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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

Faculty and students participate in a student-led walkout held on Feb. 14. Drawing attention to recent racial tension and how students think administration should resolve it, the walkout aims to be a beacon of hope for a more peaceful future where students feel more safe and included.

Student-led walkout encourages administration to change how they handle cultural misconducts

Paige Van Duyne, Peter Banister, Gigi Zawislak, Broadcast Editors March 1, 2024

On Feb. 14 students organized a walkout to vocalize their concerns regarding recent cultural-related incidents within the school community. Around 100 students participated and gathered around the flag...

Cultural liaison Cornelius Rish directs the members of the Student Leadership Council during its weekly meeting in the main forum room.

Student Leadership Council creates anti-harassment committee

Sydney Rodd, Layout Editor February 25, 2022

How does the school deal with racist actions? How does it deal with microaggressions? What are the consequences of homophobia and transphobia within the community? These are just some of the questions...

Junior Gian Sabling plays his favorite sport that he grew to love after moving here. He enjoys playing soccer with his friends and it makes adapting easier. At school having structured sports is exciting for students who move here.

Students adapt to new cultures

Ella Gag, Social Media Editor October 27, 2019

Students born and raised in other countries adapt to the culture when they move to the United States. A significant amount of work goes into changing the way a person lives. At school, there are students...

The Facebook group titled “SAHS Prom Dress 2019” was established Jan. 13 by senior Hannah Sween. The group is open to anyone who plans on attending prom or that would like to sell used dresses.

Prom dress Facebook groups necessary

Taylor Lee, Distributive Reporter March 7, 2019

Dress Special Teenagers love prom, it is a fact of nature. They love getting their nails and hair done, picking out glitzy shoes, elaborate and very public prom proposals and most of all, they love...

 Parr's many years have strengthened her love for the french language and culture. She finds joy in sharing it with students. "It is really important to me that people realize that just because we do something one way doesn't mean it is the only right way. Living abroad opens your eyes to multiple ways of living, and that is a big part of the reason why I chose to teach French at Stillwater," Parr said.

French teacher Jackie Parr serves as role model

Mikayla Cousineau, Distribution Reporter March 17, 2018

They say that to teach is to touch a life forever. French teacher Jackie Parr has spent the last 17 years of her life sowing seeds of knowledge into the lives of students across the world, with the goal...

Kelley embraces Irish heritage

Maddie Ek April 3, 2014

“Somedays it’s really tough and I feel like my feet are going to fall off but those are the days I love it the most,” confessed junior Lauren Kelley. Every Monday at 4:30 p.m. Kelley rushes around...

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