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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

Sintra Nichols a 2018 SAHS graduate who did an apprenticeship in Florianopolis, Brazil. Nichols worked at a preschool and help aid for the betterment of the school.

Students find independence taking gap year

Joseph Devins, Business Editor-in-Chief May 24, 2019

A few Stillwater students are taking a year break in between going to school. A gap year is used for students who want to serve as an intern or raise more money for college. Some students take a gap...

Junior Giorgi Ferrari, pictured, plans to take a gap year to save money on her college tuition. "It was a simple decision to make. I will save thousands of dollars while getting to spend my first year as an emancipated young adult in an incredible state. It’s going to be a completely new experience, Ferrari said.

Gap year becomes increasingly popular

Andy Bjerk, Social Media Reporter May 19, 2015

The traditional high school student goes on to a four year college with nothing but summer in between graduation and their freshman year. This could be because a student is completely ready for the next...

Graphic by Kelly Roehrig

Gap years provide educational opportunities

Lucy Langmack May 5, 2014

Over the years, a new tradition has emerged for students to leave their current lives at home and take a gap year. They can travel the world for volunteer work or simply pursue a passion set aside from...

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