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

Drommerhausen kicks off her day at school. Driven by her genuine passion for teaching and students in room D102, shes been committed to making a difference for 50 years.

Drommerhausen starts her 50th year of teaching

Gavin Schuna, Business Editor January 28, 2024

“The students are going to be leaders of tomorrow, so I always tell them. You know, they could be my boss some day. They are going to invent all of these new products. The world is a better place with...

Seniors of the class of 2021 gather on the football field to enjoy donuts and hang out. Masks were worn and social distancing guidelines were enforced.

‘Senior Sunrise’: celebrate seniors COVID style

Mairin Torgerson, Photography Editor-in-chief October 26, 2020

An 8 a.m. wake up call had the class of 2021 bundled up in jackets and blankets to gather on the football field, enjoy donuts and watch the sunrise together. Labeled the “Senior Sunrise,” it was the...

Local yoga and tai chi studio, Healing Within Acupuncture and Wellness Studio, quietly sits on the South Hill corner. It waits to open in the evening.

Local business expands as others shut down

Aarya Yang, Layout Editor September 7, 2019

As local businesses shut down, local acupuncture, yoga and tai chi studio "Healing Within Acupuncture and Wellness Studio" is staying in business. It is expanding its horizon to a neighboring community,...

Senior Justin Siegfried is known for his wacky socks, but he also is known for his outstanding success in the 2018 Stock Market Games. Siegfried placed in the top five out of thousands of participants state wide.

Siegfried excels in stocks and socks

Chas Morgan, Layout Editor March 23, 2019

Senior Justin Siegfried has excelled in the Stock Market Games and his Marketing class teacher Debbie Drommerhausen thinks highly of him. Siegfried is not only known for his success in the Stock Market...

Students, staff agree on favorite sports teams

Students, staff agree on favorite sports teams

Gabe Wagner, Distribution Reporter February 14, 2017

Students and teachers usually have different opinions and interests outside of the classroom, but the one thing that mostly anyone can find common ground on is a favorite sports team. A stranger can be...

Seniors Hannah Harvieux and Ellie Smith join the rest of the Youth Republicans to watch and discuss the presidential debate at Harvieuxs house in the evening of Oct. 9. I love getting together with the club to watch the debates. My favorite part is being able to hear how my opinions/thoughts differ from other peoples, Harvieux said.

Hannah Harvieux gets involved with 2017 election

Hailey Buelow, Social Media Reporter November 6, 2016

With this year's election coming up, students in the school are getting just as involved as any voters out there. Every Wednesday morning in Debbie Drommerhausen's room, a student-led group called...

Giving thanks for Black Friday

Shenyn Gale, Photographer December 4, 2015

When thinking of Thanksgiving, most would think of family, food and being thankful. In recent years, the mindset has changed and the main focus is no longer giving thanks, but about shopping and who has...

Denise Pontrelli joins the Stillwater community as District 834s new superintendent. I love Stillwater so far, said Pontrelli. The community is excited to see what she has in store.

District 834 welcomes new Superintendent

Kathleen Billingsley, Copy Editor November 12, 2015

With warmth and kindness in her eyes, one can tell new Superintendent Denise Pontrelli is perfect to take the seat as District 834's new superintendent. Coming 40 minutes away from the Spring...

Exciting classes offered

Olivia Braun February 19, 2014

It is  just after finals and students are still washing away the stress of the long hours spent testing and studying. However, not all classes had your typical exam. Students in Andrew Weaver's field...


Mrs. Drommerhausen helps students learn the ins and outs of business through her marketing class. “Marketing is everything, that’s what I tell my students.  I strongly believe that everyone utilizes marketing in some way or another during their lives,” said Drommerhausen.

Drommerhausen knows how to market marketing

Paul Hudachek November 25, 2013

“That’s what marketing is, it’s a little bit of everything. Marketing is everything, that’s what I tell my students. When you apply to college, you are marketing yourself. Same with applying for...

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