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The Pony Express

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The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

Sadie Hawkins dance gets canceled due to low ticket sales

Aila Fisk, Business Editor April 25, 2025

Although the high school planned to host its first-ever Sadie Hawkins dance April 5, it was canceled due to a lack of ticket sales. Student council hopes they can go through with the dance in future years,...

Sophomore Luca Jarvis scores a goal in the state quarterfinal game against Andover on March 13. He celebrates down the ice towards the student section.

Luca Jarvis moves up to the United States Hockey League

Brendon Rickheim, Business Editor April 22, 2025

Varsity hockey player sophomore Luca Jarvis recently moved up to the United States Hockey League. Following a great season and finishing second place in the Minnesota State hockey tournament, Jarvis is...

Seinor Jackson Kogler wins his first state championship medal in the 200-meter medley on March 8. Later that day, he went on to win his second medal in the 100-meter backstroke against Minnetonka.

Jackson Kogler wins two State Championship races in his senior year, setting multiple records

Aiden Sargent, Business Editor April 21, 2025

Jackson Kogler, senior captain of the swim team, won two state championship races on March 8, the 200-meter individual medley and the 100-meter backstroke. Kogler now holds two state records for those...

Two students from the Adopt a Grandparent program help residents at Boutwells Landing with technology. Although the program was originally aimed to help Boutwells residents with their technology, it has become more prominent in building meaningful relationships.

Juliette Ralston and Sierra Turner ready to make impact with Adopt a Grandparent program

Olive McLemore, Graphics Editor April 21, 2025

The Adopt a Grandparent program has welcomed two new leaders: juniors Juliette Ralston and Sierra Turner. They have shown strong leadership and dedication to the program by prioritizing relationships with...

Junior Owen Pelletier faced his opponents in an ultimate chess tournament in March. Pelletier decisively and aggressively took action to defeat his opponents as soon as possible.

Owen Pelletier crowned chess co-champion

Cody Vang, Copy Editor April 21, 2025

Junior Owen Pelletier participated in the State Chess Championship tournament on March. 11. There were over 300 players, and those players were grouped and diverse. The groups had to defeat each other...

This photo shows Stacy Bartlett teaching her class about their biology lesson for the day. She teaches vital information as best she can, and she wants to make sure her students understand and feel comfortable.

Stacy Bartlett semi-finalist for 61st annual Teacher of the Year Award

The Minnesota Teacher of the Year Award is an annual award given to an outstanding teacher, nominated by fellow colleagues, students, parents and community members. At Stillwater Area High School, where...

Voelker holds her new service dog named Wade. Wade is her source of support and happiness in school and life.

Chloe Voelker uses service dog at school

Cody Vang, Copy Editor March 7, 2025

Senior Chloe Voelker has a service dog name Wade who attends school with her to provide medical support. Previously, Voelker struggles with anxiety and Wade is tasked-trained to minimize her disability. Wade...

Jason Rohde is teaching kids pottery. He teaches at the high school and at his farm.

Jason Rohde teaches, also owns a pottery farm

Rabira Soka, Business Editor March 7, 2025

Jason Rohde is an art teacher at the high school. Rohde has been teaching for about 24 years, and he has taught at the high school for 5 years. At the same time, he has been running a ceramics shop for...

Senior Isaac Hunter cheers on his teammates as he watches his team compete against White Bear Lake and Park High School. Although he is injured, he still goes to support during the matches.

Isaac Hunter wrestles his way to St. John’s

Keeley Baker-Richert, Layout Editor March 6, 2025

After going through an injury that sidelined him for part of his senior season, senior Isaac Hunter is making a return to the mat for the Ponies. Ranked eighth in the state before his injury. He wrestles...

Coach Luke talks with a swimmer about their technique just before practice starts. He wants them to be ready for the conference meet coming up by improving their freestyle.

Coach Luke leads the Ponies to victory for 50 years

Jack Howell, Online Editor March 6, 2025

Coach Brian Luke has been in charge of the Ponies swimming and diving teams for 50 years, leaving behind a long legacy. His passion for the sport, combined with his commitment to learning his athletes...

Senior goalie Cal Conway stands in the net ready for a shot in hopes of a big win against Eden Prairie on Dec. 3. He has a perfect save percentage of 1.0%.

Varsity hockey welcomes new goalie Cal Conway

Elsie Welch, Photography Editor January 29, 2025

The varsity boys hockey team acquired a new goalie for the 2024-2025 season. Senior Cal Conway transferred from Andover to Stillwater in Nov. 2024. Conway joins his new teammates in hopes of a strong season...

Junior and vice president of the high schools new Cookie Club; Kaelynn Grecian shows off the cookies for their meeting. Grecian explains that her favorite cookie of the week was the hot coco.

Zach Cody starts Cookie club to bring people together

Aila Fisk, Business Editor January 27, 2025

"The Cookie Club means gathering, friendship and diversity. We have all these people come together; overall, we just have fun. We taste the cookies and share our opinions and thoughts behind them," junior...

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