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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
Ashton Kennedy
Ashton Kennedy
Staff Writer

Ashton is a senior in his first year of journalism. Outside of school, Ashton participates in band as well as both school and club swim teams. Ashton is...

Anna Cardone
Anna Cardone
Staff Writer

Anna is a freshman and this is her first year in journalism. She joined  because she has always had a passion for writing, but no motivation, so this...

25 with '25: The Complete Collection
October 15, 2024

A group photo from nature club's first meeting.

Photo courtesy of Anna Engle.
After school nature club forms at JAHS
Anna Cardone, Staff Writer • October 11, 2024

Jonathan Alder High School’s new nature club, run by seniors Anna Engle and Addison Schumacher, is for students who want to get outside and...

Volleyball team cheers before game starts.
Volleyball Team Wraps Up Successful Season
Nate Eudaily, Staff Writer • October 11, 2024

With 13 wins this season, our volleyball team has maintained a strong reputation. With head coach Allison Reule leading the team to growing victories,...

The Jonathan Alder Marching Band begins to perform for their half-time performance.
2024-2025 Jonathan Alder Marching band remains positive and hard working through challenges
Caitlyn Feay, Staff Writer, Editor • October 10, 2024

The Jonathan Alder Marching band has been high-stepping through the season, competing in three band shows, three parades, and participating in...

Photo courtesy of Kyra Neeley
25 with '25: Kyra Neeley
Henry Saiter, Staff Writer • October 8, 2024

Kyra Neeley is quite the involved individual at Jonathan Alder; she participates in symphonic choir, musical, fall play, as well as being a yearbook...

Caitlyn's Corner: Takes on Sports photograph with a football on green turf.
Caitlyn's Corner: takes on sports
Caitlyn Feay, Staff Writer, Editor • October 4, 2024

I was super excited for this week of the NFL, the week was jam-packed with some exciting rematches between teams. Sadly, I was disappointed in...

A football placed on the right lying on turf.
Caitlyn's Corner: takes on sports
Caitlyn Feay, Staff Writer, Editor • September 13, 2024

With the start of the 2024-2025 NFL season, the first week already was filled with some upsets, surprises, and more. Here is a rundown of some...

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....

The tennis team poses for a photo at the Delaware Hayes tournament in August. 

Photo courtesy of @jagirlstennis on Instagram
Alder tennis thrives despite lack of courts
Henry Saiter, Staff Writer • October 1, 2024

With the first win over London ever and a 9-3 record overall, it seems this season for the girls tennis team has been a victorious one, but one...

The girls team huddles together before the game.
JAHS Soccer kicks their way through the season
Dani Berger, Staff Writer • September 27, 2024

The Jonathan Alder boys and girls soccer teams have had a very successful season so far, with the boys having a 10-1 record and the girls being...

Both cross country teams gather for a photo. 

Photo Courtesy of Ella Luker
The Jonathan Alder Cross Country Team plans to run through, crush, goals for their 2024 season
Ashton Kennedy, Staff Writer • September 16, 2024

The Jonathan Alder Cross Country team has stepped off to a great season start, and the runners are on a trajectory for a memorable year. The...

Anna Engle sitting a patch of greenery. Photo courtesy of Anna Engle
25 with '25: Anna Engle
September 30, 2024
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