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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

Speech team holds weekly meetings on Mondays.

Speech team starts new season

Keira Jelinek, Social Media Editor January 15, 2022

Speech team is returning back almost twice the usual size for their first in person season since COVID-19. The team consists of over 55 members. The team is led by coaches Joe Kalka, Laura Hammond, Granger...

Soccer players, soccer ball

Adapted soccer wins State consolation title

Brooke Elfert, Business Editor and Copy Editor January 8, 2022

"This year, we didn't have a win goal. We stayed focused on working hard, staying healthy, and getting better in every game and practice," Coach John Towle said. This fall, the adapted soccer team had...

In Spanish teacher Kirsten Carters classroom is a wall with all five kids that BIZAA club sponsors.

BIZAA club makes comeback

Sara J. Norton, Photography Editor and Public Relations Editor November 26, 2021

The BIZAA club is a school organization that helps fund kids' education to end child labor and human trafficking. The club has made a comeback this year after losing most of its members. With four new...

In this photo, there are many traditional clothing and some objects of their culture.

NASA transpires to spread awareness

Sienna Xiong, Graphics Editor and Online Editor November 25, 2021

Native American Student Association Club has been revitalized this year. NASA encourages students to become immersed in its culture and history. This brings Native American students to come together to...

A student band named Saguaro released a new EP 'Good Morning', represented by a colorful painting.

Student band Saguaro releases new EP

Taya Hehn, Photography Editor and Copy Editor November 20, 2021

On Oct. 8 of this year, an indie rock band named 'Saguaro' came out with a new EP called 'Good Morning' containing four songs. These include: Canyon Home, Painting Stars, Puzzle Pieces and Good Morning...

Senior player Lizzie Holder serves at a varsity match. Jana Myers and Lizzie Holder recently placed third in section finals.

Jana Myers, Lizzie Holder advance to section finals

Chelsea Stahl, Social Media Editor November 20, 2021

“My strengths are her weaknesses and my weaknesses are her strengths,” senior tennis player Lizzie Holder said. The girls tennis team wrapped up their 2021 season mid-October after the duo consisting...

40 Student Council members meet in the main rotunda for their meeting Tuesday, Oct. 26.

Freshmen inducted to student council

Brooke Elfert, Business Editor and Copy Editor November 18, 2021

Freshmen anxiously awaited results of their Student Council election Oct. 19, 2020. Results were posted to Instagram to announce the six freshmen who were inducted by popular vote of their peers. Each...

Varsity girls soccer game plays a home game against Cretin-Derham Hall, which ended in a tie.

Girls varsity soccer team dominates with determination

Delaney Clendenen, Podcast Editor and Public Relations Editor November 15, 2021

With only two ties, three losses, and over 13 wins, the girl's varsity soccer team make their way to finals. It took not just the individual talents and efforts, but overall efforts and talents. Doing...

Junior Kat Elstad shows off part of her crystal collection in the hallways of SAHS this morning. Her crystals mean a lot to her, and she believes they have made a difference in her life through their energetic powers.

Teens turn to crystals for guidance

Tyler Quade, Business Editor and Copy Editor October 19, 2021

The events of 2020 left many with a sense of loss, whether it be control, connection, or hope. For many of today’s teenagers, however, it meant a time for self discovery when it seems like the self may...

Sophomore Lorelei Fierro as Puck and freshman Paige Curtis as Peter Quince rehearse for 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' at one of the Zephyr Theater locations. They prepare by memorizing their monologues and go over blocking to put on a show the audience would remember.

Young actors at Zephyr Theater performs ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Ruby Suro, Layout Editor October 18, 2021

Anticipation bubbled in the room, as the cast of the Zephyr Theater's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' got ready for their performance. Hair up, makeup on, mics checked, props set, everyone in costume....

Junior grader Lucy Siedschlag swims the 100 yard butterfly at a dual meet against Park. Siedschlag takes a deep breath as she fights for first place with a time of 1:05.97.

Girls swim and dive team thrives after 2020 season

Kennedy Tope, Podcast Editor and Online Editor October 15, 2021

The 2020 ponies swim and dive team refused to be nothing less than great despite the restraints of the pandemic. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, two practices were held and masks were worn when swimmers...

Chevals dance team practices at Pony Stadium Sept. 24 in preparation for the Homecoming game. They have worked hard this year alongside their new coach.

Chevals gains new coach for upcoming season

Sumer Harrington, Photography and Online Editor October 11, 2021

This fall has brought a lot of new things to students and teachers, from testing out fully in-person school weeks to new coaches. The Chevals Dance Team was in need of a new fall season coach and McKenzie...

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