The Wessex Wire

The Student News Site of West Essex Regional High School

The Wessex Wire

The Wessex Wire
West Essex High School will be closed from March 16 to March 27 until further notice due to fears over the coronavirus.

[VIDEO] School Spotlight for Spring 2024

By Naya AlZarabili, Alexandra Angelo, Ava Belli, Brooke Cheifetz, Ava DeRose, Olivia Di Marco, Sophia Duarte, Evan Hines, Annika Johnson, Lena Korenstein, Carly Levitt, Adelaide Minnella, Justin Misher, Hailey Raymond, Emma Sceppaguercio and Dani Tiegel
April 23, 2024
Mr. West Essex 2024: The Wild Wild West Essex's Most Wanted

Mr. West Essex 2024: The Wild Wild West Essex’s Most Wanted

By Eliana Rosen, Gabby Angelo, Molly Wolf and JJ Rella
April 12, 2024
Managing Editor JJ Bella and staff from the Wire prepare for a press conference for Winter Varsity Media Day.

Varsity Media Day: Winter ’24

By JJ Rella, Ryan Conway, Sophia Duarte, Carly Levitt, Eliana Rosen, Brooke Cheifetz, Justin Misher and Logan Goldstein
March 14, 2024
Navigating the news: The need for media literacy

Navigating the news: The need for media literacy

By Brennan Cunningham, News and Features Editor
February 28, 2024

Mic’d up: Danny Cifelli, intramural basketball

By Logan Goldstein, Digital Director
January 23, 2024
This year, the course request sheet will not include senior English electives, including the popular True Crime class.

English department halts half-year senior English electives

By Eliana Rosen and Gabby Angelo
January 17, 2024
English teacher Steve Siragusa earned his teaching credentials while doubling as a custodian at West Essex.

Siragusa brings custodial experience to teaching

By Francesca Loffredo, Senior Chief News and Features Editor
April 6, 2023
For better or for worse? ChatGPT set to change the future of our society

For better or for worse? ChatGPT set to change the future of our society

March 6, 2023
Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to a Super Bowl LVII victory over the Eagles on Feb. 12.

SPORTS COMMENTARY: Patrick Mahomes has solidified himself as one of the best ever

By JJ Rella, Managing Editor
March 6, 2023
Seniors Priya Shah, left, and Dante Ragusa were named as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the Class of 2023.

Q&As with Class of 2023 valedictorian & salutatorian

By Sophia Rosen, Managing Editor
March 3, 2023
(From left) Sarah Chodorcoff, Evie Minnella and Lauren Hain, participants in the ELL tables, discuss different topics with English language learners.

Roundtables let students adjust to culture and language of U.S.

By Lily Minish and Francesca Loffredo
March 3, 2023
Educator and nature lover Alan Woodworth balances his passions both in and out of the classroom.

Woodworth travels across the map but will always remain grounded

By Lindsey Leitner and Rachel Levine
March 3, 2023
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