SCHOLARS
Celebrating Student Achievement Jernberg Scholar Announced Junior Jeffrey Gao of Madison has been named a Jernberg Scholar for the 2021-2022 school year. Jackson Academy awards this scholarship to current and incoming students who enhance their school community through academic excellence and character. The scholarship honors JA President Emeritus Peter Jernberg, who significantly influenced independent education during his career in education that included 26 years at JA. Jeffrey, who has been at JA since first grade, is the son of Pei Jian and Jie Zheng Gao of Madison. His younger sister Crystal is an eighth grader at JA. ........................................................................................................................................................................................
Cum Laude Inductees
The Cum Laude Society recognizes the highest degree of scholastic achievement in secondary schools and has only granted charters to four Mississippi schools. During the 2020-2021 academic year, the school’s chapter of Cum Laude welcomed the following students and faculty member Sandra McKay to membership; (from back, left) Coleman Dinkins, Thomas Arnold, Logan Huff, Paul Bautista, Drew Antici, Emery Thigpen, Wilson Eatherly, Wes Thomas, Sandon Guild; (second row) Elena Roberts, Priya Ray, Gracie Coe, Avery Hendrick, Anna Claire Seago, Zoe Ladner, Ava Couey, and Emma Roberts; (front) Connor Gee, Caroline Harrington, Abbie Arnett, Miles Taylor Leverette, Regan Felder, Maysa Vivians, Emma Collums, Isabelle Lee, and Gibson Cheney. 38 TRUE BLUE
