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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

School experiments with after school A La Carte option

School experiments with after school A La Carte option

Jameson Stahl, Online Editor-in-Chief May 3, 2018

"It is now three o'clock. If you are not under the direct supervision of a teacher please report to the cafeteria," the loudspeaker announces. Many students spend their time waiting in the lunchroom...

Kelzenberg poses with the Rampage sign before watching the movie with 11 close friends.

Photo Courtesy: Allied Integrated Marketing & Warner Bros. Pictures

“Wait, are you the Rock girl?” Katie Kelzenberg’s promposal garners big attention

Abby Banks, Print Editor-in-Chief May 2, 2018

''She gets recognized everywhere. Like, 'You're that girl. Congratulations.' We were at the theater and some random old people came up and took pictures on their cell phones. An old man said, 'Are...

Seniors Maggie Jones, Chelsea Lai and Hannah Gilsdorf light 17 candles for the 17 Parkland victims during the March 14 walkout. "It was kind of metaphorical. When the candle was lit, it represented their life, so it was emotional," Jones said.

Remembering Parkland victims with walkout, demanding safety

Mira LaNasa, Print Editor-in-Chief March 16, 2018

One student stood halfway up a half-frozen snow bank with three peers, megaphone in hand, while three others crouched on the cement below, using blue and red lighters to light white tea lights in glass...

Alternative Copy Story by Ben Valerius

Adult advocate time redundant for seniors

Hannah Boardman, Editor-in-Chief January 10, 2018

Since flex time premiered at the beginning of the year, Adult Advocate days have been few and far between. The few there have been, however, have had specific activities for the senior class that differ...

Rahel Anselmo works at her desk by planning Principal Bach's day and coordinating with students and staff. Anselmo has been working in her current position for almost 5 years, and loves what she does.

Day in the life: Rachel Anselmo, Principal’s Secretary

Ellsa Ohmann, Layout Editor January 2, 2018

When students think of the school and who runs it one would most likely think of the school’s Principal Rob Bach. Little do students know there is a woman behind the curtain helping Bach achieve...

Carl Bohacek has a love for photography, but a different kind of perspective than most are used to. Bohacek takes pictures on a remote control drone with a camera. This gives a bird’s eye point of view. The drone gives a new perspective than what is typically seen. “I love drone photography because it gives me the opportunity to get perspectives that no one else can get,” Bohacek states. Bohacek even gets offered money for his photos in print. Bohacek has a passion for photography and expresses it through drone photography.

Bohacek expresses passion for photography

Luke Higgins, Distribution Reporter December 4, 2017

Senior Carl Bohacek has a passion for taking interesting shots with his camera drone. He takes both handheld and aerial photos. He mainly works solo, but sometimes works with friends who are also into...

Starting a band of course brings swagger, Weckworth has gained confidence and has really enjoyed himself, “Wow I am so cool I’m in a band,” he adds. All of the band members have a lot of fun and enjoy making music together.

40 Below’s chilling musical talent rises

Mason Wylie, Read and Watch Editor December 1, 2017

This year, a returning band named 40 Below is planning to participate in this year's Battle of the Bands later in January.  The band includes six members: juniors Joseph Weckwerth, Sabrina Ness,...

Kindergartners Ella Coles and Teddy Hanawalt work on their math problems in their spanish immersion class. “I love spanish immersion school; I don’t speak spanish but kind of,” explains Coles.

Lake Elmo adds immersion program this fall

Kate Poor, Distribution Reporter November 20, 2017

Lake Elmo Elementary is adding an exciting new addition in the fall of 2018: a Spanish Immersion program is being introduced to the district for kindergarteners.   This is a dual program, with...

The Virgin Islands were hit very hard in the tropical storms. Any donations aid in getting supplies and the rebuilding following massive amounts of devastation.

Rogers lends a hand to the Virgin Islands

Rosalie Braun, Online Editor November 19, 2017

Senior Lauren Rogers took initiative to help raise money for the Virgin Islands after Hurricane Irma hit the northern US and Puerto Rico at the end of August. She used the organization All Hands Volunteers...

Black Student Union members lift their hands up in a protest fist, which represents unity, strength, and defiance or resistance. Sophomore Nawal Mukhtar explains, “BSU is a family, not just a club.”

BSU helps promote awareness, diversity in community

Ben Valerius, Announcements Editor November 18, 2017

Every week, a number of different clubs can be found meeting in and around campus. The Black Students Union, or BSU, meets every Tuesday in the main forum from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Typically, they will see...

The old sign still stands and shows what used to be in this building

Zephyr Depot to reopen as community theater

Madison Weispfenning, Editorial Cartoonist November 4, 2017

Community gives a sense of home and hope. The Zephyr Theater, opening in downtown Stillwater, has effectively gave a sense of home even without a building. In early 2016, the Zephyr decided that they...

Steven Lang runs because it helps him clear his mind. When he runs it’s just him and the open paths he can take. “I just felt like running," Steven Lang says.

Boys cross country strives for fame

Will Gleason, Photography Editor November 2, 2017

The Stillwater boys varsity cross country season is well under way and the boys are finding success. Although the team is doing well, both the boys and Head Coach Scott Christensen believe they can...

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