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The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

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The young actors and actresses perform their sketch on stage in the auditorium. "I think the more you do something, the more comfortable and confident and easier it gets, although it’s always a process, so you’re always learning." Sadow said.

Second year of improv progressing with hardwork

Aaron Yang, Online Editor • December 5, 2016

In only its first year, the Stillwater Improv Troupe has shined their light on many students throughout the year. Now that this year has started, the Stillwater Improv Troupe is looking forward to...

Senior Mckenzie Brady dances as the sugar plum fairy on stage. The sugar plum fairy seems to come out of nowhere to dance in the spotlight in the last few moments of the ballet and is a favorite among ballerinas.

Another holiday, another famous ‘Nutcracker’ production

Andria Barrett, Photographer • December 5, 2016

For 27 years and counting, the St. Croix Ballet is putting on another year of the classical Nutcracker ballet. The ballerinas range in age from three years old to seniors in high school, but adults...

The Shire opened in June and since then has grown to involve more students and teachers from the community. "This is a place for people who love to write creatively and story tell to come and take classes that will enrich them in their skill set with story telling and writing. It’s both nurturing writing skills and connecting writers with each other, mentors and authors to help them develop their craft," Stephani Atkins says.

Shire Literary Center encourages more writing among teens

Emma Clarkowski, Student Playlist Editor • November 12, 2016

If you are ready to take your writing to the next level, then you should look into the Shire Literary center. The Center is a helpful learning center for kids in 6-12 grade. The Shire Literary Center...

The bell has rung, and Mrs. Mitchell begins taking the students through Warm-ups, to prepare everyone's voice for a rehearsals worth of singing. She has her own style of running the choir through warm-ups, usually including some variation of a scale or pattern to both prepare students' voices and their minds to learn. Her reason for warm-ups is not only to prepare, but "to make sure everyone knows what they are doing, whether it be singing in tune or following along."

New choir teacher Angela Mitchell hits high note

Jack DeGonda, Social Media Editor • November 6, 2016

Last year, after 28 years of directing the Stillwater choir, Erik Christiansen retired. His absence raised the question of who will take his place? There's no doubt that thought had been given to this...

As other members rehearse with directior Grif Sadow, cast members who are not needed on stage read over their lines. "There are lots of fun characters and lots of dialects in British, German and Scottish," Sadow says.

’39 Steps’ cast jumps into rehearsal

Ellie Faeth, Copy Editor • October 14, 2016

Action! The 39 Steps cast has been chosen and is only on step one of rehearsing. The Drama Club will be performing 39 Steps on Nov. 17-19 for the first time. First written as a book by...

Drama club prepares fall play '39 Steps'

Drama club prepares fall play ’39 Steps’

Ashlyn Aarness, Photgrapher • October 3, 2016

The fall school play is coming up, and this year “The 39 Steps” was chosen.  On Nov. 17, this play will be ready for the public. “The 39 Steps” is a play set in May and June 1914.  It...

The incredibly interesting Historic Courthouse in downtown Stillwater was chosen for the venue for the Con Amici orchestra concert. Last year, Con Amici played at the courthouse as well. This building was made in 1870, but still hosts many events to this day. “I played at the courthouse last year for Con Amici as well,” junior Matt Dietrich says.

Seniors say goodbye to Con Amici

Jonathan Rustad, Copy Editor • May 9, 2016

On May 2, music echoed throughout the historic auditorium of the Washington County Courthouse.  The melodies were performed by the Con Amici Orchestra.  After preparing for months, their final concert...

Stillwater was also being affected by the drought in the 1930s. Matthew Kiedrowski says, “It probably impacted sill water more so from that context of disputing the trade that would go up and down the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers.”

From a cloud of dust to an art gallery

Joslyn Reiche, Fashion Blog Editor • May 5, 2016

At Stillwater’s Art Reach, there was an art show, March 31-May 14, consisting of pictures taken during the dust bowl and paintings from local artists.. Many of the artists used The Grapes of Wrath as...

The winners of the contest pose with bright beaming smiles after awards were called. From left to right: junior Sam Distefano, senior Anna Craggs, and senior Caitlin Rademacher. “I was really excited about winning! I honestly didn’t think I would but I am very happy to be up here with all the other amazing talent,” Distefano said.

High School Visual Arts contest presents new opportunities for students

Lily Marchan, Online Editor • May 5, 2016

The White Bear Center for the Arts (WCBA) sponsored a High School Visual Arts contest. Students from the Northeast Metro in grades 9-12th were invited to enter original pieces of art in this juried...

Dennis Lindsay conducts his band at the recent Wind Symphony concert. All eyes are on him as they play. "We have to stay very focused during the concert so that we can play our best," junior Joe Weber says.

Concert Wind Symphony takes on the Kennedy Center

Grace Donner, Visual Arts Managing Editor • April 28, 2016

  The high school auditorium was resonating with the sounds of a symphony. The Concert Wind Symphony played their spring concert on April 17, which showcased all their work leading up to this...

Photo Courtesy Brad Madison The Ordway put on the production ‘A Chorus Line’. The musical features 16 dancers and tells their story about how they started dancing and why they continue to stay dancing. Ally Burchill says, “In 10 years Mary will be starring on Broadway. Her passion for acting will keep her motivated and her talent will take her as far as she wants to go.”

Mary Burchill appears in ‘A Chorus Line’

Kleio Vrohidis, Online Editor • April 9, 2016

Walking down the halls, what would seem like the average high school student, is completely opposite. Junior Mary Burchill is far from average. "Triple threat" is a word that can greatly describe Mary....

A replica Chinchorro mask can be found in the exhibit. As found in the exhibit, the Chinchorro people were the first to practice mummification. “A mask like this one would have been the finishing touch on a Chinochurro mummy,” says the Museum.

Exhibit unwraps history of mummification through new technology

Katie Hutton, Online Editor-in-Chief • April 8, 2016

Walk into history with the new exhibit at the Science Museum of Minnesota, Mummies: New Secrets from the Tombs. The exhibit runs now until Sept. 5, and features mummies from both Egypt and Peru. The...

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