Seniors rock Decision Day 2023

By Haleigh Farese, Digital Director & Art Director|June 14, 2023

The senior staff of the Wessex Wire celebrate Decision Day 2023 (a few days early) on April 28. Watch our seniors celebrate and shout out their post-school destinations.

Congratulations to the Class of ’23!

Behind the Byline

Haleigh Farese, Digital Director & Art Director

Haleigh loves hanging out with her friends, being down the shore, and drinking coffee. Her favorite TV show is "The Vampire Diaries." She’s either playing field hockey or going to different places with her friends. Her favorite place to go is Florida.

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