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

Laura Sobiech releases ‘Fly A Little Higher’

Emily Ness, Anchor October 13, 2014

Once in a blue moon, a remarkably rare individual impacts the world, leaving behind an everlasting legacy. For many, Zach Sobiech was that individual. When Laura Sobiech learned that 17 year old Zach...

Marketing teacher Debbie Drommerhausen has been working at Stillwater Area High School for 40 years. However, the job never has gotten old for her. You walk into class and she greets you every day, then you do the stock market game and have a lot of fun with her, said junior Riley Eviota.

Drommerhausen inspires students after 42 years of teaching

Tiffany Horwath, Team Lead Editor October 13, 2014

Well into her 42nd  year of teaching the marketing class, Debbie Drommerhausen better known as Mrs. D, remains a favorite among many students. Many students and colleagues around her at Stillwater...

Luke continues coaching after 40 years

Abby Kunze, Copy Editor September 25, 2014

Day after day of writing numbers and the occasional word on a chalkboard doesn't bore him. Day after day of listening to arms slap the water and feet stir up waves doesn't get old. Boys and girls Swim...

Carlsen teaches how to do-it-yourself

Colin Peters May 21, 2014

Chicken coops in the suburbs and flourishing vegetable gardens in the cities are becoming increasingly common sights to see.  This can be partially credited to Spike Carlsen, a Stillwater author of four...

Land lands role as blacksmith

Emily Ness May 20, 2014

For centuries, the blacksmith has been the heart of every pioneer town. Typically male, he was well liked and respected by all. Unlike most contemporary teens of the 21st century, Jared Land, a junior...

Photo by Paul Hudachek  Kasak-Saxler teaches her students French during the day and is also a favorite of the students. “I learned to really try hard with my French from her. I would consider her as a role model because I admire that she has kept up with French over all these years, and I want to do the same,” said senior Chandler Stormo.

French teacher Kasak-Saxler retires after fulfilling career

Emily Lodahl May 20, 2014

After teaching more than two decades at Stillwater Area High School, French teacher, Mary Ellen Kasak-Saxler, will say goodbye. Her retirement will be official at the end of this school year. Kasak-Saxler...

Brennan revamps busted houses

Madison Engstrum May 19, 2014

When the housing market crashed in 2007 almost everyone felt the effects, but  senior James Brennan and family decided to use it to their benefit.   James has been flipping houses with his family for...

One of next year’s student council presidents, Alaina Friedrich posses by school lockers. Campaigning can be difficult but Friedrich said, “It’s fun, because you get to make your campaign whatever you want it to be.”

Student Council leaders selected

Ryan Burger May 13, 2014
“Student council’s annual performance is entirely reliant on who is voted on. If you’re going to be a progressive group you need to have active minds and diligent ambition.”

Berg’s life in Loughshinny

Clara Ilkka May 8, 2014

The gray water sloshes over the dull slate and sand near the shores of Loughshinny, Ireland, where the stereotypical, traveler’s guide image of clover-green grass and hilly pastures filled with sheep...


Senior Paul Volkert stadns proudly in fornt of his family barn. If I left my farm for more than one or two days, complete chaos would break loose in that barn!” Paul preached. “Every day, the cattle have to be fed and the electric fence has to be maintained so they don’t get out of the pasture.”

Volkert devotes life to family farm

Ross Stickler May 7, 2014

Where Minnesota and Wisconsin kiss each other on the Hudson Bridge, there lies a big white barn and a hackneyed house on the top of the hill that drivers have to struggle up while heading West into Minnesota....

Mathisen makes musical magic

Mathisen makes musical magic

Katie Beedle May 7, 2014

Senior Nic Mathisen is a musical genius at Stillwater Area High School. Mathisen has participated in the school’s Concert Orchestra and Concert Choir, along with various outside of school musical programs...


Senior Paul Hudachek works hard to make the publication as strong and high quality as his individual writing. “I felt pretty content with my writing and design portfolios,” said Hudachek upon compleating his application.

Hudachek named Minnesota journalist of the year

Olivia Novotny May 5, 2014

Wearing a paper towel roll around his head, senior Paul Hudachek practically bounces off the walls in the high school’s publications room. Laughing and running around, at first sight it may be hard to...

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