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The Pony Express

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The Pony Express

Junior student council members Keira Jelinek and Ellie Burg decorate the main courtyard for the dance. They added streamers and backdrops to make the dance feel normal again, even with being hosted outdoors.

Student council plans Homecoming dance with COVID

Gabrielle Knowlan, Photographer and Copy Editor October 4, 2021

Even with COVID-19 restrictions, the Student Council this year worked to provide students with some normalcy again by returning the homecoming dance. This year's dance was hosted outdoors in the school's...

Graduation typically occurs in the Roy Wilkins Auditorium. However, the Pony Stadium is likely where the next graduation will take place.

Graduation plans still up in the air

Harrison Walz, Copy editor April 7, 2021

For seniors, this marks the end of their high school experience and a transition into something new.  Traditionally, the graduation ceremony is the event that celebrates this transition, but restrictions...

Members of the prom committee meet on March 10. Because of the pandemic, planning has become more difficult than in years past, but those involved have remained determined to give students a memorable prom.

Prom committee plans prom with COVID restrictions

Sierra Penning, Social Media Editor March 17, 2021

For the American high schooler, prom is a highly anticipated event. Dressing up, spending time with friends and dancing the night away can be the highlight of many teenagers' high school careers. Sadly,...

Seniors Haley Eder-Zdechlik and Sophie Schuster at their prom in 2019.

Senior-only prom brings up mixed reactions

Kiera Rivers, Photography Editor March 8, 2021

A lot of anticipation surrounds a high school room: a rite of passage, the final dance of high school years and an overall good time. But for this year’s junior class, prom is simply a dream. Due to...

Junior Riley Buxell celebrates his winning goal for the section championship against Park. This win was just one of many for the boys soccer team, unfortunately they will not get the chance to compete for a state title.

Boys and girls soccer team’s trip through sections

November 26, 2020

“With Covid we had a reduced schedule for the regular season, and unfortunately we didn’t get a state tournament,” junior Riley Buxell said. The girls and boys soccer teams both took the win at the...

Senior Khuluc Yang, juniors Mark Sinyigaya, Shahd Abouhekel and freshman Ariam Mussiel speak about being first generation citizens. This forum helped students understand what first generation students go through on a day to day basis.

BLAST week promotes cohesiveness

Joseph Devins, Business Editor-in-chief February 11, 2020

BLAST week is a weeklong event consisting of various panels talking about the school coming together as a community as well as tribulations high school students may have. BLAST stands for “be loving...

Junior Heather Wiehe practices for the season by working on her up rises on the uneven bars in the gymnastics gym. Coach Dusty Dennis prepares with gymnasts for the upcoming season.

Gymnastics season looks positive overall

Mylana Nederloe, Buisness Editor November 1, 2019

The past few years, the gymnastics team has had victorious seasons. Many attributes contribute to how the girls will perform during their competition days. They have been doing a lot to prepare themselves...

Freshmen Maura Christianson, Lauren Cuta, amd Edy McCurrie are shown socializing by the Student Leadership Board in the main rotunda during homecoming week.

Principal showcases student leaders

William Raymond, Podcast Reporter September 23, 2019

The school built a new installation showcasing student leaders in the downstairs main rotunda. This new installation brings an updated and refreshing look to the rotunda while also highlighting students...

Key Club members participated in making May Day baskets for teachers last year. The Key Club has over 90 members and meets every other Thursday in the main gym.

Key Club strives to serve community

Soren Danelius, Layout Editor March 14, 2019

Most students do not participate in community service, but those who do have a special space for community service join Key Club. The Key Club is a student-led community service club; they meet every...

The Facebook group titled “SAHS Prom Dress 2019” was established Jan. 13 by senior Hannah Sween. The group is open to anyone who plans on attending prom or that would like to sell used dresses.

Prom dress Facebook groups necessary

Taylor Lee, Distributive Reporter March 7, 2019

Dress Special Teenagers love prom, it is a fact of nature. They love getting their nails and hair done, picking out glitzy shoes, elaborate and very public prom proposals and most of all, they love...

(From Left) Abdulaziz Mohamed, Dusty Dennis, and Nikhil Kumaran as they planned for upcoming events the Student Council had taken on.  Student Council meets before the school day begins on Tuesday mornings. "We meet with our committee and then at group meetings once a week," Riniker said.

Student Council plans Homecoming dance

Benjamin Jacobs, Podcast Reporter September 23, 2018

The Student Council is working to make an engaging and enjoyable experience for students in hopes to boost pony pride for Homecoming week. The Homecoming dance and the following week leading up to the...

State champion gymnasts prepare for upcoming season

State champion gymnasts prepare for upcoming season

Elle Sprenger, Social Media Editor September 12, 2018

After winning State last year, the gymnastics team prepares for their upcoming season as returning State Champions. The girls 2017-18 gymnastics team beat Lakeville North to claim the title of State...

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