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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 National Honor Society’s 2013 blood drive gathered more units of blood than previous years.

NHS sponsored blood drive saving lives

Nick Benish November 2, 2013

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S is in need of blood.  That means 41,000 donations of blood are needed everyday. National Honor Society hosted a blood drive on Sept. 20 and gathered 200 units of...

Rake a Difference Day sweeps students into action

Rake a Difference Day sweeps students into action

Ahnika Kroll November 1, 2013

Fall is well known as a season of giving, feeling and hoping for the opportunity to give thanks. In the community of Stillwater that opportunity has arrived. The National Honor Society (NHS) has focused...

 Science teacher Andrew Weaver started teaching AP Environmental Science, new this year.

APES revolutionizes science classes

November 1, 2013

This year, Stillwater Area High School has started offering AP Environmental science to students. APES offers new opportunities for students who not existed before with the current science and AP classes...

Seniors bring back Powderpuff football

Seniors bring back Powderpuff football

Eric Bromback October 31, 2013

While the senior girls huddled up with their coach to call the next play, the junior girls waited on the line of scrimmage, ready to take the win. On Sept. 30, Stillwater Area High School held their first...

Highway 36 construction reroutes buses

Highway 36 construction reroutes buses

Tim Press October 30, 2013

The sound of students talking on the bus was quickly drowned out by the piercing sound of a jackhammer once the bus entered the construction zone. The bright orange cones protruding from the street wisped...

Various paintings are on display in a tent located at Art in the Park in Afton.

Art in the Park celebrates its 35 year

Natalie Gjermo October 23, 2013

Afton is usually a quiet town, with people driving in and out of it going to and from. On the weekend of Sept. 28 and 29 that all changes when Afton hosts their annual art fair. Tents and smells of the...

Junior and senior girls play it out on the turf

October 23, 2013

The crowd went silent as junior Natalie Wiedner kicked the ball. It sailed through the dark sky and landed safely in the hands of a waiting senior, with a thud that was heard throughout the stadium. The...


Elementary school students demonstrate their Pony pride by participating Paint the Town red activities.

Homecoming events paint the town

Hannah Crawford October 21, 2013

Once October hits, the school starts to go wild. Students are dressing crazy and the whole school is getting ready for homecoming. Nothing could put a damper on the way this school celebrates. From special...

The Lost Boy of Sudan tells his story to community

October 19, 2013

The Lost Boys of Sudan went through an experience similar to that of the Holocaust victims before most of them were even 18 years old. Absolute hunger and complete thirst tortured the orphans for months....

Local Krugers tree farm provides a environmentally friendly option for Christmas.

Krueger’s Tree Farm maintains sustainable farming methods

Cassandra Carter October 18, 2013

While most people have not even thought about what they are going to be wearing for Halloween, Neil and Deb Krueger are already busy making preparations for the Christmas season. Their farm has been supplying...

Wellness Center provides a variety of counseling services to students

October 17, 2013

There are many places locally and within schools that provide help to students with mental health issues. People from all ages can be affected by mental health issues including, students, parents, teachers,...


Principal Don Johnson replaced former principal Ryan Laager as interim principal for this year.

Don Johnson taking over principal position

Megan Katula October 16, 2013

Principal Don Johnson is replacing former principal Ryan Laager, who stepped down from his position last year to become the Head of Curriculum Planning for District 834.  Johnson says he "loves" being...

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