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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

Senior captain Wyatt Wasko hits a sand shot during a conference match. The Ponies are a part of the Suburban East Conference and are joined by eight other teams from around the area.

Boys golf looks to improve on seventh place finish

Catherine Monty, Distribution Reporter May 18, 2019

Boys golf has started slow due to unexpected weather and the team is eager to get outside and tee it up. Despite being forced inside for tryouts, the team is expecting to not only return to the State...

"Pony Wicks and Balls" is a company created and run by senior Jerod Ormand-Miller. The business was created in September 2018 as a theatre fundraiser. He manages his time well, bouncing between school, theatre, and the business while maintaining the work for all activities.

High school entrepreneurs learn values of business

Emma Kostroski-Polucha, Print Editor-in-Chief May 16, 2019

Owning a business is never easy, between the customers and business partners, it can be hard to keep everything in check. Many business owners struggle through the beginning of their ownership. All...

AVID teacher Brandon Maxwell teaches his students valuable study skills to prepare for college. College prep is a focus of the class. A majority of AVID students end up getting accepted to their college of choice.

AVID elective prepares students for college

Jameson Stahl, Online Editor-in-Chief May 10, 2019

AVID is a program offered in the district that is meant to give middle academic students an extra boost on their path to college. Most students enrolled are the first in their family to go to college,...

After the awards ceremony on April 27, Pony Express students head to Huntington Beach to watch the sunset and grab a group dinner.

‘Where Dreams Come True’; Newspaper visits Anaheim

Lilly Sample, Online Editor-in-Chief May 9, 2019

  While most high schools students whistled away at schoolwork and homework April 24 through the 28, 10 members of the Pony Express, accompanied by advisor Rachel Steil and parent volunteer...

Junior William Thompson works on his club's tensegrity project, using tension and forces to maintain the integrity of the structure without external support.

Let’s get physical

Elise Truman, Online Editor May 9, 2019

Every Tuesday, a group of young, science-minded students gets together to do exciting physics projects. They spend their time furthering their physics knowledge and applying it practically. The...

Members of St. Catherine's University at the Deaf Event April 27. They are representing the ASL major and minor opportunities offered at St. Catherine University. Those who take the programs find jobs as translators and social service workers.

ASL students host Deaf community event

Q.C. Ho, Editorial Cartoonist May 8, 2019

ASL students hosted the Deaf Awareness Day event April 27, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. For the sixth year in a row, ASL students from across Minnesota had the opportunity to interact with members of the...

The girls softball team played against Park high school April 24. Stillwater beat Park 6-2. This is a big victory for the girls seeing as Park is one of their biggest competetors.

Girls softball continues winning streak

Ellsa Ohmann, Layout Editor May 8, 2019

Making their way back into the season, the girls softball team prepares for another outstanding season. After winning the class 4A state title in the 2017-18 season last year, the girls are motivated...

Boys lacrosse team practices for their upcoming season on the school's turf fields for captain's practice. They consistently work on their passing and catching.

Boys lacrosse team hopes to beat Mahtomedi for first time

Carina Block, Copy Editor April 18, 2019

Last season, the boys varsity lacrosse team graduated many key players, but this season they are still going to strive for a record similar to last year's (11-2). This year's captains are seniors...

Self Eco is a local green and environmentally friendly company located in Stillwater, Minn. The company helps the plastic problem by creating biodegradable utensils and other everyday use items.

Simple plastic causes complicated problems

Catherine Monty, Distribution Reporter April 12, 2019

  Something as simple as plastic is used in almost every aspect of our lives. Durable, mold-able and strong plastic is found in thousands of products. Disposable syringes, tires and police...

Juniors Owen Kiser, Bailey Foster and their coach during spring break. Being distance runners, Christensen spends a lot of time with them to help them improve. Coming during spring break gave them an opportunity to get ahead.

Boys track team trains outside during Minnesota heat wave

Michael O'Gorman, Business Editor April 8, 2019

The boys track team started practices during spring break to prepare for this years competitions.  Starting during spring break gave them more time to get ahead of the competition.  The team consists...

The Broad Spectrum team meets Thursdays at 3:15 p.m. The team discusses future plans for their broad spectrum camp that will begin in the summer.

Broad Spectrum opens mind to new ideas

Sierra Hippel, Distribution Reporter April 5, 2019

"There are people who are really hateful in the world, who judge people off of their gender, sexual orientation, race and more. We want to be able to use all those as creativity, and as an outlet for kids...

Key Club members participated in making May Day baskets for teachers last year. The Key Club has over 90 members and meets every other Thursday in the main gym.

Key Club strives to serve community

Soren Danelius, Layout Editor March 14, 2019

Most students do not participate in community service, but those who do have a special space for community service join Key Club. The Key Club is a student-led community service club; they meet every...

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