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Seniors of the Pony Express proudly stand together with their awards from the MHSPA convention. The feeling for your work being honored is marvelous and it makes me thankful to work with Mrs. Steil and the rest of the Pony Express staff! Jordan Fulin stated.

Pony Express ranks International First Place, Quill and Scroll

Mary Burchill, Fashion Blog Editor November 6, 2015

Stillwater staff and students have always taken pride in their school and achievements, which is a very long list. On the list includes the school newspaper, The Pony Express, with a staff of nearly...

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...

Kraft displays his pride for East Ridge football. I most recently was at East Ridge High School. I was there for seven years and I had a fun time, Kraft said.

Assistant Principal Matt Kraft joins SAHS from Woodbury

Dylan Cook, Visual Arts Media Editor October 20, 2015

This year Stillwater Area High School brought Matt Kraft into the district as a new Assistant Principal. This addition will bring a new personality and set of skills to the district. Kraft began his...

Pankalo provides specialized learning opportunities for disabled students

Pankalo provides specialized learning opportunities for disabled students

Sarah Junko, Layout Editor October 19, 2015

District 916 authorized the purchase of property in Lake Elmo to move forward in their three step facilities plan. Step one was building Karner Blue, a special education school in Blaine. Step two...

Junior equipment managers join Mountain Biking Team

Junior equipment managers join Mountain Biking Team

Dylan Foster, Field Reporter October 14, 2015

The mountain biking team has acquired some new team members. The only difference is, they do not ride the bikes, they make sure the team rides safely. Juniors Will Gasperini and Isaac Robinson have...

Pony Express TV returns after decade hiatus

Karisma Vang, Social Media Editor October 5, 2015

The Pony Express went from newspaper to online and now TV. They started this "just last year in August," senior Samantha Flipp said. The Pony Express TV plans to give out weekly announcements, but it...

Photo by Laura Ilkka

School resources contribute to college prep

Tiana Meador, Photographer October 5, 2015

College is a growing source of anxiety among many high school students of the millennial generation. Whether it is the growing pressure to be successful, or simply doubt, many teens are unaware of the...

After a vigorous practice session Caroline Alessi takes a stretch break to renew her tired muscles and get ready to play again. 
 Photo By Lily Marchan

Joel Bryan leads band as new director

Jonathan Rustad, Copy Editor October 5, 2015

It's a tough time for all teachers, and the band department is no exception.  Joel Bryan, a band teacher is joining the music staff to help alleviate some of the problems. Bryan helps out with the...

Flying across a challenging sea

Flying across a challenging sea

Brianna Halverson, Social Media Reporter September 25, 2015

"It seems like it'd take a lot of bravery," said junior Aine King. More bravery than most teenagers have at their disposal. There are four foreign exchange students this year, eager to learn about,...

Multi-age classrooms extended to more schools

Multi-age classrooms extended to more schools

Megan McGuire, Online Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2015

For the 2015-16 school year, Stillwater School District is planning on cutting several teaching positions in elementary schools. These schools are now faced with the decision on how to sufficiently...

New Avengers achieves box office success

New Avengers achieves box office success

Joel Lange, Social Media Reporter May 15, 2015

Director Joss Whedon returns with the second installment of the Avengers series with Avengers: Age of Ultron. The film hit theaters on Friday, May 1st, 2015 and grossed over $186 million, (slightly less...

Kabekonian yearbook recognized for work

Kabekonian yearbook recognized for work

Sara Stickler, Online Editor May 14, 2015

Taking a whole school year and condensing all of the events, memories and pictures all into one book takes pure focus and concentration. From each and every person of the 30-member team, they make...

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