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The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

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Schmit competing in a figures meet vs. Forest lake, on April 12.

Eighth-grade synchronized swimmer Hailey Schmit ranked first in state

Cambrie Cole, Photographer, Distribution June 7, 2022

Hailey Schmit, an eighth-grader competing in girls' synchronized swimming, is maintaining a winning streak this season, placing first in all three-figure meets. Her team placed well altogether in routine...

Junior Rubie Ballantyne competes with other members of the synchronized swimming team. The team hopes to win state this year.

Ballantyne pushes for first place in synchro

Natalie Williams, Photography Editor March 5, 2020

As students walk through the halls, they all look the same. A constant stream of teenagers, trying to fit in as best as possible.  Students do not see the unique qualities in each individual. Junior...

The synchronized swimming team practices everyday after school, getting ready to compete at state competitions this year. Their goal is to earn high scores and support their team through the event.

Synchronized swimming goes to State

Sadie Heieren, Photographer May 20, 2019

State competitions are approaching fast for the synchronized swim team. Their practices are getting more intense and the pressure is beginning to set in for the swimmers, especially since teamwork is a...

Alternative Copy by Andrew Phan

Synchronized swimming looking to make season a team effort

Andrew Phan, Photographer May 20, 2018

Though synchronized swimming is not one of the sports not affected by the lingering winter weather, the challenges remain.  Top rival Wayzata stands in the way of a state title.  But the team's tight-knit...

The team is very large in numbers and we're joined by many new faces this year. “We have a big number of new girls this year that are coming from the swim and dive team. Having a swimming background helps so much when learning this sport so it's really nice that we have such a big crossover,” junior Claire Summary says.

Synchro team shoots for success

Ciana Fragnito, Social Media Reporter May 2, 2017

Synchronized swimming, or as some call it underwater dancing, has had a long legacy of great athletes doing great things at Stillwater. The team's competitive side paired with the bonds formed between...

Photo By Bella Anderson - Sophie Ogaard is looking at the pool where her teammates are swimming, wishing she could be in there with them. Ogaard said, “I just miss swimming and being with my friends.”

Ogaard recovers from multiple concussions

Bella Anderson, Social Media Editor November 7, 2016

How would it feel if all of the sudden someone could not do the thing they love? After three concussions, junior Sophie Ogaard has been faced with the difficult decision to continue what she loves...

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