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2018 | jcseagles.org CLASS OF 2018 READY TO SERVE MISSION TRIPS NICARAGUA AND ARGENTINA SOUTHERN CAPITAL FOOTBALL FIELD NEW TURF FIELD FOR RONNIE FOWLER STADIUM FROM THE PRESIDENT Dr. Mark Benton Immutable Faith im�mu�ta�ble | i(m)’myoodәb(ә)l | adj… • unchanging over time or unable to be changed The 2017-18 school year reflected our highest centered upon our Lord and Savior. As our blending the word of God with the faith that calling. We continue to be deeply committed world increasingly criticizes our faith, we is being developed in their hearts. The writer to preparing the next generation of Christian continue to search for ways to produce an of Hebrews 4:2 described the process of leaders who are well-equipped with cognitive immutable faith in our students. We continue hearing the word of God without mixing with skills based upon a biblical worldview. Over to focus and improve upon our spiritual faith…“For indeed the gospel was preached the past two years, our STEM initiative has development through Cornerstone, Bible to us as well as to them; but the word which exceeded our original vision and has served classes and professional development. Jackson they heard did not profit them, not being as an avenue to enrich the entire academic Christian is deeply committed to developing mixed with faith in those who heard it.” program from preschool to the twelfth grade. young men and women who are cognizant STEM has forced our teachers to be focused as well as conversant with their faith. Yet, it is We seek to provide an environment that upon national standards, while continuing to more than faith. produces a foundational assurance that God strengthen our vertical alignment in every will not fail. This foundation is intentionally academic arena. Our academic culture is We earnestly desire that each young person being addressed daily on the campus of committed to equipping our students to on our campus develop not just academic Jackson Christian by our entire faculty and think critically as well as collaboratively. We knowledge and faith, but immutable faith–the staff because we know that, “Faith is the are committed to producing graduates who type of faith that will sustain our students substance of things hoped for, the evidence reflect excellent communication skills in through all phases of their lives. Romans of things not seen,” Hebrews 11:1. Our addition to being highly proficient with the 10:17 states that “faith comes by hearing, and ultimate task at Jackson Christian is to instill latest technology. Nonetheless, it is more than hearing by the word of God.” Our desire is a faith in our students that allows them to academic knowledge. that students hear words of truth from their wholeheartedly lean upon our Father and coaches, teachers, administrators and peers His Truth to guide their lives and to serve as This year, Jackson Christian furthered her that form their faith. We believe scripture is their life anchor—a life anchor that will not progress in being a school focused on life critical in this faith development, and we have be shaken or uprooted by the world’s lies, an preparation for the individual student, while our students writing scripture on their hearts anchor that produces an immutable faith. cultivating a relational environment that is weekly. It is our mission to join families in LEADER 2018 THE LEADER 2018: The Magazine of Jackson Christian President Dr. Mark Benton Jackson Christian School’s mission is to lead students to love God by Director of Academics providing a quality, values-oriented education in a Christian environment. Lisa Hickerson Secondary Dean of Students and Director of Athletics Scott Gatlin Director of Elementary Linda Bradford Director of Early Learning Village Jeanna Rice Director of Preschool 11 Martha McDonald Director of Advancement Chris Ramey Director of Marketing/Leader Editor Tamie Sorrell Leader Creative Bramblett Group Leader Contributing Writers 16 Jackson Christian Staff Board of Trustees Mr. Rusty Butcher, Chairman Mr. Raybo Dunn, Vice-Chairman Mr. Gary Martin, Treasurer Mrs. Mary Lou Gatgens, Secretary Mr. Jason Rudd, Past Chairman Mr. Jeff Blankenship 25 Mr. Bobby Coffman Mrs. Karie Green Dr. Jim Payne CONTENTS Dr. Brian Pearson 3 Senior Highlights Mrs. Mechelle Perry 5 Eagle Award and Senior Superlatives Dr. Cindi Swaim 6 Academic Data 7 Graduation 9 Awards Day 11 Eagle Spirit 13 Thank You 15 Elementary STEM Designation 16 Trash Into Beauty 17 Campbell Street Preschool 18 Snuggle Up With The ELV 19 Around Campus 21 Lead Campaign Update 23 Fine Arts 25 Nicaragua: Because of God’s Love 26 Friendship With God’s Children: Argentina 27 2018-19 Additions 28 An Evening With Diamond Rio RETIRING BOARD MEMBERS 29 Alumni Corner Bobby Coffman has served since 1985 (33 years) 31 Alumni Updates Mary Lou Gatgens has served since 1983 (35 years) 33 Donors, Honorariums and Memorials Jim Payne has served since 1994 (24 years) SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS Maddie Baker plans to attend Murray State Emily Cisco plans to attend Freed-Hardeman Sophia Dunavant plans to attend Freed- University and pursue a career in veterinary University to become an elementary teacher. Hardeman University to study pre-dentistry and medicine. continue her softball career. Mason Clanin plans to attend Tennessee Tech to Ethan Bartel plans to study agronomy at study human ecology to pursue a career in housing Olivia Dunn plans to attend Harding University Mississippi State University. and design. to study theatre education to pursue her dream to act on Broadway. Santana Bingham plans to attend the Lane Coffman plans to attend Murray State University of Tennessee at Martin to pursue a University and study business management. Grant Eison will pursue a career in law at career in forensic psychology. Freed-Hardeman University, where he will continue Nora Coffman plans to attend Arkansas State his career in track and field. Spencer Bird plans to pursue a career in University to become a nurse anesthetist. cinematography at Middle Tennessee State Savannah Ewing plans to study pre-medicine University. Carson Connell plans to attend Union at Harding University to become a physician. University to study nursing and continue her Samantha Birmingham plans to attend softball career. Weston Fallert plans to study business at Union University to study early childhood Millikin University. education to become a teacher. Katie Converse plans to study international business and marketing at Mississippi State Parker Finton plans to attend Harding Hannah Carraway plans to attend the University. University and study business. University of Tennessee at Knoxville to study forensic science and anthropology. Melody DeMoulin plans to attend the Dominique Gonzales plans to pursue a career University of Tennessee at Martin to study pre- in medical social work at Harding University. Grayson Cary plans to attend the University of dentistry. Tennessee at Martin to pursue a career in physical Taylor Graves plans to attend Union University therapy. Connor Duke plans to attend East Tennessee to become a physical therapist. State University to become a computer Taylor Cash plans to study pre-veterinary programmer. Saylor Greer will pursue a career in nursing at medicine at the University of Tennessee at Freed-Hardeman University. Knoxville. LEADER 2018 Nineteen of the 51 seniors have Rachel Grimes plans to attend Freed- attended Jackson Christian since Hardeman University to study biology to pursue a preschool or 1st grade. career as a zoologist. Trace Haggard plans to attend Freed- Hardeman University and study computer science. Molly Hale plans to attend Arkansas State University to study business administration. Alex Hastings plans to study psychology at Union University to pursue a career as a pediatric clinical counselor. Jaret Hertzka plans to attend Freed-Hardeman University to pursue a career in public relations. Emma Grace Humphreys plans to pursue a career in pharmacy at Mississippi State University. Matt Jackson plans to attend Freed-Hardeman University to study business to pursue a career in real estate. Gunnar Lewis plans to attend Harding Nolan Roberts plans to pursue a career in Daunte Walker plans to attend the University University and pursue a career in physical therapy. sports broadcasting at Jackson State Community of Tennessee at Martin. College. Abdul Maarudin plans to attend Marymount Sydney Watson plans to study kinesiology at Manhattan College and pursue a career in chemical Luke Robertson plans to attend Jackson State Mississippi State University to become a physical engineering. Community College and pursue a career in physical therapist. therapy. Austin Mays plans to attend the University of Emily White plans to attend Freed-Hardeman Tennessee at Martin to study civil engineering. Will Scott plans to attend the University of University to study psychology. Memphis and study computer programming or Maggie Nash plans to attend Freed-Hardeman forensic pathology. Ashlyn Yarbrough plans to attend Arkansas University to study social work. State University to study biology to become an Sara Seidel plans to attend Bethel University orthodontist. Colin Newsom plans to study accounting at and become an athletic trainer for a college sports Freed-Hardeman University. team. Kaleigh Pruitt plans to attend the University of Megan Sides plans to attend Harding University Tennessee at Martin to study business to pursue a and pursue a career as a physical therapist. career in real estate. Sarah Jon Taylor plans to study nursing at Trey Rast plans to study business at Southwest Harding University. Community College. Allayah Terry plans to attend Freed-Hardeman Jake Rice plans to attend Mississippi State University and study criminal justice. University to study business and marketing to pursue a career in crop insurance. 4 EAGLE AWARD At Jackson Christian, the Eagle Award is the pinnacle award given to deserving seniors. The award is based on participation in school, community and church activities, strong academic performance and spiritual influence throughout one’s academic career.