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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
Lars Stannard

Lars Stannard, Photographer

Lars Stannard is a junoir at SAHS and is a photographer for the Pony Express. He is a varstiy skier and enjoys art, reading, and computers. He plays percussion in band and wants to travel overseas sometime in his life.

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Having only 13 members and not much funding, much of their equipment is worn. Throughout the year, they stress how important support from the community is in order to face this adversity. “It’d be great if we got support, we could upgrade a few of the things on the boats like parts that are overused,” said freshman Brian Olson.

Along with the beautiful days on the river, team members enjoy themselves and form new relationships without having to give up other commitments. "We practice two days a week," said Senior Summer Thompson "It is not a huge time commitment, but even if it was I would still do it because I have so much fun."

Awareness in the community is also a goal for the sailing team. "Our biggest goal is to get support of from the school," said Thompson, "with that we would be able to expand, and give others a chance to experience this great opportunity. "

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[Photo] Sailing team seeks school support

May 13, 2015
Adding new members is a high priority for the sailing team. “The team is really relaxed and nobody really cares how well they do compared to the other teams. I think it would be great to have more people join," said senior Story Scwantes.

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[Photo] Superintendent interviews commence mid-February

Mackenzie Bottolfson, Copy Editor
February 11, 2015
School Counselor Heather Trettel takes Dan Ralston's place as a Black Pony Center Counselor. Trettel explained, "I came back to work here, and I felt like I had left on a Friday and came back on a Monday."

[Photo] Trettle substitutes for Ralston as school counselor

Ali Thul, Team Lead Editor
October 30, 2014
Senior Brooke Thingvold hosted 16- year-old Marie Chavrier this summer. Chavrier was also the same girl that hosted her in France for three weeks in August of 2013. Brooke and Marie are one example of the many friendships that form between students of different ethnicities. These programs benefit students and adults alike and teach the culture and traditions to both countries involved.

[Photo] Thingvold builds lasting friendship an ocean away

Rachel LeMire, Social Media Editor
October 30, 2014

Sailing Team looking for members and possible school support

Lars Stannard, Photographer
October 1, 2014
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