Passion and integrity responsible for Falzone’s dream job
Abby Banks, Print Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2019
Filed under Feature, Features, In-Depth
Chelsey Falzone can't remember when she began to love baseball. All she knows is that she was the girl who would go home after school to study stats and watch old baseball documentaries. "I think baseball has some beautiful parallels to life," Falzone said. "Maybe that's why I liked it." However, a b...
Puhrmann anything but ‘On Her Own’ as Éponine
Haley Nelson, Online Editor
January 11, 2019
Filed under Features
“I said okay Molly, you're not a track star. You are not a basketball star. Go try out for the musical. You can do this…” Molly Puhrmann, senior and lead of the musical, told herself as she prepared for her audition in the school musical, Les Miserables. Music, a large passion of Puhrmann's, started seven years ago and has not diminished one bit. “I'v...
Nelson accepts full ride scholarship to St. Michael’s college
Elli Swanson, Photographer
January 7, 2019
Filed under Features
Last spring, senior Sydney Nelson was awarded a Book Award for her involvement in the Stillwater community. Nelson is taking almost all AP courses along with French and orchestra that she has been committed to for many years. Outside of school she devotes most of her time to helping out in the St...
The fight through a fire
Sierra Hippel, Distribution Reporter
January 3, 2019
"I was Black Friday shopping and when I got back it was 3:30 a.m. I got out of the car, it smelt like bonfire, and then I went inside, not thinking much of it because it was Thanksgiving. So I went inside to the mudroom, I pet my dog, and he wagged his tail. Nothing even smelt in the inside, and everythin...
Capra serves as Stillwater representative for Community Thread
Grace Silbernick, Layout Editor
December 31, 2018
Filed under Features
Baubles, Bangles and Bling, Rake A Difference and Holiday Hope could only have one thing in common, Ellie Capra. Within the past year, sophomore Ellie Capra has become Community Thread’s main contact for volunteers at the high school. Community Thread is a non-profit organization in Stillwater ...
Bev Petrie inspires and leads Partnership Plan
Ben Jacobs, Podcast Reporter
December 30, 2018
Filed under Features, In-Depth, Podcasts
When the school does not have the funding to support the activities that the student body spends their time with after school throughout the year, grants from the Partnership Plan provide funds to allow students to have these opportunities. Activities and fundraisers are also hosted by the Partners...
Taking over the world, one dance at a time
Hannah Sween, Print Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2018
Filed under Feature, Features, In-Depth
A little girl, about the age of nine, is silhouetted by the sun setting behind the mountains of Wyoming awash with the fading goldenrods and deepening shades of rose. She hops about on a large, flat, centuries old rock practicing a dance brand-new to her, the Light Jig. Ayuna Lamb-Hickson had just completed her fi...
Nicole Schroepfer, special education teacher, makes an impact
Sadie Heieren, Photographer
December 10, 2018
Filed under Features, In-Depth
Special Education teacher Nicole Schroepfer has been pushing disabled students to do their best in school at Stillwater for 11 years. Her experience in teaching has allowed her to connect with students and help them to grow their understanding of life. Schroepfer earned an B.S. in Vocational Rehabil...
Volleyball player, Maddie Whittington points toward success in her career
Paige Sanders, Photographer
December 5, 2018
Filed under Features, In-Depth
Junior Maddie Whittington, committed D1 to University of Illinois her freshman year and continues to thrive as a player. Throughout her junior year, she became determined to be the best player she can while accomplishing her goal of improving. Playing sports is something that can bring joy to...
Podolske finishes 38th season coaching cross country
Derek Berg, Video Editor
December 4, 2018
Filed under Features, In-Depth
For 38 years, the girls cross country team has been lead by coach Dawn Podolske. In this last season, the Ponies captured the conference title for the first time since 2000 along with a State tournament berth for the second consecutive year. In light of their recent successes, the Ponies look to be back on the rise. Th...
Superintendent shares glimpse into her role
Claire Anderson, Field Reporter Editor
December 3, 2018
Filed under Features, In-Depth
Many people wonder what the job of being a superintendent is like. "The only reason I do this is to try and make it a better experience for kids," Superintendent Denise Pontrelli said. Denise Pontrelli is the Superintendent of Stillwater Area Public Schools. Pontrelli has been the Superintendent for three years. ...
Roger Stippel retires after 34 years
Catherine Monty, Distribution Reporter
November 20, 2018
Filed under Features, In-Depth
AP Government and Politics teacher Roger Stippel is finishing up his last semester of teaching. The 2018-2019 school year marks Stippel's 34th and last year of teaching. At the start of the second semester, the staff and students will miss a very adored member of the school's community. Before t...