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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

Coach Scott Christensen supports his team in any way possible. “I love Scott, ever since day one he’s just been a cool, down to earth guy. He makes the Cross Country atmosphere so funny and lighthearted, and he takes the time to get to know you.” Senior Riley Call says.

Coach Scott Christensen recognized by MSHSL

Levi Gregg, Copy Editor September 30, 2017

Coach Scott Christensen’s dedication to Stillwater’s runners finally paid  off when he was inducted into the MSHSL Track hall of Fame. After coaching 73 track and cross country teams, training...

Students either have to cough up the chase for the high priced parking permit or try and find another ride to school. "They know students have to stay after school and can't go home on the bus, so they feel like they can kinda exploit students," junior Anna Novalany says.

High parking parking pass prices limit some drivers

Mya Lysne, Field Video Editor September 25, 2017

Every morning, junior Anna Novalany hops into her rusty and beat-up 1990 Plymouth Voyager and drives a fifteen minute commute to school. Meanwhile, on the other side of the district, senior Jake Ledson...

Cheerleaders return to sidelines with large team

Cheerleaders return to sidelines with large team

Logan Huber, Distribution Reporter September 22, 2017

For the first time in a decade, the cheerleaders will return to to the sidelines to cheer on the football team on Friday nights. The fans and the team loves the cheerleaders and their support, and now...

First homecoming carnival sets its course

First homecoming carnival sets its course

Rose Deziel, Copy Editor September 19, 2017

In a drastically changing school district, it can sometimes be difficult to feel a strong sense of unity.  The Homecoming Committee had a vision though, and their vision was to bring the community together...

The Ponies football team huddles during the homecoming game. “We all stand as one school,” Megan Ramberg says.

Homecoming brings 1000th game and first-ever parade

Kaitlyn Kirby, Business Editor September 18, 2017

Homecoming plays an important part in many student’s high school experience. This year Stillwater homecoming was exceptionally memorable with it being the 1000th Pony game. For seniors, their last homecoming...

The Pony Activity Center is part of SAHS's expansion. “It's gonna pay for supervision, so they have a place to go hang out. Also when equipment wears out we need to replace it. Needs to have some cash flow for things to happen,”  Bob Elmer says.

Pony Activity Center offers community memberships

Mason Wylie, Read and Watch Video Editor September 14, 2017

Starting off this new school year there has been a lot of change especially in the athletic part of the school. There will be a new membership students will have to buy in order to use some of these...

Courtyards offer collaborative opportunities, social gathering spaces

Courtyards offer collaborative opportunities, social gathering spaces

Mikayla Cousineau, Distribution reporter September 12, 2017

The dust of the seemingly perpetual high school construction has finally settled, and in its wake stands a variety of collaborative workspaces for staff and student use, including two brand new courtyards. The...

Senior and junior Link Crew leaders welcome freshmen students to the building on the first day of school. "We tried to have the freshman in an open and safe environment where they wouldn't be worried about what we thought about them" junior Peyton Classon, Link Crew leader, says.

Link Crew welcomes underclassmen

Malaina Fragnito, Distrubution reporter September 3, 2017

The Link Crew transition team worked hard to prepare and welcome the freshman to the high school. Link Crew is a team of upperclassmen, teachers and administrators who work with the freshman on orientation...

Freshman Rachel Folden utilises the lunchroom to socialize with friends. Despite many enjoying the social aspects of lunch, some students do not agree with how lunchtimes have recently been shortened. "I have to eat in class, so not happy," senior Tommy McGuire says.

Four lunches cuts lunch time to 25 minutes

Jameson Stahl, Online Editor September 1, 2017

As A lunch comes to a close, senior Tom McGuire walks out of the lunch room headed towards his fifth hour AP Environmental Science class, taught by Andrew Weaver. Something about this picture is not normal...

ALC joins high school as part of renovation

ALC joins high school as part of renovation

Abbey Face, Announcements Editor September 1, 2017

Students and staff of the Alternative Learning Center (ALC) are experiencing the high school building for the first time. It is quite the transition and everyone is experiencing it differently. This...

Youth social enterprise camp sparks students' interests

Youth social enterprise camp sparks students’ interests

Ellie Faeth, Layout Editor May 10, 2017

For incoming juniors and seniors interested in starting their own business, Sparks! Social Enterprise Camp, created by the Stillwater Area Foundation, will help them to formulate ideas on how to make...

Oak Park, Marine, Withrow elementaries enjoy last school year

Oak Park, Marine, Withrow elementaries enjoy last school year

Emma Salmi, Social Media Reporter May 8, 2017

The 2016-2017 school year will be the last year for these schools. With the school year coming to an end, past and present students, staff, and families are cherishing the time they have. All three...

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