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Class of 2019 prepares to exit

by LiLLy NobLe

Staff Writer The senior class of 2019 has taken their exams, cleaned out their lockers, and retrieved their caps and gowns in preparation for their graduation ceremony on May 23.

At this year’s Class Day, held on May 10th, seniors were recognized for their academic, athletic, and artistic accomplishments throughout their whole career here at Jackson Prep.

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Father of the Bride marries comedy and drama fun.”

The cast started rehearsals in early March, and performed in late April, giving two performances, on April 27 and 26. The

cast consisted of Amanda Roberts who played Kay Banks (the Bride), Alex Roberson who played Stanley Banks (the actual father of the Bride), Bailey Graves who played

Massoula (the eccentric wedding planner of the Bride), Bradley -continued on page 4

The Jackson Prep Drama club put on the play the Father of the Bride for their spring play. The comedy is about the chaotic planning of a wedding and a family that has to deal with the trials and tribulations of what they want to do versus what the bride thinks is right.

Stanley Banks, the father of the bride, must plan a wedding while coming to terms with not only the inevitability of his only daughter’s marriage, but also the fact that she’s getting married to a man that he doesn’t even know.

Kay Banks wants to have a small wedding with her fiance Buckley,

however, the invite list keeps getting bigger and bigger. Mr. Banks is furious with all of this chaos and does not approve throughout the play. The Banks family consists of Mr. and Mrs. Banks and their children Kay, Tommy, and Ben, as well as their maid Delilah.

Throughout the play, the wedding is being planned and there are many roadblocks that throw the family and others for a loop.

Father of the Bride first the public eye when it was published as a novel in 1949 by Edward Streeter.

It was then adapted into a play and several movies. At Prep, the play ran for two hours, and cast members say it was a lot of fun to be a part of.

Sophomore Nick Randall said “I liked it a lot. I really did. I found a new family-I really bonded with the seniors, and it was my first play having a big role which was

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If you had to switch lives with one person at Prep (like in Freaky Friday), who would it be and why?

“A tenth or eleventh grader, so I can drive.” - Ava Moak “Jerrion Ealy, because he’s a beast and he’s leaving.”- Sara Simmons “Ms. Scruggs, so I could give people referrals.” - Preston Speed “Coach Black, because I would get to scare the life out of every single football player.” - Brantley Johnson “Mr. Hughes, so I can have the power of puns.” - Rimes Rutledge “Dr. Miller, because she knows all.”

-Brittany Wilson “Mr. Coco, so I could boss everyone around.”

- Hayden Mathis “Coach Brewer, so I can watch other people run 110s and laugh.”

- Will Gibbs “Mrs. Byrd, because she gets to do chemistry all day.”

- Hannah Grace Biggs

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Which senior will you miss the most, and why?

“My sister, because I don’t want to be left alone with my parents.” - Ridgely McIntyre “Parker Williams, because of Bookends.” - Aaron Lu “Barron Liston, because he is a good friend.” - Barron Vance “Grant Hughes, because he bought me cheese curds.”

- Hunter Yelverton “Hannah Arnold, because she is the sweetest.”- Brittany Wilson “Matt Gross, because he plays a big part in the band.”

- Hayden Mathis “Madison Adcock, because she was my physics and cross-country buddy.”

- Hannah Grace Biggs “AnnAdair Blackledge, because she’s super nice and helped me with dances.”

- Maddie Grace Puckett “Bryson Weeks, because I warmed up with him in baseball.” - Griffin Dulanie

Sentry PICKS: What’s your favorite Sentry moment from this year?

“When we got our first issue out in the new format.”

- Mr. Hughes “ Getting roasted for being on the out -of-class staff and doing absolutely nothing.”

- Jake Lange “When Charles, Camp, Tanner, and I got YaYa’s Frozen Yogurt on the Oxford Square after the MSPA conference.”

- Cass Rutledge “When John Tyson stole Mason Nichol’s soul” - Walker Poole “Stew brought Sentry II chicken minis. Very tender moment.”

- Preston Dubberly

“When Mr. Hughes attempted to ‘kill’ the Sentry II moon ball by stabbing it with a pair of scissors, then broke said scissors instead.”

- Tanner Gough “The giant Steve Harvey head’s appearance and suspicious disappearance” - Olivia Moore “Annoying Sentry II seniors with puns while laying out the paper” -Camp Carter “Having Tripp poke me incessantly until I agree to scratch his back” - Maclain Kennedy “Getting hyped when we were watching March Madness on the projector” - Charles Stephenson

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Words of Wisdom from the departing Sentry Seniors

Class of 2019 prepares to exit, continued Validictorian

Salutatorian

Eliza Burnham

Mackenzie Nichols

by Lauren anne Smith

Staff Writer

STAR Students and Teachers Charlie Ott - Coach Ricky Black Abigail Pittman - Kimberly Reedy Andrew Wasson - Kimberly Van Uden Catherine Watson - Marsha Hobbs

As high school comes to a bittersweet end for the seniors, I decided to get the Sentry seniors to share some pearls of wisdom by asking them “What do you wish you knew then that you know now?”

Eliza Burnham - Kimberly Van Uden Alex Gibbs - Kimberly Reedy Genevieve Hurst - Cory Caton

Stewart McCullough: “When people tell you that extra curricular activities mean a lot, they’re being honest. Not only do they look really good on a resumé, they also help you make friends and memories that will leave a lasting effect on you. Get out of your comfort zone at social events and meet new people, especially non-Prep people. There’s a saying that adults tell you when you’re moving on to college: ‘It’s not all about the grades you make, but the hands you shake.’ Never take for granted the opportunity to meet someone new and introduce yourself.”

Mackenzie Nichols - Anna Griffin

Anna Katherine Cooper - John Haberman

Hall of Fame Inductees Eliza Burnham Mackenzie Nichols Jerrion Ealy Catherine Watson

Mary Patton Murphy Reece Davis Abigail Pittman

Alex Gibbs: “Enjoy being young.”

Alex Gibbs

To close the ceremony, student body president, Reece Davis, reflected upon his time at Prep and shared his favorite memories with his peers. He expressed his gratefulness for his teachers and advisors here at Prep.

“Jackson Prep has given me the ingredients for the recipe of an incredible life.”

- Mr. Jackson Prep, Reece Davis.

by ann Parker baLdwin

Staff Writer Service club is a group with community service as the focus. It is inclusive with no requirements to join. It is required to attend at least 5 of the monthly meeting and to earn 10 hours in specific areas. . This year Service Club partnered with the Salvation Army.

Ms. Headley, who is in charge of community service and the service club at Prep, said, “they had a very strong and successful partnership with Salvation Army.” Every year Prep has a different partnership and next year’s partner will be with Joni and friends which will be extending to Mustard Seed, Little Lighthouse, and other nonprofits that assist those with disabilities.

Despite it being fairly easy to earn hours and join service club, there is still some important requirements you have to meet at the end of the year to stay on good standing. Ten hours in school, with the community partner, and random places for a total of thirty hours are needed. The

Class of 2019 “Will Gage”

Genevieve Hurst: “Keep peanut butter crackers with you at school, but only the Ritz ones, they’re amazing!”

most of the time you have with your friends before you all have to leave each other.”

Steven Wyatt: “Use your time wisely.”

community partner this year was Salvation Army. There are many opportunities for in-school hours such as bringing food, volunteering at Prep-held events, and helping out at track meets that hours can be earned at. Random hours can be gotten from tutoring, working at the museums, and even volunteering at an animal shelter.

Overall, doing community service and being apart of service club is very fulfilling experience. “I love doing community service,” said Kate Kellum.

“It is one of my favorite things to do after-school.” If you want to join all you have to do to go to the meeting at the beginning of the next school year. You can even get a head start and volunteer during the summer.

Ms. Headley also said that this year’s class had the most amount seniors wearing the cord in a long time. Not only is she proud of the students this year but also the Prep families that have given so much of their time and resources to make a difference

William Fletcher: “Enjoy the people you’re around, make friends.”

Emory Maxwell: “Be yourself and don’t try to be anyone you’re not.”

Preston Dubberly: “Try to go to as many Prep events as possible and support your friends in whatever they are involved in. Get to know people in other grades so that you can emulate yourself to be like them once they leave and can later pass that on to a younger classman.”

Tripp Cory: “School is not that hard, just pay attention.”

Barron Liston: “Think ahead for the future, think farsighted.

Also be careful.”

Who is the biggest class clown?

“John Garret Walters”

“Thad Crawford”

Maclain Kennedy: “Spend your time with real friends, don’t be someone you’re not.”

Henley Johnson: “Don’t stay home and be lazy. Make the

Service Club awards seniors and ends year List of Honor Cord Recipients Eliza Burnham Hannah Arnold Emison Geiger Alex Trumpore Thad Crawford Preston Dubberly AnnAdair Blackledge Caroline McIntyre Alexis Simon Dallas Jordan Evie Farrington Kennedy Marble Stewart McCullough Amanda Roberts Elizabeth Herring Grace Parker Jordan Headley Mary Price Montagnet Tori Newsome Abigail Pittman Nina Sun Sydney Ferguson Joseph Voynik Mary Riels Jeffreys Parker Williams Avery Lee Parks Flynt Gabbi Ferreri Mary Parker Plunkett Genevieve Hurst Caitlin Parks Breelyn Davenport Katie Simmons

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Father of the Bride (continued from page 1)

Stafford who played Buckley Dunstan (the groom of the Bride), Catherine Watson who played Mrs. Banks (mother of the Bride), Katie “I am NOT Abraham Lincoln” Simmons who played Mrs. Bellamy (the secretary of the father of the Bride), Scott Shive who played Tommy (the brother of the Bride), Nick Randall who played Ben (the other brother of the Bride), Brennan Joy Hight who played Peggy (the brother’s girlfriend and bestfriend of the Bride), Michelle Daschbach who played Delilah (the housekeeper of the family of the Bride) , Peter Downing who played Buzz (the brother’s best friend of the Bride), Chloe Tew who played Mrs Pulistsky (the dressmaker of the Bride), Victoria Chough who played Red (the furniture mover of the Bride), Adam Malone who played Tim’s man (the florist of the Bride), and Aidan Mai Hinton.

Though the cast started preparing early, they were kept on their toes through all the practices with character changes. However, each actor pulled his or her performance off without a hitch.

The lighting and sound for the play was done by Abner Brister.

Mary Noble Howard also contributed to the play, making the wedding dress Amanda Roberts wore during the performance. On the two performance days, the lobby outside Fortenberry Theater was decorated to look like a wedding reception. Along with the wedding reception, outside the theater was a list of “bridesmaids” and “groomsmen”, naming the parents who took time to create the giant set of the play. The set was an authentic looking house, which covering the entire stage.

The house was created by TN@ TS (Tuesday Nights at the Shop), a club where parents help build sets for the arts department.

During the bow at the end of the performance the performers did a small epilogue where Kay (Amanda Roberts) and Buckley (Bradley Stafford) got married.

When asked about the elaborate costumes Brennan Joy Hight said, “I’m very thankful for all the students and parents that worked on it. The costumes were also incredible, and Kellie Roberts really pulled through with many

The ups and downs of fourth nine weeks by elizA MAxwell

Staff Writer Summer is almost here.

We are finally in the home stretch of the school year.

Fourth nine weeks is my personal favorite term of the school year because it goes by significantly faster than all other terms and is full of fun activities.

Fourth nine weeks has many positive aspects to it, such as baseball season, track season, class day, many half and off days, Easter, and the overall weather is warmer. It also has a few downsides, such as spring fever. Students neglecting schoolwork because summer is right around the corner is also known as spring fever, which many Jackson Prep students suffer from.

Warm weather makes it feel like summer, which can be a downside because thinking of summer can make students neglect schoolwork and become more careless with the work

that they do. Freshman Mary Robinson Coco said, “By this point, I am just ready for the school year to be over.” Also, pollen can sometimes trigger allergies, making students miss school, causing them to fall back on school work.

The fact that it’s baseball season gives students something fun to do in the afternoons and something to look forward to later in the school day, giving them a little more motivation. The baseball team also has an annual crawfish boil at one of the games each season. Track team members often miss Wednesday for meets, so that makes the weeks fly by for them. The week of Easter, students miss good Friday and the Monday after, which makes the week seem shorter.

The final term of the school year may be filled with academics and extracurricular activities, but everything will calm down as soon as summer comes.

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Above: Brennan Joy Hight and Scott Shive Below: Amanda Roberts, Brennan Joy Hight, Catherine Watson, Alex Roberson

Exam stress plauges students

by John henry Andress

Staff Writer As the school year comes to an end, we all know that only one thing stands between us and summer: exams. It is arguably one of the worst parts of the year since we have to attempt to remember everything that was went over during the semester.

Unless you are a senior in your spring semester and not taking any AP classes, you have to take exams. As some people pull all-nighters and cram at the last minute to remember some information, there are many strategies to help relieve the stress.

One thing that you can do is study for a period of time, then take a break. These breaks allow you to rest for a period of time before studying again.

Maybe watch a TV show or listen to music for a while to relax.

Through breaks and other fun activities, you can help relieve some of exam stress.

Brady Winscott, a tenth grader, says the he “eats, a lot” to deal with his exam stress. Also, Walker Poole, a ninth grader, says, “I listen to music and watch spongebob to relieve stress.”

There are a few ways of avoiding the stress that comes with exams, and one of these is to prepare early so that you go into the exam feeling comfortable with the material. Exams are inevitable, so you might as well prepare for them. The reason why preparation before the exam allows your brain to remember more information is because you have more time to process it.

Also, another tip is to not pull all-nighters for a few nights in a row to study. Studies have shown that sleep deprivation actually hurt your brain’s ability to function. A well-rested brain is more able to remember

facts, formulas, and other information. It is ok to do it once or twice, but it is not healthy to make it a habit.

According to Advanced Sleep Medicine Services, Inc., all nighters lead to a weaker immune system. Also, during sleep, the brain converts short-term memory into long-term memory. Also, you tend to eat more unhealthy foods and are impulsive and emotional. This study shows how negatively staying up all night affects your health.

Just remember that there is a light at the end of the tunnel: summer break. Finish strong and have a great summer!

Sophomore Camp Carter falls to the pressures of exams, holding his histor binder over his head in defeat. Photo by Stewart McCullough

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of them.” Most of the costumes used by the cast were actually authentic dresses, hats, and shoes which were found at flea markets and also on Amazon. The family photos on the set were also actual baby photos of the cast members themselves. “It was really fun to step outside of my comfort zone and get to know the others on the cast,” says Aidan Mai Hinton, when asked about her experience during the play’s practices and performances, ‘If you haven’t done a drama play at Prep, you really should. It’s an awesome experience,” When asked to remark on his experience with the play, McDade said “The play had an extremely good cast. After the play ended I felt like the Father of the Father of the Bride, since everyone is heading off in different direction and seniors are leaving the program.” With the stunning set and performance by the actors, the play was an overall success and a strong tribute to the senior who are leaving this year.

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by John henry andress

Staff Writer On Wednesday, May 8th, Prep played a double header against JA for the playoffs of the state championship. Despite the rain in the beginning of the game, the crawfish boil was very successful. All of the five hundred and twenty five pounds of crawfish were eaten by a hungry group of students, parents, and other spectators.

It was a very fun night, especially for the seniors since it was their last time at a Prep baseball game. Some of them had just finished their last exam, so eating crawfish and watching Prep vs. JA baseball was a perfect end to their high school year.

Even though the rain

caused the second game to be postponed to the next day, the crawfish was long gone before the rain came down too badly. A lot of students, especially seniors, came out to support the baseball team and eat crawfish together.

The second game was paused in the early innings, with Prep ahead 4-2. The game was resumed on the following day at Smith-Wills Stadium. Also, admission to the game was free since the spectators were charged the previous night.

Prep went on to win the game 6-5 and will advance onward to play MRA for the state championship. Overall, the crawfish boil was a fun success, and we wish the baseball team the best luck in the championship!

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tremely popular. Students gathered around the tables near the back doors of the senior high and several pallets of face paint. The face/body art ranged from small flowers to a full face of random lines and squiggles.

The piñatas were quickly knocked down by swarms of junior high kids. As the candy fell, they grabbed as much as their arms could hold.

Even though the Cinco de Mayo celebration was not on Cinco de Mayo, it was still a huge success.

Students getting their faces paonted on Patriot Avenue. Photo by Ainsley O’Quinn

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inexperienced drivers, not because an officer simply wants to pull them over.” As police aim to limit aggressive driving in young motorists, teens will continue to be pulled over much more than experienced drivers.

Recently, the Flowood police caught several Prep students for improper U-turns on their way into school. One of them, eleventh grader Thomas Swayze, shared his experience. He said, “I was mad at first because no one likes to be pulled over. The police were watching for U-turns because someone had, most likely, told them it was a problem. So, in reality, the police were just doing their job.”

It seems that few people see an unfair pattern behind the increased monitoring of teenage drivers. In fact, many believe that teenagers should draw increased attention from the police simply because of their lack of driving experience. As a young driver, you can never be too careful.

The Jackson Prep band is a staple at every football game, and each year, they never fail to deliver. However, their band season is not only limited to football.

Throughout the school year, the Prep band participates in various concerts and MAIS festivals, and have been practicing since last summer.

The band starts preparation for football season in sum-

mer, and they continue practicing and trying to perfect their show well into football season. Mr. Kincaid, the band director, says “sometimes we’re not ready, but we still have to perform, it’s constantly [about] making it better.”

During halftime, they played a variety of Bon Jovi songs such as “Living on a Prayer” and “You Give Love a Bad Name.”

Aside from the many halftimes and pep rallies, they attend competitions and perform concerts as well. This year, they attended the MAIS State

Concert Band in the spring and Marching Festival in the fall and made All-Superiors in both. They also do a Jazz Band Concert and Christmas Concert at Prep each year.

Overall, the Jackson Prep band kids have had a year full of good marks and experiences.

They will begin practicing again this summer and prepare for a new half-time show with new students. Sophomore Brittany Jiang says she loves the band “3000.”

The band performs in Fortenberry Theatre. Photo by Victoria Chough

Who will be a stay-at-home dad?

“Stewart McCullough”

“Will Gage” “Reece Davis”

As sixteen-year-old Prep students hit the pavement with their newly acquired driver’s licenses, they quickly begin to learn the rules of the road. Though many have taken part in driver’s education classes, many lessons have to be learned through experience. Unfortunately, this often entails traffic violations, parking tickets, or even accidents for many teenage drivers. Whether it be the result of modern distractions or simply a byproduct of their inexperience, teenage motor skills have grown worse in recent years. However, many teens claim that law enforcement has molded their negative image by targeting adolescent motorists.

First off, teens are more susceptible to accidents because of distractions from their phones.

According to a survey from Common Sense Media, the average teen spends nine hours a day con-

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Cinco de Mayo celebrated Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

Happy Cinco de Mayo, even though today is not the fifth of May. During activity period April 30th, the Spanish teachers held a celebration on Patriot Avenue with the help of their students.

There was face painting, ethnic food, a sombrero relay race, and piñatas. It was lively, colorful, and a great representation of the Spanish-speaking culture. Although the celebration lasted all of activity and homeroom, the food was gone within 10 minutes.

All the students instantly went to the food table and then gradually participated in other events.

In the sombrero relay race, two equal teams of students were gathered and the first person of each team was given a sombrero. Then they ran to a point in the sidewalk and back, and the sombrero was handed off to the next person until there were no people left. The winners were awarded tropical starbursts.

The face painting tables were ex-

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nected to some form of technology. With screen time taking up almost two-thirds of their waking hours, young drivers are bound to be on their phones at some time while they are driving. Distracted teenage driving is a major contributor to wrecks, therefore teens will be more prominent targets for police.

According to many teenagers, negative stereotypes of teenagers are common in the general population, not just the police force. Yet, teens are pulled over at a much higher rate than adult drivers. But is law enforcement the main contributor to this statistic?

Prep’s Director of School Safety, Captain David Gammill, served for 25 years in the Flowood police department. When questioned on increased teen traffic violations, Gammill explained, “When I was on patrol I was mostly responsible for protecting buildings, not pulling people over for traffic violations. But teenagers are stopped because they are

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Students prepare for the crawfish boil. Photo by John Henry Andress

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Eighth graders take on D.C.

Junior High elections by embry HolloWell

Staff Writer This year, the junior high held its annual student council elections. Current students from the 7th and 8th grades could apply to be next year’s officers, with only rising 9th graders serving as the officers of the entire junior high.

Science teacher Ms. Paige Polk was this year’s sponsor, with two years of experience serving as the junior high student council sponsor. She loves being the sponsor since “you get to watch students become leaders. It lets them have ownership for the first time.”

The President of the junior high for the 2019-2020 school year will be Chase Thompson.

The Vice President will be Teddi Duckworth, and the Secretary will be Rachel Rutledge.

A few weeks later, on April

30, the results for the officers of each class were posted. However, the 7th grade elections will occur next fall after they adjust to the newness of Jackson Prep.

For the ninth grade class, the 2019-2020 class President is Bradley Carter, with Ash Hederman serving as Vice President.

Their six Representatives are as follows: Lulu Kellum, Anders Morgan, Maddox Noe, Margaret Oliver, William Walker, and Ian Underwood.

Also, next year’s 8th grade class President is Lytle Moore, with Nolan Lundberg as the Vice President. The five Representatives for their class are Andy Brown, Eliza Hollingsworth, John Woods Hollowell, Katherine Speed, and Ann Stuart Woodson. Next year’s class officers have the summer to rest, but will begin leading when the 2019-2020 school year kicks off.

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by maggie mcmillan

Staff Writer On Thursday, April 25, 41 eighth graders left for Washington DC at 7:30 in the morning, accompanied by their four chaperones, Mr. Robichaux, Mrs. Horlock, Coach Stack, and Coach Wise. They made a quick stop in Atlanta before arriving in DC around lunchtime. Once in DC, the group drove to Manassas, Virginia, to visit the site of the first major battle of the Civil War. After spending some time at the battlefield, the students travelled two hours to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where they took a late night ghost tour that certainly left them feeling haunted.

The next morning, the group woke up bright and early for a tour of Gettysburg National Military Park. They spent a few hours at the park before driving to Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia, where they walked around the historic town. After Harper’s Ferry was the drive into DC, where the group visited a very realistic wax museum filled with celebrities and former presidents before eating dinner and heading to the hotel.

Saturday morning was the students’ first official day in the city. They started the morning with a trip to the Vietnam Wall, then made a stop at the White House for pictures. They then took a tour of the famous Ford’s Theater where President

Lincoln was shot, and also visited the house across the street where he later died. Students spent the afternoon touring the four Smithsonian Museums. The group grabbed dinner and headed went to the Lincoln, Korean, and World War II Memorials before going to the hotel.

Sunday morning included Arlington National Cemetery and a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Teddi Duckworth described the cemetery as “A sad, moving experience.” That afternoon the students visited Mount Vernon and performed a wreath laying ceremony. The ceremony included the placing of a wreath at George Washington’s tomb.

The laying was performed by Sammie Zoog, Elizabeth Head, Maddox Noe, and Ivey Yelverton.

After the ceremony, the students drove to Alexandria, Virginia, for dinner and another ghost tour to

end the day.

Monday, the group visited the Bill of Rights, Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence in the National Archives.

They stopped for pictures at the Capitol before visiting the Thomas Jefferson and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorials. They then headed to the airport to catch the flight home, and returned at 8:15 Monday night.

Overall, the Washington DC trip was a great learning experience. Eighth grader Margaret Oliver was asked about the trip and was quoted saying “The trip was very interesting and I learned a lot. It was not an average trip, we were always moving and doing something.” The students not only had fun roaming around the various cities, they also learned a lot about the Civil War and national landmarks.

Ninth graders celebrate their transition to high school

by Walker Poole

Staff Writer

On Friday, May 3, the ninth graders, Jackson Prep’s Class of 2022, “graduated” from the junior high and got awards at their Class Day. There were many awards given out to many students. Everyone arrived at Jackson Prep wearing very nice clothes. They then gathered in the gym to get arranged in proper order. Last, they walked in the Fortenberry Theater to have their day.

Parents, grandparents, siblings, and cousins attended. The ninth grade officers were Ewing

Milam, Worth Hewitt, and Annie Jicka. The three sat on the stage and gave speeches and the invocation.

After Class Day, everyone gathered on Patriot Avenue for snacks, drinks, and pictures. It lasted for around 30 minutes then everyone went home.

Later that day, students went out to Lake Cavellier to the Cleveland’s lake house. They have three children, one in the tenth grade, the ninth grade, and the seventh grade.

There were food trucks with barbeque, ice cream, and cookies. They swam, kayaked, and pushed each other off the pier into the lake.

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On Friday, May 3, the ninth grade class celebrated their transition into the high school.

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Traveling internationally gives students more than just memories by embry hollowell

Staff Writer Not only can traveling around the globe improve performance in the classroom, it also expands students’ overall life skills. Typically, experiencing different cultures at a fairly young age tends to broaden one’s worldwide view.

According to an online article from the WYSE Travel Confederation, more than half of children who traveled achieved better grades and 80% thought that educational travel sparked greater interest in what they were taught in school. In addition to these interesting statistics, the Travel Confederation also found that adults who experienced domestic education trips during their youth earn $5000 more or 12% greater income than those who took no trips.

Every year Jackson Prep offers approximately four to five trips. Some of these trips include Latin teacher Ms. Beth Watts’ annual trip to Italy, English teacher Ms. Jessica Wilkinson’s trip to Scotland, and GLI Director Col. William Merrell’s trips to countries all across the world.

Colonel Merrell, Ms. Wilkinson, and Ms. Watts all recommended that, if given the opportunity, students should definitely go on one of the many trips Prep offers. Ms. Wilkinson said, “Traveling makes things more real. It opens your eyes to a world that’s different than the one you know.”

For example, Ms. Watts, assisted by English teacher Mr. Richard Younce, took seventeen students to Italy over Spring Break 2019. Trip participant Lilly Noble, a sophomore, said, “Trav-

Class of 2019

by John henry Andress

Staff Writer The recent college admissions scandal, which even includes celebrities such as Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman, has caused several lawsuits and a lot of chaos. Parents, especially those who wanted their children to attend elite colleges, paid an education consultant, who then paid people to take the SAT for them and coaches to allow them to be on teams, such as squash or crew.

The reason that these students would join these teams is that the college admissions consultant can get students accepted on athletic teams, such as crew, in the case of Lori Loughlin. For example, in some cases they would fabricate the fact that the student was on the crew team in high school, even though in some cases that particular high school didn’t have a crew team. They would then be added to the college’s team, and they would be accepted to the university.

Most parents want the best for

their kids, but paying and cheating so that their kids can attend the school of their choice is unethical and is causing a lot of problems right now in the media for the families and universities as well.

College selection can be a very stressful process for a lot of students because they are afraid to make the wrong choice. Also, even though you can decide the college that you want to attend, that doesn’t mean that the college will accept you. This is why the parents resorted to paying the education consultants.

“The college admission process for selective colleges has never truly been a meritocracy. Non-selective state schools do a better job of rewarding merit than selective colleges,” according to Mr. Adam Mangana, Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Director of College Counseling. Some interesting statistics about selective colleges are that out of 4000 colleges, 333 are selective (less than 50% acceptance rate), and 68 are highly selective (less than 25% acceptance rate).

Also, another interesting fact is that private colleges use something called a fuzzy or selective admission process. This means that they can manage their admission strategies the way that they want to. They can take whatever types of students they want, compared to public universities that use a clear admission process.

The clear admission process does not discriminate against different types of students, which means that it isn’t as difficult to get accepted to.

Due to the fact that private colleges can choose the types of students they want to prioritize, it can be much more difficult to get accepted into these elite colleges.

The pressure to get into colleges can be a great for both the students and the parents, but the scandal that occurred has disgraced both the universities and the families involved, so it would have been much better for them to have just gone to the colleges that they were accepted into and save them the trouble and embarrassment.

The Sentry’s Pet of the Month

by KAte Kellum

Staff Writer Being recognized as “Pet of the Month” is nothing short of impressive for both the owner and the animal. This title is subtly praising the owner for having such a high taste when it comes to pets, while also rewarding the pet for being worthy of such an extraordinary and impressive title. Our second pet to receive this title is quite the cutie!

Our second pet of the month is Merry Ginger Malouf.

Merry is owned by Prep alumni Ann Leighton Malouf, senior Michael Malouf, and freshman Chambers Malouf. The ten year old chinese crested is the family’s pride and joy! Not only is Merry full of energy and charm but she is well-mannered and loveable.

Due to one of the family members being allergic to animal fur, the family decided to look for dogs that would compliment their needs. Ann Leighton, the oldest,

discovered a chinese crested dog and fell in love. The family knew they had to have one! For Christmas in 2009, Santa delivered Mer-

ry, receiving her name because of the holiday! Merry has since been the family favorite and the kids best friend.

Who will come back to Prep the most?

“Mackenzie Nichols”

“Jordan Headley”

“Parker Dausman” “Alex Gibbs”

Breaking down the recent college admissions scandal

eling around the world really gives you a deeper understanding and appreciation for your education. When I went to Italy, I got to see and experience in real life the places I had read about in my history textbooks.” Lilly’s experience helps show that traveling does, in fact, improve one’s education and academic performance.

In addition to bettering students’ education, traveling also improves students’ leadership abilities and life skills. According to Colonel Merrell, who has taken students to locations as far as Japan, “If you travel as a student at Prep, you will start making connections. You understand things better, become a critical thinker, and, most importantly, gain perspective.”

Col. Merrell also added that, when he takes groups of students on GLI trips, he assigns each one a leadership position, whether that be checking everyone’s passports each morning or making sure people are on time to each destination. He believes that these leadership roles will not only strengthen the students’ abilities to lead, but will also make them more independent.

Similarly, Ms. Watts believes that, “Students are humbled when they travel abroad and they begin to recognize that their way may not be the only way or the right way.”

Overall, traveling has many positive effects on students and their academic abilities and life skills. All regions of the world are unique in their own way, whether that be cultures, geography, people, etc., and visiting these new places can broaden one’s horizons and help shape them into a better person.

Map of all the places JP students have either traveled or have done MAD projects. Photo by Embry Hollowell

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Traveling internationally gives students more than just memories by embry hollowell

Staff Writer Not only can traveling around the globe improve performance in the classroom, it also expands students’ overall life skills. Typically, experiencing different cultures at a fairly young age tends to broaden one’s worldwide view.

According to an online article from the WYSE Travel Confederation, more than half of children who traveled achieved better grades and 80% thought that educational travel sparked greater interest in what they were taught in school. In addition to these interesting statistics, the Travel Confederation also found that adults who experienced domestic education trips during their youth earn $5000 more or 12% greater income than those who took no trips.

Every year Jackson Prep offers approximately four to five trips. Some of these trips include Latin teacher Ms. Beth Watts’ annual trip to Italy, English teacher Ms. Jessica Wilkinson’s trip to Scotland, and GLI Director Col. William Merrell’s trips to countries all across the world.

Colonel Merrell, Ms. Wilkinson, and Ms. Watts all recommended that, if given the opportunity, students should definitely go on one of the many trips Prep offers. Ms. Wilkinson said, “Traveling makes things more real. It opens your eyes to a world that’s different than the one you know.”

For example, Ms. Watts, assisted by English teacher Mr. Richard Younce, took seventeen students to Italy over Spring Break 2019. Trip participant Lilly Noble, a sophomore, said, “Trav-

Class of 2019

by John henry Andress

Staff Writer The recent college admissions scandal, which even includes celebrities such as Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman, has caused several lawsuits and a lot of chaos. Parents, especially those who wanted their children to attend elite colleges, paid an education consultant, who then paid people to take the SAT for them and coaches to allow them to be on teams, such as squash or crew.

The reason that these students would join these teams is that the college admissions consultant can get students accepted on athletic teams, such as crew, in the case of Lori Loughlin. For example, in some cases they would fabricate the fact that the student was on the crew team in high school, even though in some cases that particular high school didn’t have a crew team. They would then be added to the college’s team, and they would be accepted to the university.

Most parents want the best for

their kids, but paying and cheating so that their kids can attend the school of their choice is unethical and is causing a lot of problems right now in the media for the families and universities as well.

College selection can be a very stressful process for a lot of students because they are afraid to make the wrong choice. Also, even though you can decide the college that you want to attend, that doesn’t mean that the college will accept you. This is why the parents resorted to paying the education consultants.

“The college admission process for selective colleges has never truly been a meritocracy. Non-selective state schools do a better job of rewarding merit than selective colleges,” according to Mr. Adam Mangana, Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Director of College Counseling. Some interesting statistics about selective colleges are that out of 4000 colleges, 333 are selective (less than 50% acceptance rate), and 68 are highly selective (less than 25% acceptance rate).

Also, another interesting fact is that private colleges use something called a fuzzy or selective admission process. This means that they can manage their admission strategies the way that they want to. They can take whatever types of students they want, compared to public universities that use a clear admission process.

The clear admission process does not discriminate against different types of students, which means that it isn’t as difficult to get accepted to.

Due to the fact that private colleges can choose the types of students they want to prioritize, it can be much more difficult to get accepted into these elite colleges.

The pressure to get into colleges can be a great for both the students and the parents, but the scandal that occurred has disgraced both the universities and the families involved, so it would have been much better for them to have just gone to the colleges that they were accepted into and save them the trouble and embarrassment.

The Sentry’s Pet of the Month

by KAte Kellum

Staff Writer Being recognized as “Pet of the Month” is nothing short of impressive for both the owner and the animal. This title is subtly praising the owner for having such a high taste when it comes to pets, while also rewarding the pet for being worthy of such an extraordinary and impressive title. Our second pet to receive this title is quite the cutie!

Our second pet of the month is Merry Ginger Malouf.

Merry is owned by Prep alumni Ann Leighton Malouf, senior Michael Malouf, and freshman Chambers Malouf. The ten year old chinese crested is the family’s pride and joy! Not only is Merry full of energy and charm but she is well-mannered and loveable.

Due to one of the family members being allergic to animal fur, the family decided to look for dogs that would compliment their needs. Ann Leighton, the oldest,

discovered a chinese crested dog and fell in love. The family knew they had to have one! For Christmas in 2009, Santa delivered Mer-

ry, receiving her name because of the holiday! Merry has since been the family favorite and the kids best friend.

Who will come back to Prep the most?

“Mackenzie Nichols”

“Jordan Headley”

“Parker Dausman” “Alex Gibbs”

Breaking down the recent college admissions scandal

eling around the world really gives you a deeper understanding and appreciation for your education. When I went to Italy, I got to see and experience in real life the places I had read about in my history textbooks.” Lilly’s experience helps show that traveling does, in fact, improve one’s education and academic performance.

In addition to bettering students’ education, traveling also improves students’ leadership abilities and life skills. According to Colonel Merrell, who has taken students to locations as far as Japan, “If you travel as a student at Prep, you will start making connections. You understand things better, become a critical thinker, and, most importantly, gain perspective.”

Col. Merrell also added that, when he takes groups of students on GLI trips, he assigns each one a leadership position, whether that be checking everyone’s passports each morning or making sure people are on time to each destination. He believes that these leadership roles will not only strengthen the students’ abilities to lead, but will also make them more independent.

Similarly, Ms. Watts believes that, “Students are humbled when they travel abroad and they begin to recognize that their way may not be the only way or the right way.”

Overall, traveling has many positive effects on students and their academic abilities and life skills. All regions of the world are unique in their own way, whether that be cultures, geography, people, etc., and visiting these new places can broaden one’s horizons and help shape them into a better person.

Map of all the places JP students have either traveled or have done MAD projects. Photo by Embry Hollowell

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Whole Foods vs. Panera Bread Allie & Ainsley’s

Appetite by aLLie WiSe

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& ainSLey O’Quinn Online Managing editOr Welcome back! For this issue we are doing things a little differently. In the spirit of exam season, we are going to be reviewing two study spots: Whole Foods and Panera Bread. We are going to focus on the quality of food (of course), the atmosphere, and the effect it has on our studying.

First up is Whole Foods.

We are huge fans of Whole Foods for many reasons. Ainsley loves grocery shopping there (her bank account, not so much).

Their food- pizza, burgers, sushi, and buffet- is super tasty, and you would never know it’s from

a grocery store. Focussing on the studying aspect, Whole Foods hits all the marks. There is tons of room, and, if you go upstairs, it’s the perfect balance of loud and quiet. You don’t feel like you can’t focus, but you also don’t feel like you have to whisper everything you say. There are tables, a couch, and a place with bar stools. Another plus is the variety of snacks you can get to fuel your study session.

Next up is Panera. There a couple of locations around the area, so it is very convenient.

Their mac and cheese is a common favorite and their salads are always fresh. With this being

said, we think Panera is overrated. There is a lot of praise for this restaurant, but we do not Juniors Sarah Gregg and Gayle Grantham enjoying some culinary delights. Photo by Allie Wise.

Things to do for summer vacation by

Lauren anne Smith Staff Writer

This article is for those who are stuck at home for summer break and are scrolling through Instagram to see yet another beach post. While there might seem like nothing to do in Mississippi, you can find tons of ways to make this summer memorable!

Since you’re not able to go on vacation, try taking a day trip. One of the perks of living in Jackson is being close to a bunch of places. You could drive to Red Bluff for hiking, hang out in Starkville or Oxford, and even go to Bay St. Louis if you still have major beach envy. If you wanted to go somewhere a little farther, New Orleans is perfect with a million activities to do! You could go on a ghost tour, eat some beignets, ride on a ferry boat, listen to some jazz music, and stroll through the

think there is anything particularly unique about it. Panera has a good amount of space to study.

We have had many a study sessions here. The con to studying at Panera is that it is a restaurant, so it is not always quiet. I have found myself getting distracted by all the noise and the amount of people coming and going. The lighting is also really dark, so it can get difficult to see your work.

The winner of this issue and where we would recommend studying for exams would be Whole Foods. You’re always guaranteed to find a table and tasty snack!

French Quarter. If you’ve been waiting all year for the summer fair it’s in town from June 6th to the 16th. For the music lovers, Luke Bryan will be performing at the Brandon Amphitheater July 6th. Another idea that might be fun is going on a picnic with your friends. It might sound cheesy, but what else do you got to do. The best picnic spot is the Overlook on the Reservoir. Some people take advantage of their summer vacation by getting ahead of their volunteer hours before school starts up again. If you’ve been sleep deprived for the whole year, then catch some z’s and go into hibernation until August rolls back around.

If all that doesn’t appeal to you then get a job, your parents would be thrilled. Even if you find yourself bored don’t take summer for granted, because you’ll be wishing for it when school returns.

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Forgotten restaurants emma Dye Staff Writer

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Are there restaurants in Jackson that you have forgotten about? Maybe you have, maybe you haven’t. Here are some top picks of several local restaurants most of us forgot existed.

Pick number one: Basil’s. Located in Fondren and in Ridgeland, this restaurant serves paninis, salads, pizza, and much more. Basil’s is super fast and easy to pick up if you are in a rush.

Pick number two: Aladdin. Aladdin is an authentic Mediterranean restaurant located in Fondren. Sophomore, Ruth Emmerich says that her favorite thing to get at Aladdin is either the hummus with lamb or the falafel plate.

Pick number three: The Manship. Located in Belhaven, the Manship is a wood fired kitchen and has a wide variety of things on there menu.

Pick number four: Majestic Kitchen. Majestic Kitchen, formerly known as Majestic Burger, is located in Ridgeland and serves burgers, sandwiches, salads, tacos, and much more. Majestic Burger has such a wide variety of things on there menu and there

is most definitely something on there that you will enjoy. Senior, Elizabeth Herring, recommends the fish tacos.

Pick number five: Burgers and Blues. Located in Ridgeland off of county line road, is the perfect place to not only get a burger but to also enjoy live music. Burgers and Blues back porch provides a fun atmosphere for large groups and live music.

Pick number six: Cock of the Walk. Cock of the walk, located in Ridgeland on the Reservoir, serves catfish, corn bread, fried dill pickles, and more. Similar to Burgers and Blues, Cock of the Walk also is a fun place to take a big group.

Pick number seven: Green Ghost Tacos is located in Ridgeland and in Fondren and has a wide variety of authentic mexican food to choose from.

Pick number eight: Backyard Burger. Located all over the Jackson metro area, Backyard Burger is not necessarily forgotten but it is the most underrated fast food restaurant. In my opinion, the burgers at Backyard Burger are better than some of the burgers at local restaurants located in the Jackson metro area.

And that’s all for now.

Overrated restaurants you should forget about by

Sarah herring Staff Writer

I think most of us could agree that Jackson offers a variety of overrated restaurants. These are restaurants that people just keep going back to, often because they are in a convenient location or offer cheap prices. However, is the food really that good?

DISCLAIMER: Please do not come at me if I have offended you or your favorite restaurant. This list is based off of a variety of student opinions.

Pick #1: El Charro.

Almost all of us can say that we have been to El Charro before. This well-known, Mexican restaurant is extremely convenient for us Prep students, being located right down Lakeland drive. It is often a spot for friends and family to eat a quick meal before or after any Prep event.

However, this restaurant is highly overrated. The popular dish, a “P5” often leaves you dissatisfied and feeling sluggish. The chicken is dry, and the cheese has solidified by the time they bring you your food. Current Jackson Prep student John Garroway says, “One time I ordered queso at El Charro and they brought out a bowl of solidified cheese. When I tried to put a chip in it, the chip broke.”

Pick #2: OEC Japanese Express.

OEC offers an extremely convenient location, being right across Lakeland. However, the service is not satisfactory. Per-

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sonally, I have heard many complaints about some of the staff.

After reading numerous Google reviews, I have determined that not only Prep students are picking up on some negative vibes.

In a review by Ashley Runnels, a freshman here at Prep, she says, “I have never been treated so terribly in my life.”

Although the location is ideal, the service at OEC is should not be tolerated.

Pick #3: Fine and Dandy.

While Fine and Dandy offers a cool atmosphere and a modern cuisine, it is not worth the price or the wait. Fine and Dandy is not only over-priced, but, in my opinion, the food is not worth the expense. Along with that, it takes at least thirty minutes to get your food after you order. Overall, my experience at Fine and Dandy was not great.

Last and certainly the least ....

Pick #4: Whataburger.

Now in my personal opinion, Whataburger is the most overrated restaurant in Jackson.

Although it is a chain, the whataburgers located here are potentially the worst. They offer an unclean environment, which leaves you feeling sticky and gross while you’re eat. Along with that, the food is gross and displeasing.

You would think that it would be fast, considering it is a fast food restaurant. However, it takes fifteen to twenty minutes to get your food. And that’s a wrap for now.

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A Prep Crossword Puzzle

DOWN: 1. The greatest school newspaper to ever exsist 3. Runs through the middle of our campus; holds our parties and our dances 7. The name of our award winning yearbook 8. Our school’s mascot

Answers: ACROSS 2. Pacer 4. GuytonCenter 5. JacksonPrep 6. PatriotShop 9. Seven 10. FunandGames 11. MrCoco 12. Stewart

ACROSS: 2. Our high school dance team 4. The name of our science building 5. Our school 6. The store located on campus 9. Number of consecutive football championships won 10. The best section of the Sentry 11. Our Head of School 12. Sentry Editor-in-cheif Answers: DOWN 1. Sentry 3. PatriotAvenue 7. Precis 8. Patriot

Finders of The Sentry’s hidden gnome

First finders: Seniors, Nora Beth Hetzel and Holly Kullman.

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Second finders: 7th graders, Josie Essary and Haze Clayton.

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May 2019

Avengers: Endgame lives up to the hype and then some

by Alex Gibbs

Copy Editor At least in my lifetime, the release of a movie has never been more anticipated than the release of Avengers: Endgame on April 26.

Following the end of last year’s Infinity War, in which Thanos killed half of all life after obtaining all six infinity stones, fans were eager to see how Earth’s mightiest heroes were going to undo the effects of what was dubbed “The Decimation.” Additionally, with the contract of some of the MCU’s biggest stars running out following this film, many believed this would be the last time they would see some of their favorite heroes on the big screen.

Naturally, when a movie has this much hype, it’s easy for it not to reach its lofty expectations.

What I am here to tell you, however, is that Endgame lives up to the hype and then some, making for an epic movie that will have you laugh, cry, and cheer all at the same time in its three hour duration.

In case you all do not know this about me, I am a HUGE fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There’s a reason that when a new Marvel movie is released I quickly sign up to write a review of it for The Sentry. I am simply fascinated by what Kevin Feige, the brains behind the idea of the MCU, and the team at Marvel Studios have done the last 11 years. I have seen all 22 movies of the MCU, many of them several times. Endgame was made for fanatics like me.

The reason I say this is because of the large number of references to other MCU movies throughout the film, whether it be in the form of quotes, references to scenes from other films, or revisiting other films through time travel. While you can still

enjoy the film if you know relatively little about the MCU, the more you know, the more you will enjoy this movie. I cannot stress this point enough. Going back and watching other movies in the MCU will allow the film to make more sense and mean so much more to you.

The work of the Russo brothers on this film was spectacular, just as it was in their other three MCU films, Captain America: Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, and Infinity War. I’m incredibly impressed at how good of a story they were able to come up with that satisfied fans without falling too much into the category of purely fan-service.

Their work at going back through the MCU was in many ways poetic, and they were able to balance a large number of characters with important stories to tell in a way where none of them feel slighted by the end. I thought it was especially important that they chose to keep the focus on the original Avengers in this movie, reinforcing the ending of this Saga of the MCU. While this film is intend-

The evolution of music Tori Newsome EntErtainmEnt Editor by

Over the years music has changed significantly. My, have times changed from the 1950s to today.

The 1950’s was the decade to really introduce music to Americans. The 1950s presented the first generation of rock & roll stars. Although there were many who loved this music, others thought this new type of music had a negative impact on the culture because it was “damaging the minds of their children.” During this time period, you barely hear profound language in songs.

The first major singer in the 1950’s was Elvis Presley. His first major hit was “Heartbreak Hotel.” Other musicians during this time included Johnny Cash and Hank Williams. In 1990, Rolling Stones journalist, Robert Palmer described music in the 1950’s as more vital and alive than any other music he had ever heard.

The 1960’s America changed as a whole in the way

people acted, fashion, and especially music. The music during this time was mostly listened to by the children of the baby boom generation. Songs during this time were mostly about what was going on in history. For example, Bob Dylan sang songs about racial suffering. In the 1960’s, lyrics in songs began to change a slight bit. There was not too much profanity, but there was more cursing in music in the 1960s than there was in than 1950s. Famous musicians during this time period included Janis Joplin, Neil Diamond, and Marvin Gaye. Famous bands during this decade included The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who. The 1970’s was a huge decade for the music industry. This is the time when The Beatles broke up, but the music produced made up for it. In the late 70’s, hip-hop was introduced to America. The 70’s was also the time period when everyone had record players and vinyl was affordable to all Americans. This music led people to want to dance which led to a lot of club openings. Disco music also arose during the 70’s. Musicians at the top of the

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charts were Led Zeppelin, Stevie Wonder, and Elton John. These talented singers had a huge impact on America during this time.

Although the 1970’s was said to be a good decade for music, the 1980’s is said to be the best decade in music history. The 1980’s was pretty much a decade about image because of the arrival of Music Television (MTV).

In the 80’s, heavy metal and rap were introduced. Famous artist during the 80’s included Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Prince.

During the 1990’s, many different types of genres showed up: Alternative, SkaPunk, Fusion, and RapRock. Musicians started to mix and match different types of music. The music from the past was starting to get old, so younger people began to take over, which led to vulgar lyrics. The famous musicians from this decade were Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters, and Eminem. The 1990’s was a very prosperous time in the music industry.

Finally, we get to the 2000’s, which was their last ride with their brothers. The 2000’s was when rap and hip-hop took over the music industry. The songs in the 2000’s were criticized for having sexual based themes.

Rap music represented violence.

Famous artists during this time were Maroon 5, One Republic, and P!nk.

Throughout the years, the music industry has changed for the good as well as the bad. Although the language was not the best, Americans loved the upbeat and fun style of these musicians.

There have been many music legends that Americans have been able to see throughout the years.

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ed to be an ending and provide a sense of finality, the MCU is not over. Phase 4 will begin next year, and the MCU has a lot to deal with following this movie.

Just in case you can’t tell, I loved this movie, and I will be going to see it again. This movie embodied my favorite quote: “Last ride with my brothers.” While it

is 3 hours long, it doesn’t feel like it, and it keeps your attention.

Because of the last hour alone and its overall satisfaction for me as a Marvel fan, I might go as far to say it’s the best movie I’ve ever seen. It lived up to the hype and then some.

Taylor Swift’s newest disappoints fans by

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For weeks, Taylor Swift had people hanging on the edge as she had posted cryptic photos on Instagram and dropped hints about new music coming soon. On April 26, the highly anticipated wait was over for Swift fans as she released a new song and music video. Taylor Swift delivered a cheery, upbeat song featuring artist, Brendon Urie from Panic! At The Disco! entitled “ME!” With the music video including her cats, bright colors, rainbows, and unicorns, some argue that it is almost too happy.

Students say the music video and song are “childish and over the top.” The music video was very different from her edgy album Reputation.

Taylor Swift claims the new song is her going through her metamorphosis phase. To back this up the music video shows a snake, which Swift was called during her Reputation tour,

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disintegrating into a bunch of butterflies, as that has become her new spirit animal. Her “last ride with her brothers” is nothing but pastel colors and happiness.

Taylor Swift did not miss a beat having tons of easter eggs in her “ME!” music video.

There was a picture of the Dixie Chicks that could mean a collaboration between the two artists coming soon, Brendon Urie popping out a ring in the video, which fans claims that Taylor is engaged to her boyfriend, the Christmas tree in the beginning scene might mean the highly anticipated album will be released in December.

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Opinion: Sports are more than a game to Americans

Joe Dimaggio on the road to his record breaking hit streak. Photo courtesy of Newsday

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When it comes to the world of sports, some see just a game. Yet, to most Americans, it means much more. Sports are present worldwide and started far before the first days of the United States. However, many Americans will now argue the U.S. is the standard which the sporting world looks up to. Sports are the pastime for so many Americans, and, not only this, but they have always been the thing which people have looked to during the toughest of times. It’s no secret our country has had its ups and downs and has brought many hardships upon its own citizens, but it’s also known to everyone how the athletes of the teams which we love have always been there to help put our minds at ease. No, we can’t count on all the teams we love and cherish to

always win, but what we can bet on is they will show up each and every time to put their hearts into the games which we all live to watch.

In the early 1940s, the U.S. was just years out of a great depression which crippled the entire economy and left many Americans to fend for themselves. We were also on the brink of a World War which would send many overseas to fight for their freedom. Both of these events were burdening the minds of Americans all over the country, but all the while they could still come home at the end of the day and listen to the radio while Joe Dimaggio chased the Major League Baseball all-time hit streak while winning The Pennant for the New York Yankees.

These few hours of listening or

Jackson Prep hosts state track meet

by Lauren anne Smith

Staff Writer Even though the rain on Saturday was a drag, it didn’t water down the team’s efforts.

Track athletes wrapped up their track season with a great finish.

The girls were runner up, while the boys came in 4th. The meet started on Friday with the 2 mile and field events. The girls dominated the 2 mile, with senior Eliza Burnham finishing 1st and freshman Julia Stradinger snagging 2nd place. Jerrion Ealy secured 1st in the 4x100 relay, the 100 meters, the 200 meters, and

Long Jump. Price Loposer was able to set a new AAAA record in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 15.29. Some relay teams that were successful in being state champions were the boys 4x800 and both relay teams for the 4x100. Andie Flatgard, D’Ambrah Watts, Hannah Polk, Julia Stradinger, Kelsey Clay, Olivia Patricia Smith, and Sam Greaves were the handful of JH students that made their mark on the track by being bumped up to varsity for state. The team did exceptionally well this year and are already anticipating for next season.

Senior Eliza Burnham holding up her runner-up trophy following the state track meet. Photo courtesy of Eliza Burnham.

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watching America’s baseball team gave sports lovers the opportunity to forget, for just one moment, about everything and allowed them to just enjoy the excitement which sports bring.

Wars have been some of the toughest times in American history, and they have been one of the things which have helped Americans out of those times.

Although it wasn’t an all-out war, the devastating terrorist attacks in New York City on November 11, 2001, caused citizens all throughout the U.S. to become uneasy as this was such a mortifying day for the entire nation. Yet, just like our history has shown, something as simple as some athletes on a field can help bring a new form of distraction to all the turmoil occurring between the U.S. and terrorist organizations. At the

Tom Brady’s reaction of utter excitement during the Super Bowl. Photo courtesy of AP Photo

time, the main athlete trying to get him name out to America was a young quarterback named Tom Brady. Brady was in his mid-20s and was not well known when the 2002 Super Bowl rolled around.

This changed very quickly as he led the Patriots, who were a longshot to win, to their first Super Bowl victory in team history. This was a monumental game and was one which occurred just months after the entire country was left in shock by the most devastating attack on U.S. soil. A story such as Brady’s was not only a sports headline but a story which helped show a glimpse of hope during a very difficult time.

While football and baseball are the most popular of America’s professional sports, our country enjoys a wide array of sports from all walks of life. Not only do we find joy from watching sports, but we also find as much or more joy from participating in them. Whether it be an adult recreational league or a pickup game in the backyard, it’s not the concept of organized games which make Americans love sports, but the pure joy and thrill which they receive from watching or playing. Sports are the pastime of our country, and very well may continue to be a future joy for Americans in the years to come.

Swinging for another state title

by WiLL FLetcher

SportS editor While a majority of Prep students are gearing up for the end of the year and final exams, the varsity baseball team is preparing for something arguably much bigger: defending their state title from last year in this year’s state championship series.

A repeat of last year, the Prep Patriots are playing the MRA Patriots in a matchup that was predicted early on before the season. This year’s series is being held at MRA for the first game and then switches to Prep for the second and if-needed third game. The Prep Patriots get this privilege from being the higher seed in the matchup.

After a dominate regular season ending with a 25-5 record and earning themselves a first-round bye in the playoffs, the boys headed into the second round of the playoffs well rested, prepared, and with a full head of steam. Facing Jackson Academy, the Patriots dropped the first game of the series 10-4 after a late comeback by the Raiders at Raider Park. Switching over to the Prep campus, the Patriots made quick work of the Raiders in the first game, beating them 14-8. With the series now tied 1-1, the third and final game immediately followed it. Still at Prep, the Patriots got up on the Raid-

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Junior Reed Kellum tracing his hit through the air. Photo courtesy of Beverly Oden

ers 5-3 after 3 innings and then had to postpone the remainder of the game due to inclement weather. Due to field conditions, the rest of the game had to be played the next day at Smith-Wills stadium.

Starting in the third inning, the Raiders mounted a comeback to tie the game 5-5 in the top of the 7th inning. With extra innings becoming more of a possibilty, junior Reed Kellum took matters into his own hands with a rope to the left field wall for a triple. Following him, sophomore Thaxton Berch hit an RBI single to center field to drive in Kellum for the winning run, putting the Patriots over the Raiders for a final score of 6-5 and securing a repeat matchup in the championship series with the cross-town MRA Patriots.

The championship series starts Tuesday, May 14th at 6

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p.m. at MRA with the first game.

Expect to see a lot of action and come out and cheer for the real Patriots.

Sophomore Kelly Crumpton at bat.

Photo courtesy of Beverly Oden

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May 2019

YOUNG ATHLETES TO WATCH Will Upton and Bennett Herring

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Staff Writer & EMMa DyE Staff Writer Will Upton: Eighth-grader Will Upton could be easily called Captain Versatility. This year, the multisport athlete competed on Prep’s junior varsity soccer, baseball, football, and basketball teams in addition to shooting in high school archery events. Impressively, Will not only participates but is a major contributor in all five sports. In soccer, he was the JV team’s highest goal scorer and was named the Most Valuable Player.

Upton scored two touchdowns in junior high football, played as a guard on the eighth-grade basketball team, and competed as a

second baseman for the eighthgrade baseball team. But, Will is not alone athleticism seems to run in the Upton family. His three older brothers all have played or are currently playing a Prep sport. In addition to his athletic achievements, Will also excels in the classroom. When asked about his hectic schedule, he explains, “I stay up late a lot and usually try to catch up on sleep on the weekend.” Although the magnitude of his daily activities may be daunting, Upton enjoys it all. He says, “I just play sports to have fun.” Simple enough, Will, simple enough.

Bennett Herring: Seventh grader Bennett Herring has only been at Prep for one year and has already involved himself in multiple different sports. Bennett participated in football, basketball, tennis and track this past year at Jackson

Memphis Hustle are the closest Mississippi has to a professional basketball team by cass RutlEDgE

Staff Writer A professional basketball team in Mississippi? You might think it is unlikely, but there is one that exists. The Memphis Hustle, actually located in Southaven’s Landers Center, is the Gatorade League affiliate of the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Gatorade League, formerly the Developmental League, or the “G” League is the minor leagues of basketball.

NBA teams send their players that still need development and more practice to their G League teams to give less intimidating atmospheres and talented teams that can stunt growth in the NBA. Multiple players have gone to the G League and have proven themselves to be talented and worthy to be on NBA teams, like the Miami Heat’s Hassan Whiteside. Salaries depend on circumstances and abilities and can range from $35,000 per year to $385,000 per year.

The Memphis Hustle recently ended their season after losing in the playoffs. Having

gone to one of their games, the environment is extremely different than a traditional NBA game. Smaller crowds and more leniency are given in the game. For example, my seat was in the stands, but I simply walked past the security guards to get a courtside seat. I still saw high quality basketball, including dunks and three-pointers, but for a cheaper price.

I definitely recommend going to see the Memphis Hustle to anyone who has a free day with no plans and the ability to make the three hour trek to Southaven.

Ivan Rabb of the Memphis Hustle.

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Prep. During the fall, he played Jackson Prep, he enjoys playing on the seventh grade football golf with his dad at the Live Oaks team where he played quarter- golf club or the Lake Caroline golf back and cornerback. Bennett club. Bennett plans to continue says that football is his favorite playing these sports throughout sport because you get to hit peo- high school. ple and it is more developed.

This was Bennett’s third year to play football and first year to play at Jackson Prep. After football, basketball soon began. Bennett has been playing basketball for three years and plays power forward. During the spring, Herring played tennis and ran track. Bennett was on the develop mental tennis team and enjoys playing tennis tournaments on the weekends. During track season, he ran the 800 and was asked by Coach Thompson to run for the Junior High track team. Herring would Bennett during one of his Prep Will Upon racing for the finish line run attached and unattached for relay races. Photo courtesy of Eliza- at one of Prep’s recent track meets. the Junior High track team. Al- beth Herring Photo by Russ Upton though he does not play golf for

Tennis teams conclude with title by saRah hERRing

Staff Writer Since January, the tennis team has come a long way.

Coach Causey, head tennis coach, and Coach Gill Burke, co-tennis coach, have worked hard to prepare the team for numerous matches and hard competition.

The team practices every week, learning to work together as doubles partners, or just working on their game in general. This year the Prep tennis team accomplished many great victories such as, Jackson Academy, Madison Ridgeland Academy, and St. Agnes of Memphis, Tennesse. This year the team beat JA for the first time since 2012. The team travelled to Memphis for a tournament in March. The team played hard, recieving 3rd place overall.

At the state championship this year, the boy’s team took home first place, with the girl’s team receiving runner up. Doubles partners, Ethan Aldridge and Andrew Sweat got 1st place in number one doubles. Along with that Mackenzie Nichols and Lampton Moore got 1st place in mixed doubles. Seventh grader and singles player, Lytle Moore also got 1st place in number two singles. Prep takes pride in every

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player on the tennis team.

At the tennis banquet, they celebrate their victories.

Awards such as MVP, most improved, and the Patriot award are presented to players, along with the Coach’s award and the Impact award. Most Valuble Player awards were presented to senior, Mackenzie Nichols and freshman, Andrew Sweat. Patriot award goes to seniors, Madeline Claire Hughes and Neil Marchet-

ti. Most Improved was juniors, Sara Scott Gideon and David Crews. With the Impact award given to sophomore, Emma Dye and eight grader, Ivey Yelverton.

Lastly, the Coach’s award went to junior, Olivia Moore and her brother, a freshman, Lampton Moore. Overall, the Prep Tennis Team had a great season bringing home many wins against tons of different schools, ending with first and second place in the state.

Senior Neil Marchetti, Sophomore Ethan Aldridge, and Freshman Andrew Sweat take home gold at state.

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Opinion Staff Editorials Sentry II

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Baby face filter craze

All year, we, the Sentry I staff, have tackled tough issues, ranging from here at Prep to national issues that everyone is affected by.

First of all, we would like to thank our readers for the great year and for your support. Our first year as Sentry members will be unforgettable. The serious topics we have written about in our staff editorials have led us to share our opinions on the most momentous topic of our lifetimes, the Snapchat Baby Filter.

“Scarily realistic,” said staff member Victoria Chough when she saw the filter. The Snapchat filter has the power to turn any person, good looking or not, into a cute baby. So cute, in fact, that it has become a craze.

People are trying to collect their friends’ baby face pictures quickly and marvel over their young looks.

Sophomore Isabelle Dyess has collected over 60 pictures of her friend with this adorable filter. In the filter people faces are rounded, skin appearance softened, and teeth shortened.

These three things make all people, young and old, look like they were born yesterday.

We throw our unequivocal support behind this new trend.

Planking was stupid. Eating Tide pods was deadly. The baby face filter brings only happiness and

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joy. Our opinion is that this filter becomes permanent on Snapchat and is introduced on other social media apps in the near future.

Sophomore Matt “Baby Face” Jones. Photo courtesy of Sydney Ray

Emory’s

Conspiracy Corner

by Emory maxwEll Social Media editor

Mitch Conner, popularized by the TV show South Park, has, without a doubt, disrupted the order of our world.

here) call me. If you do not have my phone number, find some avenue to communicate this to me because I must confront him. I believe I can stop him.

As my final act as the writer of Emory’s Conspiracy Corner, I would first like to thank all of the folks that read my articles. I work hard to provide you helpful information about your everyday lives and I hope I am keeping you skeptical of your surroundings. I would also like

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to take this final article as an opportunity to name my successors: Tanner Gough and Camp Carter.

It took long consideration over a variety of candidates to determine who was up to the task, but Tanner’s knowledge of the news and Camp’s knowledge of the unknown convinced me that they were the best men for the task.

I hope you enjoyed my writing over the years, it was a pleasure to be able to do this. Thank you.

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Dear Jackson Prep,

As a staff, we decided to write a goodbye for the summer (or for many of us, forever). Prep has had an outstanding year academically, athletically, artistically, and more.

There have been countless games, trophies, and memories made. The staff members in the class of 2019 has enjoyed writing more issues of The Sentry than ever before.

We would like to say thank you to Mr. Hughes for being our sponsor. Also, thank you fellow students for always being positive about our work, and, of course, doing things so we can write about it.

We have had a great time covering the latest things at Jack-

son Prep. As the seniors get sentimental about this phase of our life closing, we would like to tell students not to take their time at school for granted. The time between seventh and twelfth grade will fly, and, before you know it, you’ll be getting your cap and gown.

Thank you teachers and staff for all your dedication to helping us achieve our goals. We appreciate you getting to school early or staying late.

The staff will do almost anything to help students make the grades, time, speed, skill level, or mastery of anything we want.

Jackson Prep is a great family to us all. Thank you.

Last ride with my brothers.

Sentry seniors’ last day. Photo by Mr. Hughes

Beware of Mitch Conner

In this final edition of The Sentry for this year, I come to you with a heavy heart in saying that this will be my final chapter of conspiracies. We have been through it all together over the years: The NFL, exploring if the sun was hot or cold, werewolves, and the dangers of DNA home test kits. However, this is not meant to be a sad article, but my best work yet, as I am uncovering the slimy character that has conducted all of these conspiracies: Mitch Conner.

Mitch, popularized by the TV show South Park, has been conniving and working for years to disrupt the order of the world. In some instances, he has even disguised himself as Jennifer Lopez to avoid detection.

So please, if you ever see this face walking down the street (put picture of Mitch Conner

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