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Hamilton Elementary School is located in Sciota and is one of five Stroudsburg elementary buildings. Photo courtesy of sburg.org/hamilton.
Hamilton Elementary investigation continues
An image of Katy Perry in space, viewing the Earth. Made on Canva.
Katy Perry goes to space
Digital drawing the 10 commandments being shown to a classroom.
PA senator challenges church and state
The penny will slowly be discontinued from production as per President Donald Trump, 2025. Photo by J. Appolo
Saying goodbye to the smallest coin in American currency
Support pillar on the second floor of Stroudsburg High School above the auditorium entrance.
Myanmar shook by earthquake
Flowers in bloom are a traditional symbol for spring and rebirth. Pictured here are pink coneflowers, symbolize health and well-being because they are also known as echinacea, an natural immunity booster.
“Spring” into celebration
A sign on a classroom door stating behaviors and needs typical in people with autism.
Stopping the stigma
Sign hung up on classroom door sharing the news of Autism Awareness Month to SHS students.
Introducing neurodivergence
Seniors, Morgan Tucker an Katelyn Pantinople show pride in their success for the shsnews viral TikTok video.
Mountaineer’s shsnews goes viral
As makeup has changed over time, brands have crafted new ways to fit the needs of their customers.
Making-up history
Authentic Mexican Restaurant EZ Taqueria's vast menu.
Authenticity and location recipe for success
Teachers gather to show that on Wednesdays we wear pink. Photo by J. Appolo
On Wednesdays, we wear pink
The Hunger Games trilogy, with the light being at the end of Panem and the end of the revolution with "Mockingjay"
Politics in “The Hunger Games”
An American football or pigskin is about 15 ounces and 12 inches long.
NFL trade update
Liquid gold for many is simply the deliciousness of melted cheese. A photo collage made in Canva of mac and cheese.
Mac and cheese
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
Kona Maronpot, senior, is the 2024-2025 Student Representative for the SHS School Board and a monthly contributor to The Mountaineer Newspaper.
Stroudsburg welcomes a new student rep to the board
The Hunger Games trilogy, with the light being at the end of Panem and the end of the revolution with "Mockingjay"
Politics in “The Hunger Games”
The American flag behind the cross, which symbolizes the bible that is a part of the inauguration.
President Trump sworn into office
The American flag hangs in every classroom in the Stroudsburg School District, and in most public education institutions.
Respecting the American flag
2024 Election Update
2024 Election Update
Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th President of the United States of America, looks onto his crowd while standing in front of the American flag. Picture covered by Fair Use Laws.
Donald Trump wins the presidency
#15, Ryan Pacitti, '27, hitting a fly ball in Coca-Cola Stadium against Pleasant Valley.
Baseball heats up with back-to-back wins
Jordan Cook pitched eight strikeouts against Pocono Mountain West on April 15, 2025.
Softball invokes “mercy- kill” against PMW
Stroudsburg matched up against Pocono Mountain East for the win. Photo shared with permission by sburg_trackandfield Instagram, March 26, 2025.
Track blows past Pocono Mountain West
Action picture during Stroudsburg Varsity Softball game
Stroudsburg loses a close game against Emmaus
A online graphic made with a goal being made. Provided by Hailey Abba.
Goal!
#15, Ryan Pacitti, '27, hitting a fly ball in Coca-Cola Stadium against Pleasant Valley.
Baseball heats up with back-to-back wins
Stroudsburg matched up against Pocono Mountain East for the win. Photo shared with permission by sburg_trackandfield Instagram, March 26, 2025.
Track blows past Pocono Mountain West
Action picture during Stroudsburg Varsity Softball game
Stroudsburg loses a close game against Emmaus
Abiel Quartly,'25, wins first place for Stroudsburg against Easton in the 110m hurdles.
Track falls to Easton
The Stroudsburg boys' baseball team honors America by standing for the National Anthem at Coca-Cola Park.
Stroudsburg boys’ baseball takes over Lehigh Valley Coca-Cola Park
Tyler, The Creator opening at PPG Paints Arena in Pitttsburg, Pennsylvania.
Tyler, the Creator visits Pennsylvania for his world tour
Minecraft movie poster at Stroud Mall's Cinemark movie theater. Opening night.
Minecraft gets a live action movie adaptation
The Double Life podcast features students who have busy lives, working, creating, leading, etc. Illustration created in Canva by Mountaineer staff.
New Double Life podcast premiere
"Pop-Culture Play Book" podcast needs you
“Pop-Culture Play Book” podcast needs you
Digital image created by Andrew Polanco Then, Mountaineer illustrator, writer, podcast host.
“Squid Game,” season 2
The Addams family in their final pose at the end of "When You're an Addams."
Addams Family gallery
Jacob Bajek, '25, and Mason Ulmer, '27, posing after earning awards at their EPC chess competition.
Chess team gallery
The varsity basketball team huddles at halftime to debrief with the coach.
2024-2025 Stroudsburg basketball team gallery
NAACP made posters to display highlighting influential people in African American culture.
Cultural diversity assembly
Cultural Celebration, February 28, 2025 featuring "Songs of a Generation", organized by NAACP adviser, Cara Walkowiak.
“Songs of a Generation”
The Double Life podcast features students who have busy lives, working, creating, leading, etc. Illustration created in Canva by Mountaineer staff.
New Double Life podcast premiere
Help Wanted for Mountaineer podcasts, if you are interested in being a guest on the next podcast check out the list of upcoming topics and add your name to the list. Created in Canva by Mountaineer staff.
Students entrepreneurs wanted
"Pop-Culture Play Book" podcast needs you
“Pop-Culture Play Book” podcast needs you
PCPB Ep.2
PCPB Ep.2
PCPB:The importance of questioning ethics. Mr.Beast controversy overview.
PCPB: Mr. Beast controversy
Essam Alrefai, '26, catches his breath on the court while he waits for the referees to decide on a point.
The history of Powder Puff
PCPB Ep.2
PCPB Ep.2
Rapid Round-Up recaps weekly news highlights
Rapid Round-Up recaps weekly news highlights
Mountaineer News Athletic Productions created with Canva.
Former NBA player Chris Herren joins the podcast
Mystery of the Mountaineer
Mystery of the Mountaineer
Special Education teacher, Mauri DeMartino, pictured with her dog, Manny, and husband. Photo contributed by M. DeMartino.
Teacher Feature on Mrs. DeMartino
Klaryssa Pierre is a member of the Future Educators of America club. Photo provided by Klaryssa Pierre.
Student Spotlight on Klaryssa Pierre
Mr. Benjamin, wife, and children pose for a family holiday portrait. Photo submitted by Mr. Benjamin and shared with permission.
Teacher Feature: Mr. Benjamin
Bryan N’diaye plays tennis and is a member of the Best Buddies Club. Photo provided by Bryan N’diaye ‘26.
Student spotlight on Bryan N’diaye
Theresa Onody is a guidance counselor at the high school and an avid yoga practitioner. Photo shared by T. Onody.
Staff Feature: Mrs. Onody
Klaryssa Pierre is a member of the Future Educators of America club. Photo provided by Klaryssa Pierre.
Student Spotlight on Klaryssa Pierre
Bryan N’diaye plays tennis and is a member of the Best Buddies Club. Photo provided by Bryan N’diaye ‘26.
Student spotlight on Bryan N’diaye
Delany Jimenez, '27 participates in various clubs that increase our student morale and aid our environment. (Photo provided by Delany Jimenez).
Delany Jimenez
Jefany Chen was nominated by Mrs. Nicholson for always participating in Spanish class and helping her classmates, Photo shared by J. Chen.
Jefany Chen spotlight
Nanaadjoa Aidoo, '27, enjoys basketball and track and field, and stays busy volunteering with Best Buddies, Sadd, and NAACP clubs.
Student Spotlight on Nanaadjoa Aidoo
Special Education teacher, Mauri DeMartino, pictured with her dog, Manny, and husband. Photo contributed by M. DeMartino.
Teacher Feature on Mrs. DeMartino
Mr. Benjamin, wife, and children pose for a family holiday portrait. Photo submitted by Mr. Benjamin and shared with permission.
Teacher Feature: Mr. Benjamin
Theresa Onody is a guidance counselor at the high school and an avid yoga practitioner. Photo shared by T. Onody.
Staff Feature: Mrs. Onody
Mr Cirillo poses for a picture in the SHS hallways.
Teacher Feature on Mr Cirillo
Mrs. Escobar sitting in front of a macaroon bakery in Progue, Czech. Shared by Mrs. Escobar.
Mrs. Escobar: Career planning and language teacher
Mr. Doney poses in his best 70s outfit for Disco Day during Homecoming Spirit Week.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Doney
Santino Baxter, sports team, and Olivia Celano, editor-in-chief, celebrate birthdays today. Created by Canva, J. Appolo.
Happy Birthday, Olivia Celano and Santino Baxter
Coach Miller performing his annual speech at the Homecoming Pep Rally trying to fire up the crowd in preparation for the Homecoming game.
Happy 50th Birthday, Mr. Miller
Jocelyn Ross teaches ESL at both the high school and the junior high buildings.
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Ross
Ms. Sarti, math teacher, is famous for her gymnastic athleticism demonstrated at the annual faculty holiday show. Photo credit, Nancy Sarti, used with permission.
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Sarti
Ryan Jean- Northampton community college
Ryan Jean- Northampton community college
Sidney Lindner- Northampton Community College
Sidney Lindner- Northampton Community College
Arianna Colon- Northampton Community College
Arianna Colon- Northampton Community College
Zoe-Marie Brown- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Zoe-Marie Brown- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Jayla quinones- Northampton community college
Jayla quinones- Northampton community college
Photo shared by Bethany Wert, SHS art instructor, Sburg Arts Instagram with permission.
45 year tradition continues with student art show
The Addams family in their final pose at the end of "When You're an Addams."
Addams Family gallery
March celebrates Greek Independence Day, which is one of the most famous holidays among the Greek people.
Celebrating Greek-American Heritage Month
A collage from canva. Top left : Victoria Campbell, '25 singing her solo at the Black History month assembly. Bottom right : Brianna Coykendall, '25, painted a pastel piece.
Women in the arts
Tyler Finny '25, and Victoria Campbell '25, directing an original song titled "I'll Be Alright."
“I’ll Be Alright”
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
Chocolate morsels come in quite the variety: mini, milk, dark, semi-sweet, Belgium, and more.
What kind of chocolate are you?
Authentic Mexican Restaurant EZ Taqueria's vast menu.
Authenticity and location recipe for success
This picture of Fred was taken by Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society and shared with permission.
Meet Fred
Denny's is closing dozens of locations. Picture taken of the Denny´s logo located at 1871 Catasaqua Rd, Allentown, PA.
Pennsylvanians store closures
This picture of Delilah was taken by Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society and shared with permission.
Meet Soul
This picture of Batman was taken by Camp Papillon and shared with permission.
Meet Batman
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway offers a variety of events throughout the year. Created in Canva by Donovan Qualls.
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway is running
The Guidance Department is now collecting information from the class of 2025, use the scan code to access the form. Submitted by Guidance Department.
Senior Destination Form
Parade flyer created by E. Pope, Journalism 1.
St. Patrick’s Day parade kicks off at Stroudsburg High School
All About Music is happening from March 14 through April 5 at the Gallery at 530 on Main.
“All About Music”
Family, friends, faculty, and students push to get their tickets before the musical sells out. Photo: J. Appolo
Addams Family tickets on sale now
This picture of Fred was taken by Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society and shared with permission.
Meet Fred
This picture of Delilah was taken by Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society and shared with permission.
Meet Soul
This picture of Batman was taken by Camp Papillon and shared with permission.
Meet Batman
This picture of Delilah was taken by Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society and shared with permission.
Meet Delilah
This picture of Biscuit was taken by Camp Papaillon
Meet Biscuit
Military Award Program
Military Award Program
Dr. Jean Dace Golden scholarship
Dr. Jean Dace Golden scholarship
Music scholarships
Music scholarships
Michael B. Schecter scholarship
Michael B. Schecter scholarship
Dr. Elmo J. Lilli memorial healthcare scholarship
Dr. Elmo J. Lilli memorial healthcare scholarship
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Ilya Ogden, ’25, maneuvers for a takedown against Northampton High School opponent.
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SHS Boys Wrestling team getting ready to fight their first home match against William Allen High School.
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