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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

Junior Gabriel Strand poses for photo during French Club. Strand spends a lot of his time with Madame Jackie Parr either in French Club or simply hanging out after school. Strand and Parr have a strong bond, due to constant interactions aided by his perfect attendance.

Gabriel Strand strives to maintain perfect attendance

Gabbi Chau, Political Cartoon Editor February 27, 2024

Junior Gabriel Strand has never missed a day of school since the beginning of his freshman year of high school. Despite illnesses and late wake-up calls, Strand is persistent in having perfect attendance...

French teacher Jackie Parr, is works hard on the itinerary for the trip to France. "I'm so excited to watch everyone react to the beautiful things we are going to see," Parr said.

French students head to France

Sara J. Norton, Broadcast Editor-in-Chief June 2, 2023

After five years, an opportunity of a lifetime has come about. Seeing part of the world that French classes IV and V have been learning about for four to five years has become available again. "I'm...

Student Sara Norton in a field of flowers.

Climate change protests rise in U.K.

Sara J. Norton, Broadcast Editor In Chief December 6, 2022

Climate change is a big problem, but it is only getting worse. England has had significant protests and rioting through the climate change organizations 'Just stop oil' and 'Enough is Enough.' Defacing...

Spanish teacher Christen Smithberg's class communicates through a Flipgrid. This is one of the many was the class communicates.

Distance learning foreign language on a computer

Annabel Lantz, Photographer April 19, 2020

Since schools have been shut down because of COVID-19, all learning has gone online. Many of the classes structure almost stay the same, where others have become more challenging. Foreign language classes...

French teacher Jackie Parr's classroom is decorated from floor to ceiling with flags, posters and other items that clearly display her love of the language. Her lively way of teaching and caring attitude towards students allow them to share her same passion and recognize the benefits of pursuing the education another language.

French V transitions from AP to CIS

Elle Guggenberger, Graphics Editor February 10, 2020

Advanced placement (AP) classes are college-level courses students can take to earn college credits while in high school. College in the Schools (CIS) is a program run by the University of Minnesota which...

 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...

Senior Brooke Thingvold hosted 16- year-old Marie Chavrier this summer.  Chavrier was also the same girl that hosted her in France for three weeks in August of 2013. Brooke and Marie are one example of the many friendships that form between students of different ethnicities. These programs benefit students and adults alike and teach the culture and traditions to both countries involved.

Thingvold builds lasting friendship an ocean away

Rachel LeMire, Social Media Editor October 30, 2014

From the minute school ends for the year, students are making plans to maximize their summers. Many people get jobs or participate in training camps for sports, while others catch up on their favorite...

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