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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

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...

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...

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