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Trust Club Cheer Squad debuts their first inclusive cheer at the adapted soccer state tournament. Assistive technology makes it possible for students who communicate differently to be a part of the holler back cheer.

Trust Club Adapted Cheer Squad debuts

Camryn Handberg and Cathleen Costello December 19, 2023

The high school offers many opportunities for students of all abilities. This year a fun new activity has opened the door for students to be a part of the adapted sports community. The newly formed...

Senior Jenna Phelps manages school and stress while being apart of multiple clubs and the girls soccer team. She is also the president of student council and plays a major role in this school.

Jenna Phelps balances school and activities

Mady Richert, Online Editor December 14, 2023

Senior Jenna Phelps manages school and stress while being a part of multiple clubs and the girls soccer team. Phelps is the president of student council, a member of the TRUST club, and is a Stillwater...

students standing in front of polar plunge tank

Tom Blair, Rylynn Zanon serve on Student Board of Directors

Thomas Cass, Online Editor April 20, 2023

Seniors Tom Blair and Rylynn Zanon have worked with TRUST Club all four years they have been in high school. Additionally, this year they have served in a cabinet position on the Special Olympics Minnesota...

Patrick De St. Aubin posing with two thumbs up in his Ponies TRUST club t-shirt

TRUST club fundraises for equipment

Aubree Bigger, Political Cartoon Editor and Copy Editor December 17, 2022

The TRUST club promotes unity, inclusivity and equality. This club works to unify the school and make students with disabilities feel at home. Often, disabled students can feel misplaced or like they do...

Science teacher Staci Brown receives the Partnership Award for her work in the school community. The award shines light on the work that staff do.

High school teachers receive Partnership Plan award

Shannon Pothen, Layout Editor May 30, 2022

Every year, teachers and staff from across the district are chosen to receive the Partnership Plan award. Based off of their commitment to students and exemplary difference they make in the lives of students. ...

Zoom Screen of testifying students and congress members.

TRUST Club members testify before Congress

Brooke Elfert, Business Editor & Distribution Editor April 20, 2022

"I want everybody to be inclusive of everyone. That's the point of TRUST club is that we include everyone and make all people feel like they're part of the school," physical education Teacher, Paula Harrison...

Brookview Elementary Principal, Chris Rogers, plunges in a shark costume to celebrate his fifth grade students read a thon goals.

TRUST club plans polar plunge, raises money for Special Olympics

Lauren Guinee, Business Editor and Copy Editor April 14, 2022

The TRUST club hosted the Polar Plunge at the high school on March 28. The event came via a portable water tank for volunteers to plunge into. Stillwater students and community members were invited...

Senior Rachel Folden spends time with a fellow TRUST buddy. Building trust and friendships during meetings every  Wednesday strengthens the heart and mind to include anyone and everyone.

TRUST club pushes for inclusion among students

Rosie Nichols, Layout Editor March 5, 2020

The Pony TRUST club began with a push for inclusion among the student body, as well as staff members. The program betters relationships between students with or without disabilities by promoting acceptance...

Paula Harrison is the leader of the TRUST buddy club and an unified PE teacher. She had decided to reschedule the plunge to March 1.

Polar Plunge delayed due to weather

Nathaniel Willius, Distribution Reporter February 16, 2019

A Polar Plunge is an event in which the participants jump into a cold lake. There was one planned for Feb. 9, for when some students were going to participate to help raise money for T.R.U.S.T buddies...

Alternative copy by Noah Pasiuk
Ms. Harrison created a new club that involves a sports team compromised of special education students and other students in the school.

T.R.U.S.T. Club creates safe community

Morgan Grim, Photography Editor January 8, 2018

“I grow everyday from what my special needs students give me. They bring me joy, make me laugh, even bring tears to my eyes,” gym teacher Paula Harrison said when talking about her special education...

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