News & Stories Capital Campaign Moving Forward Excitement for the mission of Jackson Academy is evident in the results of Investing in Our Mission, a capital campaign with a three-phase master plan goal of $10,500,000. With close to 50 percent being raised, cash gifts and pledges continue to be received.
Jackson Academy Receives Best of Recognition Jackson Academy was named Best Private School 2021 and Best in five additional categories in the Clarion WINNER Ledger’s annual poll to discover Mississippians’ most admired businesses, organizations, people, and events. Voters named Mallory Gnemi Best Teacher; the JA Carnival the Best Festival; JA’s Performing Arts Center the Best Live Performance Venue; Bryan Eubank the Best TV/Radio Personality; and Jackson Academy the Best Place to Work.
The campaign addresses infrastructure enhancements, program development, and room for growth. Campaign features in the first two phases include new Upper School science and lab facilities and the renovation of existing labs, an addition to the Middle School, and renovations throughout the Lower and Preschool divisions. Construction is set to begin this summer with completion of phase one in September 2023.
Grandparents Night at The Brickyard September 30 and October 1, grandparents were easily spotted at JV and varsity football games — they were all wearing buttons that read “JA Grand.” More than 150 grandparents came to JA in response to a special invitation to watch their grandchildren play football, participate in spirit activities and senior night presentations, and visit with one another in the stands. Grandparents were treated to free admission to the games. 4 TRUE BLUE
JA Celebrates Milestone with Coach Jan Sojourner The Lady Raiders’ December 7 victory cinched Varsity Basketball Coach Jan Sojourner’s 1,000th career win. One of Mississippi’s winningest coaches, Sojourner has been at Jackson Academy for 37 years. A host of former players assembled in the Raider Dome to celebrate with Sojourner and the Lady Raiders. Sojourner began coaching in 1976 and joined JA in the 1985-86 season. Her JA teams have won six MAIS Overall State Championships, 10 MAIS State Championships, and 11 MAIS District Championships. Sojourner was inducted into the first class of the MAIS Sports Hall of Fame in 2002.
