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The Pony Express

The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

The Minnesota State Capitol Building sits regally in the sun in St. Paul, Minn. Each day representatives, voted into office to make Minnesota a better place, meet and discuss policies that could help Minnesota citizens.

Democrat trifecta reflects the views of Minnesota voters

Michael Fredericks, Graphics Editor April 10, 2023

Only every few years does a rare political state trifecta appear. These trifectas could only happen if one party in the government controls the governor's seat, the State Senate and the State House. In...

Interim Superintendent Malinda Lansfeldt speaks to the board about FFA club. She may run for the position again this spring.

School board searches for permanent Superintendent

Brady Lau, Social Media Editor February 28, 2022

The school board is appointing a permanent superintendent for interim Superintendent Malinda Lansfeldt’s position. Over the coming months, the board will be accepting applications and evaluating candidates...

Class sizes average 30 to 40 students. If the first levy question on Nov. 2 fails to pass, class sizes are expected to grow by ten to twelve kids.

School Board poses two levy questions Nov. 2

Abby Thibodeau, Layout Editor-in-Chief October 20, 2021

The current operating levy expires this fall and the School Board is asking the community to renew it. Polling stations are welcoming citizens to vote on this referendum and other local elections on Nov....

Juniors Addy Foote, Claire Abbott and grace Storm have decided to plant a garden in the courtyard at the high school to help society and spread awareness.

Climate Change affects more people with every day

Lindsey Crain, Copy Editor June 4, 2021

Climate change has been affecting the planet for over 650,000 years. Along with the effects it had over animals, plants and our natural environment. These effects have caused decreases in certain animal...

Senior Megan Puhrmann smiles with District 39 senator candidate Josiah Hill during a campaign gathering. Puhrmann began volunteering on the campaign in the fall, and she really enjoys it.

Puhrmann finds calling through campaign internship

Sandy Liu, Distribution Reporter February 15, 2020

Essays. Research papers. Dry facts and statistics. These characteristics typical of most final projects were completely thrown out the window by one student, and in such a way that allowed for a fresh...

Josiah Hill kicked off his campaign Feb. 5. He is running for State Senate to represent residents of District 39.

Josiah Hill makes a run for State Senate, District 39

John Franklin, Copy Editor March 1, 2019

English teacher Josiah Hill started his campaign for State Senate Jan. 31.  Hill will run for the District 39 seat currently held by Karin Housley, who has held the position since 2012. Hill,...

 Denise Pontrelli, Josiah Hill and Red Pony Center secretary Nina Geiser met together to talk about how staff feel about their job and their interactions with students. Typically, from a young age, children choose to be teachers from an example an old teacher brought upon them. “I want to feel the same fulfillment as my own teachers felt, and I hope teachers in the school feel the same way,” Hill said.

Pontrelli and Hill explore schools for National Education Week

Governess Simpson, Layout Editor November 20, 2015

While students strive for academic success, this week, Superintendent Denise Pontrelli and Josiah Hill, English teacher and Union President, will be learning from all the schools in the district. National...

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