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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

Class of 2025 - Who's Going Where?

Class of 2025 – Who’s Going Where?

May 20, 2025

Bodie Michael Akins - University of Mississippi Jay Patrick Allen - University of Arkansas Joseph Cole Allen - Duke University Jacob Elvin Bailey - Mississippi State University James Matthew...

Scorpio Malfoy (Edward Coco) and Albus Potter (Briggs White). Photo courtesy of Catherine Faulk

The Cursed Child brings the magic of the “Wizarding World” to Prep

By Helen Fulcher, Managing Editor May 20, 2025

On April 26, the curtains rose on Prep’s production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. A continuation of the Harry Potter saga taking place 19 years after the final installment of the original Harry...

'Senior Assassin' makes a splash

‘Senior Assassin’ makes a splash

By Lindan Garner, News & Features Editor May 20, 2025

Over the end of senior year, students had begun shooting each other with water guns. You may be confused, but across the country, a new game called “Senior Assassin” was rampaging. In this game,...

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,...

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.       ...

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