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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

Reese Johnson with her friend's dog, Bella.
Reese Johnson
InDesign editor, Staff Writer

Reese is a freshman and beginning her first year in journalism. This year in journalism, she hopes to spread awareness and garner...

Parker Flowers poses for a photo on his 8th grade trip to Washington, DC.
Parker Flowers
Staff Writer

Parker is a freshman in his first year of journalism with the Pioneer Press. Some hobbies Parker frequents are researching historical...

Logo for Elevate Alder the name for the school's Facility Master Plan. Photo Credit: Jonathan Alder Local Schools Administration and SHP.
How Alder designed the future high school
Eli Harriman, Staff Writer • May 21, 2026

As Jonathan Alder moves forward with one of if not the largest construction project in the district’s history, there are many factors that...

The stage at the CAPA Marquee awards
Alder competes in their second CAPA Marquee awards
Ella Polston, Staff Writer • May 19, 2026

Wednesday, May 13th marked the 8th annual CAPA Marquee awards. Every year the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts, otherwise...

Girls track day one at the CBC's
Girls track day one at the CBC’s
Reese Johnson, InDesign editor, Staff Writer • May 18, 2026

On May 12th, the Jonathan Alder girls' track team ran the first half of their CBC meet, which will continue on the 14th. This year,...

The Star Wars logo. Courtesy of Creative Commons
Star Wars has a very unique issue
Henry Saiter, Staff Writer • May 14, 2026

There’s a strange problem at the heart of modern Star Wars storytelling, and the more shows the franchise releases, the more obvious...

Poster of the Fallout main characters from season 1. Courtesy of Creative Commons.
Fallout is way better than you think it is
Henry Saiter, Staff Writer • May 14, 2026

Fallout fans argue a lot, whether it be about what the best game is, what the best faction to side with is, or, most recently, if...

The team groups up and strategizes for the next play.
Alder softball celebrates senior night
Ella Polston, Staff Writer • May 13, 2026

This past Friday, May 8, the softball team celebrated their senior night against Benjamin Logan in a Central Buckeye Conference crossover...

Graphic of the book covers: “Shield of Sparrows” and “Rites of the Starling” by Devney Perry.  Graphic created by Michaela Eades
Rites of the Starling: Book thoughts
Michaela Eades, Staff Writer, Photo Editor • May 13, 2026

This article contains spoilers for both “Shield of Sparrows” and “Rites of the Starling.” “Rite of the Starling” is the second...

Henry Saiter building his LEGO Star Wars Set-up
LEGO doesn’t feel like a toy anymore
Henry Saiter, Staff Writer • March 17, 2026

With dozens of themes, intricate designs and sets for every age group, LEGO remains one of the most recognizable toy brands in the world. But...

The Jonathan Alder boys lacrosse team raises their sticks before the second half starts.
Jonathan Alder Boys Lacrosse vs. Hilliard Bradley
Dani Berger, Editor • May 7, 2026

On April 24, the Jonathan Alder varsity and junior varsity boys lacrosse teams faced off against Hilliard Bradley. The junior varsity team...

Senior Sean Gluntz after he hits the ball.
Jonathan Alder Boys Tennis vs. Shawnee
Anna Cardone, Editor • May 7, 2026

  Alder boys tennis wins match against Shawnee 4:1 on their senior night on April 28.

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