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This is a collage of New York Storefronts on Broadway Street.
The cost of Fast Fashion
Nhyle Barron, ’27, checking out the US Army Air Force booth and speaking with their representative.
Career Expo introduces students to jobs and more
A digital image used to express the inflated egg prices made on Canva.
Eggs crisis affects community
English teacher, Danielle Ramstine's pencil holder statue of Julius Caesar showing how he was stabbed in the back.
Beware the Ides of March
The long line of students starting at the door for SHS's notorious walking-tacos.
SHS students love walking tacos
Well known medical symbols and equipment on a gray background. Created by Rebeca Dishong using Canva.com.
Innovative women of medicine
Stroudsburg High School student opening her bookbag to find an energy drink.
Dangers of energy drinks
Digital drawing of the first female CEO of a Fortune 500 company, Katharine Graham.
Katharine Graham
Crista Kopec, '26, trying to open the C Hallway bathroom on the first floor with no luck.
Bathroom lockdown predicament
A digital drawing of Academy Award winning actor Sidney Poitier, created by Hailey Abba.
Sidney Poitier
MCTI students gathered canned food donations for a local Monroe County food pantry just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. Photo shared by MCTI Facebook page with permission.
MCTI celebrates luncheon and canned food donations
Izzy DeFalco's winning design at the MCTI "Anything Goes" cosmetology competition. Photo shared by DeFalco.
Sophomores sweep cosmetology competition!
Stephani Chandler, 27’, posing with her advisor after getting an award for her poem “The Power of Young Colors." Photo provided by the MCTI Facebook account.
SHS student has a poem published!
Matt Wall, Kasey Carpio, and Ryan Jean received the Elmer Gates Award, May 24. Photo submitted by Maria Hafler, adviser.
MCTI students continue to earn accolades
May 12, DeSales University hosted National Signing Day for MCTI students. Matt Walls, 12, and Wyatt Staples, 12, were two of the Stroudsburg High School students who signed intentions.
DeSales University hosts National Signing Day for MCTI students
The Hunger Games trilogy, with the light being at the end of Panem and the end of the revolution with "Mockingjay"
Politics in “The Hunger Games”
An American football or pigskin is about 15 ounces and 12 inches long.
NFL Trade Update
Liquid gold for many is simply the deliciousness of melted cheese. A photo collage made in Canva of mac and cheese.
Mac and cheese
The representation of the American flag being split by Kendrick Lamar's performance.
“This is bigger than the music”
A book depicting art of the birth of Aphrodite She rises from a sea shell in the ocean after the murder of the titan Kronos.
Aphrodite’s Influence
School buses line up in preparation for dismissal. February School Board meeting recommends the purchase of several new buses. Photo credit: J. Appolo
February School Board update
Kona Maronpot, senior, is the 2024-2025 Student Representative for the SHS School Board and a monthly contributor to The Mountaineer Newspaper.
January School Board Update
Mr. Robert Wood reads a comic; the primary focus of The Study of Graphic Novels course that is being added as an elective.
November School Board Update
Mr. Burke dons a chef hat and coat while assisting in the SHS kitchen. Photo shared by Assistant Principal, Christine Gangaware.
September meeting reveals double departure
Kona Maronpot, senior, is the 2024-2025 Student Representative for the SHS School Board and a monthly contributor to The Mountaineer Newspaper.
Stroudsburg welcomes a new Student Rep to the board
The American flag behind the cross, which symbolizes the bible that is a part of the inauguration.
President Trump sworn into office
The American flag hangs in every classroom in the Stroudsburg School District, and in most public education institutions.
Respecting the American flag
2024 Election Update
2024 Election Update
Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th President of the United States of America, looks onto his crowd while standing in front of the American flag. Picture covered by Fair Use Laws.
Donald Trump wins the presidency
Digitial graphic showing The Mountaineer's 2024 Election Live Updates logo.
LIVE: 2024 Election Updates
Stroudsburg softball team warming up prior to their game against Easton High School on March 25, 2024.
Softball strikes out South 9-0
Stroudsburg Baseball heading to dugout during game vs Emmaus High School on April 8, 2024.
Stroudsburg Baseball opens up home schedule
Logan Casebolt, '25, preparing to serve the ball in his Whitehall High School match.
Stroudsburg varsity tennis defeats Whitehall 6-1
Jacob Bajek, '25, and Mason Ulmer, '27, posing after earning awards at their EPC chess competition.
Chess Team Gallery
The varsity basketball team huddles at halftime to debrief with the coach.
2024-2025 Stroudsburg Basketball Team Gallery
Stroudsburg softball team warming up prior to their game against Easton High School on March 25, 2024.
Softball strikes out South 9-0
Stroudsburg Baseball heading to dugout during game vs Emmaus High School on April 8, 2024.
Stroudsburg Baseball opens up home schedule
Logan Casebolt, '25, preparing to serve the ball in his Whitehall High School match.
Stroudsburg varsity tennis defeats Whitehall 6-1
Graphic of Spring Breakout featuring (left) Guardians INF Travis Bazzana, Rays INF Carson Williams, Rockies P Chase Dollander, (right) Orioles C Samuel Basallo, Red Sox OF Roman Anthony, and White Sox P Noah Schultz.
MLB Spring Breakout: What to watch for
The SHS rifle team practices at the Pocono Pistol Range and is coached by Tom and Patti Weiss. Photo taken by and shared by Patti Weiss.
Rifle heads to state competition
Photo via Pexels.com under the Creative Commons License
Test your Character Quiz
Pop-Culture Play Book podcast needs you
Pop-Culture Play Book podcast needs you
The Roman copy of a Greek statue of Homer, the author of the Iliad and Odyssey. Found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Greek Mythology Quiz
Digital image created by Andrew Polanco Then, Mountaineer illustrator, writer, podcast host.
Squid Game, season 2
A plate of chicken wings, which are a popular food to eat during the Super Bowl.
Eating up the Super Bowl
Jacob Bajek, '25, and Mason Ulmer, '27, posing after earning awards at their EPC chess competition.
Chess Team Gallery
The varsity basketball team huddles at halftime to debrief with the coach.
2024-2025 Stroudsburg Basketball Team Gallery
NAACP made posters to display highlighting influential people in African American culture.
Cultural Diversity Assembly
Cultural Celebration, February 28, 2025 featuring "Songs of a Generation", organized by NAACP adviser, Cara Walkowiak.
Songs of a Generation
Every year, King of Hearts adds excitement and Mountie pride to the winter season.
King of Hearts Photo Gallery
Help Wanted for Mountaineer podcasts, if you are interested in being a guest on the next podcast check out the list of upcoming topics and add your name to the list. Created in Canva by Mountaineer staff.
Students entrepreneurs wanted
Pop-Culture Play Book podcast needs you
Pop-Culture Play Book podcast needs you
PCPB Ep.2
PCPB Ep.2
PCPB:The importance of questioning ethics. Mr.Beast controversy overview.
PCPB: Mr. Beast controversy
A cover for the podcast depicting the title as well as images of books, drama masks, film, and other book/movie related things.
Script to Screen: “Percy Jackson and the Olympians”
PCPB Ep.2
PCPB Ep.2
Rapid Round-Up recaps weekly news highlights
Chris Herren and Jaden Harper speak during the interview.
Former NBA player Chris Herren joins the podcast
Mystery of the Mountaineer
Mystery of the Mountaineer
Seniors return to Chipperfield Elementary to visit former teachers. This is the second year for the "senior walk".
Welcome to SHS senior walk
Photo via Pexels.com under the Creative Commons License
Test your Character Quiz
The Roman copy of a Greek statue of Homer, the author of the Iliad and Odyssey. Found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Greek Mythology Quiz
Chocolate morsels come in quite the variety: mini, milk, dark, semi-sweet, Belgium, and more.
What kind of chocolate are you?
A quiz for kings
The TikTok logo photo from Flickr.
TikTok Test
Jefany Chen was nominated by Mrs. Nicholson for always participating in Spanish class and helping her classmates, Photo shared by J. Chen.
Jefany Chen Spotlight
Mr Cirillo poses for a picture in the SHS hallways.
Teacher Feature on Mr Cirillo
Mrs. Escobar sitting in front of a macaroon bakery in Progue, Czech. Shared by Mrs. Escobar.
Mrs. Escobar: Career Planning and Language Teacher
Nanaadjoa Aidoo, '27, enjoys basketball and track and field, and stays busy volunteering with Best Buddies, Sadd, and NAACP clubs.
Student Spotlight on Nanaadjoa Aidoo
Coach Watkins, strength trainer, stands with members of Stroudsburg's football team. during off-season training.
Coach Watkins, Stroudsburg High School’s New Strength Training Coach
Jefany Chen was nominated by Mrs. Nicholson for always participating in Spanish class and helping her classmates, Photo shared by J. Chen.
Jefany Chen Spotlight
Nanaadjoa Aidoo, '27, enjoys basketball and track and field, and stays busy volunteering with Best Buddies, Sadd, and NAACP clubs.
Student Spotlight on Nanaadjoa Aidoo
Gabriella McEaddy, '25, posing for a picture. Submitted by Gabriella McEaddy.
Gabriella McEaddy Spotlight
Xavier Bernard,'25, plans to attend college with a major in business management and develop his culinary skills along the way to soon open a restaurant of his own in the future. Photo provided by Xavier Bernard.
Xavier Bernard Spotlight
Abena Aidoo snaps a selfie from the mirror. Photo submitted by Aidoo.
Student Spotlight on Abena Aidoo
Mr Cirillo poses for a picture in the SHS hallways.
Teacher Feature on Mr Cirillo
Mrs. Escobar sitting in front of a macaroon bakery in Progue, Czech. Shared by Mrs. Escobar.
Mrs. Escobar: Career Planning and Language Teacher
Coach Watkins, strength trainer, stands with members of Stroudsburg's football team. during off-season training.
Coach Watkins, Stroudsburg High School’s New Strength Training Coach
Christian Gould joins the SHS English Department. He formerly taught at Bethlehem and Whitehall Middle Schools.
Teacher Feature on Mr. Gould
Mr. Zimmerman throws stuffed animals to his class.
Teacher Feature on Mr. Zimmerman
Jamie Hibell posing for a photo in his first period math class.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Hibell
Georgie English '26, and Ella Butz '25, dressed up as athletes for Mathlete vs. Athlete
Happy Birthday, Georgie English
Mr. Malachowsky teaches math at the high school and also assists coaching baseball.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Malachowsky
Mr. Kurnas is part of the English department. He loves to play basketball and recently adopted a puppy.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Kurnas
Katelyn was nominated for Homecoming Queen 2024. Photo submitted by Katelyn Pantinople.
Happy Birthday to Katelyn Pantinople
Ryan Jean- Northampton community college
Ryan Jean- Northampton community college
Sidney Lindner- Northampton Community College
Sidney Lindner- Northampton Community College
Arianna Colon- Northampton Community College
Arianna Colon- Northampton Community College
Zoe-Marie Brown- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Zoe-Marie Brown- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Jayla quinones- Northampton community college
Jayla quinones- Northampton community college
Tyler Finny '25, and Victoria Campbell '25, directing an original song titled "I'll Be Alright."
“I’ll Be Alright”
A collage from canva provided by Isabel Polanco, of pictures taken of some women's sports in Stroudsburg. Top left : Kaitlyn Pantinople '25 Top right : Stroudsburg field hockey team, Bottom left : Stroudsburg basketball team, and Bottom right : Lana Marsh '25
Historic women knock out stereotypes
The Wedding Singer poster displayed all over the community
The magic of musical theater
Lana Modestile posing while singing her heart out.
2025 Grammy Recap
"Lamb" by Emma Deardoff, a sophomore, won the 2025 Scholastic Art Gold Key digital art award as part of the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers.
Emma Deardorff wins prestigious Gold Key award
Brazil is one of the top coffee producers in the world and known for its smooth, low acidity blends.
New coffee shop is headed for Main street
The Gallery still opened till April 12th sharing art work from artist in the Poconos.
“All About Music” art show
This picture of Biscuit was taken by Camp Papaillon
Meet Biscuit
Morey teachers dress up as crayons from the book "The Crayon Box that Talked." (Photo provided by Caputo)
B.F. Morey Elementary celebrates 100 years!
This picture of Alastor was taken and shared by Blue Mountain Animal Rescue.
Meet Alastor
Parade flyer created by E. Pope, Journalism 1.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off at Stroudsburg High School
All About Music is happening from March 14 through April 5 at the Gallery at 530 on Main.
“All About Music”
Family, friends, faculty, and students push to get their tickets before the musical sells out. Photo: J. Appolo
Addams Family tickets on sale now
Podcasting equipment has become accessible for the masses. Wireless mics are compatible with most cell phones. Photo by J. Appolo
Help Wanted — podcast guests
Pop-Culture Play Book podcast needs you
Pop-Culture Play Book podcast needs you
This picture of Biscuit was taken by Camp Papaillon
Meet Biscuit
This picture of Alastor was taken and shared by Blue Mountain Animal Rescue.
Meet Alastor
Winnie is a beautiful young black and brown cat looking for his forever home. This picture of Winnie was taken by Blue Mountain Animal Rescue.
Meet Winnie
This picture of Sierra Mist was taken by Camp Papillon.
Meet Sierra Mist
This picture of Midnight was taken by Tryniti Labar at Blue Mountain Animal Rescue.
Meet Midnight
Michael B. Schecter scholarship
Michael B. Schecter scholarship
Dr. Elmo J. Lilli memorial healthcare scholarship
Dr. Elmo J. Lilli memorial healthcare scholarship
Stroudsburg Educational Support Personnel Association
Stroudsburg Educational Support Personnel Association
Monroe County Bar Foundation Scholarship
Monroe County Bar Foundation Scholarship
Pocono Builders Association Scholarships
Pocono Builders Association Scholarships
Mr. Getz is set to become the new principal at Hamilton Elementary!
Mr. Getz to become Principal at Hamilton Elementary!
Teachers set for retirement at SJHS
Teachers set for retirement at SJHS
Julia Saurman smiling for a picture in the mirror.
Freshman Spotlight on Julia Saurman
The logos that make up the NHLs Pacific division
Examining the NHLs best players: The Pacific
Zackarey Tomko posing for a picture outdoors.
Cyber Spotlight on Freshman Zackarey Tomko
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