is unique from only is it community-build- anything Westport Pride or ing, but it is youth building the Westport Public Schools as well—feeling comfortable Pride Coalition has to offer,” in knowing your own skin.” Iannetta said. “A lot of stuAdditionally, according to dents don’t feel safe to attend Kayla Iannetta, Chair of the meetings at school or meetEducation Committee for ings that are more publicized, Westport Pride and Chair of where they can be seen. They the Westport Public Schools may not be ready to come out, Pride Coalition, Lighthouse may have unsupportive friends and Westport Pride began com- or family or need a more strucmunicating last year to intro- tured meeting with someone duce an additional LGBTQ+ trained from Kids in Crisis.” youth support program to the

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Museum showcases work of late Puerto Rican artist

Exhibition on colonial American chocolate

Songwriter holds lecture at Westport Library

The Museum of Contemporary Arts will hold an exhibition titled “Paul Camacho: El Ritmo y La Unidad,” which covers the late artist’s work through portraiture, geometric abstraction, and still life.

The Westport Museum will host a hands-on exhibition of the cocoa industry in colonial America, including light refreshments starting at 5 p.m. A payment of $5 is requested but not mandatory.

Richard Butler, British painter and musician, is the keynote speaker at the Westport Library’s February 2023 Malloy Lecture. The event will take place on Feb. 28 from 7-8 p.m.

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Staples launches new AP Psych course Maya Hruskar ’23 Creative Director

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taples will offer AP Psychology to seniors for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. The course explores biology’s social and scientific aspects, including perception, learning, disorders and much more.

Katherine King, who currently teaches both Introduction to Psychology and Child Psychology, is one of the candidates for introducing the new AP course.

“I think anytime we can expand what we have to offer within the psychology subfield, it’s a great thing,” King said. “The AP Psych course, I know, is also really popular at other schools, so I’m hoping it will be popular here.”

According to Dr. Lauren Francese, social studies Coordinator for the Westport Public Schools, the addition of an AP Psych class has long b e e n deliberated but was delayed until now because of the aftermath of the pandemic.

“We had the disciplines of history, economics, and political science represented in college offerings,” Francese said, “[but] we didn’t have a college-level offering for psych.”

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phasized that many students in the past had asked about taking the class, and AP Psychology has been popular in Fairfield high schools.

Because of this, the course will only be offered to seniors to ensure that Staples has enough staffing.

“I think that the addition of a new class is always

a good thing,” Vasco Peixoto ’24 said, “especially a class such as AP Psych.”

AP Psychology is unique from other social studies AP classes because it can count as either a humanities or S T E M credit. This is due

to the class’ scientific focus, as students study the structure of neurons, the brain, and the biological basis for behavior.

Though the addition of an AP course typically sparks conversation regarding the perpetuation of a toxic academic culture, students aren’t as concerned with AP Psychology.

“Adding AP Psych doesn’t make a huge difference,” Viveca Schreiner ’23 said, “it just adds a class that many people seem to be interested into the roster.”

Francese has also cautioned students that, despite AP Psychology’s popularity, it is still a challenging course.

“Enrolling in the class, like any other AP,” Francese said, “should also fall within the context of a balanced schedule [...] students’ well-being and finding balance in their school day.”

Graphics by Alex Gaines ’25 & Jordy Greenspan ’24

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Audrey Kercher ’23

Breaking News Manager

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ootball games are an emulation of stereotypical high school culture and tradition. However, the bright lights, cheerleader halftime show and busy concession stand line may distract you from the amount of teenagers stumbling around the student section, tipsy from “pregame” activities.

Although teen drinking is common in the United States with 7 million teens having reported drinking alcohol “beyond a few sips” in 2019, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, it appears to be especially prevalent among Westport

Photo by Lily Klau ‘23

teens. According to a survey given to Staples in the spring of 2021, about 33% of Staples students have reported drinking within 30 days, greater than the state average of 26%.

But does this issue go deeper than just partying on the weekends? Although normal peer pressure and party culture are big contributors to this statistic, there must be a reason why the Westport statistic is higher than the average.

Westport is among the c o u n t r y ’s wealthiest communities according to C o n sumers Advocate.

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Teen drinking surges, Westport must flip the script

agers from wealthier families have more disposable income and therefore more access to consumer goods, even goods that are illegal for them to buy. Further, parental alcohol use also can play a factor in teen drinking, which 80% of high-income or well-educated people partake in regularly according to Teen Savers.

Underage drinking is something that is built into our society. However, this is something that must change. Beyond the obvious justifications to not give in to underage drinking, like how it harms the developing brain, underage drinking leads to alcoholism down the road as 47% of individuals that have had a drink by age 14 become dependent on alcohol at some point in their lifetime, according to The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse

and Alcoholism.

It’s bad for individuals, but it’s also toxic to society.

In a town where students have privilege and access to good education and resources for success, many of them turn to alcohol and possibly jeopardize their future with threats of alcoholism.

One temporary solution to the underage drinking problem is the idea of “Liquor Stickers,” a campaign that, according to Patch, will help parents be more aware of teenagers drinking in their household. It is a sticker that goes over the opening of an alcoholic beverage and if the sticker is ripped, it means that the alcoholic beverage has been opened.

Admittedly, underage drinking is much harder to solve completely and involves altering the culture of Westport and other affluent towns instead of just creating a temporary fix. However, even just parents setting good examples for their kids will create a brighter future for Staples students.

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It’s time to destigmatize cows’ milk Sage Cohen’25 Staff Writer

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alking into GG and Joes, I had my heart set on a matcha latte. As I made my way through the line and finally got to the register, I was met with a contemplating question: what milk do I want in it?

As someone who is trying to break away from diet culture, this question caught me off guard. There was a brief mental debate in my head as to which I should choose. If I had been in this same situation three years ago, I would have immediately said unsweetened almond milk.

However, that was before I became aware of the extreme pressures society had placed on convincing people that almond milk is healthy a n d cows’ m i l k is unh e a l t h y.

I grew up with my m o t h e r

giving me whole or 2% milk.

Nonetheless, as I started using social media and seeing online diet-centered trends emerge, my mindset shifted. I associated lower calories with health.

Recently, I have learned that these messages about milk were misleading and even false.

There are many different types of milk all claiming to be better than the next: almond, cashew, goat, soy, whole, oat, skim, coconut, rice, walnut, lactose free, hemp, A2, etc. Although they all sound healthy, the main ingredient in the majority of them is processed and diluted with water and

other ingredients, including stabilizers such as gellan gum and locust bean gum.

Milk substitutes are typically fortified with nutrients found naturally in cow’s milk, such as calcium. Substitute milks do not have these vitamins and minerals naturally, so they are added in, but scientists are unsure whether fortified vitamins and minerals provide the same health benefits as those found naturally in cows’ milk.

Cows’ milk doesn't need to be feared; it is one of the world's most nutrient-dense foods and one of the original superfoods. It is an extremely healthy choice because it contains a natural balance of carbohydrates, protein and fats, as well as over 13 essential nutrients.

These natural nutrients help our bodies feel full after drinking it.

In contrast, drinking a water-based milk, such as almond milk, may have half the calories, but it ultimately has little nutritional value.

We are allowed to have preferences of what we like and dislike. However, I just don’t

WHY W HY MILK? WHOLE Whole milk has 9g of MILK protein while oat VS. milk has only 4g per OAT 1 cup MILK

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So, for me, as I stood at the register of GG and Joes, I looked the barista in the eyes and declared, “I’ll have 2% milk, please.”

Photo by Katherine Phelps ’25

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Lilly Weisz ’23

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he 85th anniversary of the Red and White Charity Ball was hosted by The County Assemblies on Feb. 3. Seniors from Westport, Weston and Wilton glammed up in black tie attire to attend the dance in 2 degrees Fahrenheit weather. The County Assemblies hosts Red and Whites, along with The County Assembly Charity Ball for juniors, to promote intertown friendships, and the net proceeds go to organizations serving children and teens in Fairfield County.

Abby Della Valle ’23 James Dobin Smith ’23

Rebecca Schussheim ’23 (left) Logan Goodman ’24 (right)

“I’m having so much fun. I love seeing how people dress up outside of school and being in a new environment interacting with each other. It’s really nice to see the school camaraderie.

I love Staples.”

- Nia Glin ’23

Left to right: Demitra Pantzos ’23, Marley Brown ’23, Hannah Conn ’23, Olivia McCaffery ’23 and Kaila Kennedy ’23

Cameron Retcho ’23 (left) Abby Nevin ’23 (right)

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he 10th grade English research paper is an infamous, time-consuming and often dreaded 10page mid-year nightmare. After months of work, most students are eager to lock the finished product in a folder deep within their Google Drive titled “THE paper,” and leave it unopened for the remainder of eternity. However, there was one who chose to break with this practice: Jordy Greenspan ’24 kept her folder open.

Greenspan wrote her paper on vegetarianism, animal cruelty and the effects of meat consumption on the environment. Her passion for these topics led her to establish Students Oppose Slaughter, or SOS, Westport, a club aiming to educate the public about animal rights and the steps needed to help the environment, climate and wildlife. “[The club is] just about being open to ideas and doing what you can to benefit the environment and animals when you have the opportunity,” Greenspan said.

The establishment of SOS Westport was only possible with Greenspan’s widespread efforts to research beyond a Google search. To help spread her knowledge to the community, Greenspan booked an interview with Bridget Dillon–the

Manager of Student Organiza- working on Meatless Montion at PETA–and collaborated day options and a salad bar.”

The cafeteria is constantly on improving the environment through food consumption. evolving. Since the beginning of “When I talked to [Dil- the year, the food options have lon],” Greenspan said, “she grown, becoming more diverse gave me ideas for changes I and inclusive of different eaters.

“There are several new meatcan bring to my community less entrees,” Greenspan said. to benefit animals, one be“Chef Ben told me about the ing the food in the cafeteria.”

Greenspan then reached new veggie chili baked potato out to the director of dining and ancient grain bowl. They’ve services, Benjamen Leahey also really focused on Meatless (referred to by most as Chef Mondays by serving Impossible burgers Ben), at the on the end of last There are several new g r i l l … year and I’ve seen contributmeatless entrees... I tofu for ed a list of see more and more the revcompanies every day.” that proolution duce plantnoodle - Jordy Greenspan '24 based items bar and for c u r r y cafeterias. Together, they chickpeas. The food soon, if brain-stormed how they not already, will be labeled in could influence changes to ‘Vegetarian’ in a green font and the cafeteria food provided there’s also a program [coming] at Staples. in the spring called ‘veg-out’ “He was so respectful focused on plant-based meals. and open to meeting with I see more and more every day.” me,” Greenspan said. “We recon-nected in August of this year and since then we’ve met oc-casionally.

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EDUCATOR Social studies teacher Cathy Schager is the only teacher of African American, Black, Latino and Puerto Rican Studies.

Evolving curriculum addresses minority groups’ previously omitted histories Lucy Dockter ’23

Menendez, Toussaint Louver- to require this class be offered ture, who have all shaped Amer- statewide as of Dec. 2, 2020. ican history in their own way, yet The Board describes this course are often not taught in schools. as one of “critical consciousness In 2021, Staples added Af- and civic-mindedness,” estabrican American, Black, Lati- lishing it as a year-long elective no and Puerto Rican Studies of a traditional format, except focusing [AABLPRS] on mito the soAll history should be n o r i t i e s ’ cial studies significant roster, a taught... K-12 from contribuclass that is the beginning.” tions to required to history. be offered - Cathy Schager, social studies teacher Social in Connecticut. The curricu- studies teacher Cathy Schager lum seeks to make stu- explains the class as one that dents more conscious reviews previous problematic of lesser known his- aspects of history classes and tory of marginal- laments upon how students only ized populations get the opportunity to learn and teach students about this history in high school.

“All history should be how to be advocates against injustice. taught,” Schager said, “KThe Connecticut State 12 from the beginning, Board of Education decided and throughout the year.”

The idea for the African American, Black, Latino and Puerto Rican Studies class was formulated after students who are identified as being part of minority communities brought to light the problematic ideas presented in many school curriculums, and specifically called out teaching Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness.”

While many students command the incorporation of AABLPRS, they recognize that much more work still needs to be done.

“It takes more than a change in the curriculum to relearn everything that we have been taught all through elementary and middle school,” Amelia Gura ’23 said. “The school needs to spread awareness about Black and Latino history beyond Black History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month.”

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A&E Highlights of February Staff Writer

“That ‘90s Show,” the spinoff of the early 2000s’ “That ‘70s Show,” released on Jan.19. The show takes place in

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the summer of 1995. It centers around main character Leia Forman, teenage daughter of Eric and Donna. The show’s initial ratings were relatively

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“I’m a huge fan of ‘That ‘70s Show’ because, to me, it represents an era of nostalgia and freedom,” Latin teacher Perry Tavenner said. “I was familiar with a lot of culture in the 70s whereas the culture of the ‘90s just seems strange and distant to me. It might be good in a different way, but I’m not sure it could be better.”

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Many critics praised it for its fast pace and its various twists and turns which keep it engaging, while some were slightly dissappointed by the ending.

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“I originally thought the baby was going to be a girl, but I wish her well in her pregnancy and hope they have a beautiful and healthy family,” Lola Lamensdorf ’25 said.

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Keke Palmer, actress and singer, accidentally revealed the sex of her baby on Jimmy Fallon’s “The Tonight Show.”

Photo by Mia Bomback ’25

Graphic by Maya Hruskar ’23

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Performers, creative teams whip into shape’ for Staples Players production: ‘TWELFTH Allie Gillman ’23 Business Manager

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ines are polished, costumes are donned and sound effects are tested as Staples Players prepares to raise the curtain for its first-ever performance of Kwame Kwei-Armah’s adaptation of William Shakespeare’s comedy, “Twelfth Night.”

Productions run on March 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m., with 3 p.m. mat-

inees on March 19 and 25.

“Twelfth Night” takes place in the fictional country of Illyria. The protagonist, Viola, finds herself shipwrecked on Illyria’s coast and assumes that her twin brother, Sebastian, has drowned in the wreck. Viola sets out to find work in Illyria, disguising herself as Cesario in order to secure employment in the household of a nobleman named Orsino. Viola quickly becomes entangled in a love triangle between herself, Duke Orsino and Lady Olivia.

“We immediately fell in love with it as soon as we heard the songs,” Players director David Roth said. “This adaptation really keeps all of the spirit of the Shakespeare play but makes it that much

Photo contributed by David Roth

ON THE STAGE Ben Herrera ’24 plays Malvolio, servant to Olivia, in Players’ upcoming production of ‘Twelfth Night.’

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more accessible [to audiences].”

“Twelfth Night” is a story about the reversal of typical societal roles. The story originates from the tale of the 12 nights of Christmas.

“It’s about finding understanding in people’s points of view,” Ben Herrera ’24, who portrays Malvolio, said. “So, to me, the main theme is role reversal, seeing the world through someone else’s eyes and understanding what they’re going through.”

Composer Shaina Taub wrote the jazz-funk score for the production’s musical numbers, with the majority of performers in the pit being students.

Unlike previous productions, the musicians will be on-stage, acting as musician characters in the town square setting.

In ad- dition to musical creativity, “ Tw e l f t h Night ” features a slew of different dance styles, which caters to Players’ cast of performers from diverse dance backgrounds. Players dancers said the production’s choreography aims to express some of the more subtle and complex messages that are more difficult for audiences to grasp through the traditional Shakesperian dialogue.

To enliven the dance numbers, the hair and makeup team enjoys significant creative freedom in their portrayals of the characters and ensemble.

The room for creative free-

dom in areas like hair, makeup and costuming came from the fact that “Twelfth Night” is not set in a specific time period and does not adhere to conventional societal rules.

Raia Badurina ’23 – who coordinates Hair and Makeup – and Nikki Sternberg ’23 – who portrays the character Feste – work to bring that vision to life, drawing inspiration from popular Coachella and Governor’s Ball looks.

“It’s established at the very beginning of the show how Illyria is not like our realities,” Sternberg said. “From the getgo, there’s already so much life that’s created on stage, and that’s going to be reflected in the makeup and the hair.”

Some performers also feel that “Twelfth Night” stretches their abilities to play new characters.

“I spent a lot of time trying to find the justification [for] why the audience shouldn’t hate this guy,” Henry Carson ’24, who portrays the character Sir Toby, said. “It’s my first time playing a guy whose job is to be a bad person in some places.”

With a talented cast of performers and myriad creative projects behind the scenes, Roth is confident that “Twelfth Night” will leave the audience laughing and entertained.

“By bringing [Shakespeare’s original story] down and crystallizing it, it allows the audience to access it more readily,” Roth said, “and I’m really just enjoying creating this story and telling this story.”

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Orphenians fundraise for Hawaiian choral festival Web Sports Editor

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s the school year winds down this June, the Staples Orphenians will be setting off to Hawaii to take part in the International Luau of Song Choral Festival, and spend some time in tropical paradise. Though most schools must audition to take part in these festivals, the Staples Orphenians have been invited to sing across the Pacific due to their participation in past events, like the Sydney Opera House Festival, directed by Craig Hella Johnson.

The Cabaret

The group hosted a fundraiser, the Aloha Cabaret, on Jan. 22 at the Westport Library in order to ensure that all 42 Orphenians could attend the trip. Staples choral director. Rosenberg firmly believes that no financial burden should prevent a student from going on the trip. “I kind of have a ‘no orph left behind’ policy for trips,” Rosenberg said. “These trips are expensive, but that shouldn’t be a reason why a student doesn’t go.”

The Cabaret showcased group performances and 10 solos by the Orphenians. Grammy and Tony Award-winner Kelli O’Hara joined the Staples

The Trip

Dobin-Smith surmised that the trip would be “a nice work hard, play hard balance.”

For five days, the music that has been poured over time and time again on North Avenue will be performed, alongside Barrington High

performers, along with notable alumni in the music industry, Clay Singer and Georgia Wright. In addition to performances, the choralists auctioned off substantial commodities, particularly week-long, all-inclusive vacations to Antigua, Panama and Barbados.

James Dobin-Smith ’23 spoke with praise of the fundraiser, and of the upcoming trip.

“The Aloha Cabaret was really awesome. We raised a ton of money. I sang a solo, a bunch of other kids sang solos,” Dobin-Smith said.

The group needs to raise a minimum of $45,000 to cover all costs. They are still $15,000

shy of their goal, but the Cabaret aided them greatly in fulfilling the budget.

Fundraising is just the tip of the iceberg when it has come to preparations for the Hawaii expedition. The group will be singing music that they have learned this entire academic year, and will continue to be introduced to more and more material as the trip approaches.

Photos by Ruby Kantor ’24

Talia Moskowitz ’24

BEFORE THE TRIP James Dobin-Smith ’23 looks back on his solo at the Cabaret and shares his excitement to perform in and explore Hawaii.

School in Chicago, for the island of Oahu. The voices of Staples Orphenians, conducted

by Pearl Shangkuan of Calvin College, will even echo in the chambers of the Episcopal Diocese in Honolulu.

But afterwards, the Orphe-

nians will take full advantage of their island surroundings.

They will be on the Big Island for the final leg of their trip for some sightseeing. A sunset cruise dinner and volcano hiking are just two of many adventures planned.

Orphenian Reactions

The Orphenians are understandably excited.

“I’m a little nervous bebe cause it’s my first trip, but it’ll be fun,” Iva Radman ’24 said.

“And we get to room with our friends, which is nice.”

Rosenberg shared that he was looking

forward to spending quality time with the group.

“I just love trips because I get to spend time with my kids. We get to have a few days when it’s just us,” he said.

“We’re there to make music and have fun.”

NEW ADVENTURES Iva Radman ’24

shares how she’s nervous yet eager to spend the trip with her friends.

Graphics by Hannah Fiarman ’23

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Goodman kicks the competition: ranked second in the world for Kata

Photo contributed by Logan Goodman ’24

Lucy Dockter ‘23 Editor-in-Chief

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ith her black belt tied in a knot under her oversized hoodie, Logan Goodman ’24 paced the room of the WKC World Championship in Kani, Ireland.

DJ Khaled’s “All I Do Is Win” blasted from her headphones as she mouthed her positive affirmations: “Trust your training,” before she walked into the ring.

Goodman took home the bronze medal for karate from that competition back in October of 2022.

Goodman specializes in Kata, which is a sequence of movements performed solo. It consists of kicks, blocks and throws as well as twisting, turning, dropping to the ground and jumping. In competition, athletes are judged based not only on their technique, but also on the performance they give.

In January, Goodman earned the ranking of secondworldwide for Kata, according to Black Belt Magazine for her age group. She was also awarded four-time World Top 10, second in traditional form, third in traditional forms Challenge and sixth in traditional weapons.

“One of the things that I love to do in competition is make my strikes real,” Goodman said. “They are raw. If someone was right in front of me, they would’ve actually hurt them. And I want to

KARATE CHOP Logan Goodman ’24 performs Kata, for which she is currently ranked second worldwide for traditional form and third for traditional form and challenge.

make it so the judges see that.” who has helped refine her However, the difficulty for tecnique and learn to love the Goodman is finding a balance sport beyond just winning. between technique and bringing “As much as the medals and expression and that “real” look in the trophies and the titles are an effort to differentiate herself. amazing to earn,” she said, “it’s “Even those little though you “You are learning how moments wanna put of when to fight, essentially, on a permy sensei and that doesn’t come acknowlf or mance, and even edges how very lightly. You need proud though he to learn when to use is of me you wanna look great that, and you need to and when and look I can see know respect.” different that he than the really does - Logan Goodman '24 last perbelieve in son that me. I think performed, you still cannot those are the best moments.” sacrifice technique,” she said.

Goodman says the sport Goodman current- has taught her valuable life ly studies with multi-world lessons that she believes have champion Samuel Diaz, helped her in her everyday life.

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“I think karate is one of the roots of the way that I learned how to talk to adults and learning to respect those like above you,” Goodman said. “You are learning how to fight, essentially, and that doesn’t come very lightly. You need to learn when to use that, and you need to know, again, respect.”

But Goodman’s biggest piece of advice for anyone looking to try any type of martial arts is “do it.”

“For anyone who is even marginally thinking about doing karate or any martial art, I would say absolutely, go for it. Karate is one of the most valuable things you can ever learn in your life. It’s not just a sport, it’s not just exercise, it teaches you these life lessons that you will take in and use for the rest of your life.”

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Paris earns bronze Neuchatel Trophy, gains new experiences in Switzerland Paris started skating com- to the ISU World Infographic by Mia Bomback ’25 petitively at the age of 10 and S y n c h r o n i z e d Associate Managing Editor worked her way up through Skating Champithe ranks, from the Southern onships at the bes her alarm suddenly Connecticut Synchronized ginning of April. blares, Sam Paris ’23 Skating team to the ultra-com“There are blinks open her eyes: petitive Skyliners. However, four teams that 4:45 a.m. Hitting the snooze this didn’t happen instantly. could be possibutton on her phone, she is “I had a very unusual pro- bly chosen for granted a few more minutes of gression with skating,” she [Worlds],” she rest. After the alarm sounds a said. “I started very late, in said, “We’re very second time, she is forced out any skating-world, and I was competitive for of bed, making her way to her plagued with a lot of rejec- the spot, we kitchen to have some tea be- tions before I got it right.” have a chance.” fore she leaves for the ChelHowever, Paris’ ambition Altogethsea Piers ice rink in Stamford. and passion kept her going, er, Paris feels This is even through that the skills a common prac- she has garI was plagued grueling morning routices and work- nered through with a lot of tine for Paris, outs. On a typ- her years in the who skates for weekend, sport have prerejections before I ical Skyliners Seshe racks up pared her for the got it right.” nior, a national about 17 hours challenges she could face, ed to be, and I am so happy for synchronized on the ice or both on and off the ice. it,” she said. “It will end up how it - Sam Paris '23 skating team “The world has a funny way needs to, and that will doing some sort that competes internationally. of workout related to the sport. of getting you to be in the right be that, and I’ll make the Paris’ most recent venture in The team was in Switzer- place. I ended up where I need- most out of whatever it is.”

Neuchâtel, Switzerland granted land for six days, two to three of her and her teammates a third which were dedicated solely to place Neuchâtel Trophy and competing. Countries attending Synchronized skater Sam Paris an unforgettable experience. ranged from Germany to Cana’23, who started skating at age 10, competes with Skyliners Seniors.

“It was just an adventure. da to Finland, among others.

That’s the best way that I can put Neuchâtel was one of several it,” she said. “During COVID Challenger Series that her team I was like, ‘I want to someday had the chance to attend. The be able to represent our coun- last of the series is set in Milan, try doing this. [...] I want to be which she leaves for on Feb. 14. able to take this as far as I can.” Overall, their goal is to make it

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Skyliner Seniors take part in international competitions, who, in their latest run, earned a bronze Neuchâtel Trophy in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

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Boys’ basketball kicks off season with 10-3 record Caroline Zajac ‘25 Staff Writer

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ith a 10-3 record, the boys’ basketball team is off to a dominating start in the 202223 season. With captains Chris Zajac ’23, Cody Sale ’23 Gavin Rothenburg ’23 and Charlie Honig ’23, the team is on its way to secure a spot in both states and FCIAC playoffs.

When the season tipped off on Dec. 22, it was unclear whether or not the team was bound to be successful, but new head coach David Goldshore solidified their claim to be taken seriously.

“It’s been a great start. The kids are working hard, and I couldn’t be happier with where we are,” Goldshore said.

Staples could not have done it without its key players Zajac and Sale. With a 6’ 8’’ stance, Zajac averages about 17 points per game and was nominated “Player of the Year” by the Ruden Report; Sale averages around 13 points per game and earned an honorable mention.

On Jan. 6, Staples beat Ridgefield for the first time in six years. With the Tigers and Wreckers having a big rivalry, the upset win was unforgettable.

“Going into Ridgefield and beating them on the road was definitely something special,” Sale said.

While it is not over, this season is definitely one for the books. Whether it’s the seniors that stepped up, or the new head coach, students remain excit-

ed about their basketball team.

“The team is very good.

As the season goes on, I think we will see some great success,” Charlie Wiele ’23, Staples Superfans captain, said.

Previously, Goldshore had been assistant coach under former head coach Colin Devine for five years.

“Goldshore is a passionate coach. His passion continues to push us to be better. I believe his dedication plays a huge role in our success and improvement this season,” Honig said.

The basketball team only has three losses so far this season—Danbury, Stamford and Wilton—but Staples has responded well from each defeat.

“We faced a lot of adversity, but ev-ery good team faces adversity,” Sale said.

Even though the regular season is winding down, the work is just getting started.

“We’ve defended well. The kids share the basketball well, and they seem to like each other, which is beneficial; we flow well,” Goldshore said. “But we can take care of the basketball a little bit better. We need to keep working harder.”

Time will tell how the Staples boys’ basketball team progresses, but they have a bright future ahead of them.

With some memorable wins this season, their successes outshine their challenges.

“I want to make a town proud of their basketball team,” Goldshore said.

Photo by Caroline Zajac ’25 Starting point guard Adam Udell ’25 notches two steals in the boys’ basketball game against Wilton on Jan. 31.

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