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Photo courtesy Katie Kelzemberg. This years SAHS one-act cast got second place out of 12 teams. “I joined because I enjoy theatre and it sounded like it would be fun,” Mills says.

One act Beauty and the Beast demands roaring applause

Taylor Johnston, Social Media Reporter February 27, 2016

  As the story unfolds, Belle transforms in this modern day Beauty and the Beast put on by 20 SAHS students in the one act play competition held by Minnesota High School League. One acts are...

Students will have the opportunity to end their weeks in France with a couple days in Paris. Seeing the Eiffel Tower, visiting local sites, the shops and restaurants as well as see the beautiful museums in Paris. One of which will be The Louvre museum, which is the most visited museum in Paris. “We will get to climb to the top of the Eiffel tower, and get to see many gorgeous museums in Paris,” Parr says.

French students prepare to say au revior mid June

Mikayla Erf, Photographer February 24, 2016

  Nine plus hours of flying, 4,289 miles, and the trip of a lifetime. French students have the opportunity this summer of taking the once in a lifetime adventure of traveling through France. “France...

Senior captain Simon Sagissor and junior assistant captain Luke Manning embracing in a hug after a goal was scored. The boys are ranked second in the state and are looking to win in the section finals and make it to the state tournament. "We've got a special group of kids that have a lot of chemistry which can make a big difference in close games," Manning says.

Boys hockey has high expectations for rest of season

Isabel Boedigheimer, Head Copy Editor February 23, 2016

Pep talks from the coaches, encouraging words from the captains, blades against the ice and the swoosh of the puck into the net were sounds the boys hockey team heard while warming up before playing...

Mites players cheering on their teammates from the sidelines after one had scored a goal during the three on three tournament. Many memories were made and the mites had a lot of fun during this hockey festival which made for a fun-filled weekend for mites hockey players.   "It was super family friendly. I saw tons of families. Grandparents, brothers and sisters, parents watching these kids. It was great pond hockey like old fashioned pond hockey which was fun for the kids," says Ligday. "It was a great family event and atmosphere," Glanzer adds.

‘Sticks in Stillwater’ hockey festival supports Herb Brooks Foundation

Hannah Anderson, Social Media Managing Editor February 23, 2016

During the weekend of Feb. 5-7, Stillwater hosted a mites hockey festival called "Sticks in Stillwater" for the first time ever, which helps support the Herb Brooks Foundation. It celebrated the life...

Students at Oak Park Elementary proudly display their artwork on the wall in the staircase of their school. Most of the art was made by 5th and 6th graders and some pieces may even be entered int he Da Vinci Fest this year. The kids at Oak Park take pride in their work which is an important quality in the worlds of art and science alike.

Da Vinci Fest molds inventive minds

Dante Hoyos, Distribution Reporter January 12, 2016

  Da Vinci Fest is an annual art and science fair sponsored by The Partnership Plan that takes place at the high school. Stillwater students are encouraged to compete in the festival, but enrollment...

Sophomore Siri Bohachek climbs up a hill at the nordic state tournament last year for the girls teams third place finish. "I love participating on the Nordic team, it's a great group of people." Bohachek said.

Siri Bohachek has bright future in store

Colin Gray, Reporter December 24, 2015

The air is cold and creates wisps of breathe that flow through the air. The sudden shifts of movement only makes everything more nerve racking. As seconds are counted down by a coach with a watch in...

Boys hockey slams previous state champs

Bennett Friedrich, Sports Layout Editor December 22, 2015

The 4-0 varsity hockey team got out to an amazing start with a huge win 6-5 over Lakeville North, the defending state champions. The team has a solid offensive structure, clearly demonstrated against Lakeville....

McKenzie's class helps fulfill 8-year-old's wish

McKenzie’s class helps fulfill 8-year-old’s wish

Allie Langness, Online Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2015

Laurie McKenzie's sixth hour class is making steps towards eight-year-old, Safyre Terry's, Christmas wish. Terry suffered burns to more than 75 percent of her body in 2013 after an arson attack was...

Stillwater named most picturesque small town by USA Today

Stillwater named most picturesque small town by USA Today

Sydney Slusher, Layout Editor December 10, 2015

Recently Stillwater was named the most picturesque small town by USA Today, as their selection for the state of Minnesota. "Stillwater is all around just a beautiful town, it's not really a surprise...

Orchestra conductor Zach Sawyer conducts his first concert in the Stillwater district.

Zach Sawyer conducts first orchestra concert

Sam DiStefano, Photographer December 7, 2015

As the orchestra students walked on stage for the first time on Nov. 12, they were nervous. For some it was their first time playing on this stage. But this was also the first time Zach Sawyer has...

Giving a helping hand is always a heartwarming thing to do and, "[She] feels it is very important to support the less in anyway possible and what better way than to sell something he handmade. So much time and thought was put into each one they are so worth the money," Scheel said.

Key Club raises money for Guatemalan students

Karisma Vang, Social Media Editor December 6, 2015

 Key Club allows students to help out around the world, giving help to someone, one step at a time. The club is organized to assist students with community service hours and lend a hand to organizations.  This...

Senior Ava Wichser rehearses her “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” with Joseph Roesler as one of the Sugar Plum Cavaliers. “I love to dance because there is always room to improve and push yourself more and more,” Wichser says.

St. Croix Ballet prepares 15th annual Nutcracker performance

Mary Burchill, Fashion Blog Editor December 5, 2015

The St. Croix Ballet has made performing the Nutcracker an annual event since 1990, every year dancers work tirelessly to put on an unforgettable performance for Thanksgiving weekend. These dancers...

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