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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

Social Studies teacher Kevin Klancher teaches one of his classes and the students are getting the work done. Klancher loves to teach at the school and be able to see his family at work.

Klancher teaches at same school as his daughter, nieces and nephews

Layla Hill, Graphics Editor November 27, 2024

Social studies teacher Kevin Klancher walks into the school ready for another day of teaching his students about U.S. history. He sets up his computer and lays out his plan of the day while his daughter...

The clock reads 8:40 a.m, the time of next year's new start time. At this time next year, the bell will have just rung and teacher's will be starting their classes.

Petition opposes new start times

George Nelson, Digital Graphics November 26, 2024

Some big changes are being made to next year's schedule. The school year will start on Aug. 18, 2025 and will start an hour later at 8:40 a.m. The new start times are facing a lot of opposition from parents....

This image shows the start of the school day at 7:40 a.m. This will change next year to 8:30 a.m. due to the new thoughts on how much sleep is needed for teens.

High school changes to an 8:30 a.m. start time next fall

Shaeffer Watson, Business Editor November 25, 2024

Studies show students need 8-10 hours of sleep to be better rested and take on a full school day, this can make teens be more prepared for their day. An 8:30 a.m. start time could be the difference between...

The 2024 yearbook, the Kabekonian, which won the Pictavo top 100 award. Seniors work collaboratively to get the yearbook put together and out to students before the year ends.

Kabekonian wins a top 100 award

Charlotte Hanson, Political Cartoonist November 25, 2024

The 2024 senior students have already graduated. Some are in college, studying and preparing for their future careers. But their efforts at the high school are still being recognized, because the 2024...

The football team watches videos in the middle of the game to help strategize any possible future plays. The team strategizes for the upcoming game on Oct. 17.

Seniors set to make their final mark on home turf

Kaylee Lowe, Social Media Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2024

The football team makes “Friday Night Lights” a night to remember as they hope to keep a winning streak against other teams while they prepare for their final home game: senior night. The last game...

Pathways Coordinator and teacher Rachel Steil helps junior Mack Morrow get enrolled in SchooLinks and Direct Admissions. Steil has shaped the college admissions process at Stillwater Area High School and will continue to help students become aware of these amazing programs.

Pathways and counseling offer Direct Admissions, Schoolinks to further student’s success

Rosie Druffner, Business Editor October 9, 2024

Direct Admissions and SchooLinks are here to help students reach their future goals and gain confidence when applying for colleges.  Direct admissions and SchooLinks will not only benefit students when...

The cross country team at one of their practices. All sticking together for one another.

Girls cross country: dives inside the mental of long distance running

Jack Howell, Online Editor October 3, 2024

This season, the girls cross country team have stayed very consistent at their meets. The team has many fast runners who are trying to reach their team goals through hard work and support of each other,...

During Oct. 2 office hours, these signs were posted outside of hallways, and similar ones just outside the main office. Students were being welcomed into the lunchroom and it helped keep classrooms focused, quiet and calm.

New office hours policy enforced for student learning

Madi Ruchie, Layout Editor-in-Chief October 1, 2024

For the past few years office hours have been held as an early release schedule. Recently, faculty had seen a few aspects challenging office hours’ composition. Administration knows, however, office...

Juniors Chase Johnson and Taylor Young ran for senior representatives back in the beginning of April and were elected at the end of April. They are holding one of their many posters from around the school.

Student Council members have big plans for 2024-2025

Ava Bentdahl, Graphics Editor May 27, 2024

Student council has been around for years. It is a chance to give students a voice in school related issues and the new co-presidents and representatives here at the high school already have some ideas...

Teddy Kozlowski serves as the mayor of stillwater. He stands in historic downtown Stillwater, where he has been mayor since 2014.

From Silicon Valley to Mayor of Stillwater

Gavin Schuna, Business Editor May 27, 2024

The moon is still shining in San Francisco, Ca, it's 4:30 a.m. The 21 year old, and fresh out of college. Teddy Kozlowski is getting up for work. He gets ready by 5:30 a.m. and hops in his car to make...

Junior Addyson Preuss paints a picture of a rabbit during class work time. Letting her creativity flow with painting the first thing that came to her mind.

AP Art competition leads artists to new levels

Anna Agnessi, Online Editor May 27, 2024

White Bear Center for the Arts hosted an art competition April 25. The gallery of the student's artwork will be available to view. The exhibition is meant to celebrate the talent and expression of young...

NHS members sell tickets for spring Coffeehouse at lunch. Spring Coffeehouse begins May 10. Shows are at 6 p.m and 8 p.m.

Students show off their talents at spring Coffeehouse

Ian Lunneborg, Video Editor May 26, 2024

The spring Coffeehouse is an event that all students know. It is a chance for people of all talents to come and show an audience what they are made of. It is also an event that spans upwards of 10 years...

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