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Interim Principal Mr. McElroy, left, poses next to Interim Dean of Students Mr. Coates.
Interim Principal Mr. McElroy hopes to promote a friendly learning environment for students
The Interact Club gathered on December 17 to donate holiday gifts for families before diving into pizza and chicken wings.
Interact members provide gifts to local families for the holidays
8th grade wrestler Gigi Sullivan is the #1 ranked girls wrestler in New York State and #8 in the country.
Monroe-Woodbury Girls Wrestling Finds Success
MW's Hindu Students Celebrated Diwali in October
MW’s Hindu Students Celebrated Diwali in October
The Jennings Creek Fire was visible from across the lake. (Photographer: Amber Corrado)
Greenwood Lake forest fire fully contained and residents were welcomed back to their homes, schools
Teachers and students interact during the humanities orientation. Photo courtesy of Monroe-Woodbury Central School District.
Humanities students mingle at their annual orientation in September
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.
The United States Senate Page Program: A Life Changing Experience
A person holding a thermometer (Pexels.com)
Five Ways To Avoid the Getting the Flu
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
Permission slips and rules given to students interested in participating in the Youth Assistance Program at Green Haven Correctional Facility.
Prison Lockdown Cancels Health Field Trip
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
Should everyone have a school lunch in their schedule?
A hanging phone holder, with numbered pockets to hold a cell phone. Two phones are in their pockets.
OPINION: The push for banning cellphones in all New York schools is misguided
Biking has shown to improve people's health and mental well being.
OPINION: Cycling To School Could Have Long Lasting Health, Environmental Benefits
Senior Reina Lyons performs her poem at Rhythm and Rhyme in April. It was her first time performing in the annual celebration of music and poetry.
Rhythm and Rhyme Helped Me Embrace My Talents As A Poet; I Should Have Done It Sooner
The Top 25 students at their High Tea celebration in April.
Opinion: The Top 25 is Not The Best Way To Recognize Student Success
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
Despite bright spots, both Jets and Giants disappoint six weeks of the NFL season
Despite bright spots, both Jets and Giants disappoint six weeks of the NFL season
"Last Chance U" is available to stream on Netflix.
“Last Chance U: Basketball” on Netflix Shows Challenges of Being College Athletes
Varsity Ice Hockey Returns to Monroe-Woodbury
Varsity Ice Hockey Returns to Monroe-Woodbury
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
Use the excess and wrap it around the arms.
How to Build A Pipe Cleaner Person
"Last Chance U" is available to stream on Netflix.
“Last Chance U: Basketball” on Netflix Shows Challenges of Being College Athletes
Monroe-Woodbury High School's Chamber Orchestra posing before their performance.
MWHS Chamber Orchestra Performs with Munich Philharmonic Quartet
My piece is the representation of nationality. The girl in the drawing is supposed to represent myself, with the flags stitched together to represent my identity. I have a hispanic background and I have always been proud of that, but sometimes I feel like I do not belong in that community. I am a second generation Argentine-Colombian, but I have never been to these countries, my Spanish is not very good, and I barely know my extended family. The "denied" stamp represents disapproval, the unacceptance in the community. The 15th article states that everyone has the right to nationality and that no one should take that away from them, but how can I feel a sense of belonging when it always felt like it was never mine to begin with.
“An Artist’s Response to Human Rights”: The MWHS Senior Art Collection
Borealis
Bugging
Charade
Horizon
Ouroboros Eturnus
Midnight
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.
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes | Video Game Review
Video Game Review: Borderlands 2 & 3: One and A Half Sides of The Same Coin
Video Game Review: Borderlands 2 & 3: One and A Half Sides of The Same Coin
Review: "Dead Cells" Delivers Thrills and Frustration
Review: “Dead Cells” Delivers Thrills and Frustration
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - Game Review
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice – Game Review
Video Game Elden Ring Brings Delight to New Players
Video Game Elden Ring Brings Delight to New Players
Game Review : Hollow Knight - An Unforgiving Yet Beautiful Journey
Game Review : Hollow Knight – An Unforgiving Yet Beautiful Journey
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Hailey Lanari

Hailey Lanari, Editor-in-Chief

Hailey Lanari is a senior at Monroe-Woodbury. She is the Editor-in-Chief of The Wire, and it is her third year writing for the publication. Hailey is passionate about journalism, having written for the Mid-Hudson Times and Wallkill Valley Times. She enjoys all things English and literature related. She is largely involved in local politics as a long-term intern for Senator Skoufis, Outreach Chair of the Young Democrats of Orange County, and co-founder of the Monroe and Woodbury High School Democrats. She enjoys teaching and working with the other writers on The Wire. 

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Voice ensemble students perform the song "Say Her Name" to a group of faculty and students during a concert held during a school in May. Originally, the song was intended to be a part of an evening concert in April, but students were told that they would not be allowed to perform the piece for the community.

School Officials Removed Song from Voice Ensemble April Concert; Students Able to Perform it for a Smaller Audience in May

Hailey Lanari, Editor in Chief • June 21, 2024

On April 30, the Voice Ensemble was set to perform “Say Her Name”, a song which advocates for racial justice, during their spring concert that night, but hours before the concert Monroe-Woodbury district...

The Top 25 students at their High Tea celebration in April.

Opinion: The Top 25 is Not The Best Way To Recognize Student Success

Hailey Lanari, Editor in Chief • June 3, 2024

On April 24, Monroe-Woodbury High School announced the Top 25 students of the class of 2024. I found myself, and many of my friends, to be among this accomplished group. For those who are unaware, the...

Opinion: TikTok, Trauma Dumping and the Troubling Impact on Teen Mental Health

Opinion: TikTok, Trauma Dumping and the Troubling Impact on Teen Mental Health

Hailey Lanari, Editor in Chief • May 8, 2024

This article discusses mental health and mental illness. If you or someone you know needs help, please check out this document that details the mental health resources provided by Monroe-Woodbury High...

Superintendent Elsie Rodriguez is set to retire in August of 2024, leaving the Monroe-Woodbury Board of Education to find candidates to fill the position.

District Hires Private Firm to Aid Superintendent Search

Hailey Lanari, Editor in Chief • April 25, 2024

On January 12, Superintendent Elsie Rodriguez announced that she would be retiring on August 31, 2024, through an email sent to Monroe-Woodbury students and families. In her statement she thanked students,...

A.S. King explaining the importance of journaling in her writing process.

[Photo] Award-Winning Author A.S. King Speaks to Monroe-Woodbury Students

The Wire Staff • February 28, 2024

A.S. King explaining the importance of journaling in her writing process.

Reflections of a Science Research Student

Reflections of a Science Research Student

Hailey Lanari, Editor in Chief • February 1, 2024

Monroe-Woodbury High School offers a dual enrollment college course, Scientific Research, through the University at Albany. The course is three years long, including summer assignments, and is possibly...

Calluses of a Leash

Hailey Lanari, Editor in Chief • December 29, 2023

We recklessly compete for praise Vying to be best burdened, most fatigued Sisyphean envy of success is our the only commonality    A struggling toddler dragging a pitbull Is it possible...

Warm

Hailey Lanari, Editor in Chief • December 29, 2023

I have been taught love in terms of fire    The first played with matches and dollar store lighters He’d accidentally burn you and apologize, For he didn’t know what fire could do So...

Prometheus

Hailey Lanari, Editor in Chief • December 29, 2023

What a martyr am I to give, and receive nothing but punishment    Warmth and light, of which I bestowed, Bestowed out of my own kind weakness     Martyr and patron saint...

Assemblyman Chris Eachus discussing his career with Monroe-Woodbury High School students.

Assemblyman Eachus speaks at M-W High School

Hailey Lanari, Editor in Chief • December 13, 2023

Assemblyman Chris Eachus held a town hall event at Monroe-Woodbury High School on November 15 after school. This event was coordinated by the Youth in Government club, which holds two town halls every...

Album cover for 1989 (Taylor's Version), released last month.

Taylor Swift’s 1989 Re-release: Fresh Look on Old Album

Hailey Lanari, Editor in Chief • November 28, 2023

On October 27th, 2023, Taylor Swift re-released her first pop album, 1989. For those not up to date on Swift’s career, she has been continuing the process of re-recording and re-releasing her first six...

What is the Borgen Project and Why Should You be Involved?

Hailey Lanari, Managing Editor • June 16, 2023

I have spent the past three months volunteering for a nonprofit organization called The Borgen Project. The Borgen Project is an organization dedicated to alleviating global poverty and spreading awareness...

Yoomin Sung studying hard for midterm week.

Staff and Students React to Midterm Testing Week

Hailey Lanari, Managing Editor • February 14, 2023

Monroe-Woodbury High School chose to reinstitute midterm exams this 2022-2023 school year, after not requiring them for the past two years. A block-week schedule was used to administer the exams, along...

Taylor Swift Fans Devastated After Ticketmaster Disaster

Taylor Swift Fans Devastated After Ticketmaster Disaster

Hailey Lanari, Managing Editor • December 13, 2022

Taylor Swift’s ticket sale for her upcoming 2023 ‘Eras’ tour turned into chaos, leaving many fans disappointed and even prompting the U.S. government to investigate.  After her release of the...

New Principal Ms. Correa-Soto Places Focus on Safety, Normalcy

New Principal Ms. Correa-Soto Places Focus on Safety, Normalcy

Hailey Lanari, Managing Editor • November 29, 2022

In August 2022, Mrs Correa-Soto became the principal of Monroe Woodbury High School, returning after four years away from the district. “I wanted to come home, and that’s what coming back here has...

Some tips to make the most of your summer

Hailey Lanari, Staff Writer • June 9, 2022

The school year is finally coming to a close and it’s important that after this long and rather difficult school year we take this time to recharge and relax. Here are some ideas to make the most of...

Album Red by Taylor Swift is an emotional rollercoaster

Hailey Lanari, Staff Writer • February 17, 2022

The album Red by Taylor Swift was released in October of 2012, but after Swift’s loss of ownership, the album has been re-released with additional songs on Nov. 12, 2021.   Red (Taylor’s Version)...

One of the many Crochet for a Cause donation boxes.

Crochet for a Cause Club helps to warm those in need

Hailey Lanari, Staff Writer • February 8, 2022

The Crochet for a Cause club had a yarn drive this January to help collect materials for their donations to the Parkland Memorial Hospital in Houston. This is their first cause of the year through the...

Student quarantines difficult to navigate for students and staff

Hailey Lanari, Staff Writer • December 1, 2021

Returning to school full time after the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic has come with challenges, one of which is dealing with student quarantines.  “It’s been tough for everyone having large numbers...

Seven Things to Do During the Fall

Hailey Lanari, Staff Writer • November 3, 2021

Crisp air and brightly colored leaves abound, Fall is finally here. So, what can you do to make the most of it? 1. Pumpkin and Apple Picking Fall fruit picking is something fun to do with a group...

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