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Prep takes seniors on college visits

By Avery Andress and Tynes Carroll October 13, 2017

The University of Mississippi Jackson Prep took a group of seniors to visit the University of Mississippi on September 28. The bus left Prep at 6 am with Megan Thomas, the Assistant Director of Admissions,...

Photo by Stewart McCullough.

Details about Prep’s new schedule announced

By Avery Andress October 5, 2017

Change is coming soon to the Jackson Prep day. The school has been working on deciding a new schedule as part of a strategic plan that began in the 2014-2015 school year, and the final result of the process...

Former Navy SEAL inspires students to live the Team Life

Former Navy SEAL inspires students to live the “Team Life”

By Avery Andress, Tynes Carroll, and Ford Lange September 22, 2017

David Rutherford is a former Navy SEAL and motivational speaker. He came and spoke to the Jackson Prep student body on September 21, at the invitation of Global Leadership Institute director Col. William...

College Fair puts students, schools in contact

College Fair puts students, schools in contact

By Avery Andress September 20, 2017

Jackson Prep’s annual College Fair took place on September 19. The college fair was set up in the gym with many tables where college representatives could put their college information. At the college...

Aqua Pats stay in their victory lane

Aqua Pats stay in their victory lane

By Preston Dubberly and Stewart McCullough September 20, 2017

The annual MAIS State swim meet was held on September 20th at the Lakeland Courthouse. Although, this year was the year for upsets. Dr. Nealey said, “This meet was a lot closer compared to previous...

Apple Unveils New Products for 2017

Apple Unveils New Products for 2017

By Payne Bell September 15, 2017

Overview On September 12, 2017, Apple revealed the much-anticipated iPhone 8, iPhone 8+, iPhone X, Apple Watch Series 3, and a new version of their unique TV device, Apple TV. Also revealed at the event...

Release of new school schedule nears

Release of new school schedule nears

By Avery Andress September 12, 2017

Change is coming soon to the Jackson Prep day. The school has been working on deciding a new schedule as part of a strategic plan that began in the 2014-2015 school year, and the final result of the process...

Photo provided by BuzzFeed News.

Harvey Hurts Houston: Hurricane Harvey leaves Houston in ruins

By Caroline McIntyre August 31, 2017

Houston, Texas citizens are devastated seeing their homes and neighborhoods being washed away by the deadly Hurricane Harvey. This most recent natural disaster destroyed the homes of many civilians around...

School pauses to watch solar eclipse

By Russ Upton August 21, 2017

(see more pictures on our Facebook page) A solar eclipse is an amazing natural phenomenon in which the moon completely blocks out the sun for a portion of the earth. On August 21, many parts...

Newly distributed yearbook A Work of Art

Newly distributed yearbook “A Work of Art”

By Charles Stephenson August 17, 2017

During activity period on Thursday, August 16, all of the school was invited to Patriot Avenue to pick up their yearbooks. It was very chaotic, but worth the wait. The theme of the Précis, the school’s...

Staff releases JH literary magazine Mindprints to world

Staff releases JH literary magazine Mindprints to world

By Camp Carter August 16, 2017

On Wednesday, August, 16,  the staff of Mindprints, Prep's award-winning junior high literary magazine, released their latest creation, Vol. IX, to the Prep community. The book was given away on Patriot...

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