The Wessex Wire

The Student News Site of West Essex Regional High School

The Wessex Wire

The Wessex Wire
Francesca Loffredo

Francesca Loffredo, Senior Chief News and Features Editor

Francesca Loffredo is a Senior Chief News & Features Editor for the 2022-2023 Wessex Wire. She plays tennis and softball for the West Essex team. Francesca loves hanging out with her friends and family, and spending time at the beach.

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After the bills passage in the House, the West Essex commnity is becoming alarmed that a ban of the app could be coming.

NEWS COMMENTARY: National security concerns threaten TikTok’s future

By JJ Rella and Francesca Loffredo
April 11, 2024
Inside the mind of a West Essex student

Inside the mind of a West Essex student

By Francesca Loffredo and Sophia Rosen
March 28, 2024
During the special primaries, Republicans and Democrats debated heavily, yet the results were unsurprising to most.

NEWS ANALYSIS: 2024 Super Tuesday brings 2020 repeat

By Francesca Loffredo, Senior Chief News and Features Editor
March 28, 2024

Did the Wessex Wire follow their New Year’s resolutions?

By Francesca Loffredo and Sophia Rosen
February 29, 2024
The Wire Crossword: Answer Key

The Wire Crossword: Answer Key

By Sophia Rosen and Francesca Loffredo
February 15, 2024
Officer Frank keeps the students safe at school, through patrolling the hallways the senior parking lot.

The friendly face who keeps us all safe: Officer Frank

By Sophia Rosen and Francesca Loffredo
February 14, 2024
As graduation approaches, seniors are unsure where they want to spend their next four years.

NEWS COMMENTARY: Ignoring reputation yields best college decision

By Francesca Loffredo, Senior Chief News and Features Editor
January 30, 2024

Violence rises on college campuses making students question safety

By Francesca Loffredo and Chloe Berger
December 13, 2023
The Wessex Wire's 20 under 20

The Wessex Wire’s 20 under 20

By Francesca Loffredo and Sophia Rosen
December 13, 2023
On Nov. 28, AP Research students got the opportunity to speak about their ongoing research projects.

Symposium enables students to share research

By Francesca Loffredo, Senior Chief News and Features Editor
November 21, 2023

Breaking political news, plotted by complexity and normalcy

By Sophia Rosen, Francesca Loffredo, Gabe Herman, Gabby Angelo and Brennan Cunningham
October 27, 2023

Students voice school concerns at open forum meetings

By Francesca Loffredo, Senior Chief News and Features Editor
October 18, 2023
The new bathroom policies this year have sparked debate among students and administration.

Students balk at bathroom closures with new policies

By Francesca Loffredo and Sophia Rosen
October 4, 2023
Table Talks podcast, Ep. 2 (Sept. 26, 2023) - Summer Recap

Table Talks podcast, Ep. 2 (Sept. 26, 2023) – Summer Recap

By Eliana Rosen, Molly Wolf, Gabby Angelo, Sophia Nicholls and Francesca Loffredo
September 26, 2023
Math teacher Lorna Danckwerth, retiring after 19 years in the district, looks back fondly on her time.

Beloved math teacher Ms. Danck retires

By JJ Rella and Francesca Loffredo
June 8, 2023
Over Spring Break, the Chinese Club visited Taiwan.

Chinese Club trip lets students explore Taiwan

By Francesca Loffredo and Sophie Herman
June 6, 2023

Table Talks podcast, Ep. 1 (May 16, 2023): Concerts Recap

By Eliana Rosen, Gabby Angelo, Francesca Loffredo, Molly Wolf and Sophia Nicholls
May 17, 2023
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

“Titanic” movie swims back in theaters 25 years late

By Francesca Loffredo, Senior Chief News and Features Editor
April 6, 2023
West Essex Region Students, (from left) : Aidan Leifer, Gianna Lodato, Jake Linnett and Dante Ragusa

West Essex sends 12 student musicians to Regions

By Francesca Loffredo, Senior Chief News and Features Editor
March 6, 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
2022 marks a year of record mass shootings

2022 marks a year of record mass shootings

By Lily Minish, Francesca Loffredo, JJ Rella, Gabe Herman and Brooke Kupferberg
January 9, 2023

Parkland, Fla., shooter finally faces sentencing

By Francesca Loffredo, Senior Chief News and Features Editor
January 9, 2023
Marching makes for a memorable Thanksgiving

Marching makes for a memorable Thanksgiving

By Francesca Loffredo, Senior Chief News and Features Editor
January 9, 2023

Gunman kills 2 in shooting at a St. Louis high school

By Francesca Loffredo, Senior Chief News and Features Editor
November 16, 2022
Day 5: Color Day -- Spirit Week all leads up to the day that students eargerly wait for: Color Day! Seniors dressed as the “Graduation” album, juniors as minions, sophomores as Army and freshmen as “Stranger Things”. Boas, facepaint and colorful necklaces added to the array of colors in the stands of the Pep Rally.

PHOTOS: Students decked out for Spirit Week

By Ella Hermans, Lily Minish and Francesca Loffredo
November 8, 2022
Phone jails aim to limit distractions in the classroom, administration said.

Administration implements policies for 2022-23 school year

By Francesca Loffredo, Senior Chief News and Features Editor
November 1, 2022

Students give back through fall fundraisers

By Francesca Loffredo, Senior Chief News and Features Editor
October 31, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II, in June of 2019, welcoming visitors into Buckingham Palace. A remembrance of Queen Elizabeth, and how her legacy will be spread across the globe.

The death of Queen Elizabeth II shocks the globe

By Francesca Loffredo, Senior Chief News and Features Editor
September 29, 2022
Nurse Vanessa Rivera. who started her job this year, aims to bring mindfulness to the practice.

Bringing spirituality into the nurse’s office

By Francesca Loffredo, Senior Chief News and Features Editor
June 17, 2022
Rachel Levine attends Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism conference.

Wire editor picked to represent N.J. at journalism event

By Francesca Loffredo, Senior Chief News and Features Editor
June 17, 2022
Sam Prince announced the fifth pick at the NFL Draft where the New York Giants selected Kayvon Thibodeaux.

Sam Prince represents W.E. in NFL Draft

By Francesca Loffredo, Senior Chief News and Features Editor
June 16, 2022
School Spotlight for spring 2022

[Video] School Spotlight for spring 2022

By Staff report
June 15, 2022
Oh So Pleasing

Oh So Pleasing

By Francesca Loffredo, Senior Chief News and Features Editor
January 12, 2022
Learning consultant reflects on lifetime love of learning

Learning consultant reflects on lifetime love of learning

By Francesca Loffredo, Senior Chief News and Features Editor
November 22, 2021
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine gets OK for kids ages 5-11

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine gets OK for kids ages 5-11

By Francesca Loffredo, Senior Chief News and Features Editor
November 18, 2021
Finding a love for writing … eventually

Finding a love for writing … eventually

By Francesca Loffredo and Eliana Rosen
November 17, 2021
West Essex honors Hispanic Heritage month through daily morning announcements.

West Essex Honors Hispanic Heritage Month

By Francesca Loffredo, Senior Chief News and Features Editor
November 16, 2021
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