Archives:
Seniors and kindergarten students in Alpha and Omega attended the faculty-student basketball games together this past week. They cheered and watched games between female faculty and Upper School girls and male faculty and Upper School boys. The games were competitive and close in score, which made the event all the more exciting! Ultimately, getting to spend time with their Alpha and Omega friend was the most fun of all.
Click here to view the entire photo album from the game on Facebook.
Jackson Academy President Cliff Kling has announced that Jack F. Milne has been named Vice President and Dean of the School. Milne will fill the role of senior administrator overseeing academics, arts, athletics, and student life upon the retirement of JA’s current Headmaster, Pat Taylor, in May 2017.
“Jack brings a wealth of experience and an impressive skill set to Jackson Academy after having served for 16 years at one of our country’s leading independent schools, The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida,” said Kling. “During the interview process, it was immediately very obvious to the search committee that his student-centered philosophy, his teaching background, his relational skills, and his leadership experience are an excellent fit for Jackson Academy.”
Each year, JA is proud to have several students chosen to participate in youth leadership programs across the Jackson metropolitan area. This year Trussell Jones, Charles Beneke, and Mary Mitchell have all been inducted into the Youth Leadership Jackson program. Chloe Owens has been chosen to serve on the Mayor’s Youth Council. Blaine Bowman and Maggie Smith have been selected for the Madison County Youth Leadership Class. Meredith McClellan and Grace Gebhart have been named Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce Junior Diplomats.
Each program has its own goals of inspiring students to become better leaders, business people, and upstanding citizens who give back to their communities. Through various workshops, seminars, community service projects, and adult-leader interaction, these students receive training and increased awareness on the positive effects of exemplary leadership as well as leadership opportunities in their respective communities. An important emphasis is placed on education and community service in each of these programs.
Kaylan Sanders, Elizabeth Scott, and Allie Perkins
Elizabeth Scott (senior), Allie Perkins (junior), and Kaylan Sanders (sophomore) were selected to participate in the highly notable Perry Initiative all-day event November 5. This competitive program selects only certain applicants around the country to participate in an educational event during which female students learn hands-on about the fields of orthopedic surgery and engineering. The Perry Initiative’s mission through these events is to inspire girls to explore the fields of orthopedics and engineering as the number of females in these fields has dwindled. The event took place on November 5 in 30 cities around the country; the JA students attended the event at UMMC.
Cross country has wrapped up another great season with impressive finishes for both girls and boys. The Raiders finished second at the MAIS State Championship, while the Lady Raiders finished fourth. Hunter Murray coaches cross country. Team captains for the year were Phillip Talley and Win Varner.
Varsity and junior varsity awards presented at the recent banquet include the following:
A L L F O R O N E
Within our nurturing and spiritual community, Jackson Academy inspires and equips each student to lead a life of purpose and significance.
(601) 362-9676
info@jacksonacademy.org
www.jacksonacademy.org
© Copyright 2018 Jackson Academy