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The taxidermy glass case in the science hallway that displays a wolf.
Dire wolves return from extinction
A graphic provided by Hailey Abba representing Pennsylvania and its 19 electors for the 2024 election, divided by blue and red.
The Electoral College
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
Hailey Abba, Journalism 1, created a digital illustration of Earth and its temporary second moon.
Katy Perry goes to space
Digital drawing the 10 commandments being shown to a classroom.
PA senator challenges church and state
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
Close up photo of a bowl of ice that people have been dumping over their heads for the Ice Bucket Challenge.
“Ice Bucket Challenge” makes a comeback
A page from "The Lightning Thief" where Percy talks about having ADHD.
Representation of neurodivergence
The cover of "Sunrise on the Reaping" zoomed in to the title and the golden animals.
“Sunrise on the Reaping” book review
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
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
A graphic provided by Hailey Abba representing Pennsylvania and its 19 electors for the 2024 election, divided by blue and red.
The Electoral College
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
Stroudsburg Baseball heading to dugout during game vs Emmaus High School on April 8, 2024.
Boys’ baseball pummels Pocono Mountain West on Senior Night
Anna Kirby competing during a swim meet during the 2024-25 season
Anna Kirby: Cementing a Legacy
Octavian Riszko, '26, competing in shotput against the Cavaliers.
Track shows out at Cavalier Invitational
Home plate is covered in dirt after nine innings of varsity softball play and two frames of overtime play against Pocono Mountain East.
Softball falls to PME in extra innings
From left to right, Dhyey Savaliya, '26, Mason Ulmer, '27, Keshav Persaud, '26, Darius Quintana, '27, Tobias Ricks, '27, Memphis Rodriguez, '27, Ryan Rounsaville, '27, and Tyler Hanna, '25, pose after their last team practice.
Boys’ tennis wraps the season with win against Bangor
Stroudsburg Baseball heading to dugout during game vs Emmaus High School on April 8, 2024.
Boys’ baseball pummels Pocono Mountain West on Senior Night
Octavian Riszko, '26, competing in shotput against the Cavaliers.
Track shows out at Cavalier Invitational
Home plate is covered in dirt after nine innings of varsity softball play and two frames of overtime play against Pocono Mountain East.
Softball falls to PME in extra innings
From left to right, Dhyey Savaliya, '26, Mason Ulmer, '27, Keshav Persaud, '26, Darius Quintana, '27, Tobias Ricks, '27, Memphis Rodriguez, '27, Ryan Rounsaville, '27, and Tyler Hanna, '25, pose after their last team practice.
Boys’ tennis wraps the season with win against Bangor
Stroudsburg vs Pleasant Valley at Coca-Cola Park, Allentown, Pennsylvania, home of the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs Baseball team.
Stroudsburg prepares for crucial stretch
Limited series "Adolescence" that premiered March 13th, 2025 on Netflix.
“Adolescence” and how social media effects young men.
Tyler, The Creator opening at PPG Paints Arena in Pitttsburg, Pennsylvania.
Tyler, the Creator visits Pennsylvania for 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.
Double Life podcast: episode 1
"Pop-Culture Play Book" podcast needs you
“Pop-Culture Play Book” podcast needs you
Tyler Hanna, '25, serving the ball in his doubles match against East Stroudsburg North High School.
Boys’ tennis gallery
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
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
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 1
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
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
Emma Vogelin - Northampton Community College
Emma Vogelin – Northampton Community College
Alyssa Rounsaville - Wilkes University
Alyssa Rounsaville – Wilkes University
Leah Robertson - University of Colorado Boulder
Leah Robertson – University of Colorado Boulder
Eleeana Rosas - Northampton Community College
Eleeana Rosas – Northampton Community College
Alisabeth Guepet - University of Pittsburgh Fredrick Honors College
Alisabeth Guepet – University of Pittsburgh Fredrick Honors College
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).
Student Spotlight on Delany Jimenez
Jefany Chen was nominated by Mrs. Nicholson for always participating in Spanish class and helping her classmates, Photo shared by J. Chen.
Student Spotlight on Jefany Chen
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
Cara Walkowiak advises the NAACP club and also advises the Majorette Dance Step team. Photo submitted by C. Walkowiak.
Teacher Feature on Mrs. Walkowiak
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 on Mr. Benjamin
Theresa Onody is a guidance counselor at the high school and an avid yoga practitioner. Photo shared by T. Onody.
Staff Feature on Mrs. Onody
Mr Cirillo poses for a picture in the SHS hallways.
Teacher Feature on Mr Cirillo
Ana Karataseva, '27, and Lile Bekaia, '27, posing for a picture at track practice. Picture submitted by Lile Bekaia.
Happy Birthday, Lile Bekaia
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
Emma Vogelin - Northampton Community College
Emma Vogelin – Northampton Community College
Alyssa Rounsaville - Wilkes University
Alyssa Rounsaville – Wilkes University
Leah Robertson - University of Colorado Boulder
Leah Robertson – University of Colorado Boulder
Eleeana Rosas - Northampton Community College
Eleeana Rosas – Northampton Community College
Alisabeth Guepet - University of Pittsburgh Fredrick Honors College
Alisabeth Guepet – University of Pittsburgh Fredrick Honors College
Italy's booth included multiple foods and desserts. And displayed plates and spoons assumed to be used for cooking.
Friendly competition brings out best at cultural fair
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
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
Father and daughter at the Quiet Valley Farm Animal Frolic from a previous year holding a chick. Photo provided by Quiet Valley Farm and used with permission.
Quiet Valley Farm Animal Frolic
Buzz is new to the shelter and has a brother named Woody. This picture of Buzz was taken by Camp Papillon and shared with permission.
Meet Buzz
Welcome to Earth Day Festival sign from a previous festival. (Photo provided by PEEC).
Pocono Environmental Education Center’s Earth Day festival
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
Flyer contributed and shared by SHS Art department.
Art expo
Canva image created by Emmayah Pope and shared from Camelback.com.
Camelback Spring Career Fair
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
Buzz is new to the shelter and has a brother named Woody. This picture of Buzz was taken by Camp Papillon and shared with permission.
Meet Buzz
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
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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Alisabeth Guepet – University of Pittsburgh Fredrick Honors College

Georgie English, Staff Writer
May 2, 2025

What are you doing after high school?

4 year school/Bachelor’s Degree, Doctorate or PhD

Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below:

University of Pittsburgh Fredrick Honors College

What major or career do you plan to pursue?

Neuroscience

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