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
The student news site of Ann Arbor Pioneer High School

The Pioneer Optimist
Aaron J. Puno

Aaron J. Puno, News Editor

Aaron is a senior who splits his time between Pioneer and Community high schools. Outside of newspaper work, he is a jazz saxophonist for CHS Jazz. He is also an urban planning and transit policy enthusiast. This is his second year on the newspaper staff, and first year as Editor in Chief.

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Branches snapped off of trees following ice storm.

Schools reopen following ice storm, power failures

Aaron J. Puno, Editor in Chief
February 27, 2023
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

Aaron J. Puno, Editor in Chief
January 30, 2023
The Ann Arbor Fire Department arriving to the Seventh St. entrance.

‘I knew it wasn’t a drill’ – C-3 classroom light fixture catches fire; smell of smoke fills school hallways

Aaron J. Puno, News Editor
January 12, 2023
Students return from Winter Break to a two-week mask mandate

Students return from Winter Break to a two-week mask mandate

Aaron J. Puno, News Editor
January 11, 2023
Tappan Middle School closed for two days due to high staff illness. Photo from Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tappan_Middle_School,_2251_E._Stadium_Blvd.,_Ann_Arbor,_Michigan_-_panoramio.jpg

Staff illnesses prompt string of school closures

Aaron J. Puno, News Editor
December 22, 2022
Huron third AAPS school this year to face violent threats

Huron third AAPS school this year to face violent threats

Aaron J. Puno, News Editor
December 10, 2022
Pioneer shut down due to social media threat

Pioneer shut down due to social media threat

Aaron J. Puno, News Editor
November 30, 2022
Ann Arbor decides: Baskett re-elected, vacancies filled after record amount of candidates made bids

Ann Arbor decides: Baskett re-elected, vacancies filled after record amount of candidates made bids

Aaron J. Puno, News Editor
November 10, 2022
The Balas adminstration building on Boardwalk Drive.

Ann Arbor Board of Education candidates on the issues

Aaron J. Puno, News Editor
October 29, 2022
Lowder to leave Pioneer, take superintendent job

Lowder to leave Pioneer, take superintendent job

Aaron J. Puno, News Editor
October 10, 2022
District scrambles to avoid controversy over Yom Kippur count day

District scrambles to avoid controversy over Yom Kippur count day

Aaron J. Puno, News Editor
October 4, 2022
The Fox Sports set near the corner of Main & Stadium.

Fox Sports makes Pioneer broadcast debut

Aaron J. Puno, News Editor
September 29, 2022
Private security service Edmondson will patrol Pioneer for the next few weeks.

Private security guards to patrol Pioneer temporarily

Aaron J. Puno, Staff Writer
March 14, 2022
Police respond to Pioneer over parent conflict as rumors sweep student body

Police respond to Pioneer over parent conflict as rumors sweep student body

Aaron J. Puno, Staff Writer
March 9, 2022
The Ann Arbor Board of Education posts its own mandatory masking signs in the Sheraton Hotel meeting room because the hotel does not have a mandatory masking policy.

Sheraton showdown: School board delays meeting over parent refusal to mask

Aaron J. Puno, Staff Writer
February 25, 2022
Photo Story: Pioneer students recognize staff for Valentine’s Day ‘22

Photo Story: Pioneer students recognize staff for Valentine’s Day ‘22

Aaron J. Puno, Staff Writer
February 17, 2022
Swift cancels Wednesday’s in-person learning due to incoming snow storm

Swift cancels Wednesday’s in-person learning due to incoming snow storm

Aaron J. Puno, Staff Writer
February 1, 2022
Pioneer students fundraise for Afghan refugees

Pioneer students fundraise for Afghan refugees

Aaron J. Puno, Staff Writer
December 15, 2021
Ann Arbor Police have stepped up their presence at schools in the district following the Oxford High School shooting in Oakland County on Tuesday.

[Photo] Students leave school early as threat rumors spread across social media

Ari Jacob, Clare Hong, and Lulu Zhang
December 2, 2021
Students hold mixed opinions about the new suicide hotline added on this year's school IDs.

Students weigh in on new suicide hotline number on school IDs

Aaron J. Puno, Staff Writer
November 15, 2021
Image is free use via Wikimedia Commons

The dress code farce, from the male perspective

Aaron J. Puno, Staff Writer
October 30, 2021
COVID infection concerns, low staffing, and a much-needed break for staff and students prompted the cancellation decision.

Superintendent cancels school on Monday, Nov. 1

Aaron J. Puno, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
D2A2 commuter express buses resumed service after a pandemic-prompted hiatus. Photo courtesy of MLive/The Ann Arbor News.

Detroit-Ann Arbor regional bus service restored

Aaron J. Puno, Staff Writer
October 19, 2021
The official list of spirit week themes.

Official spirit week themes released after miscommunication from Student Council

Aaron J. Puno, Staff Writer
October 4, 2021
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