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The Pioneer Press

The student news site of Jonathan Alder High School

The Pioneer Press

The student news site of Jonathan Alder High School

The Pioneer Press

Meet the Staff
Adalynne Wilkin
Adalynne Wilkin
Staff Writer

Addie Wilkin is a junior and second  year journalism staff member. Outside of school her hobbies include 4-H, video games and hanging out with her friends....

Derek Rodriguez is a sophomore in his first year of journalism. Derek is the student director for the play and in his free time he enjoys watching movies,playing...

Staff feature: Mr. Roberts
April 19, 2024

Lauryn Wynk and Karsyn Greiner, video productions students, serve as guest journalists for The Pioneer Press as they give us some insight into...

Jonathan Alder boys varsity lacrosse team members stand on the sideline.
JA Boys lacrosse vs. John Glenn
Sidney Troesch, Staff Writer, Photography Editor, Editor • April 19, 2024

Mikayla Evans posing with her daughter Reyna.
24 with '24 Mikayla Evans
Fiona Petticrew, Staff Writer • April 10, 2024

Mikayla Evans is a senior and has attended Alder since kindergarten. She is involved with the symphonic choir, is a section leader in treble...

Samantha Pauly, Joel Mitchell, and Fiona Petticrew acting together in a scene.
The JAHS Musical: Behind the Scenes with the Cast
Caitlyn Feay, Staff Writer, Editor • March 22, 2024

Jonathan Alder High School performed the musical “Into The Woods” on March 14-17. It’s all about multiple fairytale stories mixed together,...

Space Night flyer curtsy of Emily Byers
The 2024 solar eclipse comes to Ohio
Adalynne Wilkin, Staff Writer • March 22, 2024

After 7 years we finally have another total solar eclipse, which is happening this April 8th. However this is the first solar eclipse visible...

Graphic for our Pioneer Podcast, S2, e2
Pionieer Podcast: lifting and social media at JA
Fiona Petticrew and Paige Jestadt March 22, 2024

Hosts Fiona Petticrew and Paige Jestadt sit down with Mason Daniel and Cameron Jewell to talk about lifting and their presence on social media.

Dune: Part Two a spectacular sequel
Dune: Part Two a spectacular sequel
Derek Lee Rodriguez, staff writer • March 20, 2024

“Dune: Part Two” is a extraordinary interstellar 2 hour 46 minute experience that picks up right after the end of “Dune: Part One,” Where...

Kanye West at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival.

Kanye West at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival by

 David Shankbone is licensed under David Shankbone, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
What's up with Kanye West?
Derek Lee Rodriguez, staff writer • March 8, 2024

Throughout Kanye West's career he has stirred up controversy and made comments publicly and online that have completely damaged his reputation....

AI-generated image of a Grammy through hotpot.ai
Taylor Swift faces recent scrutiny
Adalynne Wilkin, Staff Writer • February 26, 2024

Popstar Taylor Swift has become increasingly popular over the recent years. With over 103.3 million monthly listeners, she has become the number...

Booster Bash website home page.
Boosters help fund athletics at JA
Sidney Troesch, Staff Writer, Photography Editor, Editor • March 22, 2024

Every year the Jonathan Alder Athletic Boosters holds a Booster Bash fundraiser to raise money for the athletic programs at the high school....

The Columbus Crew 2023 MLS cup wall banner is revealed to fans.
The Columbus Crew ends season opener with an exciting win
Caitlyn Feay, Staff Writer, Editor • March 6, 2024

The Columbus Crew opened up with their first game of the season on Feb. 24, 2024. With all the pre-game events and hustling game, this turned...

The graphic for episode 1 of season 2 of The Pioneer Podcast, featuring Alexis Ahner and Allie Piccolantonio, captains of the Alder swim team.
Pioneer Podcast: Swim team deep dive
Fiona Petticrew and Paige Jestadt March 4, 2024

In our first episode of Season 2, Fiona Petticrew and Paige Jestadt sit down with senior swim captains Alexis Ahner and Allie Piccolantonio to...

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