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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

Sentry recognized as MSPA celebrates student journalism

Sentry recognized as MSPA celebrates student journalism

By Kitty Carswell, Social Media Editor April 1, 2025

On March 28th a few members of The Sentry staff travelled to Oxford for the MSPA convention. The Mississippi Scholastic Press Association is an event for all high school publishing such as newspaper,...

Where to eat: Top 5  best casual restaurants in Jackson

Where to eat: Top 5 best casual restaurants in Jackson

By Helen, Managing Editor March 4, 2025

Whether you’re on the lookout for a classic place to eat out with friends or trying something new, these are my top five tried and true restaurants for a chill night out. From American to Greek to Mexican,...

Boys bring home overall basketball trophy

Boys bring home overall basketball trophy

By Brogen McCluskey, Sports Editor March 3, 2025

Jackson Prep basketball had a great season. They defeated the Jackson academy Raiders in the 6A overall state championship 52-51 Wednesday, February 26. It was a very hard fought game.  The Patriots...

Photo courtesy of Abby Duncan

B-ball girls repeat as 6A champions

By Bernie Jones, Fun & Games Editor March 3, 2025

The  Jackson Prep girls basketball team won the MAIS 6A state championship and took their talents to the Overall Semifinals, where they displayed incredible sportsmanship and teamwork.       ...

Charity Ball: the info on "Winfo"

Charity Ball: the info on “Winfo”

By Helen Fulcher, Managing Editor February 27, 2025

On Saturday, February 22, Prep students geared up for one of the biggest social events of the school year: Charity Ball. Put on by the student council, Charity Ball is a semi-new tradition originating...

International students find a second home at Prep

International students find a second home at Prep

By Sophie Slade, Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2025

This winter, Jackson Prep served as the host for a group of International Students from China. Among them were 12-year-olds, Andy, Julius, Evan, Alex, and 16-year-old Stella. The students hail from various...

Potter Preview: Hogwarts comes to Prep in April

Potter Preview: Hogwarts comes to Prep in April

By Sophie Slade, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2025

This Spring, the Jackson Preparatory School Theatre program will be putting on a production of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”  The play, rooted in J.K. Rowling’s magical world, is an innovative...

Prep's A Team (L-R): Jacob Pritchett, Sparks Grenfell, Charlie Penny (captain), Henry Jordan, and Lindan Garner

Jackson Prep wins MAIS overall Quiz Bowl tournament

By Henry Jordan, Opinion Editor January 31, 2025

The Jackson Prep Quiz Bowl team just fought the fight of its life. Last Friday, January 24th, Quiz Bowl took the day off of school to focus on the MAIS overall tournament, the kind of tournament that determines...

The death and revival of TikTok: To ban or not to ban?

The death and revival of TikTok: To ban or not to ban?

By Elliot Williams, News & Features Editor January 31, 2025

The day that TikTok was set to be banned, Sunday, January 19th, came and went, but the app is still accessible, albeit in a limited way. A law upheld by the Supreme Court in the TikTok et al. v. Garland...

Gladiator II makes a thrilling sequel

Gladiator II makes a thrilling sequel

By Hutch McClain, Entertainment Editor December 13, 2024

Ridley Scott is back at it again for the second time, trying to make an entertaining, long-awaited sequel. The announcement of Gladiator II was an interesting case to me, because for the current state...

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