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Derreck Kayongo Brings Global Soap Project to Prep

Derreck Kayongo Brings Global Soap Project to Prep

By Chatham Kennedy February 9, 2016

Derreck Kayongo and his funny socks danced across the stage of Fortenberry Theatre on February 9th, 2016 as he talked to the Prep student body about his non-profit organization known as the Global...

Two Prep Students Named STARs, Honor Teachers

Two Prep Students Named STARs, Honor Teachers

By Healy Vise February 9, 2016

The Mississippi Economic Council sponsors STAR (Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition) Program in an effort to encourage scholastic achievement among the state’s high school students. It emphasizes...

NFL referee Sarah Thomas addresses the Prep student body. Photo courtesy of Hubert Worley Photography.

First Female NFL Ref Visits Prep

By Lee Meena and Chatham Kennedy January 25, 2016

On January 25, Sarah Thomas, the NFL's first full time female referee, came to speak to the Prep student body in an event put on by the Global Leadership Institute. Thomas, a native of Pascagoula,...

Showchoir Masters: The Music Comes to Prep

Showchoir Masters: The Music Comes to Prep

By Michael Wilson January 22, 2016

Friday, January 22nd, 2016 starts the first of two days for Jackson Prep Showchoir Masters. Over two days 30 groups from four states will be performing on Prep’s stage. Friday Jr. High competitions...

Foreign Language Food Day

Foreign Language Food Day

By Hays Dubberly January 22, 2016

On Friday January 22nd, all students taking a foreign language bring food to celebrate the culture of the students' language. French, Latin, Spanish, Greek, and Mandarin Chinese are all the languages...

Speaker Counsels Students to Speak Up About Substance Abuse

Speaker Counsels Students to Speak Up About Substance Abuse

By Forrest Smith January 20, 2016

Mental health and substance abuse expert Mr. John Lieberman visited Prep on Wednesday, January 20th to talk to students about substance addiction and abuse. Lieberman is the director of operations...

Visiting Writer Richard Ford Inspires Students

Visiting Writer Richard Ford Inspires Students

By Paul Andress and Gracie McCraney January 13, 2016

On January 13, Richard Ford came to Prep to talk to the 9th-12th grade students about his career as a writer. He was born in Jackson, MS in 1944. After graduating Murrah High School, he went to...

2016 Class favorites chosen by their peers.Photo courtesy of Hubert Worley Photography.

Précis Pageant Honors Students

By Lee Meena and Elliot Weill January 12, 2016

The 2016 Précis Pageant, held on Monday, January 11, was a special night for Jackson Prep’s senior class. The pageant is an annual event awarding seniors for showing qualities such a “Most Athletic,”...

Complete List of Précis Pageant Honorees

Complete List of Précis Pageant Honorees

January 12, 2016

Mr. and Miss Jackson Prep J.C. Pride and Hayley Litchliter Mr. and Miss Senior Class Noah Slack and Anna Miller Rebich Most Handsome and Most Beautiful John Wooley and Mallory Abraham Beauties: Ashley...

JP Pursuit 2016 Starts Off Strong

JP Pursuit 2016 Starts Off Strong

By Matthew Clay and Hays Dubberly January 5, 2016

    Last year a new tradition was started at Prep --The Pursuit. This Christian event takes place annually on the first week back from Christmas break. The basic goal is to give students...

Rod and Reel Team Lures in New Members

Rod and Reel Team Lures in New Members

By Nevin Wells December 18, 2015

During the spring of 2015, Jackson Prep’s new “Rod and Reel” team starts. This team is sometimes confused as a regular fishing team but it is actually a fly fishing team. The season for the Rod...

Students Like Change In Schedule

Students Like Change In Schedule

By Jackson Phillips December 18, 2015

This year the high school at Jackson Prep introduced a schedule change. Instead of students going to directed study everyday, they only have to go to homeroom once a week, on Monday. The students learn...

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