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The cast of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" rehearses for the debut of the musical on June 5.
Drama club presents scaled down musical with small cast, limited rehearsal time
A digital alarm clock displaying the time as 3:00 a.m. Photographer: Benicio Garcia.
Poll: Monroe-Woodbury High School Students Say They Aren’t Getting Enough Sleep
Volunteers from FBLA prepare to help donors after their blood is drawn.
Recent Blood Drive Surpasses Donor Goal, Despite Long Waits
The Voice Ensemble tenors and basses sing Sh-Boom by The Chords from the back of the auditorium.
The Monroe-Woodbury High School Music Department held the unique Prism Concert on February 14
The winners of the 2025 school-wide Poetry Out Loud competition, from left to right: Chase Cassidy, Yaheli Cruz, and Justin Lemons. Cassidy and Cruz advanced to the Northern Hudson Valley Regional competition, where Cruz won.
Senior Yaheli Cruz wins first place in the Poetry Out Loud Regional Competition, advances to States
A parked police car outside of Monroe-Woodbury High School.
School resource officers: Who are they and what do they do?
Six Monroe-Woodbury High School students performed at Carnegie Hall in February.
Students Perform at Carnegie Hall in February
Students looked out from the press box, which allows sports journalists to record the game in real-time.
MetLife Stadium meets Monroe-Woodbury during students’ November field trip
Fall 2022 Pages with Senator Cory Booker on their last day.
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Ten Holiday Gift Ideas for the Last Minute Shopper
Ten Holiday Gift Ideas for the Last Minute Shopper
Legoland hosted a Halloween Brick or Treat event this year during October.
Legoland Halloween Experience is Fun for Whole Family
Staples High School in Westport, CT uses a drop schedule. This is what their model looks like.
Opinion: Could a drop schedule work at Monroe-Woodbury?
Five ways to get over your fear of public performance
Five ways to get over your fear of public performance
Mason Hernandez, a senior, appearing stressed as he studies through lunch
OPINION: Preparation can be solution for students to reduce stress
Dr. Crone leads the Drama Club in rehearsing the music for "The Secret Garden", the 2025 spring musical. The Drama Club performs a play in the fall and a musical in the spring, alongside smaller performances such as the Cabaret.
OPINION: Clubs build student character and create school community
Music teacher Mr. Champlin teaches violin to a group of students in the music room.
OPINION: Serious commitment to music lessons benefits students
A mural dedicated to Ms. McGuckin, a retired teacher of Monroe-Woodbury High School, can be seen by the central stairwell on B floor.
OPINION: The Importance of Beautifying the High School
(Photo Credit: AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah) Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart introduced at their inaugural press conference.
Giants, Jets Receive High Marks for First Round Selections
Nick Emmanwori playing during the University of South Carolina's annual spring game. Attributed to Gamecock Central, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Photo by C.J. Driggers
Standouts at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine
Darius Slayton, a New York Giants wide receiver whose contract will soon expire, holding the football during a game against the Washington Redskins on December 22, 2019. Attribution: AlexanderJonesi, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
My Plan to Save The New York Giants
Madison Fileen leaps from the ground as she takes the record-breaking shot that put her at 1,000 career points. Photographer: William Dimmit
Madison Fileen reaches new heights with 1000 career points in girls basketball
Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks faces off against Isaac Okoro of the Cleveland Cavaliers during Round 1 Playoffs on Apr. 26, 2023. Photo attributed to Erik Drost via Wikimedia Commons license CC-BY 2.0.
Will the Knicks quit underperforming soon? Here’s what they can do
José Iglesias running the bases after hitting a walk-off home run against the Marlins in March 2024. He released his song "OMG" in June 2024, an instant hit in Latin pop and among Mets fans. Attributed to D. Benjamin Miller, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Yankees and Mets come up just short of expectations despite strong seasons
Pixar's "Coco" Explores Conflict Between Individuality, Family and Community Tradition
Pixar’s “Coco” Explores Conflict Between Individuality, Family and Community Tradition
Photogallery: Student Artists Showcase Work At Annual Art Show
Photogallery: Student Artists Showcase Work At Annual Art Show
Directors of "All in the Timing"--seniors Jacob Ciriello, Josh Gorlin and Tyler Landusky--talk during a performance after school on April 29.
Students direct drama club production of “All in the Timing”
Porthos, D'Artagnan, Athos, and Aramis, the titular musketeers and main characters in the play, pose with rapiers raised together. From left to right: Daniel Solano as Porthos, Tyler Landusky as D'Artagnan, Jacob Ciriello as Athos, and Kenneth Giacomazza as Aramis.
Actors battle on stage in the Drama Club’s production of “The Three Musketeers”
The poster for the Tony Award winning Broadway production of The Secret Garden. The image depicts an artistic rendition of a fan, including floral imagery, animals, and the faces of characters in the musical, as well as a hand holding the fan and wearing a golden key. Image courtesy of Nick Hern Books.
“The Secret Garden” musical to be performed this spring by the Drama Club
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The amount of modules you have to solve will drastically increase in difficulty as you progress through the game's many levels, starting with simple wires and ending in decoding Morse code, such as in the top left module.
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Video Game Review: Borderlands 2 & 3: One and A Half Sides of The Same Coin
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Review: “Dead Cells” Delivers Thrills and Frustration
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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice – Game Review
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Video Game Elden Ring Brings Delight to New Players
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Game Review : Hollow Knight – An Unforgiving Yet Beautiful Journey
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Pixar's "Coco" Explores Conflict Between Individuality, Family and Community Tradition

Pixar’s “Coco” Explores Conflict Between Individuality, Family and Community Tradition

Alison Petrie, Contributing Writer • June 5, 2025

"Coco" is a Pixar film that expresses a diverse setting and the dreams of a kid who wants to become a musician. Miguel the boy expresses his emotions and hopes of becoming a musician in a family where...

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