Staples Ski Team Has A Special Fan

Posted on February 28, 2018 | 11 Comments

For everyone associated with Staples High School — students, staff and parents — yesterday was tough. An overheard threat led to a lockdown, early dismissal, and plenty of fear.

But life goes on. Today, the boys ski team has its state meet.

Last night, they got together at Angelina’s for pre-race pasta. One of the main topics of conversation was the day’s events.

When it came time to pay, they found the bill had already been settled.

In its place was this note:

The team is grateful to its anonymous, Staples alumnus fan.

They’ll do their best today to make us proud.

Just as — every day — the school’s students, staff and administrators try to do.

(Hat tip: Susan Steele)

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11 responses to “Staples Ski Team Has A Special Fan”

  1. Frannie Southworth | February 28, 2018 at 8:56 am |

    Ok Dan, this started my day with tears in my eyes. What a beautiful gesture and I love that it was anonymous.
    Yes, May the kids, teachers, parents, and our police be safe, happy, healthy and live life at school with ease!!!!
    Keeping them all in my heart today!!!!

  2. Rebecca Ellsley | February 28, 2018 at 9:10 am |

    Best of luck today to the ski team at states! Remember it’s to have fun but KA out there. From a fellow state champ member. Thanks to the a staples alum for paying it forward…it’s a brighter future.

  4. Kiri Woods | February 28, 2018 at 9:25 am |

    Brought a tear to my eye- Beautiful. there is an editorial on WestportNow about community- this IS community.

  5. Lori Winthrop Dockser | February 28, 2018 at 9:32 am |

    Love it !

  6. Melissa Levy | February 28, 2018 at 9:38 am |

    ❤️

  7. Tracy Flood | February 28, 2018 at 4:10 pm |

    lovely!

  8. Mary Cookman Schmerker Staples '58 | February 28, 2018 at 7:13 pm |

    I have often heard the following quote but I do knot know who to credit it to. However it is appropriate to use here: “The character of a person is shown by what they do when no one is looking.” Well done donor. Thanks for boosting the morale of the ski Team.

  9. Nicky Wisher | March 1, 2018 at 10:59 am |

    My son was one of the staples ski team boys at Angelinas that night. I hope the anonymous donor reads this as I would like to tell her that she really made a difference to how those boys were feeling at the end of the day. I heard …”an amazing thing happened tonight”, ” it really made my day” from my son. So thank you very very much for your wonderful gesture and for lifting the spirits of those boys.

  10. Jaimie Dockray | March 1, 2018 at 10:53 pm |

    This story made me smile from deep down. So proud to be a part of this wonderful community. Thank you to whomever did this. ❤️❤️