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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

My Spondylolisthesis Story: Braden Cousineau

My Spondylolisthesis Story: Braden Cousineau

Braden Cousineau, Social Media Reporter April 28, 2015

In seven days, my life was turned upside down, shaken up and spun in the opposite direction. I had my post high school plan all set. I dreamed of serving in the Army since eighth grade. I was ready to...

Photo by Lars StannardSam Balfanz has been a boy scout since he was young, but he was recently granted with his biggest achievement in the scouts yet: an Eagle Scout Award.  The award is something that takes copious amounts of time and effort working with the community in order to be earned. 
"It represents leadership abilities and commitment to the community," said Balfanz.

Sam Balfanz receives Eagle Scout Award

Joe Rice, Layout Editor April 10, 2015

Sam Balfanz has been a boy scout since he was quite young, but he was recently granted with his biggest achievement in the scouts yet: an Eagle Scout Award. Balfanz has dedicated a lot of time and effort...

Photo by Rachel LemireSenior Raelynn Heinitz, was recently made the new leader of FFA, the Future Farmers of America club. "I was voted president at the end of last year," Heinitz said.

Raelynn Heintz leads the way for FFA

Oliver Parker, Online Editor April 9, 2015

FFA is lead by senior Raelynn Heintz who has been a member of the group for three years. The FFA team is one of the best in the state at what it does given its ample amount of members compared to rural...

Photo by Anna Craggs Senior Stephanie Swarthhouse discusses with her Anime Club.  Clubs like Anime Club are overlooked because people think it is different, but different is a good thing. 
"I started going in 10th grade and I enjoyed it. I got elected treasurer in 11th grade with experience, ideas and leadership skills from GSA and a love of anime, I became became president this year and I couldn't be happier," said Swarthhouse.

Stephanie Swarthhouse, president of Anime Club

Dan Justesen, Social Media Managing Editor April 8, 2015

There are clubs in high schools that are less known and talked about than things such as sports. Many of these clubs are creative and different than typical things society does. It gives creative people...

Photo by Kayley Winkelman

“Tony’s Delivery Service” broadens sense of school community

Kayley Winkelman, Photography Editor April 3, 2015

Walking the halls during third period, an eager face can be seen pushing a cart labeled “Tony’s Delivery Service.” This friendly face belongs to Tony, a special needs student who along with his paraprofessional,...

Photo by Megan Aller "There are so many funny memories with Matt that I can't pick one. He is super goofy and random. Matt just makes fun of himself and is constantly throwing out hilarious comments," said Haumersen.

Anderson sets school basketball record for total points

Cory Spawn, Broadcast Managing Editor March 27, 2015

Senior Matt Anderson set a new record of 1166 total points scored by a player over his time on the basketball team during a game against Forest Lake on Feb. 6. He has been on the basketball team...

Photo by Kayley Winkelman
Four seniors from Stillwater Area High School were chosen for the National Merit Program: Noah Ruh, Andrea Rustad, Alex Eitzman and Ryan Martin.  The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for both recognition and scholarships administered by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).   Rustad explained, "First they choose people with a certain score on the PSAT. Then, if you are selected, you have to take the SAT, write an essay and send in grades and information about yourself-pretty much like any scholarship."

Students earned National Merit Scholarship Program

Emily Ness, Field Reporter March 26, 2015

The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for both recognition and scholarships administered by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). Each year, NMSC conducts two...

Photo by Rachel Steil Rock Critic for the Star Tribune, Jon Bream speaks to Stillwater Area High School newspaper students about the music business.  In 1974, Bream began writing about music for the Minneapolis Star Tribune.  Since then, he has interviewed many musical artists including the King of Pop (Michael Jackson), the Queen of Soul (Aretha Franklin), Prince, Bob Dylan, U2, three Beatles, four Rolling Stones and all of Maroon 5. 
"Bream has learned a lot about music over the past decade. He describes that music is basically one of the most powerful ways of expression. It is a universal language. People learn how to express themselves. Listeners understand themselves, and it makes them feel like someone else understands them, it is like sharing thoughts with community and we learn more about ourselves."

‘Star Tribune’ Rock Critic shares music knowledge with students

Megan Aller, Visual Arts Managing Editor February 26, 2015

The Star Tribune is the largest newspaper in Minnesota for news, information and community events. It is read by 1.4 million adults every weekend. Jon Bream began writing about popular music for the Minneapolis...

Photo by Mackenzie BottolfsonOne of Ms. Nelson's main jobs is to assist students in registering for the upcoming school year.  "We [counselors] are an integral part of the school system...we work with kids at every level, socially, emotionally and academically.  We're kind of the first person a student goes to if they're having a concern or an issue," said Nelson.

Liz Nelson, helping students for plan for future

Clay Knoll, Distribution Reporter February 23, 2015

Counselors play an important role in students lives. From helping with social issues to scholarships applications, they do everything. High school counselor Liz Nelson has been a counselor at the high...

The Stippels' meeting was a chance one for sure, but as fate would have it, they met, started dating, and married  27 years ago. Roger Stippel explained, "The Friday after that dinner at her mothers house and after my freshmen game I pursued to build a conversation with Mrs. Stippel at which point I got her phone number." 
Lori Stippel offers the rest of the story, "I was dating somebody at the time and so he called me up wanting to know if I could go out with him on a Friday or Saturday and I had already had a date planned. I said, 'I'm really sorry, I have a date that night, and I said does that bother you?' And he paused briefly, and said, 'No, because in a week you'll just be dating me', and that was the case. Thirty nine days later he asked me to marry him and I said 'yup.'"

Staff couples tell their love stories

Anna Craggs, Photographer February 14, 2015

The month of February reminds people if their loved ones. Valentine's Day is coming soon on Feb. 14. American culture is in love with love. Little girls grow up watching Disney movies about Prince Charming....

Breckheimer and Nederloe shows love has no boundaries

Emily Ness, Anchor February 13, 2015

February has long been a time of romance. It is the month associated with Valentine's Day. While some would believe that this holiday honors only typical couples, the tides are turning as far as the...

Greeder and Blinkhorn recall milestones in their relationship

Greeder and Blinkhorn recall milestones in their relationship

Madie Woltman, Social Media Reporter February 11, 2015

“She means a lot to me. She’s a big part of my life, but she makes it so great and happy for me. I’m just glad we met and have stayed together," said junior Wyatt Blinkhorn, speaking of his girlfriend,...

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