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The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express
The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express
Olivia Weirtz

Olivia Weirtz, Print Editor-In-Chief

Olivia Weirtz is a senior and Print Editor-in-Chief. She started as an In-Studio anchor her junior year with The Pony Express and has since switched to layout. She is also vice president of Key Club. Olivia enjoys playing with her dog, and hanging out with her friends. She works as a babysitter, and at a jewelry company in Woodbury.

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Anderson focuses as he takes a put. Competition is valued on the golf team and Anderson adds to that spirit. Parker and I are really competitive so we are always trying to beat each other which makes both of our games better, junior Cole Janke says.

Parker Anderson masters golf

Olivia Weirtz, Layout Editor-In-Chief
May 7, 2017
New conference system aids all students

New conference system aids all students

Olivia Weirtz, Print Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2017
Seth on the ice, further from the goal and observing the game. Even in his experiences as a mite player, he would rush back to defend the goal despite being put at forward. “I would always volunteer to bring the equipment home,” Seth says.

Seth Eisele keeps hockey team in check

Olivia Weirtz, Layout Editor
February 12, 2017
Seth blocking a shot by Lakeville North. “Being six foot five is a nice bonus because he covers so much of the net, but he is also great at being in the right position at the right time to make a save,” senior Michael Kaufman says.

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Seth preparing to defend the goal. “He is fast and big. He reacts well to the puck and it is so hard to beat him,” senior Mason Bartosh says.

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Seth, watching carfeully as his defense helps protect the goal. “I like to think to myself that I’d be a good defensemen, like seniors Jesse Bjugstad or Jack Mapstone, but I think I’m better at goalie,” Seth says.

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Seth, waiting for the game to heat up again. He works hard every game to preserve a good record for the team and to keep the possibility of state alive. “I definitely want to make it to the state tournament again because it’s just a dream to play in the Xcel,” Seth says.

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District Think Tank brainstorms graduation needs

District Think Tank brainstorms graduation needs

Olivia Weirtz, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2016
Young Republicans and Democrats hold first debate

Young Republicans and Democrats hold first debate

Olivia Weirtz, Print Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2016

Athletes sign to pursue athletic career

Olivia Weirtz, Print Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2016
Juniors Lucan Braun and Wyatt Roth lead a club meetin

Class comedy club begins meetings

Olivia Weirtz, Layout Editor
April 5, 2016
Senior and student ambassador Paige Anderson advises an incoming sophomore at Pony Possibilities night. As a part of the ambassadors program, she helps advise students about classes they should take from a high schoolers, rather than a teacher’s perspective. Paige says, “If you didn’t know if you were qualified for a certain course you can get a teacher’s perspective and they’ll tell you it’s good for college, but a student will tell you what it’s actually like.”

Pony Possibilities introduces freshman to high school options

Olivia Weirtz, Layout Editor
February 11, 2016
Juniors Lucas Braun and Wyatt Roth lead a club meeting after school in Mr. Weiss room. Wyatt said, We all laugh a lot and have good senses of humor.

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Junior Jordan Wallace laughs to herself as she enjoys the comical atmosphere of a club meeting.

[Photo] Wallace helps community, causes positive impact

December 21, 2016
Juniors Noah Jakupciak and Mitch Bailey discuss possible comedy techniques to review and enjoy a laugh together. Mitch Bailey says, I thought it was really fun that people can get together for a few laughs and its a great atmosphere with lots of funny and great people!

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Information about sports, club, academics and activities were all available to students at Pony Possibilities night. They were able to walk around with their parents to observe different things they might be interested in once at the high school. Incoming sophomore Isabel Bartosh says, “I think they should make it a bit longer, because I was not able to go and look at all of the booths they set up.”

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Theater club members Lee Menzel, Sam Flipp and Emma Harvieux show incoming sophomore Taylor Weisbrod some of the highlights about theater club. This was one of several extracurricular booths at Pony Possibilities night, showcasing activities the students can get involved in outside academics. Taylor was even given an exclusive backstage tour, allowing her to see where the theater club spends time. Senior Emma Harvieux says, “It’s so great, you get to meet so many people in theater.”

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The art program showcased some of the talents that it sees in art classes and Art Club. Mr. Koltun was sitting at the art table, and was there to answer questions for students about the different art classes available at the high school level. Mr. Koltun represented the program as a whole, and this was true of several other departments at the event. Mr. Koltun says, “Just having the chance to see a face with the department opens doors.”

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Madison Fry and Paige Boner at a table advertising the Belle Chanter choir, an all female choir. Students at the event were able to promote their clubs and organizations, which enabled incoming sophomores to get a perspective from fellow students. Parent Sandy Bartosh said, I liked how they talked about the athletics and numerous other clubs and extra curriculars that are available to students.

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The bowling team gathers near the lanes to show off their advancement to state. Coach Gibson said after they won, You could see their excitement when they realized they were going to the state tournament.

Bowling team advances to state

Olivia Weirtz, In-Studio News Achor
January 13, 2016
Ponies With Attitude bring it during homecoming week

Ponies With Attitude bring it during homecoming week

Olivia Weirtz, In-Studio Anchor
October 13, 2015
Key club is student led with 7 leaders

Key Club grows to 200 members

Olivia Weirtz, In-Studio Anchor
October 5, 2015
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