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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

Prep's 2024 Youth Leg delegation at the Old Capitol Museum.

Jackson Prep takes on Youth Legislature

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

On November 14, the Jackson Prep Youth Legislature delegation took themselves to the Old Capitol for a three day event filled weekend which included a mock state legislature, with students from all around...

The three publications that brought home prizes.

Literary magazines, yearbook take honors from MSPA

By Sophie Slade, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2024

On October 31, 2024 the Mississippi Scholastic Press Association held their biannual “Best Of Mississippi” Convention. During this convention, student publications throughout the state are judged...

What's The Deal With Monkeypox?

What’s The Deal With Monkeypox?

By Elliot Williams, News & Features Editor October 23, 2024

The history of monkeypox in humans traces back to 1970s Africa, in a territory that is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with patient zero being a 9-month-old boy. Before that, it was discovered...

Pacer Beach 2024

Pacers kick their way through season

By Helen Fulcher, Managing Editor October 23, 2024

With football season underway, the Pacers have continued their longstanding tradition of excellence with their 32 girl squad. Led by Captain McClain Morgan, First Lieutenant Nan Sheppard, and Second Lieutenant...

Sushi in the Dining Commons

Cafeteria on a roll

By Kity Carswell, Social Media Editor October 10, 2024

This year, Jackson Prep introduced a sushi bar in the cafeteria, and it has been a hit among students. Sophomore Maya Guice exclaimed, “I love the sushi in the cafeteria because it is so tasty;...

Election Overview: Coconuts or oranges? Pick your flavor

Election Overview: Coconuts or oranges? Pick your flavor

By Lindan Garner, News & Features Editor October 7, 2024

With President Joe Biden’s exit from the 2024 Presidential election just two months ago, a new Democratic nominee was thrown on the stage: Kamala Harris. Harris, a former prosecutor, served as San Francisco...

PACKING THE STANDS: Patriot Pack Shaves The Day at JA Game

PACKING THE STANDS: Patriot Pack Shaves The Day at JA Game

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

Once again – to no one’s surprise – the Jackson Prep Patriot Pack has returned. The Patriot Pack, a group of Prep senior male cheerleaders, serves to attend all Prep sporting events, lead the student...

New faculty and staff for 2024-2025. Photo courtesy of Jackson Prep

New faculty and staff join Prep for 2024-2025 school year

October 1, 2024

  Profiles will be posted as they become available. Click on a name to see their profile. Back Row (L-R)   Joshua Griffin, Mo Dale, Jake Pickett, Alexandra Long, Cassidy Holland, Madeline...

Students follow librarian Norma Cox across Egypt

Students follow librarian Norma Cox across Egypt

By Nolan Canoy August 30, 2023

Ms. Norma Cox, Prep’s head librarian, left the country on August 25 and will be traveling through Jordan and Egypt. Ms.Cox has traveled the world before and been on several Prep tripsk including ones...

Environmental Club

Club Fair previews year full of opportunity

By Brogen McCluskey and Morgan Marion August 29, 2023

The 2023 Club Fair was held on Patriot Avenue on Tuesday, August 29.  Prep students set up tables and recruited for the clubs that they are in charge of.  The tables were decorated  to attract people...

Blood drive lets students help others

Blood drive lets students help others

By Garner Young, Photo Editor November 29, 2022

On Tuesday, November 29, Mississippi Blood Services came to Prep as a part of a M.A.D. project put on by seniors Akhila Adari, Callie Knotts, and Paul Gregg. They were at Prep from 8 to 3, and all donors...

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