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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

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...

New Team captains this year are seniors Erin Theits, Leah Kroening and Sarah Neilson. The teams plans for the next year are being changed as the captains see fit. Kroening said, “I have learned leadership and the girls look up to me now and I have to be a role model.”

Golf season underway

Dan Gorman, Distribution Reporter • March 23, 2015

Now that spring is just around the corner the Stillwater boys and girls golf season is about to start. The season starts March 23, the Monday after spring break. Because it is a new season there will...

Photo by Megan McGuire The different colored mixtures of natural ingredients are hand packed together into patterned Bath Bombs. They have a chalky texture and can be up to the size of a baseball. "I was surprised at the size of the Bath Bombs when I first saw them, they are actually really big to be putting in a little bath tub," said sophomore Kleio Vrohidis.

Bath bombs explode into pop culture

Madi Schoenecker, Social Media Editor • February 26, 2015

Bath bombs have become increasingly popular over the past few years.  Co-founder of LUSH Cosmetics Mo Constantine invented the Bath Bomb in 1989.  Bath bombs are hard-packed mixtures of chemicals...

Photo Courtesy Katie Lottsfeldt The varsity hockey team lines up for the national anthem at St, Croix Valley Rec Center before a game. “I think our biggest win was the section quarterfinals against White Bear. We had a rocky start but then came back together as a team,” said Katie Lottsfeldt

Hockey strides into sections

Sara Stickler, Online Editor • February 25, 2015

  The whole season comes down to one game. Months and months of off-season training, practices and games, sections unfolds the entire season into a few important games. Now is the time teams...

"We go together", not only a song title but also words that describe the relationship of the cast as a whole. High school performances are put together in a matter of months, and in that time the cast develops friendships on and off the stage. The ending dance to this play illustrates how the cast can communicate with one another in a loving way. "There are some really talented actors and actresses and are a lot of fun to spend time with and be around," said senior Dan Ahrendt.

‘Grease’ is the word

Tessa Rosa, Fashion Blog Editor • February 25, 2015

The curtain rises and Principal McGee’s words float across the stage. “Welcome back students. We are changing things up this year. Please report immediately to the gymnasium, for our school song...

Photo by Mackenzie BottolfsonOne of Ms. Nelson's main jobs is to assist students in registering for the upcoming school year. "We [counselors] are an integral part of the school system...we work with kids at every level, socially, emotionally and academically. We're kind of the first person a student goes to if they're having a concern or an issue," said Nelson.

Liz Nelson, helping students for plan for future

Clay Knoll, Distribution Reporter • February 23, 2015

Counselors play an important role in students lives. From helping with social issues to scholarships applications, they do everything. High school counselor Liz Nelson has been a counselor at the high...

Photo by Katelyn Weisbrod To congratulate the students for reaching their goal in the Pennies for Patients fundraiser, Principal Rob Bach dressed up as Elsa from Frozen and lip-synched Let It Go at the pep fest; his reaction to tweets relating him to Elsa. When he was finished, he thanked the students for their generosity as well as their commitment to keep the lunchroom clean. “I thought it was hilarious that he actually dressed up like Elsa,” said senior Ellie Anderson. “He owned the tweet that referred Stillwater to Frozen and him to Elsa.”

BLAST Week promotes school community and spirit

Allie Langness, Online Editor • February 23, 2015

The week of Valentine’s Day is always filled with fun, candy, enthusiasm, silly dress up days, and a pep fest to end the week. This year was no different. Student Council once again hosted a fun...

Photo by Mathias Hoefferle This close up look of the game “Sorry” represents what some of the games look like. Although the games are fun its not always about the game or competition at school, it is about having a fun time with friends. This is why the club is open to anyone on Fridays.

Board game club jumps two spaces in popularity

Marya Redmond, Team Lead • February 13, 2015

Board game club was new to Stillwater Area High School this semester. It was created for a group of students to get together to play board games after school in English Teacher Laura Hammond Laux’s...

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