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Stroudsburg High School unveils new marquee!
Stroudsburg High School unveils new marquee!
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Hantavirus Outbreak aboard MV Hondius
Athletes Messiah Kirkland, Mason Gearhart, and Shemar Gravesande walk the team flag on the field with Coach Cirillo.
Best Buddies Attends Special Olympics!
America will celebrate 250 years, a semiquincentennial, this July 4th!
America is turning 250! (But does anyone care?)
Students participating in the Pink Bus at Stroudsburg High School.
“Humanity is in trouble”
The famous scene in Obsession at the restaurant where Nikki is screaming at Bear.
Obsession Movie Review
One last song: A Tribute to Ms. Lee
One last song: A Tribute to Ms. Lee
How SHS changed over the years
How SHS changed over the years
Bullying takes on many forms in 2026 as students have to traverse a much different world
PSA: Bullying: How to spot it and how to stop it
Coach Dom watches the football game from the sidelines.
Teacher Feature on Mr. Magalhaes
Read or Sleep are your two options this year after taking the Keystones!
Read or Sleep: New Keystones policy
"Project Hail Mary" Review
“Project Hail Mary” Review
A collage made from canva which represents the theme of '"The Great Divide" album and tour.
“The Great Divide”
Chatgpt is always there for you, but should it be?
Editorial: Chatgpt, is it helping or hurting?
Express sign in a New York Subway, the transportation that keeps the city running.
Zohran Mamdani, New York’s mayor
Picture of all the school board members, located on Board docs
School Board Update
School buses line up in preparation for dismissal. February School Board meeting recommends the purchase of several new buses. Photo credit: J. Appolo
February school board update
Kona Maronpot, senior, is the 2024-2025 Student Representative for the SHS School Board and a monthly contributor to The Mountaineer Newspaper.
January school board update
Mr. Robert Wood reads a comic; the primary focus of The Study of Graphic Novels course that is being added as an elective.
November school board update
Mr. Burke dons a chef hat and coat while assisting in the SHS kitchen. Photo shared by Assistant Principal, Christine Gangaware.
September meeting reveals double departure
A beautiful day out in Delaware Water Gap, Mount Tammany's red & white trail.
In Honor of Theodore Roosevelt
Izabella Wozniak, '27, reads an update on Kristi Noem's absence at the DHS.
United States Department of Homeland Security undergoes staff changes
PA creates phone ban in schools
PA creates phone ban in schools
What's happening in the Middle East?
What’s happening in the Middle East?
Student reading up on China and Taiwan.
Japan breaks decades of defensive military
Dorothy Elko and Madelyn Vargas get recognized after a home game.
Stroudsburg softball duo commits to Rider University
Aidan Brier '26
Baseball is off to states!
An interview with the Boy's Tennis Team
An interview with the Boy’s Tennis Team
A picture of a PWHL game in their inaugural season
Playoffs begin for Women’s Hockey
Stroudsburg High school's 4x1 team consisting of Octavius Marte'27, Sergio Texiera'26, Julien Texiera'27, and Keyen Johnson'27.
Stroudsburg Track and Field continues to reach new highs
The Lady Mountaineers huddle in the pitchers circle.
Stroudsburg Softball travels to Delaware Valley High School
Stroudsburg softball defeats William Allen on April 14, 2026. Photo by Stroudsburg softball instagram page.
Stroudsburg Softball sweeps over William Allen
A pair of Nike spikes on top of a Strousburg High School Track and Field Windbreaker.
Track & Field Starts Off Another Season!
Stroudsburg Softball Varsity Digital Magazine!
Stroudsburg Softball Varsity Digital Magazine!
Stroudsburg Varsity Baseball Digital Magazine!
Stroudsburg Varsity Baseball Digital Magazine!
The famous scene in Obsession at the restaurant where Nikki is screaming at Bear.
Obsession Movie Review
A drawing of a inverted Philipines flag and a quote from Remedios Guinto Gomez
Beauty Queen Commander: Remedios Gomez
"Project Hail Mary" Review
“Project Hail Mary” Review
Canonical Outcry featuring Stroudsburg's own Maleko, Jordan and Kenny.
Rock out with Stroudsburg’s own “Canonical Outcry”
A collage made from canva which represents the theme of '"The Great Divide" album and tour.
“The Great Divide”
Senior picnic is a tradition carried out by SHS for seniors to enjoy their time in the sun.
Senior Picnic Gallery
Seniors heading back to the buses leaving Chipperfield concluding their Senior Walk.
Senior Walk
SLC attendees lines up at the staircase at Hershey Lodge for a group photo.
Stroudsburg Goes to States!
Valentine's day Photobooth!
Valentine’s day Photobooth!
Main entrance of Kalahari Resort as students arrived for their field trip.
Business Behind the Scenes at Kalahari
The Scoop
The Scoop
Join Keira and Andrew as they discussed their adventures in mixing, baking and more.
Chaos in the mixing bowl: Episode 2
Listen in for Keira's baking journey!
Chaos in the Mixing Bowl: ep 1
The Double Life podcast explores how students juggle "double lives" while playing multiple roles. Created with Canva Designs by Mountaineer Staff.
Double Life podcast: episode 3
The Double Life podcast features students who have busy lives, working, creating, leading, etc. Illustration created in Canva by Mountaineer staff.
Double Life podcast: episode 2
SHS class of 26 says goodbye!
SHS class of 26 says goodbye!
JV softball interview!
JV softball interview!
Stroudsburg High School listens to a variety of music every day.
What is SHS listening to?
A screen capture from the interview.
Girls Basketball Video Interview
A picture of many art pieces done by the Art Major 1 class.
Art Club interview
One last song: A Tribute to Ms. Lee
One last song: A Tribute to Ms. Lee
SHS class of 26 says goodbye!
SHS class of 26 says goodbye!
Dorothy Elko and Madelyn Vargas get recognized after a home game.
Stroudsburg softball duo commits to Rider University
Crista Kopec
Crista Kopec
Tyra Edwards
Tyra Edwards
SHS class of 26 says goodbye!
SHS class of 26 says goodbye!
A selfie taken by Kayla Centeno ‘27.
Student Spotlight on Kayla Centeno
A picture of Kourtney Hughes, ‘27.
Student Spotlight on Kourtney Hughes
A selfie of Amber Calero, ‘27.
Student Spotlight on Amber Calero
Savana Arroyo poses in the Stroudsburg food pantry.
Can the Principal winner – Savana Arroyo!
One last song: A Tribute to Ms. Lee
One last song: A Tribute to Ms. Lee
Coach Dom watches the football game from the sidelines.
Teacher Feature on Mr. Magalhaes
Staff Feature on Mr. Kunkel
Staff Feature on Mr. Kunkel
Ms. Paradise and her kids
Staff Feature on Ms. Paradis
Ms. Ortega poses in her graduation gown.
Teacher Feature on Ms. Ortega
SHS class of 26 says goodbye!
SHS class of 26 says goodbye!
Crista Kopec
Crista Kopec
Tyra Edwards
Tyra Edwards
Arda Gocuklu
Arda Gocuklu
Ta-Jayla Rieara
Ta-Jayla Rieara
Dorothy Elko and Madelyn Vargas get recognized after a home game.
Stroudsburg softball duo commits to Rider University
Stroudsburg High School unveils new marquee!
Stroudsburg High School unveils new marquee!
A picture from the band portion of the concert.
A legacy to remember
A drawing of a inverted Philipines flag and a quote from Remedios Guinto Gomez
Beauty Queen Commander: Remedios Gomez
"Project Hail Mary" Review
“Project Hail Mary” Review
New York City celebrates 95 years for the Empire State Building on Friday, May 1!
The Empire State building turns 95!
Posed photo of a stuffed animal to represent a wild animal.
Extinct Animal Quiz
A close-up on white wood asters flowers, an ingredient used in making laxatives.
Spring break quiz
Addams Family Quiz
Addams Family Quiz
Photo via Pexels.com under the Creative Commons License
Test your character quiz
The Roman copy of a Greek statue of Homer, the author of the Iliad and Odyssey. Found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Greek Mythology quiz
Most recent C-Town logo recreated in Canva, similar to the original.
Stroudsburg Hispanics welcome C-Town
A collection of products from Pocono Soap.
Local Businesses #2: Pocono Soap
The storefront of Second Coming Thrift Store on Park Ave
Thrifting becomes a part of mainstream culture
Outside Dunkelberger's winter and christmas display. Displaying a homely and cozy vibe for the holidays.
Local Businesses Part 1: Dunkelbergers
Explore the Poconos, there are so many things to do this summer. Collage created with Canva Designs.
Here’s your summer bucket list
Scholarship
Superhero Scholarship
Horatio Alger Association National Scholarships
Horatio Alger Association National Scholarships
NEPA Community Federal Credit Union Scholarship
NEPA Community Federal Credit Union Scholarship
Vietnam Vets of America
Vietnam Vets of America
Mountaineer Band Scholarship
Mountaineer Band Scholarship
A collection of products from Pocono Soap.
Local Businesses #2: Pocono Soap
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Mark McDonald, Staff Writer

Howdy do, buckaroo, my name is Mark McDonald. I’m not a farmer, nor do I own McDonald’s. I play baseball and run cross country for SHS. I also enjoy mountain biking and exploring nature. I like photography and film as well. This will be my first year working for the school paper and I am looking forward to a productive year! E I E I O

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