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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

Senior Jocelyn McBride plays her violin in Concert Orchestra. She is a second violin and participates in this class everyday during fifth hour.

Jocelyn McBride excels as music student

Lavender Schleder, Social Media Editor November 28, 2022

Senior Jocelyn McBride is a fantastic music student, participating in both Concert Orchestra as a violinist and Concert Choir as a soprano one. She is involved in not only the standard choir and orchestra,...

Senior Lydia Geiser with her painting "Moments of Silence."

Geiser showcases her artistic abilities

Tyler Buxell, Social Media Editor January 20, 2022

Lydia Geiser is a senior this year and has been showing off her artistic abilities by creating masterpieces for years. Geiser's artistic ability is unlike most. She found a way to take simple colors, tools...

A student band named Saguaro released a new EP 'Good Morning', represented by a colorful painting.

Student band Saguaro releases new EP

Taya Hehn, Photography Editor and Copy Editor November 20, 2021

On Oct. 8 of this year, an indie rock band named 'Saguaro' came out with a new EP called 'Good Morning' containing four songs. These include: Canyon Home, Painting Stars, Puzzle Pieces and Good Morning...

Belle Chanter sings at St. Andrews church for annual concert.

Choir students prepare for annual Choral Festival

Ava Stein, Graphics Editor and Online Editor November 12, 2021

"I'm just excited to be singing to people again. . . I like to hear people's applause and see their reactions to music," sophomore Michael Fredericks said. Each year, choir members grades eight through...

Senior Mya Lynse looks over a piece she has been working on. In her free time, Lynse works on new music that has not been created before.

Lysne expresses indescribable love for music

Emma Urban, Photographer February 15, 2019
Senior Mya Lysne practicing a piece for battle of the bands. In her free time, Lysne likes to create new music pieces she hasn't made before.
K-pop club going to see Burn the Stage at AMC in Roseville. The movie is about BTS, a globally popular K-pop group. The students in K-pop club went on this field trip to learn more about the history and daily life one of their favorite bands, spend time together and have fun.

Club discusses Korean (pop) culture

Kyra O'Loughlin, Layout Editor December 14, 2018

Korean culture has exploded globally over the last few years, from skincare, to the fashion, the food, and to the music especially. The annual Korean Music Festival now attracts approximately 30 percent...

Senior Ben Valerius rehearses in preparation for his Coffeehouse audition. He plans on auditioning with "The Girl from Ipanema" by Joao Gilberto and Stan Getz.

Winter Coffeehouse returns in December

Elsa Persson, Online Editor November 26, 2018

A classic tradition returns to the stage this year with the annual National Honor Society (NHS) Coffeehouse concert. Student musicians look forward to this opportunity to showcase their talent, while anticipating...

Alternative copy story by Abby Begin

Boys hockey shares their traditions and superstitions

Aubrey Kelley, Photography Editor January 2, 2018

High school sports are both physically and mentally demanding; the hours before the big game are nearly as important as the performance itself.  Athletes are often known to practice unique pre-game...

Students and teachers give their opinions on the best ways to listen to music

Emma Clarkowski, Student Playlist Editor February 12, 2017

Rap, country, pop, alternative, R&B and classic rock. There are many more types of music besides these.  Even if you aren't a teenager many different age groups listen to their own music, and...

Battle of the Bands plays to enthusiastic crowds

Battle of the Bands plays to enthusiastic crowds

Nicholas Gag, Social Media Editor February 10, 2017

It is that time of the year again. The Battle of the Bands took place on Feb. 3. Several bands are prepared for this competition. It shows friends, family and the community just how hard they have...

Soundcloud takes over spotify

Linnea Phillips, Layout Editor October 20, 2016

Spotify and Soundcloud are the two biggest online music streaming sites of this decade. Both Spotify and Soundcloud are fantastic resources for streaming the latest and greatest music, but some people...

Soundcloud gets loud

Soundcloud gets loud

Chris Faffler, Read & Watch Video Editor March 17, 2016

A place to listen to music, Soundcloud is rising in popularity. Although the site is not new, many students are just starting to discover how easy it is to find new music and artists through tags, friends...

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