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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
Mites players cheering on their teammates from the sidelines after one had scored a goal during the three on three tournament. Many memories were made and the mites had a lot of fun during this hockey festival which made for a fun-filled weekend for mites hockey players. "It was super family friendly. I saw tons of families. Grandparents, brothers and sisters, parents watching these kids. It was great pond hockey like old fashioned pond hockey which was fun for the kids," says Ligday. "It was a great family event and atmosphere," Glanzer adds.

‘Sticks in Stillwater’ hockey festival supports Herb Brooks Foundation

Hannah Anderson, Social Media Managing Editor • February 23, 2016

During the weekend of Feb. 5-7, Stillwater hosted a mites hockey festival called "Sticks in Stillwater" for the first time ever, which helps support the Herb Brooks Foundation. It celebrated the life...

Local strangers form connections

Local strangers form connections

Lily Marchan, Online Editor • February 23, 2016

All around us are strangers. A fleeting face passing by us, we look for no more than a second and then it is gone. The face forgotten and our lives continuing on our own winding path without thinking...

The BOLD proposal was first introduced Dec. 17 discussing the closure of Marine, Withrow and Oak Park Elementary schools. The decision was delayed until March 3 after request by Superintendent Pontrelli. "We were hoping from the meeting that it would be a 'no' vote and that they listen to the community and are willing to move forward and have community involvement in it," Withrow resident Debra Wagner says.

School Board postpones BOLD vote

Megan McGuire, Online Editor-in-Chief • February 22, 2016

In an unexpected move, Stillwater School District Superintendent Denise Pontrelli asked the Stillwater school board on Feb. 11 to postpone its vote on the closing of three District 834 elementary schools...

In the start of Falzones career she tried to begin her career and was faced with reject. After being denied the internship she wanted she responded with working even harder. She says, " The next year I applied for 6 different internships. Honestly I didn't care what one I got I just wanted to get one of the."

Falzone reflects on journey to Twins Stadium

Sam Begin, Print Editor-in-Chief • February 20, 2016

Chelsey Falzone presents to the Newspaper class with an odd blend of pride and humility, proudly displaying the photos she had taken of the Minnesota Twin’s baseball players, and yet adopting a serious...

The show "Hockey Moms" is local aired on channel 45 TV on Saturday nights at 6:30 p.m. The show tracks the exciting lives of four very different hockey moms from around the state of Minnesota. “My friends like it, they think it's funny and entertaining,” junior Olivia Wojski says.

‘Hockey Moms’ shoots and scores in Stillwater

Rose Stoebner, Visual Arts Managing Editor • February 14, 2016

 A Stillwater mom has come into the spotlight by starring in the new show "Hockey Moms". The show follows four different hockey moms: Angie, Shontel, Shay and Gwen. Hockey Moms airs Saturdays at...

Shelly is not afraid to share what she truly thinks and her co-workers get it. “I’m a pretty open book. Anyone here that knows me knows me,” Enhelder says. Enhelder is not going anywhere anytime soon, so staff and students might want to get to know her.

Enhelder loves her job as secretary

Shad Kraftson, Distribution Reporter • February 12, 2016

If someone were to have walked into the White Pony Center on Jan. 28, they would have found an empty desk. Something would have felt off. The office would have seemed dead. If they came back the...

In order to participate in the program, students are required to stay on campus. This may be nerve-racker for many students, but the MCAD faculty pride themselves on providing a positive environment for all students.

MCAD Art Program welcomes high school students

Dante Hoyos, Distribution Reporter • February 12, 2016

This summer from July 10th through July 31st, Minneapolis College of Art and Design is offering a three-week summer art program for students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school....

Max Ylitalo's recent science fair project recently won not only the Da Vinci Fest, but also the Science Talent Search. He was one of only four chosen from Minnesota. "I designed a new method for producing ethanol from waste paper that is more cost effective than using corn. The project is called 'Experimental Design Optimization of Surfactant Enhanced Waste Paper Hydrolysis" Ylitalo said.

Ylitalo gets national attention for science innovation

Justin Hannasch, Editor-in-Chief • February 12, 2016

While many students worry about the day to day homework or what test they have to study for, one student at SAHS is exceeding not only at Stillwater, but at a national level as well. His unique and...

The sun is finally coming out to wave people down to the heart of Stillwater as part of their quest to explore Minnesota. Although there aren’t many dogs walking on leashes, the day is bright and welcoming at 40 degrees for the high. The sign out in front of the Gazebo begs for a selfie as it awaits the next person trying to complete the statewide scavenger hunt known as CheckpointMN. It is an 8-week hunt that doesn’t target any specific age range. “I think [the scavenger hunt] is geared toward anybody adventurous,” Darn Knit Anyway employee Carly Stipe, says.

Statewide scavenger hunt travels through Historic Stillwater

Brianna Halverson, Social Media Reporter • February 11, 2016

A scavenger hunt took place throughout the state of Minnesota for $35,000 worth of prizes and Stillwater was chosen to be one of 10 checkpoints. The point is to target tourists to come out, enjoy the...

Senior and student ambassador Paige Anderson advises an incoming sophomore at Pony Possibilities night. As a part of the ambassadors program, she helps advise students about classes they should take from a high schooler's, rather than a teacher’s perspective. Paige says, “If you didn’t know if you were qualified for a certain course you can get a teacher’s perspective and they’ll tell you it’s good for college, but a student will tell you what it’s actually like.”

Pony Possibilities introduces freshman to high school options

Olivia Weirtz, Layout Editor • February 11, 2016

The auditorium was packed with nervous junior high students and their parents, anxiously awaiting a road-map for the next step in their education. Important information about AP classes and scheduling...

Seasonal affective disorder is largely due to a lack of vitamin D. It's especially common in states with long, cold winters, like Minnesota.

Seasonal Affective Disorder, more than winter blues

Dylan Foster, Field Reporter • February 10, 2016

Winter Blues The winter blues come and go for some, but are much more severe in others. Many people who live in the cold regions of the world can develop a condition in which too little sun can cause...

The Wellness Center is full of specialists who are eager to help. You can speak with a mental health expert, or a chemical therapist.

Wellness Center supporting self-change

Nick Carlson, Field Reporter • February 10, 2016

High School is a time for students to have fun, lay down the final preparations for what they are going to do in life, and pursue their passions. Unfortunately sometimes this is not the case, simply...

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