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This picture is of Coach Jordan and Wyatt Blinkhorn. Jordan explained important figures in his lifeMy mentor would be Bob Olsen, from Northern State University, I played for him and I ended up coaching with him. I also had four brothers who also coached.

Jordan announces coaching retirement

Austin Dowdall, Social Media Editor May 10, 2016

Coach Randy Jordan has had a great career. He recently told athletic director Ricky Michel that this would be his last season. Jordan thinks time has come for him to begin the next chapter of his...

Tollefson leaves behind a legacy to remember

Tollefson leaves behind a legacy to remember

Sam Hudachek, Social Media Reporter May 4, 2015

Since the beginning of the school year, there have been rumors of many teachers retiring or leaving. One of those people at the center of them was theater director Haeri Tollefson. He confirmed himself...

Photo by Paul Hudachek  Kasak-Saxler teaches her students French during the day and is also a favorite of the students. “I learned to really try hard with my French from her. I would consider her as a role model because I admire that she has kept up with French over all these years, and I want to do the same,” said senior Chandler Stormo.

French teacher Kasak-Saxler retires after fulfilling career

Emily Lodahl May 20, 2014

After teaching more than two decades at Stillwater Area High School, French teacher, Mary Ellen Kasak-Saxler, will say goodbye. Her retirement will be official at the end of this school year. Kasak-Saxler...


Kasak-Saxler entertains her AP French class with her fun loving personality. ““I’ve had all kinds of fun stuff teaching, and going places. Those were sort of the icing on the cake for me. . . I feel really lucky,” said Kasak- Saxler.

Kasak-Saxler considers retirement

Paul Hudachek January 12, 2014

There is something mystifying about going to a teacher’s home. It is as if that elementary school belief is true, no teacher does anything but teach or goes anywhere but to school. French teacher Mary...

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