The Wessex Wire

The Student News Site of West Essex Regional High School

The Wessex Wire

The Wessex Wire
West Essex students, senior Alex Bejjani and junior Ella Mesopotanese, competed in the Pomptonian competition.

Two West Essex students taste victory at the Pomptonian Food Service contest

By Mina Wakeshima, Correspondent
April 10, 2025
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks next to President Donald Trump, in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Trump’s big moves lead to national controversies

By Gabe Herman, Chief News & Features Editor
April 1, 2025
[VIDEO] School Spotlight for Spring 2025

[VIDEO] School Spotlight for Spring 2025

By Sasha Dionisio, Ila Eisenstein, Gabriela Koshnick, Grace McGovern, Lea Romar, Mia Russotto and Mina Wakeshima
March 27, 2025
Ruth Millman shares her story to high schoolers to educate them on the Holocaust.

Holocaust survivor visits WE to spread awareness on the Holocaust

By Olivia Di Marco, News & Features Editor
February 3, 2025
The early start time of the school day looms over students as they enter West Essex at 7:42 a.m. A committee is considering whether West Essex should change its daily start time.

Potential change in district start time poses questions

By Brooke Kupferberg, Ella Hermans, Sophia Rosen, Amanda Ippolito, Mina Wakeshima and Gabriela Koshnick
December 18, 2024
West Essex sports teams and clubs are looking to enhance the holiday season with various fundraisers and holiday themed activities.

West Essex clubs and groups give back for the season

By Olivia Di Marco, News & Features Editor
November 26, 2024
Caroline Blanchard connects with her students through her love for history, teaching and reading.

“Documentary Blanchard” proves her high school obsession wasn’t for nothing

By Gabe Herman, Olivia Di Marco and Dani Tiegel
November 26, 2024
West Essex student poll workers being trained at the Essex County Clerk's office.

Student poll workers fulfill their civic duty on Election Day

By Amanda Ippolito, Managing Editor
October 24, 2024
New names join some familiar faces for new teachers & staff in 2024-25

New names join some familiar faces for new teachers & staff in 2024-25

October 23, 2024
(From left) Juliann Hoebee, Dr. Kimberly Westervelt and Amanda Fernicola

Fun facts about the high school’s new admin team

By Dani Tiegel and Olivia Di Marco
October 22, 2024
The Halloween Costume Drive is in full effect located at the main entrance.

Halloween costume drive gives back to the community for spooky season

By Olivia Di Marco, News & Features Editor
October 15, 2024

Art wing renovations give culinary classes a fresh coat of flavor

By Olivia Di Marco, News & Features Editor
October 7, 2024
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