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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

An excavator parked on a work site of future homes off of Manning Avenue. Edward Gorman owner of local restaurant Gormans in Lake Elmo explains how the citizens have become frustrated by saying, "Although you are only one voice, you have to get united. And I think that (The citizens) have riled up here recently."

Lake Elmo development causes controversy

Sarah McCarthy, Photographer October 13, 2015

Lake Elmo has been featured in the news more than once for their upcoming changes, along with the controversy surrounding these changes. Although it leaves outsiders confused as to what is really going...

Ace often resides in the library in order to complete his work. To be successful, time must be set aside for academics. "Being a good student means you set goals for yourself and you achieve those goals. Studying and having good organizational habits will help you get there," Oubaha said.

All-star Ace shares academic success

Governess Simpson, Layout Editor October 13, 2015

"Being a good student means you set goals for yourself and you achieve those goals. Studying and having good organization habits will help you get there," senior Ace Oubaha said. On the night of...

Seniors begin preparation for college life

Joel Lange, Social Media Reporter May 17, 2015

As May rolls around, seniors all over begin the tough adjustment to life away from home. Some will go on to schools out of state, while other will attend local colleges like the University of Minnesota...

SPCA promotes diversity

SPCA promotes diversity

Katelyn Weisbrod, Head Copy Editor May 14, 2015

The Students Promoting Cultural Awareness club is attempting to showcase diversity and integrate minority culture into the mainstream. The club is open to all and advocates for a sense of love and...

Stillwater Nerf war returns

Stillwater Nerf war returns

Oliver Parker, Online Editor May 14, 2015

Stillwater's Nerf war is back. Around 450 students at Stillwater Area High School are running around town shooting each other with Nerf guns, all with the goal of achieving the huge jackpot of money....

Sailing team seeks school support

Sailing team seeks school support

Parker Estenson, Advertising Editor May 13, 2015

With the wind whipping past their face, adrenaline pumping through their veins, and the finish line in sight that sailing team looks for victory, but that is not the only thing they are looking for....

Jones retires after 39 years of teaching

Jones retires after 39 years of teaching

Cory Spawn, Broadcast Managing Editor April 30, 2015

  Each morning around seven o'clock, orchestra teacher Jerry Jones walks past a sign saying, “Enter these doors with an unrelenting sense of urgency,” followed by members of Concert Orchestra...

Intramural volleyball strikes again

Jessica Thomas, Editor-in-Chief April 29, 2015

Intramural sports come in plenty at Stillwater, but the work and competition to follow behind each one are unique and different. Intramural volleyball began on April 13. It is a league made up of nine...

Photo by Rachel LemireSenior Raelynn Heinitz, was recently made the new leader of FFA, the Future Farmers of America club. "I was voted president at the end of last year," Heinitz said.

Raelynn Heintz leads the way for FFA

Oliver Parker, Online Editor April 9, 2015

FFA is lead by senior Raelynn Heintz who has been a member of the group for three years. The FFA team is one of the best in the state at what it does given its ample amount of members compared to rural...

Photo by Megan Aller "There are so many funny memories with Matt that I can't pick one. He is super goofy and random. Matt just makes fun of himself and is constantly throwing out hilarious comments," said Haumersen.

Anderson sets school basketball record for total points

Cory Spawn, Broadcast Managing Editor March 27, 2015

Senior Matt Anderson set a new record of 1166 total points scored by a player over his time on the basketball team during a game against Forest Lake on Feb. 6. He has been on the basketball team...

Len's continues going after 20 years

Len’s continues going after 20 years

Jessica Thomas, Print Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2015

On the corner of Myrtle and Owens Street lies Stillwater’s oldest grocery store, running in the same location. Len’s Corner Store celebrated its 20th anniversary on Feb. 20. Although the ownership...

Photo by Sarah Junko 
An elementary violin player was invited to play a tuning note. Taking the role of the concert master. “Kids are kids and they respond to good music similarly. It was necessary for all of us to be open and welcoming as the young students were no doubt a bit nervous,” said Director Jerry Jones.

Varsity and Friends provides heartwarming entertainment

Dan Gorman, Distribution Reporter March 24, 2015

The Varsity and Friends orchestra concert was a concert that allowed elementary kids to not only watch the high school's Varsity Orchestra play, but also to play alongside them. This concert gave the...

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