Upper School News

Upper School Awards Day 2014

Congratulations to the students recognized at last week’s Upper School Awards Day. 2014 Hall of Fame JA seniors earned spots in the Hall of Fame for their qualities of leadership and citizenship, versatility in activities, service to the school, scholastic achievement, and exemplification of honorable standards in all areas of school and community life. Chosen […]

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Confessions of a German exchange student…

Isabel Althoff speaks to JA third graders (from left) Lila Eubank, Addison Comer, Isabel Althoff, Patrick Robinson, and Blake Jones about life in Germany.  Confessions of a German exchange student: “I can’t imagine my life without sweet tea.” Isabel Althoff’s friends were scattering to multiple countries on different continents-to New Zealand, Australia, France, and the United […]

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Spring Break in Europe

[slideshow_deploy id=’7336′] Escorted by Spanish teacher Cecilia Busching, a group of our students enjoyed a whirlwind nine day European tour over Spring Break. The group visited London, Paris, and Madrid. Among the places they explored were St. Paul’s Cathedral, Windsor Castle, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Puerta de Sol, and many other famous landmarks.

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Hontzas Earns Appointment to USAFA

(From left) President Elect Cliff Kling, William Hontzas, U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper, and President Peter Jernberg U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper visited Jackson Academy Monday, March 31 to take part in a ceremony recognizing the appointment of JA senior William Hontzas to the United States Air Force Academy. William was one of 9,000 applicants to the […]

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Quarter Three Honor Roll

Academy Honor Rolls Seventh Grade Skylar Alexander, Ashton Berry, Elliott Butler, Jasmyne Cleaver, Lucy Clement, Camille Couey, Mary Beth Dyess, Camille Felder, Avery Hederman, Erin Hederman, Ramey Hogue, Katherine Kelly, Megan Lacey, Sean Lackey, Lexi Lomax, Anne Marie Lundy, Ashley Manning, Kit McCormack, Preston McWilliams, Brandon Miller, Gabrielle Morris, Reese Overstreet, Charlotte Palmer, Will Spence, […]

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2014 Features Pageant

Daniel Kennedy and Grace Golden were named Mr. and Miss Jackson Academy  at the annual Features Pageant.  Students were also recognized for being elected class favorites, beauties and beaux, and other special awards for seniors.   Click on the link below to see photography from Horrell Photography. 2014 Features Pageant Photo Gallery and List of Recipients

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Paige Rogers, Christian Leader of the Future

Congratulations to senior Paige Rogers who was recently selected as one of 20 Metro Christian Living “Christian Leaders of the Future.” Over 100 high school seniors from more than 35 different schools submitted essays about their faith and leadership. Paige’s essay included information about living out her faith through six years of volunteer service at […]

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Still Standing – Dwight Owens Speaks

Inspirational speaker Dwight Owens told the story of his recovery from being horrifically injured by a drunk driver to our middle and upper school students. Owens challenged students to recognize the potential damage caused by using drugs or alcohol, including citing how his life was forever changed due to irresponsible drinking. He also encouraged students […]

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Winterfest Court

(From left): Ford Adams, Hannah Hudson, Gordon Campbell, Sarah Allen Bowman, John Sharp Kirk, Maris Hardee, Hayes Walker, Meg Gordon, Duncan Maxwell, Sarah Martin Tucker, Emily Sigler, Hayden Tierney, Reagan Bartley, Daniel Kennedy, Allie King, KC Lucious, Sam Rhodes, Ford Gordon, Abbey Lindsey, Matthew Faulkner The 2014 Winterfest Court was presented Saturday between the girls’ […]

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Memory Project

(From left): David Crystal, Ford Williams, John Sharp Kirk, Martha Rose Wright, Sydney Hayes, Kathleen Giddens, and Beaty Hill. The Memory Project is a unique initiative in which art students create portraits for children and teens around the world who have been neglected, orphaned, or disadvantaged. Assuming that children in such situations tend to have […]

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