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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

Sam Hanson leads Nordic team to success

Abby Kunze, Copy Editor January 15, 2015

Sam Hanson is testing the course of leadership and responsibility as the only junior captain of the Nordic Ski team. “It’s fun but also comes with a lot of responsibility. It’s nice to have input...

Varsity basketball team adds win after win

Joel Lange, Social Media Reporter January 14, 2015

The Ponies basketball team did not start the season the way they wanted to, due to many setbacks ranging from defensive issues to the loss of players. At every high school sports game, hundreds of people...

Absolute concentration is required for some of the moves that are pulled off. Senior captain Marleigh Wise said, "As a captain I work to set an example and motivate the team to perform the best they can. All the captains are there to connect the team to make sure we are there for each other and support each other everyday.”

Gymnastics team springs into new season

Megan McGuire, Online Editor December 3, 2014

Flying and launching bodies through the air. Twisting and turning using all the strength they have. With tryouts over and daily practices in full swing, the gymnastics team is working hard in the...

Senior John Huntley, one of the top  runners for Stillwater, pushes his hardest to finish strong in the Minnesota State Championships.

Boys cross-country team fights for victory

Jessica Thomas, Editor-in-Chief November 19, 2014

They lace up their spikes as they approach the starting line. As they do their final run outs, they strategize on how they want to run their race. The starter walks to the center of the field. Ready! The...

New leader in the football team’s offense

Braden Cousineau, Social Media Reporter October 30, 2014

Last year DJ Skie ('15) was one of the Ponies leading receivers, this year he is the one on the other end of the ball. Skie, now heading the Ponies agile offense, is new to the position. He has proven...

Consistent server Briana Momchilovich ('16), contributes tremendously to the success of the team with her accurate serves.

Volleyball spikes up success

Sara Stickler, Online Editor October 29, 2014

Those Mizuno labeled balls bumping around the high school gym are starting to come to end as the season comes to a close. The  girls volleyball team has done nothing but persist, which created a successful...

Coaches prioritize concussion prevention

Dennis Toenjes, Video Editor October 14, 2014

Concussion Rates in high school sports across Minnesota have been growing at an alarming rate and Stillwater Area High School contributes to this trend as well. Concussions are brain injuries caused...

Senior captain Zach Knox leads the Ponies with the knowledge and wisdom he gained as an underclassman. “Sophomore year, I was playing with upperclassmen,” said Knox. “Now it’s weird seeing sophomores and juniors look up to me.”

Senior Knox leads as football captain

Matt Brown, Social Media Editor October 2, 2014

Three-time Varsity Football player, senior Zach Knox, is one of the new team captains and is now taking up the leadership role and portraying it on the 2014 Varsity Football Team. Although the football...

Sailing Team looking for members and possible school support

Lars Stannard, Photographer October 1, 2014

It is not well known, but some students are currently participating on a sailing team which is stationed and operated by the Saint Croix Sailing School (SCSS) in Hudson, WI. It is a small team consisting...

A look at the Ponies 2014 football season

Matt Salmi, Social Media Editor September 30, 2014

The Ponies football team has started the year off on the right foot as they are 3-0!  The first few games on the Ponies schedule were anticipated to be wins and they won them in convincing fashion.  While...

Seniors Eric Bromback and Mark Houle are improving their health in the weight room. "We are trying to find places either before school, or after school and during P.E. time. to get the most minutes of physical activity a student can have," said Deb Van Klei.

Moving towards healthy habits

Megan Warbalow May 29, 2014

More and more people in this country are becoming lazy and overweight. To solve this issue people are taking initiative to make more people, especially kids, interested in being active. The HealthyMOVES (Meaningful...

 Senior Mark Houle ready to fire and Jenna Jahnke patiently watches the shot. “Together, we worked with Stillwater’s athletic director to get a club formed at the school,” said Jahnke.

Trap shooting team rapidly growing

Zach Campbell, Video Team Editor May 23, 2014

The bright orange clay pigeon flies over their heads as senior Jenna Jahnke is at the ready to take fire with her 12-gauge shot gun. BOOM! Jahnke has a direct hit with the clay pigeon which shatters...

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