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Elizabeth A., Editor-In-Chief

Elizabeth is a 12th grader at WESS, and this is her fourth year working as the head editor of WESS Side Stories. She enjoys writing about the different happenings of the WESS community as well as local news on the UWS. A fun fact about her is that Elizabeth’s favorite place in NYC is Riverside Park.

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Jaylynn has been coming up with new designs and flavors since she started her business in January of 2021. Curtesy of m_jchocolatefantasy’s instagram page

M_jchocolatefantasy: A Student Business Success

Elizabeth Alton
November 22, 2021
WESS Juniors Plan Virtual Summer Camp

WESS Juniors Plan Virtual Summer Camp

Elizabeth Alton
April 15, 2021
The VSS Team (Clockwise from top left: Daniel Rosenkranz, Noah Golden, Raphael Nahon, Louis Nahon) have been scheduling appointments for New Yorkers since the end of February, 2021.

High School Students Help NYC Residents Get COVID Vaccinations

Elizabeth Alton
April 14, 2021
Headphones by James F Clay is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0

2021 NHS Inductees Recognized Through Virtual Ceremony

Elizabeth Alton
March 8, 2021
I Heart Manhattan Youth by LisaBPhoto is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

WESS After-school Programs Thrive Online

Elizabeth Alton
March 1, 2021
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Monarch Butterfly Populations are Soaring Downwards: Why Should You Care?

Elizabeth Alton, Editor-In-chief
February 8, 2021
Jocelyn skates at Central Parks Wollman Rink over the winter and at Chelsea Piers over the spring and summer

An Icy Escape from the Cold: Junior Jocelyn Belena finds Solace in Ice-Skating During the Pandemic

Elizabeth Alton
February 2, 2021
An array of students armed with graphing calculators and number two pencils cycle through schools every year ready to combat one of the largest factors in the college admissions process.

The College Board Changes the Testing Game Again: Are Students Done Playing?

Elizabeth Alton
January 25, 2021
Members of the Green Team have been utilizing online video communication programs like Zoom and Google Meets for their weekly meetings.

WESS’s Green Team Pioneers Remote Advocacy Opportunities for Students

Elizabeth Alton
January 19, 2021
Sophomore Sydney Widensky and her buddy, first grader Mandy, meet once a week to bond and work on Mandys math and english skills.

The Remote Buddies Club: Tackling Isolation During COVID-19

Elizabeth Alton and Yaretzi Guerrero
January 19, 2021
Ava, Jaden, and Lee have been able to practice together a few times in person at Avas house.

A Musical Quarantine

Elizabeth Alton
January 11, 2021
Sanchez with her first place English-Speaking Union award from 2018.

High Schooler Jasmine Sanchez Steps Up to Coach Middle School Debate

Elizabeth Alton
December 22, 2020
Junior Jackie Lovci climbs a V2 bolder at the UWSs Central Rock Gym.

Central Rock Climbing Gym Provides an Outlet For WESS Students

Elizabeth Alton
December 14, 2020
Day 12, Project 365 - 11.1.09 by William Brawley is licensed under CC BY 2.0

To Turn Your Camera on or not to: A Virtual Gym Dilema

Elizabeth Alton
November 30, 2020
First slide from WESS Ted Talk

WESS Talks – Student Council’s Virtual Ted Talk Series

Elizabeth Alton
November 23, 2020
Tamara Houck participating in a virtual ballet class from her bedroom.

The Show Must Go On: Dancers’ virtual studio experiences during COVID-19

Elizabeth Alton
November 23, 2020
New TV Setup by craig1black is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0

Late Night – A Melody Between Politics and Comedy

Elizabeth Alton
November 9, 2020
The Electoral College: A Dive into our Democratic Systems

The Electoral College: A Dive into our Democratic Systems

Elizabeth Alton
October 30, 2020
Art by Elisha Verbes

Flipped Classroom: A New Approach to Learning

Elizabeth Alton
October 15, 2020

Spinning into the Spotlight: Maria Cantony

Elizabeth Alton, President and Head Editor
November 27, 2019
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