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SJHS Zimmerman committee dress down – Wear Green!
The Zimmerman Committee is hosting a dress down on Friday, February 23rd. It’s $2 for students and $5 for staff members. Since green is the color of kidney disease awareness, the dress down on Friday will be to raise awareness about the condition.
The Zimmerman Committee was named after Mr. Zimmerman and it was formed to show our support for him on his long and hard journey.
The Future Medical…
Zimmerman committee dress down – Wear Green!
The Zimmerman Committee is hosting a dress down on Friday, February 23rd. It’s $2 for students and $5 for staff members. Since green is the color of kidney disease awareness, the dress down on Friday will be to raise awareness about the condition.
The Zimmerman Committee was named after Mr. Zimmerman and it was formed to show our support for him on his long and hard journey.
The Future Medical…
Health Science Club welcomes new members!
If you’re interested in pursuing a career in the medical field, consider joining the Health Science Club!
Founded in 2017 by Emily Irlbeck, Stroudsburg alumni, the club’s mission is to educate and encourage students interested in medical careers. It provides a space for students to explore new areas of different medical careers and provides opportunities to observe and ask questions of current…
Teacher Feature on Ms. Emeigh
At which school in the district do you teach?
Hamilton Elementary
What subject(s) do you teach?
Math
What grade (s) do you teach?
K-4
How long have you been teaching at SASD?
This is my 26th school year in Stroudsburg.
What is one important lesson you have learned as an educator?
You can never NOT model. Students are always learning and soaking in knowledge. Teachers…
Happy Birthday to Mrs. Logan
Mrs. Logan greets students with a warm welcome and a smile as they enter the high school building each morning. So, next time you see her, say hello and wish her a great day in return.
If you would like to give someone special a birthday shout-out, fill out the Birthday Spotlight form.
Student Spotlight on Samuel Sroka
What are your plans after high school?
Go to the United States Military Academy and pursue a four-year mechanical engineering degree and eventually become an officer in the US Army
What is your passion in life?
To get as much dad lore as humanly possible
How do you judge a person?
How they treat others
What is your greatest accomplishment so far?
…
FBLA celebrates students’ victories at the state level
Stroudsburg’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), is known for its vast number of members and success rates at competitions. Every year, members beat out the competition at the Regional level and attend the state competition at Hershey Park.
Stroudsburg’s FBLA is the largest chapter throughout the organization. With 185 members, FBLA is the biggest club at Stroudsburg High School.
This…
FBLA celebrates students’ victories at the regional level
Stroudsburg’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), is known for its vast number of members and success rates at competitions. Every year, members beat out the competition at the Regional level and attend the state competition at Hershey Park.
Stroudsburg’s FBLA is the largest chapter throughout the organization. With 185 members, FBLA is the biggest club at Stroudsburg High School.
This…
The dark history of Valentine’s Day
While you’re with your special someone this Valentine’s Day or crying in your room with a box of chocolates you bought yourself, your tradition is nothing compared to the pagan’s ancient rituals.
Valentine’s Day was rumored to have started in the 6th century B.C. with a pagan festival called Lupercalia. According to NBC Washington, the festival, held annually between February 13 and 15 in…
Uncovering the history of Valentine’s Day
While you’re with your special someone this Valentine’s Day or crying in your room with a box of chocolates you bought yourself, your tradition is nothing compared to the pagan’s ancient rituals.
Valentine’s Day was rumored to have started in the 6th century B.C. with a pagan festival called Lupercalia. According to NBC Washington, the festival, held annually between February 13 and 15 in…
Dr. Mykee Fowlin visits the Junior High
Dr. Mykee Fowlin is a performer for students at schools. He teaches kids through characters he makes up to let them understand the meaning of lessons they hear every day. He has gone through many difficult experiences in his life and speaks to younger generations to help keep them on the good path in their own lives.
In “I Am Not The Enemy,” he discusses many lessons about people. Two of his…
Teacher Feature on Ms. Flynn
At which school in the district do you teach?
Middle School
What subject(s) do you teach?
Band & Music
What grade(s) do you teach?
5th, 6th, & mostly 7th
How long have you been teaching at SASD?
This is my 7th year!
What is your favorite part about teaching?
Getting to know my students
If you could teach another subject what would it be and why?…
MCTI students pursue their dream careers
Gallery • 7 Photos
MCTI senior, Wyatt Staples, studies Welding while working at E.F. Possinger & Sons as part of the Cooperative program.
Photo courtesy of MCTI Adviser,…Student Spotlight on Lindsey Pelaez
What activities or hobbies do you enjoy out of school?
Out of school, some activities I love doing are taking photos, hanging out with friends/family, and doing fun activities.
Where are you from?
My family is originally from Colombia but I was born in New Jersey and was raised in Stroudsburg.
What are your plans after high school?
I plan to go to a 4-year college of marketing and photography.…
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Fayth Winkelman“The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” review
You’re probably familiar with the “Hunger Games” franchise.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) was the latest piece to this. In my opinion, it was one of the best movies of the “Hunger Games” franchise. This movie is a prequel to all the other “Hunger Games” movies, a wildly popular dystopian series that started in 2012.
In this movie, the 10th Hunger Games is…
Greek Mythology surrounds today’s culture
What’s your Achilles' heel? The one thing that makes you weak no matter what. This common saying comes straight out of a Greek myth. Stories from thousands of years ago have edged their way into the present, making it impossible to forget about the myths of ancient civilizations, but are you aware of just how much of your life has been influenced by these mythological tales?
Teacher feature on Mrs. Hall
At which school in the district do you teach?
I began my career teaching at the high school, then I moved to the “tuna can” which is now Chipperfield Elementary. At the time it was 5,6,7 and 8 and had no walls/open concept teaching. When junior high opened, I taught there for five years. Lastly, the year the middle school opened I was on maternity leave, but I came back in 2006 and have…
Anna Kirby breaks Stroudsburg Swim school record
Anna Kirby, 11, breaks the school record in the team meet at Northampton on Jan. 30.
Before Tuesday night the Stroudsburg High School record for the 100-meter freestyle was 54.43 seconds. The record was held by Alex Burns in 2013. Kirby beat that time by 0.46 seconds securing the record time of 53.97.…
Happy Birthday to Mrs. Nicholson
If you’d like to publish a special birthday message to someone special, fill out the “Birthday Spotlight” form.
Student Spotlight on Gunnar Gasper
Fun Fact:
This summer I did a lot of traveling. I went to Atlanta Georgia for FBLA nationals, New Mexico for a week-long backpacking trek, and France with my French class. And that was all in the same month.
What is your passion in life?
I’m a big fan of sleeping.
What is your greatest strength?
I’m pretty good at making paninis.
What is your…
SHS yearbook, The Pioneer, announces theme for 2023-2024 book: “The Climb”
Get ready! On Feb. 2, 2024, Stroudsburg High School’s yearbook staff, The Pioneer, finally announced the central theme for the 2023-2024 yearbook.
Little by little, the staff has been hinting at the full cover by posting small pictures daily on their Instagram, @sburgpioneer, until they finally revealed the entire cover on Thursday night, February 1st.
The yearbook provides an opportunity…
King of Hearts nominees announced!
On Jan. 30, 2024, the Class of 2024 King of Hearts Nominees were announced:
The nominees are:
Isaiah Louis-Jacques
Julian Gajewski
Jadyn Delbrune
Micaiah Brown
Aamir Sohail
Jake Chung
Eric Card
Kevin Polonia
The nominees will participate in several activities at the pep rally on Feb. 9 and the second annual Man Pagent!
The Man Pagent is a way for the nominees to show their personality through…