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Senior Justin Siegfried is known for his wacky socks, but he also is known for his outstanding success in the 2018 Stock Market Games. Siegfried placed in the top five out of thousands of participants state wide.

Siegfried excels in stocks and socks

Chas Morgan, Layout Editor March 23, 2019

Senior Justin Siegfried has excelled in the Stock Market Games and his Marketing class teacher Debbie Drommerhausen thinks highly of him. Siegfried is not only known for his success in the Stock Market...

Junior midfielder Ty Thureson postgame having a laugh. Happy they won and looking forward to the next step of games.

Thureson makes history as first junior lacrosse captain

Joe Pearson, Podcast Reporter March 19, 2019

Junior Ty Thureson committed to Providence college, leading the lacrosse team as one of the captains. He is the first caption ever to be a junior. Thureson plays for Stillwater varsity. In eighth grade,...

Don Gettinger,  far right, sits with his fellow assistant golf coaches Chad Bischoff, left, and Jordyn Price, middle. Gettinger has coached in the Stillwater golf programs for 15 years.

Gettinger endlessly supports Ponies golf

Catherine Monty, Distribution Reporter February 22, 2019

Don Gettinger, or Coach Gett as the students call him, is and always has been involved in the Stillwater community. He participates in all areas of the community, but is especially passionate about the...

Madi Horn relaxes after a hard wrestling practice. She continues to perform to her best during every practice and every match.

Horn gives wrestling team her all

Emma Sneden, Business Editor February 22, 2019

As junior Madi Horn walks into wrestling practice, she remembers to work hard and practice not just for herself, but for her team, for being the only girl on it is difficult. Horn knows that she needs...

Chad Bischoff guides freshmen Caroline Monty through an exercise. Chad is just an all around great guy, he wants to help you get stronger so hes always there to make sure you are doing the workouts right, junior AJ Schoenecker says.

Bischoff makes heavy work lighter

Annika Brown, Business Editor February 22, 2019

"He always motivates us to become better athletes by being so positive and encouraging," junior AJ Schoenecker said. Chad Bischoff is an important component of the school's community. As a Stillwater...

Sophmores Selah Clasen and Madison Grayden pose at a sign on Saturday December 29 just outside of the Kingdom Hall where their community comes together to share their faith.

Selah Clasen shares her faith in Jehovah’s Witnesses

Sadie Heieren, Photographer February 22, 2019

Freshman Selah Clasen is part of a religion called Jehovah's Witnesses. Being a part of it means sharing the religion with others and spreading the kindness in their community. Her religion has a great...

Junior Henry Kelzenbergs salt water aquarium. The aquarium is a 10 gallon tank, this is one of three aquariums Kelzenberg owns.

Henry Kelzenberg raises sea slugs

Elle Sprenger, Social Media Editor February 21, 2019

Junior Henry Kelzenberg took up a unique interest over the past summer. Kelzenberg decided to make a hobby in raising and selling sea slugs. Kelzenberg inhabits the sea slugs in 10 gallon salt water...

Senior Mya Lynse looks over a piece she has been working on. In her free time, Lynse works on new music that has not been created before.

Lysne expresses indescribable love for music

Emma Urban, Photographer February 15, 2019
Senior Mya Lysne practicing a piece for battle of the bands. In her free time, Lysne likes to create new music pieces she hasn't made before.
Sherilyn Patterson played her saxophone during the Jazz band portion of the Winter Concerts on Dec. 16 and 17. She played oboe and English horn in the Wind Symphony and Concert Orchestra portions of the concert.

Patterson shows musical talent in many areas

Ben Wrightsman, Video Editor February 15, 2019

As students pass through their educational path, many tried wide variety of musical instruments. Maybe it is a trumpet, a guitar, or a pair of drumsticks. Music is one of the shining stars of the Stillwater...

The Banicks met in Jan. 2013 at a friends house. This picture was taken right when the Banicks starting dating.

Staff couples share a glimpse into their lives

Claire Anderson, Field Reporter February 14, 2019

Amanda Banick, math teacher and girls swim and dive coach, worked at the White Bear Lake ALC. The security guard at the school consistently offered her his son's phone number. She felt it was a little...

Sophomore Alexis Pratt hustles back on defense on the Dec. 17  game against Wayzata. The Ponies fell by two points to the Trojans in overtime.

Alexis Pratt shoots toward basketball success

Catherine Monty, Distribution Reporter February 12, 2019

Sophomore Alexis Pratt is one of Stillwater's all star basketball players. At 5'3, standing out on the basketball court may seem like a difficult thing to do, however, Pratt has disproved that standard. ...

Caslow uses sign language to communicate with her son AJ about how he felt about how he did as goalie. This was after his hockey practice on Jan. 4.

Living deaf, not different: Amy Caslow

Sierra Hippel, Distribution Reporter February 8, 2019

The natural noise of birds singing in the park and cars passing by on the road are silent. Out in public people may stare and ask awkward questions as they walk by or start conversation. Growing up...

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