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WMC Alumna Spotlight: Carley Shimkus, Class of 2005 and Fox News Star

Elyse Cuccaro, Editor-in-Chief December 14, 2023

Carley Shimkus is an accomplished media personality affiliated with the Fox News Channel. She currently serves as a co-host on the Fox News Channel’s FOX & Friends First. In addition, she often provides...

Kyra Demarest- Athlete of the Month

Kyra Demarest- Athlete of the Month

Lia Nowak, Sports/Entertainment Editor December 8, 2023

Congratulations to Kyra Demarest for being nominated as female student athlete of the month for November! Demarest was chosen for this award for her outstanding efforts in field hockey. Demarest has been...

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Three-Peat! A Recap of the Wolfpack’s Improbable Playoff Run

Michael Ruppert, Staff Writer November 30, 2023

The West Morris Central football team are back-to- back-to- back group 3 champions. Winning a sectional title is an accomplishment that just gets more and more impressive after each season; however, this...

West Morris Centrals varsity cheerleading squad engaging in their favorite pre-performance ritual.

Basketball Cheerleading Returns to WMC

Elyse Cuccaro, Editor-in-Chief November 27, 2023

As the fall athletic season gradually comes to a close, a new activity is preparing to make its long-awaited debut on the basketball court this winter. By popular demand, winter cheerleading for girls...

October 2023 Female Athlete of the Month

October 2023 Female Athlete of the Month

Lia Nowak, Sports and Entertainment Editor November 17, 2023

Congratulations to soccer player Jill Nestor for being nominated for October Student Athlete of the Month! Nestor plays on the WMC soccer team and she also runs track in the spring. She has continued...

The 2023 senior Powderpuff football team
Photo courtesy of Mackenzie Flammer

“This one Belongs to the Seniors” – Class of ’24 Victorious in 2nd Annual Powderpuff Game

Elyse Cuccaro, Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2023

On Saturday, October 28, 2023, West Morris Central’s fiercest junior and senior girls faced off in the school’s second annual Powderpuff flag football game. The game served as an abundantly successful...

Olivia Eden shines during her blind audition on The Voice by performing one of Niall Horans songs

Where Dreams Come Alive

Riley Mastriani, Staff Writer October 25, 2023

Sophomore Olivia Eden is no stranger to the spotlight. A talented singer, she has already performed on stage with her father and at WMC sporting events. She also has her own songs on Spotify that people...

Male Athlete of the Month

Male Athlete of the Month

Lia Nowak, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

Brady is team captain of the WMC boy’s soccer team, and he has played on the team all four years in high school. The WMC soccer team has had a rough year, but they are still pushing through with a record...

Presenting WMCs 2023 Drum Majors

Presenting WMC’s 2023 Drum Majors

Chloe Schlipf, Staff Writer October 13, 2023

A fun part of attending football games is seeing the West Morris Central Highlander Marching Band in action. The WMC Highlander Marching Band is excited to announce its drum majors for the 2023 season:...

Female Athlete of the Month

Female Athlete of the Month

Eliza Pickard, Staff Writer October 12, 2023

Student Athlete of the Month-Lia Nowak Tennis player Lia Nowak is leading her team to success this season. She has had an instrumental role in the team’s 6-1 record with an individual record of 5-2...

WMRHSD recently welcomed Dr. Barbara Sargent as its new superintendent.

WMC’s New Superintendent

Dakotah Hubbard, Co Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2023

With each new year, a myriad of new staff members join the West Morris Central community. This year was especially exciting, however, as WMC also welcomed a new superintendent. A former middle teacher...

WMCs New Coordinator of Athletics & Activities

WMC’s New Coordinator of Athletics & Activities

Elyse Cuccaro, Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2023

This year, West Morris Central welcomes a new Coordinator of Athletics and Activities to our Wolfpack family! In the short time that he has held the position, Mr. Matthew Moscatello has already demonstrated...

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