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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

Andrew Jurek works at a construction site during the summer.

Elementary teacher continues family business

Zach Olson, Broadcast Editor November 28, 2020

As the summer comes to an end students, teachers and parents all get ready for change. For middle school teacher Andrew Jurek, known as Mr. Jurek by his students, the change is more extreme. Like a lot...

Andrea says this is her favorite art piece. Her art style is unique and abstract. Andrea often does not make self portraits, yet her skills prove she is able to create any piece of art beautifully.

Andrea Kaiser rises in popularity on TikTok through art

Emma Wagner, Copy Editor-in-chief November 28, 2020

As she presses the publish button, senior Andrea Kaiser smiles and relaxes. A new TikTok video will help boost her following and her rising art business. Although her new video is only half a minute, her...

Senior Schuyler DuPont swims at sections on Oct. 24 at Stillwater Junior High. She recently verbally committed to Cornell for swimming.

Schuyler DuPont juggles academics, athletics to commit to Cornell

Mairin Torgerson, Photography Editor-in-chief November 27, 2020

At the True Team State meet, senior Schuyler DuPont ended her 500 meter swim and slapped the timing pad. The ultimate goal was to be around five minutes and when she looked at the scoreboard and saw the...

Coach Scott Christensen and runner Ethan Vargas have a conversation at a meet. The relationship between a coach and runner is very important.

Boys cross country team heads to State

Adrianna Garcia, Distribution Reporter November 26, 2020

  Despite the unexpected Covid-19 pandemic, the boys cross country team is still up and running. With many differences and challenges within this year’s season, nothing caused these boys...

The high school’s Concert Orchestra performed at SEC led by Orchestra Director Jerry Jones. The orchestra performed The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini, Rhosymedre by Vaughan Williams and Firebird by Stravinsky.

Jerry Jones returns to lead Concert Orchestra fall quarter

Sam Hart, Video Editor November 21, 2020

Jerry Jones returned to his former job as a high school orchestra teacher this fall. Former orchestra teacher  Zach Sawyer and his fiancee decided to move back to Boston to see his family.  “His...

Members of Stillwater's Young Democrats make cookies for the Vice Presidential debate. The Young Democrats watched the debate to be educated and learn more about their candidates Vice President. It is important to stay educated on politics by watching, reading, or listening to the news.

Transfer of presidential power necessary for peace

Luci Miller and Calli Dierkhising November 20, 2020

America’s future is riding on the election results of Nov. 3 and the direction our leaders will take. Many Americans believe with the division the country is experiencing, that a peaceful transition...

Tik Tok in the hallway

Tik Tok creates community

Katie Kangas, Layout Editor November 9, 2020

Students have used Tik Tok as a way to come together and create these last few years.  With the threat of Tik Tok being banned by the U.S. government for security concerns, people have been left wondering...

Sharing music one way, many screens during the COVID-19 pandemic. People have had to take a different approach in listening to live music.

COVID concerts, music in chaos

Rachel Palmer, Layout Editor November 9, 2020

“Live music... has a powerful message of unity between all people that is very important during these times", music student Ella Goette said. Students feel online concerts during the COVID-19 pandemic...

After junior Calli Dierkhising’s early morning shift she comes home to work on her homework. Online days give Calli the freedom to chose when to work. Having a job during school hours teaches students great time management skills.

Staff Ed: Students working during school hours see an effect on learning

Pony Express Staff November 9, 2020

Now that students are part time or fully online, many have considered taking shifts in the morning when school would normally take place. Online days have given students a bit of freedom on when to complete...

School nurse, Deb Hammergren, in her at home office all set up for another days work as a Covid-19 triage nurse.

Superhero, more like school nurse

Mackenzie Chang, Online Editor November 7, 2020

  “The most difficult part of this job is hearing the heart breaking stories from families. In my new role, I work as a resource for these families that need guidance,” school nurse Deb Hammergren...

Senior Ava Nyberg works on her college application. Nyberg is working ahead on the parts of the application that she can complete before her ACT is submitted.

Covid restrictions create setbacks for seniors’ college plans

Ella Gag, Social Media Editor in Chief November 6, 2020

Due to COVID-19, seniors are behind on important steps on the college application process like touring colleges and taking the ACT. Seniors have deadlines to meet, and with these setbacks, it is harder...

The Pony Stadium remains empty to avoid the spread of Covid-19. Without any fans in the stands students are having a hard time showing school spirit this year.

Covid-19 affects students’ school spirit

Jenna Maddux, Business Editor November 4, 2020

Stillwater students are having a hard time showing pony pride this school year. With Covid-19, students are not allowed at most sporting events, and they are only in school two days a week making it hard...

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