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Picture of the promotional poster of The Krabby Patty Meal taken during the sunset.
The Krabby Patty comes to Wendy’s
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
October and November
Prescribed fires come to Monroe county
Chocolate morsels come in quite the variety: mini, milk, dark, semi-sweet, Belgium, and more.
Pennsylvania’s Chocolate History
Columbus Day has been renamed as Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Pennsylvania’s license centers going on a break
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!
The northern lights from Oct. 10, 2024. The lights show colors of purple and blue across the sky with stars peaking through the background. Photo provided by student Madisen Dullen, 25′.
Northern Lights come to Pennsylvania
Research shows that blueberries help improve memory. Several blueberries being cupped in the hand of a Stroudsburg High School student.
Can blueberries make you smarter?
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
Phone playing Chappell Roans hit song "HOT TO GO!" with headphone plugged into the phone.
Chappell Roan sets boundaries as a celebrity
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
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
Digital drawing of Donald Trump standing in front of the American flag at a rally preaching his policies. Digital illustration created by Hailey Abba.
Presidential Policies
The government has been debating public access to automatic weapons for years as a way to minimize fatalities of school shootings. Original digital illustration created by Hailey Abba, Journalism 1.
Gun violence and gun control
Digital illustration created by Hailey Abba, Journalism 1, captures the essence of the civilized debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz.
Vice Presidential debate underwhelms
Juniors Lila Smedley and Tanya Sathapornwongkul at the voter registration table at the activity fair.
Register To Vote!
Collage of presidential candidate signs designed to properly show case both sides.
The Presidential Debate prompts more questions
The Stroudsburg Girls Soccer team huddles together before their game against East Stroudsburg South.
Girls Soccer Gallery
Hunter Probst, '25, leading the team with his drive down the course.
Golf Gallery
Stroudsburg Football team huddles together before their game against Pocono Mountain East.
Hall of Fame Football Game
SHS varsity football team meeting together during the game.
Kick Off Football Game
Stroudsburg Volleyball team huddles up during game in September 2024.
Volleyball Gallery
Aiden Nieman, '25, running during last week's meet at Stroudsburg Junior High School.
Stroudsburg’s Pocono Record Athlete of the Week Nominees
Seniors Shelbi Calligari, Lana Marsh, Madison Noonan, Julianna Vo, and Berlin Ulmer posing for a picture during their senior night.
Girls’ Tennis finishes season with EPC tournament appearance
Stroudsburg field hockey team waiting to start a new quarter and talking about their next plays.
Field Hockey is heading to the Playoffs
Ethan Dudsak, '25, Jaylin Rieara, '26, and Kamari Coleman, '25, celebrate a touchdown during game against Pocono Mountain East on September 20, 2024.
Football prevails against East Stroudsburg North
Stroudsburg Volleyball huddles during game against Pleasant Valley on October 9, 2024.
Heartbreaking loss for Stroudsburg against Pleasant Valley
Stroudsburg Football kneels in a team prayer prior to the game vs Pocono Mountain West on October 4, 2024.
Football prepares for East Stroudsburg North
Hotel Bethlehem is listed among the Historic Hotels of America by the National Trust of Historic Hotels.
October ghost series: The Hotel Bethlehem
Phone playing Chappell Roans hit song "HOT TO GO!" with headphone plugged into the phone.
Chappell Roan sets boundaries as a celebrity
Does SHS have their own ghost stories? or unexplained mysteries, just ask some of our veteran teachers. Trowell, Journalism 1, captured this image of a stairwell at SHS.
October ghost series: Moravian University
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”
Friends Burial Grounds, Ann St. in Stroudsburg, PA was founded by Quakers and is now associated with lehighvalleyquakers.org.
October ghost series: The “Rain Man”
The Stroudsburg Girls Soccer team huddles together before their game against East Stroudsburg South.
Girls Soccer Gallery
Hunter Probst, '25, leading the team with his drive down the course.
Golf Gallery
Stroudsburg Football team huddles together before their game against Pocono Mountain East.
Hall of Fame Football Game
SHS varsity football team meeting together during the game.
Kick Off Football Game
Stroudsburg Volleyball team huddles up during game in September 2024.
Volleyball 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.Hicks enjoying what nature has to offer Photo submitted by Ms.Hicks
Teacher Feature on Ms.Hicks
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
The Mountaineer Newspaper likes to feature sophomores, juniors, and seniors in the newspaper each week. Created by Peyton Costigan and Chelsea Castellanos.
We want to Spotlight you!
Samuel Diola, '25, driving the ball towards the end of the course
Sensational Seniors: Samuel Diola
Student Norah McCabe, 25', sitting in the grass as the Stroudsburg Pride Festival.
Student Spotlight on Norah McCabe
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
The Mountaineer Newspaper likes to feature sophomores, juniors, and seniors in the newspaper each week. Created by Peyton Costigan and Chelsea Castellanos.
We want to Spotlight you!
Student Norah McCabe, 25', sitting in the grass as the Stroudsburg Pride Festival.
Student Spotlight on Norah McCabe
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
Photo of Stroudsburg French student Ludivine Leroy smiling and enjoying herself.
Student Spotlight on Ludivine Leroy
Ms.Hicks enjoying what nature has to offer Photo submitted by Ms.Hicks
Teacher Feature on Ms.Hicks
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
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
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
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!
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
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!
Balloon Booth, a simple reminder that balloons are a classic favorite and befitting of many occasions.
The National Museum of Toys wants you to vote
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
Sammy is waiting for his fur-ever home at Blue Mountain Animal Rescue. Photo provided by BMAR Facebook.
Sammy needs a home
A sign of the Stroud Township's Broadhead Creek Park at 4002 North 5th St. East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Brodhead Creek Park
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
This photo of Piccolo laying down was taken at Animal Welfare Society of Monroe (AWSON).
Piccollo needs a home
Hunting season requires hunters to be educated on weapon safety, permit limitations, and seasonal guidelines.
Pennsylvania hunting season guidelines
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
Winter Sports Physicals, check with the Activities Office or Ms. Tretheway for more information. Shared by Activities office and Athletic Office.
Winter Sports Physicals
The Common Community Connections Club is advised by Heather Nowosad and Sherri McIntyre. Flyer provided by CCC club.
Field of Flags Fundraiser
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
Sammy is waiting for his fur-ever home at Blue Mountain Animal Rescue. Photo provided by BMAR Facebook.
Sammy needs a home
This photo of Piccolo laying down was taken at Animal Welfare Society of Monroe (AWSON).
Piccollo needs a home
Pictures of Lurch located at 3219 Godfrey Ridge Drive in Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Photos provided by Awesom/ John Auer.
Help Lurch find a home
Turbo is located at the Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society in Stroudsburg, PA. Photo shared with permission from BMARS social media Facebook page.
Turbo needs a home
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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Giana Rizzo

Giana Rizzo, Journalism 1

Hi I’m Giana and I’m a junior and I’ll be writing for the SHS newspaper. I’ve been going to Stroudsburg for almost my whole life. I like shopping and doing nails. 

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