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This year's blood drive date is fast approaching.
NHS Blood Drive is nearing
Podcasting equipment has become accessible for the masses. Wireless mics are compatible with most cell phones. Photo by J. Appolo
Help Wanted — podcast guests
Two sides of the same coin. Two students at the same school, one in dress code, and the other one not. Does one student appear to be more professional than the other?
Understanding dress code
Breakfast sandwiches are popular among students. Stroudsburg students have a choice of several fast food restaurants near the high school. Photo taken from online menu at seamless.com.
Will breakfast menus increase for customers?
Students bowing down and honoring their king, Colton Leeth. Photo provided by Aryanna Vidaic.
The King of Hearts is…
Stroudsburg High School student opening her bookbag to find an energy drink.
Dangers of energy drinks
Digital drawing of the first female CEO of a Fortune 500 company, Katharine Graham.
Katharine Graham
Crista Kopec, '26, trying to open the C Hallway bathroom on the first floor with no luck.
Bathroom lockdown predicament
Some students refer to digital watches for the time since it's easier to read than analog watches.
Do you know how to read the time?
The Class of 2025, King of Hearts nominees pose for a group picture during rehearsal for the Man Pageant.
2024-2025 King of Hearts Nominees
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
Liquid gold for many is simply the deliciousness of melted cheese. A photo collage made in Canva of mac and cheese.
Mac and cheese
The representation of the American flag being split by Kendrick Lamar's performance.
“This is bigger than the music”
A book depicting art of the birth of Aphrodite She rises from a sea shell in the ocean after the murder of the titan Kronos.
Aphrodite’s Influence
The Wedding Singer poster displayed all over the community
The magic of musical theater
The cover of "Stone Blind" displayed next to art from various novels about Greek Mythology depicting Medusa including "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton and "Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook" by Liv Albert.
Medusa’s twisted “rep”
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 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
Digitial graphic showing The Mountaineer's 2024 Election Live Updates logo.
LIVE: 2024 Election Updates
Ross-Stulgaitis Stadium at Stroudsburg High School hosts track and field events for spring sports.
Track springs into 2025 season
Ilya Ogden, '25, wrestling with his opponent from Northampton High School.
Boys Wrestling Gallery
Rifle sight, closeup photo provided by Patti Weiss.
Rifle Team Gallery
The SHS rifle team practices at the Pocono Pistol Range and is coached by Tom and Patti Weiss. Photo taken by and shared by Patti Weiss.
Rifle heads to state competition
The Stroudsburg baseball team was up to bat in the spring of 2024.
Spring training is in full swing (Pun intended)
The SHS rifle team practices at the Pocono Pistol Range and is coached by Tom and Patti Weiss. Photo taken by and shared by Patti Weiss.
Rifle heads to state competition
Gavin Dunkelberger, '25, William Tonnies, '25, and Isabella Lisnik, '25, posing after qualifying for states
Stroudsburg Rifle sends three to states
The varsity basketball team huddles at halftime to debrief with the coach.
The silver lining season
Stroudsburg's varsity player, Alex Pacitti, '25, makes a 3-pointer.
Stroudsburg boys’ basketball secures win on Senior Night
The cheerleaders demonstrate flexibility as they celebrate a basket scored against East Stroudsburg North.
Girls Basketball wraps up regular season
Photo via Pexels.com under the Creative Commons License
Test your Character Quiz
Pop-Culture Play Book podcast needs you
Pop-Culture Play Book podcast needs you
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
Digital image created by Andrew Polanco Then, Mountaineer illustrator, writer, podcast host.
Squid Game, season 2
A plate of chicken wings, which are a popular food to eat during the Super Bowl.
Eating up the Super Bowl
Cultural Celebration, February 28, 2025 featuring "Songs of a Generation", organized by NAACP adviser, Cara Walkowiak.
Songs of a Generation
Every year, King of Hearts adds excitement and Mountie pride to the winter season.
King of Hearts Photo Gallery
Ilya Ogden, '25, wrestling with his opponent from Northampton High School.
Boys Wrestling Gallery
Rifle sight, closeup photo provided by Patti Weiss.
Rifle Team Gallery
The cheerleaders celebrate after 2 consecutive free throws.
2025 Winter sports gallery
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
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”
PCPB Ep.2
PCPB Ep.2
Rapid Round-Up recaps weekly news highlights
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
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
Chocolate morsels come in quite the variety: mini, milk, dark, semi-sweet, Belgium, and more.
What kind of chocolate are you?
A quiz for kings
The TikTok logo photo from Flickr.
TikTok Test
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
Coach Watkins, strength trainer, stands with members of Stroudsburg's football team. during off-season training.
Coach Watkins, Stroudsburg High School’s New Strength Training Coach
Christian Gould joins the SHS English Department. He formerly taught at Bethlehem and Whitehall Middle Schools.
Teacher Feature on Mr. Gould
Gabriella McEaddy, '25, posing for a picture. Submitted by Gabriella McEaddy.
Gabriella McEaddy Spotlight
Mr. Zimmerman throws stuffed animals to his class.
Teacher Feature on Mr. Zimmerman
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
Gabriella McEaddy, '25, posing for a picture. Submitted by Gabriella McEaddy.
Gabriella McEaddy Spotlight
Xavier Bernard,'25, plans to attend college with a major in business management and develop his culinary skills along the way to soon open a restaurant of his own in the future. Photo provided by Xavier Bernard.
Xavier Bernard Spotlight
Abena Aidoo snaps a selfie from the mirror. Photo submitted by Aidoo.
Student Spotlight on Abena Aidoo
Chaasad-Yah Weldon taking a picture in a mirror.
Student Spotlight on Chaasad-Yah Weldon
Coach Watkins, strength trainer, stands with members of Stroudsburg's football team. during off-season training.
Coach Watkins, Stroudsburg High School’s New Strength Training Coach
Christian Gould joins the SHS English Department. He formerly taught at Bethlehem and Whitehall Middle Schools.
Teacher Feature on Mr. Gould
Mr. Zimmerman throws stuffed animals to his class.
Teacher Feature on Mr. Zimmerman
This is Ms. Napiorski, a new addition to the activities department. She is the administrative assistant to the athletic director, and super excited to be joining Stroudsburg High School. Photo provided by Ms. Napiorski
Welcome Ms. Napiorski
New assistant principal, Mark Powell, with his wife and daughter.
Staff Feature on Mr. Powell
Mr. Malachowsky teaches math at the high school and also assists coaching baseball.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Malachowsky
Mr. Kurnas is part of the English department. He loves to play basketball and recently adopted a puppy.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Kurnas
Katelyn was nominated for Homecoming Queen 2024. Photo submitted by Katelyn Pantinople.
Happy Birthday to Katelyn Pantinople
Mrs. Verway and Mrs. Haggerty attended the National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, GA in 2023.
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Haggerty
Mr. Benjamin teaches math at the high school.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Benjamin
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
The Wedding Singer poster displayed all over the community
The magic of musical theater
Lana Modestile posing while singing her heart out.
2025 Grammy Recap
"Lamb" by Emma Deardoff, a sophomore, won the 2025 Scholastic Art Gold Key digital art award as part of the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers.
Emma Deardorff wins prestigious Gold Key award
A close up of music notes from "The Adams Family" musical.
“The Addams Family” casting announcment
Crista Kopec playing the piano which is one of the most used instruments in songwriting. Photo provided by Megan Lisnik.
Grammy Nominations
Winnie is a beautiful young black and brown cat looking for his forever home. This picture of Winnie was taken by Blue Mountain Animal Rescue.
Meet Winnie
This picture of Sierra Mist was taken by Camp Papillon.
Meet Sierra Mist
Wesleyan Church wants you to go sledding
Wesleyan Church wants you to go sledding
This picture of Midnight was taken by Tryniti Labar at Blue Mountain Animal Rescue.
Meet Midnight
Picture of Butterball taken at Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society and shared by Tryniti with permission.
Meet Butterball
The Mountaineer is hosting a bake sale on St. Patty's Day, so bring your dollar bills.
Mountaineer Bake Sale
Family, friends, faculty, and students push to get their tickets before the musical sells out. Photo: J. Appolo
Addams Family tickets on sale now
Podcasting equipment has become accessible for the masses. Wireless mics are compatible with most cell phones. Photo by J. Appolo
Help Wanted — podcast guests
Pop-Culture Play Book podcast needs you
Pop-Culture Play Book podcast needs you
Doors open at 6pm and the event is open to all ages on Match 7 at the Sherman Theater on Main Street, Stroudsburg.
Robbie Junior: Father and son duo play Sherman Theater
Winnie is a beautiful young black and brown cat looking for his forever home. This picture of Winnie was taken by Blue Mountain Animal Rescue.
Meet Winnie
This picture of Sierra Mist was taken by Camp Papillon.
Meet Sierra Mist
This picture of Midnight was taken by Tryniti Labar at Blue Mountain Animal Rescue.
Meet Midnight
Picture of Butterball taken at Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society and shared by Tryniti with permission.
Meet Butterball
Chase needs a forever home. He is located at Camp Papillon Animal Shelter. Photo shared by Sarah Cepin with permission.
Help Find Chase a Home
Monroe County Bar Foundation Scholarship
Monroe County Bar Foundation Scholarship
Pocono Builders Association Scholarships
Pocono Builders Association Scholarships
Pocono Mountain Penn State Club scholarship
Pocono Mountain Penn State Club scholarship
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
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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KOH dance preparations begin on Friday afternoon as Student Government members decorate the cafeteria area.

[Photo] King of Hearts Photo Gallery

Rebecca Dishong, Alexis Binikos, and Lile Bekaia
February 27, 2025
Breakfast sandwiches are popular among students. Stroudsburg students have a choice of several fast food restaurants near the high school. Photo taken from online menu at seamless.com.

[Photo] Will breakfast menus increase for customers?

Lillian Blazick, Journalism 1
February 25, 2025
Best Buddies is hosting their traditional Valentine Candy Gram sale.

[Photo] Candy Grams

Mountaineer Staff
February 7, 2025
Aevidum members surprised teachers by placing positive messages on whiteboards in their classrooms.

[Photo] Aevidum leaders named

Lillian Blazick, Journalism 1
January 31, 2025
Shari Griswold, head of the English Department, has been organizing the holiday show for many years. This one is her last as she is set to retire at the end of the school year.

[Photo] 2024 Holiday Show Gallery

Lile Bekaia, Staff Writer
January 6, 2025
Hanukkah is celebrated by displaying a menorah. This blow up yard ornament is the latest among festive decorations.

[Photo] Hanukkah

Olivia Celano, Editor-In-Chief
January 6, 2025
Behind the scenes: Bahina Belotte was on curtain detail for the 2024 holiday show.

Behind the scenes: Sophia Mason was in charge of the lowering and raising the screens between set changes.

Santa was almost caught but managed to stay in costume even back stage.

Faculty and staff lined the wings watching and also waiting to perform.

Barb Forth was given special recognition for all her years of service at Stroudsburg High School and as a member of the Armed Forces.

Shari Griswold takes on the task of organizing all of the acts and the schedules.

The winner of the Pumpkin Palooza decorating contest wins a Boo Basket, sponsored by the Mountaineer Newspaper.

[Photo] Pumpkin Palooza Contest Voting

Mountaineer Staff
October 23, 2024
October firedrill, 2024, students exit the building through the senior parking lot as regular practice for monthly evacuation drills.

[Photo] Will this be the last sunny fire drill of the year?

October 25, 2024
Assistant Principal Burke checks his clipboard for every teacher's attendance during the drill to ensure all have exited the building. October 2024.

Old buildings and castles are rumored to house spirits. This castle is located in Northern Ireland and was taken in 2016 by Jessica Appolo.

[Photo] October ghost series: Hill View Manor

Alexis Binikos, Editor-In-Chief
October 25, 2024
October and November

[Photo] Prescribed fires come to Monroe county

Olivia Celano and Rafael Zukus-Caballero
October 9, 2024
Columbus Day has been renamed as Indigenous Peoples' Day.

[Photo] Pennsylvania’s license centers going on a break

Lile Bekaia, Staff Writer
October 9, 2024
Chocolate morsels come in quite the variety: mini, milk, dark, semi-sweet, Belgium, and more.

[Photo] Pennsylvania’s Chocolate History

Lile Bekaia, Staff Writer
October 9, 2024
Fall activities are in full swing. Get out there and enjoy the change of seasons.

[Photo] Harvest the fun while weather permits

Donovan Qualls and Nyx O”Connor
October 2, 2024
Mr. Frounfleker, as the "little drummer boy" in the 2024 Holiday Faculty Show.

[Photo] Happy Birthday to all!

Mountaineer Staff
September 27, 2024
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

J. Appolo
May 21, 2024
Shamrocks and buckets of gold aren't the only things related to March.

[Photo] March Trivia Quiz: How well do you know March?

March 4, 2024
Left side: Chelsea Castellano, 10; Sophia Hann,10; Nicole Valderrama,12; Logan Potochnick,11; Brianna Coykendall,12; Dylan Hall,10; Abigail Courtnier,10; Madison Cottle,12; Wyatt Christian,12; Jessica Haggerty,11; Caroline Byra,11. Right side: Nelly Kolakowski,12; Jessie Smith,10; Sophia Thompson,10; Connor Potochnick,11; Kona Maronpots, 11; James Haggerty,12; Kagan Howell,12; Peter Lyba,11. Photo courtesy of Stroudsburg High School Home of the Mountaineers Facebook page. Photo taken by adviser, Matt Haggerty.

Model Congress goes to Harvard

J. Appolo, Adviser
March 1, 2024
Hodzhova and Domanski competed in the Tower challenge which measures maximum weight. Photo permission granted by Adviser Bentzoni.

Science Olympiad measures up to the competition

J. Appolo, Adviser
February 29, 2024
Fun Fact, if you didn't know, Mrs. Nicholson loves Disney. Photo by Amanda Nicholson, used with permission.

Happy Birthday to Mrs. Nicholson

J. Appolo, Adviser
February 5, 2024
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