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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

Senior Oren Hamilton records for a basketball game against Roseville. He is currently recording highlights for his Hamilton film.

Oren Hamilton plans to become a professional videographer

Biniam Tsegai, Business Editor January 28, 2024

    Senior Oren Hamilton fell in love, maybe not in the most regular way. He found his love in videos. Hamilton is a well-distinguished videographer within the community who loves...

Front office located in the main rotunda where secretary, Jill Roth helps students navigate to classes. Roth joined the main office staff last year.

Jill Roth holds down the fort in main office

Lainey Zinda, Photography Editor January 27, 2024

Security is a large concern for school, there are many different protocols implemented to make school the safest place for each student. A big part of security is in the front office, she is secretary...

This is the new business teacher's Travis Birklid's class. As he has moved into his new role as a business and marketing teacher. After the departure of Schut there is no new BPA advisor.

BPA club leader still undecided

Gavin Schuna, Business Editor December 19, 2023

After 17 years of experience and five-plus years at the helm of BPA club, as teacher Philip Schut left last spring. The club is currently facing challenges in finding a replacement within the school. Despite...

Senior Anya Williams succeeds in many activities. She plans to further her education at the University of North Dakota and continue to do track and fly.

Anya Williams flies to new heights

Kaylee Lowe, Copy Editor December 17, 2023

Senior Anya Williams opens the door to her plane and climbs in. Today she plans to go to Burnett county. Excited, she puts on her headset and her aviator sunglasses and starts up her plane. She flies over...

Senior Jenna Phelps manages school and stress while being apart of multiple clubs and the girls soccer team. She is also the president of student council and plays a major role in this school.

Jenna Phelps balances school and activities

Mady Richert, Online Editor December 14, 2023

Senior Jenna Phelps manages school and stress while being a part of multiple clubs and the girls soccer team. Phelps is the president of student council, a member of the TRUST club, and is a Stillwater...

Band director Tark Katzenmeyer teaches a band class. The previous director has chosen to step down and Katzenmeyer has risen to the challenge.

Katzenmeyer takes over as band director

Ian Lunneborg, Video Editor December 13, 2023

“I love the opportunity to meet a whole new group of people and any opportunity you get to make musicians with people or any opportunity you get to meet musicians and an environment where people...

Junior Cole Nuss recently started a new sailing club at the high school and is hoping that it continues to grow. He started this club to compete with neighboring schools.

Cole Nuss forms first sailing club at high school

Mady Richert, Online EDT October 31, 2023

Junior Cole Nuss recently introduced a new sailing club  at the high school in order to compete with neighboring schools. So far this fall, they have been building the team's culture, practicing and adding...

Senior Alex Funk leaves school in the afternoon to hangout at a friend's house. Funk served as a page in Washington D.C. last fall for Senator Amy Klobuchar.

Alex Funk selected for Senate Page Program

Cole Nuss, Layout Editor October 31, 2023

Beep Beep Beep! The alarm clock goes off at 5 a.m. for senior Alex Funk. She stumbles out of bed on her way to breakfast, the warm smell of coffee fills the air as she nears. She packs up her stuff for...

New AP environmental science teacher Peter Stenross hands out papers to students. Stenross is new AP environmental science teacher replaced Andy Weaver after he retired this last spring.

Peter Stenross, new AP environmental teacher, replaces Andy Weaver

Makayla Shugg, Copy Editor October 30, 2023

"When hiring a new teacher after someone who has been teaching for 30 years it can be challenging but Peter Stenross brings good energy and good knowledge like what made Andy Weaver special," astronomy...

Senior Angela working from home on icing for her newest addition for her cupcake line up pumpkin chai. Taylor goes home every day and works on new creations to add to her instagram page.

Angela bakes for her own small business

Biniam Tsegai, Social Media Editor October 23, 2023

When senior Angela Taylor leaves school every day, she has a few things on her mind. Maybe her homework, maybe her sports, but one thing she has on her mind is baking. During the day she always tries to...

Spanish teacher Corrie Crothers teaches her class an activity on Oct. 4. The class was interacting with each other, moving around the classroom and getting more comfortable with the language.

Corrie Crothers joins World Language department

Maggie O'Brien, Layout Editor October 11, 2023

On the morning of Aug. 28, Profe Corrie Crothers walked into school. It was the first day of the school year and she was extremely excited. As the new Spanish teacher, she was ready to meet her new students...

Technology teacher Todd Kapsner helps student make project in his woodworking class. Kapsner teaches woodworking among other industrial tech classes at the school.

Todd Kapsner plans retirement after 32 years

David Calderone, Online Editor June 2, 2023

This summer, Todd Kapsner plans to retire from teaching. Kapsner has spent the last 32 years teaching industrial tech classes in Stillwater. He mainly teaches woodworking class and is considered to be...

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