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Jackson Academy is pleased to announce that Bailey Berry, daughter of Heidi and John Berry of Jackson, is the Class of 2023 valedictorian. Dev Sharma, son of Kamini and Anil Sharma of Jackson, is the Class of 2023 salutatorian.
Jackson Academy is pleased to announce honor rolls for the second quarter of 2022-23.
The motor won’t crank, and a job interview is today. Friends are coming this weekend, and the charcoal grill still has the new tags. The company president presented gifts to staff with the highest sales records. What are the life skills that are important to know in these scenarios?
Jackson Academy is thrilled to celebrate the academic achievement of students in the core subjects of English, math, science, and history, and in languages of Spanish, French, and Latin.
Financial management teacher Bronwyn Burford has been testing a customizable educational platform this school year. The Nearpod platform became possible through a grant.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.