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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

Curbing your social media habit in 2025

Curbing your social media habit in 2025

By Hutch McClain, Entertainment Editor May 20, 2025

Social media is one of the most influential things in the world, and it’s something that almost everyone uses everyday just out of plain habit. I know for certain that I do, but my new year’s resolution...

Preston (center) is interviewed over some hot wings, because it's 2025, and that's how we do things

Preston Marion: Student. Artist. Filmmaker.

By Lindan Garner and Elliot Williams May 20, 2025

With graduation fast approaching, many Prep seniors are looking forward to what lies ahead. For Preston Marion, this is the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.  Preston Marion has always...

'Senior Assassin' makes a splash

‘Senior Assassin’ makes a splash

By Lindan Garner, News & Features Editor May 20, 2025

Over the end of senior year, students had begun shooting each other with water guns. You may be confused, but across the country, a new game called “Senior Assassin” was rampaging. In this game,...

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...

The death and revival of TikTok: To ban or not to ban?

The death and revival of TikTok: To ban or not to ban?

By Elliot Williams, News & Features Editor January 31, 2025

The day that TikTok was set to be banned, Sunday, January 19th, came and went, but the app is still accessible, albeit in a limited way. A law upheld by the Supreme Court in the TikTok et al. v. Garland...

The History of Santa Claus

The History of Santa Claus

By Brogen McCluskey, Sports Editor December 13, 2024

Santa Claus is one of the most recognizable figures in the world, bringing gifts to children on Christmas Eve. But the story of Santa Claus didn’t start with the red-suited jolly man we know today.  His...

Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Jordan

Alumni Profile: Jeffrey Jordan

By Lindan Garner, News & Features Editor December 4, 2024

Jeffrey Jordan, a Prep alumnus, graduated in 2022 as Valedictorian. He was involved in multiple spheres at Prep including serving in youth legislature, tennis, archery, and ultimate frisbee. Since then,...

Head of School and movie lover Mr. Lawrence Coco with a poster of one of his all-time favorites

Mr. Coco goes to the movies

By Caroline Sharpe, Photography Editor December 4, 2024

A new class that Jackson Prep is offering this year is Intro to Film in the fixed carrier elective spot. The class takes students on a journey throughout decades of film history and exciting movies. Taught...

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...

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