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March Madness Basketball Tournament; see class president, Eric Card.
3x3 Basketball Tournament
March 6, 2024

March Madness 3 x 3 basketball tournament on March 15, starting at 4pm.  Contact your class president, Eric Card, or class officers for more...

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Stroudsburg High Schools promotional Flyer for the King of Hearts dance.
SENIORS! Prepare for King of Hearts and senior superlative voting
Madelyn Konklin, Editor-In-Chief • January 26, 2024

As the King of Heart's Dance draws near, take a look at the senior superlative and prepare to vote for your KOH nominees on Monday during homeroom! The...

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If you need tutoring, please join the Google Classroom so we can match you up with someone to help you. (Logo credit: NHS)
NHS Peer Tutoring
Luka Konklin, Editor-In-Chief • November 20, 2023

If you need tutoring, please join the Google Classroom so we can match you up with someone to help you. Please fill out the Google Form on Google...

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Hannah Helm, far right, second row, celebrates senior night with her teammates.  Photo courtesy of Stroudsburg High School Softball Facebook page.
Softball rounds out the season on a winning streak
Jaden Harper, Staff Writer • May 31, 2024

On Monday, May 6, Stroudsburg Softball won their ninth straight game as they defeated Pocono Mountain West, 17-0. It tallied as their 15th victory of the season and another...

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Stroudsburg celebrating during game against East Stroudsburg South
Baseball prepares for District 11 6A playoffs
Jaden Harper, Staff Writer • May 21, 2024

On Wednesday, May 8, Stroudsburg Baseball clinched a playoff berth in their 9-2 victory over Pocono Mountain West. It marked the team's 6th consecutive victory after beginning...

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Girls Varsity Basketball, 2023
How does an athlete balance academic demands with sports?
Morgan Tucker, Staff Writer • May 9, 2024

Ella Henritzy, 12, has been a standout athlete this year. Henritzy turned heads on the basketball court as a power forward. Now, she is stacking points for track and field...

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Student Spotlight on Isabella Thomas

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Photo of Stroudsburg High School student Isabella Thomas smiling into the camera.

What activities or hobbies do you enjoy out of school?

I enjoy painting, drawing, and playing softball for my travel team.

Where are you from?

I’m from New York. I moved to PA when I was 9.

What are your plans after high school?

I plan on going to college and playing softball at the highest level I can get to.

Do you speak any other languages than English?

I do not.

What is your passion in life? 

My passion is to help people who are struggling.

What is your greatest strength?

I believe my greatest strength to be a safe and calm person to come to with any questions or concerns.

When you are old, what do you think children will ask you to tell stories about?

I think children would ask me stories about me traveling to different places a lot because when I get older I want to travel around the world.

What social stigma does society need to get over?

I think society needs to get over the racial stigma and racism.

What’s something people don’t worry about but really should?

What they want to do after high school. I know it seems like you’ll have time your senior year but trust me it’s good to start early.

What’s something people worry about but really shouldn’t?

I know this is contradicting to my last answer, but they’re futures. It’s always good to have an idea and know exactly what they want in their futures but they should let time pass and enjoy time now.

How do you judge a person?

I judge a person based on how they treat others and how they act around certain people.

Which countries/places would you like to visit?

I would love to visit most of Europe and some of South America.

What is your greatest accomplishment so far?

My greatest accomplishment so far would have to be being chosen as a team captain for my travel team.

What was your favorite class in SHS?

My favorite class in SHS so far is Biology with Mrs. Koch.

What would you do if you only had 24 hours left to live?

I would spend my time with the people I love.

What’s the funniest joke you have ever heard?

Any inside jokes I have with my friends.

What movie/show could you never get tired of watching?

The Office and anything Tim Burton.

What is unique about your personality?

I feel like I am a very easy person to talk to and a reliable person.

What is the most important lesson you have learned?

The people that will always have your back is family.

Who are your favorite teachers and why?

My favorite teachers would have to be Mrs. Koch and Mrs. Luksic. I always know I can rely on them if I ever need help with anything and they are just amazing teachers who understand students.

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