Mr. Pioneer Preview: Jack Drummond

Next Friday, the high school PTO will be holding their annual Mr. Pioneer contest in the Lampeter-Strasburg High School Performing Arts Center at 7:30 pm.

Meet the Mr. Pioneer Contestants

Jack Drummond
National Honor Society


Jack Drummond will represent the National Honor Society in Mr. Pioneer.


Jack Drummond will represent the National Honor Society in Mr. Pioneer this year. Additionally, he participates in Fellowship of Christian Students and the Outdoor Club. Outside of school, Jack is an Eagle Scout and is a member of Cornerstone Community Church. He is excited to participate in the contest and hopes to have fun. If he wins, Jack plans on wearing his crown everywhere. His future plans include attending Juniata College this fall.

2017 Mr. Pioneer Contestants
Back row left to right: Andrew Lines, Jordan Williard, Conner Shelton, Steven Hollern, and Grant Davis.
Front row left to right: Aaron Possler, Nate Ferrari, Jack Drummond, and Will McClintock.

Other contestants for Mr. Pioneer include Grant Davis representing the Interact Club, Jack Drummond representing the National Honor Society, Nate Ferrari representing Student Council, Steven Hollern for Varsity Club, Andrew Lines for the L-S Thespian Society, Will McClintock representing Mr. Adrian Baker’s Homeroom, Aron Possler for the Tri-M Music Honor Society, Conner Shelton representing Madrigals, and Jordan Williard for the Model UN.   

If crowned Mr. Pioneer, the recipient will receive breakfast for their homeroom, plus a portion of their votes will be donated to the club or homeroom he represents. Also up for grabs is the Spirit Award. That person wins donuts for his club or homeroom.

Tickets are $5 and will be sold at the door and at lunch the week of the event.

Mr. Pioneer Program of Events

Round 1
Introduction of Contestants
Break
Family Feud game between Freshmen & Sophomore Class
Round 2
Hero Segment- Contestants encouraged to dress as their Hero and state why they chose that person
Break
Family Feud game between Junior & Senior Class
Round 3
Interview Question, followed by a brief Intermission
Break
Family Feud Championship
Final Round
Announcement of 1st & 2nd Runner-ups, then crowning of the 2017 Mr. Pioneer.

In addition to judging, friends and family may vote for their favorite contestant. One dollar equals one vote.

All proceeds benefit Spring Blast for 9th & 10th grade students, plus Post Prom for all prom attendees, plus any 11th or 12th grade student. Spring Blast is from 7-9:30 pm, Post Prom is 10 pm-2 am. Both events are held on Saturday, May 13.

Last Year's Mr. Pioneer Contestants

The 2016 Mr. Pioneer contestants (from tehe left): Teddy Mazaheri, Chaz Wolf, second runner-up Ben Rhoades, Kevin Reed, winner Chase Pirozzi, Andrew Hay, first runner-up George Grau, Sam Welk, Tyler Thomas, and Justin Burkett.

Last year's Chase Pirozzi was crowned Mr. Pioneer last night in the contest sponsored by the high school PTO. Pirozzi, who represented student council, took the prize while George Grau, who represented outdoor club, and Ben Rhoades, who represented Pioneer Interact, took first and second runner-up respectively.

--By Jillian Pontz, LS News reporter

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