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Lile Bekaia, 27', and Hailey Abba, 27', holding up 6'7 while leaning against the wall.
The Ban of ‘6-7’ in Classrooms and Schools
A drawing of a crown with an X through it to represent "No Kings".
No kings; how to peacefully protest
William Allen High School faced a bomb threat on Monday, September 29, 2025, and dismissed students early. Picture taken from the Internet with Creative Commons Licence.
Allen High School faced bomb threat
Spotify Update for Free Users
Spotify Update for Free Users
Kissing bugs, unlike their name suggests, are very dangerous insects. Photo from internet (Creative Common Licence).
Kissing bugs not so friendly
On June 21, 2025, Xfinity's pit crew unveiled the race cars at Pocono Raceway.
Local church partners with Pocono Raceway
Senior editors Olivia Celano and Alexis Binikos are "signing off" for the 2025 year with advisor Mrs.Appolo.
2024-25 Editors’ farewell
Ms. Gondella (Reading Specialist left) and Alexis Shair ('27 right) unpacking to give to students before they get on the bus Friday.
SHS food pantry provides students with more than food
Stroudsburg Mini-Thon club bulletin board showcases the chosen theme for 2025: superheroes. (sburgminithon Instagram)
Mini Thon breaks $100k goal
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 guitar, cowboy hat, and cowboy boots displaying three essentials to a true cowboy.
“Ain’t In It For My Health” album review
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
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
Beside a highway ramp, many candidate sign placed in the yard.
2025 Primary election only days away
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
Jack Mitchell, '27 taking a moment to think on the sidelines.
Stroudsburg Football’s biggest game of the season
Stroudsburg players get hyped for the little brown jug game!
Homecoming Victory for Stroudsburg
James Ennis, '27, lining up at reciever before the play
Stroudsburg Football wins back to back games
Sburg Boy's Soccer 25-26 group picture after their demanding victory against North. Photo provided by Tristan Timones.
The end of the 2025-26 Stroudsburg boys’ soccer season
A picture of the jumbotron at a New Jersey Devils game.
National Hockey League preseason recap
James Ennis, '27, lining up at reciever before the play
Stroudsburg Football wins back to back games
The goalie for Stroudsburg's Field Hockey team, Tess Nowosad, '26, ready to defend against her opponents.
Girls Field Hockey hot after important week
Georgie English, '26, a key player for the Stroudsburg team, looking at her opponents in a very determined way.
Field Hockey recap
Madelyn Vargas, '27, spiking the ball like a professional in the game against Dieruff High School.
Stroudsburg out-spikes Dieruff
Madelyn Vargas, '27, jumps to spike the ball during the Liberty game.
Volleyball defeated by Liberty
The senior girls nominated for Homecoming Queen posing for a group picture.
First ever Miss Mountie Pageant
"The Life of a Showgirl" album cover with Taylor representing the famous painting of Ophelia.
‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ album review
A picture of the synopsis of K-Pop Demon Hunters from the SONY Website
The wide reach of K-Pop Demon Hunters
A guitar, cowboy hat, and cowboy boots displaying three essentials to a true cowboy.
“Ain’t In It For My Health” album review
Peyton Costigan travels the halls to hear from the school!
Around the halls at Stroudsburg
Students from Stroudsburg High School posing for a group picture with students from other schools at the Media Day at Wilkes University.
Wilkes Trip Gallery
Keala Maronpot ,'28, gets together with Sophie Piggott, '28, and Olivia Selena, '28, for a trio picture.
HOCO Dance Gallery
The Stroudsburg Softball team stands on the foul line for the National Anthem. Credit to Victoria Lis/yearbook, shared with permission.
Softball Gallery 2025
Luke Powanda, '28, gets a hit at the Lehigh Valley Coca-Cola Park game.
Baseball gallery 2025
The Track and Field seniors posing for a picture together for Senior Night.
Track and field gallery
The Double Life podcast explores how students juggle "double lives" while playing multiple roles. Created with Canva Designs by Mountaineer Staff.
Double Life podcast: episode 3
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
Are you smarter than a fourth grader?
Are you smarter than a fourth grader?
Developing a visual concept for a brand is all part of marketing. Created with Canva Designs by Mountaineer staff.
Making news visual
Girls wrestling reflects on historical first season
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
Come to Common Threads where you can find something for everyone!
Common Threads
Mr. Smith poses for a picture in his classroom.
Teacher Feature on Mr. Smith
Mrs.Jane Endress enjoying a day out on her boat with family Shared with Permission
Staff Feature on Ms.Endress
The Aevidum showcase by the library, to show SHS's biggest mental health club.
Mental health personnel at SHS
Joseph Belanger - Penn State Hazelton
Joseph Belanger – Penn State Hazelton
Connor Bedeau - Broward College
Connor Bedeau – Broward College
Meet Kelysse Jackson ‘26, apart of Stroudsburg High Schools varsity cheerleading team and SADD.
Student Spotlight on Kelysse Jackson
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
Mr. Smith poses for a picture in his classroom.
Teacher Feature on Mr. Smith
Mrs.Jane Endress enjoying a day out on her boat with family Shared with Permission
Staff Feature on Ms.Endress
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
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
Joseph Belanger - Penn State Hazelton
Joseph Belanger – Penn State Hazelton
Connor Bedeau - Broward College
Connor Bedeau – Broward College
Santino Baxter - Temple University
Santino Baxter – Temple University
Lucy Barzev - American International College
Lucy Barzev – American International College
Abena Aidoo - University of Pittsburgh
Abena Aidoo – University of Pittsburgh
A picture of the Stroudsburg marching band of 2025 hanging up in the band room.
The Victors
A picture of the past uniforms of the Marching Band displayed on a wall in the band room.
Notes of the Past
Hispanic Heritage Month video showcasing the diversity and Hispanic heritage at Stroudsburg high school.
Hispanic Heritage Month
The band marching up to the stadium before the game.
More Than Music
A picture of the back of the marching band t-shirt which the band wears as apart of their uniform.
“The Upside Down”
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
Explore the Poconos, there are so many things to do this summer. Collage created with Canva Designs.
Here’s your summer bucket list
Signs outside Ramsey school showing when and what Ramsey will be used for when it re-opens.
Ramsey building revived
Members of the Antlers gather for their first meeting led by Sophie Best. Photo provided by Sophie Best, shared with permission.
Young hearts touch an old legacy
Slides made with Canva Designs by Crista Kopec.
The Elks and the Antlers video story
This picture of Dakota was taken by Camp Papillion and shared with permission.
Meet Dakota
SHS Live streaming is available for the 2025 commencement. Created with Canva Designs by Mountaineer Staff.
Commencement Live Stream
Shawnee Inn and Resort is hosting tram tours and candle making experiences from now through August. Flyer created by Emmayah Pope with Canva Designs.
Candle Making Experience
Prom of 2023, capture the memories and share them to preserve. (photo shared by SHS Yearbook) Prom Photo Form link provided in article.
Prom photos wanted
Mother's Day Buffet information can be found at the Kalahari website. Flyer made by Emmayah Pope with Canva.
Mother’s Day Buffet
Photo credit: Monroe County Conservation.
Monroe County Conservation
This picture of Dakota was taken by Camp Papillion and shared with permission.
Meet Dakota
This picture of Vlad was taken by Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society and shared with permission.
Meet Vlad
This picture of Prince was taken by Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society and shared with permission.
Meet Prince
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
NEPA Community Federal Credit Union Scholarship
NEPA Community Federal Credit Union Scholarship
Vietnam Vets of America
Vietnam Vets of America
Mountaineer Band Scholarship
Mountaineer Band Scholarship
Military Award Program
Military Award Program
Dr. Jean Dace Golden scholarship
Dr. Jean Dace Golden scholarship
By students, for students

Mountaineer News
By students, for students

Mountaineer News
Hailey Abba

Hailey Abba, Staff Writer

Hello, my name is Hailey and I am a Junior. This is my third year working for the Newspaper. My after school activities include FBLA, DEI and Mock Trial, I do plan on joining more clubs. My favorite things to do is play games, watch shows, and spend time with people. I am excited to return to the Mountaineer!
All content by Hailey Abba
Karen Chapman, '27, and Kiera Paradis, '28, posing for a picture while anchoring at Wilkes University.

[Photo] Wilkes Trip Gallery

Lile Bekaia, Editor-in-chief
October 27, 2025
The studio room where Mountie Minutes goes lives every morning during homeroom.

Mountie Minutes makes daily live appearances on the big screen

Hailey Abba, Staff writer
October 6, 2025
Digital image created by Hailey Abba of the old DEI clubs name being crossed out and replaced with its new name the Mosaic Club

DEI is now the Mosaic club

Hailey Abba, Staff Writer
September 30, 2025
Mr.Davis holding up a Geisinger Medical Award in his office.

Exploring SHS Career Programs

Karen Chapman and Hailey Abba
September 16, 2025
An imagination of Taylor and Travis's wedding on a football field.

[Photo] A royal wedding

Crista Kopec, Editor-in-chief
September 4, 2025
Advisor Mr.Wood, editors Lile Bekaia, '27 and Crista Kopec, '26 getting ready for a great year with The Mountaineer

[Photo] Welcome back to the 2025-2026 school year!

Crista Kopec and Lile Bekaia
August 26, 2025
Otti Maiorello, '26, Kalli Halas, '26, Matteo Maccarrone, '26, Lucas Pelaez, '26, Olivia Full, '26 lined up excited to be the new Senior Class Officers.

Moving Up Day 1932 tradition continues

Lile Bekaia, Jordan Cook, and Hailey Abba
May 29, 2025
National Honor Society Officers Mia Marga, ‘25, Logan Potochnick, ‘25, Catherine Brinker, ‘25, Julia Sobrinkski, ‘26, Peter Leyba, ‘25, Ann Alekseyev, ‘25, Shelbi Calligari, ‘25, Caroline Byre, ‘25 and the advisor Mrs. Verwey.

Academic awards ceremony

Hailey Abba, Journalism 1
May 28, 2025
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

Hailey Abba
May 1, 2025
Illustration of Masayoshi Takanaka in a blue suit, white undershirt, and black glasses. Art illustrated by Hailey Abba.

[Photo] Masayoshi Takanaka

Tristan Timones, Staff Writer
May 7, 2025
A graphic provided by Hailey Abba representing Pennsylvania and its 19 electors for the 2024 election, divided by blue and red.

[Photo] The Electoral College

Crista Kopec, Staff Writer
May 1, 2025
Welcome to Earth Day Festival sign from a previous festival. (Photo provided by PEEC).

Pocono Environmental Education Center’s Earth Day festival

Hailey Abba
April 24, 2025
Tyler, The Creator opening at PPG Paints Arena in Pitttsburg, Pennsylvania.

Tyler, the Creator visits Pennsylvania for world tour

Hailey Abba
April 17, 2025
Photo shared by Bethany Wert, SHS art instructor, Sburg Arts Instagram with permission.

45 year tradition continues with student art show

Olivia Celano and Hailey Abba
April 16, 2025
A online graphic made with a goal being made. Provided by Hailey Abba.

[Photo] Goal!

Crista Kopec, Staff Writer
April 10, 2025
Digital drawing the 10 commandments being shown to a classroom.

[Photo] PA senator challenges church and state

Isabella Rivera, Staff Writer
April 11, 2025
Digital illustration of the Moon blocking the Sun from view created by Hailey Abba.

The Gallery still opened till April 12th sharing art work from artist in the Poconos.

“All About Music” art show

Hailey Abba, Journalism 1
March 25, 2025
A group of students creating neurographic art with watercolor and markers.

DEI neurographic art night

Hailey Abba, Journalism 1
March 20, 2025
Digital drawing of the first female CEO of a Fortune 500 company, Katharine Graham.

Katharine Graham

Hailey Abba, Journalism 1
March 5, 2025
A digital drawing of Academy Award winning actor Sidney Poitier, created by Hailey Abba.

Sidney Poitier

Hailey Abba, Journalism 1
February 26, 2025
Digital image created by Andrew Polanco Then, Mountaineer illustrator, writer, podcast host.

“Squid Game,” season 2

Tristan Timones and Hailey Abba
February 19, 2025

Doechii

Hailey Abba, journalism 1
February 19, 2025
Portrait digital drawing of Alma Thomas with her art style as the background. Created by Hailey Abba.

Alma Woodsey Thomas

Hailey Abba, Staff Writer
February 12, 2025
Maya Angelou on the back cover of her book "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings."

Maya Angelou

Hailey Abba, Journalism 1
February 5, 2025
Crime rates are unbelievably going down in the United States. Digital image created by Hailey Abba.

[Photo] Winter spikes violence

Lile Bekaia, Staff Writer
February 4, 2025
Drawing of commonly seen flag during Black History Month.

DEI and Art students creating Christmas cards while watching a movie.

DEI collabs with art club for movie night

Hailey Abba, Staff Writer
December 19, 2024
Stroudsburg High School 10th Grade Orchestra standing up after their performance.

2024 Stroudsburg high school musicfest

Hailey Abba and Tristan Timones
December 18, 2024
Stroudsburg High School DEI Club is hosting a movie night. Flyer shared by DE&I club.

DEI hosting movie night

Hailey Abba, Journalism 1
December 6, 2024
A digital drawing depicting an Indigenous woman with a red hand print over her mouth. The red hand print is used in solidarity with Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and girls in North America.

[Photo] Indigenous people of PA

Olivia Celano, Editor-In-Chief
November 22, 2024
New doors are opened everyday for women in the sports industry.

[Photo] Women in sports

Alexis Binikos, Editor-In-Chief
November 20, 2024
Drawing of Evelyn Hugo surrounded by her seven husbands inspired by a picture of Marilyn Monroe.

[Photo] “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” book review

Olivia Celano, Editor-In-Cheif
November 1, 2024
SHS Mountaineer staff showing off the hot chocolates they got from club advisory Jessica Appolo.

[Photo] Wilkes University hosts field trip for journalism students

Olivia Celano, Editor-In-Chief
November 18, 2024
A half-human half-robot thinking about a paint palette, microphone, and a piece of paper with a pencil as a digital drawing.

[Photo] Is AI overtaking human creativity?

Lile Bekaia, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
Digital drawing of Donald Trump standing in front of the American flag at a rally preaching his policies. Digital illustration created by Hailey Abba.

[Photo] Presidential policies

Crista Kopec, Staff Writer
October 16, 2024
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

Hailey Abba, Journalism 1
October 11, 2024
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.

[Photo] Gun violence and gun control

Crista Kopec
October 11, 2024
Digital illustration created by Hailey Abba, Journalism 1, captures the essence of the civilized debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz.

[Photo] Vice Presidential debate underwhelms

Crista Kopec, Staff Writer
October 3, 2024
The yellow-sac spider, illustrated by Hailey Abba, journalism 1, is cannibalistic.

[Photo] Yellow sac spiders

Crista Kopec, Staff Writer
September 19, 2024
Ironically, grass spiders tend to be brownish in color and blend with dirt. Illustrated by Hailey Abba, Journailsm 1.

[Photo] Grass spiders are busiest this time of year

Lile Bekaia, Staff Writer
September 19, 2024
Albums and songs of Metro Boomin, Future, and Drake on Spotify and Youtube.

Kendrick vs. Drake: SJHS shares opinion on recent rap beef

Hailey Abba
May 9, 2024
Photo of Stroudsburg Junior High School student Robert Rizzieri reading The Hunger Games book.

“The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” review

Hailey Abba, Staff Writer
February 8, 2024
The ability to weave music and visuals made Baby Driver an instant classic.

Baby Driver; the importance of music

Lile Bekaia and Hailey Abba
January 4, 2024
Posed photo of a stuffed animal to represent a wild animal.

Owning wild animals is wrong

Hailey Abba, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023
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