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Team captains pose before going to work on the courts to prepare for upcoming opponents. I know we have some tough competition in our bracket, and expect to see some difficult matches ahead, said junior Emma Germundson said.

Girls tennis heads into post-season

Matt Johnson, Social Media Editor October 27, 2015

The girls Tennis season may seem like it is winding down, but it is actually just starting up as the girls head into the post-season. The Pony's regular season has come to a close. The Varsity girls...

A young girl clutches her new favorite stuffed animal. I think a lot of people came away with really good deals, orchestra teacher Zach Sawyer said.
 Jonathan Rustad

Music department puts on annual Rummage Sale

Jonathan Rustad, Copy Editor October 27, 2015

This year's annual rummage sale took place Oct. 10 and is one of the many fundraisers that the music department has planned. The rummage sale happens every year and raises money for all three areas...

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Hannah was motivated to buy the bakery at its location in Churchill largely because it came with the equipment she needed. It was really nice because it had all the permits with it, Hannah said.

Graduate opens dream bakery

Katie Hutton, Online Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2015

  At the age of 15, SAHS graduate Hannah Fazendin began a folder that would start her towards her dream of opening her own bakery. Plastered on the front of the folder would be a logo with...

Boys Cross Country team lines up as they prepare for their race this August.

The past and present success of the boys Cross Country team

Lucas Braun, Social Media Editor October 26, 2015

The boys cross country team had been extremely successful in the past and still is today. They have won multiple state titles, regional tournaments, they have even competed in national tournaments...

GSA members juniors Kai Knudson, Ben Farmer, Ellie Kimball and senior Lucas Pooler before the GSA meeting began. They are casually having a conversation.

GSA Club strives for equality

Lauren Lebourgeois, Copy Editor October 26, 2015

Gender-Sexuality Alliance Group has started their weekly meetings It is a new year and also time for the GSA group to get started. This group may be small, but it sure is mighty. It is on a mission...

Junior Addie Scholtes never leaves her house without her rings on, they have become an essential for her everyday outfit. I literally never take them off, they are so simple and intricately designed so they go with everything, Scholtes said.

Jewelry trends making comebacks

Lauren Feldkamp, Online Editor October 26, 2015

From cheap chokers to expensive watches, students are willing to buy it all. Many high school students have jewelry interests that were once a hot trend and are now making their way back in style. Chokers,...

Pumpkin Picking with Charlotte Gale (left) and David Gale (right)! “Nothing is more fun than seeing all those happy faces,” Scheel said.

Halloween traditions for all ages

Karisma Vang, Social Media Editor October 26, 2015

You know what time of year it is, when kids stay up all night running door to door getting their stash of candy for the next year. While many people are doing the traditional Halloween events, trick-or-treating,...


The mission group worked with children to make the local library more fun for kids. They had a great time and they seemed a lot more interested in their library. Bartosh said

Mason Bartosh’s experience in Tanzania

Craig Sanislo, Online Editor October 26, 2015

Junior Mason Bartosh is a normal guy, he plays soccer and hockey. Last summer however, instead of relaxing poolside like most students, he flew to the other side of the world to help a village in Tanzania. The...

Senior Brooke Espelien got her selfie stick for free via a promotion at American Eagle. I got it for free when I spent more than $70, said Espelien.

Selfie stick zooms into popularity

Sam Begin, Print Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2015

The selfie stick. Love it or hate it, it has arrived and is making inroads as a popular tool among students. Whether seen at a storefront, on social media, or at a sporting event, the selfie-stick...

Colin Corcoran weaves through defenders while playing for his summer team, the Minnesota Loons. During the summer I played lacrosse with the Minnesota Loons, Corcoran said. We traveled to tournaments in Denver, Chicago, and Delaware.

Colin Corcoran to play at John Carroll University

Dylan Andres, Social Media Editor October 24, 2015

  In late August 2015, senior Colin Corcoran committed to play lacrosse at John Carroll University in Ohio. Corcoran has decided to further his education and lacrosse career at John Carroll...

Darby Whitehill is incredibly outspoken, and loves what he does, in this picture he is teaching his Algebra 3 class in the morning. Its great to see how you can impact students, he explained.

Students stress about grades, not about learning

Brian Jaap, Layout Editor October 21, 2015

"There's definitely too much stress on grades in my opinion," junior Corri Gardner said. "Instead of learning to enhance lives, we're rushing to get everything done. On the other hand, knowledge can...

The Military Zombie Hunt is at the Washington County Fairgrounds, where participants get the chance to shoot paintballs at oncoming zombies via army trucks. We use the trucks for people to ride on and shoot at live zombie actors, owner Nick Jackson said.

Fairgrounds transform into zombie playground

James Thomson, Read and Watch Camera Editor October 20, 2015

Military Zombie Hunt is a paintball game that occurs at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Customers get to ride in the back of military grade trucks while firing paintballs at oncoming "zombies." Military...

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