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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

Behind the scenes of Maya in a photoshoot.

Maya Disher excels in modeling career

Kayly Richert, Podcast Reporter February 20, 2023

"It's definitely made me more ambitious and adventurous," senior Maya Disher said. Maya is just an average teen on the outside, but behind the scenes she has a lot more going on. The former pageant...

Student supervisor Myra Koehn monitors the hallways on the computer to ensure student's safety.

Myra Koehn starts as new student supervisor

Camryn Handberg, Staff writer February 13, 2023

I interviewed Mrya Koehn today. I used my TOBII communication device to ask her the questions. I asked her about her job as a student supervisor. She started at Stillwater Area High School at the end...

Chris Engler holds a microphone and share a few words at a basketball game.

Chris Engler fights to find cure for ALS

Michael Fredericks, Graphics Editor February 13, 2023

Bright white lights were lighting the walls of the doctor's office. The sounds of distant mumbling and the beeping of machines filled the room. Chris Engler anxiously waited in a soft chair beside his...

Ty Tuccitto carries the puck down the ice at the St. Croix Valley Rec Center.

Pony hockey standout, Ty Tuccitto, heading to New Mexico

Cooper Howe, Podcast Reporter February 10, 2023

  Senior Ty Tuccitto, captain of the varsity hockey team, is off to a great start to his senior season.  Tuccitto was tendered to the New Mexico Ice Wolves, a juniors team, in the middle of...

Pony Star Chris Engler honored with jersey retirement

David Calderone, Online Editor February 10, 2023

Former Stillwater Pony and NBA center Chris Engler watched as his number 55 jersey was retired during the Ponies home game on Feb. 10, where Stillwater defeated Forest Lake 72-58.  “It was...

Special Education teachers Jon Matel and Jon Hinzman help their students become accustomed to working. They have been assisting special education students at the school for a couple of years.

Nobody fights for students like Jon Hinzman

Gigi Zawislak, Broadcast Editor December 30, 2022

Golden ray fingertips caress the newborn sky as orange undertones meet the horizon line where Jon Hinzman stands. Capturing what seems to be a once-in-a-lifetime sunrise. Hinzman quickly posts his view...

baseball pitcher

Max Meyer signs with Miami Marlins

Thomas Cass, Photography Editor and Copy Editor December 12, 2022

The dream of every young athlete and their parents is to make it to the big leagues. For math teacher Kathy Meyer and her son Max, that dream became a reality. A Woodbury High School graduate and University...

Booher sitting and talking to a student.

New social worker has plans for mental health groups

Ellie Dahlstrom, Podcast and Distribution Reporter December 12, 2022

Fresh hire, Jenna Booher is the first social worker at the high school, and she hopes to have a positive impact on the student community. She plans to open up resources for mental health and truly connect...

New Director Lueck starts in her new role this fall as a way to support administrators in the district.

As of October, Dawn Lueck fills new role of Director of Schools

Coral Lariviere, Field Reporter December 11, 2022

In October, the Stillwater Area Public Schools District welcomed Dawn Lueck to the administration family. She is the first to have the new role of Director of Schools. Her past experiences as a teacher...

Avery Lorinser holding her sweatshirt in front of NMU campus.

Avery Lorinser commits to NMU

Maycie Neubauer, Podcast and Distribution Reporter December 5, 2022

"Ever since I started getting serious about lacrosse it has always been a goal for me to play in college," senior Avery Lorinser said. In the fall of 2022, Lorinser announced her commitment to Northern...

Senior Jocelyn McBride plays her violin in Concert Orchestra. She is a second violin and participates in this class everyday during fifth hour.

Jocelyn McBride excels as music student

Lavender Schleder, Social Media Editor November 28, 2022

Senior Jocelyn McBride is a fantastic music student, participating in both Concert Orchestra as a violinist and Concert Choir as a soprano one. She is involved in not only the standard choir and orchestra,...

Alison Schroeder at work in the Main Office. She makes sure students get to class on time and that everyone is being safe in the parking lot.

Alison Schroeder becomes new College and Career Center advisor

Olivia Braun, Copy and Business Editor October 26, 2022

“I believe that the College and Career Center should be accessible to all students because not everybody comes from a home where the family is the advocate and has the means to get all this information...

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