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Crime rates are unbelievably going down in the United States. Digital image created by Hailey Abba.
Winter spikes violence
Security Officer Rodriguez performs for the elementary schools before holiday break. Photo provided by A. Rodriguez.
Life after hours
A simple two dollar investment can turn into seven million dollars.
Pa Lottery awards seven million to lucky couple
A gavel which is a main component of the courtroom and a symbol of the law.
President Elect Donald Trump convicted
People texting on WhatsApp where the encrypted messages have been taking place.
Encrypted messsages stop cyberattacks
Security Officer Rodriguez performs for the elementary schools before holiday break. Photo provided by A. Rodriguez.
Life after hours
A shs student showing the loading screen when they open the TikTok app.
Explaining the “TikTok Ban”
Most cell phones are equipped to handle downloading multiple social media apps. A photo with common social media platforms on an iPhone.
Teens, social media, and mental health
Peter Kallinteris, an alumni of Stroudsburg, attending the 76th Emmy Award ceremony hosted at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. (Image provided by Peter Kallinteris)
Small town, big dreams
Hanukkah is celebrated by displaying a menorah. This blow up yard ornament is the latest among festive decorations.
Hanukkah
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
A busy Stroudsburg High School hallway at the end of the day.
Hallway Etiquette
Different novels display the story of Heracules to show how popular the hero is and how the stories can alter.
Hercules or Herakles?
A photo of "The Odyssey" next to a phone showing a song from "Epic: The Musical".
“Epic: The Musical” brings life to an old classic
Editors Jaden Harper, '25, ALexis Binikos, '25, and Olivia Celano, '25, posing for a picture. Photo taken by Madisen Dullen, '25.
Editors Picks
The "The Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller opened to the title page.
Achilles: Hero or villain?
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
Girl's wrestling comes to SHS
Girl’s wrestling comes to SHS
The Monroe Career & Technical Institute has big plans for the future.
MCTI expects new programs and renovations
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
The varsity basketball team huddles at halftime to debrief with the coach.
The silver lining for the boys’ basketball
Stroudsburg's varsity player, Alex Pacitti, '25, makes a 3-pointer.
Stroudsburg Boys’ Basketball secures win on Senior Night
McKayla Strunk, '25, and Emily Bozena, '25, have been leading the Girls' Basketball team this season.
Girls Basketball wraps up regular season
Hunter Brown, '25, after winning his fight against a boy from East Stroudsburg South.
Boys’ Wrestling Recap
Jordyn Kollien, '27, engaged in an intense fight against her opponent from Northampton Area High School.
Girls’ wrestling logs first season in the books
Aiden Nieman, '25, running during last week's meet at Stroudsburg Junior High School.
Stroudsburg’s Pocono Record Athlete of the Week Nominees
The varsity basketball team huddles at halftime to debrief with the coach.
The silver lining for the boys’ basketball
Stroudsburg's varsity player, Alex Pacitti, '25, makes a 3-pointer.
Stroudsburg Boys’ Basketball secures win on Senior Night
McKayla Strunk, '25, and Emily Bozena, '25, have been leading the Girls' Basketball team this season.
Girls Basketball wraps up regular season
Hunter Brown, '25, after winning his fight against a boy from East Stroudsburg South.
Boys’ Wrestling Recap
Jordyn Kollien, '27, engaged in an intense fight against her opponent from Northampton Area High School.
Girls’ wrestling logs first season in the books
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
A picture congratulating the new 2025 year by Adobe Stock.
How did you greet 2025?
All the staff and faculty members who performed in the 2024 Holiday Show.
2024 Holiday Show was full of surprises
Editors Jaden Harper, '25, ALexis Binikos, '25, and Olivia Celano, '25, posing for a picture. Photo taken by Madisen Dullen, '25.
Editors Picks
Adriana Borzio, '26 carrying the ball up the court after scoring against Pleasant Valley.
Girls Basketball Gallery
Janel Meyers, '25, ready to fight her opponent from William Allen High School.
Girl’s Wrestling Gallery
Every staff member that participated in the Holiday Show posing for a picture at the end of the performances.
2024 Holiday Show Gallery
Mr. Vernon, Sophia Hann, ‘26, Connor Potochnick, ‘25, Kona Maronpot, ‘25, Jessica Haggerty, ‘25, Logan Potochnick, ‘25, Brianna Coykendall, '25, Peter Leyba, ‘25, Nelly Kolakowski, ‘26, Caroline Byra, ‘25, Sophia Best, ‘26, Aryanna Vidaic, ‘26, and Mr. Haggerty taking a picture in front of the U.S. Capitol Building. Submitted by Sophia Hann, '26.
Model Congress goes to Washington D.C.
A sassy looking statue of a man decorated with hearts and fireworks on the banner on the Wilkes campus.
Wilkes University field trip gallery
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”
Chris Herren and Jaden Harper speak during the interview.
Former NBA player Chris Herren joins the podcast
Netflix’s Beef is frighteningly realistic
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
A quiz for kings
The TikTok logo photo from Flickr.
TikTok Test
Autumn leaves begin to change in late September and early October. Check for peak fall foliage viewing in your area online.
Fall Quiz
March has been declared as Women's History Month and is celebrated internationally on March 8.
March is Women’s History Month
Shamrocks and buckets of gold aren't the only things related to March.
March Trivia Quiz
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
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
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
Doniko Collins, '24, showing off his flashy outfit during spirit week. Photo provided by Doniko Collins
Doniko Collins gets a special nomination
Student Spotlight on Keegan Munch
Student Spotlight on Keegan Munch
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
Ms. Nowosad sitting at her desk completing grades for her classes.
Staff Feature on Ms. Nowosad
Ms.Lloyd elementary school nurse posing with her family. Photo shared by Ms.Lloyd
Staff Feature on Ms.Lloyd Elementary school nurse
Samuel Diola, '25, driving the ball towards the end of the course
Sensational Seniors: Samuel Diola
Lara DeFreitas, '25, earned a spot as our first Sensational Senior. With her long-time commitment on the volleyball team, she is a key member of the team.
Sensational Seniors
Security Officer Rodriguez mans the front lobby at the high school building. All visitors are logged and checked by security before entering the main building.
Happy Birthday Officer A-Rod
Ms. Litts, Attendance secretary, works in the high school building.
Happy Birthday, Ms. Litts
Mrs. Hakim made a Cookie Monster inspired pumpkin for the Pumpkin Palooza Contest. Hakim teaches chemistry at the high school and is a regular participant in the faculty holiday show.
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Hakim
Jennifer Rodriguez teaches World Language and speaks German and Spanish.
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Rodriguez
Photo of Stroudsburg High School Teacher Mr. Cavanaugh smiling into the photo.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Cavanaugh
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
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
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!
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
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
Activities to kick off 2025 in the Poconos
The King of Hearts dance is set for Valentine's Day, February 14, 2025.
King of Hearts Dance
King of Hearts Spirit week is set for the week of February 10, 2025.
King of Hearts Spirit Week
Pioneer Yearbook has new printing abilities and can make posters for your clubs or events.
Pioneer Yearbook offers printing services for clubs
More local events can be found at Pocono.com. Image shared from Pocono.com.
The Wedding Singer is back
Sherma-Con is open to all ages.
Sherma-Con
Activities to kick off 2025 in the Poconos
Artisan Snowmen located next to steps ar the courthouse in downtown Stroudsburg.
Guess who’s back?
A group of women standing by a rack of naturally dyed yarn spun by a spinster on the farm (2023). Photo submitted by D. Porter or Quiet Valley Farms.
Quiet Valley hosts it’s annual Harvest Festival
Dill pickles are a favorite addition to lunch or a sandwich. Fried pickles have become the latest appetizer trend, and the latest TikTok Keto fad is chickles.
Pickle Me Poconos Festival!
Autumn leaves begin to change in late September and early October. Check for peak fall foliage viewing in your area online.
Harvest the fun while weather permits
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
Picture of Taco taken at Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society and shared by Tryniti with permission.
Meet Taco
This is a picture of patches laying by the window shared by Blue Mountain Animal Rescue by Tryniti Labar
Meet Patches
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
This scholarship is intended for students planning on studying environmental science
Gary R. Brown Environmental scholarship
This scholarship is a merit-based scholarship but financial information is also required
Hagan scholarship
This is meant for students intending on studying botany and agricuture
Monroe County Garden Club 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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Makayla Maynard, Staff Writer

Hello, my name is Makayla Maynard! I am a senior, and this is my first year on the newspaper staff. My hobbies include writing (of course), drawing and watching my favorite TV shows on Netflix! I am very excited to see what interesting events this school year brings. And I’m even more excited to write and spread the news about them!

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