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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

Hayley Simon
It’s important during senior year to not lose yourself in the college process, though that obviously is a critical part of the year. Try to push yourself to participate in school activities as much as possible. If you’ve never been in a club, or you’ve never gone to a school dance, your senior year is the time to do it. I think my ultimate goal for this past year was to look back on it with a smile, no matter what ups and downs may have occurred, and I’m happy to say I’ve accomplished that goal. Don’t just check out during your last year here at NA because you’re ready to move on. Sometimes, it’s good to have something to miss when you leave because it proves you’ve lived your life to its fullest thus far.

Hayley Simon, Arts & Entertainment Editor

Hayley Simon is a senior at North Allegheny. She has loved writing as long as she can remember and can’t wait to contribute quirky, outside-the-box articles to The Uproar to spread not only news but good vibes as well. Hayley plans on majoring in Creative Writing in college to become a novelist so she can have a legitimate excuse to obsess over books.

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The Farewell Fever

The Farewell Fever

Hayley Simon, Arts & Entertainment Editor June 3, 2019

"We learned to fly Together side by side I just hope the rest of my life Would feel as good as my High School Musical Who says we have to let it go? It's the best part we've ever known Step...

Film Fanatics: Total Tear-Jerkers

Film Fanatics: Total Tear-Jerkers

Hayley Simon and Rachel Schaelchlin May 22, 2019

Tissues? Check. Waterproof mascara? Check. Enough junk food to drown your sorrows in? Check. And now you're all set for our list of several total tear-jerkers. We wish you the best of luck, and...

As horrible as it appeared, the event that took place in front of NASH Thursday morning was a demonstration rather than a reality.  Yet, the importance of the message it sent to the senior class will hopefully resonate throughout the Prom weekend and beyond.

When the World Comes Crashing Down

Hayley Simon, Arts & Entertainment Editor May 3, 2019

Two bloody and broken students stumble from the wreckage in NASH's front parking lot. Traumatized, they begin to panic, wondering what on earth happened. How did things take such a dark turn so quickly?...

Down the Rabbit Hole

Down the Rabbit Hole

Hayley Simon, Arts & Entertainment Editor April 18, 2019

Raid your closet for pastels and make room in your stomach for candy -- Easter is nearly here. With the holiday just around the bend, now is a good time to prepare yourself for the festivities that lie...

Film Fanatics: Animation Apocalypse

Film Fanatics: Animation Apocalypse

Hayley Simon and Rachel Schaelchlin April 9, 2019

No matter how old we get or how much we mature over time, it is always great to look back on our early years and remember the things that shaped our childhood. We think we speak for many people when we...

Love is in the Air

Love is in the Air

Hayley Simon, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 8, 2019

Alainna Dougherty is a well known student here at North Allegheny Senior High. She can be found going from table to table in the cafeteria each morning, spreading smiles wherever she goes. Passionate and...

Luke Perry, whose star rose twice, dies at 52

Luke Perry, whose star rose twice, dies at 52

Hayley Simon, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 4, 2019

Word broke Monday, March 4th that actor Coy Luther "Luke" Perry III tragically passed away after suffering from a massive stroke several days earlier. Perry's stroke occurred on Wednesday, February 27th,...

Film Fanatics: 1990s Takeover

Film Fanatics: 1990s Takeover

Hayley Simon and Rachel Schaelchlin March 4, 2019

Movies are a great form of expression, an emotional outlet, and overall just a grand old time. However, with so many great movies coming out today, it is important to look back at the films that inspired...

Pick-Up Lines: The Best of the Worst

Pick-Up Lines: The Best of the Worst

Hayley Simon, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 13, 2019

You know them. You dread them. You cringe and laugh (but mostly cringe). And truth be told, they hardly even need an introduction, so without further ado, I give you "The Best of the Worst Pick-Up Lines" Do...

There's a line between cute and commercialized, and Valentine's Day seems to be tipping towards the latter of the two.

Lonely Hearts Club

Hayley Simon, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 12, 2019

Roses are red, violets are blue. This V-day I’m alone (again), how ‘bout you? Ah, the day has come again. The day for flowers, chocolates, and banging your head against the wall (decorated, of course,...

What REALLY Happens on the March For Life

What REALLY Happens on the March For Life

Hayley Simon, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 4, 2019

Throughout the years, it has become increasingly obvious to me that there are many misconceptions revolving around the annual March for Life. Perhaps it is because of the lack of news coverage, but no...

New Year's resolutions are so last week.

Resolutions? Ha. Funny.

Hayley Simon, Arts & Entertainment Editor January 14, 2019

Let's be real. There are two types of people in this world: those who lie to themselves and say they can make a New Year's resolution last, and those who don't even bother to make one to begin with. (I...

Shop Till You Drop

Shop Till You Drop

Hayley Simon, Arts & Entertainment Editor December 12, 2018

Let's get one thing straight right off the bat: I love Christmas. In fact, I'm pretty sure most people that have the slightest shred of sanity have a special place in their heart for gingerbread, stockings,...

Women Warriors

Women Warriors

Hayley Simon, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 27, 2018

Ladies and gentlemen...please remain calm. It's here. Finally. It has been two years since the last studio album by Little Mix, and while the "mixers" have been patiently waiting, I must say: it's...

To "Room" it May Concern

To “Room” it May Concern

Hayley Simon, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 12, 2018

Book or Movie? The answer to that question is one of the most popular debates of all time, sparking a battle of opinions in almost every situation. Some people prefer to see a scene play out in front of...

Halloween Hullabaloo: Movie Must-Sees

Halloween Hullabaloo: Movie Must-Sees

Hayley Simon and Rachel Schaelchlin October 31, 2018

Halloween is a time for scares and screams. However, horror films aren't for everyone, so we've decided to bring you a list of some classic cheesy Halloween movies. So, ladies and gentlemen, we give you...

Run from The Nun

Run from The Nun

Hayley Simon, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 15, 2018

On September 6th, 2018, The Nun, a spin-off of 2016's The Conjuring 2, hit theaters all across the United States. It was a highly anticipated movie from the moment the trailer was released and so, naturally,...

The queso at Moe's will be not be denied.

Beauty and the Feast

Hayley Simon, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 26, 2018

Many stressors in a teen's life come from school -- the testing, the homework, the notes, all of it. However, one of the great things about NASH is the number of opportunities to relieve some of those...

Hazardous Halls

Hazardous Halls

Hayley Simon, Arts & Entertainment Editor August 31, 2018

Attending high school comes with many dangers. A major threat on this list-- though often overlooked-- is the journey that occurs between classes. The hallways of NASH are like plaque-filled arteries,...

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