Girl Scout Earns Scouting’s Highest Award
Mamie Barton received a letter with good news in early February. Then a second notice of good news arrived shortly thereafter. Mamie had achieved two top awards from the Girl Scouts of the USA.
Season Opener Baseball Camp Hits a Home Run!
More than 100 campers came together at Raider Park for Jackson Academy’s Season Opener Baseball Camp. Head Coach Corey Dickerson, his elite coaching staff, and the varsity baseball team spent the morning helping young athletes in the Jackson area sharpen their skills in preparation for the upcoming season.Â
Students On the Move!
When the closing school day bell rings, students are ready to expend some energy. Jackson Academy is a proponent of the importance of exercise. The school facilitates opportunities for students of all ages to develop lifelong healthy habits.Â
Governor Proclaims January 28 Jan Sojourner Day
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, in an official proclamation, declared January 28, 2025, to be known as Coach Jan Sojourner Day. The crowd inside the Jackson Academy Raider Dome responded with a lengthy standing ovation as the announcement was read. This recognition of JA’s Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach, retiring at the end of this school year after 40 years at the school, was the culmination of an incredible day on the campus of Jackson Academy.Â
Promising Leaders Gain Experience in Youth Programs
Jackson Academy students take advantage of opportunities to develop skills by applying for leadership programs through various organizations. We congratulate the following students for their initiative and interest in learning about leadership this academic year.
JA Celebrates 40 Years with Coach Sojourner
Students, faculty, and staff wore JA jerseys today and participated in a pep rally as Jackson Academy recognized Jan Sojourner during her final season. Coach Sojourner will complete a stellar career, culminating in 40 years at JA and 45 years of coaching. She will finish her career as the girls basketball coach with the third-highest number of wins in Mississippi history.
Theatre Students Rewarded for Competitive Performances
Jackson Academy students and faculty competed in the Mississippi Theatre Association State Festival January 16-19 in Meridian. They returned with numerous individual and group awards in multiple categories for both student and adult participants, including a perfect score in Musical Duet. The group’s earlier performance at the December Mississippi Theatre Association’s DramaFest earned the opportunity to advance to this statewide festival.
Talent and Creativity Yield Recognition in Art Awards
Congratulations to six JA students for their recognition at Scholastic Art Competition 2025. Scholastic received more than 1,100 entries from 400 students in this year’s statewide competition.
Martin Luther King Jr. Observances Share Important Principles
Jackson Academy students learned famous quotes, read books, sang songs, and made crafts that celebrated the life and mission of Dr. Martin Luther King leading up to the January 20 day honoring his legacy.
Reminder: Jan Sojourner Day Next Tuesday
Jackson Academy will celebrate Jan Sojourner’s final season leading the Lady Raiders with a special day and evening in her honor on January 28. The head girls basketball coach is completing a stellar 45-year career as the third-winningest girls basketball coach in Mississippi history. This season will complete 40 years at JA of her 45 years of coaching.