Prep students answer the call of the wild in Alaska
June 28, 2020
COVID-19 canceled many events and plans this year, but the Global Leadership Institute Alaska trip was not one of them. GLI director Colonel William Merrell worked hard to keep the trip afloat and was determined that the students would still go to Alaska. On June 13, five chaperones and fifteen students...
Trudy Powers retires, leaving long legacy behind her
By Tanner Gough, Editor-in-Chief
May 29, 2020
It is not often that one finds an educator who has been in the field as long as Jackson Prep’s outgoing Head of the Junior High, Ms. Trudy Powers. At the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year, she began her 38th year serving at Prep, 18 of those heading the resource office and the rest co-leading ...
Looking back at a unique school year (Staff Editorial, May 2020)
By The Sentry II Class
May 21, 2020
This school year has obviously been like no other that we have seen. When frightening tensions with Iran, the early and tragic death of a basketball icon, the impeachment of the President of the United States, historic flooding of the Jackson Metro Area, and the beginning of a presidential general election are...
Fourth term goes remote due to coronavirus
By John Henry Andress, Managing Editor
May 18, 2020
Well, that escalated quickly. Tuesday, March 3: A Patriot Communication email is sent out to the Prep community that states information on how to prevent the spread of the coronavirus while emphasizing there is not yet a pandemic in the United States. Thursday, March 5: Students and faculty leave...
Students test virtual-reality physics classroom from home
By Tanner Gough, Editor-In-Chief
May 14, 2020
Even while away from the Jackson Prep XR lab, seven students were able to take part in an experiment with the virtual reality technology, from the comfort of their own homes. The initiative, led by Ms. Meagan Vinson, Mr. Donald Regan, and Ms. Jane Zhu was an effort to see if holding classes ...
Seasons in Review: 2019-2020
May 11, 2020
A series detailing seasons that finished before the coronavirus postponement.
School updates year-end plans, graduation ceremony set for July 23
By Lauren Anne Smith, Managing Editor
April 29, 2020
In mid-April, the school gave answers to Prep families on what their plans of action were for the end of the year. At the time there were not as many details due to the uncertainty; now we have a better understanding of what to expect this summer. The administration decided to set an official date ...
Seven seniors receive STAR student award for 2020
By Lily Flowers, Photography Editor
April 28, 2020
The class of 2020 has seven Prep students that have been chosen for Mississippi’s Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition, or STAR, Program. According to the Mississippi Economic Council, the STAR program encourages scholastic achievement among the state’s high school students and recognizes ou...
The ABCs of Quarantine
By Lauren Anne Smith, Managing Editor
April 16, 2020
It's week 5 of quarantine, and boredom is starting to settle in for students. Whether you’re stuck inside all day or get a chance to get some fresh air, here are some fun things to pass the time! Art (photo courtesy of Sarah Beth Usey) Baking (photo courtesy of Hannah Grace Big...
Sentry staff wins statewide journalism prizes
By Lauren Anne Smith, Managing Editor
April 1, 2020
The Mississippi Scholastic Press Association is the major organization for student journalism and publication in the state. Each year, it holds a “Best of Mississippi” contest to honor the best scholastic journalism Mississippi has to offer. Prizes in the yearbook and literary magazine portions ...
Black Lives Matter hosts peaceful protest in Jackson
June 10, 2020
On Saturday, June 6th, a peaceful protest was held...
Reta Haire named new head of junior high
May 29, 2020
Starting in the fall of the 2020-2021 school year,...
Class of 2020: Who’s Going Where?
May 21, 2020
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