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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

Senior Avery Wright who is a part of the Minnesota Boat Club and swimming team. She commits to University of Wisconsin-Madison for rowing.

Avery Wright commits to University of Wisconsin-Madison for rowing

Annabel Lantz, Photography Editor December 15, 2019

Senior Avery Wright is a team player and leader on both the high school swimming team, as well as the Minnesota Boat Club (MBC) rowing team in Minneapolis. This is only her second year on the MBC rowing...

Every day after school, Shad drives his Subaru wagon full of teammates to the Lake Elmo park reserve where Nordic practice takes place. Shad has perfect attendance when it comes to practice. He is arguably the hardest working on the team, putting in more hours than anyone during the off season. Shad doesn't talk loudly or direct the team, instead he leads silently, and he has earned the respect from his team so that they follow his lead. "He's not a super loud guy, he just does what he should and everyone follows" said co-captain Erik Nelson.

Nordic’s newest captain, Shad Kraftson

Craig Sanislo, Online Editor December 14, 2015

  Junior Shad Kraftson is possibly one of the most dedicated athletes that Stillwater has seen in a while. This season, Kraftson made captain of the Nordic team, a rare feat for a junior....

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