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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

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...

Mindprints Wins National Award

Mindprints Wins National Award

By Payne Bell September 23, 2016

Mindprints, the official Junior High literary magazine that was  produced by Junior High students throughout the 2015-2016 school year, was recently awarded First Place in the annual magazine competition...

10th Grade Encouraged to "Seize the Day" at GLI Luncheon

10th Grade Encouraged to “Seize the Day” at GLI Luncheon

By Maclain Kennedy September 16, 2016

Chick-fil-A and words of encouragement filled the MPR on Thursday, September 15 during the sophomore luncheon. Matt Thornton, the guest speaker, talked about the different gifts that each student...

College Fair Draws Crowds

College Fair Draws Crowds

By Tynes Carroll September 14, 2016

An expanded version of Prep’s annual College Fair took place on Tuesday, September 13th from 6-8 pm. Jackson Prep welcomed 83 schools from across the United States. These included two service academies,...

One School, Many Books Returns

By Tynes Carroll September 7, 2016

Wednesday, September 7, the third annual One School Many Books event took place on campus.  Groups of students met throughout the campus to discuss the books the students had chosen. The purposes of the...

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