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Gowns & crowns & touchdowns: Homecoming ‘18 by Preston dubberLy entertainMent editor
& HenLey JoHnson Photo editor This year’s homecoming theme revolved around The Great Gatsby, which was voted on by the senior high student body. The week consisted of a few dress-up days: on Wednesday, the seniors were senior citizens, the juniors were toddlers or adults, and the sophomores were babies; on Thursday, everyone got to wear their favorite jersey. Two weeks prior to homecoming, student council members began selling t-shirts in the junior high and the senior high foyers. If students purchased one of the shirts, created by senior Nora Beth Hetzel, they were allowed to wear that shirt to school on Friday with jeans or uniform bottoms. The annual homecoming court consisted of sophomores Jane Gray Barbour escorted by John Garraway and Sayley Crawford escorted by Graham Speed, juniors Hartley Carroll escorted by Ben Johnson, Mary Noble
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Senior Maggie Waller exiting the field after being named Jackson Prep’s 2018 homecoming queen. Photo by Stewart McCullough.
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Any person who has access to news or social media has been made aware of what has happened with school shootings in recent years. These tragedies are occurring so often that they are becoming a regular in the news. This is not an entirely new phenomenon, but the frequency of these shootings has skyrocketed in the past decade. Given that students have started to take a stand, many parents have decided to do the same. Parents of fallen students everywhere have come out publicly, explaining what they think should be done. Parents have formed rallies across small towns, hoping to grab the attention of larger school districts and states. They have made it clear that the students have inspired them to come out and do something about it.
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Howard escorted by Spencer Williams, and Julia Zouboukos escorted by Andrew Purvis, and seniors Mackenzie Nichols escorted by Neil Marchetti, Mary Parker Plunkett escorted by Reece Davis, Lynn Redding escorted by David Purvis, and Maggie Waller escorted by John Garrett Walters. At halftime of the football game, Maggie Waller was crowned queen by the 2017 homecoming queen, Maddy Mazzaferro. Waller’s initial reaction was “I know I’m supposed to walk somewhere, but I’m not sure where
to go.” Maggie is the third member of the Waller family to be crowned homecoming queen. After the game, couples started arriving on Patriot Avenue to take pictures in front of the clock tower and the football field. The homecoming dance took place on Patriot Avenue for the sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The Patrick Harkins Band played for the jam-packed dance floor. Senior Alex Trumpore described the dance as “wonderfully decorated and a really fun experience with a really entertaining band.”
Parents have also begun to take their concerns to their local governments, pressing them to do something about the tragedies. During the national walkout in March, hundreds of students and parents lined up in front of the White House to show how serious they are about this. In short, students and parents nationwide have begun to ask, “What is being done at my school to keep us safe?” At Prep, the school has increased precautions over the years to help ensure the safety of its students. With the hiring of Captain David Gammill in 2016, the school showed that they are committed to school safety. Captain Gammill, who is officially retired from the Flowood Police Department, still serves as a reserve police officer. This allows him to keep in contact with the Flowood Police constantly.
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What’s Your Ideal Halloween Costume? “A lamp” - Mimi McCraney, 10th “School supplies” - Ridgely McIntyre, 10th “Grim reaper” - Garrett Davis, 11th “Batman” - Landry Barnett, 12th “Tripp Cory” - Simms Abney, 12th “A Disney Princess” -Mackenzie Shoemaker, 11th “A reindeer” -Miller Jordan, 7th “Cops and robbers” -Lilly Luckett, 7th “Skull Trooper” - Carson Butler, 10th “A cat” -D’Ambrah Watts, 9th “Superman” - Kayleigh Canoy, 10th “Harry Potter” -Harry McHenry, 9th
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What scares you The Most? “Clowns” - Ethan Lingle, 12th “Death” -Joseph Slack, 9th “Heights” - Landry Barnett 12th “Caterpillars” - Carol Currie, 11th
Mean Girls Stewart McCullough The Purge Walker Poole Lilly Noble
Jeepers Creepers Steven Wyatt
Photo Editors Kennedy Marble Genevieve Hurst Henley Johnson
“Dropping a game winning touchdown” -John Woods Hollowell, 7th “My dad when he finds out I haven’t played golf yet” - Carson Butler, 10th “Spiders” - Wat Rutledge, 9th “Hillary Clinton” - Kayleigh Canoy, 10th
Lead Sports Photographer Madeline Claire Hughes Around Town Editors Aubrey Scott Moak Jane Gray Barbour
News Editor Tanner Gough Opinion Editors Eloise Moore Maclain Kennedy Caroline McIntyre Sports Editors Steven Wyatt Will Fletcher Assistant Sports Editors Charles Stephenson Sarah Cory Records Manager Anna Stack
Entertainment Editors Tori Newsome Preston Dubberly
Social Media Editors Emory Maxwell Ford Lange
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Threat Level Midnight Cass Rutledge Gremlins Caroline McIntyre Joseph Watts Coraline Preston Dubberly Truth or Dare Tori Newsome Evil Dead Avery Overby Get Out Victoria Chough Ainsley O’Quinn
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Haunted House Tripp Cory Split Eliza Maxwell Scream John Tyson A Quiet Place Charles Stephenson Russ Upton Emma Dye Alex Gibbs Annabelle Camp Carter Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends Halloween Special Will Fletcher
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Jackson Prep remembers Coach Buddy Crosby by
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On Wednesday, September 26th, the Jackson Prep community learned the sad news of Coach William “Buddy” Crosby’s passing the day before. He was surrounded by his three children-Will, Missy, and Marty--at the time of his passing. Coach Buddy Crosby was born on May 28, 1940, in Laurel, Mississippi. He graduated from Laurel High School, where he was a star athlete. He played football and ran track at the University of Mississippi from 1958 to 1963. Coach Crosby started his coaching career as an assistant for one year under Ole Miss football head coach Johnny Vaught after graduating with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in education. The next four years were filled with coaching stints at Murrah High School and McComb High School, and in 1968, he was named as Callaway High School’s head football coach. Crosby lead the Chargers to a combined 2117-3 record, and after six years, he stepped away from coaching, but not for long.
In 1974, he accepted an assistant coaching job at Jackson Prep, and a Prep legend was born. Over 31 years, he served as an assistant coach, head football coach, and athletic director, and after stepping down as coach, served in a number of capacities, including junior high principal. When he retired in 2005, he was the school’s building and grounds manager. On the field, Crosby led his Patriots to a combined 109-18 record, won six state championships, and had two undefeated seasons over 12 years as head coach. He ended his coaching career with a combined 125-553 record and was later inducted into the MAIS (Mississippi Asso-
ciation of Independent Schools) Hall of Fame. The legacy Crosby left at Jackson Prep goes way beyond his accomplishments on the field. Coach Buddy personified what he preached to and expected of his players: determination, perseverance, and grit. In July of 2009, he fell down a flight of stairs. He hit his head on the ground and snapped his neck, back, and crushed his spinal cord. “He never complained…...he insisted on walking again,” said Will Crosby, who is the son of Buddy Crosby and current Jackson Prep athletic director, in an interview with The Clarion-Ledger. Sure enough, Coach Crosby got to the point where he was
Coach Buddy Crosby shaking the hand of Will French, a player of his from the 1983 football season. Photo by Scott Slay (1983 Sentry staffer).
able to use a walker. He was the definition of grit and showed it in his daily life, never giving up. Though many of the current students at Jackson Prep never had the opportunity to meet Coach Buddy Crosby, his name and reputation carried weight around the school even after his retirement over a decade ago. Senior Thomas Thornton said, “I never had the honor of getting to meet Coach Buddy, but his legacy will carry on for generations because of his love for the game and his students.” Coach Buddy has watched every football game from his chair in the southeast end zone for the past 9 years, and during that week’s game against JA, for the first time in many years, a seat reserved for him sat unoccupied in the southeast end zone. The support and love shown from the entire #PrepFamily was heartwarming. The football players, coaches, cheerleaders, and pacers wore stickers on their helmets and uniforms the following Friday to show their respects for a man who gave everything to Jackson Prep. The stickers read “B.C.”, for Buddy Crosby, and will remain on the team’s helmets for the rest of the 2018 season. A moment of silence was held during
the JA v. Prep game Friday night in honor of Coach Buddy Crosby. The Prep male cheerleaders, who are known for their humor and energy, showed their compassionate side by making a flag that read “Fly High Buddy Crosby.” They debuted this flag during the pep rally Friday afternoon and continued to run it during the team’s entrance into the stadium and after each Prep touchdown. Jackson Prep has lost a legend who spent his life helping those around him.
Scenes from Homecoming 2018
Senior Homecoming maids: (from L to R) Mary Parker Plunkett, Maggie Waller (Queen), Mackenzie Nichols, and Lynn Redding. Photos by Stewart McCullough.
Shrek takes center stage by Mary Patton MurPhy Copy Editor
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Homecoming activities Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday on Patriot Avenue. Photos by Russ Upton, Emory Maxwell, and Kennedy Marble.
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Prep students will perform Shrek: The Musical, an original Broadway production, on October 20, 22, and 23. Showtimes for October 20 are 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM, and on October 22 and 23, students will perform at 7:00 PM. This is the first year an ogre will appear on Prep’s stage, and John Louis Black, playing Shrek, is going green. “This is really a new experience. I have never done something like this before, and it takes a lot of effort,” he said. “But I mean, the pressure is fun. It makes you do better overall.”
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The cast list for the musical, with about 80 different roles, was released this summer, and it was then that students began looking over and memorizing lines and music. This fall, they’ve stayed late after school, practicing to perfect their performance.
Get ready to laugh in your seats, because this musical is promising to be full of humor, and be sure to go buy your tickets which are available at the box office or on the Jackson Prep Website under the “Arts” tab on the homepage.
Matt Gross, Aidan Mai Hinton, and Lauren Noe in their first dress rehersal before the big day. Photo by Stewart McCullough.
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Security at Prep
(continued from page 1) Each day, Captain Gammill patrols the school and its parking lot before and after school hours. Captain Gammill has held forums with all of the senior high students to talk to them, and he spoke about what to do if anything were to happen at Prep. He has also made students aware that they can come talk to him about anything, not just security based things. Captain Gammill says that he is pleased with what the school is doing about its securi-
ty policy. With the intercom improvements, the school now has complete communications all around campus. Given what has happened across the nation recently, Prep has done a great job with increasing security. The school has taken its precautions throughout the years, but it has proven to be helpful this year. With the help of Captain Gammill, the students are feeling safer with each day as we dive into the rest of this school year.
Captain Gammill making his daily patrol during school. Photo courtesy of Evie Farrington
Kittens find a new The arts come alive at Prep home at Prep Jane Hurst Staff Writer
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OpiniOn editOr Senior English teacher Mr. Nathan Devine is an owner to two new cats that have lived in his classroom for the past few weeks. The cats, Tess and Bathsheba, are two weeks apart, with Tess being the oldest. Tess is a male, and Bathsheba is a female. Tess came from the Chick-Fil-A parking lot when Emma Sapen brought it back to Mr. Devine’s classroom at five weeks old. At first, Tess had a laceration on his ear and damaged paws. Mr. Devine took Tess to the vet, and his wounds healed. Bathsheba came from the
Headleys’ cat litter. Tess lived at Prep in Mr. Devine’s classroom until Bathsheba came along, but now they both live at Mr. Devine’s house. During their free time, the cats like to play with each other and wrestle. Their favorite toy is a stick with a string and feathers attached to it, resembling a small bird. Bathsheba likes to hang out on her cushion, and Tess follows Mr. Devine around the house. Tess also tries to sleep on Mr. Devine’s head every night. Mr. Devine says, “They live a pretty bougie lifestyle.” They even have an automatic recorder at home that tells them when to eat by a voice recording of Mr. Devine telling them it’s eating time.
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On September 25, Applause, Jackson Prep Friends of the Arts, hosted Arts Alive, their annual event, on the Prep campus. Applause is a booster program which represents all art forms at Jackson Prep: Visual Arts, Band, Choir, and Drama as one group. It is dedicated to enhancing and promoting these programs. In previous years, Arts Alive has been known as “Meet the Arts.” This year, the visual art display, known as “Artist’s Alley” was planned to be held on Patriot Avenue. Due to the weather, the location of the artist’s alley was moved into the art rooms in the McRae building. In the art rooms, current visual art students from various classes worked on their pieces
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as visitors walked through the building. The Mary Katharine Loyacono McCravey art gallery featured finished pieces for visitors to view. Performances by the performing arts groups at Prep were held in Fortenberry Theatre. Even though the original plans had to be altered due to the weather, Arts Alive was a great success for Applause.
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Ancient weapons and armor demonstrated to Latin students by JosePh Watts
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& selby Ireland Staff Writer Dr. David Yates, an Assistant Professor of Classics at Millsaps, came to speak to the JCL (Junior Classical League) students at Prep on October 15th about the weapons of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Dr. Yates has been demonstrating weapons for eight years and says he became interested in them because he enjoyed watching the old war movies that dealt with the Greeks and Romans, such as Spartacus. He says, “My favorite part of teaching Classics is showing students the unexpected things about the ancient world—how did it smell, sound, and feel? Fifty students with PVC pipe spears isn’t exactly Spartan warfare, but it leaves students with an excellent sense of the real experience that stood behind the battles we discuss in class.” Dr. Yates specifically talked about the certain types of armor and battle styles of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Did you ever think that the Greeks had
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guns? Well, they didn’t have guns, but they did have bullets, or little lead balls which they would put in a sling to launch at the enemy. These bullets could be accurate up to 400 feet. Overall, students seemed
to enjoy the experience. Reading about Roman armor or Greek shields may interest some and bore others, but seeing these things before your own eyes is an incredible learning opportunity.
and says he likes German food, such as bratwurst, more than Southern food because Southern food is so unhealthy. Till’s favorite thinsg about Prep include that “you can use your phone, you have wifi, Prep is less strict than German school, and Prep students are more chill.” by CamP Carter One difference that he aSSt. entertainment editor noted between Germany and the Till Frederic Bernhardt is United States is the drinking age. a sophomore international stu- In Germany, it is legal for those dent from Germany who is visit- over the age of sixteen to drink, ing Jackson Prep. or twelve if accompanied by an Till, who is fluent in Ger- adult. man and English, is staying with Another difference is the the family of Jack and Louie Gat- Mississippi heat. The state has lin for two weeks, and leaves on an average annual temperature the 18th of October. His parents of 64 degrees F, compared to have professional connections to Germany’s average 52 degrees F. the Gatlins. The family also has Jackson Prep has a strong who has two sisters, Cecilia and international student program, Victoria. with the Student Ambassadors Till has shadowed junior Club welcoming new members Russ Upton, junior Ben Johnson, to Prep with active participation and sophomore Camp Carter in summer activities and hosting over his weeks at Prep. families. Till is interested in soccer, Till Bernhardt’s time at listens to rap music, and enjoys Prep is a prime example of this watching football and baseball. international program, and he He also enjoys the Netflix show will likely have many fond memMoney Heist or Haus des Geldes ories of his time at Prep.
JH students “Unite” to share their faith by
Multiple Millsaps students wearing models of traditional Roman armor. Photo by Selby Ireland.
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Every Wednesday morning at 7:15 in the junior high building, the students get into groups assorted by gender and grade and have fellowship with friends and youth pastors from churches over the Jackson area to learn about God. It’s a great thing to do. Food is provided and it’s not just do-
nuts. It’s Chicken Minis, Chicken Biscuits, and Sausage Biscuits. This is Unite’s second year at Prep. Last year, Courtney Sushenia, mom of Hudson (ninth grade), Reid (eighth grade), and Bella (eighth grade) Susheinia, thought it would be great if junior high students could get together and learn about God at school. Well, right now her idea is pretty successful and is attended by many kids in the grades.
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This squad at Prep has got pep in its steps by Avery overby
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& FrAncie HeidelberG STAff wriTEr The Jackson Prep Pep Squad is composed of 6th and 7th grade girls who cheer for the 6th and 7th grade football team. The squad is coached by Jackson Prep’s 7th grade pre-algebra teacher Ms. Vianne Welch. Ms. Welch has fallen in love with this job, despite this only being her 2nd year as the Pep Squad sponsor. She believes
that by being on the squad, these girls will learn punctuality, commitment, and teamwork. “I like it because I get to know girls that I don’t teach,” she says, when asked about why she loves sponsoring the team so much. There is no form of tryouts to join the Pep Squad; you simply get fitted for a uniform and then show up for practice. This provides a non-competitive, enjoyable environment for the girls to join together and support their team. The preparation process consists of past Pep Squadders teaching the girls the cheers
over two weeks of intense training. Cheers are passed down by past members, including the well-known “elevate your mind”, which the girls do at halftime. Ms. Welch describes their energy as animated and enthusiastic, which they showcase during the football games. Another ritual that is shown during the games is when the football team comes off of the field, the girls form a tunnel for the players to run through, no matter the outcome of the game. Win or lose, the Jackson Prep Pep Squad is here to cheer on the Patriots.
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Pep Squad members gather in the end zone after one of their performances. Photo courtesy of Jackson Prep.
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MAry PAtton MurPHy Copy EdiTor Prep’s senior high literary magazine Earthwinds and junior high magazine Mindprints received major awards for their 2017-2018 editions. Earthwinds received two major awards, one from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) and one from the Southern Interscholastic Press Association (SIPA). This year, the CSPA, an international student press association, chose 61 print magazines and 20 hybrid magazines as Crown Finalists for the 2019 Crown Awards presented in New York City during March 2019, and Earthwinds’ most recent edition was included. These awards honor top student publications chosen from CSPA’s members, and student publishing in news, magazine, yearbook, or digital formats are eligible for the honor based on design, photography, concept, coverage and writing. For this year’s finalists, a total of 1,172 publications were eligible for judging. In March, the Earthwinds’ Crown Award will be announced as either a Gold Crown or Silver Crown. Being named a Crown Finalist now means that Earthwinds is an actual winner, not a nominee. In addition to the Crown
The tenth grade is a time of transition into high school and a time to search for one’s true self. On September 12, the sophomore class spent their lunch period in the multi-purpose room, discussing their strengths, based on a quiz they took earlier in the year, with their peers and one faculty member. These strengths consisted of qualities such as confidence, presence, trustworthiness, and competitiveness. Upon entering the luncheon, students were put into groups with mentors according
to their characteristics. Mr. Matt Thornton, the president and CEO of Jackson’s Butler Snow and a Prep parent, provided the tenth graders with his leadership insight. Students listened to him while eating their catered Chick-Fil-A. Thornton helped the students think about their futures and what they should do with their quiz results. Sophomore Mimi McCraney said, “My favorite part about the empowerment lunch was when we all talked about our careers. Everyone chose a different one based on their top personality trait.” Some of the tenth graders seemed to enjoy their lunch break spent learning more about themselves and their future potential while others would rather of had a normal lunch with their friends.
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& cASS rutledGe STAff wriTEr Award, Earthwinds also received the All Southern Rating from the Southern Interscholastic Press Association. Applicants for this award were judged by the Journalism and Communications faculty at the University of South Carolina. This is the highest award given by this association to literary magazines. Prep’s junior high literary magazine Mindprints received two awards, as well as one other nomination, for their 2017-18 volume “Perspectives,” a plethora of poetry, prose, artwork, and photography. Ms. Kimberly Reedy, the Mindprints sponsor, submitted the magazine to six different competitions and heard back from two as of October 15th. So far, those responses have all been good news. The American Scholastic Press Association awarded the magazine “First Place With Special Merit” (which they also won for their 2016-17 issue) as well as “Most Outstanding Junior High
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Literary Magazine for 2018.” Like Earthwinds, Mindprints is also a Crown Finalists for the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Both New York-based associations have given Mindprints excellent reviews and helpful critiques. Camp Carter, a former staff member, said, “It’s nice to see our hard work paying off.” In addition to the competitions mentioned, Ms. Reedy submitted Mindprints to the National Council Teachers of English Realm, the Southern Interscholastic Press Association, the National Scholastic Press Association, and the Mississippi Scholastic Press Association. Though she has yet to receive reviews, Mindprints will be traveling to the MSPA (Mississippi Scholastic Press Association) Convention in Hattiesburg on October 25 to possibly receive an award from that association. Last year, they won “Best Literary Magazine in Mississippi” at the same convention.
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Although a bit early, Mississippi is now officially undergoing campaigning for the governorship that is set to take place on November 5, 2019. With current Governor Phil Bryant unable to run for a third term, many candidates have come to the spotlight such as Attorney General Jim Hood and Mayor Hal Marx of Petal. As these two are the only ones to declare their run for governor, more are suspected to run, such
as Republican Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves. Hood, being the only statewide elected Democrat in the state, might seem like a long shot to win the race, but he is enthusiastic and optimistic. Marx, a Republican, plans to run and bring more power to the ordinary people rather than the elite groups of Mississippi. If in fact Reeves does decide to run, both Marx and Hood may have a difficult time beating Reeves, whether it be in the primary or in the general election, but anything can happen, even in the deeply conservative state of Mississippi. Overall, Mississippians can expect long and hard-fought campaigns for governor.
Jim Hood campaigns for governor.
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159 years of fun at the State Fair by sayley craWfOrd fun & GamES EditOr
& Mara listOn VidEO EditOr Ferris wheel, 140 foot yellow slide, free honey and biscuits, Malone’s taffy, lemonade, cotton candy, ring of fire, and the petting zoo. Those are the things that come to mind when someone says the fair. The 159th Mississippi State Fair was in Jackson on October 3rd until the 14th. The fair had a list of performers that played throughout the twelve days, including Hinder, En Vogue, and The Marshall Tucker Band. The fair, of course, is known for its exciting and thrilling rides. After talking with many people, we found that their favorite ride was the Ring of Fire. Sophomore Mimi Mccraney said, “Ring of Fire is my favorite ride. It is so scary when you are upside down and you think you are going to fall off. I did it three times on Sunday.” Here is a tip
A common sight at the Mississippi State Fair: a corndog truck and the adored Malone’s Taffy truck. Photos by Sayley Crawford.
for the Ring of Fire: don’t watch the ride; just do it. A second favorite ride is the Remix. The Remix is a ride where you are sitting in a seat and you are getting spun around moving in a circle going really fast. Here’s a tip from sophomore Lilly Noble: “Your body is just in one position because you are stuck to the chair you are going so fast. So don’t eat before you go on this.” Another one of the all time favorite rides is the Freak Out. You are just spinning and going super high in the air. You are almost completely upside down but not quite. People do not just go to fair because of the rides. They also go for the food. Some are afraid of heights and just go because their friends are going. They tend to hold their friend’s phone and just eat food. The Malone’s taffy is usually the snack you grab on your way out of the fair, and you eat it in the car. The usual food “go to” is the funnel cake. It is always warm and so delicious. The powdered sugar tends to get a little messy, but it is definitely
worth it. Of course when you get your fair food, you have to wash it down with the sugary lemonade. No one tends to know if the state loses or gains money from the State Fair. Many have requested a record report, and in 2014 they gave their revenue from 2011 to 2014. The revenue calculated up to $2.7 million. The fair commission’s office does not and will not release any more information.
November festivities Keifer’s vs. Krilakis: A Greek-off! in the metro area Allie & by
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November. A time for thankfulness. A time for family. But most importantly, a time for food. Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday among many Americans due to the fact that you can eat as much food as you want all day long. But what else is there to do during November? By this time of the year, it’s likely that the raging temperatures have subsided. This also means that it’s starting to get dark at about 5 o’clock. If you’re like me, then looking outside at 5:15 and seeing that it’s pitch-black dark can make you want to lie on the couch and do absolutely nothing. However, there are better alternatives that provide more entertainment. Keeping in theme with food, Livingston, MS, a small community outside of Madison, offers cooking classes throughout the year. These are typically group classes, but you can schedule a private event. Chefs are assigned to make part of the meal, and then, when everything is finished, they get to enjoy the
delicious creation. For more information, visit https://farmerstableinlivingston.com. One of my favorite parts of November is going to Mistletoe Marketplace. Located in the Trade Mart Center of the Mississippi fairgrounds, aisle after aisle of booths offer a variety of items to customers. As Christmas music plays throughout the shopping center, children can take pictures with Santa while parents sample popcorn, dips, and more. This event will take place November 7-10. If you’re one of those people who starts celebrating Christmas in November (definitely me), then fear not. Christmas in Canton starts on November 23rd. This event will help anyone get in the Christmas spirit. With lights, carriage rides, food, an interactive Christmas village, and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. With a week off school for Thanksgiving break, there’s no reason not to love November. If you have any suggestions about activities to do in December, email me at kennedyal@jacksonprep.net.
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Appetite by allie Wise
Staff WritEr
& ainsley O’Quinn Staff WritEr Hello, everyone! For this issue of Allie and Ainsley’s Appetite, we are going to be visiting two Greek restaurants: Krilakis and Keifer’s. Our first stop was Krilakis. Located in Ridgeland, their menu features salads, gyros, burgers, and typical Greek appetizers. We
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ordered the grilled chicken salad and the feta cheese burger. The salad was really good, and the chicken was very tasty. It is exactly what you want from a classic Greek salad. The sweet bun on the burger tastes so great with the feta cheese. If you order a burger at the restaurant, it takes them about twenty minutes to make it, but it is definitely worth the wait. We have also had their hummus and pita melt before. The hummus is great, but the bread they serve with it isn’t our favorite. Pro tip: you can ask for grilled bread instead of fried which we like a lot better. Their pita melt is different from most places in that it has both feta and mozzarella cheese. It’s pretty good but not the best we have had. Their prices aren’t too bad, but some of their items can get up there (Their steak salad is $15.25!). The best part about Krilakis is that they let Allie bring her dog. We ate outside and enjoyed a nice meal with her puppy (if you read our last issue, you would know this was a problem).
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Next, we went to Keifer’s. It is located in Downtown Jackson and is very well known in the Jackson area. We have both been to Keifer’s numerous times, and everything we’ve gotten has been great. This time we got the lamb gyro and the pita mozz with ham and onions. Their gyros always taste so fresh, but sometimes they are a little too big. Make sure you have a fork on hand to help you out! The pita mozz is a very popular menu item, but we like to get it with ham and onions added. It makes it more of a meal and not so much an appetizer. This paired with the tzatziki sauce is so amazing. The onions are caramelized to perfection, and the bread is so tasty. Some other items we love are the cottage fries and the grilled chicken salad. Their prices are about the same as Krilakis. This was one of our hardest decisions yet, but the winner is Keifer’s. Their consistently well cooked and prepared food along with their excellent customer service pushes them over the top.
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October 2018
Scary movies to watch this Halloween season THESE MOVIES MAY NOT BE APPROPRIATE FOR SOME AUDIENCES.
Emory mAxwEll social Media editoR As we are in the midst of the spookiest month of the year, some people find it festive to get into the Halloween spirit by watching some scary movies. I am, and I have handpicked in no particular order a few of my favorite thriller movies to watch this Halloween season. I do not necessarily think these are the best scary movies; I just enjoy them, and I think others would as well. DISCLAIMER: SOME OF
Sinister is one of my favorite scary movies for a lot of reasons, but mainly because it is downright more scary than most other modern horror flicks. The story unfolds about a non-fiction horror writer that chases his tales by moving himself and his family into houses in which horrible murders have occured. Strange things begin happening to the writer and his family, like weird shadows lurking in the dark, the father thinks he’s seeing things, and the reappearance of a box la-
beled “home movies” despite the family’s constant effort to throw them away or burn them. Along with the scary plot, the movie offers intense jump-scares and an ending that will send chills down your spine. Silence of the Lambs is a classic thriller movie about the notorious Hannibal “The Cannibal” Lecter and a young female FBI agent whose first case is almost more than she can handle. The film begins when Clarice Starling, played by Jodie Foster, is sent to interview Lecter from behind prison walls to figure out
anything she can about “Buffalo Bill,” the serial killer who police are currently on the hunt for. As the plot thickens, the police get closer and closer to catching Buffalo Bill with the strange and sometimes unconventional help of Dr. Lecter, uncovered by the weird relationship he has with Starling. As well as the creepy plot and scary moments, this movie also has a wild ending that will have you contemplating what happens next. The Conjuring 1 and 2 are movies about children that become possessed by an evil spirit and require the “supernatural” help of Ed and Lorraine Warren, who were actual paranormal investigators, but are portrayed by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga in both movies. Both of the stories are basically about a young child that becomes possessed by a demon that looks like a nun and terrorizes the whole family until the Warrens come to try to save the day. However, the terrifying story and the not-so-satisfying endings of the films leave viewers in awe of the possibilities of what could happen next in the series.
Probably the scariest thing about these movies is the fact that they are both roughly based on true stories. If you google Ed and Lorraine Warren you will find that they worked on both of these cases in real life and many more, and Lorraine claims that many harrowing moments in the first Conjuring movie actually happened, and others who were there when the actual case happened claim it is a “beautiful tapestry.”
Magic: the Gathering - What is it? American Horror cAmp cArtEr assistant enteRtainMent Trading card games (TCG) have always been incredibly popular and addicting. Games like Pokemon, Hearthstone, and Yu-Gi-Oh all cater to different audiences with their mechanics and aesthetics, but the oldest and most popular TCG is Magic: The Gathering. Often shortened to Magic, Magic: The Gathering was created in 1993 by Richard Garfield, and has enthralled twenty million players since its debut and has grown at such a rate that over twenty billion cards have were produced from 2008 to 2016, tenfold the amount sold from 1993 to 1997. Magic: The Gathering has been described as a cross between chess and poker mixed with elements of high fantasy. The objective of the game is to reduce your opponent’s life points to zero while keeping yourself alive. Magic can be played in several different formats, but most formats have players start with twenty life points and have decks called libraries containing sixty cards, and a starting hand of seven cards. Magic revolves around the five manas (think magical energy) of black, blue, green, red, and white, with each color havings its own strengths and weaknesses in playstyle. Magic cards roughly can be divided into two categories, spells and lands. Lands are cards that give mana their color and are used to pay for spells. Nonland spells are further divided
into creatures, enchantments, sorceries, instants, and artifacts. Creature cards have power and toughness counters on them and are used to block creatures, attack players, and any bonus effects they have. Creatures cannot attack the turn they are played. Enchantments are spells that last permanently until removed and can be both used offensively or defensively. Instants are spells that can be cast at any time as long as you have available mana and are one use only. They usually give creatures extra power or toughness for a turn or damage a player or creature. Sorceries are just like instants except they can only be played during your turn. Artifacts are usually colorless and offer passive effects or attach to creatures to make them stronger. After a card’s effect is used or if it is destroyed in game, it goes to the graveyard pile, a zone where you can bring cards back to life with certain spells. Magic cards can be bought at stores such as Target, CVS, Walgreens, or a hobby store and
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Story is back and better than ever
usually come in 15 card booster packs or in beginner decks. Magic releases card sets tri-annually or biannually, so there are always new cards coming out for players.If you get into it because you like the art, the strategic gameplay, collecting cards, or just hanging out with friends, Magic: the Gathering is the game for you.
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AnnA StAck RecoRds ManageR After seven seasons, American Horror Story is finally back with its newest addition, Apocalypse. The new season began airing on September 12, and the first five episodes have been received very well. This season focuses on a selected group of survivors of a nuclear fallout taking shelter in an outpost with eccentric leaders and a mysterious set of rules. After a year, however, things at the outpost take an odd turn when new people begin appearing from “The Cooperative”, the government organization that has kept the outposts running. When witches and warlocks begin to appear, the season takes us back to before the nuclear war, showing the beginning of the end. This season has taken the opportunity to reintroduce aspects of each of the former sea-
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sons, such as one of the main antagonists Michael Langdon, the son of Tate Langdon from the first season. This season, Michael has proven himself to be one of the most evil characters to be on the show yet, engaging with the Devil and causing the nuclear fallout. The protagonists of this season are the witches from season three, Coven, returning and bringing with them many new friends. Apocalypse focuses on the war between witches and warlocks combined with nuclear fallout, introducing the Devil and dark magic to create one of the most horrifying seasons yet. Though some of the episodes contain stereotypical horror movie aspects, the unique plot and the combination of new and returning characters make this season one of the best.
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Tha Carter V: Was it worth the wait?
by Will Fletcher
SportS Editor
& Ford lange Social MEdia Editor The road to the release of Tha Carter V was the literal definition of dramatic. The self-titled, 12th studio album by rapper Lil Wayne (real name Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.) was released on his birthday, September 27th, after an extremely long wait. The previous Tha Carter album, Tha Carter IV, was released in 2011, a cool seven years ago. After the release of Tha Carter IV, the problems for the acclaimed rapper began. First, and largest of all, were the problems with his label, Cash Money, and his reported father/partner Birdman. These problems started to become mainstream around 2014 when Wayne and Birdman started publicly taking shots at each other on their own respective mixtapes and features on
other artists’ projects. Lawsuits later ensued, all brought forth by Wayne, including one for $51 million against Cash Money, claiming that he was owed money for Tha Carter V and for other various reasons. Later, in 2016, Wayne filed a lawsuit against the parent company of Cash Money, Universal Music Group. He claimed that this lawsuit was for money that he believed he was owed due to the success of Cash Money signees and fellow rappers Tyga, Drake, and Nicki Minaj. While this ordeal was a back and forth drama-fest between the two, the album has finally dropped. In a three-part Instagram video posted by Wayne on Tuesday, September 25, he announced its release and graciously thanked all of his fans for supporting him throughout it all. The real question here is: was it worth the wait?
Ford’s thoughts: I think that the album was very well written and that the beats were very well produced. Considering that Lil Wayne “disappeared” in the eyes of many, this album put him back on the map. For a while in the late 2000’s, he declared himself to be the best rapper in the world, and this album brings him back towards that stature. I think that the lack of activity on his part let a lot of people down considering that he had a lot of fans. But, this album has regained him the respect
Lady Gaga steals the show in new version of A Star is Born
by Preston dubberly EntErtainMEnt Editor
A Star Is Born, released into theaters on October 5, has already captured the hearts of many. Bradley Cooper directs the film and stars as Jackson Maine, a famous country singer. Lady Gaga plays his love interest, Ally, who also sings and writes her own music but has not caught her big break. Ally’s “large nose” prohibits her from getting discovered until she sings a song she wrote with Maine spur of the moment the night before. The rest is history. I really did love this movie, but it was a little long. By the time you are walking out of the movie theater, two and a half hours have passed. Notice this movie is rated R, so you should expect vulgar language. I knew prior to coming into the movie that it was a remake of the original A Star Is Born, which was released in 1937. Apparently, there is a common misconception about the remake, so let me just clear
Will’s thoughts: Overall, I think Weezy took a very different approach to the style of this album. Com-
pared to the rest of the Tha Carters, and most of his other original works excluding features, the others have been more uptempo, or hype. Examples of this include headbangers like “John”, “A Milli”, “6 Foot 7 Foot”, “MegaMan”, and “Fireman”, just to name a few. Despite this, I feel like he really pulled it off. While some could view it as hit or miss (which I thought at first), after listening to it a few times through, it really grew on me. Even though he mainly avoided the hype-ish theme of the other albums, he really honed in on his production skills and musical flow with this addition. One thing that truly impressed me with this album was that when I first listened to it fully the night it was released, I caught myself at multiple times bobbing my head with the flows and beats of certain songs. Even with his break between albums and all the drama, Wayne didn’t
lose an ounce of his artistic ability and his talent with syntax. If anything, he improved it. Songs that really show this ability include “Dedicate”, “Let It Fly” (ft. Travis Scott), “Can’t Be Broken”, “Mona Lisa” (ft. Kendrick Lamar), and “Problems”. While I think this album is a hit, considering the circumstances surrounding it and its content, I feel like it would’ve had a much larger impact at the beginning of the decade after Tha Carter IV in 2011. While the long break and all the drama brought massive attention to it and made its release even more highly anticipated, it could have done so much better a few years back. This is because the Lil Wayne “style” we know from the previous Tha Carters and his other popular albums like Rebirth (2009) and I Am Not Human Being still exists and is evident in this edition. One thing that has changed that I really think will improve his work is his mentality and his attitude towards his most recent projects. With the earlier ones, Weezy was focused on building his name and solidifying his place in rap history. He doesn’t have to worry about that now, and it shows in this album that he takes a backseat to that ambition and really focuses on his talents and flow. Overall, I would highly recommend the album, but don’t go expecting the same content as the past Tha Carters.
ACL 2018 was one for the books
the air: this movie is not a documentary about Lady Gaga’s life. The best part of the movie was the music. Every time music began to play, I would instantly get chill bumps. Lady Gaga is obviously talented, but Bradley Cooper surprised me just as much. My favorite song was “Shallow”, and it is played so much in the movie that I felt like I knew all the words by the time it was over. Honestly, if you are not looking to drop $11 just for a ticket and three hours of your day, listen to the soundtrack and you will feel like you watched the movie. Senior Mackenzie Nichols has a sneak peek for those of you thinking about seeing it. “I don’t want to give anything away, but tears were streaming down out of my eyes at one point.” This being said, bring your tissues. You will most likely need them.
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that he earned. I personally like the album as a whole, and I like the majority of the songs in the album. One thing that I noticed was that even though the lyrics in all the songs may not be the best, the beats make up for that in almost every song. Given that the album has 23 songs in it, most of them ended up being pretty good. My three favorite songs off the album are “Uproar”, “Famous” (feat. Reginae Carter), and “Let It Fly” (feat. Travis Scott). I think that the beats of those songs are the three best, and the flow of the songs are also very good. I think that “Uproar” is one of the best because it is sung just by Lil Wayne, and it shows his raw talent. Also, the lyrics are the catchiest, considering that it is hard to understand what he is saying in a lot of his other songs.
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opinion Editor Austin City Limits is a well-known music festival in Austin, Texas. The festival starts on October 5-8 (Weekend One) and ends October 12-14 (Weekend Two). It takes place in Zilker Park in the center of Austin. At Zilker Park, guests can see skyscrapers peek over the festival stage and also can see the thousands of people watching. There is strict security that checks you while you walk through the gate and prohibits things such as liquids, big bags, firearms, camping accessories, coolers, etc. You must have the ACL wristband as your “ticket” that you scan every day entering through the gates. It cannot be cut, loose, or too tight on your wrist. One of my favorite parts about the festival is that it is cashless, meaning you can enter your credit card on the website that automatically connects to your wristband. If you need something to eat or anything from the stores, you can scan your band and go. This year, I went to Weekend Two of ACL, and last year I went to Weekend One. The headliners this weekend were artists such as Paul McCartney, Odesza, Khalid, and Hozier (day one); Lil Wayne, Metallica, Justice, and Bazzi (day 2); Travis Scott, Arctic Monkeys, and
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X-Ambassadors (day three). My favorite artists from this weekend were definitely X Ambassadors, Khalid, Lil Wayne, and Odeza. They were all very entertaining on stage and kept the whole audience alive. I have never seen any of these performers in person, so it was a whole new experience. Odeza went above and beyond with fireworks and a cool background. I was on the front row in most of these concerts which made the experience even better. Although I got crushed during the Lil Wayne concert and stood with thousands of people pushing for two hours, it was worth it. Some things I suggest bringing to ACL or any music festival are 1. tennis shoes: You are essentially on your feet from day to night and it’s exhausting. 2. A portable charger: A lot of people are on their phones, so the cell service doesn’t work very well, causing your battery to go down fast. 3. Sunscreen: Usually in Austin at this time it is super hot, so bringing sunscreen could save you. 4. A water bottle: Water is a must at music festivals because it is very easy to get dehydrated. Austin is known for its food. ACL has the best food in all of Texas. People come from all over to have their stands up at the festival. Some of my favorites eats were Juiceland, which had the best juice ever, Bananarchy,
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which had chocolate dipped bananas, Blenders and Bowls, which had yummy acai bowls, Burro Cheese Kitchen, which had by far the best grilled cheese I’ve ever had, and so much more. This is where we went to have some down time from the exhausting heat and the crowds. Finding shade was hard, but we made it work. Overall, my ACL experience was amazing. The only downside was the heat that burned us all and drenched us in sweat all day long. There is always a lot of people at ACL, but after awhile you get used to the large crowds standing behind you. I enjoyed all of the artists I saw, and I thought they all did fantastic jobs. My whole experience was one for the books, and I can’t wait to do it again next year.
Seniors Bonnie Burge and Rivers Womack at the festival. Photo courtesy of Bonnie Burge.
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October 2018
Dancing (WTS) into a new season
by Mara listOn
VidEo Editor Season 27 of Dancing with the Stars premiered on Monday, September 24th. The cast was revealed on Good Morning America on the 12th, leaving high hopes for the upcoming season. The cast consists of a wide variety of stars, ranging from actors to athletes to models. The show features Danelle Umstead, a Paralympic skier who is also the first blind contestant to ever compete on the show. Her disability makes it challenging to learn the dances in the same
way others do. Her partner Artem Chigvintsev and her have come up with a way to help her learn. Because she can not see, she uses touch to feel her partner move and sound to hear the rhythm of the dance. Partnered with Sasha Farber is athlete Mary Lou Retton, who was the first U.S. woman to win the individual all-around Olympic Gold medal. DeMarcus Ware, former NFL standout defensive end and Super Bowl champ, proved to be a front-runner in the competition, tying with mega-superstar Tinashe for the highest score of the night. Ware’s partner Lindsay Arnold previously won the Mirrorball trophy in season 25 with Jordan Fischer and has also been a finalist in 4 other seasons, expecting nothing less from Ware. Tinashe is paired with a new pro Brandon Armstrong, who has been a member of the “troupe” for several years, meaning he’s been a dancer on the show but has not competed for the Mirrorball. Partnered with Alan Bersten, social media star and model
Alexis Ren has all eyes on her as she competes for the Mirrorball. She is doing the show in honor of her mom, who passed away a few years ago. The show also features “the most powerful man in country music” Bobby Bones, who is partnered with Sharna Burgess. He hosts the #1 country morning
The cast also consists of actors such as Evanna Lynch, best known for her role as Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter series, who is partnered with Keo Motsepe. John Schneider, a popular actor who is best known for his iconic role as Bo Duke on the series The Dukes of Hazzard,
show and is said to have a “fiercely devoted following” with millions of listeners tuning in to his show each week. Pro Gleb Savchenko is partnered with stand up comedian Nikki Glaser.
is partnered with Emma Slater, who has been a pro for 10 seasons now. Reality TV actor best known as “Grocery Store Joe” on the Bachelor in Paradise and partner Jenna Johnson are also com-
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Venom, like its star, will grow on you tition. I think that the movie is trying to make sure everyone in the audience knows what’s happening, but it feels more like the movie underestimates the audience. The first part of Venom is also where most of the exposition happens. Since only a few of the things shown in the first half were even relevant to the second half of the movie, most of this part of the movie was useless. I’m usually all right with heavy dialogue/ by Olivia MOOre no action movies, but when the Managing Editor villain says the same thing in the same situation a few times and no When I was going to see Venom, I one learns from anything, I’m a knew that I probably wasn’t go- little frustrated. The first half of ing to like the movie. I’m not one Venom wants to be deep and dark, for scary movies, and, honestly, I but it spends so much time makdidn’t think that the movie had ing sure the audience keeps up anything going for it. The idea of that the end product could have taking characters with so much been established in half the time of their identity invested in Spi- and with a lot less remixed scenes der-Man and putting them in a from earlier in the movie. movie without him seemed a litAs soon as Tom Hardy tle ridiculous. But it was great. eats an uncooked bag of chickIt wasn’t great in the “let’s en nuggets, the movie switches give everyone an Oscar” sense, gears. Venom is introduced and but what made Venom great with him a massive amount of wasn’t the (fantastic) acting or the plot holes. But, really, those don’t (fantastically terrible) scripts. It matter. This is because the movie was Venom. The only mistake the trades out its plot for the intermovie made was not introducing action between Eddie (the guy him soon enough. Venom is possessing) and Ven See, the first half of the om. Once this happens the movmovie really isn’t that great. It’s ie doesn’t take itself so seriousnot bad. But, the pacing is awk- ly anymore and the entire tone ward, and there is a lot of repe- switches from a very “DC” movie
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to a movie that feels a little bit like Deadpool. Overall, it’s a great movie, and hopefully the rest of Sony’s Marvel movies (not to be confused with Disney’s larger Marvel Cinematic Universe) will take their cues from what Venom did and didn’t do well. While Venom might not be the greatest movie to kick off an entire cinematic universe, it shouldn’t be judged by what hasn’t happened yet. It’s a fun, not super scary (despite what the movie wants you to think) movie, and Stan Lee is even in it. It’s a weird Marvel movie for sure, but I had just as much fun watching it as I would have while watching The Avengers.
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peting for the Mirrorball. Disney channel actor Milo Manheim is the show’s youngest competitor and is partnered with Witney Carson, who has been on the show for 10 seasons. Actor Nancy McKeon is partnered with Val Chmerkovskiy, whom she says is the “most amazing partner” and she’s “so lucky to have him.” Best known for his role as Fernando in Netflix’s Fuller House, Juan Pablo di Pace is partnered with Cheryl Burke, a pro on the show since season two. On night two of the twopart season premiere, the reveal of a new spin-off show Dancing with the Stars: Juniors was announced. The new show consists of kid dancers and celebrities, who have the help of older pros from the show as mentors. The cast consists of popular stars such as Mackenzie Ziegler, Honey Boo Boo, and more. The show is set to air on October 7th on ABC. Fans now have not only one but two shows to watch to satisfy their DWTS fix this fall.
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Staff WritEr Kevin Hart’s newest comedy, Night School, jumped into theaters on September 28 with much anticipation. The movie partners two of Hollywood’s most prominent comedians, Hart and Tiffany Haddish. Sold to be a true box-office hit, Night School continues Hart’s recent streak of movies grossing over $20 million, with this film bringing in over $28 million in total revenue. But, most of that money came from disappointed viewers, indicated by the films 28% approval rate on Rotten Tomatoes. The story revolves around the life of Teddy Walker (Kevin
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Hart), a high school dropout that loses his job after burning down his barbecue grill shop. Forced to attend night school to get his GED, Walker meets his class full of misfit students and a teacher (Tiffany Haddish) who doesn’t think he is too bright. As he battles to complete the class, he has to deal with losing his fiancé, who has discovered that their relationship is being held together by a string of lies. Now working at a fast food restaurant, Walker attempts to rebuild his relationship and life under the tutelage of his tough-love teacher. All in all, Night School features the stars needed to make a truly hilarious movie. Unfortunately, the film’s underdeveloped plot holds both Hart and Haddish back from showing their comedic genius. The film’s short glimpses of hilarity are often smothered with language that is much too strong for a PG13 movie. In my opinion, Night School only reached $28 million in gross revenue because of the stars that it features. If you are looking for a quality movie on the silver screen, Night School is not your answer.
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11 Sports Senior High football team in bounce Cross Country inches back mode following loss to MRA toward state meet The Sentry
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Flowood, MS -- The Jackson Prep Patriots football team is in week 10 of their season, and they are on the verge of their final game at Patriot field for the 2018 year. The second half of Prep’s season started off with serious momentum as they returned home from a two-week road stint in week six to handle the Bobcats of Presbyterian Christian 47-0. PCS had come into the matchup winless and without much drive at all, so it wasn’t much of a contest from the opening kick. The Patriots also played the game without senior running back Jerrion Ealy, who was out for his second straight week with an elbow injury. However, Ealy’s absence gave fellow backs Matt Jones and Angelo Levon an opportunity to receive the bulk of the team’s carries. Jones and Levon combined for 145 yards and three touch-
downs in the game on only 10 carries. In week seven, Prep remained at home to face their toughest opponent up that point in the season as their rival Jackson Academy came to Flowood. Both teams entered the game unbeaten and with a serious drive to them, as this rivalry matchup has proven to be the most energized of each team’s season in years past. However, this matchup was won by the Patriots. The Raiders got on the board first, but Prep was able to take over from there. Although they didn’t break away until the fourth quarter, they were able to control the game ever since the Raiders first score. In his return, Jerrion Ealy took the reigns for Prep as he rushed for 256 yards and three touchdowns in the Patriots 35-13 win. Following their biggest win of the season, Prep finished the final week of their three week home stint with a win over the Oak Forest Yellow Jackets. The Yellow Jackets came into the game with only one loss and a promis-
ing roster; however, the firepower of Prep was too much for them to handle. The Patriots won 42-7 and moved to 8-0 on the season. Prep had as much confidence as any team in the state at this point, but that was not the case following their matchup with unbeaten Madison Ridgeland Academy. MRA proved that this was their year in their home faceoff with their counterpart Patriots as they manhandled them 42-21. Prep seemed overwhelmed and outmatched in the game, and their large number of unsuccessful drives on the offensive end left their defense on the field for far too many times. The Patriot secondary was seemingly tested by the deep ball on every drive, and multiple times they ended up on the losing end as MRA quarterback Philip Short put on a show. Short finished the game with 308 passing yards and four touchdowns while his running back Cody Swanson added another 132 yards on the ground to balance the offensive attack. Prep also lost senior Adam Norsworthy in the game to a knee injury, and he is expected to be out for the remainder of the season. The Patriots will have a chance to bounce back Friday in the seniors’ final home game of the regular season versus New Hope. The game will be a non-conference matchup, but Prep will need the win if they want to get back in sync in time for the playoffs. The kickoff will be at 7 p.m. and can be streamed live at www.jacksonprep.live.
Quarterback Jake Lange under center as he prepares to run an offensive play versus MRA. Photo by Madeline Claire Hughes
Around town Editor The 2018 volleyball season has been one of the most successful in its short history at Jackson Prep. Our volleyball program consists of four teams: two middle school teams, a junior varsity team, and a varsity team. After tryouts in May, the girls on these teams went straight to work. As summer practices began, so did bonding amongst the teams. JV libero, Caroline Huff, says “Some of my favorite volleyball memories are when we would go to breakfast after practice or all go swimming.” Volleyball provides a remarkable atmosphere as girls from 8th- 12th grade work together to achieve goals. Coaches Pollyann and Ross Watters have just successfully completed their second season as head coaches of Jackson Prep Volleyball. Finishing the season, Ms. Watters encouraged players to take their
competition “one play at a time” and to focus on being the best they can be no matter who is on the other side of the net. Many players mentioned their favorite volleyball memories are from home games. This year, the team went gold for pediatric cancer at their home game against St. Andrews. They wore gold socks and painted posters, all in support of cancer research. Another exciting home game was senior night, honoring Georgia Perkins. Georgia was the only senior on the team and was a constant source of encouragement all year. The junior varsity team finished their season with 18 wins and 8 losses, including tournament play. Kayleigh Yung, freshman outside hitter, said she saw much growth this season. The varsity team ended with 17 wins and 15 losses. This group of girls developed into a wonderful volleyball program, and we cannot wait to see how the teams grow in the future.
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AssistAnt EntErtAinmEnt Editor The Jackson Prep cross country team started off October on a good footing with the varsity girls team placing first in the Simpson Academy Meet. Twenty teams competed in the meet, and varsity girls took it upon themselves to place first with a score of 55.This is incredibly impressive since the Magee course is considered the most difficult course to run during the cross country season. The course is characterized by the elevation of the first and second miles, and the hills are named after former cross country state champions. These features contrasts from the fields of Choctaw Trail in Clinton, which hosts the state meet and is almost entirely flat except for the last hundred meters leading up to the finish line, as well as the winding wooded trails cutting through and behind Prep’s campus. Because of its unique geography, the hills of Magee force runners to adjust their pacing and form, causing times to noticeably drop. This also affects the mental game of the runners. When runners are standing side by side with the other teams, stress and a competitive nature create an atmosphere akin to the heat from the sun overhead. Jackson Prep’s teams performed very well overall, with the junior-varsity girls, junior-varsity boys, and the varsity boys all plac-
ing third. The varsity girls placed first, beating tough competitors such as PCS an MRA, who placed second and third respectively. After the Magee meet, the Prep runners enjoyed dinner at Ward’s and McAlister’s, refueling the team before traveling back to Prep. Students worked on assignments missed due to the team’s early dismissal and chatted about the day’s events once it became too dark to work. The bus arrived back at Prep around 9:00 PM, with runners ordered to get a good night’s sleep in preparations for tomorrow’s practice and the rest of the week. Prep also did exceptionally well in the Columbia Academy Invitational, a long, winding, and fortunately flat course. The Columbia Academy invitational had two races, one for the boys and one for the girls, which means every runner got to compete in the 5k races. This made the winning efforts even more impressive since many runners competed in a longer race. (A junior varsity race is a 4k, or 2 miles long, as opposed to a varsity race which is a 5k, or 3.1 miles.) Prep’s girls multiple girls place in top positions, but narrowly lost to rival PCS by two points. The boys also had many strong finishes in their race, resulting in a clear lead over PCS, who placed second. With the season drawing to a close, Jackson Prep runners are preparing to give a full effort in the remaining practices and the state meet, which will be hosted at Clinton’s Choctaw Trails on October 23.
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Volleyball wraps up 2018 campaign by aubrey SCott moak
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All students at Jackson Prep are eligible to participate in the Sentry’s new College Football selection contest. This contest was made in order to give each student the opportunity to show off 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 have until 3:10 on the Friday after the paper is passed out to submit their entries.
How to play: - Fill out your predictions (choose winner) 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 be featured in the next issue of the paper. - ISSUE 2 WINNER: JOHN GARRETT WALTERS Washington (Away) California (Home)
Washington St. (Away) Stanford (Home)
NC State (Away) Syracuse (Home)
Florida (Away) Georgia (Home)
South Florida (Away) Houston (Home)
Iowa (Away) Penn State (Home)
Auburn (Away) Ole Miss (Home)
Texas A&M (Away) Mississippi State (Home) Tiebreaker (score): Texas A&M (Away) Mississippi State (Home)
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October 2018
Prep claims 45th straight MAIS swim title tori NeWsome EntErtainmEnt Editor by
This year, the MAIS swim meet was a little different than in years past. Normally, it is held at the Courthouse on Lakeland Drive, but this year, it took place at Delta State University in Cleveland, MS. This caused Prep fewer students to attend, which made Dr. Nealey, who serves as the swim team coach, a tad nervous. Despite his concerns, Prep won the meet for the 45th consecutive year. The swimmers had to be at Prep at 5:45 in the morning on September 19. This was dreadful because, in years past, students would only have to drive five minutes down the road, but this year, they had to take a bus and drive
two and a half hours to get there. Walking down the aisle of the bus was quite the obstacle because students were sprawled out all over the floor. Once the Prep team got there, warm-ups started right away. Warm-ups were from 9:00 to 9:15, but the meet did not start till 10:00. Many Prep students had outstanding performances. Junior Ashton William Heath won two gold medals. He got first place in two events: the 100 yard IM with a time of 55.35 seconds and the 50-yard back with a time of 25.83 seconds. Seniors Jack Zhu and Caroline Thomas also had a good day, winning the boys’ and girls’ 50-yard freestyle respectively. Prep also had a good representation in the relay events. Prep boys Ashton William Heath, Alex
Roberson, and Jack Zhu and Prep girls Eliza Burnham, Mary Parker Plunkett, Mackenzie Nichols, and Caroline Thomas won the 200yard freestyle relay events. Overall, the swimmers showed out and
represented the school well. The swimmers and coaches encourage students to participate in future swim meets. It is a very fun and easy going day that most students tend to enjoy.
Prep just won it once again, but the school is striving for its 46th consecutive win next year.
Above: Swimmer Dan Wiley gets ready to start a race at the Delta State Aquatics Center. Left: The Jackson Prep swim team following their 45 consecutive championship victory.
Right: A Prep swimmer diving in to start his event.
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Coach Black chosen for MS Sports Hall of Fame by
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The state of Mississippi has always been known as a powerhouse for producing notable athletes, coaches, and sports figures in general. Many common and well-known names and figures have come out of the state, thus creating a trend of producing these types of influential sports figures. These names include all-time greats like Jerry Rice, Brett Farve, Walter Payton, Archie Manning, “Boo” Ferris, Steve McNair, Fletcher Cox, and Lance Alworth, just to name a few. Due to the competitive sports culture of the state, sports are taken very seriously and quite literally in all age groups. Not only has Mississippi produced a slew of notable athletes, but coaches of all varieties as well. These include everyone from high school to professional coaches or sports affiliates. Since high school sports are taken just as seriously, high school related accomplishments, people, and feats are a very big part of the Hall of Fame world in
Mississippi. One of the biggest honors in the state, regarding sports, is to be inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was established in 1961 and resides in the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum on Lakeland Drive in Jackson. To be recognized by the institution and to have your name thrown into the mix with the most distiniguished of sports figures from the state is an honor and privilege that most people dream of. One of Jackson Prep’s very own has accomplished just that. On Thursday, September 27th, head varsity football coach Ricky Black was announced as a member of the 2019 Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame inductee class. This is adding to a huge year already for Coach Black, who was also named NHSACA National Coach of the Year in late July. When asked how he felt about the nomination for the hall of fame, Coach Black said “It’s a truly amazing award because you look at the ones that are already in the hall of fame, and you look at the list of people that haven’t made it, so you’re really just humbled to be recognized as one of
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the six to go in this year, so I think that’s a great honor.” One thing that Coach emphasized was that this accomplishment wouldn’t be possible without the help of others. “The biggest thing you look back on is that you don’t get there by yourself. You’ve got a lot of coaches that have helped you get there, a lot of people that have spent a lot of time coaching these teams, and of course you have to have some good players too.” One thing Coach Black is humbled by, and very thankful for, is having the opportunity to accept this great honor while he is still coaching. “This is 48 seasons of coaching football, and you’d never think of something like this happening while you’re still doing it.” He is happy to continue doing what he loves most, and is very deserving of the honors he has received. “This has been a very good year to be alive”, says Coach. Also being inducted alongside Coach Black are Mississippi sports legends Rockey Felker, Cissye Gallagher, Wilbert Montgomery, Roy Oswalt, and Richard Price. The induction will take place August 2nd and 3rd of 2019.
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Coach Black holding his NHSACA National coach of the year trophy. Photo courtesy of Hubert Worley.
Coach Black and his coaching staff (from left to right): Marcus Thompson, Rusty Burke, Nick Brewer, Ricky Black, Matt Butts, and Jimmy Nix. Photo courtesy of Hubert Worley.
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Jr High football ends season on high note by
Walker Poole Staff Writer
This season, the Junior High Football team won seven games and lost one. Sadly, their one loss was to Jackson Academy 7-3. The team thrived all season by only allowing 44 points and scoring 178 points. They ran for 565 yards, passed for 319, and had an overall of 884 yards in all eight games. In the second half of the season, they beat the Parklane Pioneers 26-0, the Madison-Ridgeland Academy Patriots 15-13, and the Lamar School Raiders
!!!!. When Prep played MRA, they had the most passing and receiving yards of the season with 126 yards. That was also the closest game of the year. Against Parklane, Prep put up 193 rushing yards which was the biggest number of the season. This season was Zander Romano’s first season as the junior high head coach. Not only was he head coach, but also he was the team’s defensive coordinator. He was helped by coaches Brent Heavner, the offensive coordinator, Les Triplett, the offensive and defensive line coach, Marcus Canoy, the linebacker and wide receiver coach, and Drew Wilson,
The junior high football team running out pregame. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Mooneyham
the cornerback and wide receiver coach. This season was also Marcus Canoy and Les Triplett’s first season as junior high football coaches. Coach Les Triplett’s defensive line succeeded all season by stopping their opponents running game and forcing passes left and right. The offensive line is also a big part of the team. It helps the passing game and the running game a whole lot. The offensive line all together including the tight end weigh about 1000 pounds which is as much as an adult male bull shark. Number 50, Ford Smith, one of the team’s defensive ends is really a key part of the team. He averages 5.29 tackles per game. Ford attended Oxford Middle School until Christmas last year moved to Jackson.“He is a great addition to this team. He really helps a lot.” said the other starting defensive end Haddon McLoud. Sadly, Ford sat out the last game against Lamar because of a concussion in the last game versus JA. One of the three wide receivers for the team, Garner
The junior high football team kicking off. Photo by Camp Carter.
Watkins, is one of the few keys to this team’s performance. Standing at 6.3’ and weighing about 160 pounds has a great body set for wide receiver. He has even had one passing touchdown which was for 71 yards. Garner also plays baseball and basketball at Prep. Another wide receiver, Luke Williams, who is another huge key to the team, has had one heck of a season. Luke has two older brothers that played football at Prep named Jake Williams and Zach Williams who are now out of college.
Luke also sat out in the last game against Lamar due to a stress fracture in his back. All in all, this season was a success except for the one game they lost. The boys will always remember that tough loss and will hopefully use that to motivate them to work harder in the future. The rising eighth graders now have to take the responsibility of being the older and more mature kids on the team. Maybe next year they will finish the season 8-0. Only time knows.
Episode 2: Girls’ Soccer Varsity girls’ soccer team comes up
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& Ford lanGe SoCial Media editor We would like to introduce you to a new column for our paper this year, “The Grind.” 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. This edition of The Grind, we will be looking at the girl’s soccer season as a whole and what they accomplished. Coaching these girls is Coach Jon Marcus Duncan, a long time soccer coach for both the girls and the boys. Coach Duncan brings a unique experience as a coach at Prep, as he graduated from Prep in 1995. Assisting Coach Duncan this year are Coach Kaylie Reeves and Coach TJay Busin, both of whom just finished their first year coaching for Prep. This year’s team was led by their four seniors: Mary Price Montagnet, Avery Lee, Anna Minich, and Parker Dausman, all of whom had been with the program for several years. Their ex-
perience on the field proved to be crucial, especially late in the season and in the playoffs. Several younger girls also stepped up and played an important role on this year’s team, including Cassidy ZumMallen, Ramsay Jeffreys, and Anna Grace Morgan. The girls’ final record was 11-1-3. Prep won 5 out of their first 7 games that covered most of August. The girls did fairly well in conference play, as their only conference loss was to JA. In the playoffs, they advanced all the way to the championship game, where they fell just short to a very talented and experienced Jackson Academy team. Conference success set them up well for the playoffs, which began in October. Going into the playoffs, Prep was ranked as the number two seed, giving them home field advantage over MRA in the semifinals. They went on to beat MRA on senior night and got to move on to JA in the championship. As mentioned earlier, JA did end up winning, but it was not without a great game from Prep. Prep fell 4-2 in what was a back and forth game and one of the better game Prep played all year. The girls kept the game close, and that was largely due to two incredible goals by Mary Price Montagnet and Avery Lee. Overall, the girls had a good season. Even though they fell short in the championship game, they won almost every game they should have. Due to their perseverance, they were also able to win some games that maybe they shouldn’t have. The girls were proud of their season and the growth they showed throughout the season.
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The girls soccer season is officially over. The team reached their goal of making it back to the championship. However the path to the championship was not easy. First they would have to take down MRA in the semifinals. On Wednesday, October 3, MRA came to Prep to play the Patriots. This game would make or break both of the two teams seasons; one would advance, and the others season would be over. Prep went up early scoring two goals in the first half. They were able to hold onto the lead, winning 2-1. The Patriots would ad-
vance to the finals, against rivals JA. The two teams would meet for the third time of the season. The first time they played this season had been rough for Prep, losing badly. When they played again, Prep found a new hope, cutting the score by several. Now they would be facing each other again-this time being the only one that truly mattered. Saturday, October 8, the state championship was held at JA. The Patriots felt good about the game and came out ready to compete. Many people thought they did not stand a chance against the Raiders, who have 3 college commits. Having not scored a goal in their first two times playing this season, the Patriots came out hot and took the lead early when senior Mary Price
Montagnet scored. Not long after the Raiders scored 2 goals, taking a 2-1 lead. Right after halftime, the Patriots came out and this time senior Avery Lee scored tying the game 2-2. Prep ended up losing 4-2, but most people never even saw them having a chance to win. To come out and compete that well against a stacked JA, is something that everyone on the team is proud of. Obviously this is not how they wanted their season to end, but they played and competed hard throughout the whole game. Senior Anna Minich felt the same saying, “I could not be more proud of our team. They really made my senior year the best year ever, and I could not love them more for that.”
Senior Mary Price Montagnet leads her team to victory. Photo courtesy of Beverly Oden.
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October 2018
Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination process was a fiasco
by Alex Gibbs
Copy Editor I’ve heard Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation process described several times as a circus, but I’m not sure if even a circus fully encapsulates the spectacle that has transpired over the past few weeks. The trial that actually is not a trial has further brought to light the stark and worrisome division between the Left and the Right and has raised questions over whether what someone did over 30 years ago in high school should disqualify an otherwise highly qualified judge from being on the Supreme Court. I want to give my opinion on the situation, but I also want to highlight the important lessons that it can teach young people about the impact the decisions they make when they are young can have on their future. Based on what I have heard from Dr. Ford in her testimony about the alleged incident between her and Judge Kavanaugh, I believe she is being sincere. When I watched her, I just could not bring myself to think that she was doing this entirely out of spite to keep Kavanaugh from being on the Supreme Court. However, I saw the same sincerity from Kavanaugh in his adamant defense that he did not sexually assault her. Then what is true? Whom are we to believe? The only people who know what actually happened are Ford and Kavanaugh, so if they are going to have conflicting testimonies, then it’s simply a “he said, she said” type of situation. We cannot know for sure. I believe that Dr. Ford had a
moment when she was younger in which she was sexually assaulted. She isn’t creating this story from nothing. Despite that, we cannot in any way be certain that Brett Kavanaugh was her assailant; it very easily could have been another individual. I wish Dr. Ford no ill will for this situation, and anyone who does is just as disgusting as those who were using her as a political bargaining chip. It is important to remember that this is not a criminal trial; it’s a job interview, so “innocent until proven guilty” does not necessarily apply in this situation. Nevertheless, from what has been presented so far, the Senate’s decision to confirm Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court is the correct one, as his reputation that he has built up during his time as a judge is stellar and there is not enough to say without a doubt that he sexually assaulted Dr. Ford. There are simply too many shaky and conflicting details to not confirm him. At the end of the day, Americans should be glad that justice prevailed in the end. The behavior from Democrats and the Left in this process has been quite honestly disgusting and shameful. The Republicans and the Right do not come out scot-free either, as most on both sides already had their mind made up on what happened based on their political views.
Nonetheless, anyone with a brain knew the Democrats were going to do whatever it took to stop whomever Trump nominated. We could see as much when the leftist Women’s March released an email immediately after the nomination denouncing “XX”, showing that they were going to protest whoever was nominated and that it didn’t matter what that person had done as long as they had conservative views. President Obama’s nominees of Justices Kagan and Sotomayor, judges who are just as partisan or more so than Kavanaugh, were not met with anywhere close the same backlash as Kavanaugh has.
High school and college students should pay close attention to what has taken place over the last several weeks. The person who should be most ashamed of herself is Senator Dianne Feinstein. By using Dr. Ford as a puppet acting as the Democrats’ political ace in the hole, she has shown that she is not a true champion of women as she and her party like to often proclaim. She’s only a champion of women who fit her political narrative. If she really actually cared about Dr. Ford, she would have handled this early and dis-
creetly, not waiting until the last minute as a eleventh hour ploy. I now want to shift into a discussion of important questions this fiasco has raised and lessons that we can take away from it. Should what someone did over thirty years ago should disqualify he or she from serving in a political position? Most people seem to agree that people in positions of authority should be held to a certain standard. However, sometimes the standards we set are perhaps unrealistic and too high. So what should we as a society do? I believe we the public should each do two things when (Yes, sadly, it’s not a matter of if. It is a matter of when.) something similar to this happens again. First, we should remember to not immediately decide the verdict one way or another based on who that person is and who we think they are as an individual. Make decisions based on the evidence presented. Secondly, we need to not be so judgmental. If we dig deep enough on anyone, we’ll probably find something that that person would never want to be revealed to the public. It is part of our sinful, human nature. While that in no way excuses those actions, it is an important fact to remember. If the evidence had been enough to say that Kavanaugh was guilty of sexual assault, I am of the belief that he should not have been confirmed to the Supreme Court. I do believe in holding people accountable for their actions, and giving him a free pass because he was just a young, immature adolescent male only stimulates an idea that has led to so many sexual assaults. The plain and simple fact is that the evidence was not enough. Therefore, the Senators made the right choice. High school and college students should pay close attention to what has taken place over the last several weeks. Many times, we think that what we do at this point in our lives won’t affect us
in the future: we live with such a short outlook on life, living only for the moment. I’d be willing to bet that Brett Kavanaugh has not thought of his high school partying, Dr. Ford, his calendars he kept, or much of anything related to this case in decades. However, I bet he now also wishes that he had made some better choices in high school and never even put himself in a situation that could remotely involve him in a sexual assault case. It isn’t likely that any of us will be up for a Supreme Court Justice one day, but everyone will be in a position where his or her background will be investigated, whether it be a job interview or some other type of interview. Especially in today’s day and age where much of our lives are documented on social media, we need to be mindful that what we do could have an impact on our lives in the future. We need to be conscientious of our surroundings and the decisions we make so that we won’t have any red flags or asterisks next to our name that Brett Kavanaugh will now have for the rest of his life.
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Baby powder tradition banned from games The atmosphere of a high school football game is different than any other sporting event. The fans put electricity into the air, exciting the players on the field. But, no part of a fanbase is more enthusiastic than the student section. Here at Prep, our student section is second to none. Their skits and rituals can change the momentum of a game, in addition to enhancing their own gameday experience. Unfortunately, one of our many traditions is on the verge of being lost forever. For many years, Prep students have thrown baby powder into the air during big games. The cloud of white powder is common at both rivalry and championship games, adding to the student section’s anticipation and enjoyment. Recently, students celebrated the victory against Jackson Academy with one of the largest pillars of powder yet. Unfortunately, many adults looked down disdain-
fully as both the bleachers and the nearby track was blanketed in white. Many school officials were notified that the powder could not be easily cleaned off of the track, resulting in the tradition being discontinued because of the sticky mess. When we asked Dr. Nealey and Mr. Coco to comment on the issue, they both expressed different reasons why baby powder was banned from football games. To us, their lack of communication about their reasoning to ban baby powder seems like they are just making excuses to ban one more thing. In addition to discussing the mess made on the track, Dr. Nealey cited the recent discovery that the talcbased substance could lead to ovarian cancer. A lawsuit was filed against the company Johnson & Johnson because 22 women linked their cancer to their abundant use of the company’s baby powder. The jury rewarded them with 4 billion dollars after
Students covered in powder after beating JA. Photo by Caroline McIntyre.
they won the case. Recent scientific studies warn consumers to avoid inhaling the product. On the other hand, Mr. Coco claims that he is not a fan of the tradition because it could affect the players’ ability to breathe. He also said that he would encourage us to celebrate in a new way that was still just as fun. Thankfully, there is a simple conclusion to this issue. Cornstarch, a substance commonly used in the popular Color Me Rad runs, is a great substitute for baby powder. It contains none of the harmful components used in baby powder and poses no possible health issues. The cornstarch commonly used in color runs is non-toxic and colored with food-grade dyes, making it completely safe. Additionally, the colored powder can be washed out of clothes and easily cleared from the bleachers and track with a hose. Cornstarch can be bought in large quantities, making it much more affordable than buying individual canisters of baby powder. Hopefully, cornstarch can be used as an alternative to baby powder, allowing the student section to continue one of their favorite activities. If you want this iconic Prep tradition to continue, please advocate for the use of cornstarch at our upcoming rivalry games. As the Sentry I class, we ask the school administration to not ban or condemn this tradition, but rather embrace it and realize even the small things can make students happy.
“Fight week” is a wellknown event involving Prep and JA students on the week of the Prep vs. JA football game. The infamous event has been intensifying in the Jackson area. The intention of “fight week” is for students to go out and shoot each other’s cars with paintballs, egg houses with paintballs, and other methods of defacing property. However, this year things have changed. Prep and JA heads of school sent an email to their school, informing them that if they participate in “fight week” they put themselves at risk for being arrested. If caught, he or she will have to speak to the headmasters. As a staff, we agree that fight week is tradition. It is a little over regulated, but the students of both schools have fun during this week. Some students, on the other hand, take things too far when they start using things such as frozen paintballs. This can cause further damage such as broken windows and dented cars. We agree that hiring extra police staff to be on look out was a little too far, especially when it involves arresting kids for having fun. “Fight week” has taken place for years, and we all agree that this tradition should not be cancelled as long as no one gets hurt. Arresting kids has made the situation even more intense. We think that calling the parents of students who are caught should be punishment enough. Fight week has recently evolved into students targeting people from their own school. Al-
though that isn’t the point of the week, people still do it. There are times when parents accuse the rival school of shooting their cars or houses, and the damage came from students who attend the same school as their child. It is hard to determine who the damage is coming from, and we think that parents should not lash out on social media or point fingers when they don’t know for sure who the perpetrator was. This year, fight week wasn’t exciting because most people did not want to be arrested and sent to jail for participating in a long lasting tradition among Prep and JA students. There are rumors that some students got pulled over just for having a Prep sticker on the back of their car. Overall, we agree that fight week is fun and exciting and should stay, but only in a fair matter. Frozen paintballs and eggs shouldn’t be allowed because they damage far more than regular paintballs. Let us have fun and participate in the tradition as long as we are safe and are not breaking property.
All opinion pieces are the views of the author(s), and the author(s) only, with the exception of staff editorials, which are unsigned and reflect the consensus view of the students in the Sentry classes. Staff editorials are the only columns in the paper that express the unified view of the Sentry staff. This staff editorial process is comprised of two main steps. First, the staff talks amongst themselves about a topic and organizes a position on the issue on which all class members can agree. The editorial is then written and run past the staff members for approval.
Werewolves: fact or fiction? Parking lot perils from the Roman author Petronius. The werewolf was mostly a mythical character in these days and the years up until the medieval period, when belief in werewolves was similar to the belief in witches in America in the colonial days. Many people in Bavaria and Austria, where many people were tried as werewolves, were condemned to death because of other’s suspicions. While all of this happened much before World War I, supposedly werewolves became real during this time. It is rumored that the Germans during the First World
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War attempted to create a halfman half-wolf creature to fight for them. Apparently, the experiment went horribly wrong, and hundreds of these custom made werewolves were kept in captivity at an undisclosed location in Germany. However, these werewolves supposedly escaped, and were either hunted down or are still on the loose in the European wilderness. Have all of the wolves died? Are there some still alive? What do they look like? These are the questions I do not have an answer to, but I will allow you and your imagination to run wild.
We’ve all heard of werewolves. Twilight, Harry Potter, and common folklore talk about the legendary beast that comes out on a full moon. However, there could be an element of truth to some of these “mythical” tales. The legend of the “lycanthrope” began as early as 27 A.D.
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& Emory maxwEll Social Media editor The Jackson Prep parking lot is one of the most frustrating places in the world. It is a dangerous place, a modern day wild west. You turn your back for a second, and three moms have already stolen your parking spot. It does not matter if you are
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coming to or leaving school, there without a doubt is someone to stop you from going where you want. Whether it is moms picking up their kids from school or kids in their car playing on their phone directly behind you, leaving the parking lot is some of the most unnecessary and infuriating ten to thirty minutes of your life. Not to mention that the lights you need to stop at to pull into Prep only stay green for 15 seconds while going red for 5 minutes. Good luck getting to school on time if you’re unfortunate enough to end up stuck behind someone who goes slow at the light. While some may consider ramming another car with yours because their driving was badly immoral, it is completely justified in the Prep parking lot. It is a lawless wasteland of sinners and demons where the strong survive and the weak perish.
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