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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.
Congratulations to our Quiz Bowl team that won first place in the Mississippi College Academic Competition from among 20 teams! Their score of 395 to 330 against East Rankin Academy in the finals round Thursday secured the championship.
Jackson Academy is pleased to announce honor rolls for the second quarter of 2022-23.
Jackson Academy’s annual Winterfest was held Friday, January 6. The celebrations included dress up days for the Upper School, breakfast with the court members and families, an informal court presentation at break, a formal court presentation at the Raider Dome Friday evening, and the Winterfest Bow Tie Ball at Bridlewood of Madison.
Melissa Denson’s Upper School science class learned about the effects the environment has on memory. The students participated in a three-day lab where they practiced memory skills.
Alpha and Omega buddies, dressed in their holiday pajamas, chatted about their Christmas break plans over milk and cookies. After their sweet treats, buddies moved into the PAC to watch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”
SOAR Director Dean Arnold spoke to this morning’s Upper and Middle School Chapel about childlike faith. Arnold referred to Matthew 18:1-4, “Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”
Quiz Bowl is back at JA! On November 15, the team had a great opening competition at Mississippi College, defeating their opponent 305-175.