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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
This is a collage of New York Storefronts on Broadway Street.
The cost of fast fashion
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
Teachers gather to show that on Wednesdays we wear pink. Photo by J. Appolo
On Wednesdays, we wear pink
Well known medical symbols and equipment on a gray background. Created by Rebeca Dishong using Canva.com.
Innovative women of medicine
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
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”
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
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
Action picture during Stroudsburg Varsity Softball game
Stroudsburg loses a close game against Emmaus
A online graphic made with a goal being made. Provided by Hailey Abba.
Goal!
Abiel Quartly,'25, wins first place for Stroudsburg against Easton in the 110m hurdles.
Track falls to Easton
Batterymates, SHS catcher, Dot Elko, '26, and SHS pitcher, Jordan Cook, '27, prove to be a winning combination.
Softball towers over East Stroudsburg North
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
Action picture during Stroudsburg Varsity Softball game
Stroudsburg loses a close game against Emmaus
Abiel Quartly,'25, wins first place for Stroudsburg against Easton in the 110m hurdles.
Track falls to Easton
The Stroudsburg boys' baseball team honors America by standing for the National Anthem at Coca-Cola Park.
Stroudsburg boys’ baseball takes over Lehigh Valley Coca-Cola Park
Ryan Rounsaville, '27,, Dylan Payne, '26, warming up for their doubles match.
Stroudsburg varsity boys tennis bounces back against Bethlehem Catholic
"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
A plate of chicken wings, which are a popular food to eat during the Super Bowl.
Eating up the Super Bowl
Lana Modestile posing while singing her heart out.
2025 Grammy recap
Jose Victor Leme of the Austin Gamblers competing in the 2024 PBR Camping World Team Series. Image taken by Bull Stock Media and shared with permission by Andrew Giangola, Vice President of Strategic Communications.
PBR comes to Steel City
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”
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”
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
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
Mr. Benjamin, wife, and children pose for a family holiday portrait. Photo submitted by Mr. Benjamin and shared with permission.
Teacher Feature: Mr. Benjamin
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
Theresa Onody is a guidance counselor at the high school and an avid yoga practitioner. Photo shared by T. Onody.
Staff Feature: Mrs. Onody
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
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
Gabriella McEaddy, '25, posing for a picture. Submitted by Gabriella McEaddy.
Gabriella McEaddy Spotlight
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
Mrs. Escobar sitting in front of a macaroon bakery in Progue, Czech. Shared by Mrs. Escobar.
Mrs. Escobar: Career planning and language teacher
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
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
Ms. Sarti, math teacher, is famous for her gymnastic athleticism demonstrated at the annual faculty holiday show. Photo credit, Nancy Sarti, used with permission.
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Sarti
Jamie Hibell posing for a photo in his first period math class.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Hibell
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 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
Tyler Finny '25, and Victoria Campbell '25, directing an original song titled "I'll Be Alright."
“I’ll Be Alright”
A collage from canva provided by Isabel Polanco, of pictures taken of some women's sports in Stroudsburg. Top left : Kaitlyn Pantinople '25 Top right : Stroudsburg field hockey team, Bottom left : Stroudsburg basketball team, and Bottom right : Lana Marsh '25
Historic women knock out stereotypes
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
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
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
This picture of Batman was taken by Camp Papillon and shared with permission.
Meet Batman
Stroudsburg's 46th annual Saint Patrick's day parade, March 23, 2025, brought participants from all over.
Stroudsburg goes green
This picture of Delilah was taken by Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society and shared with permission.
Meet Delilah
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”
Family, friends, faculty, and students push to get their tickets before the musical sells out. Photo: J. Appolo
Addams Family tickets on sale now
Help Wanted — podcast guests
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
This picture of Alastor was taken and shared by Blue Mountain Animal Rescue.
Meet Alastor
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
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Jordan Cook

Jordan Cook, Journalism 1

My name is Jordan Cook and this will be my first year in Journalism. I enjoy reading, writing, and I play softball; both travel and varsity. Also, I am a part of two school clubs. A fun fact about myself is that I have two mutts.

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The history of Powder Puff

Jordan Cook, Journalism 1
March 29, 2025

Softball strikes out South 9-0

Lana Modestile and Jordan Cook
March 24, 2025
The varsity basketball team huddles at halftime to debrief with the coach.

2024-2025 Stroudsburg basketball team gallery

Santino Baxter and Jordan Cook
March 18, 2025
Alvino Trifilo, '26, bumps the ball over the net.

Boys Powderpuff 2025 (38)

The ball is set.

Aidan Brier, a member of the junior class team, sets the ball for his teammate.

Gavin Bunn, '25, blocks the ball.

Scott Diaz, '25, sets the ball.

Two members of the sophomore class celebrate a point.

A member of the junior class team serves.

A member of the combined-class team serves the ball.

The senior class managers fight for a point.

The combined team throws the ball to the other side.

The set starts off with a jump serve.

A member of the combined-class team serves.

The combined-team manager claps for a point.

The senior class managers watch the game.

The senior class managers stress after falling behind a point.

Essam Alrefai, "26, serves the ball.

Two members of the combined class team chest bump to celebrate a point.

The ball gets hit over the net for a point.

The combined-class team celebrates a point.

A member of the senior team mimics Essam Alrefai, '26.

The combined team waits for their opponent.

The ball gets hit to the other side.

A member of the combined-class team blocks the ball from going over the net.

The combined team blocks the ball.

A member of the senior class team warms up.

The juniors celebrate a point.

Boys Powderpuff 2025 (32)

Kaiden Schatzman, '26, spikes the ball over the net.

The junior class takes a huddle.

Aidan Brier, '26, serves the ball.

A member of the junior class team blocks the ball.

Madelyn Vargas, '27, a sophomore class manager, poses for the camera alongside referees, Jake Cirillo and Sarah Davis.

Aidan Brier, '26, and ------- celebrate a point.

Jack MItchell, '27, prepares to spike the ball.

A member of the senior powderpuff team spikes the ball over the net.

Matthew Sanchez, '25, sets the ball.

The seniors play tough defense.

Gavin Bunn, "25, spikes the ball.

Two members of opposing teams hug before their game.

Josh Ivers-Green, '27, waits on a hit.

Alex Pacitti, '25, directs his team.

Amir Lovell, '26, waits for the ball.

Alvino Trifilo, '26, bumps the ball over the net.

Otti Maioriello, '26, bumps the ball to a teammate.

Alvino Trifilo, '26, hits the ball.

The sophomore class enters the gym.

Kaiden Schatzman, '26, prepares to spike the ball.

Josh Ivers-Green, '27, hypes the crowd before the game.

Albert Bialasiewicz, '26, sets the ball.

Amir Lovell, '26, reverse hits the ball while warming up.

Aidan Brier, '26, sets the ball.

Essam Alrefai, '26, prepares to set the ball.

The combined-class teams managers pose for a photo.

The junior class enters the gym led by A.J. Trifilo and Albert Bialasiewicz.

The senior class makes their entrance on the court.

Essam Alrefai, '26, sets the ball to his teammate before the game.

The girls wrestling team took first place at their tournament on the first weekend of February. Photo by Lynette Johnson.

Making history

Jordan Cook, Staff Writer
February 10, 2025
A shs student showing the loading screen when they open the TikTok app.

Explaining the “TikTok ban”

Lile Bekaia, Alexis Binikos, Olivia Celano, Jordan Cook, and Zsani Findley
January 31, 2025
Mr. Zimmerman throws stuffed animals to his class.

Teacher Feature on Mr. Zimmerman

Jordan Cook, Staff Writer
January 29, 2025
PG Jarel Jackson, '27, surveying the offense against Pocono Mountain East.

Nate English, '28, boxing out his defender

Kameron Knight, '26, inbouding the ball

Kameron Knight, '26, getting the ball off the inbound

SHS guard, Jarel Jackson, '27, takes the ball up the court against East Stroudsburg North.

Center Marvin Dorvilus, '25, commanding the offense against Pocono Mountain East.

Marvin Dorvilus, '25, getting back on defense.

Marvin Dorvilus, '25, looking towards the ball

Josh Ivers-Green, '27, making a move towards the basket against Pocono Mountain East.

Marvin Dorvilus, '25, talking to his team on defense

Josh Ivers-Green, '27, and Marvin Dorvilus, '25, calling defensive plays

PG Tae El-Bassiouni, '28, dribbling past his defender against Pocono Mountain East.

Tae El-Bassiouni, '28, crossing over his defender

Jarel Jackson, '27, and Marvin Dorvilus, '25, moving on a pick-and-roll against Pocono Mountain East.

Michael Gilmore, '27, checking into the game

Brandon Quintana, '27, getting back on defense.

Brandon Quintana, '27, looking towards the ball

Marvin Dorvilus, '25, calling for the ball

Alex Pacitti, '25, inbounding the ball

Cheerleaders Colleen, Leslie, Tiana, Molly DeRosa, Baylee, and Sophia pose for a picture at a basketball game.

Center Marvin Dorvilus, '25, getting a defensive stop against Pocono Mountain East.

Kameron Knight, '26, cutting into the lane against Pocono Mountain East.

Tae El-Bassiouni, '28, taking the ball up the court

Marvin Dorvilus, '25, lining up at the free throw line

Alex Pacitti, '25, passes the ball inbounds.

Marvin Dorvilus, '25, 'catching the ball, in order to make a move, against Pocono Mountain East.

Marquise Long, '26, and Alex Pacitti, '25, lining up at the free throw line

Marquise Long, '26, and Alex Pacitti, '25 boxing out

Marquise Long, '26, receives the ball after a free throw against Pocono Mountain East.

Alex Pacitti, '25 calling for the ball

Kameron Knight, '26, calling for the ball

SHS guard and forward, Deon Davis, '26 attempts a three point shot against East Stroudsburg South.

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