Pleasant Valley hosts Memorial game in honor of Schyler Herman
Jasmyn Sanchez, Staff Writer
June 9, 2019
Competitive, humorous , kind, and compassionate. This is how Schyler Herman was described by her teammates. On June 6, 2019 Pleasant Valley High School hosted a memorial game for Schyler Herman, in which the proceeds benefited the Schyler Strong Foundation, and where her jersey number was retired...
Moving Up Day 2019: Juniors move up and seniors move out!
June 3, 2019
Last week, at Moving Up Day (a tradition since 1932) Stroudsburg High School, the junior class replaces the senior class. Also, seniors are awarded $100,000 worth scholarships and new beginnings as they prepare to move out of high school. Enjoy these photos from moving up day and see if you’re...
SHS newspaper awarded “Distinguished Site” status
Jasmyn Sanchez, Staff Writer
May 29, 2019
For the first time since becoming a digital publication, the Mountaineer newspaper staff has been named a "Distinguished Site." The award is given to top quality newspapers by Scholastic Newspapers Online (SNO). SNO hosts 2,814 websites, in which 2,375 are high school news sites. The Mountaineer was also one of o...
The Germans are coming: GAPP program to happen this fall
Alanna Christman, Staff Writer
May 18, 2019
The German American Partnership Program (GAPP) is coming back to SHS this fall -- and this is the final week to submit an application. For those who don’t know, GAPP is a program where German students come to Stroudsburg for two-three weeks to learn about America and its culture. Twelve SHS stude...
Obtain general primary election and voter registration information here
Alefiyah Vahanvaty, Managing Editor/Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2019
The 2019 Pennsylvania primary elections will take place on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Primary elections are held by political parties to nominate the candidates who will compete in the general election in November. Pennsylvania primary elections are closed, meaning you can only vote in a political party’s...
JHXC celebrates 25th anniversary, final meet on Thursday!
Daniel Dorry, Staff Writer
May 14, 2019
Every year, students are evenly split into two competitive teams. This year, the Banana Slugs face off against the Three-toed Sloths. This year's program just ended its first half of the year on Thursday, May 9. There are two more meets left to the season: Thursday, March 16 and Thursday, March...
Students showcase their original poems for National Poetry Month
Isabella Pretell, Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer
April 14, 2019
Calling all creative writers! Here is a great opportunity to share your poems and celebrate National Poetry Month, which runs throughout the month of April. National Poetry Month began in 1996 as a celebration to raise awareness and appreciation for the art of poetry. It's organized by the Academy...
SHS faces that look like famous people
Helana Hunter, Staff Photographer
April 9, 2019
These SHS faces look nearly identical to some very famous faces. Perhaps it proves that looking like a celebrity may be the next best thing to actually being one. SHS has quite a few students and staff that resemble celebrities, ranging from actors to singers, and even a few cartoon characters. Thes...
Purchase your SHS yearbook by April 1
Kimberly Sanchez, Staff Writer
March 27, 2019
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...
March Madness Giraffe Contest: Take a photo with Ralph!
Alanna Christman, Staff Writer
March 6, 2019
Take a photo with Ralph the Giraffe and DM it to any of our social media accounts(@'s below) for the chance to win a Popcorn Buddha gift card! NOTE: If any students would like their photo included in the Mountaineer's Giraffe contest photo gallery, let us know when sending us the photo. If any sta...
