It’s increasingly unlikely that Staples High School seniors will have a traditional graduation. That includes everything from caps and gowns, to coming together as a class in the final weeks, reveling in each other’s achievements.
To stay connected and celebrate, a group of seniors created an Instagram account (@shsgrads2020). Everyone in the Class of 2020 is invited to direct message a baby picture, and post-graduate plans.
The admins will create a post, with information about what’s ahead and congratulations on their decision.
Seniors can also send any major achievements from this year — awards, accomplishments, whatever.
COVID-19 has taken away many things. But it can’t stop the spirit of Staples’ soon-to-be graduates!
Sherwood Island was busy yesterday — so busy that rangers turned people away. It was reopened later in the afternoon.
Most people practiced social distancing. Two state parks — Kent Falls and Seaside in Waterford — have already been closed, because of overuse and lack of social distancing.
This morning, Amy Schneider spotted members of the National Guard based in Connecticut, and representatives of the estate Department of Public Health, handing out essential equipment to nursing homes and emergency workers:
Meanwhile, the Compo Beach area was busy yesterday, with runners, walkers and joggers along South Compo, Hillspoint and Soundview. The sand itself wsa empty. Many people — though not all — practiced social distancing.
Over in Fairfield, Sasco Creek Beach closed weeks ago. However, a number of people yesterday broke the yellow caution tape, and parked there. Police cleared them out.
Compo Beach, earlier this spring. (Photo/Sarah Menninger)
Several times in the past few weeks, Westporter/former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb has appeared on Sunday morning talk shows.
Yesterday — newly appointed to President Trump’s Opening Our Country Council — he and publishing executive/former presidential candidate Steve Forbes appeared on the Ben Shapiro Show.
The hour-long “Sunday Special” format allowed Gottlieb to speak in depth about consequences of the lockdown, the risk of returning to work, the effectiveness of testing and contact tracing, how asymptomatic carriers affect others, and more.
Click below to view:
Ron Provenzano is the lively, talkative and very popular owner of a Westport barber shop, in the space previously occupied by Sally’s Place.
He’s the father of 6 — including newborn twins — and great friend to many. His shop is closed by the pandemic. He was unable to get a small business loan before that program’s funds ran out.
Currently, he’s $18,000 behind in rent. A GoFundMe page has been started to help Ron. Click here to donate.
Kim Penwell spotted this on the I-95 overpass, at the Sherwood Island Connector:
You’re never too old for Kermit.
He knows the importance of staying healthy. Rachel Halperin keeps him at home, reminding her constantly to be safe and stay positive.
And finally … back in 1967, Jim Morrison predicted the future:
BONUS WESTPORT CONNECTION: The back cover of the Doors’ “Strange Days” — released just 4 days after they played at Staples High School — featured model Zazel Wilde. She grew up across the street from me here, and had graduated from Staples a few years before. She’s on the left below, obviously.
Dan, all of your connections just amaze me. They make every one of your posts that much more interesting! Thanks!!
Thanks, Nancy. Your dad — the great George “Nooky” Powers — delivered mail to Zazel!
Great, beautiful family, the Wildes. Mrs. Wilde golfed with my Dad and I had a few adventures with Pam!!! Memories, from the corners of my mind…..