The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

English teacher Kim Thompson talks with her English 10 students. She often works in small groups of students or up in the front of class.

English teacher Kim Thompson announces retirement

Mia Lucido, Distribution Editor November 26, 2019

“I like how much I grew because I was constantly being challenged, my thinking and my maturity was always being tested and I was always growing. And it was really fun to master different ways of teaching...

English teacher Andrew Smith has meaningful discussions with his students. One thing Smith prioritizes is keeping up to date with what his students find relevant and establishing strong connections with them that last for years to come.

Andrew Smith, from businessman to beloved teacher

Olivia Bystrom, Field Reporter November 22, 2019

“As teachers, we are what they have to grow beyond,” English teacher Andrew Smith said. Smith is incredibly fond of that quote from Star Wars. His individual approach to education follows the...

The cast performs the final bow of the last performance of Almost Maine. All of freshman Ava Roots hard work comes together to form the northern lights.

Ava Roots uses colors to tell stories

Brianne Johnson, Layout Editor November 9, 2019

  “Using colors to tell a story,” is what freshman Ava Roots does with the costumes for the fall theatre production Almost Maine.  Roots is the student costumer for the fall production...

The speech team is hard at work at practice last season. Head speech coach Joe Kalka hopes to bring a new perspective to this team when the season starts in November.

Joe Kalka hopes to propel speech to new heights

Ally Benning, Podcast Reporter November 7, 2019

The speech team had success last year under former head coach (now assistant coach) English teacher Laura Hammond. Last year, the team placed fourth in sections and had six people qualify for the state...

Junior Reid Ballantyne won first place at one of their latest matches in early January at the U of M. Out of all the teams that won placements, Ballantyne was first place.

Reid Ballantyne’s record breaks wrestling success

Alexis Brainard, Online editor November 1, 2019

Junior Reid Ballantyne is a three time-state wrestling champion. Apart from being a champion, he also holds many records and is striving to earn more. "I hate losing, so I am willing to do pretty much...

While most students were sitting by the poolside, junior Keegan Kogl was in Boston for the Congress of Future Medical Leaders.  The event took place last June, and he got his certificate of excellence for attending it on Sept. 27.

Keegan Kogl wins award of excellence from Congress of Future Medical leaders

John Franklin, Copy Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2019

Last summer, junior Keegan Kogl went to Boston for the Congress of Future Medical Leaders.  Kogl got called down to the main office to receive his award of excellence to certify he attended on Sept....

Junior Gian Sabling plays his favorite sport that he grew to love after moving here. He enjoys playing soccer with his friends and it makes adapting easier. At school having structured sports is exciting for students who move here.

Students adapt to new cultures

Ella Gag, Social Media Editor October 27, 2019

Students born and raised in other countries adapt to the culture when they move to the United States. A significant amount of work goes into changing the way a person lives. At school, there are students...

Andrea Kaisers art is sold in a shop called Smith and Mercantile in downtown Stillwater. many people stop in the store to view her work, as well as other artists.

Andrea Kaiser sells paintings at local and online businesses

Ciara Kessel, Camera Editor October 25, 2019

16 year old junior Andrea Kaiser started a revolution in her own future. Kaiser started her own online business and in-store business. Selling her paintings in-store at Smith and Trade Mercantile and online...

Christopher
Yauch is a new conceptual physics teacher. He brings students, such as junior Joe Krenz, junior Matthew Bohlig, senior Austin Schuldt and senior Anthony Koslowski, positive energy and guidance.

Physics teacher embraces new experiences

Julie Xiong, Cartoonist October 23, 2019

Physics consists of the study of matter, any physical substance occupying space, and its relation to motion, energy and force. Conceptual physics suggests physics but without the complex mathematical elements. ...

Students work hard in anticipation of hearing about biology teacher Stacy Bartletts, journey to China They complete class notes before she leaves the country to finalize adoption.

Bartlett’s childhood wish becomes reality

Fiona Stahl, Online Editor October 23, 2019

Over the course of the past year, biology teacher Stacy Bartlett and her family, have been in the process of adopting a six year old girl from China. This long process brings many challenges, but is much...

Sophomore Danny Valerious smiles and celebrates his remission from cancer. He celebrates with a shopping spree at Burlington Coat Factory.

Cancer survivor Danny Valerius heads back to school, participates in unlimited shopping spree

Ella Gag, Social Media Editor October 22, 2019

“He's one of the most positive and heartwarming people I've ever met," sophomore CeCe DeLeon said about sophomore Danny Valerius. Valerius entered remission after being diagnosed with t-cell acute...

A vape/electronic cigarette is pictured. Devices such as the one above, are popular among teenagers to deliver vape juices. Many of which contain nicotine. For assistance with addiction stop by the the Wellness Center located at Stillwater Area High School. One can also call Smokers Helpline, 1-800-363-5864, to receive phone side advice and information about addiction treatment .

Addiction always comes with vaping

Isaak Sahulka, Layout Editor October 22, 2019

  When people vape, they vape nicotine. Even if it is vape juice that says 0 mg of nicotine, there are traces of nicotine still found in some juices. Nicotine is a drug that is highly addictive...

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