School Spotlight for spring 2022

By Staff report|June 15, 2022

The apprentice editors and contributors in Journalism II broke out cameras and mics to shine a spotlight on what’s happening in the halls of West Essex for spring 2022. Here’s a roundup of some of the exciting projects and activities that teachers, classes, clubs and extracurriculars have been doing lately!

Teachers & Classes:

Chemistry with Steve Gilgur

by Eliana Rosen and Francesca Loffredo

Photography with Steven Miller

by Sophia Nicholls and Skye Grimes

Culinary Arts with Lisa Boymann and Ashley Ricart

by Gabby Angelo and Lily Minish

Clubs & organizations

The Wessex Wire student newspaper

by Delaney Piccoli and Hailey Cohen

Multicultural Club

by Molly Wolf and Alle Cesare

Masquers of West Essex drama club

by JJ Rella and Ryan Conway

Behind the Byline

Eliana Rosen, Editor in Chief

Eliana Rosen is an Editor in Chief of the 2023-2024 Wessex Wire. When she isn’t spending time with friends and family, she is probably listening to Taylor Swift and Noah Kahan on repeat. She spends her summers at Camp Ramah in the Poconos, her home away from home.

Francesca Loffredo, Senior Chief News and Features Editor

Francesca Loffredo is a Senior Chief News & Features Editor for the 2022-2023 Wessex Wire. She plays tennis and softball for the West Essex team. Francesca loves hanging out with her friends and family, and spending time at the beach.

Sophia Nicholls, Arts & Culture Editor

Sophia Nicholls is a 2023-2024 Senior Chief Arts and Culture Editor for the Wessex Wire. She likes to spend time with her friends and family. Her favorite artist’s are Harry Styles and Taylor Swift, and her favorite show is “Pretty Little Liars”.

Skye Grimes, Contributor

Skye Grimes is an Apprentice Editor for the 2021-2022 Wessex Wire. She plays soccer for the high school team and on a club team year-round. She enjoys running, lifeguarding at the beach and hanging out with her friends.

Alle Cesare, Correspondent

Alle Cesare is a Correspondent for Journalism II class in the school year 2021-2022. She enjoys playing softball, going down the shore and going to beach. She also loves to do things with her friends and family.

Molly Wolf, Managing Editor

Molly Wolf is a 2023-2024 Managing Editor for the Wessex Wire. When she is not spending time with her friends and family, she is usually scrolling through TikTok or listening to music. Her favorite singer is Taylor Swift and her favorite TV show is "Gilmore Girls."

Lily Minish, News & Features Editor

Lily Minish is a News & Features Editor for the 2022-2023 Wessex Wire. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to the beach and traveling. Her favorite shows are “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Gilmore Girls.”

Hailey Cohen, Contributor

Hailey Cohen is a Staff Writer for the 2022-2023 Wessex Wire. She enjoys playing sports, but, more than anything, she loves spending time with her friends. When she has downtime, you can find her binge-watching Netflix or shopping.

Delaney Piccoli, Arts & Culture Editor

Delaney Piccoli is an Arts & Culture Editor for the Wessex Wire. When she isn't scribbling in her notebook (or reading), she is a part of Masquers and the West Essex Concert choir. Whenever the time arises, she convinces her younger siblings to eat her burnt candy attempts.

Ryan Conway, Sports Editor

Ryan is a Sports Editor for the Wessex Wire (Class Of '24) that likes sports and video games. Usually raging about the Mets or Jets, Ryan enjoys bonding with friends and family, and discussing sports with others.

Gabby Angelo, Editor in Chief

Gabrielle Angelo, but you can call her Gabby, is an Editor in Chief for the 2023-2024 Wessex Wire. She enjoys spending time down the shore swimming in the ocean, eating ice cream and watching the sunsets, and loves anything "The Vampire Diaries" related! On the weekends you can find her hanging out with friends and family making core memories.

JJ Rella, Managing Editor

JJ Rella is a 2023-2024 Managing Editor for the Wessex Wire. When he isn't playing baseball he's most likely watching the Yankees game at home. He spends a lot of time watching and following other professional sports too, with his other favorite teams being the Packers and Knicks. He also never takes off his wireless beats headphones, listening to Tyler, The Creator, Drake, Frank Ocean and more on timeless loops.

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