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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

Students using smartphones at a table

Minnesota bill introduced to limit smartphone use in schools

Peter Banister, Broadcast Editor-In-Chief May 20, 2024

In April, Minnesota state lawmakers proposed a bill imposing structured smartphone regulation with students in public institutions.  While this bill is not an outright ban, it ensures all schools have...

Seniors Sophie Gutzman and Avery Irlbeck play indoor games for Sports and Society class. A large goal for block scheduling is to give students more opportunities for electives.

Administration proposes block scheduling for upcoming school year

Lainey Zinda, Photography Editor November 9, 2023

Administrators are looking into implementing a new schedule starting fall of 2025; multiple schedules are being considered for the upcoming year. Administration is hoping this change will benefit students...

Junior Oren Hamilton filming with his new camera at the high school.

Hamilton, Jorgensen: Journey of talented videographers

Aidan Primeau, Podcast Reporter March 20, 2023

Living their high school days behind a camera lens has created a whole new experience for junior Oren Hamilton and sophomore Thomas Jorgensen.  Students have taken the liberty to explore another side...

Math teacher Peter Hamilton takes precautions by wiping down desks. Hamilton ensures safety for students in the classroom.

Teachers work to keep students safe

Greta Sorenson, Social Media Editor October 1, 2020

Teachers have been affected by COVID-19 immensely, and have to change their style of teaching by incorporating online learning. This year teachers are experimenting with new ways to teach students and...

Hamilton talks to his team trying to get them ready for the game. Hamilton and his team face Lakeville south.

Pete Hamilton and Mike Parker teach math together

Kevin Kerber, Podcast Reporter January 25, 2019

Teachers Pete Hamilton and Mike Parker, have been friends for a long time and they both love teaching math. They teach math together with each of their classes have about 60 students. They have to...

Boys hockey hopes to add banner during youth movement

Boys hockey hopes to add banner during youth movement

Jack Seipel, Social Media Editor March 2, 2018

The varsity boys hockey team has created waves across the state of hockey this season. Their relentlessness and willingness to win is evident, despite being undersized and inexperienced. Starting out...

Alternative copy by Chloe Squires.

Fashion club set to kick off second semester

Wyatt Wasko, Social Media Editor February 20, 2018

Starting second semester, fashion club will be held in math teachers Mike Parker and Peter Hamilton’s classroom.  As imagined the club will focus meetings around current fashion trends along with...

What's in Mr. Hamilton's desk?

What’s in Mr. Hamilton’s desk?

Cassie Ales, Layout Editor December 12, 2017

Alternative Copy Story and Photos by Cassie Ales   Pete Hamilton is one of the math teachers that teach Algebra 3 in the flex room. Hamilton is known for sporting iconic beards, his love for hockey,...

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