The Student Voice of North Allegheny Senior High School

The Uproar
The Student Voice of North Allegheny Senior High School

The Uproar
The Student Voice of North Allegheny Senior High School

The Uproar
Meg Rees

Meg Rees, Photography Editor

Meg Rees, a senior, loves everything photography. She will be majoring in commercial photography next year at Ohio University. When she’s not behind the camera, Meg loves participating in the NA Tiger Marching Band (where she’s a drum major this year), performing in the orchestra pit for the NASH spring musicals (where she plays the clarinet), and watching endless re-runs of “The Office” on Netflix.

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Every year, 4.5 million Americans benefit from the generosity of blood donors.

[Photo] Give Blood, Give Back

Ava DiGiacomo, Opinions Editor • March 4, 2024

Every year, 4.5 million Americans benefit from the generosity of blood donors.

One Last Time

One Last Time

Meg Rees, Photography Editor • June 5, 2020

In the chilly morning hours of a Thursday in quarantine, a volunteer army of NA staff members set out to lift the spirits of the graduating class with a surprise delivery to each home.

Signs of Compassion and Congratulations

Meg Rees, Photography Editor • May 8, 2020

I was getting ready to sit down yesterday for lunch when the doorbell rang. The last thing I expected to find at my front door was my first-semester Philosophy teacher, Mr. Pirring, wearing a face mask...

Even if no one is looking, taking care of your appearance during quarantine can boost your well-being.

A Chic Guide to Confinement Fashion

Meg Rees, Photography Editor • April 24, 2020

You're probably reading this in your pajamas.  After all, who's looking, right? It's understandable that fashion would seem irrelevant during this time of self-isolation, but in reality, it is probably...

Pittsburgh's North Hills are usually busting with commercial activity. Since Gov. Wolf's stay-at-home order, however, the region has grown eerily quiet.

Part-Time Jobs in a Full-Time Pandemic

Meg Rees, Photography Editor • March 27, 2020

We are all living in a moment of history right now. Perhaps the biggest pandemic since the Spanish Flu of 1918, COVID-19 is sweeping across the globe, leaving tens of thousands dead at the time of this...

Ensemble member Marvel Moniaga makes the most of his moment in the spotlight at last weekend's spring musical, "Titanic."

A Happy Ending to a Tragic Story

Meg Rees, Photography Editor • March 9, 2020

The Titanic set sail on her maiden voyage 108 years ago. 1,517 passengers boarded the ship, not knowing their tragic fate. From March 4-8, the Titanic sunk in NASH's own auditorium, and 5,800 people were...

Pretty Much It: Episode 4

Pretty Much It: Episode 4

Somya Thakur, Anjana Suresh, Maddie Kantz, and Meg Rees • March 9, 2020

Mr. Morris's 11th period journalism class always has the strangest questions and conversations, so the original Pretty Much It cast decided to include their class on the podcast to see what kind of strange...

Were it not for NASH head custodian Dwayne Nasiadka, the building would hardly be able to function properly.

Making It All Work

Meg Rees, Photography Editor • February 28, 2020

Every large organization depends daily on staff who perform their work far from the spotlight.  Schools, of course, could not exist without teachers and administrators, but a closer look at how NASH runs...

The 2020 29 Hour Show tested both the creativity and the endurance of NASH and NAI actors this past weekend. The annual Actors' Society event raised a total of $1,000 for the Society of St Vincent de Paul, a charity currently working to help the victims of the Australian wildfires.

[Photo] Up Close: The 29 Hour Show

Maria Cima, Director of Podcasts • January 29, 2020

Sally Cho and Abby Rapp give the audience the weekend update. Special thanks to Mr. Truesdell and Mrs. Harrell for organizing and running the Actor Society, the students who participated, and everyone...

Pretty Much It: Episode 3

Pretty Much It: Episode 3

Somya Thakur, Anjana Suresh, Maddie Kantz, and Meg Rees • January 22, 2020

In this episode, the cast talks about the new year and how the year has started off on the wrong side of the bed. They cover the Australian bushfires, WWIII memes, the royal family and as usual, Trisha...

Up Close: Teacher Jeopardy 2019

Up Close: Teacher Jeopardy 2019

Meg Rees, Photography Editor • January 6, 2020

Evan Wilson, 8th grade, was the star of the third annual middle school musical, "Elf the Musical, Jr"

New to the Stage

Meg Rees, Photography Editor • December 17, 2019

On December 13, 14, and 15, 7th and 8th graders from all three middle schools came together to put on Elf the Musical Jr. NASH tech students and teachers helped to make this performance great. Two years...

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[Photo] Holiday Traditions

December 18, 2019

The annual NHS Blood Drive took place last week, just in time for Thanksgiving. The event was co-sponsored by Vitalant.

Every Drop Counts

Rachel Morrell and Meg Rees • December 3, 2019

Just before the Thanksgiving break sent the student body home for rest and relaxation, nearly 100 NASH students took the meaning of the holiday to heart and headed to the gymnasium to give blood. Vitalant,...

Pretty Much It: Episode 2

Pretty Much It: Episode 2

Somya Thakur, Anjana Suresh, Meg Rees, and Maddie Kantz • November 27, 2019

In this episode, the girls talk about different Thanksgiving traditions they have, and how their cultures play a role in how they celebrate the holiday. They also continue last episode's conversation about...

This year's fall play, The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, opens this Thursday.

Killer Comedy

Meg Rees, Photography Editor • November 13, 2019

Occasionally, we all wish we could be someone else.     For a lucky 15 students at NASH, that wish has come true, at least temporarily, as they step into the shoes of a mansion owner,...

Pretty Much It: Episode 1

Pretty Much It: Episode 1

Meg Rees, Somya Thakur, Maddie Kantz, and Anjana Suresh • November 1, 2019

Welcome to Pretty Much It! We're a group of students who want to comment on major events online and in real life. In this episode, Meg, Maddie, Anjana, and Somya tackle the subjects of TikTok, Trisha Paytas,...

Sure, some teens loathe the rubbery clogs. But look around the halls and you'll see a far greater number of Crocs fans.

Rubber Soul

Meg Rees, Photography Editor • October 17, 2019

  It’s now official. Crocs are back at NASH. The signature rubbery clog, acquired in 2004 by Lyndon Hanson and George Boedecker from a company named Foam Creations, originally hit the...

3:00 Snare captain Malia Wilson practices various cadences before the Friday night performance.

Final Countdown: Friday Night

Meg Rees, Photography Editor • October 9, 2019

Each Friday night during the fall, thousands of spectators witness the Marching Band's performance.  Significantly fewer, however, see what the group does before and after the big night.  The timeline...

Senior Ella Backauskas practices her sign language skills with Sign Language Club sponsor Mrs. McAfee. "I taught my mom and brother a little bit, so sometimes we just sign to each other for fun," Backauskas said.

[Photo] Signing In

Rachel Morrell, Staff Writer • October 3, 2019

Senior Ella Backauskas practices her sign language skills with Sign Language Club sponsor Mrs. McAfee. "I taught my mom and brother a little bit, so sometimes we just sign to each other for fun," Backauskas...

It's probably the case that most students do not fully realize the detailed preparation that goes into a typical day of food services at NASH.

Now They’re Cooking!

Meg Rees, Photography Editor • September 25, 2019

We eat there daily, but most students have never seen how the cafeteria staff manages to provide for us. Earlier this month, I was granted permission by cafeteria supervisors Jenna Ossler and Beverly...

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