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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

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Luke VandenBergh receives ROTC scholarship

Malaina Fragnito, Student Playlist Reporter March 23, 2018

Numerous scholarships are available for people after high school graduation to continue their education. Senior Luke VandenBergh received a scholarship he has always dreamed of, for the Army Reserve Officers'...

 Parr's many years have strengthened her love for the french language and culture. She finds joy in sharing it with students. "It is really important to me that people realize that just because we do something one way doesn't mean it is the only right way. Living abroad opens your eyes to multiple ways of living, and that is a big part of the reason why I chose to teach French at Stillwater," Parr said.

French teacher Jackie Parr serves as role model

Mikayla Cousineau, Distribution Reporter March 17, 2018

They say that to teach is to touch a life forever. French teacher Jackie Parr has spent the last 17 years of her life sowing seeds of knowledge into the lives of students across the world, with the goal...

Photo by Chloe Squires

Leider, Bailey share impact and outlook of adoption

Luke Higgins, Distribution Reporter March 8, 2018

When junior Michael Leider was two and a half years old, he was adopted by his parents. Leider was originally from Detroit. Since then he has been with his adopted parents. Leider is grateful for being...

Charlson shares her passion and love for equestrian

Charlson shares her passion and love for equestrian

Rosie Braun, Online Editor March 5, 2018

Ever since she was a toddler, senior Ceci Charlson has had a fascination with horses. When she was three, she began to ride them and instantly fell in love with the sport of equestry. She has continued...

Alternative Copy Story and Photos by Katelyn Krech

Officer Paradise’s life-saving event inspires her career in law enforcement

Katelyn Krech, Student Playlist Reporter March 5, 2018

Officer Lindsey Paradise can be seen by students patrolling the hallways during the school day. Not many students know, however, that a life altering event took place during Paradise's sophomore year...

Alternative Copy Story and Photos by Kenzie Motz

Stauffer’s tick research lands him at national conference

Susan Hubbard, Video Editor March 4, 2018

The snap of his elastic glove meeting his skin interrupted the steady hum of the DNA machine in the corner. His white lab coat, surprisingly unstained by the pipettes of pigment he had been using,...

Lola Wallace, a lifetime globetrotter

Lola Wallace, a lifetime globetrotter

Jack Seipel, Social Media Editor February 20, 2018

Through the beautifully rocky and vibrant coast of Maui, Hawaii, blue and white breaking waves crash into the dried molten lava. 4,643 miles away in New Zealand, all is calm on the hillside, as the lush...

Stippel awarded Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the year

Stippel awarded Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the year

Kaitlyn Kirby, Business Editor February 20, 2018

Lori Stippel began teaching at Stillwater in 1997 and since then has changed the lives of many students. She won the Educator of the Year award by the Chamber of Commerce and was well deserving.  Stippel...

Alumni Krusinski calling the ‘shots’ in freshman year of college

Alumni Krusinski calling the ‘shots’ in freshman year of college

Ben Valerius, Announcements Field Editor February 20, 2018

Every morning, Chicago wakes up early in the morning. It stretches its arms and yawns  as the hustle and bustle of the town slowly starts to come alive, with the numerous college campuses become active....

Photos by Aubrey Kelley

Krahn steals the show in spring musical

Ben Valerius, Announcements Editor February 18, 2018

  Towering at 6’2 and regularly found dressed for success, Isaac Krahn is no ordinary senior. A student and cross country runner by day and now a rockstar by night, he recently was cast in...

Jack Flaherty, living for others

Jack Flaherty, living for others

Noah Schoolman, Copy Editor February 16, 2018

Jack Flaherty, 17, looked out the window toward the school parking lot, his thoughts on another place as he recounted how he found out that his Grandpa Rollie Flaherty, his friend and mentor had passed...

Shaffer always comes back to family and perseverance

Shaffer always comes back to family and perseverance

Mira LaNasa, Editor-in-Chief January 30, 2018

Under hundreds of spotlights and in front of countless cameras and dozens of directors is where Chris Shaffer wanted to be since he was a middle schooler. He wanted the thrill of being on live television....

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