Budding Journalists Practice Ice Breakers and Listening Skills
What makes something news? How does a reporter collect the necessary information? And how does a reporter write a news story that encourages readers to pay attention and read?
Trey Carroll Overcomes Challenge and Helps Others Find What Makes Them Tick
William Trevor “Trey” Carroll ’09 traveled a circuitous route to settle on his career. Along this path, he experienced a surprising health challenge that diverted his course but helped him choose his life’s work. He now helps individuals find a more direct way to a satisfying occupation.
Athletic Signees and Gatorade Players of the Year Honored
Monday, May 9, was another very special day on the campus of Jackson Academy for the Class of 2022. Four more seniors, who will be continuing their academic and athletic careers next year, and two Gatorade Players of The Year were honored at a ceremony in the Performing Arts Center.
The Leader for the Day Is…
Students look forward to moments when teachers allow them to be leaders. Today at Jackson Academy, third grader Caroline Reeves served as the leader, not just for her class but for the whole school.
Financial Management Creates Trivia Game
“Until what age can a child stay on their parents’ health insurance?”
“Which type of card accrues interest if you don’t pay your balance in full each month?”
“What is the best way to save money on a car while thinking about the future?”
Jackson Academy to Name Basketball Court in Honor of Jan Sojourner
Jackson Academy is pleased to announce the basketball gym court that is currently being refurbished will now be named the Jan Sojourner Court.
‘Dear William’ Author Speaks to Students and Parents
Bestselling author David Magee began his message with sobering statistics and ended it with hope. Approximately 400 Upper School students and 100 parents listened to Magee’s life experiences and those of his son, Hudson, at the JA PAC last week.
Senior Chapel
For Senior Chapel each spring, the graduating students don their caps and gowns for the first time and, holding their Alpha and Omega friends by the hand, parade into their final chapel service. There’s nothing quite like the Alpha and Omega program.
Aubrey Blackwell Selected As Head Football Coach at JA
Jackson Academy is excited to announce the hiring of Aubrey Blackwell as its new head football coach. Coach Blackwell spent last season at Benjamin Russell High School.
Third Quarter Honor Rolls 2021-2022
Academy Honor Roll Twelfth Grade Abby Arnett, Fowler Boyll, Anna Claire Bush, Sarah Carnathan, Elizabeth Castle, Gibson Cheney, Joseph Ciaccio, Jalia Coins, Caroline Courtney, Gunner Cress, Rachel Beth Deaton, Wilson Eatherly, Regan Felder, Matthew Frost, Tye Gardner, Connor Gee, George Giddens, Genesis Graves, Sandon Guild, Logan Huff, Anthony Jasinski, Remy Jones, Maggie Koury, Annalee LeDuff, […]