Describe yourself in 5 words or less!

September 18, 2018

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Describe yourself in 5 words or less and you may win a prize. Simply "Comment" at the bottom of this story. Here are some past winners.  The Total Package Jaco Sattamini Exciting, Messy, Funny, Imaginative, Mysteriousa Andrew Alves I'm ugly and I'm Proud Emilio Arostegui  Bookworm, ...

ConGRAD-ulations Class of 2018!

Helana Hunter & Taylor Craig, Staff Photographer/writer

June 11, 2018

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On Friday, June 8, the Class of 2018 said one last goodbye to Stroudsburg High School. After four long years of high school, the seniors are ready to move on to the next step in their life. Check out the photo gallery from Friday!

Moving Up Day 2018: Juniors move up and seniors move out

Helana Hunter, Staff Photographer

June 8, 2018

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Last week, at Moving Up Day (a tradition since 1932) Stroudsburg High School, the junior class replaces the senior class. Also, seniors are awarded 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 in it! ...

Humans of Stroudsburg

Helana Hunter, Staff writer

June 8, 2018

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Hi, my name is Helana Hunter and I run a social media network called Humans of Stroudsburg. The page is made to promote individuality and understanding of the people around you. The process includes to pick a person, except it’s not like normal picking, it’s completely random. Next I start inte...

Class of 2018 Seniors: Here are your destinations, quotes, and other neat details

Helen Hawkes and Emily Garbarino

June 6, 2018

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Seniors… you are destined to leave us! In a recent google form, we were able to ask seniors various questions, including their destinations after graduating from SHS. A google sheet with the information from each senior is linked below. Make sure to check out their quotes as well as their advice to unde...

ESL Class of 2018 share their culture with food and more!

Makayla Maynard, Helen Hawkes, and Emily Garbarino

June 5, 2018

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The English as a Second Language (ESL) program held their annual banquet honoring the seniors on Friday, May 25. “We have students from 15 different countries with 10 different languages in our class,” said ESL teacher Ms. Jackie VanGorden. Every student found a travel video from their country...

SJHS club Acceptance Project hosts “Rapid Fire” discussion on gun control

Alefiyah Vahanvaty

June 4, 2018

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Recently, Stroudsburg Junior High School (SJHS) students were engaged in passionate discussion about gun control. The topics ranged from heavy social media monitoring to detecting a potential shooter, and they further discussed whether or not stronger gun regulations would prevent gun-related violence. ...

SHS 2018 Valedictorian: Erin Hunt

Brooke Givens, Staff Writer

May 31, 2018

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Describe your feelings about earning this outstanding award?  I am very grateful and honored to have earned this award. It definitely was not an easy accomplishment, but I believe that it is well worth the countless late nights of studying. Which teacher/educator has been most influential in your acade...

SHS 2018 Salutatorian: Dillon Possinger

Brooke Givens, Staff Writer

May 31, 2018

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Describe your feelings about earning this outstanding award? I am definitely happy to receive this.  My family is proud of me and all, but it doesn’t change how I go about my life. Yes it’s nice, but it doesn’t really change too much with regards to school or my social life. Which teac...

Enjoy these Class of 2018 senior quotes!

Helen Hawkes and Emily Garbarino

May 31, 2018

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Don’t quote us on this, but we think the student body has been looking for some senior quotes! Well look no further, as the Mountaineer staff has compiled some of our favorite senior quotes. All quotes are taken from the Senior Destinations google form. In the next week, we will be posting senior d...

If you want to drive to school next year, read this NOW!

Taylor Craig, Staff writer

May 30, 2018

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Are you going to be a junior or senior next year? Do you have or license, or plan on getting it sometime in the near future? If so, you’re probably going to want to drive yourself to school. However, to do so, you must obtain a parking permit. The Deadline for obtaining your permit is Thursday,...

Entertaining activities to enjoy around the Poconos

Kristen Dougher, Staff Writer

May 30, 2018

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With school ending soon, you have seven extra hours to do something new and exciting. This summer many places and attractions are opening up. Here are suggestions and ideas for you! Becky's Drive In -- Becky’s Drive in is located near Allentown, a 45 minute drive. They have a snack bar and play n...