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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

Boys lacrosse team practices for their upcoming season on the schools turf fields for captains practice. They consistently work on their passing and catching.

Boys lacrosse team hopes to beat Mahtomedi for first time

Carina Block, Copy Editor April 18, 2019

Last season, the boys varsity lacrosse team graduated many key players, but this season they are still going to strive for a record similar to last year's (11-2). This year's captains are seniors...

Signs posted outside all bathrooms, warning of the new bathroom use policy.

Students ‘pee’ved over new bathroom security policy

Pony Express Staff April 8, 2019

While walking the halls, keep an eye out for the locked bathroom doors with ‘See Something, Say Something’ QR codes taped up over them. Notice kids wearing yellow shirts, sweatshirts and pins....

Josiah Hill kicked off his campaign Feb. 5. He is running for State Senate to represent residents of District 39.

Josiah Hill makes a run for State Senate, District 39

John Franklin, Copy Editor March 1, 2019

English teacher Josiah Hill started his campaign for State Senate Jan. 31.  Hill will run for the District 39 seat currently held by Karin Housley, who has held the position since 2012. Hill,...

Angelina Vang watches an ok boomer Tik Tok. A girl is dressed up as a baby boomer because she made a joke about how her grandparents judge her ripped jeans.

‘Ok boomer’ rapidly became a comeback used by Gen Z

Annabel Lantz, Photography Editor January 10, 2019

"Ok boomer" is what younger generations have used as a response to older adults (i.e. The Baby Boomers). "Ok boomer" shows the social divide between older generations and younger. Recently every social...

Snapchat rising above old-school text messaging

Tiana Meador, Online Editor December 24, 2015

As social media continues to pervade every element of day-to-day life, 'older' ways of communicating seem to lose popularity among the current generation. This allows for more exploration of newer...

Sophomore Siri Bohachek climbs up a hill at the nordic state tournament last year for the girls teams third place finish. I love participating on the Nordic team, its a great group of people. Bohachek said.

Siri Bohachek has bright future in store

Colin Gray, Reporter December 24, 2015

The air is cold and creates wisps of breathe that flow through the air. The sudden shifts of movement only makes everything more nerve racking. As seconds are counted down by a coach with a watch in...

The park is the second largest in Stillwater, besides Lake Elmo Park reserve. With all the new housing going into Lake Elmo, this park could be a popular destination for new kids and families. Lion’s Park is also home to Huff N Puff, a popular softball tournament. Ridgway explains, Huff N Puff is kind of a big deal for such a small town. It would be nice for the community to have a nicer ball field for everyone to play on. I feel like a lot of people would want to spend more time at Lions if it had nicer tennis court, basketball hoop and playground as well. I would definitely miss the old park I grew up with, but only positive things can come from new renovations.

Lions Park open to new renovations

Justin Hannasch, Print Editor-in-Chief December 23, 2015

Where can a student go around Stillwater to play baseball, basketball, tennis, volleyball and even ice hockey? Lions Park is one of few. Just a short drive from the high school in downtown Lake Elmo,...

Boys hockey slams previous state champs

Bennett Friedrich, Sports Layout Editor December 22, 2015

The 4-0 varsity hockey team got out to an amazing start with a huge win 6-5 over Lakeville North, the defending state champions. The team has a solid offensive structure, clearly demonstrated against Lakeville....

Biology teacher at SAHS for 25 years, Andrew Weaver cracks a joke as he installs trail cameras with his first hour AP Environment Science class. The class is installing 4 cameras in the Environmental Learning Center, a 55 acre multi-biome facility, Weaver says.

Andrew Weaver brings fun to biology

Andrew Weigel, Online Photographer December 17, 2015

From a quick first glance, the room appears cluttered. Then after further inspection, it comes to light that everything is in it's place, there are just so many things in so many different places,...

Every day after school, Shad drives his Subaru wagon full of teammates to the Lake Elmo park reserve where Nordic practice takes place. Shad has perfect attendance when it comes to practice. He is arguably the hardest working on the team, putting in more hours than anyone during the off season. Shad doesnt talk loudly or direct the team, instead he leads silently, and he has earned the respect from his team so that they follow his lead. Hes not a super loud guy, he just does what he should and everyone follows said co-captain Erik Nelson.

Nordic’s newest captain, Shad Kraftson

Craig Sanislo, Online Editor December 14, 2015

  Junior Shad Kraftson is possibly one of the most dedicated athletes that Stillwater has seen in a while. This season, Kraftson made captain of the Nordic team, a rare feat for a junior....

Were taking any jackets that are professional and cleaning them for the families. Its something we can do especially this time of year for people in the community, employee Emilee Falch said. St. Croix Cleaners efforts are going to go along way.

St. Croix Cleaners collects coats for charity

Kathleen Billingsley, Copy Editor December 11, 2015

Holiday cheer was spread early this year by Stillwater's St. Croix Cleaners. For the first two weeks in the month of November, St. Croix Cleaners collected used and unwanted coats and business jackets...

A few seniors including Sophia Portelli, Emily Weigand, Ashlyn Jelinek and Anna Corman enjoy some of the great food the senior class party has to offer. Local restaurants such as Chipotle, Acapulco and Buffalo Wild Wings donate food for the new graduates at their senior party. Its like having all your favorite restaurants in one place, added senior class party participant Ellie Anderson.

Class of 2016 plans senior party

Hannah Anderson, Social Media Managing Editor December 10, 2015

  The celebration of the senior class continues at the senior class party following the graduation ceremony. Seniors are looking forward to spending an all-nighter with their classmates, participating...

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