Upper School News

Three JA Seniors Named Christian Leaders of the Future

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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

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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

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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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Bestselling Author Speaks at JA About Defying the Odds

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Reggie D. Ford attended an independent high school similar to Jackson Academy in Nashville, graduating in 2009. Now a motivational speaker, bestselling author, and wealth management advisor, the 31-year-old Vanderbilt graduate is recognized among young innovators on the rise. 

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SOAR Director Shares Home Buying Advice

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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

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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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Winterfest Court Members Honored

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Jackson Academy’s annual Winterfest was held Friday, January 6. The celebrations included dress up days for the Upper School, breakfast with the court members and families, an informal court presentation at break, a formal court presentation at the Raider Dome Friday evening, and the Winterfest Bow Tie Ball at Bridlewood of Madison.

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An Alpha and Omega Christmas Celebration

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Alpha and Omega buddies, dressed in their holiday pajamas, chatted about their Christmas break plans over milk and cookies. After their sweet treats, buddies moved into the PAC to watch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”

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