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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

Averie Rhoades
Averie Rhoades
Staff Writer

Averie is a sophomore and in her first year of journalism. In school, she enjoys acting in the play and musical, as well as performing...

Ella Polston
Ella Polston
Staff Writer

Ella is a senior in her first year in journalism. Ella also participates in many other extra curricular activities, such as band,...

Junior Sofia McCabe auditions.
Play Auditions Photo Gallery
Michaela Eades, Staff Writer • October 28, 2025

Several actors auditioned for the current play, "Peter/Wendy" by Jeremy Bloom, on October 9.  It is directed by Danny Rodriguez Hijo. At the...

A theater watching one of James Raterman's scenes in "One Battle After Another." 

Photo courtesy of Raterman
Security officer Raterman hits the big screen
Dani Berger, Staff Writer • October 28, 2025

Everyone knows Officer James Raterman. He works in every building in the district, and has had an illustrious career outside of Alder....

Band My Chemical Romance performing at their concert. 

Courtesy of Getty Images.
The Emo Renaissance: The rise of emo culture in the recent decade
Ella Polston, Staff Writer • October 28, 2025

From the early 1980s to present day, the term “Emo,” has been used to describe music, fashion, and even an entire culture. However,...

Owen riding with his raptors. 
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Jurassic World middle trilogy’s dinosaur action carries the series
Haydn Gregory, Staff Writer • October 28, 2025

In the summer of this year, a new movie in the series was released ("Jurassic World: Rebirth"). For those who don’t know, the Jurassic...

Charlie Kirk speaking with attendees at the 2023 Turning Point Action Conference at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. 

Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore.
Charlie Kirk assassination explained
Henry Saiter, Staff Writer • October 28, 2025

On September 10th, 2025, Charlie Kirk, a popular right-wing activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot while...

Jonathan Alder plays London on October 10.
Jonathan Alder football approaches the end of regular season play
Gwyn Davis, Staff Writer • October 22, 2025

The regular season of Jonathan Alder football is coming to an end with relative success. “Seniors have been tremendous leaders,...

"Accountant 2" movie review, 

photo from the film.
The Accountant 2 is worth the watch
Parker Flowers, Staff Writer • October 21, 2025

The Accountant 2  Disclaimer: While the movie discussed is rated R, this article contains only age-appropriate content and is suitable for...

Onyx Storm, Iron Flame, and Fourth Wing
Original photos from Rebecca Yarros
Graphic created by Michaela Eades
Onyx Storm: hit or miss
Michaela Eades, Staff Writer • October 17, 2025

Full of action, dragons, and more secrets than we knew what to do with, "Onyx Storm" is the third book in the Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros. ...

Hayes after spiking the ball.
JA volleyball compete against Northwestern at senior night
Anna Cardone, Staff Writer • October 6, 2025

Girls volleyball played their senior night match on Sept. 18 against Northwestern. They won in three, with match scores of 25-18, 25-16, and...

(From left to right) Manring, Flores-Villanueva, and senior Kenlee Thomas warm up.
Photo gallery: JA girls tennis senior night
Eden Litchfield, Staff Writer • October 2, 2025

Girls tennis held their senior night honoring the seniors that have dedicated time to the sport. Playing against Central Crossing, the match...

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