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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

Pacers kick off the season

Pacers kick off the season

By Helen Fulcher, Managing Editor October 21, 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...

Mustard Seed named as Prep's new community service partner

Mustard Seed named as Prep’s new community service partner

By Anna Blaire Bryant, Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2022

The Mustard Seed is Prep’s 2022-2023 Service Club community partner. Located in Brandon, Mississippi off of Luckney Road, the Mustard Seed is a nonprofit that provides housing to mentally challenged...

The Life and Death of Queen Elizabeth II

By Riley Spivey, Editor in Chief September 8, 2022

On September 8, 2022, Buckingham Palace announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed at age 96. She was born April 2, 1926 and ascended the throne on February 2, 1952 after the death of her father....

"One School, Many Books" turns the page on summer reading

“One School, Many Books” turns the page on summer reading

By Baty Newman, News & Features Editor September 8, 2022

Prep’s annual “One School Many Books” event happened during activity period on Tuesday, September 6. Middle schoolers and upper schoolers alike clamored to the front of their respective buildings...

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