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Glenn Boettcher is explaining to his class about the pH levels of the plants.

Glenn Boettcher retires after 34 years teaching

Grace Schwoch, Digital Graphics Editor June 2, 2023

The clock reads 5 a.m. as Glenn Boettcher rolls into the parking lot. With just a few other cars in the lot, he finds his spot and prepares for the day. The halls are calm and empty as he enters the school....

Plants grow in a greenhouse in preparation for the annual FFA floral sale

FFA prepare for State, annual floral sale

Jasmine Z. Allison, Social Media and Podcast Editor April 24, 2022

FFA has been busy in the past couple of months. Members have been busy competing in state-qualifying competitions and preparing for the 2022 Minnesota State Convention. While preparing for state, members...

FFA members travel to Indianapolis to the National Convention Center. The FFA team qualified for state.

FFA livestock team qualifies for state

Riley Carlson, Photography Editor and Online Editor November 18, 2021

The Stillwater FFA team qualified for State on Oct. 13 in the Livestock barn at the University of Minnesota campus in St. Paul. They were asked to rank the livestock on muscling and bone structure. Junior,...

The SAHS greenhouse is full of plants that are ready to sell. You can purchase these plants at a social distancing sale on May 8 or 9.

Extraordinary staff and students make FFA plant sale happen

Brianne Johnson, Layout Editor May 2, 2020

Like many things the FFA Plant Sale has had some changes thanks to coronavirus (COVID-19) The annual FFA plant sale is still going to happen thanks to some extraordinary staff and students. This year,...

Week old Trout swim in Weavers trout tank marking the beginning of the breeding season. Many precautions need to be taken to make sure the trout grow healthy and strong for release in the spring.

Fish and Wildlife students recieve hands-on experience

Adam Guinee, Podcast Reporter March 10, 2020

Passion for animals is so common that the school has an entire Fish and Wildlife class dedicated to them. Fish and Wildlife has been a staple of elective sciences for several years and is dedicated...

FFA members explore the U of M campus after competing in state. Each year the U of M host the Minnesota State FFA Competition.

Stillwater FFA fishes for a victory

Toby Weiss, Broadcast Editor-in-Chief May 19, 2019

For members of the Stillwater FFA club, studying hard is a necessity as the Minnesota State Fish & Wildlife Competition is rapidly approaching on April 29, at the University of Minnesota. The FFA...

Students in science teacher Glenn Boettchers wildlife course are currently growing plants in the school greenhouse. There is an array of environmental classes offered at the high school, even including an environmental club.

Upcoming Earth Day expects to inspire environmental change

AJ Gunderson, Podcast Reporter April 20, 2019

The state of the environment has been rapidly declining, due to issues surrounding climate change and ozone depletion. With Earth Day coming up on April 22, it is critically important that we take action...

Construction impacts local businesses

Construction impacts local businesses

Evan Klein, Social Media Reporter September 23, 2016

Earlier this year, the public found out that the new bridge spanning the Saint Croix River will not be completed until next fall. The delays certainly will not help traffic in downtown Stillwater, but...

Photo courtesy Megan Schultz 
“Schultz was one of my many bright and amazing students and I am proud to have taught her,” said Glenn Boettcher, science teacher at SAHS, is also a FFA member and he was very excited that she made it big and that she has a bright future ahead of her.

Schultz wins top award from FFA

Kaitlyn Doyle, Photographer November 17, 2014

Megan Schultz, a 2014 graduate was named one of the four national finalist for the Veterinary Science Proficiency Award by National Future Farmers of America Organization. The Veterinary Science Proficiency...

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