Hundreds of Staples High School students gathered this morning at Compo Beach, for an emotional memorial to senior Max Harper.
The 18-year-old was killed yesterday on his dirt bike, in a collision with a truck near his Old Hill Road home.
The event — organized by students, and held an hour before a delayed school opening — included words from Max’s father, several friends of Max’s, and family friends; Ed Wooldridge, Staples’ school resource officer; and Pat Micinilio, assistant principal for the Class of 2025.
Many students brought flowers. Somberly, they placed them in the water, then watched them bob gently in the quiet tide.
Max Halper’s father embraces a memorial attendee. (All photos/Luca Caniato)
(Photo/Andrew Colabella)
