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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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