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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

Pathways Coordinators helps a group of junior students register for college or career tours.

Pathways Day offers several options for college and career readiness

Lex Brown, Editorial Cartoonist October 25, 2025

Pathways Day is happening on Oct. 23, and with that comes new activities for freshmen and new tours for juniors and seniors. Freshmen will be doing a mix of career-oriented activities and e-learning assignments....

Students, staff and families affected by new time changes

Students, staff and families affected by new time changes

Emma Mason, Graphics Editor October 23, 2025

As students finish off their first month with earlier start times implemented this year, many problems arise. From high school students not having time to work after school to families struggling with...

Stillwater defense takes down another play by White Bear Lake, highlighting Robert Howard who is the MLB, and OLB.

Football team celebrates 130 years

Adam Lapos, Business Editor October 22, 2025

Starting it 1895, Ponies football are the oldest high school team in the state. Throughout the decades, the Ponies have produced many outstanding teams and players, won four state titles and ranked second...

Hmong Dancing Club starts this fall to provide a safe space

Auri Kranzler, Online Editor October 22, 2025

The Hmong Dancing Club is new to the high school this year. The meetings take place every Thursday from 3:15-4 p.m. in E120. The goal for the club is for people to learn more about Hmong culture, while...

Students Lucy Boldenow and Greta Kindler meet on May 8, the first day of club, in action creating cards. The cards were sent to mental health patients at the St. Paul Mental Facilities. The cards were made for inspiration towards their community.

Letters of Light Club spreads affirmations to those struggling

Amelia Bruno, Business Editor June 5, 2025

Students throughout the high school came together to create the Letters of Light club on May 8. They create cards and words of affirmation for those feeling alone in a mental health institution. Once a...

Senior Netta Hillegass checks her virtual stock portfolio in personal finance. She sees if the market made money at the start of class.

Marketing class wins big in virtual stock market game

Colby Henjum, Business Editor June 4, 2025

Marketing teacher Deborah Drommerhausen's marketing class is yet again playing the 'Allianz Life BestPrep Stock Market Game,' which students in a virtual stock market can invest with a starting budget...

Members of the concert choir practice for their pops mass piece on May 16. They have selected "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen for their performance.

Choir performs Pops Concert on May 29

Shaeffer Watson and Aila Fisk, Business Editors June 4, 2025

This year's pops concert will take place on May 29 at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The concert is made up of large and small ensembles, including different solos and duets. The choir students selected well-known...

Logan Liveringhouse plays guitar and performs a song to start things off. NHS Coffeehouse has all sorts of performances like this one and brings in talent from all over the student body.

NHS Coffeehouse kicks off with quality performances

Rabira Soka, Business Editor June 3, 2025

Students packed the auditorium for an annual tradition that mixes music, nerves and creativity on May 16. NHS Coffeehouse, a student-led performance event, gave performers a chance to step out of their...

Hailey and her sister Paige Schmit swim their duet at state. They won first place with this duet.

Junior synchronized swimmer Hailey Schmit ranked first in the state

Hanna Wiese, Graphics Editor June 3, 2025

Junior Hailey Schmit has been making waves in synchronized swimming since she was in eighth-grade. She first joined a club team when she was six and now 11 years later, she is the best in the state. Schmit...

Junior George Kruse gets ready to aim during a competition last week. Kruse would end up doing well helping the team place this meet.

George Kruse shoots trap during spring season

Mack Morrow, Photo Editor June 3, 2025

The calming silence is broken: “Bang, Bang, Bang.” Junior George Kruse practices shooting clay pigeons out of the air. Kruse has been shooting for years and is preparing to go out with a bang in his...

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