2019-2020 Staff
Jasmyn Sanchez
Editor-in-Chief
Hi! My name is Jasmyn Sanchez and I’m a junior at Stroudsburg High School. This is my second year in journalism and I’m currently Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Mountaineer. I love soccer and always enjoy snuggling in bed with...
Alanna Christman
Editor-in-Chief
Hello! My name’s Alanna and I’m a junior that’s the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Mountaineer. I love, love, love reading books and my favorite sport is tennis, so yay. I also enjoy being lazy and attempting to be an adequate...
Amaya Cruz
Photo Editor
Hi guys. My name’s Amaya Cruz and this is my junior year at Stroudsburg. I’m the photo editor for the Mountaineer and this is my first year on staff. I can’t wait to see where this newspaper will take me and my photography....
Ivana Karataseva
Video Editor
Hi! My name is Ivana Karataseva. I am a senior in high school and the video editor for the newspaper. A little bit about me is that I’m in clubs like Environmental Club, NHS, Best Buddies, Peer Tutoring, FBLA, Model Congress...
Anthony Cusumano
Staff Writer
Hello, my name is Anthony Cusumano and I’m a senior at Stroudsburg. This is my third year on the Mountaineer. I’m that guy that you probably see on Main Street all the time. I'm on the cross country and track team for SHS....
Justin Buynak
Staff Writer
Hi, my name is Justin Buynak and I am a junior at Stroudsburg. This is my first year working on the Mountaineer. I can’t wait to start informing my community and become a better writer in the process. I love running so much...
Tyler Stone
Staff Writer
Hello, my name is Tyler Stone and I am a senior at Stroudsburg High School. I am new to the Mountaineer News Staff and I am very excited to help cover stories, learn more about the community, and become a better writer. I love...
Kaylee Villanueva Santos
Staff Writer
Hi! My name is Kaylee Villanueva Santos and I am a senior here at SHS. I’m secretary if the Diversity Council/GSA, am new to the Mountaineer, and like to help tutor kids. I currently go to ESU for dual-enrollment and work at...
Samuel Watanabe
Staff Writer
Hello! My name is Sam Watanabe (as you can see above), and I am a senior at Stroudsburg High School. I am very open and friendly to anyone who comes and talks to me. As it stands, I currently work at Olive Garden and am in a happy,...
Taha Vahanvaty
Staff Writer
Heyo! My name is Taha Vahanvaty and I am a small chai loving Indian boy. I'm a mean rapper and an even gnarlier gardener. When I'm not dropping or picking a beat, I'm working on my main passion, The Acceptance Project. Our goal...
Gabe Guida
Staff Writer
Hi, I am Gabe Guida. I am a junior in high school and work on the newspaper staff. I’m the president of the beekeeping club. I am also a strong supporter of the bowling club. I am an aspiring professional checkers player. In...
Olivia Heyward
Staff Writer
Hey guys! It’s @livheyward and I am a senior at Stroudsburg High School. This is my first year being a member of the Mountaineer and I could not be more excited and eager for this school year. I am the Varsity setter on the...
Cassie Oppelt
Social Media Editor
Hey dude. My name is Cassie Oppelt and I am a social media manager and staff writer for shsnews.org. You can usually catch me downing pizza and ranch in the lunchroom or rushing to my classes. I do not have a lot of hobbies du...