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The taxidermy glass case in the science hallway that displays a wolf.
Dire wolves return from extinction
A graphic provided by Hailey Abba representing Pennsylvania and its 19 electors for the 2024 election, divided by blue and red.
The Electoral College
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
Hailey Abba, Journalism 1, created a digital illustration of Earth and its temporary second moon.
Katy Perry goes to space
Digital drawing the 10 commandments being shown to a classroom.
PA senator challenges church and state
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
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
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
2024 Election Update
2024 Election Update
Softball Senior Night 2025 Izabella Hernandez, Bella Piper, Izzy Molinaro, Melissa Safin, Elena Trotter and Nathalie Rodriguez celebrate senior night against Pocono Mountain West.
Softball senior night celebrates with a win
Stroudsburg Baseball heading to dugout during game vs Emmaus High School on April 8, 2024.
Boys’ baseball pummels Pocono Mountain West on Senior Night
Anna Kirby competing during a swim meet during the 2024-25 season
Anna Kirby: Cementing a Legacy
Octavian Riszko, '26, competing in shotput against the Cavaliers.
Track shows out at Cavalier Invitational
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
Softball Senior Night 2025 Izabella Hernandez, Bella Piper, Izzy Molinaro, Melissa Safin, Elena Trotter and Nathalie Rodriguez celebrate senior night against Pocono Mountain West.
Softball senior night celebrates with a win
Stroudsburg Baseball heading to dugout during game vs Emmaus High School on April 8, 2024.
Boys’ baseball pummels Pocono Mountain West on Senior Night
Octavian Riszko, '26, competing in shotput against the Cavaliers.
Track shows out at Cavalier Invitational
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
"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 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
Tyler Hanna, '25, serving the ball in his doubles match against East Stroudsburg North High School.
Boys’ tennis gallery
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
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
PCPB Ep.2
PCPB Ep.2
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
Saniye Duran - Penn State University
Saniye Duran – Penn State University
Izabella Hernandez - Northampton Community College
Izabella Hernandez – Northampton Community College
Olivia Celano - Moravian University
Olivia Celano – Moravian University
Andrew Kramer - Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Andrew Kramer – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Anthony Borrero - Temple University
Anthony Borrero – Temple University
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
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 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
Saniye Duran - Penn State University
Saniye Duran – Penn State University
Izabella Hernandez - Northampton Community College
Izabella Hernandez – Northampton Community College
Olivia Celano - Moravian University
Olivia Celano – Moravian University
Andrew Kramer - Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Andrew Kramer – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Anthony Borrero - Temple University
Anthony Borrero – Temple University
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
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
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
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
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
Photo credit: Monroe County Conservation.
Monroe County Conservation
Flyer contributed and shared by SHS Art department.
Art expo
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
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
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
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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Mountaineer News
By students, for students

Mountaineer News
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.

All content by Jordan Cook
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

Jordan Cook, Staff Writer
April 16, 2025

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.

Boys Powderpuff 2025 (32)

The juniors celebrate a point.

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.

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

Two members of opposing teams hug before their game.

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

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