The Pioneer Press

26/05/2024

The graduation ceremony is scheduled to begin at 2pm today! Bring cash if you’d like to purchase a copy of our senior edition (or water to support LEO club)!

14/05/2024

On sale now for $7!

Our senior edition includes throwback pictures, a page of everyone’s plans for next year, articles featuring seniors (and one for the retiring Doc Lorson), puzzles, and more!

If you preordered, you should have already received your copy (check your email if not!), but we ordered some extra for those of you who may have missed the preorder—available while supplies last!

Mrs. Marling will be at the senior cookout today, or you can email her to arrange an order ([email protected]). Any supplies left over will be on sale at graduation—bring cash!

03/04/2024

We've extended the pre-order deadline for the senior issue of The Pioneer Press to April 5th!

This includes the opportunity to purchase a shout out or ad space for a graduate. Orders are through MyPayments Plus, or arrange cash orders through Mrs. Marling ([email protected]).

The senior issue includes the senior superlatives, a list of plans for next year, and answers from the class of 2024 to various poll questions. We published online in 2020, so you can see an example of what it might look like here:

We usually do a print-only senior issue, but since so much of our lives are virtual right now, we decided that an online release available to everyone was only fair. However, we also have a limited number of print copies (if you pre-ordered one at the beginning of the year, we’ll get you your prin...

12/03/2024

Have you preordered your copy of the senior issue yet?

Unlike previous years, we’ll only be ordering a small number of extra copies to sell after the preorder period ends at the end of March! If you would like to arrange a cash payment, reach out to Mrs. Marling at [email protected]

Have a senior to celebrate? Shout them out or buy them an ad in the senior issue!

23/02/2024

Have a senior to celebrate? Shout them out or buy them an ad in the senior issue!

06/12/2023

JAHS exams will be December 18-20

30/11/2023

Throwback Thursday!

Check out this article about Christmas movies to watch from 2020: https://thepioneerpress.org/4956/opinion/countdown-to-christmas-movies-for-everyday-leading-up-to-christmas/

Madeline Frambes

As the winter winds start blowing, taking the fall leaves with them, many people start to turn indoors as the chill in the air gets stronger. One of the most popular activities one does indoors as the temperature drops is to watch movies, Christmas movies specifically. Although I can become a Scroog...

27/11/2023

Https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome to preorder your winter issue—preorders close on Thursday!

21/11/2023

https://thepioneerpress.org/10044/artsandentertainment/this-years-fall-play-is-actually-four/

The 2023 fall play, which ran November 9th-12th, was done a little differently than previous years because it consisted of four one act plays in one big production. The first of these small plays is called “Moon Logic” by David Lipschutz, which follows a video game hero who must go through diffe...

20/11/2023

JAHS announcements:

Seniors - be mindful of early application dates, some are December 1st.
Also, make sure you start on your FSA ID so you are ready to fill out your FAFSA in December. See “Class of 2024” Canvas class announcement.

Juniors, Sophomores & Freshmen - Check your email or Canvas “Class of” Announcements for opportunities at our Local Career Centers.

Don’t forget to bring in new socks for the sock drive to Miss Dollinger’s room!

Congratulations to Connor and the Others, 2023 Estimathon Champions!! Congratulations to Eli Nicol, 2023 Math Competition Champion!!! Next Math Club meeting tentatively scheduled for December 7.

If you have artwork from last year's art show and are willing to have it displayed at Christmas Under the Clock, bring it into to Mrs. Moore by December 1st.

Preorders for the winter edition of The Pioneer Press close on November 30th. See Mrs. Marling to pay cash or pay online at MyPaymentsPlus. Winter edition only is $5; bundled with senior issue is $10. More options that include senior shout outs and senior ads can be found online.

16/11/2023

https://thepioneerpress.org/10030/features/senior-features/24-with-24-trisha-lennex/

Senior Trisha Lennex has attended Jonathan Alder for 12 years. She is a part of bowling, drama club, musical, quick recall and quiz bowl. We sat down with Trisha as part of our 24 with ‘24 interview series. Q: What’s your favorite memory of your time at Alder? A: Probably going to Disney sophomo...

16/11/2023

https://thepioneerpress.org/10037/features/24-with-24-paige-king/

Senior Paige King has gone to Alder since kindergarten, and is involved in many different aspects of life at Alder. She is involved with volleyball, musical, show choir, symphonic choir, LEO club and Spanish club. We sat down with Paige as part of our 24 with ‘24 interview series. Q: What’s your...

16/11/2023

https://thepioneerpress.org/10034/news/students-consider-safety-while-applying-to-college/

As deadlines for college applications come and go, students are finalizing their decisions for potential colleges to apply to and attend. Some factors that students are considering are size, walkability, diversity and arguably the most important, safety. Emma Kennedy, a freshman attending The Ohi....

09/11/2023

Alder’s annual JAM Fest took place on October 28th. Check out Sidney’s coverage of the event here: https://thepioneerpress.org/9988/artsandentertainment/jonathan-alder-hosts-2023-jam-fest/

Jonathan Alder Music JAM Fest

09/11/2023

This is the third installment of Caitlyn’s professional sports column—check it out here:

Although the National Hockey League season only started in October, there still is so much to talk about already. Who are some of the worst so far, and who should we not overlook? So much is happening, so here is your one way ticket to hockey information. San Jose Sharks are already the worst team.....

06/11/2023

Have you checked out our “24 with ‘24” series?

We’re interviewing 24 members of the class of 2024 and publishing them throughout the year.

Senior Victoria Sanguino has gone to Alder since pre-school, and is involved in many different aspects of life at Alder. She is involved with Jonathan Alder girls golf as well as yearbook. We sat down with Victoria as part of our 24 with ‘24 interview series. Q: What’s your favorite memory of yo...

02/11/2023

Check out some of our recent articles!

https://thepioneerpress.org/9984/opinion/mortal-kombat-1-review/

https://thepioneerpress.org/9981/opinion/caitlyns-corner-takes-on-sports-2/

https://thepioneerpress.org/9976/features/24-with-24-carsyn-pauly/

https://thepioneerpress.org/9827/news/paradebonfire-kicks-off-jahs-homecoming-festivities/

https://thepioneerpress.org/9923/sports/boys-soccer-currently-at-top-of-the-cbc/

https://thepioneerpress.org/9929/features/24-with-24-double-feature-helana-and-norah-oconnor/

https://thepioneerpress.org/9942/opinion/barstool-copycat-accounts-take-over-high-school-athletics-go-too-far/

20/04/2023

Dress to impress for tomorrow’s theme!

18/04/2023

Dress to impress for tomorrows theme!

05/04/2023

The senior edition is available for preorder! Purchase online through MyPayments Plus. If you don’t have an account, contact Mrs. Marling at [email protected] to arrange payment by cash or check.

03/04/2023

Bonus! Due to some technological difficulties on Friday, we’ve extended this deadline until Wednesday. Email [email protected] with any questions!

27/03/2023

One week left!

09/03/2023

Would you like to shout out or congratulate your senior in the senior edition of The Pioneer Press? New this year, we’re offering senior ads in our senior edition!

Two options for doing so are now available online through MyPayments Plus.

Log in to MyPayments Plus as you normally would for lunch fees, then select from these options:

Option 1: Up to 20 words shouting out or congratulating your student ($5)

Option 2: 3.5 x 2 inch space for art and message (can include photos) ($25)

This will be available through MyPayments Plus through March 31st, and all proceeds help to…

1) support our journalism program and

2) defray the cost of the senior issue when it goes on sale.

Email Mrs. Marling ([email protected]) with any questions!

**note that this option only shows up for accounts linked to graduating seniors. If you are a business interested in advertising in our senior edition, we also have options for you, including half and full page ads—please reach out!