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The oldest woman in North America, Naomi Whitehead, is 114 years old. Digital image created by Andrew Polanco Then.
Oldest woman in North America outlives her family at age 114
2024 Election Update
2024 Election Update
Route 611 was shut down in 2022 after heavy rains caused a rock slide damaging the roadway near the Delaware Water Gap. Photo shared by J. Appolo
Route 611 reopens
The field of flags in front of the Stroudsburg High School meant to honor our veterans.
The Importance of Veteran’s Day
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
Mrs.Tkach posing with her first Stroudsburg badge from 2007.
Mrs. Tkach’s departure
SHS cafeteria buffet where students can get free lunches.
Calling all foodies!
Class of 2025 presented their float skit of Teen Titan's Go during the 2023 float competition. Pictured from left to right are Will Awauh, '25, Logan Potochnick, '25, Brianna Coykendall, '25, Anthony Borrero, '25, and Anna Kirby, '25.
Homecoming float construction
Music held up next to the playbill of "The Addams Family."
SHS 2024-2025 musical revealed!
Vibrant pink and blue Northern Lights hidden behind trees in Blue Mountain Lake.
Northern Lights come to Pennsylvania
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
Work books for the new required StudySync online programs in the Stroudsburg school districts.
Technology takes over schools
The "Home of the Mountaineers" banner hanging in the lobby of the high school
Superheroes
Drawing of Evelyn Hugo surrounded by her seven husbands inspired by a picture of Marilyn Monroe.
“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” book review
A female student flexing her arm to show the right of choice.
Abortion: your body, your vote
Phone playing Chappell Roans hit song "HOT TO GO!" with headphone plugged into the phone.
Chappell Roan sets boundaries as a celebrity
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
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
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
The "I voted" sticker that an individual gets after voting at the polls on election day.
The race to the White House
A female student flexing her arm to show the right of choice.
Abortion: your body, your vote
Field Hockey completes winning season
Field Hockey completes winning season
Stroudsburg Volleyball huddles during game against Pleasant Valley on October 9, 2024.
Volleyball finishes off historic season
Chess players Jacob Bajek, '25, Jacob Patcher, '27, and Mason Ulmer, '27, sitting at a table prior to their matchup against Pocono Mountain West on November 12.
Chess dominated in season opener
SHS chess team focuses on an intense practice for their upcoming season.
Stroudsburg Chess team begins a new era doubling in size
Picture of Stroudsburg Football captains during the coin toss on October 25, 2024.
Comeback complete: Stroudsburg clinches playoff berth
Aiden Nieman, '25, running during last week's meet at Stroudsburg Junior High School.
Stroudsburg’s Pocono Record Athlete of the Week Nominees
Field Hockey completes winning season
Field Hockey completes winning season
Stroudsburg Volleyball huddles during game against Pleasant Valley on October 9, 2024.
Volleyball finishes off historic season
Chess players Jacob Bajek, '25, Jacob Patcher, '27, and Mason Ulmer, '27, sitting at a table prior to their matchup against Pocono Mountain West on November 12.
Chess dominated in season opener
SHS chess team focuses on an intense practice for their upcoming season.
Stroudsburg Chess team begins a new era doubling in size
Picture of Stroudsburg Football captains during the coin toss on October 25, 2024.
Comeback complete: Stroudsburg clinches playoff berth
Crista Kopec playing the piano which is one of the most used instruments in songwriting. Photo provided by Megan Lisnik.
Grammy Nominations
Image of SHS school playground with a crow flying off the ground to represent how ghosts can haunt locations loaded with years of history.
October ghost series: Gettysburg National Military Park
A half-human half-robot thinking about a paint palette, microphone, and a piece of paper with a pencil as a digital drawing.
Is AI overtaking human creativity?
Old buildings and castles are rumored to house spirits. This castle is located in Northern Ireland and was taken in 2016 by Jessica Appolo.
October ghost series: Hill View Manor
Pumpkins and mums represent traditional fall decorations for porches and never go out of style.
Pumpkin Palooza Contest Voting
A sassy looking statue of a man decorated with hearts and fireworks on the banner on the Wilkes campus.
Wilkes University field trip gallery
Anthony Knight, '25, leading the senior class by finishing the lyrics of "Mr. Brightside."
Homecoming Pep Rally
Grace Staples '25, Camerine Beebee '25, Brianna Vasquez '25, and Savannah Hlavac '25, dressed as senior citizens.
Spirit Week Gallery
Seniors Colton Leeth and William Awuah hold the Stroudsburg banner as the Marching Band leads the parade.
Homecoming Game Photo Gallery
Class of '25 walk onto the sidelines as each class prepares to hear the results from the float judges.
Homecoming Float Photo Gallery
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”
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
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
Fall Quiz
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?”
Ms. Nowosad sitting at her desk completing grades for her classes.
Staff Feature on Ms. Nowosad
Student Madelyn Vargas posing in front of a beautiful, scenic lake. Photo shared Madelyn Vargas.
Student Spotlight on Madelyn Vargas
Caroline Byra showing off her cute outfit. Photo provided by Caroline Byra
Student Spotlight on Caroline Byra
Ms.Lloyd elementary school nurse posing with her family. Photo shared by Ms.Lloyd
Staff Feature on Ms.Lloyd Elementary school nurse
Mr.Carter posing in front of a historical building. Photo provided by Mr.Carter
Teacher Feature on Mr.Carter
Student Madelyn Vargas posing in front of a beautiful, scenic lake. Photo shared Madelyn Vargas.
Student Spotlight on Madelyn Vargas
Caroline Byra showing off her cute outfit. Photo provided by Caroline Byra
Student Spotlight on Caroline Byra
Elliott Bonnar, '26, showing off his first day of school outfit.
Student Spotlight on Elliot Bonnar
The Stroudsburg Mountie Student Section getting hype during the first home game of the season.
Mountie Maniacs
Alexis Phillips is a junior volunteer firefighter with the Stroud Township Fire Company for five years. Photo provided by Alexis Phillips, '26.
Student Spotlight on Alexis Phillips
Ms. Nowosad sitting at her desk completing grades for her classes.
Staff Feature on Ms. Nowosad
Ms.Lloyd elementary school nurse posing with her family. Photo shared by Ms.Lloyd
Staff Feature on Ms.Lloyd Elementary school nurse
Mr.Carter posing in front of a historical building. Photo provided by Mr.Carter
Teacher Feature on Mr.Carter
Ms.Barro taking a selfie while on an outing with her parents. Photo shared by Ms.Barro
Teacher Feature on Ms.Barro
Ms.Moore posing with her fur-ever friend Photo provided by Ms.Moore
Teacher Feature on Ms.Moore
Samuel Diola, '25, driving the ball towards the end of the course
Sensational Seniors: Samuel Diola
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
Mrs. Verwey, or Madame Verwey, teaches all levels of French. She often plans a trip abroad for her students to visit France. Photo taken by Mikayla Flores, '27.
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Verwey
Halloween of 2022. Ms. Krause and Mrs. Austin were the Grammar Police. Photo shared by J. Appolo
Happy Birthday to Ms. Krause
Chase Lentz, '26, dressed as a Whoopy cushion for Halloween and poses in the orchestra room. Photo provided by Sophia Hann, '27.
Happy Birthday to Chase Lentz
Have a very happy birthday Ms. Griswold! Wishing you all the best.
Happy Birthday to all!
Submit your favorite photo to spotlight someone special on their birthday.
Birthday Spotlights are now available
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
Crista Kopec playing the piano which is one of the most used instruments in songwriting. Photo provided by Megan Lisnik.
Grammy Nominations
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!
Music held up next to the playbill of "The Addams Family."
SHS 2024-2025 musical revealed!
Pocono Art Council building on 530 Main Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania is scheduled to close its doors on September 30, 2024.
Pocono Art Council Official Closing
The list of possible musicals for 2025 displayed outside the chorus room.
Musical preparation begins!
Pickles needs a forever home. He is located at Camp Papillon Animal Shelter. Photo shared by Mebbie Van Orman with permission.
Meet Pickles
The current burn ban restricts the use of firepits or any outdoor burning at this time.
Blue Mountain brush fire claims 600 acres
This picture of Ben was taken at Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society and shared by Tryniti.
Meet Benjamin
Archie (2 years old) at Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society laying on the cozy floor. Photo shared by BMARS Facebook page with permission.
Meet Archie
Fall activities are in full swing. Get out there and enjoy the change of seasons.
Halloween Fun in Pennsylvania
The Mountaineer Newspaper is hosting a Pie Sale right before Thanksgiving break on Thursday and Friday. Bring $2 to support Mountie news.
Pie Sale this week
The Ski and Snowboard Club wants you! Adviser, Ms. Koehler is in classroom G105 or you can email her at mkoehler@sburg.org. Photo shared by the Ski Club.
Ski and Snowboard club
This flyer was made by Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society.
Safe Trick or Treat
Find your spirit and bring it to school this week. The tradition continues. Flyer shared by Student Government.
Homecoming Spirit Week 2024
Coat distribution will be available during Parent/teacher conferences in the SHS cafeteria. Flyer shared by Ilene Austin, MTSS coordinator.
Coats for Kids
A group of women standing by a rack of naturally dyed yarn spun by a spinster on the farm (2023). Photo submitted by D. Porter or Quiet Valley Farms.
Quiet Valley hosts it’s annual Harvest Festival
Dill pickles are a favorite addition to lunch or a sandwich. Fried pickles have become the latest appetizer trend, and the latest TikTok Keto fad is chickles.
Pickle Me Poconos Festival!
Autumn leaves begin to change in late September and early October. Check for peak fall foliage viewing in your area online.
Harvest the fun while weather permits
Fall activities are in full swing. Get out there and enjoy the change of seasons.
Fall Fest at Camelback
Pumpkins and mums represent traditional fall decorations for porches and never go out of style.
Oktoberfest kicks off at Blue Mountain Resort
Pickles needs a forever home. He is located at Camp Papillon Animal Shelter. Photo shared by Mebbie Van Orman with permission.
Meet Pickles
This picture of Ben was taken at Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society and shared by Tryniti.
Meet Benjamin
Archie (2 years old) at Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society laying on the cozy floor. Photo shared by BMARS Facebook page with permission.
Meet Archie
Sammy is waiting for his fur-ever home at Blue Mountain Animal Rescue. Photo provided by BMAR Facebook.
Meet Sammy
This photo of Piccolo laying down was taken at Animal Welfare Society of Monroe (AWSON).
Meet Piccollo
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
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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Emma Flanagan

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer

Hi! My name is Emma Flanagan and I am a senior at Stroudsburg High School. This is my first year on the Mountaineer. I am a part of the musical every year, as well as Show Choir and Chorale. I currently work at Rita’s and one day I hope to live in San Francisco, California. My two favorite things are Taylor Swift and chocolate milk. If you ever need me, you can probably find me in the band room bothering Mr. Cassady.

All content by Emma Flanagan
More and more students are trashing their prep books and applying test-optional to colleges amidst the pandemic.

Should students be required to take standardized tests

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
November 22, 2021
A stage was set up in the stadium where students competed for Mr. and Mrs. Mini-THON, with winners Sebastian Khamis and Ellie Wrightsmith.

Stroudsburg recently held sixth consecutive Mini-THON

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
May 24, 2021
Sanchez (right) and Christman (left) are thankful for their time on The Mountaineer and are hoping to use their experience in their futures.

The Mountaineer Co-Editor-in-Chiefs bid farewell to SHS publication

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
May 19, 2021
Mental Health Wellness Education Night: 5/10/21 (6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.)

Mental Health Wellness Education Night: 5/10/21 (6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.)

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
April 30, 2021
This quiz will tell you what you should do to enjoy the wonderful spring weather!

Take the Mountaineer’s Super 60-Second Spring Quiz NOW!

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
April 20, 2021
SHS Student Government Game Night: 4/22/21 (6:30 P.M.)

SHS Student Government Game Night: 4/22/21 (6:30 P.M.)

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
April 19, 2021
Class of 2023 Krispy Kreme Fundraiser: Contact Officers

Class of 2023 Krispy Kreme Fundraiser: Contact Officers

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
April 12, 2021
Stroudsburg Football Fundraiser: 4/12/21

Stroudsburg Football Fundraiser: 4/12/21

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
April 7, 2021
Stroudsburg Area Music Supporters (SAMS) Spring Fundraiser: 4/12/21

Stroudsburg Area Music Supporters (SAMS) Spring Fundraiser: 4/12/21

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
April 7, 2021
Cook's Corner: Submit a Photo of Your Favorite Meal!

Cook’s Corner: Submit a Photo of Your Favorite Meal!

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
April 1, 2021

Christian Hall March Video

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
March 23, 2021
Project Quarantine Food Drive: 4/5 to 5/3

Project Quarantine Food Drive: 4/5 to 5/3

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
March 22, 2021
Pre-pandemic, people had to opportunity to go see Broadway shows live and collect their Playbills.

Broadway performances available through streaming services

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
March 15, 2021
NHS Tutoring

NHS Tutoring

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
March 11, 2021
Boys Tennis Spirit Wear Fundraiser: 3/15/21 (11:59 P.M.)

Boys Tennis Spirit Wear Fundraiser: 3/15/21 (11:59 P.M.)

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
March 11, 2021
Mini-THON March Madness: 3/18/21 (4 P.M.)

Mini-THON March Madness: 3/18/21 (4 P.M.)

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
March 11, 2021
Mini-THON Blanket Drive for Texas: Ends 3/31/21

Mini-THON Blanket Drive for Texas: Ends 3/31/21

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
March 4, 2021
SHS Color Guard Clinic and Auditions: 3/27 and 4/3/21 (9 A.M. to 1 P.M.)

SHS Color Guard Clinic and Auditions: 3/27 and 4/3/21 (9 A.M. to 1 P.M.)

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
March 4, 2021
A Project Quarantine zoom call with many different members is pictured.

Interviewing Project Quarantine’s Yasmine Eljamri and Chris Hu

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
February 15, 2021
Boys Basketball Pretzel Fundraiser: 2/22/21- 2/26/21

Boys Basketball Pretzel Fundraiser: 2/22/21- 2/26/21

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
February 23, 2021
Basketball Wendy's Fundraiser- 2/25/21 (5 P.M. to 8 P.M.)

Basketball Wendy’s Fundraiser- 2/25/21 (5 P.M. to 8 P.M.)

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
February 23, 2021
FBLA Liztech Fundraiser

FBLA Liztech Fundraiser

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
February 22, 2021
35th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEPA Telethon

35th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEPA Telethon

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
February 17, 2021
Aevidum Kindness Bingo: Hand to Mrs. Tkach or Ms. Laskowski by 2/26/21

Aevidum Kindness Bingo: Hand to Mrs. Tkach or Ms. Laskowski by 2/26/21

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
February 8, 2021
Mental Health Dress Down Week: 2/8-2/11/21

Mental Health Dress Down Week: 2/8-2/11/21

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
February 8, 2021
Class of '22 Apparel Sale: Ends 2/1/21

Class of ’22 Apparel Sale: Ends 2/1/21

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
January 29, 2021
Parents can get involved in the music department through Stroudsburg Area Music Supporters (SAMS).

The SHS music department focuses on virtual concerts

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
January 14, 2021
U.S. Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, resigns after the attack on Capitol.

U.S. Secretary of Education resigns

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
January 11, 2021
Democrats, Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, win Georgia Run-off, making Warnock the first black senator of Georgia.

Democrats win both senate seats in Georgia runoff election

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
January 6, 2021
SHS Senior, Samantha Fleming, works on her college essay.

SHS senior shares college essay tips

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
November 20, 2020
Key Club Hugs and Kisses Sale: 11/2-11/14

Key Club Hugs and Kisses Sale: 11/2-11/14

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
November 5, 2020
United Way Dress Down 11/17 (A-K), 11/20 (L-Z)

United Way Dress Down 11/17 (A-K), 11/20 (L-Z)

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
November 5, 2020
President Gemy Hodzova congratulates the newest members of NHS.

SHS inducts new members into NHS

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
October 29, 2020
Spoken Word Workshop: 11/8/20 (3 P.M.- 4:30 P.M.)

Spoken Word Workshop: 11/8/20 (3 P.M.- 4:30 P.M.)

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
October 29, 2020
FBLA Annual Wreath Sale: 11/13/20

FBLA Annual Wreath Sale: 11/13/20

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
October 22, 2020
Flyer for the Fall Masquerade Car Rave.

SHS takes on a drive-in Homecoming

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
October 22, 2020
A bulletin board dedicated to Morey's National Blue Ribbon award lights up the school's hallways.

Morey Elementary School earns national recognition

Emma Flanagan, Staff Writer
October 12, 2020
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