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On Friday evening, after the band rehearsed for the 2023 Arlington Open Invitational in Tennessee, an unconventional send-off took place. Parents of the 10 senior band students were invited to join the band on Raider Field.
Congratulations to the following members of the 2023 Jackson Academy Homecoming Court.
The National Merit Scholarship Program recognized Jackson Academy seniors Richard “Red” Deaton, Noah Pressler, Gautam Ray, and Titus Taylor as semifinalists on September 13.
Eleventh grader Thomas Blanks shared wisdom with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes this week. “When someone asks, ‘Who are you?’, What do you think about?” he asked. “Do you identify with the sports you play? Your grades? Your accomplishments?”
For more than ten years, Jackson Academy seniors have mentored kindergarteners through JA’s signature buddy program, Alpha and Omega. The Class of 2024 met the Class of 2036 at the amphitheater for the first in a series of activities: sock day!
Football Buddies is another JA tradition, but this year, teachers and coaches enhanced the program to include more opportunities for buddies to connect. The Raiders visited their first grade buddies in their classrooms for the first time.
The Cheer and Accent campers from this past JA Summer Camp performed at Friday’s football game with the Accents and cheer teams. The young, spirited campers showed off what they had learned during camps this summer. They experienced Friday night under the lights alongside their cheer and Accent role models.
Unique summer experiences create lifelong memories. Just ask three Jackson Academy students who spent their break pursuing scientific interests, learning through traveling, or becoming a published illustrator.
At Jackson Academy, dedicated faculty and staff advocate for the responsible use of technology in the classroom. While JA provides a comprehensive browsing filter and employs other safeguards on school-owned devices, Raider families may be interested in resources to help navigate through apps, social media platforms, and viral challenges that are available today.
According to the Gitnux.com report, “The Most Surprising High School Extracurricular Activities Statistics and Trends in 2023,” students involved in extracurricular activities have a 19 percent higher GPA compared to non-participating students.