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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

Ms. Gregory with some of her students.

New Teacher Profile: Mollie Gregory

By Caroline Sharpe, Photo Editor October 7, 2024

Ms. Mollie Gregory is a new addition to the prep faculty this school year. She works in the lower school as a kindergarten assistant alongside Ms. Luckett. Ms. Gregory is excited to contribute to Jackson...

New Teacher Profile: Sperri Strickland

New Teacher Profile: Sperri Strickland

By Stader Powers, Opinion Editor October 3, 2024

Ms. Sperri Strickland is a new addition to the Jackson Prep Lower School. Coming from a background in education, Ms. Strickland utilizes a unique skill set of teaching techniques to create the best learning...

New Teacher Profile: Amanda Quarles

New Teacher Profile: Amanda Quarles

By Gaines Reeves, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

Ms. Amanda Quarles joined the Jackson Prep staff this year. She teaches resource students in grades six and seven, and she also teaches computer applications for seventh graders.  Ms. Quarles came...

New Teacher Profile: Jake Pickett

New Teacher Profile: Jake Pickett

By Brogen McCluskey, Sports Editor October 3, 2024

Mr. Jake Pickett has come to Prep this year to be one of the new Defensive backs coaches. Pickett coached at East Rankin High School for thirteen years before coming to Prep.  He also attended high...

Prep students visiting the Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica in Quebec City

Prep trips to look forward to

By Garner Young, Photography Editor February 14, 2024

            One of the many benefits of Jackson Prep is the variety of school trips offered. This includes trips to Alaska, Canada, China, England, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, and...

Ms. Caroline Hunter

New Staff Profile: Caroline Hunter

By Nolan Canoy, News and Features Editor September 13, 2023

Ms. Caroline Hunter is a dedicated and passionate individual who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role as the Lower School Administrative Assistant at Prep. Caroline Hunter's educational...

Ms. Leslie Buckley instructs a student

New Teacher Profile: Leslie Buckley

By Isabella Bryant and Elizabeth Sweat September 28, 2022

Ms. Leslie Buckley is a new teacher at Jackson Prep and will be in charge of the dyslexia program as of next year.  Ms. Buckley taught first grade for about twenty-five years, and began to notice...

New Staff Profile: Emily Garner

New Staff Profile: Emily Garner

By Anna Blaire Bryant, Editor in Chief September 8, 2022

Ms. Emily Garner is Prep’s new director of Branding and Marketing. She is from Caledonia, Mississippi. She went to the University for Women. or “The W'', and graduated with a degree in publications...

Ms. Valerie Abraham in her new classroom

New Teacher Profile: Valerie Abraham

By Evelyn Waterloo and Res Ishee August 29, 2022

Ms. Valerie Abraham is not only Prep’s new French I teacher, but she is also French herself. Ms. Abraham, who has taken on the large task of teaching one of Prep’s largest classes, came to Mississippi...

Baty Newman takes a selfie with a lion.

Baty Newman, from Mississippi to Africa and back again

By Jack Impastato, Staff Writer March 7, 2022

Baty Newman is a sophomore at Prep and has had the unique experience of having lived in Kenya. While the majority of Prep students come from one of several feeder schools, he got to spend several of...

The Governor's Mansion in downtown Jackson, decked out for the 2021 holiday season.

Governor’s Mansion shines during Christmas season

By Evans Reynolds January 3, 2022

Every year, the first family of Mississippi decks the halls of the Mississippi Governor’s Mansion. Over the years the Governor’s Mansion has been decorated with many different themes relating to...

Hidden Features: The Vault

Hidden Features: The Vault

By Jack Dryden, Staff Writer November 2, 2021

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