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About the Cover In honor of Staples' talented students and renowned art department, Inklings' April cover showcases the award-winning works of student artists (from top-left to bottomright): Jessie Zhang ʼ26, Moss Vanamee ʼ26, Jessica Walsh ʼ25, Katherine Matviyenko ʼ25, Mia Lewis ʼ25, Jay Nicholds ʼ26
4 | Trump's Tariffs
Trump threatens tariffs that may have sizable impacts on Westport and the world
5 | Earth Day
Zara Saliba ʼ26 knows that on this Earth Day, it's more important than ever to protect our planet
6-7 | Humans of Staples
Read the heartwarming story of four Staples cafeteria workers and childhood friends from Ischia, Italy
8-9 | Tooker for Governor
Westport's First Selectwoman, Jen Tooker, announces her gubernatorial campaign
10-11 | Sustainable Fashion
This Earth Day, shop sustainably at 2nd STREET, Westport's newest vintage resale store
12-13 | Aquatics Avoidance
There's a growing trend of students claiming medical exemptions to escape the aquatics requirement
14 | Art Competition
Staples artists earn recognition for their artwork at the nation’s longest running educational art competition
15 | Current Events
Think you know what's going on in the world? Take this quiz and find out!
Photos by Jessie Zhang ʼ26, Ella Turner ʼ28 and Alex Gaines ʼ25
Back cover photo by Caden Chisena ʼ26
A Goodbye from the Editors-in-Chief
Dear Inklings Community,
Typically, this is where you would find the Editorial: an opinion piece representing Inklings’ perspective on a Staples community topic of importance. The Editorial is written by the Inklings Editors in Chief, but presents the views of everyone on our Editorial Board. However, every April break, the leadership positions at Inklings switch over from the graduating class to juniors, who are eager to step into their new roles. So, this month’s issue is the last opportunity for the 2024-25 Editors-in-Chief to sign off and convey our personal appreciation for our time on Inklings.
When I walked into Advanced Journalism for the first time as a timid sophomore, I could have never anticipated just how much of an impact Inklings would have on me. I spent two years as a paper features editor, and under phenomenal leaders, whom to this day are some of my biggest inspirations, I grew more confident in my skills in creating pages. But, it was really in my junior year where Inklings became so much more to me. I had the opportunity to write about issues that were important to the community and became comfortable with sharing my voice, all the while surrounded by such a supportive community. Seeing how all of our passion and talent came together to create something truly magical in our papers, our website, our show “On the Wreckord” and even just in the energy present in the Inklings room, inspired me to be EiC.
It has been an absolute honor to be EiC alongside the most incredible co, Nina Bowens ’25, and it is an experience I will always treasure. This year for the first time in Inklings history, we had three staffs. Our managing editors, creative directors and paper staff worked tirelessly to produce incredible papers. Our new third staff, led by Angelina Matra ’25, devoted so much time to create an outstanding 54-page paper that will be distributed after April break. All of our leaders have gone above and beyond with our website, “On the Wreckord,” our social media and so much more! It has been such a joy to see everyone grow and put in the passion and time (and I mean a lot of time) that allows us to do all that we do.
When I first started at Inklings as a sophomore, I was taken aback by the huge senior class that were undoubtedly passionate, sometimes loud and always filled with love for the organization. Though never a quiet student, I found myself sticking to the back of the class, quietly pumping out articles and laying out pages as a features editor. At the end of the year, I admittedly wasn’t sure about continuing in the Advanced Journalism course.
However, junior year I ended up working on our beloved show, “On the Wreckord.” I was honored with directing various moving parts, working alongside both Inklings reporters and everyday Staples students and was always filled with pride when the final product was shown to all Connections classes. Like many before me, I found community alongside like-minded students and dynamic advisors who I began to see as parental figures. Gena Frucht ’24 and Paige Tighe ’24, who were last year’s EiCs, pushed me to improve the production each month. Under their leadership, I realized that I shared their same enthusiasm for Inklings, and knew I wanted to strive to become Chief.
And we would not be what we are if it weren’t for our amazing advisers who always go above and beyond to support us, and we can never thank them enough for all they have done and continue to do. Inklings is such a special, one-of-a-kind community. I am who I am because of it and I cannot recommend it enough to students. I am so excited for what’s to come next for this organization, and knowing our juniors, Inklings’ future is truly bright.
Being an EiC of Inklings, alongside the lovely Lily Hultgren ’25, has been the experience of a lifetime. I have found myself at school until 8 p.m., at the Westport Library discussing the future of journalism and even on field trips with administrators to cover topics important to our community. My passion for truthful reporting and telling peoples’ stories transcends merely my love for this organization and group of people; it is what I want to pursue in college and what I hope to do with my life.
I won’t drag on too extensively regarding my pride and adoration for the work that these students and advisors put in. I will, however, ask that you take the time to appreciate our work once a month when the paper comes out or continuously on our website, and I will leave you with this: if you are debating taking Intro to Journalism or Advanced Journalism, DO IT!
Photo contributed by Nina Bowens ʼ25
FAREWELL, INKLlNGS Editors-in-Chief Lily Hultgren ’25 (left) and Nina Bowens ’25 (right) say their goodbyes.
Westport feels “some pain” and blue-collar jobs expand Tariffs Loom Large:
Nate Gerber ʼ27 Staff Writer
President Trump’s tariffs, both implemented and threatened, have impacted the economy nationwide. In Trump’s first few months back in office, the newly created Department of Government Efficiency claims that it has cut $1 billion per day, the S&P 500 is down 7.1% since Jan 20 and unemployment rate has increased to 4.1%. Businesses have had to change their operations, and many Westporters have been affected.
Among the businesses that fall into this category are foodservice manufacturer Kari Out. Kari Out, based in Tarrytown, New York, has all three of its plants in the Northeastern United States. Adam Epstein, the company’s Vice President, lives in Westport.
As they import materials from Canada and Mexico, Epstein is now forced to speculate on threatened tariffs.
“Right now, there is no stability in the marketplace,” Epstein said. “People don’t know what’s coming and how long it’s going to last. Some companies are already announcing price increases, and they’re guessing what the tariffs might be. Other companies are taking a wait-and-see approach… and [will] make the decision right when it happens.”
This volatility has made life challenging for many Americans, especially those who rely on imported goods.
For blue-collar workers, however, the tariffs might be a saving grace. Among steel and aluminum workers, support for tariffs is high.
According to a 2023 study from the United States Annual Trade Commision, “imports of steel and aluminum products [...] from China reduced U.S. imports of these products and increased U.S. production.”
In 2018, President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imported steel and a 10% tariff on imported aluminum.
According to the same report, domestic steel production “remained about 5% higher in 2021 than in 2017. Many domestic steel producers announced plans to invest in and greatly expand domestic steel production in the coming years.”
Due to these trade restrictions, steel and aluminum plants in the United States have expanded operations and created more opportunities for blue-collar workers.
Westport, on the other hand, has seen some of its residents lose their jobs. As a majority college-educated town, Westport residents tend to work traditionally white-collar jobs.
According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, “educated U.S. workers are now competing with educated but
low-paid foreign workers for service jobs.”
Nevertheless, many believe that the economy might enter a recession. Already, students at Staples have noticed this shift. One of these students is Lucas Ceballos-Cala ’25, who is headed to the University of Chicago to study Economics and Foreign Policy.
“As would seem logical, the effect of tariffs will naturally flow through the entire process of production and purchase, all the way to the consumer,” Ceballos-Cala said. “Considering a large portion of our goods are made internationally, I expect the effect of these tariffs to become quite significant in the next several months.”
Even if Westport is a comparatively wealthy town, many of its residents have felt “some pain,” as Trump told reporters would happen with the transition to a highly-tariffed economy. Many Americans feel like globalization has both harmed them and helped them—either way, they’re not sure what to do about it.
“While I am not sure what the best alternative is,” Ceballos-Cala said, “it seems counterintuitive to me to elevate one facet of our economy by straining another facet.”
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Earth Day: A wake-up call for America’s environmental future
Zara Saliba ʼ26 Paper Editor
When I was in elementary school, my class always did activities on Earth Day and talked about protecting the environment by taking public transport or using green forms of energy. So, why does everyone forget about it in high school?
It seems like there was an abundance of talk at the beginning of the decade begging for a change in America’s environmental policies, from posting on social media or taking to the street for a protest. Now, I feel like all of that chatter has disappeared and everyone has forgotten the meaning of Earth Day.
Soon after taking office, President Donald Trump started implementing his “America First Energy Plan,” and signed executive orders to create two new oil pipelines.
In a similar fashion, Environ mental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Lee Zeldin an nounced his plans to roll back 31 important environmental rules set to prevent climate change and promote clean air.
According to NASA, human carbon dioxide emissions are increasing 250 times faster than in previous centuries. Our oceans are also getting warmer at a rate of 0.67 de grees every year since 1960, which is an issue because 90% of Earth’s energy is stored in oceans.
As a cautious consumer and someone who cares about their environ mental footprint, I be
lieve we can all take April 22, Earth Day, as a way to remind ourselves to be sustainable and limit our impact on Earth’s deteriorating environment.
This Earth Day, when the status of America’s environmental protection is unclear, I will be making a conscious effort to limit the amount of waste I discard. While it might not seem like much of a difference, if everyone makes a small effort to turn off faucets or lights when not in use, the effects of climate change will be much less severe.
Regardless of where the United States stands, the United Nations and other organizations have created sustainability goals to encourage people to adopt a greener lifestyle. Even if the U.S. government gets rid of some environmental protection policies, it is still our responsibility as humans to take care of the planet. If we don't set up a good foundation today, the future of our planet will be at risk. So, when Earth Day comes around again, please use it as a reminder that we are the change we want to see in the world, so we should practice more sustainable means of protecting the environment.
I implore everyone to make a change. For a single day, on April 22, change the way that you go about life by making more environmentally conscious choices to pave the way for a better future.
THE CHANGE IN OUR
human carbon dioxide emissions are increasing 250x faster than in previous centuries global temperatures in 2024 were above NASA's 20th-century baseline was the hottest year recorded in history, surpassing the previous record set in 2023 0.67 degrees 2024
page design by Elsa D'Elia ʼ25
Graphic by Camille Blundell ʼ27
TOSS IT! Pictured left, Zara Saliba '26 sits on a pile of trash bags to showcase the climate crisis at hand.
Photo by Mia Bomback ʼ25
From Naples to Staples Cafeteria staff reunite after sharing childhood abroad
Ella Turner ʼ28
Web Opinions Editor
Amid the hustle of the lunch period, the cafeteria fills with students eager to purchase food and talk to friends. Cafeteria workers Maria Discala, Marianna Iacono, Anna Conte and Anna Mattera serve students in the cafeteria every day, but behind the lunch wave rush, each has a remarkable story—one that began in the same Italian community and, through different paths, led them to reunite in Westport.
Discala, Iacono, Conte and Mattera grew up in Ischia, a small island in the Bay of Naples. Discala and Iacono’s brother even went to school together.
“Well, [we knew each other] from school and from church,” Conte said. “We all went to the same church.”
During their childhood, they not only went to school, but were also responsible for jobs and household chores to support their family.
“We had a lot of land. We used to make wine,” Iacono said. “When we grew up, we
didn’t just go to school. We had to learn how to crochet, we had to learn how to farm, and when it rained, we were inside, sewing.”
Discala worked in the tourism industry before she met her husband and moved to America. Conte traveled in the young adult years of her life. Going to Switzerland, then to Italy and back again to Switzerland, she finally settled in America to foster a good life for her husband and kids. Iacono also left Ischia when she met her husband. Much of Mattera’s family lived in America, and after her childhood in Ischia, she decided to join them.
“My father left [for America] years back,” Mattera said. “I was born right after he left. [My brother and father] had to wait five years to get citizenship, and then they called [me].”
The four came while they were still very young. Due to the lack of money they had in Italy, they started from scratch in America.
“I was 21 years old. I came to this country with zero money. Nothing,” Iacono said.
Marianna Iacono
“We worked hard. We never went for food stamps. We never went for charity. Nothing.”
After the women worked various other jobs, they all discovered that there was an opening for a job at the Westport cafeterias.
“I worked in a belt factory for 22 years,” Discala said. “My daughter said, ‘Ma look, there is someplace in Westport… they [are looking] for somebody in the cafeteria.”
Mattera was the first to be transferred to the Staples cafeteria, then came Iacono after working at Coleytown middle school, and then Discala. They were surprised when they saw each other again for the first time since grade school.
“When I came, I [found] Anna Mattera,” Discala said, “and she said, ‘what are you doing here?’”
After the three started working together in the cafeteria, Conte found out that they were all there and decided to join them. They now get to do what they love: care for children.
“I’m still working because I love children,” Iacono said. “I love you children.”
NEW BEGININGS Iacono (sixth from the left on the bottom row) went to school up until fifth grade, where she had to wear black aprons and white collars. When Iacono was 15 she met her husband. They moved to America together when she was 21.
Photo contributed by Marianna Iacono
TOGETHER AGAIN
Maria Discala
NEW JOURNEY Discala (bottom left) started working in the tourism industry at 14 years old. She met her husband while working and they got married when she was 21. Shortly after, they traveled to America together.
Anna Conte
UNEXPECTED REUNION
Before moving to America, Conte (bottom right) lived in Italy with her grandmother, father, mother and sibilings. She spent her young adult years traveling through Switzerland, Rome and Italy, and she started working at Staples in 2003.
Anna Mattera
My father left years back, I was born right after he left. [My brother and father] had to wait five years to get citizenship, and then they called [me].”
- Anna Mattera
(left to right) Discala, Conte, Iacono and Mattera reunite in the Staples cafeteria.
Photo contributed by Anna Conte
Photo by Ella Turner ʼ 28
Photo contributed by Marianna Iacono
TOOKER'S TOMORROW
photos by Alex Gaines ʼ25 and Wikimedia Commons
Westport First Selectwoman announces run for governor
Matthew Stashower ʼ25
Inklings Ambassador
In a deep blue town, where Democrats make up 39.5% of registered voters compared to just 17.7% for Republicans, the town’s chief elected office – or first selectperson – has been held by Republicans for 12 years; from Jim Marpe’s tenure from 2013-21 to now Jennifer Tooker, who won the office by just 69 votes, the GOP has defied the odds in Westport.
Now, Tooker is setting her sights higher. She is attempting a run for governor in November 2026, because she believes she is the best person to lead Connecticut. However, the odds will once again be against her, as Democrats have occupied the governor's mansion for 14 years. While democratic incumbent Governor Ned Lamont has yet to announce his campaign for a third term, Tooker believes her electoral success in local governance and in the private sector could help her flip the governor's seat.
“I do think that Connecticut is facing some very difficult and challenging times ahead from an economic standpoint,” Tooker said. “And I’m the right leader to make some of those tough decisions to hold the government accountable and to create opportunity for everyone.”
Tooker believes she could work across the aisle as governor.
“People know me as a practical, common sense leader that focuses on issues that are important to everybody and brings people together to solve them, and that’s exactly what the state of Connecticut wants,” Tooker said. Tooker is
running on a platform of making Con necticut’s government more efficient. She wants to reduce waste in the government while also trying to make Connecticut more affordable to encourage businesses to move to Connecticut and to help stim ulate the economy.
“We have an affordability crisis in the state of Connecticut,” Tooker said. “It’s a very expensive state to live in, and we have the fourth highest tax burden in the nation, and so we need to do something about that. It starts with getting govern ment spending under control and getting utility rates under control as well.”
Tooker believes that her success mak ing Westport’s town government efficient and giving high return on taxpayer dol lars could help her as governor.
“Westport is known to have one of the lowest tax rates in the state,” Tooker said. “We do that while still managing some of the most beautiful assets on the coast, and places like the library and the senior center, so I take very seriously delivering high value for the tax dollars we receive.”
Tooker’s run for governor will mean that she will step down as first select woman following the end of her term in November. While she’s excited about the potential to become governor, she will miss leading Westport and making it the best place possible.
“Every day I wake up and I tell people that it is my job to make sure that Westport is the best place to live, work, play and learn,” Tooker said. “Every single presenta tion I make to the public, I talk about that as my north star, and I believe that we are, and I’m so proud of that.”
ONTO THE NEXT Westport First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker announced her run for governor on March 3.
How to be sustainably in style
Angelina Matra ʼ25 Managing Editor
When the temperature finally hits 50 and the sun tentatively appears after months of wintery gray skies, there’s only one thing on the mind of every Staples student: finally, spring is here! With a brand-new season comes a completely different climate to dress for, and with winter ensembles longgone but summer outfits not quite arrived, it can be difficult to know how to dress.
Many peoples’ first reaction is to order a whole new wardrobe—often cheap clothes from fast fashion companies, like Shein. However, the drawbacks of fast fashion are numerous. The fast fashion industry is the second-biggest consumer of water in the world, accounting for up to 10% of global carbon emissions and causing the abuse of approximately 75 million factory workers who suffer from dangerous working conditions and less-than-livable wages. And if that’s not enough to convince you, products from Shein, Temu and AliExpress were found to contain carcinogenic chemicals like lead, dioxane, phthalates and formaldehyde at well above the legal limit—in one case, 229 times above it.
Being high school students, most of us don’t have the money to order a whole new wardrobe for the season without contributing to the fast fashion epidemic. Luckily, there’s another way to get your closet refreshed without contributing negatively to the environment, workers and yourself, or breaking the bank. The solution? Sustainable secondhand and vintage shopping.
Leather
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Some might say that leather is too dark for spring, but I’d argue that it can be the perfect compliment to a city trip or night out. A leather jacket is a musthave for a cool-girl outfit, and the ones at the thrift give you style and quality without a $200 price tag.
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The best part about thrifting (and the reason I love to go) is that you can find truly unique vintage pieces that big chain clothing stores simply don’t make. Finding your own unique style can be difficult when you are shopping at the same five stores as everyone else. The thrift store can help you discover pieces you never even thought you wanted.
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Knits
LOCAL GEM All items listed are from 2nd STREET USA. The store opened their second Connecticut location in Westport on 17 Main St. on Feb. 7. 3.
For the spring season, consider switching out your heavy sweaters for more lightweight, colorful knit tops. Whether long sleeve, short sleeve or cardigan styles, these can be incredibly versatile, comfortable tops.
Button-ups
4.
An emerging, flowy trend perfect for the transitioning season, button-ups are a clean and fashionable look a bit more elevated than a t-shirt. These can be styled in a ton of ways: cropped, tied or unbuttoned with a tank top.
And, of course, I couldn’t have finished this article without including this adorable Kate Spade bag that was only $29. Thrifting, especially at 2nd STREET, can be a great place to find vintage designer pieces for less.
Tips for secondhand shopping
Have a vision
Walking into a thrift store can be intimidating because clothes are organized differently than a typical clothing store. Make Pinterest boards and save outfits you want to replicate for inspiration so you have a clear vision of what you’re looking for.
Check the tags
Items from Shein and Temu often wind up in thrift stores. Although buying secondhand fast fashion is more ethical than purchasing it directly, your thrifted Shein clothes are still of lower quality and contain more chemicals. For long-lasting, quality clothes, search for reputable brands.
Commit to the racks
Clothes are hung so close together that it is nearly impossible to find what you’re looking for from a quick glance at the rack. When you commit to a rack, look through every single piece; no two are the same, and sometimes the best finds are hidden.
Making Waves: Is Aquatics A Must?
Increase in medically excused freshmen from pool reveals concerns
Lucy Basso ʼ27
Arts Web Editor
Sophie Smith ʼ26
Paper Editor
The first year of high school is full of changes—new classes, new friends and new routines. But for Staples freshmen, one unexpected challenge looms large: a mandatory swim unit that some students are taking steps to avoid.
As part of the Staples physical education curriculum, every freshman is required to take Aquatics. According to the Program of Studies for 2025-26, this course aims to “enhance [a student's] confidence and abilities in the water while learning essential techniques for safe and enjoyable aquatic activities.”
" It seems like there are more boys in the class than there are girls
- Jeff Doornweerd, Aquatics teacher
There are many students who have taken Aquatics and attest to enjoying the course and appreciating the new swimming skills they learn.
“I'm a swimmer and I got to learn side stroke, which I did not know about until now, and it's really fun,” Ruby Shapiro ’28 said.
That said, statistics show a marked increase in the number of students getting medically excused from the class.
In two Aquatics classes that ran in quarter three, 8 out of 16 students and 10 out of 25 students did not swim.
There are many legitimate medical conditions that prevent students from participating in Aquatics, and students can be excused from the pool if they have a doctor’s note. However, the number of students being medically excused suggests Staples students may be using doctor’s notes for illegitimate medical reasons to avoid the challenges of the pool.
“I was thinking that so many people get out of [the class], so I wanted to get out of it, too," an anonymous junior who was excused from swimming said. "So, I was researching every way possible, and I knew a girl that got out of it because she said she was allergic to chlorine. So I went to my doctor and said I’m allergic to chlorine.”
The District Coordinator for Health and PE, Christine Wanner, acknowledged this trend.
“Certainly over the last couple of years,
[the number of students who are getting medical exemptions] seems to have increased,” Wanner said.
Instead of swimming, these students attend an academic study hall where they complete an alternate assignment and receive a pass/fail grade.
“The challenge [of the course] is when students get medically excused,” physical education teacher Jeff Doornweerd said, “because then we need to provide them with an alternate assignment, and, in my opinion, the assignment isn’t going to be as beneficial.”
The alternate assignment offers various options including creating a personal injury rehabilitation plan, researching a physical education or health topic, writing a book report or making a bulletin board.
The increase in students completing the alternate assignment is not the only trend impacting Aquatics as the majority of students who do not swim are female.
“When you have a class, it seems like there are more boys in the class than there are girls,” Doornweerd said.
61% of teens can't perform basic saftey swim skills
- American Red Cross
45% of children and teens have body image issues
- National Institutes of Health
This raises questions about why more girls tend to be excused from the class.
“I feel with the added stress of high school and being a freshman changing in between periods and the whole idea of wet hair can be intimidating,” an anonymous junior who was excused from swimming in Aquatics said. “Going in a bathing suit in front of people in your grade who you don’t really know is just a lot of added stress for a freshman.”
The United States has no federal law mandating schools to offer swimming lessons or include them in physical education programs, and no other districts in Fairfield County require a swim course for high school students. Therefore, this pattern of students avoiding the pool has prompted discussions about whether the swim unit should remain mandatory at Staples.
STUDENTS SPEAK
““I've heard some people, not necessarily part of our staff, having mutterings about [making the course optional],” Wanner said. “There are certain courses that you're required to take because the people who are running the program think it's worthwhile.”
As a waterfront community, the physical education department recognizes the value this course can bring.
“The cool thing about Aquatics is that the goal can change for everyone individually. It's just about finding new ways to be physically active. So there's lots of different activities,” Doornweerd said. “We do water basketball, underwater hockey, kayaking, water polo, [and] stand-up paddling. So there's a lot of ways [students] can do activities that they may not have done before.”
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When aquatics was on my
schedule during
stressful days
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I was overwhelmed with
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it served as a perfect stress reliever and a class period where I could have fun with my friends and learn how to actually swim."
think it should be mandatory because I don't think that a lot of people are comfortable in a swimsuit or like having to swim, especially since it's co-ed."
“ I learned a lot more about swimming, but I just wouldn't do it again."
Anonymous quotes from Staples students about Aquatics
“We're All Beautiful
“The Flight of the Lilies”
I had to make a teapot for my [Advanced Pottery] class as an assignment,and I tried out this clay technique where you use slip (watered down clay which is the texture of a pudding) to create a frame around a decal.”
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I always start with an idea in mind but you can never replicate something exactly. That’s why I love pottery so much. My pieces are like an extension of myself, each one completely unique and tailored by me. ”
Student artists shine
Jack Robinson ʼ26 Paper Editor
EStaples wins big at Scholastic Art Competition
very minute detail, from a single brush stroke to the click of a camera, counts when submitting to the Scholastic Art competition. Started in 1923, it is the nation's longest running educational competition supporting excellence in student visual and literary art. Of the 110,000 artists who submitted 340,000 original pieces of art in 2024, only 2,700 were given national medals. Only 16 portfolios were awarded the highest honor, the Gold Medal Portfolio Award, which included a $12,500 scholarship. The 2025 competition is just as competitive, and Staples seems to be sweeping the categories. In the regional awards, seven Staples students nabbed prizes. Out of those seven, five students earned gold keys, securing them a spot at the national competition, one earned a silver key and another an honorable mention.
Reflections”
[My submissions] were inspired by my childhood [...] I used Prismacolor, so colored pencils.”
“StopSquirming”
“ I probably wouldn't have submitted [my piece] to this contest if it weren’t for my teachers. Ms. Eichler [...] helped to submit my work. It’s a digital piece made on my iPad. I was inspired by when as a sophomore, I used to cut my own hair.”
page design by Catie Campagnino ʼ26 & Will Enquist ʼ26
