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The Pioneer Optimist
The student news site of Ann Arbor Pioneer High School

The Pioneer Optimist
The student news site of Ann Arbor Pioneer High School

The Pioneer Optimist
Pioneer High School defends challenged books
Pioneer High School defends challenged books
Alex Hannah, Staff writer • March 20, 2026
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All eyes on the ice: Ilia ‘Quad God’ Malinin a fan favorite at the Olympics
All eyes on the ice: Ilia ‘Quad God’ Malinin a fan favorite at the Olympics
Alex Hannah, Staff writer • March 2, 2026
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Washtenaw County takes action against ICE
Gustavo Mandry, Staff writer • March 2, 2026
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Adriana Davidson, 15, was found dead under Pioneer's football stadium bleachers Monday afternoon. Foul play is not suspected at this time.

UPDATE: Missing sophomore found dead under Hollway bleachers

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Ian Chung

Ian Chung

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Pioneer Principal Desmond Smith.

Q and A with Principal Smith

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Band Director Leach to retire after 22 years inspiring students

Band Director Leach to retire after 22 years inspiring students

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Inside Pioneer's move toward two-section classrooms

Inside Pioneer's move toward two-section classrooms

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Washtenaw County takes action against ICE
Gustavo Mandry, Staff writer • March 2, 2026
Inside Pioneer's move toward two-section classrooms
Inside Pioneer’s move toward two-section classrooms
Arthur Lopatin, Editor • November 19, 2025
MacBook policy raises hopes and fears in Pioneer community
MacBook policy raises hopes and fears in Pioneer community
Alex Hannah, Staff Writer • September 22, 2025
The district was taken by surprise by how rapidly whooping cough (Pertussis) spread within many schools in the fall of 2024. “We are concerned when there is a highly contagious illness appearing in our schools,” said Jenna Bacolor, the executive director of the district community division and health and well-being programs.
Whooping Cough sweeps through school in early fall
Aleena Ahmed, Guest Writer • December 21, 2024
Photo from Pixabay
Voters should pay attention to City Charter amendments
Arthur Lopatin, Staff Writer • October 29, 2024
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Feature
Recorded Peril: The Popularization of Pornography
Recorded Peril: The Popularization of Pornography
Gabi Jordan Galarza, Staff Writer • December 1, 2025
Math program bucks national trend of declining test scores
Math program bucks national trend of declining test scores
Alex Hannah, Staff Writer • November 19, 2025
Students stream in to the Culture Day exhibits Jan. 30.
Adjusting to life in the U.S. not always easy for immigrant students
Ashly Garcia-Hernandez, Guest Writer • February 1, 2025
Stock photo from Pixabay.com
Upper-lower classmen relationships can be risky
Alex Pearl, Staff Writer • December 20, 2024
German exchange student Tilia Schultheiss.
German exchange student finds missing home is worth all the new experiences
Sarah Carne, Guest Writer • December 18, 2024
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Sports
All eyes on the ice: Ilia ‘Quad God’ Malinin a fan favorite at the Olympics
All eyes on the ice: Ilia ‘Quad God’ Malinin a fan favorite at the Olympics
Alex Hannah, Staff writer • March 2, 2026
Pioneer athletes excited for fall season kickoff
Pioneer athletes excited for fall season kickoff
Ellie Heben and Charlotte Horvath
The nationally ranked Edge All Stars dance team includes six athletes walfrom Pioneer: Seniors Lauren Fortini, Allison Arrieta, Isabel Rivera, and Mina Bradner, junior Grace Geer, and freshman Catie Burke.
Pioneer students represent at national championships with local dance team
Isabel Rivera, Sports Editor
Pioneer senior, Lai'la Wilborn, and Skyline Freshmen, Grace Omar, are throwing the strikes and spares together.
Bowling team on look out for new members
McKenna Seiler, Staff Writer
The 2024 Field Hockey squad celebrates its third state title Oct. 26, after beating Saline High School 3-1. (Photo courtesy of Jane Nixon)
Field Hockey cruises to three-peat state title after 3-1 win over Saline
Tilia Schultheiss, Guest Writer
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Opinion
How AI should stay in, and out, of school
How AI should stay in, and out, of school
Gabriela Jordan Galarza, Staff Writer • September 16, 2025
‘Marty Supreme’: The promos made the movie
Arthur Lopatin, Editor
Taylor Swift: Micro-Aggressive Anti-Feminist or Bad Lyricist
Taylor Swift: Micro-Aggressive Anti-Feminist or Bad Lyricist
Gabriela Jordan Galarza, Staff Writer
My time in the arts
My time in the arts
Alex Hannah, Staff Writer
School Daze
School Daze
Arthur Lopatin, Editor
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Arts & Entertainment
Movies these days are just too long
Movies these days are just too long
Arthur Lopatin, Web Editor
Some 2025 fashion trends will be '90s inspired
Some 2025 fashion trends will be ’90s inspired
Julia Kostoglanis, Opinion Editor
Theatre Guild to present 'Mean Girls'
Theatre Guild to present ‘Mean Girls’
Emma Martinez, Staff Writer
A piece of jewelry integrated with a circuit board.
Jewelry takes new form through circuit board designs
Seb Hickman, Staff Writer
Entertainment Roundup: 'The Last Of Us,' Oscar season, Ice Spice, Taylor Swift
Entertainment Roundup: ‘The Last Of Us,’ Oscar season, Ice Spice, Taylor Swift
Addie Tussing, Staff Writer
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