News – Mountaineer

SHS ecology students release trout in Cherry Valley

April 9, 2019

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It has taken nearly years for this to happen. Finally, ecology students at SHS will be releasing trout into nature on April 10, 2019. This event will take place at Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Ecology teacher Mr. James DeRenzis CP Ecology classes have been taking care of the trout (a kind...

Perryman & Keglovits 17th Annual All Star Game a success

Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer

April 2, 2019

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Being a community means more than just living in the same general area. It’s supporting each other in times of needs and fighting alongside each other. There is one annual All-Star game that brings together and it’s for a good cause: to fight cancer. On Sunday, March 31, the Perryman Keglovits ...

Becca’s Closet provides free prom dresses again this year

Elisa-Marie Rivera, Staff Writer

April 2, 2019

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For the second straight year, Becca's Closet was a stunning success. Becca's Closet is a national nonprofit organization that collects donated prom dresses, shoes, and accessories, and then gives them away for free to high school females attending prom. “We do this so that every girl, no mat...

Stroudsburg community members join to remember New Zealand mosque victims

Brianna Mydosh, Staff Writer

March 25, 2019

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On the day of March 15, 2019, two mosques in New Zealand were attacked. The tragic results were 50 deaths and dozens of injured. The attack was considered one of the deadliest mass shootings ever in New Zealand. The attack was unleashed at lunchtime local Friday, when mosques were full of worshippers. Before...

Spectacular Saint Patrick’s Day parade coming Sunday

Brianna Mydosh, Staff Writer

March 20, 2019

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Every year, a sea of enthusiastic people dress in green gather in the streets of Stroudsburg to enjoy a grand parade. This Sunday, March 24, the annual Saint Patrick's Day parade will take place at 1:30 p.m. The Parade starts at Stroudsburg High School and makes its way down Main Street. Thousands...

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament bashes into SHS Friday

Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer

March 20, 2019

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All-out brawls, battles to the death...what more could video enthusiasts ask for? Well, ask and you shall receive. Students should be ready to go to battle at the first-ever Super Smash Bros. tournament, which is coming to SHS this Friday, March 22 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event will be ...

SHS student fundraising for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Elisa-Marie Rivera, Staff Writer

March 8, 2019

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is a 501 charitable organization founded in 1949. It is the world's largest health organization dedicated to fighting blood cancer. The LLS's (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) mission is to cure blood cancer, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the q...

Enjoy the SHS Talent Show this Friday at 7:00 p.m.

Alanna Christman, Staff Writer

March 6, 2019

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There’s a talent sparkling in every teen — they just have to be brave enough to know it and show it! Stroudsburg High School’s Talent Show starts at 7 p.m. this Friday, March 8 in the SHS auditorium. “So far we have a variety of acts— singers, musicians, magicians, and more,” said the...

Enjoy Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham Brunch this Sunday

Alanna Christman, Staff Writer

March 1, 2019

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Dr. Suess is on the loose, and the whole community can experience the famous book and its characters while enjoying a delicious breakfast. Dr.Suess’ Green Eggs and Ham Brunch will take place at the Chipperfield Elementary School from 11 a.m - 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 3. Dr. Suess was a famous...

42nd Public Maple Sugaring Day open to the public on Saturday

Brianna Mydosh, Staff Writer

February 28, 2019

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Do you absolutely love breakfast and would like to learn about the wonderful invention of maple syrup? Well, my fellow Stroudsburg student, you are in luck. The Kettle Creek Environmental Education center will be celebrating its 42nd annual Maple sugaring day. The event will be held on Saturday...

“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” to be performed for free this Saturday

Gabriel Howard, Staff Writer

February 28, 2019

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Anyone who grew up with the newspaper delivered to their front door knows about Sunday comic strips. Garfield, Zits, Family Circus, and many more have been a part of countless childhoods. Comics have been around for a long time, and they are not stopping anytime soon. One comic series that continues to spark...

Speaker and author performs suicide prevention show at NCC

Brianna Mydosh, Staff Writer

February 21, 2019

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Northampton Community College recently hosted a one-man show on the Bethlehem and Monroe Campuses called Kicking my Blue Genes in the Butt. The purpose of the event was to educate people regarding suicide prevention. The show was facilitated by Mr. Joshua Rivedal, an international speaker and auth...