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Ironically, grass spiders tend to be brownish in color and blend with dirt. Illustrated by Hailey Abba, Journailsm 1.
Grass spiders are busiest this time of year
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
Surprisingly, the brown recluse can vary in color from cream to dark gray or black, depending on age or what they've eaten. Illustrated by Hailey Abba, sophomore.
Brown recluse spiders are closet squatters
Stroudsburg High School, West Main Street, main entrance.
SHS annual Open House
Image created by DeepAI.org, the black widow spider is infamously known for its hourglass red or orange markings on its back but not all black widows spiders have this.
Black widow spiders repel infamous reputation
Lara DeFreitas, '25, earned a spot as our first Sensational Senior. With her long-time commitment on the volleyball team, she is a key member of the team.
Sensational Seniors
Mcallister works the heavy bag at Wolf Den Boxing gym in Stroudsburg. Photo provided by Wolf Den Gym.
Julianna Mcallister knocking out stereotypes
The image features a collage of a group of Taylor Swift's albums.
Taylor Swift’s New Album Creates Controversy Among Fans
Logan Decker, 12, stands with his Scout Master and three members on the Eagle Board.
Eagle Scouts in Stroudsburg
SHS student thinking about her future while considering how she might use transcendent thinking.
The future of our youth: Transcendent thinking
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
MCTI senior, Wyatt Staples, studies Welding while working at E.F. Possinger & Sons as part of the Cooperative program. Photo courtesy of MCTI Adviser, Gregg Angeli.
MCTI students pursue their dream careers
Hand drawing of famous women: Taylor Swift, Emma Watson, and Rachel Zegler. Sketch by Andrew Polanco 10.
The unfair treatment of female celebrities
K-pop is listened to globally by people of many different cultures and ethnicity.
The influence of Korean pop outside of Korea
High school students getting ready to play a game in phys. ed class
Should physical education be required in public schools?
Toxic masculinity could be as simple as a seemingly harmless joke.
The harmful effects of toxic masculinity
These are the books One of Us Is Lying,by Karen M. McManus, and Defending Jacob, by William Landay.
The mystery behind finding a new read
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
Girl's wrestling comes to SHS
Girl’s wrestling comes to SHS
The Monroe Career & Technical Institute has big plans for the future.
MCTI expects new programs and renovations
Clearview Elementary sits in freshly coated snow as snow continues to fall.
Clearview Elementary sees renovations in its future
Mr. Anthony Lanfrank poses with the Sociology textbook for his new course.
New courses arrive at Stroudsburg High School
The PA restaurant and lodging association scholarship is intended for high school seniors
PA restaurant and lodging association scholarship
This scholarship is intended for students planning on attending a technical school
Donald Lynch scholarship
This scholarship is intended for students planning on studying environmental science
Gary R. Brown Environmental scholarship
This scholarship is a merit-based scholarship but financial information is also required
Hagan scholarship
This is meant for students intending on studying botany and agricuture
Monroe County Garden Club scholarship
The Stroudsburg sideline during Friday's 42-7 loss to Emmaus on September 13, 2024.
Football dominated by Emmaus at home
Aiden Nieman running during last week's meet at Stroudsburg Junior High School.
Stroudsburg’s Pocono Record Athlete of the Week Nominees
Football captains Emaunel Laboy, Ethan Dudsak, Karis Wilkins, and Ben Pilcher line up during the National Anthem on September 13, 2024.
Sports Update for 9/9-9/14
Lara DeFreitas, '25, earned a spot as our first Sensational Senior. With her long-time commitment on the volleyball team, she is a key member of the team.
Sensational Seniors
Chris Herren and Jaden Harper speak during the interview.
Former NBA Player Chris Herren joins the podcast
Aiden Nieman running during last week's meet at Stroudsburg Junior High School.
Stroudsburg’s Pocono Record Athlete of the Week Nominees
The Stroudsburg sideline during Friday's 42-7 loss to Emmaus on September 13, 2024.
Football dominated by Emmaus at home
Aiden Nieman running during last week's meet at Stroudsburg Junior High School.
Stroudsburg’s Pocono Record Athlete of the Week Nominees
Football captains Emaunel Laboy, Ethan Dudsak, Karis Wilkins, and Ben Pilcher line up during the National Anthem on September 13, 2024.
Sports Update for 9/9-9/14
Kornelia Wszolek gets ready to serve in Stroudsburg's game against East Stroudsburg South
Sports Update for 9/3-9/7
The Stroudsburg football team stands unified facing the American flag during the National Anthem prior to game vs Wilkes-Barre on August 30, 2024. Photo taken by Amir Lovell.
Football gets ready for battle against Liberty
This year's editors chose to kick off the school year with a Spider-man theme: Get Caught up in Mountaineer News.
Get Caught up in Mountaineer News
Posters of the anime Fate/Grand Order for sale in Walmart.
Anime is moving at a steady pace
Kathleen Glasgow's award-winning novels tackle tough topics for young adults and seem to be a favorite among high school students.
Young adult author, Kathleen Glasgow advocates for teens
The image features a collage of a group of Taylor Swift's albums.
Taylor Swift’s New Album Creates Controversy Among Fans
Albums and songs of Metro Boomin, Future, and Drake on Spotify and Youtube.
Kendrick vs. Drake: SJHS shares opinion on recent rap beef
Anna Kirby, Haley Dreisbach, Morgan Tucker, Kamrin Hock. Photo submitted by Haley Dreisbach.
2024 Prom Gallery
The cast take their final bow at the end of their one act play.
Drama 2 class performs mind blowing play
Executive members of Mini-thon take a moment to pose for a picture in the photo booth. Photo courtesy of Ms. Davis, Mini-thon, adviser.
2024 Mini-Thon Photo Gallery
Stroudsburg Junior High School Art 1 projects such as portraits and close ups.
Check out the Stroudsburg Area School District 44th Annual art show photo gallery
Four Broadway Stars discover cause for good press.
Check out the photo gallery from The Prom the musical!
Chris Herren and Jaden Harper speak during the interview.
Former NBA Player Chris Herren joins the podcast
Netflix’s Beef is frighteningly realistic
Episode 2: Coaches Richmond and El-Bassiouni
Mountaineer Athletics Podcast Episode 1: Coach Miller
"Do The Right Thing" is a civil rights masterpiece created by Spike Lee
Do The Right Thing – A Mountaineer Movie Review
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
Stroudsburg's stand out track athletes
Stroudsburg’s stand out track athletes
Sierra Thieme, 12, Samuel Pusey, 12, and Tess Nowosad, 10, create sculptures in Ms. Wert's class.
SHS art department’s hard-working community
March has been declared as Women's History Month and is celebrated internationally on March 8.
March is Women’s History Month
Shamrocks and buckets of gold aren't the only things related to March.
March Trivia Quiz
What would your job be at the North Pole?
What would your job be at the North Pole?
Happy Thanksgiving! Take the quiz, "What Thanksgiving dish are you?"
Happy Thanksgiving! Take the quiz, “What Thanksgiving dish are you?”
Take the Mountaineer Holiday quiz now!
Take the Mountaineer Holiday quiz now!
Technology Education teacher, Suarez, also coaches SHS baseball.
Teacher Feature on Mr. Suarez
Ms.Cosgrove the school nurse within the Jr.high posing at her desk
Staff Feature on Ms. Cosgrove Junior High School Nurse
Ms.Giordano our new biology teacher sitting at her desk
Teacher Feature on Ms.Giordano
Ryan Jean- Northampton community college
Ryan Jean- Northampton community college
Sidney Lindner- Northampton Community College
Sidney Lindner- Northampton Community College
Photo of Stroudsburg French student Ludivine Leroy smiling and enjoying herself.
Student Spotlight on Ludivine Leroy
Photo of Stroudsburg High School Student William Awuah smiling into the camera.
Student Spotlight on William Awuah
Photo of Stroudsburg High School student Isabella Thomas smiling into the camera.
Student Spotlight on Isabella Thomas
Photo of Stroudsburg High School student Katelyn Hernandez in her cheer uniform.
Student Spotlight on Katelyn Hernandez
Student Spotlight on Stroudsburg High School student Peter Leyba smiling.
Student Spotlight on Peter Leyba
Submit your favorite photo to spotlight someone special on their birthday.
Birthday Spotlights are now available
SHS Main office staff picture: left to right. Assistant Principal, Christine Gangaware, Jessica Smith, Dawn Maletz, Nicole Litts, and Jena Gmelch. Back row: Mr. Sodl and Mr. Burke. Photo submitted by Christine Gangaware.
Happy Belated Birthday, Mr. Sodl
Mr. Doney teaches physics, but apparently, in his younger years, before teaching, he worked as a steel worker. Who knew?
Happy Birthday, Mr. Doney
Provided by Chase Lentz
Happy Birthday Abram Demarest!
Ms. Sarti, math teacher, is famous for her gymnastic athleticism demonstrated at the annual faculty holiday show. Photo credit, Nancy Sarti, used with permission.
Happy Birthday to Ms. Sarti!
Technology Education teacher, Suarez, also coaches SHS baseball.
Teacher Feature on Mr. Suarez
Ms.Cosgrove the school nurse within the Jr.high posing at her desk
Staff Feature on Ms. Cosgrove Junior High School Nurse
Ms.Giordano our new biology teacher sitting at her desk
Teacher Feature on Ms.Giordano
Teacher Feature on Ms. Symons
Teacher Feature on Ms. Symons
Ms.Moucha Jr.High School Counselor posing with a dog from their "Smooch a Pooch" event. Photo courtesy of Ms. Moucha.
Staff Feature on Junior High School Counselor Ms. Moucha
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
The title page of "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde decorated with flowers and a paint brush to symbolize themes within the book.
Netflix announces “Picture of Dorian Gray” adaptation
Posters of the anime Fate/Grand Order for sale in Walmart.
Anime is moving at a steady pace
The cast take their final bow at the end of their one act play.
Drama 2 class performs mind blowing play
Sierra Thieme, 12, Samuel Pusey, 12, and Tess Nowosad, 10, create sculptures in Ms. Wert's class.
SHS art department’s hard-working community
NAACP members present the Evolution of Dance for the high school students.
Stroudsburg’s NAACP hosts “Many Voices, One Hope” assembly
This year's editors chose to kick off the school year with a Spider-man theme: Get Caught up in Mountaineer News.
Get Caught up in Mountaineer News
March Madness Basketball Tournament; see class president, Eric Card.
3×3 Basketball Tournament
Stroudsburg High School's promotional Flyer for the King of Heart's dance.
SENIORS! Prepare for King of Hearts and senior superlative voting
If you need tutoring, please join the Google Classroom so we can match you up with someone to help you. (Logo credit: NHS)
NHS Peer Tutoring
Poetry Out Loud Contest gives out a prize of $20,000 to the winner! (Logo credit: Poetry Out Loud)
Poetry Out Loud Contest
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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Crista Kopec

Crista Kopec, Staff Writer

My name is Crista Kopec and I am a junior in SHS. This is my first year on the Mountaineer but second year taking a journalism class. I am a huge fan of photography and I love getting in the moment pictures and capturing the action of Stroudsburg. I am also deeply invested in current events and politics so I will be covering those topics. I am very excited to share my point of view, both from my camera and my writing with the school.

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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

Crista Kopec, Staff Writer
September 18, 2024
Kona Maronpot, senior, is the 2024-2025 Student Representative for the SHS School Board and a monthly contributor to The Mountaineer Newspaper.

[Photo] Kona Maranpot

September 16, 2024
Collage of presidential candidate signs designed to properly show case both sides.

The Presidential Debate prompts more questions

Crista Kopec, Staff Writer
September 12, 2024
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