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An ICE officer holding an Immigration Detainer form taken at a detention facility.
Schools Navigate Federal Immigration Policy Changes
The library featured some of its collections of LGBTQ+ themed books for Pride Month.
High School Offers a Diverse Collection of LGBTQ+ Books
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
Many students at Monroe-Woodbury work at the nearby outdoor outlet mall Woodbury Commons in their retail stores and restaurants.
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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
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
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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
(G)I-dle during their music video for "Wife".
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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
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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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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Cassidy Conklin, Copy Editor

Cassidy Conklin is a senior at Monroe-Woodbury High School. This is her third year at The Wire News and second year as an editor for the paper. She’s a part of the AV Club, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society and National Art Honor Society, she also volunteers at the cat adoption center at PetSmart. Cassidy really enjoys music and plays guitar and the kalimba in her free time. She loves art and design; she hopes to study architecture in college as well as pursuing photography as a hobby. In her free time, Cassidy enjoys skateboarding and playing volleyball.

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Students in need of help have access to mental health resources

Cassidy Conklin, Website Editor • June 13, 2022

In the past few months, students and faculty may have seen the Social and Emotional Resources pamphlets being shared by gym teachers on Google Classroom, containing information about mental health, contact...

How much fast fashion do you have in your closet?

[Photo] Opinion: Sustainable Shopping should be more common

D’Lauren Sancho-Lopez, Staff Writer • December 1, 2021

How much fast fashion do you have in your closet?

Usually before Midterm week the Library is overcrowded and noisy with students studying together; this year, it was almost completely empty.

District Cancelled Midterms This Year

Cassidy Conklin, Copy Editor • February 25, 2021

Students did not have to take midterms this year due to difficulties with remote learning, scheduling, and the impact it has on the classroom. There have been committees created since the end of the last...

FeedHV Works to Combat Hunger Locally

FeedHV Works to Combat Hunger Locally

Cassidy Conklin, Copy Editor • February 25, 2021

On it’s official website, FeedHV is described as “a regional food rescue and harvesting network dedicated to meeting the needs of neighbors while mitigating the impacts of food waste.” The organization...

Honor Societies Find New Ways to Help the Community

Cassidy Conklin, Copy Editor • January 21, 2021

This year, the high school's honor societies are changing their approaches to stay active in school and the community. “This year is very different from previous years, “ said Ms. Saraceno, advisor...

Mini is one of the cats who is being taken care of by staff at the Woodbury Animal Shelter.

COVID-19 Shutdown Takes a Toll on Animal Shelters

Cassidy Conklin, Staff Writer • April 29, 2020

Whether it be an ice cream shop, supermarket, or wellness shelter, businesses have not been thriving due to COVID-19 and the resulting lockdown. At the Woodbury Animal Shelter, both staff and animals have...

Review: "Animal Crossing" is a Great Way to Pass the Time

Review: “Animal Crossing” is a Great Way to Pass the Time

Cassidy Conklin, Staff Writer • April 23, 2020

During this unique time, it may be hard to find a sense of accomplishment or something you are able to do consistently without feeling a sense of burden as well. "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" is the...

Students will see live performance of the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird'

Students will see live performance of the novel ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’

Cassidy Conklin, Contributing Writer • November 30, 2018

To Kill a Mockingbird, a novel originally written by Harper Lee is a Pulitzer Prize-Winning American Classic. After reading it with her classes, Ms. Blumberg, an English teacher, will be taking her students...

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