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Band wraps up another successful year

Band wraps up another successful year

By Anna Stack May 25, 2018

With 22 members, the Jackson Prep band has had one of its best years yet. Taking part in many festivals, the band has competed for high ratings rather than a win or a loss. They received superior ratings...

Preps Class of 2018 - Whos Going Where

Prep’s Class of 2018 – Who’s Going Where

By Tynes Carroll May 24, 2018

Macey Abraham  Mississippi State University John Ahanatou Univeristy of Mississippi Emme Aldridge Mississippi State University Quincy Anderson  Mississippi State University Avery Andress ...

Physiology Fair highlights fitness

Physiology Fair highlights fitness

By Camp Carter May 17, 2018

The Jackson Prep Senior High recently hosted a Physiology Fair featuring the projects of the kinesthesiology class taught by Coach Meredith Lang outside the Fortenberry theater. All 84 of her students...

International Day celebrated at Prep

International Day celebrated at Prep

By Charles Stephenson May 17, 2018

International Day was held on April 11 in the gym. This day celebrated many different countries throughout the world. Booths filled with snacks, images, and items from their represented country were in...

Campus to remain busy throughout summer

Campus to remain busy throughout summer

May 17, 2018

Just because the school year is ending doesn’t mean the events are. Every summer, Prep hosts a great array of events, classes, clinics, and other activities for all grades and age groups, and this summer...

Juuling may be on the rise, but its still hazardous

Juuling may be on the rise, but it’s still hazardous

By Tanner Gough May 17, 2018

A controversial new trend is sweeping through high schools across the country, including potentially right here at Jackson Prep. It is known as “juuling,” which sounds quite odd to someone seeing...

Brandon Amphitheater opens

Brandon Amphitheater opens

By Aubrey Scott Moak May 1, 2018

In the heart of Brandon, Mississippi, lies a brand new venue:  the Quarry. Fully equipped with a new nature trail, dog park, baseball facility, and amphitheatre, this 250 acres is sure to draw many...

NHS takes on San Fran

NHS takes on San Fran

By Preston Dubberly and Henley Johnson April 30, 2018

Jackson Prep’s National Honors Society recently took sixteen students to San Francisco, California for an educational and exciting vacation April 18-22.  The chaperones on this trip were sponsor,...

Culinary Club is cooking up a storm

Culinary Club is cooking up a storm

By Allie Wise and Ainsley O'Quinn April 25, 2018

Culinary Club brings students together who share a love of food and cooking.  They meet once a month during activity period and homeroom. Members are invited to bring a dish based on the theme that month...

Clay, Trap & Skeet Club

Clay, Trap & Skeet Club

By Will Fletcher April 23, 2018

One of the newer clubs at Prep is the Clay, Trap, & Skeet team. For those unfamiliar with these terms, it is a type of shooting team. Known previously as the Gun & Bow club, the name was changed...

Prep students set sail on a new voyage

Prep students set sail on a new voyage

By Stewart McCullough April 13, 2018

Prep added an outdoors activity this past winter for students to enjoy - sailing. The Sailing Club is focused on giving students the chance to sail, something that most kids would never be able to do....

Emerald Isle delights Prep students, faculty

Emerald Isle delights Prep students, faculty

By Mary Virginia Baldwin April 13, 2018

photos by Mary Virginia Baldwin A group from Jackson Prep chose to take a trip all around Ireland for Spring Break. 14 students along with a number of parents accompanied by English teacher Ms. Jessica...

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