The Wessex Wire apprentice editors and contributors in Journalism II Honors broke out cameras and mics to shine a spotlight on what’s happening in the halls of West Essex this spring. Here’s a roundup of some of the exciting projects and activities that teachers, classes, clubs and extracurriculars have been doing lately!
Faculty & Staff Features on: Phys Ed teacher Dominick Linsalato; nurse Karen Kinsey; science teacher Stacy Gadek; athletic trainers Kevin Gramata & John Mascola
Course & Department Features on: Fine Arts; Performing Arts; AP History; Varsity Boys Golf; Varsity Girls Soccer
Faculty & Staff Features
Athletic trainers: The unsung heroes of the athletic department
by Carmela Alagia, Sophia Borghini and Joseph Poto
Apprentice editors Carmela Alagia and Joey Poto and contributor Sofia Borghini explore everything that goes into being the unsung heroes and backbone of the Athletic Department: Trainer Kevin and Trainer John!
Linsalato’s effect on West Essex
by Ava Ciano and Maya Rosen
Apprentice editor Maya Rosen and contributor Ava Ciano shine the spotlight on Physical Education teacher Dominick Linslato, who prioritizes forming meaningful connections with his students and allowing them to take a break from conventional, tiring schoolwork by keeping them active.
Gadek’s impact in the science classroom
by Julianna Lombardy and Emma Mastrogiovanni
Apprentice editors Emma Mastrogiovanni and Julianna Lombardy shine a light on science teacher Stacey Gadek’s passionate approach to teaching and the love for science she fosters in all of her students.
A welcoming, safe place: Welcome to Karen Kinsey’s office
by Ava Castiglia, Marianne Cicarone and Ella Zaros
Apprentice editor Ava Castiglia and contributors Marianne Cicarone and Ella Zaros shine a spotlight on school nurse Karen Kinsey as they explore all the aspects of what goes into being one of the most crucial backbones of West Essex.
Course & Department Features
Creating the future with fine arts
by Julia Foti and Priyanka Sooknanan
Apprentice editor Priyanka Sooknanan and contributor Julia Foti draw attention to all of the classes in West Essex’s Fine Arts Department, such as all levels Studio Art, AP Art History and more.
Performing arts takes the stage
by Quinn Bisaccio and Ava Nadgir
Apprentice editors Quinn Bisaccio and Ava Nadgir celebrate the accomplishments and work of the West Essex performing arts programs such as Masquers, choir classes and more through a spotlight on some of the staff and students that make everything happen!
WE Girls Soccer: A new change for a new season
by Jordan Centrowicz, Ava Kamiel and Alessia Oliva
Apprentice editors Ava Kamiel and Alessia Oliva and contributor Jordan Centrowitz shine a light on the varsity girls’ soccer team through interviews with Coach Faggiani and soccer athletes of all grade levels.
Varsity boys golf takes a swing
by Cassandra Buchmuller and Giovanna Scrudato
Wire contributors Giovanna Scrudato and Cassandra Buchmuller explore all aspects of the varsity boys golf team through interviews with Coach Ratajczak and team players of all grade levels.
AP Social Studies prepares America’s future
by Hallie Bobroff, Alivia Castro-Halper and Payton Zito
Apprentice editors Hallie Bobroff and Payton Zito and contributor Alivia Castro-Halper shine a spotlight on the staff of the AP level of the History Department at West Essex, from underclassmen AP class educator of U.S. History, Gary Colucci, to U.S. History II and European History educators Caroline Blanchard and Jason Freda.
