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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

Student Council leads a new BLAST week event called Family Feud in the auditorium on Feb. 14. Inviting five students and five staff to be a part of this event. World history teacher Wayne Perkins and senior Zira Dezell are the next pair to play at this event.

Family Feud replaces BLAST week talent show

This year, the annual school talent show has changed to a fun game show called Family Feud. This event was arranged by the Student Council in regards to last year's talent show. Every year during the week...

Sophmores Rhaya Bastyr and Marla Brandt are the owners of "B Nails". Their goal is to start a nail business more affordable for teens.

Rhaya Bastyr and Marla Brandt start their nail business

Lainey Zinda, Social Media Editor March 7, 2024

A small business can be a hard operation to start up, but two sophmores brought their vision to life and are the perfect example of creativity and determination. They had an idea and have worked hard to...

Freshman Elena Metzger stands with her projects that got her to win grand champion in the art fair. Metzger won grand champion of the art fair, second place in photography, and first place in multimedia.

Elena Metzger won grand champion at Da Vinci Fest

Amelia Strong, Social Media Editor March 7, 2024

Freshman Elena Metzger won grand champion of the art fair, second place in photography and art and first place in multimedia at the Da Vinci Fest. Metzger started art when she was around five years...

The library during passing time between the first and second hour of the day is half filled with PSEO and senior students. Some of these students are currently taking senior electives, which they spend in the school library.

Getting rid of senior electives will negatively impact students

Briana Barreiro, Online Editor March 6, 2024

In these past few months, school administration has been discussing new scheduling ideas such as block scheduling, different start times and more. This conversation has led to them going on back and forth...

Junior Drew Martin looks at a comparison of the posters of both the original and remake of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." This remake is one that many loved just as much as the original.

Remakes are destroying film industry’s creativity

Jayda Boutchee, Copy Editor March 6, 2024

Remakes have always been a part of Hollywood, averaging 19 movie remake releases a year. With so many movie remakes many ask the question as to whether Hollywood has run out of creativity. Rather than...

The student vs. teacher basketball game was held on Feb. 23 The students lost in OT in a very close game against the teachers. The final score of the game was 62-60.

Students played teachers in basketball game

Mady Richert, Online Editor March 5, 2024

  The student teacher basketball game is something that many people in the building look forward to each year. The basketball game was held on Feb. 23 in the Pony Activities Center main gym....

Senior Abbey Savelkoul, senior Zoe Chase, junior Liby Quast, senior Chloe Stanton and senior Ava Biederman about to get ready for the gymnastics state championship at Wilkins Auditorium Feb. 24. The team has worked hard to get to this point and are ready to give everything they have got into this final hurrah.

Gymnastics team works through tough season

Cole Nuss, Layout Editor March 4, 2024

White powdery chalk dust fills the air. Fans and teammates cheer loudly. Judges jot down notes as they decide their final scores. Individuals work hard in their events to get as many points as possible....

Chris Otto has been instated as acting Principal for the eight weeks of Bach's leave. She brings over 28 years of experience as a counselor and administrator.

Chris Otto serves as acting principal in Bach’s absence

Adelaide Bielke, Broadcast Editor March 4, 2024

On Feb. 5, Chris Otto started her time as acting principal being the temporary replacement for Principal Rob Bach, who underwent knee surgery. Bach is out for eight weeks recovering from a knee replacement...

Juniors Madison Olson and Ava Aspengren exploring opportunities at the College Fair. Standing next to University of Minnesota booth listening in on  future career paths.

College Fair offers new beginnings

Anna Agnessi, Online Editor March 4, 2024

Prepare to map out academic journeys with the approaching College Fair on Feb. 26, 8:00-9:30 a.m. in the gymnasiums.  With over 80 local and national colleges, students are welcome to explore an array...

OnToCollege is a prep course available for juniors to prepare for the ACT. The ACT will take place on March 12.

OnToCollege, new way for juniors to prep for upcoming ACT

Ava Bentdahl, Graphics Editor March 4, 2024

On Feb. 12 and 13, juniors sat in the main forum during their English period to learn about the new ACT prep course that is available for juniors to use this year. This course will help students feel more...

The school board meets on Jan. 9, and directors such as Katie Hockert, Student Council member Sam Young and Superintendent Mike Funk attended this meeting. The school board members discussed possible changes to the 25-26 calendar.

New 25-26 calendar approved by the school board in controversial 4 to 3 vote

Gavin Schuna, Business Editor March 4, 2024

In a pivotal 4-3 vote, school board approved the new 2025-2026 calendar academic school year calendar. On Jan. 23, the board passed a change to the school calendar. The new calendar will start school as...

At sections in 2023 these individuals places first place through third. They were all able to advance to state in speech.

New coach takes over speech team

Anna Agnessi, Online Editor February 1, 2024

The speech team has a new temporary coach after previous coach Joseph Kalka moved to Moorhead. Kristan Van Houten is the new temporary coach. Her children, sophomore Rylee Van Houten and junior Brendyn...

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