The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

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

Anderson Principal Anna Wilcek gives a pig a kiss after her students raised almost $10,000.  The pig, named Mr. Bilbo Bacon, is owned by Kari Patsy, a small business owner in downtown Stillwater.

Andersen Principal Anna Wilcek porkers up to pig

John Franklin, Copy Editor December 4, 2018

Most people only kiss other humans in their life, but then there a few people who can say they kissed a pig.  On Nov. 27, 2018, Andersen Elementary principal Anna Wilcek became a part of that small population. Wilcek...

Senior Ben Valerius rehearses in preparation for his Coffeehouse audition. He plans on auditioning with The Girl from Ipanema by Joao Gilberto and Stan Getz.

Winter Coffeehouse returns in December

Elsa Persson, Online Editor November 26, 2018

A classic tradition returns to the stage this year with the annual National Honor Society (NHS) Coffeehouse concert. Student musicians look forward to this opportunity to showcase their talent, while anticipating...

Science teacher Stacy Bartlett submitted seven Idea Quest ideas last year, with one being chosen. Bartletts chosen idea was a therapy dog.

Idea Quest hopes inspires change within district

Emma Sneden, Business Editor November 15, 2018

Idea Quest is a way for the district staff to submit ideas about solving problems or adding to the district. During the end of Oct. and beginning of Nov., staff are able to submit their solutions through...

Brookview Elementary school, located in Woodbury, is considering an expansion to the school for the increasing amount the students the are to come in the future. The school is built around multiple neighborhoods and are soon to grow.

Brookview Elementary expansion uncertain with new school board candidates

Elli Swanson, Photographer November 14, 2018

Brookview Elementary, District 834's newest elementary school is hoping to expand very soon due to the developing neighborhoods near by. Brookview Elementary school located in Woodbury has almost...

District leaders will discuss options to cut $2.4 million from the district budget. A portion of those cuts may impact students and staff at the high school.

School board discusses $2.4 million deficit

Julia Bennett, Business Editor November 8, 2018

There will be new budget cuts in the district this year. The district is looking to address a $2.4 million deficit. The first school board meeting took place on Oct. 10 to begin conversations for new...

Athletic Director Ricky Michel enters St. Croix Valley Hall of Fame this fall. He is a former baseball coach and elementary teacher.

Ricky Michel named to St. Croix Valley Hall of Fame

Sadie Heieren, Photography Editor November 7, 2018

A new name was added to the St. Croix Valley Hall of Fame this fall: Athletic Director Ricky Michel. He now has a place with the other coaches and athletes that have many great accomplishments at Stillwater....

Lake Elmo Elementary piloted Yoga Calm last year as a result of a Partnership Grant. This year, all district schools will practice Mindful Movement. 

Mindful Movement helps elementary classroom calm and recharge

Megan Baxter, Photography Editor November 6, 2018

At Lake Elmo Elementary, classrooms are safe, welcoming and stress free because of the Mindful Movement that made its way into elementary school classrooms across the district. The Mindful Movement...

Senior Hannah Sween works on her newspaper assignment. Sween is an Editor-in-Chief for the newspaper this school year. During class, Sween works on her assignments and also answers the field reporters questions. The work she puts into this class is directly correlated to her accomplishments.

Hannah Sween and Madi Weispfenning win national journalism awards

Carina Block, Copy Editor November 5, 2018

Two newspaper students during the 2017-2018 school year have been nationally recognized for the opinionated pieces they completed last year. Seniors Hannah Sween and Madi Weispfenning were named Honorable...

Young Democrats meet weekly on Wednesday mornings to discuss current events and political issues. Michael Wilhelmi came to speak to the Young Democrats on the morning of Oct. 10 to influence the Young Democrats to get involved and help out the Tim Walz Campaign.

Michael Wilhelmi energizes Young Democrats group

Martin Kurle, Podcast Reporter November 4, 2018

With the election for governor of Minnesota right around the corner, it is important that each candidate gets all the votes he can. Michael Wilhelmi came to speak to the Young Democrats on the morning...

Dodds, Maxwell and Kaul lead new Peer Helper program

Dodds, Maxwell and Kaul lead new Peer Helper program

Carina Block, Copy Editor November 2, 2018

Adolescents often turn to their peers rather than adults with their problems. The new peer helper program begins this fall is a support system for the students that are most often relied on by others...

Principal Rob Bach and community members meet in school auditorium for a discussion regarding student vape use.

E-cigarettes and vaping discussion raises awareness

Aidan Gunderson, Podcast Reporter November 1, 2018

A community meeting was held on Oct. 10 in the auditorium to address the issue of e-cigarette use (also called e-cigs, and vapes) amongst students. The purpose of this meeting was to help parents and...

These four seniors are named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Abigail Banks-Hehenberger, John Maloney, Elias Roll and Keenan Walker (not pictured) are among just 16,000 seniors in the nation to earn the recognition.

National Merit Scholar semifinalists announced

Emma Urban, Photographer October 30, 2018

Four seniors were named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Abigail Banks-Hehenberger, John Maloney, Elias Roll and Keenan Walker are among 16,000 seniors in the nation to earn the...

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