Upper School News

Three JA Seniors Named Christian Leaders of the Future

In partnership with Belhaven University, Mississippi Christian Living magazine recognizes high school seniors as future Christian leaders. Molly Baldwin, Gracie Drew Pratt, and Olivia Claire Williford will be recognized on March 7 at Belhaven University. Students submitted applications along with a personal statement and essay to qualify for this recognition. Out of the 30 finalists, one male and one female will each receive a $2,000 scholarship to the college or university of their choice, and two other finalists will receive smaller scholarships from Mississippi Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Ballet Magnificat.

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Bailey Berry Named Star Student

Jackson Academy longtime Head Girls Basketball Coach Jan Sojourner now has her signature ingrained into the court of the Raider Dome. Saturday night at halftime of the boys basketball game, JA held a court dedication in Sojourner’s honor.

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Pack the House for Theatre Performance of Original Work

Jackson Academy theatre students are experiencing a unique opportunity this school year. Students debuted an original one-act play, “We Shall by Morning,” written by JA’s Director of Theatre Arts Kerri Sanders. They have performed the play at various competitions receiving rave reviews and numerous awards. Finally, this Friday, the play will be filmed by Thaxton Studios.

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SOAR Director Shares Home Buying Advice

Last Tuesday, SOAR Director Dean Arnold spoke to the Upper School finance class about buying a home. The finance class is taught by Upper School Librarian Bronwyn Burford. Burford’s finance class studies the housing market, debt-income ratios, insurance, and taxes.

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Quiz Bowl Team Victorious

Congratulations to our Quiz Bowl team that won first place in the Mississippi College Academic Competition from among 20 teams! Their score of 395 to 330 against East Rankin Academy in the finals round Thursday secured the championship. 

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