Two seniors achieved grades of 95 and above in all subjects every year since the seventh grade. Pictured (from left) are Sarah Santucci and Hollis Burrow.

Two ninth graders achieved grades of 95 and above in all subjects every year since the seventh grade. Pictured, from left, are Anna Wise and J.C. Pride.

Seniors who maintained a 95 or above in all subjects during each of the first three terms for the 2012-2013 school year include Mary Morgan Haire, Allen Spencer, Allen Holiman, Sarah Santucci, Hollis Burrow.

Tenth and eleventh grade students who maintained a 95 or above in all subjects during each of the first three terms for the 2012-2013 school year include (back) Tad Cochrane, Parker McGowan, William Townsend, Paul Vegas Ott; (front) Claire McDowell, Sarah Adison Phillips, Gracie Hubacek, Morgan Hydrick, Anna Grace Buchanan.

Ninth grade students who maintained a 95 or above in all subjects during each of the first three terms for the 2012-2013 school year include (back) Mary Katherine Gowdy, Kelley Frances Henley, Haley Litchliter, Healy Vise, Conner Watson; (front) Emily Box, Anna Miller Rebich, Sarah Love Frey, Marina Joel. Not pictured: Anna Wise, J.C. Pride.

Eighth grade students who maintained a 95 or above in all subjects during each of the first three terms for the 2012-2013 school year include (back) Paul Andress Robert Wasson, Charlie Miller, Wesley Roberson; (front) Lawson Marchetti, Joseph Upton, Sarah Riley Jicka, Kacie Van Pelt.

Seventh grade students who maintained a 95 or above in all subjects during each of the first three terms for the 2012-2013 school year include (back) Alice McCraney, Andrew Lott, Graham Roberson; (front) Alex Reichle, Lawson Yelverton, Mary Margaret Mitchell.

Jackson Prep varsity girls track team members who were recognized at the awards ceremony are (from left) Elizabeth Shapley, Best in Field; Kennady Galloway, Most Valuable Distance; Riley Kellum, Most Valuable Sprinter/Hurdler; Keavy Noblin, Most Valuable Player (300 Hurdles School Record 45.78, MAIS Overall Record-Low Hurdles 15.60); Anna Frances Robinson, Patriot Award. Not pictured: Courtney Newsome, Patriot Award; Sydney Mann, Pole Vault 8’3” (School Record).

Jackson Prep varsity boys track team members who were recognized at the awards ceremony are (back, from left) Jacob McNeely, Junior High MVP (300 Meter Intermediate Hurdles School Record 40.48); Westin Graves, Best Hurdler; Richard Baird, Most Valuable Player; Jake Williams, Best Sprinter; Evan McKinley, Best in Field; Sam Ozier, Patriot Award; (front) Joshua Weill, Best in Field; Wade Meena, Most Improved; Wirt Dunbar, Best in Distance.

Jackson Prep junior high girls track team members who were recognized at the awards ceremony are Haley Litchliter, Team MVP; Clayton Noblin, Most Valuable Sprinter/Hurdler; Mary Anna Brand, Best in Field; Olivia Brown, Most Valuable Sprinter/Hurdler; Ann Leighton Malouf, Most Valuable Distance. Not pictured: Kristina Zouboukos, Best in Field.

Jackson Prep junior high boys track members who were recognized at the awards ceremony are Taylor Wallace, Best in Field; Jacob McNeely, Team MVP (300 Meter Intermediate Hurdles School Record 40.48); Griffin Draughn, Best in Distance; Mitch Redding, Patriot Award; Haynes Horsley, Best Sprinter.

Pictured are the Jackson Prep seniors who received subject area awards at Senior High Class Day: (row 4, from left) Chandler Pride, Hollis Burrow, Allen Holiman, Landon Barraza, Reed Clay, Robert Tramel, John Abraham; (row 3) Wilson Williams, Sam Ozier, David Welch, Joseph Garland, Hayden Strickland, Jonathan Seto, Joe Marchetti; (row 2) Allie Hobby, Meagan Robinson, Ashley Lane Beneke, Avery Burns, Mary Stewart Hurst, Mary Morgan Haire, Laura Anthony, Sydney Crawley, Maddie Blakeney; (row 1) Taylor Patterson, Olivia Dulaney, Jessie Cox, Mary Ellen Deaton, Rachel Carlton, Sara Bolen, Grace Baird, Morgan Litchliter

Pictured are the sophomores and juniors who won subject area awards at the Senior High Honors Forum. Shown are (row 4, from left) Jeremy Morgan, Holt Crews, Robert Frey, Jonathan Zhu, Paul Vegas Ott, Tad Cochrane, Peyton Parker, Wilkes Skelton, Luke Wise, William Johnson (row 3) Cody Beatus, Will O’Mara, Parker McGowan, Rachel Andress, Cille Taylor, Lauren Herring, Ellie Wells; (row 2)  Alex Russell, Rebecca Garcia, Gracie Hubacek, Sarah Adison Phillips, Eliza Heidelberg, Claire Robinson, Falon Miskelly, Sydney Turnage; (row 1) Ben Van Pelt, Amy Woods, Morgan Hydrick, Ann Irvin Armstrong, Joseph Cook, Ashley Johnston. Not pictured: Carson Easterling

Pictured are the Jackson Prep ninth graders who received subject area awards at Ninth Grade Class Day. Shown are (row 3, from left) Drew Kincaid, Stuart Grady, Daniel Hayes Brister, Healy Vise, J.C. Pride; (row 2)  Emily Box, Mary Katherine Gowdy, Weslee-Parks Patti, Olivia Baker, Ashley O’Mara, Marina Joel; (row 1) Kristina Zouboukos, Molly Haire, Anna Miller Rebich, Anna Wise, Leah Thomas, Sarah Love Frey.

Pictured are the eighth graders who received subject area awards at the Eighth Grade Honors Forum: (row 3, from left) Paul Andress, Brady Culbertson, Wesley Williams, Wesley Roberson, Elkin Crews; (row 2)  Joseph Upton, London Miskelly, Sarah Beth Wiandt, Jordan Davis, Rosemary Ferguson, Anne  Rivers Mounger; (row 1) Emily Claire Herring, McKenzie Davis, Gracie McCraney, Alexiss Bentley.

Pictured are the seventh graders who received subject area awards at the Seventh Grade Honors Forum: (row 2, from left) Alice McCraney, Andrew Lott, Michael Maloney, Graham Roberson, Claire Porter; (row 1) Alex Reichle, Katie Rose O’Quinn, Lindsey Howard, Lawson Yelverton.

Jackson Prep presented the Head of School Service Award to four seniors at Senior High Class Day. The purpose of the award is to spotlight seniors whose contributions have enhanced the quality and overall spirit of life at Jackson Prep. Because of their presence and positive participation, these four recipients have contributed greatly to the humanitarian and spiritual climate of Prep. Pictured (l to r): Reed Clay, Allen Holiman, Elizabeth Shapley, and Charles McEuen.

On Class Day, four Jackson Prep seniors received the Faculty School Service Award.  This award is designed to recognize seniors who have been supportive of the broad spectrum of student life at Prep through a positive attitude, consistent participation, and quality performance throughout their school years. Honored this year, from left, are Rachel Carlton, Cassidy Turnage, Margaret Horsley, and Landon Barraza.

Jackson Prep presented the Senior Service Award to three seniors in recognition of their significant contributions in service to Jackson Prep in the senior year. Pictured (l to r) are Maggie Leech, Wirt Dunbar, and Mary Stewart Hurst.

These members of the Jackson Prep Class of 2013 are among the students who received scholarships to attend the University of Mississippi. Shown (row 4, from left)  are Allen Holiman, Navneet Thind, Porter Walters, Clay Wooley, Richard Baird, Avery Burns, Rachel Wilkinson, Charles McEuen, John Abraham; (row 3) Julian Owen, Wesley Kerce, Landon Barraza, Nick Weaver, Amelia Weatherly, Allen Spencer, Sara Bolen, Cossar Morgan, Robert Tramel; (row 2) Hollis Burrow, Ryan Buchanan, Meagan Robinson, Maggie Leech, Trey Moss, John Rogers, Daniel Ellison, Mary Stewart Hurst; (row 1) Caroline Garraway, Kate Culbertson, Madison Brock, Grace Baird, Madeline Porter, Taylor Patterson, Keavy Noblin, Ashleigh Harrison, Sydney Crawley. Not pictured: Christopher Johnson, Emily Payne

These members of the Jackson Prep Class of 2013 are among the students who received scholarships to attend Mississippi State University. Shown (row 4, from left) are Michael Lewis, Laura Anthony, Furlow Word, John Gathings, Austin Rayner, Sam Ozier; (row 3) Joshua Weill, Chandler Pride, Harrison Putt, Addison Arledge, Robert Waller, Joseph Garland; (row 2) Macy Price, Allie Hobby, Katie Coit, Morgan Litchliter, Reed Clay; (row 1) Avery Biggs, Anna Kate Terry, Carson Bailey, Rachel Carlton, Mary Ellen Deaton, Elizabeth Shapley.

These students are among the members of the Class of 2013 at Jackson Prep who received scholarships to colleges and universities. Pictured are (row 2, from left) Christopher Lewis, Mississippi College; David Welch, Mississippi College; Brad Simpson, Holmes Community College; Tilak Patel, Millsaps College; Lane Fitzgerald, Delta State University; (row 1) Betsy Cunningham, Mississippi University for Women; Jamie McInvale, Mississippi College; Mary Morgan Haire, Mississippi College; Wilson Williams, University of Southern Mississippi. Not pictured: Brittany Nguyen, Mississippi College

These members of the Jackson Prep Class of 2013 are among the students who received scholarships to attend out-of-state colleges and universities. Pictured are (row 2, from left) Josh Williams, Lipscomb University; Joe Marchetti, Samford University; Margaret Horsley, University of Alabama; Emily Crutcher, Louisiana State University; Jamey McDowell, Furman University;  Ashley Lane Beneke, Louisiana State University; (row 1) Sarah Santucci, Princeton University; Olivia Dulaney, Freed-Hardeman University; Jessie Cox, Baylor University; Anna Rose Templeton, University of Alabama; Melissa Braun, University of Colorado-Boulder; Evelyn Field, Southern Methodist University.

Three Jackson Prep seniors received the Danforth Award at Senior High Class Day.  The Danforth Award emphasizes development of mind, body and spirit and implies leadership by example. These recipients are proven leaders both inside the classroom and in the vast realm of co-curricular activities.  Pictured (l to r) are the seniors who received the 2013 Danforth Award: Avery Burns, Michael Lewis, and Mary Morgan Haire.

Among the leadership awards presented at Jackson Prep Senior High Class Day was the American Legion Citizenship Award.  The award recognizes traits of loyalty, patriotism, honor, example, and a willingness to take an assertive role as a leader.  Active and involved, this year’s recipients have embodied these traits in a broad span of student life. Pictured (l to r) are the 2013 American Legion Citizenship Award winners: Ryan Buchanan and Georgia Dewey.

The Jackson Prep 2013 Jesse Howell Award scholarship was awarded to Anna Grace Buchanan at the Senior High Honors Forum. The Jackson Prep PAT Board established the Jesse Howell Award in honor of Jesse Lee Howell, Jr., who served Jackson Prep as headmaster from 1970-1987. This scholarship award is given annually to a junior who has exhibited scholarship, strong moral character, participation in school activities, and involvement in the community.

Prep junior Mary-Hannah Smith received the Lauren Ann Clement Advanced Placement Art Scholarship at the Senior High Honors Forum. In celebration of the life of Lauren Ann Clement, Jackson Prep Graduate, Class of 1997, an advanced placement art scholarship is awarded annually to a sophomore or junior enrolled in advanced placement art for the next school year. Pictured, from left are Hallie Clement and Mary-Hannah Smith.

Prep juniors Sarah Neal Secrest and William Townsend were honored at Senior High Class Day as the 2013 recipients of the Sarah Elizabeth Shelton Scholarship. The endowed scholarship was established in memory of Sarah Elizabeth, a 1994 graduate of Prep, by her family. The scholarship is awarded annually to outstanding juniors who demonstrate the desire to unselfishly serve others and who are dedicated to high achievement in academics and other activities.

Among the leadership awards presented at the Jackson Prep Junior High Class Day was the Danforth Award.  The Danforth Award is given to two students who excelled academically, as well as exhibited a quiet strength of character, leadership by example, and spiritual development. Pictured are the 2013 recipients: Martha Rayner and Conner Watson.

 
Among the leadership awards presented at the Jackson Prep Junior High Class Day was the American Legion Award.  The American Legion award is given to two students who have exhibited good school citizenship, service along with leadership, and who have the respect of their fellow students. Pictured (l to r) are the 2013 recipients: Weslee-Parks Patti and J.C. Pride.

Two Jackson Prep students received Eighth Grade Citizenship Awards at the eighth grade honors forum. The awards are based on the qualities of leadership, honor, and service. The award emphasizes leaders by either word or by example in a variety of areas. The honor requires that the recipients maintain a solid academic record and hold the respect of their peers. Pictured (l to r) with Maret Watson, 7^th and 8^th grade counselor, are the 2013 recipients Paul Andress, Watson, and Jordan Davis.

Two Jackson Prep students received Citizenship Awards at the seventh grade honors forum. The awards are based on the qualities of superior leadership, honor, service and courage. The honor requires that the recipients maintain a solid academic record and hold the respect of their peers. Pictured (l to r) are the 2013 recipients: Lindsey Howard, Trudy Powers, Head of Junior High, and Gregory Vance.

Jackson Prep sixth grader Madison Klein received the Overall Sixth Grade Award at the Sixth Grade Honors Forum. The award is given to the student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in all academic subjects.

Hollis Burrow, Chandler Pride, Sara Bolen, Sarah Santucci, Sam Ozier

Valedictorian - Sarah Santucci, Salutatorian - Sam Ozier

Tad Cochrane, a tenth grade student at Jackson Prep, has won the 2013 Global Citizen Scholarship Award for his achievement on the National Spanish Examination and for his excellent skills in the Spanish language. This national award, valued at $2,000, is given each year to 16 students from across the United States who become eligible by earning high scores on the National Spanish Examination and then submitting samples of their written and oral work in Spanish to a selection committee appointed by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. In July, Tad will be traveling with 15 additional winners to study at the Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji, Minnesota. The scholarship covers the cost of tuition for a two-week Spanish immersion program. Cochrane is pictured with his Spanish teacher Hunter Upchurch.

On the heels of leading Jackson Prep to the MAIS overall state championship in 2012 and a runner-up finish in 2013, Josh Williams has signed a National Letter of Intent to join the Lipscomb University men’s basketball program. Leading the Patriots to a 73-5 record in his two years at Jackson Prep, Williams averaged 16 points and seven rebounds per game under Coach David Horner. He was named the MAIS Boys Player of the Year in 2012 and a two-time conference player of the year. Pictured at the signing are (back, from left) Chris Moore, Head Coach David Horner; (front) Renee, Josh, and Willie Williams.

Pictured (from left) are members of the Jackson Prep Senior High Honor Choir:  Karl Hatten, Alex Goldstein, Susan Cokely, Hannah Herrin, and Sarah Kennedy Duncan.  The students auditioned in January with 400 other high school students and were chosen to represent Jackson Prep in the Mississippi ACDA All State Honor Choir.  The event was held in conjunction with the Mississippi American Choral Directors Association/Mississippi Association for Music Educators Convention.  The honor choirs presented a concert on Saturday morning at the University of Southern Mississippi.

Ryan Buchanan, Josh Williams

Ryan Buchanan, Richard Baird, Josh Williams ( MAIS AAA South 2013 Player of the Year), Wirt Dunbar

Richard Baird, Impact Player Award; John Sharp Howie, Hustle Award; Hollis Burrow, Patriot Award  

Michael Lewis, Most Improved Player;  Josh Williams, Most Valuable Player; Ryan Buchanan, Best Defensive Player; Cade Noble, Best Defensive Player; Wirt Dunbar, Best Offensive Player   

Haley Litchliter, Best Offensive Player; Beth Graeber, Most Valuable Player; Olivia Brown, Patriot Award; McKenzie Robinson, Best Defensive Player; Kristina Zouboukos, Most Improved Player

Jacob McNeely, Best Defensive Player; Healy Vise, Most Valuable Player; Haynes Horsley, Best Offensive Player; Seth Lenoir, Patriot Award

Jackson Prep students were the recipients of 49 Scholastic Art Awards this year. Pictured (row 3, from left) are Brooke Womack, Michael Maloney, Mary-Hannah Smith, Shelby Andress, Camille Grady, Lucie Louis, Sarah Tillery; (row 2) William Johnson, Adam Field, William Leech, Katie Coit, Brittany Wilkinson, Emily Owen, Lauren Groebe, Jacob Whitaker, Paul Andress; (row 1) Emily Holmes, Beth Baker, Sarah Neal Secrest, Cady Porter, Brooke McCulley, Kara Cook, Olivia Patch, Jamey Pope. Not pictured: Ann Leighton Malouf, Olivia Flynt, Emily Ellison, Brianne Powers, Elise Brewer, Michael Wilson, Madison Elise Land, Mac Baird, Elkin Crews, Kassidy Gautier, Trey Ivison, Brock Newman, Sarah Santucci, Newell Simrall

Jackson Prep mathletes won first place at Mississippi College Science and Math Tournament, first place at the Mississippi School for Math and Science annual competition, and second place at the Mu Alpha Theta State Convention. Pictured are Prep mathletes celebrating after the MSMS win: (row 4, from left) Will Meadows, Kyle Culbertson, J.C. Pride, Sarah Adison Phillips, Jordan Barclay, Seth Lenoir, Parker McGowan, Allen Holiman, Carter Osborne, Michael Lewis, Jamey McDowell, Jonathan Zhu, Jack Huang, Ty Thompson, Peyton Parker; (row 3) Gracie Hubacek, Wesley Roberson, Kaitlyn Myers, Mary Katherine Gowdy, Marina Joel, Mae Mae Cook, Sarah Love Frey, William Townsend, Sam Ozier, Chandler Pride, Sarah Santucci; (row 2) Elkin Crews, Logan Gage, Robert Wasson, Rachel Carlton, Charlie Miller, Olivia Dulaney, Ben Clark, John Keeler, Benjamin Wilkinson; (row 1) Amy Woods, Paul Andress, Will Nall, Jack Davis, Paul Vegas Ott.

The Jackson Prep 2013 varsity girls basketball team recently held its awards ceremony. Pictured are the players who won individual awards: Ann  Hilton Buckner, Most Valuable Player, MAIS AAA South All Conference; Sara Bolen, Most Valuable Player, MAIS AAA South All Conference; Margaret Horsley, Best Defensive Player, MAIS AAA South Honorable Mention All Conference; Georgia Dewey, Patriot Award; Morgan Litchliter, Most Improved Player.

The Jackson Prep varsity boys soccer team recently held its annual awards ceremony. This year’s team finished with a record of 25-1-1 and captured its 3rd straight MAIS Division I state championship. Pictured (from left) are the players who won individual awards: Charles McEuen Patriot Award; Brad Simpson, Best Defensive Player; Robert Tramel, Most Valuable Player; John Rogers, Most Improved; Westin Graves, Best Offensive Player; John Abraham, Most Valuable Player.

The Jackson Prep junior varsity boys soccer team recently held its annual awards ceremony. Pictured (from left) are the individual award winners: Jacob Crawley, Best Offensive Player; Tate Fowler, Most Valuable Player; Hunter Patterson, Best Defensive Player.

Jackson Prep 2012-13 Junior High Youth Legislature participants pictured are (standing, from left) Robbin Ward (sponsor), Kacie Van Pelt, Easton Sheffield, Malcolm Saxon (sponsor), Robert Wasson, Hays Dubberly, Paul Andress, Sarah Helen Skelton, Emily Claire Herring, and Sherye Green (sponsor); (seated) Leah Thomas, Savannah Hunter, and Cameron Lee Trussell. Not pictured: Brooke Harmon, Hannah Herrin, and Jane Leech (sponsor)

Three Jackson Prep seniors have been named 2013 Presidential Scholars Program nominees. Shown, from left, are Reed Clay, Sarah Santucci, and Jamey McDowell. The Program recognizes up to 141 students each year as U.S. Presidential Scholars, one of the Nation's highest honors for high school students.

Jackson Prep congratulates Jane Leech for being selected as a Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership Metro Teacher Recognition Honoree!

On March 25, the Jackson Prep chapter of Cum Laude Society inducted twenty-five members of the Classes of 2013 and 2014.  Cum Laude Society is an honorary society modeled on Phi Beta Kappa, which encourages and recognizes true scholarship while striving to encourage qualities of excellence, justice, and honor. Back, from left are Charles McEuen, Robert Tramel, Allen Holiman, Jesse Pound, Robert Frey, Paul Vegas Ott, Luke Wise, Thomas Joyner, Morgan Hydrick, Anna Grace Buchanan, Rachel Carlton; (front) Elise Brewer, Mary Ellen Deaton, Melissa Braun, Olivia Dulaney, Avery Burns, Gracie Hubacek, Kaitlyn Myers, Sara Adison Phillips, Amy Woods, Allie Hobby, Ashleigh Harrison, Allen Spencer. Not pictured: Kate Culbertson, Claire Robinson

Three Jackson Prep soccer players were selected for Clarion-Ledger All State Teams. Pictured (from left) are Ann Hilton Buckner, 2^nd team; Westin Graves, 1^st team; Brad Simpson, 2^nd team.

Jackson Prep held the Chi Alpha Mu Induction Ceremony on March 5, 2013. New members pictured are (row 3, from left) Noah Sasser, Elliot Weill, Will Warren, Elkin Crews, Jack Davis, Robert Wasson, Charlie Miller, Ellis Abdo, Hays Dubberly, Joseph Upton, Wesley Roberson, Logan Gage, Easton Sheffield, Stuart Grady, Benjamin Wilkinson; (row 2) Graham Eklund, Matthew Myers, Will Massey, Brianne Powers, Ally Walker, Sarah Riley Jicka, Sarah Beth Wiandt, Hannah Plunkett, Caroline Fuller, Marina Joel, Sarah Helen Skelton, Paul Andress, Balie Crim, Isaac Clapp, Jack Reynolds Holiman, Thomas Kirby, Ross Edwards; (row 1) Kristina Zouboukos, Maddie Diket, Sarah Love Frey, Jordan Davis, Emily Claire Herring, Bailey Mangum, Grace Gourlay, McKenzie Davis, Grace Childers, Tori Jones, Kacie Van Pelt, Lauren Groebe, McKenzie Robinson, Olivia Flynt. Not pictured: Lawson Marchetti, Avery Harmon, John Wooley

Jackson Prep held the National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony on March 5, 2013. New members pictured are (row 3, from left) Elkin Crews, Deen Finch Knotts, Jack Davis, Robert Wasson, Charlie Miller, Ellis Abdo, Hays Dubberly, Joseph Upton, Wesley Roberson, Logan Gage, Benjamin Wilkinson; (row 2) Joshua Michael, Matthew Myers, Will Massey, Ally Walker, Sarah Riley Jicka, Sarah Beth Wiandt, Hannah Plunkett, Caroline Fuller, Rebecca Sistrunk, Marina Joel, Sarah Helen Skelton, Paul Andress, Isaac Clapp, Holman Buchanan, Balie Crim; (row 1) London Miskelly, Jordan Davis, Emily Claire Herring, Alex Joyner, Bailey Mangum, Grace Gourlay, Anne Rivers Mounger, McKenzie Davis, Emily Heidelberg, Grace Childers, Tori Jones, Brittany Wilkinson, Kacie Van Pelt, Lauren Groebe. Not pictured: Lawson Marchetti, Ross Edwards, Jack Huang, Mollie Merrell, Ashley O’Mara, Mae Mae Walker

On a recent trip to New York City, Jackson Prep senior high students visited with leaders in the world of finance, retail, advertising/marketing, medicine, media, engineering, and ministry. Prep teacher Malcolm Saxon said, “My hope is that my students were encouraged to consider their own careers and the impact that they will make in the world.”  Pictured are students (row 4, from left) Evan McKinley, Justin Renfrow, Wade Meena, Frank Holiman; (row 3)  Saxon, Furlow Word, Joseph Garland, Chris Johnson, Landon Barraza, Caroline Garraway, Arden Barnett, Avery Burns, Mary Stewart Hurst, Rachel Wilkinson, Addison Arledge, Cossar Morgan; (row 2) Allie Hobby, Allen Spencer, Ashleigh Harrison, Josh Aron, Kate Culbertson, Cassidy Turnage, Anna Kate Terry, Laura Anthony, Kari Ann Buckels, Anna Rose Templeton, Katie Coit; (row 1) Macy Price, Lake Weston.

Jackson Prep's Reveillon showchoir collected gift cards to send to neighboring Oak Grove showchoir Centerstage. The Oak Grove community was hit several weeks ago by tornados. Pictured are (front, from left) Molly Gunn, Kristin Thornton; (back) Sydney-Kirk Patti, Elizabeth Thiel, Addy Osborne, Carly Causey.

Brad Simpson, Westin Graves, Robert Tramel, John Abraham

Josh Williams, Sara Bolen, Ryan Buchanan

Anna Frances Robinson, a junior at Jackson Preparatory School, has been selected as The Distinguished Young Woman of Rankin County 2014. Anna Frances was also presented the Self Expression Award, as well as the Interview Award. This summer she will compete for the title of Mississippi's Distinguished Young Woman in Meridian. Anna Frances is the daughter of Steve and Kay Robinson of Flowood.

Jackson Prep is extending special congratulations to Keavy Noblin (left) and Chandler Pride, who were named School Winners for the prestigious Wendy’s High School Heisman Award. To be eligible for this award, students must display academic aptitude, athletic talent, and exceptional commitment to their communities. 

Jackson Prep competed in the Mississippi Science and Mathematics Tournament at Mississippi College Thursday, February 7, 2013.  Jackson Prep won first place with the twelve team members' combined scores in math, biology, chemistry, and physics. Sarah Santucci, Paul Vegas Ott, Sam Ozier, and Frank Holiman placed 2nd in the four-person quiz bowl style competition. Pictured (back, from left) are team members Hollis Burrow, Sam Ozier, Jamey McDowell, Robert Tramel, Frank Holiman, Reed Clay, Paul Vegas Ott; (front) Rachel Carlton, Mary Stewart Hurst, Gracie Hubacek, Sarah Adison Phillips, Sarah Santucci.

Pictured (from left) are the Jackson Prep 2012-2013 National Honor Society Officers: Clay Wooley, treasurer; Elise Brewer, junior vice president; Hollis Burrow, president; Sara Bolen, senior vice president; Sarah Neal Secrest, secretary.

 
Jackson Prep recently held its National Honor Society induction ceremony. Pictured (row 4, from left) are Jeremy Morgan, Charles Upton; (row 3) Dewitt Lovelace, Peyton Parker, Adam Field,  Bailey Marble, Kyle Culbertson, Ben Van Pelt, David Velazquez, Parker McGowan, Tad Cochrane, Jordan Barclay; (row 2) Karl  Hatten, Jonathan Zhu, Bray Koury, Holt Crews, Catherine Wohner, Lila Burton, Sarah Kennedy Duncan, Mallory Robinson, Lauren Herring, Madeline Parker, Marion Manning,  Ellie Wells, Katie Carter, Molly Terry, Carson Easterling, Camille Hood, Caroline Jones, Stewart Eaton, William Pringle, Ben Clark; (row 1) Alex Russell, Addy Osborne, Katie Flannigan, Claire McDowell, Mae Mae Cook, Dotsie Stevens, Megan Dallas, Eliza Heidelberg, Kennady Galloway, Caroline Cotten, Kathryn Bickerstaff. Not pictured: Joseph Garland, Elizabeth Shapley, Rebecca Garcia, Sylvia Hartung

Ryan Buchanan signed a national letter of intent today to play football with the University of Mississippi. Pictured are (back, from left) Brent Heavener, Nick Brewer, Head Coach Ricky Black, Director of Athletics Will Crosby, Chad Biggs, Rusty Burke; (front) Brooks, Ryan, Holly, and Holman Buchanan.

Jackson Prep’s Earthwinds 2012 has been named a Crown Finalist in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association's Annual Critique of Literary Magazines. Finalist status guarantees either a Gold or Silver Crown, to be awarded in March at Columbia in NYC. Earthwinds 2012 also won several Gold Circle Awards - Closed (Traditional Form) Poetry, CM, Rachel Carlton; “Road Signs,” Photography Portfolio, 3rd Place, Melissa Archer; Literary Portfolio, 1st Place, Madison Portie; Overall Design, 1st Place, Earthwinds 2012. Crown Awards are the highest recognition given by the CSPA to a student print or online medium for overall excellence. Both Gold Crown and Silver Crown Awards are given each year. Pictured (from left) are Rachel Carlton, 2012-13 Editor-in-Chief; and Dr. Paul Smith, Earthwinds sponsor.

Two Jackson Prep seniors have been named STAR students by the Mississippi Economic Council’s M.B. Swayze Educational Foundation, sponsor of the STAR program. STAR Students are selected on the basis of academic excellence. Both American College Test scores and scholastic averages are compared to determine the school’s STAR Student. Each STAR Student is asked to designate a STAR Teacher, the classroom instructor who has made the greatest contribution to the student’s scholastic achievement. The 2012 Jackson Prep STAR students are pictured (l to r) with their designated STAR Teachers: Dave Ollar and Sarah Santucci; Reed Clay and Marsha Hobbs.

Anna Kate Terry, Chandler Pride

Landon Barraza, Maddie Blakeney

Amelia Weatherly, Charles McEuen

Robert Mounger, Anna Grace Buchanan

Josh Aron, Mae Mae Cook

Sydney Crawley, Luke Lamar

Robert Waller, Allie Hobby

Harrison Putt, John Gathings

On Monday, January 14, Jackson Prep presented thebeauties and beaux at its annual Precis Pageant.  Eight girls and eight boys were selected by their classmates as beauties and beaux. Maddie Blakeney was chosen “Most Beautiful,” and Landon Barraza was chosen “Most Handsome.”  The Beauties and Beaux are (back, from left) Jack Heidelberg, Christian Hughes, Kyle Crotwell, Landon Barraza, Richard Baird, Ryan Buchanan, Evan McKinley, Wade Meena; (front) Dayne Truong, Elizabeth Shapley, Caroline Garraway, Maddie Blakeney, Maggie Leech, Margaret Horsley, Georgia Dewey, Ashleigh Harrison.

Jackson Prep students selected as class favorites by their peers are (back, from left) Matthew Boulanger, John Rogers, Houston Primos, Westin Graves, Hollis Burrow, Wirt Dunbar, John Abraham; (front) Avery Biggs, Caroline Brantley, Allen Spencer, Carson Bailey, Avery Burns, Bonnie Blackmon, Addy Osborne, Cassidy Turnage.

Sam Ozier, Sarah Santucci

Addison Arledge, Wic Smith

Brad Simpson, Grace Baird

Keavy Noblin, Hamel McGraw

Madeline Porter, Lane Fitzgerald

Luke Simmons, Taylor Patterson

Sara Bolen, Arden Barnett

Evelyn Field, Joe Marchetti

Kate Culbertson, Robert Tramel

 
The Jackson Prep junior high recently held a geography bee for 7^th and 8^th grade students. Pictured (from left) are Robert Wasson, 8^th grade, School Level Champion; Robbin Ward, social studies teacher; and Graham Roberson, 7^th grade, Runner-up.

Prep Senior High students recently collected items needed for Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi. These items will be distributed across the metro area clubs to serve children both recreationally and educationally. Shown are several of the students: (back, from left) Lexi Dodd, Betsy Cunningham, John William Creel, Jordan Barclay, Sarah Kennedy Duncan, Hanson Woo; (front) Sydney Parkman, Grace Baird, Sydney Crawley, Rachel Wilkinson.

The Jackson Prep robotics team attended the First Lego League Robotics Tournament on Saturday, December 1, in Hattiesburg. Students in grades 6-8 from all over the state competed. Prep’s team brought home the Judges Award Trophy for Integrity. Pictured (from left) are team members Michael Batol, David Banks, Adam Cochrane, Isaac Clapp, Joshua Micheal, Benjamin Wilkinson, and Amber Griffis. Not pictured: Andrew Lott 

Prep Students Rachel Carlton (left), Ashley Lane Beneke, and Lake Weston (not pictured) were poll worker interns for the recent national election, as part of a program through the Secretary of State's office. 

Three Jackson Prep students were selected for the American Choral Directors of Mississippi All-State Honor Choir. These students auditioned alongside hundreds of other public and private school students in grades 7 - 9. They will perform at the ACDA/MMEA convention in April. The selected students are (l to r) Sarah Beth Wiandt, Wesley Williams, and Jennings Duncan.

The National Junior Honor Society members at Jackson Prep participated in their fall service project by collecting gifts for disadvantaged children from the Jackson metro area.  Pictured (from left) with the gifts are the National Junior Honor Society officers: Olivia Flynt, secretary; Molly Haire, vice president; Conner Watson, president; and Anna Miller Rebich, chaplain.

Pictured are members of the Jackson Prep 2012-2013 Seventh Grade Student Council. Shown (back, from left) are Hadley Thompson, representative; Gregory Vance, president; Duncan Jones, representative; Katie Walker, representative; (front) Lindsey Howard, representative; Avery Andress, vice president; Maddie Mazzaferro, representative. Not pictured:  Zach Hilt, representative

At the annual MAIS-Education Association Teacher Convention held on December 7, Jackson Prep government and economics teacher Lou Ann McKibben was named the 2012-2013 MAIS-EA Secondary Teacher of the Year. McKibben (left) is pictured with Head of School Susan Lindsay. 

Kyle Crotwell, offense; John Gathings, offense; Cossar Morgan, defense; Clay Wooley, defense

Back, from left: Kyle Crotwell, Harrison Putt, John Gathings
Front: Ryan Buchanan, Hamel McGraw, Jake Williams

Back, from left: Josh Samander; Gene Wood; Evan McKinley, 2^nd team; Clay Wooley
Front: Wade Meena; Tyler Coleman; Chandler Pride, MVP; Zach Williams; Cossar Morgan, 2^nd team

Back, from left:  Ryan Buchanan; Campbell Vise, 2^nd team; Parker Caracci, John Gathings
Front: Harrison Putt, Westin Graves, Hamel McGraw, Jake Williams, Kyle Crotwell

Jake Williams, Dr. Walter Shelton Award; Westin Graves, Special Team Award; Chandler Pride, LaCoste Academic Award; Wilson Williams, Special Recognition Award; Wade Meena, Dr. Walter Shelton Award

Ryan Buchanan, MVP Offense; Hamel McGraw, Buddy Crosby MVP Award; Chandler Pride, MVP Defense

Josh Samander, Most Valuable Lineman; Zach Williams, Most Valuable Back; Tyler Coleman, Most Valuable Back; Evan McKinley, Most Valuable Lineman; Wade Meena, Most Valuable Linebacker

Harrison Putt, Most Valuable Lineman; Jake Williams, Most Valuable Receiver; Hamel McGraw, Most Valuable Back

Ryan Buchanan, Kyle Crotwell, Chandler Pride, Hamel McGraw

The ACT/SAT workshop is designed to prepare students for college entrance examinations. The workshop provides students with the confidence and skills necessary to score well by familiarizing them with the test format and by teaching test-taking strategies. Experienced teachers will give twelve hours of specific instruction, which includes all areas of the two tests. Participants should bring calculators. All other materials are provided. Check-in will be in the high school foyer prior to the first session. For student security, doors will be locked when classes begin. No late entry allowed.  Students in grades 11 and 12 may participate in the workshop which is designed to prepare students for the February ACT and March SAT tests. The workshops are offered on three Saturdays – January 12 and 26 and February 2 and will be from 10 a.m. to noon and 12:30-2:30 p.m. Pictured are Josh Samander, Peyton Walker, Cade Hood, and Jeanne Marie Peet, Director of College Counseling. For information, contact Jeanne Marie Peet at 601.932.8106. Click here for registration form.

Jackson Prep senior Madison Brock from Copiah County was crowned Saturday, November 3, as the new Miss Mississippi Teen USA 2013. Madison is the daughter of Liz and Jim Brock of Crystal Springs. Madison will attend the University of Mississippi in the fall.

Several Jackson Prep students danced in Ballet Mississippi's production of The Nutcracker. Pictured are Prep dancers (back, from left, Ashley O'Mara, Molly Haire, Martha Rayner, Camille Grady, Anna Wise; (front) Mary Patterson Hester, Isabella Overby, Lawson Yelverton.

Pictured (l to r) are Morgan Litchliter, Impact Player; Haley Litchliter, Most Improved; Meagan Robinson, Most Outstanding Defense; Mallory Robinson, Most Valuable Player; Tori Jones, Rookie-of-the-Year; Madison Weeks, Most Outstanding Offense; Mollie Keys, Patriot Award.

Pictured (l to r) are Haley Litchliter, Patriot Award; Olivia Thigpen, Most Improved.

Players who received individual honors at the 2012 awards ceremony are Elizabeth Shapley, Patriot Award; Beth Graeber, Most Improved; Ann Hilton Buckner, Best Defense; Keavy Noblin, Best Offense; Kate Culbertson, MVP.

Players selected for the All Conference Team are Falon Miskelly, Keavy Noblin, Kate Culbertson, Ann Hilton Buckner, Morgan Reeves, and Kaylie Reeves.

For the 10^th year, Jackson Prep students have participated in the Operation Christmas Child project, sponsored by the Samaritan's Purse Ministry. This year, Prep students filled 229 shoe boxes to be sent to children in underprivileged countries. Shown with the shoe boxes are (row 2, from left) Anna Kate Williams, Robert Wasson, Creed Franklin, David Banks; (row 1) Kacie Van Pelt, McKenzie Robinson, Ally Walker.

Kennady Galloway, MVP and All State, Janie Matthews, Patriot Award. Not pictured: Greer Underwood, Most Improved, Courtney Newsome, All State

Alex Russell, MVP and All State; Ian Payne, Most Improved and All State; Julian Owen, Patriot Award and All State; Allen Holiman, Amy Davis Award. Not pictured: Brent Hall, All State, Griffin Draughn, All State

Team Captains Awards: J.C. Pride, Worth Eskrigge, Noah Slack, John Wooley

Coaches Awards: Taylor Wallace, Patriot Award; Worth Eskrigge, Team MVP; Healy Vise, Impact Player of the Year

Offensive Awards: Haynes Horsley, Best Offensive Back; J.C. Pride, Best Offensive Lineman; Mitch Redding, Best Wide Receiver

Defensive Awards: Graham Eklund, Best Defensive Back; Biggs Henry, Best Linebacker; Matthew Clay, Best Defensive Lineman

The 2012 Jackson Prep homecoming court was presented at halftime of the Prep-Hillcrest Academy football game. Prep prevailed in the game 57-0. Anna Kate Terry was crowned Homecoming Queen during the festivities. Pictured, from left are John and Mae Mae Cook, John and Anna Grace Buchanan, Michael and Sidney-Kirk Patti, Steven and Taylor Patterson, Scott and Ashleigh Harrison, Bonnie and Rob Blackmon, Anna Kate and Ford Terry, Madeline and Bob Waller, Falon and Chip Miskelly, Ashely and Jimmy Johnston.

National Junior Honor Society officers are pictured: Conner Watson, president; Molly Haire, vice president; Olivia Flynt, secretary; Anna Miller Rebich, chaplain.

Chi Alpha Mu officers are pictured: Weslee-Parks Patti, president; Claire McGehee, vice president; Jacob Whitaker, treasurer; Anna Wise,secretary.

Pictured are the 2012 varsity volleyball players who won individual awards at the end of the season awards ceremony: Dayne Truong, Team Captain; Emily Pyron, MAIS All Tournament; Coach Lauren Felker; Cille Taylor, MVP and MAIS All Tournament; Taylor Strickland, Team Captain.

Pictured are the junior varsity volleyball players who won individual awards at the end of the season awards ceremony: Courtney Burrow, Team Captain; Kelsey Harmon, Team Captain; Kacie Van Pelt, MVP; Coach Lauren Felker.

The 2012 Jackson Prep homecoming court was presented at the pep rally before the Prep-Hillcrest football game. Pictured are the homecoming maids and their student escorts. Shown are (row 2) Noah Hughes, William Johnson, Robert Mounger, Luke Lamar, Jack Heidelberg, Josh Williams, Robert Tramel, John Sharp Howie, Kyle Thigpen, Tolar Purvis; (row 1) Mae Mae Cook, Anna Grace Buchanan, Sydney-Kirk Patti, Bonnie Blackmon, Taylor Patterson, Anna Kate Terry, Ashleigh Harrison, Madeline Waller, Falon Miskelly, Ashley Johnston.

Congratulations to the Boys Cross Country Team on its 2012 MAIS AAA State Championship!

The 2012 Jackson Prep homecoming court was presented at halftime of the Prep-Hillcrest football game. Prep prevailed in the game 57-0.  Anna Kate Terry was crowned Homecoming Queen during the festivities. She was escorted by her father, Ford Terry.

Seventy Jackson Prep 7^th graders qualified for the Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIPS). This program identifies academically talented students in the seventh grade.  Shown are (row 6) Mitchell Boulanger, William Cotten, Alex White, Jacob Cokely, Edwin Smith, Anne Clark Harvey, Lucie Louis, Phoebe Carlton; (row 5) Hadley Thompson, Thomas Frye, Cameron Mabry, Dakota Kraus, Matthew Thornton, Alex Reichle, Michael Maloney, Zach Hilt, Addison Galloway, Piper Schrock, Katie Walker, Lawson Yelverton, Logan McIntyre; (row 4) Hannah O’Bryan, Tynes Carroll, Katie Rose O’Quinn, Elly Lamb, Graham Roberson, Cara Irby, Lindsey Howard, Megan O’Mara, Molly O’Neal, Isabelle McLeod, Sarah Avery Huffman, Macey Abraham; (row 3) Jake Maloney, Kirk McGehee, Thomas McBride, Jennings Duncan, Reed Peets, Pete Zouboukos, Forrest Smith, Andrew Lott, Parker Gleason, Peter Daschbach, Gregory Vance, Cooper Carroll; (row 2) Seth Bailey, Will Osborne, Duncan Jones, Landon Wilbanks, Spivey Gault, Jack Drennen, Wilson Mink, Russell Roberts, Brooks Gobbel, Nik Hogan, Ryan Myers; (row 1) Miriam Box, Maddy Mazzaferro, Hannah-Grace Berch, Greer Underwood, Beth Ann Young, Avery Andress, Mary Margaret Mitchell, Anna Katherine Ireland, Claire Porter, Alice McCraney. Not pictured: Camille Grady, Mary Patterson Hester, Kelly McBride, Zack Richardson

Two Jackson Prep softball players were selected for the MAIS AAA All Star Softball Team. Pictured are Meagan Robinson and Morgan Litchliter.

Jackson Prep had three soccer players selected for MAIS AAA All Star Soccer Team. Pictured are Kaylie Reeves, Kate Culbertson, and Keavy Noblin.

The Jackson Prep Senior High school recently elected the homecoming court that will be presented at the homecoming football game on October 19.  During half time festivities, when the court is presented, one of the senior maids will be crowned homecoming queen. Pictured (row 2) are sophomore maids Mae Mae Cook, Ashley Johnston; junior maids Sydney-Kirk Patti, Anna Grace Buchanan, Falon Miskelly, Madeline Waller; (row 1) senior maids Bonnie Blackmon, Anna Kate Terry, Ashleigh Harrison, Taylor Patterson.

The 2012-2013 Jackson Prep junior high cheerleaders attended a home camp by UCA instructors over the summer. Selected as All-American Cheerleaders were (from left to right) Mae Mae Walker, Elizabeth Glaze, and Leigh Ashley Courtney.

Shown are (row 4, from left) Tanner McCraney, Mary Rogers Merrell, Hadley Thompson, Reed Peets, Forrest Smith, William Cotten, Pete Zouboukos, Alice McCraney, Anne Clark Harvey, Greer Underwood, Claire Porter, Anna Kat Ireland, Nevin Wells; (row 3)  Matthew Thornton, Duncan Jones, Andrew Lott, Dakota Kraus, Katie Walker, Holland Hearn, Shelby Andress, Megan O'Mara, Kelly McBride;  (row 2) Isabelle McLeod, Olivia Thigpen, Brooks Gobbel, Coleman Frye, Trey Currie, Parker Gleason, Patrick Phillips, Lawson Yelverton, Maddy Mazzaferro, Laurel Evans, Jake Maloney; (row 1) Kirk McGehee, Stewart Shive, Madison Elise Land, Zoe Cain, Mary Margaret Mitchell, Neil Stewart, Piper Schrock, Bennett O'Quinn, Landon Wilbanks, Graham Roberson, Thomas Frye. Not pictured: Hannah Hoover, Lucie Louis, Michael Maloney, Andrew McCaa, Jack Myers, Ryan Myers

The Jackson Preparatory School Class of 2013, with 12 National Merit Semifinalists and four Commended Students, continues a Jackson Prep tradition of outstanding performance in the National Merit Scholarship program. Since 1970, Jackson Prep has produced 537 National Merit Semifinalists. Shown (back, from left) are Julian Owen, Jamey McDowell, Allen Holiman, Charles McEuen, Michael Lewis, Nick Weaver, Sam Ozier, Chandler Pride, Reed Clay, Robert Tramel, Hollis Burrow; (front) Mary Morgan Haire, Sarah Santucci, Mary Stewart Hurst, Sara Bolen, Rachel Carlton.

Pictured with parents are three Jackson Prep seniors who were students in the first 6th grade class at Prep and are also children of alumni. From left are Avery and Whitney Waltman Burns, '80; Lee Ozier, '74, and son Sam; and Caroline and Kendall Garraway, '79.

Jackson Prep Service Club members recently had a workday for the Capitol Unit of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi, the Prep Senior High Community Partner of the Year. Shown are (back, from left) Sarah Kennedy Duncan, Jean-Nicolette Nixon, Kennady Galloway; (front) Ashley Johnston, Eliza Heidelberg.

The Jackson Preparatory School Class of 2013, with 12 National Merit Semifinalists, continues a Jackson Prep tradition of outstanding performance in the National Merit Scholarship program. Since 1970, Jackson Prep has produced 537 National Merit Semifinalists. The nationwide pool of Semifinalists, which represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring entrants in each state. Shown (back, from left) are Julian Owen, Jamey McDowell, Charles McEuen, Sam Ozier, Nick Weaver, Allen Holiman, Chandler Pride, Reed Clay, Hollis Burrow; (front) Sarah Santucci, Mary Stewart Hurst, Rachel Carlton.

Jackson Prep senior Ryan Buchanan has been nominated for consideration as a 2013 U.S. Army All-American. If selected as a U.S. Army All-American, an athlete will be invited to play in the 2013 U.S. Army All-American at the Alamodome, in San Antonio, Texas, on January 5. Shown are Brooks, Holly, and Ryan Buchanan, Matthew Burke (U.S. Army Sergeant), Ricky Black (head football coach), and Will Crosby (athletic director).

Jackson Prep welcomed several new members to its 2012-2013 faculty and staff. Shown (back) are Max Garriott, French; Bill Stokes, chemistry; Susanne Hydrick, Global Leadership Institute; Paula Kuhn, Development Office; DeMorrius Jones, athletics; Shane Bennett, athletics; (front) Tracie Mallard, mathematics; Susan Hetzel, biology; Debbie Harris, Senior High office; Murray Petersen, Spanish. Not pictured: Anne Duncan, Christian Studies/Senior High Community Service      

Jackson Prep received the 2011-2012 MAIS AAA All Sports Trophy, an award Prep has won 17 out of 18 times. Shown are seniors (row 5) Londyn Steed, Josh Williams, Ryan Buchanan, Lane Fitzgerald; (row 4) Wirt Dunbar, Dayne Truong, Macy Price, Landon Barraza; (row 3) Jessie Cox, Chandler Pride, Maggie Leech, Cade Noble, Evan McKinley, Margaret Horsley, Meagan Robinson; (row 2) Melissa Braun, Keavy Noblin, Nathan Brown, Sara Bolen, Julian Owen; (row 1) David Welch, Georgia Dewey.

Each year Jackson Prep recognizes individual students who have achieved a high degree of excellence in the major courses of study and electives that comprise the curriculum at Prep. Pictured are the seventh graders with distinctive performances in individual course offerings. Shown (row 2, from left) are Paul Andress, William Leech, Wesley Roberson; (row 1) Ellis Abdo, Sarah Riley Jicka, Sarah Beth Wiandt, Elkin Crews. Not pictured: Madeleine Porter

Each year Jackson Prep recognizes individual students who have achieved a high degree of excellence in the major courses of study and electives that comprise the curriculum at Prep. Pictured are the eighth graders with distinctive performances in individual course offerings. Shown (row 3, from left) are Matthew Clay, Conner Watson, McKenzie Robinson, Claire McGehee; (row 2) J.C. Pride, Anna Wise, Caroline Fuller, Weslee-Parks Patti; (row 1) Kara Cook, Olivia Flynt, Mary Katherine Gowdy. Not pictured: Susan Rankin, Martha Rayner

Each year Jackson Prep recognizes individual students who have achieved a high degree of excellence in the major courses of study and electives that comprise the curriculum at Prep. Pictured are the ninth graders with distinctive performances in individual course offerings. Shown (row 2, from left) are David Velazquez, Alex Russell, Parker McGowan, Ben Van Pelt, Ben Clark, Kristian Crotwell, Tad Cochrane, Ian McGraw, Jonathan Zhu; (row 1) Ann Irvin Armstrong, Lauren Herring, Caroline, Cotten, Jennifer Roberts, Rebecca Garcia, Claire Parrish, Claire McDowell, Kennady Galloway, Carson Easterling, Miranda Price, Mpho Molapo. Not pictured: Caroline Jones

Each year Jackson Prep recognizes individual students who have achieved a high degree of excellence in the major courses of study and electives that comprise the curriculum at Prep. Pictured are the sophomores and juniors with distinctive performances in individual course offerings. Shown (from left, row 4) are Sarah Santucci, Robert Frey, Will O’Mara, Read Carlton, Arthur Rankin,  Joseph Garland; (row 3) Mary Ellen Deaton, Megan Williams, Allen Holiman, Chandler Pride, Clay Wooley, Paul Vegas Ott, Sam Ozier; (row 2) Anna Grace Buchanan, Morgan Hydrick, Sarah Adison Phillips, Mary-Hannah Smith, Sara Bolen, Wilson Williams, Robert Tramel, Joseph Cook; (row 1) Elise Brewer, Kristen Campbell, Taylor Strickland, Meagan Robinson, Sydney Crawley, Evelyn Field, Mary Stewart Hurst, Gracie Hubacek. Not pictured: William Johnson, Lane Fitzgerald, Emily Graham, Brady Eaves, Kaitlyn Myers

Each year Jackson Prep recognizes individual students who have achieved a high degree of excellence in the major courses of study and electives that comprise the curriculum at Prep. Pictured are the seniors with distinctive performances in individual course offerings. Shown (back, from left) are Ann Fairly Barnett, Davis Bourne, Alex Robinson, Vivian Paris, Benjamin Smith, Zack Watson, Lexie Griffin, Frances Carter, Anna Wright; (middle) Owen Daniels, Jay Vise, Kristen Massey, Reagan Owen, Anna Grace Stout, Cody Becker, Ashton Reed, Emily Evans, K-K Ross; (front) Sean O’Hara, Sidney Lampton, Ariel Cheng, Kendall Szilasi, Katie Wegener, Caroline Daggett, Scotty Wofford, Madison Portie, Stephanie Barone. Not pictured: Jake Muse, Ross Renfrow

Will Puckett, 2012 MAIS Baseball AAA South Conference Player of the Year

Will Puckett, Most Outstanding Player, Most Valuable Offensive Player, Most Valuable Pitcher, All State MAIS 1^st Team; David Huffman, Most Valuable Defensive Player; Jake Mangum, Most Valuable Newcomer; Chuck Box, Head Coach

Grayson Lamb, Stephen Schneider, Will Puckett, Ross Renfrow, David Huffman, Carter Thigpen, Jay Vise, William Mounger Not pictured: Whit Kendall

Carter Thigpen, Cade Noble, David Huffman

Grayson Lamb, Ross Renfrow, Christian Hughes, William Mounger, Jake Mangum

Several Jackson Prep senior high students received the prestigious Presidential Volunteer Service Award for their outstanding service to their communities. The award represents at least 100 hours of approved volunteer work in one calendar year. Shown (from left, back) are Laura Anthony, Ashley Lane Beneke, Cady Porter, Mary Stewart Hurst; (front) Sydney-Kirk Patti, Jessie Cox, Mary Morgan Haire.

The Jackson Prep 2012 Precis Award went to the four editors of the yearbook for their commitment to quality and their years of creative effort. Pictured, from left, are Maison Lowery, Laurel Bane, Evans Horsley, and Anna Grace Stout.

The Jackson Prep 2012 Sentry Award goes to the senior or seniors who most embody the best elements of the newspaper’s tradition. Pictured, from left, are the editors-in-chief and award recipients, Jay Vise and Kristen Massey.

Jackson Prep senior Ann Walton Stringer was named recipient of the 2012 Jackson Prep Student Council Service Award. She was recognized at Senior High Class Day for her many hours of hard work and superior leadership.

On Class Day, three Jackson Prep seniors received the Faculty School Service Award.  This award is designed to recognize seniors who have been supportive of the broad spectrum of student life at Prep through a positive attitude, consistent participation, and quality performance throughout their school years. Honored this year, from left, are Kelsey Jones and Collins Mounger. Not pictured: Sims Tullos

Jackson Prep presented the Senior Service Award to three seniors in recognition of their significant contributions in service to Jackson Prep in their senior year. Pictured (l to r) are Laurel Bane, Jay Vise, and Emily Evans.

These members of the Jackson Prep Class of 2012 are among the students who received scholarships to attend out-of-state colleges and universities. Shown are (back, from left) Mosa Molapo, Palm Beach Atlantic University; Nico Juncos, Lyon College; Katherine Thiel, University of Alabama; Kirby Parker, University of Alabama; Watson Lewis, University of Alabama; Evans Horsley, University of Alabama; Austin Pinkerton, University of Alabama; Nabhan Karim, Case Western Reserve University; (front) Ashton Reed, Auburn University; Lexie Griffin, Texas Christian University; Scotty Wofford, Louisiana State University; Owen Daniels, Samford University; Emily Evans, Georgia Institute of Technology; Medley Wohner, Loyola University New Orleans. Not pictured: Sims Tullos, Auburn University; Jay Vise, Vanderbilt University
 

Twenty-two members of the Class of 2012 at Jackson Prep received scholarships from Mississippi State University. Shown are (row 3, from left) David Huffman, Will Puckett, Whit Kendall, Gage Ray, John-David Polk, Austin Draughn, Kristen Massey; (row 2) Hughes Koury, Nelson Parker, Lindsey Fuller, Mallory McLemore, Jamie Aron, Kelsey Jones, Frances Carter; (row 1) Catherine Archer, Anna Lauren Gathings, Anna Marie Dulaney, Natalie Davant, Caroline Harris, Reagan Owen, Zack Watson, Cole McPherson.

 
These recent graduates are among the members of the Class of 2012 at Jackson Prep who received scholarships to colleges and universities. Shown are (back, from left) Davis Bourne, Millsaps College; Samuel Parrish, Mississippi College; Michael Thomas Boulanger, Delta State University; Kristian Gautier, Mississippi College; Joy Waller, Mississippi College; Ekhlaas Khandekar, Mississippi College; (front) Morgan Baker, University of Southern Mississippi; Catie McAllister, University of Southern Mississippi; Ann Fairly Barnett, University of Southern Mississippi; Mandie Cox, Mississippi University for Women; Benjamin Smith, Mississippi College.

Forty-seven members of the Class of 2012 at Jackson Prep received scholarships from the University of Mississippi. Shown (row 4, from left) are Collins Mounger, Ross Taylor, William Mounger, Cooper Simmons, Stephanie Barone, Peyton Swanson, Madison Portie, Ashley Anne Peeples, Darden Veazey, Zach Newman, Sean O’Hara, Perry Townsend; (row 3) Laura Myers, Lauren Malone, Mollie McGowan, Olivia Robinson, Anna Grace Stout, Heather Higginbotham, Madeline Holiman, Keely Kennedy, Julia Saunders Markow, Shelby Sumner, Taylor Byrd, Katie Wegener, Vivian Paris; (row 2) Anna Wright, Will Mercier, Kyle Kennedy, Grayson Lamb, Caroline Daggett, Regan Crain, De Graeber, Brad Brewer, Josiah Harper, Jake Muse; (row 1) Carter Thigpen, Thompson Moore, Maison Lowery, Sidney Lampton, Laurel Bane, Madeleine Barnett, Cody Becker, Ariel Cheng, Jackson Gunn, Ann Walton Stringer, Pauline Causey, Alex Robinson.

Evans Horsley, Most Valuable Sprinter; Keavy Noblin, Team MVP, 300H AAA State Record and School Record (45.82); Elizabeth Shapley, Best in Field, Triple Jump AAA State, Overall State, and School Record (35.10 ¼ ); Maison Lowery, Most Valuable Distance; Frances Carter, Patriot Award

Ty Higginbotham, Best Hurdler; Hamel McGraw, Best Sprinter; Jake Muse, Best in Field; Thomas Dunbar, MVP; Evan McKinley, Patriot Award; Wirt Dunbar, Best in Distance

Olivia Brown, Most Valuable Sprinter; Riley Kellum, Team MVP; Mallory Robinson, Best in Field; Kennady Galloway, Most Valuable Distance; Morgan Litchliter, Patriot Award

Alex Russell, Best in Distance; Rivers McGraw, Best Sprinter; Jacob McNeely, Best Hurdler; Ian McGraw, MVP; Rhodes Skelton, Patriot Award; not pictured: Camp Geary, Best in Field

Jackson Prep presented the Head of School Service Award to three seniors at Senior Class Day. The purpose of the award is to spotlight seniors whose contributions have enhanced the quality and overall spirit of life at Jackson Prep. Because of their presence and positive participation, these three recipients have contributed greatly to the humanitarian and spiritual climate of Prep. Pictured (l to r): Benjamin Smith, Catherine Archer, and Gage Ray.

Several varsity tennis team players received individual honors at the awards ceremony. Shown are (top, from left) Robert Mounger, MVP; Tyler Hays, Coaches Award; Alex Wood, Impact Award; Brad Brewer, Most Improved; Thomas Dunbar, Patriot Award; (bottom) Cassidy Turnage, Most Improved; Macy Price, Impact Award; Pauline Causey, MVP; Keely Kennedy, Coaches Award; Sidney Lampton, Coaches Award; Taylor Patterson, Patriot Award.

Several  junior varsity tennis team players received individual honors at the awards ceremony. Shown are (top, from left)Wesley Roberson, Most Improved; Holman Buchanan, MVP; Ellis Abdo, Patriot Award; (bottom) Kennady Galloway, Patriot Award; Sydney Turnage, Most Improved; Miranda Price, Most Improved; Bray Koury, MVP.

Two Jackson Prep students received Citizenship Awards at the seventh grade honors forum. The awards are based on the qualities of superior leadership, honor, service, and courage. The honor requires that the recipients maintain a solid academic record and hold the respect of their peers. Pictured (l to r) are the 2012 recipients: Sarah Riley Jicka and Wesley Roberson.

Two Jackson Prep students received Eighth Grade Citizenship Awards at the eighth grade honors forum. The awards are based on the qualities of leadership, honor, and service. The award emphasizes leaders by either word or by example in a variety of areas. The honor requires that the recipients maintain a solid academic record and hold the respect of their peers. Pictured (l to r) are the 2012 recipients: J.C. Pride and Weslee-Parks Patti.

Prep sophomore William Johnson received the Lauren Ann Clement Advanced Placement Art Scholarship at the Senior High Honors Forum. In celebration of the life of Lauren Ann Clement, Jackson Prep Graduate, Class of 1997, an advanced placement art scholarship is awarded annually to a sophomore or junior enrolled in advanced placement art for the next school year. Pictured, from left are William Johnson and Bill Clement.

Among the leadership awards presented at the Jackson Prep Junior High Class Day was the Danforth Award.  The Danforth Award is given to two students who excelled academically, as well as exhibited a quiet strength of character, leadership by example, and spiritual development. Pictured are the 2012 recipients: Sarah Kennedy Duncan and Holt Crews.

Among the leadership awards presented at the Jackson Prep Junior High Class Day was the American Legion Award.  The American Legion award is given to two students who have exhibited good school citizenship, service along with leadership, and who have the respect of their fellow students. Pictured (l to r) are the 2012 recipients: Kennady Galloway and Gene Wood.

Prep juniors Mary Morgan Haire and Wirt Dunbar were honored at Senior High Class Day as the 2012 recipients of the Sarah Elizabeth Shelton Scholarship. The endowed scholarship was established in memory of Sarah Elizabeth, a 1994 graduate of Prep, by her family. The scholarship is awarded annually to outstanding juniors who demonstrate the desire to unselfishly serve others and who are dedicated to high achievement in academics and other activities.

The Jackson Prep 2012 Jesse Howell Award scholarship was awarded to Sara Bolen at the Senior High Honors Forum. The Jackson Prep PAT Board established the Jesse Howell Award in honor of Jesse Lee Howell, Jr., who served Jackson Prep as headmaster from 1970-1987. This scholarship award is given annually to a junior who has exhibited scholarship, strong moral character, participation in school activities, and involvement in the community.

Three Jackson Prep seniors received the Danforth Award at Senior High Class Day.  The Danforth Award emphasizes development of mind, body and spirit and implies leadership by example. These recipients are proven leaders both inside the classroom and in the vast realm of co-curricular activities.  Pictured (l to r) are the seniors who received the 2012 Danforth Award: Kirby Parker, Jamie Aron, and Zack Watson.

Among the leadership awards presented at Jackson Prep Senior High Class Day was the American Legion Citizenship Award.  The award recognizes traits of loyalty, patriotism, honor, example, and a willingness to take an assertive role as a leader.  Active and involved, this year’s recipients have embodied these traits in a broad span of student life. Pictured (l to r) are the 2012 American Legion Citizenship Award winners: Taylor Byrd, Evans Horsley, and Sidney Lampton.

Zack Watson, Valedictorian; Jamie Aron, Salutatorian

On Senior High Class Day, seven members of the Class of 2012 at Jackson Prep were named to the Jackson Preparatory School Hall of Fame.  This honor is reserved for seniors who have distinguished themselves in the academic and co-curricular activities covering the wide spectrum of life at Prep.  Exemplary character, sound scholarship, quality leadership, and unselfish service to the school and community truly describe this group of young people.  Pictured are the 2012 members of the Hall of Fame. Pictured, row 1 (l to r): Whit Kendall, Zac Zachow, and Thomas Dunbar. Row 2 (l to r): Maison Lowery, Ann Walton Stringer, Frances Carter, and Ariel Cheng.

Pictured are the members of the Jackson Prep winning teams from the MSMS Mathematics Tournament, the Mu Alpha Theta State Competition, and the MATHCOUNTS state competition. Shown (back, from left) are Crayton Bowie, Ben Clark, Peyton Parker, Carter Osborne, J.C. Pride, Josh Aron, Mallory McLemore, Robert Tramel, Sam Ozier, Nabhan Karim, Zack Watson, Will Keeler, Will Meadows, Austin Pinkerton, and Elkin Crews; (middle) Kaitlyn Myers, Gracie Hubacek, Emily Graham, Charles McEuen, Michael Lewis, Allen Holiman, Chandler Pride, Hollis Burrow, Jamey McDowel, Paul Vegas Ott, and Sarah Santucci; (front) Rachel Carlton, Elliott Weill, Ariel Cheng, Jordan Barclay, Jamie Aron, Sarah Adison Phillips, Amy Woods, Olivia Dulaney, Sara Bolen, Ann Walton Stringer, Frances Carter, and Cindy Tseng.

Jackson Prep’s three STAR students recently attended the STAR Student Recognition Luncheon sponsored by the Mississippi Economic Council. The event recognizes the students with the highest ACT scores in the state. Prep’s STAR students are pictured after the luncheon with Governor Phil Bryant. Shown, from left, are Jamie Aron, Governor Bryant, Jay Vise, and Ariel Cheng.

Jackson Prep’s nationally-ranked showchoir, Reveillon, recently competed in the FAME National Showchoir Competition on the Universal Hard-Rock Live Theater stage in Orlando, FL. Reveillon placed first in the preliminaries among fifteen showchoirs from seven different states. Reveillon was awarded FIRST RUNNER-UP, BEST VOCALS, and BEST FEMALE SOLOIST WITHIN A SHOW was awarded to Evelyn Field. Because of the outstanding placement, Reveillon was invited to compete in Chicago at the National Showchoir Cup in April.

Six Jackson Prep seniors were honored by the MAIS for their achievements on their ACT scores. Three students received Distinguished Scholar Awards, and three were presented ACT Scholarship Awards. Honorees include (from left, back) Jamie Aron, ACT Scholarship Award, 1st place; Zac Zachow, Distinguished Scholar Award; and Ariel Cheng, ACT Scholarship Award, tied for 3rd place. Seated are Evans Horsley, Distinguished Scholar Award; Jay Vise, ACT Scholarship Award, tied for 2nd place; and Mallory McLemore, Distinguished Scholar Award.

Charles McEuen, Patriot Award; Cooper Simmons, Best Defensive Player; Michael Thomas Boulanger, Most Valuable Player; Watson Lewis, Best Offensive Player; Nico Juncos, Most Improved Player 

Laurel Bane, Team Captain and Most Valuable Player; Maison Lowery, Team Captain and Coaches Award; Ann Hilton Buckner, Most Improved Player; Evans Horsley, Team Captain and Best Offensive Player

Margaret Horsley, Patriot Award; Sara Bolen, Impact Player; Georgia Dewey, Best Defensive Player; Keavy Noblin, Hustle Award

Wic Smith, Most Improved; Cade Noble, Hustle Award; Wirt Dunbar, Impact Player; Austin Rayner, Patriot Award

Josh Williams, South AAA Conference Player of the Year; De Graeber, Ryan Buchanan, and Thomas Dunbar, South AAA All Conference Players

Josh Williams, Team Captain; Thomas Dunbar, Team Captain; Gage Ray, Team Captain; and Whit Kendall, Impact Player

Jackson Prep had three varsity soccer players selected for the Clarion-Ledger All State Soccer Team. Players from both MAIS and MHSAA schools statewide are eligible for this honor. Both Jackson Prep’s girls and boys soccer teams won state championships this years with the boys winning back-to-back championships. Pictured (from left) are Jon Marcus Duncan, Head Coach for both boys and girls; Watson Lewis, 1st team; Georgia Dewey, 1st team; and Cooper Simmons, 2nd team.

Pictured are the Prep students and sponsors who will participate in Youth Leg May 3-5. Left to right - Robbin Ward (sponsor), Kennady Galloway,  Sherye Green (sponsor), Kelley Frances Henley, Leah Thomas, Anna Wise, Olivia Brown, Avery Harmon, Molly Haire, Martha Rayner, Sarah Kennedy Duncan, Maddie Diket, Jane Leech (sponsor), Malcolm Saxon (sponsor). Participants not pictured:  Adam Crawford, Hannah Herrin, Anna Miller Rebich, Karl Hatten

Carl Upton, Patriot Award; Gene Wood, Most Valuable Player; Camp Geary, Best Offensive Player; Adam Stovall, Impact Player; Ben Clark, Best Defensive Player

Addison Smith, Best Offensive Player; Riley Kellum, Best Defensive Player; Katie Carter, Most Improved Player; and Kathryn Bickerstaff, Team Most Valuable Player. Not pictured: Ashley Johnston, Patriot Award

Jackson Prep held its Chi Alpha Mu induction ceremony on February 16. New 8th and 9th grade members are pictured. Row 3 (l to r): Adam Crawford, Sam Mosley, Mae Mae Walker, Marion Manning, Alex Joyner, Weslee-Parks Patti, Kelsey Harmon, Martha Rayner, Cameron Lee Trussell, Seth Lenoir, Healy Vise, Crayton Bowie, and Vann Crawford. Row 2 (l to r): Kelley Frances Henley, Molly Haire, Haley Litchliter, Anna Wise, Anna Miller Rebich, Sydney Mann, Kara Cook, Susan Rankin, Emily Box, Lauren Herring, Claire McGehee, and Anna Jordan. Row 1 (l to r): Jacob Whitaker, Conner Watson, Peyton Harrison, Creed Franklin, Ben Van Pelt, Alex Russell, Jack Huang, Matthew Clay, J.C. Pride, and John Keeler. Not pictured: Bailey Marble, Dotsie Stevens, Jonathan Zhu

On March 26, the Jackson Prep chapter of Cum Laude Society inducted twenty-six members of the Classes of 2011 and 2012.  Cum Laude Society is an honorary society modeled on Phi Beta Kappa, which encourages and recognizes true scholarship while striving to encourage qualities of excellence, justice, and honor. Pictured are the inductees: (row 2, from left) Austin Pinkerton, Davis Bourne, Chandler Pride, Kirby Parker, Jackson Gunn, Mary Morgan Haire, Sarah Santucci, Mary Stewart Hurst, Sara Bolen, Whit Kendall, Hollis Burrow, Sam Ozier, Zac Zachow, Reed Clay; (row 1) Kristen Massey, Ann Walton Stringer, Scotty Wofford, Madison Portie, Stephanie Barone, Caroline Garraway, Anna Wright, Kendall Szilasi, Sydney Crawley. Not pictured: Peyton Swanson, Jamey McDowell, Taylor Patterson

Jackson Prep’s MathCounts team won the state championship on Saturday, March 24. In the individual standings, Elkin Crews placed 5th, and Crayton Bowie placed 7th. Team members are pictured (from left): Seth Lenoir, Crayton Bowie, Elkin Crews, Dave Ollar, and J.C. Pride.

Jackson Prep students Mary-Hannah Smith, sophomore, (right) and Sarah Santucci, junior, earned national recognition for their works of art in the prestigious The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards of 2012. Smith received a gold key (mixed media-Mandala), and Santucci received a silver key (photography-Moon Lit). They are among the most talented young artists and writers in the nation. Two hundred thousand works of art and writing are submitted, and only 1500 are recognized at the national level. The students are invited to the Awards Ceremony at Carnegie Hall on June 1 and to participate in a number of showcase events at Parsons The New School for design in New York City. Pictured (from left) are Santucci and Smith.

Jackson Preparatory School's academic team has competed at tournaments around the state and Southern region this year. They recently took first place in the MAIS District competition and will move on to the Overall section on April 20. Team members are pictured (from left): Sarah Santucci, Paul Vegas Ott, Sarah Adison Phillips, Nathan Devine (sponsor), Crayton Bowie, Wesley Roberson, and Zac Zachow.

The Jackson Prep Global Leadership Institute hosted speakers from WLBT on Thursday, February 9. Barbie Bassett, Chief Meteorologist, and Dan Modisett, Vice President and General Manager, spoke to the students about media and its effect on today’s culture and about choosing media as a career. Shown (from left, back) are Hollis Burrow, Mary Morgan Haire, Mary Stewart Hurst, Chandler Pride; (front) Harrison Putt, Bassett, Modisett, Susan Lindsay, Prep Head of School.

Row 2 (l to r): Chris Moore, Nelson Parker, Josh Williams, Thomas Dunbar, Ryan Buchanan, James Young, Tyler Coleman, Austin Rayner, Whit Kendall, Gage Ray, Wic Smith, Richard Baird, John Abraham, Rusty Burke, David Horner. Row 1 (l to r): Carter Osborne, Wirt Dunbar, Michael Lewis, John Sharp Howie, Kyle Thigpen, Cade Noble, William Townsend, De Graeber, Will Keeler, Hollis Burrow

Jackson Prep won its sixteenth consecutive overall championship at the MSMS Math and Science Tournament. Team members include  (from left, row 3) Healy Vise, Seth Lenoir, Jamey McDowell, Charles McEuen, Robert Tramel, Carter Osborne, Zack Watson, Paul Vegas Ott, Mallory McLemore, Catherine Archer, Sam Ozier, Sarah Santucci, and Will Meadows; (middle row) John Keeler, Creed Franklin, Jordan Barclay, Peyton Parker, Chandler Pride, Elliot Weill, Michael Lewis, Ben Clark, Gracie Hubacek, Kaitlyn Myers, Amy Woods, Kyle Culbertson, Claire McDowell, Cindy Tseng, and Kelsey Harmon; (front) J.C. Pride, Josh Aron, Holt Crews, Crayton Bowie, Parker McGowan, Rachel Carlton, Sarah Adison Phillips, Ann Walton Stringer, Ariel Cheng, Austin Pinkerton, Emily Evans, and Emily Graham.

Jackson Prep won its 7th consecutive State Scholastic High School Chess Championship. Pictured, from left, are team members Read Carlton, Sam Ozier, Ross Chandler, Captain John Frey, Alex Wood, Jamey McDowell, Nicos Juncos, and Arthur Rankin.

Watson Lewis, Michael Thomas Boulanger, Kyle Kennedy, Cooper Simmons

Thomas Dunbar, Evans Horsley, Laurel Bane, De Graeber

Jackson Prep senior Michael Thomas Boulanger signed a national letter of intent to play soccer at Delta State. Pictured, from left, are Jonathan Branch, Prep assistant coach; Boulanger; and Jon Marcus Duncan, Prep head coach.

Jackson Prep held its National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony on February 16. The inductees are pictured. Row 4 (l to r): John William Creel, Ben Van Pelt, Creed Franklin, Stuart Grady, Jonathan Zhu, Healy Vise, Matthew Clay, Jacob Whitaker, Adam Crawford, Conner Watson, Vann Crawford, Graham Eklund, and Carl Upton. Row 3 (l to r): Tad Cochrane, Kelley Frances Henley, Claire McGehee, Anna Wise, John Keeler, Sam Mosely, John Wooley, Crayton Bowie, Seth Lenoir, Thomas Kirby, Anna Jordan, Kristina Zouboukos, and Molly Haire. Row 2 (l to r): Caroline Cotten, Haley Litchliter,  Cameron Lee Trussell, Weslee-Parks Patti, Marie Merrell, Kara Cook, Sydney Mann, Betsy Byrd, Camille Hood, Lauren Herring, Maddie Diket, and Anna Miller Rebich. Row 1 (l to r): Susan Rankin, McKenzie Robinson, Martha Rayner, Olivia Flynt, Emily Box, and Sarah Love Frey. Not pictured: Avery Harmon, Brooke Harmon, Kelsey Harmon, Peyton Harrison, J.C. Pride, Katie Carter

Shown, from left, are the 2012 Presidential Scholars Nominees: Jamie Aron, Mallory McLemore, Jay Vise, Evans Horsley, and Ariel Cheng.

Jackson Prep sophomore Trey Ivison recently served as a volunteer Junior Senate Page for Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves.

Pictured are the students who were the winners and alternates of the Jackson Prep spelling bee.  Winners will go on to represent Prep in the MAIS Spelling Bee on February 16.  Kara Cook will represent Prep in the Rankin County Spelling Bee, also on February 16. Shown are students (from left, back) Charlie Miller, 7th grade winner, Kara Cook, 8th grade winner, Crayton Bowie, 8th grade winner; (front) Sarah Riley Jicka, 7th grade alternate, Seth Bailey, 6th grade alternate, Mary Patterson Hester, 6th grade winner.

Reveillon showchoir students Anna Marie Dulaney (left) and Lexie Griffin were selected through auditions around the state to participate in the MS All-State Honor Showchoir. They will join top students from across the state in a weekend clinic and performance on March 24.

Jackson Prep held its National Honor Society induction ceremony on February 6. Pictured are the new members. Row 3 (l to r): Elise Brewer, Molly Gunn, Carter Osborne, Will Meadows, James Martin, Wilson Hays, Paul Vegas Ott, Robert Frey, Will Keeler, Jesse Pound, Will O’Mara, Caroline May, Morgan Hydrick, and Sydney Watson. Row 2: Arthur Rankin, Luke Wise, James Gathings, Thomas Joyner, West Wells, Robert Mounger, Wilkes Skelton, William Townsend, and Will Skelton. Row 1: Anna Frances Robinson, Mary-Hannah Smith, Anna Grace Buchanan, Sydney-Kirk Patti, Kristen Campbell, Sarah Neal Secrest, Claire Robinson, Sarah Adison Phillips, Kaitlyn Myers, Gracie Hubacek, Amy Woods, and Cara Lee Crawford. Not pictured: Caroline Daggett, Anna Marie Dulaney, Sean O’Hara, Addison Arledge, Emily Graham, Falon Miskelly, Elizabeth Thiel

Jackson Prep senior Nico Juncos signed a national letter of intent to play soccer at Lyon College in Batesville, Arkansas. Row 1 (l to r): Valentina, Nico, and Luis Juncos. Row 2: Jonathan Branch, Prep assistant coach; Jon Marcus Duncan, Prep head coach; Thomas Bobo, Mississippi Fire coach.

JACKSON PREP’S AWARD WINNING DEBATE TEAM
Jackson Prep’s debate team has participated in 8 tournaments so far this year and will participate in 3 more. The students have won a number of awards at tournaments in various events (Lincoln Douglas debate, Congressional debate, and Impromptu Speaking). Jessie Cox qualified for the National Catholic Forensic League National Tournament in Lincoln Douglas debate which will be held in May. The national qualifying tournament for the National Forensic League is in March. Shown (back, from left) are Dr. Zere Ezaz (assistant coach), Gracie Hubacek, Stephanie Baker (head coach), Leslie Woods, and Mary Hailey Sinyard; (front) Joseph Garland, Anna Grace Stout, Jamie Aron, Mandie Cox, Jessie Cox, and Nick Weaver.

Row 5: Hannah Herrin, George B Fike, Logan Clark, Jake Ray, Karl Hatten, J.C. Pride, and Kristina Zouboukos
Row 4: Leah Thomas, Sarah Love Frey, Mary Grace Simpson, Molly Haire, Mary Hastings Moss, Jaden Walker, Rebecca Sistrunk, and Gracie Tew
Row 3: Anna Wise, Sarah Kennedy Duncan, Victoria Holmes, Katie Flannigan, Camille Hood, Claire Parrish, Anna Miller Rebich, Eliza Heidelberg, and Emily Box
Row 2: Claire McGeehee, Sara Burran, Maddie Diket, Simmons Barraza, Madeline Parker, Sylvia Hartung, Millie Waller, Jean-Nicollete Nixon, Ebony Aiken, and Caroline Gault
Row 1: Alex Ushmann, Tommie Jo Barnett, Brooke Harmon, Olivia Flynt, Martha Rayner, Avery Harmon, Brianna Munn, Anna Jordan, and Sarah Mapp

MS Showchoir Grand Champions

Jackson Prep STAR students are pictured (l to r) with their designated STAR Teachers: Jay Vise and Lain Hughes; Anna Freundt and Jamie Aron; and Dave Ollar and Ariel Cheng.

Shown are (from left, back)  Jay Vise, Nelson Parker, Pratt Rogers, John-David Polk, Ross Taylor, and Thomas Dunbar; (front) Austin Pinkerton, Thompson Moore, Cole McPherson, and Zac Zachow.

Row 2: Thompson Moore, Pratt Rogers, Douglas Haick, Will Puckett, Kyle Kennedy, Joe Humphries, Zack Watson, Zac Zachow
Row 1: Haley Adams, Laura Myers, Maison Lowery, Olivia Robinson, Catie McAllister, Anna Wright, Kelsey Jones, Keely Kennedy

Row 2: Kirby Parker, Grayson Lamb, David Huffman, Zach Newman, Carter Thigpen, Cooper Simmons, Cody Becker, Stephen Schneider
Row 1: Frances Carter, Lindsey Fuller, Ariel Cheng, Ashley Anne Peeples, Madelaine Mangum, Melissa Archer, Catherine Archer, Annie Carpenter

Collins Mounger, Sean O'Hara

Taylor Byrd, Patrick Johnson

Sims Tullos, Jay Coleman

Ashton Reed, Austin Draughn

Vivian Paris, Benjamin Smith

Jamie Aron, Jay Vise

Ann Fairly Barnett, Hughes Koury

Anna Lauren Gathings, Peter Mills

Laurel Bane, Whit Kendall

Andrew Davidson, Madeline Waller

Grace Baird, Matthew Boulanger

Sidney Lampton, Gage Ray

Carter Thigpen, Madelaine Mangum

Ann Walton Stringer, Thomas Dunbar

Whit Kendall, Zach Newman, and Gage Ray were selected as 2011 MAIS AAA All Stars.

Cooper Simmons, Will Puckett, Whit Kendall, and Zach Newman served as the 2011 Varsity Football Team Captains.

Varsity football player Kyle Kennedy received the Special Recognition Award at the 2011 awards ceremony.

Pictured are the Jackson Prep players who were selected for the MAIS All District Defense team. Back row, from left, are Cooper Simmons, Zach Newman, Whit Kendall, and Will Puckett; front, from left, are Thompson Moore, Chandler Pride, Charlie Pringle, and Sean O’Hara.

Six Jackson Prep football players were selected for the MAIS All District Offense team. Pictured, back, from left,  are Grayson Lamb, Ryan Buchanan, and Hamel McGraw; front, from left, are Carter Thigpen (2^nd team); John Gathings (2^nd team), and Gage Ray.

Four varsity football players received Special Awards at the post-season ceremony. Pictured are Carter Thigpen, Special Team Award; Whit Kendall, Dr. Walter Shelton Award; Will Puckett, Dr. Walter Shelton Award; and Jay Vise, LaCoste Academic Award.

Pictured, from left,  are the players who were named MVP's  at the end-of-the season awards ceremony: Cooper Simmons, Buddy Crosby MVP Award; Chandler Pride, MVP Defense; Hamel McGraw, MVP Offense; and Whit Kendall, MVP Defense.

Five varsity football players received defensive honors for their performance during the 2011 season. From left, are Zach Newman, Most Valuable Lineman; Will Puckett, Most Valuable Lineman; Whit Kendall, MVP Defense; Sean O’Hara, Most Valuable Back; and Thompson Moore, Most Valuable Linebacker. Not pictured: Chandler Pride, MVP Defense

Pictured are the 2011 varsity football players who were selected to receive individual awards for their outstanding performance during the 2011 season: Grayson Lamb, Most Valuable Receiver; Ryan Buchanan, Most Valuable Back; and Gage Ray, Most Valuable Lineman.