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Students bowing down and honoring their king, Colton Leeth. Photo provided by Aryanna Vidaic.
The King of Hearts is…
This image was created by Paws across America. Showcasing the three pets from Pittsburgh, PA shelter. All three were featured in the 2025 Puppy Bowl. Photo shared with permission from Paws Across Pittsburgh Animal shelter.
Furry football fun
Aldi's Grocery Store in Stroudsburg has one of the lowest prices on eggs. Photo taken by biology teacher, Jen Giordano.
Egg prices are for the birds
Punxsutawney Phil and the Grand Master of Ceremony at the Ground Hog Day celebration. Phil has been predicting longer than any others. Photo used with permission granted by Punxsutawney Phil's Facebook page.
Punxsutawney Phil has some competition
Crime rates are unbelievably going down in the United States. Digital image created by Hailey Abba.
Winter spikes violence
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
The girls wrestling team took first place at their tournament on the first weekend of February. Photo by Lynette Johnson.
Making history
Editor-In-Chief Olivia Celano, '25, posing for a picture. Photo provided by Madisen Dullen, '25.
Olivia Celano wins Scholastic Award for writing
Stroudsburg FBLA continues to grow in size and achievements year after year. (Take from FBLA Instagram).
Stroudsburg Future Business Leaders of America celebrates 40 years!
Security Officer Rodriguez performs for the elementary schools before holiday break. Photo provided by A. Rodriguez.
Life after hours
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 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”
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?
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
Girls' wrestling comes to SHS
Girls’ wrestling comes to SHS
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
Photos submitted by Yearbook staff
Spring training is in full swing (Pun intended)
Gavin Dunkelberger, '25, William Tonnies, '25, and Isabella Lisnik, '25, posing after qualifying for states
Stroudsburg Rifle sends three to states
Stroudsburg Girls' Basketball in action during game against East Stroudsburg South on December 5, 2025. The Mountaineers defeated South, 53-21.
Girls basketball beats PMW, heads to EPC playoffs
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
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
Hunter Brown, '25, after winning his fight against a boy from East Stroudsburg South.
Boys’ Wrestling Recap
Digital image created by Andrew Polanco Then, Mountaineer illustrator, writer, podcast host.
Squid Game, season 2
Digital Image of 2025 Best Rap Album Grammy Winner Doechii, created by Hailey Abba.
Doechii
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
2025 Winter sports gallery
2024 Fall sports gallery
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.
Girls’ 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Doniko Collins, '24, showing off his flashy outfit during spirit week. Photo provided by Doniko Collins
Doniko Collins gets a special nomination
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
Ms. Nowosad sitting at her desk completing grades for her classes.
Staff Feature on Ms. Nowosad
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
Ms. Brown teaches physical education and is the assistant coach for the girls' swimming team.
Happy Birthday, Ms. Brown
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
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
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
Alexis Binikos poses with Principal Sodl for her journalism award.
Congratulations, to Alexis Binikos!
Science Olympiad relies on fundraising efforts to keep their club afloat. Flyer submitted by Mikaela Lipitz.
Science Olympiad needs your help
Mountaineer News would like you to join our Mountaineer Youtube page. Check us out at SHSMountaineerNews.
Mountaineer YouTube Give-away
Class of 2026 is hosting a raffle and proceeds go to the prom.
Valentine’s Day Raffle
Best Buddies is hosting their traditional Valentine Candy Gram sale.
Candy Grams
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
Picture of Taco taken at Blue Mountain Animal Rescue Society and shared by Tryniti with permission.
Meet Taco
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
This scholarship is intended for students planning on studying environmental science
Gary R. Brown Environmental 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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Mr. Kurnas is part of the English department. He loves to play basketball and recently adopted a puppy.

Happy Birthday, Mr. Kurnas

Mountaineer Staff
February 21, 2025
Alexis Binikos poses with Principal Sodl for her journalism award.

Congratulations, to Alexis Binikos!

Mountaineer Staff
February 20, 2025
Katelyn was nominated for Homecoming Queen 2024. Photo submitted by Katelyn Pantinople.

Happy Birthday to Katelyn Pantinople

Mountaineer Staff
February 20, 2025
Science Olympiad relies on fundraising efforts to keep their club afloat. Flyer submitted by Mikaela Lipitz.

Science Olympiad needs your help

Mountaineer Staff
February 19, 2025
Mrs. Verway and Mrs. Haggerty attended the National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, GA in 2023.

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Haggerty

Mountaineer Staff
February 12, 2025
Mr. Benjamin teaches math at the high school.

Happy Birthday, Mr. Benjamin

Mountaineer Staff
February 12, 2025
Ms. Brown teaches physical education and is the assistant coach for the girls' swimming team.

Happy Birthday, Ms. Brown

Mountaineer Staff
February 12, 2025
Mountaineer News would like you to join our Mountaineer Youtube page. Check us out at SHSMountaineerNews.

Mountaineer YouTube Give-away

Mountaineer Staff
February 11, 2025
Ms. Haubrich with her family.

Birthday wishes to all

Mountaineer Staff
February 7, 2025
Class of 2026 is hosting a raffle and proceeds go to the prom.

Valentine’s Day Raffle

Mountaineer Staff
February 7, 2025
Best Buddies is hosting their traditional Valentine Candy Gram sale.

Candy Grams

Mountaineer Staff
February 7, 2025
Amanda Nicholson teaches Spanish at the high school. She is a regular in the holiday faculty show and enjoys dancing and walking. Photo submitted A. Nicholson.

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Nicholson

Mountaineer Staff
February 5, 2025
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

Mountaineer Staff
February 3, 2025
Ms. Litts, Attendance secretary, works in the high school building.

Happy Birthday, Ms. Litts

Mountaineer Staff
January 31, 2025
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

Mountaineer Staff
January 30, 2025
The King of Hearts dance is set for Valentine's Day, February 14, 2025.

King of Hearts Dance

Mountaineer Staff
January 29, 2025
King of Hearts Spirit week is set for the week of February 10, 2025.

King of Hearts Spirit Week

Mountaineer Staff
January 29, 2025
Pioneer Yearbook has new printing abilities and can make posters for your clubs or events.

Pioneer Yearbook offers printing services for clubs

Mountaineer Staff
January 29, 2025
Jennifer Rodriguez teaches World Language and speaks German and Spanish.

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Rodriguez

Mountaineer Staff
January 28, 2025
Photo of Stroudsburg High School Teacher Mr. Cavanaugh smiling into the photo.

Happy Birthday, Mr. Cavanaugh

Mountaineer Staff
January 24, 2025
Lilian Blazick, '27, poses for a selfie at an event.

Happy Birthday, Lillian Blazick!

Mountaineer Staff
January 14, 2025
Go Collaborative of Stroudsburg will keep the Snowman collection on display until February 21.Photo credit: Pocono Mountains website.

Snowmen of Stroudsburg 2024

Mountaineer Staff
January 13, 2025
Ms.Heather Nowosad standing in The Mountaineer Market shortly after opening.

Happy Birthday to Mrs. Nowosad

Mountaineer Staff
December 16, 2024
Taylor Swift flexing during "The Man" introduction.

Happy Birthday to Taylor Swift

Mountaineer Staff
December 13, 2024
The swans were swimming: Mr. Benjamin, Ms. Vail, Ms. Krock perform at the annual holiday show.

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Krock

Mountaineer Staff
December 13, 2024
SHS boy's basketball is hosting a fundraiser. Photo shared by Heidi Rodriguez.

Boy’s Basketball ornament fundraiser

Mountaineer Staff
December 9, 2024
The TikTok logo photo from Flickr.

TikTok Test

Mountaineer Staff
December 4, 2024
National Honor Society members will be offering tutoring services again. Flyer shared by Maureen Verwey and NHS club.

NHS Tutoring is back

Mountaineer Staff
November 25, 2024
The Mountaineer Newspaper is hosting a Pie Sale right before Thanksgiving break on Thursday and Friday. Bring $2 to support Mountie news.

Pie Sale this week

Mountaineer Staff
November 19, 2024
Mrs. Verwey, or Madame Verwey, teaches all levels of French. She often plans a trip abroad for her students to visit France. Photo taken by Mikayla Flores, '27.

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Verwey

Mountaineer Staff
November 13, 2024
The Ski and Snowboard Club wants you! Adviser, Ms. Koehler is in classroom G105 or you can email her at mkoehler@sburg.org. Photo shared by the Ski Club.

Ski and Snowboard club

Mountaineer Staff
November 8, 2024
Halloween of 2022. Ms. Krause and Mrs. Austin were the Grammar Police. Photo shared by J. Appolo

Happy Birthday to Ms. Krause

Mountaineer Staff
November 8, 2024
Chase Lentz, '26, dressed as a Whoopy cushion for Halloween and poses in the orchestra room. Photo provided by Sophia Hann, '27.

Happy Birthday to Chase Lentz

Mountaineer Staff
November 8, 2024
Pumpkins and mums represent traditional fall decorations for porches and never go out of style.

Pumpkin Palooza Contest Voting

Mountaineer Staff
October 23, 2024
Find your spirit and bring it to school this week. The tradition continues. Flyer shared by Student Government.

Homecoming Spirit Week 2024

Mountaineer Staff
October 18, 2024
Coat distribution will be available during Parent/teacher conferences in the SHS cafeteria. Flyer shared by Ilene Austin, MTSS coordinator.

Coats for Kids

Mountaineer Staff
October 18, 2024
Winter Sports Physicals, check with the Activities Office or Ms. Tretheway for more information. Shared by Activities office and Athletic Office.

Winter Sports Physicals

Mountaineer Staff
October 16, 2024
The Common Community Connections Club is advised by Heather Nowosad and Sherri McIntyre. Flyer provided by CCC club.

Field of Flags Fundraiser

Mountaineer Staff
October 16, 2024
Trunk or Treat 2024 is hosted by BF Morey PTA.

Trunk or Treat

Mountaineer Staff
October 16, 2024
Activity Late Bus Schedule

Activity Late Bus Schedule

Mountaineer Staff
October 9, 2024
The Mountaineer Newspaper likes to feature sophomores, juniors, and seniors in the newspaper each week. Created by Peyton Costigan and Chelsea Castellanos.

We want to Spotlight you!

Mountaineer Staff
October 4, 2024
Have a very happy birthday Ms. Griswold! Wishing you all the best.

Happy Birthday to all!

Mountaineer Staff
September 27, 2024
Parallels Writing Club publishes an anthology of student work each year. Students may contribute poems, stories, sketches, and more.

Parallels Writing Club

Mountaineer Staff
September 27, 2024
Cookies and Canvas is a SAMS fundraiser for the SHS music programs. Register by October 7 for a fun-filled afternoon on October 13. Flier shared by Tiffany Maronpot.

Cookies and Canvas

Mountaineer Staff
September 25, 2024
Math lab hours for 2024-2025, students can get help as needed.

Math Lab is open

Mountaineer Staff
September 25, 2024
This year's editors chose to kick off the school year with a Spider-man theme: Get Caught up in Mountaineer News.

Get Caught up in Mountaineer News

Mountaineer Staff
September 15, 2024
Collage of prom pics from 2023 of June. Looking forward to building the next photo gallery for 2024. Send your pics.

Prom Photo Submission Form

Mountaineer Staff
May 16, 2024
Submit your favorite photo to spotlight someone special on their birthday.

Birthday Spotlights are now available

Mountaineer Staff
May 9, 2024
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 to Ms. Sarti!

Mountaineer Staff
March 7, 2024
Shamrocks and buckets of gold aren't the only things related to March.

March Trivia Quiz

Mountaineer Staff
March 4, 2024
wawa

Spirit Week Photo Gallery

Mountaineer Staff
October 20, 2016
Key Club

2016’s Activities Fair sparks student interest in SHS’s clubs

Mountaineer Staff
September 27, 2016
Teacher vs. Teacher Battle Royale Round 4

Teacher vs. Teacher Battle Royale Round 4

Mountaineer Staff
May 20, 2016
Talent Show: Sign Up by Thursday, May 5

Talent Show: Sign Up by Thursday, May 5

Mountaineer Staff
May 4, 2016
Battle Royale Teacher vs. Teacher

Battle Royale Teacher vs. Teacher

Mountaineer Staff
April 18, 2016
"Pick-up Lines" Contest: Check out our top ten

“Pick-up Lines” Contest: Check out our top ten

Mountaineer Staff
February 10, 2016
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