Senior Karoline DeFreitas: a choir performer and much more
Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
May 22, 2020
Karoline DeFreitas is currently a senior who participates in various clubs and activities such as student government, musical, choir, and more. She is also an AP Student. Karoline was recently interviewed by the Mountaineer regarding choir. What is it like being in choir? It’s fun and very incl...
Band Stars: Jessica Hall & Gabriela Jasmin
Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
May 11, 2020
Jessica Hall and Gabriela Jasmin are seniors here at Stroudsburg High School. They were recently interviewed by the Mountaineer to let them share insight into their final year of band and show off their musical talent as learned throughout the years. What is it like leaving being seniors and havi...
SHS band students showcase their talent!
Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
May 11, 2020
Stroudsburg High School students in band were recently asked to showcase their skills that they have learned on their instruments. Band is a way for students to pursue their musical passions or just to have fun. It is a friendly environment and many students rave about it. The Mountaineer intervie...
Which Democratic candidate should you vote for in the primary?
Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
March 13, 2020
Now that the dust has settled, let’s take a look at who is left standing in the democratic primary. This article will explore each candidate's background to create a better understanding of who they are and if they are the best candidate to lead this country. Our goal is to provide you with information...
Senior Logan Sodl excels numerous activities
Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
March 13, 2020
Logan Sodl is involved in many clubs and activities at Stroudsburg High School, such as student government, varsity baseball, marching band, choir, the musical, etc. He was recently interviewed by the Mountaineer. He provided the newspaper with why choir, in particular, has been such a valuable experien...
Musical and choir participant: junior Maura Dempsey
Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
March 6, 2020
Junior Maura Dempsey was recently interviewed by the Mountaineer. She participates in many programs and clubs such as choir, musical and Mini-THON leadership. In the attached video she demonstrates the skills she has learned over the years, and performs a tune from the upcoming musical, A Drowsy Chape...
Mountaineer March Madness every day this month at SHS
Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
March 4, 2020
March Madness is here and the Mountaineer is going mad! We are hosting many contests and giveaways this month as our way of saying thank you to the incredible number of students and staff that have visited our site at shsnews.org, helped grow our social media and downloaded our app! This month-lon...
Sports of the week: 2/28 – 2/29
Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020
Friday, Feb 28 AWAY Boys Varsity Wrestling at Liberty HS for Regional Tournament - 4:30 p.m. AWAY Boys & Girls Varsity Swimming at Parkland High School for District XI Tournament - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb 29 AWAY Boys Varsity Wrestling at Liberty HS for Regional Tournament - 9:30 a.m. ...
Stroudsburg Factions: Students to play games to raise money for senior class
Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
February 25, 2020
What is Stroudsburg Factions? It is a fundraiser for the class of 2020 where students create their own teams to tackle a variety of different challenges. It has never been done before at Stroudsburg High and anyone from grades 10-12 can sign up. Students will participate in a series of events that...
What is love?
Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020
"Love is a force of nature,” according to Psychology Today. Love is humanity's biggest downfall and biggest motivation. It provides people with the greatest form of joy they will ever receive, but it also holds the power to destroy and hurt people deeply. Love is a two-way street and it has building...
Stroudsburg chess team wraps up successful season
Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
February 6, 2020
What is chess team? The chess team is considered a varsity sport here at Stroudsburg High School. The students who compete on the varsity and junior varsity teams are handpicked from the Chess Club, which begins after the end of fall sports. In order to determine who gets on the varsity team, they...
Sports of the Week: 2/03 – 2/06
Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
February 4, 2020
Monday, Feb 03 HOME Boys JV Basketball vs East Stroudsburg Senior HS South - 4:00 p.m. HOME Girls JV Basketball vs East Stroudsburg Senior HS South - 4:00 p.m. AWAY Boys Varsity Swimming at East Stroudsburg Senior HS South - 4:00 p.m. AWAY Girls Varsity Swimming at East Stroudsburg Senior HS South ...
