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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
Junior Kylie McDermott does yoga with her mindful literacy peers. Mindful literacy students have yoga days every Friday, which means that once a week they get to go to the wrestling gym for stretches and stress-relief.
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.
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.

Charlotte Hanson, Political Cartoonist

November 25, 2024

Social studies teacher Matthew Bergquist teaches his AP Gov students. Bergquist hopes to use data from the mock election in his classes.

Wesley Voigt, Political Cartoonist

October 9, 2024

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.
Bob Manning works hard on Planning Pathways Day. He's enjoying the company from another colleague here.
Community Engagement Specialists Nelly Ross and Sandy Cortez prepare for their day. Nelly Ross continues to work at the same position, but a different district this year.
The ALC location now resides inside the old Oak Park Elementary school building. The new largely spacious area is needed to support the learning of ALC students.

Elena Majeski, Layout Editor/Photographer

September 12, 2024

The pony sports network is now up and running streaming 11 different sports. this home sports game shows what will be streamed.
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.
Stella McHugh studies during office hours. Flex times such as office hours will be more available if a block schedule is implemented. A group of staff is working to adapt the schedule for the upcoming years.
Block scheduling allows for an increase in opportunities
Belle Lapos, Layout Editor-in-Chief • January 26, 2024

According to the Foundation for Economic Education, the same public education system has been used for roughly 150 years. It is a system that...

The Sustainable Fashion Club holds a clothing swap. Students engage in socializing with peers getting new clothes in an eco-friendly way.
Fashion companies need more sustainable alternatives
Lainey Zinda, Photography Editor • December 16, 2023

Fashion brands are quick at keeping up to date with new trends, and teens are the main consumers. But most teens buying these clothes probably...

Juniors Ryo Davis, Olivia Decorsey and Lauren Nelson are on their phones scrolling on Pinterest and Snapchat rather than socializing or interacting with peers. Because of social media's negative addicting effect. Social media has a significant effect on students' mental health when talked about in school and the stigma and seriousness of mental health.
Social media has significant effect on students mental health
Ava Aspengren, Business Editor • December 13, 2023

Social media has a significant effect on student's mental health when talked about in school and the stigma and seriousness of mental health....

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