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Kristy Lopez

Kristy Lopez, Managing Editor

Kristy Lopez is a current senior and the Managing Editor for The Wire News. She joined the club in her sophomore year because of her interest in writing and editing articles and is excited to continue this year. In her free time, Kristy enjoys crocheting, reading murder mysteries, and drawing. She is also in other clubs such as Art Guild, National Art Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Expanding Horizons Book Club, and the LEAD mentorship club.

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Senior students waiting to meet their kindergartner book buddy at Sapphire Elementary School.

M-W Seniors Read to Elementary School Students

Kristy Lopez, Managing Editor February 1, 2024

 Monroe-Woodbury High School senior “Book Buddies” traveled to Sapphire Elementary and Smith Clove Elementary on December 13, 2023, to read to kindergarteners during their reading times.  The...

Student Artists Share Work in Annual Art Show

Student Artists Share Work in Annual Art Show

Kristy Lopez, Writer June 16, 2023

Student artists from all grade levels displayed their artwork during the Monroe-Woodbury District Art Show between Friday, May 5 to Sunday, May 7. Pieces are selected by a student’s teacher based on...

Monroe-Woodbury Drama Club Presents “Les Miserables”

Kristy Lopez, Copy Editor / Social Media Manager May 22, 2023

The drama club performed "Les Miserables” at Monroe-Woodbury High School on March 24 and 25.  This famous Broadway musical is based on the French Revolution.  It starts off with convict Jean...

Girls Varsity Flag Football Joins Spring Sports

Girls Varsity Flag Football Joins Spring Sports

Kristy Lopez, Copy Editor / Social Media Manager April 24, 2023

Spring sports for Monroe-Woodbury High School began on March 13, 2023, and consist of typical sports such as tennis, lacrosse, and softball, but this year a girls flag football team was formed for the...

Some members of The Dreamer Community Club at a meeting with their advisors.

The Dreamer Community Club Gives ELL Students a Fun and Educational Outlet

Kristy Lopez, Copy Editor / Social Media Manager March 15, 2023

The Dreamer Community Club is an M-W club that supports English Language Learners (ELL) by giving them the opportunity to practice their English speaking skills and an outlet to relax and express themselves...

Members of the Dance Club at rehearsal.

Dance Club Returns This Year

Kristy Lopez, Copy Editor / Social Media Manager February 14, 2023

The Dance/Hip Hop Club has returned to Monroe-Woodbury after a three year-long hiatus, meeting every Thursday afternoon in the Blackbox Theatre.   The club was inactive, since no teachers were available...

Review: Notion - More Than a Planner?

Review: Notion – More Than a Planner?

Kristy Lopez, Copy Editor / Social Media Manager February 14, 2023

Notion is a web application owned by Notion Labs, Inc. with the main aim of being a flexible software for organization and productivity. It is accessible to download on almost any platform such as macOS,...

Scenery from Plum Point. Photo taken by Audrey Whitfield on a field trip with her AP Biology class.

Return of School Field Trips in the 2022-2023 School Year

Kristy Lopez, Copy Editor, Social Media Manager December 22, 2022

Class field trips have made a return for the 2022-2023 school year.  Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, class field trips have been halted. This was due to fear surrounding the virus. This year,...

Art Honor Society Students gather for a picture outside the local businesses.

Monroe Businesses Decorated with Halloween Murals by the National Art Honor Society

Kristy Lopez, Managing Editor November 30, 2022

Monroe-Woodbury’s National Art Honors Society members went on a field trip on October 20 to the Monroe-Free Library to paint windows in town for Halloween. The students got permission to take this...

Students check in after arriving back from BOCES.

BOCES Program in the High School Allows Hands on Career Experience

Kristy Lopez, Copy Editor October 24, 2022

The Orange-Ulster BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is offered to rising juniors and seniors who aim to pursue a career in trade. Students may begin their application process during their...

Volunteers spread out across Museum Village grounds to take part in the annual Spring clean up.

Interact lends a hand to clean up Museum Village

Kristy Lopez, Staff Writer May 10, 2022

The annual Spring Clean Up event for the Monroe Museum Village took place on Saturday, April 2. This event had members of Monroe-Woodbury High School's Interact club as well as volunteers from Orange and...

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