The Communicator

The Communicator

The Communicator

Elias Kirsch, John Gerdes and Miles McDonald pose at the Film Club table at the annual CHS Club Fair, held on Sept. 15. Miles McDonald, Film Club president, created Film Club in efforts to spread the thrill and joy of watching films to others. 
“Im gonna give this thrill to every single member in Film Club this year,” Mcdonald said. “Mark my words.”
Film Fever
Stephanie Hadley, Molly Hamalainen, and Grey Phillips September 22, 2023

To Miles McDonald, there is no greater pleasure than sitting down and watching a movie. That cherished moment in his day, when he can curl up...

Students listen to a speaker at the 2023-24 CHS Opening Day Ceremony. The event was planned by the Forum Council and their advisor Ryan Silvester. “It truly was a student-led operation, the council all came together and made it happen, and thats what student council is supposed to be like,” Silvester said.
CHS Kicks Off The 2023-24 School Year With Opening Ceremony
Sana Schaden and Anjali Kakarla August 28, 2023

Upon entering St. Andrews church for the opening ceremony, CHS students and staff were immediately met with a warm welcome from our top jazz...

Opening Day Ceremony: High Hopes for Forum Council
Opening Day Ceremony: High Hopes for Forum Council
Addi Hinesman August 28, 2023

Forum Council kicked off the 2023-24 school year with the annual Opening Day Ceremony, something they had been planning for weeks.  The Forum...

Graduation 2023: Photo Gallery
Graduation 2023: Photo Gallery
Anjali Kakarla and Daniel Ging June 6, 2023
View photos from CHS's Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony here.
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Students listen to a speaker at the 2023-24 CHS Opening Day Ceremony. The event was planned by the Forum Council and their advisor Ryan Silvester. “It truly was a student-led operation, the council all came together and made it happen, and thats what student council is supposed to be like,” Silvester said.
CHS Kicks Off The 2023-24 School Year With Opening Ceremony
Sana Schaden and Anjali Kakarla

Upon entering St. Andrews church for the opening ceremony, CHS students and staff were immediately met with a warm welcome from our top jazz combo. As the buzzing of friends reuniting dulled, FoCo presidents, Morgan McClease and Izzie Jacobs, along with Vice President, Addi Hinesman, kicked off the day with some introductions from each department.  For...

Opening Day Ceremony: High Hopes for Forum Council
Opening Day Ceremony: High Hopes for Forum Council
Addi Hinesman

Forum Council kicked off the 2023-24 school year with the annual Opening Day Ceremony, something they had been planning for weeks.  The Forum Council leadership met with the advisor, Ryan Silvester,...

On the Way to Graduation
On the Way to Graduation
Anjali Kakarla and Daniel Ging
View graduation photos taken outside of Hill Auditorium here.
Peonies In The Park
Peonies In The Park
Claire Steigelman
As finals approach, be sure to take breaks when you need them! According to the University of Michigan, their peonies bloom from late May to mid-June. So they should be blooming throughout finals week. They have already begun to reveal their brightly-colored petals.
CR Spotlight: Gabriel’s Screen Play
CR Spotlight: Gabriel’s Screen Play
Matthew Castilho

Name: Gabriel Semrau Location: Craft Theater at CHS Instructor: Emily Wilson-Tobin | wilsontobine@aaps.k12.mi.us What do you do in your CR? For my Theatre Production CR, A friend of mine had...



Pioneer players huddle up on the field for a chant before game time. Going into the game, I can speak for the whole team when I say this, Malek Fartha said. We went in not just thinking were going to win but also dominate.
Pioneer Varsity Football Rings the Bell
Daniel Ging

On Friday, Sep. 1, the Ann Arbor Pioneer Varsity Football team competed in their first home game of the season against the Lincoln Railsplitters. For the past two years, Lincoln has held victory over...


Turning Point: Bridgette Kelly
Turning Point: Bridgette Kelly
Bridgette Kelly

We were driving through the winding roads of Austria, when a crystal clear lake sitting under the Alps appeared on the right. The water was incredibly...

Turning Point: Isabella Maldonado
Turning Point: Isabella Maldonado
Isabella Maldonado

“Ms. Wolf, please send Isabella Maldonado down to the principal's office,” a voice came over the intercom announcing to the whole room. 28...

Turning Point: Ivy Prochaska
Turning Point: Ivy Prochaska
Ivy Prochaska

My sister lathered my hair in conditioner to give it a greased back appearance. She dressed me up like a doll in her own clothes and gave me...


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