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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


Athletes are putting as much effort in the classroom as they are on the field. If they show lack of effort in class, and their grades reflect it, they will not be eligible to compete.

New athletic rule helps to keep student athletes on track

Brooke Thingvold December 8, 2013

The common student mantra, “don’t worry, dude, grades don’t matter until high school,” has been furthermore emphasized this year. New regulations regarding athletes’ grades and attendance have...


Erler jumps elegantly to pose for a photographer while showing off her dance skills. These skills have been honed in by her many years of dancing.

Erler maintains a positive attitude

Megan Warlborow December 8, 2013

Dance is not just a hobby for senior Bree Erler. It is a way of life. Erler sleeps, breathes and lives dance. Erler participates on the dance team, and dedicates almost all of her spare time to nothing...


During the State meet held at St. Olaf College, Lange shifts to pass an opponent. Lange passed countless opponents throughout her season, which is why she was such a crucial part to the team.

Lange runs to state

Rose Bruschu December 7, 2013

Junior Abby Lange had a successful cross country season this fall, and made her second career appearance at state on Nov. 2. The race was at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. Lange finished 98th...

The Varsity volleyball team huddles up as they end another successful season with middle hitter Stephanie Dietrich (’14). From left to right: Stephanie Houle (’14), Stephanie Dietrich, and Janae Momchilovich (’14). Dietrich will be playing volleyball at Michigan Technological University this upcoming fall.

Michigan recruits Dietrich for volleyball

Olivia Braun December 7, 2013

Senior Stephanie Dietrich, a varsity volleyball star since her sophomore year, has decided to continue playing the game she loves into her college career at Michigan Technological University (MTU). As...


Erler jumps elegantly to pose for a photographer while showing off her dance skills. These skills have been honed in by her many years of dancing.

Erler remains positive as chevals captain

December 7, 2013

Senior Bree Erler was honored with being this year’s captain for the Stillwater dance team. Erler faces issues with her last year of dancing with the Stillwater chevals and is disappointed, yet optimistic...

Weaver takes on challenge of Nordic captain

Weaver takes on challenge of Nordic captain

Emily Lodahl December 5, 2013

Young, but experienced junior Megan Weaver was chosen as a captain for the girls Nordic Ski team. Being that she is the only junior captain proves that Weaver has skills and leadership. The girls Nordic...


Evans and teammate go up to block an opposing spike during a late season game against Roseville. Evans great leadership showed after stuffing this spike

Evans leads volleyball team through great season

Karlee Stennes December 5, 2013

The girls varsity volleyball team had many ups and downs this past season. Senior Susan Evans has been playing volleyball for 14 years and is a setter and libero, a defensive specialist who bumps the...


Reinke skates across the ice during practice showing his leadership skills as captain of the boys hockey team.

Reinke’s back at it again

Melissa Reis November 29, 2013

Senior hockey captain Mitch Reinke is one of the top ranked hockey players in the United States. Last year, as a junior, he was named captain. Being a leader is difficult both on and off the ice, but...

Intramural sports decline in popularity

Intramural sports decline in popularity

Virginia Valishout November 28, 2013

While the amount of time students spend on homework and the amount of money spent on Starbucks to help students stay awake have increased, intramural sports are on the decline. Stillwater Area High School...

Pearsall dominates skis and school

Pearsall dominates skis and school

Christine Corcoran November 28, 2013

Senior Vessa Pearsall knows one thing: perseverance pays off. Since she was just a young girl  Vessa dreamed of finding a way to stand out, she wanted to be different, she wanted to be someone that would...

In order to be classified for a particular bracket, wrestlers must be within a weight range. As many wrestlers attempt to cut back weight they must be aware of the proper nutrition and hydration that is required to stay healthy.

Wrestlers cut back to make match

Nick Brevitz November 27, 2013

As the new sports season is upon us, you will see many athletes trying to work off a few pounds. Then there are the wrestlers. These athletes are trying to cut as much weight as possible, at times resorting...

Girls swim and dive nearing its final showdown

Katelyn Weisbrod November 27, 2013

Weeks, months and years of harsh and intense training come down to one 100th of a second. One less breath or a couple more kicks can be the difference between a state champion and the runner-up. A poor...

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