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National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 11:08

If you’re planning on making a career in the local, state, or federal government, check out this scholarship! Each interested student should write a one-page essay explaining why they plan on working towards a career in government service, including inspiration derived from George Washington’s leadership in his famous crossing of the Delaware. The essay must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from a high school guidance counselor or principal and their transcript, national testing scores, and other supportive information about the student. The deadline for this scholarship is January 15, 2024. Winners are given awards and students planning to attend one of the military academies have been awarded full four-year tuition scholarships. Start applications soon! For more information, visit https://www.gwcf.org/scholarship.

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 10:56

Applicants for this scholarship must be current high school seniors and United States citizens who plan on going to a four-year institution. They will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. The Elks National Foundation awards 500 students scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $7,500. Male and female students across the nation apply separately, creating a higher chance of receiving an award. This application is due by November 23, 2023, at 11:59 – apply soon!

SHS Girls’ Volleyball Team Welcomes a New Head Coach

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 10:51

Brittany Hewitt, the new head coach of varsity, joined the Stroudsburg family this past June. Hewitt graduated as a Stroudsburg alumni in 2016 and went on to Graduate from East Stroudsburg University (ESU). On top of coaching here, Coach Hewitt is currently the head coach of Pocono Mountain West’s boys’ volleyball team and the coach of a volleyball club team called East Coast Power in Allentown. Having 11 years of experience under her belt she is more than qualified. Hewitt says, “the time that we spend off the court” is her favorite part about the team. “We are really a sociable, nature-loving, amazing group. The girls are very open to fun, getting out of their comfort zones, and experiencing new things. Having that time with them allows me to understand the flow of the team energetically, and that puts me in a position to help them on the court and with any mental health challenges.”