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The Pony Express

Senior Haley Beech is a National Merit Commended Student, runs on varsity cross country and still is able spend time with friends.

Beech performs as multifaceted student

Hailey Beech December 11, 2013

Senior Haley Beech is a true example of a versatile student athlete. Maintaining a high GPA through high school while being involved in girls’ cross-country and Nordic ski.  Haley gives a new meaning...


Head engineer, Mike Miller cleans the cafeteria while overseeing school activities. “There is satisfaction in making sure the school is clean. I have two kids in the school district, so it’s satisfying to know they are in a clean, safe environment,” said Miller.

A day in the life of a janitor: a sweeping tale of Mike Miller

Quentin Ikuta December 9, 2013

“There is satisfaction in making sure the school is clean. I have two kids in the school district, so it’s satisfying to know they are in a clean, safe environment. Take a sweep with a custodian's...


Gayle Solsvig is an important resource for students planning their futures at SAHS. Her frequent stream of emails have given students access to scholarship and job opportunities for years. It is important to, “Cherish the important part of your life whether it be going to a four year college, a technical school, the military or a job,” said Solsvig. She helps students prepare to live these years to their fullest.

Gayle Solsvig: the woman behind the emails

Brooke Thingvold December 8, 2013

Gayle Solsvig sends out thousands of emails to Stillwater Area High School students through Naviance. The emails she chooses to send usually regard college visit opportunities, college scholarship opportunities...


Junior Camila Correa not only acts but also models. “What has been most helpful for me was the opportunity to get involved in the acting community. These agencies created the chance for me to start my career,” said Correa.

Correa makes debut in the entertainment business

Jasmine Hearne December 8, 2013

“Sometimes fate sneaks up on us; some people are born with it, some people never know it. It comes with hardship, loss, regret. But how you face it, how you overcome it, that defines you.” With the...


From left to right Zach (’15), Haley (’20), Trevor (’17) Bria (’14). The Eder-Zdechlik’s takes a family outing to the Wild hockey game for a night of fun. Hockey is a big part of Trevor’s life and a night out with the family was just what he, and his siblings, needs to get their mind off the diagnosis.

A sibling diagnosed with cancer is no EZ thing

Katie Markert December 7, 2013

Time stood still as she awaited the phone call that would undoubtedly change her family’s life. Worry and tears clouded her senses as she numbly stood, pacing, worrying and waiting. Just days earlier...

Junior Alex Carmeli poses by the flag that represents the country he is set on serving in the future. “I joined because it seemed like fun,” said Carmeli. “Plus we also learn practical things such as combat engineering, infantry and first aid.”

Carmeli seeks exposure to military life

Emily Ness December 6, 2013

The United States Naval Sea Cadets Corps (USNSCC) is a national non-profit organization offering American teens and pre-teens ages 11 – 17 an opportunity to experience military life with no obligation...


Senior Haley Beech excels at everything she does from school to running cross country. “I think that doing well in both academics and athletics really helps reduce my stress,” said Beech.

Beech performs as multifaceted student

December 5, 2013

“I think that doing well in both academics and athletics really helps reduce my stress. Senior Haley Beech is a true example of a versatile student athlete. Maintaining a high GPA through high school...

Students travel to serve others

Ellie Anderson November 28, 2013

Early on Oct. 15, most students would be getting ready for school, but 18 were at gate C10 waiting for the start of five days of hard work. St. Croix Catholic Youth Group went to the South Bronx in New...

Senior Nick Benish playing the cello in one the many music programs he is involved in. Benish said, “It’s hard to imagine what my life would be like without music.”

Benish thrives through music program

Kate Price November 27, 2013

Music is a large part of every teenagers life. For senior Nick Benish, it is on a whole different level. Benish started his music career at a young age and has been with it ever since. He is currently...


Black Pony Center counselor Dan Ralston returns for a second year. Ralston said, “My favorite part of Stillwater has been the people, students and the staff. They have been great to work with.”

Ralston returns for second year as BPC counselor

Drew Maiers November 26, 2013

Ralston said, “My favorite part of Stillwater has been the people, students and the staff. They have been great to work with.” As the busy days at Stillwater Area High School draw onwards many of...


With the average hours of sleep declining and increasing homework expectations, many students find themselves battling stress on a daily basis. Students have to learn to work through the stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Students learn to balance stress and free time

Lexi Fitch Green November 26, 2013

Stress and pressure are universal issues that any student may have to overcome. First take school, then add on sports and extracurricular activities, coaches, teachers and not to mention parents, and there...


Mrs. Drommerhausen helps students learn the ins and outs of business through her marketing class. “Marketing is everything, that’s what I tell my students.  I strongly believe that everyone utilizes marketing in some way or another during their lives,” said Drommerhausen.

Drommerhausen knows how to market marketing

Paul Hudachek November 25, 2013

“That’s what marketing is, it’s a little bit of everything. Marketing is everything, that’s what I tell my students. When you apply to college, you are marketing yourself. Same with applying for...

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