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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 Heather Huna performed at Solo/Ensemble on Feb. 23 and played Legende by Wieniawski. Huna said, “I always enjoy Solo/Ensemble, because it gives me a chance to get feedback from a musician on a piece I have been working on for months.”

Stillwater hosts Solo and Ensemble contest

Megan Katula March 7, 2014

Since the beginning of time, music has been an essential part of life. When words fail, music speaks, bringing joy to those celebrating, comfort to those mourning, power to those in despair and peace to...

Variety show for all ages

Variety show for all ages

Zak Mantel December 6, 2013

Singing, dancing, acting, playing an instrument or playing an instrument and singing while dancing on a unicycle; whatever there is a talent for, it was found at the Theatre Department’s Showcase variety...

Senior Nick Benish playing the cello in one the many music programs he is involved in. Benish said, “It’s hard to imagine what my life would be like without music.”

Benish thrives through music program

Kate Price November 27, 2013

Music is a large part of every teenagers life. For senior Nick Benish, it is on a whole different level. Benish started his music career at a young age and has been with it ever since. He is currently...


On Nov. 12, Concert Orchestra performed in the concert organization’s fall concert. Seniors Natalie Tri, Aidan Hybertson, junior Michaela Byland, and senior Jarden Allen play the violin. Featuring pieces included “Orpheus in the Underworld” by Offenbach and the final movement of “The New World Symphony” by Dvorak.

Community building within music programs

Ellie Anderson November 27, 2013

The music groups at Stillwater Area High School have created a close community. The different music groups are creating inseparable bonds with each other through different events that they do as an ensemble. The...


Playing the harp is one of the many instruments junior Brooke Knoll  has learned to play throughout her years as a musician.

Knoll hits all the right notes

Lucy Langmack October 18, 2013

When Brooke Knoll was only 5 years old, she took an interest in music. Her family, being heavily involved with music, gave her the “musical gene". Her mom plays the flute, her dad plays the guitar, and...

November levy renewal will affect many

November levy renewal will affect many

Emily Landgreen September 20, 2013

One could say she loves music. Junior Megan Ellison has been playing viola for eight years. She is a passionate member of the concert and chamber choir and orchestra. However, this fall’s levy could...

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