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Space X iwas founded by Elon Musk and is based in California. Space X image created by Andrew Polanco Then.
Space-X-ploration controversy
Bangor, Pennsylvania had an unexpected tornado on May 6, 2025, at 4 p.m.
Tornado touchdown close to home
A picture of the cross on a key chain against a wooden background.
Welcome Pope Leo XIV
A drawing of Pope Francis'papal tiara to commemorate his death.
Saying goodbye to Pope Francis
An adorable tuxedo cat sitting in a show box that's too small for him.
A new cat color discovered!
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 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
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
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
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 SHS cheerleaders amused at a play against Pocono Mountain West.
2024-25 Cheer Gallery
Abiel Quartey, '25, competing in the 110mH at the 2025 Whitehall hosted district competition. Photo by Edward Anders, '25, shared with permission.
Stroudsburg Track flies through Districts
Abiel Quartey, '25, competing in the 110mH at the 2025 Whitehall hosted district competition. Photo by Edward Anders, '25, shared with permission.
Stroudsburg Track flies through Districts
Alena Murray, '25, running the 100m. Photo by Edward Anders,'26, shared with permission.
Track and field turns it up at EPCs
Luke Powanda, '28, striking a ball to center field in game against Pleasant Valley at Coca-Cola Park on April 1, 2025.
Baseball falls to Nazareth in EPC First Round
Stroudsburg runner rounding third in game against Pleasant Valley at Coca-Cola Park, home of the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs.
Baseball prepares for EPC first round matchup
Julia Grant, '26, running on the track in a meet against Pleasant Valley.
Stroudsburg Track ends season strong
The Double Life podcast explores how students juggle "double lives" while playing multiple roles. Created with Canva Designs by Mountaineer Staff.
Double Life podcast with Memphis Rodriguez
"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 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
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
Boys Volleyball Powderpuff 2025 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 with Memphis Rodriguez
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
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
PCPB Ep.2
PCPB Ep.2
Rapid Round-Up recaps weekly news highlights
Rapid Round-Up recaps weekly news highlights
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
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
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
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
2025 Senior Art Exhibit was overflowing with talent. The May 1 showcase featured many modes of art. Photo by Bethany Wert, art teacher
Senior Art Exhibit makes impression
The annual Hall of Fame concert performance on May 9, 2025 at Stroudsburg High School chose a Wicked theme for the SHS band, choir, and orchestra members to showcase their talents.
Another student original composition debuts
Illustration of Masayoshi Takanaka in a blue suit, white undershirt, and black glasses. Art illustrated by Hailey Abba.
Masayoshi Takanaka
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
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
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
This picture of Vlad was taken by Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society and shared with permission.
Meet Vlad
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
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Vladimir Putin addressing a session of the state legislature on amendments to the Constitution.

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Teacher Feature on Mr. Haggerty

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An article on the 100th Anniversary of the Monroe County Historical Society appeared in the Historical Society Periodical.

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Seniors Rachel Bailey and Hope Butler showing off a plaque of last year's Yearbook.

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The Stroud Mansion is located on the corner of Main St and 9th St in Stroudsburg.

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