Issue 2 September 2018 by The Sentry, Jackson Preparatory School

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Sarah Scruggs steps in as assistant SH principal by

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As the saying goes, it’s a dirty job, but someone has to do it. For many of the things that make the senior high run, that person is the new Assistant Head of Senior High, Ms. Sarah Scruggs. She takes over the position most recenlty held by Ms. Nell Bradford, who retired at the end of the 2017-2018 school year. Ms. Scruggs is not new to Jackson Prep, having taught US History at Prep for 8 years. She hails from Kosciusko, MS. After high school, she went to Millsaps College and then Mississippi State University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. She has also recently completed an MAIS Leadership Institute.

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I’m not on a mission trying to catch people, I just want to get to know them!” - Ms. Sarah Scruggs Shortly after college, Ms. Scruggs began teaching. She taught American history and government at Kosciusko High School and then at Clinton High School. Later she taught both history and English in the Madison County School system. Then Jackson Prep came calling. She was a substitute teacher for several years, and, in 2010, she started teaching U.S. History to 11th graders. Two of her sons are also Prep graduates, Taylor (Class of 2007), and Marshall (Class of 2011). Going from the classroom to an office can be a major change. Asked what she will miss most about teaching, Ms. Scruggs said, “I will

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certainly miss interacting every day with the same group of students. I really enjoyed the relationships I made with every one of them.” Important responsibilities come with all administrative titles, and the Assistant Head of Senior High position is no exception. Ms. Scruggs oversees overall discipline and rule enforcement in the Senior High, along with coordinating backto-school, textbook sales, the book line, and setting the exam schedule. She is also the Director of New Teacher Mentoring. Ms. Scruggs describes herself as a “consistent disciplinarian,” but also a very fair one. She went on to say, “I don’t believe in letting any student slide. I don’t think it’s fair to give your friend a referral for not wearing uniform pants, but not give you one if you aren’t wearing them.” With all of her duties, she admits to sometimes missing being in the classroom, but she leads an advisory period on Mondays, which serves as her “classroom,” she said. Responsibilities aside, there are parts of her job in which Ms. Scruggs truly takes pleasure in. She said, “I enjoy getting to know the entire Senior High student body, rather than a small portion of them when I taught.” She also said that the staff in the Senior High is very easy to work with, a bonus in any occupation. If you are a student in the Senior High, you may see Ms. Scruggs periodically making rounds in the hallways or other parts of the campus. Contrary to what some students might think, she is not simply checking for dress code violations. Rather, she said, “I’m not on a mission trying to catch people, I just want to get to know them! Sitting in an office all day is not my personality. I like to be active and mingle with all the students and fellow faculty members.”

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Ms. Sarah Scruggs at her post in the senior high front office. Photo by Stewart McCullough.

Students adapt to new schedule News Analysis

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This past spring, Jackson Prep announced that it would be introducing new schedules for both the junior and senior high in the upcoming school year. The junior high schedule’s structure is mostly similar to last year’s: each student goes to all of his or her classes every day. (See story, page 4) The senior high, however, changed the structure of its schedule significantly, moving from a traditional schedule to a block schedule while also adding an extra elective class, giving each student seven classes instead of six. Many students in the senior high met the schedule changes with skepticism and were unenthusiastic about shifting from what they had grown accustomed to over the last several years. Many were worried about how the logistics of the new schedule were going to work out.

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Now that we are over a month into school, it is time to take a look at what students’ initial reactions are to the new schedule and see how it is working out. To get an understanding on what students’ thoughts about the new schedule are so far, I interviewed six students: seniors AnnAdair Blackledge, Breelyn Davenport, Thomas Thornton, and Emison Geiger and juniors Sam Buchanan and Jake Lange. I asked the six of them a series of four questions: 1) What do you like about the new schedule? 2) What don’t you like about the new schedule? 3) If you could change one thing about the schedule, what would it be? 4) Do you like the new schedule or the old schedule better?

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What would you want the student section theme for football games to be? “Tie dye.” -Madeleine Conerly, 10th “Funeral” - Elizabeth Herring, 12th “Greek gladiators” -Mimi McCraney, 10th “Yoga” - Jon Sanders Watson, 11th “School Supplies” -Ridgely McIntyre, 10th “‘Merica!” - Garrett Davis, 11th “Kentucky Derby” -Annie Watkins, 11th “Beach” -Georgia Perkins, 12th “Smurfs” - John Garraway, 10th “Disney” - Mackenzie Shoemaker, 11th “What if you had a cat named Agatha?” -Barnabas Spivey, 10th

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What’s your favorite month, and why? “February, because it’s my birthday, show choir season, and Mardi Gras” - Aidan Hinton, 11th

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“March, because it’s my birthday and there is a whole day devoted to my favorite color” -Ethan Herrin, 11th

Managing Editor Olivia Moore Copy Editors Alex Gibbs • Mary Patton Murphy

“June because I am not at school” -Virden O’Brien, 11th “June, because the clouds are happy.” -Abby Huff, 9th “July, because it’s in the middle of summer.” - Gayle Grantham 11th

Graphics Editor Payne Bell Photography Editors Genevieve Hurst • Henley Johnson • Kennedy Marble Around Town Editors Jane Gray Barbour • Aubrey Scott Moak

“August, because my birthday is in August and it is still summer” -Margaret Dye, 7th

Entertainment Editors Preston Dubberly • Tori Newsome Assistant Entertainment Editor Camp Carter

“October, because I get to deer hunt” - Miller Gleason, 10th

Fun & Games Editor Sayley Crawford

“October, because it feels like fall” -Julia Sumrall, 10th “December, because a lot of events occur” -Mallory Reedy, 10th

News Editor Tanner Gough Opinion Editors Maclain Kennedy • Caroline McIntyre • Eloise Moore Sports Editors Will Fletcher • Steven Wyatt

“December, because of Christmas and little school.” - Neha Adari, 11th

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One School, Many Books brings students Dual enrollment classes and adults together through reading a popular option for many by CaMp Carter assistant EntErtainMEnt Editor

One School, Many Books is an annual program at Prep in which students choose a book from a list, similar to summer reading. The books were all chosen by faculty and staff. The books aren’t reviewed in English classes. Instead, students are grouped together based on their book choice and, after a quick quiz, discuss a book with the adult who suggested the book. A grade from this test or discussion is counted towards the students’ English grades, but One School, Many Books is less about grades and more about sharing an enthusiasm for reading, according to coordinator Mr. Richard Younce. Tuesday, August 28, was the day devoted to the book discussions, with grades 8 and above participating. Coach Jimmy Nix, who has passionately read Jeffrey Archer’s Kane and Abel seven times, was excited to lead a discussion with students who had just encountered it for the first time. Across campus, other adult members of the Prep community had similar experiences sharing books they loved. “I enjoyed discussing topics that are important to me besides the subject I teach,” said Ms. Paige Polk, whose book was Love Does by Bobb Goff. Works read and discussed included literary novels, romances, memoirs, self-help books, science fiction, fantasy, and other genres. Math teacher Ms. Kimberly van Uden said,“I had a fun group! My book was super girly, so I sat on the floor with all my girls and had a great discussion on Big Little Lies.” “I felt like it went really well it opened up the girls’ eyes and broaden their view to let them know it’s okay to be different than their friends

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Maggie Muenzenmay and Olivia Clapp meet to discuss their book. Photo by Ainsley O’Quinn.

Eliza Mazzaferro shares her One School, Many Books experience documented by the yearbook staff. Photo by Henley Johnson.

and people will remember her for her kindness,” said Ms. Vianne Welch, who led a small group in a discussion of Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli. After discussions, coffee, cinnamon rolls, and brownies were served on Patriot Avenue. The event seemed to be enjoyed by faculty and students alike. Mr. Younce said, “I was very pleased. I am grateful to all the faculty who gave all the time and effort.”

“I enjoyed discussing topics that are important to me besides the subject I teach.” -Ms. Paige Polk

Nothing to do? Join a CLUB by russ uptOn

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Over the past few years, there have been many new classes added to the Prep schedule, as well as changes to old ones. A couple of these new schedule options are the classes that now offer dual enrollment the new online dual enrollment classes. Because some of the newer dual enrollment courses existed already as normal classes, their curricula changed when the classes switched to dual credit. This affects each subject differently. For instance, as a whole, when math classes switch to dual enrollment, they change very little. The program is still essentially the same because the same material required from the dual enrollment program was already covered in the classes. However, this doesn’t hold true for the classes where what is taught relies more heavily on the teacher. When English classes switch to dual enrollment, the curricula change drastically from what they were previously at Prep. For example, in English 212 the class is only able to cover about half of what was previously covered in senior English, because of the new elements that were added to the class. Mr. Nathan Devine, who teaches English 212, is careful to pick the best of the book options for that class in order to get the most out of that portion of the program. Because of this new curriculum, though, many Prep students may never have to take another English class again. The new online dual enrollment classes have been added this year partly because of the new schedule and the new variations that can now be taken with a student’s classes. These dual enrollment classes can be taken as one of the new online classes offered this year. These classes are Sociology, Art Appreciation, Music Appreciation, New Testament, Macroeconomics, and Microeconomics. Now that there are so many different dual enrollment classes,

many students will probably end up taking one at some point or another. In dual enrollment classes, all students do the same coursework, whether or not they are actually taking the dual enrollment class to get college credit. Some students want to take dual enrollment classes but don’t choose to receive the credit for it, so that the grade they receive in the class doesn’t appear on their college transcript. This way students are able to have the freedom to do whatever they want with their class schedule and take which classes they take, even if they’re not sure how they will do in the class. The dual enrollment at Prep is offered from Mississippi College and the online dual enrollment from Hinds. Most state universities accept hours and grades from them.

“Prep is allowing students to pull further ahead of their peers in college.” -Mr. Nathan Devine English Department Chair Overall, dual enrollment has a lot of support from both students and teachers. Students like taking the classes because they are getting college courses out of the way and are able to have the experience and benefits of taking a real college class. “Dual enrollment classes are useful because you get college credit from them, and I can say I’m a college student,” says junior Abigail Metcalf when asked about her class. Mr. Devine said, “Senior English has been completely redesigned for the dual enrollment programs, but I believe it’s all for the best. We’ve had very positive responses, and Prep is allowing students to pull further ahead of their peers in college. You can’t beat that.” Dual enrollment classes have a positive impact at Prep and the opportunity to take more of them is to the advantage of students and their schedules.

Different Clubs’ upcoming meetings SH Quizbowl: 10:30-11:00 in Room 125 (September 26,October 3, 10, 17) JH Robotics Club: 3:15-4:15 in the HMC (September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18) SH Service Club: 10:30- 10:50 in the Lyceum (October 3, 9) SH Student Council: 10:30-10:50 in the Lyceum(September 20) JH Student Council: 10:40-11:00 in Room 210 (September 24, October 1, 15) JH Classics Club: 3:15- 4:15 Room 220 (October 2, 16) JH Book Club: 10:40 -11:00 Room 125 (October 3) Film Club: 5:00-7:00 in the Lyceum (September 22, October 13) Language Clubs (Spanish, Latin, French, etc.): 10:40-11:00 (October 2) SH Stock Market Club: 7:30 ( September 27, October 11) JH Unite: 7:10 (October 3, 10, 17) MU ALPHA THETA(SH): 10:30 to 10:45 in Lyceum (September 25) CHI ALPHA MU (JH): 10:40-11:00 in Lindsay Hall (September 25) Culinary Club: during lunch period (September 25, October 11) Pathfinders: 10:50-11:15 in the 11:00 Lyceum (September 25, October 2, 9, 16) FCA: 10:35-11:05 in Room 118 (September 26, October 3) NJHS: 10:40-11:00 Meetings in Lindsay Hall (October 9) NHS: 10:30-10:50 meetings in the Lyceum (October 16) Student Ambassadors: 10:40-11:00 in the HMC (September 26) ALA-LA-MISS: 7:30-8:00 in Room 115 (October 16) WWW.JPSENTRY.NET

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There’s something fishy in the office. . .

...and its name is David Purvis. The new betta fish in the senior high office was named in honor of the Prep senior after a number of nominations were ranked by an online poll. Photo courtesy of Sara Michael Kennedy.

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On September 11, many Jackson Prep students showed their respect for those who lost their lives in the terrorist attack 17 years ago by putting American flags on the back of their cars. Photo courtesy of Hope Johnson.

College Fair 2018

“Leaders have a compass in their head and a magnet in their heart.” That was one of many messages given to students by Dr. Tim Elmore, an expert on leadership and generational attributes, in his talk to the student body on Sept. 18. He spoke earlier that morning to faculty and staff. Photo by Stewart McCullough.

Students at the Jackson Prep’s College Fair visit with representatives from different colleges. Photo by John Henry Andress.

Daily or weekly, advisory makes connections Why didn’t the junior high by eLiza maxweLL

& avery overby Staff WriterS Advisory is a regular meeting between a small group of students and a teacher where they can talk about day-to-day experiences, such as their homework last night, the big test that’s coming up, or who’s all coming to the football game on Friday. This particular type of advisor is a new concept on campus, but for some students, advisory is becoming a widely accepted and highly enjoyed part of their lives. Junior high has advisory every morning from 8:10-8:20, but senior high only has advisory on every Monday from 10:50-11:15. The high schoolers do what the junior high students do, but only once a week on Mondays. When asked about advisory, Camp Carter, a tenth grader, said he liked only having it once a week. Some teachers are being creative with how they reach out to the students, such as 8th grade science teacher Ms. Paige Polk. She

has themed days for each day of the week. For example, Mondays would be Motivational Monday, where she writes a quote on the board. “I ask them what that means to them and how they see it in their 8th grade world,” Ms. Polk told us. One morning, she asked her students where they would go if they could go anywhere in the world without having the issue of money. They thought about her question and then took turns telling her where they would go. Some wanted to go to Europe, while others wanted to go to a small

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tropical island. The newer students to our school are also having fun with advisory. Seventh grader Katherine Speed, who is in Ms. Van Pelt’s advisory, said, “I think it’s fun that you can be able to meet new people and just be able to ask your advisor if you need anything.” She goes on to say that she looks forward to the times she will have in her advisory in the future.

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schedule change as much? by Ford Lange

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One thing that has dramatically changed this school year is the senior high schedule. However, the junior high schedule was not changed quite as radically. According to assistant junior high head Coach Gary Noble, one of the concerns of the junior high administration was that they have always had athletic periods built in for the 8th and 9th graders. One problem that would have occurred if the schedule was changed is the athletic periods would probably have to be moved to after school. This is a problem because these teams don’t have the space or coaching to practice at the same time as the senior high. The school would have to hire new coaches and teachers to fit the schedule if everyone were to practice at the same time. This would also take away their athletic period causing them to cram more people into electives that they may not have at the moment. Also, with the fixed schedule,

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the junior high has put Activity Period and Directed Study together so that these teams have longer to practice at the same time. If they used the block schedule, the teams would not practice every day and that could be problematic coming into a season or a big game. They gave these athletic periods extra time if they wished to use it so they would not be confined to a 55 minute practice everyday. On the academic side of the problem, the school felt like moving to Prep is a big enough jump for 7th graders and younger students. The school knows that Prep students are smart enough to figure the block schedule, but they did not want to add all of the commotion of a rotating schedule and not meeting with every class everyday. Coach Noble said that they are not ruling it out forever. The plan is to watch how the senior high adjusts and to reevaluate the schedule later down the road. The junior high is letting the senior high work it all out and figure out the problems so that later, if the appropriate people decide to change, the junior high can smoothly transition.

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Male cheerleaders work hard at playing hard by henley Johnson PhotogRaPhy editoR & toRi newsoMe enteRtainMent editoR

Every year, Prep has a male cheerleading squad that consists of boys in the senior class. These boys have to go through a tryout process created by cheer sponsor Ms. Tracie Mallard. Their primary job is to help out the cheerleaders and help bring the most spirit and enthusiasm to the games and pep rallies. This year’s team consists of Travis Hudgins, Matt Mills, David Purvis, Reece Davis, Stewart McCullough, Will Waits, Steven Wyatt, Pierce Goodwin, Neil Marchetti, reyton ay, and onathan ooker

They all have been working really hard so far in the season to help out the cheerleaders as much as possible. Every Thursday, they help the cheerleaders set up for Friday’s pep rally by helping them decorate the gym as well as coming up with each week’s game theme for the student section. They have their own Instagram account where they send out announcements including each week’s game theme. They come to every game and lead the student section with the loudest screaming possible. They bring whoopers and megaphones to encourage the students even more. Each time Prep scores, they run the ags up and down the sidelines with atriot an, en ohnson They always come painted up for every game.

They sometimes perform at pep rallies, doing something silly. They also create a video each year that is shown at the A pep rally his video usually has a plot line of a problem that needs to be solved by them. They gather all of the members of the team together while introducing them in a funny way. Once everyone is gathered, they make a plan and proceed with solving their problem. This video is something that most students look forward too because of the humor of the whole thing. So far, the male cheerleaders have been doing their best to go above and beyond this year. Hopefully, this year’s male cheerleaders will continue to live up to their expectations. Your 2018 Jackson Prep male cheerleaders. Photo by Madeline Claire Hughes.

Catching up with Michael Causey Capitalizing on Cutco: Prep

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ackson rep sophomore ichael Causey has been racing for many years now. Causey took up car racing at the age of 9. Ever since his dad took him to a NASCAR race, he knew what he wanted to do. Causey considers his father his number one fan. “I owe a lot to my dad. He has helped me accomplish my dreams and supported me through it all,” said Causey. The racing season is typically March to October, so don’t plan on seeing a lot of Causey during this time. A normal “race day” consists of

getting to the track around noon and getting everything together for the afternoon. Practice typically starts at 4, and then the real thing--3 races total, 2 of which are qualifying races, and one a feature race. In preparation for a race, oil and tires must be changed to make sure everything is as good as new. Causey has won a total of 8 races this year, and he plans to add more in the coming weeks. He recently went to a race in Mobile, Alabama, on August 11. Causey has high expectations for himself since he

placed fourth in the 2017 Nationals with around 200 other opponents. He plans to go back to Nevada for Nationals in October. Causey takes great pride in the look of his car, which has his lucky number 17 painted on the side. Having a bright future ahead, Causey aims to keep growing as a racer and improving his skills to reach his maximum potential. “It’s something I love doing. I don’t remember a time I wasn’t racing, and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon,” said Causey.

Michael Causey, pictured above, celebrates his rst place victory at Sunny South Academy. Photo courtesy of Michael Causey.

What to know about college selections by MaRy Patton MuRPhy

Copy editor For many students, questions about college form at an early age, often subconsciously. Students hear their parents converse about their alma maters at a variety of occasions, and they often travel to visit them. As students enter high school, these questions only become more frequent as they are expected to maintain high GPAs and excel on standardized tests. But when should a student really get serious about the college selection process and, with a variety of factors to consider (touring, applications, scholarships, etc.), and how does he or she begin it? Perhaps the simple, yet most significant factor that dri es the college selection process is university acceptance rates. These rates, certain to vary based on the academic level of the university, will most likely change from year to year.

Often, students choose where to go to college based on the team they’ve rooted for for as long as they can remember. One senior, Thad Crawford, said, “Ole Miss has a good accounting program, and that really interests me. The environment is great.” Thad has always been an Ole Miss fan, but a strong program for his upcoming major, accounting, made his decision that much easier. Another factor to consider when approaching where to go to college is the extracurricular activities o ered ackson rep s imms Abney is committed to the University of Alabama to play golf next year. Simms talked about how the athletics and academics at Alabama combined led him to make a logical decision for where to go to college. “At Alabama, they treat all their athletes equal with respect, and they also have a good academic program,” he said. According to Prep’s Assistant Director of College Counseling Mr. Adam Mangana, college selection starts in earnest during a student’s junior year when students begin to tour

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colleges more often and attend college touring trips organized for their classes. Understanding the ways that a private college or a public college consider a high school student from ackson rep for admission are key to that student’s understanding of the process. rying to define the di erence between these processes is helpful,” Mr. Mangana said. “I’m super happy if a student wants to go to Mississippi State. For Harvard, I’m holding my breath.” Because the College Counseling ce understands that students on campus are driven by a variety of passions and needs, they are willing to meet with each student individually, understanding that a student’s college search is unique to them. “Double down on learning yourself,” Mr. Mangana said. A student will approach college selection with ease knowing that he or she maximized his or her high school experience.

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students gain experience by Cass Rutledge

Staff Writer utco s ackson o ce, located only about 9,000 feet away from the Prep campus, is a business that is becoming more and more known to its students. As students need an increasingly large amount of money for gas, meals, and get-togethers with friends, unwilling parents insist that their expensive kids get a job, and, for some, Cutco seems like a viable solution. Cutco is a business that turns high school and college students into professional knife salesmen and saleswomen by o ering to impro e r sum s while meeting financial goals. Unlike most companies that employ teenagers, Cutco has a per-appointment base of $18.00, more than double Mississippi’s minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. This means that $18.00 is the least amount an employee could make for an appointment. The summer a erage for the o ce was per appointment, typically one hour each. his is why utco s ackson District Manager Cullen Patrick calls his business the most financially rewarding job for students.” Promotions and raises are given to employees who are committed, serious, and consistent sales leaders and recruiters (known at

Cutco as “team builders”). In fact, Mr. Patrick says an employee who possesses the abilities to grow the business will “100% move up the ladder… Performers, no matter what age, will be given extra opportunity.” According to Mr. Patrick, all you need to do to get a job is to be able to drive and have a clear vision and a good work ethic. He particularly thinks highly of his workers that come from Prep, saying they have “realistic goals” and most of the time, but not always, are “more professional than [students from] other schools.” He then adds that his workers that come from Prep are the “type of student[s]” that Cutco wants to hire. In fact, three out of nine Cutco assistant managers are current students at Prep. Besides selling knives, high school workers will learn communication and networking skills, the ins-and-outs of the business world, how to deal with customers, and financial skills (saving, spending, and investing their hundreds or thousands of dollars in earnings). Mr. Patrick summarizes this by saying that Cutco wants to grow students on “personal, professional, and financial le els with a long term impact.” This job is in no way perfect, but in the opinion of Mr. Patrick, Cutco is a place where you can gain experience, earn a significant amount of money, and make lasting long-term relationships.

Cullen Patrick, leader of Jackson’s Cutco division, stands ready to sell their product. Photo by Cass Rutledge.

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September 2018

Junior high cheer squad raises spirits by Jane Gray barbour

& aubrey Scott Moak Around Town EdiTors

Seven seniors were recently named as Prep’s 18 1 ational Merit Semi nalists. Top ow, left to right Alex ibbs, Andrew asson, Charlie tt, and Edwin ri s. Seated, left to right enevieve Hurst, Anna atherine Cooper, and Catherine atson. The ational Merit Scholarship Corporation chooses the students who receive top scores on the PSAT as Semi nalists. Since 1 7 , more Prep students have been named ational Merit Semi nalists than students at any other school in Mississippi public or private.

Mindprints released . . . with donuts

Every year, many girls in the seventh and eighth grade prepare for tryouts, hoping to land a spot on the Junior High Cheer team. This year, the squad is made up of twenty girls who worked hard all summer and performed for their first time at eet the atriots Sponsored by Ms. Katherine Horlock and coached by Ms. Kitty Bryant, these cheerleaders have the help they need to have an amazing season. The junior high will have 5 pep rallies with themes such as “galaxy and camou age tudents in grades lo e attending the unior high pep rallies and football games on Thursdays and the senior high pep rallys and games on Fridays. The cheerleaders work alongside the Spirit dance team, coached by Ms. Abby Kellum, to make e ents such as these so wonderful The season has just begun, and we can’t wait to see everything junior high cheer has in store.

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sTAff wriTEr On August 22, 2018, the junior high’s literary magazine Mindprints released its 10th volume to the public on Patriot Avenue, pairing each book with a Shipley’s donut. This year’s theme is “perspectives,” with the book delving into students minds through di erent writing and art styles. Ms. Kimberly Reedy and Ms. athryn hu were the faculty ad isors for this year s issue, and the sta consisted of students hroughout the school year, the Mindprints sta reviewed well over 100 submissions from the unior high, ultimately choosing 82 pieces to include. Each sta member has at least one piece in the book. Students had a great time at the release reading the book and eating donuts.

ta (Worked on the book) Camp Carter Teddie Carroll Victoria Chough Bailey Graves Alex Roberson Trinity Scalia Chloe Tew ta Veronica Chough Anna Clinton Lee Havens Smith Chloe Reynolds Trinity Scalia Jake Vineyard

sTAff wriTEr Recently, the school administration has overseen several boys’ bathroom changes, the most notable in regard to the so-called “bathroom parties.” On many Fridays last year, and early this year, some excited Jackson rep atriot football fans would rush into the boys’ bathroom by the Hub in the senior high following lunch There, the group would play loud music and jump up and down, getting hyped for the coming game These meetings quickly earned a name, “bathroom parties,” and a reputation of being disliked by teachers and loved by boys. August 31 was supposed to be like any other bathroom party, but it was not. According to would-be participants, yellow out of order tape lined the bathroom, stopping the scheduled meeting. Additionally, administrative personnel were in the hallway to pre ent a party from forming. This was not the only bathroom issue at the school. The week before, in the c ae enter, the boys bathroom door was taken o by maintenance workers on Wednesday, August , during the fixed period The bathroom’s entry hall is now visible to those walking through

The boys’ bathroom in the Mc ae Center, after its door was removed. Photo by Tripp Cory.

the c ae building As of press date, the girls’ bathroom door remains intact. Dr. Luke Nealey, the senior high principal, said the reason for the recent administrative bathroom actions were super uous, which means obvious or unnecessary. Assistant head of the senior high Ms. Sarah Scruggs declined to comment. The bathroom scrutiny comes as the school has publicly warned both students and parents about the ha ards of, and penalties for, student vaping, leading some students to speculate that this is part of the reason for what they see as a crackdown

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Koestler Prime opens its doors in the Renaissance by Genevieve Hurst

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Cups, a café in Fondren, recently hosted a showcase for the art of the late Frances Anne Fortner. Fortner was a Jackson Academy student (Class of 2018) who passed away earlier this year in a tragic accident just days before graduation. Fortner was an active part of the JA community, participating in many activities, such as the newspaper. Frances served as editor and chief on the JA newspaper, The Chronicle. She was also a dancer at Ballet Mississippi, where she performed in several roles. Fortner’s art was on display in the cafe, beginning August 2nd. Frances’s art style varies from piece to piece, from self portraits to colorful patterns. My personal favorite is one that shows orange butteries coming from behind a curtain Each piece is unique, but bursting with character. Frances Fortner’s legacy is carried on by her friends, family, and her art.

Koestler Prime, a local steakhouse, opened this July. The restaurant is owned by the Koestler family. All three children of the family have gone to Prep: Remi graduated last year, and Wesley and Beck attend now uch of the sta attends rep as well, so you’re sure to see someone you know. Located in the Renaissance o ighland olony it is ery accessible for everyone in the area. The restaurant, which was previously Shapley’s, was located in Jackson and was a local staple. Fortunately, the menu is about the same as Shapley’s. The tamales and crab claws remain my favorites. The steak is, of course, awesome. Prep Senior Rebecca Costas says of Koestler Prime, “The chocolate chess pie is amazing. You have to get the smoked salmon appetizer every time you go. he sta is ama ing, including esley Koestler and Greyton Ray, who lead tables back with charm and grace. I’m so very thankful that this restaurant is close to my house. You should always go there.”

Wesley Koestler, a Prep Senior says of her family’s restaurant, “The location is much better. We have more business right now than we ever have because of the location. It’s in a much safer area. The building is a lot nicer and bigger, so we can seat more people. We have a lot of good artwork, too he menu is the the exact same , but we added bacon as an appetizer. There’s more new things to come eventually.”

Be sure to visit Koestler Prime sometime soon to experience the great food and cool environment and to see many Prep people.

Northpark face lift Time for the Snowcone Showdown by Kennedy Marble entertainment editor

Northpark Mall, beloved by many, is getting a major makeover. It is going to be a multi-million dollar renovation with changes to the entrances, dining area, children’s play area, restrooms, landscaping, furniture, fixtures, lighting, and common areas. Big changes are going to be made to improve the environment of the mall as a whole and make one s shopping experience more enjoyable. The mall will have a more modern atmosphere and a more welcoming appearance. It seems as though the goal of this renovation is to make the shopper feel comfortable, creating a place where families

can gather and long-lasting memories can be made. The new look will combine natural light, steel, glass, and wood, while keeping a taste of the past and the future in this classic 34-year-old mall. The renovation will be completed on November 16th with a reopening celebration to follow. After this renovation, Northpark will look to attract shoppers by the experience they can now o er he food court will be spacious with more food options, and Steak Escape is moving its location. Also, the escalator and elevators are moving away from the center of the mall so that a shopper can clearly see from one end of the mall to the other. Overall, it looks like the renovation is going to be very good for the mall and will hopefully increase its business.

Out with the old, in with the new

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Appetite by allie Wise

& ainsley O’Quinn Staff WriterS Welcome back to Allie and Ainsley’s Appetite! We hope that all had a great summer, and for this issue we decided that, because we live in Mississippi and it still feels like summer outside, we would review two snow cone places. Sno Biz and Nandy’s Candy are the two shops up for competition. You can smell the aroma all they way from the Nandy’s Candy parking lot. Nandy’s Candy is more of a traditional shop. They don’t promote their brand as much as Sno Biz; their cups don’t even have a logo on them. Their prices are a little higher than Sno Biz. Our pink lemonade and green apple snow cones had way too much juice for our taste. Thank goodness that Allie ordered pink lemonade because hers was more

like a drink. We understand that you can ask for less a oring, but a good snow cone shop should not have the customer asking each time. It should be of utmost priority for the snow cone to be ex uisite for the customer. Maybe Nandy’s Candy intends to make a very juicy snow cone because they include a straw. Another complaint that we have is that their board with all their a ors is inside the store on the back wall and is partially covered. Because of this, we had to look at the double a ors on the window and just ordered a single a or from those ne plus is that the ice was crushed to a good consistency. The worker in Nandy’s Candy was also very nice. Sno Biz is a super fun snow cone place. The size/price ratio of the snow cones is evenly distributed hey ha e so many a ors that it always takes us a good while to decide which one to choose. They are e cient and ery friendly heir ice is finely crushed and melts in your mouth e always find their snow cones to be very sugary so it’s hard to finish them, but that s kind of what you get with any snow cone. Sno biz is great, but just a disclaimer--you can not bring your puppy into the store. Allie and her dog lasted a solid 3 minutes before getting kicked out. Out of these two shops, our favorite has to be Sno Biz. It is so easy to just stop by and grab a snow cone for a cheap price t is definitely a staple for us during the summer. Their prices, taste, and o erall experience make them our winner.

Views & Voices: Junior High Edition “What’s your Dream Job?” “Professional soccer player.” -Wat Rutledge, 9th

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“A dermatologist.” -Lulu Kellum, 8th

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“To be a professional soccer player.” -Vail Wartes, 7th

“To be a cardiovascular surgeon.” -Teddie Carroll, 8th

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and have enjoyed everything I have gotten. Speaking from an appetizer-lover’s point of view, the hummus and falafel appetizers are highly suggested and are, in my opinion, by far the best you can get in the Jackson area. One crowd favorite is the pita montz. We all know people in Jackson go to certain restaurants just for the pita montz as a meal. Let me tell you, Aplos’ pita montz are to die for. They are made with fresh pita bread and mozzarella, with the tastiest feta sauce on the side. It has been my go to meal recently along with the hummus. I have also ordered the Aplos gyro with lamb, and it is my favorite gyro in Mississippi. All of the flavors on the gyro go perfectly together to form a mouth-watering, delicious taste. It has different toppings

ier option, I also tried a greek grilled chicken salad, which was also fresh, tasty, and a definite must when you don’t want a cheat day. I highly enjoy the location of Aplos. It is in the center of Jackson and is easy to access and enjoy. The outdoor setting is good for family and friends and has outdoor games for everyone. After you get a bite to eat, you can walk around and shop with your family and friends instead of driving somewhere else. Also, Deep South Pops is next door so you can grab a popsicle after your meal. Some friends and I went to Aplos on Friday for our senior lunch, and it was incredible. The food was made super fast, and it was brought out for us to enjoy in the sunshine. I always find seating even though it is a very popuThe ability of lar restaurant. I will definitely choosing to make keep going for senior lunch the year so that I a wrap or a salad throughout can enjoy the amazing Greek the way you want food prepared fast. Overall, my experience it is so cool. at Aplos was incredible. I have been dozens of times already that work perfectly together. and it by far is my go to restauI loved the originality rant in Jackson. Aplos has been of choosing to make a wrap or a big success so far, and I can’t a salad out of the four options wait to see what else they have instead of cluttering the menu in store. with multiple different salad and gyro options. As a health-

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Aplos is the new restaurant craze in Jackson. It opened in August 2018, and ever since, it has been filled with people out the door. It has a beautiful location in the center of Highland Village and has outdoor and indoor seating. The atmosphere is modern, and the food is to die for. The best part about Aplos is that the service is super fast, and the most expensive thing on the menu is $10, unless you get a meal and side which is $12. Aplos has a variety of traditional appetizers, as well as gyros choosing from 3 different types of meat (also a vegetarian option) and style, which can also be turned into a salad. You can add sides including: greek fries, greek salad, fried cauliflower, or the homemade soup of the day. One favorite is Aplos’ pizza, the style of which is based off of the famous “Manship” pizzas. They have six different kinds and have been very popular since opening. Finally, to top off your delicious meal, there is tasty greek frozen yogurt with a variety of toppings to choose from. Based on my experience, I strongly suggest going to Aplos. I have been many times

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30 BELOW-Old treat, new twist by

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Over the summer, Prep students found a better way to cool off while enjoying a new sugary treat: rolled ice cream. 30 Below was founded by two lifelong friends with a passion for creating culinary creations that are not only appealing to the eye, but also outstanding to the senses. Food historians believe that the origin of ice cream is credited to the Chinese around 3,000 BC and was popularized by Marco Polo; however, after thousands of years, there is a new, elaborate way to make this delicious treat. 30 Below Ice Cream’s popular rolled process of making the treat is just as enticing as eating the food itself.

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name). The liquid freezes into a creamy texture, upon which the staff member chops and mashes it. At this point, he or she adds whatever flavor combination you have asked for and spreads the base out thinly across the cold surface. Then, the worker uses a metal spatula and scrapes columns of the ice cream forward, creating multiple rolls that get picked up, placed vertically in a cup, and covered in your chosen toppings. Needless to say, you’ll want to stop by 30 Below soon to enjoy an edible piece of art. 30 below currently operates out of a converted trailer, setting up shop around the Jackson metro area. To learn more about their locations, follow them on Facebook (30 BELOW Rolled Ice Cream) and Instagram (@30below_rolledicecream).

day that we get to try something new like this.” -AnnAdair Blackledge So here’s how it works: A staff member pours a base liquid, which is usually the same liquid that ice cream is made out of, onto the ice-cold metal surface set at 30 degrees below zero (hence the

Aplos, located in Highland Village, opened in August of 2018. Pictured above are Aplos’ signature pizzas and outside seating. Photo by John Henry Andress.

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Keeping with the fall trend, Duck Hill, MS, has lots to offer. Bull Bottoms Farm has everything from corn mazes to a cow train. They offer other activities like live animals, a pumpkin patch, and more. The farm opens the last weekend of September and is opened through Halloween. So, grab a friend and go pick some pumpkins.

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September is the start of one of the greatest seasons: fall. The fall equinox this year will be on September 23rd. So what is there to do in September? I think about this month as a transition month between when it’s too hot to do anything outside, and when it’s the perfect weather. However, there’s a lot more to do than you might think. If music is your thing or if you love Mama Mia, then this event might be for you. On September 22nd, there will be a concert where talented musicians will bring ABBA’s songs to life. So, if you’re in the mood to sing along to “Dancing Queen”, then grab a friend and some tickets to this concert, which will begin at 7:30 pm. As October is soon to begin, it’s time to get in the Halloween spirit. Bailey Haunted Firehouse, located in Meridian, MS, and is open every Friday and Saturday in October. Admission is $10 a person, or $20 if fastpassed. With movies playing while you wait in line for the haunted house, this is definitely an event to check out.

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Early season success gives hope for seven peat Steven Wyatt SportS Editor

lowood, ackson rep is fi e games into a long season, and so far they are rolling. The Patriots are undefeated and ha e won e ery game by a wide margin. Prep opened up the season on the road and won 51-0 in a game in which they scored almost all of their points in the first half. To some that may seem like a ridiculous margin, howe er, to atriot fans that has become just another Friday night. In week two, Prep returned

home and faced Washington school. The Patriots jumped on the Washington Generals early, scoring 20 points in the first uarter, and adding another 14 in the second. The scoring did slow down in the second half, but the damage was already done. Prep’s four-star running back Jerrion Ealy pro ed to be a star in the game, as he does uite often, rushing for yards and four touchdowns on just 10 carries. The Patriots defense also pro ed to be e ecti e as they shut out their opponent for the second straight week, which helped lead the team to a 41-0 win. In the second week of Patri-

The Patriots defense swarms to tackle a Washington Generals ball carrier. Photo by Madeline Claire Hughes

Ealy awarded his All-American game jersey

ots homestand, they were supposed to face their first real competition of the season as they played the 3-A public school, Forest High School. owe er, orest was without their own four-star athlete, Diwun Black who transferred from the program the week prior, so the contest was not much of a challenge for Prep. Once again Prep had the game out of hand by halftime, and they finished with a 45-7 win. After coming o playing their best opponent so far, the Patriots hit the road again rep tra eled to Greenwood, Mississippi to face Pillow Academy in what they thought would be an easy test. The 41-0 score does make it seem like another cakewalk for the atriots, howe er, the game was much more challenging than the final lets o rep was short multiple starters in the game including seniors Adam Norsworthy (athlete) and Carter Stockett (cornerback). Ealy also went down early in the game with an elbow injury that kept him out for the remainder of the contest. Early on in the game, the team looked out of sync as an o ense, and they had multiple turno ers on downs. The defense also struggled at points, but they made up for it with four interceptions, one of which came from senior cornerback Nick anford who was taking o er for the injured Carter Stockett. Though the

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Flowood, MS — The Jackson Prep football team had the opportunity of experiencing a uni ue pep rally Friday as their senior four-star running back Jerrion Ealy was awarded his Under Armour All American football jersey following the performance of the Jackson Prep Pacers. The Ole Miss commit was selected to play in the game back in mid-2017. This was following a breakout sophomore season in which he had o er all purpose yards. The Under Armour showcase game features some of the top high school football prospects from throughout the country and has NFL alumni such as Julio Jones and Jameis Winston. The game will take place on anuary , , in rlando, Florida. The game will also

Jackson Prep’s Meet the Patriots is an annual e ent where all clubs and teams are introduced to an audience of parents, grandparents, friends, and many supporters. Each of the groups/teams lines up and is recognized for all of their hard work they ha e or will put in for their teams this year o start o the night,

on ust six carries rep didn t let o the gas in the second half, howe er, as they finished o the ruins ot only did the game pro e to be another successful contest for the Patriots, but it also showed that the team doesn t skip a beat e en when they are plagued by injuries on both sides of the ball. The Patriots are without a loss so far, but the season is still young and they ha e many spots to fill with players being out. The team will be back at home this Friday in a conference game against the PCS Bobcats.

president of the Athletic Booster lub, ane ory, ga e a speech explaining the night and how e erything was planned to go. The teams and all of their coaches were indi idually introduced and recognized to the crowd. In between some of the teams’ debuts, both the senior high and junior high cheer s uads and the pirit and Pacer dance teams performed to show o the work and practice they did o er the summer

Meet the Patriots created an opportunity for students to see all of the many teams that are open and a ailable for them to oin and for the students on the teams to be recogni ed ery year, students and parents alike look forward to Meet the atriots, as it ser es as a beginning mark of the new school year and all the great seasons ahead.

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Coach Black and Ealy holding up the All-American game jersey. Photo courtesy of Jackson Prep

be nationally tele ised on Ealy also had the opportunity back in July to play in the Under Armour All American baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago. He has been one of only a few players who has had the opportunity to be selected to play in both national showcase games.

team looked unmoti ated, they did get the job done, and they went back to Flowood with another win. n week fi e, rep went ust down the road to Madison, Mississippi to take on the St. Joseph Bruins. The team started slower than usual, but a 14-3 lead after playing one proided enough momentum for the atriots to get going en with aly still out with an injury the Patriots still found a way on o ense and ended up leading 38-3 at the half. This was in large part due to the e orts of backup running back Matt Jones, who picked up where aly left o with 104 rushing yards amd a touchdown

Teams debut at Meet the Patriots by Jane barbour Around town Editor

Junior Matt Jones dragging a St. Joe defender to gain extra yardage. Photo by Madeline Claire Hughes

All students at Jackson Prep are eligible to participate in the Sentry’s new College Football selection contest his contest was made in order to gi e each student the opportunity to show o their ability to predict the outcomes of College Football games. The games being predicted will be for the week following the paper being released, so each participant will ha e until on the riday after the paper is passed out to submit their entries.

How to play: - Fill out your predictions for the games below and email them in some form to WyattSt1@jacksonprep.net

Prize: - The winner of the contest will get recognized on the Sentry’s social media platforms, and they will also ha e their name and picture in the next issue Ohio State (Away) Penn State (Home)

Stanford (Away) Notre Dame (Home)

Ole Miss (Away) LSU (Home)

BYU (Away) Washington (Home)

Florida (Away) MS State (Home)

Virg. Tech (Away) Duke (Home)

Oregon (Away) California (Home)

S. Carolina (Away) Kentucky (Home) Tiebreaker (score):

The full view of Ealy and his family during the Under Armour All-American ceremony. Photo by Tanner Gough

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Episode 1: Softball continues dominance ing into this year, the goal was no di erent owe er, the team would have to replace a trio of seniors--Haley Hanson, who now plays at Jones Community College, Dakota Jones, and Bailey Winscott, who is now playing at the University of Virginia who were significant contributors last season. Thankfully, this year’s senior class brings enough talent and experience to fill the oid rea organ, McKinley Weeks, Breley Boykin, Ol-

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& Ford lanGe soCiAl mEdiA Editor Throughout this school year, we at the Sentry are going to highlight a different sports team each issue in hopes of giving our readers an inside look at some of our sports programs here at Prep and to demonstrate what allows them to have such success. or this first episode, we are going to start with the varsity softball team. Dominance is an understatement in describing the season they have had so far. As of writing this, the varsity team is undefeated. It’s been di cult to e en score a run on the Lady Patriots in a lot of their games. The last two years, the Lady atriots capped o their season with winning a state championship. Com-

Dominance is an understatement in describing the season they have had so far. ivia Powe, and Shekinah Lumpkin have all played an important role for several years now and are the bona fide leaders of this year s team Several of these girls are going to play softball at the next le el reley Boykin committed to Southern Mississippi, and McKinley Weeks has committed to Jones County Junior College. Others on the team look to play at the next le el too but are undecided on where. In addition to these seniors, the soft-

Cross country runners in it for the long haul Camp Carter Asst. EntErtAinmEnt Editor by

The 2018 Cross Country team is one of the largest Prep has ever seen. This season started on August 27th (which is Coach Lang’s birthday), but the team has been practicing since the middle of summer. Cross country runners practice in the mornings three times a week, and two times in the afternoon. 60 Runners from every grade compete on the team. Head Coach Meredith Lang and Assistant Coach Daniel Burnett have organized a workout schedule for each runner to follow over the course of the season. The running trail behind Prep has been significantly expanded and refined with the introduction of the “Pearl River Trail.” Most of the races are hosted at Choctaw Trails in Clinton, but a few

races take place elsewhere like Magee. Coach Lang said that the team has had a “fantastic opening to the season uring the first meet, th grader Julia Stradinger has won the varsity girls which is the first for a rep girl in several years). The top 4 girls competed exceptionally well in this race he boys tied for first place with PCS. The tiebreaker was the 6th man, ack ar ey, whose e ort lead them to beat PCS’ 6th man, wining the race for Prep. Our top two guys ran sub-18 minute times with our top 4 guys all under 20 minutes. “Overall, many runners on both the girls and guys team ran faster than they did at the end of the season last year, which means we are starting the season in much better shape than we ever have,” said Coach Lang. The cross country season continues on with many more meets, and hopefully many more victories for the Patriots.

unners begining at Jackson Prep’s meet on the football eld. Photo by Camp Carter.

ball team also has several important contributors from underclassmen, notably Carly Lewis, who hit multiple home runs in last year’s state championship game. We all know that most of the time with a great team comes great coaching. With the softball team, it is no di erent he softball team is led by Coach Cory Caton. Coach Caton was actually born in Canada and came to the United States to play college softball, graduating from Troy University. In addition to coaching softball, she also teaches French. Assisting her is Coach Shane Bennett. Bennett, who is the hitting coach for the baseball team, transitioned from coaching junior high football to softball last fall and has been an important asset to the softball coaching sta Recently, the softball team has been plagued by inclement weather, and several of their games have been postponed. The regular season is beginning to dwindle down, as the playo s begin eptember with AAAA Division 1 Tournament at the agee portsplex he ady atriots certainly look to be the favorites heading into the playo s as they seek a third consecutive state title.

Girls’ soccer midseason recap

time they did better than the last. In their three games they tied, lost and won one. “So far we have had a very successful season. We are still getting better and all of us are looking forward to seeing where we end up at the end of this year,” said senior Mary Price Montagnet.

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With the season halfway done, both the junior arsity and arsity girls soccer teams are stri ing to finish their seasons strong. The varsity team is very young and has a promising future ahead. With only four seniors, many younger players have had to step up and play a big role on the varsity squad. Several eighth graders, as well as 7th grader Vail Wartes, have contributed to the success of the team. They recently defeated MRA 3-1 in a very competitive game; they played MRA again on September 6th and won in a very thrilling manner. The game was tied 1-1 when the final whistle blew, and because it was a conference game, they had to go into overtime. After holding the score to , penalty kicks came next All of rep s shooters scored and led the team to a 6-5 victory. After a big loss to rivals JA on August 31, the team is aiming to improve daily in hopes of redeeming themselves when the two teams play each other again. On September 20, they will have another shot against the Raiders, this time at JA. The junior varsity team has been very successful, with no losses on the season. Having defeated JA twice already, the first time winning and the second time winning 1-0. On September 7, the varsity team traveled back to Collierville, TN, for a tournament. Back in August when they were there, they were down many players, so this

Pictured (left to right): Seniors Anna Minich and Mary Price Montagnet. Photo by courtesy of Anne Montagnet.

Pictured (top to bottom): Anders Morgan, Josie Duncan, and Olivia Sasser. Photos courtesy of Beverly Oden.

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Junior high football program is on a streak by Walker Poole staff writer

The Jackson Prep Patriots Junior igh ootball eam has started o the season very strong. They’re 3-0 with a 13-2 victory over the Oak Forest Academy Yellow Jackets, a 42-12 victory over the Presbyterian Christian School Bobcats, a 35-6 victory over the East Rankin Academy Patriots, and a 44-6 victory over the Washington School Generals. his is ead oach ander omano s first season as head coach Commenting on the season so far, omano said, t s o to a good start, but our second half of our schedule is going to be tough. We’ve been road warriors so far since we’ve been on three two hour road trips. Our offense is getting better and so is our defense. We’ve been able to play a lot of di erent guys in di erent positions, and that’s been great. I hope we continue to improve every week so at the end of the year we are playing our best football e is en oying his new title very much.

The team’s leading rusher, running back Sam McMullan, has had 19 rushing attempts with 212 yards for nine touchdowns is longest rush so far has been yards e has points so far is best game was ersus ast ankin Academy e had fi e attempts for yards, a eraging 25 yards per carry, and three touchdowns e is also one of four team captains. McMullan said,“I think I’ve played pretty good, but if it wasn’t for the whole team, I wouldn’t be as good as I’ve been so far. I hope we have a good season.” McMullan has a bright future at Jackson Prep. ight o ensi e guard and right defensive tackle Gavin Mullins, number 73, has had a good season on offense and defense so far e has been a key part to the o ensi e and defensive line. Standing at 5’10 and weighing in at 200 pounds, his body type is great for being a lineman e is also one of the four captains. The team’s fullback and middle linebacker is William Deas. But to his teammates, he is known as the teams hype man e was inter iewed about what he thinks about being

Patriots receiving the play in the huddle. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Mooneyham.

the hype man and he said,“I think someone has to step up and be a leader, you know what mean e is a great leader and will be really good throughout the season. This year’s junior high football team has put up a total of 325 rushing yards, 136 passing yards, and an as-

tounding overall of 597 yards. They’ve scored 134 points and only have allowed 24 points. None of their opponents have scored an extra point. he first play of the season was a kick return by wide receiver, cornerback, and punt/kick returner Luke Williams. The stands went wild.

he first three games of the season have been fantastic. The team is hoping for an undefeated season again. Last season, Matt Butts, now high school assistant coach, had a team that went 8-0. Maybe they can match it again this year.

Grizzlies bring youth Opinion: There is nothing wrong clinic to Jackson Prep with Nike’s new campaign by Charles stePhenson

assistant sports editor Jackson Prep hosted a Memphis Grizzlies youth basketball clinic on Saturday, August 25th, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Memphis Grizzlies 2018 Regional Caravan Tour stopped by Prep for one of their several stops on their tour. The clinic was for ages 7-14, where all young Grizzlies fans could participate in games, activities, and contests. Each clinic on the tour is followed up by a Minor League Baseball game, so it was perfect for the participants to be invited to the Biloxi Shuckers vs Mississippi Braves game at Trustmark Park. uring the first three innings of the ballgame, fans could attend a meet and greet with Grizzlies shooting guard and small forward, Dillon Brooks. Dillon, a player for the Memphis Grizzlies and the Canadian National Team, was only a special appearance for select clinics. The entertainment for the clinic was the “Grizz Girls” dance team performed their dance routine, which they will be performing during games this season and the Claw Crew performed crazy dunks and trick shots, which

they will also be doing during season he ara an our is ha ing fi e clinics out of all six stops to start o the Grizzlies 2018-2019 NBA season. This past year, the Grizzlies did not make the playo s, finishing th place in the Southwest division and 14th in the Western Conference. Finishing the season with a 22-60 record, Grizlies fans ha e high hopes to finish with a playo run The Memphis Grizzlies sixth annual 2018 Regional Caravan Tour, started August 17th in Memphis, Tennessee. With a total of six stops for the tour, all young Grizzlies fans in the south should have the opportunity to learn basketball tips and watch Grizzlies entertainment. The kids went through drills, played mini games, and participated in contests. Select stops will have Memphis Grizzlies player, Dillon Brooks, who will help coach and play with the attendees. Grizzlies mascot “Grizz” will also attend select stops for pictures and games. With the Grizzlies being one of the closest NBA teams to Mississippi, many fans around the area showed up and many more will be attending the rest of the stops.

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Steve’s face

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On Labor Day, Colin Kaepernick was announced to be the face of Nike’s new 30-year anniversary campaign, and it has sparked quite the argument all across the country. Kaepernick, who is known for his 2016 protests of police brutality and racial injustice where he knelt during the national anthem of NFL games has been the national headline for the last two weeks due to his new endorsement. Nike making him their head figure is a bold mo e considering the controversy behind him. On one side, there is a group that agrees with Kaepernick and his views, and then there is another side that feels he is disrespecting the ag and the military that fights to protect it owever, Kaepernick does have the right to his own opinion, and whether people like it or not, he has not broken any laws. The advertisement with Kaepernick has been run with the slogan, “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing e erything This is because when Kaepernick knelt game after game during that 2016 season, he knew that he was putting his career on the line, and when that year came to a close, he was o the San Francisco 49er’s roster and has since not been signed by another team owe er, that hasn t stopped him from continuing to voice what he believes in, which I respect. Anyone who is willing to give up his or her career for their belief deserves to

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be celebrated not reprimanded. The side that is anti-protest of the ag has taken extreme measures in the last few weeks to show their distaste for Nike’s endorsement. Some people have gone as far as to burn their Nike clothing and shoes. Some have even took videos and pictures of these acts and posted them on social media. The other side of the argument, the one in favor of Kaepernick and the endorsement has also shared their opinions, just not as drastically. They had also tried to raise Nike’s stock back up as it had first dropped when the trading oor first opened up after abor ay, and their e orts have not been in vain seeing that the company released a week ago that their online sales were up thirty-one percent since the endorsement was published. Athletes such as Serena Williams and Lebron James have also backed the advertisement, which has been paramount seeing that both athletes are not only sponsored by ike but are two figures that the company can t a ord to lose I have the viewpoint in favor of Kaepernick and Nike seeing that Kaepernick does have the right to share his own opinion, and Nike has the right to endorse him. Yes, this could easily be a marketing scheme that Nike has planned out to boost their sales in the long run, but it doesn’t matter. Either way, the com-

pany took a chance and backed a figure that has been repeatedly criticized by the media and the NFL fanbase. What a percentage of the Nike protestors don’t even understand is that this whole time Kaepernick has been protesting racial injustice and police brutality the ag or the soldiers that protect it e isn t doing it in an uncalled for way either. It is being done peacefully and in a way that throughout history people have used as a sign of respect. I am not a part of the African American community, so there is no way for me to know what it’s like to face se ere racial in ustice owe er, I do know that no matter the color of someone’s skin, they still deserve the right to speak about what they believe in. Isn’t that one of the freedoms that our country is founded upon? sn t that what the military is fighting to protect? So before someone thinks about burning their Nike shoes and calling out Colin Kaepernick for being disrespectful to the men and women that protect our country they should ask themsel es, as he not just been putting his First Amendment right to use?”

**These are my own opinions, and they do not represent the views of the Sentry staff as a whole.**

The visual that Nike ran with the Colin Kaepernick ad. Photo courtesy of Nike.

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September 2018 Entertainment Slender Man puts the Crazy Rich Asians jumps from 12

“horror” in HORRIBLE

best seller to big screen

by Sayley Crawford Fun and Games editor

& aubrey SCott Moak around town editor Kevin Kwan’s novel Crazy Rich Asians ew o the shel es as a ew York Times bestseller in 2013. Followed by a sequel and a third book, Kwan’s book was hugely successful. This year, not one, not two, but three producers took Kwan’s tremendous ideas and turned his books into a box o ce hit ith the extra agant

setting, fancy houses, expensive cars and clothing, Crazy Rich Asians is definitely li ing up to its name The story is about Singapore’s most eligible bachelor, Nicholas (Nick) Young, planning to marry his girlfriend of one year, Rachel Chu. Rachel is an economics professor at N.Y.U. and was raised in Queens by her single mom who immigrated to the United States from western Asia. Unaware of Nick’s wealth and social standards overseas, Rachel travels to Singapore for what she thinks is just an average wedding. However, it is not just a moderate wedding; it is classified as ingapore s edding of the Year.” On top of freaking out about meeting Nick’s other world, Rachel soon learns that she has to impress members of Asia’s wealthiest family. One by one, she is introduced to Nick’s mother, grandmother, and extended family with hopes to impress. Unfortunately, the elite family does not appro e of s finest After months of anticipation, Crazy Rich Asians finally came out The production of the movie rough-

ly cost million, and in its first fi e days alone, the mo ie made million. The successful movie is planned to be released overseas in a few weeks. Overall, the movie is hilarious and has you constantly laughing. We highly recommend going to see Crazy Rich Asians, and we hope it will be followed up with a sequel in the coming years.

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Video editor

& Sarah Cory assistant sports editor Slender Man is a supernatural horror movie based on the fictional character lender an t was directed by Sylvain White and written by David Birke, and it was released on August 10, 2018. The film stars oey ing as ren, ulia Goldani Telles as Hallie, Jaz Sinclair as Chloe, and Annalise Basso as Katie. The movie received negative feedback from critics, calling it “boring” and “derivative”. Set in a small town in Mas-

sachusetts, four friends, Wren, Hallie, Chloe, and Katie, summon the Slender Man after one of their classmates tries to do so. A week later, Chloe disappears. The three girls set out to Chloe’s house to investigate the strange occurrence and discover that Chloe was in a cult and wanted the Slender Man to take her. They decide to make contact with the Slender Man in exchange for Katie. Wren, who has researched the creature, warns her friends to not make eye contact with him for fear of death or madness. When trying to contact him, Chloe panics and opens her eyes, coming face-to-face with the Slender Man. Now the girls have to struggle with finding their friend while not being taken by the Slender Man. In our opinion, this movie did not not live up to our expectations, and when we realized it only received 8% on Rotten Tomatoes, we found that we were not the only ones who felt this way. Critics said that, quite frankly, it “just wasn’t a good movie.” With the mythical creature Slender Man being so big and well known, the movie did not life up to the same hype.

Ariana Grande’s new album, Sweetener, will leave a sour taste

by PreSton dubberly entertainment editor

Ariana Grande released her fourth album, Sweetener, on August , he album includes fifteen songs, two of which are already chart-toppers. “No Tears Left to Cry” was leaked on April 20, 2018,

and “God Is A Woman” was released on July 13, 2018. She has three guest appearances featured on the album: Pharrell Williams, Missy Elliot, and Nicki Minaj. Grande announced on August 8th that she is launching a tour called The Sweetener Sessions. All of the songs are in lowercase except “God Is a Woman” and “R.E.M.”, which is aesthetically pleasing. What I have come to realize is that you either love Ariana Grande’s new music or hate it. I am not the biggest fan. For instance, “Successful” reminded me of video game music. To me, all of the songs sound basically the same. I feel like she missed her calling as a Cheetah Girl member. They are all somewhat slow but not slow enough to be ballads. I guess if you are into that, you should give it a shot, but I cannot relate. I actually could not even choose a favorite song on the album. Although her album disap-

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pointed me, her carpool karaoke with James Corden is worth a listen. She sounded really good in that, but that is because she sang some of her old stu while ad libbing Honestly, I was let down because I really like her old music. Don’t get me wrong, I think she is extremely talented because her range amazes me, and she has very impressive whistle tones. One of her previous hits “Dangerous Woman” was iconic, but overall, Sweetener was just an all around miss for me.

List of the songs on the album: 1. randrops (an angel cried) 2. blazed (feat. Pharrell Williams) 3. the light is coming (feat. Nicki Minaj) 4. R.E.M. 5. God is a woman 6. sweetener 7. successful 8. everytime 9. breathin 10. no tears left to cry 11. borderline (feat. Missy Elliott) 1 . better off

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Watch out for Queer Eye

The silver screen vs. the home screen: where to watch by AinSley Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Quinn

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With the growing popularity of et ix mo ies, some people may begin to wonder what impact they will ha e on traditional box o ce mo ies n the past few months, et ix has been releasing more and more original mo ies with o er coming out this month ome of their newest and most popular mo ies include The Kissing Booth and To All the Boys Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Loved Before. ne of the things that makes et ix mo ies so appealing is the accessibility er million people ha e subscriptions to et ix, and e en more people than that ha e access to it through family or friends hen you want to go see a mo ie that is in theaters, you ha e to pick a time and buy a ticket and go to the theater ith et ix mo ies, e erything is at your fingertips ou don t ha e to pay at least not for each indi idual mo ie , and you don t e en ha e to lea e your house Another ad antage is

the price et ix subscriptions range from per month o ie tickets can be as expensi e as each eeing as et ix original series ha e done so well and ha e become so popular, it is not hard to belie e that their mo ies will be any di erent ox o ce mo ies are ob iously more popular at the moment, but if et ix keeps making original mo ies as good as the ones they ha e made in recent months, their popularity and profitability will definitely grow espite the accessibility and a ordability of et ix original mo ies, it is hard to belie e that they could e er replace box o ce mo ies t is great to ha e the option to stay home and watch a high uality, new mo ie right from your couch, but going to the mo ie theater is an experience that et ix could ne er replace

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er a decade after the original series went o the air, the new reboot of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, now shortened to Queer Eye, has become one of the most popular shows on et ix he original show aired from , featuring mainly straight men from ew ork ity that were nominated by friends or family to recei e a makeo er from the ab i e , a group of fi e gay men with di erent lifestyle specialties n the et ix reboot, an all new ab i e returns to isit both men and women at communities in and around Atlanta for one week, reno ating people s homes, pro iding cooking lessons in the kitchen, and making o er the people themsel es ith experts in each di erent lifestyle field such as fashion, grooming, food, culture, and interior design, the ab i e completely transforms the li es of the heroes , or the stars of each episode, that often ha e di erent beliefs and customs from their own Antoni orowski, the food and wine expert, meets with heroes in their homes and helps them cook new meals that promote a healthy lifestyle and meet their dietary needs aramo rown, the culture expert, spends time with the heroes throughout the week and coun-

sels them through their problems, whether it be simply meeting new friends or reuniting with estranged family onathan an ess, the sassy grooming expert, takes the heroes to local salons for a makeo er and introduces them to hygiene products for a new look an rance, the fashion expert, searches through the heroes old clothes and disco ers their personal style, creating new and impro ed outfits for them based on their old preferences obby erk, the interior design expert, reno ates the heroes homes while they are out with the other members of the ab i e during the week ach episode contains a different story, featuring many di erent

types of people, ranging from cowboys to transgender men ecently, the show has recei ed a lot of praise for its wide ariety of social commentary and its positi e portrayal of e eryone regardless of their beliefs Queer Eye attempts to demonstrate that all problems both social and personal can be sol ed through a few changes in lifestyle and attitude enior li abeth peed says, omething lo e about this show is that people are helping others become their best, most confident self his heartwarming show can be en oyed by people of any age who admire the process of becoming glam, according to onathan

Enlightenment Now paints an optimistic future for humanity

by PAyne bell gRaphics editoR

e see news of mass shootings more and more often hus, rates of iolence must be increasing he world s wealthy are growing exponentially richer, lea ing e eryone else in the dust of their poor, miserable existences e are constantly on the brink of a catastrophic war ot so, actually te en inker, a professor of psychology at ar ard, shows in his book nlightenment ow he ase for eason, cience, umanism, and rogress, that a large proportion of our a ailable data indicates the polar opposite of the mindset that has come to coloni e the public mind e argues that these large swaths of impro ement ha e been as a result of the propagation of n-

lightenment alues the reason, science, humanism, and progress of the book s title , and the data bear this out he book is far from a bland collection of graphs, though inker s li ely style keeps readers entertained while simultaneously fascinating them with the mind boggling upward trends occurring across multiple facets of human society inker highlights a trend in hapter titled nowledge called the lynn e ect t demonstrates how the a erage of the population has been steadily rising for the past one hundred years rom to , inker shows that the a erage for the world s population has increased between and points inker points out, though, that this increase has not been an increase of o erall brain power , but of an analytic mindset , or the ability to place concepts into categories, thinking of ob ects in terms of their parts and relationships, and placing oneself in a hypothetical world defined by certain rules and exploring its logical implications ates of infectious disease ha e taken a nosedi e in the past few decades alone inker demonstrates, for example, that the number of children under age who die from pneumonia has fallen from ust short of , , at the turn of the millenium

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to around a million in hile a million is still a large number, a decrease of in ust thirteen years is a phenomenally hopeful statistic for those fighting to eradicate infectious disease imilar percentage decreases in child death from diarrhea, malaria, and measles ha e been achie ed as well arge scale war between great powers defined by inker as the handful of states and empires that can pro ect force beyond their borders, that treat each other as peers, and that collecti ely control a ma ority of the world s military resources has decreased dramatically

Steven Pinker, professor of psychology at Harvard University and author of Enlightenment Now

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in the past fi e centuries i e centuries ago, these great powers were almost constantly at war of the time A steep drop in this percentage occurred at the turn of the s from around to almost of the time , and it has not e en come close to reaching that same number since he two orld ars accounted for around he number of democracies in the world has increased substantially in the past years inker pro ides a graph in which all the nations of the world were assigned an autocracy s democracy score between and , and the a erages for each year between and were shown etween and , the a erage score increased from around a large ma ority of go ernments being autocratic, a system of go ernment where one person holds absolute power to about a he a erage score dipped for the remainder of the th century, but a substantial upshoot to a score of around has been occurring since the turn of the st century, and it only appears to be increasing ith da ling humor and intricate detail, te en inker demonstrates brilliantly and in less than pages how the alues put forth by the nlightenment ha e spearheaded staggering de elopments in ust about e ery aspect of human

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The cover of Steven Pinkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress

life, from increases in uality of life to the slashing of infectious disease rates across the globe or anyone who thinks that we are on a path to destruction, that human beings are destroying the planet, that the fabric of society is crumbling fast, or if you are simply curious as to how we as humans are actually doing, strongly suggest you read this book t will almost certainly gi e you hope for the future of humanity

Opinion

September 2018

Is President Trump really unfit for office? PC BROS

by Tripp Cory

& barron LisTon Staff WriterS On September 5th, The New York Times published an anonymous opinion piece from a person claiming to be a senior white house o cial that harshly criticized President Trump and stated that White House o cials are acti ely working against his agenda. It is unprecedented for an anonymous piece such as this to be published, and due to the respectable reputation of The New York Times it is fair to belie e this piece is legitimate As if rump s week hadn t been bad enough already, the release of this piece coincides with the release of Bob Woodward’s Fear, a book that blasts the Trump presidency and re eals some of the chaos inside the White House. hief of ta ohn elly has already taken to referring to the White House as “crazytown” and he s not the only one le eling complaints at the president. According to oodward, back in anuary rump questioned why the US had a military presence in outh orea and ecretary of efense im attis commented that the president acted like — and had the understanding of — a fifth or sixth grader Woodward’s claims are strengthened by the anonymous piece that states that white house sta are not only working to sabotage Trump’s agenda but also considered in oking the th amendment to

ha e him remo ed from o ce he anonymous sta member claims that rump s beha ior is erratic and that he constantly ip ops on policies and that sta members ha e to acti ely keep information away from him since they fear that he will react rashly. Of course, these reports should be taken with a grain of salt but it should be kept in mind that they come from credible sources. Not to mention some of Trump’s other recent issues such as his downright embarrassing performance at the elsinki ummit and the in estigation into Russian collusion, which he has attempted to stop but his attorney general e essions shut him down rump being uick to anger and e en uicker to lash out isn t helping him out right now either. o, is our president fit to lead s our country safe under a man like this an we put our trust in a president like this hort answer no

ong answer definitely not owe er, we belie e that this anonymous piece has some potentially harrowing implications. Before we go into this, we want to make it clear that ros is an explicitly anti-Trump column. The one thing we will gi e rump is that he is anti-establishment and in an age where young people are becoming increasingly anti-establishment that’s a positi e t s beginning to feel as if a lot of anti-Trump actions coming from prominent Democrats and Republicans is also pro-establishment rhetoric.

Hallway stoppers: Get out of the way!

By remaining anonymous, the author of the New York Times essay is only making the di ide in ashington and the nation worse. Without knowing the author s identity, it will be impossible for many of the president’s most ardent supporters accept the claims put forth in the essay as true. Additionally, by claiming that there were whispers amongst the cabinet of in oking the th amendment, the author has shown that although they do not support what Trump is doing, they don’t feel strongly enough to remo e him from o ce his lack of con iction raises questions about how bad Trump really is f he is truly unfit for o ce, then his cabinet should ha e the courage to stand up and remo e him from o ce f not, then they should not put out information that can make the resident s ob harder, as well as worsen the uncertainty and hysteria currently surrounding the

“Mothman” strikes again Emory’s

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Conspiracy Corner

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Staff Writer

& Emory maxwELL Social Media editor magine this, it s and you ust arri ed at school ou re walking down the tenth grade hallway in a rush to go to your locker and get your books to prepare for history class ou e studied all night for a huge history test, and the only thing stopping you from taking it is the mass of tenth grade girls in the hallway standing in a mob in front of you and not recogni ing the existence of anyone but themsel es ou try not

to be rude, but the only way for you to get to class is to push through the mob despite their glares. Despite what is the common belief is for some, the hallway is not a gathering place to talk to your friends between classes. The hallway is a place of mo ement t is a sacred, holy corridor with the sole intent of ser ing as a bridge between your classes. Without the hallway, you would not be able to go anywhere, for there would be nothing but T H E to exist in between classes The hallway does all this for you and yet some people ha e the audacity

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to sabotage the holy mission of the hallway. And why would people go out of their way to ruin such a holy place imply because they are dumb, selfish, sinful beings who will ne er understand the repercussions of their actions. There are truly sick, twisted, ile beings who spit upon the sacred hallway by clogging it up hese nefarious illains see their small talk as something more important than the hallways holy mission. This is completely sickening and these fiends must be stopped at all costs.

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Trump White House. ome of the details pro ided in the essay also raise ethical questions hould unelected go ernment o cials be able to remo e documents or other legislation from the desk of a resident elected by the people o t doesn t matter if you like what you see on his desk or not, there is something fundamentally wrong with unelected o cials undermining the will of a President chosen to represent the oters of the nited States. The acceptance of this type of beha ior does not bode well for the future of our republic and its democratic institutions. We cannot deny that Trump being unaware of these acti ities going on raises separate uestions about his aptitude owe er, these concerns do not ustify the actions of the unknown members of his cabinet. We hope that if what has been said in the essay is true that the anonymous administration o cial will ha e the courage to risk his position in order to stand up to the President and show the American people the se erity of the situation he election and the rise of radical groups like the alt right show that our traditional two-party system is in hot water and it feels as if both parties are taking ad antage of the current chaos in the White House to encourage Americans not ote for anti-establishment candidates. The reason that we feel this must be brought up is that the anonymous piece that The New York Times published also ser es as establishment Republican propaganda. In between its criticisms of the President, the piece promotes traditional epublican alues and paints the epublican o cials sabotaging rump as heroes trying to sa e America” and not those who are simply trying to further the interests of their party. What we are saying is that rump is a bu oon that should not be in o ce, but at the same time don’t buy too much into the establishment’s “resistance” and don’t be discouraged by rump to ote for more unique anti-establishment candidates.

by Emory maxwELL Social Media editor

Up in the mountains of est irginia, there li es a creature that has mystified minds for years he othman he othman is a half man, half moth being that ies around the hills and terrorizes residents of a nearby town called Point leasant othmans first sightings was in the s when his fame and notoriety was at its peak ack in the day, othman was deemed responsible for the infamous collapse of the il er ridge o er the hio i er in , which killed do ens

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of people er since then, othman has been deemed as a sign of bad luck in est irginia folklore owadays though, othmans notorious reputation has taken a backseat to his newfound popularity among millennials and younger generations. This, to me, is ery, ery, problematic illennials are ust looking for another furry creature to talk about and be interested in when in reality, othman is a cold blooded killer who is responsible for the deaths of many. f you e er come in contact with the infamous mothman, beware.

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New senior high schedule: The great, the good, the bad, the ugly (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1)

While the opinions of these six individuals certainly do not represent the opinions of everyone in the high school, much of what they have said I have also heard in casual conversation with other people in the halls or during lunch and can still provide important insight on students’ thoughts about the new schedule. 1) What do you like about the new schedule? AnnAdair, Sam, Emison, and Breelyn all said that they liked how the new rotating schedule allowed them to space homework out and to get ahead on their schoolwork, giving them some more free time at night and making them feel less overwhelmed. Additionally, Breelyn said that since the classes were longer she felt like she was getting all of the information to do her homework, making it easier. Thomas and Jake both said that they liked how they don’t have to go to as many classes every day. Emison and Jake also added how the new schedule makes the day feel less monotonous, as not having the same routine every day adds some needed excitement to the day. 2) What don’t you like about the new schedule? If I have heard one major complaint from the general student body about the new

schedule, it is that the new lunch format has made the cafeteria overcrowded. Some students who used to get the lunch at school every day have even begun to pack their lunches. Thomas and AnnAdair agree that this is their main problem with the new schedule. They are particularly worried with how it is going to work out on a day with heavy rain or in the winter when it begins to get really cold. Sam’s and Emison’s biggest complaint is the length of classes. Emison says that she is “thankful for the teachers that let us move around like midway through so we can stay alert.” Breelyn does not understand why there are no bells in between classes, saying it stresses her out having to wait for teachers to dismiss classes on their own. Jake thinks his teachers are giving more homework because of the longer classes and views previous years’ homework loads as better options. 3) If you could change one thing about the new schedule what would it be? I got a very diverse group of answers when I asked the six people I interviewed about what they would change. AnnAdair said that she would fix the schedule to where seniors could leave right after the pep rallies on Fridays for lunch instead

of having a class in between the pep rally and lunch.” Emison wants, although she is unsure exactly how this would be done, the schedule to be made more exible and for more opportunities for students to take all the classes they want. She says that she wanted to take financial management and that some of her friends wanted to take AP classes but that they could not because they could not fit them into their schedules. I imagine that after the schedule has been in place for longer, the administration will have a better understanding of it and these problems and will be able to better schedule classes to work these problems out. Breelyn wishes to change what Thomas and AnnAdair said they did not like in the previous paragraph about how everyone in the senior high goes to lunch at the same time, saying that it is “way too crowded in the cafeteria.” Sam actually proposed to cut some time out of activity period and lunch, saying that it was unnecessary to have breaks for that long, and instead end the school day earlier. Thomas and Jake gave an idea for something that other schools have and has been mentioned several times before but has never been implemented: have varsity athletes able to take their sport as their seventh carrier so practices can start earlier,

allowing them to not get home so late every day. 4) Do you like the old schedule or new schedule better? We had a gender divide on the answers to this final uestion AnnAdair, reelyn, and Emison all prefer the new schedule over the old one. Breelyn said it is because “homework is spaced out better and in class we do a lot more fun activities.” She also liked how we do not have to go to every class every day. Emison’s reason is because the “days aren’t so mundane.” Thomas said that he would rate the schedules about the same right now, while Jake and Sam said that while they were inclined to say the old one, the new schedule is growing on them. Now that I have given their answers, I would like to share my personal thoughts on the new schedule. My personal favorite part of the new schedule goes along with what AnnAdair, Sam, Emison, and Breelyn said: more time to do homework. Many times the last two years in high school, I have felt overwhelmed by all that I have had to do in one night. Particularly for students who take several AP or honors classes, I think not having to do homework for every subject every night is a much needed change. My biggest problem with the

new schedule would also have to be with the new lunch. While it has improved from the very beginning of school, the cafeteria is still too crowded, and I honestly think the lunch period is too long. If cutting it down meant that school ended 15 minutes earlier, I would be all for it. If I could change one thing about the new schedule, it would be what Thomas and Jake said: letting athletes have the last period of their day to practice sports, especially now that school ends ten minutes later. As of right now, we are getting done with football practice past 6:00 most days, meaning that I am not able to get started on homework until even later, some nights leaving almost no free time. If we were able to have sports as our seventh carrier like other schools do, we could get home earlier and have more time. When comparing the new schedule to the old schedule, I strongly prefer the new one. I, like many in my grade, was not excited about having a new schedule for only my senior year. However, the rotation and spacing out of classes has made the homework load easier and has made the routine of going to class less monotonous. Overall, I view the implementation of this new schedule as a success.

Staff Editorials Sentry II

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New lunch period has pros and cons

Friday dress codes need change

Jackson Prep’s 2018-19 school year brings big changes to campus with a revamped schedule and extra classes. The new ABC block schedule in the Senior High brings with it a di erent lunch plan then last year Instead of a staggered lunch with each 4th period class being released at a seperate time, everyone now has a whole “class period” dedicated to lunch. The period is 45 minutes long, so people can hypothetically do other activities such as working on homework, getting help from teachers, studying, and eating. The Junior igh is not a ected by this, but the majority of the Sentry 1 class is in 10th grade. hroughout the first few weeks of school, there were a lot of mixed reviews on whether this concept worked from the students. Teachers reassured them that it would calm down over time, but they were left uncertain. However, over time, student’s opinions mellowed out and became more positive than negative. Some students enjoy having the freedom to eat with whomever they want, but others disagree. One student, Lilly Noble, one of our sta members, says, t doesn t put us in the situation to make new friends because we can sit with the ones we hang out with all the time”. The Sentry I class believes that there should be more indoor space for those who do not enjoy eating outside. Students are fearful for where they will sit during when winter comes around because there will not be enough room for every student to sit inside when the temperatures are below freezing. Solutions to this problem are that the school should open up more space in

During the football season, Jackson Prep’s student body comes to life by dressing in costume based on an assigned theme. Prep is well known for its dress up days. From Harry Potter to Christmas, it’s always fun to come to school on Fridays and see what everyone is wearing for the pep rally. As a sta , we agreed that there are a few things that we want changed. We’re confused as to why the pacers and cheerleaders can wear tank tops, but the rest of the student body has to have their shoulders covered. We think that it should be allowed for everyone to wear tanks, or no one should be allowed to wear tanks. hen cheerleaders are ipping and Pacers are kicking, it seems as if that would be more revealing than a normal student standing in the crowd. Also, we think that the guys should be able to wear gym shorts with their outfit for pep rallies As an example, if a guy shows up in

the MPR or the gym or allow the Junior High to attend lunch before the Senior High which could potentially open up more space in the cafeteria. ome of the sta belie e that by shrinking the lunch time by fi e minutes and moving that time to the beginning of the school day, causing school to once again begin at 8:15, would help students avoid tardiness and detentions rooting from the new Senior High rule that one tardy equals one referral. Five minutes

isn’t a huge change, but the schedules would have to do a whole shift which might throw some students and faculty o Overall, in theory, the new lunch schedule sounds like a great idea, but it s awed from some aspects. Weather conditions and limited seating were not taken into thought, so many students could either be left very cold, or very packed into the cafeteria.

gym shorts on Friday they get a referral, but everyone else can wear skirts, etc. There is nothing inappropriate about gym shorts, especially when you compare them to the short skirts some girls wear. We do agree that some people use these days to dress however they want, but if an outfit would look better with gym shorts or a tank, then the student shouldn’t be punished. They especially shouldn’t be punished because they are not on a particular team that can wear what they want. It shouldn’t be looked at as a privilege for some teams or squads get to wear tanks, and other people are very limited. Overall, we agree that the dress code can be changed slightly on Fridays. Although it is otherwise well done, we think that people should be allowed to wear appropriate tank tops, and guys should be able to wear gym shorts.

Seniors Emison Geiger and Eliza Burnham in their Friday dress. Photo by Genevieve Hurst.

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