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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

Students spread acceptance for World Autism Day April 3

Students promote acceptance, inclusion on World Autism day

Cathleen Costello, Staff Writer April 20, 2023

Students wear BLUE in support of Autism awareness month.  April is Autism awareness month.  The U.S. Senate declared April 2 as National Autism awareness day.  The TRUST club hosted a table in the...

Girl playing lacrosse

Shift in sports culture challenges student athletes

Olivia Braun, Copy Editor April 19, 2023

In recent years, there has been a massive shift in sports culture and it has had a big impact on student-athletes. Specifically, high school sports have intensified and athletes have shifted to only playing...

Kirsten Carter standing in front of a collage of the students the high schools BIZAA supports.

BIZAA changes lives in Nigeria

Kennedy Williams, Podcast Reporter April 10, 2023

Making a difference globally can be difficult while living in the midwest; BIZAA club allows this to change. BIZAA is a Twin Cities based organization which has an outlet at the high school. Advised...

The students are sitting in rows of tables and they listen as other students speak their ideas.

Student council plans for upcoming events

Alison Keeler, Layout Editor April 9, 2023

Student council is a large group of students who organize and host school events. There are many upcoming events that have been planned by this year's student council that are important for others know. For...

Freshmen friends promote World CP Awareness Day on March 27.

Students wear GREEN in support of Cerebral Palsy awareness month

Camryn Handberg, Reporter April 1, 2023

March is Cerebral Palsy (CP) awareness month. The U.S. Senate declared March 25 World CP Day. A group of freshmen friends had a table in the lunchroom on March 27 to promote awareness by passing out...

Dog trying out prosthetic leg

Engineering students design prosthetic for disabled dog

Jade Axel, Podcast Reporter March 1, 2023

Students in engineering class started a project where they needed to design some type of prosthetic for a disabled dog. The students were free to make any design they wanted, then build it and test...

An art club meeting after school on Thursday, November 17th.

Art club increases members

Maggie O'Brien, Layout Editor December 2, 2022

Art club has become a place where students can unplug and take a break from the stress of school and life. Art club is a calming place for students and it allows them to express themselves and their...

Students playing in orchestra concert.

Winter concerts wow audiences

Kennedy Williams, Podcast Editor and Distribution December 2, 2022

The winter choir, band and orchestra concerts took place over the month of November. These events showcased numerous students and their talents along with proof of their hard work and dedication. Parents,...

Speech captain Soren Peterson practices his extemporaneous speaking. He draws the audience in and uses his amazing memory to impress judges.

Speech team prepares for another season

Michael Fredericks, Graphics Editor and Online Editor November 28, 2022

Last year, the speech team performed phenomenally and made it into the top 40 of the nation. The group started preparing for the upcoming season in the summer and the beginning of the school year. Captains...

Kids gathering in club room

Faith group opens to anyone interested

Oren Hamilton, Social Media Editor November 24, 2022

Young Life is a faith group that welcomes anybody interested in having a fun night on Monday, Wednesday and whatever fun activity is planned next. Young Life has changed many people's lives. It has...

The Pony Express earned the George H. Gallup award from the Quill and Scroll. This is the third time they have placed at this level.

Pony Express wins George H. Gallup award

Nick Mankowski, Layout Editor October 23, 2022

During the 2021-2022 school year, the students of the Pony Express put in a lot of hard work and dedication towards the newspaper and achieved the very prestigious George H. Gallup award.  The...

Group of people holding plaque

Student Leadership Council wins Human Rights Award

Olivia Williams, Podcast Reporter and Distribution Reporter October 22, 2022

The Student Leadership Council was awarded the Humans Rights Award for its efforts to stand up to the oppression of human rights in a nonviolent way. The award was presented to the council and their supervisor...

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