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The Pony Express

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The Pony Express

The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

Effects of construction felt around building, many eager for completion

Effects of construction felt around building, many eager for completion

Anna Koenning, Copy Editor October 25, 2016

The clangs and clanks of construction ring through school daily, but the effects of construction on people are more than just a headache. Though teachers encounter roadblocks like disruptions to the classroom...

Young Republicans and Democrats hold first debate

Young Republicans and Democrats hold first debate

Olivia Weirtz, Print Editor-in-Chief October 25, 2016

There has been an increase seen in the political involvement of students, and this can be attributed largely to the emergence of the Young Democrat and Young Republican clubs last year. Created to educate...

Murr smiles at the camera after coaching what seems to be Stillwaters future hockey players. Purrs great leadership skills help make him a great coach.

Murr affects community through sports

Anthony Alvarado, SNO playlist editor September 26, 2016

Being an impact player does not come so easy. Senior Austin Murr has wowed coaches, fans, and teammates as an unbelievable player and model character, emerging as a sports and community all-star throughout...

Stillwater girls hockey gets a fresh start

Stillwater girls hockey gets a fresh start

McKenna Wohlers, Social Media Reporter September 25, 2016

"As a team, our goal is to make it to section finals and head to state. It is a goal we have had for many years and we hope to achieve it this upcoming season," Senior hockey captain Olivia Konigson...

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Super fans show super school spirit

Hailey Buelow, Social Media Reporter September 18, 2016

It's a Friday evening and among the bleachers at the high school, and among the cheering teenagers is a small group that are responsible for the schools exhilarating school spirit. This small group...

The incredibly interesting Historic Courthouse in downtown Stillwater was chosen for the venue for the Con Amici orchestra concert.  Last year, Con Amici played at the courthouse as well.  This building was made in 1870, but still hosts many events to this day.  “I played at the courthouse last year for Con Amici as well,” junior Matt Dietrich says.

Seniors say goodbye to Con Amici

Jonathan Rustad, Copy Editor May 9, 2016

On May 2, music echoed throughout the historic auditorium of the Washington County Courthouse.  The melodies were performed by the Con Amici Orchestra.  After preparing for months, their final concert...

Noah Cates #11, Jackson Cates #12 and Andrew Hoy #19 minutes before Noah's game winning goal against Hill-Murray Pioneers. "I was excited for everything that was going to come from this," Noah says.

Noah Cates: scoring his way to the top

Taylor Johnston, Social Media Reporter May 7, 2016

Holland passes the puck to Cates. Cates’ skates graze across the ice as he spins around Hill-Murray's defense man.  The buzzer goes off sounding through out the arena. Junior Noah Cates made the...

With the season still young, the team is still very confident. "The season has gone great so far and we just have to keep up the wins and i'm sure we will win the sections," says junior Nick Anderson.

Boys tennis faces construction

Nathan Novotny, Social Media Editor May 5, 2016

Excitement filled the boys tennis team as the season began. Last year's season ended with the record of 11-7 and a third place finish in the Suburban East Conference. The Ponies seemed hopeful for...

"My parents are big democrats so just being around them and watching debates is how I formed me political views," said Maya Yokanovich.

Young Democrats reignite passion in politics

Craig Sanislo, Layout Editor May 5, 2016

As the presidential election approaches and many students become of legal voting age, students have become more engaged and passionate than ever. Students have formed a club that they call the "Young...

Seniors Rayvon Simmons and Jack Haubrich drill into the canoe together. The canoe is meant to teach multiple skills including teamwork. “You really have to help out the other people working with you,” said Senior Raquel Ruiz

Canoe building teaches ALC students new skills

Sam Begin, Print Editor-in-Chief March 18, 2016

A canoe may be a mere sailing craft for most, but to the kids at the St. Croix Valley Area Learning Center, the humble craft represents much more. Through the spring, 12 ALC seniors will be constructing...

 The occurrence of this year's college fair is very helpful for many students especially juniors and sophomores. When students are given the tools to learn more about their future, it's incredibly useful for students in the long run. Unfortunately some students were not given the chance to use this tool. Many current seniors never got a chance to experience the college fair. However, these same students have now become more determined to get underclassmen to go to the college fair, due to how beneficial they know the fair is.
  Senior Mary Norkol says, “I would have loved to have the opportunity to learn about local colleges and find out what I did and didn't want in a school.”

High turnout for Stillwater’s college fair

Sarah McCarthy, Photographer March 17, 2016

Stillwater Area High School hosted one of the largest college fairs in the Midwest in the gym. The fair featured over 110 different post secondary schools, and offered a range of opportunities for...

Senior Carly Fedorowski runs down the field against Blake in the 2015 girls lacrosse season. "I’m hoping my senior season of lacrosse will help me prepare for what's to come next year. It will be fun to see how different it is at the college level," senior Carly Fedorowski says.

Fedorowski commits to Lindenwood University

Colin Gray, Social Media Reporter March 17, 2016

Many lacrosse players across America dream of getting an opportunity to be asked by a college to play for them, but for only a few, this becomes a reality. This past November senior Carly Fedorowski ...

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