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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

One of the most important pieces of advice Adam gave was, "Get to know your teachers, they are not out to get you. Even people who aren't advanced still don't know everything, even finding a group of people can help. Setting up a schedule to do the same amount of work and staying on task can also make a big difference,"  Adam says.

Advanced sophomores graduate early

Elana Ross, Photographer Editor May 16, 2017

Most young students experience four years of high school. From freshman to senior year growing socially, individually and intellectually. Sophomore twins, Adam and Marta Markowicz started their high...

There is a lot to do at the Big Thrill Factory and it is a great way to be active.“My favorite thing there was the Time Challenge and Go Karts. But I think my cousins liked the laser tag the best. Overall my cousins and I really enjoyed it and all of its variety," said senior Chelaina Daniels.

Big fun at Big Thrill Factory

Valeria Gonzalez, Layout Editor May 8, 2017

Are you hungry for some fun? Get ready to be amazed by the Big Thrill Factory (BTF) that just opened it’s second location in Oakland, Minn.  BTF is a place that offers games from a go-kart track...

Anderson focuses as he takes a put. Competition is valued on the golf team and Anderson adds to that spirit. "Parker and I are really competitive so we are always trying to beat each other which makes both of our games better," junior Cole Janke says.

Parker Anderson masters golf

Olivia Weirtz, Layout Editor-In-Chief May 7, 2017

For senior Parker Anderson golf is a family sport. Both of his older brothers took up golf before him, leading him to explore the sport as well and rise to the level of captain. They provided him with...

Photo courtesy Holly Ringsak. Young Life teens smile for the camera at Castaway camp. "It's the people and the environment that has impacted me the most. It has strengthened friendships, introduced new ones to me, and given me strong role models," junior Holly Ringsak says.

Young life gains popularity

Noah Ness, Read and Watch Team May 7, 2017

Teenagers often find themselves forced to attend church by their parents, where they listen to pastors preach and have to sit still for an hour. Some may enjoy this type of worship, but for others,...

The team looks to senior leadership to help direct the team towards success. "We still have our first singles, Jack Leach, and first doubles, Parker and Cole Dutko, from last year who are now all seniors, so we have a more experienced team than last year," juinor Keyan Shayegan says.

Boys tennis team serving up high expectations

Jared Dean, Broadcast Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2017

The boys tennis team has their goal of making the state tournament set again this year with a lineup unlike the lineups they have seen in previous years. The boys tennis season is starting up and...

“Photojournalism is a category of photography for news, and it’s where maybe the news journalists go to a certain part of a country as part of the story that they’re trying to find,” Photography teacher Christina Weese says.

Photojournalism: vital form of news

Aaron Yang, Social Media Reporter May 6, 2017

Every newspaper, article, or any type of stories you see with an image in the front, always has a meaning behind it. The definition of what the photo represents is called photojournalism. Photojournalism...

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...

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