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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

Captain Charlie Anderson of the Minnesota National Guard reunites with his family.

Charlie Anderson steps up for his country

Abby Thibodeau, Layout Editor-in-Chief April 18, 2022

The phone rings, and just like that, Capt. Charlie Anderson of the U.S. Army National Guard has six hours to pack his bags. His unit of 400 soldiers is headed for the Hamid Karzai International Airport...

RM, Jimin, V, J-Hope, Jin, Jungkook, and Suga at BTS's PERMISSION TO DANCE: ON STAGE LA

BTS, first Kpop artists to win top honor award at 2021 American Music Awards

Jasmine Z. Allison, Social Media Editor January 22, 2022

"And the American Music Award goes to... BTS!". The crowd roars and cheers as RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook stand up and embrace each other. BTS had won the top honor, the Artist of the...

Senior Javier Rodriguez swears in at the Military Entrance Processing Station. This is just one of many big steps towards becoming a future Marine Rodriguez will take.

Seniors choose military as next step after high school

Jenna Maddux, Business Editor June 9, 2021

The class of 2021 school year is coming to an end and many have decided on their future after high school. For some their plans are going straight into the workforce or to college, but for others in this...

The Minnesota Army National Guard Stillwater Readiness Center. This is a local army where as recruiters and national guard members work and students may also visit or train during recruitment or after.

Military recruiters seek out students

Dylan Stormoen, Copy Editor October 31, 2018

Army recruitment is making its way through public schools all over Minnesota. Local army recruitment teams are taking many approaches to get students interested and involved. Sergeant Seth Allia...

Photo by Lilly Sample

Exploring why join the military

Luke Higgins, Distribution reporter May 25, 2018

On average, four to five percent of a high school graduating class enlists in the military. At Stillwater Area High School, an average of five to six percent of the graduating class enlists in the military,...

Photo by Luke Dickinson

Luke VandenBergh receives ROTC scholarship

Malaina Fragnito, Student Playlist Reporter March 23, 2018

Numerous scholarships are available for people after high school graduation to continue their education. Senior Luke VandenBergh received a scholarship he has always dreamed of, for the Army Reserve Officers'...

Entering the military, a growing post-high school option

Entering the military, a growing post-high school option

Hope Haukom, Social Media Reporter January 8, 2017

After high school a lot of kids go on to either college or a job. A few brave ones, join the military. Enlisting in the military is more than just serving for the country, it will provide those who serve with...

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