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COACH COOPER’S SECOND STATE CHAMPIONSHIP HEADS HOME + Dr. Mark Benton: Jackson Christian’s Eighth President
Farewell to Mr. Holtin / / / FROM THE PRESIDENT Dr. Mark Benton
“. . . everything we do has to be done in excellence and in a way that glorifies HIM.”
According to the latest research, in 2013 United As a component of leading students to love God, everything we do has to be done States corporations spent more than $62 billion on in excellence and in a way that glorifies Him. That is true in academics, fine arts leadership training. As the business world sees the and sports. Ultimately, Jackson Christian strives to equip students with a Christ-like need for developing leaders, so do our faculty and leadership, so that that they may influence their churches, their communities and staff at Jackson Christian. While Learn to Lead is the this world for Jesus Christ. tagline and focal point that we’ve focused on for a year, the school’s commitment to the principle has As I visit with alumni, it is obvious they have embraced the biblical role of being spanned decades. Our faculty and staff are leading His hands and feet in the community that God has placed them within. We are and loving students today because of the vision of the grateful to the parents and faculty/staff who worked through Jackson Christian to seven former presidents and past and current board help their children learn to lead. members. An institution like Jackson Christian is not built by man; it is built by God, using multiple people In Psalms 120-134, the writer is recording songs that were sung as the Israelites under His direction. were ascending to Jerusalem. These Psalms take the reader through the journey of praise to God for His goodness and faithfulness to Israel throughout history. I am humbled and honored to have been asked to lead As Psalm 121:5 reminds us, “The Lord himself watches over you! The Lord stands Jackson Christian for a season. Our mission is to lead beside you as your protective shade.” God is going to continue to lead Jackson students to love God by providing them educational Christian. We praise God for what he has done in the past and we look forward and co-curricular activities that are centered upon with great anticipation to what he will accomplish in the future. Jesus Christ. Nothing is more important than locking arms with families and helping them lead their children to love God. I am committed to making that our primary focus.
Leader /// 2014 CONTENTS The Leader: the Magazine of Jackson Christian /// 2014
Jackson Christian School’s mission is to lead students to love God by providing a quality, values-oriented education in a Christian environment.
Board of Trustees Jason Rudd, Chairman Rusty Butcher, Vice Chairman Dr. Chris Lewis, Immediate Past Chairman Monte Jones, Treasurer Raybo Dunn, Secretary Jeff Blankenship, Ashley Chandler, Bobby Coffman, Mary Lou Gatgens, Gary Martin, Dr. Jim Payne, Dr. Cindi Swaim, Brad Winsett President Dr. Mark Benton Director of Academics Lisa Hickerson Secondary Dean of Students and Director of Athletics Scott Gatlin Director of Elementary 4 Dr. Mark S. Benton 20 2014-15 Additions Linda Bradford Selected to Lead as Jackson Director of Preschool Christian’s Eighth President 22 Around Campus Martha McDonald 6 Senior Highlights 24 Preschool Director of Advancement 8 Eagle Awards 25 Elementary Chris Ramey 9 Academic Data 26 Middle School Editor 10 Graduation 27 Farewell to Mr. Holtin Tamie Sorrell Creative 12 Awards Day 28 Fine Arts Ashleigh Lindsey, Jason Bramblett 13 Technology 30 Mission Trip - A New Perspective Bramblett Group 14 Eagle Spirit 32 Alumni Spotlight Contributing Writers 16 Coach Cooper’s Second 34 Donors, Honorariums & Jackson Christian Staff State Championship Heads Home Memorials Dawn Bramblett, Bramblett Group /// D r. Mark S. Benton Selected to Lead as Jackson Christian’s Eighth President
Selected to lead Jackson Christian as its eighth president, Dr. Mark and equipping teachers and students. He worked directly with Benton is known for his spiritually focused, reflective spirit. He and department heads to vertically align math, science, reading and Melody, who have been married for 28 years, have shared a path social studies curriculum. Increasing ACT performances was that has been filled with Christian education and mission work. another task he tackled, and scores increased — English 23.4 In addition to serving as director of academics and missions at (2008-09) to 25.7 (2013-14), Math 22.4 (2008-09) to 24.4 (2013- Jackson Christian for the past five years, Benton was headmaster 14), Science 21.9 (2008-09) to 24.4 (2013-14) and Composite at Harding Academy in Searcy, Ark. during ten of 22 years there and 22.9 (2008-09) to 24.3 (2013-14). Additionally, Benton guided was assistant camp director for seven years at Camp Tahkodah. the school through initial accreditation process with the NCSA and re-accreditation with AdvancED. As mission work is close to The Bentons are passionate about leading young people his heart, he implemented an international spring break mission to Christ, as well as East Africa Missions. They have three program that has taken students to Nicaragua, Argentina and Kenya. children. Their daughter, Kayla, and her husband, Natt Juneau live in Spartanburg, SC. Their son, Tate, is a student coach at Benton is committed to helping young men become the men Mississippi State University, and their daughter, Macy, and her that God designed them to be; he has taught senior boys’ Bible husband, Dillon Coplin, are students at Harding University. classes at Harding Academy and Jackson Christian for 18 years. He and Melody have performed pre-marital counseling for more Benton received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees and than 40 couples, and their desire to assist families in rearing superintendent endorsement from Harding University. He received children is evident through work with family-focused retreats his doctorate in educational leadership in 2008. During his first and more. Active in the church all of his life, Benton has taught five years at Jackson Christian, he assisted in the implementation Bible classes for more than 30 years and has served as a deacon. of the DLI (digital learning initiative), which included training
Leader /// 2014 When asked to share his thoughts about Jackson Christian, Benton said:
I believe this is a remarkable institution that has produced incredible servants “in God’s kingdom. The school has a tremendous foundation of dedicated educators who desire to be on the cutting edge of instructional methodology. I am so honored to work with faculty members who are daily seeking ways to transform the pedagogy of teaching to resonate with this generation. We owe a debt of gratitude to the numerous families who have sacrificially given to provide the physical plant and financial strength that many private schools only dream of having. “
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Tyler Allen plans to attend 2014 graduates who have attended Jackson Mississippi State University and pursue a career in engineering. Christian since preschool or kindergarten
Tyler Diamond will study Cedric Hampton will attend accounting at the University of the University of Memphis and Tennessee at Martin. study psychology.
Bethany Enochs plans to attend Union University and pursue a career as a physical Brenna Castleberry plans therapist. to study business at Harding A.J. Bacigalupo will attend University. Alex Forderhase will pursue Mississippi State University and a career in pharmacy at Union study law. Megan Clanin will pursue a University. career in pharmacy at Harding Caroline Beach plans to University. pursue a career in nursing at Matthew Harlan plans to the University of Tennessee at Eden Clouse will be continuing study animal science at either Knoxville. her education at Freed-Hardeman the University of Tennessee at University. Knoxville or Mississippi State Megan Bentley will study art at University. Harding University. Megan Cross will study at the Paul Mitchell Hair School in Logan Helton will study Noah Berry will attend Memphis. environmental management at the Tennessee College of Applied University of Tennessee at Martin. Technology and study machine shop/tool and die. Talia Friesen plans to study Hailey Hickerson plans to dietetics at the University of attend Harding University and Michael Birmingham plans to Memphis Lambuth campus. pursue a career in pharmacy. study finance at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Will Galey will continue his Brandi Hudgens plans to education at Freed-Hardeman pursue a career in nursing at Brock Blakemore will attend University. Jackson State Community College the University of Tennessee at or the University of Memphis. Martin and study agricultural Hayden Crowe plans to attend Walker Gorman plans to business. Butler Community College on a attend the University of Mississippi Megan Hyde will continue her baseball scholarship. and study business education at Freed-Hardeman Jacob Brady plans to continue University. his education at Jackson State Ben Davenport will attend the Community College. University of Tennessee at Martin Killian Jackson will study art at to study engineering. Murray State University. Audrie Campbell will study oncology research at Union Brennon Day will pursue a Moriah Jones will pursue a University. career in sports management at career in pediatric pharmacy at West Liberty University. Union University. Cory Cantrell plans to pursue a career in physical therapy at Morgan Diamond plans to Tanner Halliburton will Diane Kahler plans to study the University of Tennessee at study nursing at the University of pursue a career in pharmacy at engineering at Union University. Chattanooga. Tennessee at Martin. Union University.
Leader /// 2014 Alex Key will attend Harding Ethan Nash will study history Ian Scott will study music at University and study video editing. and education at Lipscomb Harding University University. Rachel Shearon plans to study Caleb Nicholas will attend pre-med and minor in Spanish at Harding University and pursue a Harding University. career in teaching or ministry. Peyton Sills will study business at the University of Tennessee at Martin or Jackson State Aaron Varga will attend Freed- Community College. Hardeman University and pursue a career in physical therapy. Victoria Lansdale plans to Israel Silva is undecided about study chemistry at the University his college choice but plans to Conner Walker plans to of Tennessee at Martin. study computer programming. attend the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and pursue a Matthew Sorrell will attend career in teaching English. Evan Owrey plans to attend Harding University and pursue a Bethel University on a fishing career in computer science. Taylor Watson will pursue scholarship and study pharmacy. a career in music at Bethel Hallie Spencer plans to attend University, where she received a Madison Parker plans to attend the University of Tennessee music scholarship. the University of Mississippi where at Chattanooga and study she will study pharmacy. psychology. Booth White plans to study music at Freed-Hardeman Quentin Parker will continue Dan Springer plans to study University. his education at Harding mechanical engineering at the Rachel Lee will attend Christian University. University of Tennessee at Martin. Heather White plans to Brothers University on a pursue a career in nursing at basketball scholarship. Hannah Pearson plans to Morgan Swaim will attend the Union University. pursue a career in music business University of Alabama and pursue Hannah Love will continue her at Bethel University, where she a career in nursing. Taylor Whittle plans to study education at Freed-Hardeman received a scholarship in music. elementary education at the University. Kristin Taylor will continue University of Tennessee at Martin. Alex Perry plans to study her education at Jackson State Andrew Macdonald biology/animal science at Freed- Community College. Christian Wilhite plans to will attend Freed-Hardeman Hardeman University. attend Mississippi State University. University and continue his soccer Sara Taylor plans to continue career. Hugh Pinckley will attend the her education at Jackson State University of Tennessee at Martin Community College and pursue a Peyton Mann plans to major in and study mechanical engineering. career in accounting. psychology at the University of Memphis Lambuth campus. Matt Poteete will attend the Kayla Tinnon plans to study University of Tennessee at Martin elementary education at the Taylor McCollum and play baseball, while pursuing a University of Tennessee at Martin. will continue her education career in agricultural business. at Jackson State Community College and pursue a career in Maddie Revelle will continue Johnny Williams will study occupational therapy. her education at Jackson State graphic design at Austin Peay State Community College. University. Omar Emil Minaya will study computer science at Anna Ross plans to pursue a Jackson State Community College career in elementary education or Union University. at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Katy Moore plans to attend the Shelby Tyre will study film University of Tennessee at Martin Morgan Rowell will continue making at the University of North and study meteorology. her education at Jackson State Carolina School of the Arts. Community College.
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/ / / EAGLE AWARDS Senior Superlatives Most Athletic Most Talented
Fourteen seniors were selected by the faculty as Eagle Award recipients; the Eagle Award is the pinnacle award given Most Respected Best Leader at Jackson Christian. This select group of seniors demonstrated academic excellence, involvement with school, community and church and spiritual influence throughout
their academic careers at Jackson Christian. Wittiest Most Polite
Recipients: Tyler Allen, Caroline Beach, Megan Bentley, Audrie Campbell, Megan Clanin, Eden Clouse, Ben Davenport, Matthew Harlan, Hailey Hickerson, Megan Hyde, Caleb Nicholas, Madison Parker, Matthew Sorrell, and Morgan Swaim. Most School Spirit Friendliest
Senior Superlatives Mr. and Miss JCS Best Smile Ben Davenport and Tyler Diamond, Caroline Beach Brenna Castleberry Most Respected and Hannah Love Caleb Nicholas and Most Polite Anna Ross Matthew Sorrell, Most Likely to Booth White and Succeed Megan Hyde Tyler Allen and Most Talented Morgan Swaim Alex Key and Best Leader Hannah Pearson Matthew Harlan and Most Athletic Hailey Hickerson Cedric Hampton Friendliest and Rachel Lee Jacob Brady and Wittiest Rachel Shearon Michael Birmingham Most School Spirit and Taylor Watson Aaron Varga and Diane Kahler Mr. and Miss JCS
Leader /// 2014 ACADEMIC DATA
2014 Graduates Accepted by Diverse Universities
Mississippi State University Harding University University of Tennessee at Knoxville Freed-Hardeman University Lipscomb University Union University University of Tennessee at Martin Jackson State Community College University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Butler College Bethel University Lee University University of Mississippi University of Memphis Murray State University Austin Peay State University Christian Brothers University University of Alabama The 2014 graduating class University of North Carolina was awarded Paul Mitchell School in Memphis Dyersburg State Community College $3,732,652 Tennessee Technology Center in scholarship money.
DID YOU KNOW/ / / AVERAGE COMPOSITE ACT SCORE OF SENIOR CLASS THAT THE TOP 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 AVERAGE COMPOSITE ACT SCORE OF SENIOR CLASS 10% OF SENIORS 80 80 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 75 scored an 71 69 average of 80 80 65 75 71 29.5 on the act 51 69 and the top 20% 65 23.0 scored an 23.5 23.4 23.34 51 23.6 average of 24.3 24.5 23.0 23.5 23.4 23.34 29? 23.6 24.3 24.5 AVERAGE ACT SCORE: JCS vs. NATIONAL 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 23.0 NUMBER OF GRADUATES BY YEAR
2008 21.2 AVERAGE ACT SCORE: JCS vs. NATIONAL 23.5 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2009 21.1 23.0 NUMBER OF GRADUATES BY YEAR
2008 21.224.3
GPA average is 3.52 2010 21.1 /// 9 ACT average is 24.34 23.5
Top 10% 29.5 2009 21.123.6
Top 20% 29 2011 21.1 24.3 23.4 GPA average is 3.52 2010 21.1
ACT average is2012 24.34 21.1 Top 10% 29.5 23.6 24.5 Top 20% 29 2011 21.1
2013 21.1 23.4
2012 21.1 24.5
2013 21.1 / / / GRADUATION
Morgan Swaim, Valedictorian – “The class of 2014 is filled with such diversified talent. We have excelled in academics and athletics, and our class has extraordinary artistic and musical talent. We have given every class, every sports game, every band competition, every play, every obstacle and every opportunity 110%.”
Madison Parker, Salutatorian – “Your life is not a rough draft; you CLASS OF 2014 only get one life. But if you live it right, one life is all you need.”
As 34 4-year-olds sang “One Small Voice,” they brought the audience to tears at the Jackson Christian Preschool end-of-year program. The students sang songs, recited scripture and showed off their skills to parents and grandparents, as they prepared to move to kindergarten. Thirty-six junior kindergarten students received certificates from their teachers for their successful year. They entertained the audience with songs about being the light in this world. We look forward to seeing their light shine for years to come. “We are the Future” was the theme of the kindergarten graduation, where 43 students received diplomas. We are excited to see all of these young students as they continue their education at Jackson Christian.
Seventy-five high school seniors walked across the stage and into the next chapter of their lives at the 34th Commencement Exercise at Jackson Christian. To the Class of 2014, we pray for you to be great leaders, and we can’t wait to see the plans that God has for each of you. Valedictorian, Morgan Swaim, and Salutatorian, Madison Parker, addressed their classmates during the 2014 commencement ceremony.
Leader /// 2014 We have given every class, every sports game, every band competition, every play, every obstacle, and every opportunity 110%.
“We are the Future.”
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1 2 High School Christian Living: High School Top Honors: 1 9th grade – Katy Mullins and Jacob Shelton; 9th grade – 1st Maria McConkey, 2nd Reagan 10th grade – Abby Mullins, Chloe White and Bain, 3rd Claire Morris; 10th grade – 1st Cooper Dunn; 11th grade – Addie Carter Katelyn Swaim, 2nd Chloe White, 3rd Blaire and Thomas Lunsford; 12th grade – Taggart; 11th grade – 1st Andie Goode, 2nd Megan Hyde and Caleb Nicholas Adam Dunlap, 3rd Jackie Ellis; 12th grade – 1st Morgan Swaim, 2nd Megan Clanin, 3rd Eden Clouse.
4 3 Middle School Top Honors: Middle School Christian Living: 6th grade – 1st Alex Sesti, 2nd Will Bartel, 6th grade – Orchee Sorker and Britt Holland; 3rd Britt Holland; 7th grade – 1st Mary 7th grade – Emma Lunsford and Jack Moore; Claire Swaim, 2nd Tanner Arnold, 3rd Emily 8th grade – Sarah Jon Taylor and Mason Christensen; 8th grade – 1st Arielle Lui; 2nd Clanin Saylor Greer, 3rd Sarah Jon Taylor 2
3 5 4 5 Elementary Top Honors: 3rd grade – (Melton)1st Ryder Lewis, 2nd Emma Gaskill, 2nd McKinley Arnold, 3rd Ryder Hendry, 4th Wesley Grantham, 5th Jesse Dean; (Miller)1st Ansel Khamapirad, 2nd Ella McClain, 2nd Addy Measley, 3rd Lauren Day, 4th Jack Holland, 5th Jude Taylor; (Thomas)1st Katie Alexander, 2nd Evie Patrick, 3rd Kyle Christensen, 4th Leighla Wood, 5th Braden Riddle; 4th grade – (Dahlstrom)1st Kennedy Swaim, 2nd Sydney Brooks, 3rd Wade Baker, 4th Libba Miller, 5th Lainie Darnell; (Groves)1st Chloe Jarvis, 2nd Cade Spradlin, 3rd Caroline Ramey, 4th Bentley Ragan, 5th Matthew Dunevant; (Philpot)1st Campbell Scott, 2nd Mia Morris, 3rd Abby Britt, 4th Andrew Pittman, 5th Willa Strong 5th grade – (Nicholas)1st Burch Weems, 2nd Sadie Johnson, 3rd Jake Cawthon, 4th Kasey Davis, 5th Lily Carothers; (Reid)1st Brooke Webb, 2nd Alayna Hall, 3rd Nathan Minton, 4th Tripp Hearn, 5th Aaron Smith; 6 (Yenawine)1st Emma Vaughn, 2nd Sydney Christensen, 2nd Dylan Arnold, 3rd Shaelynn Franks, 4th Matthew Best, 5th Gracie Guthrie
6 Elementary Christian Living: 3rd grade – (Melton) Ellyn Beebe and Jackson Young; (Miller) Cooper Bankey and Sara Hoppers; (Thomas) Hannah DeWitt and Braden Riddle; 4th grade – (Dahlstrom) Sydney Brooks and Caden Cagle; (Groves) Caroline Ramey and Logan Burt; (Philpot) Andrew Pittman and Abby Britt; 5th grade – (Nicholas) Sadie Johnson and Connor Curry; (Reid) Brooke Webb and Avery Bradford; (Yenawine) Sydney Christensen, Emma Vaughn and Forrest Maners
Leader /// 2014 TECHNOLOGY: UBIQUITOUS, NECESSARY and INVISIBLE
Technology should be like the Holy Spirit – ubiquitous, necessary and invisible. Since the launch of the help desk at Jackson Christian, this quote has been displayed on the wall. It has served as a continual reminder for our technology to be as transparent as possible. It should contribute to the flow of learning in the classroom without causing distraction or attracting undue attention. With the third year of the Digital Learning Initiative under our belt, this achievement of transparency Technology pays tribute to our efforts. We have seen fewer issues than ever with teachers incorporating technology into their curriculum. should be like New to this academic year was the enhancement of our elementary program, where we the Holy Spirit — almost doubled the number of iPads from the previous year. The teachers of these young, emerging learners have molded a special environment where centers are utilized to create more dedicated tasks and goals. Some of these tasks consist of lab time where students learn the ubiquitous, importance of digital citizenship: etiquette, safety and responsibility. necessary and In our middle and high school environment, each student utilizes his/her iPad to enhance the existing rigorous and vertically aligned curriculum. Our older students are being exposed to many aspects of invisible. information technology and have opportunities to enroll in electives that teach coding, photo editing and many other aspects relevant to today’s ever changing technological world. All teachers in middle and high school stress the importance of being productive, Christian-minded digital citizens.
Every day that passes brings new challenges and changes to our technology environment. We are continually refreshing technology infrastructure to ensure a robust and powerful network within which learning can take place. Teachers also have the opportunity to request new technology for their classrooms and obtain any training necessary for its effective use. It is crucial that our Digital Learning Initiative runs smoothly and that the Jackson Christian Help Desk is effective and efficient. We are constantly learning and changing to meet the needs of our faculty, staff and students.
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Lady Eagles Soccer –The Lady Eagles finished a great season with a 17-4-1 record and a first-ever region championship title. The ladies won their district, region and sub-state and fell to the defending state champions, CPA, 1-0 in the state tournament. Several individuals were recognized throughout the season for their play. Making All-District first team was Effie Ferrell and second team were Georgia Hopkins. Amelia Grizzell was named the Offensive Player of the Year and Morgan Swaim the Defensive Player of the Year. Coach Jeff Lean was named the District Coach of the Year. The All-District Tournament team members were Georgia Hopkins, Morgan Swaim, Amelia Grizzell, and Effie Ferrell was the MVP. The All- Region Tournament team members were Katelyn Swaim, Kady Cook, JuliaAnne Lansdale, and Georgia Hopkins was the MVP. Coach Lean was named Region Coach of the Year. Ameila Grizzell made the All-State team. The Jackson Sun selected Effie Ferrell and Morgan Swaim as The Jackson Sun Players of the Year, with Amelia Grizzell receiving Offensive Player of the Year honors. They also selected Coach Lean as Coach of the Year.
Varsity Men’s Soccer – Returning only one starter from a .500 team the Varsity Lady Eagles Basketball – This season had many highlights for the varsity girls previous season, 2014 proved to be the unlikeliest of seasons. Starting basketball team. The team finished second in their bracket in the KSA Holiday Basketball undefeated through two months of the season and the first eight games, Tournament in Orlando, Fla. Senior Taylor Watson was selected as MVP, and Senior Hailey the Eagles set the pace for the second best defensive season in school Hickerson was awarded a $350 scholar athlete book scholarship. The Lady Eagles finished history. Led by captain goalkeeper Andrew Macdonald, the Eagles posted second in District 15A. Senior Rachel Lee and junior Caroline Yarbrough were selected wins against Crockett and division rivals Haywood, both on dramatic goals by district coaches for the regular season All-District Team. Coach Kristen Moore was that came with less than a minute to play. Finishing tied for second in a selected by the coaches as the District 15A Coach of the Year. Seniors Rachel Lee and difficult district; the men were rewarded with several honors. Clay Lewis Kristin Taylor were nominated to the District All-Tournament team. For the first time in was named to the Best of the West All-Tournament team. Leading scorer school history, the Lady Eagles won the region championship. Seniors Taylor McCollum Colin Coleman and defensive stalwart John Pate were named All-District and Rachel Lee were nominated to the All-Tournament team, and senior Hallie Spencer Team selections. Senior sweeper Ian Scott was named Co-Defensive was the Region 8A Most Valuable Player. Additionally, Rachel Lee was named to the TN Player of the Year, while Andrew Macdonald was unanimously named All-State team. The Lady Eagles finished their season with a 25-9 record. District 15 Goalkeeper of the Year. The Jackson Sun selected Andrew Macdonald to the All West TN Soccer First Team. Honorable mentions Varsity Men’s Basketball – Our boys’ team went 7-19 for the year and was 3-9 in district were Ian Scott and Colin Coleman. The Eagles finished the season 6-6-4. play. Senior Brennon Day was selected All-District.
Leader /// 2014 EAGLE SPIRIT
Middle School Football – The middle school Eagles completed a 1-7 football season in 2013. The few eighth graders on the team fought valiantly and led well, but the young team came up short against a very tough schedule. Highlights of the season were the win against St. Mary’s and the offense scoring twice against an undefeated Decatur County High School Cross Country – The team that had only been scored on once in its previous seven games. high school cross country team had a The Eagles look to be much improved next year with an experienced great season, with the girl’s team placing roster coming back and a good group of sixth graders coming up to fill in every meet, winning the region out the ranks and play a JV schedule. championship and advancing to the
state meet. The guys’ team placed in Football – The varsity football team ended a 3-7 campaign in 2013 by the last three meets and was runner-up losing to eventual state runner-up Adamsville. The Eagles fought hard in the region and also advanced to the all season, but could not prevail and land a playoff spot in one of the state meet. state’s toughest districts. After opening up with two difficult road tests, the Eagles routed Scotts Hill in the home opener to get in the win Middle School Cross Country – column. The highlight of the season came when the Eagles trounced a Middle school cross country had a very talented Bolivar team at home 54-32. Sadly, they could not make large number of runners, including any more headway afterward, dropping their final three games to several elementary students. All their miss the playoffs. Despite the tough season, several Eagles made a big sweat and even a few tears certainly impression on area coaches and writers and were given many post- paid off with several individuals season honors. Johnny Williams was named District Co-Offensive MVP, receiving medals. and Cory Cantrell, Ben Davenport, Cedric Hampton and Alex Perry High School Tennis – Tennis took a great leap were also named All-District, with Tyler Allen garnering Honorable forward this year with help from high school Middle School Golf – The Middle Mention All-District. Williams joined Hampton in being named to coach Christy Butcher, middle school coach school golf team had a tremendous compete in the Tennessee/Kentucky All-Star Game, and Cantrell was Laura Miller and coaching from USPTA pros season. The Eagles were led by eighth selected to compete in the West Tennessee All-Star Game. Jay Veazey and Michael Hayes. All the players graders Nolan Roberts and Molly greatly improved their technical and tactical Hale. Blake Wolfe became one of two High School Golf – The golf team ended a great season with a skills throughout the season. individuals to qualify for the West TN respectful showing at the TSSAA Class A-AA State Tournament. State Finals in Memphis. Cooper Dunn was the low man shooting a combined total 165 for Middle School Tennis – The middle school two days followed by Peyton Sills with a 169. The team won the district tennis team finished a great season with four of championship, region championship, and had a state Tournament six teams winning their matches at Trinity. Our appearance. The Eagles finished the year in eighth place out of #1 girl’s doubles team defeated the #1 doubles 231 schools! A.J. Bacigalupo also had a great showing at the state team from USJ. The #2 and #3 teams also tournament as an individual, shooting a two-day total 233. defeated teams from TCA and St. Mary’s.
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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS JACKSON CHRISTIAN 8 KNOXVILLE GRACE 2 I OVERALL RECORD 38-8 JACKSON CHRISTIAN POWERS HOME ANOTHER CHAMPIONSHIP
pitch perfect MATT POTEETE’s season caught fire – so much so that he was awarded the The Jackson Sun’s 2014 Baseball Player of the Year.
HIGDON turned a double play WALKER’s triple in the top Nickias fielded a slow to end Grace’s rally. of the fifth inning was key roller and threw over to first in the championship game. base for the out.
2014 District, Region and State Champs the final out This was the final throw across the diamond and the celebration that followed.
HIGDON helped power the HAYDEN CROWE played a vital Eagles through the end of the role on the 2014 team. He was championship game with two recognized as The Jackson Sun’s hits and three RBIs. 2014 Baseball Pitcher of the Year.
POTEETE drilled a liner to the Support continued in Murfreesboro with students, third baseman. friends and family joining in the celebration. ADAM DUNLAP Takes the Eagles to State Adam Dunlap began his junior year with two goals firmly in his mind: the first was to make it to state in both cross country and track; the second was to break the school record for the one-mile run which stood at 4:47. He trained with a single- mindedness to make both these goals a reality. Most days he would get up at 5:45 and run before school and then run, with his team for a couple of hours after school. He monitored his diet, his distance and his discipline to reach his goal.
Once he qualified for state in both sports, he set his sights firmly on breaking that 4:47 mark in the mile run. He knew it would take a lot of hard work to reach it. He had been inching closer and closer to it for the entire season. “ R un After he reached it, he thanked his coaches, Katie Coffman and Joseph Walker, and God for giving him the ability to run. (Adam was runner up the in regionals, as well as district champion in the one-mile run in track.) He exemplifies the Apostle Paul’s admonition to “run the good race set good before him.” race” 2014-15 ADDITIONS at JACKSON CHRISTIAN
In 1991, Roland became the third member of a three- Football: Todd Roland man staff, where he coached football for 21 of the last Todd Roland, head football coach of the Eagles, came 23 years. BBS had an undefeated regular season for the to Jackson Christian after decades of success at Boyd- first and only time in school history in 1996. They lost Buchanan School in Chattanooga, Tenn. He graduated in the second round of the playoffs to defending state from Boyd-Buchanan in 1985, where he was senior class champs Battle Ground Academy. Following that the president and a National Merit Scholar and lettered in Buccaneer football team amassed a regular season record football, basketball and baseball. He graduated from David of 124-58 and a playoff record of 35-14, including a state Lipscomb University in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree championship in 2003 and second place trophies in 2002, in biochemistry. He also obtained a master’s degree in 2004 and 2009. They were district champions for the past science education (chemistry) from Western Governors seven years. University. Roland’s coaching philosophy is simple: “Preach the basics. He returned to Boyd-Buchanan as a teacher and coach Show the basics. Drill the basics. Then love the players in 1990. During his time at BBS, he filled a variety of roles, enough to give them the courage to be great.” He added, including varsity football, basketball, wrestling and baseball “I believe that coaching young people is a sacred privilege. coach. In his second year, he was promoted to head I am thankful to God every day for the opportunity to be baseball coach and held that position until 1997. In 1993 on the field with other men who feel the same way and he met his wife, Laura Lynn. Their son, Alex, was born in young people who are dedicated to something greater 1996, followed by their daughter, Avery, in 1998. They are than themselves. I don’t have the words to express my students at Jackson Christian High School. excitement for the opportunity to coach football and be part of the Jackson Christian family.”
District, All-Region, and All Mid-State four of her five years. Softball: Jennifer Wheeler She continued her softball career at Lipscomb University, Jennifer Wheeler joined Jackson Christian as a member where she was team captain all four years, made the All- of the softball coaching staff after coaching the past two Conference Academic Team and helped her team make its seasons with Lipscomb Academy in Nashville. While she was first Atlantic Sun Conference appearance in 2005. Wheeler at Lipscomb, the 2013 team won the regular season and says that the most memorable moments of her college tournament district championship, with one player signing to career were defeating Alabama, Auburn and Baylor. a NCAA Division I school. The Mustangs finished third in the district in 2014. Wheeler also has gained extensive coaching In talking about her work at Jackson Christian, Wheeler experience as a travel coach for summer ball for 12-14 year said, “My plan is to start from scratch and begin with the olds. basics. I want them to learn the game better. At Lipscomb, we just focused on the basics. I just want to see what talent Softball has been a major part of Wheeler’s life;. She played I have and put names with faces.” Chad Shelton will rejoin in the Amateur Softball Association of America’s A Travel the softball staff for his 10th season with the program after Ball beginning at age eight through 18. She was also on the sitting out last season. Wheeler added, “I am excited that World Series Championship National Softball Association’s Coach Shelton will be back because he knows a lot of the A team as a 12-year-old. Wheeler played five years on behind-the-scenes things.” the varsity team at Lipscomb High School, where she led the team in doubles and home runs. She was named All-
Leader /// 2014 Band: Tracy Smith Formerly Jackson Christian’s elementary music teacher, Tracy Smith is now the high school director of bands. During her time in the elementary school, she produced public student performances and taught students to read music, understand basic music principles and explore a variety of instruments.
During her high school career, Smith was a member of the concert, jazz and pep bands. As a four-year member of the marching band, College she served as section leader for three years and drum major her Placement: R un senior year. She received multiple awards on trumpet, including “ making second chair at the University of Memphis Honor Blue Missy Hearn Band. the Missy Hearn is the director of college Smith received her bachelor’s degree in music education from Freed-Hardeman University. While placement. Missy came to Jackson Christian good a student, she played in the FHU band and sang in University Singers. She also volunteered with after working as an independent real estate the Middleton High School Band from 2010-12, where she taught beginning, middle and high appraiser. Prior to her independent work, race” school band and assisted with band camp each summer. An avid musician, Smith plays a variety of she was a realtor for Coldwell Banker for instruments and is a member of 10-0-C, a country band that formed more than 10 years ago. six years. She graduated from Lambuth University in May 1992 with a Bachelor The Jackson Christian band program has expanded in recent years to include a full marching band, of Science in education. Missy is certified in addition to the concert and pep bands. Since 2009 the band program has seen a 60% increase to teach sixth through twelfth grades in membership, with 53 students participating in the spring of 2014. They have earned 37 awards in and has experience as a teacher and test competition since 2009, including 10 First Division Superior ratings (three for marching and seven administrator for Sylvan Learning Center. for concert), 12 Second Division Excellent ratings (nine for marching and three for concert) and 15 top three placements in their class in head-to-head competition. In 2013-14, the Eagle Marching Band and Symphonic Winds competed in four competitions and gave 22 public performances.
as a lead teacher for Helicon, Inc., a division of children’s Harmony: comprehensive services. In 1996, she was promoted to Leigh-Ann Davis coordinator of the Shelter Education programs within the West Tennessee region; she served in that role Leigh-Ann Davis is the director of the Harmony through 2000. program. She came to Jackson Christian with more than 14 years of experience in special education. Launched In 2010, Davis obtained a master’s degree in special in 2003, Jackson Christian’s Harmony program was the education from Walden University and began serving first of its kind to be offered by a private institution as special education instructor and diagnostician for in Jackson. It helps students with special needs realize the Obion County School System. In this role, she the potential God has given them by assessing unique oversaw academic achievement testing for all initial needs and developing interventions to provide the most evaluations and reevaluations within the school system. effective learning environment. She also coordinated test data for seven schools, developed manual and procedure guidebooks for the Davis graduated from Freed-Hardeman University in special education department, and served as the liaison 1994 with a bachelor’s of science degree in arts and between the superintendent’s office and the schools. humanities. She holds professional licensure in K-8 and She and her husband, Jerry, have three children, Luke, special education licensure in K-12. In 1995, she served Adam and Reagan.
Academics: Lisa Hickerson Lisa Hickerson is director of academics. Since 2007, Hickerson has been employed at Jackson Christian teaching math and, most recently, serving as the middle and high school counselor. Before coming to Jackson Christian, she was employed for more than 10 years with the Dyersburg School System as a high school math teacher and counselor for juniors and seniors. She also worked at Dyersburg State Community College in student support services as a transfer advisor.
Hickerson graduated Magna Cum Laude from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics education in 1990. She received her Master of Science in counseling and personnel service with an emphasis in school counseling in 1994 from The University of Memphis.
Hickerson’s primary focus is the academic direction of the school, overseeing instruction and curriculum design. During the past two school years, she has been actively involved in the modification of the school’s math and reading curriculum. Subscores in both of these areas have increased significantly during her time at Jackson Christian. Hickerson will continue to supervise components of the middle and high school academic counseling, in conjunction with the director of college placement.
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Nine 7th grade students were selected to Seniors Hailey Hickerson participate in the Duke Talent Search based on and Matthew Harlan were Brennan Riddle, 8th grade, their NWEA test scores. They are Hal Carter, Jack named Jackson Christian won the Jackson Christian Moore, Collin Hill, Emily Christensen, Graham Student Athletes of the Spelling Bee. Chandler Hadley Hutchison, Grant Scott, Austin Carnell, Matthew Year at the Jackson-Madison Armstrong, 7th grade, was the Ley and Jake Nichols will Freese, Lawson Rudd and Zach Shelton. County Sports Hall of Fame. runner up. represented Jackson Christian at Boys State this summer. Girls State delegates were Lauren Anderson, Kayla Hill, and Andie Goode.
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1 - The Daughters of Job pageant to benefit Special Needs Athletics was a huge success in its second year at Jackson Christian.
2 - Mrs. Linda Rogers received her award for 25 years of service to Jackson Christian.
3 - Mrs. Betty Tate served the students and faculty at Jackson Christian for 25 years.
4 - Pack #8 and Troop #8 of the Boy Scouts posted the colors during the annual Veterans Day celebration.
5 - Since 1992, Jackson Christian students have participated in the Math-a-Thon to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This year they raised more than $8,000.
6 - Alicia Maners, Addie Carter, and Bailey Brown graduated from Leadership University.
7 - Jackson Christian students excelled at the Math Competition at Dyersburg State Community College. Placing were: Algebra I - Emma Grace Humphreys-2nd, Brennan Riddle-6th, Will Scott-10th, and Spencer Bird-10th; Geometry - Arielle Lui-2nd, Maria McConkey-3rd, Claire Morris-6th, Sara Maners-9th, and Reagan Bain-10th: Algebra II - Katelyn Swaim-5th, Daniel Clegg-6th, and Blaire Taggart-6th; Statistics - Johnny Williams-6th and Anna Ross-7th; PreCalculus - Nathan Thomas-9th, Megan Clanin-10th, Matthew Teague-11th, Rachel Shearon-12th, and Adam Dunlap-13th; Calculus - Morgan Swaim-3rd, Caleb Nicholas-5th, Madison Parker-6th, Hailey Hickerson-10th, and Matthew Harlan-11th
8 - Thirty-four students were inducted into the National Honor Society. This year’s group consists of 87 students with 37 seniors who will graduate with National Honor Society honors.
/// 23 preschool Make Me a Servant Lord... Make Me Like You Is it ever too early to teach a child to be a servant? Jackson Christian Preschool’s 28 2-year-olds, 44 3-year-olds and 38 4-year-olds proved that it is never too early to be a servant. In September, they raised money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by riding in our annual Trike-A-Thon. During the first week of November, when food demand rose in our community, our preschoolers collected and delivered food items to area food banks. In December, we collected Angel Tree gifts for Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. For Valentine’s Day, our 4-year-olds visited an area retirement center, presented a program and handed out Valentine’s Day cards that they had made. We present these opportunities each year for our students to help the community and to promote community awareness and thoughtfulness. The world promotes self, and the art of being a humble servant can be lost. To illustrate being a humble servant, Mrs. Emily and Mrs. Beverly had the students wash each other’s feet after the example of Jesus’s washing the disciple’s feet. “It is truly amazing to watch these young children help others and serve God,” stated Martha McDonald, preschool director.
Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6
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“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” (3 John 4) Our time with children is so precious. If they leave Jackson Christian School with a head full of facts and an empty heart, we have wasted our time together. The uniqueness of Jackson Christian Elementary School is that we can begin our day with the Lord. We can sing and pray together and talk of HIS love for us. Throughout the day, teachers can include the lessons from Bible and chapel to reading, writing, science and math. Connecting the dots helps our children to see Programs for that we live our lives for the Lord and we reflect Him in all we do. 2- and 3-Year-
We are excited to have a Jackson Christian School 2- Olds Added to and 3-year-old program on our main campus this fall. Main Campus It will be fun to see their smiling faces in our halls. Jackson Christian has expanded its preschool Children from 2 to 18 can grow closer to each program on the main campus by adding classes other and closer to God each day. They can spend for 2-year-olds and 3-year-olds for the first many years together and build relationships that time during the 2014-15 school year. There has will last a lifetime. been no change to the existing 2- and 3-year- old programs offered at the Campbell Street Like salt, great schools with rich curricula preschool campus. Elementary Principal Linda enhance the community by adding depth. We Bradford stated, “In an effort to better serve want our children to have an education that our existing families and expand our services invites exploration of essential questions, for prospective families, we added the two- and inspires challenges to the status quo and three-year-old programs on the main campus to somehow prepares them for what we allow us to serve the needs of more families.” cannot yet know. We are not just preparing students to make a living. We are preparing Through the preschool program, children have the them to have life in Him and to have opportunity to learn and play together, build self- enriched lives prepared for the future. esteem and develop acceptance of others. Most importantly, they have access to developmentally We continue to be thankful to our Lord appropriate curriculum taught by fully degreed and to our families for the support and instructors. Curriculum learning centers range from encouragement provided. Thanks for dramatic play and exploration of sand and water to sharing your children with us at Jackson technology training through the 21st Century Digital Christian School. Learning Initiative. DLI brings iPad technology to all grade levels in math, science, art and writing.
Mary Ramey, the 3-year-old teacher, said, “I’m extremely excited to be working with these children. At this age, young people crave knowledge and learning about the world around them. I love our work in preparing students for the next phase of their education.” Ramey holds a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction and has more than 10 years of classroom experience. The 2-year-old program is led by Jennifer Johnson, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education (K-8) and brings more than five years of classroom experience.
LEFT: Monty and Mary Ann Cooper, Mac and Terri Hardwick, and Bill and Faye Heidberg, grandparents of fifth grade student Trey Copper, were selected as Grandparents of the Year.
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leader /// 2014 FAREWELL TO MR. HOLTIN The Jackson Christian bands have been very successful this year, however, this will be Mr. Holtin’s final year as the director of bands. He will become the new director of bands at Mount Dora Christian Home and Bible School in Mount Dora, Fla., this coming fall. During his tenure here, the band program has seen an approximately 60% increase in membership (31 Fall 2007, 53 Spring 2014). They have earned 37 awards in competitions since 2009, including:
-10 First Division Superior Ratings (3 marching, 7 concert); -12 Second Division Excellent Ratings (9 marching, 3 concert); -15 Top 3 placements in their class in head-to-head competition.
In addition, students have earned multiple individual awards and recognitions including All-West Honor Bands (Ian Scott 2009, Chloe White 2010–2014) and more than 50 First Superior and Second Excellent Division Solo & Ensemble medals. Senior Caleb Nicholas earned a record 3 First Division/First Place Field Commander awards. There have been approximately 20 graduates from the program in the past seven years, all whom are or will be attending college. Four of those graduates have gone on to either major or minor in music. READING
In 2013–2014, the Eagle Marching Band and Symphonic Winds competed in four competitions and gave 22 public performances. Their awards are listed below.
WTSBOA Marching Festival 2nd Division Excellent rating – Band TECHNOLOGY 1st Division Superior rating – Percussion 1st Division Superior rating – Field Commander (Caleb Nicholas, Class of 2014) Crusader Marching Invitational 2nd Place Band Class D2 1st Place Field Commander Class D2 (Caleb Nicholas, Class of 2014) Union City Marching Invitational 3rd Place Band Class A1 1st Place Field Commander Small Division (Caleb Nicholas, Class of 2014) WTSBOA Concert Festival 1st Division Superior Rating Performance 1st Division Superior Rating Sight-Reading
/// 27 Fine arts programs at Jackson Christian to introduce them to the basics of communication, acting and include choral, drama, instrumental and visual arts. The choral performance. Senior students involved in music theatre are sought program has continually advanced students into honor groups after by area colleges and have received scholarships through on the regional and state levels every year since 2012. In 2014 programs such as Renaissance at Bethel University. both the high school concert choir and the middle school choir earned Superior Ratings in every category at the Jackson Area- The instrumental program has earned superior and excellent wide Festival competition. Jackson Christian offers a men’s choir, a ratings in both marching and concert festival competitions every women’s choir and a concert choir for advanced vocalists. year since 2010. The Eagle Marching Band has placed in the top three in their class in regional competitions every year since 2010. Drama produces a large musical every year and frequently travels Instrumental students have also advanced to honor groups on the to showcase their excellent productions. Our theatre program regional level every year since 2009. Visual arts students regularly also includes a drama class rotation for all eighth grade students compete at the local level earning high awards.
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Congratulations to the following students who were selected for Congratulations to Chloe White for her participation in the the All-State designation to represent West Tennessee: WTSBOA All West Honor Bands! She performed on February 1 Devin Bowles, John Pate, Matthew Teague and Chloe White. in Memphis at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts. Being Out of all the schools in Northwest and Southwest Tennessee, selected to All West is a testament to both her talent and her which includes the Memphis schools, these four Jackson Christian dedication to being among the top 1% of student musicians in the students received the elite designation that only eight people per region. Chloe is also an alternate for All-State. voice part are selected for every year. Way to go you guys! Great job on all your hard work.
/// 29 A NEW PERSPECTIVE León, Nicaragua
Leader /// 2014 Twenty-one team members were privileged to go on a Spring Break mission trip to León, Nicaragua. We divided up our time between the Nicaragua Christian School in Leon and a church in Quezalguaque. We took most of the team to the school in the morning. The guys would build On Friday, we spent time with the tables for the new computer lab that church in León that meets at the school. was installed the week after our trip. We spent the afternoon going door-to- The rest of us took school pictures door and inviting people to a meeting of all 350 students, organized the that night. Door knocking there is library and assisted with the P.E. and different from here. It was not unusual English classes. We also brought for the Spanish speaker in the group to with us the Bible curriculum that get into a 20-to-30-minute discussion Mission trips are a wonderful will be used for the school year. with the people we were visiting. learning experience. It gives those who go a new perspective Dr. Scott Guthrie and three students One of the wonderful aspects of the trip on life. All of us left Nicaragua spent mornings seeing church was how the whole school supported feeling very blessed. We were members of Quezalguaque and giving the mission effort. Students donated blessed to have been on the trip them basic medical treatment. In the books to the library, paid money to wear and to have served in whatever afternoons the rest of the group blue jeans and brought can tabs and box way we could. Perhaps our would join them to work with Jesús, labels to Mrs. Shelton, who greatest benefit was the Quezalguaque minister, to reach used them to get soccer balls realizing how truly out to the community by holding a and basketballs for the school. rich we are in so soccer camp. We would go through The Student Government “Perhaps our greatest many ways – not drills, play games and have devotionals Association purchased benefit was realizing how just our physical with children and teenagers from the Spanish Bibles that were given truly rich we are in so possessions but also community who attended. At night to different groups of people many ways.” the opportunities we held a meeting at the church. in Nicaragua. The prayers available to us in All of the men in our group had the and support from Jackson the United States. opportunity to speak at the church. Christian were so encouraging. Many It opened our eyes to see the Several children and teenagers others helped make it possible for students needs that are around us here attended the meetings because of and sponsors to go by contributing and gave us a new perspective. our efforts with the soccer camp. money towards their trip expenses. on what is really important.
/// 31 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Julie (McDonald) Orr ’00 My time at Jackson Christian from kindergarten Life-long Friends Brought through 12th grade was wonderful and had a First State Championship on the Court huge impact on my life. I was blessed with great friends, teachers, coaches and mentors. Some of my best friends today are the ones whom I met while at Jackson Christian. My doubles partner, Emily Austin Thompson, is one of them. We started playing tennis together in the fifth grade. One of the most exciting and rewarding memories that I cherish was winning the TSSAA Tennis Doubles State Championship. We were blessed to play in the state tournament three out of our four years. In 1999 during our junior year, we had a dream-come-true season. We compiled a 24-0 record in doubles and brought home Jackson Christian’s first ever state championship! Not only did it mean so much to win, we also were tremendously blessed to have been coached by Mr. Ken Bradford and Martha McDonald (my mom who is the present director of preschool at Jackson Christian). We were thankful to have had such an incredible outpouring of love, support and prayers from our Jackson Christian family and friends through that time, as well. Emily (Austin) Thompson ’00 I am blessed and grateful that my parents allowed me to After graduating from Jackson Christian, I attended Lambuth grow up as part of a Christian school. Christian values and University and earned a degree in communication. Following college, Godly principles were incorporated into our daily schedule I moved to Searcy, Ark. to begin my first job in communication. Soon with chapel and Bible classes. God has richly blessed my after my move, I married Andrew, and we moved to Durham, NC, so life, and Jackson Christian is a big part of those blessings. he could pursue a Doctorate of Theology at Duke Divinity School. I attended Lipscomb University in Nashville on a full During this time, I worked in financial aid and admissions at Duke Divinity School and in financial tennis scholarship. LU was a part of the NAIA and then aid at Duke University. Three years ago, we returned to West Tennessee for my husband to take transitioned to the NCAA as a Division I school in the a position at Memphis Theological Seminary. We reside in Marion, Ark. with our three children, Atlantic Sun Conference. I was very excited to attend Alice (3) and twins, Stuart and Anna Charlotte (1). Lipscomb, not only for the opportunities I had to compete against some of the best players in the country, but also for Winning the state title in tennis was one of the highlights of my time at Jackson Christian. the education and chance to expand my biblical knowledge The support and encouragement that Julie and I received throughout every tennis season was and enhance my Christian walk. so important; it helped us win the state championship. The motivation of our teachers and Jackson Christian led me to feel confident and prepared administrators was positive and uplifting. We always felt supported and appreciated, no matter to face the academic, athletic and spiritual challenges I how successful we were on the tennis courts. encountered during my four years at Lipscomb. I graduated from LU in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Now that I am a mother myself, I understand and value the importance of educating children business management. I have worked as an office manager within a Christian environment. Jackson Christian offered me a quality education, while also for a dental office in Nashville for the past nine years. giving me a thorough understanding of the Bible and a better appreciation of the Christian faith. In 2010 I married Jason Orr from Huntingdon. We met I am grateful for the education and skills I received from Jackson Christian and hope that many at Harpeth Hills Church of Christ, where we currently other students can have the same great experiences that I had. Our family resides at 184 N worship. Jason is a vice president at Citi Community Capital in Brentwood. We have one son, Harrison Thomas, George Circle, Marion, AR 72364. [email protected] born on March 28, 2014. My family and I reside at 1536 Hamden Drive Nashville, TN 37211. [email protected] /// ALUMNI CORNER
Theresa (Mullen) Sadler ’81 and Jill (Nanney) Patrick Britni is a senior paralegal/contract husband, Mike, live at 15 Stokley Cv., Amber Turnbow Lipford ‘96 and ‘98 and husband, specialist at Ncontracts in Brentwood. Jackson, TN 38305. They worship at husband, Todd, live at 67 Crestridge Mike, announce She and her daughter, Aniston, live at Englewood Baptist, where Theresa sings Dr., Jackson, TN 38305. She is an the birth of Faith 350 N. Denny Rd., Lebanon, TN 37087. in the choir. Theresa teaches PreK at occupational therapist and rehab Anne on 3-22-14. [email protected] Westover Elementary. She is a four-year manager for McKenzie Healthcare They live at 12345 myeloma cancer survivor. Their children Center and Rehab. [email protected] Peyton Farm Way, Rachael (Jones) Canady ‘99 lives in are Clinton, Daniel and Samantha. Alpharetta, GA 30004. Henderson, Tenn. with her husband, [email protected] Eric ‘97 and Amy (Armour ‘96) [email protected] Keith, and children, Chris, Jimmy and Egbert and their two daughters live at Elizabeth. She works as a physician Shawn Parmly ‘84 and Shanda 513 Summitt Dr., Medina, TN 38355. Andy ‘99 and Amanda extender for the Jackson Clinic. welcomed the recent birth of their Eric is currently running for Gibson (Parker ‘08) Bechtel son, Logan. Their other children are County Commissioner. Amy is a Clinical live at 268 Chronicles Justin Scott ‘99 received Shayla, Shyana and Cydney. Shawn Laboratory Scientist II with Medical Dr., Medina, TN 38355. his bachelor’s degree works as senior engineer with Oracle in Center Lab. They were married in nursing from UT Emerson, Ga. [email protected] 10-24-13 and have five Martin and his nursing [email protected] children: Brayden, Avery, license in the United Jennifer Nichols Cooper, Brycen and Keaton. Amanda Kingdom, Northern Anissa (Beare) Antwine ‘88 and ‘97 and son, Bryce, works at Jackson-Madison County Ireland, Scotland and Wales. He is daughter, Abigail, live at 84 Price Rd., live in Spring Hill, General Hospital, and Andy is retired now an ER Travel Nurse in Brighton Beech Bluff, TN 38313. She works Tenn., where Jennifer from the Marines and works for ADS and London, England. His home is at at the Tennessee Department of works as a personal Security. [email protected] 11 Bruton Street, London, England, Transportation. [email protected] trainer/fitness and [email protected] United Kingdom, W1J 6PY. Justin is instructor and business owner of Be Fit. taking French and hopes to work in the [email protected] Britni Hall ‘99 is announcing her American Paris Hospital in France. upcoming marriage to Jerry Blurton. [email protected]
Leader /// 2014 Thien Hoeun- Lauren (DeLoach) Blackwell ’03 and Holly (Gushee) Love ‘06 and husband, Josh Aldridge ’08 Mazeika ’01 lives husband, Adam, were married 6-21-14 Jonathan, are expecting their first child. enjoyed a very at 1425 Sawmill and make their home at 127 McIntosh They live at 2711 Hill-N-Dale Dr., successful football Creek Ln., Cordova, Park, Georgetown, KY 40324. Lauren Greensboro, NC 27408. Holly has been career at Harding TN 38016 with her is a pediatrician at Cynthiana, KY, near teaching ESL for the last four years and University, including husband, Daniel, and Lexington. will be teaching second grade this fall. being a four-year children, Lauren and [email protected] [email protected] starter and a team Nicholas. She has her own jewelry captain. He was also store, Summer Jewelry, located at 4205 Chris Harris ’03 “The Voice of the Will McDonald ’06 a 2012 semi-finalist for the William V. Summer Ave., Memphis, TN 38122. Jackson Generals” was named 2013 and Kristin were Campbell Trophy, which is awarded to [email protected] Southern League Broadcaster of the married 7-12-14. the top senior scholar athlete in the Year. The selection was made by general They have made nation. Josh is now a defensive line Seth Rudd ’01, wife, Susan, and son, managers and fellow broadcasters in their home at 714 coach at Ouachita Baptist University Harbor, are happy to announce the the Southern Baseball League. Chris W. Central Ave., in Arkadelphia, Ark. He and his birth of Asher Quinn on 9-11-13. Seth received this award in his fifth year with Bentonville, AR wife, Jessica, were married 5-26-13. is the CFO at Leaders Credit Union. He the Generals. He serves as the manager 72712. Will is a Their address is 808 Crittenden Dr., and his family live at 40 Highleadon Cv., of media relations and broadcasting. finance manager for Sam’s Club. Arkadelphia, AR 71923. Jackson, TN 38305. http://chrisharris.mlblogs.com/ [email protected] Thomas Whisenant ’08 is engaged to Brad Tursky ‘01 and wife, Danielle, live Audrey (Miller) Michael Ragan ‘06 and wife Bethani marry Sydney Hale 10-11-14. He has at 863 Cotton Grove Rd., Jackson, Broadway ‘03 and were married 3-29-14 and live at 46 recently moved to Nashville to work TN 38305. Brad is a pro raquetball Wes were married Serenade Cove, Jackson, TN 38305. as a political consultant for state and player and vice president of Volunteer 6-14-14. Audrey Michael works at Ragan’s Old Hickory congressional campaigns. Management Company. He and teaches third grade Car Care. [email protected] [email protected] Danielle also own a horse training at Jackson Christian. business. [email protected] They, along with Blake Wright McCall Scott ‘09 is a baker at Wes’s son, Aaron, make their home at ‘06 and Lindsey Woodstock Bakery and a photographer Sara (Woods) Jackson ‘01, husband 34 Birch Hollow Ln., Jackson, TN 38305. Smalley ‘04, are for Amber Rhodes LaPoint. Her address Stephen, and children, Ellie Grace, [email protected] engaged to be is 65 Southwood Dr., Jackson, TN Hadley and Natalie, are moving back to married on 9-13- 38305. [email protected] or Lexington this summer. Sara is currently Lauren (Chambers) Hunt ‘04 and David 14. They will make [email protected] a cardiovascular ICU nurse at Methodist were married 7-26-14 and make their their home in University Hospital in Memphis. home at 8535 Blue Creek Cr., Apt 206, Boston, where they are both currently Rachel (Weaver) Shannon’09 and Millington, TN 38053. Lauren is an RN working. [email protected] and husband, Colton, are happy to Frank ‘02 and Anna (Larson ‘00) Jordan on the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at [email protected] announce the birth of Max on 4-15-14. and their girls, Miles and Madeline, live St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. They live at 4876 Water Brook Cr., at 101 Westminster Cv., Medina, TN [email protected] Mandi (Borah) Forsythe ‘07 married Arlington, TN, 38002. Rachel enjoys 38355. Frank is installation supervisor at Trae on 11-17-12. They made their being a stay-at-home mom. Counter Solutions. Anna is deputy clerk Jennifer (Gardner) home at 155 Clement Dr., Oakland, [email protected] at circuit court. [email protected] and Byrd ’04, her TN 38282. Mandi works at Counter [email protected] husband, Eddie, and Solutions. [email protected] Ethan and Hollye Beth son, Avery, live at (Brooks) Griffin ’10 Steve Hamilton ‘02 49 Bob Killen Rd., Lindsey DeLoach ’07 just began her were married 12-14-13. and wife, Julie, live at Milan, TN 38358. final year of pharmacy school at UT They reside in Knoxville, 15334 W. Wethersfield Jennifer is excited College of Pharmacy in Memphis. She Tenn. Hollye Beth is Rd., Surprise, AZ to announce that she has reached her is also working as a pharmacy intern employeed as the 85379. Steve is the goal of permanent employment as an at Fred’s Pharmacy in Marion, Ark. assistant director for the Laurel Church head groundskeeper RN in the mother/baby unit at Jackson- Lindsey’s permanent address is 170 of Christ’s JustLead program, a division for Scottsdale Arizona Stadium for the Madison County General Hospital. Scarbrough Lp., Humboldt, TN 38343. of the Emerald Youth Foundation for San Francisco Giants. They worship at [email protected] [email protected] disadvantaged children. Ethan has one West Valley Bible Church and went more year of architecture school at on an African mission trip in July. Kendall Cooper Thompson ‘05 and Hannah (Powell) East ‘07 and husband, UTK and is employeed with Tillman [email protected] daughter, Keeley, have a new home at Jordan, welcomed the birth of John-Finis Construction and Hollye Beth is 101 Broadmeadow Dr., Jackson, TN on 4-28-14. They live at 6355 Hwy. 88 completing a masters degree in social Christy Powell ’02 and her sons, Aidan 38305. Kendall is an insurance agent W, Friendship, TN 38034, where they work. [email protected] and and Snowden, are happy to announce with Joe Cooper Insurance Agency in own a family farm. Hannah opened an [email protected] the birth of Thea on 5-6-14. They live Jackson. [email protected] online boutique in August 2012, Deep at 159 Greendale Dr., Jackson, TN Southern Class. Katie Paylor ‘10 works for Jackson- 38305. Christy is the owner of Powell Laura (Newberry) Bell ’05 and David [email protected] Madison County General Hospital Industries. [email protected] were married 6-7-14. They have made and will graduate from nursing school their home at 604 King Ave, Searcy, Miranda (Williams) Harbin ‘07 and in August. She lives at 813 Trace Dr., Jo Beth (Shelton) AR 72143. Laura is teaching at Harding husband, Will, are happy to announce Jackson, TN 38305. [email protected] Peace ‘02 and Academy. the birth of Lana Joy on 2-4-14. husband, Wade, were [email protected] Miranda is a clinical dietician at Regional Laura Glidewell ’11 graduated from married 1-4-14. They Hospital in Jackson. They live at 867 Freed-Hardeman University and hopes made their home and husband, Edward Williams Rd., Gadsden, TN to begin the University of Tennessee at 8 Leeward Cv., Lindsay (Flynn) Arnold ‘06 Chris, are thrilled to announce the 38337. [email protected] Law School this fall. Maumelle, AR. Jo Beth adoption of 2-year-old, Maria Grace, on [email protected] is a physicians assistant. 6-2-14. Their family lives at 1112 Lydia [email protected] St., Louisville, KY 40217. Lindsay will Becky Bell Davis ‘03, husband, Justin, and begin general surgery residency training his daughter, Hailey, live at 1051 Bear at University of Louisville this summer. Creek Rd., Pinson, TN 38366. Becky is a [email protected] flight nurse / EMT for Air Evac Lifeteam. [email protected]
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///Friends of Jackson Food Gaint Old South Trading Company ///Eagle Society Christian Foundation Bank Patriot Equity Credit Union ($500 - $1,199) ($1 - $499) Garrett Plumbing and Heating Mr. and Mrs. Richard Phillips Acculab Environmental Services, General Mills Foundation Physicians Quality Care Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Adey Agbetoyin Mr. and Mrs. Donald Goodrich Pop’s Music Allergy and Asthma Care Alford Painting Co. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Gordon Premier Dental Center Anonymous Alley 2 Avenue Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gordon Ms. Nellie Ragan Mr. and Mrs. Chris Allison BancorpSouth Mrs. Patricia Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Chris Ramey Bank of Jackson Ameriprise Financial Mr. and Mrs. Michel Green Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ramey Mrs. Vickie Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Scott Beard Mr. C.E. Griot Resource Federal Credit Union Mr. and Mrs. John Bentley Ms. Nola Jean Baker Mr. and Mrs. Keith Groves Dr. and Mrs. Michael Revelle Ms. Amy Barnts Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bradford Mrs. Betty Haggard RMA Express Mart Clay Williams & Associates, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Battles Mr. and Mrs. Greg Hardee Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rogers Mr. Jimmy Battles Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Crenshaw Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Harris Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Sewell Dr. and Mrs. Alan DeJarnatt Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Beard Mr. Justin Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shelton Mrs. Linda Berry Ellis Insurance Agency Mrs. Linda Harston Mr. and Mrs. Gary Smith Dr. and Mrs. William Emery BestOne Tire of Jackson, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Hays Mr. Jon Smith Mr. and Mrs. Andy Bird Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Fowler Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Hearn SnagMob Mr. and Mrs. Brad Franks Mr. and Mrs. Kelvin Bougard Mrs. Bill Henley Mr. and Mrs. Ned Solomon Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bowen Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gateley Mrs. Mae Henley Mr. and Mrs. Danny Sorrell Goodrich Tool Group, Inc. Mr. Bill Brewer Heritage Electronics Mrs. Treva Speight Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brown Dr. and Mrs. Joe Hunt Dr. and Mrs. Bob Higgs Sports Orthopedics and Spine Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hyde Ms. Teresa Brown Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Highbarger Stan Shelton Appraisal Mr. and Mrs. Vince Buehler Mr. and Mrs. Randy Hysmith Mr. and Mrs. Allen Holland Dr. and Mrs. Randy Staples Jackson Pet Emergency Clinic, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Lee Burklow Dr. and Mrs. Jimmy Hoppers State Farm Insurance Agency- Mr. and Mrs. Steven Butler Dr. and Mrs. Larry Johnson Ms. Modena Hostetler Ron Darby Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Johnson Mrs. Ken Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. Greg Humphrey Steele, Martin & Associates Caldwell & Bryant Financial K & W Real Estate Mr. and Mrs. Boone Humphreys Street 24 LLC Malesus Baptist Church Advisors ING Financial Partners Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Taggart Mr. Scott Cannedy Medina Funeral Home Island Tan & Swimwear Mrs. Betty Tate Mr. and Mrs. John Moore Mr. and Mrs. Glynn Carden Jackson Bowling and Family Fun The Baker’s Rack Carlton Animal Clinic Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Morris Center The Laws Offices of Morrison and Mr. and Mrs. David Newberry Castle Properties Jackson’s News/Talk 101.5 FM Barnes Ms. Cheri Childress Mr. and Mrs. Philip Nicholas Mr. and Mrs. Barry Jetton The Wood Shop Custom Cabinets Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pentecost Mr. and Mrs. Chris Clegg Jimmy Meeks Electric Services Townsend Systems Mr. and Mrs. Mark Coffman Mr. and Mrs. Larry Reid Ms. Nancy Kanne Mr. and Mrs. Chris Turner Mr. and Mrs. Brian Riddle Mr. and Mrs. Jim Crowe Mr. and Mrs. George Karathanasis Mr. and Mrs. Steve Tyler Mr. and Mrs. Leon Cupples Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Smith Mr. and Mrs. Tony Kiestler Mr. and Mrs. Don Walker Mr. and Mrs. T. Verner Smith Mr. and Mrs. Scott Dahlstrom Dr. and Mrs. Michael King Mr. and Mrs. Jay Walker Mr. and Mrs. Donald Danner Dr. John Sparrow Kitchen Extras Mr. and Mrs. David Ward Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Darrell L. Kimbel State Farm Kyrus Print Solutions Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Watson Insurance T & L Associates Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Lee Dr. and Mrs. Steve Weaver Mr. and Mrs. Gary Taylor David White Body Shop Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lence Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Webb Deaton’s Carpet One Tennessee InfoTech Mr. and Mrs. Brad Lewis West Tennessee Bone & Joint The Hooten Hughes Agency, LLC Delta Faucet Company Madison Haywood Developmental Clinic, P.C. Dixie Health Services Weekly Pay Auto Sales Services, Inc. West Tennessee Healthcare Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Wright Maggie Edge Ms. Sandy Maggio Foundation Edible Arrangements Memphis Teen Challenge Wild Smiles Pediatric Dentistry Mr. and Mrs. Tom Eison Mr. and Mrs. David Middlebrooks Mr. and Mrs. Larry Wilson ///Bible Teaching Eison Insurance Agency Mitzi V. Robison Gift Trust Mr. and Mrs. Ben Witherspoon Program Emerald Lakes Golf Course Mr. and Mrs. Bill Moore Mr. Bradley Wyatt Campbell Street Church of Christ Mr. and Mrs. Doug Emerick Mr. Martin Moore Independence Church of Christ Ermanas Income Tax Service Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Mullins North Jackson Church of Christ Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Estes Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Myers ///Endowment Mr. and Mrs. Larry Feldmann Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Newell Society Mr. and Mrs. Hal Fewell Mrs. Angela Newsom Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shelly Mr. and Mrs. Homer Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Mike Nichols Mr. and Mrs. Van Swaim Mr. and Mrs. Milton Floyd Northeast Arkansas Turtle Farm
Leader /// 2014 ///President’s Society Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Miller DCA/DCPR Mr. and Mrs. David Coffman ($1,200 - $2,499) NovaCopy Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ferrell Dr. and Mrs. Carl Freeman Mrs. Sandra Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Darren Perry First Tennessee Bank Dr. and Mrs. Scott Guthrie Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Blankenship Dr. and Mrs. Milton Sewell Mr. and Mrs. Scot Holloway Mrs. Wanda Hayes Brasfield Construction, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Short Dr. and Mrs. Sunny Khamapirad Mr. and Mrs. Lee Johnson BSN Sports Mrs. Virginia Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Max Mitchell Dr. and Mrs. Chris Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Mark Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. Doug Teague Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Nash Mr. and Mrs. Steve Little Carothers & Company TLM Associates Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Newman Mr. Charles Markham Mr. and Mrs. Chase Chandler The Honorable and Mrs. James Northwestern Mutual Financia Mr. and Mrs. Gary Martin Mr. and Mrs. Seth Chandler Todd Network North Jackson Church of Christ Colbert Ventures, Inc. Volunteer International Parker School Uniform Mr. Jason Rudd Commercial Bank & Trust Mr. and Mrs. Brad Winsett Mr. and Mrs. Dick & Nancy Ratliff Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Seaton Dr. and Mrs. Charles Cox Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rudd Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shelly Mr. and Mrs. Raybo Dunn ///Trustee’s Society Dr. and Mrs. Todd Teague Mr. and Mrs. David Snell FirstBank ($2,500 - $4,999) The Honorable and Mrs. R. C. Stegall FMY Orthodontics, P.C. Anonymous ///Founder’s Society Mr. and Mrs. Roger Swaim Mr. and Mrs. Terrell Freeman Bank of America Charitable ($5,000 and up) Mr. and Mrs. Van Swaim Mr. and Mrs. Scott Gatlin Foundation Anonymous Swaim & Swaim, LLC Greenway Nursery & Landscaping Mr. and Mrs. Ken Bradford Anonymous Trace Die Cast Independence Church of Christ Mr. and Mrs. Jim Brown BHS LLC Mrs. Kathryn Tyler Mr. and Mrs. Monte Jones Claycon LLC DBA Turning Point Bramblett Group Mr. and Mrs. Jay Veazey Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Lansdale Recovery Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Butcher Leaders Credit Union Coca Cola Bottling Campbell Street Church of Christ Mr. and Mrs. Bill Miller Coffman’s Home Furnishings Mr. and Mrs. Ben Coffman
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In Honor of Brenley Ramey Gilbert & Mattie Belle Childress Alice Mustain Mr. and Mrs. Jim Crowe Cheri Childress Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Carroll Avery Bradford Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ramey Thomas Dean Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fly Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bradford Caroline Ramey Betty C. Tate Mr. and Mrs. Keith Groves Riley Belle Bradford Mr. and Mrs. Jim Crowe Jim Faulkner Dr. and Mrs. Tim Hayden Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bradford Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ramey Betty C. Tate Mr. and Mrs. Dart Hemrick Benjamin Griffin Addie Taylor Carol Fayette Mr. and Mrs. David Middlebrooks Mr. and Mrs. Larry Feldman Virginia Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Glynn Carden Melissa Arnold Nichols Philip Griffin Ethan Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Keith Groves Dr. and Mrs. Bobby C. Higgs Mr. and Mrs. Larry Feldman Virginia Taylor Jim Ferrick Treva Speight The Scott Guthrie Family Leah Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Keith Groves Darrell Oser Mr. Lowell Guthrie Virginia Taylor Pat Glidewell Mr. and Mrs. Doug Teague Ben Hurbis Sarah Jon Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Keith Groves Billy Schrivner The Honorable and Virginia Taylor John C. Hall Betty C. Tate Mrs. James D. Todd Matt Underwood Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Johnson John Stanfill Junior Kindergarten and Dr. and Mrs. Larry Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Terry Meyers Betty C. Tate Kindergarten Teachers Emma Vaughn Mr. and Mrs. Jim Morgan Callie Mae Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Bill Moore Mr. and Mrs. Douglas V. Hays Betty C. Tate Mr. and Mrs. Keith Groves Dr. and Mrs. Chris Lewis and Mason Vaughn Mr. and Mrs. Doug Teague Betty C. Tate Family Mr. and Mrs. Douglas V. Hays Jerry Hawks Linda Underwood Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Lewis Joseph Walker Betty C. Tate Mr. and Mrs. Keith Groves Cameron Maners Dr. and Mrs. Larry Johnson Irene Houston Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Myers Mr. and Mrs. JT Beard Betty C. Tate Betty C. Tate Mr. and Mrs. Milton Floyd Jewell Hutchison Mr. and Mrs. Doug Teague Forrest Maners In Memory Of Mr. and Mrs. Boone Humphreys Dr. and Mrs. Steve Weaver Mr. and Mrs. JT Beard Helen Jones Atkins Jimmy Kee Billy Vailes, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Floyd Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rice Sandra L. Maggio Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Caldwell Gabi Muncy Marjorie Brewer Lisa Kee Mr. and Mrs. James Eason Maria Henley Betty C. Tate Sandra L. Maggio Mr. and Mrs. John Eason Jake Nichols Parnelle Brown Monte Moore Mr. and Mrs. Drew Eason Dr. and Mrs. Bobby C. Higgs Betty C. Tate Betty C. Tate Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kersey Treva Speight Charley Cherry Bill Warren Allen Patterson Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Myers Mr. and Mrs. Keith Groves Nola Jean Baker Dr. and Mrs. Steve Weaver
/// 35 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Jackson, TN 832 Country Club Lane | Jackson TN 38305 Permit No. 75
An Evening With Known for country roots, strong melodies and rich vocals, Lonestar has sold more than 10 million albums and achieved 10 No. 1 country hits including “No News,” “Come Crying To Me” and the crossover smash, “Amazed.” They received 1999 LONESTAR ACM Single of The Year for “Amazed” (which also won Song of the Year) and the 2001 CMA Vocal Group of the Year. Their Funding Scholarships for third album, 1999’s Lonely Grill, was certified multi-platinum Jackson Christian in the U.S. and Canada. Lonely Grill yielded three more No. 1 country hits: “Smile,” “Tell Her” and “What About Now.” The Students 2001 release, I’m Already There, topped the country album Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 charts, as did From There To Here: The Greatest Hits, which produced No. 1 single, “My Front Porch Looking In.”
Building on last year’s sold-out success, An Evening with Lonestar will be held at a beautiful, private setting. Guests can enjoy a reception, photos and dinner before the performance. Secure limited sponsorship seating by contacting Chris Ramey at 731-668-8055 or [email protected]. For information, visit www.jcseagles.org/lonestar.