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Justin Misher

Justin Misher, Editor-in-Chief

Justin Misher is a 2025-2026 Editor-in-Chief for the Wessex Wire. He enjoys watching the Knicks, Giants and Mets, hanging out with friends and going down the shore. His favorite food is steak and his favorite TV show is Friends.

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Natalie Cafone. Anthony Perrotti, Diane DeMiro, Amanda Cassera, Anthony DÚrso and Michelle Vizzuso are just a few of the names recognized in the West Essex halls.

Athletes’ legacies remembered as jerseys hang in school

By Justin Misher, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2025

Notable alumni thank West Essex for their current success

By Olivia Di Marco, Justin Misher, Brooke Kupferberg, Sophia Rosen and Dani Tiegel
April 16, 2025
North Caldwell opened its renovated tennis and pickleball courts to residents on March 29.

North Caldwell Township unveils its new tennis courts

By Justin Misher, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2025
Atmosphere: Entertaining and loud sports vibe Food: Flavorful food -- especially their Sweet BBQ wings Service: Decent, but not a fast meal Address: 1400 Willowbrook Mall, Wayne, NJ Website buffalowildwings.com

Best places to watch a sports game: Our official review

By Ava Belli, Justin Misher, Brooke Cheifetz, Ava DeRose and Carly Levitt
February 21, 2025
Luka Doncic heads to the Lakers in one of the most shocking trades in NBA history.

New trades shock NBA fans amid trade deadline

By Justin Misher, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles defense dominates to secure blowout win over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Philadelphia flies to the top, winning Super Bowl LIX

By Carly Levitt and Justin Misher
February 14, 2025
The Knicks have had a good first half of the season, but can they win it all?

Knicks mid-season update: Everything to know through the first half of the season

By Justin Misher, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2025
Field hockey celebrates their successful season with a perfect ending.

Field Hockey scores another successful season

By Justin Misher and Carly Levitt
December 10, 2024
Juan Soto signs with the Mets, leaving Yankees after one season.

Soto shuffles to Queens in blockbuster free agency deal

By Justin Misher, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2024

A look inside MetLife Stadium during the fall

By Ava Belli, Justin Misher and Carly Levitt
December 5, 2024
Ionescu celebrates WNBA title with fans during championship parade in New York City.

Liberty win long-awaited WNBA championship

By Justin Misher, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2024
Sports editor Carly Levitt preps the Marching Band for their Media Day video spotlight.

[VIDEO] Fall Varsity Media Day 2024

By Logan Goldstein, Carly Levitt, Justin Misher, Ava Belli, Brooke Kupferberg, Lena Korenstein and Annika Johnson
October 24, 2024
Lindor and Judge produce massive seasons for their teams, helping lead them into the playoffs for a chance at the World Series.

Judge and Lindor Shine in the 2024 Season

By Justin Misher, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2024
Towns heads to the Big Apple in hopes of contending for a championship with the Knicks.

Knicks Land Towns in Blockbuster Trade

By Justin Misher, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2024
Johnny Gaudreau tragically passed away in Salem, N.J after a fatal car accident.

NHL star Gaudreau killed in drunk driving accident

By Justin Misher, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2024
The best way to splash into summer: Outdoor sports

The best way to splash into summer: Outdoor sports

By Ava Belli, Carly Levitt, Justin Misher and Brooke Kupferberg
June 11, 2024
West Essex Class of 2024 celebrates their commitments to play sports in college.

Celebrate the Class of 2024’s sports commitments

By Carly Levitt, Justin Misher and Ava Belli
June 11, 2024
Athletic Director Anthony Minnella makes trips around the West Essex campus to support sports activities.

Minnella says goodbye to impressive run as athletic director

By Justin Misher, Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2024
The baseball Knights hope to keep their momentum up as they go on to face Ramapo in the third round of the state tournament.

Baseball Knights enjoy a pitch-perfect season

By Brooke Cheifetz and Justin Misher
May 31, 2024
The Dodgers, Rangers, Yankees, Braves, Diamondbacks and Orioles are all teams to watch out for this season.

Swinging for the fences: The Wire’s MLB predictions

By Brooke Cheifetz and Justin Misher
May 7, 2024
The baseball Knights hope to keep their momentum up as they go on to face Ramapo in the third round of the state tournament.

Baseball Knights having a pitch-perfect season

By Brooke Cheifetz and Justin Misher
May 6, 2024
[VIDEO] School Spotlight for Spring 2024

[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
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

Wire Roving Reporter: Super Bowl Predictions

By Justin Misher and Brooke Cheifetz
February 9, 2024
Two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani (left) and superstar slugger Juan Soto (right) are on the move, as Ohtani signed a record-breaking contract with the other side of LA and Soto was shipped of to the Bronx in December.

Ohtani and Soto headline blockbuster MLB moves

By Justin Misher, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2024
The Oakland Athletics are moving from their home in Oakland to Las Vegas in the coming years. (Photo Courtesy of Brian Cantoni CC BY 2.0 DEED)

Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas ends an era for the city

By Justin Misher, Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2024
The family of Maya Kowalski, whose story of medical controversy was the subject of the Netflix documentary "Take Care of Maya," was awarded $261 million by a jury in November. (Photo obtained from IMDB)

‘Take Care of Maya’ family awarded $261M in jury verdict

By Justin Misher, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2023
Meet the new teachers & staff for 2023-24

Meet the new teachers & staff for 2023-24

By Journalism II Staff Report
October 27, 2023
Damian Lillard has been traded and is on his way to the Milwaukee Bucks. (Photo Courtesy of Erik Drost CC BY 4.0 Deed)

A familiar face in a new place: Bucks pick up Damian Lillard

By Justin Misher, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2023

[VIDEO] WE Talk Sports podcast – Oct. 4, 2023

By Justin Misher, Carly Levitt and Brooke Cheifetz
October 4, 2023

[VIDEO] WE Talk Sports podcast – Sept. 14, 2023

By Justin Misher and Carly Levitt
September 15, 2023

WE Talk Sports podcast, Ep. 1: Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 8, 2023)

By Carly Levitt and Justin Misher
February 8, 2023
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