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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


The mission group worked with children to make the local library more fun for kids. "They had a great time and they seemed a lot more interested in their library." Bartosh said

Mason Bartosh’s experience in Tanzania

Craig Sanislo, Online Editor October 26, 2015

Junior Mason Bartosh is a normal guy, he plays soccer and hockey. Last summer however, instead of relaxing poolside like most students, he flew to the other side of the world to help a village in Tanzania. The...

Colin Corcoran weaves through defenders while playing for his summer team, the "Minnesota Loons". "During the summer I played lacrosse with the 'Minnesota Loons," Corcoran said. "We traveled to tournaments in Denver, Chicago, and Delaware."

Colin Corcoran to play at John Carroll University

Dylan Andres, Social Media Editor October 24, 2015

  In late August 2015, senior Colin Corcoran committed to play lacrosse at John Carroll University in Ohio. Corcoran has decided to further his education and lacrosse career at John Carroll...

One of the shelves in the print room full of Hello Kitty.

Shannon shares passion for Hello Kitty

Sydney Slusher, Team Lead October 14, 2015

The print room at Stillwater Area High School is not an ordinary print room.  Shannon VerDuin works in the print room and her love for Hello Kitty makes it way more interesting than any other print...

Ace often resides in the library in order to complete his work. To be successful, time must be set aside for academics. "Being a good student means you set goals for yourself and you achieve those goals. Studying and having good organizational habits will help you get there," Oubaha said.

All-star Ace shares academic success

Governess Simpson, Layout Editor October 13, 2015

"Being a good student means you set goals for yourself and you achieve those goals. Studying and having good organization habits will help you get there," senior Ace Oubaha said. On the night of...

Howlett was infamously known for making the White Pony Center an inviting place for students just swinging by and even those in trouble, by his inviting demeanor. "Sometimes it drove me nuts. I told him [Howlett] that those naughty kids needed discipline, but he would say something like, 'Shelly, he doesn't have a dad,' or something along those lines," secretary Shelly Enhelder says.

Howlett returns to fulfill his duties

Allie Langness, Online Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2015

Assistant Principal Bill Howlett returned this year to fulfill his duties after a year off due to a grueling battle with cancer. During the 2014-2015 school year, the White Pony Center saw a change...

Key club is student led with 7 leaders

Key Club grows to 200 members

Olivia Weirtz, In-Studio Anchor October 5, 2015

Many people have no idea what Key Club is, some know that it is a community service organization, but few people realize Key Club has grown from 20 members to over 100 in just two years. Until two...

Welding team wins first place at MN Skills USA

Welding team wins first place at MN Skills USA

Matt Brown, Social Media Editor May 14, 2015

Everyone has a different set of skills and talents, such as sports, music or academics. At Stillwater Area High School, there are students who excel at construction and welding. On Friday, April 10,...

Connor Anderson: lacrosse and college bound

Connor Anderson: lacrosse and college bound

Amelia Schneider, Copy Editor May 13, 2015

Senior Connor Anderson has been playing lacrosse for six years through Stillwater and other various organizations. Being a dedicated sports player takes a lot of effort; and Anderson displays all of...

Photo courtesy Julia Kobilka

MN AATSP promotes culture diversity

Joe Rice, Print Editor-In-Chief May 12, 2015

The American Association of Teachers of Spanish & Portuguese (AATSP) is a national professional organization for language teachers.  Its mission is to promote the Spanish and Portuguese language...

Tollefson leaves behind a legacy to remember

Tollefson leaves behind a legacy to remember

Sam Hudachek, Social Media Reporter May 4, 2015

Since the beginning of the school year, there have been rumors of many teachers retiring or leaving. One of those people at the center of them was theater director Haeri Tollefson. He confirmed himself...

Photo by Kayley Winkleman Sophomore Mary Burchill is a talented student who has dedicated a substantial part of her life to theater. This dedicated and driven student has played many important roles in several plays and musicals. Being in theatrical productions is her passion and it is an important component to her life.

Mary Burchill takes the stage

Ali Thul, Layout Editor May 1, 2015

Sophomore Mary Burchill is a talented student who has dedicated a substantial part of her life to theater. This dedicated and driven student has played many important roles in several plays and musicals....

Jones retires after 39 years of teaching

Jones retires after 39 years of teaching

Cory Spawn, Broadcast Managing Editor April 30, 2015

  Each morning around seven o'clock, orchestra teacher Jerry Jones walks past a sign saying, “Enter these doors with an unrelenting sense of urgency,” followed by members of Concert Orchestra...

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