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.
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Behind the Bylines
Hallie Bobroff, Arts & Culture Chief Section Editor
Hallie Bobroff is an Arts & Culture Chief Section Editor on the 2026-2027 Wessex Wire. She enjoys skiing over the winter and playing tennis in the fall. She loves listening to podcasts and watching shows, especially Dramas and Limited Series. Over the summer, you can find her at Camp Wayne for Girls where she has spent the last 7 summers with all of her best camp friends!
Payton Zito, Opinion Section Editor
Payton Zito is Opinion section writer and editor for the Wessex Wire. She is a varsity cheerleader and outside of school she is a competitive dancer. She loves fall, the Christmas season, and music. She loves to ski and spend time outdoors with her family and friends.