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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

Andrew Smith's three children. Smith is a beloved English teacher, who has gone through many hardships in his personal life.

Smith family encounters many medical scares with their children

Abby Anderson, Photography Editor November 19, 2020

After a restless night, English Teacher Andrew Smith woke up on October 20th, 2009, alone in his house. His wife was still at the hospital with their son after giving birth the day before. He, however,...

English teacher Andrew Smith has meaningful discussions with his students. One thing Smith prioritizes is keeping up to date with what his students find relevant and establishing strong connections with them that last for years to come.

Andrew Smith, from businessman to beloved teacher

Olivia Bystrom, Field Reporter November 22, 2019

“As teachers, we are what they have to grow beyond,” English teacher Andrew Smith said. Smith is incredibly fond of that quote from Star Wars. His individual approach to education follows the...

Deb Drew with a few of her students.

Woman behind curtain of Cutaway Productions: Deb Drew

Ella Stratmann, Video Editor November 13, 2018

Many people wonder what keeps teachers motivated to keep teaching throughout the years. "The students, I love my students. That is one of the reasons why I love teaching," Deb Drew stated. The passion...

YouTube Pacific Viperfish displays film-making creativity

YouTube Pacific Viperfish displays film-making creativity

Fotini Kloos, Announcment's Editor December 9, 2017

  Many students have edited or uploaded a video to Youtube either for school purposes or classes, as in video production, or for fun when they have down time. Seniors Miles Schindel, William...

New conference format provides parents with personalized communication

New conference format provides parents with personalized communication

McKenzie Bohlig, Copy Editor March 31, 2017

"For the past several years, our secondary schools have held both fall and winter conferences. The traditional format of five minute conferences has been less than desirable for many families. In response...

Chuck Ochocki
Principal

Ochocki wins MASSP award

Amelia Schneider, Copy editor February 24, 2015

Chuck Ochocki, Principal at Stillwater Junior High School, has been recognized as the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principal’s (MASSP) Minnesota Middle Level Principal of the Year. Ochocki...

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