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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

Jackson McCoy

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief

Jackson McCoy is a senior here at JAHS and has been with the Pioneer Press for three years. As the Senior Class President and member of NHS, Jackson enjoys being involved in and planning school events. Adding to his list of titles, Jackson is also a Student Director in the JAHS marching band, in which he plays sousaphone. His musical interests also extend to playing the electric guitar and heavy metal. Outside of school Jackson enjoys volunteering with the Student United Way of Union County and going to concerts. This school year he looks forward to football games and enjoying his final year at JAHS.

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Rapper Lil Nas X poses for a picture at the 2023 Met Gala.

America’s campiest night

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2023
A graphic made for our coverage of this year's Met Gala.

Met Gala 2023

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2023
A graphic displaying the Spotify logo.

What your Spotify Wrapped says about you

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2022
ACT test prep books like these are good resources for studying, according to Davis.

Jonathan Alder students take the ACT

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2023
Students warm up before preforming at Saint Paul the Apostle.

JAHS Choir returns from trip to New York

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2023
An image I took at Sandler's show I attended before he started his sold-out performance.

Enter Sandman

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2023
Tucker Carlson speaks at an event.

Carlson v. Spokescandies

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2023
A graphic representing the two major political parties in America, the Democrats and Republicans.

Predictions for the 2024 presidential election

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2022
Dr. Miller speaks with board members Christine Blacka and Steve Votaw at the September board meeting.

Teacher contract finalized by JAEA and school board

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2022
The movie "Pearl," came out this year, receiving praise from both critics and audiences.

10 movies to watch 10 days before Halloween

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2022
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[Photo] Q&A with Nathan Reynard

Gretchen Roaden, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022
Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera march for gay and trans rights and liberation. Johnson and Rivera were two of the most influential figures in the gay rights movement and LGBTQ+ history as a whole.

Then and now: LGBTQ+ history in America

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2022
Image from BBC

What is Putin planning with Ukraine?

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2022
Photo from University of Virginia Center for Politics

In 2022, these elections are the ones to watch

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2022
Photo from FiveThirtyEight

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2022
Image from News On 6

Stacey Abrams announces second run for Georgia governor

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2021
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Beto O’Rourke announces run for Texas governor

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2021
Certified Jams: The Great Southern Trendkill

Certified Jams: The Great Southern Trendkill

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2021
An open letter to online school

An open letter to online school

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2021
Evaluating universal healthcare

Evaluating universal healthcare

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2021
At the board meeting on April 12th, several parents spoke in opposition of diverse books in Jonathan Alder schools.

Plain City, do better

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2021
Addressing AAPI racism and hate

Addressing AAPI racism and hate

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2021
JA bowling teams wrap up a successful season

JA bowling teams wrap up a successful season

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2021
How to be an informed voter

How to be an informed voter

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2021
Q&A. with Jonas Watkins

Q&A. with Jonas Watkins

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2021
The world of the performing arts in a pandemic

The world of the performing arts in a pandemic

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2020
The varsity girls soccer team rolls into the post season

The varsity girls soccer team rolls into the post season

Jackson McCoy, Staff Writer, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2020
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