The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

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
John Franklin

John Franklin, Copy Editor-in-Chief

Hello! My name is John Franklin, I am a senior and I am the head copy editor-in-chief for the Pony Express.  Other than working on the Pony Express, I like being involved in Scouting (Go Bayport troop 113!), playing percussion in the top band, running cross country and hanging out with friends.  I can't wait to help lead the newspaper in the future and help set a new high standard for the Pony Express!

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The downtown Stillwater community has been bare bones lately. Most are staying home at the direction of Governor Walz and other government officials.

Community comes together to fight Coronavirus amid social distancing

John Franklin, Copy Editor-in-chief
March 26, 2020
The Community Design Team discusses in small groups how to best use district facilities. Each table is assigned a building to make specific recommendations for.

Community Design Team discusses future of district facilities

John Franklin, Copy Editor
January 9, 2020
School Board directors Tina Riehle, Sarah Stivland and Mike Ptacek are three of the four board members who voted not to expand Brookview Elementary, despite a growing community support surrounding the elementary school.

School Board should listen to recommendations of community

John Franklin, Copy Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2019
The School Board formed a quorum at the correct time at the Nov. 14 meeting. They formed a quorum when they should not have done so at the Aug. 29 Working Group meeting. That was the reason they received an opinion letter from Commissioner Alice Roberts-Davis from the Minnesota Department of Administration.

School Board violates Open Meeting Law, not strong enough response

John Franklin, Copy Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2019
While most students were sitting by the poolside, junior Keegan Kogl was in Boston for the Congress of Future Medical Leaders. The event took place last June, and he got his certificate of excellence for attending it on Sept. 27.

Keegan Kogl wins award of excellence from Congress of Future Medical leaders

John Franklin, Copy Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2019
Josiah Hill kicked off his campaign Feb. 5. He is running for State Senate to represent residents of District 39.

Josiah Hill makes a run for State Senate, District 39

John Franklin, Copy Editor
March 1, 2019
The two tacos pictured above are served at La Carreta Authentic Mexican Restaurant. The taco on the left is Pastor (marinated pork) and the taco on the right is Asada (beef). La carreta also serves Lengua (tongue) and Carnita (pork) tacos among other authentic flavors.

La Carreta restaurant, more than traditional Mexican

John Franklin, Copy Editor
January 10, 2019
Anderson Principal Anna Wilcek gives a pig a kiss after her students raised almost $10,000. The pig, named Mr. Bilbo Bacon, is owned by Kari Patsy, a small business owner in downtown Stillwater.

Andersen Principal Anna Wilcek porkers up to pig

John Franklin, Copy Editor
December 4, 2018
Brookview Elementary, the second smallest school in the district, stands on Brookview Avenue. It is so small that according to Superintendent Denise Pontrelli, There are families that can see it, but have to be bussed to other schools. With so much growth in the southern part of the district, the school is over capacity. The board will vote Nov. 29 to decide whether to approve expansion.

Potential Brookview addition sparks debate

John Franklin, Copy Editor
October 23, 2018
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