Congratulations to senior Michael Barber for being named to the 2017 Clarion-Ledger Dandy Dozen as one of the 12 best basketball players in the state of Mississippi. He was also selected for the Dandy Dozen in his junior year. Members of the Dandy Dozen are selected by the Clarion-Ledger with input from coaches and basketball aficionados from across Mississippi. Michael is the first JA boys basketball player to receive this award and now the first Raider athlete (boy or girl) to be named to the list in back-to-back seasons.
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Today, students in K4 took the lead in reminding our Preschool and Lower School students and faculty about the significance of books. On World Book Day, these young Raiders selected a book to read and brought it to life through their creative costumes. They paraded their literary creations across the Lower School playground, captivating the attention of students and faculty from seven other grades.
Walker Moves Programs Forward as Athletic Director
Jackson Academy is proud and excited to announce that Brandt Walker was recently named athletic director. Currently in his seventh year at JA, he has served in a variety of coaching and administrative capacities, including overseeing the daily operations of JA’s athletic department. Walker came to JA with 14 years of coaching experience, including a decade of coaching football and track. His talents will provide the necessary leadership to ensure the Athletic Department’s success.
Lower School Field Day
Lower School students participated in Field Day on Friday. Each year, Lower School students look forward to Field Day. This long-time JA tradition incorporates teamwork, competition, and hard work into exciting races that challenge strength, speed, balance, mind, and endurance. It is a fan-favorite event that students, teachers, and parents await each year.