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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

Henry Mankowski and Jack Barton standing back to back establishing connection in and out of the music.

Battle of the Bands brings unity through music

Sam Tracy, Photography Editor February 19, 2026

Battle of the Bands is an annual competition held in the high school auditorium, where student bands perform both original and cover songs. Six bands were selected this year to compete for a $525 prize...

People are holding up their phone flashlights while someone is singing at the 2020 talent show.

Talent show returns after two years

Sara J. Norton, Photography Editor and Public Relations Editor February 24, 2022

"If you really want to do something, do it. It does not matter. Whoever says no, don't do it for them, do it for yourself," junior Travis Avery said as he prepares to perform in the school's talent show...

Senior Khuluc Yang, juniors Mark Sinyigaya, Shahd Abouhekel and freshman Ariam Mussiel speak about being first generation citizens. This forum helped students understand what first generation students go through on a day to day basis.

BLAST week promotes cohesiveness

Joseph Devins, Business Editor-in-chief February 11, 2020

BLAST week is a weeklong event consisting of various panels talking about the school coming together as a community as well as tribulations high school students may have. BLAST stands for “be loving...

Student council members junior Lyxie Moosai and Jenna Yingling dress up for throwback day during BLAST week. Each day of the week offers a new theme to dress up for and show off school spirit.

Student council puts on BLAST week

Elle Sprenger, Social Media Editor February 22, 2019

BLAST week is a time for kindness put on by Student Council. This week takes place in Feb. because it is Black History Month and BLAST week helps celebrate and recognize the significance of being inclusive....

Blast week poster near the main office in the rotunda. "I really like the idea of a blast week, it shows the community that ponies really care," Nathan Anderson.

BLAST week brings school and community together

Shenyn Gale, Social Media Editor February 25, 2016

BLAST stands for be loving and sharing together and that is what BLAST week is all about; our school coming together to promote unity between all students, staff and culture. This is done through a...

Sadie Hawkins Dance, held for first time

Oliva Weirtz, In-Studio Anchor November 18, 2015

High school dances are a long-lasting tradition, and in the wake of these events comes the awkward question of dates. Oftentimes, the pressure to find a date lies with the boy, however Sadie Hawkins dances...

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