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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
An image of Katy Perry in space, viewing the Earth. Made on Canva.
Katy Perry goes to space
Digital drawing the 10 commandments being shown to a classroom.
PA senator challenges church and state
The penny will slowly be discontinued from production as per President Donald Trump, 2025. Photo by J. Appolo
Saying goodbye to the smallest coin in American currency
Support pillar on the second floor of Stroudsburg High School above the auditorium entrance.
Myanmar shook by earthquake
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
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
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”
An American football or pigskin is about 15 ounces and 12 inches long.
NFL trade update
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
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
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
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
Stroudsburg vs Pleasant Valley at Coca-Cola Park, Allentown, Pennsylvania, home of the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs Baseball team.
Stroudsburg prepares for crucial stretch
SHS varsity softball takes the field against Pocono Mountain West and takes the win on April 15, 2025.
Softball faces Cardinals after Freedom loss
Number 15, Ryan Pacitti, '27, hitting a fly ball in Coca-Cola Stadium against Pleasant Valley.
Baseball heats up with back-to-back wins
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
Stroudsburg vs Pleasant Valley at Coca-Cola Park, Allentown, Pennsylvania, home of the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs Baseball team.
Stroudsburg prepares for crucial stretch
Number 15, Ryan Pacitti, '27, hitting a fly ball in Coca-Cola Stadium against Pleasant Valley.
Baseball heats up with back-to-back wins
Stroudsburg matched up against Pocono Mountain East for the win. Photo shared with permission by sburg_trackandfield Instagram, March 26, 2025.
Track blows past Pocono Mountain West
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.
New Double Life podcast premiere
"Pop-Culture Play Book" podcast needs you
“Pop-Culture Play Book” podcast needs you
Digital image created by Andrew Polanco Then, Mountaineer illustrator, writer, podcast host.
“Squid Game,” season 2
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
Cultural Celebration, February 28, 2025 featuring "Songs of a Generation", organized by NAACP adviser, Cara Walkowiak.
“Songs of a Generation”
The Double Life podcast features students who have busy lives, working, creating, leading, etc. Illustration created in Canva by Mountaineer staff.
New Double Life podcast premiere
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
PCPB:The importance of questioning ethics. Mr.Beast controversy overview.
PCPB: Mr. Beast controversy
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
Cara Walkowiak advises the NAACP club and also advises the Majorette Dance Step team. Photo submitted by C. Walkowiak.
Teacher Feature: Mrs. Walkowiak
Alena Murray - Mount St Mary's University
Alena Murray – Mount St Mary’s University
Ruben Emmanuel - Lincoln Tech
Ruben Emmanuel – Lincoln Tech
Milan George- Temple University
Milan George- Temple University
Special Education teacher, Mauri DeMartino, pictured with her dog, Manny, and husband. Photo contributed by M. DeMartino.
Teacher Feature on Mrs. DeMartino
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).
Delany Jimenez
Jefany Chen was nominated by Mrs. Nicholson for always participating in Spanish class and helping her classmates, Photo shared by J. Chen.
Jefany Chen spotlight
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: 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: Mr. Benjamin
Theresa Onody is a guidance counselor at the high school and an avid yoga practitioner. Photo shared by T. Onody.
Staff Feature: 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
Alena Murray - Mount St Mary's University
Alena Murray – Mount St Mary’s University
Ruben Emmanuel - Lincoln Tech
Ruben Emmanuel – Lincoln Tech
Milan George- Temple University
Milan George- Temple University
Ryan Jean- Northampton community college
Ryan Jean- Northampton community college
Sidney Lindner- Northampton Community College
Sidney Lindner- Northampton Community College
Cultural fair friendly competition brings out best of SHS students
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
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
Denny's is closing dozens of locations. Picture taken of the Denny´s logo located at 1871 Catasaqua Rd, Allentown, PA.
Pennsylvanians store closures
This picture of Delilah was taken by Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society and shared with permission.
Meet Soul
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
Parade flyer created by E. Pope, Journalism 1.
St. Patrick’s Day parade kicks off at Stroudsburg High School
All About Music is happening from March 14 through April 5 at the Gallery at 530 on Main.
“All About Music”
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
This picture of Biscuit was taken by Camp Papaillon
Meet Biscuit
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
Dr. Elmo J. Lilli memorial healthcare scholarship
Dr. Elmo J. Lilli memorial healthcare scholarship
The student news site of Stroudsburg High School

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The student news site of Stroudsburg High School

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Valerie Camacho

Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Valerie Camacho and I am a junior at Stroudsburg High School. I recently moved here about a few months ago and this is my first time writing for a school newspaper. I am eager to improve my writing skills because I want to be an English major in college. In my free time I like to write poetry and short stories along with occasionally reading a book. I’m looking forward to writing more stories and stepping a little bit out of my comfort zone.

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Stroud Region Open Space offers summer activities

Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer
June 4, 2019
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ESU to host unique book club with author present to answer questions

Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer
May 12, 2019
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The Morning Has Come by sophomore Nicole Kolakowski

Isabella Pretell, Staff Writer
May 1, 2019
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Society written by senior Ashley Mayers

Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer
April 30, 2019
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Walking Through Nature written by sophomore Mehrin Hossain

Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer
April 30, 2019
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Comfort written by sophomore Leslie Lang

Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer
April 24, 2019
Illustration by Ethan Jones

Senior Artist Ethan Jones

Isabella Pretell, Staff Writer
April 23, 2019
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Toxic written by sophomore Victor Batista

Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer
April 16, 2019
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Death of War written by junior Benjamin Bentz

Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer
April 16, 2019
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Always Writing written by senior Gabriel Howard

Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer
April 16, 2019
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Dirt written by junior Benjamin Bentz

Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer
April 16, 2019
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Myself written by junior Naomi Spires-Nevarez

Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer
April 11, 2019
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Forever My Own written by sophomore Jasmyn Sanchez

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April 11, 2019
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Feelings On The Surface written by senior Kasim Petersen

Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer
April 11, 2019
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I’ll Help You written by sophomore Emma Kintz

Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer
April 11, 2019
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The Moon written by junior Valerie Camacho

Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer
April 11, 2019
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Celebrate National Poetry Month throughout April

Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer
April 11, 2019
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Growth written by junior Nyla Estefany

Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer
April 10, 2019
Alone written by sophomore Emma Kintz

Alone written by sophomore Emma Kintz

Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer
April 10, 2019
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I’m Five Years Old and I Can’t Sleep written by junior Nina Goldshmid

Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer
April 9, 2019
Summery pictures hanging from washing line using clothespins.

Hands Turned Memories written by sophomore Alanna Christman

Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer
April 9, 2019
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The Ghost in the Corner written by junior Samuel Raymond Watanabe

Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer
April 9, 2019
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Truth and Deceit written by sophomore Ulani Jordine

Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer
April 9, 2019
Senior Artist Cassandra Shands

Senior Artist Cassandra Shands

Isabella Pretell, Staff Writer
April 5, 2019
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Perryman & Keglovits 17th Annual All Star Game a success

Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer
April 2, 2019
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament bashes into SHS Friday

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament bashes into SHS Friday

Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer
March 20, 2019
Ashley Echevarria, junior, walks into the guidance office to pick up a permission slip for one of the new educational groups coming to SHS.

Various support groups available at SHS to help students

Valerie Camacho, Staff Writer
March 9, 2019
Senior Artist Amber Kelly

Senior Artist Amber Kelly

Isabella Pretell, Staff Writer
February 28, 2019
Illustration by Anam Khan

Senior Artist Anam Khan

Isabella Pretell, Staff Writer
February 7, 2019
Student Spotlight on Alex Bodogh

Student Spotlight on Alex Bodogh

Isabella Pretell, Staff Writer
February 1, 2019
The Memory Project: Creating Portraits for a Kinder World

The Memory Project: Creating Portraits for a Kinder World

Isabella Pretell, Staff Writer
December 19, 2018
Application window is open from October 15, 2018 through March 1, 2019

Students should apply by January 1, 2019

Teachers create new classes, students provide input

Teachers create new classes, students provide input

Isabella Pretell, Staff Writer
October 9, 2018
Kettle Creek Environmental Center Offers Outdoor Adventure and Education

Kettle Creek Environmental Center Offers Outdoor Adventure and Education

Isabella Pretell, Staff Writer
June 6, 2018
College Fair to be held at East Stroudsburg South

College Fair to be held at East Stroudsburg South

Isabella Pretell, Staff Writer
April 24, 2018
Students express themselves on Class Quilts

Students express themselves on Class Quilts

Isabella Pretell, Staff Writer
November 29, 2017
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