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Stroudsburgs FBLA members wait to view the results of the state competition.
Stroudsburg continues to succeed at FBLA State Conference
Phil and Phyllis had two babies on March 27, 2024 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Photo permission granted by The Groundhog Club via Punxsutawney Phils Facebook page, April 11.
Punxsutawney Phil and wife, Phyllis, welcome baby groundhogs
Stroudsburg High School proudly advertises their musical this year, The Prom.
Stroudsburg High School’s Musical “The Prom” divides the community
UFC 300 airs this Saturday
UFC 300 airs this Saturday
Mr. Sodl reflects on the earthquake felt throughout Stroudsburg.
Earthquake rumbles Stroudsburg High School
SHS student thinking about her future while considering how she might use transcendent thinking.
The future of our youth: Transcendent thinking
Taylor Swift in her private jet flying around Stroudsburg High School
Taylor Swift’s private jet usage raises environmental concerns
A quilt map created by clients, staff, volunteers symbolizes the unified community. The quilt is a wall display at the Monroe County location.
Meals On Wheels is more than a food program
NAACP members present the Evolution of Dance for the high school students.
Stroudsburg’s NAACP hosts “Many Voices, One Hope” assembly
Main Street bustles as businesses close during a week day
Small businesses bring something special to Stroudsburg
Hand drawing of famous women: Taylor Swift, Emma Watson, and Rachel Zegler. Sketch by Andrew Polanco 10.
The unfair treatment of female celebrities
K-pop is listened to globally by people of many different cultures and ethnicity.
The influence of Korean pop outside of Korea
High school students getting ready to play a game in phys. ed class
Should physical education be required in public schools?
Toxic masculinity could be as simple as a seemingly harmless joke.
The harmful effects of toxic masculinity
These are the books One of Us Is Lying,by Karen M. McManus, and Defending Jacob, by William Landay.
The mystery behind finding a new read
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
Photo Credit: Amir Lovell, 10.
Boys’ track team sweeps the competition
Stroudsburg softball celebrates on field during game.
Softball continues to roll in victory
SHS Girls track wins at a dual meet, April 22, 2024 against William Allen and Pocono Mountain West. Photo image by Amir Lovell, 10.
Girls’ Track continues to reign
Stroudsburg Baseball heading to dugout during game vs Emmaus High School on April 8, 2024.
Baseball breaks out of slump vs Pocono Mountain West
Photo of Teacher and Varsity Head Cross Country and Track and Field Long Distance Coach Eric Foti.
Boys’ Track leaves Dieruff in the dust
The Fallout show next to the games that inspired it.
New Fallout TV show commemorates the Fallout games
Photo images from IMDb.com.
Holiday Weekend Movie Picks
Emma Stone has been a force on the silver screen for years
And the award for Best Actress goes to…Emma Stone!
March has been declared as Womens History Month and is celebrated internationally on March 8.
March is Women’s History Month
Shamrocks and buckets of gold arent the only things related to March.
March Trivia Quiz
Stroudsburg Junior High School Art 1 projects such as portraits and close ups.
Check out the Stroudsburg Area School District 44th Annual art show photo gallery
Four Broadway Stars discover cause for good press.
Check out the photo gallery from The Prom the musical!
Three French Hens from the 12 Days of Christmas skit. Do you recognize these faces?
Check out the Holiday Show Photo Gallery!
King of Hearts nominees perform a dance for the crowd
King of Hearts pep rally photo gallery
MCTI senior, Wyatt Staples, studies Welding while working at E.F. Possinger & Sons as part of the Cooperative program. Photo courtesy of MCTI Adviser, Gregg Angeli.
MCTI students pursue their dream careers
Netflix’s Beef is frighteningly realistic
Episode 2: Coaches Richmond and El-Bassiouni
Mountaineer Athletics Podcast Episode 1: Coach Miller
Do The Right Thing is a civil rights masterpiece created by Spike Lee
Do The Right Thing – A Mountaineer Movie Review
Stroudsburg High School is known for their athletics and their winter sports.
Listen to a podcast recapping SHS winter sports
Sierra Thieme, 12, Samuel Pusey, 12, and Tess Nowosad, 10, create sculptures in Ms. Werts class.
SHS art department’s hard-working community
The Mystery of the Mountaineer
The Mystery of the Mountaineer
Screenshot from SHS 2024 Senior Superlative video by Ben Domanski.
Check out the 2024 Senior Superlative
SHS Student Government introduces WAR-naments!
SHS Student Government introduces WAR-naments!
The 2022-2023 Staff of the Mountaineer Newspaper encouraging students to read the newspaper.
Check out the Mountaineer promotional video
March has been declared as Womens History Month and is celebrated internationally on March 8.
March is Women’s History Month
Shamrocks and buckets of gold arent the only things related to March.
March Trivia Quiz
What would your job be at the North Pole?
What would your job be at the North Pole?
Happy Thanksgiving! Take the quiz, What Thanksgiving dish are you?
Happy Thanksgiving! Take the quiz, “What Thanksgiving dish are you?”
Take the Mountaineer Holiday quiz now!
Take the Mountaineer Holiday quiz now!
Joey Fantozzi- Northampton community college
Joey Fantozzi- Northampton community college
Justin Borrero- Mansfield university
Justin Borrero- Mansfield university
Steven Blannard- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Steven Blannard- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Sierra Thieme- ESU
Sierra Thieme- ESU
Kayla Gerard- Ursinus College
Kayla Gerard- Ursinus College
Photo of Stroudsburg High School Student William Awuah smiling into the camera.
Student Spotlight on William Awuah
Photo of Stroudsburg High School student Isabella Thomas smiling into the camera.
Student Spotlight on Isabella Thomas
Photo of Stroudsburg High School student Katelyn Hernandez in her cheer uniform.
Student Spotlight on Katelyn Hernandez
Student Spotlight on Stroudsburg High School student Peter Leyba smiling.
Student Spotlight on Peter Leyba
Photo of Stroudsburg High School student Jonathan Rusk smiling into the camera.
Student Spotlight on Jonathan Rusk
Teacher Feature on Ms. Symons
Teacher Feature on Ms. Symons
Ms.Moucha Jr.High School Counselor posing with a dog from their Smooch a Pooch event. Photo courtesy of Ms. Moucha.
Staff Feature on Junior High School Counselor Ms. Moucha
Photo of Stroudsburg High school teacher Ms. McHale with her family.
Teacher Feature on Ms. McHale
Mr.Romberger High School Vice Principal posing at his desk
Staff Feature on Mr. Romberger High School Vice Principal
Photo of Stroudsburg high school teacher Mr. Kontos and Varsity Track coach for pole volting.
Teacher feature on Mr. Kontos
Joey Fantozzi- Northampton community college
Joey Fantozzi- Northampton community college
Justin Borrero- Mansfield university
Justin Borrero- Mansfield university
Steven Blannard- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Steven Blannard- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Sierra Thieme- ESU
Sierra Thieme- ESU
Kayla Gerard- Ursinus College
Kayla Gerard- Ursinus College
Sierra Thieme, 12, Samuel Pusey, 12, and Tess Nowosad, 10, create sculptures in Ms. Werts class.
SHS art department’s hard-working community
NAACP members present the Evolution of Dance for the high school students.
Stroudsburg’s NAACP hosts “Many Voices, One Hope” assembly
Eight heads of statues from Ancient Greece in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Greek Mythology surrounds today’s culture
During the Spring Festival, its common for children to receive envelopes with money in them.
The diversity of New Years
The Kindness Cottage is newly decorated with Christmas decor for the holidays!
The Kindness Project expands to Stroudsburg
Stroudsburg Junior high students are obsessed with Tiktok
Tiktok in danger; what does SJHS think?
The Fallout show next to the games that inspired it.
New Fallout TV show commemorates the Fallout games
Freshman artwork in the Art Show!
Freshman artwork in the Art Show!
Arianna Thomas celebrates winning the golden egg raffle!
SJHS Easter Egg hunt was a success
Congratulations to the winners of the Egg-streme dodgeball tournament, the Jitalang Bitalangs!
´Egg-streme´ tournament
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Samuel Watanabe

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer

Hello! My name is Sam Watanabe (as you can see above), and I am a senior at Stroudsburg High School. I am very open and friendly to anyone who comes and talks to me. As it stands, I currently work at Olive Garden and am in a happy, healthy relationship I’m a workaholic and I enjoy every last minute of it. Who knows what the future holds for me? Here’s to graduation!

All content by Samuel Watanabe

[Video] Musical and choir participant: junior Maura Dempsey

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
October 15, 2020

[Video] Senior Karoline DeFreitas: a choir performer and much more

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
May 22, 2020

[Video] Band Stars: Jessica Hall & Gabriela Jasmin

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
May 11, 2020

[Video] SHS band students showcase their talent!

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
May 11, 2020
A lone box of Kraft Mac and Cheese sits on the shelves of the local Stroudsburg Weis.

The coronavirus forces SASD to finish the school year online

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
April 20, 2020
SHS Junior Justin Buynak points out certain states still up for grabs in the democratic primary such as Pennsylvania.

Which Democratic candidate should you vote for in the primary?

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
March 13, 2020

[Video] Senior Logan Sodl excels numerous activities

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
March 13, 2020
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[Photo] Giraffe, Lion, and Tiger March Madness Photo Contest!

Alanna Christman, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2020
Mountaineer March Madness every day this month at SHS

Mountaineer March Madness every day this month at SHS

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
March 4, 2020
Sports of the week: 2/28 - 2/29

Sports of the week: 2/28 – 2/29

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020

Stroudsburg Factions: Students to play games to raise money for senior class

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
February 25, 2020
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Valentines Day is here, do you have love? A photo from pixabay.

What is love?

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020
Stroudsburg chess team wraps up successful season

Stroudsburg chess team wraps up successful season

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
February 6, 2020
Students enjoying the dance floor at Mini-THON event 2019.

2020 Mini-THON registration is officially open!

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
February 4, 2020
Shooters at Rifle practice

Sports of the Week: 2/03 – 2/06

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
February 4, 2020
Photo via wikipedia

Poetry Out Loud: SHS student competes at regionals

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
January 27, 2020
Sports of the Week: 1/27 - 1/31

Sports of the Week: 1/27 – 1/31

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
January 27, 2020
Photo via Mountaineer archive. The mini-thon sign which is known throughout many schools for the money it raises to conquer childhood cancer.

Mini-THON resumes action and prepares for 2020

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
January 15, 2020
Stroudsburg swimmer at a meet.

Sports of the week: 1/13 – 1/18

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
January 13, 2020
Srokas award winning chickens

SHS junior named Grand Champion for her award-winning chickens

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
January 10, 2020
Sports of the week: 1/6 - 1/11

Sports of the week: 1/6 – 1/11

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
January 7, 2020
Students go to the guidance councilor to find scholarships that they are eligible for.

The Guidance Department is using Google Classroom to keep student body informed

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
January 3, 2020
Girls Varsity Basketball player Samantha Columna about to pass the ball to a teammate.

Sports of the week: 12/9 – 12/14

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
December 9, 2019
A shot taken during the Stroudsburg Powderpuff game in which girls get to play football.

Sports of the week: 12/3 – 12/7

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
December 5, 2019

SASD to support the Pocono Mountains United Way

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
November 17, 2019
NHS hosts blood drive with the help of American Red Cross

NHS hosts blood drive with the help of American Red Cross

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
SHS students meet with SASD Superintendent

SHS students meet with SASD Superintendent

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
November 5, 2019
Student Spotlight On Jace Tutty

Student Spotlight On Jace Tutty

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
November 4, 2019
Health Occupations Students of America

Health Occupations Students of America

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
October 29, 2019
Sports of the week: 10/28 - 11/1

Sports of the week: 10/28 – 11/1

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
October 28, 2019
Sports of the week: 10/21 - 10/25

Sports of the week: 10/21 – 10/25

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
October 22, 2019
SHS football players at one of their daily games

Homecoming 2019: SHS football team runs all over Dieruff

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
October 21, 2019
Student Spotlight on Amanda Bruckstein

Student Spotlight on Amanda Bruckstein

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
October 21, 2019
Student Government plays important role in many activities and functions

Student Government plays important role in many activities and functions

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
October 20, 2019
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[Photo] Students show their SHS pride during spirit week

Amaya Cruz, Photo Editor
October 14, 2019
Sports This Week: 10/14-10/18

Sports This Week: 10/14-10/18

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
October 14, 2019
Peer Tutoring available in SHS library

Peer Tutoring available in SHS library

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019
Student spotlight on Caroline Liszewski

Student spotlight on Caroline Liszewski

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
September 27, 2019
Student Spotlight on Leo Sattamini

Student Spotlight on Leo Sattamini

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
September 19, 2019
SHS football players at one of their games.

SHS host tailgate with free food to celebrate football rivalry

Samuel Watanabe, Staff Writer
September 11, 2019
Chess Club

[Photo] 2016’s Activities Fair sparks student interest in SHS’s clubs

Mountaineer Staff
September 27, 2016
mini-THON

[Photo] Sign Up for Mini-THON!

Amber Quinn, Staff Writer
April 21, 2016
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[Photo] Poetry Out Loud winners announced

Kara Bendixen, Staff Writer
January 28, 2016
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