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Phil and Phyllis had two babies on March 27, 2024 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Photo permission granted by The Groundhog Club via Punxsutawney Phils Facebook page, April 11.
Punxsutawney Phil and wife, Phyllis, welcome baby groundhogs
Stroudsburg High School proudly advertises their musical this year, The Prom.
Stroudsburg High School’s Musical “The Prom” divides the community
UFC 300 airs this Saturday
UFC 300 airs this Saturday
Mr. Sodl reflects on the earthquake felt throughout Stroudsburg.
Earthquake rumbles Stroudsburg High School
Photo taken from science.nasa.gov website, used for educational purposes only.
Total solar eclipse darkens Pennsylvania
Taylor Swift in her private jet flying around Stroudsburg High School
Taylor Swift’s private jet usage raises environmental concerns
A quilt map created by clients, staff, volunteers symbolizes the unified community. The quilt is a wall display at the Monroe County location.
Meals On Wheels is more than a food program
NAACP members present the Evolution of Dance for the high school students.
Stroudsburg’s NAACP hosts “Many Voices, One Hope” assembly
Main Street bustles as businesses close during a week day
Small businesses bring something special to Stroudsburg
Cinemark board displays movies in theaters and their showtimes for customers.
Musicians’ legacies live on in film
Hand drawing of famous women: Taylor Swift, Emma Watson, and Rachel Zegler. Sketch by Andrew Polanco 10.
The unfair treatment of female celebrities
K-pop is listened to globally by people of many different cultures and ethnicity.
The influence of Korean pop outside of Korea
High school students getting ready to play a game in phys. ed class
Should physical education be required in public schools?
Toxic masculinity could be as simple as a seemingly harmless joke.
The harmful effects of toxic masculinity
These are the books One of Us Is Lying,by Karen M. McManus, and Defending Jacob, by William Landay.
The mystery behind finding a new read
The PA restaurant and lodging association scholarship is intended for high school seniors
PA restaurant and lodging association scholarship
This scholarship is intended for students planning on attending a technical school
Donald Lynch scholarship
This scholarship is intended for students planning on studying environmental science
Gary R. Brown Environmental scholarship
This scholarship is a merit-based scholarship but financial information is also required
Hagan scholarship
This is meant for students intending on studying botany and agricuture
Monroe County Garden Club scholarship
Photo of Teacher and Varsity Head Cross Country and Track and Field Long Distance Coach Eric Foti.
Boys’ Track leaves Dieruff in the dust
Photo of track superstar Alena Murray, 11, taken at a track meet of her in action.
Girls’ Track obliterates Dieruff Huskies
Boys tennis regroups in a huddle. Photo credit: Berlin Ulmer, 11.
Tennis woes
Stroudsburg 2B Alex Pacitti fielding a ball and throwing to Stroudsburg 1B Anthony Knight during Stroudsburgs game against Emmaus on April 8, 2024.
Stroudsburg Baseball loses another close game
Stroudsburg pitcher, Anthony Knight during at-bat against Easton Area High School on March 25, 2024.
Baseball offense silenced by William Allen
Photo images from IMDb.com.
Holiday Weekend Movie Picks
Emma Stone has been a force on the silver screen for years
And the award for Best Actress goes to…Emma Stone!
March has been declared as Womens History Month and is celebrated internationally on March 8.
March is Women’s History Month
Shamrocks and buckets of gold arent the only things related to March.
March Trivia Quiz
Studio Ghibli film, The Boy and The Heron, came out on December 3rd, 2023.
Studio Ghibli’s The Boy and The Heron is a masterpiece
Check out the Holiday Show Photo Gallery!
King of Hearts nominees perform a dance for the crowd
King of Hearts pep rally photo gallery
MCTI senior, Wyatt Staples, studies Welding while working at E.F. Possinger & Sons as part of the Cooperative program. Photo courtesy of MCTI Adviser, Gregg Angeli.
MCTI students pursue their dream careers
Check out the King of Hearts spirit week photo gallery!
Check out the King of Hearts spirit week photo gallery!
Vincent Van Snow an excellent snowman by AP Art and Art 4.
Join the adventure of Snowmen of Stroudsburg this winter!
Netflix’s Beef is frighteningly realistic
Episode 2: Coaches Richmond and El-Bassiouni
Mountaineer Athletics Podcast Episode 1: Coach Miller
Do The Right Thing is a civil rights masterpiece created by Spike Lee
Do The Right Thing – A Mountaineer Movie Review
Stroudsburg High School is known for their athletics and their winter sports.
Listen to a podcast recapping SHS winter sports
Mystery of the Mountaineer
Mystery of the Mountaineer
Screenshot from SHS 2024 Senior Superlative video by Ben Domanski.
Check out the 2024 Senior Superlative
SHS Student Government introduces WAR-naments!
SHS Student Government introduces WAR-naments!
The 2022-2023 Staff of the Mountaineer Newspaper encouraging students to read the newspaper.
Check out the Mountaineer promotional video
Ten teachers are eligible to be pied at the Pep Rally for MiniThon (Photo by Matthew Trezza)
MiniThon’s “Pie-A-Teacher” Fundraiser Promo Video
March has been declared as Womens History Month and is celebrated internationally on March 8.
March is Women’s History Month
Shamrocks and buckets of gold arent the only things related to March.
March Trivia Quiz
What would your job be at the North Pole?
What would your job be at the North Pole?
Happy Thanksgiving! Take the quiz, What Thanksgiving dish are you?
Happy Thanksgiving! Take the quiz, “What Thanksgiving dish are you?”
Take the Mountaineer Holiday quiz now!
Take the Mountaineer Holiday quiz now!
Senior Destination on Garcia Quashawn
Senior Destination on Garcia Quashawn
Senior Destination Fayth Winkelman
Senior Destination Fayth Winkelman
Senior Destination on Noeli Valentin
Senior Destination on Noeli Valentin
Senior Destination on Gabriela Thompson
Senior Destination on Gabriela Thompson
Senior Destination on Madison Reehl-Keith
Senior Destination on Madison Reehl-Keith
Photo of Stroudsburg High School student Isabella Thomas smiling into the camera.
Student Spotlight on Isabella Thomas
Photo of Stroudsburg High School student Katelyn Hernandez in her cheer uniform.
Student Spotlight on Katelyn Hernandez
Student Spotlight on Stroudsburg High School student Peter Leyba smiling.
Student Spotlight on Peter Leyba
Photo of Stroudsburg High School student Jonathan Rusk smiling into the camera.
Student Spotlight on Jonathan Rusk
Photo of Stroudsburg High School Student Ethan Sandoval in a classic classroom setting smiling into the camera.
Student Spotlight on Ethan Sandoval
Ms.Moucha Jr.High School Counselor posing with a dog from their Smooch a Pooch event. Photo courtesy of Ms. Moucha.
Staff Feature on Junior High School Counselor Ms. Moucha
Photo of Stroudsburg High school teacher Ms. McHale with her family.
Teacher Feature on Ms. McHale
Mr.Romberger High School Vice Principal posing at his desk
Staff Feature on Mr. Romberger High School Vice Principal
Photo of Stroudsburg high school teacher Mr. Kontos and Varsity Track coach for pole volting.
Teacher feature on Mr. Kontos
The High School Nurse Ms.Marsh posing at her desk
Staff Feature on Ms. Marsh School Nurse
Senior Destination on Garcia Quashawn
Senior Destination on Garcia Quashawn
Senior Destination Fayth Winkelman
Senior Destination Fayth Winkelman
Senior Destination on Noeli Valentin
Senior Destination on Noeli Valentin
Senior Destination on Gabriela Thompson
Senior Destination on Gabriela Thompson
Senior Destination on Madison Reehl-Keith
Senior Destination on Madison Reehl-Keith
Sierra Thieme, 12, Samuel Pusey, 12, and Tess Nowosad, 10, create sculptures in Ms. Werts class.
SHS art department’s hard-working community
NAACP members present the Evolution of Dance for the high school students.
Stroudsburg’s NAACP hosts “Many Voices, One Hope” assembly
Eight heads of statues from Ancient Greece in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Greek Mythology surrounds today’s culture
During the Spring Festival, its common for children to receive envelopes with money in them.
The diversity of New Years
The Kindness Cottage is newly decorated with Christmas decor for the holidays!
The Kindness Project expands to Stroudsburg
Congratulations to the winners of the Egg-streme dodgeball tournament, the Jitalang Bitalangs!
´Egg-streme´ tournament
NJHS is hosting an outdoor community movie night on May 3rd.
NJHS is hosting a Community Movie Night
Moving on to next round!
Classroom Bracket #1 Results SJHS
UFC 300 airs this Saturday
UFC 300 airs this Saturday
Our classroom décor bracket for April madness.
‘April’ Madness: classroom décor
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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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(5/21 - 5/27)

(5/21 – 5/27)

Mark McDonald and Stephen Bauer
June 12, 2018
Recent storm takes a toll on tennis courts (5/14 - 5/20)

Recent storm takes a toll on tennis courts (5/14 – 5/20)

Stephen Bauer and Mark McDonald
June 7, 2018
(5/7 - 5/13) Springy

(5/7 – 5/13) Springy

Mark McDonald and Stephen Bauer
June 7, 2018
Mt Tammany

[Photo] Entertaining activities to enjoy around the Poconos

Kristen Dougher, Staff Writer
October 29, 2018
Hall of Fame Concert a fabulous success

Hall of Fame Concert a fabulous success

Mark McDonald, Staff Photographer, Staff Writer
May 24, 2018
Student Spotlight on Tayrn Silvernale

Student Spotlight on Tayrn Silvernale

Mark McDonald
May 18, 2018
Mounties defeat the Timberwolves, head to EPC tournament

Mounties defeat the Timberwolves, head to EPC tournament

Mark McDonald, Staff Photographer, Staff Writer
May 11, 2018
(4/30 - 5/6) Spring has sprung

(4/30 – 5/6) Spring has sprung

Mark McDonald and Stephen Bauer
May 4, 2018
Downtown Scranton (4/23 - 4/29)

Downtown Scranton (4/23 – 4/29)

Mark McDonald and Stephen Bauer
April 26, 2018
(4/2 - 4/8) Vermont skiing trip

(4/2 – 4/8) Vermont skiing trip

Mark McDonald and Stephen Bauer
April 4, 2018
(3/26 - 4/1) Student goes to Scotland

(3/26 – 4/1) Student goes to Scotland

Mark McDonald and Stephen Bauer
April 4, 2018
(3/19-2/25) Asian Elephants

(3/19-2/25) Asian Elephants

Mark McDonald and Stephen Bauer
April 4, 2018
St. Patricks Day Parade marches through town

St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches through town

Stephen Bauer and Mark McDonald
March 23, 2018
SHS holds incredible whats your 17? assembly for students

SHS holds incredible what’s your 17? assembly for students

Mark McDonald and Stephen Bauer
March 16, 2018
(3/12 - 3/18) Noreaster hits hard

(3/12 – 3/18) Nor’easter hits hard

Stephen Bauer and Mark McDonald
March 12, 2018
View the King of Hearts pep rally photo gallery!

View the King of Hearts pep rally photo gallery!

Mark McDonald and Stephen Bauer
February 28, 2018
SHS student returns from Ireland (2/19 - 2/25)

SHS student returns from Ireland (2/19 – 2/25)

Mark McDonald and Stephen Bauer
February 23, 2018
Winterfest in Downtown Stroudsburg

Winterfest in Downtown Stroudsburg

Stephen Bauer and Mark McDonald
February 22, 2018
Chocolate Pretzel Sale winners announced, details below!

“Chocolate Pretzel Sale” winners announced, details below!

Daniel Burden, Mark McDonald, and Stephen Bauer
February 20, 2018
Valentines Day surprise (2/12 - 2/18)

Valentine’s Day surprise (2/12 – 2/18)

Mark McDonald and Stephen Bauer
February 14, 2018

Tough loss for boys basketball

Stephen Bauer and Mark McDonald
February 13, 2018
Reset Streetwear (2/5 - 2/11)

Reset Streetwear (2/5 – 2/11)

Stephen Bauer and Mark McDonald
February 9, 2018
Groundhog Day (1/29 - 2/4)

Groundhog Day (1/29 – 2/4)

Stephen Bauer and Mark McDonald
February 2, 2018
Boys basketball defeats Liberty

Boys basketball defeats Liberty

Mark McDonald and Stephen Bauer
January 25, 2018
Bethlehem Catholics defeats the SHS wrestling team 41-18

Bethlehem Catholics defeats the SHS wrestling team 41-18

Mark McDonald and Stephen Bauer
January 24, 2018
Teachers stun students at holiday show

Teachers stun students at holiday show

Mark McDonald and Stephen Bauer
January 23, 2018
Lunch break

A healthier lifestyle can trim the fat on obesity

Mark McDonald, Staff Writer
December 15, 2017
New family bike park opens along River Road

New family bike park opens along River Road

Daniel Burden and Mark McDonald
October 31, 2017
Homecoming Pep rally was a success

Homecoming Pep rally was a success

Mark McDonald, Staff Photographer
October 19, 2017
Field hockey wins first game of EPC tournament

Field hockey wins first game of EPC tournament

Mark McDonald, Staff Photographer
October 18, 2017
Stroudsburg boys soccer must win tonight

Stroudsburg boys soccer must win tonight

Mark McDonald, Staff Photographer
October 12, 2017
Girls cross country continues successful season

Girls cross country continues successful season

Mark McDonald, Staff Photographer
October 11, 2017
Football team keeps the Little Brown Jug in Mini-THON take-over game

Football team keeps the Little Brown Jug in Mini-THON take-over game

Mark McDonald, Staff Photographer
September 29, 2017
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