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Robert Bach watches as students got to class

Bach “tightens the screws”, reinforces old rules

Tyler Quade, Business Editor and Copy Editor January 16, 2022

After almost two years outside of school, reports of behavioral problems and faltering grades have been on the rise. Students have grown accustomed to the freedom of Zoom classes, and may have forgotten...

Alternative Copy Story by Susan Hubbard

Spend a day in the life of Principal Rob Bach

Susan Hubbard, Video Editor January 18, 2018

Stillwater High School principal Rob Bach is halfway through his fourth year of being a principal in the district. Bach focuses on providing a great education to students, and says he will do whatever...

Aside from being highly social and inviting, former assistant principal Bill Howlett was a huge outdoorsman. He loved fishing and hunting, and one of his happiest places was out on the fishing boat. “He liked the outdoors, I like the outdoors. So it was natural for us to talk about things like hunting or fishing- and we did spend some time fishing together on the boat. Actually we did have a lot of fishing outings together, where we would talk about hunting and our kids,” math teacher Darby Whitehill says.

Bill Howlett leaves impact on community

Emmanuel Kamara, Social Media Reporter February 19, 2017

Assistant Principal Bill Howlett passed away on Jan. 1 after a heroic battle with cancer. Howlett was loved and very helpful to everyone he came in contact with even if he didn't know them. He is now...

Denise Pontrelli joins the Stillwater community as District 834's new superintendent. "I love Stillwater so far," said Pontrelli. The community is excited to see what she has in store.

District 834 welcomes new Superintendent

Kathleen Billingsley, Copy Editor November 12, 2015

With warmth and kindness in her eyes, one can tell new Superintendent Denise Pontrelli is perfect to take the seat as District 834's new superintendent. Coming 40 minutes away from the Spring...

Staff Editorial: students need to take responsibility in cafeteria

Staff Editorial: students need to take responsibility in cafeteria

Pony Express Staff February 13, 2015

Culture can mean a lot to a specific group of people or tightly bound community. At Stillwater Area High School, it is no different. The atmosphere and culture surrounding the school is inviting, it...

Dan Ralston fulfilling new duties

Sarah Junko, Team Lead Editor November 18, 2014

Dan Ralston is starting his first year as an Assistant Principal. He is filling in for Assistant Principal Bill Howlett while he is on medical leave. Ralston will be taking over all of Howlett's duties...

New principal brings new changes

Sarah Junko, Team Lead Editor October 1, 2014

The 2014 school year is promising to be full of new people and opportunities. This year one of the biggest changes is the newest staff member, Rob Bach. As the new head principal, Bach has many ideas on...

Woodbury High School Assistant Principal Robert Bach will take over as head Principal of Stillwater Area High School in July.

Robert Bach becomes new principal

Jessie Thomas, Editor-in-Chief May 19, 2014

  “I am honored to work at a school of this stature,” said Robert Bach, Assistant Principal of Woodbury High School. Bach was recently offered the job as the new Principal of Stillwater Area...

Students look to interim principal for prank policies

Brinna Dochniak May 18, 2014

For decades, Stillwater seniors have practiced the tradition of a school-wide prank with little interruption. Along with this “tradition”, the administration has played a cat-and-mouse game with seniors...


Principal Don Johnson replaced former principal Ryan Laager as interim principal for this year.

Don Johnson taking over principal position

Megan Katula October 16, 2013

Principal Don Johnson is replacing former principal Ryan Laager, who stepped down from his position last year to become the Head of Curriculum Planning for District 834.  Johnson says he "loves" being...

Principal Laager leaves Stillwater Area High School

Principal Laager leaves Stillwater Area High School

July 20, 2013

Principal Ryan Laager’s office is nice. There is a large white board with notes scribbled into every corner, there’s a table that has a Stillwater pony inscribed on it with a few chairs for meetings,...

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