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Seniors (left to right) Marion Sapen and Mary Dunbar prepare for their presentation at Mantle. Their product was a sunscreen app that used location services to provide notifications on how often one should apply sunscreen and what SPF one should use. Photo by Chatham Kennedy

Economics teaches students how to dive into Shark Tank

By Chatham Kennedy November 4, 2016

On Wednesday October 26th, Senior AP Economics students  swam with the sharks, metaphorically speaking at least. Since late July, students have been avidly working on an entrepreneurial Shark Tank...

Deck the Halls with Mistletoe Marketplace

Deck the Halls with Mistletoe Marketplace

By Genevieve Hurst November 3, 2016

Mistletoe Marketplace is coming to Jackson from November 2-5 this year. Merchants are coming from all over the South, as well as some from California, New York, Utah, and Wisconsin. In addition to vendors...

AP students prepare F. Scott Fitzgerald Museum

AP students prepare F. Scott Fitzgerald Museum

By Tynes Carroll  November 3, 2016

On Wednesday, November 9th, those on campus should make sure to stop by the Multi-Purpose Room to view the Junior AP English class’ interactive “museum” of the 1920s and the life of F. Scott Fitzgerald,...

Clarion-Ledger readers laud Prep

Clarion-Ledger readers laud Prep

By Mary Patton Murphy, Maclain Kennedy, and Stewart McCullough November 3, 2016

Over the summer, The Clarion Ledger, the state’s largest-circulation newspaper, held a poll for its readers, “Best of 2016 People’s Choice Awards.” Results were posted on October 30th, and members...

FCA takes a new direction  with student leadership

FCA takes a new direction with student leadership

By Sarah Riley Jicka October 28, 2016

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting has been a staple at Prep for many years. Whether you are an athlete or not, FCA meetings are a way for members of the Prep community to come together and worship....

JH Robotics prepping for season

JH Robotics prepping for season

By Stewart McCullough October 26, 2016
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Unleash brings worship to Patriot Avenue

Unleash brings worship to Patriot Avenue

By Maclain Kennedy October 20, 2016

Unleash, the Global Leadership Institute’s series of spiritual enrichment programs, was unleashed on October 20, 2016. Students and faculty came to hear pastor Jeff Redding speak and enjoy sweet fellowship....

Music Man prepares to hit Prep stage

‘Music Man’ prepares to hit Prep stage

By Avery Andress and Sarah Avery Huffman October 5, 2016

The school musical is a production that is always looked forward to at Jackson Prep. It involves close to 200 Prep students who donate large amounts of their time to the production. This year the musical...

Earthwinds receives CSPA Honors

Earthwinds receives CSPA Honors

By Mary Patton Murphy September 30, 2016

Students from last year’s publication staff of Prep’s literary and art journal, Earthwinds, were pleased this week to learn that their work had been recognized at the highest level. The literary magazine...

Prep Talk airs live from Patriot Avenue

“Prep Talk” airs live from Patriot Avenue

By Brittany Wilkinson September 30, 2016

Prep Talk, which livestreams as well as being broadcast on EZ 87.7 FM, was live Wednesday night on Patriot Avenue.   Lost Pizza provided free pizza for everyone, paid for by Flowood auto dealership...

Music ushers in fall on campus

Music ushers in fall on campus

By Maclain Kennedy September 29, 2016

The weather was sunny and 75 on Thursday, September 29,  at Jackson Prep’s Fall Fest, and the good music and coffee gave just the right feel. Students gathered around at the amphitheater on Patriot...

Prep gathers to “Meet the Arts”

By Tynes Carroll September 29, 2016

On September 27th, 2016, the seventh annual Meet the Arts took place in the Fortenberry Theater of Jackson Prep. Many parents, students, family members, and faculty gathered to view the visual and performing...

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