2016 | Jackson Christian’s 40th Year | jcseagles.org

From The CO to Silicon Valley Missions: Nicaragua and Zimbabwe Tyler Building Ribbon Cutting FROM THE PRESIDENT Dr. Mark Benton

THE LEADER 2016: The Magazine of Jackson Christian Jackson Christian School’s mission is to lead students to love God by providing a quality, values-oriented education in a Christian environment. 5

“In the midst of all this change, the Board of Trustees Rusty Butcher, Chairman Raybo Dunn, Vice-Chairman one constant and never-changing Mary Lou Gatgens, Secretary Gary Martin, Treasurer component of Jackson Christian is our Jason Rudd, Past Chairman Jeff Blankenship Bobby Coffman focus on Jesus Christ.” Monte Jones Dr. Chris Lewis 17 26 Dr. Jim Payne Dr. Cindi Swaim President Dr. Mark Benton THIS YEAR the operative word the academic center, renovation of the innovation lab and two lecture rooms, as Director of Academics on the campus of Jackson Christian is chemistry laboratory, renovation of the well as a tremendous chorus room. Lisa Hickerson most definitely “change.” Never in the library and media complex, new paint Secondary Dean of Students and history of the school has there been throughout the entire secondary building, In the midst of all this change, the one Director of Athletics such a dramatic physical change to the renovation of the band room, renovation constant and never-changing component campus. Some of the changes include: of all secondary bathrooms, renovation of of Jackson Christian is our focus on Jesus Scott Gatlin the new soccer complex, more than the cafeteria, the creation of a life science Christ. We have committed extensive Director of Elementary 50,000 square feet of new flooring on lab, and, finally, the 12,000-square-foot time and energy integrating a Biblical Linda Bradford the secondary campus, renovation of addition that includes the robotics lab, worldview into our total curriculum, while Director of Early Learning Village emphasizing Jesus as the cornerstone we Jeanna Rice work from and His love as our capstone 27 30 Director of Preschool that we operate beneath. It is our desire to be a school that glorifies Christ in Martha McDonald our actions, attitudes and words. As we Director of Advancement equip and prepare our students to have CONTENTS Chris Ramey an eternal impact upon our world, we Director of Marketing/Leader Editor 3 40 Years and Counting 20 Gifted Students Soar are deeply committed to letting Jesus Tamie Sorrell completely define them. 5 21 Tyler Building Ribbon Cutting News and Notes Leader Creative 7 23 Rest assured that as we celebrate our Lead Campaign Updates Around Campus Bramblett Group 40th birthday in the sea of change, we are 9 Senior Highlights 25 Preschool Leader Contributing Writers deeply committed to keeping Jesus as the Jackson Christian Staff 11 Eagle Award and Senior Superlatives 26 From The CO to Silicon Valley cornerstone for all that occurs at Jackson Christian. This unwavering commitment 12 Academic Data 27 Fine Arts to our Savior and His word will allow 13 Graduation 29 Nicaragua: Continuing the Mission Jackson Christian to produce another 40 years of world changers. 15 Awards Day 30 Life-Changing Encounters in Zimbabwe 17 Eagle Spirit 31 Alumni Corner 19 2016-2017 Additions 33 Donors, Honorariums and Memorials

LEADER 2016 supporters, I don’t want to try and mention group to help with fundraising. Some of us set for ourselves. We have to recognize that the names of every family and individual who cleaned the building and some of us served only God made Jackson Christian the reality made JCS possible. One of the characteristics as substitute teachers. We also need to note that is today. It seems to me that those of of many of our donors was that they did not the impressive leadership of Brother John our early teachers who gave up lucrative want or need public acknowledgment of the Carey. He very carefully led us through the jobs in the public sector made serious financial support they gave. In our history, we accreditation process. Even though we were sacrifices to be a part of a small, new school. have many silent heroes who lifted up our a new and small school, under Mr. Carey’s Without those teachers, JCS would not cause and made Jackson Christian School a leadership we received accreditation from have become the educational powerhouse 40 YEARS reality, not just a dream. the Southern Association of Colleges and it is today. We need to remember our debt Schools – a very complex process. We to all those teachers and staff that took AND COUNTING There was a time in our early history that should also note that we received that very the leap of faith with us. I have to think of each of the board members was required by significant milestone before any other private people like June Pipkin, Aneita Lentz, Linda the bank to make a personal commitment to school in Jackson! Ruff, Julia Humphreys, Laura Jones, Pam by Judith Humphreys, “own” the very large debt that was part of Holmes and so many who took a chance on Member of Inaugural Board starting the school. I have laughed and said It is with such gratitude that we have to Jackson Christian. Without their dedication that there were times I would wake up during acknowledge the loving generosity of to our purpose, we would have never I feel pretty sure that everyone here is everyday operation of Jackson Christian. He the night and think, “Please God, don’t let the the elders of what was then the Central succeeded in the way that we have. familiar with the expression, “Ignorance is patiently met with us and advised us on how bank call in the note – we don’t have that Congregation. They very graciously allowed bliss.” Back in 1975 and 1976 that expression to maintain a positive direction in building much money!” I am aware that I was not the us to begin our first academic year in the While ignorance might be bliss, Jackson pretty much describes where a group of what you see around you today. only one who had those same middle-of-the- building of what is now Campbell Street. Christian stands today as a beacon of parents were when we decided it was time night prayers. In order to accommodate the necessary light and hope that our children and for us to start a Christian school in Jackson. Another outstanding Christian advisor was requirements of the fire department, those grandchildren have a stepping stone into We were a small group of Christians who Floyd Daniel, a vice president from Harding In addition to our financial efforts, many elders allowed us to kick out walls, add fire their future as Christian leaders in our were very concerned about the culture. University. He also spent time listening of us invested a lot of what I call “sweat- doors and make many more renovations that homes, in our communities and in the future There seemed to be a steady increase in to our hopes and dreams and offered us equity” in Jackson Christian. Many times were required for the safety and well-being of God’s church. troubled children and teenagers who were invaluable advice on how to set goals and our first headmaster, John Carey, and I took of the first students whose parents entrusted wrestling with getting a quality education how to obtain what we needed to do to our old farm truck and went “shopping” for their children to Jackson Christian School. and growing their spirituality. succeed in financing JCS. One piece of furniture and equipment to stock the school. If you think about the leap of faith those advice from Brother Daniel had to do with Unfortunately, at the time we were starting parents made when they loaned us their Several of us began meeting to brainstorm the actual fund-raising technique he had Jackson Christian, there were several private children, maybe you can grasp the enormity about how developing a Christian school help support the school.” I don’t know how used in his efforts for Harding. With a smile schools that were failing. Those schools of their trust in our faculty and staff. could be done and how it could be funded. to express to you how frustrating that was. and a twinkle in his eyes he said, “When you were in the position of having to sell off We purposefully committed to reaching out We needed the financial support in order to visit with someone to ask for financial help, their furniture. We bought and loaded, and Remember that expression, “Ignorance to every congregation for participation in get the school started, but apparently many always ask for at least twice as much as you then unloaded desks, book cases, fixtures, is bliss?” Sometimes I think that if we had providing our children and children to come people were not confident that in spite of think they will give. That way, they will be so supplies and many of the items we needed understood in the beginning all that starting a with a college preparatory education in an our personal lack of financial strength, God grateful to give you half of what you ask that to furnish our classrooms. The women of the school would entail, we might have cowered atmosphere where they could continue to would have His hand in our efforts. they will open up their billfolds and offer you Jackson Christian family became a catering in fear of the enormity of the task we had mature in their spiritual growth. We were assistance just to get you out the door.” committed to the position that academics As you can see, His influence has made our would be stressed over athletics, without dream into a very powerful reality! There is Clark Cowart was our first board chairman. omitting athletics as part of a healthy no way this school would have come to be He was a very effective and capable leader lifestyle. It was also our determination that without God’s stamp of approval. One of the and helped us grow into an effective board all teachers and faculty would be faithful goals of our committee was that we could of directors. Some of you also know that Christians in order that our children would assure our parents and families that Biblical Brother Walter Nelms was a valuable be exposed the influence of those Christian teaching would be a powerful centerpiece resource. As a Christian working in the educators and caretakers. of the educational opportunities Jackson world of education, he helped us in our Christian would offer all students. We were compliance with educational requirement While there were many obstacles to our not trying to instruct the children in doctrine, standards as directed by the State of goal, we were convinced that God would only in God’s word and His will for every Tennessee. We also owe a debt of deep have His hand in our efforts to educate and child and parent involved in the school. That gratitude to Christians like Paul Coffman, nurture our children and children to come. continues to be the philosophy even today. Kathryn Tyler, the W.H. Branch family, Warner Obviously, finances were a major obstacle. Taylor, Murell Hasse, Leo Dickerson and his Those of us who were determined to It’s very important that we not forget that son, Barry Dickerson, Victor and Frances accomplish what we’d been told would be the steering committee and the early board Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shelly, Gary impossible, dug in and began the process of directors were standing on the shoulders and Sherilyn Martin, John and Alice Sawyer, of reaching out to Christian parents and of several Christian educators who had and many more than we would be able to grandparents. We visited every congregation gone down this road before us. They were mention. (It would be mind blowing to think that would allow us to speak about our willing to help us have a clear view of what about how many barbeque chickens the dream goal. There was a great deal of we needed to do in order to create an Sawyers prepared for fund-raisers!) When I positive response. However, so many of our educational opportunity for our children that think about the Shelly/Martin families, I am potential supporters would tell us, “I can’t would enhance their relationship with God. aware they are in their fourth generation give you money now, but when you get the One of the most generous advisors was Jerry of supporting JCS. Because I’m fearful of school up and running, we may be able to Escue, who later became a critical part of the accidentally failing to list all of our significant LEADER 2016 4 TYLER BUILDING RIBBON CUTTING Jackson Christian hosted a ribbon-cutting humbled by God’s rich blessings and deeply adding a lounge area for school since its inception, serves as honorary campaign chair. Ken (retired faculty ceremony Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, for its encouraged by the outpouring of love by so senior and faculty/staff dining. member) and Linda (director of elementary) Bradford chair the faculty/staff 12,000-square-foot addition to the middle many. May Jesus Christ always serve as the portion, and Clark and Mamie Converse serve as parent chairs. and high school. Guests toured the $2.4 cornerstone for Jackson Christian and his In honoring the 40th million expansion, as well as renovated areas immeasurable love the capstone.” anniversary, Judith Humphreys, “We’ve been blessed by the enthusiastic support of the entire Jackson of the existing middle and high school. The a member of the inaugural Christian family,” Chris Ramey, director of advancement, said. event was held during the school’s 40th The addition was created to enhance the board, and instructor Joan “Not only have they given their time and energy — but anniversary year. overall academic experience. It includes Gateley spoke. Humphreys’ with virtually 100 percent commitment from the board, the gateway to the building (lobby area), children and a grandchild faculty and staff, they have contributed more than “Today marks the celebration of 40 years of dedicated space for the choral program, a are alumni of the school, and $500,000 to this effort.” With an overall goal sacrificial giving, dreaming and trusting our robotics lab and three new STREAM (science, two other grandchildren are of $3.3 million, the Lead Campaign is heavenly Father. There’s no doubt that today technology, religion, engineering, arts and current students. Gateley has set to conclude October 2017. we are reaping a harvest that we did not sow. math) learning centers. Additionally, renovated served the school for more It is my heart’s desire that this remarkable space in the middle school created a new life than 30 years, continuing to addition to Jackson Christian will further sciences laboratory. teach mathematics. equip us in this eternal process of shaping world leaders for Jesus Christ,” Dr. Mark Significant athletic upgrades include a soccer The capital improvements Benton, Jackson Christian president said. “I am complex completed in spring 2016, a tennis are the result of the Lead complex to be completed in spring 2017 and Campaign, which launched improvements to the football field, including October 2014 and stands new lights, goalposts and video scoreboard. at $2.4 million in cash and All existing learning and common spaces pledges. Kathryn Tyler, who were refurbished with new flooring and paint. has been involved with the Additionally, the cafeteria was remodeled,

LEADER 2016 6 FRIENDS Gifts or Pledges of $1 - $999 Acculab Environmental Services, Inc. Ms. Brenda Dewberry Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Stan Shelton Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bankey Mrs. Andrea Donaldson Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Kimbrough Mr. and Mrs. Josh Smith Mr. James Biggs Mr. and Mrs. Seth Doyle Mr. and Mrs. Ken Lilly Mr. and Mrs. Danny Sorrell Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bradford Mr. and Mrs. Al Earls Mr. and Mrs. David Love Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Springer Ms. Patrice Brake Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Elliott Mr. and Mrs. Lee McCollum Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Stems Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Britt Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Escue Mr. and Mrs. Larry McCulley Mr. Ryan Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Wes Broadway Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Denver Moore Mr. and Mrs. Larry Tignor Mr. and Mrs. Adam Brower Mr. and Mrs. David Forbis Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Moore Mr. and Mrs. Chris Turner Miss Stephanie Brown Mr. and Mrs. Art Fowler Mr. and Mrs. Chris Morris Tygar Transportation, Inc. $3.3 M Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brown Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gateley Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Myers Miss Summer Vaughn Mr. and Mrs. Chris Brush Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gatlin Ms. Nikki Neuhaus Mr. and Mrs. William Vinson Mr. and Mrs. Brian Bullard Mr. and Mrs. Matt Goulding Mr. and Mrs. Darby Palmer Mr. and Mrs. David Ward Mr. and Mrs. Clay Carpenter Ms. Kelly Hagen Ms. Katherine Patterson Miss Katherine Ward Mr. and Mrs. Mark Christensen Mr. and Mrs. Greg Hardee Mr. Jonathan Payne Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Webb Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Clouse Mrs. Linda Harston Miss Daisy Porter Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Weidner Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Cooper Dr. and Mrs. Bob Higgs Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rice Miss Cassidy Williams Mr. and Mrs. Drew Crossett Mr. and Mrs. Allen Holland Mr. John Robinson Mr. Evis Williamson Mr. and Mrs. Scott Dahlstrom Ms. Shirley Holliday Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rogers Miss Katelyn Wilson $2.4 M Mr. and Mrs. Ethan Darety Mr. and Mrs. Don Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ross Dr. and Mrs. Roger Woods as of 9/21/16 Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Davis Mr. and Mrs. Jared Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Sadler Mr. and Mrs. Alan Dean Mr. and Mrs. Barry Jetton Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Sheffield

CAMPAIGN CHAIRS BRONZE Gifts or Pledges of $1,000 - $2,499 Dr. and Mrs. Adey Agbetoyin Mr. and Mrs. Keith Groves Mr. and Mrs. Bo Miller Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Smith Honorary Chair: Kathryn Tyler Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hatch Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miner Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Warrington Faculty/Staff Chairs: Ken and Linda Bradford $1.5 M Mr. and Mrs. Earl Anderson Mrs. Wanda Hayes Mr. and Mrs. David Newberry Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Watson Parent Chairs: Clark and Mamie Converse Mrs. Sandra Arnold Dr. and Mrs. Todd Hooper Dr. and Mrs. Jim Payne Mr. and Mrs. Chas Weems Mr. and Mrs. Jason Baker Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hyde Mr. and Mrs. Glen Pendergrass Mr. and Mrs. Brad Winsett Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Byrd Mr. and Mrs. Matt Joiner Mr. and Mrs. Larry Reid Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Wright Mrs. Nancy Cannedy Mr. and Mrs. Tommy McDonald Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shelton Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Yenawine CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE $1 M Mr. and Mrs. Glynn Carden Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Melton Mr. and Mrs. Hedrick Shoaf Mr. and Mrs. Seth Chandler Mr. and Mrs. David Middlebrooks Mr. and Mrs. David Sides Ray L. Dunn, Chairman Dr. Mark Benton SILVER Gifts or Pledges of $2,500 - $4,999 Jeff Blankenship $500 K Mr. and Mrs. John Bentley Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ferrell Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Lansdale Dr. and Mrs. Milton Sewell Ms. Joanna Butler Mr. and Mrs. Doug Hale Mr. and Mrs. Richard Newman Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Simon John Mauney Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hawkins Mrs. Angela Newsom Mrs. Betty Tate Andrew Melton Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Hearn Mr. and Mrs. Philip Nicholas Mr. and Mrs Jay Walker Dr. and Mrs. William Emery Dr. and Mrs. Joe Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Chris Ramey Chris Ramey Mr. and Mrs. Scott Fallert Mr. and Mrs. Monte Jones Mr. and Mrs. Todd Roland

TOTAL CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISING GOAL: “The Lead Campaign’s three-year initiative has clear GOLD Gifts or Pledges of $5,000 - $9,999 goals: providing dedicated fine arts space, expanding our Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bartel Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Coffman Mr. and Mrs. Danny Hickerson Mrs. Dick Ratliff $3.3 MILLION Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Blankenship Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gatgens Dr. and Mrs. Larry Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Seaton middle/high school and upgrading our athletic facilities Mr. and Mrs. Chris Carothers Mr. and Mrs. Scott Gatlin Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Miller The Honorable and Mrs. James Todd Middle/High School Addition: $2.3 Million for soccer, tennis and football,” according to Dr. Mark Mr. and Mrs. Chase Chandler Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Guthrie Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Melton TLM Associates, Inc. Athletics: $900,000 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Coffman Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hall Mr. and Mrs. Bill Moore Mr. Jay Veazey Benton, Jackson Christian president. “The Lead Campaign Mr. and Mrs. Ben Coffman Mr. and Mrs. Mike Harris Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Morris Fine Arts: $100,000 will give our students even greater opportunities to become leaders on the field, in the classroom and, PLATINUM Gifts or Pledges of $10,000 - $29,999 NAMING OPPORTUNITIES: eventually, in the world.” Aloha Pools & Spas Mr. and Mrs. David Coffman Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Mike Short Anonymous Dr. and Mrs. Charles Cox Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jones Mr. and Mrs. Clark Short Baptistry: $20,000 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bartel & Mr. Kevin M. Cox, Sr. Mr. Charles Markham The Honorable and Mrs. R. C. Stegall “I look at the work we do on this campus as an eternal Mr. and Mrs. Scott Beard Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Day Mr. and Mrs. Gary Martin Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Sutherland Canopy: $200,000 Dr. and Mrs. Mark Benton Mr. and Mrs. Raybo Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Bill Miller Mr. and Mrs. Roger Swaim ministry. This ministry would not have been possible Chorus Room: $75,000 Mr. and Mrs. Kris Bradford Mr. and Mrs. Terrell Freeman Mr. and Mrs. John Moore Mr. and Mrs. Mark Taylor without the sacrificial giving of individuals such as Mr. and Mrs. Ken Bradford Jackson Christian School Booster Club Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Nash Classrooms: $100,000 Mr. and Mrs. James Brown Mr. and Mrs. Lee Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Sasser Kathryn Tyler and others who have secured and continue Gateway: $150,000 to secure the future of our school,” Benton said. He Offices: $25,000 RUBY Gifts or Pledges of $30,000 - $49,999 encouraged others to invest in families and students Science Lab: $75,000 Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Butcher “who will carry the message of Jesus Christ long after Dr. and Mrs. Jim Ellis, Jr. Soccer Complex: $200,000 Dr. and Mrs. Scott Guthrie they are gone.” Mr. and Mrs. Max Mitchell Tennis Complex: $45,000 (one court) Mr. and Mrs. David Snell $150,000 (four courts) Additional information on the Lead campaign, including $200,000 (six courts) the campaign video, may be found at jcseagles.org/giving. DIAMOND Gifts or Pledges of $50,000 - $99,999 Dr. and Mrs. Sunny Khamapirad Mr. and Mrs. Jason Rudd

LEADERSHIP Gifts or Pledges of $100,000 and up Mr. and Mrs. Clark Converse Dr. and Mrs. Chris Lewis Mrs. Kathryn Tyler Gifts/Pledges as of 8-31-16

LEADER 2016 8 SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS Hunter Allen is Kayla Davenport Garrett Hollenback pursuing a career in is attending Union is attending Harding athletic training at the University to pursue a University where he is University of Tennessee career in nursing. majoring in nursing to at Chattanooga. pursue a career as a nurse anesthetist.

Kailyn Bentley is attending Harding Slayton Day is pursuing a career in Miles Humphreys University to study biology and become a architectural engineering at Jackson State is attending Harding veterinarian. Community College. University, continuing his baseball career and Shawn Blankenship is attending Bethel Cooper Dunn is studying business with University, pursing a career in wildlife attending Harding a minor in exercise management. University and studying science. Miles plans accounting to pursue to pursue a career as a business owner Grant Blurton is studying criminal justice at a career in financial specializing in athletic training. Jackson State Community College to pursue a planning. He is also career as a forensic investigator. continuing his golf career. Brandon Jones is attending Austin Peay State University and studying music education Devin Bowles is Cole Forsythe is attending Jackson State with plans to become a band director. attending Middle Community State College where he is Tennessee State majoring in sports management to pursue a Courtney Kiestler University where he career as a coach. is pursuing a career in 2016 graduates who have attended Jackson Christian since preschool or kindergarten. is majoring in theatre speech pathology at the to pursue a career in Sofy Gneusheva is attending the University University of Tennessee musical theatre. of Tennessee where she is majoring in at Knoxville. communication to pursue a career as an art Abby Mullins is Katelyn Swaim is attending the University Anna Wallace is attending Murray State Claire Christensen director. attending Harding of Tennessee at Knoxville where she is University where she is majoring in pre- is attending Freed- University where she majoring in nursing to pursue a career as a veterinary medicine to pursue a career as a Hardeman University Colton Graves is attending the University JuliaAnne Lansdale is is majoring in nursing neonatal nurse practitioner. veterinarian. and studying nursing of Memphis and studying biology to become a attending Jackson State to pursue a career as a with plans to become a microbiologist. Community College nurse anesthetist. Blaire Taggart Jacob Weidner is nurse practitioner. where she is majoring is attending the attending the University Amelia Grizzell in biology to pursue a University of Alabama of Tennessee at Martin is attending Harding career as a biologist. Amelia Newsom where she is majoring to study computer Daniel Clegg is attending Union University University where she is is attending Freed- in biology to pursue a science to pursue a and majoring in chemistry. continuing her soccer Hardeman University career in medicine. career in information career and majoring in Austin Layden is pursuing a career in where she is majoring security. Christopher Clifton is attending Mississippi accounting and interior occupational therapy at Jackson State in elementary education State University and studying industrial design. Community College. to pursue a career as an Hayden Towater is attending Jackson Wesley Wester is entering the workforce engineering. elementary teacher. State Community College to study medicine to pursue a career as a deputy. Aspen Guy is attending the University of Clay Lewis is majoring and plans to be an EMT or paramedic. Conley Clouse Tennessee at Chattanooga where she is in business at Harding Ethan Payne is attending the University Chloe White is attending Belmont is attending Freed- majoring in elementary education to pursue a University. of Tennessee at Chattanooga where he is Dallas Walker is University to study music therapy to become Hardeman University career as an elementary teacher. majoring in nursing to pursue a career as a attending Middle a music therapist. where she is majoring nurse anesthetist. Tennessee State in elementary education Houston Hickerson is attending Harding University and studying Christian Williams is attending the to pursue a career as an University where he is majoring in engineering Avery Roland is attending Lipscomb computer science to Tennessee College of Applied Technology elementary teacher. to pursue a career as a mechanical engineer. University and studying molecular biology to become a computer where he is majoring in detail drafting. Gabby Maxwell is attending the University become a surgeon. analyst. Bailey Coffman is Hunter Higdon is of Mississippi and majoring in business. Brooke Woodard is attending Union attending Murray State studying agricultural Dylan Snider is studying engineering at the Mary Kate Walker is attending University and studying chemistry to become University where she business at Tennessee Krislyn McDermott is attending the University of Tennessee at Martin. Dyersburg State Community College where a dermatologist. is majoring in farm and Tech University. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga she is majoring in sociology and minoring in ranch management to where she is majoring in biochemistry and John Sparrow II is attending Jackson State social work. pursue a career as a plans to pursue a career in pediatric dentistry. Community College and majoring in general ranch manager. studies to pursue a career in nursing or physical therapy.

LEADER 2016 10 The Eagle Award is the pinnacle award at Jackson ACADEMIC DATA Christian, based on participation in school, community and church activities, strong academic performance, and DID YOU KNOW? spiritual influence throughout an THE TOP 10% OF SENIORS academic career at Jackson Christian. SCORED AN AVERAGE OF The faculty selected 28.5 ON THE ACT EAGLE AWARD EAGLE 15 seniors as Eagle AND THE Award recipients. 24.3 24.5 24.3 TOP 20% 23.5 23.6 23.4 23.34 23.3 SCORED AN AVERAGE OF 27

24.3 24.5 24.3 23.5 23.6 23.4 23.34 23.3 Front row: Miles Humphreys, Cooper Dunn, Amelia Grizzell, Blaire Taggart, Katelyn Swaim, Hunter Allen and Colton Graves Back row: Avery Roland, Kailyn Bentley, Courtney Kiestler, Conley2009 Clouse,2010 2011 Abby2012 Mullins,2013 2014 2015 2016 Claire Christensen, Chloe White and Kayla Davenport AVERAGE COMPOSITE ACT SCORE OF SENIOR CLASS

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 AVERAGE COMPOSITE ACT SCORE OF SENIOR CLASS Members of the 2016 graduating class were SENIOR SUPERLATIVES awarded $2,798,351.80 in scholarship money. 80 80 75 71 69 67 2016 Graduates Accepted by Diverse Colleges and Universities

Austin80 Peay80 State University Murray State University 51 Belmont University 75 Tennessee College of Applied Technology 46 71 Bethel University69 67Tennessee Technological University Dyersburg State Community College Union University Freed-Hardeman University51 University of Alabama 46 Mr. and Miss JCS Most Respected Most Likely to Succeed Best Leader Harding University University of Memphis Cooper Dunn and Conley Clouse Miles Humphreys and Colton Graves and Katelyn Swaim Hunter Allen and Claire Christensen Jackson State Community College University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Kayla Davenport 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Lipscomb University University of Tennessee at Knoxville NUMBER OF GRADUATES BY YEAR Middle Tennessee State University University of Tennessee at Martin Mississippi State University 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 NUMBER OF GRADUATES BY YEAR

Friendliest Most School Spirit Best Smile Most Polite Hunter Higdon and Abby Mullins Brandon Jones, Garrett Hollenback Slayton Day, Brooke Woodard Cole Forsythe and National Honor Society - The Jackson Christian and Avery Roland and Blaire Taggart Krislyn McDermott chapter of the National Honor Society has been active for 34 years. This year the group consisted of 73 members with 23 seniors. Anna Wallace and Abby Mullins have served as co-presidents. Each member is selected based on character, service and leadership and having a 93 grade point average. Accreditation: Jackson Christian completed its five-year accreditation review through the National Christian School Association and AdvancED (formally SACS). The external review is an integral component of AdvancED Performance Accreditation and provides the institution with a comprehensive evaluation. The evaluation is guided by the results of diagnostic instruments, in-depth review of data and documentation, and the professional judgment of a team of qualified and highly trained evaluators. A series of diagnostic instruments examines the impact of teaching and learning on student performance, the capacity Most Talented Most Athletic Wittiest of leadership to effect continuous improvement, and the degree to which the institution optimizes its use of available resources to facilitate and support Devin Bowles and Chloe White Clay Lewis and Amelia Grizzell Dallas Walker and Aspen Guy student success. The results of this evaluation are represented in the Index of Education Quality (IEQ™). The AdvancED national average for the IEQ is 282.79. Jackson Christian scored a 317.95 on the IEQ. LEADER 2016 12 “God never calls us to a task he will not equip us to accomplish. This chapter closes today, and a new chapter begins. The future for the class of 2016 is so bright.” - Chloe White, Salutatorian

GRADUATION 2016

“We have formed a bond that cannot be broken. No matter where we end up in the future, we will always be the class of 2016 and family.” - Katelyn Swaim, Valedictorian

“One Small Voice” left parents and grandparents with tears in their eyes at the Campbell Street Preschool End-of-the-Year program. Thirty-six preschool students sang, recited scripture and entertained the audience to conclude their preschool experience. At the Jackson Christian Kindergarten graduation, 45 students received their diplomas and performed an entertaining program, “You Are My Sunshine.”

Forty-six high school seniors made up the 36th graduating class at Jackson Christian, who received their diplomas May 15, 2016.

LEADER 2016 14 AWARDS DAY

1. Valedictorian Katelyn Swaim and 2. 10. Third Grade Christian 1. Salutatorian Chloe White Living – Ava Bates, Will Johnson, 10. 11. Riley Bradford, Preston Smith, 2. High School Christian Living: ninth Evan Farrar, Gracelyn Calvert, grade – Mary Claire Swaim, Sam Day and Jack and Addison Goslee Moore; 10th grade – Olivia Dunn and Mason Clanin; 11th grade – Katie Morris and Rufus 11. Third Grade Top Honors Whitmore; 12th grade – Conley Clouse and –Melton: 1st Tess Little, 2nd Cooper Dunn Josie Mansfield, 3rd Ava Bates, 4th Annaliese Khamapirad, 5th 3. High School Top Honors: ninth grade Braden Wilbanks; Darety: – 1st Mary Claire Swaim, 2nd Jack Moore, 1st Patsy Lovelace, 2nd Jillian 3rd Emma Lunsford; 10th grade – 1st Emma Ridley, 3rd Riley Bradford, 4th 3. Grace Humphreys, 2nd Emily White, 3rd Blakely Melton, 5th Isaac Beard; 12. 13. Savannah Ewing; 11th grade – 1st Maria Broadway: 1st Evan Farrar, McConkey, 2nd Allie Myers, 3rd Reagan Bain 2nd Eli Terry, 3rd Molly Kate Overstreet, 4th Victor Meredith, 4. Middle School Christian Living: sixth 5th Caden Carmack grade – Abby Britt and Campbell Scott; seventh grade – Brooke Webb and Dakota 12. Fifth Grade Christian Hylkema; eighth grade – Orchee Sorker and Living- Carpenter: Carolyn Blake King Thrower and Jackson Young; Nicholas: Molley Morris and 5. Middle School Top Honors: sixth grade Brady Webb; Yenawine: Katie -1st Campbell Scott, 2nd Mia Alexander and Braden Riddle 4. 5. Morris and Andrew Pittman, 3rd 14. 15. Abby Britt; seventh grade – 1st 13. Fifth Grade Top Brooke Webb, 2nd Emma Vaughn, Honors – Carpenter – 1st 3rd Alayna Hall; eighth grade – Kyle Christensen, 2nd Evie 1st Natalie Mathews, 2nd Will Patrick, 3rd Caroline Thrower, Bartel, 3rd Chris Goodrich 4th Jackson Young, 5th Ella McClain; Nicholas – 1st 6. High School Seniors Ansel Khamapirad, 2nd Jude receiving honor cords. Honor Taylor, 3rd Hunter Watson, cords are given for 30 or above 4th Emma Gaskill, 5th Lauren composite score on ACT, Cum Day; Yenawine – 1st Katie Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Alexander, 2nd McKinley Arnold, 6. 7. Summa Cum Laude, Service, 3rd Elijah Miller, 4th Matthew White, 5th Addy Measley 16. Student Council, Leadership University, All-State Chorus 14. Mrs. Groves Fourth Grade Christian Living students – Dylan Hall and and Band, Valedictorian and Kallie Holloway; Top 5 – 1st Nathan Britt, 2nd McKenna Olds, 3rd Daniel Green and Salutatorian Kallie Holloway, 4th Tess Humphreys, and 5th Jack Holland

7. High School Seniors 15. Mrs. Philpot’s Fourth Grade Christian Living students – LydiaAnderson receiving the President’s and Will Kendrick; Top 5 – 1st Will Kendrick, 2nd Cole Coffman, 3rd Trent Carrier, Education Award for 93 4th Russ Woolfolk, 5th Mara Bezold overall GPA and 25 or above on ACT Math or 27 or above on 16. Mrs. Dahlstrom’s Fourth Grade Christian Living students –Will Kemp, ACT Reading Ben Hurbis and Courtney Minton; Top 5 – 1st Avery Holloway, 2nd Courtney 8. 9. Minton, 3rd Eli Gay, 4th Callie Bates, 5th Addie Taylor 8. Eighth grade students who received the President’s Education Award for 93 overall GPA and 85% or above Each day we strive to educate young minds and on NWEA Math or Reading

9. Elementary students who bodies, while nurturing young hearts. won the Farm Bureau poster contest LEADER 2016 EAGLE SPIRIT 1. - Junior Logan Riddle won the men’s 6. - District coaches selected Amelia Grizzell The Eagles golf team finished the year strong. 1. 2. regional cross country meet in Memphis and Kady Cook to the all-district team for Cooper Dunn placed 3rd in the district for the second year. Logan Riddle capped a Lady Eagles Basketball. Amelia Grizzell, tournament and 2nd in the Region Tournament great track and field season by finishing 6th Kayla Davenport, Kady Beth Cook were and had a top 30 finish is the State Tournament. in the 3200m run with a time of 10:18.69 in the selected to the All-West Tennessee Team as Blake Wolfe placed 5th in the district state meet. honorable mentions. tournament, Top 7 in region tournament, and a top 50 finish in the state tournament.Emily The high school girls cross country team Eagles football ended the season tied for Cisco placed 4th in the district tournament, 5th improved throughout the season and came 2nd in the district and won their first playoff in the region tournament, and a top 50 finish in in 4th in the regional cross country meet in game in four years. Four players were named all- the state tournament. Memphis. Freshman Cassidy Cooper placed district: Hunter Allen, Will Buehler, Miles 9th in the regional meet, earning her a trip to Humphreys and Clay Lewis. Miles also 11. - High School softball finished the the state cross country meet in Nashville. played in the West Tennessee All-Star game. season with a record of 15-9 and a regular season district record of 9-3 finishing 2nd in 5. Track athletes finished well in regions, with 7. - Middle School Eagles football had their the regular district season. Jenna Arnold and Aspen Guy coming in 4th in shot put and first winning season in several years, finishing the Kacie Lynch made the district all-tournament 3. 4. the girls 4x200m relay team coming in 4th season 5-2. team. Making all-district were Jenna Arnold, and Logan Riddle finishing 1st in the 3200m Kacie Lynch, Sophie Dunavant and Emma run and moving on to sectionals. At sectionals, 8. - Senior Brandon Jones earned 3rd Chair Grace Humphreys. Aspen Guy came in 5th in the girls shot put. Blue Band with the University of Memphis Logan Riddle came in 2nd in the 3200m run Honor Bands. Jenna Arnold and Sophie Dunavant were and competed at the state tournament. named to the All-West Tennessee First Team in Logan Riddle came in second in the 1600m 9. - Eagles soccer won the Eagle Classic, softball, and Kacie Lynch, Kayla Forsythe run in with a time of 4:44.89 to set a new got runner-up at Best of the West, won and Courtney Kiestler were selected as school record in track and field at sectionals. district and the district tournament, won the Honorable Mentions. Aspen Guy came in first in the shot put with a regional tournament and advanced to the state distance of 31-06.5, beating her previous record tournament for only the second time in school 12. - Eagles baseball won the district for and setting a new school record. Amelia history. Clay Lewis, Christopher Clifton the 4th year in a row, region for the 3rd year Grizzell broke the school record for girls high and Parker Finton made all-district. Marshall and made their third state tournament in four jump with a 4’10” jump. was named Defensive Player of the Year, years. They made it to the semi-final game of 6. 7. Davis and Trace Haggard was named Keeper of state. Making all-district were Hayden Love, 8. 2. - Elementary/MS XC varsity boys team the Year. Coach Jeff Lean won Coach of the Carter Holt, Wesley Wester and Miles placed in the top four all six team meets with Year. Christian Williams, Will Bartel and Humphreys. Miles Humphreys, Hunter one 1st place win, two 2nd places, two 3rd Ethan Bartel made the All-Tournament Team. Higdon and Carter Holt were named all- places and one 4th place–including 2nd overall Marshall Davis was named the tournament region. Miles Humphreys and Carter Holt boys team in the district championship. Braden MVP. were named to the 1st Team All-State Team. Riddle took 1st in the elementary regional Carter Holt was also named to the TSWA meet, with Brady Webb placing 15th. Three Trace Haggard and Clay Lewis made First All-State Team. Hunter Higdon was named boys qualified for and participated in the state Team All-West Tennessee Soccer and Parker to the 2nd Team All-State Team and was named meet in Knoxville as individuals, where Braden Finton and Christian Williams were the District 15-A Player of the Year. Chuck Riddle placed 3rd. honorable mentions. Marshall Davis was The Cooper was selected the District 15-A Coach 9. 10. Jackson Sun’s 2016 All-West Tennessee Boys of the Year. 3. – Middle School boys basketball placed Soccer Defensive Player of the Year, and Coach 2nd in the Blue Suede Tournament. Caedan Jeff Lean was The Jackson Sun’s 2016 All-West Carter Holt was named 2016 All-West Clark made the all-state team and Dylan Tennessee Boys Soccer Coach of the Year. Tennessee Baseball Player of the Year. 13. Arnold was an all-state honorable mention. 10. - Christian Williams was named the Hunter Higdon and Miles Humphreys 4. - Eagle basketball players Jeremy soccer region MVP. Sam Day, Parker Finton were named to the All-West Tennessee First Stewart and Riley Ragan were selected to and Grayson Cary were selected to the All- Team in Baseball. Wesley Wester and the all-district team. Josh Cole was named Region team. Hunter Allen received honorable mentions. to the all-tournament team. Riley Ragan, Josh Cole and Jeremy Stewart were also Cameron Maners made the all-region team 13. – Dylan Snider placed 2nd in district in 11. 12. selected as honorable mentions to the All-West in Middle School boys soccer. tennis and advanced to the regional. Tennessee team. Lady Eagles soccer were district tournament Middle school tennis had a great season, 5. - JD Byrd was selected the District 15-A champions, region champions and state winning the majority of their matches. At the Basketball Coach of Year. quarter finalists. Regional tournament MVP end of the season, they celebrated with a party/ was JuliaAnne Lansdale. Making the All- round robin matches with TCA, USJ, SMS and TournamentTeam were Kelly Brown, Amelia Augustine. We had a great season and are Grizzell and Allie Myers. Coach Jeff already looking forward to next year. Lean was named Coach of the Year. Amelia Grizzell finished her career with 113 goals.

LEADER 2016 18 2016-17 ADDITIONS

ANNA DOYLE: Middle School Girls Basketball Coach Anna Thompson which was her sixth year to coach basketball. for me to be the head middle school girls Doyle is the head She has been a head coach for five of those basketball coach at Jackson Christian. Last coach of Jackson six years, including a year as our middle school season I grew to love the girls on the team, Christian’s girls head coach. While she was head coach at and when the opportunity presented itself, middle school Oklahoma Christian School, her team had a God placed a sense of peace in my heart and girls basketball record of 17-1. She also will continue to serve I knew what He wanted me to do. I cannot team. A 2006 as the middle and high school art teacher. wait to get to work!” graduate of Jackson Christian, Coach Doyle sees the hand of God in this Anna is married to Seth Doyle ’07, who she served as the move. “I am blown away by the way God works as a nurse practitioner for Professional middle school allows things to come full circle. I cannot Health Services of Jackson. girls basketball assistant coach last season, wait to see why He has reopened this door Gifted Students ANGIE NEWSOM: Middle/High School Cafeteria Manager Having served full time at Jackson Christian school year. I have quantity cooked at church married June 4 and Soar students at Brewster for six years and as a substitute for four years, for the past 15 years for fellowship meals, live in Columbia; Gardens in Plymouth, MA. Angie Newsome was a full-time mom and Primetimer meals and youth events and enjoy Amelia graduated Ethan and Will, presenting their Soar worked part-time selling crop insurance and preparing the same meals on a large scale in May and is a Soar, Jackson Christian’s program for gifted working with farmers. that I prepare for my family at home.” freshman at Freed- independent study findings students, challenges students to explore their Hardeman University, abilities and work together to achieve a goal. Angie stated, “I am very excited to make the Angie has three children. Mallory (Newsom) Colin a junior at In the first year of the program, students change to the middle/high school for this next Thomason and her husband, Trent, were Jackson Christian. visited Jackson Escape Room, where they learned the importance of communication in problem-solving. While studying Tennessee 10th year of service at Jackson Christian. She life connections to learning, and this new history, students toured the state capital to graduated with a B.B.A. from Memphis State STREAM program provides students with a see first-hand what they had been learning. University in Business Management with powerful foundation upon which to become a concentration in Human Resources and life-long learners who love God.” To prepare for their trip to Boston, the group received an M.A.T. from Freed-Hardeman studied the timeline of the Revolutionary University in Elementary Education, Reid is married to Larry, who is an engineering War, looked at stops on the Freedom Trail, Curriculum and Instruction. manager with Williams Steel Company and and completed a STEM challenge requiring president of WDE Engineering. They have them to design and build a device that would Forensic science “If I were to write a dream job description two daughters who graduated from Jackson float a tea bag without it getting wet. Their DEANNA REID: (and I can’t work for NASA), it would be Christian. Ashley ’10 lives in Murfreesboro, materials were popsicle sticks, glue, waxed exactly what I am doing at Jackson Christian Tennessee, where she is an R.N. in the Critical paper, masking tape, yarn and one tea bag. STREAM Coordinator this fall: combining science, technology, Care Unit at St. Thomas Hospital-Rutherford. Deanna Reid has rejoined the elementary innovation and exploration with our bright Morgan ‘13 will graduate next May from High school students used their design and faculty as the STREAM Coordinator, 4th students and watching what emerges. Add Tennessee Tech with a bachelor’s degree in math skills to create games and a duck blind. and 5th grade science teacher and director the blessing of being able to tie all of this wildlife biology and fisheries. Will Bartel and Burch Weems, sifting through They presented their scaled down projects freshly ground grain at the Plymouth Grist Mill of instructional technology. This will be her in with biblical principles and make real- to the Jackson Christian Board of Trustees. Students received an elective credit for the independent study project.

JEANNA RICE: Director Of The Early Learning Village Soar is open to students in fourth-12th grade Jeanna Rice has in administration and supervision. She has them each day. I look forward to meeting and who meet the requirements for giftedness. assumed the role taught in elementary and early childhood welcoming all the new parents and eaglets Activities focus on personal power, creative of director of the education for 20 years and directed the into the Jackson Christian family!” thinking, critical thinking and perspective. Early Learning Village Sunshine Day School in Franklin, Tennessee Activities in 2016-17 are focusing on the life (ELV). Rice has taught for two and a half years before joining the Rice is married to Walter Rice, who is a and work of Mark Twain. The semester will for five years at faculty at Jackson Christian. self-employed peanut farmer. They have four culminate with a trip to Hannibal, Missouri, Jackson Christian. She children, Caleb and Zach sophomores at to tour the cave that inspired “Tom Sawyer” graduated from Freed-Hardeman University “I am so excited about the upcoming year Mississippi State University, and Kelsey, a senior Trip Day with Ebenezer Hancock, John and meet Mark Twain via a professional with a degree in elementary/early childhood and the opportunity to serve as director of and Jake, a junior, both at Jackson Christian. Hancock’s brother, and the group’s impersonator. Parent meetings to explore the tour guide along Freedom Trail education in 1987 and then graduated from the ELV. Children truly are a gift from God, Sadie Johnson and Emma Vaughn, building a structure social and emotional sides of giftedness have MTSU in 1992 with masters in education and I am extremely blessed to work with to hold a tea bag over water without getting it wet also been added to the program.

LEADER 2016 20 NEWS AND NOTES Tyler Building Reception and Ribbon Cutting September 22-23, 2016 THANKfor using your service forYOU His glory!

Dr. Benton Named Chairperson for the National Christian School Association Jackson Christian president, Dr. Mark and governed by a self-perpetuating Benton, assumed the role of chairperson board. A few are a ministry of a particular for the National Christian School congregation, children’s home or university. Association Board of Trustees on July 1, All of the schools have a historical 2016. Dr. Benton has served on the board relationship with the churches from the since 2001. The NCSA is an educational Restoration movement and most have a tie association of 98 secondary schools in 26 to the Churches of Christ. Students of all states, serving more than 30,000 students. faiths are welcome at member schools of Most NCSA schools are independent the National Christian School Association.

Alumni and Friends to Celebrate10th Anniversary of Jackson Christian’s Football State Championship Season We’re thankful for these 40 FHU alumni and all Jackson Christian Ten years ago Jackson Christian Eagles intercepted six passes to win Jackson’s first state faculty and staff, who improve our world by serving students. championship in football. Alumni and friends are invited to homecoming on October 21 to celebrate.

Guests are welcome to attend several events during homecoming week. In chapel Monday at 9:30 a.m., Coach Brian Stewart will address the students. The alumni basketball game will be at 6 p.m. Thursday. Matt Hudson will speak to the students Friday during chapel.

Homecoming game festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. with the coronation of the 2016 queen. The Eagles will kick-off against Gibson County at 7 p.m. At halftime, the 2006 state championship team, coaches and cheerleaders will be honored at mid-field. Following the ceremony, all alumni are invited to a reception under the tent on the softball field. LEADER 2016 www.fhu.edu AROUND CAMPUS

Reagan Bain and Sara Maners were Jackson Christian representatives at Girls State. Jude Taylor took first place in the Jackson Christian Spelling Bee. Tolani Agbetoyin was the runner-up. Jude finished 2nd in the West Tennessee Regional Ten seventh grade students were selected to Spelling Bee at Union University. Jude won a trophy participate in the DUKE Talent Search based and a Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary. on their NWEA test scores. They were Lexie Bell, Lily Carothers, Sydney Christensen, Owen Gibson, Alayna Hall, Tripp Hearn (not pictured), Nathan Minton, Emma Vaughn, Brooke Webb, Chloe White was selected and Burch Weems. for the Old Hickory Rotary Scholarship.

Sixth grade student, Taylor Roberson had a drawing selected for the Challenger Learning Center’s 2016 calendar. Each year students submit drawings for the contest at Chloe White was crowned the 2015-16 Homecoming Queen. the Challenger Learning Center at Paducah with twelve selected to be in the calendar. Shane Elder represented Jackson Christian at Boys The spring consignment sale was the largest sale in State this summer. school history, grossing more than $122,000. The Jackson Christian Student Council earned a four-star council award again this year.

Chloe White, Blaire Taggart, Katelyn Swaim, Amelia Grizzell, Avery Roland and Miles Humphreys were selected as Jackson Rotary Students of the Blaire Taggart was selected Month throughout the school year. for the Jackson Rotary Fifth grade Duke Talent Search based on their Scholarship. NWEA test scores were Kyle Christensen, Lance Franks, Wesley Grantham, Emma Kate Hughes, Ella McClain, Evie Patrick, Caroline Thrower, Zane Students presented Mrs. Helen with money, a White, Jackson Young, Gracie Brasher, Lauren Day, quilt, cards and lots of love to show how much Emma Gaskill, Jack Guthrie, Ansel Khamapirad, they care as she battles cancer. Ryder Lewis, Lizzie Moore, Harrison Spence, Jude Taylor, Hunter Watson, Katie Alexander, Jackson Christian students competed in the TMTA Math Contest McKinley Arnold, Will Barnett, Trey Bridger, Aiden at Dyersburg State Community College. Those who finished in Childress, Ryder Hendry, Sara Hoppers, Elijah Congratulations to Madison the Top 12 were - Geometry: Hal Carter-7th; Algebra II: Adaline Megan Sides was selected Miller, Matthew White and Leighla Wood. Service Award - Mrs. Joan Gateley Butcher, Allie Myers, Emma Guthrie Carter-12th; Statistics: Claire Christensen-4th; Pre-Calculus: to represent Jackson pictured with her husband, Bill, has and Kacie Lynch for graduating Shane Elder-1st, Maria McConkey-9th, Sara Maners-10th; Christian at Hugh O’Brian served Jackson Christian for 30 years. from Leadership University. Calculus: Blaire Taggart-1st, Avery Roland-11th. Youth Leadership (HOBY).

LEADER 2016 24 FROM THE CO TO SILICON VALLEY

Two Jackson Christian School students won awards and a trip to San Francisco as a result of their participation in the CO:de Catalyst Coding program sponsored by The CO in Jackson. Junior Maria McConkey finished in the top 10 and was named a Code Champion; senior Colton Graves was among the top 24 and was designated a Code Leader.

The competition included the top students selected from more than 500 students who represented 16 West Tennessee schools participating in the program. Competitors were required to design a five-page website and code it. They also participated in an online interview.

The all-expense-paid trip to San Francisco included visits to Google, LinkedIn, Apple and Pivotal Labs Software. At Pivotal Labs, students participated in a UX (User Experience) Design Workshop and learned about experiments and predictions, brainstorming techniques using stickers and Sharpies, and software development at Pivotal.

Donna Newberry, Maria and Colton’s web design/coding teacher, accompanied them on this trip. Newberry stated, “This trip was incredible! The folks at The CO do things first class, and I am so happy to be in partnership with them. It was interesting to me that every company we visited encouraged the students to learn how to work well with others. Collaboration is a word we heard over and over. “This trip gave me an opportunity to meet professionals and We were also told to ‘learn to face setbacks. Embrace it. learn from their experience. I had a lot of fun visiting some Learn to keep going.’” of the tourist spots such as Alcatraz, while also learning a lot A Googler in the “People Department” gave students a from such businesses as LinkedIn and Google.” - Colton Graves private tour. The group learned that Google employees do not get their own office or cubicle; instead, they sit close together to promote idea sharing and collaboration. Google looks for employees with humility, an idea that is reinforced by having new personnel wear a “Noogler” cap during their first week to remind them not to take themselves too seriously.

At LinkedIn, students learned that the company looks for learning potential and passion. They said they are interested in hiring problem solvers who love to learn. They urged students to demonstrate passion and create a positive online presence.

McConkey commented, “Even though touring Pivotal Labs, Google and LinkedIn was really cool, my favorite part was interacting with other students from different schools. As for the tech visits, I learned I should keep putting out work, even if it is not good. I should also keep trying to find ways to improve old work.”

The group also toured China Town, Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco Computer Museum and Ghiradelli’s Chocolates. In addition, they rode a San Francisco trolley.

A Year At PRESCHOOL

LEADER 2016 26 FINE ARTS

Natalie Matthews, Orchee Sorker, Students who received awards from Abby Klutts, Kelsey Montgomery, WTVMEA: Tolani Agbetoyin, Chandler Smith, Five years of making All-West Honors Chris Goodrich, Trevor Wilson, Lucas Choir: Jacob Shelton Patterson, Jack Joiner, Austin Carnell, Hal Carter, Austin Brooks and Zach Four years of making All-West Honors Shelton were selected to Jr. High All- Choir: Devin Bowles, Ethan Brasher, West Choir. A cast of 97 theatre students, ranging from second grade through 12th grade, performed Emma Grace Humphreys, Maggie “Oliver! The Musical” for a full weekend of sold-out crowds at the Ned McWherter Nash and Chloe White Abby Bowen, Devin Bowles, Ethan Performing Arts Center. Oliver! The musical was nominated in five categories by the Memphis Brasher, Collin Cantrell, Josh Cole, Will Orpheum Music Theatre Awards. The nominations included Outstanding Chorus, Outstanding Three years of making All-West Honors Crowe, Olivia Dunn, Alex Hastings, Large Ensemble, Outstanding Set, Sutton Fallert as Oliver for the Bravo (Young Actor/Actress) Choir: Emma Smith, Megan Sides, Emma Grace Humphreys, JuliaAnne Award, and Will Crowe as the Artful Dodger for Outstanding Supporting Actor. Sarah Jon Taylor, Daunte Walker and Lansdale, Kacie Lynch, Sara Maners, Carly White Katy Mullins, Maggie Nash, Amelia Newsom, Lucas Patterson, Jonathan The High School Band received all Art: Only 180 entries out of 348 total Chloe White competed for the All-State Richardson, Brennan Riddle, Lawson superior ratings in both prepared and sight- entries from both public and private schools Orchestra and was awarded first chair Rudd, Jacob Shelton, Megan Sides, reading pieces at the WTSBOA Concert across West Tennessee were chosen to in flute, which is a tremendous honor. She Emma Smith, Sarah Jon Taylor, Daunte Festival. be on exhibit at the West Tennessee was chosen both first chair band and first Walker, Sydney Watson, Carly White, Regional Art Center in Humboldt. Sofy’s chair orchestra at the 2016 All-West Chloe White and Ben Woodard were Marching Band and Percussion received Gneusheva’s “The Wave” and Harper Honor Band. Having sat first chair band last selected for Sr. High All-West Choir. Excellent Ratings at the WTSBOA Lee’s “Musicians by the Light” were selected. year at the 2015 All-West Honor Band, she marching contest. Drum Major Katie chose to perform in the All-West Orchestra Nine students were selected into different Morris received Superior Ratings. this year. Placing 1st in orchestra places Chloe choirs at . This was the All-State Chorus in the All-State Orchestra. third highest number in West Tennessee and the highest per student ratio in the Additionally at All-West this year, Chloe Middle School Band students, Britt state. Students from Jackson Christian were White was awarded the Ralph Hale Holland, Owen Gibson, Presley Dean, selected across six different voice parts: Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded Morgan Brasfield and Katie Waldrup Soprano I - JuliaAnne Lansdale to a senior first chair player for their all received superior ratings at Solo and and Sarah Jon Taylor; Alto I – Abby musical involvement and honors, academic Ensemble. Bowen, 3rd chair; Chloe White and achievements and extracurricular activities. Amelia Newsome; Alto II – Kacie Lynch, Maggie Nash, Emma Grace Chloe White was also chosen for the 2nd Humphreys; Tenor I – Devin Bowles, year in a row to perform a solo for the 3rd chair; Will Crowe (2nd alt.); Bass I – Tennessee Bandmaster Association Honors Collin Cantrell (1st alt.); Bass II – Jacob Recital at the All-State Tennessee Music Shelton, 2nd chair Association Conference. She and two other flautists from Jackson, who all study in the same flute studio, also performed a trio for this recital.

LEADER 2016 28 LIFE-CHANGING ENCOUNTERS IN ZIMBABWE written by Dr. Mark Benton Jackson Christian students began taking attendants started yelling ‘Brace, brace; bend song that we have sung so many times since mission trips during the 2009-10 school over; put your heads down’ over and over we arrived, stirs an emotion I can’t describe. NICARAGUA year. This was our first trip to Bulawayo, again. Many were crying and praying out loud. We’ve echoed it under a tin roof sitting on CONTINUING Zimbabwe. Fourteen seniors made the trip At that moment, I realized this was real. I was a dirt floor, we’ve taught it to the frail and to experience a life-changing encounter watching out the window as we were getting to the pure. We’ve sung it underneath an THE MISSION with the people of Zimbabwe. Although closer and closer to the ground. I began untainted sky of stars and a full moon. My written by Judy Bentley the students started preparing for the trip praying ‘Father God surround this plane with heart has experienced it – this stirring – in September, nothing could have prepared your angels.’ I repeated that prayer as fast as when I embrace His people, when my skin their hearts and minds for the palpable I could and as many times as I could. Right draws chills when I hear these people praise demonstration of God’s love. Abby Mullins before we landed, I had this complete peace our Father, when my chest feels an ache of remarked, “Everywhere we went we would come over me, and I told the girls beside me warmth, when an angelic smile goes across get smiles, nods, greetings, handshakes, hugs that we were going to be all right. It was truly a brown face. There is a stirring within, and or all of the above. These people didn’t amazing to feel His presence during those my time has come. I can only pray that I may know our stories, what we had done, what few minutes.” experience this stirring again as I share the we had been through, or where we came love of Christ back home. Praise God, Bwana from…but they didn’t care. They knew that Words fail to adequately describe the Asifiwe, for my time here.” And perhaps that we were all brothers and sisters in Christ experience. However, Amelia Grizzell was is the primary goal of such mission trips – to and that brought us together.” It is amazing willing to share a portion of her journal – experience God in such a powerful way that to experience how God’s love transforms “There is a stirring deep within me. Could we are motivated to share His love with all people. From the widows that we met who it be my time has come? The phrase, this we encounter. were eager to share whatever they had with us to the love of poverty-stricken orphans, God’s love seemed to be ever present. Conley Clouse proclaimed, “How powerful it is to realize God deeply loves each one of us and is eager to use us in His kingdom work.” Avery Roland commented, “Watching This year 12 students, one alumnus and five “I wish everyone could children who are hungry share their food with sponsors made our annual spring break watch our students each other showed me what it truly means to trip to Nicaragua Christian School. It was love one another.” a wonderful trip! It is amazing to see how interact with people in God continues to work at the school. Our another culture, play with Not only did they encounter God’s love, they group helped conduct youth events at experienced what it was like to fully depend the school. On the last night, the students the kids and work on the upon Him in every situation. From encounters exchanged letters with their parents, with complete strangers to experiences with which was very touching to watch. Each different projects.” inner city people, God’s presence was evident. year we take school pictures, and this year - Judy Bentley, Sponsor On our return flight from Zimbabwe to was no different. We set up two cameras South Africa our plane experienced significant and took pictures of 500 students in half mechanical issues with the flaps. We went a day. Our library continues to grow, as through the crash landing procedures in the we brought 500 new books with us and event the plane ran off the runway or flipped introduced a new method for students to after making impact. Clay Lewis shared his check out books. The library is very unique, perspective on that event of the trip stating, as no other libraries in Nicaragua allow “Many of us were fearful something was going students to check out books, except at the to happen and we weren’t going to make it university level. This is a huge blessing to the home. We started our descent and the flight students. Our team also painted a mural on the preschool building to make a fun atmosphere for learning.

I wish everyone could watch our students interact with people in another culture, play with the kids and work on the different projects. We appreciate so much everyone “Watching children who are hungry who prays for our trip, sponsors a child share their food with each other showed at the school, or helps with donations of me what it truly means to love one books or Christmas boxes. Each of you makes a difference! another.” - Avery Roland

LEADER 2016 30 ALUMNI CORNER MATT ABERNATHY Bradley Hayes ’92 was promoted job-training as foreign area officer. His job will require Erin Middlebrooks ‘07 and Matt Abernathy was inducted into the 31st Jackson-Madison County Hall of Fame, to Major in the United States him to serve as a military liaison with our NATO and Clayton Mitchell were married he was also recognized for his outstanding high school, college and professional Army Reserves. He is a European Union allies. They will return to the U.S. in 7/30/16. Erin is the Compliance baseball career. He was the first Jackson Christian graduate to be inducted, the first member of the 377th Theater 2018 for graduate school before returning overseas Officer for Leaders Credit Jackson Christian student to earn an athletic scholarship for college, first to play an Sustainment Command at Belle in 2019. They currently reside at 371B Bergin Dr. Union and Clayton owns SEC sport and the only graduate to play professionally. Chasse, Louisiana. He lives in Monterey, CA 93940. Turner Pet Cremation. They Covington, Louisiana with his wife, Sarah, and three [email protected] or reside at 641 Boone Lane, Jackson TN 38301. Abernathy played baseball, football and basketball for the Eagles. He lettered in all children and works in New Orleans as an attorney [email protected] [email protected] three sports and was named All-State in baseball and football and All-District in for the United States Army Corps of Engineers. They basketball. During his five years playing high school baseball, Abernathy only struck reside at 210 Turnberry Drive, Covington, LA 70433. Landry and Kristina (White) Kristen Mitchell ’07 married out five times. His batting averages were .410 in eighth grade, .400s in ninth and [email protected] Allen ’05 welcomed Finley Ryan Wood 7/2/16 in Haven 1/13/16. Landry works Humboldt, Tennessee. 10th, .563 in 11th and .536 in 12th. During his senior season, he hit eight home runs Jason and Julie (McDonald) ’00 as a sales rep for Verizon and 48 RBIs in 24 ball games. On the football field, Abernathy led Jackson Christian Orr welcomed Coleman Briley Wireless and with the youth to the first winning season his senior year (9-2) and won the Lions Sight Bowl. He Orr 9/22/16. at the church they attend. was second in West Tennessee in rushing yards that season with close to 1,500 Kristina is a stay-at-home mom and works part-time yards. On the basketball court, Abernathy helped lead the Eagles to a school record He led the SEC in home runs per bat his junior year with 11. After his junior season, with her sewing handbag business. They reside at Morgan (McCall) ’07 and in wins with 23. he was drafted in the 23rd round by the San Diego Padres and signed with them. 94-1404 Polani Street Unit 29R Waipahu, HI 96797. Mark Van Horn were married During his rookie pro season, Abernathy hit .298 with nine home runs. He ranked [email protected] 9/26/15 in Ward, Arkansas. Upon graduation from Jackson Christian in 1991, Abernathy continued his baseball third in home runs and fourth in RBIs in the Single A Pioneer League that year. His Chris (‘02) and Katherine Fowler had Katherine James Morgan is an operations career at Pensacola Junior College where he set a school single season record for professional career ended with Tommy John surgery during his second season. Fowler 12/28/15. Kate was welcomed by big sister Brent and Molly (Neilson) specialist with the Department home runs (11) and RBIs (58). This record landed him the title of Florida Junior Liza, who is three. They reside at 1712 Stokes Lane, Inmon ‘06, along with Kenley of Justice. They reside 13402 College Freshman of the Year and was afterward drafted by the Detroit Tigers in “Matt Abernathy has ascended higher and achieved more in post-high school Nashville, TN 37215. Grace and Riley Marie, Princedale Drive, Woodbridge, VA. the 35th round. Rather than going pro, he was recruited by the Ole Miss Rebels and athletics than any other member of the Jackson Christian family. Though injuries welcomed Madelyn Jane. Brent had two excellent seasons. His team set a school record for wins at that time and ended his career early, Matt is humbly using those experiences to God’s glory in his Christy Powell ’02 and Stephan Irvin ’02 were married works at Williams Equipment Josh Aldridge ’08 and wife, was one game away from the college World Series; Florida State beat them in the testimony of God’s faithfulness throughout his career. We could not be more proud 2/6/16. and Supply and Molly is a stay- Jessica, welcomed Braxton to regional championship game, and Abernathy hit over .500 and had two home runs. of Matt and his role in the Kingdom today,” Scott Gatlin, director of athletics, said. at-home mom. They reside at their family 12/3/15. Josh is Wade and JoBeth (Shelton) ’02 39 Winston Place Jackson, TN the defensive line coach and Peace welcomed Charles Wyatt 38305. [email protected] assistant recruiting coordinator born 10/23/15. Wade is a nurse at the University of West Hunter Creasy ‘10 married Allison Spray 6/25/16 in Carmen Dewberry ’11 married Taylor Jane Mansfield ‘11 and anesthetist at Baptist Hospital, Georgia. Jessica is a registered dietitian at Wellstar Jackson. Anthony LeMaster 10/8/16. Jacob Fuller were married and JoBeth is a physician assistant Hospital. They reside at 101 Millstream Ct., Carrollton, Carmen works at West 8/13/16. Taylor works as an with Arkansas Dermatology, GA 30117. [email protected] Klyne ‘10 and Brittny (Johnson) Jackson Baptist Church Child accountant with West Tennessee both in Little Rock, Arkansas. They reside at 8 Leeward Laura Kendrick ’06 married Justin Christopher Miller in ’10 Fawcett welcomed Ledger Development Center in Jackson, Healthcare and Jacob works at Court, Maumelle, AR 72113. October 2015. Megan Hale ’08 received her Bachelor of Science in November 2015. He was and Anthony works at Triple S Gerdau. They reside in Medina, [email protected] from Freed-Hardeman and is studying for her Masters welcomed home by big brother, Enterprise in Finger. They will reside at 1025 Wesley TN. [email protected] Travis and Whitney (Carter) to become a licensed clinical counselor. She is also Channing. Klyne is in dental Cove, Apt. B, Henderson, TN 38340. Jonathan and Ashley (Bradford) ’06 Young welcomed Camille working as a victim advocate at the Carl Perkins Child school in Memphis. They reside [email protected] Jonathan ’11 and Christy (Roby) ’12 Payne were Warrington ’02 and big brothers, Eden Young 8/27/15. Travis is the Abuse Center. at 7470 Overcreek Lane, Bartlett, TN 38133. married 7/2/16. They reside at 601 Old Hickory Blvd Cade and Eli, welcomed Ty district sales manager at IWC [email protected] [email protected] Hayden Ellis ’11 and Kelsey #113, Brentwood, TN 37027. Bradford Warrington, born Foods, and Whitney is a stay-at- David ’08 and Shelley Payne have moved to 5075 welcomed Graham 8/28/15. 10/13/15. They reside at 799 home mom. They reside at 8321 Oliver Grove Lane, Arlington, TN 38002. Ethan and Hollye Beth (Brooks) Griffin ’10 have Hayden works at the Ellis Miciah and Kayla (Brown) Clay Windy City Road, Humboldt, TN Block House Way, Apt. # 613 Knoxville, TN 37923. moved to 35 West Georgia Avenue, Apt 103, Insurance Agency selling ’12 welcomed Adeline 4/4/16. 38343. [email protected] [email protected]. Spencer and Brittany (Forbis) Memphis, TN 38103. Ethan works as an intern personal and commercial They have recently moved back Savage ‘08 welcomed James architect at The Crump Firm, Inc. Hollye Beth property and casualty insurance to Jackson. [email protected] Chris Harris ’03 is the media director and radio voice Seth ‘07 and Anna (Thompson) Doyle ’07 live at 5 “Callen” 5/26/16. Brittany is a graduated in May 2016 with a Master of Science through Erie. Kelsey is the vitamin and supplements of the Biloxi Shuckers, the new minor league baseball Hunters Green Cove, Jackson, TN 38305. Anna is Disney Vacation Planner with in Social Work from the University of Tennessee at manager at Grubbs Grocery. They just celebrated their team on the gulf coast, a Double-A affiliate of the the middle school basketball head coach at Jackson Wish Upon a Star with Us, Knoxville and is a paralegal at EH Law Group. first wedding anniversary by having a Vow Renewal. Milwaukee Brewers. He resides at 1955 Popps Ferry Christian and teaches art. Seth graduated from and Spencer is a pharmacist. They reside at 47 Parchman Drive, Jackson, TN 38305. Coltyn and Haylee (Brooks) Road, Biloxi, MS 39532. Tennessee State University with a Master of Science They reside at 220 Indian Park Drive, Apt. 1306, Josh and Emily (Hartley) Holt [email protected] DeLoach ’13 were married in Nursing and works as a nurse practitioner at Murfreesboro, TN 37128. ‘10 welcomed twin girls, Harper 10/23/15. Coltyn is studying Wes and Audrey (Miller) ’03 Professional Health Services of Jackson. [email protected] Caroline and Ellie Jo, 5/11/16. Jacob Griggs ’11 graduated from the pre-apprentice computer science at Freed- Broadway and big brother Aaron Josh is a football and baseball program at the North American Lineman Training Hardeman University. Haylee welcomed Hutson Kay born Alex Groves ‘07 married Sarah Blake Carden ‘09 and Jesse Hensley were married coach at Crockett County High Center in McEwen, Tennessee. He resides at 19 graduated from Freed- 6/2/15. Wes works for Broadway Mathews 2/27/16 at the Ribault 4/25/15. Blake is the superintendent for King Bradley School. They reside at 1921 Farmwood Cove, Jackson, TN 38305. Hardeman University in May 2016. She is teaching 4th and Sons Trucking, and Audrey Club in Amelia Island, Florida. and Jesse is the administrative support Assistant at UT Nance Road Alamo, TN 38001. [email protected] grade math and science at South Haven Elementary teaches at Jackson Christian. Alex works at Athleta, a clothing Martin Jackson Center. They reside at 329 Barnes Rd, [email protected]. in Lexington, Tennessee. They reside at 102 Murray They reside at 34 Birch Hollow Lane, Jackson, TN company owned by Gap, Inc., Medina, TN 38355. [email protected] Karley Smith ‘11 and Tyler Guard Dr., E-34, Jackson, TN 38305. 38305. [email protected]. and Sarah works as a nanny, Ben Carden ‘11 graduated from the University of Helton ’11 were married [email protected], [email protected] server at a local restaurant and is in school full-time. Bryan Moyers ’09 and wife, Kayla, welcomed Sara Kaye Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2015 and is attending 5/14/16. They reside at 1014 Brooks Gatlin ‘04 and wife, They reside at 8680 Baymeadows Rd E #1610, 2/8/16. the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. Crawford Springs Road, Beech Mallory, announced the birth Jacksonville, FL 32256. [email protected] Bluff, TN 38313. of Betty Jane 1/23/16, weighing Emily (Helton) ‘09 and David Noah Chandler ’11 married [email protected] 7 lbs. Brooks and Mallory both Luke and Ashton (Yenawine) ’07 Westberry were married Kristen Lester 6/4/16. Noah teach at Harding Academy in Guard welcomed Hudson Coy 12/19/15. Emily and David teach graduated from Harding Kenneth ‘11 and Ashlyn Lilly Memphis. They reside at 1229 3/2/16. Ashton is a 5th grade at Sulphur Springs High School. University and is working at welcomed Madison Grace Wilmore Road, Memphis, TN 38117. teacher at Donelson Elementary, They reside at 920 Rockdale State Farm in Searcy. Kristen 7/1/16. Kenneth and Ashlyn [email protected] and Luke is the youth minister Rd. Apt 15 Sulphur Springs, TX will graduate in December. They graduated from Freed- at Oliver Creek Church of 75482. [email protected] reside at 1848 N. Main, Searcy, AR 72143. Hardeman University with CPT Tyler McAnally ’04 and wife, Brittney, and boys, Christ in Bartlett. They reside at 3169 Yukon Drive, degrees in criminal justice. Nolan and Heath, currently reside in Monterey, Lakeland, TN 38002. [email protected] Heath Thompson ‘09 and Jackson Clouse ’11 married Kenneth works at McKellar Sipes Airport as a lineman California where Tyler is learning the Serbian and Carissa Boring were married Kayla Neal 1/2/16. Jackson and also at Poplar Corner Exxon. Ashlyn plans to be a Croatian languages in preparation for his new job at 9/24/16. Heath received a works at Redden Total Therapy, stay-at-home mom. They reside at 6 Franwood Cove the U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia. They will move physician assistant degree from and Kayla teaches at Jackson in Jackson. to Slovenia in November and will be stationed there Bethel University and is working Christian. They reside at 19 for one year. During that time, Tyler will receive on-the- at North Jackson Family Care. Dunn Ridge Drive, Apt. D, They reside in Jackson, Tennessee. Jackson, TN 38305. [email protected] LEADER 2016 32 On behalf of the more than 840 students who attended Jackson Christian during the 15-16 school year, we Eagle Society $500 - $1,199 sincerely express our gratitude to the alumni, parents, grandparents and friends who gave in order to bless A-1 Chemical Products Mr. and Mrs. Scott Fallert Master Medical Equipment Ms. Bonnie Safley 2015-16 DONOR LIST those we serve. The following list reflects gifts made to any school program between June 1, 2015, and May Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Fowler Mr. and Mrs. Tommy McDonald Dr. and Mrs. Milton Sewell 31, 2016. Cumulative giving is shown to thank our donors at the appropriate level. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Scott Gatlin Mr. and Mrs. Brian McKeel Mr. and Mrs. Bob Slayton Friends of Jackson Christian $1 - $499 Mr. and Mrs. Jason Baker General Mills Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Melton Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Smith Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bartel Mrs. Patricia Gordon Mr. and Mrs. David Middlebrooks Mrs. Billie Snell Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Adams Ms. Kendra Doumitt Mrs. Jeanne Mallard Royal Swimming Pools Inc. BestOne Tire of Jackson, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Kelly Green Mr. and Mrs. Bo Miller Mr. and Mrs. Larry Strange Dr. and Mrs. Wyatt Algee, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Downing Mr. and Mrs. Roy Markham Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Russell Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bradford Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Groves, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Mullins Strickland Roofing Co., Inc. Allegra Print and Imaging Mr. and Mrs. Seth Doyle Mr. and Mrs. Casey McCallum Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Sadler Mr. Brandon Byford Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hatch Nelnet Business Solutions, Inc. T & L Associates Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Allen Mr. and Mrs. Al Earls Ms. Nadine McClure Ms. Jana Sattler Mr. and Mrs. J.D. 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JACKSON CHRISTIAN’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WITH EDWIN McCAIN THURSDAY, NOV. 3, 2016

Hundreds of guests will gather at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 at 832 Country Club Lane for Jackson Christian’s 40th Anniversary Celebration with Special Guest Edwin McCain. As students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends celebrate four decades of learning to lead, a musical and video showcase will highlight student talent and the school’s history. Organizers also will host a silent auction and sponsor reception before the gold and platinum certified singer/songwriter, McCain, takes the stage.

For sponsorships, contact Chris Ramey at 731-668-8055 or [email protected]. For information, visit www.jcseagles.org/JCCelebrates40.