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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

Juniors (left to right) Bobby Thueson, Reid Schossler, Patrick Lentz, and AJ Shoenecker getting ready to perform at Portside Bar in Stillwater, MN August 2018

Third Street preps for Battle of the Bands

Ellsa Ohmann, Layout Editor September 29, 2018

It started off as a few middle school friends goofing off with some instruments they found in a closet. While some of them had prior musical experience, some had no idea what they were doing. The more...

Sophomore Josie Haugen reading her music during choir in preparation for the retreat.

Belle Chanter annual retreat promotes community

Grace Silbernick, Layout Editor September 27, 2018

“The success of the group is entirely dependent on everybody’s collective effort. Not just one person," Katelyn Larson, director of the Belle Chanter Choir, said. That is exactly the purpose of their...

Alternative Copy by Hannah Boardman

Teachers learn about memes, share reactions

Fotini Kloos, Announcements Editor May 22, 2018

Memes have been popular and cultural ideas that have been passed from one individual to another. They have been surfacing not only in Stillwater, but all throughout social media as well. We see...

High school tattoos become more widespread

High school tattoos become more widespread

Fotini Kloos, Announcements Editor March 11, 2018

Tattoos have become a major trend in the Stillwater community, especially with the seniors turning 18. Tattoos and body art have always been a way for students, especially in high school, to express...

Alternative copy story by Lilly Sample

Asian Student Union builds strong bonds

Rose Deziel, Copy Editor March 4, 2018

In a school lacking diversity, it can be difficult for minorities to feel included.  New this year, the Asian Student Union helps students find peers with common interests. The group meets on Tuesdays...

Alternative copy by Chloe Squires.

Fashion club set to kick off second semester

Wyatt Wasko, Social Media Editor February 20, 2018

Starting second semester, fashion club will be held in math teachers Mike Parker and Peter Hamilton’s classroom.  As imagined the club will focus meetings around current fashion trends along with...

Alternative Copy Story by Will Gleason

District drafts strategic plan: Profile of a Graduate

Kate Poor, Distribution Reporter February 17, 2018

Shaping curriculum is one of the most important jobs of teachers and school administrators. Profile of a Graduate is a new venture being taken on by the district to come up with ways to ensure the...

Photo submitted by Kirsten Carter.

BIZAA members fight human trafficking

Evelyn Young, Student Playlist Reporter February 14, 2018

On Jan. 22, students in all grades met with Spanish teacher Kirsten Carter for the first meeting of the Basic Institute for Zonal African Advancement, also known as BIZAA. The club will be sponsoring...

Young Republicans visit State Capitol

Young Republicans visit State Capitol

Emma Lowey, Editor-in-Chief February 13, 2018

The Young Republicans were recently invited on a trip to the Minnesota State capitol on Jan. 24. They were guided by Senator Karen Housley, whom the club has sponsored in the past. Housley is a...

Alternative copy by Noah Pasiuk
Ms. Harrison created a new club that involves a sports team compromised of special education students and other students in the school.

T.R.U.S.T. Club creates safe community

Morgan Grim, Photography Editor January 8, 2018

“I grow everyday from what my special needs students give me. They bring me joy, make me laugh, even bring tears to my eyes,” gym teacher Paula Harrison said when talking about her special education...

Alternative Copy Story by Mya Lysne

Parking lot barriers changed to improve safety

Andrew Phan, Photography Editor December 27, 2017

The safety of students has always been administration’s number one priority. Stillwater Area High School started its attempt on increasing safety by rearranging the parking configuration for the...

Alternative Copy Story by Hannah Boardman

Cutaway video class encourages self-expression

Tess Schoenborn, Online Editor December 10, 2017

From music videos to advertisements, Cutaway Productions creates many different kinds of videos. Cutaway was created by video production teacher, Debbie Drew. Drew hand-picks students from the middle...

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