Jackson Prep Patriot Magazine 2016-17

PATRIOT MISS FIRECRACKER Students present scene for author Beth Henley

A magazine for the alumni, parents, staff, and friends of Jackson Preparatory School 2016-17

DEAR PREP FAMILY,

DENNY BRITT

Interim Head of School and COO

The magazine you’re about to peruse is an amazing compilation that represents just a few of the narratives and accomplishments of our students, faculty, and alumni.

As I read stories of achievement, community engagement, and creativity, I am reminded of the energy that our faculty pours into our students to teach and mentor them. They are equipped to accomplish the extraordinary, as you can see throughout this publication. Our students have varied gifts and talents in academics, athletics, and arts, along with an external engagement that makes an impact beyond our campus.

This is Jackson Prep.

We are a school committed to excellence in all we do, and I am proud to be a part of this institution. We are dedicated to bold academic innovations and to opportunities for student involvement that set the standard for our region. The stories in this issue of the Patriot reveal that our greatest assets come from the minds and hearts of our young people.

I hope you enjoy this magazine, an example of the level of success we can achieve together.

ON THE COVER..................................................................10 Visiting Writers Series: Prep students present scene from Miss Firecracker by author Beth Henley

SENIOR OP-ED: WHAT IS THE GREATEST ADVANTAGE OF ATTENDING PREP?.........................22 Seniors describe the value of a Prep education

JACKSON PREP SHARK TANK.....................................26 Students present business ideas to a panel of judges

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TOMODACHI: A VISIT FROM JAPAN..........................46 The Japan-America Society of Mississippi visits Prep

A PERFECT PITCH.............................................................50 Voynik creates Miracle League Field in the Metro area

Prep Voted Best Private School.................................................. 6 Jackson Prep Summer Camps..................................................... 8 The Best of Nell Bradford........................................................ 12 Poetry Out Loud..................................................................... 15

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Earthwinds Receives International Award................................. 16 A Year of Firsts for Mindprints................................................. 18 Global Leadership Institute...................................................... 20 Advancement Office: Why Do We Ask?.................................... 30 Honor Roll of Donors 2015–16............................................................................. 34 2016–17............................................................................. 40 Centre Stage............................................................................ 54 Coding to the Beat of a Different Drummer............................ 58 Tech-Savvy Learning: Technology a Natural Fit for Junior-High Students......................................................... 60

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Junior High: Academics + Activities = Awesome!..................... 62 Alumni.................................................................................... 66 In Other News......................................................................... 68 A Family Affair........................................................................ 72

Jackson Preparatory School admits students of any race, color, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, tuition assistance, or athletic and school-administered programs.

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EDITOR Vicki King CO-EDITORS Nathan Devine Emily Lynch LEADERSHIP TEAM Denny Britt, Interim Head of School/Chief Operating Officer Dr. Luke Nealey, Assistant Head/Head of Senior High Trudy Powers, Head of Junior High Will Crosby, Director of Athletics Stacey Ferreri, Director of Institutional Advancement Jina Smith, Chief of Staff Adam Mangana, Chief Diversity Officer Emily McClain, Chief Branding Officer William Merrell, Director of Global Leadership Institute ACADEMIC AND ACTIVITY PROGRAMS LEADERSHIP TEAM Laura Bishop, Head of I.T. Nell Bradford, Assistant Head of Senior High Jimmy Nix, Technology Coordinator Bobby Gross, Technical Director, Centre for Arts and Leadership Norma Cox, Director of Library Services Gary Noble, Assistant Head of Junior High Laurie Van Pelt, Director of I.T. Carolyn Sisk, Director of Academics Kelly Headley, Director of Community Service STUDENT SERVICES LEADERSHIP TEAM Reta Haire, 6th and 9th Grade Counselor Maret Watson, 7th and 8th Grade Counselor Malika Lindsay, Director of College Counseling Lee Ozier, Boy’s Senior High Counselor Anne Duncan, Girl’s Senior High Counselor Allyn Ray, Director of Support Services EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LEADERSHIP TEAM Tracie Mallard, Director of Admission Tara Hunter, Assistant Director of Admission Vicki King, Director of Events and Partnerships Ryan Sherman, Director of Communication OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP TEAM Kurt Jordan, Director of Physical Plant Jennifer Powers, Controller DESIGN AND PRINT Megan Seyfarth, Layout and Design Hederman Brothers Printing CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHY Laura Bishop, Beth Buckley, William Merrell, Veeresh Michael, Elizabeth Nenon, Lisa Patti, Ryan Sherman, Tammy Voynik, Lisa Whitney, Hubert Worley

Where can you go from Prep?

Anywhere you want to go.

Auburn University Baylor University Belmont University Grinnell College Hinds Community College Indiana University at Bloomington Lipscomb University Millsaps College Mississippi College Mississippi State University Rice University Southeastern Louisiana University Southern Methodist University The University of Alabama The University of Arizona The University of Oklahoma University of Kentucky University of Mississippi University of South Carolina University of Southern Mississippi University of Virginia

Class of 2017

Class of 2017 YOUTUBE VIDEO

prep voted

BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL Best Private School WINNER

Best Teacher: Dr. Lisa Whitney WINNER

Best Place to Work

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Best Performing Arts Venue FINALIST

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eaders of The Clarion-Ledger have voted Jackson Preparatory School as Best Private School in Mississippi and Dr. Lisa Whitney as Best Teacher in the State in the Best of 2016 People’s Choice Awards. Prep was also named finalist in the Best Performing Arts Venue (for the Fortenberry Theatre) and Best Place to Work categories. Based on the results of online polls, Jackson Prep stands head and shoulders above independent schools in the area.

According to Kohl Hames, territory account manager for The Clarion-Ledger, “The fact that so many of your patrons reached out and supported you says volumes about what a great service everyone there provides.”

On October 30, 2016, the statewide paper of record released the results of the Best of 2016 – Mississippi’s Official People’s Choice Awards. For eight weeks, The Clarion-Ledger encouraged readers to vote in an online

poll. Readers could vote in as many categories as they liked, but the fields were completely open sourced— without prefilled suggestions, readers could write in responses in over 230 categories. Readers were only allowed to vote once per category.

The Best of 2016 awards add to the growing number of impressive accomplishments that have already been amassed this school year. Prep kicked off the 2016-17 school year with enrollment at a 14-year high, a new and improved website, and over $1 million in new construction and campus upgrades. In the three months since school started, Prep brought home the 2016 MAIS AAAA state championship in softball, finished runner-up in the MAIS AAAA girls’ soccer state championship, and brought to a packed house a stellar version of The Music Man. WRITTEN BY RYAN SHERMAN

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SUMMER CAMPS

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or nearly a decade, Prep has offered area children and teens a non-residential, summer camp experience. Whether students want to better their baseball swing, throw some pottery, or prepare a great college application, the 2017 camps were there for them with a variety of offerings. Organized under the categories of Study, Train, and Create, each week unfolded with a plethora of helpful opportunities for enrichment and just plain fun!

Under the direction of Vicki King, the campus was buzzing with activity—athletic fields to art classrooms and everywhere in between. Why does Prep offer

these camps? For one, numerous studies have shown that positive engagement through the summer months in high-quality enrichment programs yields a student more prepared for the fall semester.

Second, the camps function as a service to parents and grandparents looking for interesting activities for their family. Finally, we are so proud of the campus, the faculty, and the #Prepfamily atmosphere that we want to share them with as many visitors as we can. Summer camps are a fun and casual way for students to experience life at Prep.

There were almost 50 camps this year, and over 20 were new!

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Some exciting offerings included Robotics, Ukulele, a Harry Potterthemed camp, Kitchen Science, and Hip Hop. Prep also provided a variety of athletic and academic camps. Camp sizes ranged from four to 60 and catered to students from kindergarten to 12th grade.

Whatever their choice, students were given a chance to improve skills, unleash their creativity, and have fun doing it.

Miss our camps this year? Next spring we hope that you will go to the website at www.jacksonprep. org/camps and fit a 2018 camp into your family’s schedule.

WRITTEN BY SARAH KENNEDY DUNCAN

Visiting Writer YOUTUBE VIDEO

VISITING writers SERIES

“We have had the privilege of hosting four fiction writers, one nonfiction writer, one newspaperman, one cartoonist, and—now—a playwright.”

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n January, the Prep family welcomed Beth Henley, a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, to campus as this year’s Visiting Writer. The series, coordinated by librarian Norma Cox, inspires students to become better readers, stronger writers, and more informed citizens by introducing them to noted authors. Part of being well-educated, the series assumes, involves being mindful of the riches in our world. Since the series began in 2012, we have had the privilege of hosting four fiction writers, one nonfiction writer, one newspaperman, one cartoonist, and—now—a playwright. Among these talents are four Pulitzer Prize winners, a National Book Award winner, a recipient of a MacArthur Genius Grant, and a United States Poet Laureate. Obviously, successful writers come in many shapes and sizes.

Ms. Henley was raised in Jackson and attended Murrah High School. Following graduation, she went to Southern Methodist University, where she was a member of the acting ensemble. It was during this time that she began a professional career as actor and playwright at Theatre Three in Dallas, TX. For her 1981 play Crimes of the Heart, she was the recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best American Play, and a Tony Award nomination. When she adapted Crimes of the Heart for the screen, she was nominated for an Academy Award.

On the morning of the event, our student body convened in the Fortenberry Theatre to watch a scene from one of Ms. Henley’s most entertaining scripts, The Miss Firecracker Contest. The scene consisted of actors Michelle Daschbach, Lawson Marchetti, Gregor Patti, Claire Porter, Madeleine Porter, and Catherine Watson and was directed by sophomore English teacher Jessica Wilkinson. Keeton Landfair acted as assistant to the

director and as stage manager. Ms. Henley was able to attend the dress rehearsal and spent time with the performers, signing scripts and discussing their future ambitions. Following the performance for the student body, Ms. Henley regaled the audience with memories from her childhood in Jackson, her introduction to the theater, and her journey to become a playwright.

Thirty-five Drama and English students joined Ms. Henley after her speech for a luncheon, where they were able to ask questions. Senior William Leech commented, “It was such an honor to have Beth Henley come and speak with us. She is a very nice, spirited, and interesting person. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting her and hearing what she had to say about her writing process.” For students like William, the opportunity to personally interact with authors is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

WRITTEN BY EMILY LYNCH

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the best of

NELL BRADFORD “The biggest things she brings are stability and a knowledge of the game.”

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or Nell Bradford, coaching is not about the titles or the number of matches won, although she has a record that many golf coaches would envy. Bradford, the longtime coach at Jackson Prep, said her favorite part about coaching is watching her students grow up, improve their games, and go on to bigger things.

“I have known most of them since seventh grade—12 years old and now they are 18 and going on to college,” she said. “Maybe the best part is when I go to the golf course or someplace and a former player comes up to speak to me and I get to catch up on what they are doing.”

Bradford has been golf coach at Prep for two decades. In that time, she’s led the boys team to six state titles, and the girls team to one.

Her most recent title was this year, when the varsity team (five boys and one girl) won the 2017 Mississippi Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) AAAA-1 Title. The title is the third one for the team in four years. Bradford credits her team’s success to the caliber of players.

“This group has had great improvement in skill, and watching them get better and get scholarship officers was fantastic,” she said.

Four players have received full scholarships to play Division I golf

in the Southeastern Conference, while another player is expected to play D1. Bradford’s students

“Playing out of the Country Club of Jackson, Bradford’s victory was her third JWGA title and the second in the last two years.”

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credit their coach, as well as a heartbreaking loss their sophomore year, for their success.

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“She pushes us to get better,” said Charlie Miller. Miller, who received a full scholarship to Ole Miss, said the team was also driven by their loss to Jackson Academy two years ago. “That definitely pushed us,” he said.

“In 10th grade, we thought we were invincible. We lost to JA and that made us realize we could be beaten,” said Cecil Wegener.

Wegener will be joining Miller at Ole Miss, also on a golf scholarship.

Other scholarship recipients include Blair Stockett, who has received a full ride to Mississippi State University, and Simms Abney, who has committed to the University of Alabama. “Junior golf in Mississippi has exploded in the last four or five years, and there are good players throughout the state, but to have four or five [from one team] to go onto D1 golf is unheard of,” she said.

Previously, Bradford has had at least three former students play Division I, and one to play on the PGA Tour. That player, Jonathan Randolph, finished eighth in the 2017 Wells Fargo Championship.

Bradford is the only child of the late Jim and Jo Ann Bradford. “My dad worked for Ralston Purina, so we moved around a lot. His last job was in Mississippi.” She played in state and local tournaments in high

school and went to Hilton Head, SC, after college to work on her professional career.

Bradford received her Bachelor of Arts in history from Millikin University, a Division III school in Decatur, IL. However, she did not play golf for the school. She went to Millikin prior to Title IX laws taking effect. Title IX rules require “that women and men be provided equitable opportunities to participate in sports,” according to the NCAA’s Web site.

After college, she traveled to Hilton Head, where she worked to go professional. However, she got tired of traveling, and after two or three years, decided to follow her parents to Shreveport. There, Bradford attended Louisiana Tech, where she received a Master of Arts in history. Bradford followed her parents to Mississippi after graduating, where she won a state golf tournament in Senatobia Country Club. While here, she also

landed a job with the Education Center. “I worked there a few years and called Prep, and they had an opening in social studies,” she said. That was for the 1983-84 school year.

Today, Bradford is senior high assistant principal. In 1994, she was asked by former Athletic Director Buddy Crosby to coach golf. Crosby’s son Will is athletic director today.

“The biggest things she brings are stability and a knowledge of the game,” Crosby said. He said Bradford plays an important role in coordinating tournaments and encouraging players when they’re in the heat of a match.

In addition to coaching the varsity team—a team with both boys and girls—she also coaches the B team, the seventh-grade team, and the girls’ team. Golf season runs from February through May. Bradford also makes sure players on the B team, seventh-grade team,

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and girls’ team have plenty of matches to participate in.

“Coordinating and administration are big pieces of being a [highschool golf coach]. It’s not getting out there and tweaking their swings.

[The players] get that from their own coaches,” Crosby said. “She runs tryouts, makes decisions on who plays in what tournament, and what order they play in. There is a strategy in that.”

Bradford also works with her players during matches, making sure they’re doing OK, staying hydrated, and giving updates on how their teammates are doing. “They often want to know how their teammates are doing, and we try to keep them updated,” she said. “Occasionally, we can tell them how someone played a hole that is tricky.”

REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION BY ANTHONY WARREN, NORTHSIDE SUN, WITH AN EXCERPT FROM JOE CULPEPPER, JACKSON DAILY NEWS PHOTOGRAPHS PROVIDED BY NELL BRADFORD AND BETH BUCKLEY

POETRY

out LOUD “Poetry Out Loud is a way to experience poetry by living with it instead of just looking at it.”

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oetry Out Loud is a national program that encourages students to learn about verse through memorization and recitation. The program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn more about different poets and styles of poetry. Poetry Out Loud has grown to reach more than 3 million students representing every state since its beginning in 2005.

Lawson Marchetti, a senior, competed in and won the state Poetry Out Loud contest in March to advance to nationals. In the first round in Washington, D.C., in April, he competed against people from the southern region. He was accompanied by Poetry Out Loud Coordinator and English Department chair, Dr. Lisa Whitney.

Marchetti recited the poem “Sweetness” by Stephen Dunn and “The Statesmen” by Ambrose

Bierce in the second round. After two rounds, eight students from the region were named to move on to the finals.

Marchetti says he owes everything to Mr. Ken Bolinsky, the Mississippi state Coordinator of Poetry Out Loud, along with Dr. Lisa Whitney and the entire Prep English department: “All of them have been very instrumental and nurtured me into who I have become today.”

Marchetti has been reciting poems competitively since the 9th grade. When asked what he has learned from the process, Marchetti said, “Poetry has really aided me as an individual and as a human being. As I have competed, I have increased in depth as a person and, consequently, so has my way to communicate those insights.”

He believes that reciting poems and understanding them is more

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about personal growth as opposed to just winning a competition.

Dr. Whitney seconds this opinion, saying, “Poetry Out Loud is a way to experience poetry by living with it instead of just looking at it.”

Reflecting on his final year, Marchetti said, “I was surprised that I did not make it to the third round, but the judges of my region were looking for a different recitation style.”

Marchetti made the Prep family proud with his hard work and dedication. “Lawson is the hardest worker. He will do anything to get better,” remarks Dr. Whitney.

On the day of his Washington performance, numerous classrooms were filled with the sound of poetry as faculty and students watched the proceedings live, proud of their friend Lawson Marchetti.

WRITTEN BY MARY DUNBAR

EARTHWINDS

receives international award volume 46 the literary and art journal of jackson preparatory school

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arthwinds 2016, Prep’s literary and art journal, has been awarded a Silver Crown in the annual international competition sponsored by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, a division of the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University.

This is the 10th Crown Award for Earthwinds; their Silver Award was one of 30 given to high schools in the nation this year.

The publication also won five Gold Circle Awards, which recognize superior work by student writers and journalists. Out of over 6,420 entries submitted, Earthwinds 2016 won the following: Second Place, Design Portfolio: Brianne Powers; Second Place, Multi-page Presentation: Earthwinds staff; Third Place, Multi-page Presentation: Hannah Herrin and Brianne Powers; Third Place, Typography: Brianne Powers; and Certificate of Merit, Cover Design: Brianne Powers.

Earthwinds is released and distributed at the annual Earthwinds Coffeehouse, a day designed to celebrate the creative talents of Jackson Prep students.

All year long, staff members work to create a magazine that reflects a vision of individuality, vulnerability, and purpose. The festivities take place during activity period and homeroom, and everything from Cups coffee to live performances take place. Even instant poetry—a booth where students and faculty can request a poem about anything from ice cream to golden retrievers—is available. As a staff member of Earthwinds, the day is one of my favorite days of the school year—if not my favorite. It gives everyone a chance to come together and drink coffee, listen to our friends sing, and read Earthwinds in its entirety.

WRITTEN BY BRIANNE POWERS

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indprints—the juniorhigh literary and arts magazine—had a year of firsts in 2015-16. Formerly known as The Muse, Mindprints began as a collection of student work for the Prep audience alone. This year, however, its audience was extended to the professional publication review and evaluation community.

The staff, as always, produced a creative product that showcased the student talent of the Junior High; but as a result, Mindprints for the first time received recognition and awards from state, regional, and national journalism competitions.

The American Scholastic Press Association (ASPA) acknowledged the “superior efforts of talented and creative editors, writers, artists, photographers, layout/ graphics designers, staff members, contributors, and advisor.”

Summer 2015 ushered in both new staff and a working station located in the Junior High. Sixteen students had expressed an interest in being part of the Mindprints staff and were ready to begin writing, designing, and crafting the magazine during directed study.

Meeting during this time rather than after school meant students could work on the publication during school hours, preventing conflicts they had with other after-school activities. However, it also meant that students had to be willing to give up some study time. As work progressed, the staff became three distinct teams, each with different levels of contribution. Two students gave considerable amounts of time and talent to Mindprints: Jack Mullen, editor, and Anna Stack,

assistant editor. The remaining staff consisted of Brianna Dang, Michelle Daschbach, Meriwether Marchetti, Katie Simmons, and Jack Zhu. Others who contributed to the selection of student work were Payne Bell, Daniel Berry, John Louis Black, Charlie Davis, Neil Marchetti, Montgomery Peoples, Mary Parker Plunkett, Parkman Speights, and Olivia Wann.

Through the encouragement of the faculty and Mindprints staff, students in grades 7-9 submitted poetry, art, photography, or creative writing. Creative pieces covered topics from annoying pets to personal journeys, genres from sonnets to six-word stories, and art from sketches to photography. Staff then selected the final pieces by reviewing the quality of the work, diversity of topics, and variety of the student body submissions. As a result, our theme of Individuality emerged.

Anna Stack joined the staff to have a place where she could express her ideas through writing.

She didn’t anticipate learning how her own interests would be transformed through collaboration.

“This process was no longer about myself, but it was about creating something unified and beautiful with works from many individuals across the Junior High.” Editing can be demanding work, but Stack was up to the task. “With a tremendous amount of hard work and advice from Mrs. Reedy, Jack Mullen and I edited the magazine to create a medley of different forms of literature that was truly unlike any I had seen before. I am so grateful for this experience and I

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truly hope we’ve inspired others to appreciate literature as much as we do now.”

Advising this inexperienced staff was both exciting and challenging for Ms. Reedy. “I knew our students had the potential to produce an amazing product, but to be honest, at the beginning of the year, I was apprehensive. However, one of the most rewarding experiences a teacher can have is one in which she learns beside her students. What remarkable and resilient students I had!”

Amazed by the finished product, Jack Mullen expressed that it had come out far better than he expected. “I actually had no idea that Mrs. Reedy had submitted Mindprints for awards and review until I received an email from her after summer break. I was amazed when I heard about all of the awards that the magazine had won. Being on staff was a great experience, and I am glad that I was able to be a part of our success.”

Mindprints received the following awards and recognitions: ASPA’s First Place Award; Southern Interscholastic Press Association’s Overall Evaluation Superior, which included Superior rankings for Reader Services, Special Touches, and Non-Fiction as well as All Southern designations for Design, Artwork/Photography, and Creative Writing; National Council of Teachers of English’s 2016 PRESLM Recommended Highest Award; and Finalist in Best Literary Magazine (Publication of the Year), Design, and Theme from the MS Scholastic Press Association.

WRITTEN BY JACK MULLEN, KIMBERLY REEDY, AND ANNA STACK

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE “It’s exciting to watch our students turn their passions and visions into reality through MAD projects.

I’m so proud of them for showing leadership through serving others.”

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he Global Leadership Institute encourages sophomores and juniors to create Make a Difference (MAD) projects in areas about which they are passionate. Occurring during summers as often as during the school year, MAD projects are often the first time students get to solely lead an effort—seeing their unique vision through from conception to execution. MAD projects are just one way Prep “equips students to pursue lives of distinction in service to society.”

So far this year, over 51 projects involving 95 students have raised $432,000 for charities. A sampling of MAD projects completed during this school year are • “Help for LA Flooding thru Red Cross” by Tanner McCraney and Cole Crotwell • “Sweating for Sunnybrook Children’s Home” by Kacie Van Pelt • “Backpacks for Stewpot” by Greer Underwood • “Heartworks” by Rosemary Ferguson • “Bikes for Sunnybrook” by Mary Dunbar • “Dress Drive for Inner City Girls’ Club” by Claire Allyn Griffith • “Book it for Northtown” by Anne Clark Harvey and Mary Margret Mitchell • “Hope for Haiti” by Marion Sapen • “God’s Haven” by Gracie McCraney and Ann Clardy Byrd • “GoodWill Disabled Artists Gallery” by Adam Malone, McClain and Sara Michael Kennedy • “Let’s Read, Rankin!” by Amanda Roberts • “Computers for Africa” by Nosyatina Turcal • “YoungLife Inner City” led by Christopher Puckett with the assistance of various co-leaders • “First High School Ducks Unlimited Chapter” led by Jack Turnage and Tripp Perkins with the assistance of various officers Please visit the Global Leadership Facebook page for more photos and stories.

WRITTEN BY LT. COL. WILLIAM MERRELL WITH QUOTATION BY SHARON BOX

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s one of the top schools in MS, Jackson Prep has a lot to offer students—even after they’ve graduated and moved on.

Connections, academic knowledge, and study-abroad experiences head the list of advantages.

In almost every professional setting in the Metro area, you will find a graduate either leading the way with new innovations or leading colleagues in top positions.

From medicine and accounting to law and architecture, you are guaranteed to find a member of the Prep Family.

Our Career Connections summer program paves the way. Juniors apply in the spring to shadow a professional alum for a week in the summer. This allows students

to discover if they have a passion for that job and to dialogue with potential employers. Participants get information on company culture as well as insight on what to study

“Each student here can have an experience tailored to his or her interests.” in college in order to prepare for the workplace.

But Prep connections are not limited to career opportunities. The Mentor program, a brainchild of

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the GLI, encourages sophomores to choose one adult to guide them throughout high school. Senior Hannah Plunkett has a passion for the film industry and therefore chose Nina Parikh, who works with the Mississippi Film Department.

Hannah has been able to attend film festivals and meet filmmakers involved in the industry. This has deepened Hannah’s interest in the field and given her a variety of sources to contact if she wants to pursue it further.

While connections can get your foot in the door, academics propel graduates to the top of their professions.

Prep offers opportunities to which most high school students have no access. Through AP and

dual-enrollment courses, they are prepared for college while earning credit before graduating. These classes are rigorous, but teachers are willing to help students beyond the required class time.

Academic experiences also go beyond the classroom. Students have enjoyable opportunities to participate in Youth Legislature, Quiz Bowl, Chess Club, Debate, Mock Trial, and many more. Poetry Out Loud enables students to interact with poetry on a deeper level through performance recitation.

Prep has proven its academic prowess time and again with distinctions on the state and national levels. Producing 570 National Merit semi-finalists—more than any other

independent or public school in the state—Prep earns top state and national rankings in the Latin, Spanish, and French exams.

Prep also dominates in academic competitions such as the mathematics tournament at Mississippi School of Mathematics and Science.

Each student here can have an experience tailored to his or her interests. Prep is the only school in MS to provide a diploma emphasizing Classical Studies. Students may also earn a diploma with an emphasis in Christian Studies. There are many options in studying world languages: Spanish, Latin, French, Mandarin Chinese, and Greek.

Finally, Prep leads students to use their skills globally. One of

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the greatest privileges of a Prep education is the wealth of travel opportunities. Faculty chaperones are enthusiastic and ready to make the trip possible for interested students. Great teaching combined with real-world experience creates an educational experience unlike anything else.

Each language has a corresponding trip. The Spanish program took six students to Salamanca, Spain. Along with taking classes at the University of Salamanca, the students stayed with host families and visited Madrid, Segovia, and Santander. The French program has gone to Quebec City and Montreal. This year the Classical Heritage program took students to

Italy and Greece to visit incredible museums and ancient sites. All language trips enrich the education of students through linguistic and cultural immersion.

The National Honor Society also has a trip each year. The trip rotates among three cities: San Francisco, Chicago, and Boston.

Each trip visits awesome museums, goes to a sporting event, and tours at least one college. This year’s trip is to Boston. Students will walk the Freedom Trail, tour Harvard University, visit the MIT museum, and see a Red Sox game.

Perhaps the most well-attended trip each year is the Financial Management trip to New York City.

Students visit businesses on Wall

Street, ice skate, and go to the NY Stock Exchange, the Federal Bank of NY, the 9/11 memorial, a Knicks basketball game, and so much more. This trip is unbelievable, and it gives aspiring business owners at Prep a chance to see Fifth Avenue and Wall Street for themselves. The students come back to school worn out but ready to share their amazing experiences at the slightest prompt.

No programs could flourish at Prep, however, without learning about service, sacrifice, and leadership. The GLI offers a trip each year to a global leadership conference. It is a two-day conference tackling significant global issues with students, teachers, and leaders from around the world.

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Students and faculty have attended multiple conferences in China, Switzerland, and Iceland.

The basketball team combines their love of the game each year with service to Guatemala. This week-long trip allows players to experience another culture and to live out their faith. The trip involves working at orphanages, playing exhibition games, spending time with the locals, and sharing the gospel. The players have always returned to make an impact on campus after the experience.

Travels, academics, and connections are just a few of the amazing things Prep has to offer.

Come see for yourself! Or, if it’s been a while, come see what’s new!

WRITTEN BY LOU ANN MCKIBBEN

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“Students were more likely to take the work seriously if they were being judged by outside investors rather than their peers.”

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hen I gave my Economics classes a major project in 2013, it was called Starting a Business, a descriptive but not very catchy title. It took my students about a week to rename the project Shark Tank after the television show that features fledgling entrepreneurs. Since we never received a cease-and-desist letter from ABC, the project was officially branded. But the name wasn’t the only refinement to this project over four years.

Originally, students were given an outline of the project with a long list of requirements, like a marketing plan, financial statement, and TV spot. They were allowed to choose their own partners and charged with developing a successful business idea. The only rules were that it had to be feasible and appropriate for a school project. Based on past experience, I realized that students were more likely to take the work seriously if they were being judged by outside investors rather than peers. Because we are blessed in the JP community to have great people with business and investment expertise, I had no trouble finding people who generously agreed to serve as judges.

From the beginning, Shark Tank brought out the best in a lot of students, who discovered they

had a passion for entrepreneurship. Each year there were wonderful ideas and, admittedly, some not so wonderful. But as one judge—a former banker— pointed out, terrible business ideas are also an important part of entrepreneurship. One of the most valuable lessons students learned was that a great idea is not enough to be successful: without hard work and commitment, even the best business idea will fail.

Shark Tank became immensely rewarding, but by the third year, I felt we were only scratching the surface of what was possible. Last spring I began to research ways to incorporate the teaching of entrepreneurship into my Economics class. I discovered a program called Lean Launch Pad that was developed by Dr. Steve Blanks, a professor at UC Berkeley. Dr. Blanks had used the program in his college classes, and it eventually evolved into a platform for the high-school classroom. With the support of COO Denny Britt, my AP students initiated Shark Tank’s new wave.

Launch Pad provides a framework that gives us much more direction and guidance. I was able to craft lessons that applied to each step of the process. And it offered online accountability, which made it obvious to everyone which teams were actually making progress.

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STOCK IMAGES: PEXELS.COM, VECTEEZY.COM

In addition to the online program, I decided to take advantage of entrepreneurial resources in the Jackson area. Christopher Lomax, founder of Mantle Co-Working—a space that provides a creative environment for entrepreneurs and small teams— had previously served as a Shark Tank judge. His enthusiasm for entrepreneurial education led him to become an advisor for our program. Lomax (who is married to alumna Lauren Cannada Lomax) provided tremendous feedback as I worked on the curriculum.

He was a great support system, and his critiques were invaluable.

Using team mentors turned out to be a great innovation. Each team was required to have a mentor with hands-on experience who could give advice and help teams anticipate potential problems. Lomax helped me recruit qualified mentors, most of whom were alumni, and I cannot adequately express how important these mentors became. They were able to provide guidance well beyond my level of expertise.

The culmination of the 10-week project was a final presentation in front of the judges, which we held at Mantle in Fondren. Teams had 10 minutes to explain their business plan, including their TV spots. This year’s highest scoring team was Safeseat (an alarm system for infant car seats), yet many teams did an outstanding job.

Judges were impressed by the level of sophistication in

this year’s projects. “The level of preparation, creativity of marketing, and product development was at a new level,” offered Denny Britt, a returning judge. “I will not be surprised when some of these students actually do begin their own businesses in the future.”

I think my students took away a variety of lessons, many of them non-academic. They learned that starting a business is difficult and requires tremendous commitment, not to mention the challenge of working with others. Some decided that entrepreneurship is not something they want to pursue in the future—and finding out what you don’t like is an important part of preparing for adulthood. But many discovered that they enjoyed the challenges that come with starting a business; it was something for which they had a talent.

Emily Claire Herring, with Team Word on the Street, immersed herself in the project. “[It] was a unique experience because we were allowed the opportunity to shape a small idea into a startup-ready business. Along with important entrepreneurial skills, we learned how to market our ideas to investors in an effective way. The competitive atmosphere surrounding Shark Tank made it a fun experience.”

I’m really excited about the future of entrepreneurial education at Prep and I look forward to introducing another group of students to the world of Shark Tank.

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advancement office

WHY DO WE ASK?

Annual Fund

Capital Campaigns

Today’s Needs

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ithout a doubt, two of the questions most often asked of the Advancement Office are “What do you do with the money you raise?” and “Why do I need to contribute money to the school above the tuition I pay?”

I promise: there are methods to our madness. Jackson Prep may be 47 years old, but it has only been fundraising for 21 years as a not-forprofit entity. History tells us that donors give to their passions, to what they deem important. Below is an explanation of our Three Buckets of Results-Driven Fundraising.

ANNUAL FUND Patriot Club Annual Fund dollars are those solicited on an annual basis from donors (individuals, corporations, and foundations) intended to offset

Endowment

Tomorrow’s Needs

operations and for additional needs not covered by tuition. According to our most recently audited financials, tuition covers approximately 92% of the cost to educate our students.

By augmenting tuition with fund donations, we can keep tuition costs more affordable. The Annual Fund dollars are invested back into students for every aspect of campus life: academic, athletic, and artistic endeavors. During the past two years we have allocated annual fund dollars to provide students and faculty with a multitude of improvements including writabletop desks, updated technology, upgrades to Fab and Computer labs, and classroom furniture.

Unrestricted Annual Fund dollars are extremely important, allowing the school to put funds where they are most needed on a yearly basis.

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Two affinity groups, The Jackson Prep Athletic Booster Club and Applause! For the Arts, support athletics and the arts respectively.

These groups are amazingly devoted to their missions. The Booster Club is one of our oldest supporting organizations on campus, predating the reorganization of Prep as a notfor-profit entity. The group raises funds annually through membership dues, media guides, programs, and stadium sponsorships. The school, along with the Booster Club, has partnered in recent years to transform athletic facilities such as concession stand and stadium renovations, scoreboards for all sports, and athletic complex upgrades. Applause! was formed in 2011. Through membership dues, playbill ads, and ticket sales, the group infuses funds into

productions by the band, choral groups, drama, the visual arts, and showchoirs. Applause! underwrites all artistic productions at Jackson Prep as well as managing special projects like the purchase of a glass kiln, lighting equipment, and a contemporary wrap for the traveling band trailer.

Of utmost importance is another campus organization, our parent association, known as the PAT. This energetic parent and faculty organization hosts one of the largest fundraisers in the spring, Prep Fest (formerly Heart of the Home). Yearly proceeds from PAT fundraising efforts combined with the Patriot Club result in classroom transformations, teacherdriven innovations, enhancements to academic programs, and contributions to our teacher endowment fund for professional development.

100% of Annual Fund dollars are put back in to the school to enhance the student experience.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS A capital campaign is an intensive fundraising effort designed to raise a specified sum within a defined time period to meet the varied asset-building needs of Prep. There have been five

campaigns conducted since 1995.

These campaigns were largely brick and mortar projects such as The Guyton Science Center, the Dining Commons, and Patriot Avenue.

The campaigns also contained other infrastructure upgrades and an endowment component. Our most recent capital campaign— Transforming Prep, and the accompanying Finishing Touch— allowed for 21st-century-ready classrooms, The Centre for Arts and Leadership, updates to the Junior and Senior High entrances, and multiple athletic facilities upgrades.

ENDOWMENTS The longevity of an institution is enhanced by endowments. An endowment fund describes monies that are established at a particular level for the support of specific projects, programs, or activities over an extended time. Endowments may be created so that the fund’s principal is maintained involate and in perpetuity, but income derived from the investment of the principal is expended for a particular period of time. The Tuition Assistance Fund is the base line for our Flex Tuition Program. It exists to assist the school in its desire to offer an outstanding college-preparatory education to all deserving students

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regardless of their financial resources. Other endowments include those for Program Support, Facilities Operation, and Faculty Development, or you may establish your own endowment. In order to guarantee the income from the endowment will be sufficient to achieve the donor’s goals, Prep has established minimum support levels. Gifts are accepted in a number of ways including but not limited to cash receipts, stock, insurance policies, and planned gifts. Endowment funds can even become family tradition, with succeeding generations adding gifts to the principal established by the founding donor. By giving to an endowment, you help to maintain the tradition of excellence for future generations at Jackson Prep.

As a member of the Prep Family, you know first-hand the transforming power of the institution. Your gifts provide essential support for the school’s exceptional academic programs, for student opportunities, and for talented faculty. We encourage each member of the community to find a passion on our campus, then to give as often and as much as you are able in order to see that passion preserved and enhanced.

WRITTEN BY STACEY FERRERI

Newcombs, Underwoods Give the Gift of Photography Prep was honored to host a special art lecture in December in the McCravey Gallery featuring Mississippi Department of Archives and History’s Jim Woodrick. Woodrick spoke on the significance and impact of German photographer E. von Seutter and his pictures of Jackson landmarks. An exhibit of von Seutter’s Mississippi photos are currently on display in the Jesse L. Howell, Jr. Library. A panoramic photograph of downtown Jackson shot in 1869 by von Seutter now hangs as part of our permanent art collection thanks to Chris and Lori Newcomb, parents to Madison (2012) and Hayes (2017).

It was announced that over the Christmas break construction would begin on a photography darkroom located in the art department. The darkroom will afford students the opportunity to learn the fine art of film photography and development, a process that has made a significant comeback in the art world.

The construction was made possible by a generous donation from Dr. Jay and Stacy Underwood. The Underwoods are parents to two students, Jimmy (2020) and Greer (2018). Dr. Underwood is a 1986 graduate.

The darkroom will initially be used by AP Photography students and will then be integrated into other art classes throughout the year.

Dausmans Donate Admission Suite Younger students who visit for admissions can sometimes feel overwhelmed: by the campus, by feelings of anxiety over testing, or by the sheer volume of opportunities they hear on a first tour. But they now have a beautiful portal of welcome thanks to the generosity of David and Brandi Dausman— parents of Parker (2019), Kennady (2021), and Grayson (2023)—who saw this need and leapt at the chance to meet it. Mathletes to athletes and everyone in between will start their #PrepJourney in the new admissions suite. Tracie Mallard, Director of Admission, is especially pleased with the result. “The suite’s atmosphere is perfect for establishing a rapport with the larger institution. Families feel comfortable and excited about the transition—even the testing feels easier!”

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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS “Thank you for your loyal and continuing support.”

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am amazed every day at the generosity of our alumni, parents, employees, trustees, and friends. Each tax-deducible gift, regardless of the amount, collectively insures the success and STACEY FERRERI Director of Institutional excellence of the Prep experience.

Advancement Please know that we appreciate your contributing to the fullest measure and in giving from the heart. Thank you for your loyal and continuing support.

2015-16 PATRIOT CLUB CIRCLE OF GOLD ($15,000+ ) Feild Co-Operative Association, Inc CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE ($10,000+) Tom Rice FOUNDERS‘ CIRCLE ($5,000+) Anonymous Bettye and Dick Mason Anne and Steve Rogers Julie and Dudley Wooley TRUSTEES‘ CIRCLE ($2,500+) Mary Frances and John Crawford Custom Metal Solutions, LLC Ferguson & Associates Architects, P.A. Jeanne and William Liston Regions Bank HEAD OF SCHOOL‘S CIRCLE ($1,000+) Anonymous Ashley and Gabe Baldwin Nancy and Dodd Brister Kathy and Henry Burkhalter Butler Snow LLP Carpenter Properties, Inc. Rebecca and Lawrence Coco Sheila and Rett Crowder Kelly and Kenneth Dotson

Lea and David Duncan Ergon, Inc. First Bank First Presbyterian Day School Libba and Bob Frey GI Associates & Endoscopy Center Sherry and Mike Gleason Myriam and Bob Harris Christy and Bill Hawks Melinda and Steve Hendrix Dr. and Mrs. Reed B. Hogan II Jackson Prep Booster Club Sara Beth Jordan JP Patriot Club Golf Classic Rachel and Sonny Kullman Lakeside Moulding & Manufacturing Co, Inc. Jane M. Leech Sally and Len Martin McCraney, Montagnet, Quin & Noble, PLLC Sharon and Mark McCreery Tammie and James Mccullough Anne and Doug McDaniel Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. McRae, Jr. Mary and Richard Mills Mr. and Mrs. J. Longstreet Minor III Mr. and Mrs. William D. Mounger Jewell and Emile Ott

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Melinda and Jeff Peoples Ashley and Crymes Pittman Barbara and Joe Shelton Caryl and Paul Sumrall Ann Marie and Chris Tipton Trustmark National Bank Stacy and Jay Underwood Mrs. Guy T. Vise, Jr. Amy and DeFord Walker Kim and Will Walker Shawn and Bob Wilkerson and Family Cindy and Jeff Wilson HONOR CIRCLE ($500+) BancorpSouth BankPlus Bliss Gift and Home Crisler and Doug Boone Pam and Denny Britt Holly and Brooks Buchanan Ann and Sandy Carter C Spire Wireless Carroll Bufkin, PLLC Saundra and Duane Dewey Kelley Walton Fenelon First Commercial Bank Renee and Mayo Flynt

2015-16 Michelle and Gage Gibbs GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Camille Thomas Good Grits Capital LLC Elizabeth and Clay Hays Jo Jo and Johnie Herring Marsha M. Hobbs Dr. and Mrs. Reed B. Hogan II Jackson Eye Associates, PLLC Jefcoat Fence Company, Inc. JP Class of 2005 Mary and Ted Kendall Libby and Ted Kendall Little‘s Pharmacy Ron McAnally Janie and Tom McCraney Cindy and Mac McGehee Lou Ann and Doug McKibben McNeely Plastic Products, Inc. Mississippi Janitorial Service Monty Montgomery Old South Brick & Supply Co. Mr. and Mrs. James W. O‘Mara Parker & Associates, CPA PLLC Stephanie and Hal Perkins Amanda and Ben Roberson Kevin Robichaux

Sherri and Randal Russell Smoothie King Dr. Andrew T. and Darlene V. Smyth Star Service, Inc. Carol and Scott Swayze Top Belle Building Services LLC Tri Scape Landscape Management Inc. Caroline and Hunter Upchurch Mary Elizabeth and Charlie Upton Valley Services Dr. and Mrs. Robert Van Uden Cheryl and Cal Wells PATRIOT CIRCLE ($50+) A. C. Designs Gayle and Holmes Adams Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Agnew AmazonSmile Foundation Gwen and T. J. Anderson Claire and Edward Andress Karla and Scott Andress Anonymous Fran and Jimmy Armstrong Augusta Construction, Inc. Mary and Brock Baker Anonymous Helen and Matt Ballew Mrs. Sarah Beth (Carlson) Balters Bank of America Charitable Foundation Ann and Bruce Bartling Shane Bennett Laura Bishop Mr. Robert A. Blackmon IV Bliss Gift and Home Carrie and Philip Blount Audra and Phillip Bowman The Box Family Nell Bradford Nick Brewer Cindy and David Brooks Dr. G. Dodd Brister, Jr. Jamie and Mark Butler Melanie and Jamey Burrow Pam Butts Lauri Byrd C Spire Wireless Gail and Daniel Cado Virginia and Scott Carlton Judy and Ken Carter Cory and Matthew Caton Nancy and Rodney Chamblee Chevron Pam and Todd Clapp Evie and Rusty Clark Cline Tours, Inc. Clint‘s Pharmacy Inc. Ann and Jim Coggin Brenda Cole Kellie and Henry Cook Dr. and Mrs. John L. Cox The Courthouse, Inc. Norma and John Cox Mr. and Mrs. John A. Crawford Libby and Jack Crawford Billl and Cheri Creel Allison Crews Sidney and Holt Crews Mr. and Mrs. William Lee Crim Milicent and Will Crosby Julie and Jim Crosthwait Nathan Devine Mary Preston and John Dubberly Jon Marcus Duncan Tracye C. Eakes Mary and Tom Eby Mr. and Mrs. John V. Eskrigge

Mona and Johnny Evans Zere Ezaz Mari and Sam Farrington Katie Fatherree Dr. Lubna Fawad Kelley Fenelon Linda and Tom Fenter Kathleen Fitzpatrick Karen Galyon Flowers Nancy Flowers Amy and David Fowler Dr. Mark and Dr. Elizabeth Franklin Anna and Paul Fryant Danelle and Kendall Garraway Max C. Garriott Garry Graves Landscape, Inc. Wilkie Engle and Paul Gonwa Graduate Services South, Inc. Helen Graham Julia and John Grant Greenfield Horticulture Anna and Ricky Griffin Dr. and Mrs. H. T. Grizzard Kim and Bobby Gross Mr. and Mrs. Donovan Guilbeau Melissa and Alan Gunn Victoria and John Haberman Mary and Joel Haire Reta and Mark Haire Meg Hanes Bev Harbord Cindy and William Harris Kelly and Blake Headley Leah and Bob Heath Blair and Doug Hederman Carolyn and Cecil Heidelberg Missy and Mack Heidelberg Hallie and John Heiter Betty Hendricks Elizabeth and Hal Henninger Laura Hepner Susan and Matthew Hetzel David Higginbotham David Hogue Luanne and Phil Hogue Mr. and Mrs. John (Dianne Pittman) Holbert Caroline and Ashley Hollowell Sondra S. Holman Ellen and Thomas Hontzas Katherine and Adam Horlock Lain Hughes and Jessica Leigh Long Tara F. Hunter Susanne and Denny Hydrick Janyl Igadna Christina and Charlie Jackson Lisa Jenkins Bethany and Brad Johnson Ellen and Charles Johnson Lucia and Dee Jones Kim and Kurt Jordan Teri and Dan Jordan JP Class of 1985 JP Class of 1990 Mary and Ted Kendall Whit Kendall Anonymous Mrs. Ann King Vicki and Larry King Terra Kirkland Steve and Kathy Kowalski Paula and Steve Kuhn Meg and Andrew Lake Jacob Land Laura Lane Leila and Sam Lane Law Office of Paul Ott, P.A.

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Rae Ann and Kellon Lawrence Susan R. Lindsay Gail and David Litchliter Addie and Tommy Louis Ann and Buz Lowry Dena and Chris Lundberg Maury Lutin Emily and John Lynch Ashley Hollis Maddux Tracie Mallard Lelia and Mike Manning Sandra Vaughey Maris James L. Martin Caroline and Brad Mason Betsy and Gregory Mazzaferro Michael McAnally Emily and Guy McClain Kathryn and Will McCraney Kenneth McDade Casey and Brian McGee Mitchell McGinnis Lynn and Tom McKinley Trudy and Sidney McLaurin Sarah McMillan Merchants & Planters Bank Tootsie Merrell Kristin and William Merrell Lynn Miller Geri and Chip Miskelly Muffy and Tim Mitch Andrew Mitchell Mary Sue and Don Mitchell Kathleen and Mack Mitchell MMC Materials, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Armin J. Moeller, Jr. Pat and Tony Monk Chris and Elizabeth Moore Betty and Jim Moore Sara Whelan and Doug Morgan Lesley and Jimmy Morton Rivers Mounger Allison Myers Delores and Jorge Navarrete LeAnn and Luke Nealey Lisa and Gary Noble Waynette and Shane Noe Richard M. Nowell, Jr. Marilyn and Bud Odom Office Products Plus, Inc. - The Watts Family The Overby Company F. Lee Ozier Janet and Dan Paxman Dr. Robert W. Pearigen Lynn and John Pearson Jeanne Marie Peet Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Elisa and Brian Phillips Kim Griffing Porter Trudy and Dave Powers Jennifer and Cliff Powers Susie and John Puckett Sophie and Steve Randolph Deborah and David Ratcliff Allyn and S. T. Ray Jennifer and Jeff Redding Kimberly Reedy Wanda and John Regan Revell Ace Hardware Lynda and Michael Richardson Scott Rogers Betsy and Steve Rosenblatt Ross & Yerger Jeanne and Rod Russ Cathey and David Russell Linda Kay and Kevin Russell Nathan Sandifer Trina and Rance Sapen Malcolm Saxon

Sarah and Ralph Scruggs Melissa and Ryan Sherman Lisa and Allen Shive Brett Shufelt Jordan Shumaker Josh Shumaker Signature Holdings, LLC Simmons Law Group, P. A. Judy and Doug Simpson Carolyn and George Sisk Sophie and Bill Sistrunk Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Bryan Smith, III Cassie Anderson Smith Isabel and Prentiss Smith Janet Clare Smith Lee Smith Paul D. Smith, Ph.D. Rob Smith Marti and Will Sorey Amber and Stephen Stack Mark Stanton, M.D. Sunbelt Rentals Target Carol Tatum Carolyn and Jim Tatum Telpro Communications Co. Terracon The Overby Company The Ricky Black Fan Club Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Thompson Muffin and Marcus Thompson Rebecca Roper Thompson Holly Tickner Dr. Ancel C. Tipton, Jr. Toyota of Brookhaven Marc Treadway Tree House Boutique LLC Janita and Jeff Tyree Jane Tyson Kimberly and Robert Van Uden Mr. and Mrs. William J. VanDevender Heather and Will Vise Lee and John Waits Becky Walker Jennifer and Brandt Walker Liz and Chip Walker Jason L. Walton, Ph. D. Juanita Ward Maret and Steve Watson WealthPartners, LLP Rosie and Dolphus Weary Dr. Andrew Q. Weeks Beverly and Steve Weeks Dr. Christopher Weeks Dr. Stephen Weeks Vianne and Bill Welch Mary Alice and Donny White Lisa Whitney Amy and Ken Wiandt Jane Wiggins Bronwen and Newton Wiggins Sheila and David Wilbanks Charlotte and Frank Wilburn Anne and Joe Wilkins Suzanne and Kent Wilkinson K. C. and Wes Williams Karma and Scott Williams Lisa Williams Derek Williford Zeb Winstead Dr. and Mrs. Allen R. Yates Mary and Wirt Yerger Mr. and Mrs. Frank York III Dr. Lilly Yang Richard Younce Jane Zhu Tammy and Todd Zummallen

PARENTS CLASS OF 2016 Nancy and Dodd Brister Kellie and Henry Cook Libby and Jack Crawford Mr. and Mrs. John V. Eskrigge Renee and Mayo Flynt Mark and Elizabeth Franklin Libba and Bob Frey Reta and Mark Haire Myriam and Bob Harris Dr. and Mrs. Josh Huang Tara Hunter Teri and Dan Jordan Cathy Joyner Anonymous Gail and David Litchliter Sharon and Mark McCreery Cindy and Mac McGehee Debbie and Greg McNeely Ashley and Hu Meena Kristin and William Merrell Jennifer and Jeff Redding Anne and Steve Rogers Janita and Jeff Tyree Heather and Will Vise Liz and Chip Walker Maret and Steve Watson Julie and Dudley Wooley CLASS OF 2017 Amanda and Chuck Box Holly and Brooks Buchanan Pam and Todd Clapp Evie and Rusty Clark Sidney and Holt Crews Elisabeth and Keith Culbertson Mary Preston and John Dubberly B and G. G. Ferguson Amy and David Fowler Camille Thomas Good Christy and Bill Hawks

Blair and Doug Hederman Susanne and Denny Hydrick Heather and Tad McCraney Lynn and Tom McKinley Mary and Richard Mills Rivers and Bobby Mounger Stephanie and Hal Perkins Kim and Trey Porter Jennifer and Cliff Powers Susie and John Puckett Amanda and Ben Roberson Trina and Rance Sapen Mary Elizabeth and Charlie Upton Kim and Will Walker Lisa Whitney and Billy Cochrane Amy and Ken Wiandt K. C. and Wes Williams Cindy and Jeff Wilson Tammy and Todd Zummallen

Lisa and Allen Shive Dr. Andrew T. and Darlene V. Smyth Stacy and Jay Underwood Kim and Will Walker Sheila and David Wilbanks CLASS OF 2019 Libby and Jack Crawford Mary Preston and John Dubberly Tracye Eakes Mari and Sam Farrington Kim and Bobby Gross Chere and Donovan Guilbeau Kelly and Blake Headley Susan and Matthew Hetzel Bethany and Brad Johnson Kim and Kurt Jordan Teri and Dan Jordan Anonymous Rachel and Sonny Kullman Jeanne and William Liston Tammie and James McCullough Mary and Richard Mills Julia and Paul Ott Amanda and Scott Overby Debbie and Phillip Parker Melinda and Jeff Peoples Stephanie and Hal Perkins Ashley and Crymes Pittman Jennifer and Jeff Redding Anne and Steve Rogers Trina and Rance Sapen Amber and Stephen Stack Ann Marie and Chris Tipton Lee and John Waits Karma and Scott Williams Jane and Jeff Zhu

CLASS OF 2018 Karla and Scott Andress Virginia and Scott Carlton Cheri and Bill Creel Julie and Charles Galloway Sherry and Mike Gleason Chere and Donovan Guilbeau Cindy and William Harris Addie and Tommy Louis Lynn and Trey Lovertich Betsy and Gregory Mazzaferro Heather and Tad McCraney Kathryn and Will McCraney Cindy and Mac McGehee Kristin and William Merrell Kathleen and Mack Mitchell Elisa and Brian Phillips Kim and Trey Porter Amanda and Ben Roberson Cathey and David Russell Sherri and Randal Russell

CLASS OF 2020 Ashley and Gabe Baldwin Nancy and Dodd Brister

Pam and Todd Clapp Sidney and Holt Crews Mr. and Mrs. John V. Eskrigge Kathy and Bo Gregg Blair and Doug Hederman Stacy and Jay Underwood Mary Elizabeth and Charlie Upton Maret and Steve Watson Shawn and Bob Wilkerson CLASS OF 2021 Ashley and Gabe Baldwin Carrie and Philip Blount Kellie and Henry Cook Libby and Jack Crawford Tracye Eakes Danelle and Kendall Garraway Michelle and Gage Gibbs Sherry and Mike Gleason Susan and Matthew Hetzel Bethany and Brad Johnson Jeanne and William Liston Dena and Chris Lundberg Betsy and Gregory Mazzaferro Heather and Tad McCraney Waynette and Shane Noe Amanda and Ben Roberson Caryl and Paul Sumrall CLASS OF 2022 Rebecca and Lawrence Coco Tammy and Jon Marcus Duncan Wilkie Engle and Paul Gonwa Missy and Mack Heidelberg Christina and Charlie Jackson Debbie and Greg McNeely Amanda and Scott Overby Lisa and Allen Shive Lauri and Jason Walton

ALUMNI *Précis Club. See page 45 for Précis levels.

CLASS OF 1972 Mary Briggs Baker Sam Lane Alan Walters* Tricia Putman Walters* CLASS OF 1973 Lucia Jones Jones* Mac McGehee* CLASS OF 1974 Kathleen Cooper Fitzpatrick Dianne Pittman Holbert Larry King Lee Ozier Allyn Mann Ray Dr. Mark Stanton CLASS OF 1975 Kelley Walton Fenelon* David Fowler Gage Gibbs*

CLASS OF 1976 Wilkie Engle Alan Gunn Rebecca Roper Thompson CLASS OF 1977 Walter Newman Steve Randolph Janet Tyson CLASS OF 1978 Lisa Gribas Jenkins Charles Johnson Tommy Louis* Doug McDaniel* Bobby Mounger Lynn Lofton Pearson* Frank York CLASS OF 1979 Holly Holman Buchanan* Kendall Garraway Mike Manning* Ashley Creekmore Meena* Dr. Scott Swayze*

CLASS OF 1980 Libba Love Frey* Camille Thomas Good* Elizabeth Shands Henninger Heber Simmons CLASS OF 1981 Doug Boone* Janet Hirschi Paxman John Puckett* CLASS OF 1982 Scott Andress Elisabeth Black Culbertson Sam Farrington Michelle Thomas Gibbs* Rivers Carroll Mounger* Anne Wells Rogers* CLASS OF 1983 Mayo Flynt* Dr. Clay Hays* Paul Ott Kim Griffing Porter Dr. Lisa Whitney Whitney* David Wilbanks

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CLASS OF 1984 Crisler Moffat Boone* Pamela Dashbach Butts Jim Coggin* Allison Grogan Crews Bev Walker Harbord Dr. William Harris David Higginbotham Jeff Peoples* Holly Tickner Will Walker* Lisa McDonald Williams Dudley Wooley* Dr. Lilly Yang CLASS OF 1985 JP Class of 1985 Kristin Reed Merrell COL William Merrell* Elisa Thomas Phillips* Allen Shive* Will Vise Liz Triplett Walker* Richard Younce*

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2015-16 CLASS OF 1986 Sidney Creekmore Crews* Suzanne Hasseltine Eskrigge* G. G. Ferguson* Dr. Jay Underwood* CLASS OF 1987 Sarah Carlson Balters* Jack Crawford* Mary Preston Hays Dubberly Dena Kirton Lundberg Greg McNeely* Melinda Latimer Peoples* Jeff Redding Jennifer Reed Redding Ben Roberson* CLASS OF 1988 Dr. Philip Blount Will Crosby* Rett Crowder* Sherry Shaw Gleason* Tad McCraney* Monty Montgomery* Marc Treadway*

CLASS OF 1989 Doug Hederman Lain Hughes* Mack Mitchell* Ric Nowell* Hal Perkins* Mary Elizabeth Russ Upton* CLASS OF 1990 Ashley Hollis Maddux* JP Class of 1990 Stephen Stack* Robert Van Uden* CLASS OF 1991 Betsy Edgar Mazzaferro Gregory Mazzaferro Crymes Pittman*

CLASS OF 1992 Rebecca Thomas Coco* Lawrence Coco* Bobby Gross* Brad Mason Dr. Will McCraney* Kathryn Martin McCraney Tom Rice* Trey Smith Cassie Anderson Smith

CLASS OF 1995 Jon Marcus Duncan* Zeb Winstead*

CLASS OF 1993 Caroline Monsour Hollowell Sara Whelan Randall Morgan*

CLASS OF 1998 Amy Lampton Walker* Dr. Stephen Weeks*

CLASS OF 1994 Caroline Yates Mason

CLASS OF 1996 Paul Fryant* Mack Heidelberg* Michael McAnally* CLASS OF 1997 Melanie Largent Burrow* Laura Lane

CLASS OF 1999 Christina Sandifer Jackson*

CLASS OF 2000 Lewis Agnew*

JP Class of 2005* Emily Carlisle Lynch

CLASS OF 2001 Caroline McKibben Upchurch*

CLASS OF 2008 Jordan Shumaker*

CLASS OF 2002 Andrew Lake* Dr. Christopher C. Weeks* Dr. Newton Wiggins*

CLASS OF 2009 Rae Ann Otts Lawrence*

CLASS OF 2003 Meg Allred Lake*

CLASS OF 2012 Whit Kendall*

CLASS OF 2010 Josh Shumaker*

CLASS OF 2004 Dr. Andrew Q. Weeks* CLASS OF 2005 Robert Blackmon

IN HONOR OF

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AVERY ANDRESS Dr. and Mrs. H. T. Grizzard

BARBARA DAY Jennifer and Jeff Redding

WILLIAM MERRELL Tootsie Merrell

MARTHA SOREY Carolyn and Jim Tatum

JOHN HENRY ANDRESS Dr. and Mrs. H. T. Grizzard

ANDREW DUNCAN Lea and David Duncan

MARISOL MORENO Mr and Mrs. Donovan Guilbeau

BOBBY JOE SPANN Sarah McMillan

PAUL D. ANDRESS Dr. and Mrs. H. T. Grizzard

RACHEL DUNCAN Lea and David Duncan

LESLEY MORTON Linda Kay and Kevin Russell

ROBERT SPROLES Sarah McMillan

STEPHANIE BAKER Anonymous

DR. ZERE EZAZ Mr. Mark and Dr. Elizabeth Franklin

DR. LUKE NEALEY Trudy and Dave Powers

ROB AND CARROLL STOCKETT Audra and Phillip Bowman

RICKY BLACK Mr. Mark and Dr. Elizabeth Franklin Susie and John Puckett Cathey and David Russell

MARI FARRINGTON Helen Graham

GARY NOBLE Helen Graham

CAROLYN TATUM Marti and Will Sorey

PAUL FRYANT Mr. Mark and Dr. Elizabeth Franklin

BOB W. PITTMAN Mr. and Mrs. John (Dianne Pittman) Holbert

HUNTER UPCHURCH Mari and Sam Farrington

JIMMIE AND STEPHANIE GATHINGS Audra and Phillip Bowman

TRUDY POWERS Helen Graham

KIMBERLY VAN UDEN Mr. Mark and Dr. Elizabeth Franklin

MOLLY HAIRE Mary and Joel Haire

NORWOOD SANDERS Sarah McMillan

WILL AND KIM WALKER Audra and Phillip Bowman

RETA HAIRE Helen Graham

MALCOLM SAXON Helen Graham Linda Kay and Kevin Russell

BILLY AND FRANCES WALTON Kelley Walton Fenelon

KATIE BONDS Kimberly Reedy NICK BREWER Susie and John Puckett DENNY BRITT Teri and Dan Jordan DICK BROWN Crisler Boone Pam Butts Allison Crews Bev Harbord David Higginbotham Holly Tickner Lisa Williams Anonymous RUSTY BURKE Susie and John Puckett GAIL CADO Helen Graham SANDY CAZIER Carolyn and Jim Tatum HAWTHORNE CLEVELAND Lea and David Duncan KENNEDY CLEVELAND Lea and David Duncan MARILEE CLEVELAND Lea and David Duncan

TAYLOR HAWKS Christy and Bill Hawks

PAUL SMITH Mr. Mark and Dr. Elizabeth Franklin

DR. AND MRS. CLAY HAYS Teri and Dan Jordan

RANDOLPH SMITH Sarah McMillan

CAROLYN HEIDELBERG Missy and Mack Heidelberg KURT JORDAN Sarah McMillan SARA BETH JORDAN Elizabeth and Hal Henninger STEVE KINCAID Helen Graham ADDIE LOUIS Helen Graham MITCHELL MCGINNIS Mari and Sam Farrington LOU ANN MCKIBBEN Mr. Mark and Dr. Elizabeth Franklin

WILLIE CLINCY Sarah McMillan

SARAH MCMILLAN Helen Graham Shawn and Bob Wilkerson and Family

WILL CROSBY Paula and Steve Kuhn

KRISTIN MERRELL Tootsie Merrell

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DR. JASON L. WALTON Trudy and Dave Powers DR. LISA WHITNEY Richard Younce

IN MEMORY OF Meg Hanes Michael McAnally Sarah McMillan Mr. and Mrs. J. Longstreet Minor III Marilyn and Bud Odom Betsy and Steve Rosenblatt

SARAH ARNAULT Trudy and Sidney McLaurin LINDA BARKETT Trudy and Sidney McLaurin JO ANN BRADFORD Trudy and Dave Powers JANEY BRASHIER Linda and Ricky Black RICHIE EDMONSON Janet Paxman KATHY FRYE Mr. and Mrs. J. Longstreet Minor III TAIT HENDRIX Kelly and Kenneth Dotson Melinda and Steve Hendrix JP Class of 2005 JANE ELLEN HYDE Janet Clare Smith CAROLYN JACKS Ann and Jim Coggin DOT JOHNSON Janet Clare Smith PAUL B. (CHIP) KING Mrs. Ann King Laura Lane ALLISON COGGIN LEE Mary Preston Hays Dubberly STEVE LEECH Jane M. Leech Janet Clare Smith MARY JO MCANALLY Ann and Bruce Bartling Tracye C. Eakes

WALLACE E. MCMILLAN Gayle and Holmes Adams Helen and Matt Ballew Ann and Bruce Bartling Laura Bishop Linda and Ricky Black Cindy and David Brooks Jamie and Mark Butler Nancy and Rodney Chamblee Mr. and Mrs. John A. Crawford Julie and Jim Crosthwait Linda and Tom Fenter Libba and Bob Frey Danelle and Kendall Garraway Carolyn and Cecil Heidelberg Mr. and Mrs. John (Dianne Pittman) Holbert Ellen and Thomas Hontzas Lisa Jenkins Lucia and Dee Jones Teri and Dan Jordan Leila and Sam Lane Jane M. Leech Susan R. Lindsay Ann and Buz Lowry Maury Lutin James L. Martin Trudy and Sidney McLaurin Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. McRae, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. Longstreet Minor III Muffy and Tim Mitch Dr. and Mrs. Don Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Armin J. Moeller, Jr. Pat and Tony Monk

TAIT HENDRIX GIFTS Capital Group

Betty and Jim Moore Lesley and Jimmy Morton Delores and Jorge Navarrete Marilyn and Bud Odom Office Products Plus, Inc. - The Watts Family Dr. Robert W. Pearigen Ashley and Crymes Pittman Trudy and Dave Powers Deborah and David Ratcliff Allyn and S. T. Ray Wanda and Johon Regan Betsy and Steve Rosenblatt Jeanne and Rod Russ Janet Clare Smith Rob Smith Carol Tatum Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Thompson Dr. Ancel C. Tipton, Jr. Heather and Will Vise Mrs. Guy T. Vise, Jr. Cheryl and Cal Wells Mary Alice and Donny White Charlotte and Frank Wilburn Shawn and Bob Wilkerson and Family Anne and Joe Wilkins Suzanne and Kent Wilkinson Dr. and Mrs. Allen R. Yates Mary and Wirt Yerger ANNE MURPHY OSBORNE Allyn and S. T. Ray WANDA PARK Addie and Tommy Louis

SARAH ELIZABETH SHELTON Barbara and Joe Shelton MARK STEELE Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Agnew BEE STRICKLIN Kim Griffing Porter ANDREW THOMAS JP Class of 2005 JODY TIDWELL Linda and Ricky Black Heather and Will Vise JIM WATTS Bronwen and Newton Wiggins CALVIN L. WELLS Anne and Steve Rogers Cheryl and Cal Wells MIRIAM WHITTEN Laura Bishop Cindy and David Brooks Julia and John Grant Trudy and Sidney McLaurin Allyn and S. T. Ray WALKER WILBANKS Milicent and Will Crosby Sheila and David Wilbanks MARTHA WILSON Linda and Ricky Black

JOANNE PITTMAN Mr. and Mrs. John (Dianne Pittman) Holbert

MARGARET "EASIE" WOOLEY Lesley and Jimmy Morton Heather and Will Vise Julie and Dudley Wooley

HARRY C. QUINN Allyn and S. T. Ray

DR. O. B. WOOLEY, JR. Julie and Dudley Wooley

Kelly and Kenneth Dotson

Melinda and Steve Hendrix

2015-16 Geri and Chip Miskelly

WALKER WILBANKS SCHOLARSHIP FUND Whitney and David Andress Griffin Callendar Creed Franklin Susan and John Garrard

Myriam and Bob Harris Melinda and Steve Hendrix Lisa and Stewart Horsley Mr. and Mrs. Harper Keeler

Janet and Doug Mann Gerard McCall Ashley and Hu Meena Beth Pickering

2015-16 St. Joseph Catholic School Janita and Jeff Tyree Tina and Bert Welch Missy Barnett Wyatt

IN-KIND Custom Metal Solutions, LLC Ferguson & Associates Architects, P.A. B and G. G. Ferguson

Ann Marie and Chris Tipton Julie and Dudley Wooley Bliss Gift and Home

Greenfield Horticulture Dr. and Mrs. Josh Huang Sunbelt Rentals

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Prospective families are invited to campus to preview all Prep has to offer their student on the following scheduled dates. You can register at www.takemetoPrep.com

EVENING PREP PREVIEW Friday, October 13 5:00-7:00 p.m.

DAYTIME PREP PREVIEW Thursday, October 26 Tuesday, November 14 Thursday, November 30 Wednesday, January 24 9:00-11:00 a.m.

9TH GRADE PREP PREVIEW Tuesday, October 24 12:30-2:30 p.m.

If you are unable to attend the dates above, contact our Admission Office to schedule your tour at www.takemetoPrep.com

2016-17 PATRIOT CLUB CIRCLE OF GOLD ($15,000+ ) Anonymous Brandi and David Dausman Ergon Foundation, Inc. Feild Co‑Operative Association, Inc.

Barry Walsh WEW Foundation Shawn and Bob Wilkerson M’lee and Kelley Williams Cindy and Jeff Wilson

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE ($10,000+) Stacy and Jay Underwood

HONOR CIRCLE ($500+) American Express Pam and Denny Britt Lavonne Bruckner C Spire Wireless Cindy Caracci Cindy and Parker Caracci Virginia and Scott Carlton Stacie and Bill Crim Cypress Depot Saundra and Duane Dewey Stacey and Glenn Ferreri Dr. and Mrs. Raymond F. Grenfell III Grits Capital LLC Marsha M. Hobbs Dr. and Mrs. Reed B. Hogan II Jackson Prep Boys’ Soccer Team Jackson Prep Class of 2006 Ellen and Charles Johnson Libby and Ted Kendall Amy and Monte Kraus Ginger and Brett Loper Val and Jon Mabry Ashley Hollis Maddux Tracie and Joe Mallard Ron McAnally Janie and Tom McCraney McCraney, Montagnet, Quin & Noble, PLLC Lou Ann and Doug McKibben Medical Staffing Associates LLC Mr. and Mrs. J. Longstreet Minor III Mississippi Janitorial Service Patsy G. and Henry H. Mounger Lori and Chris Newcomb Beverly and Greg Oden Mr. and Mrs. James W. O‘Mara Julia and Paul Ott Parker & Associates, CPA PLLC Susie and John Puckett Sara Young Razi Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Smyth Specialty Metals Supply, Inc. Star Service, Inc. of Jackson Tri Scape Landscape Management Inc. Caroline and Hunter Upchurch Mary Elizabeth and Charlie Upton Nancy and Daniel Venarske Jason L. Walton, Ph. D. Cheryl and Cal Wells

FOUNDERS‘ CIRCLE ($5,000+) Brown Bottling Group, Inc. Jackson Prep PAT Bettye and Dick Mason Ashley and Hu Meena Monty Montgomery Julie and Dudley Wooley TRUSTEES‘ CIRCLE ($2,500+) Dr. and Mrs. Howard Cheek Sidney and Holt Crews Laurie and Tony Huffman Holly and Alan Lange Jeanne and William Liston Amanda and Scott Overby Regions Anne and Steve Rogers Mr. and Mrs. William J. VanDevender Amy and DeFord Walker HEAD OF SCHOOL‘S CIRCLE ($1,000+) Anonymous Laura Bishop Nancy and Dodd Brister Carpenter Properties, Inc. Mary Frances and John Crawford Sheila and Rett Crowder Lesley and John Davis Ergon, Inc. First Presbyterian Day School Allison and Haley Fisackerly Roy Furrh Michelle and Gage Gibbs GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Sherry and Mike Gleason Christy and Bill Hawks Ladner Testing Laboratories, Inc. Lakeside Moulding & Manufacturing Co, Inc. Sophy and Adam Mangana Sally and Len Martin Tammie and James McCullough Cindy and Mac McGehee Mary and Richard Mills Wendy and Chuck Mullins Old South Brick & Supply Co. Jewell and Emile Ott Melinda and Jeff Peoples Ashley and Crymes Pittman Amanda and Ben Roberson Sherri and Randal Russell Barbara and Joe Shelton Smoothie King Caryl and Paul Sumrall Trustmark Mrs. Guy T. Vise, Jr. Heather and Will Vise Gloria Walker

PATRIOT CIRCLE ($50+) Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Aamco Transmissions Lea (Hughes) and Ben Adams Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Agnew Charese and Spence Aldridge AmazonSmile Foundation

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Gwen and T. J. Anderson Claire and Edward Andress Karla and Scott Andress Mary and Brock Baker Susan and Tracy Bailey Sarah and Marcus Balters Bank of America Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John Beard Brian D. Bearden Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Bearden Shane Bennett Anne and Dwight Boone The Box Family Sharon and John David Box Nell Bradford Nick Brewer Brister Orthodontics Cindy and David Brooks Jason Brooks Mary Tison and Jay Brown Holly and Brooks Buchanan Ann Hilton Buckner Melanie and Jamey Burrow F. M. Bush Lauri Byrd Gail and Daniel Cado Calhoun City High School Class of 1966 Hugh M. Cannon Capital City Beverages, Inc. Carpenter Properties, Inc. Adrienne and Keith Carter Judy and Ken Carter Cory and Matthew Caton Evie and Rusty Clark Ann and Jim Coggin Norma Flora Cox Libby and Jack Crawford Stacie and Bill Crim Milicent and Will Crosby Dr. Christopher Crotwell Roberta and James Currie Dallas Printing Gai and Billy Davis Nathan Devine Mildred Dickson Taylor Dixon Christina and Mark Dreher Natalie and Brian Drennan Anne and Ligon Duncan Jon Marcus Duncan Lisa and Eric Dyess Tracye C. Eakes Mary and Tom Eby JoAnn and Chuck Elderd Wilkie Engle and Paul Gonwa ERS, Inc., Todd Roberts, President Suzanne and John Eskrigge June Evans Mona and Johnny Evans Mari and Sam Farrington Kelley Walton Fenelon Ferguson & Associates Architects, P.A. B and G. G. Ferguson Karen Galyon Flowers

2016-17 Nancy Flowers Flowood Phillies Mark, Elizabeth, Alexandra, Ford and Creed Franklin Friends of the Class of 2017 Ginger and William Gage Dave Gammill Max C. Garriott Garry Graves Landscape, Inc. Anne Toy, Robby and John Gathings Susan and Alan Goodman Google Inc. Graduate Services South, Inc. Helen and Jesse Graham Deneen and David Graves Anna H. Griffin Dr. and Mrs. H. T. Grizzard Kim and Bobby Gross Chere and Donovan Guilbeau Melissa and Alan Gunn Victoria and John Haberman Reta and Mark Haire Karen and Jeff Hall Meg Hanes Mr. and Mrs. James C. Hardin Alice and Robin Harrigill Cyndie Harrison Margaret Minor Harvey Kelly and Blake Headley Leah and Bob Heath Brent Heavener Barbara Fortenberry Hederman and The Fortenberry Family Blair and Doug Hederman Hederman Brothers Printers Carolyn and Cecil Heidelberg Pam and Eddie Helms Laura Hepner Susan and Matt Hetzel Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hobgood, Jr. David Hogue Luanne and Phil Hogue Mr. and Mrs. John (Dianne Pittman) Holbert Caroline and Ashley Hollowell Ellen and Thomas Hontzas Katherine and Adam Horlock Linda and Buddy Huff Lain Hughes and Jessica Leigh Long Tish and Haden Hughes Tara F. Hunter Barbara and Frank Hutchins Janyl Igadna Melanie and David Irby Christina and Charlie Jackson Jackson Prep Booster Club Jackson Prep Class of 1974 Jackson Prep Class of 1976 Jackson Prep Class of 1981 Jackson Prep Class of 1991 Jackson Prep Class of 2017 Senior Football Players Jackson Prep Senior High Staff Cindy and Doyle Jefcoat Lisa Jenkins

Bethany Johnson Dr. Lee Johnson Kim and Kurt Jordan Teri and Dan Jordan Mary and Ted Kendall Keith, Sandee and Crawford King Vicki and Larry King Alice and Marvin Kitchen Steve and Kathy Kowalski Kowalski‘s Printplex Paula and Steve Kuhn Jacob Land Meredith and Daniel Lang Mysty and Allen Langford Lauren Harrison Ledbetter Dr. and Mrs. Hal Liddell Marlene Liddell Malika M. Lindsay Susan R. Lindsay Gail and David Litchliter Addie and Tommy Louis Katie Luckey Dena and Chris Lundberg Emily Carlisle Lynch Lelia and Mike Manning Caroline and Brad Mason Michael McAnally Leesa and Silas McCharen Emily and Guy McClain Heather and Tad McCraney Kenneth McDade Mitchell McGinnis Trudy and Sidney McLaurin Sarah McMillan Mr. and Mrs. Mart B. McMullan Elizabeth and Read Meadows Kristin and William Merrell

Henry Michel Dr. Lynn Miller Kris and Rob Mink Andrew Mitchell Mary Sue and Don Mitchell Kathleen and Mack Mitchell Susan and Jerrel Mitchell MMC Materials, Inc. Pat and Tony Monk Anne and Steve Montagnet Bryce and Jay Mooney Chris and Elizabeth Moore Dr. and Mrs. Jim Cariker Moore Tay Morgan Art Lesley and Jimmy Morton Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Murphree Allison Myers Ann and Tom Myers Leigh Ann and Dennis Naas Delores and Jorge Navarrete LeAnn and Luke Nealey Scott Newton Anna and Jimmy Nix Lisa and Gary Noble Waynette and Shane Noe Ric Nowell Lee Ozier Regan and Billy Painter Lisa Graham Parson Beth and Todd Perkins Elisa and Brian Phillips Paige Polk Kim and Trey Porter Trudy and Dave Powers Jennifer and Cliff Powers Sharon and Sonny Pryor Leigh Ann and Chris Purnell

Allyn and S. T. Ray Natalie and Rand Ray Raytheon Company Kimberly and Guy Reedy Wanda and John Regan Lynda and Michael Richardson Kevin Robichaux Alexander Romano Carol and David Rose James H. Rosenblatt Ross & Yerger Diana Rotenberry Jeanne and Rod Russ Wilma and Tom Sanders Nathan Sandifer Trina and Rance Sapen Melanie and Justin Schade Sarah and Ralph Scruggs Melissa and Ryan Sherman Lisa and Allen Shive Mandy and Timothy Shumaker Judy and Doug Simpson Carolyn and George Sisk Allison Smith Cassie and Carter Smith Paul D. Smith, Ph.D. Marla and Warren Speed Amber and Stephen Stack Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Stanley Dr. Mark Stanton Jimmye and Andy Sweat Carolyn and Jim Tatum Telpro Communications Co. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Thompson Muffin and Marcus Thompson Marc Treadway Janita and Jeff Tyree

Jane Tyson Valley Services, Inc. Benjamin Van Pelt Laurie and Miles Van Pelt Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thomas Van Uden III William VanDevender Dr. Larry Wade Mr. and Mrs. John Waits Jennifer and Brandt Walker Juanita Ward Lyn and Ben Watson Maret and Steve Watson Rosie and Dolphus Weary Dr. Andrew Weeks Dr. Christopher Weeks Dr. Stephen Weeks Beverly and Steve Weeks Vianne and Bill Welch Mary Alice and Donny White Lisa Whitney Brenda and Steve Whittington Amy and Ken Wiandt Jane Wiggins Newton Wiggins Sheila and David Wilbanks Jessica Wilkinson Elise and Tommy Williams K. C. and Wes Williams Karma and Scott Williams Derek Williford Zeb Winstead Richard Younce Sarah and Russell Young Jane Zhu

PARENTS CLASS OF 2017 Amanda and Chuck Box Holly and Brooks Buchanan Evie and Rusty Clark Sidney and Holt Crews Stacie and Bill Crim Lesley and John Davis B and G. G. Ferguson Ginger and William Gage Karen and Jeff Hall Christy and Bill Hawks Blair and Doug Hederman Heather and Tad McCraney Mary and Richard Mills Lori and Chris Newcomb Scott Newton Beverly and Greg Oden Kim and J. D. Pinnix Kim and Trey Porter Jennifer and Cliff Powers Susie and John Puckett Amanda and Ben Roberson Trina and Rance Sapen Mary Elizabeth and Charlie Upton Laurie and Miles Van Pelt Kim and Will Walker Lisa Whitney and Billy Cochrane Amy and Ken Wiandt K. C. and Wes Williams M‘Lee and Kelley Williams Cindy and Jeff Wilson

Sarah and Russell Young

Darlene and Andrew Smyth Stacy and Jay Underwood Kim and Will Walker Sheila and David Wilbanks Sarah and Russell Young

CLASS OF 2018 Charese and Spence Aldridge Karla and Scott Andress Sharon and John David Box Virginia and Scott Carlton Natalie and Brian Drennan Anne and Ligon Duncan Sherry and Mike Gleason Chere and Donovan Guilbeau Margaret and John Harvey Laurie and Tony Huffman Melanie and David Irby Cindy and Doyle Jefcoat Amy and Monte Kraus Addie and Tommy Louis Lynn and Trey Lovertich Val and Jon Mabry Heather and Tad McCraney Cindy and Mac McGehee Kristin and William Merrell Kathleen and Mack Mitchell Anne and Tom Myers Beth and Todd Perkins Elisa and Brian Phillips Kim and Trey Porter Amanda and Ben Roberson Robyn and Todd Roberts Sherri and Randal Russell Lisa and Allen Shive

CLASS OF 2019 Anonymous Libby and Jack Crawford Brandi and David Dausman Lesley and John Davis Tracye C. Eakes Mari and Sam Farrington Stacey and Glenn Ferreri Ginger and William Gage Kim and Bobby Gross Chere and Donovan Guilbeau Karen and Jeff Hall Kelly and Blake Headley Susan and Matt Hetzel Bethany Johnson Brad Johnson Teri and Dan Jordan Kim and Kurt Jordan Holly and Alan Lange Jeanne and William Liston Tammie and James McCullough Mary and Richard Mills Anne and Steve Montagnet Scott Newton Julia and Paul Ott

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Amanda and Scott Overby Debbie and Phillip Parker Melinda and Jeff Peoples Ashley and Crymes Pittman Natalie and Rand Ray Anne and Steve Rogers Carol and David Rose Trina and Rance Sapen Marla and Warren Speed Amber and Stephen Stack Lee and John Waits Karma and Scott Williams Jane and Jeff Zhu CLASS OF 2020 Nancy and Dodd Brister Sidney and Holt Crews Christina and Mark Dreher Natalie and Brian Drennan Suzanne and John Eskrigge Alice and Robin Harrigill Blair and Doug Hederman Holly and Alan Lange Beverly and Greg Oden Regan and Billy Painter Beth and Todd Perkins Paige Polk Stacy and Jay Underwood Mary Elizabeth and Charlie Upton Maret and Steve Watson Shawn and Bob Wilkerson Jessica and Lenny Wilkinson

CLASS OF 2021 Charese and Spence Aldridge Libby and Jack Crawford Brandi and David Dausman Lesley and John Davis Lisa and Eric Dyess Tracye C. Eakes Michelle and Gage Gibbs Sherry and Mike Gleason Deneen and David Graves Susan and Matt Hetzel Caroline and Ashley Hollowell Bethany Johnson Brad Johnson Mysty Langford Jeanne and William Liston Dena and Chris Lundberg

Val and Jon Mabry Heather and Tad McCraney Waynette and Shane Noe Beverly and Greg Oden Amanda and Ben Roberson Cassie and Carter Smith Marla and Warren Speed Caryl and Paul Sumrall Laurie and Miles Van Pelt Jessica and Lenny Wilkinson

Alice and Robin Harrigill Margaret and John Harvey Kelly and Blake Headley Christina and Charlie Jackson Mysty Langford Tracie and Joe Mallard Caroline and Brad Mason Kathleen and Mack Mitchell Wendy and Chuck Mullins Amanda and Scott Overby Kim and J. D. Pinnix Ashley and Crymes Pittman Carol and David Rose Lisa and Allen Shive Cassie and Carter Smith Clare and Gilbert Van Loon Lee and John Waits

CLASS OF 2022 Sharon and John David Box Mary Tison and Jay Brown Adrienne and Keith Carter Tammy and Jon Marcus Duncan Wilkie Engle and Paul Gonwa

Laurie and Jason L. Walton M‘Lee and Kelley Williams Karma and Scott Williams CLASS OF 2023 Brandi and David Dausman Lisa and Eric Dyess Allison and Haley Fisackerly Alice and Robin Harrigill Ellen and Charles Johnson Malika M. Lindsay Tracie and Joe Mallard Waynette and Shane Noe Amber and Stephen Stack Allyson and Marcus Thompson Laurie and Miles Van Pelt Nancy and Daniel Venarske

ALUMNI *Précis Club. See page 45 for Précis levels.

CLASS OF 1971 Dr. Lee Johnson CLASS OF 1972 Mary Briggs Baker Elise Van Hecke Williams CLASS OF 1973 Dr. Hal Liddell Mac McGehee* CLASS OF 1974 Dianne Pittman Holbert Jackson Prep Class of 1974 Larry King* Lee Ozier Lisa Graham Parson Allyn Mann Ray* Dr. Mark Stanton

Jackson Prep Class of 1976 Anne Snyder Myers Clare Thomas Van Loon CLASS OF 1977 Bill Crim* Jane Tyson CLASS OF 1978 Dr. John Cox Roy Furrh* Lisa Gribas Jenkins Charles Johnson* Tommy Louis* Kris Patrick Mink CLASS OF 1979 Holly Holman Buchanan Anne Toy Clark Gathings Mike Manning Ashley Creekmore Meena*

CLASS OF 1975 Kelley Walton Fenelon* Gage Gibbs*

CLASS OF 1981 Jackson Prep Class of 1981 John Puckett* Barry Walsh*

CLASS OF 1976 Wilkie Engle Alan Gunn

CLASS OF 1982 Scott Andress Sam Farrington

Michelle Thomas Gibbs* Henry Michel Dr. Leigh Ann Burns Naas Anne Wells Rogers* CLASS OF 1983 John Beard Lavonne Bruckner* Susan Bush Goodman Tay Cossar Morgan* Scott Newton Paul Ott Kim Griffing Porter Dr. Lisa Whitney David Wilbanks* CLASS OF 1984 Jim Coggin Dr. John Davis* Ginger Goodwin Gage* Jeff Peoples Will Walker* Dudley Wooley* CLASS OF 1985 Franc Lee* Colonel William Merrell* Kristin Reed Merrell Bill Morgan Elisa Thomas Phillips* Allen Shive Will Vise* M‘lee McMullan Williams* Richard Younce* CLASS OF 1986 Sidney Creekmore Crews* Suzanne Hasseltine Eskrigge* G. G. Ferguson* Dr. Jay Underwood* CLASS OF 1987 Sarah Beth Carlson Balters* Jack Crawford * Amy Traub Kraus* Dena Kirton Lundberg Melinda Latimer Peoples* Ben Roberson* Warren Speed* CLASS OF 1988 William Crosby Rett Crowder*

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Sherry Shaw Gleason* Margaret Minor Harvey Tad McCraney Monty Montgomery* Marc Treadway* CLASS OF 1989 David Dausman* Doug Hederman Lain Hughes* Alan Lange* Mack Mitchell* Ric Nowell* Mary Elizabeth Russ Upton* CLASS OF 1990 Ashley Hollis Maddux* Holly Dale McMullan Dr. Todd Perkins Stephen Stack* Robert Van Uden* CLASS OF 1991 Adrienne Cox Carter* Dr. Keith Carter Jackson Prep Class of 1991 Brett Loper* Crymes Pittman* Sara Young Razi*

2016-17 CLASS OF 1998 Amy Lampton Walker* Dr. Stephen Weeks* CLASS OF 1999 Christina Sandifer Jackson* CLASS OF 2000 Lewis Agnew* Jay Mooney CLASS OF 2001 Lea Hughes Adams Caroline McKibben Upchurch* CLASS OF 2002 Dr. Christopher Weeks* Dr. Newton Wiggins* CLASS OF 2003 Lauren Harrison Ledbetter* CLASS OF 2004 Jason Brooks* William VanDevender* Dr. Andrew Weeks* CLASS OF 2005 Emily Carlisle Lynch* Elizabeth May Meadows Jimmy Nix*

CLASS OF 1992 Bobby Gross* Brad Mason Cassie Anderson Smith Trey Smith

CLASS OF 2006 Sally Wells Byram* Jackson Prep Class of 2006*

CLASS OF 1993 Caroline Monsour Hollowell Ben Watson*

CLASS OF 2008 Jordan Shumaker* Anna Wells*

CLASS OF 1994 Caroline Yates Mason

CLASS OF 2010 Josh Shumaker*

CLASS OF 1995 Jon Marcus Duncan Dr. Ric Grenfell* Zeb Winstead*

CLASS OF 2011 Daniel Lang*

CLASS OF 1996 Michael McAnally* Katy Mitch Stanley* CLASS OF 1997 Melanie Largent Burrow*

CLASS OF 2007 Paige Noble Mitchell

CLASS OF 2014 Ann Hilton Buckner* CLASS OF 2015 Ben Van Pelt*

IN HONOR OF

2016-17

AVERY T. ANDRESS Dr. and Mrs. H. T. Grizzard

NANCY FLOWERS Helen and Jesse Graham

MITCHELL MCGINNIS Mari and Sam Farrington

LEE SMITH Helen and Jesse Graham

JOHN HENRY ANDRESS Dr. and Mrs. H. T. Grizzard

TATE FOWLER Charlie Ott and Family

LOU ANN MCKIBBEN Mari and Sam Farrington

CAROLYN TATUM Sarah McMillan

PAUL D. ANDRESS Dr. and Mrs. H. T. Grizzard Charlie Ott and Family

J. P. GATHINGS Charlie Ott and Family

MR. AND MRS. HUGH C. MONTGOMERY Monty Montgomery

JEFFREY TYLER TYREE Janita and Jeff Tyree

BOBBY GROSS Helen and Jesse Graham

JAKE NEWSOME Charlie Ott and Family

WILLIAM J. VANDEVENDER William VanDevender, Jr.

JOHN HABERMAN Charlie Ott and Family

GARY NOBLE Helen and Jesse Graham

BECKY WALKER Reta and Mark Haire

GREGOR PATTI Charlie Ott and Family

KATIE WALKER Gloria Walker

JEANNE MARIE PEET Reta and Mark Haire

ALLY WALKER Gloria Walker

JOJO POUND Charlie Ott and Family

DR. JASON WALTON Laura Bishop Barbara Fortenberry Hederman and The Fortenberry Family

DIANN ARINDER Emily Carlisle Lynch JOHN NIX ARLEDGE Charlie Ott and Family JACOB ARON Charlie Ott and Family RICKY J. BLACK The Puckett Family NELL BRADFORD Carolyn and Cecil Heidelberg NICK BREWER The Puckett Family CINDY BROOKS Paul, Julia, Paul Vegas and Charlie Ott

RETA HAIRE Helen and Jesse Graham TAYLOR HAWKS Christy and Bill Hawks DAVID HOGUE Charlie Ott and Family

TRUDY POWERS Helen and Jesse Graham

DIANNE HOLBERT Mari and Sam Farrington

CHRIS PUCKETT Charlie Ott and Family

JACKSON PREP EMPLOYEES Susan R. Lindsay

DR. JASON R. RICHARDSON Lynda and Michael Richardson

BARRETT BUFKIN Charlie Ott and Family

JP CLASS OF 2017 Friends of the Class of 2017

JACOB CRAWLEY Charlie Ott and Family

DEEN KNOTTS Charlie Ott and Family

BUDDY CROSBY Paula and Steve Kuhn

SUSAN R. LINDSAY Carolyn and Cecil Heidelberg

WILL CROSBY Richard Younce

ADDIE LOUIS Helen and Jesse Graham

MALCOLM SAXON Helen and Jesse Graham Sarah McMillan

MARI FARRINGTON Helen and Jesse Graham

LELIA MANNING Sarah McMillan

EASTON SHEFFIELD Charlie Ott and Family

LYNDA RICHARDSON Sarah McMillan NOAH SASSER Charlie Ott and Family

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DR. LISA WHITNEY Paul, Julie, Paul Vegas and Charlie Ott Kimberly and Guy Reedy AMY WIANDT Helen and Jesse Graham Sarah McMillan DUDLEY WOOLEY Teri and Dan Jordan JOHN YOUNG Charlie Ott and Family

IN MEMORY OF WARD BRELAND JP Class of 1981

WALLACE MCMILLAN Pat and Tony Monk Carolyn and Jim Tatum

MARK CLARK JP Class of 1974 Lisa Graham Parson

ANN PARTRIDGE Flowood Phillies

LAUREN ANN CLEMENT Melanie and Jamey Burrow

BOBBY WAYE PITTMAN, JR. Mr. and Mrs. John (Dianne Pittman) Holbert

BRIAN COLLINS JP Class of 1981

CHARLES A. PLANCH Libby and Ted Kendall

MARK COX JP Class of 1981

BRODIE RAY JP Class of 1981

RON DURASTANTI Linda and Ricky Black Trudy and Sidney McLaurin

HELEN HESTER SILLS JP Class of 1981 ROBERT SPELL JP Class of 1981

RICHIE EDMONSON JP Class of 1981 Addie and Tommy Louis

MARK STEELE Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Agnew

MRS. BETH NICHOLS GITTINS Susan R. Lindsay

SANDY TAYLOR Susan R. Lindsay

KIRK HANNON Susan and Alan Goodman RONNIE HEAVENER Anne Toy, Robby and John Gathings CAROLYN HOLLIS Susan R. Lindsay Mr. and Mrs. J. Longstreet Minor III Allyn and S. T. Ray ROBERT MALOUF Linda and Ricky Black Henry Michel RIVERS MCGRAW Linda and Ricky Black Cindy W. Caracci Jackson Prep Football Moms Henry Michel Heather, Will, Jay, Campbell and Healy Vise RIVERS MCGRAW Class of 2015 10-24-1996 – 11-10-2016 Cindy and Parker Caracci

Barbara Fortenberry Hederman and The Fortenberry Family Blair and Doug Hederman Mr. and Mrs. W. A Hobgood, Jr. Laurie and Tony Huffman Vicki and Larry King Marlene Liddell Susan R. Lindsay Trudy and Sidney McLaurin Sarah McMillan Dr. and Mrs. Jim Cariker Moore Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Murphree Delores and Jorge Navarrete Allyn and S. T. Ray Diana Rotenberry Carolyn and George Sisk Jimmye and Andy Sweat Carolyn and Jim Tatum Clare and Gilbert Van Loon Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thomas Van Uden III Mr. and Mrs. William J. VanDevender Elise and Tommy Williams JOHN W. WALTON Roger Alberson Anonymous Tracy and Susan Bailey Brian D. Bearden Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Bearden Laura Bishop Anne and Dwight Boone Cindy and David Brooks Calhoun City High School Class of 1966 Gail and Daniel Cado Hugh M. Cannon Dr. Christopher Crotwell Mildred Dickson Lisa and Eric Dyess Jody and Chuck Elderd June Evans Kelley Walton Fenelon Glenn, Stacey and Gabbi Ferreri Julia and John Grant Mr. and Mrs. James C. Hardin Kelly and Blake Headley Blair and Doug Hederman Pam and Eddie Helms

FRANCES PATTERSON WALTON Laura Bishop Sally and Len Martin Allyn and S. T. Ray JO ANN WALTON Anonymous Susan and Tracy Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Bearden Laura Bishop Anne and Dwight Boone Nell Bradford Cindy and David Brooks Gail and Daniel Cado Gai and Billy Davis Mildred Dickson Lisa and Eric Dyess JoAnn and Chuck Elderd June Evans Glenn, Stacey and Gabbi Ferreri Mark, Elizabeth, Alexandra, Ford and Creed Franklin Mr. and Mrs. James C. Hardin

Mr. and Mrs. W. A Hobgood, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John (Dianne Pittman) Holbert Linda and Buddy Huff Laurie and Tony Huffman Tish and Haden Hughes Barbara and Frank Hutchins Jackson Prep PAT JP Senior High Staff JP Senior High Staff Bethany Johnson Keith, Sandee and Crawford King Vicki and Larry King Alice and Marvin Kitchen Marlene Liddell Susan R. Lindsay Sophy and Adam Mangana Sarah McMillan Mr. and Mrs. J. Longstreet Minor III Susan and Jerrel Mitchell Dr. and Mrs. Jim Cariker Moore Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Murphree Delores and Jorge Navarrete Scott Newton Trudy and Dave Powers Sharon and Sonny Pryor Susie and John Puckett Allyn and S. T. Ray James H. Rosenblatt Diana Rotenberry Melanie and Justin Schade Carolyn and George Sisk Caroline and Hunter Upchurch Clare and Gilbert Van Loon Mr. and Mrs. William J. VanDevender Dr. Larry Wade Lynn and Ben Watson Jessica Wilkinson Elise and Tommy Williams Julie and Dudley Wooley CALVIN L. WELLS Cheryl and Cal Wells WALKER WILBANKS Milicent and Will Crosby Sheila and David Wilbanks

WALKER WILBANKS SCHOLARSHIP FUND John W. Carroll

2016-17

Kenneth A. Primos

IN-KIND Capital City Beverages, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Howard Cheek Cypress Depot

2016-17

Google Inc. Hederman Brothers Printers Kowalski‘s Printplex

Lakeside Moulding & Manufacturing Co, Inc. Lori and Chris Newcomb Kim Griffing Porter

Specialty Metals Supply, Inc. Tay Morgan Designs, Inc.

Every attempt was made to ensure accuracy. We apologize for any oversights or errors that may have occurred.

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JOIN THE PATRIOT CLUB CIRCLE OF GOLD $15,000 or more

FOUNDERS’ CIRCLE $5,000 to $9,999

HEAD OF SCHOOL’S CIRCLE $1,000 to $2,499

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE $10,000 to $14,999

TRUSTEES’ CIRCLE $2,500 to $4,999

HONOR CIRCLE $500 to $999

PATRIOT CIRCLE Up to $500

In support of Jackson Preparatory School’s 2017–2018 Patriot Club, I pledge $_________________________.

A check (made payable to JP Patriot Club) in the amount of $_________________________ is enclosed for:

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One-Time Monthly Quarterly Annually Bank Routing #____________________________________ Account #____________________________________ Bank Account Name (if different from above)___________________________________________________________ Financial Institution____________________________________________________________________________ Begin Date____ /____ /____ End Date____ /____ /____ Draft on the: 1st 15th I agree that each payment shall be the same as if it were an instrument personally signed by me. This authority is to remain in effect until the date designated above. I have the right to stop payment of a charge by timely notification to Jackson Prep prior to charging my account. I understand, however, that both the financial institution and Jackson Prep reserve the right to terminate this payment plan (or my participation therein).

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I will donate by credit card online at www.jacksonprep.org. (Please complete pledge information above and sign at bottom.)

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Name (to appear in the Honor Roll of Donors) please print _________________________________________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________________ City________________________________________________ State____________________ Zip____________ Email Address________________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone___________________________________ Cell Phone_____________________________________ Please indicate if applicable:

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This gift is A Memorial to________________________________________________________________________________ An Honorarium to_____________________________________________________________________________ Return your tax-deductible gift to Stacey Ferreri, Director of Institutional Advancement Mailbox located in McRae Center • 601-932-8106, Ext. 275 • sferreri@jacksonprep.net Or mail to: Jackson Preparatory School • P.O. Box 4940 • Jackson, Mississippi 39296-4940

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Précis Club Précis Club members are alumni who give the recommended amount or more according to class year.

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tomodachi A V ISIT

FR O M

JA PA N

WRITTEN BY RICHARD YOUNCE

“The Japan-America Society of Mississippi chose Prep for the Mississippi stop of the ‘tomodachi’ (or ‘friends’) tour.”

I

was startled a couple of years ago when a reception was held in the foyer of the Guyton Science Center, just outside the doors to the Lyceum.

How odd, I thought. That space is where students sit waiting to see Suzanne Eskrigge, the science department chair.

Or hang out on the carpet before film class. Or drop book bags for a class assembly in the Lyceum’s theater seats.

It’s a foyer.

Then, I was invited to a reception there myself. And I understood.

The Guyton Center, with its attached stadium-seating Lyceum, was built in 2004, and the facility is used by the school every day. But the 200seat classroom is too good to keep for ourselves, and Prep lends it out to community groups and holds school related meetings there after hours.

The Lyceum is perfect for video-andpanel presentations, and the foyer space outside is great for informal meetings with tables (and a buffet stretched down the science hall).

On November 14, 2016, Prep hosted the Mississippi leg of a Japanese business, good will, and friendship tour of the United States titled “Walk in US; Talk on Japan.” The tour delegates are all private citizens, albeit citizens with major government and international business experience. Food, friendship, and finance were to be the order of the evening.

Heavy hors d’oeuvres certainly attracted this faculty member, but heavy-weight guests were the real menu. During the pre-talk reception, I sat across from Shotaro Oshima, Japan’s former ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Korea. He also served in other embassies and as his country’s permanent representative to the World Trade Organization. While I indelicately scarfed down skewered shrimp and mushroom puffs, the Ambassador deftly sipped ginger ale.

According to Ambassador Oshima, cultural norms in countries make a huge difference to the approach and speed at which one conducts trade negotiations. In Western countries, making the deal and getting the work started quickly drives the discussions; in Eastern countries, attention to formality, ceremony, and structure is as important to negotiation as content or 47

goals. Thus the disparate postings throughout his career—Thailand, Russia, the United States, Israel, the aforementioned Saudi Arabia and Korea—required him to study the nuances of culture that are actually anything but intuitive.

“Kind of like middle-school cliques,” I said.

“Knowledge and nimbleness are important,” replied the Ambassador.

After the reception, a diverse panel drawn from the Japanese delegation gave short presentations in their areas of expertise and engaged audience questions. The focus was US-Japan relations, but the undercurrent from the

delegation and the audience was the changing nature of the business and the mindsets of younger workers in Japan and America.

The executive with 40+ years of international experience spoke about accepting new attitudes and how to work with them.

Sounds familiar, thought this teacher.

An up-and-coming financial manger noted how her generation wants to balance work life and personal life.

Please show me how to do that, I internally responded.

The former communications manager, the Aide from the Prime

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Minister’s office, the Americaneducated sports trainer and promoter—all noted directions in which they have seen Japan develop and areas in which they want it to grow. Each had ideas that could apply to the United States … to Mississippi … to Prep.

After the panel discussion, I invited the sports promoter to tour Prep’s athletic facilities.

Yasunori Nitta studied at Nicholls State University in Louisiana and is familiar with Southerners’ love of sports. He currently works with Japanese Olympic athletes, and noted that sports in Japan are not school based, but community or

club based. Nitta watched part of a basketball game and was impressed with our injury and rehab facilities, engaging Prep Athletic Trainer Ricky Clarke in long conversation.

We stayed so late that the delegation coordinator had to hunt us down.

The whole event was illuminating, not least to the attendees, who were mostly people previously unconnected to Jackson Prep. Of course, hosting such affairs allows groups like the “Walk in US; Talk on Japan” delegation to reach the mid-Mississippi citizenry, but doing so also allows Prep to increase its involvement in that larger community.

The Japan-America Society of Mississippi chose Prep for the Mississippi stop of the “tomodachi” (or “friends”) tour because of the school’s superior facilities (the Lyceum!), its capital city location, and its proximity to Japaneseconnected businesses in New Orleans, Canton, Jackson, and north Mississippi. The tour’s purpose is to connect with businesses and organizations already involved with Japan as well as create new connections for future business and community crossovers.

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Mandarin teacher Jane Zhu and COO Denny Britt had something to do with the delegation’s decision to come to Prep, as did the efforts of Jackson Prep Director of Events & Partnerships, Vicki King.

Later that night, after all the other attendees had left, I grazed the buffet leftovers and looked over my notes. I thought about one of Ambassador Oshoma’s comments.

All progress, he stated, flows from negotiation, but the best negotiations flow from private friendships in informal spaces. I understood.

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“Joseph hopes to create relationships between players and volunteers that will change lives.”

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oseph Voynik, sophomore and lifelong baseball fan, was just twelve when he came up with an idea that would make a huge difference in the lives of others in our community.

While watching a Pittsburgh Pirates game, he was introduced to the Miracle League, which provides baseball opportunities to children and adults regardless of their abilities. Although he was initially inspired to volunteer as a buddy— someone who helps players with hitting, running the bases, or fielding—Joseph realized there wasn’t a Miracle League Field in the region. So he decided to build one.

Joseph spent numerous hours over the past three years toward his mission. In 2014, he shared the idea with his 7th grade Leadership class. They raised $10,000 as seed money for the project.

With help from his parents, Joseph then formed a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Miracle League of Central Mississippi. Joseph traveled to Miracle League Fields in Louisiana and Georgia to collect information.

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proposal to various Mayors and Boards of Aldermen. He secured a location in November 2015, when the City of Ridgeland agreed to contribute an existing field to be renovated by the Miracle League.

Designed to have roomy dugouts and a surface that allows ease of transport to wheelchairs and other devices, the field occupies a space among others more traditional in design so that players can experience the same thrill of going to the ballpark as their friends and siblings. For many parents, this may be the first time they see their child participate fully in community sports.

Joseph hopes to create relationships between players and volunteers that will change lives. So far, almost $500,000 has been raised. Joseph is involved in planning, fundraising, and social-media advertising for the Miracle League of Central Mississippi—and remains an honors student at Prep.

Construction is anticipated to begin this summer.

The aim is to have the field complete and ready for Opening Day in the Spring 2018. The initial budget of $450,000 has been increased to about $560,000.

Joseph plans to raise the remaining funds needed while construction is underway. For more information, or to donate, visit www.miracleleagueofcentralms.com.

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CENTRE stage GRADUATING SENIOR REFLECTS ON HER TIME IN DRAMA DEPARTMENT Madeleine Porter: I’ll start with something you

probably already know. The arts at Prep are above and beyond anything else you’ll find in the state. It’s hard to match the star-power Prep showcases every year in its amazing artists, wonderful writers, and talented musicians. But one part of the journey has left a lasting mark on me.

If you know me, you know I can’t seem to stay away from theater. Acting has literally been passed down the generations in my family. From my grandmother acting on stage at Fulton Chapel to my mother and father singing opera together in The Pirates of Penzance, acting seems to flow through us. That’s why I appreciate the drama department so much. It gave me an outlet to be creative and to express myself on stage. It provided a place where crazy ideas could be shared, friends could be made, and lasting memories could be created.

Beyond that, drama has helped me learn to be more confident. It’s not a mystery that getting up on stage in front of hundreds of people can be terrifying. You create a lot of self-doubt in the few moments before the lights go up. But you find, when you’ve been doing theater as long as I have, that it gets easier every time.

You know that you have a job to do, and no amount of worry is going to stop that.

It also helps that the drama department has people involved who can catch you when you feel like you’re falling. I’ve created so many friendships with not only my fellow actors but also backstage parents, set builders, tech experts, and of course, directors. I think that’s what makes our department so special. You know as you hit that stage and prepare to say your lines that you have a family of people there to love you—even if you fail. They’re going to support you whether you’re just starting, a pro, or a dreamer who wakes up and says, “Hey, let me try directing my own shows and see how that goes.” Prep will always have people who are there to lift you up.

As I head to college this fall, I know that I’m still going to have people I can call if I’m struggling.

To quote my favorite musical, Sunset Boulevard,

“Everything’s as if we never said goodbye.” I’m still going to keep in touch with the friends I’ve made as much as the people I’ve grown up with. I know that they’re out there cheering for me, even when I fail every now and again. That’s the greatest gift Prep could have given me.

STUDENT-LED PRODUCTIONS: OF MICE AND MEN AND DEATH OF A SALESMAN Emily Lynch: In the spring of 2016, Gregor Patti

and Keeton Landfair devised a plan for a student-led production of Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck to take place in the summer. The cast and crew were made up of current students and young alumni. They depended on the community for financial support through the use of GoFundMe. Volunteers dedicated their time and effort in building sets, assisting in the production itself, and publicizing the event. Director and leading actor Gregor said, “I will say that this was one of the most incredible learning experiences of my life. I found the roots of my passions. I learned that ambition is not when a man wants to step above others, but above himself.” With hopes the summertime student-led productions become a tradition, Patti once again led the effort to produce Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman in 2017. Learn more about this production on the next page from two members of the cast and crew.

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couldn’t have imagined—he showed us what only art can do. Expect to see artist Gregor Patti in many a of his junior year and started a GoFundMe page for Of magazine in years to come.

Mice and Men. He confessed that theater was his life’s work and utmost passion, that he needed $3000, and Jennings Duncan: Gregor Patti approached me that this play would be performed in late June. However, sometime in late April about writing music for his this was the first anyone at Prep had heard about it. production of Death of a Salesman. I didn’t know exactly No matter! He cast the show, worked out the details how prepared or available I was for this job, but I’d with the administration, and hit the ground running. always wanted to do something of the sort, and I knew Bumpily. I have never seen Gregor more stressed in my this play was going to be excellent. Gregor is a fantastic life. There were many days when I, as assistant director, actor/director and a good friend came to practice thinking, “When’s of mine, so in truth, my composing the last time you showered?” or “You role probably came more directly should put a bed in the dressing room from my relation to him than from and bring a toothbrush.” From linehis knowledge of my musical ability. memorizing sessions and rehearsal “Student-led Even so, I accepted and went to work. to set-building, costume shopping, productions After meeting a couple of times and media interviews—repeat ad and discussing exactly what Gregor infinitum—it was amazing that he had are one of the envisioned, we decided on a minimalist time to inhale a morsel of food, much coolest things composition based upon interweaving less settle perfectly into a complex, mentally-disabled character. But just as you can do in high melodies in piano and cello. Arthur Miller describes his intention for a lump of coal is refined into diamond under immense heat and pressure, school, and working the backdrop and set of the play as so the show came together as one of alongside this cast somewhat fragmented, and we wanted those ideas to generate the play’s the most powerful performances ever and crew has been sonic landscape: simple, emotional, to grace our stage, showcasing the and slightly broken. Gregor made it combined efforts of Prep alumni and a real pleasure.” a point that the music would never current students, a team of devoted be compensation for his actors. He is parents, a faculty member or two, and dedicated to creating an environment of course, Mr. Gregor Patti. for great acting and wasn’t signing me A year later, he’s done it again. on to make up for any lack of ability in the cast. His Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman hit the stage in actors would create the feeling—I was their support.

June, and it was an equally sublime theatrical experience.

Even though I haven’t been extremely involved Gregor had a phenomenal, dedicated cast that took a (I’m recording my debut EP to be released soon), huge American classic and revived its beauty. Again, I’m excited to see it all come together. Student-led he worked with a supportive community of parents productions are one of the coolest things you can do in and faculty. But the driving force behind these two high school, and working alongside this cast and crew years has been Mr. Patti himself. He is endowed with has been a real pleasure. Gregor is a fantastic guy, and unflagging passion for revealing the human experience everyone at Prep is ready to see him shine as he moves onstage, and it is a fire that spreads to everyone present, to the next stage. audience and cast alike. Prep gave him an opportunity to experience theater, and he gave back to us what we Lawson Marchetti: Gregor Patti got online at the end

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pretentious wife. Anna Voynik was young Amaryllis, and the shy, lisping Withrop Parro, who brings them all together in the end, was portrayed by Scott Shive.

PRESENTING THE MUSIC MAN What do you get when a con-man selling band instruments and a fake band program comes to town?

T-R-O-U-B-L-E‌ Right here in River City! The Music Man, directed by Dianne Holbert and assistant Anna Griffin, came to the Fortenberry Theatre in October.

The musical starred a multi-talented cast of students from seniors to elementary students. The play was a great success, largely due to the energy and fun of its gifted and dedicated cast and crew.

Starring Lawson Marchetti as the quick-talking con-man Professor Harold Hill and Claire Porter as the town librarian Marian Paroo, who is on to his con job, the production featured stunning costumes and sets that put audiences at the turn of the century in a small Iowa town full of eccentric characters. Gregory Vance played Mayor Shinn, and Madeleine Porter his

SHOWCHOIR MASTERS The 4th annual Showchoir Masters was held in January with over 35 showchoirs from five states attending. Prep was at capacity for this exciting weekend. Reveillon and Fusion hosted the competition along with volunteers from our community. Helpers were stationed across campus, assisting 5,000+ people in attendance over two days. The Network from Homewood, AL, was awarded Grand Champion of the weekend with Grenada Visions receiving 1st runnerup. Due to severe weather alerts and tornado warnings, the Finals were canceled.

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CODING TO THE BEAT

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he drumline adds energy and precision to all events in which they participate. This fall, a few of the senior-high members of this group decided to illuminate their drums with carefully coded LED lights. Junior Zach Richardson, while enrolled in a sophomore coding class, developed the idea. “I know that without the support of others, success is not possible,” Zach noted. So, taking his leadership role seriously, his next step was to recruit two senior classmates, Joshua Michael and Isaac Clapp.

“I realized that I know more C++ than I thought,” said Clapp. “Wiring and programming the drums took a lot longer than you would think.”

Zach sought permission from Director of Bands Steve Kincaid, made a proposal to the Head of I.T., and most importantly, secured the innovation funds to implement the project. “If you find something you

want to build or do, go for it,” Zach offered. “If you have a good idea, the school is great about supporting its students.” Clapp seconded the importance of donor contributions to realizing their vision: “Donors make pep rallies more exciting for the crowd as well as the drumline.”

The LED lights were a resounding success. The impact of adding another dimension to pep rallies—of hearing the student section cheer for their teams with more spirit—is hard to measure.

Mr. Kincaid remains grateful for the collaboration and its many benefits: “Jackson Prep has outstanding students with many versatile talents. Thank you!

Without funding, students would have limited opportunities for individual and social growth of this kind.”

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TECH-SAVVY LEARNING:

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he foundations of education —discovery, understanding, and communication—have yielded great riches to the teachers and students of this generation through the implementation of technology in the classroom, and our junior high is no exception.

For students, many of whom have never seen a typewriter or known life without a cell phone, the use of technology in the classroom seems natural. The many options available for delivering information to students have given junior-high teachers some incredible tools.

It isn’t that traditional paperand-pencil learning has been eliminated, but tools like Google Classroom, websites for practice in specific subject areas, and research databases have made learning more accessible, more enjoyable, and more challenging for our juniorhigh students.

Take Google Classroom, for example. This tool creates a conversation between teacher and students that extends beyond the classroom. Students “join” the teacher’s Google classroom via a joining code. The teacher can communicate with students by sending links to articles or videos, assigning homework, or giving online quizzes and tests. Students can upload their homework assignments, ask questions, and give feedback, keeping the conversation going. A Google Classroom app on their phones alerts students to any new communication from their teachers.

Group collaboration can extend beyond the classroom, too. By sharing documents, students work together even when they aren’t together. Slide presentations, reports, and research can all be accomplished via online collaboration, which means students who play a sport or have a role in the latest stage production can get their work done on time.

Another instructional technology tool is the use of subscription-only websites that allow students to practice classroom skills. For example, math teachers use ALEKS, an extension of their classroom textbook, while English teachers use IXL.com.

“ALEKS gives us many options,” says Dr. Helen Graham, who teaches sixth-grade math.

“The program diagnoses students’ levels of understanding and assigns problems according to their individual skill level. If there is a skill that they didn’t quite master in an earlier grade, or if they are ready for a greater challenge on the current classroom skills, ALEKS can recognize and meet their needs.” Students also can practice basic math facts in a timed setting, and with this fundamental skill mastered, Dr. Graham notes, “they are able to grasp higher-level math skills more quickly and easily.”

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are accustomed to using various websites, either on their home computers or cell phones, and because much of their creative writing is done on computer, students find that an online format for learning the basic skills of comma placement, identifying a sentence fragment, or using verb tenses correctly is both relevant and appropriate. English and social studies teachers use Newsela.com to expose students to interesting articles on current and historical events that are written in a format that meets their reading levels.

Online databases and websites put a wealth of information at the students’ fingertips. Through our library’s subscriptions, students have access to a variety of databases that provide safe sources where they can dig for information for everything from research papers to group projects.

Integrating technology into the junior-high classroom makes sense for tech-savvy youngsters.

Delivering education in a format that is comfortable for them increases their productivity and keeps them in contact with their teachers. But teachers and students agree that some old-school methods shouldn’t be replaced, and the cognitive skills developed through the exercise of writing by hand are essential and enjoyable. So they’re not getting rid of the No. 2 pencils.

Not yet, anyway.

WRITTEN BY NANCY FLOWERS

JUNIOR HIGH

academics+activities=awesome!

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f you took a before-school walk down the halls of not like to play, you could still watch your friends and our Junior High, you’d likely meet with a jumble cheer them on. of uniform-clad students swapping stories, catching up on last night’s game, or finishing a forgotten math Katie White: As members of Prep’s theater homework assignment. You’d see some students trickle productions, many students learn how to dance, act, in and out of classrooms to ask a teacher for help or to and sing. Several of these students try out for our two make up a quiz, while others would zoom past you to plays, hosted in Fortenberry Theatre each fall and grab some breakfast in the Dining Commons before spring. The spring 2017 production is The Lion, the the bell rings. Antsy seventh-grade students roam their Witch, and the Wardrobe, based on the initial book in hall, moving from one conversation to another; the the Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis. Several more savvy eighth- and ninth-grade students prefer to students auditioned, including Anna Voynik, who will sit in clumps that bulge into the traffic play the role of the fox. Giving advice flow as the first-period bell approaches. to students who plan to audition, Anna The halls are teeming with says, “Be so good that they can’t ignore smiles, laughter, Fusion Showchoir you.”

“The halls are performers—cute girls with pin curls— and athletes wearing their game-day Anna Voynik: Leadership is not just teeming with jerseys. During football season, you an idea—it is a course of study that smiles, laughter, might even see the band’s drumline continues throughout a student’s highmarching through the halls, stirring Fusion show choir school career. Lt. Col. William Merrell, up school spirit. Imagine: a parade just director of Prep’s Global Leadership performers, outside your classroom!

Institute, feels strongly that “leaders are and athletes While the focus of a junior-high not born; they are crafted through basic student’s day is chiefly academic, it is leadership skills like the ones learned by wearing their hardly limited to that. In addition to all Prep students in the nine-week 7th game-day jerseys.” grade leadership rotation.” Lt. Col. the rigor of science, English, math, and social studies, students are involved in Merrell adds, “With faculty and parent plenty of activities. We, the members involvement and leader opportunities, of Growing Writers (the Junior High our students are encouraged to get out writing club), hope to give you, dear reader, a taste of their comfort zones and to lead a group or personal of the busy, challenging, mind-bending, characterproject. Leadership is a life skill that is central to any building, and totally fun activities Prep offers us. education.”

Eighth-grader John Henry Andress is a member Ethan Batol: Being at Prep is awesome on its own, but of the Student Council. He enjoys his leadership role the fun activities make it even better. Most of us are because it is “fun to do, and I want to help others.” involved in sports, an amazing mix of both competition His favorite activity is visiting The Mustard Seed, an and fun for kids and coaches. Many sports are available: organization that meets the needs of developmentally football, basketball, baseball, track, volleyball, fast-pitch challenged people. softball, tennis, golf, and many more. There are sports “We get to have an Easter egg hunt, and we have for everyone! If you are the kind of person who likes a fun day of talking and interacting with the people running, then track is for you. If you like teamwork, there,” John Henry says. “That’s probably my favorite then basketball and football are for you. Even if you do part about Student Council.”

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Students are immersed in activities that feed their creativity, like the Band, Art Club, Mindprints Literary Magazine, Book Club, and Growing Writers Club.

Other activities feed their spirituality, like the Breakout Bible Studies and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Language clubs challenge students to explore other cultures. Community service opportunities provide meaningful outreach to the Jackson area. Morning Watch student volunteers lead the devotion and Pledge of Allegiance over the intercom each morning.

In addition to the regularly scheduled activities, students participate in inspiring and enlightening special programs. We enjoyed a recent performance of the University of Southern Mississippi’s strings orchestra and the flute and trombone quartets. Seventh-graders had a scaly-good time with a wildlife biologist who introduced them to a few wiggly alligators and slithery snakes.

So, dear reader, you can see that the junior high is doing some amazing things. While we might not admit

it to our parents, we actually love coming to school (on test days, not so much), and we love the things we get to do both inside and outside of the classroom.

Caroline Watson: This is a unique school because the

teachers and students are so encouraging. They inspire you to always do your best. Even on your bad days! I love Prep not only for the academics but also for the competitive spirit! I play volleyball and basketball, and I love that my coaches are never afraid to push us to work hard. They are reassuring and they always have a good attitude.

From spelling bees to geography bees, fiber arts to football, popcorn on the Plaza to the Pep Squad on the field, Prep’s junior-high students are exploring, experiencing, and excelling as we find out who we are and what we love to do.

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INTERNATIONAL DAY International Day was a student-created and -led event supervised by senior Taylor Hawks. The goal was to educate students about world cultures. Volunteers were assigned different countries and they designed and set up informative booths (left). It was inspiring to see so many volunteers’ hard work. Some even dressed up in the traditional clothing of their country.

Appropriate food and drink were offered at each booth. Eighth-grader Callie McKinney said, “I think International Day was really interesting, and the food was delicious!” Each student in the junior high was given a passport which could be stamped after visiting each booth. Chloe Tew, eighth-grade representative for China’s booth, noted, “It was a lot of fun! I got to have fun with friends while teaching others about a variety of cultures.” Many students also enjoyed the foreign films on offer.

Ms. Jane Zhu, a Prep teacher who helped with the event, hopes to broaden its scope next year—but will need more volunteers to accomplish her goal. Senior London Miskelly—between bites of food—judged the day as “very fun and interesting.” Alongside her, faculty member Lisa Jenkins was proud: “The creativity displayed by so many students was exceptional. I was

impressed by their knowledge about their respective countries, the authenticity of the exhibits, and the delectable, authentic food samples.” The entire event was a wonderful example of what happens when students work together on something they are excited about.

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6TH GRADE NEWS

Fiesta Day

Backpack Awareness

The 6th grade celebrated its annual Fiesta Day— the culmination of a 9-week study of the geographies and cultures of Latin America—on April 26th. Students fashioned sombreros, ojos de Dios—religious symbols of indigenous Indians in Mexico believed to heal and protect—and the sashes worn by gauchos in Argentina known as fajas. They also enjoyed a buffet filled with delicious tastings. To end the festivities, students learned to dance el jarabe tapatio to live music.

In September, Prep and the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Occupational Therapy program hosted a School Backpack Awareness Day. This special event was one of many held around the country to help educate children, parents, school staff, and communities about the proper use of backpacks and the health risks of improper use.

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and sees patients with neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s Disease. She has won many awards for her work, including the 2014 American Academy of Neurology Jon Stolk Award in Movement Disorders.

Chen-Plotkin lives in Philadelphia, PA. She is married to the biologist Joshua Plotkin, and they have a son and a daughter. She attended Prep for six years (1987-92) and has fond memories of working on the Sentry late at night, as well as not-so-fond memories of playing softball very badly.

Alice Chen-Plotkin: 2016-17 Distinguished Alumna of the Year Alice Chen-Plotkin (right) is a neuroscientist and neurologist at the University of Pennsylvania. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate and English literature major at Harvard University, she began her scientific training as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University. Chen-Plotkin subsequently returned to Harvard for medical school and neurology training at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Since 2010, Chen-Plotkin has been on faculty at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and was promoted to Associate Professor of Neurology with tenure in 2016. A physician-scientist, she runs a research group studying neurodegeneration

Alumni Events Alumni events Prep hosted this year include (top) an art show, Christmas party, reunion weekend, and (bottom) tailgates at Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss!

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BROADCASTING CLUB

Exciting news for the Broadcasting Club this year: for the first time, Prep will keep the broadcast rights for all athletic events in-house, and the Club itself will produce every broadcast. It’s a great opportunity for students to get involved in the production of a live event, while providing family, friends, and fans the opportunity to watch the games live online.

“Adam loves being involved in the Broadcasting Club. Being able to participate in Jackson Prep sports in any manner is a dream come true,” says his father, Drew Malone.

You can catch every broadcast at www.jacksonprep.live or on your radio at 87.7 FM. You’ll hear familiar voices, including the Voice

of the Patriots, Russ Robinson.

If you’re interested in sponsoring our broadcasting program, please contact Bobby Gross at bgross@ jacksonprep.net.

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DIGITAL DESIGN

Students in Dr. Lynn Miller’s Digital Design class were asked to construct a digital billboard for the Best of 2016 marketing campaign to present to administrators. “After students learned about branding conceptually, I supplied them with our branding/graphic style guide, which includes logo usage as well as specific Pantone Matching System colors and fonts. This guide—the trade dress of Jackson Prep—dictates our unique look, recognizable to constituents and

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prospective families alike. While it’s a challenge for students to bring freshness to those parameters, they’ll tackle projects of this sort in colleges and in life,” said Emily McClain, who chose the winner from an impressive array of designs.

Senior Shelby Wilson’s billboard is running in Brandon at the I-20 junction.

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PREP PUBLICATIONS EARN ACCOLADES On March 31, Prep students involved in student publications— Précis, Sentry, Earthwinds, and Mindprints—traveled to the University of Mississippi to attend the Mississippi Scholastic Press Association’s convention. Schools statewide brought a total of 595

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students from 57 publication staffs to the convention.

The day on Ole Miss’s campus consisted of diverse breakout sessions, from Competitive Yearbooking to Attack of the Drones: the Advancement of Aerial and Drone Journalism. After the sessions and a catered pizza lunch, students gathered in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for Performing Arts, where publications and individual students were awarded for their work of the 2016-17 year as part of the Best of Mississippi contest.

Précis, the yearbook, was named a finalist in the Colophon category.

(Colophon refers to a publisher’s emblem or imprint, especially one on the title page or spine of a book.) The Sentry was named a finalist in the following categories:

Best Newspaper (Publication of the Year), Print Layout and Design, and Sports Writing. The senior-high Earthwinds was named a finalist in the following categories: Best Literary Magazine (Publication of the Year), Design, and Theme (see page 16). The junior-high Mindprints was named a finalist in several categories as well (see page 19).

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COLLEGE FAIR

In September 2016, Prep hosted its annual college fair, and attendance was outstanding. We hosted the largest number of college representatives in our history and encouraged families in grades 9-12 to attend. The combination made ours the largest college fair at a private school in the state. Faculty

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and administrators turned out in full force to support the effort, and though it was a little crowded in the gymnasium, everyone left with a clearer sense of the national college landscape as well as detailed information about the universities that interested them. Our guests received gifts to show our appreciation and, prior to the start of the event, enjoyed a delightful catered meal that was Southern in every way. Registration is already open for this year’s fair which will take place on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, 6-9pm.

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collegiate golf at Mississippi State University. A 2017 graduate, Blair is a six-year veteran on the golf team and has been the Girls team medalist each season. During that time the Girls team won its first State Championship in 2016. Blair was medalist at the 2017 MAIS Girls Championship, shooting a school record 67 at the Country Club of Jackson. For the past three years, she has also been a member of the Varsity Boys team. During that span, the team won 20 tournaments, capped off by wins at the MAIS State Golf Championship for the past two years. This year, Blair shot 74 at the State Championship, tying for 2nd on the team and for 3rd in the event. In the Mississippi Women’s Golf Association State Amateur Championship (85th

Annual) held at Shell Landing in Gautier, Blair qualified for the Championship Flight. During match play, Blair defeated 12-time champion Cissye Meeks Gallagher and two-time defending champion Kathleen Gallagher. In the finals, Blair defeated Germantown rising senior Pressley Baggett on the 17th hole, becoming the 2017 Champion.

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SCOUT NELSON RAMSEY Rising senior Nelson Ramsey is the epitome of a service-oriented leader. As Lodge Chief, he is responsible for 450 adult and youth leaders in the Boy Scouts of America organization. He puts on dozens of events each year for the Order of the Arrow, currently serves at

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Vice-Chief for Area 1, and oversees programs for a total of 12 Order of the Arrow lodges and business councils in FL, AL, MS, and LA. 7 EAKES NAMED METRO TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Congratulations to junior-high math teacher Tracye Eakes on being named a Greater Jackson Chamber Metro Teacher of the Year. She was honored, along with other Metro Teachers of the Year, at a banquet in February.

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HOBBS RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS HONOR Marsha Hobbs, Physics and Engineering instructor, was recently selected as a Presidential Awards

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for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient. This prestigious honor recognizes math and science teachers for exceptional instruction. Ms. Hobbs received a certificate signed by President Obama, a trip to Washington, and a monetary prize. While her days were spent attending professional development seminars (she led one discussion group), Ms. Hobbs also got opportunities to attend a formal dinner at the Smithsonian National Zoo and to tour the White House.

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STACK INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME Amber Rose Stack was inducted into the Mississippi Delta Community College Sports Hall

of Fame following a banquet and induction ceremony held in April on the MDCC campus. Mrs. Stack played women’s basketball and softball for the Lady Trojans from 1991-93. As a sophomore basketball player, she averaged 20 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, earning All-State and All-Region first team honors in the process, and was chosen as Most Valuable Player of the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) in the All-Star game that concluded the season. She subsequently signed with the University of South Alabama, but was forced to take a medical redshirt her junior year after an injury. Transferring to Belhaven University, she completed her basketball career while obtaining a

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Bachelor of Arts degree in history and a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology. Mrs. Stack currently teaches 9th grade Social Studies and coaches junior-high basketball.

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PREP FEST

Prep Fest was held at the Cedars in April. We had a huge turnout at the Friday Night Fete, where Prep community members of all ages enjoyed live music, a student art show, and great food from local food trucks. The Saturday Night Feast was an elegant, seated dinner featuring celebrity chef Elizabeth Heiskell, who prepared a delicious locallysourced, regionally-harvested meal.

Prep Fest was lots of fun for all who attended!

A FAMILY AFFAIR HOLMAN BUCHANAN son of Holly Holman Buchanan ('79)

Forty-six members of the Jackson Prep class of 2017 are second-generation alumni.

BARRETT BUFKIN son of Gary Bufkin ('86)

ANN CLARDY BYRD daughter of Beth Creekmore Pickering ('82)

IAN CLARKE son of Stuart Clarke ('77)

ADAM COCHRANE son of Lisa Whitney ('83)

ELKIN CREWS son of Sidney Creekmore Crews ('86)

BALIE CRIM son of Bill Crim ('77)

BRADY CULBERTSON son of Elisabeth Black Culbertson ('82)

JACK DAVIS son of John Davis ('84)

JESSICA MCKENZIE DAVIS daughter of Tracy Smith Byrd ('88)

JORDAN DAVIS daughter of Tracy Smith Byrd (‘88)

HAYS DUBBERLY son of Mary Preston Hays Dubberly ('87)

MARY DUNBAR daughter of Mary Yerger Dunbar ('77) Tom Dunbar ('77)

ROSEMARY FERGUSON daughter of G. G. Ferguson ('86)

TATE FOWLER son of David Fowler ('75)

REESE FRIDAY daughter of Forrest Friday ('83)

LOGAN GAGE son of Ginger Goodwin Gage ('84)

ROBERT GOOD son of Camille Thomas Good ('80)

GRACE GOURLAY daughter of Jennifer Perkins Clune ('92) George Gourlay ('89)

HOLT HEDERMAN son of Doug Hederman ('87)

EMILY HEIDELBERG daughter of Michael Heidelberg ('90)

LAUREN HENDERSON daughter of Kristi Morrison Henderson ('89)

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ADDISON HUGHES daughter of Tiffany Nation Moreira ('86) Jay Hughes ('85)

JOHN JEFFREYS son of Kirk Jeffreys ('87)

CHATHAM KENNEDY daughter of Raymond Kennedy ('89)

ANN BRADLEY MALONEY daughter of Laurie Douglas Maloney ('80)

ANN LEIGHTON MALOUF daughter of Mike Malouf ('88)

LAWSON MARCHETTI son of Buttons Cates Marchetti ('80) David Marchetti ('82)

ABIGAIL MARTIN daughter of Leland Martin ('86)

GRACIE MCCRANEY daughter of Heather Dailey McRaney ('83) Tad McCraney ('88)

BRENDON MCLEOD son of Paige Neville McLeod ('91) Scott McLeod ('91)

ANNE RIVERS MOUNGER daughter of Rivers Carroll Mounger ('82) Bobby Mounger ('78)

MATTHEW MYERS son of Chris Myers ('85)

WILL NALL son of April Payne Nall ('86)

KATIE NEWTON daughter of Scott Newton ('83)

GREGORY ODEN son of Greg Oden ('79)

TRIPP PERKINS son of Hal Perkins ('89)

MADELEINE PORTER daughter of Kim Griffing Porter ('83)

CHRISTOPHER PUCKETT son of John Puckett ('76)

WESLEY ROBERSON son of Ben Roberson ('87)

BLAIR STOCKETT daughter of Rob Stockett ('84)

JOSEPH UPTON son of Mary Elizabeth Russ Upton ('89)

ALLY WALKER daughter of Will Walker ('84)

LAUREN WARWICK daughter of Tracey Ainsworth Warwick ('85) Tony Warwick ('78)

LINDSAY WARWICK daughter of Tracey Ainsworth Warwick (‘85) Tony Warwick (‘78)

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ANNA KATHERYN WILLIAMS daughter of M’lee McMullan Williams ('85) Kelley Williams ('84)

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