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The Pony Express

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The Pony Express

The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

Afton Alps’ Spring Fling brings the party to the hill

Zak Mantel March 15, 2014

Every year the winter season comes to an end, the snow melts, and ski resorts must close for the summer. However, Afton Alps enjoys giving one final hurrah before closing in their annual Spring Fling event....

As new technology comes out much more often than back in the day. Administrators have started to decide that technology needs to update to keep intact with the courses. “There was a need that came to our attention that many of our elementary schools had a real deficiency in the area of technology,” said Ryan Laager.

Ryan Laager presents ideas for new technology in schools

March 6, 2014

When Oakland Junior High introduced the one-to-one idea, which gave a laptop to every student for the course of three years, it was the inspiration for many schools to begin providing internet devices...

Stillwater Area School District says goodbye to superintendent Corey Lunn as he accepts a position in Iowa.

Superintendent Corey Lunn working hard for District 834

Ahnika Kroll March 5, 2014

Though students may remember him for the groundbreaking amount of days off of school due to the cold, Corey Lunn has been a noteworthy superintendent for Stillwater public schools for more than just this...


Rob Benson doesn’t teach the class during class time but actually at home with videos and has the students work on homework in class. ” I think students are more engaged in the classroom now that I’m not the center of attention up there,” said Benson.

Benson introduces flipped math class

Adam Johnson March 3, 2014

The flipped classroom is brand new to Stillwater Area High School. The basic idea is to try to help the students learn more individually, not forcing them to learn as a group. Instead of having whole-class...


St. Paul Minn. was recently named fittest city out of the United States. “Overall people here tend to be very healthy. There is lots of physical activity going on all around us,” said Physical Education teacher Deb Van Klei.

Twin Cities named fittest city in the nation

Christine Corcoran February 20, 2014

It can be hard to stay active in the winter, and with cold winter it is surprising that in Minnesota the obese rate is relatively low. In fact, according to the American College of Sports Medicine's annual...

The new schedule will implemented during fall 2014 for certain classes. “The intent is to have more time in the day, so students have more free time and more sleep at home,” said Dennis Lindsey. One of the creators of the schedule.

Next year brings exciting new schedule

Alex Eitzman February 18, 2014

The 2014 school year brings with it a new type of scheduling for Stillwater Area, called the "Tree and Limb." Outlined in the registration guide, the new schedule allows for four classes to be taken in...

Recently the Winter Carnival Medallion hunt went underway. With Ben Haselman finding the Medallion. "“This year marked the 62nd consecutive year of the Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt. This year, the Pioneer Press released an Android and iPhone app that connected hunters to the clues, forums and maps of past finds that could help in uncovering the puck," said Pioneer Press writer Bob Hughes.

Hunt for Winter Carnival Medallion

Katie Beedle February 17, 2014

It is tradition that every year the St. Paul Winter Carnival holds a Medallion Hunt. Every day the Pioneer Press posts a clue as to where the medallion is hidden. They continue this until the twelfth day,...


Due to the 2013 levy passing security will be enhanced at the high school and both the junior highs. There will only be one big change, there is going to be a remodeling of the front entrance to the school. This will allow security personnel to keep a closer eye on who enters our school and for what purpose,” said Principal Don Johnson.

Levy passes and security enhances

Cory Spawn January 27, 2014

On Nov. 4, 2013, eligible voters within the Stillwater School District voted and approved a renewal and an increase of an operating levy 63 percent to 37 percent. Increasing school safety and security...


Senior Holly Newton writes down plans for building the robot. “I feel much less overwhelmed going to the competition this year over last year because we are a much more experienced and organized team with many new talented people helping us out,” said junior Joey Fedor.

Robotics team to compete in the Aerial Assist

Carson Kuball January 26, 2014

Engineering and robots are a fascination of many.  The Armada Robotics team combines these and uses them to creatively build leadership skills and experience.  With the help of experienced mentors, the...

Hockey team played at Minnesota hockey day

Hockey team played at Minnesota hockey day

Brinna Dochniak January 25, 2014

The Stillwater Ponies were be broadcasted on television once again. The SAHS boys varsity hockey team participated in the festivities of Hockey Day Minnesota this year. Hockey Day Minnesota was be on...

Last year of the Holidazzle

Olivia Flicker January 15, 2014

Nothing captures the image of the holidays in Minnesota quite like the Holidazzle parade in downtown Minneapolis. For the last 22 years, the parade has drawn hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans to the...


Recently the new stop signs have halted traffic flow to and from the parking lot. Signs were changed to ease traffic.

Morning pile up causing angry students

Alex Eitzman January 14, 2014

Traffic is a struggle that everyone will have to deal with at some point in their life.  Many people think of traffic being on the highways on the way to work, but for Stillwater, it's a different story. In...

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