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The Sentry

The student news site of Jackson Preparatory School

The Sentry

The student news site of Jackson Preparatory School

The Sentry

Sentry recognized as MSPA celebrates student journalism

Sentry recognized as MSPA celebrates student journalism

By Kitty Carswell, Social Media Editor April 1, 2025

On March 28th a few members of The Sentry staff travelled to Oxford for the MSPA convention. The Mississippi Scholastic Press Association is an event for all high school publishing such as newspaper,...

Where to eat: Top 5  best casual restaurants in Jackson

Where to eat: Top 5 best casual restaurants in Jackson

By Helen, Managing Editor March 4, 2025

Whether you’re on the lookout for a classic place to eat out with friends or trying something new, these are my top five tried and true restaurants for a chill night out. From American to Greek to Mexican,...

Boys bring home overall basketball trophy

Boys bring home overall basketball trophy

By Brogen McCluskey, Sports Editor March 3, 2025

Jackson Prep basketball had a great season. They defeated the Jackson academy Raiders in the 6A overall state championship 52-51 Wednesday, February 26. It was a very hard fought game.  The Patriots...

Marvel Rivals: One of the hottest video games right now

Marvel Rivals: One of the hottest video games right now

By Henry Carter, Entertainment Editor March 3, 2025

Marvel Rivals, released on December 6th, 2024, is one of the newest entries to the world of “hero shooters”. The game combines 6 vs 6 combat scenarios with many of the legendary characters from the...

Mock trial team settles their case at regionals

Mock trial team settles their case at regionals

By Lindan Garner, News & Features Editor March 3, 2025

On the first weekend in February, Jackson Prep’s mock trial team participated at the regional mock trial competition in hopes of making it to state.  The team, composed of Prep students grades 9-12,...

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B-ball girls repeat as 6A champions

By Bernie Jones, Fun & Games Editor March 3, 2025

The  Jackson Prep girls basketball team won the MAIS 6A state championship and took their talents to the Overall Semifinals, where they displayed incredible sportsmanship and teamwork.       ...

Charity Ball: "Winfo" ins and outs

Charity Ball: “Winfo” ins and outs

By Helen Fulcher, Managing Editor February 27, 2025

On Saturday, February 22, Prep students geared up for one of the biggest social events of the school year: Charity Ball. Put on by the student council, Charity Ball is a semi-new tradition originating...

Charity Ball: the info on "Winfo"

Charity Ball: the info on “Winfo”

By Helen Fulcher, Managing Editor February 27, 2025

On Saturday, February 22, Prep students geared up for one of the biggest social events of the school year: Charity Ball. Put on by the student council, Charity Ball is a semi-new tradition originating...

International students find a second home at Prep

International students find a second home at Prep

By Sophie Slade, Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2025

This winter, Jackson Prep served as the host for a group of International Students from China. Among them were 12-year-olds, Andy, Julius, Evan, Alex, and 16-year-old Stella. The students hail from various...

"A Complete Unknown" soars to success

“A Complete Unknown” soars to success

By Stader Powers, Opinion Editor January 31, 2025

A Complete Unknown was worth watching. If you are a Bob Dylan fan or are familiar with his discography or history, it becomes even more worthwhile.  This Biopic explored the journey of Bob Dylan from...

Raising your Ya-Ya: An introduction to TikTok slang

Raising your Ya-Ya: An introduction to TikTok slang

By Sophie Slade, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2025

Generational slang is a tale as old as time. For millennia, each wave of young people has crafted a new cultural lexicon that serves as the time capsule for their collective experiences. However, newer...

Potter Preview: Hogwarts comes to Prep in April

Potter Preview: Hogwarts comes to Prep in April

By Sophie Slade, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2025

This Spring, the Jackson Preparatory School Theatre program will be putting on a production of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”  The play, rooted in J.K. Rowling’s magical world, is an innovative...

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