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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

Amber Scalia stands on defense, ready to take on the opposite team post guard.

Amber Scalia plays basketball 110 percent

Allie Schlagel, Layout Editor February 26, 2022

"Ten, Nine, Eight..." Seconds left on the clock, they are down by two, and senior Amber Scalia swiftly dribbles the ball down the court. She steps up to the top of the key. It's wide open. "Seven, Six,...

Cultural liaison Cornelius Rish directs the members of the Student Leadership Council during its weekly meeting in the main forum room.

Student Leadership Council creates anti-harassment committee

Sydney Rodd, Layout Editor February 25, 2022

How does the school deal with racist actions? How does it deal with microaggressions? What are the consequences of homophobia and transphobia within the community? These are just some of the questions...

People are holding up their phone flashlights while someone is singing at the 2020 talent show.

Talent show returns after two years

Sara J. Norton, Photography Editor and Public Relations Editor February 24, 2022

"If you really want to do something, do it. It does not matter. Whoever says no, don't do it for them, do it for yourself," junior Travis Avery said as he prepares to perform in the school's talent show...

Paula O'Loughlin meets with student members of the Student Leadership Council to discuss new ideas and plans. They all gather in their typically meeting spot, the main forum.

Student Leadership Council aims to improve school culture, climate

Taya Hehn, Photography Editor and Copy Editor January 23, 2022

The Student Leadership Council, led by cultural liaison Cornelius Rish and co-advised by school director Paula O'Loughlin, is a student organization specifically meant to improve the culture and climate...

The Stillwater Area High School boys swim team at their first sim meet Dec 9.

Boys swim and dive team progress toward upcoming season

Cambrie Cole, Photographer and Public Relations January 21, 2022

The boy swim and dive team has returned for another season after taking 6th in the state tournament last year. The team has been working hard to prepare for the new season, with many members training off-season....

Junior Ella Zirbes committed to Utah in 8th grade

Ella Zirbes commits to University of Utah

Maddy Young, Business Editor and Distribution January 21, 2022

Junior Ella Zirbes committed to the University of Utah in 8th grade. Her gymnastics career started when she was only two years old, and now she has a full ride scholarship to the University of Utah. She...

Members of feminism club come together discussing women’s liberation and equality.

Feminism club discusses women’s liberation

Olivia Kuslich, Graphics Editor and Online Editor January 19, 2022

Seniors Sophia Pietan and Eliza Weston establish feminism club in hopes to spread equality within the community. Beginning at the start of the school year, they discuss topics and watch films on the...

Ryder Rogotzke and Charlie Gleason wrestling.

Ryder Rogotzke starts strong in new season

Chelsea Stahl, Social Media Editor January 14, 2022

"He is a hard nosed kid and that's something you don't hear all the time anymore," varsity head coach Tim Hartung said. Wrestling teaches athletes to drive and push for what they want, as well as showcasing...

In this photo, there are many traditional clothing and some objects of their culture.

NASA transpires to spread awareness

Sienna Xiong, Graphics Editor and Online Editor November 25, 2021

Native American Student Association Club has been revitalized this year. NASA encourages students to become immersed in its culture and history. This brings Native American students to come together to...

Amy Carr Paraprofessional works in the College and Career.

Amy Carr wins Impact Influencer Award for her work with students

Shannon Pothen, Layout Editor November 13, 2021

The future can be scary, but Amy Carr, the College and Career Paraprofessional, works hard to make students feel confident leaving high school. She has been working in the College and Career Center since...

The girls huddle after a win over Maple Grove 3-1. They celebrate another win in the books.

Girls soccer dominates through hard work

Hunter Reardon, Social Media Editor October 22, 2021

With last year’s disappointing season end, the girls soccer team has something to prove. The girls are working hard to make up for lost time. Last season, the girls had an amazing run finishing first...

Sophomore Lorelei Fierro as Puck and freshman Paige Curtis as Peter Quince rehearse for 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' at one of the Zephyr Theater locations. They prepare by memorizing their monologues and go over blocking to put on a show the audience would remember.

Young actors at Zephyr Theater performs ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Ruby Suro, Layout Editor October 18, 2021

Anticipation bubbled in the room, as the cast of the Zephyr Theater's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' got ready for their performance. Hair up, makeup on, mics checked, props set, everyone in costume....

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