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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

Juniors Marit Wolden and Indi Capelle head into their final two years of high school lacrosse before heading to Florida State University for D1 lacrosse. The girls are both excited as this has been the goal since they started playing lacrosse.

Juniors Indi Capelle, Marit Wolden commit to D1 lacrosse at Florida State

Kaylee Lowe, Social Media Editor-in-Cheif December 4, 2024

Juniors Indi Capelle and Marit Wolden gear up in their jersey, lace up their cleats, put in their mouth guard and put on their goggles as they head onto the field for warm ups. Capelle and Wolden strive...

Sophomore Andrew Olsen looks towards the sidelines during a football game against Forest Lake on Sept. 27th. This shows Olsen playing football which is one of the two varsity sports he plays the other being wrestling.

Andrew Olsen shines at two varsity sports as sophomore

Mack Morrow, Photo Editor November 29, 2024

The light haze of lights on a Friday night shines down, on the field sophomore D-lineman Andrew Olsen walks onto the field getting ready for another rough and physical drive on the defensive side of...

A man poses for a photo next to his car with a firefighting decal

Jacob Sachs demonstrates life with fire department

Wesley Voigt, Political Cartoonist November 28, 2024

"First ones in, last ones out" is what junior Jacob Sachs thinks about as he locks the doors on his Jeep, a Jeep with firefighter decals all over the windows. Jacob walks in, unlike most students,...

Social Studies teacher Mike Weiss stands in front of his room next to his Philosophy Club sign. He ponders the newest philosophical issues plaguing society.

Mike Weiss influences people throughout school

Bennet Lacska, Graphics Editor November 27, 2024

Social Studies teacher Mike Weiss wakes up daily at 5:30 a.m. on his farm in Willow River, Wis. He gets to school at 6:30 a.m. and begins his day. Once school has concluded, Weiss always has more work...

Social Studies teacher Kevin Klancher teaches one of his classes and the students are getting the work done. Klancher loves to teach at the school and be able to see his family at work.

Klancher teaches at same school as his daughter, nieces and nephews

Layla Hill, Graphics Editor November 27, 2024

Social studies teacher Kevin Klancher walks into the school ready for another day of teaching his students about U.S. history. He sets up his computer and lays out his plan of the day while his daughter...

Juniors Miranda Stafne and Zita Meyer reflect on the unity that Roxy's Waffles has shown the community. The influence that Roxy's Waffles has is positively impacting the food industry in the community.

From childhood dream to local staple, Miranda Stafne’s food truck brings community together

Nevaeh Kinney, Layout Editor November 27, 2024

Every weekend, Roxy's Waffles dedicates itself to local events. Roxy's Waffles has created a significant local following, from quiet private events to large food festivals. Junior Miranda Stafne has transformed...

Heidi Klukas checking her email on her computer. Klukas came from Simley High School and is one of the two new Assistant Principals.

Klukas, new assistant principal excited to join SAHS

Rabira Soka, Business Editor September 10, 2024

New Assistant Principal Heidi Klukas has spent nearly two decades as a high school administrator and nearly three working as an educator. After starting as an English teacher, with some quick stints in...

French teacher Cassandra Lafleur works on tomorrows lesson. She has to make sure she is ready for class.

Cassandra Lafleur becomes new French teacher

George Nelson, Digital graphics September 10, 2024

French teacher Cassandra Lafleur’s bubbly energetic enthusiasm brings life and passion to the classroom. The classroom feels alive, filled with culture and color. This makes it an ideal place to learn...

Junior Maysen Puhrmann organizes her calendar for the next couple weeks. She is constantly on the move, always filling up her time with activities.

Maysen Puhrmann prepares for role as Student Council President

Lavender Schleder, Social Media Editor May 23, 2024

Junior Maysen Puhrmann is one of the newly elected presidents for Student Council next year. She not only participates on the board, but she also has a wide range of other activities she is a part of whenever...

Math teacher Darby Whitehill reviewing with his first hour Geometry students. His approach on teaching is more interactive compared to just teaching them.

Beloved math teacher Darby Whitehill retires

Tyson Blazer, Copy Editor May 13, 2024

Beloved teacher Darby Whitehill has had a long and amazing career teaching math. He has decided to retire at the end of the school year after 31 years of teaching. Whitehill has been able to help countless...

Senior Soel Riser commits to Mankato for track and his academics. Riser competes in the relay and runs the 400.

Soel Riser committed to Mankato for track and academics

Makayla Shugg, Copy Editor April 21, 2024

Senior Soel Riser committed to Minnesota State University Mankato for track and his academics. Riser has been in track since 5th grade and he has continued it throughout high school while also playing...

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