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Students bowing down and honoring their king, Colton Leeth. Photo provided by Aryanna Vidaic.
The King of Hearts is…
This image was created by Paws across America. Showcasing the three pets from Pittsburgh, PA shelter. All three were featured in the 2025 Puppy Bowl. Photo shared with permission from Paws Across Pittsburgh Animal shelter.
Furry football fun
Aldi's Grocery Store in Stroudsburg has one of the lowest prices on eggs. Photo taken by biology teacher, Jen Giordano.
Egg prices are for the birds
Punxsutawney Phil and the Grand Master of Ceremony at the Ground Hog Day celebration. Phil has been predicting longer than any others. Photo used with permission granted by Punxsutawney Phil's Facebook page.
Punxsutawney Phil has some competition
Crime rates are unbelievably going down in the United States. Digital image created by Hailey Abba.
Winter spikes violence
The Class of 2025, King of Hearts nominees pose for a group picture during rehearsal for the Man Pageant.
2024-2025 King of Hearts Nominees
The girls wrestling team took first place at their tournament on the first weekend of February. Photo by Lynette Johnson.
Making history
Editor-In-Chief Olivia Celano, '25, posing for a picture. Photo provided by Madisen Dullen, '25.
Olivia Celano wins Scholastic Award for writing
Stroudsburg FBLA continues to grow in size and achievements year after year. (Take from FBLA Instagram).
Stroudsburg Future Business Leaders of America celebrates 40 years!
Security Officer Rodriguez performs for the elementary schools before holiday break. Photo provided by A. Rodriguez.
Life after hours
MCTI students gathered canned food donations for a local Monroe County food pantry just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. Photo shared by MCTI Facebook page with permission.
MCTI celebrates luncheon and canned food donations
Izzy DeFalco's winning design at the MCTI "Anything Goes" cosmetology competition. Photo shared by DeFalco.
Sophomores sweep cosmetology competition!
Stephani Chandler, 27’, posing with her advisor after getting an award for her poem “The Power of Young Colors." Photo provided by the MCTI Facebook account.
SHS student has a poem published!
Matt Wall, Kasey Carpio, and Ryan Jean received the Elmer Gates Award, May 24. Photo submitted by Maria Hafler, adviser.
MCTI students continue to earn accolades
May 12, DeSales University hosted National Signing Day for MCTI students. Matt Walls, 12, and Wyatt Staples, 12, were two of the Stroudsburg High School students who signed intentions.
DeSales University hosts National Signing Day for MCTI students
A book depicting art of the birth of Aphrodite She rises from a sea shell in the ocean after the murder of the titan Kronos.
Aphrodite’s Influence
The Wedding Singer poster displayed all over the community
The magic of musical theater
The cover of "Stone Blind" displayed next to art from various novels about Greek Mythology depicting Medusa including "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton and "Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook" by Liv Albert.
Medusa’s twisted “rep”
A busy Stroudsburg High School hallway at the end of the day.
Hallway Etiquette
Different novels display the story of Heracules to show how popular the hero is and how the stories can alter.
Hercules or Herakles?
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
Girls' wrestling comes to SHS
Girls’ wrestling comes to SHS
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
Digitial graphic showing The Mountaineer's 2024 Election Live Updates logo.
LIVE: 2024 Election Updates
Photos submitted by Yearbook staff
Spring training is in full swing (Pun intended)
Gavin Dunkelberger, '25, William Tonnies, '25, and Isabella Lisnik, '25, posing after qualifying for states
Stroudsburg Rifle sends three to states
Stroudsburg Girls' Basketball in action during game against East Stroudsburg South on December 5, 2025. The Mountaineers defeated South, 53-21.
Girls basketball beats PMW, heads to EPC playoffs
The varsity basketball team huddles at halftime to debrief with the coach.
The silver lining season
Stroudsburg's varsity player, Alex Pacitti, '25, makes a 3-pointer.
Stroudsburg boys’ basketball secures win on Senior Night
Gavin Dunkelberger, '25, William Tonnies, '25, and Isabella Lisnik, '25, posing after qualifying for states
Stroudsburg Rifle sends three to states
The varsity basketball team huddles at halftime to debrief with the coach.
The silver lining season
Stroudsburg's varsity player, Alex Pacitti, '25, makes a 3-pointer.
Stroudsburg boys’ basketball secures win on Senior Night
The cheerleaders demonstrate flexibility as they celebrate a basket scored against East Stroudsburg North.
Girls Basketball wraps up regular season
Hunter Brown, '25, after winning his fight against a boy from East Stroudsburg South.
Boys’ Wrestling Recap
Digital image created by Andrew Polanco Then, Mountaineer illustrator, writer, podcast host.
Squid Game, season 2
Digital Image of 2025 Best Rap Album Grammy Winner Doechii, created by Hailey Abba.
Doechii
A plate of chicken wings, which are a popular food to eat during the Super Bowl.
Eating up the Super Bowl
Lana Modestile posing while singing her heart out.
2025 Grammy Recap
Jose Victor Leme of the Austin Gamblers competing in the 2024 PBR Camping World Team Series. Image taken by Bull Stock Media and shared with permission by Andrew Giangola, Vice President of Strategic Communications.
PBR comes to Steel City
2025 Winter sports gallery
2024 Fall sports gallery
Adriana Borzio, '26 carrying the ball up the court after scoring against Pleasant Valley.
Girls Basketball Gallery
Janel Meyers, '25, ready to fight her opponent from William Allen High School.
Girls’ Wrestling Gallery
Every staff member that participated in the Holiday Show posing for a picture at the end of the performances.
2024 Holiday Show Gallery
PCPB Ep.2
PCPB Ep.2
PCPB:The importance of questioning ethics. Mr.Beast controversy overview.
PCPB: Mr. Beast controversy
A cover for the podcast depicting the title as well as images of books, drama masks, film, and other book/movie related things.
Script to Screen: “Percy Jackson and the Olympians”
Chris Herren and Jaden Harper speak during the interview.
Former NBA player Chris Herren joins the podcast
Netflix’s Beef is frighteningly realistic
PCPB Ep.2
PCPB Ep.2
Rapid Round-Up recaps weekly news highlights
Chris Herren and Jaden Harper speak during the interview.
Former NBA player Chris Herren joins the podcast
Mystery of the Mountaineer
Mystery of the Mountaineer
Seniors return to Chipperfield Elementary to visit former teachers. This is the second year for the "senior walk".
Welcome to SHS senior walk
Chocolate morsels come in quite the variety: mini, milk, dark, semi-sweet, Belgium, and more.
What kind of chocolate are you?
A quiz for kings
The TikTok logo photo from Flickr.
TikTok Test
Autumn leaves begin to change in late September and early October. Check for peak fall foliage viewing in your area online.
Fall Quiz
March has been declared as Women's History Month and is celebrated internationally on March 8.
March is Women’s History Month
Christian Gould joins the SHS English Department. He formerly taught at Bethlehem and Whitehall Middle Schools.
Teacher Feature on Mr. Gould
Gabriella McEaddy, '25, posing for a picture. Submitted by Gabriella McEaddy.
Gabriella McEaddy Spotlight
Mr. Zimmerman throws stuffed animals to his class.
Teacher Feature on Mr. Zimmerman
This is Ms. Napiorski, a new addition to the activities department. She is the administrative assistant to the athletic director, and super excited to be joining Stroudsburg High School. Photo provided by Ms. Napiorski
Welcome Ms. Napiorski
New assistant principal, Mark Powell, with his wife and daughter.
Staff Feature on Mr. Powell
Gabriella McEaddy, '25, posing for a picture. Submitted by Gabriella McEaddy.
Gabriella McEaddy Spotlight
Xavier Bernard,'25, plans to attend college with a major in business management and develop his culinary skills along the way to soon open a restaurant of his own in the future. Photo provided by Xavier Bernard.
Xavier Bernard Spotlight
Abena Aidoo snaps a selfie from the mirror. Photo submitted by Aidoo.
Student Spotlight on Abena Aidoo
Chaasad-Yah Weldon taking a picture in a mirror.
Student Spotlight on Chaasad-Yah Weldon
Doniko Collins, '24, showing off his flashy outfit during spirit week. Photo provided by Doniko Collins
Doniko Collins gets a special nomination
Christian Gould joins the SHS English Department. He formerly taught at Bethlehem and Whitehall Middle Schools.
Teacher Feature on Mr. Gould
Mr. Zimmerman throws stuffed animals to his class.
Teacher Feature on Mr. Zimmerman
This is Ms. Napiorski, a new addition to the activities department. She is the administrative assistant to the athletic director, and super excited to be joining Stroudsburg High School. Photo provided by Ms. Napiorski
Welcome Ms. Napiorski
New assistant principal, Mark Powell, with his wife and daughter.
Staff Feature on Mr. Powell
Ms. Nowosad sitting at her desk completing grades for her classes.
Staff Feature on Ms. Nowosad
Mr. Kurnas is part of the English department. He loves to play basketball and recently adopted a puppy.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Kurnas
Katelyn was nominated for Homecoming Queen 2024. Photo submitted by Katelyn Pantinople.
Happy Birthday to Katelyn Pantinople
Mrs. Verway and Mrs. Haggerty attended the National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, GA in 2023.
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Haggerty
Mr. Benjamin teaches math at the high school.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Benjamin
Ms. Brown teaches physical education and is the assistant coach for the girls' swimming team.
Happy Birthday, Ms. Brown
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
The Wedding Singer poster displayed all over the community
The magic of musical theater
Lana Modestile posing while singing her heart out.
2025 Grammy Recap
"Lamb" by Emma Deardoff, a sophomore, won the 2025 Scholastic Art Gold Key digital art award as part of the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers.
Emma Deardorff wins prestigious Gold Key award
A close up of music notes from "The Adams Family" musical.
“The Addams Family” casting announcment
Crista Kopec playing the piano which is one of the most used instruments in songwriting. Photo provided by Megan Lisnik.
Grammy Nominations
This picture of Sierra Mist was taken by Camp Papillon.
Meet Sierra Mist
Wesleyan Church wants you to go sledding
Wesleyan Church wants you to go sledding
This picture of Midnight was taken by Tryniti Labar at Blue Mountain Animal Rescue.
Meet Midnight
Picture of Butterball taken at Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society and shared by Tryniti with permission.
Meet Butterball
Chase needs a forever home. He is located at Camp Papillon Animal Shelter. Photo shared by Sarah Cepin with permission.
Help Find Chase a Home
Alexis Binikos poses with Principal Sodl for her journalism award.
Congratulations, to Alexis Binikos!
Science Olympiad relies on fundraising efforts to keep their club afloat. Flyer submitted by Mikaela Lipitz.
Science Olympiad needs your help
Mountaineer News would like you to join our Mountaineer Youtube page. Check us out at SHSMountaineerNews.
Mountaineer YouTube Give-away
Class of 2026 is hosting a raffle and proceeds go to the prom.
Valentine’s Day Raffle
Best Buddies is hosting their traditional Valentine Candy Gram sale.
Candy Grams
This picture of Sierra Mist was taken by Camp Papillon.
Meet Sierra Mist
This picture of Midnight was taken by Tryniti Labar at Blue Mountain Animal Rescue.
Meet Midnight
Picture of Butterball taken at Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society and shared by Tryniti with permission.
Meet Butterball
Chase needs a forever home. He is located at Camp Papillon Animal Shelter. Photo shared by Sarah Cepin with permission.
Help Find Chase a Home
Picture of Taco taken at Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society and shared by Tryniti with permission.
Meet Taco
Pocono Builders Association Scholarships
Pocono Builders Association Scholarships
Pocono Mountain Penn State Club scholarship
Pocono Mountain Penn State Club scholarship
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
Mr. Getz is set to become the new principal at Hamilton Elementary!
Mr. Getz to become Principal at Hamilton Elementary!
Teachers set for retirement at SJHS
Teachers set for retirement at SJHS
Julia Saurman smiling for a picture in the mirror.
Freshman Spotlight on Julia Saurman
The logos that make up the NHLs Pacific division
Examining the NHLs best players: The Pacific
Zackarey Tomko posing for a picture outdoors.
Cyber Spotlight on Freshman Zackarey Tomko
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Happy Birthday, Mr. Kurnas

Mountaineer Staff
February 21, 2025
Prindelis Jimenez
Mr. Kurnas is part of the English department. He loves to play basketball and recently adopted a puppy.

The Mountaineer would like to wish Mr. Kurnas and all of our February birthdays a Happy Birthday.

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