Skip to Main Content
The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

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

Photo by Anna Craggs“I need to get new skates,” O'Connor said. In the past competition she competed in, it was difficult to skate because of the condition her skates are in. Skates cost so much money, but it is worth waiting for. Her mother, Brenna O'Connor, is hoping to get them for her soon.

O’Connor skates through junior year

Caitlin Rademacher, Photographer December 23, 2014

Students spend their time in school or out of school working on school. Add in a job, family activities, sports and clubs, socializing with friends and planning for the future, when is there ever free...

Human Rights Day is an event that takes place around the world and is hosted by the Amnesty Club on December 10 each year.

Amnesty International presents on human rights

Robby Enright, Distribution Reporter December 21, 2014

  Basic freedoms are often taken for granted in American society and many people around the world will never know what it is like to feel comfortable and safe. Amnesty International is a global...

Adventurers come together in the Naturalist Club

Rachel LeMire, Social Media Editor December 12, 2014

For many, there is nothing quite as relaxing or refreshing as the outdoors. Getting out of the house, enjoying the fresh air and appreciating all that nature has to offer is exhilarating and an adventure...

Photo by Kaitlyn Doyle. Chipotle restaurants now offer sofritas, more commonly known as tofu. This is a new item on the Chipotle menu. “I got my burrito for free because my dad and I were the first to try tofu at the Stillwater Chipotle,” said junior Danielle Glewwe.

Chipotle goes vegan with new tofu option

Joey Costa, Advertising Editor December 10, 2014

When someone thinks of tofu, it has never been exactly an appetizing meal. But for some it is and according to peta.org, 2.5 percent of the United States is vegan and its still growing everyday. Chipolte's...

Photo by Amelia Schneider  Concert features an eclectic jumble of music from the four different orchestra ensembles. Each group plays a variety of music, from Mendelssohn to Mozart to Rutter. Junior Jonathan Luk, Concert Orchestra member, practices after school to prepare for the concert. Sophomore Ava Coleman commented, “The pieces [Symphonic Orchestra plays] are kind of a mix of music. They seem fairly simple but have certain aspects to them that needed to be tweaked and mended.”

Relentless focus assures satisfying success

Calli Clay, Social Media Editor December 9, 2014

As the auditorium lights went down and the stage lights went up, the crowd silenced and the symphonic orchestra opened with Norman Leyden's Serenade for Strings: Prelude. On Nov. 20, Stillwater...

Absolute concentration is required for some of the moves that are pulled off. Senior captain Marleigh Wise said, "As a captain I work to set an example and motivate the team to perform the best they can. All the captains are there to connect the team to make sure we are there for each other and support each other everyday.”

Gymnastics team springs into new season

Megan McGuire, Online Editor December 3, 2014

Flying and launching bodies through the air. Twisting and turning using all the strength they have. With tryouts over and daily practices in full swing, the gymnastics team is working hard in the...

Photo by Tiffany Horwath. Many people enjoy the thought of sitting down with a good book and a hot cup of coffee. Daily Grind is relocating into the Valley Bookseller. Owner of Valley Bookseller, Molly Rice, has given Daily Grind the back third of the store.

Valley Bookseller, Daily Grind: make perfect duo

Megan Aller, Visual Arts Managing Editor November 17, 2014

  Moving from the south end to the north end of Downtown Stillwater, The Daily Grind makes its’ first move to the back of Valley Bookseller. The Daily Grind has been around since 1992 in the...

Senior Joey Fedor is the president of the Robotics Team. He has a huge love for this club and the work that goes on. Joey Fedor said, “I joined robotics because my father is an engineer and my brother was captain of the team before me, seeing him working with these machines sparked a huge interest in the group.”

Joey Fedor takes lead on robotics team

Jessica Thomas, Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2014

  Many teams here at Stillwater often go unnoticed but are secretly very successful. The Robotics team is no exception. Senior Joey Fedor is this year’s captain of the Robotics team. The adult...

Food Drive supports local community

Holden Schafer, Copy Editor October 27, 2014

During the week of Oct. 6, students search their pantries for food as usual, but this week for food intending to be donated. Non-perishable food items that they could donate would help the NHS organized...

Mermaids call to local author Anne Greenwood Brown

Braden Classon, Social Media Reporter October 14, 2014

Local author Anne Greenwood Brown has been writing hit novels since 2011, with her most recent being the trilogy of the “Lies Beneath" books. These books kickstarted Brown's career after the many submissions...

Senior Superfans Grace Charpentier, Megan Aller and Erin Theits dress in all white for the whiteout against Roseville in the first game of the Ponies 2014 season. Grace holds the flag that excites Pony Pride when it's waved. "They are always so energetic!" said junior Ella Janochoski, "it motivates us all to go to the games!"

Pony fan section cheers loudly

Olivia Arkell, Social Media Reporter October 14, 2014

This year at Stillwater Area High School, students seem to be showing up to more and more sporting events such as football, volleyball, and soccer games to cheer on and support athletes, leading to more...

Marketing teacher Debbie Drommerhausen has been working at Stillwater Area High School for 40 years. However, the job never has gotten old for her. "You walk into class and she greets you every day, then you do the stock market game and have a lot of fun with her," said junior Riley Eviota.

Drommerhausen inspires students after 42 years of teaching

Tiffany Horwath, Team Lead Editor October 13, 2014

Well into her 42nd  year of teaching the marketing class, Debbie Drommerhausen better known as Mrs. D, remains a favorite among many students. Many students and colleagues around her at Stillwater...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Photo Slideshow