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Congratulations Seniors!
Congratulations to Abby Nevin!
“With courage you will dare to take risks, have the strength to be compassionate, and the wisdom to be humble. Courage is the foundation of integrity.”
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- Mark Twain
“Do one thing every day that scares you.”
- Eleanor Roosevelt
Abby, you are wise, funny, and kind. Continue your courageous journey, with joy and strength, knowing you are loved. Much love from Mom, Dad, Lucy & Caroline
Addie Purcell- We are so proud of you and all that you have achieved at Staples, from your academics to Staples Players to Orphenians to your founded clubs. We can’t wait to see what you will accomplish in your next step! Love, Mom, Dad, Kerri & 16 Paws
Alix Glickman- Congratulations on your graduation! We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished. You are a joy in our lives and we can’t wait to see where your journey takes you. Love, Mom, Dad, Jake and Gigi. ROLL WAVE!
ASHLEY CHENG, YOU DID IT! ALL THE HARD WORK PAID OFF. WE KNOW YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING WHEN YOU PUT IN YOUR BEST EFFORT. THE NEXT CHAPTER IN YOUR LIFE WILL BE AN EXCITING ONE BECAUSE YOU HAVE THE WILL AND DESIRE TO BE SUCCESSFUL. LOVE, MOM, DAD, TIFFANY
Congratulations Ben Rimm! We are so incredibly proud of you. From Ramaz to Staples High School and now Trinity College, you have found great success! We can’t wait to see what your next chapter brings. The sky is the limit, and we know you will soar. Love, Mom, Dad and Lily.
Caleigh Coughlin, I am so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to watch you thrive at Delaware. Thank you for being the best sister I could ever ask for, and supporting me through everything. Love you so much! GO BLUE HENS!!!!!
- Love Addy
Dear Cameron Almonte,
We thank God every day for sending such a precious gift into our lives We could never imagine it without our Cameron and couldn’t ask for a better son and friend. We will miss your crazy dances, your advice on how to raise children, your daily opinions on just about everything, your hugs, and your beautiful energy. We hope all your dreams come true and you get everything you want out of life as no one is more deserving of it than you. We are beyond proud of you!
Love, Mom and Dad
Congratulations CHARLIE HONIG and the entire class of 2023! You did it! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what the future holds! Love, Mom, Dad, Dylan, Justin and Jeter
Chloe Sarno,
We are so proud of you! We’re excited to see all the things you’ll accomplish at American University and beyond. You are amazing! Love, Mom, Dad and Olivia
Congratulations, Christina Meehan! We’re so proud of all you accomplished during your years at Staples. We can’t wait to see all that you do over the next 4 years and beyond. We wish you the best of luck. We love you so much! Mom & Dad
Dear David Gervasio, Your mind is open, your heart is tender, your eyes are wide, and you’re ready for the ultimate exploration! We couldn’t be happier and at peace for you. We love you very much.
Congratulations on your graduation Jack Gray! We are beyond proud of you. You have been diligent about working on your craft with piano, guitar, violin, and now audio production. We are in awe of not only your talent but your kindness and compassion. Your future is bright indeed!
Joshua Gordon- It is time to open your wings. Keep smiling and be your beautiful self wherever you go. Thank you for the gift of the last 18 years; we’ve been lucky to have you. Proud now and always. Love, Mami and Dad.
Margot Richlin we are all so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. We can’t wait to see what you do next as you follow your dreams. You are our star!
Love, Mom, Dad, Max & Morgan
Congratulations Matthew Gatto on your graduation. We are incredibly proud of you and all that you have achieved over these past four years at Staples High School. Continue to shine with your sense of humor, hard work and determination to excel in all that you set your sights on. We are excited to see all the new adventures that await you at UConn. Love u Mom, Dad & Gabriella
Congratulations Maya Hruskar! We’re so proud of you and all you’ve accomplished and we’re thrilled to see what adventures await you at NYU!!! Love, Mom and Dad
Mia Vindiola STUNNA
Congratulations Sam Barth! Keep making us proud & may your next adventure be as awesome as you!
Love, Mom & Dad
Congratulations Sebastian Miller!
Tutti Gli Studenti D’Italiano- Congratulazioni ed auguri per il diploma a tutti! Che questo sia l’inizio di altri successi!!! Vi vogliamo tanto bene! Abbraccioni dal Circolo Italiano, Prof D’Amore & Prof Noonan
Vincent Penna- Know what makes your graduation extra special? It’s having watched you grow up, having so many good memories of you and knowing all the challenges you’ve worked through to get to this day. Hardwork, talent, drive and vision will always outlast tough time. Always remember: there’s no limit to what you can do if you keep believing in yourself. Congratulations, with love for the grandson you are and with pride in the amazing person you are becoming.
Love Popp and Robin
Aalok- You followed a passion and finished off with flying colors. Kudos for your achievements at History Bowl Championship tournament - top ten in nation in every category you participated!

Allie-
Congratulations to you on your graduation! We are very proud of you and all you have achieved in these last 4 years. There is so much more to come for you and we cannot wait to witness it all. We wish you the best as you enter into this new chapter - Georgetown is so lucky to have you. We love you and your beautiful soul!
The Diaz Family Yullith, Rolando, Joannie, Alonzo
Congratulations Allie Galoo! We are so proud of all that you have accomplished. We love you so very much and celebrate you, your passion, curiosity and quest to explore the world and its many cultures. You are ready to fly! Love, Mommy, Daddy, Zach, Yullith, Eclipse & Halo
Anna Diorio- We are so proud of you and love you so much! It has been a joy to watch you grow and blossom into the incredible person you are today. We can’t wait for your next chapter to unfold. Love, Mom, Dad, Rob, Colby, Sadie and of course the chickens


Congratulations to all the Band Seniors!

Jason Capozucca * Joshua Gordon * Tanvi Gorre * Isabella Griffin * Mansha Gupta * Wiliam Hayes * Alexandra Hermus
(not pictured) * Anastacia Jahnel * Samantha Laguerre * Witt Lindau * Delaney McGee * Sebastian Miller * Anna Moody * Henry Nowak * Jaime Paul * Mallika Subramanian * Jet Tober
(not pictured) * Eleanor Vail * Cooper Weyers
Congratulations Boys Tennis Team Seniors, Class of 2023! We LOVE watching you play! SO VERY PROUD that good sportsmanship, supporting and lifting teammates, and laying it all out on the court are all parts of your games! Always wishing you happiness and much more. Love, the Dalzells, Guadarramas, and Matars.

Brea Church - Woohoo! You did it!! Congratulations on closing this chapter at Staples. What a fun, eventful, crazy and very successful four years....I’m very proud of you! And now I’m excited to watch you begin your next adventure. Your future is looking very bright! Love you forever, Mom
Carina, we’re incredibly proud of the person you’ve become. Your hard work, determination, and belief in yourself have led you to this moment. Your perseverance, humor, and kind heart have inspired us all. We’re so excited to see what the next 4 years have in store. Let’s Go X!

Congratulations to our Sweet Caroline. You are our sunshine and we know you will spread your light wherever you go. Onward to this next great adventure in your life. Watch out TULANE, here she comes. Roll Wave!!! We love you to pieces: Mom, Dad, Matt, Jake and Lucy

Congratulations to our CAROLINE! Shine on, sweet LOU. Here’s to all the fabulous adventures that await. We love you to the end of time! ROLL WAVE!!!! Always your biggest fans: Mom, Dad, Matt, Jake and Lucy
Congratulations Clara! You are brilliant, kind, determined and strong, and our lives are enriched by your presence. We can’t wait to see how you will positively impact the world, and we will always be here for you, wherever your paths may lead.


Congratulations Devon!
We have been so excited to see your growth and passions develop at Staples. The experience and mentors you have had will be the foundation towards your next steps in following your dreams. We are so proud of you!!

Lots of Love, Mom and Dad
Congratulations Drew and Allie! We could not be more proud of all that you have accomplished and, more importantly, your passions, resilience, support for each other and true friendship and your love of travel, fun and games. Love, Your Moms, Dads, Eduardo and Zachary
Ella, congratulations on all your accomplishments on school and Inklings. We are so proud! And we are so excited about your next amazing journey. Follow your passion, stay healthy, keep exploring, and push yourself. Love you, Mom, Dad, Grace, Sammy & Archie.

CONGRATULATIONS EMILY! We are so unbelievably proud of your kindness, integrity, perseverance and quest for adventure. Your unwavering devotion to your family and friends along with your insanely funny sense of humor are the icing on the vegetarian cake :) We cannot wait to see you soar as your journey continues to Cornell. xoxo YOU ARE LOVED BEYOND MEASURE xoxo mom, dad, ben, abbie, nate & the entire fam
Finn-we are so proud of you! You have accomplished so much already, and it’s only begun! Watching you grow into who you are today is a true gift. “You were only waiting for this moment to arise, Blackbird fly.” Go Nova. Love you forever, Mom and Dad.

Congratulations
Congratulations on graduating Grace! We are so proud of all your accomplishments at Staples and who you have become. We can’t wait to see what you do in the future, Bucknell is lucky to have you! We love you!

Mom, Dad, and Sophia

Grace Ann Alfero, sometimes its hard to find words to describe how proud we are of you on how you handled your academic achievements and playing two sports for the last four high school years. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. We love you very much, Mom Dad and Sophia

Griffin, while your graduation from Staples marks the end of high school, you are actually just at the beginning of a fantastic adventure. We are so very proud of your many successes and accomplishments but are most proud of the kind and wonderful person you have become. We cannot wait to see what you do next. Love, Mom, Dad, Bryce, Mackenzie, Brooke and Olivia.

Hannah - What a ride! So proud of all you’ve accomplished at Staples and so excited for what’s ahead for you at Miami University! Congratulations! Love, Mom & Dad
Hannah, we hope that you see what we see: an incredibly sweet, intelligent, creative and beautiful young woman. We could not be more proud and we’re excited to see where your journey takes you next! Enjoy, you deserve happiness and joy, congratulations! Love, Mom, Dad, Ilan & Austey


Congratulations Hunter! We are so proud of you and can’t wait for you to take your next steps. The world is waiting for you! Love, Mom, Dad and Autumn
Dear Jackson, We are so proud of you and we are excited to see how your next adventure unfolds. Always believe in yourself and enjoy the journey! We love you to pieces.




Love, Mom, Dad, Juliet, Pepper, Penny & Mimsy
Congratulations Jaime! We love you and are so proud of the amazing young lady you have become! We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you will accomplish.
James - This isn’t the end, it’s only the beginning. You’ve made us so very proud. We love you more than the moon, the stars & Orion and we will miss you terribly next year. We will always be your biggest fans. Onward to Northwestern!!! Dad, Mom, Jonny & DB
Congratulations Jenny! We hope you are as proud of all of your accomplishments as we are. We admire your determination, dedication, and hard work. We will cherish the memories you gave us and look forward to more to come. We Love You!

Mom, Dad, Peter and Emma and Chico too xo
Congratulations, Jett! We are so proud of you! Love, Dad, Mom,

Jet, it has been such a privilege and a true pleasure to watch your compassion, commitment and curiosity shape you into an admirable, authentic and engaged young man. As you explore your own path, we will always support you. Thanks for enriching our lives. Love you, Mom, Dad & Angel Matey
Dearest Julia, Congratulations on your graduation and for all your well-deserved achievements!

We are constantly amazed and inspired by your perseverance, compassion, and maturity.

We are your greatest fans, and are excited to witness the unfolding of your beautiful future.
We love you! Mom, Dad, and Ryan
Jules: As you graduate high school and dive into new adventures, always remember that the ocean is vast and full of endless possibilities. Navigate life with courage and determination, riding the waves of success and weathering any storms that come your way. Congratulations on this amazing achievement and may your journey be as infinite as the ocean.

Love, Mom & Dad #WFU
Congratulations, Kai Ross, on graduation and being selected to the 2023 USA Water Polo Youth National Team! We are so proud of you! Love, from your family

We are so proud of you, Kate! Love Mom, Dad, Mia and Rex



Congratulations to Lilly Weisz and the Staples Class of 2023! Thanks to all of the inspiring Westport Public Schools’ Teachers, Advisers and Staff throughout the past 13 years! Thank you Inklings for providing Lilly’s home away from home! Best of luck to all in the future! The Weisz Family

Congratulations to Lucy and Allie for successfully completing five years at Staples. We are so proud of you, love you and wish you the brightest future!
Love, moms, dads, siblings and pets
Congratulations Lucy and Julia! Those longs hours were well spent - Inklings has been brilliant under your leadership. We can’t wait to see what you both do next! Love, Lee, Susan, Charlie, and Bill
Congratulations Maddie! We are so proud of you and of your accomplishments. We can’t wait for what is next. All our love, Mom, Dad, and Zach
Olivia- We’ve watched in amazement as you’ve grown into the person you are today, and we’re watching with great anticipation to see what you become. With your talent and determination, the sky’s the limit!!! We are so proud of you and love you!!!




Phoebe: To our very own Sherlock Holmes - we are so proud of you, and you amaze us every day! May you continue to be curious, kind, independent, and strong. Boston awaits! Love from your biggest fan club, Mom, Dad, Sophie, Eden, and Twinkie xoxoMom, Dad, Em, Benj and Dutch



CONGRATULATIONS REBECCA SCHUSSHEIM!!
WE ARE SO HAPPY FOR YOU!
WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON (AND BEYOND)!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SAUGATUCK ROWING CLUB GRADUATING SENIORS!

Elisabeth Chadwick, Janna Moore, Dylan Halky, Wyatt Dodge, Jesse Herman, Luke Miller, Vinny Penna and Cooper Weyers
Shannon you did it... but this is only the beginning, your whole life is in front of you to go after and enjoy... we love you Dad, Maya, Nanny and Poppy Lynch
Congratulations to all Senior SLOBs members, and to SLOBs Executive Board Seniors - Brendan, Matt, Noah, Will & Jet - your leadership and commitment to SLOBs and to our local community is admirable. We know you will all continue to make positive impacts on your new communities! Once a SLOB, always a SLOB!

Congrats Sydney! We’re SO proud of you and can’t wait to see all the great things you’re going to do at IU and beyond. Love you always, Dad & Danielle
Toby — congratulations!! We can’t express the joy we’ve had watching you grow into this incredibly strong, smart, thoughtful, and beautiful person. Just know that we are all cheering you on every step of the way. The future is bright for you and the rest of the class of 2023. Go ‘cats!

Mom, Dad, and Owen (and Dre and Bea)
Tori- We always knew you were going places! What a joy it has been to watch you grow into the amazing woman you are today. We are so incredibly proud of you. The whole world awaits you and we are excited to see where your journey will go. Love you!

Congratulations, Viveca! We love you and are so very proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, Henrik, Ginger & Ruby


H A P P Y T U E S D A Y, W H I T M A N ! This is a well earned one! Congratulations! We are so happy for you and admire you so! So much love, M, B and W
Will, you’ve rocked our world for the last 17 years, and we cannot wait to see you rock the music world!

Congratulations! We couldn’t be happier or prouder.
Love, Mom, Dad, Becca, Livi, James, and Penny Lane
Zachary- We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. Here’s to an exciting next chapter of new adventures. Continue to follow your dreams. We’ll be cheering you on from the sidelines! We love you very much!


