The Wessex Wire

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Isabella DeRose

Isabella DeRose, Editor in Chief

Isabella DeRose is an Editor in Chief for the 2021-2022 Wessex Wire, but you can call her Bella. She loves hanging out with her friends, going to the beach and spending time with her family. Fun Fact: She’s watched “The Office” seven times, and considers it her favorite show. 

All content by Isabella DeRose

SportsKnight Radio: The Last Episode

By Curran Rastogi, Paul Gustafson, Isabella DeRose, Tali Offir, Remi Goldstein and Isabelle Farina
May 20, 2022
Fight Knight: Mr. West Essex contestants enter the ring

Fight Knight: Mr. West Essex contestants enter the ring

By Tali Offir and Isabella DeRose
April 13, 2022
Over the past four years, Aschenbach has accumulated 12 varsity letters and four captain titles for field hockey, basketball and lacrosse.

12 varsity letters and 4 captain titles later, Aschenbach earns her stripes

By Isabella DeRose, Editor in Chief
April 12, 2022

SportsKnight Radio: March Madness (ft. Bella DeRose and Tali Offir)

By Curran Rastogi, Paul Gustafson, Isabella DeRose and Tali Offir
March 17, 2022
Mixed emotions arise when the "holiday of love" roams around.

Valentine’s Day: A bittersweet holiday

By Ally Uhlendorf, Rachel Levine, Molly Simon and Isabella DeRose
March 3, 2022
The senior parking lot is for seniors only. Though it sounds obvious, some parents obviously need a reminder.

DOES IT BOTHER YOU? Parents: Pump the brakes

By Isabella DeRose, Editor in Chief
March 3, 2022
The wrestling knights celebrate a tight 34-33 victory against Cranford.

WE Wrestling takes 2022 season to the mat

By Isabella DeRose, Editor in Chief
February 25, 2022

Mr. West Essex officially scheduled for June 9

By Isabella DeRose, Editor in Chief
February 23, 2022
Students must balance COVID-19 related stress in conjunction with test related anxiety as midterms approach for the first time since 2020.

NEWS COMMENTARY: Midterms’ unwanted comeback splits students & administrators

By Isabella DeRose, Editor in Chief
January 29, 2022
When accepted into their early decision school, students are obligated to withdraw their remaining applications

DOES IT BOTHER YOU? People put academic validation over common decency during college process

By Isabella DeRose, Editor in Chief
January 4, 2022
Astroworld: Reflections on 'The Festival from Hell'

Astroworld: Reflections on ‘The Festival from Hell’

By Isabella DeRose and Tali Offir
December 22, 2021
The West Essex Boys Soccer Team rounded out their 2021 season 8-6-1, accomplishing impressive feats like defeating Caldwell High School for the first time since 2018.

Final whistle blows on boys soccer 2021 season

By Isabella DeRose, Editor in Chief
November 11, 2021
Netflix released season 3 of "You" on Oct. 15, 2021. The season follows serial killing couple Joe and Love to the suburbs and shows that there is nothing boring about white picket fences.

REVIEW: “You” Season 3 is killer

By Isabella DeRose, Editor in Chief
November 6, 2021
Scenes from 2021 Junior Prom

Scenes from 2021 Junior Prom

By Isabella DeRose, Editor in Chief
June 21, 2021
Being in person provided me with the social interaction I craved. Seeing friends in the hallways was a refreshing experience I had not felt in months.

‘You only know you love it when it’s gone’ mantra reigns true, even for school

By Isabella DeRose, Editor in Chief
June 15, 2021
A school year in COVID-19

A school year in COVID-19

By Isabella DeRose, Remi Goldstein, Charley Rich, Gabby Pawlowski and Brooke Murphy
June 15, 2021
Review: Olivia Rodrigo's new album is far from 'SOUR'

Review: Olivia Rodrigo’s new album is far from ‘SOUR’

By Isabella DeRose, Ally Uhlendorf, Isabelle Farina, Catherine Khitiri and Rachel Levine
June 8, 2021
The West Essex STEM Club opened West Essex's first outdoor classroom on April 30, 2021! Spearheaded by senior Abby Boggier, the outdoor classroom will serve as a space for students to take a mask break and appreciate the fresh air while still learning. An additional thank you to Ms. Berthelot, Mr. Diliberto and the members of the STEM club for their immense help!

STEM Club opens first outdoor classroom

By Isabelle Farina and Isabella DeRose
May 11, 2021
As AP exams approach, students stack up on studying material and pray that College Board goes easy on them.

OPINION: College Board cares about your wallet, not you

By Isabella DeRose, Editor in Chief
April 15, 2021
SPECIAL FEATURE: 2021 Spring Fashion

SPECIAL FEATURE: 2021 Spring Fashion

By Ally Uhlendorf, Isabella DeRose and Isabelle Farina
March 15, 2021
Iconic 2000's icon Paris Hilton struts her low-waisted jeans and cami top, unknowingly setting the style for 2021 fashoon.

2000-era looks are back in style? That’s hot.

By Isabella DeRose, Editor in Chief
March 12, 2021
"Drivers License" has taken the world by storm, holding its ground at number 1 on Billboard's "Hot 100."

REVIEW: ‘Drivers License’ is a Hit

By Isabella DeRose, Editor in Chief
February 5, 2021
Photo Obtained from Netflix. "Cobra Kai" has exceeded all expectations as a "Karate Kid" reboot that features the original cast with some new additions.

REVIEW: ‘Cobra Kai’ is a knockout

By Isabella DeRose, Editor in Chief
January 27, 2021
Illustration by Samantha Axelrod

Girls volleyball mourns lost season

By Isabella DeRose, Editor in Chief
November 20, 2020
Remote learning eliminates the social aspect that school provides, ruining the opportunity to make school friends and making students feel a new sense of loneliness.

OPINION: Remote learning may make school friends a thing of the past

By Isabella DeRose, Editor in Chief
November 12, 2020
United Business Solutions

United Business Solutions

By Isabella DeRose, Editor in Chief
June 14, 2020
Il Classico

Il Classico

By Isabella DeRose, Editor in Chief
June 14, 2020
Photo obtained from IMDb.com

REVIEW: New ‘HSM’ series is even more ‘Fabulous’

By Isabella DeRose, Editor in Chief
March 10, 2020
Isabella DeRose

Isabella DeRose

By Isabella DeRose, Editor in Chief
December 4, 2019
(Photo courtesy of Masquers of West Essex) The Masquer's production of "Rosie the Riveter" opens Dec. 13.

Masquers ‘can do it’ with Rosie the Riveter

By Isabella DeRose, Editor in Chief
November 5, 2019
When in doubt, Ms. Vinca will help you out

When in doubt, Ms. Vinca will help you out

By Isabella DeRose, Editor in Chief
November 5, 2019

BeWEAR of the Basics

By Isabella DeRose, Editor in Chief
October 30, 2019
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