Soundings/QED

This year, the literary magazine Soundings is celebrating its 75th year of publication as one of the longest running clubs here at Staples! In celebration, the staff of the literary magazines have been working hard not only on our annual volume, but also on a special, celebratory publication.

We are pleased to share the 75th Volume of Soundings and QED, as well as a 75th Special Anniversary Magazine (PDFs attached below), featuring selections pulled from each year of the Soundings publication, from 1947 until today!

Additionally, the club was awarded a mini-Wrecker grant through the PTA to digitize our archives, so for the first time, we are able to share every published copy of Soundings with the public from our history at Staples! You can find each archived volume on our new and improved website.

Staples High School’s Award-Winning Literary Magazines

Soundings is an annual creative literary magazine that celebrates student expression at Staples High School. Students are encouraged to submit prose, poetry, and art in a variety of mediums.

QED is an annual, digital literary nonfiction magazine that celebrates student expression at Staples High School. Students are encouraged to submit prose, op-eds, political cartoons, photography, video, and art in a variety of mediums.

Soundings and QED is produced by a student-run club that meets after school. We are always looking for new members, especially those who love reading and writing, those who are interested in website design and upkeep, and those who are experts in graphic design and layout. To become a member of the Soundings and/or QED editorial staff, please complete the Google form and a representative from the club will email you with an access code to join our editorial team!

Both Soundings and QED have their own websites.