Thank you for reading the 2024 Spring/Summer edition of Excellentia magazine. Inside, you will find articles discussing the incredible accomplishments of our students, faculty, and alumni. For example, you will read an article by recent graduate Nate Walton, who attends the Culinary Institute of America, and about alum Cody McCain, co-owner of Elvie’s and one of the new owners of Mayflower Cafe. You will hear from several alums who had experiences in New Zealand, Italy, Spain, and Iceland. You will see pieces highlighting Brittany Wilson, recently named as a Fulbright Scholar finalist; Dr. Christopher Weeks, the new Head of the Mississippi College Honors College; and Stephen Shackelford, the 2024 Distinguished Alum. Finally, you will see how our students have engaged in community and international service by hosting the SHINE pageant, spotlighting many of our special friends, and by traveling to South Africa, building classrooms and helping students. As you read Excellentia, you will see why I am constantly inspired by our community, and I am excited about sharing their stories.
Before you begin reading, I want to highlight an article written by Norma Cox about Denny Britt, our Chief Operating Officer who retired at the close of the 2023-2024 school year. Denny came to Prep in 2006 as the Chief Financial Officer, was named COO in 2012, and served as interim Head of School during the 2017-2018 school year. Denny has been an invaluable leader and contributor, ensuring both our financial sustainability and operational efficiency. Additionally, Denny has overseen all of the significant construction projects over almost twenty years, including the construction of the Dining Commons and the Centre for Arts and Leadership; the complete renovation of the Middle School; and most recently, the design and construction of the Lower School. For all of these contributions, the Board of Trustees dedicated the JPLS Denny Britt Explore Library. The entire community is indebted to Denny for his incredible impact on virtually every aspect of life at Jackson Prep. On behalf of the entire community, I want to thank Denny for all he has done for our beloved institution.
I hope you enjoy this edition of Excellentia and that everyone had a great summer. I look forward to seeing all of you on campus for the 2024-2025 school year.
Go Patriots!
Lawrence M. Coco, III Head of School
REUNION CLASS OF 1974
In Attendance: Richard Aiken, Jud Allred, Sara Anderson, Dea Dea Baker, Christie Brooks, Jeff Burnham, Julie Burgess, Bob Cragon, Bart DeLashmet, Olga Deoudes, David Duddleston, Bowen Eason, Joel Everett, Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Craig Flowers, Tina Fortenberry, Shirley Foster, Harry Fyke, Jeffrey Glover, Pamela Glover, David Grant, Lynn Grant, Mike Herm, Sally Herring, Tom Hudson, Gary Huff, Clint Ivey, Chip Jones, Larry King, Andy Lambeth, Dana Lang, Skip Mathews, Leesa McCharen, Bradley McCuen, Sharon McNeely, Caroline Mills, Genie Mosley, David Neveleff, Marsh Nichols, Mary Diane Orr, Lee Ozier, Lisa Parson, Debi Pearsall, Tread Pearson, Allyn Ray, Linda Ray, Ruth Ridgway, Anne Riley, Mary Shannon, Eddie Rives, LeAnn Rives, Richard Schwartz, Cindy O’Donnell, Mark Stanton, Mike Stevens, Bill Stone, Cynthia Temples, Cynthia Thomas, Susan Tsimortos, Semmes Van Brocklin, Vicky Vance, Glen Warren, Katherine Wells, Nelson Wennerlund, Suzanne Wise, Marion Wofford
Bob Clement: Of Note in Nashville
by Eric Wang (class of 2025)
and Wil Franklin Collins (class of 2027)
Bob Clement, a proud alum (class of 1981) and a talented individual with a passion for music, shared his inspiring journey in a recent interview. Starting from his school years he participated in the chorus group and learned a variety of song types while playing guitar and singing during activity period at Prep. Bob credits Prep with providing a high quality education as well as introducing him to bright and supportive friends. He refers to his graduating class as more like a big family made of relationships that have lasted a lifetime.
In 1987 Bob started his music career when he moved to Nashville as a singer-songwriter. He still enjoys writing and recording songs, and his music is available on all digital outlets such as Spotify and iTunes. He is grateful to his Country Music Hall of Fame cousin Cowboy Jack Clement who allowed him to work and learn the music business in Clement’s recording studio in Nashville. Cowboy amassed an impressive collection of accomplishments which includes producing artists such as Johnny Cash, Charley Pride, U2, and many more. His recording studio, known as The Cowboy Arms Hotel and Recording Spa, was Nashville’s first home recording studio created in 1975 where it became a clubhouse for many singers, songwriters, and musicians.
Sadly, in 2011 a tragic fire destroyed the recording studio. With dedication and help from many people, Bob managed the rebuild of the recording studio in 2012 and purchased it in 2018. He renamed it Clement House Productions and has since elevated the sound quality to heights above those it achieved before the fire. He also has started a film production company which utilizes Super 8 mm film, another unique twist to what he offers to his clients. In 2023, he started a radio station called Clement House Radio that broadcasts from the studio. Clement House Radio, a free app that can be downloaded from the App store, plays the music that has been recorded in his home studio for the last fifty years. The station features artists such as John Prine, Nanci Griffith, Lyle Lovett, Jerry Jeff Walker, Townes Van Zandt, Alison Krauss, Johnny Cash, Sturgill Simpson, and many more. The studio is considered one of Nashville’s most iconic for recording and mixing albums today.
CLASS OF 1988
Andy Till, Park Ranger
by Henry Lowry (class of
2024)
It was the summer of 1989, and Coach Till had finished his freshman year at Ole Miss when he and a friend decided to drive out to Wyoming. Till found a job at the Grand Teton Lodge Company where he worked in the restaurant as a waiter/ busser. Working within the national park, Till was able to balance work with time spent outdoors exploring the ins and outs of the scenery. Spending time in nature while working is something that Coach Till loved, so much so that he decided to return to Grand Teton in 1990 after his sophomore year. This time, he had no intention of returning to Ole Miss; he had decided to stay out west.
In November 1990, Till and eight of his friends rented an RV and went on an eight-week tour of the southwest. They went backpacking in the Grand Canyon, where they met a backcountry ranger on their third night. After talking to her, Coach Till was thrilled at the thought of being a park ranger and resolved to try. The next fall, he enrolled at the University of Montana, pursuing a degree in resource conservation and wildlife biology. Till also worked for the forestry service, where he was able to go out and fight forest fires. This was an amazing experience for Till because what could be better than “fighting fires while living in a small town in Montana?”
After graduating, Coach Till got his first ranger job at Grand Teton National Park, where he had previously worked. He worked in the Visitor Center a couple days a week, spoke with tourists, and answered questions about the park. Till also led group hikes two to three times weekly on different trails. It was normal for him to lead ten to seventy visitors through the park in these outings. Coach Till also talked at campfire programs on some nights, where he and other rangers taught visitors about the flora and fauna. During his time as a ranger, Till lived in a small cabin that was well over a hundred years old. He had to adapt to rustic living with the few necessities he was given.
Beginning with his third season, Coach Till worked as a backcountry ranger. In this role, Till and one other ranger would go backpacking into Grand Teton for several nights at a time. These hikes were at least forty miles long, and during them Till would observe the park to make sure the backcountry was well-kept. During one hike, however, Till decided that he wanted to return to Mississippi and become a coach. After having worked as a park ranger for a few years, he wanted to give back to the community where he was raised.
Coach Till took a few classes at Mississippi College and got his first teaching and coaching job at East Rankin. Between 1992 and 1999, Till was able to get the best of both worlds that he loved. He worked as a track and cross country coach during the school year and as a park ranger at Grand Teton during summers. He is no longer a park ranger, but he still uses the lessons he learned to coach track and cross country.
“They’re all outstanding climbers at Grand Teton National Park. Some may be good at technical rock climbing, ice climbing, glacier climbing, or mountaineering. The head ranger had a way of managing the staff to where everyone knew their place and worked together.” This is how Coach Till manages his track and cross country teams, and he makes sure that every runner plays his or her part on the team. While running may be viewed as an individual sport, it is as much about the team as any other. Coach Till loves spending time coaching, and, according to him, “When I’m at my best as a coach, I’m spending time outdoors.”
Andy Till currently serves as Director of Annual Giving, Head Cross Country Coach, and Head Boys Track Coach.
CLASS OF 1995 Distinguished Alum 2024
Stephen Shackelford
Stephen Shackelford graduated in 1995, but Prep has stayed with him ever since. Yes, he is grateful for the excellent education he got here, which prepared him well for college and life. But he also met his wife, Stefanie, at Prep; they started dating after going on a post-graduation trip to England with teaching legend Diann Arinder.
Stephen grew up the son of a plaintiff’s lawyer and remembers trips with his dad, Steve, to union halls in neighboring states to visit with folks who needed legal help. He was probably always going to be a lawyer, but after finishing college at Harvard, Stephen spent two years trying to be an entrepreneur. He was wildly unsuccessful in those efforts, so he returned to Harvard, this time for law school. After graduating first in his class, he clerked for two years, including one for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. Stephen then went to work at Susman Godfrey, a firm that does a lot of plaintiff’s-side contingent fee work. He has been at Susman Godfrey since 2007, except for a three-year break when he left to work as Special Counsel to the General Counsel of the General Electric Company, back when GE was one of the biggest companies in the world.
Stephen’s career highlight so far at Susman Godfrey was serving as co-lead counsel for Dominion Voting Systems in its lawsuits against various individuals and media companies that spread lies in the wake of the 2020 presidential election. In what would have been a high point, Stephen was getting ready to give the opening statement in Dominion’s highly-anticipated trial against Fox News in April 2023, when moments before he was set to begin, Fox agreed to pay Dominion the record sum of $787.5 million to settle the case. Stephen looks forward to delivering an opening statement in one or more of the other six Dominion cases still pending.
CLASS OF 2002
Profile: Dr. Christopher Weeks
The influences that shape our lives can be many, but for Christopher Weeks, his time at Jackson Prep–both as student and as teacher–stands tall as one of the most important. Weeks credits his time as a student for hard-wiring him to think critically and creatively. “Every teacher I had pushed me, with kindness of course, but with a resolve that I was able to do better than I thought I was capable of.” He cites favorite teachers who both astounded and inspired him. “Barbara Travers was a masterful teacher. I will never forget when she gave grades that were negative in points. I felt blessed that I had only made a 23. Yet though she was very tough, she was winsome, truly funny, and you knew she cared. It was the first time I found that humor and education can go hand in hand. I see so much of her classroom instruction in how I approach my students.”
Weeks felt called to re-route his career after completing medical school. “When I look retrospectively at my interests and joys, teaching and assisting students was everywhere I looked. From bringing home extra homework sheets to make my younger brother work, to tutoring students at an after-school care program during college, to being a lab Teaching Assist – it was all pointing to something.” Three years of Weeks’s teaching career were spent at Prep teaching geometry and biology. “They rewired something in me in the best sort of way: Working side by side for the common goal of the betterment of our students regardless of department or field of study. The students’ holistic success was the main goal. I have been unable to un-experience that gift: sitting at the lunch table with colleagues of all disciplines and ‘talking shop’ about education, speaking collegially about students of concern, but also relating as persons with a multitude of interests.” Weeks shared how those three years were formative in preparing him to take on his newest role.
For the past ten years, Weeks has served the Department of Biology at Mississippi College. This past year he served as the Interim Director of the Honors College, a role that he continued as permanent Director in June. The Honors College at MC is a cohort-based program that employs transdisciplinary education. To foster such a program takes a leader that can see the unique benefit each discipline has to offer. Weeks again points to his time at Prep, as both student and faculty, as a deeply meaningful part of his aptitude for this role. “Prep was, for me as a student, a place that pushed and propelled. It was a place where excelling academically was fostered in every student. As an educator, I saw the inner workings of a school that valued all its faculty members and what they brought to the table. I also witnessed how it was possible to break down the silos and work toward holistic education and care for all students. Jackson Prep has helped prepare me in many ways for a future I could not see. For that, I am grateful.”
CLASS OF 2008
Lights, Camera, Action
by Peter Nix
It is 5:30 a.m. at an old Air Force base in Long Island. There are over 1,100 background actors walking around in full period-appropriate 1950s military uniforms and period-appropriate planes docking in the hangar. We’ve rehearsed, scouted the location, rehearsed more, scouted more, run it a third time, and after a one-day weekend, we can officially begin.
My job is to get one Golden-Globe winner, a twotime Emmy winner, and every actor in a military uniform that will have a line in the scenes we are about to shoot ready to be on set. As I was told when I accepted the job, “Anything that needs to be done to get cast ready before they step foot on set and say their lines is your responsibility.”
Cut to this cold, dim Monday morning, and I’m worried our lead is going to freeze. In a stunning yet not even near weather-appropriate dress, she careens in a ‘50s Jeep (that somehow still works) across a runway and into the hangar, exits the car, climbs on stage, gives a brief performance, exits stage left, and goes into the “green room” — then right into her next scene. Did I mention that a Steadicam camera would be following her the whole time, and if any element was out of place, we would have to start from the top and do it again? Or that our scene was dependent on getting the shot before 8:00 because the sun needed to be in a certain place in the sky?
With over $3 million for this sequence alone, the producers told our team that coming back later in the year wasn’t a real option. Given that our show–The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel– won multiple Emmys and Golden Globes last year, there is a staggering amount of pressure. But despite the chaos, which continue to climb with each “roll camera” and “cut,” it is just that: marvelous.
I didn’t go to school to film. Though Ole Miss now has a cinema department and offers degrees in Film and TV Production, when I was a student you were lucky to get in an English class where you could get by and skip reading the book by watching the movie. Theater classes were offered, and I took a couple on acting despite having no interest in doing it myself. But no proper film classes were offered. That morning in the air base I found myself thinking, How did I end up on this set?
I had been working in New York as a DGA Trainee for about eighteen months up to that point, but until this day I was gripped by unshakeable imposter syndrome. Now, though, I felt prepared. I had done the work and was ready for whatever the day
would throw at me. In response to that lingering question, I kept thinking about my time at Prep. Somehow it had led me here.
Writing this piece has clarified my answer. What did sitting in Mr. Devine’s class learning about Robert Browning’s monologues possibly have to do with this scene, which would go on to win multiple craft awards at the Emmys and set a Guinness Book record for most background actors in a single scene? (Our record was broken only this year by Gladiator 2.) The answer was simple: mastering details. Starting off with a broad idea of what something was about or trying to convey, then delving into all of the details to see if they supported the broader notion. Explication, Devine had called it. The difference was only that we had to plan and place these details ourselves instead of searching for them in a text. But it was my time at Prep that taught me what those details needed to be and where they should be placed. In Film/TV, just as in high school classes, you had to show your work. The math had to add up. Especially for an Assistant Director.
My time at Prep has informed every step of my path. No matter what we are shooting or where, there is something from high school that informs the decisions I make and how I make them. I learned how to deal with people and the interpersonal skills that being an Assistant Director requires from being at Prep. I learned time management and logistics from balancing football and school work. From my math courses, I learned how to do calculations quickly to map out a day down to the minute. Most of all, I learned how a story is told and what separates a good story from a great one in my English classes.
All of these skills enable me to do my job well. Prep shaped me into a young adult who dreamed of one day working on a set, and the values the school instilled in me have enabled me to stay for almost a decade. There is no doubt in my mind they’ll keep me here much longer, too.
2009
Finance with David Zhang An Interview
What have you been up to since high school?
I attended Harvard College and studied applied math and statistics. Now, I am a quantitative portfolio manager at an NYC hedge fund, researching and implementing trading strategies. I mostly work from home near Philadelphia, PA. Most importantly, in college I met the love of my life. We are now happily married, and she practices in our area as a neurologist specializing in headaches.
What do you do in your job?
“Quants” research market anomalies by employing data and statistics such as the Sharpe ratio, which measures the effects’ steadiness. Active Equity Management, by Xinfeng Zhou, provides a good industry introduction. For example, as one of my favorite anomalies, the S&P 500 has generally yielded positive returns over the years after midterm elections, an effect that has occurred since 1962.
How did Prep prepare you for this path?
Prep taught me about finding interests and succeeding in them. For example, while I was the “math person” in ninth grade, a classmate encouraged me to try debate, which became a big part of my life, too. Teachers, volunteering their time, found creative ways to help us succeed at the highest levels. Our debate coach, Dr. Whitney, found out an education group was creating a national web series of students debating whether Washington or Lincoln was the better president. I applied and was accepted as one of sixteen who participated my junior summer. I competed, traveled, learned, and made lifelong friends. Later, I wrote about the actual oncein-a-lifetime experience for college applications because the “show” changed the question the next summer and then ended. Despite the lack of viral fame, opportunities can compound success unexpectedly; on my Harvard
acceptance letter, my reviewer wrote in the margins that she was fascinated by these presidents, too.
This process–exploring to find something I liked doing, then taking it as far as possible–has since served as a primer for success and happiness.
Which other teachers and classes impacted you?
Many classes taught lessons that have stayed with me. For example, Mr. Hughes’s AP U.S. History helps ground me and cuts through today’s noise. I enjoyed literature and writing, especially Dr. Smith’s AP English and Mr. Devine’s Christian Literature; consequences in fiction taught lessons that I could apply to office politics and career goals. Finally, I could not squeeze in more physics in college, so I am ever more grateful for physics with Mrs. Hobbs. Humanity has a bright future ahead since we achieved controlled fusion, and after finance, I would like to study more in this exciting area.
What were your favorite memories?
Prep uniquely brought together classmates who enjoyed discussing the philosophy of almost all subjects. Just as one outlier example in tenth grade: Dr. Kirby Arinder guest-coached one of our afternoon debate sessions. Afterwards, he spent an extra half-hour debating color with a senior student (for example, each taking a side on questions such as “Does color exist?”).
That memory was not an extreme outlier from my Prep days, as many quirky conversations ensued. I cherish them all the more today because I learned over time that many people do not experience those exhaustive Socratic conversations, so they get offended and try to “cancel” difficult conversations. In contrast, my Prep experience taught me good conversations lead to good ideas, wise minds, and strong individuals.
Is there anything you would have changed?
Back then, Prep did not offer AP Statistics, which we now have, and I would have been glad to take it. Statistical thinking complements liberal arts thinking well. Often, exact answers are impossible, so the ability to reason under uncertainty is a necessity.
What advice would you give to students considering a similar career or field?
Study computer science and statistics. Follow your curiosities and tinker with them; many resources, such as AI, can help jumpstart your projects. More generally, jump through the hoops you must in life but care more about learning. Ultimately, I found my path after much searching and trying, and fashionable labels of success can actually just be noise. As Steve Jobs once said about connecting the dots of your life, I find they actually do connect and in unimaginable ways. Confucius also said, “At fifteen my heart was set on learning, at thirty I stood firm.” At thirty, I did find myself distinctly more mature and able to face my professional and personal future with new-found confidence. So, in your teens, set your heart on learning–don’t worry about the distant future–and focus on discovering and doing what you love.
CLASS
2010
Cody McCain of Elvie’s
by Nate Walton (class of
2024)
What was your favorite thing about Prep?
The friendships built over time. I’m still friends with a lot of those folks. It’s also cool to see old classmates around the Jackson area and in Elvie’s.
How did the Prep experience affect you?
Prep taught me that doing hard work now leads to being more prepared for the future. Classes like Financial Management–taught by Malcom Saxon at the time–reinforced this message. It’s never too early to start preparing for what’s coming.
What do you remember most?
So much of my life was spent playing sports, so that the gym, my coaches, and those nights are who and what I remember most. We took memorable trips to Guatemala a couple times and that was an incredible way to connect with my team and the larger world.
The menu at Elvie’s seems to be “French cuisine with a Deep South flair.”
Nailed it! We love to use the term Mississippi French in describing what we do. So many French dishes can be tweaked with Southern ingredients.
What was the most difficult aspect of preparing to and actually opening Elvie’s?
I was so new to the industry that almost everything seemed challenging. The hardest part was keeping things concise, and by that I mean it’s easy to have a million ideas about how to do something, but there’s only one of those ways that’s best.
How did you design Elvie’s?
We had some amazing help from Jonathan Shull and Bradley Adair in our design. We leaned on other creative people early on and put a lot of trust in their care and vision, and we couldn’t be happier about how everything turned out. For the menus, we wanted something that both showed a complete concept, but didn’t
Above: Elvie’s co-owners, Hunter Evans (left) and Cody McCain (right). Co-owner and Chef Hunter Evans was recently named James Beard Finalist. For details, click here.
overload the guest with too many options. Each of our dishes and drinks has an intention, a reason for being there.
What is your favorite dish to serve?
Currently, it’s a Dino Rib En Croute For Two. We take short rib and bake it in puff pastry and then present the whole dish tableside with a pour of a smoked mushroom Demi glace. It’s a show stopper of an entree.
What do you consider your greatest achievement so far?
Surviving a global pandemic! We were able to find creative ways to support our staff so that they all had a steady source of income. We also created moments of joy for the community doing our weekly popups, each different from the last. To survive that and be on the other side of something so challenging is a satisfying feeling.
Do you have any insights for current students interested in the food service industry?
It took me a while to figure out what I wanted to do. Start thinking about what interests you and pursue classes that you can use and actually enjoy learning in! If you’re interested in the restaurant industry, work at a couple places and see how that fits for you. Don’t settle for one place and assume they’re all the same. You’ll find out pretty quickly if it’s something for you!
What are your plans for the future?
Hunter and I are always thinking of new concepts to pursue! We feel like we’re just getting started.
[Editor’s Note: As Excellentia was going to press we learned that Brandi Carter and the team at Elvie’s will soon open a natural wine store called Levure Natural Wine Bottle Shop located in Banner Hall.]
McCain and Evans recently purchased the iconic Mayflower Cafe on W. Capitol Street in Jackson. See more about that acquisition on this WAPT video.
Nate Walton attends the Culinary Institute of America -- majoring in culinary, minoring in hospitality -- with a career goal of working for Le Cordon Bleu. At right is Walton with celebrity chef Anne Burrell.
White Chocolate & Vanilla Panna Cotta LA strawberry mousse / pistachio & shortbread crumble / strawberry gelee / balsamic reduction
CLASS
2013
Having a Blast
by Reed Clay
Since summer 2019, I’ve worked as a test engineer for Blue Origin’s BE-4 rocket program at our test complex in the West Texas desert, where we also launch New Shepard tourism rockets.
Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos to develop technology that will radically reduce the cost of access to space and will enable our vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. The reusable BE-4 engine is powered by cryogenic liquified natural gas and liquid oxygen; it produces over 550 thousand pounds of thrust. Two of these engines power ULA’s Vulcan rocket, which had its first flight recently with engines that I helped test. Seven engines power our heavy-lift New Glenn rocket, which will be reusable, like SpaceX’s Falcon 9.
The test team’s job is to put rocket engines through their paces on the ground and to make sure any problems happen at our facility, where we can deal with them, and not in flight. As a test engineer, my job involves everything from designing and upgrading the test-stand’s many systems, running test operations from the control room, conducting investigations into issues that we detect during testing, taking and analyzing rocket fuel samples, and ensuring that the facility and its personnel stay safe and intact.
In a test environment, I constantly put a knowledge of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics into real-world, hands-on problem-solving. The true Space Age is just getting started, and it has been a blast helping it get here.
See video footage of the BE-4 rocket here
REUNION CLASS OF 1984
Friday, June 14
6 p.m. Tours at Prep
7 p.m. Party at the rooftop bar at Old Capitol Inn
Saturday, June 15
10 a.m. Pickleball CCJ
Noon Lunch at Aplos
Highland Village
7 p.m. Party at Tommy & Tiffany Couch’s house
Back row (l to r): Leslye & John Davis, Buck Wiley,, Richard Newman, Hamp Dye, Tommy Couch, Lee Bigham, Jeff Downing, Jeff Peoples, Brendan Bennett, Dave Dear, Will Walker, Chan
McLeod, Neal Burge, John Alford, David Thomas
Row 3: John Dinkins, Stephanie McGee Rippee (obscured behind), Stephanie Williams Brooks, Amy Purser Robinson, Kimberly Inkster Thigpen, Beverly Walker Harbourd, Margaret Palmer, Shannon Moore Dye, David Murrell
Row 2: Andrea Thomas Barnes, Suzy Carpenter, Pam Daschbach
Butts, Robin Harvey, Jim Coggin, Deepak Mehrotra, James Clark, Bill Sullivan
Front row: Beth Lewis Threadgill, Brad Ray, Allison Grogan
Crews, Bob Mims, D’Ette Lorio Pitre, Martha Campbell Cooke, Robert Kovach, Stacey Mills Teller, Eliza McMillan Garraway, Kelley Williams, and Rob Stockett
Not pictured (attended Friday night only) Lois McCaa Bradford, William Harris. Crisler Moffat Boone led tours.
The Kiwi to My Heart: An Interview with Emma Sapen by
Lawson Marchetti (class of 2017)
How did you end up in New Zealand?
I went to a camp in California called JH Ranch for two summers. During the last, I met a girl named Kim from New Zealand and decided to visit her the following New Year (since it would be summer there). I was there for two weeks and fell in love with it! After a few months of being back in the States and not knowing my plans after graduation, I decided to try out New Zealand for a bit. I also had an opportunity to volunteer at the JH Ranch Aotearoa, which is the New Zealand JH experience.
How did your family and friends react to your move? Everyone honestly reacted so much better than I could’ve asked for. When I first told my parents, they seemed skeptical but overall excited for me, and they’ve been amazingly supportive ever since. My family also came to visit recently and got to see a little bit of my life over here, which was really cool! It definitely was hard to tell some of my closest friends that I was moving to the other side of the world, but I’ve gotten to keep up with a lot of people pretty well.
What were some of your biggest challenges in finding employment?
Probably my visa situation and/or not knowing exactly what I wanted to do. Since I majored in civil engineering in college, I knew that I would want to do that eventually, but didn’t think I should start my career in New Zealand if I wasn’t going to stay. Once I decided I might want to stay, it felt virtually impossible to get a job; my visa would be expiring soon, and I didn’t have any engineering work experience.
How did you overcome that and land your civil engineering job?
I started looking up some engineering companies in the area and decided to call some of their directors, asking if they had any graduate/entry roles available. Thankfully, I got pretty good responses and a few interviews, and eventually got the job that I have now!
Which type of engineering is your company’s focus, and which kinds of projects do you work on?
My company is a structural engineering firm that works in residential and commercial construction. One thing I like about working in New Zealand is its focus on planning for earthquakes, which I didn’t get to see much in Mississippi. I work on all types of projects from small houses to large hospitals.
How long will you stay?
I’m not sure. I have really loved it so far and love the way of life here. I have made a good amount of friends and started dating someone, so I could see myself staying a few more years.
How did you celebrate the holidays?
That’s definitely the most difficult part about living here but also a cool opportunity to see how the kiwis do holidays as well as show them some of ours. I got to host a Thanksgiving dinner with one of my other friends from America, and we got to show the kiwis our favorite dishes. It was also a nice change to have a warm Christmas and be able to go straight to the beach after.
What are some of your favorite things to do in New Zealand?
During summer, I love the beach. There’s always a beach close by and so many options a couple of hours away. Some of the prettiest places I’ve ever seen have been an hour from my house. I also love to do normal things I do back in the States like going on walks and meeting up with friends. The scenery just looks a little different.
What do you love about the people?
How relaxed and welcoming everyone is. The pace of life in New Zealand is so much slower, which gives time to enjoy the moments you’re in, which I really appreciate. I love their adventurous side as well. There’s always something to explore.
What’s different about the culture?
The culture isn’t too different from America, but I love the emphasis on Māori people. Most kiwis learn their native language, and the level of respect for them is really cool. Everyone wants to live life to the fullest and enjoy what’s around them.
2020
Fulbright for Education
by Brittany Wilson
I received a Fulbright award for an English Teaching Assistantship in Taiwan, with a grant from August 2024 to June 2025. I am honored to be part of an esteemed program that blends my passions for cultural immersion, learning, and teaching. The Fulbright Program is an open, merit-based competition that fosters cultural exchange through grants for individuals to study, conduct research, or teach English abroad.
At Prep, I participated in cultural organizations like the Student Ambassadors, the International Day Committee, and the United Student Union. These organizations enhanced my curiosity about traveling abroad. I chose an English Teaching Assistantship to prepare for my goal of becoming a school administrator. I want to learn from the perspectives of students, teachers, staff, and administration. Taiwan was my location of choice because of my interest in architecture. Architecture emphasizes a society’s cultural identity. Taiwan’s, in particular, emphasizes purpose--every color and tile there has one. Studying there, I hope to learn about my purpose as well.
CLASS OF 2021
Turning Outward
by Lauren Noe
I’m a graduate of the class of 2021, currently a senior at Mississippi State, and my time at MSU has been full of incredible experiences. When I look back, I can credit opportunities to the education I received from Prep. During my senior year, I was awarded MSU’s most prestigious scholarship: the Presidential. Receiving it has shaped my college experience, and I know that one of the reasons I was a competitive applicant was my participation in Prep’s Externship Program. One focus of the Presidential award is undergraduate research, and the Externship Program allowed me to demonstrate that I was both capable of and interested in research. It prepared me well for the undergraduate research I currently do in a Developmental Biology lab on campus.
The Presidential Scholars Program emphasizes studying abroad, which was my favorite part. In the summer after my freshman year, I traveled to Iceland, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, with professors and students from the Chemistry department studying forms of alternative energy. The summer after sophomore year, I studied language and culture in Spain. I’ve seen glaciers in Iceland, climbed a windmill in Denmark, visited one of the seven wonders of the world, and taken classes with and befriended people from many walks of life and from all over the world. I am so grateful for these experiences, and I don’t believe they would have been possible without the foundation I received at Prep.
Denny Britt: Brick by Brick
by Norma Cox
Most things don’t happen by accident but because of good timing and the realization of a great opportunity. That, in a nutshell, describes Denny Britt’s career at Prep.
Born and raised in Brookhaven, Denny enjoyed success with Jackson-based department store McRae’s, followed by Belk, for a total of twenty-four years. Though he loved his work, he wanted something different. In August 2006, he received an email from Jim Coggin Jr., a member of the Jackson Prep board. Coggin said that Prep was creating a CFO position, and he wondered if Denny would be interested. Denny promptly said yes, and soon after, received a call from then-Head Susan Lindsay. A half-hour’s interview turned into a three-hour conversation; Denny got the offer and never looked back. That was seventeen years ago.
At the end of Denny’s first board meeting, the president invited new members to tour. Denny realized that he had accepted his position without ever seeing the campus! He saw a lot he could improve on that initial walk. Realizing he could do something transformational, Denny cultivated a vision.
Over time his job of CFO morphed into COO and he managed both. Ms. Lindsay’s leadership style was hands-off, which gave him latitude to create -- a very exciting prospect. Donning a hardhat, he got down to business. He loved building as it allowed him to utilize his creativity, love of design, and sharp eye from years in retail, where presentation and design are vital.
First up was the creation of the Dining Commons. Previously, food was prepared and served in the MPR, which had become cramped. Now we have a functional, attractive spot where teachers and students enjoy breakfast and lunch; plenty of space was made for additions like the coffee/ smoothie bar and outdoor tables.
Next came several immense projects. The Centre for Arts and Leadership houses Fortenberry Theatre, one of Mississippi’s premier auditoriums. With a capacity of over a thousand, it is a showcase for concerts and plays. In addition, the impressive VanDevender Art Gallery displays many alumni works, and in The Patriot Shop, one can purchase monogrammed gear, from clothing to caps to footballs. The Centre also includes Lindsay Hall, named for Ms. Lindsay upon her retirement in 2014. The smaller auditorium seats four hundred and is used for classes and many meetings.
The need for a unifying element–a gathering spot for campus life–became apparent as Denny looked over the improved campus. This became the impetus for Patriot Avenue, Patriot Way, and the Clock Tower.
Patriot Way begins with wide sidewalks leading from the main road straight under the Clock Tower. On fall Fridays, the drumline and Pacers lead cheerleaders and football players down Patriot Avenue and onto the field. Dr. Luke Nealey developed the idea of an amphitheater at the end of the avenue, the ideal spot for Coffee House, small concerts, and a favorite place for friends to eat lunch. Denny didn’t pour concrete until he had studied where students walked and congregated. Combining function and design is a hallmark of his work as he asks who will benefit and what they need.
Quite unexpectedly, in 2017-2018, the Board of Directors approached Denny to step in as interim Head of School. This was not a position he aspired to, but seeing as he bleeds red and blue, he accepted the job. When asked what he enjoyed about that year, he said he was able to meet so many students and felt an integral part of school life.
Between major projects, there were minor improvements that made a big difference: the West Concession Stand for our visitors, turfing the football and baseball fields, adding collaboration rooms in the Upper School and bricking the fronts of main buildings, which gave Prep a much-needed finishing touch and sense of uniformity.
The most exciting “minor project” for me was his vision to revamp the library, where I preside as librarian. No longer the singular source of information and resources, we noticed that the library had fewer students coming in since they could access holdings online. Denny approached me with a plan. Seeing the onset
of virtual reality, he wanted Prep to be at the forefront of this technology and make it available to students and faculty. It was decided that the C-Spire XR Extended Reality Lab, which includes twenty-five computers and specialized headsets, would find its home in the library. While keeping over 10,000 books, we gave the room a fresh overhaul and several new functions. Collaboration rooms were created, where students could work with others or alone; carpet was changed; and new furniture was brought in to encourage group study. Our amazing Eudora Welty Exhibit was moved into the main space, giving it a prominent display, and a new bookcase shows off titles by and about Mississippians. In short, we created a Library 2.0.
The Middle School had not been updated since Prep began some fifty years ago so there Denny planned to take it down to baseboards and start from scratch. Fifth to eighth graders make up ninety-five percent of new students, and due to their importance, the renovation necessitated innovation. The exciting building pops with color and maker spaces. The new Middle School reflects all of Denny’s work and thought.
When taking off his hard hat, Denny views himself as a facilitator of faculty visions and strives to learn what is needed to accomplish their goals. His biggest desire is to provide faculty with tools to do their jobs well.
Denny’s crowning achievement, and favorite endeavor, became reality in 2023 as our Lower School was formed. The board approved construction in November 2022, and faculty and students arrived the following August. The goal was to create a space that was compelling, showcasing graphics and creative designs such as feature walls, rainbow stairs, and bright colors. Walking through its doors feels like walking into a wonderland reflective of our caliber.
One of its most distinctive spaces is the library. Placed in the center, it is the heart of the Lower School and serves as a spot to encourage reading and exploration. There’s a Mississippi mural in one corner that highlights noted cities and what they are known for, with posts spread throughout that resemble trees. In the center of the room is a large stage with wide steps where classes gather to enjoy story time. The beautiful, highly functional environment abounds with imagination, the joy of learning, and the sheer magic of reading.
The Board of Directors announced that the library would be named the Denny Britt Explore Library. He was thrilled to receive the honor, and it means more than he
he can express. Two other people in school history have been similarly honored by the board: Susan Lindsay and Jesse Howell. Denny is not fond of the word legacy, but across seventeen years, he has transformed our campus. As to the effect our school has had on him, he declared the best part: to be in a community with great energy and to watch students grow up; in time, to send their own kids here. He is quick to praise the people he has worked with and feels blessed to partner with them in making Prep the best it can be.
Denny speaks of strong faith, which has guided him through life and family relationships. He and his wife, Pam, worked hard to create a foundation for their children to become adults capable of good decisions. Of course, he has mixed feelings about leaving, but believes Prep’s future is bright. He plans to spend time with Pam; his children, Jeremy and Haley; as well as Haley’s husband, Ben Boykin, and their children, Britt and Alice. He loves being a grandfather, and his goal is to be their favorite! Also in the works is a project near and dear to his heart: telling his father’s story as a POW in Germany during WWII. He hopes to turn it into a book for his family.
All it takes is a walk around Prep to see Denny’s footprint. There are tangible reminders at every turn, but it’s the intangibles we will also miss. Thank you for your vision, passion, and enthusiasm. Jackson Prep will forever be in your debt, Denny.
SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024
A Classic
by Sophie Slade (class of 2025)
During spring break, a group of predominantly Latin students went on a trip to Italy. As a Latin student myself, I can attest that much of the study centers around the lives of ancient Romans. It’s easy to forget that people in a textbook were living and breathing, with feelings, lives, and ambitions. However, as we walked through the Roman streets, we were overwhelmed by the sense of humanity that resounded from even the ruins.
On our first day, we visited the Pantheon and Largo Argentina. With each cobblestone step I took, I recognized I was walking over an ancient city that held more world-changing history than can be comprehended in a classroom. On our second day, we went to the Vatican Museum. It was incredible to see Greek and Roman art displayed almost nonchalantly–as if they didn’t pre-date our country by a thousand years.
My favorite part of the trip, though, was indubitably Pompeii. It has been a lifelong dream of mine to visit this city. I have tried to read every book and watch every movie, but none of that did the beautiful structure justice. As we toured on a rainy day, I could imagine a senator on vacation headed to the Stabian Baths, or the groundbreaking Eumachia on her way to run her business in the forum. Vesuvius loomed over the landscape of Pompeii as a solemn reminder of nature’s power. The tracks of ancient wagons scarred the stone streets. This added a bit of the mundane to a city that is so mystical in the modern imagination. I wondered what those wagons may have carried, and to whom they belonged.
On our final day, the Ides of March, some of us woke up extra early to visit the Largo Argentina and pay our respects to Julius Caesar, who died there 2060 years before. I again had the uncanny feeling that we were moving through history. Thanks to this trip, I feel more of a connection to the people I have studied so long in Latin class. I care so much more about honoring the generations who came before us, those who have shaped our world more than we can acknowledge.
SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024
The Art of the Renaissance
by Caroline Hammack (class of 2026)
This year I am in AP European History, and my favorite place that we traveled over spring break was Florence. Seeing the artwork and buildings that I had studied was amazing. I read Brunelleschi’s Dome for summer reading, and one of my favorite parts of the trip was getting to climb it and see the framework. We also took a guided tour of the Uffizi, seeing paintings and sculptures I was introduced to in AP Euro and in Ms. Watts’s Italian Studies course.
Room after room, the paintings I had studied came to life: the works of Botticelli, Michelangelo, da Vinci, Titian, and Caravaggio. The Uffizi exhibited rooms of various Madonnas and Child, and I found myself loving them; the stylistic changes throughout the centuries were vividly evident. Even the depictions of Jesus, presented as an adult man in a small body, were purposeful: the King of the Universe could not be portrayed as simply a vulnerable child.
I didn’t expect my studies to be so useful for these experiences. The trip changed my outlook on learning.
SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024
Reveillon Wins Big in California
by Emily Waterloo
In the 2024 season, the Upper School show choir, Reveillon, attended Burbank Blast Show Choir Competition in Los Angeles. Reveillon won first place in its division plus the Musicianship Award for best vocals in its division. Junior Evans Reynolds won one of two Best Overall Performer Awards given at the competition. To celebrate this huge accomplishment, Reveillon spent the day at Disneyland before returning home. To say that winning big and going to Disneyland in one weekend was magical would be a huge understatement! The 2023-2024 ensemble was composed of forty-two singer/dancers, nine instrumentalists, and a stage crew of many. Reveillon competed at the Jackson Academy Show Choir Invitational, Jasper Foothills Classic, Tupelo King City Classic, Petal Invitational, and then took its national trip to Burbank Blast. With choreography by April James and Erik Hall, arrangements by Jeremy Alfera and Wilson Smith, costumes by Gail McInnis, and directed by Mitchell McGinnis and Emily Waterloo, Reveillon was thrilled to perform its 2024 competition show: The Fountain of Youth!
SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024
SHINE Pageant
by Sarah Atkinson
Justin Morris founded OneThirtyNine Ministries based on Psalm 139:14: “I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” He had a vision for a pageant that would enable individuals with disabilities to display their unique talents in a Christ-centered environment, and when he presented Prep with the opportunity to partner with him by hosting the pageant on our campus, we jumped at the chance to join him in this special work! Our students had the privilege to serve as buddies for special-needs contestants at the SHINE Pageant for a second year on April 27. (The first pageant was held in February 2020 but disrupted thereafter by COVID.)
Students spent the afternoon with their buddies, making sure they were pageant-ready thanks to local cosmetologists who donated time for hair, makeup, and nails, practiced with them until they were comfortable and ready, and helped to ease any pre-performance jitters. Then, at pageant time, students escorted contestants onto the stage for the pageant portion and again for the talent, often becoming a part of the show themselves! This event has become much anticipated for our students, and we are already looking forward to next year when we can help these friends to SHINE!
Enjoy this short video created by Performance Therapy in Clinton, which provided volunteer therapists with fun games and activities during the prepageant waiting time. A warning: you’ll want to have some tissues handy!
See a wrap up of the 2024 SHINE pageant here. Our thanks to Performance Therapy for making this video available.
SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024
Restoring Hope
by Nan Sheppard
(class of 2025)
I never knew what heaven on Earth might look like until I met the people of Sweetwaters, South Africa. This past spring break, a team of students traveled to South Africa for a mission trip through Restoration Hope. Most of us went into this trip thinking that we were going to minister to people we found there; however, they–specifically, the Zulu–ended up ministering to us. They showed us God’s love through a joy like none of us has ever known before.
While in South Africa, we worked through Crossways Church in Sweetwaters and the local primary school, Mountain Home, but also visited orphanages and other area schools. We contributed to a wide range of projects: we painted and organized classrooms, planted a community garden, built a netball court, funded solar lights to boost security around the bus stop, helped with English and reading groups, planted shade trees, purchased and set jojo tanks to provide water storage for the community, and hosted a carnival day at the church full of face painting, games, and singing. We even got to paint a playground bought with MAD Project funds raised by Virginia Futvoye, Ford Futvoye, and Blount Blackledge.
Our most important work, though, was connecting with children. The kids there love so openly and shamelessly, something we all learned from. It was an amazing feeling every day to arrive at our next stop and be greeted by huge groups of children who couldn’t wait to meet and hug us. While we struggled at first to pronounce Zulu names, it was not a struggle at all to share the gospel through words and actions. And those hugs!
While the days were long and the sun was hot, the hardest thing about our trip was leaving. On the last night in South Africa, we agreed that while we were ready to get home to a hot shower and comfy, air-conditioned beds, we really didn’t want to go! My main takeaway from our time in South Africa was that true joy–the kind that radiates from the people in South Africa–doesn’t depend on what I have or even how I feel in the moment. Considering their circumstances, my question “Why are they so joyful?” was transformed into “How are they so joyful?” The answer I found was in their steadfast dependence on the Lord for their needs–that was the well from which their joy came.
I still message with some of my friends there (thanks to WhatApp), and I can’t wait to see them again when we go back next spring. I am counting down the days until I can see the African sunrise and experience that little slice of heaven once again.
SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024
Hidden Talents
by Beth Watts (class of 1992)
Our school, known for academic excellence, owes much of its success to dedicated educators who shape and inspire its students. From instilling a love for learning new things to imparting invaluable knowledge of core subjects, teachers expertly prepare a new generation to enter the world. Beyond their subject expertise, however, our teachers have interesting talents and endeavors that reach beyond the classroom. Two of these teachers are English and public speaking instructor Jessica Wilkinson and math instructor Christina Jackson.
From acting in professional productions on stage to having recent roles in Hallmark and Lifetime films, eight-year English department instructor Mrs. Wilkinson searches for new and exciting experiences that tap into her love and talent of performing. Mrs. Wilkinson’s experiences in front of the camera and with writing have made for a seamless transition to a new, part-time endeavor as reporter and co-host for a lifestyle show on WLBT called Studio 3, keeping the public abreast of events, productions, businesses, and restaurants in the Jackson Metro area.
Christina Jackson (class of 1999), ten-year veteran of the math department, has a love and talent for baking. Her decorated cookies and cakes have made many happy and satisfied customers, as she offers her services professionally to those in need of special-occasion baked goods. From wedding cakes to personalized cookies, Mrs. Jackson’s artistic and culinary talent is evident.
During spring break, Mrs. Wilkinson hosted Studio 3 and welcomed Mrs. Jackson as a guest to teach viewers how to decorate cookies for St. Patrick’s Day. A blending of their two worlds made a special time for these teachers who both love what they do as educators but also find fulfilling ways to use their–until now–hidden talents.
Jessica talks Prep summer camps with Tracie Mallard and Don Regan on this WLBT video.
SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024
Konnor Griffin (class of 2024)
-MLB 9th overall pick to the Pittsburgh Pirates
- National Gatorade Player of the Year
- Prep Baseball National Player of the Year
- MaxPreps National Player of the Year
- Baseball America High School Player of the Year
- Perfect Game High School Player of the Year
- ABCA- High School Player of the year
- MaxPreps 1st Team All American 2-time MAIS Player of the Year
Hear Konnor talk about his time at Jackson Prep here
SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024
Watch
this ESPN video highlighting Konnor as the Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year.
YEAR
Lower School Holds Inaugural Field Day
The inaugural JPLS Field Day was held on the football field. All JPLS students were divided into a red and a blue team and arrived in their team colors. They participated in games such as the three-legged race and potato sack race. Coaches and our Head of School took turns in the dunking booth while students ate pizza and had their faces painted.
The day culminated in a Grade 4 tug of war and a red team victory!
To purchase a commemorative brick, click here.
For more information on Meadowbrook Preschool, click here.
JPLS students become Teachers and Administrators for a Day. Watch the video here
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Jackson Prep Class of 1981
Elizabeth (P’Nut) Simmons
Dan Hoffheimer
Melissa Irby
Silas and Leesa Crim McCharen
Jan Mounger
Allyn and S.T. Ray
Claude J. Smith
Kristin and William Merrell
Johnny Sparrow
Class of 1974
Robert Spell
Jackson Prep Class of 1981
Walker Wilbanks
Sheila and David Wilbanks
Tom Wiley
Jackson Prep Class of 1993
Max Woodliff
Joshua Norris
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Class of 1971
Lee Johnson
Class of 1972
Mary Briggs Baker
Melissa Mann Irby
Class of 1973
Ed Manning
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Class of 1974
Sara Anderson
Larry King *
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Lee Ozier
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Alan Gunn
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Karl Mann
Jane Tyson
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Lain Hughes *
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Ric Nowell *
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Class of 1992
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Bobby Gross *
Michelle Hardy Hawkins *
Brad Mason *
Cassie Anderson Smith
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Class of 1993
Caroline Monsour Hollowell
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Class of 1994
Mary Kelly Findley Branning *
Jet Hollingsworth *
Mamie Lusk Hollingsworth *
Caroline Yates Mason *
Class of 1995
Jon Marcus Duncan *
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Class of 1996
Michael McAnally *
Class of 1997
Stephanie Monsour Holt
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Class of 1998
Andrew Annison *
Amy Lampton Walker *
Stephen Weeks *
Class of 1999
Amanda Wellington Annison *
Christina Sandifer Jackson
Class of 2000
Lewis Agnew *
Melissa Lowther Boyd *
Stewart Boyd *
Leslie Townsend Decker *
John Fuller *
Sarah Hobbs Shaw *
Class of 2001
Bett Walker Poole *
Scott Wilson *
Class of 2002
Christopher Weeks *
Newton Wiggins *
Class of 2003
Sam Love *
Kirk McRee *
Class of 2004
Caroline Colbert Hunter *
Joshua Norris *
Andrew Weeks *
Rebecca and Lawrence Coco
Class of 2005
Christina Fairly Burrage
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Class of 2006
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Les Triplett
Class of 2007
David Hust
Class of 2011
Will Boone *
Class of 2013
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Class of 2014
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Class of 2016
Molly Haire
Class of 2017
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Catherine and Joe Stradinger
Dontrice Tyler
Emily and Trey Waterloo
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Jessica and Lenny Wilkinson
Angelia and Jimmy Yelverton
Jane and Jeff Zhu
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Mamie and Jet Hollingsworth
Tonya and Roman Malone
Tara and Allen McDaniel
Laura and Ron McMaster
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Alli and Anthony Sherman
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Honey East
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Farrah and Troy Newman
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Leigh and Todd Reeves
Candice and Ken Rogers
Cassie and Carter Smith
Amy and DeFord Walker
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Class of 2028
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Amanda and Miles Bridgers
Cory and Matt Caton
Leslie and Cliff Decker
Joanna and Donnie Dieckman
Emily and Mack Garner
Michelle and Russ Hawkins
Shea and Richard Hosch
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Lindsey and Matt James
Caroline and Brad Mason
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Christy and Brad Rowland
Staci and Brent Tyler
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Cori and Chris Bitner
Melissa Boyd
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Jennifer and Clay Gunn
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Jessica Leigh Long and Lain Hughes
Lindsay and Matt James
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Alyson and B. Jones
Erin and Jeff Mathews
Laura and Ron McMaster
Bett and Josh Poole
Rachel and Tom Recore
Kim and Kevin Robichaux
Emily and Trey Waterloo
Class of 2030
Melissa and Matt Bryant
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Joanna and Corey Hinshaw
Katie and Rhett Hobgood
Tonya and Roman Malone
Molly and Eric Napier
Alli and Anthony Sherman
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Class of 2031
Cori and Chris Bitner
Tara and Merrida Coxwell
Jennifer and Clay Gunn
Katie and Rhett Hobgood
Monica and Brant Ratcliffe
Amy and DeFord Walker
Lee Esther Butler
Megan and David Dallas
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Caroline and Clark Hunter
Olivia and Chris Kneip
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Ashley and Chris Maddux
Kirsten and Sam Owen
Sarah Shaw
Jamie and Tom Steadman
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Class of 2033
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Hop Hopkins
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Alyson and B. Jones
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Class of 2034
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Olivia and Chris Kneip
Emily and John Lynch
Molly and Brad Parks
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Class of 2035
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Class of 2036
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Mariclaire and Eric Nix
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Tracie Rawls
Jamie and Tom Steadman
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Class of 2037
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Emily and John Lynch
Kelly and Kyle McLeod
Kasey and Pate Shackelford
Class of 2038
Christina and Ryan Burrage
Jennifer and Clay Gunn
David Hust
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Class of 2032
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Clear Lake Farms
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