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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
Edens first Thanksgiving at Toomb house with her family and friends. "This one was taken on her first Thanksgiving. It is one of my favorite pictures of her because of the look on her face," Toombs said.

Mom Chloe Toombs determined to succeed

Taylor Johnston, Social Media Editor • January 16, 2016

Chloe smiles brightly at her four month old daughter Eden and whispers to her that she loves her. Eden's face brightens up at the sound of her mom's voice. She bounces around a bit and giggles, showing...

As Sunny Shaw and Matt Kiedrowski eagerly awaited to eat their bugs on a stick, their adventurous spirit and positive attitude was demonstrated. While they were teaching in Taiwan it took courage to leave America and travel to a completely new place out of their comfort zone. However they welcomed their new life wholeheartedly. Part of living in a new place is experiencing the new culture. Kiedrowski explains, “The culture shock was still pretty significant. It’s almost like you wake up after three months and then you can think, okay now I’m back to normal. It takes that long.”

Kiedrowski traveled to Taiwan to teach junior high

Sarah McCarthy, Photographer • January 15, 2016

  Approaching the Taiwan coast with surfboards in hand, watching as the waves of the North Pacific Ocean crash peacefully upon the shore. Joined by friends of different cultures and background,...

Senior Josiah Gregg is very keen on letting as many people know about what is going on with renewable energy. He knows that it is advancing every day and is hoping it will not slow down. "Well, part of it is defiantly a technology learning curve. It’s sky rocketing as it is. i know Tesla just released a new battery, solar panels are getting more efficient all the time. They're also getting cheaper all the time, and with incentives for renewable energy, it might get used more and it might make it cheaper then. It's really as science advances, its going to advance." Gregg says.

Sustainable Energy Club emphasize conservation

Joslyn Reiche, Fashion Blog Editor • January 14, 2016

In a world that uses mostly coal and other nonrenewable energies, for power, there are people and companies that are wanting to change that. Sustainable energy is renewable and clean for the environment....

Santa stands near his horses and carriage waiting for the next group to ride. Anyone from couples to families were welcome aboard. After each ride he asked, "Alright folks did you have fun?" and everyone replied "Yes".

Vintage carriage rides reign in the visitors

Grace Donner, Photographer • January 14, 2016

Clip, Clop, Clip, Clop; that’s the noise you hear during the hometown holidays event when the horse-drawn carriages run by. They are filled with people from Stillwater and all over enjoying the holiday...

Lokai bracelets are meant to help tell a story. “I feel like the bracelets are for teenagers and older, not only because of the sizes, but also I don’t think they would relate to the story behind them,” said Sophomore Lauren Hafner. The idea behind them is to balance one’s life and create peace.

Lokai bracelets, a symbol of perseverance

Erin Lemanski, Photographer • January 14, 2016

Whether it be summer or winter, Lokai bracelets look amazing year round. These trendy bracelets are flying off the shelves with both boys and girls craving to own one of their own. The bracelets are...

"I coached a few championship teams before coming to Stillwater, and there were some really motivated girls on the teams I coached before, but I've found that even with a team with more girls who are there to have fun, I enjoy it just as much," said Coach Taylor.

Girls basketball team stronger than ever

Craig Sanislo, Layout Editor • January 14, 2016

The girls basketball team seems like an ordinary team at first glance, but after a while it is easy to see that they have a bond tighter than most other teams, and are led by a coach with a unique...

Another popular brand among teenagers today is Hunter boots. Junior Heather Leyh said, “I know those hunter boots are liked. I think they’re cute, but also very expensive.”

Universal rules of ‘being cool’

Lauren Lebourgeois, Copy Editor • January 13, 2016

  Many people wonder what it means to be cool. Everyone has their own definition of, and think of, it a little differently. It is natural for trends to start, and also to come to an end. Trends...

The Hippogriffs meet in the English flex room every Friday after school. They collaborate and come up with ideas, as well as discussing any plans already put into place. "Everyone seems to be liking the club, and it feels really inclusive," says junior Matt Dietrich.

Stillwater Hippogriffs bring magic to community service

Kaitlyn Bloom, Online Editor • January 13, 2016

  For many teenagers, finding time for public service and charities that interest them can be a challenge, but what if there was a way to combine students interest and service? The Stillwater...

Wagner takes flight Friday night and lands on his feet to get a needed first down in the red zone v.s. Mounds View. “It was the community that we shared as athletes that, while not lost after the season, is not the same as it was during our season," says senior Stephen Wagner.

Wagner: a force on the field and in the classroom

Matt Johnson, Sports Media Editor • January 13, 2016

Consider what it means to be a student athlete. Then consider what it means to be at the top of your game as a student and at the top of your game as an athlete. Meet Stephen Wagner. Senior Stephen...

Many members of society assume someone is cool for wearing certain brands of clothing or looking a certain way. Many forget that cool should be personality based rather than materialized. Junior Melissa Mcelin says, “People tend to think that all of the mainstream clothing stores like Lululemon, Forever 21, Urban Outfitters and Pacsun are cool. I’m not saying that they aren’t cool, I myself shop at some of them but it’s when people buy things that they think other people will like and they aren’t buying them for themselves.”

Defining a new generation of ‘cool’

Kleio Vrohidis, Online Editor • January 13, 2016

  A word that has been defining members of society since before many can remember: cool. The word is used so often that some forget how their meaning might differ from other's. Many define...

Senior Aj Laudet and FCA Advisor Brad Madison participating in the discussion during a FCA meeting. "A before school meeting is called a huddle, and each week it is student led by one of our student leaders and they decide what to talk about or which activities to do," Madison said. Games like Pictionary are often played at FCA meetings before or after having a discussion on the topic of the week.

FCA builds community and serves school and community

Jared Dean, News Anchor • January 13, 2016

    'The Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ goal is to present coaches, athletes, and all of whom they influence with a relationship with Jesus Christ as well as being a follower of...

Junior Tim Kromer is interacting with the crowd of people and is having a blast being the DJ at Snoball. A person in the front is cheering on Tim while he is DJing. “I love when people listen to my music and once I get going it just feels amazing,” Kromer said.

Tim Kromer pursues dream of being a DJ

Cole Lebourgeois, Copy Editor • January 13, 2016

  Many students have unique interests that not many other students have.  One student in particular has a strong passion to be a DJ, junior Tim Kromer. Kromer has a deep passion becoming...

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