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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

My favorite part of the festival was watching the potters, senior Simon Leppicello said.  It was interesting to see them use their hands to form and shape a boring ball of clay into an intricate piece of art.

Fall Colors Festival returns to Stillwater for 31st year

Caroline Allessi, Social Media Editor October 27, 2015

On October 3 and 4, Lowell Park was abuzz with art and music during Stillwater's 31st annual Fall Colors Festival.  For the past 31 years in early October, thousands of people have gathered to admire,...

Director Sadow consults with senior Simon Leppicello.

Sadow brings a new light to the stage

Adam Sutcliffe, In-Studio Director October 20, 2015

Whether he is on the stage coordinating a particularly tricky scene for a student to get the hang of, or backstage talking with his co-directors, or in the house simply watching his students perform, new...

Senior Grace Baldwin rehearses her lines for the show.

‘You Can’t Take it With You’ kicks off the year

Kai Knudson, Advertising Editor October 19, 2015

After years of kicking off the fall theater year with a Shakespeare play under former director Haeri Tollefson; the new director, Grif Sadow, has gone a more curt, comedic approach with George S. Kaufman's...

Mary Burchill (’17) stand as Cinderella on stage during a rehearsal for the upcoming musical Cinderella. “I think my favorite part is the community that we form,” said Junior Emily Heidick. “There is just something about doing a show together that creates a family.”

‘Cinderella’ brings magic to the stage

Rachel LeMire, Photographer May 16, 2015

This spring, the theatre welcomes a bit of magic to the stage. Joyful songs, dancing, and laughter will delight children and adults alike in the final school year production of 2015, "Cinderella". On...

Walker Art Center produces Rock the Garden line up

Tiffany Horwath, Team Lead Editor April 30, 2015

On June 2o and 21 bands will be taking over the stage at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. 10 bands from Minnesota -- punk legends to rock-and-roll history icons -- will be performing at this two day...

David Fabio makes books come to life

David Fabio makes books come to life

Matt Brown, Social Media Editor April 10, 2015

Just like the stories themselves, authors have their own story to tell. Local author David Fabio has written several short stories, bi-weekly articles for the Stillwater Gazette, and has also published...

Photo by Sarah Junko 
An elementary violin player was invited to play a tuning note. Taking the role of the concert master. “Kids are kids and they respond to good music similarly. It was necessary for all of us to be open and welcoming as the young students were no doubt a bit nervous,” said Director Jerry Jones.

Varsity and Friends provides heartwarming entertainment

Dan Gorman, Distribution Reporter March 24, 2015

The Varsity and Friends orchestra concert was a concert that allowed elementary kids to not only watch the high school's Varsity Orchestra play, but also to play alongside them. This concert gave the...

We go together, not only a song title but also words that describe the relationship of the cast as a whole. High school performances are put together in a matter of months, and in that time the cast develops friendships on and off the stage. The ending dance to this play illustrates how the cast can communicate with one another in a loving way. There are some really talented actors and actresses and are a lot of fun to spend time with and be around, said senior Dan Ahrendt.

‘Grease’ is the word

Tessa Rosa, Fashion Blog Editor February 25, 2015

The curtain rises and Principal McGee’s words float across the stage. “Welcome back students. We are changing things up this year. Please report immediately to the gymnasium, for our school song...

Photo courtesy http://www.artreachstcroix.org/st-croix-galleries/

ArtReach St. Croix showcases local talent

Robby Enright, Distribution Reporter February 12, 2015

The St. Croix Valley is rich with talented artists who produce a constant stream of new pieces of art to show off. An artist’s greatest pleasure is knowing that their work is being appreciated. The artistic...

‘Revenge of The Choir’ hits junior high stage

Matt Brown, Social Media Editor January 14, 2015

From Shakespeare to Dr. Seuss, the Stillwater Junior High auditorium has seen many productions. However, it has never seen a play written by a student, until now. Junior Adam Sutcliffe has written a play...

Historical Society presents toys from the 50s, 60s and 70s

Historical Society presents toys from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s

Ali Thul, Team Lead Editor January 6, 2015

Toys are constantly evolving. A few years ago, a high tech toy was a plastic oven that baked bite sized cakes with a light bulb. Now, a high tech toy is a touch screen tablet that has endless amounts...

NHS puts on a successful winter Coffeehouse

NHS puts on a successful winter Coffeehouse

Lexie Sherrick, Editor-in-chief December 24, 2014

A glow of a light calmly hits the performers' face as they sing different melodies and tunes. The walls are lined with sparkling snowflake cutouts inside a black room with a large sign above the stage...

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