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The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

Team members Linnea Rusted and Danielle Keran put chalk on their hands as they prepare to practice the uneven bars. Chalk helps the gymnasts to grip onto the bars so injuries like slipping do not happen. Chalk also absorbs sweat and it protects the gymnast's hands.
”My favorite skill on the uneven bars is giants. They’re a skill where you basically start in a handstand swing around the bar and finish back in a handstand. You typically do two giants in a routine then let go to dismount. They were pretty scary to learn but once I got the hang of them, they were actually really fun to do,” junior Rustad said.

Gymnastics prepares for upcoming season

Madison Crain, Layout editor November 18, 2015

  This season the gymnastics team will have three captains and five coaches all working together so that the team can make it to state. The coaches are Traci Swenson, Caroline Urgo, Dusty Dennis...

Photo by Lars StannardSam Balfanz has been a boy scout since he was young, but he was recently granted with his biggest achievement in the scouts yet: an Eagle Scout Award.  The award is something that takes copious amounts of time and effort working with the community in order to be earned. 
"It represents leadership abilities and commitment to the community," said Balfanz.

Sam Balfanz receives Eagle Scout Award

Joe Rice, Layout Editor April 10, 2015

Sam Balfanz has been a boy scout since he was quite young, but he was recently granted with his biggest achievement in the scouts yet: an Eagle Scout Award. Balfanz has dedicated a lot of time and effort...

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...

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