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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?
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
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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A person holding a thermometer (Pexels.com)
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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
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
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A hanging phone holder, with numbered pockets to hold a cell phone. Two phones are in their pockets.
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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.
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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.
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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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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
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Olivia Cooper

Olivia Cooper, Editor-in-Chief

Olivia Cooper (she/they) is editor-in-chief of The Wire News and a senior at Monroe-Woodbury High School. After writing creatively for years, she joined in 2023 to explore a new avenue of writing and learn more about issues within the school. In her free time, she alternates between vegetable gardening, knitting with local wool, watching her pet corn snake, and playing rogue-like video games. She’s excited to write on topics close to her heart for an audience of fellow students.

All content by Olivia Cooper
A parked police car outside of Monroe-Woodbury High School.

School resource officers: Who are they and what do they do?

Olivia Cooper, Editor-In-Chief • February 25, 2025

In the wake of rising concern over school violence and juvenile crime, new school officials have arrived: school resource officers (SROs). In 2022, Monroe-Woodbury introduced SROs to its schools, following...

The Voice Ensemble tenors and basses sing Sh-Boom by The Chords from the back of the auditorium.

[Photo] The Monroe-Woodbury High School Music Department held the unique Prism Concert on February 14

April 1, 2025

The Voice Ensemble tenors and basses sing Sh-Boom by The Chords from the back of the auditorium.

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.

[Photo] OPINION: Clubs build student character and create school community

Elijah Lefton, Contributing Writer • April 1, 2025

Members Pendragon, the literary magazine for Monroe-Woodbury, gather to discuss their upcoming publication.

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A photo of Madison Fileen peeks over the paper towel dispenser in the girls' locker room. The same photo of her is also on display on the locker room's announcement board.

[Photo] Madison Fileen reaches new heights with 1000 career points in girls basketball

Chase Cassidy, Writer • February 4, 2025

A photo of Madison Fileen peeks over the paper towel dispenser in the girls' locker room. The same photo of her is also on display on the locker room's announcement board.

A mural dedicated to Ms. McGuckin, a retired teacher of Monroe-Woodbury High School, can be seen by the central stairwell on B floor.

[Photo] OPINION: The Importance of Beautifying the High School

Gianna Hodge, Staff Writer • February 20, 2025

A mural dedicated to Ms. McGuckin, a retired teacher of Monroe-Woodbury High School, can be seen by the central stairwell on B floor.

A police car parked outside Monroe-Woodbury High School.

[Photo] Interim Principal Mr. McElroy hopes to promote a friendly learning environment for students

Dillon Huang, Managing Editor • February 4, 2025

A police car parked outside Monroe-Woodbury High School.

Students were locked down in September after a suspect in a police search was found to be near some of the district's buildings.

A Lockout Last Month Delayed Dismissal at High School as Police Searched for Suspect

Olivia Cooper, Editor-in-Chief • October 28, 2024

Four district schools went into lockout on Wednesday, Sept. 18 because of a nearby police search for a fleeing murder suspect named Ali Ali. The trouble began when around 6:30 a.m., Ali crashed his...

Mr. Filie and fellow retiree Ms. McGuckin hold up a copy of 2024's Pendragon. This is Mr. Filie's 30th year publishing Pendragon.

Veteran Teacher Mr. Filie to Retire After More Than 30 Years of Teaching

Olivia Cooper, Staff Writer • June 25, 2024

Long time English teacher Mr. Filie will be retiring following the 2024 school year. Mr. Filie has been teaching for 34 years, with much of his career at Monroe-Woodbury. He started his career at the former...

My pet corn snake, named Amaterasu after the Shinto sun goddess, balances in my hand. Holding a snake is the coolest feeling ever– they're not slimy, but smooth and cool to the touch.

Pet Snakes Provide Owners Loving, Rewarding Companionship. But Is Keeping a Snake Right For You?

Olivia Cooper, Staff Writer • May 13, 2024

Snakes: These scaly reptiles can be either the object of vilification or admiration, depending on who you ask. Increasingly, they've slithered into hearts as beloved pets. Today, nearly 800,000 Americans...

Many employers are beginning to monitor their employees accounts on all social media platforms.

Opinion: Employers shouldn’t look through your social media– but here’s how to protect yourself when they do

Olivia Cooper, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024

Sitting in the office, a hiring manager quickly glances over the resume of a young high school student seeking their first job. They appear qualified, but as a final background check, he types their name...

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

Olivia Cooper • April 2, 2024

Walking into the library this past month, a collection of art immediately catches the eye. These artworks were created by 35 MWHS Senior Art Majors as part of a wider collection called "An Artist's...

Infographic about M-W student experiences.

Transgender and genderqueer high schoolers share ups and downs of experiences at Monroe-Woodbury High School

Olivia Cooper, Staff Writer • March 8, 2024

Note: The terms transgender and genderqueer are used in tandem in this article to include both transgender people and those who don't use the label transgender but are still considered outside the gender...

Mr. Ferrier the dean of students at Monroe-Woodbury High School started in September.

New Dean Brings New Perspective to Discipline

Olivia Cooper, Staff Writer • December 7, 2023

Students may have seen a new staff member's face as they navigate the hallways. Mr. Ferrier, the new dean of students, has joined Monroe-Woodbury High School this year. The role of a dean is "a little...

“It was mediocre at best. They somehow managed to find worse songs than last year. The only person I was interested in finding on the field was too short to see," said junior, Daria Medvedva.

“It was mediocre at best. They somehow managed to find worse songs than last year. The only person I was interested in finding on the field was too short to see," said junior, Daria Medvedva.

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