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The Pony Express
The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express
By doing it with a friend it makes it all the more fun and helps evolve their makeup skips, “It’s really fun to share our makeup and get ready together,” Senior Emma Constant says.

Mattson, Constant begin makeup account

Allison Heintz, Copy Editor • May 5, 2017

High school has always been seen as a time to be who you really are and do what you love. With the social media and internet access we have today, it's easier than ever to be open about who you really...

Online news provides easy access to everything one may need to know. Junior Peter Kast says, "I think that news is so easy to find now a days because people don't want to wait to find out whats happening, they want to know right away. "

Journalism turns a new page

Hailey Laubscher, Pony Express TV Anchor • May 4, 2017

In today's society, it is easy to fall into the habit of turning on the TV to listen to tonight's news, or go on Twitter to get the latest information about what is happening in the world. As this...

Mike Parker walking the team in after an inning on April 7 while playing the Woodbury Royals. Mike Parker says,” Growing up I coached Evan in basketball and I thought that was a better bonding experience for us. When I’ve coached him in baseball here at the high school because right now he is a JV player and I’m varsity head coach, but I don’t get that much interaction with him.”

Mike Parker, father: like father, like son

Kayla Gjerde, Social Media Reporter • May 4, 2017

Junior Evan Parker has had a great opportunity to be coached by his dad. Mike Parker is the head varsity coach for the boys baseball team. This unique opportunity for both father and son has bonded...

Photo Courtesy of: Stillwater Nerf 2017 Twitter Page Teammates take down multiple opponents during the day or during the night. “Jack Maghrak with the double kill on Gunnar borges and max Timmons for Brackas 15 and 16th kill #47,” the Tweet on the Stillwater 2017 Nerf page reads.

Nerf War tradition continues

Ebbie Benson, Copy Editor • May 3, 2017

A popular tradition within the student body is the Nerf War. It not only takes place in the community, but also across the state as students all over team up and take down their opponents. The...

Seniors Charlie Skaret, Kai Knudson and Ben O’Malley performed at Winter Coffeehouse and invited former SAHS graduates Lars Stannard and Max Ylitalo up on stage to play the cowbell and tambourine. “Lars and Max play whatever we need them to. They can play anything from auxiliary percussion, drums, guitar, bass, keyboard, as well as vocals,” Charlie says.

Skaret helps Bundbugs become more successful

Mariah Marsnik, Copy Editor • May 3, 2017

Bundbugs is the current name of the constantly evolving band whose origin is shrouded in secrecy. The band view themselves as the successor to The Beatles and senior Charlie Skaret is the lead singer. The...

Most students use their phones as their primary source of information. "I always have my phone with me so I'm always up-to-date on what's going on," Tabucol says.

Print media has declined over last decades

Emma Clarkowski, Student Playlist Editor • May 2, 2017

Over time, do fewer Americans receive print media? With the internet providing all sorts of other news sources, many families choose not to receive print magazines and newspapers. Over the last decade,...

Assistant Principal Chris Otto says,"We are in the hiring process currently." The front of the high school’s exterior will remain the same.

New teachers transition to high school

Elise Luoma, Student Playlist Editor • May 2, 2017

With the new construction and transition of ninth graders, more faculty is needed to cater to all students. As the transition plan has added new buildings to the existing school, the hiring process...

The team is very large in numbers and we're joined by many new faces this year. “We have a big number of new girls this year that are coming from the swim and dive team. Having a swimming background helps so much when learning this sport so it's really nice that we have such a big crossover,” junior Claire Summary says.

Synchro team shoots for success

Ciana Fragnito, Social Media Reporter • May 2, 2017

Synchronized swimming, or as some call it underwater dancing, has had a long legacy of great athletes doing great things at Stillwater. The team's competitive side paired with the bonds formed between...

Hannah Anderson mid game receiving the pass from a teammate and going up field. Teammate Junior Emma Anderson says, “Hannah brings high intensity and good energy to practice which is super important when trying to prepare for an upcoming game.”

Anderson wins Athena award for excellence in athletics

Andrew Wilcek, Social Media Editor • May 1, 2017

The Athena award is an award given to a female student that accels in athletics at their school. 43 schools participate in the event in Minnesota. This year senior Hannah Anderson has won the award...

Caitlin and Brandon Pott on their horses Five and Rusty coming out of the box after the roping dummy during practice. “I’ve fallen off a couple of times. Mostly just rope burns and bruises,” Caitlin said.

Pott siblings become rodeo duo

Travis Jacobson, Social Media Reporter • April 28, 2017

There are few students who would think of joining high school rodeo as their choice of sport. Maybe it is the thought of riding animals three times their size for fun that scares them away. That is...

Olivia Knox destroys the ankles of a player on East Ridge. "That East Ridge game was one of the highlights of my career because I scored the goal that sent it into over time," Knox commented.

Olivia Knox commits to UND

Kevin Thole, News Anchor • April 28, 2017

Throughout her high school career, junior Olivia Knox has been a dominating force on the soccer field. With the way she controls the ball and beats defenders, it comes as no surprise that universities...

Johnson says, "The goal is to have at least three separate groups of riders so one can be for people who just want to ride for fun, a middle group that's a little faster and the highest group would be people who actually want to race." The more people who join cycling club the more it will prosper and allow for more opportunities for members in years to come.

Cycling away

Owen Landrud, Social Media Reporter • April 28, 2017

Biking is a classic tradition to enjoy the world and get some overdue exercise, and now students have made it just that much easier to get outside and onto a bike. Juniors Lars Johnson and Fred...

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