Our team
Samantha Felner | Editor-in-Chief
Samantha is a freshman at The University of Wisconsin where she plans to major in Journalism and Communication. As a Senior at Staples, Samantha was the Associate Managing Editor of Inklings newspaper, following her roles as Opinions and Features editors. She has two siblings, Lindsey and Ryan. Samantha loves being with her friends, sailing with her family, and cooking. Her favorite food, by far, is Mac n cheese (the closer to Kraft, the better).
Sam Eigen | Managing Editor | Business Outreach Director
Sam is a senior at Staples High School. He is on the Staples Boys Lacrosse team as well as the Staples Ski Team. Sam also loves to golf, ski and play the drums, guitar and piano. His favorite restaurant is Match Lobster Burger.
Camille Vynerib | Creative Director
As a Staples senior, Camille is the photography director for Inklings News and serves as Junior Contributor for CTBites.com. She volunteers at the local Westport Bookshop and is a Summer Press Corps member at the Westport Local Press. Her go-to restaurant in Westport is Kawa Ni.
Mathew Bukzin | Staff Writer and Allergy Advocator
Matthew is a junior at Staples High School and active in Staples Players.
Matthew loves to act, sing, dance, play the ukulele, play video games, research and look at cars and have a good ole time with friends.
His favorite beverage is lemonade and his favorite local restaurant is Quattro Pazzi in Fairfield. Mathew has been gluten free since age two.
Laurel Moran | Public Relations Director
Laurel is a Junior at Fairfield Ludlowe High School. She enjoys art, tennis and dancing. Laurel also loves both baking and cooking. Her favorite fruit to eat is watermelon and favorite meal to eat is tacos. She is big fan of Don Memo’s in Westport and Tequila Revolution in Fairfield.
Mason Siskind | Staff Writer
Mason Siskind is a Junior at Staples High School. He enjoys basketball, golf and Volleyball. His favorite pizza in CT is Sallys in New Haven.
Alex Kahn | Staff Writer
Alex Kahn is a Senior at Armonk High School. In his free time he loves to play lacrosse, tennis and is an active member of the debate team.
Abby Nevin | Staff Writer
Abby is a junior at Staples High School and is currently the Web News editor for Inklings News. She is on the Staples diving team, and loves to run or bike outside. Her favorite restaurant at the moment is the Little Barn in Westport.
Toby Goldfarb | Staff Writer
Toby is a senior at Staples High School, and is currently a Web News Editor for Inklings. She dances at The Spot at Just Dance Studios on the competition team, and loves to spend time at Compo Beach all year around. Toby’s favorite Westport restaurant is The Whelk, but she also enjoys GG & Joe’s for smoothies and bowls.
Clara Smith | Staff Writer
Clara Smith is a senior at Staples High School where she is a part of the Staples Swim Team and Staples Waterpolo Team. She loves going to the beach and being in the water. Her favorite food is Froyo and her favorite restaurant in Westport is Amis.