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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

Student's flood out the schools doors at 2:10 p.m. While many feel safe at school, some students are worried for their safety. This is because of the rise in school shootings across the country.

Parents should be charged if their child commits school shooting

Caleb Gustafson, Photography Editor September 20, 2024

Back in 2021, the parents of Ethan Crumbely were charged for their child’s actions in the Oxford school shooting. This made it the first time parents have been charged for their child’s school shootings....

The ALC location now resides inside the old Oak Park Elementary school building. The new largely spacious area is needed to support the learning of ALC students.

ALC moves to Oak Park building

Elena Majeski, Layout Editor/Photographer September 12, 2024

The ALC moved from the high school building to Oak Park, opening up more space for SAHS and ALC students to be accommodated and learn. The ALC is an alternative learning center from grades 9-12...

11th grade varsity player Lydia White shares that her passion for tennis started when she was in 7th grade. White enjoyed the sport so much that she decided to continue playing because she enjoyed building skills and making friends. “My favorite part about being on the tennis team is the friendships I have made while on it,” White said.
#girlstennis #varsitytennis #teamwork #positivementality #success

Varsity tennis girls express their experiences as student athletes

Nevaeh Kinney, Layout Editor September 7, 2024

The varsity girl's tennis team believes that encouragement is the most important way to unite a team. At the courts, the girls are visibly proud of their teammates when they are winning and demonstrate...

Senior captains Andrew Walsh and Dylan Riniker run during cross country practice. Running during practice is key to their team's success at meets.

Boys cross country has another great season

Mila Nielsen, Online Editor August 29, 2024

The boys varsity cross country team is having yet again, another great season. They have been ranking in the top schools at all of their meets so far this season. In a couple of weeks they will be attending...

Senior Abbey Savelkoul, senior Zoe Chase, junior Liby Quast, senior Chloe Stanton and senior Ava Biederman about to get ready for the gymnastics state championship at Wilkins Auditorium Feb. 24. The team has worked hard to get to this point and are ready to give everything they have got into this final hurrah.

Gymnastics team works through tough season

Cole Nuss, Layout Editor March 4, 2024

White powdery chalk dust fills the air. Fans and teammates cheer loudly. Judges jot down notes as they decide their final scores. Individuals work hard in their events to get as many points as possible....

Girls hockey makes themselves a popular topic in school conversations after kicking off the season strong. Being known for their passionate and competitive players, it’s no wonder.

Girls hockey determined to make it to state

Mady Richert, Online Editor January 30, 2024

This season, girls hockey will be graduating 13 seniors. There is one main goal for the team, and that is to win a state championship title. With new coaching staff added to the program, there are...

Senior Oren Hamilton records for a basketball game against Roseville. He is currently recording highlights for his Hamilton film.

Oren Hamilton plans to become a professional videographer

Biniam Tsegai, Business Editor January 28, 2024

    Senior Oren Hamilton fell in love, maybe not in the most regular way. He found his love in videos. Hamilton is a well-distinguished videographer within the community who loves...

Prior to the Powderpuff game beginning, players and coaches stand in a uniform line for the national anthem. Seniors are wearing pink and juniors are wearing black.

Seniors keep Powderpuff win streak

Alison Keeler, Layout Editor-in-Chief November 5, 2023

Powderpuff is a girl's chance to play football. It is an annual tradition during homecoming week where junior and senior girls compete against each other in a game of flag football.  The game...

Physical Therapist Doctor Matt Hirn talks to a patient after their visit. Thrive HQ always makes sure communication is a high priority.

Lake Elmo brings life back to downtown

Ava Biederman, Photography Editor-in-Chief November 4, 2023

Downtown Lake Elmo is a historic town that is finally being brought back to life due to the strong community and small businesses. Sunshine Coffee Company, Thrive HQ, La Vie Est Belle and Be The Light...

The girls soccer team warms up before their practice. Coaches Mike Huber and Dusty Dennis rebuilding the varsity girl's soccer team after graduating 11 seniors in the class of 2022.

Girls soccer team rebuilds after graduating 11 seniors in class of 2022

Anna Agnessi, Online Editor October 14, 2023

Coaches Mike Huber and Dusty Dennis are rebuilding the varsity girls soccer team after graduating 11 seniors in the class of 2022. So far this season, they are third in conference and on route to go...

Freshman Owen Uglem, senior Jenna Baumgartner, freshman Lex Brown and freshman Nyx Lammie rehearse for the play as they are working hard. Their opening night is in November.

Theater department gets ready for ‘The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong’

Ava Bentdahl, Graphics Editor October 1, 2023

  Actors and actresses are working hard to prepare for "The One-Act Play that Goes Wrong." A murder mystery play goes along, but from the very beginning things are going wrong. Set pieces are...

Students participating in office hours in a classroom.

Office hours at its best, there are still ways to improve

George Palm and Garin Warner June 1, 2023

Office hours is an important tool that has been implemented for students to make sure they have dedicated time to catch up on any school work they might be missing. Even though it is a very useful...

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