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Jake Reynders, News Writer

Jake Reynders (11) is Web Editor and a News Writer for The Perennial. While this is his third year on staff, he is looking forward to writing for a new section, as he has been a sports writer the past two years. In his free time, Jake enjoys hanging out with friends, watching/playing sports, and listening to music.

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Students Gain Experience by  Working on Election Campaigns

Students Gain Experience by Working on Election Campaigns

Jake Reynders, Staff Writer November 11, 2024

    It’s not every day that Pinewood students get the opportunity to get up close and personal with congressional candidates. This year, two juniors had the opportunity to do just that.     Jack...

Gun Violence Crisis Persists With Latest Shooting

Jake Reynders, Staff Writer October 14, 2024

 On Sept. 4, 14-year-old Apalachee High School student Colt Gray opened fire in the school hallways after leaving his morning Algebra class. After a 10-minute period of shooting, police detained Gray,...

Caden Ng and his family on senior night.

Pinewood Pays Farewell to Multi-Sport Senior Athlete Caden Ng

Jake Reynders, Sports Writer May 3, 2024

   Senior Caden Ng has dealt with many ups and downs throughout his four-year Pinewood sports career. From exhilarating basketball playoff wins to heartbreaking football rivalry losses, his Pinewood...

Math Teacher Sara Dorset informs 49ers players of new defensive schemes.

Math Teacher Sara Dorset Leaves Pinewood for 49ers Coaching Job

Jake Reynders, Sports Writer March 27, 2024

   At 7:48 p.m. on Feb. 11, Pinewood math teacher Sara Dorset sat with her family, stunned at the disgrace that had just taken place. A lifelong San Francisco 49ers fan, she had just witnessed her favorite...

The Pinewood boys soccer team

Winter Sports Recap

Jake Reynders, Sports Writer March 11, 2024

   Pinewood sports teams have always been resilient, but none more than this year’s winter sports teams. Through obstacles such as injuries, unfamiliar faces, and tough opposition, the school’s...

Thomas Meehleib dribbles with left hand.

Panther Basketball: Mid-Season Update

Jake Reynders, Sports Writer February 4, 2024

With the final half of the season approaching, the Pinewood girls and boys basketball teams are preparing for deep playoff runs. Both teams currently have hit double-digit win totals and show no signs...

New girls join the soccer team.

Soccer Season: What’s New?

Jake Reynders, Sports Writer November 16, 2023

   With the winter sports season in full swing, the Pinewood boys and girls soccer teams take the field with renewed excitement. The addition of boys soccer head coach David Hernandez and the influx...

The Demise of the PAC-12

The Demise of the PAC-12

Kayden Ge and Jake Reynders October 18, 2023

The Pac-12, one of the nation’s most decorated collegiate athletics conferences, is scheduled to disband in 2024.  The downfall of this conference has been on the horizon for years, as they failed...

How The Class of 23 Built A Connection On the Boys Tennis Team

How The Class of 23 Built A Connection On the Boys Tennis Team

Jake Reynders, Sports Writer May 2, 2023

For the seniors on the Pinewood boys tennis team, it's about more than tennis. It’s about the memories, the jokes, the bonds, and the family the five seniors — Peyton Spinner, Max Roesch, Jason Rowe,...

Critters in my Cheeseburger?

Critters in my Cheeseburger?

Jake Reynders, Sports Writer March 28, 2023

Every day, Patricia Zuniga, a member of the support staff at Pinewood, sees the same stunned look on the faces of students. The grimaces and mutters are constant when she helps serve the daily lunches...

The Significance of Senior Night

The Significance of Senior Night

Jake Reynders, Sports Writer March 1, 2023

For many, Senior Night is viewed simply as a celebration of seniors who have worked hard to benefit the athletics program of a school. At Pinewood, it is so much more than that. When seniors were asked...

Best Years To Come For Panther Basketball

Best Years To Come For Panther Basketball

Jake Reynders, Sports Writer February 2, 2023

Basketball has always been the pride of Pinewood. Despite the exceptional education, tight-knit community, and endless extracurriculars, Pinewood is known for its prowess on the court. While often being...

World Cup: Should it Really be in Qatar?

Jake Reynders, Sports Writer November 8, 2022

In three weeks, the world’s biggest sporting event will take place in one of the world’s most stringent countries. A country where its citizens are killed. A country where people with same-sex relations...

2022-2023 NBA Season Preview

Jake Reynders, Sports Writer October 4, 2022

With the NBA season two weeks away, excitement is in the air. Many teams have reloaded and gained new stars, while others have drafted rookies with limitless potential. Controversy and trades have highlighted...

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