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A picture of the new cat color. Photo taken by Ari Kankainen from a BBC article written by Noa Leach.
A new cat color discovered!
The taxidermy glass case in the science hallway that displays a wolf.
Dire wolves return from extinction
A graphic provided by Hailey Abba representing Pennsylvania and its 19 electors for the 2024 election, divided by blue and red.
The Electoral College
Hamilton Elementary School is located in Sciota and is one of five Stroudsburg elementary buildings. Photo courtesy of sburg.org/hamilton.
Hamilton Elementary investigation continues
Hailey Abba, Journalism 1, created a digital illustration of Earth and its temporary second moon.
Katy Perry goes to space
Flowers in bloom are a traditional symbol for spring and rebirth. Pictured here are pink coneflowers, symbolize health and well-being because they are also known as echinacea, an natural immunity booster.
“Spring” into celebration
A sign on a classroom door stating behaviors and needs typical in people with autism.
Stopping the stigma
Sign hung up on classroom door sharing the news of Autism Awareness Month to SHS students.
Introducing neurodivergence
Seniors, Morgan Tucker an Katelyn Pantinople show pride in their success for the shsnews viral TikTok video.
Mountaineer’s shsnews goes viral
As makeup has changed over time, brands have crafted new ways to fit the needs of their customers.
Making-up history
Close up photo of a bowl of ice that people have been dumping over their heads for the Ice Bucket Challenge.
“Ice Bucket Challenge” makes a comeback
A page from "The Lightning Thief" where Percy talks about having ADHD.
Representation of neurodivergence
The cover of "Sunrise on the Reaping" zoomed in to the title and the golden animals.
“Sunrise on the Reaping” book review
Authentic Mexican Restaurant EZ Taqueria's vast menu.
Authenticity and location recipe for success
Teachers gather to show that on Wednesdays we wear pink. Photo by J. Appolo
On Wednesdays, we wear pink
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
A graphic provided by Hailey Abba representing Pennsylvania and its 19 electors for the 2024 election, divided by blue and red.
The Electoral College
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”
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
Softball Senior Night 2025 Izabella Hernandez, Bella Piper, Izzy Molinaro, Melissa Safin, Elena Trotter and Nathalie Rodriguez celebrate senior night against Pocono Mountain West.
Softball senior night celebrates with a win
Stroudsburg Baseball heading to dugout during game vs Emmaus High School on April 8, 2024.
Boys’ baseball pummels Pocono Mountain West on Senior Night
Anna Kirby competing during a swim meet during the 2024-25 season
Anna Kirby: Cementing a Legacy
Octavian Riszko, '26, competing in shotput against the Cavaliers.
Track shows out at Cavalier Invitational
Home plate is covered in dirt after nine innings of varsity softball play and two frames of overtime play against Pocono Mountain East.
Softball falls to PME in extra innings
Softball Senior Night 2025 Izabella Hernandez, Bella Piper, Izzy Molinaro, Melissa Safin, Elena Trotter and Nathalie Rodriguez celebrate senior night against Pocono Mountain West.
Softball senior night celebrates with a win
Stroudsburg Baseball heading to dugout during game vs Emmaus High School on April 8, 2024.
Boys’ baseball pummels Pocono Mountain West on Senior Night
Octavian Riszko, '26, competing in shotput against the Cavaliers.
Track shows out at Cavalier Invitational
Home plate is covered in dirt after nine innings of varsity softball play and two frames of overtime play against Pocono Mountain East.
Softball falls to PME in extra innings
From left to right, Dhyey Savaliya, '26, Mason Ulmer, '27, Keshav Persaud, '26, Darius Quintana, '27, Tobias Ricks, '27, Memphis Rodriguez, '27, Ryan Rounsaville, '27, and Tyler Hanna, '25, pose after their last team practice.
Boys’ tennis wraps the season with win against Bangor
"LeBron James" who was a crowd favorite played by Noah Charles, '25, in "Mr. Perfect."
Student-written plays put skills to the test
Limited series "Adolescence" that premiered March 13th, 2025 on Netflix.
“Adolescence” and how social media effects young men.
Tyler, The Creator opening at PPG Paints Arena in Pitttsburg, Pennsylvania.
Tyler, the Creator visits Pennsylvania for world tour
Minecraft movie poster at Stroud Mall's Cinemark movie theater. Opening night.
Minecraft gets a live action movie adaptation
The Double Life podcast features students who have busy lives, working, creating, leading, etc. Illustration created in Canva by Mountaineer staff.
Double Life podcast: episode 1
Tyler Hanna, '25, serving the ball in his doubles match against East Stroudsburg North High School.
Boys’ tennis gallery
The Addams family in their final pose at the end of "When You're an Addams."
Addams Family gallery
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
The Double Life podcast features students who have busy lives, working, creating, leading, etc. Illustration created in Canva by Mountaineer staff.
Double Life podcast: episode 2
The Double Life podcast features students who have busy lives, working, creating, leading, etc. Illustration created in Canva by Mountaineer staff.
Double Life podcast: episode 1
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
Essam Alrefai, '26, catches his breath on the court while he waits for the referees to decide on a point.
The history of Powder Puff
PCPB Ep.2
PCPB Ep.2
Rapid Round-Up recaps weekly news highlights
Rapid Round-Up recaps weekly news highlights
Mountaineer News Athletic Productions created with Canva.
Former NBA player Chris Herren joins the podcast
Mystery of the Mountaineer
Mystery of the Mountaineer
Peter Leyba - Fordham University
Peter Leyba – Fordham University
Elif Zeytinoglu - University of Pittsburgh
Elif Zeytinoglu – University of Pittsburgh
Logan Potochnick - Penn State University
Logan Potochnick – Penn State University
Grace Staples - East Stroudsburg University
Grace Staples – East Stroudsburg University
Price Joseph - Immaculata University
Price Joseph – Immaculata University
Klaryssa Pierre is a member of the Future Educators of America club. Photo provided by Klaryssa Pierre.
Student Spotlight on Klaryssa Pierre
Bryan N’diaye plays tennis and is a member of the Best Buddies Club. Photo provided by Bryan N’diaye ‘26.
Student Spotlight on Bryan N’diaye
Delany Jimenez, '27 participates in various clubs that increase our student morale and aid our environment. (Photo provided by Delany Jimenez).
Student Spotlight on Delany Jimenez
Jefany Chen was nominated by Mrs. Nicholson for always participating in Spanish class and helping her classmates, Photo shared by J. Chen.
Student Spotlight on Jefany Chen
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
Cara Walkowiak advises the NAACP club and also advises the Majorette Dance Step team. Photo submitted by C. Walkowiak.
Teacher Feature on Mrs. Walkowiak
Special Education teacher, Mauri DeMartino, pictured with her dog, Manny, and husband. Photo contributed by M. DeMartino.
Teacher Feature on Mrs. DeMartino
Mr. Benjamin, wife, and children pose for a family holiday portrait. Photo submitted by Mr. Benjamin and shared with permission.
Teacher Feature on Mr. Benjamin
Theresa Onody is a guidance counselor at the high school and an avid yoga practitioner. Photo shared by T. Onody.
Staff Feature on Mrs. Onody
Mr Cirillo poses for a picture in the SHS hallways.
Teacher Feature on Mr Cirillo
Ana Karataseva, '27, and Lile Bekaia, '27, posing for a picture at track practice. Picture submitted by Lile Bekaia.
Happy Birthday, Lile Bekaia
Mr. Doney poses in his best 70s outfit for Disco Day during Homecoming Spirit Week.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Doney
Santino Baxter, sports team, and Olivia Celano, editor-in-chief, celebrate birthdays today. Created by Canva, J. Appolo.
Happy Birthday, Olivia Celano and Santino Baxter
Coach Miller performing his annual speech at the Homecoming Pep Rally trying to fire up the crowd in preparation for the Homecoming game.
Happy 50th Birthday, Mr. Miller
Jocelyn Ross teaches ESL at both the high school and the junior high buildings.
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Ross
Peter Leyba - Fordham University
Peter Leyba – Fordham University
Elif Zeytinoglu - University of Pittsburgh
Elif Zeytinoglu – University of Pittsburgh
Logan Potochnick - Penn State University
Logan Potochnick – Penn State University
Grace Staples - East Stroudsburg University
Grace Staples – East Stroudsburg University
Price Joseph - Immaculata University
Price Joseph – Immaculata University
Italy's booth included multiple foods and desserts. And displayed plates and spoons assumed to be used for cooking.
Friendly competition brings out best at cultural fair
Photo shared by Bethany Wert, SHS art instructor, Sburg Arts Instagram with permission.
45 year tradition continues with student art show
The Addams family in their final pose at the end of "When You're an Addams."
Addams Family gallery
March celebrates Greek Independence Day, which is one of the most famous holidays among the Greek people.
Celebrating Greek-American Heritage Month
A collage from canva. Top left : Victoria Campbell, '25 singing her solo at the Black History month assembly. Bottom right : Brianna Coykendall, '25, painted a pastel piece.
Women in the arts
Posed photo of a stuffed animal to represent a wild animal.
Extinct Animal Quiz
A close-up on white wood asters flowers, an ingredient used in making laxatives.
Spring break quiz
Addams Family Quiz
Addams Family Quiz
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
Father and daughter at the Quiet Valley Farm Animal Frolic from a previous year holding a chick. Photo provided by Quiet Valley Farm and used with permission.
Quiet Valley Farm Animal Frolic
Buzz is new to the shelter and has a brother named Woody. This picture of Buzz was taken by Camp Papillon and shared with permission.
Meet Buzz
Welcome to Earth Day Festival sign from a previous festival. (Photo provided by PEEC).
Pocono Environmental Education Center’s Earth Day festival
Authentic Mexican Restaurant EZ Taqueria's vast menu.
Authenticity and location recipe for success
This picture of Fred was taken by Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society and shared with permission.
Meet Fred
Photo credit: Monroe County Conservation.
Monroe County Conservation
Flyer contributed and shared by SHS Art department.
Art expo
Canva image created by Emmayah Pope and shared from Camelback.com.
Camelback Spring Career Fair
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway offers a variety of events throughout the year. Created in Canva by Donovan Qualls.
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway is running
The Guidance Department is now collecting information from the class of 2025, use the scan code to access the form. Submitted by Guidance Department.
Senior Destination Form
Buzz is new to the shelter and has a brother named Woody. This picture of Buzz was taken by Camp Papillon and shared with permission.
Meet Buzz
This picture of Fred was taken by Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society and shared with permission.
Meet Fred
This picture of Delilah was taken by Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society and shared with permission.
Meet Soul
This picture of Batman was taken by Camp Papillon and shared with permission.
Meet Batman
This picture of Delilah was taken by Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society and shared with permission.
Meet Delilah
Mountaineer Band Scholarship
Mountaineer Band Scholarship
Military Award Program
Military Award Program
Dr. Jean Dace Golden scholarship
Dr. Jean Dace Golden scholarship
Music scholarships
Music scholarships
Michael B. Schecter scholarship
Michael B. Schecter scholarship
By students, for students

Mountaineer News
By students, for students

Mountaineer News
Gian Leoj Dela Cruz

Gian Leoj Dela Cruz, Staff Writer

Hey, I’m Gian his is my second year in newspaper. I’m a Junior.

All content by Gian Leoj Dela Cruz
"Senior Art Exhibition" flyer with photos of students hung next to the art room. Being one of the first things seen as you walk to view the pieces of art.

Hailey Abba, Journalism 1, created a digital illustration of Earth and its temporary second moon.

Katy Perry goes to space

Gian Leoj Dela Cruz, Staff Writer
April 14, 2025
Poster for Spring Into Diversity made by Milan George, 25'.

Students take a picture right before going on a hike through Drinking Deer Pond. Along the trail, they learn about specific wildlife and the parts of the land.

Sugarbush, PA wildlife field trip

Gian Leoj Dela Cruz, Staff Writer
March 20, 2025
A table of syrup samples produced within the Messing Nature Center. In this station, students had to taste artificial and maple syrup and differentiate the two.

A giant tank full of maple sap, connected to a machine inside the building heating it into maple syrup.

Student creating a hole into a maple tree in order to insert a spile, which is an essential device that allows the sap to pass through in order to obtain maple sap.

Maple tapping season is typically in mid-February to mid-April due to the sap being in a freeze-thaw cycle, where the sugar-rich sap moves and flows out of the tree through tap holes.

Students stand and listen to a detailed explanation on the difference between trees that can produce sap for syrup. They are taught a mnemonic device, MAD Horse, to help remember the four types of trees with opposite branching patterns. Trees such as maple, ash, dogwood, and horse chestnut that have opposite branching, are easier to find and typically used for making syrup due to their higher contents of sugar.

Tools that were typically brought by pilgrims during their expansion for land. This helped them with the creation of new tools, and making a new living in unfamiliar places. Having not been able to take many of their belongings with them, they received help from Native Americans already living on the land. Through this, they learnt about sap and how it can be formed into syrup and sugar. By using their more advanced cookware and tools, they were able to produce it in a more fast and efficient way.

Mr. Rivera and Issac Diaz posing in front of the cash register of Common Threads

[Video] Common Threads

Andrew Polanco Then
February 20, 2025
Digital image of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. Image created by Andrew Polanco Then.

Notre Dame Cathedral host mass, sets record attendance

Gian Leoj Dela Cruz, Staff Writer
December 18, 2024
Devices that help people with diabetes live much simpler lives.

Diabetes Awareness Month

Gian Leoj Dela Cruz, Staff Writer
November 22, 2024
Grace Staples '25, Camerine Beebee '25, Brianna Vasquez '25, and Savannah Hlavac '25, dressed as senior citizens.

Spirit Week Gallery

Gian Leoj Dela Cruz, Staff Writer
November 11, 2024
Mrs. DeMartino painted impressionism inspired pumpkin. Donut or Cake pop?

[Photo] Pumpkin Palooza Contest Voting

Mountaineer Staff
October 23, 2024
A sign of the Stroud Township's Broadhead Creek Park at 4002 North 5th St. East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Brodhead Creek Park

Andrew Polanco Then and Gian Leoj Dela Cruz
October 17, 2024
Stroudsburg High School football team huddles up with the coach to make plays

Black Out football game

Alexis Binikos and Gian Leoj Dela Cruz
October 15, 2024
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CVS cold and flu aisle is stocked but the CDC is offering 4 free Covid tests per family.

Free Covid Test Kits

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October 1, 2024
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