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Governor Proclaims January 28 Jan Sojourner Day

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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. 

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JA Celebrates 40 Years with Coach Sojourner

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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.

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Theatre Students Rewarded for Competitive Performances

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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.

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Reminder: Jan Sojourner Day Next Tuesday

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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.

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