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The Student News Site of Pattonville High School

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Matthew Jacobi

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-In-Chief

Matthew is a senior and Editor-In-Chief of Pirate Press. In middle school, Matthew was a staff writer for Holman’s Pirate Times in 6th and 7th grade. Then he became Editor-In-Chief in 8th grade. He is now an Editor-In-Chief at PHS. He participated in a journalism summer conference through MediaNow in 2020, and currently is enrolled in the MediaNow Editor Training. He plays piano and cello, and also participates in Renaissance at English National Honors Society.

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A scene from “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.”

Understanding the Past: “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” Glimpses into Rocket’s Past

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
June 7, 2023

[Video] Splashing into Summer: Local Pool Pointers

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
May 31, 2023
Freshman Jackson Williams tries pole vaulting this year for the first time, and is excited to try it again next year.

Track: Running into New Experiences

Abigail Evers, Matthew Jacobi, and Hayden Gust
May 29, 2023
Miguel Perez prepares to block a corner kick made by the opposing team.

Senior Miguel Perez Signs with St. Louis CITY SC

Matthew Jacobi and Lily Norman
May 25, 2023
Senior Sasha Grant presents her piece during the student writers block on Thursday, March 9.

PHS Hosts Fifth Annual Writers Week

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2023
On April 4, the Pattonville community voted to re-elect Dr. Brian Gray, Lisa Kickbusch, and Amanda Lienau to the Board of Education. "I would just like to thank the voters of Pattonville for allowing me the chance to serve them by electing me to the School Board," Kickbusch said.

Three Board Members Re-Elected on April 11

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2023
Pattonville Publications Staff Attend 2023 MIJA Journalism Day

Pattonville Publications Staff Attend 2023 MIJA Journalism Day

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2023
Maryland Heights Police Department sits at the main entrance of campus. During normal school hours, four SRO officers are on campus, however, this week there have been more officers on campus.

Police Presence on Campus Increases after Three Threats Made to PHS

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2023
Planning the Future: Pirate Athletes Sign to Future College

Planning the Future: Pirate Athletes Sign to Future College

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2023
Jasmine Gray

Jasmine Gray

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2023
Karmen Daniels

Karmen Daniels

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2023
For Avery, the pledge "made me understand that it is ok to make mistakes in the science and medical field and that it's ok to ask my peers questions relating to my research."

Students Earn Bio-Medical Science White Coats during Ceremony

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2023
The recent shooting in Maryland Heights happened just before 5:30am. Three Pattonville schools closed and moved to a virtual day.

Pattonville Community Shocked as More Shootings Continue to Take Place

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2023
The shooting happened just before 5:30am at the St. Charles Cracker Barrel. Five suspects have been taken into custody by the Maryland Heights and St. Charles Police Department.

Virtual Learning Called as MHPD Searches for Five Armed Suspects

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2023
Finals Schedule for Wednesday, January 4

Finals Schedule for Wednesday, January 4

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
January 3, 2023

Varsity Pirates Football Game September 9 Livestream

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2022
Tamika Duncan

Tamika Duncan

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2022
Raghib Muhammad

Raghib Muhammad

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2022
Matthew Reese (12) sets the ball to Justin Bowers (12) for a kill against Rockwood Summit on April 25. Reese had 578 assists throughout the season, with an average of eight assists per game.

Varsity Boys’ Volleyball: Winning the Season

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
June 9, 2022
After serving superintendent for four years, and being in education for nearly 30 years, Dr. Pecoraro will retire at the end of the school year. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Barry Nelson will become the next superintendent of the school district.

Stepping Away from the Ville: Pecoraro Retires

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
May 26, 2022
The Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre is holding 33 concerts this summer season. Plenty of Pirates plan to be among the concerts' audiences.

[Photo] Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Drawing Pirate Crowd

Mackenzie Rosenthal, Writing/Photography Editor
May 15, 2022
Kellen Thames and Natalie Whittinghill named Prom King and Queen at the Westport Sheraton-Chalet on Friday, May 6, 2022.

We’ll Never Be Royals? Not So for Thames and Whittinghill…

Ava Bearskin and Matthew Jacobi
May 9, 2022
Raymond Braun

Raymond Braun

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2022
From left to right, Maryam Ilyas, Maichi Nguyen, Selena Riede, Devin Scharer, and Sydney Suvransri are awarded the STEM Girls' of Promise Award by the Ballwin/Chesterfield Chapter of AAUW on April 18.

Five Take Home STEM Girls of Promise Award

Ava Bearskin and Matthew Jacobi
May 5, 2022
On February 22, Pattonville resumed its full COVID-19 plan, including going mask-optional, for the rest of the semester.

Returning to Normalcy: Pattonville Moves to Mask-Optional Status

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2022
Player #1 Ronnell Johnson Jr. tries to shoot and make the basket during the February 22 game against Ritenour High School. The Pirates won that game, with a score of 72-39.

Shooting and Breaking Records

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2022
On Tuesday, March 15, Pattonville's Choirs performed at State Large Ensemble and received an Exemplary score from every single judge. "It's the first time four choirs have gone and received these incredible results," Mr. Baker, one of the PHS Choir Directors, said.

Singing Their Way to Victory

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2022
On Friday, March 4, Symphonic Orchestra directed by Mr. Rueschhoff took home an Exemplary rating after not having large group last year due to the pandemic. Mr. Rueschhoff, as his first year as the PHS Orchestra Director, said he was basically worried about everything. "I'm nothing if not an overthinker so I wanted to perfect every last detail," he said. "But in the end, it all worked out wonderfully."

PHS Orchestras Score Outstanding and Exemplary Scores at Large Group Festival

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2022
One of the final projects that students can build is a tall table with a drawer and a bottom shelf.

Another project that students can build is a chess table with chess pieces.

One of the projects that students can work on during Manufacturing Processes is building a cupboard with shelves and a drawer.

Kyle Huynh sets up the table saw in Woodworking. Students used this tool after the jointer for precision work.

As the St. Louis County mask mandate took effect, Pattonville postponed their mask-optional plan. Masks are required in all district buildings for the time being.

St. Louis County Enacts New Mask Mandate, Pattonville Updates COVID Procedures

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2022
On Monday, January 3, 2022, Pattonville School District will move into a mask-optional environment for all students and staff in the district. This decision was made at the December 15 Board of Education meeting, where the board voted to move the district into a mask-optional status. Currently, all schools will remain mask-optional unless a positivity rate is above 2%.

Pattonville Board Votes to Go Mask Optional for Second Semester

Imani Miller, Matthew Jacobi, and Ava Bearskin
December 22, 2021
On Thursday, November 18, Pattonville High School hosted the American Education Week Grab-N-Go Staff Appreciation Lunch sponsored by Culinary Arts and STUCO.

American Education Week Staff Lunch

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
November 23, 2021
When the Veterans walked through the commons door, they were greeted by flag-waving students from STUCO and Rho Kappa and were handed a program for the day's events.

Pattonville High School’s Veteran’s Day Celebration

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2021
Jazz Ensemble opens the concert on October 26. The concert included all four bands and was the first in-person event since before the pandemic.

Getting Back to Normal: Band Performs “Fall Band Spectacular Concert”

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2021
Following the retirement of current Pattonville superintendent Dr. Pecoraro, Dr. Nelson has been selected to become Pattonville's new superintendent.

Pattonville Board of Education Announces Dr. Barry Nelson as Next Superintendent

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2021
Mr. Rueschhoff conducting the orchestra during the week of the first concert. The new teacher graduated from Truman State and PHS is his first high school experience.

[Photo] Orchestra Under New Direction

Talisa Prabhu, Staff Writer
November 2, 2021
During class on Tuesday, October 26, Chamber Orchestra rehearses "Danza" and "Ellis Island" on stage. Emma Schonhoff, violinist in Chamber, says that she is excited about the concert because "it gives us a chance to show off our work in front of family and friends, and the experience brings us closer as a group."

All Tuned Up and Ready for an Audience

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2021

[Video] Cracking Down on Motivation: Tips for End of Year Survival

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2021
After 10 years of being head principal at Pattonville High School, Dr. Joe Dobrinic will be retiring at the end of the 2020-2021 school year. Ms. Teisha Ashford will replace him as head principal beginning July 1, 2021.

Leaving the Helm: Dobrinic Retires

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2021
2021 Prom: Taking It to the Field

2021 Prom: Taking It to the Field

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2021
With St. Louis County receiving weekly shipments of vaccines, St. Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page has lifted some COVID-19 restrictions.

Pattonville Participates in CDC Study with SLU and Washington University as K-8 Returns to Phase 1

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2021
Over the last twenty years, students' body images have changed the way they eat, diet, and exercise. While the increase in dieting was smaller, the exercise increase illustrated the need for a specific type of body.

[Photo] “Perfect Body” Ideal Erodes Self-Image

Rebecca Simpkins, Social Media Editor
February 19, 2021
Movies To Watch Out For

Movies To Watch Out For

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2021
Beginning in 1917, the influenza pandemic started to infect Americans at alarming rates. In 2019, the corona virus appeared in China, making its way to the US in 2020. Both share some commonalities.

[Photo] How Much Has Really Changed in 100 Years: Comparing the 1918 Influenza and Coronavirus

Rebecca Simpkins, Social Media Editor
February 5, 2021
Norina Shao, a freshman violin player, practices during Chamber Orchestra. She earned a spot on the virtual All Suburban Orchestra.

16 Pirates Play Their Way into All-Suburban Groups

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2021
After Dr. Joe Dobrinic retires at the end of the school year, Mrs. Teisha Ashford will take the title of PHS principal. Mrs. Ashford's first day in her new role will be July 1, 2021.

Breaking News: PSD Announces Mrs. Ashford as New High School Principal

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 2021
Pattonville High School's pool awaits Girls' Swimming and Diving, which resumes on Tuesday, January 5.

Staying Afloat Through Changing Times

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
January 4, 2021
Music flows out of a trumpet with ornaments and hollies.

Christmas Lights Provide a Safe Activity for This Holiday Season

Matthew Jacobi, Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2020
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