Clubs & Activities – Mountaineer

Mini-THON announces first-ever Mr. Mountaineer Pageant

March 30, 2019

You’re walking down the aisle while the whole school is smiling and clapping just for you. But the only way you can garner this attention is if you signed up for the first annual Mr. Mountaineer Pageant. If you missed the opportunity you can always go enjoy the show! The pageant is April 16 ...

Purchase your SHS yearbook by April 1

Kimberly Sanchez, Staff Writer

March 27, 2019

Filed under Clubs & Activities, Showcase

You flip through your yearbook and see the laughing faces of your classmates. Among them, you spot yourself wearing braces and the old big framed glasses. Homecoming. You smile as you remember the amazing time you had back in the day. Well, now is the time to buy your book filled with priceless hi...

SHS to hold Red Cross blood drive this week!

Gabrielle Buchanan, Staff Writer

March 10, 2019

Filed under Clubs & Activities

This week, all students and staff have the opportunity to help save lives. Each of you can make a huge difference. FACT: One donor's blood can save up to three people's lives. This year's annual blood drive, hosted by the National Honor Society (NHS), will be held on Wednesday March 13 from ...

The Acceptance Project focused on growing and affecting positive change

Alanna Christman, Staff Writer

February 28, 2019

Filed under Clubs & Activities, Features

“To promote understanding, empathy, appreciation, and acceptance of different faiths, cultures, beliefs, and races. Our project will allow us to learn from each other the core value of humanity that unites us all," wrote sophomore Taha Vahanvaty, the creator of a new club, the Acceptance Project.�...

Unique Valentine’s Day cards on sale during all lunches

Alanna Christman, Staff Writer

February 7, 2019

Filed under Clubs & Activities, Showcase

Environmental Club members practice what they preach: they used old newspapers to create beautiful, original Valentine’s Day cards! Students may purchase these thoughtful cards during all lunches for 50 cents each. Proceeds go to the Environmental Club. The cards will be available until February...

SADD reaches out to help all students

Gabriel Howard, Staff Writer

December 4, 2018

Filed under Clubs & Activities

SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) at Stroudsburg High School provides a community of support, help, and resources to prevent students from making destructive decisions. “‘Destructive decisions encompass a wide variety of behaviors, but the main issues are drinking, drugs, and anythi...

Celebrating a successful day in FBLA – American Enterprise Day

Gabriel Howard, Staff Writer

November 15, 2018

Filed under Clubs & Activities, Mountie Minute

On every Wednesday, you may have noticed a group called “Future Business Leaders of America”, or FBLA for short. FBLA is a massively successful organization that grants students the chance to compete in various activities, such as accounting, anything business-related, and even entertaining aspects s...

FusFoo goes hand-in-hand with the Mountaineer

Gabriel Howard, Staff Writer

November 13, 2018

Filed under Clubs & Activities

Have you ever wondered how you can write about YOUR interests and the news around you, without any restriction from your school? The Stroudsburg High School presents an exciting club for you to join: FusFoo, a national, school-wide media website that is a newspaper for ALL schools to join! Run my M...

SCA Tricky Tray and Show Off

Gabrielle Buchanan, Editor

November 8, 2018

Filed under Clubs & Activities

Are you ready for a day full of prizes, fun, and Cheerleading? Stroudsburg Cheer Association is hosting a Tricky Tray and a Show Off on Saturday, November 10, in the Stroudsburg High School Gymnasium. Doors open at 10 AM; calling starts at Noon. Admission is $15 and includes 5 complementary raffle ti...

Flamingos fly through SHS, “Interact” with students

Anthony Cusumano, Staff Writer

November 1, 2018

Filed under Clubs & Activities

The Interact Club has a high flying idea for its new fundraiser, and it has something to do with flamingos. Members of the Interact Club are sneaking into a teacher's classroom after school and hanging approximately 20 large plastic flamingos holding a note. These bright pink birds are stubborn;...

FBLA prepares students to be successful

Kimberly Sanchez, Staff Writer

October 31, 2018

Filed under Clubs & Activities

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a club that helps prepare students for many careers in both business and other areas. Students can develop a variety of skills through their work with FBLA. They can improve confidence, communication skills, and leadership skills. FBLA also offers numerous...

Poetry Out Loud competition coming soon!

Gabrielle Buchanan, Editor

October 30, 2018

Filed under Clubs & Activities

Imagine standing on a stage with all your friends, family, and competitors watching you. When you present, you are judged on how on effectively you dramatize and interpret a poem. This isn’t just another poem reading; this is Poetry Out Loud. Poetry Out Loud is a yearly competition founded by the N...