The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

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
Junior George Kruse gets ready to aim during a competition last week. Kruse would end up doing well helping the team place this meet.
Coach Jay Knutson focused on a player's swing that he has been perfecting for months. He analyzed the body language of freshman Josh Severson to see where his head was at.
Students in social studies teacher Cornelius Rish class listen to their fellow classmates as they present their slideshows that they have been working on all year. The students have worked all year adding onto their slideshow after every unit that Rish teaches that relates to the unit.
Senior Aidan Chorlton flies at Lake Elmo Aero Flight School. In his hand is his private pilot license he earned on March 29.
Senior Liby Quast, track and gymnastics elite athlete is this year's Athena Award recipient. She will be attending the University of Minnesota in the fall to run track for the Gophers.

Addy Howe, Business Editor

May 30, 2025

Senior Maddi Ruchie stands proudly with her parents at the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony on May 4. Reaching Eagle Scout is a high honor in Boy Scouts.
Sophomore Luca Jarvis scores a goal in the state quarterfinal game against Andover on March 13. He celebrates down the ice towards the student section.
Seinor Jackson Kogler wins his first state championship medal in the 200-meter medley on March 8. Later that day, he went on to win his second medal in the 100-meter backstroke against Minnetonka.
Two students from the Adopt a Grandparent program help residents at Boutwells Landing with technology. Although the program was originally aimed to help Boutwells residents with their technology, it has become more prominent in building meaningful relationships.
Junior Owen Pelletier faced his opponents in an ultimate chess tournament in March. Pelletier decisively and aggressively took action to defeat his opponents as soon as possible.
Sadie Hawkins dance gets canceled due to low ticket sales
Aila Fisk, Business Editor • April 25, 2025

Although the high school planned to host its first-ever Sadie Hawkins dance April 5, it was canceled due to a lack of ticket sales. Student council...

This photo shows Stacy Bartlett teaching her class about their biology lesson for the day. She teaches vital information as best she can, and she wants to make sure her students understand and feel comfortable.
Stacy Bartlett semi-finalist for 61st annual Teacher of the Year Award
Brooklyn Hanselman, Online Editor and Mila Nielsen, Online Editor • April 21, 2025

The Minnesota Teacher of the Year Award is an annual award given to an outstanding teacher, nominated by fellow colleagues, students, parents...

Voelker holds her new service dog named Wade. Wade is her source of support and happiness in school and life.
Chloe Voelker uses service dog at school
Cody Vang, Copy Editor • March 7, 2025

Senior Chloe Voelker has a service dog name Wade who attends school with her to provide medical support. Previously, Voelker struggles with anxiety...

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