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LEAD CAMPAIGN KEN BRADFORD A GODLY SERVANT NICARAGUA MORE THAN WE CAN IMAGINE “As Jackson Christian reflects upon the testing and trials that the school has faced, it is abundantly clear that these 40 years have been orchestrated by God’s holy hand.”
FROM THE PRESIDENT Dr. Mark Benton
As we embark upon the beginning of our 40th year of school, we eagerly embrace the significance of this time period. According to God’s word, 40 • Moses sent spies into the Promised As Jackson Christian reflects upon the is the number that symbolizes waiting, Land, and they were there for 40 days testing and trials that the school has preparation, or testing. The word of God and 40 nights before returning to give faced, it is abundantly clear that these 40 also uses the number 40 when starting a their report about the land. years have been orchestrated by God’s new phase or new chapter of history. The (Numbers 13:25; 14:34) holy hand. There have been times of number 40 is used more than 140 times • When Israel disobeyed God, He gave intense trials in the midst of the school’s in the word of God. Obviously, God views growth. From financial struggles to 40 as a holy number. them over to their enemies for 40 years. (Judges 13:1) facility challenges to spiritual challenges, • The rains in Noah’s day fell for 40 these 40 years encompass a season of days and nights. (Genesis 7:4) • God allowed the land to rest for 40 preparation and testing. However, as with years. (Judges 3:11; 5:31; 8:28) • Isaac and Jacob were both 40 years all seasons of testing, God’s faithfulness is old when they married. • God gave Nineveh 40 days to evident and sustaining. As we celebrate (Genesis 25:20; 26:34) repent. (Jonah 3:4) these 40 years, it is imperative that we • Jesus fasted 40 days and nights. praise God for His faithfulness in divine • The maximum number of stripes guidance and protection. allowed for anyone to be punished (Matthew 4:2) was 40. (Deuteronomy 25:3) • Jesus was tempted 40 days. • Moses was with God on the mount (Luke 4:2, Mark 1:13) for 40 days and nights. • Jesus remained on earth 40 days (Exodus 24:18) after resurrection. (Acts 1:3)
LEADER 2015 THE LEADER 2015: 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.
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, 11 14 Dr. Cindi Swaim President Dr. Mark Benton Director of Academics Lisa Hickerson Secondary Dean of Students and Director of Athletics Scott Gatlin Director of Elementary Linda Bradford Director of Preschool Martha McDonald 23 27 Director of Advancement Chris Ramey Editor Tamie Sorrell Creative Bret Jones, Bramblett Group Contributing Writers Jackson Christian Staff Judy Bentley Bailey Brown Tajuana Cheshier, Bramblett Group
29 CONTENTS 3 Lead Campaign 14 Technology 24 Elementary 6 Ken Bradford 15 Eagle Spirit 25 Middle School A Godly Servant 17 2015-16 Additions 26 Thank You 7 Senior Highlights 18 Wings Program 27 Fine Arts 9 Eagle Awards 19 Above and Beyond 29 Mission Trip 10 Academic Data Student Council More Than We Can Imagine 11 Graduation 21 Around Campus 31 Alumni Corner 13 Awards Day 23 Preschool 33 Donors, Honorariums & Memorials LEAD CAMPAIGN
CAMPAIGN CHAIRS Honorary Chair: Kathryn Tyler Faculty/Staff Chairs: Ken and Linda Bradford Parent Chairs: Clark and Mamie Converse
CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE Ray L. Dunn, Chairman Dr. Mark Benton At a press conference on the school lawn Jeff Blankenship in October of 2014, Jackson Christian John Mauney announced the launch of a three-year $3.3 Andrew Melton million capital campaign. It includes $2.3 million for a middle and high school expansion, $900,000 for athletic Chris Ramey upgrades and $100,000 for the fine arts. At the time of the launch, the school had gifts and three-year pledges totaling $1.96 million. TOTAL CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISING As of June 2015, the school records more than $2.25 million in gifts and pledges. GOAL: $3.3 MILLION Middle/High School Addition: $2.3 Million “The Lead Campaign’s three-year initiative has clear goals: providing Athletics: $900,000 dedicated fine arts space, expanding our middle/high school and upgrading our athletic facilities for soccer, tennis and football,” Dr. Fine Arts: $100,000 Mark Benton, Jackson Christian president, said. “The Lead Campaign will give our students even greater opportunities to become leaders NAMING OPPORTUNITIES: on the field, in the classroom and, eventually, in the world.” Baptistry: $20,000 Almost 1,000 square feet of space will provide a gateway to learning Canopy: $200,000 in the middle/high school addition. It will improve school safety by providing one central location for entering and exiting the building. Chorus Room: $75,000 The space will be used to honor those who have contributed to Classrooms: $100,000 the success of Jackson Christian in the past and those who are Gateway: $150,000 giving for its future. “We are grateful for the sacrificial support given Offices: $25,000 Jackson Christian since its beginning in 1976. This gateway to learning will honor those whose vision and commitment have brought the Science Lab: $75,000 school to this point, as well as our current efforts,” Director of Soccer Complex: $200,000 Advancement Chris Ramey said. Tennis Complex: $45,000 (one court) $150,000 (four courts) The school’s original Tyler Building will be expanded by 12,000 square feet of space. The addition includes the gateway to the $200,000 (six courts) building and canopied walkways to connect the entire north side of the school. Also included are dedicated space for the choral program, a classroom for the theatre program and four new learning
LEADER 2015 centers. In addition, the administrative and 40 years of the school and how we can best “I look at the work we do on this campus as business offices will be consolidated in this serve students who seek a Christ-centered an eternal ministry. This ministry would not area. Renovated space in the current middle education.” have been possible without the sacrificial school will create a new science laboratory. giving of individuals such as Kathryn Tyler and Before the campaign was announced publicly, others who secured and continue to secure The Lead Campaign also directs funds to the 100 percent of the board already had made the future of our school,” Benton said. He creation of a soccer complex. Currently under financial commitments totaling $325,000, and encouraged others to invest in families and construction, its targeted completion date is more than 75 percent of the faculty and staff students “who will carry the message of Jesus August 2015. Tennis courts, to be completed had pledged $165,000 to the effort. Christ long after they are gone.” in the spring of 2016, will be constructed on campus, allowing these teams to practice and Clark Converse, of Brownsville, Tennessee, Additional information on the Lead campaign, compete at home. The existing football field who, along with his wife Mamie, chairs the including the campaign video, may be found at will be upgraded with improved drainage and parent portion of the campaign, explained jcseagles.org/giving. strengthened turf. their involvement in the effort. He said, “We are trying to make something that is already Jason Rudd, Jackson Christian alumnus and great even better…to give these students immediate past chairman of the board, said, who currently have phenomenal experiences “As Jackson Christian prepares to celebrate through Christian education even more its 40th anniversary in the fall, we are opportunities.” prayerful and purposeful in planning the next
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FRIENDS Gifts or Pledges of $1 - $999 Acculab Environmental Services, Inc. $1.5 M Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bankey Mr. James Biggs Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Britt Miss Stephanie Brown $1 M Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brown Mr. and Mrs. Chris Brush Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Scott Dahlstrom Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Davis $500 K Mr. and Mrs. Al Earls Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. David Forbis Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gateley Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gatlin Mr. and Mrs. Matt Goulding Ms. Katherine Patterson GOLD Gifts or Pledges of $5,000 - $9,999 Ms. Kelly Hagen Miss Daisy Porter Mr. and Mrs. Scott Beard Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Greg Hardee Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rice Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Blankenship Dr. and Mrs. Larry Johnson Mrs. Linda Harston Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ross Mr. and Mrs. Chase Chandler Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Miller Dr. and Mrs. Bob Higgs Mr. and Mrs. Josh Smith Mr. and Mrs. Mark Coffman Mr. and Mrs. Bill Moore Mr. and Mrs. Allen Holland Mr. and Mrs. Danny Sorrell Mr. and Mrs. Ben Coffman Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Morris Ms. Shirley Holliday Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Springer Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Coffman Mrs. Dick Ratliff Mr. and Mrs. Don Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Stems Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gatgens Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Seaton Mr. and Mrs. Barry Jetton Mr. Ryan Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Scott Gatlin Trace Die Cast Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Larry Tignor Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hall Mr. and Mrs. Jay Veazey Mr. and Mrs. Ken Lilly Mr. and Mrs. Chris Turner Mr. and Mrs. Danny Hickerson Mr. and Mrs. David Love Mr. and Mrs. David Ward Mr. and Mrs. Larry McCulley Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Webb PLATINUM Gifts or Pledges of $10,000 - $29,999 Mr. and Mrs. Denver Moore Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Weidner Mr. and Mrs. Chris Morris Miss Cassidy Williams Aloha Pools & Spas Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Myers Mr. Evis Williamson Dr. and Mrs. Mark Benton Mr. and Mrs. Lee Johnson Ms. Nikki Neuhaus Dr. and Mrs. Roger Woods Mr. and Mrs. Kris Bradford Mr. Charles Markham Mr. and Mrs. Ken Bradford Mr. and Mrs. Gary Martin BRONZE Gifts or Pledges of $1,000 - $2,499 Mr. and Mrs. James Brown Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Nash Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. David Middlebrooks Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Butcher Dr. and Mrs. Mike Short Mr. and Mrs. Earl Anderson Mr. and Mrs. David Newberry Mr. and Mrs. David Coffman Mr. and Mrs. Clark Short Mrs. Sandra Arnold Dr. and Mrs. Jim Payne Dr. and Mrs.Charles Cox & The Honorable and Mrs. R. C. Stegall Mr. and Mrs. Jason Baker Mr. and Mrs. Larry Reid Mr. Kevin M. Cox, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Sutherland Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Byrd Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shelton Mr. and Mrs. Raybo Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Roger Swaim Mr. and Mrs. Glynn Carden Mr. and Mrs. Hedrick Shoaf Mr. and Mrs. Seth Chandler Mr. and Mrs. David Sides RUBY Gifts or Pledges of $30,000 - $49,999 Mr. and Mrs. Keith Groves Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Smith Dr. and Mrs. Scott Guthrie Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hatch The Cardiovascular Clinic of West Mr. and Mrs. Max Mitchell Mrs. Wanda Hayes Tennessee PC Mr. and Mrs. David Snell Dr. and Mrs. Todd Hooper Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Warrington Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hyde Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Watson Mr. and Mrs. Matt Joiner Mr. and Mrs. Brad Winsett DIAMOND Gifts or Pledges of $50,000 - $99,999 Mr. and Mrs. Monte Jones Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Wright Dr. and Mrs. Sunny Khamapirad Mr. and Mrs. Tommy McDonald Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Yenawine Mr. and Mrs. Jason Rudd Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Melton LEADERSHIP Gifts or Pledges of $100,000 and up SILVER Gifts or Pledges of $2,500 - $4,999 Mr. and Mrs. Clark Converse Mr. and Mrs. John Bentley Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Lansdale Jackson Christian School Booster Club Ms. Joanna Butler Mr. and Mrs. Richard Newman Dr. and Mrs. Chris Lewis Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Coleman Mrs. Angela Newsom Mrs. Kathryn Tyler Dr. and Mrs. William Emery Mr. and Mrs. Philip Nicholas Mr. and Mrs. Scott Fallert Mr. and Mrs. Chris Ramey Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ferrell Mr. and Mrs. Todd Roland Mr. and Mrs. Doug Hale Dr. and Mrs. Milton Sewell Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Simon Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Hearn Mrs. Betty Tate Dr. and Mrs. Joe Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Jay Walker
LEADER 2015 KEN BRADFORD A GODLY SERVANT
Interim headmaster, director of development, director of biblical studies, chapel coordinator, teacher of Bible, history, psychology and speech, high school tennis coach (winning the first state championship in any sport)… these are highlights of the hats worn by Ken Bradford in a career spanning more than three decades at Jackson Christian.
The Jackson Christian landscape has changed much in those 30 years. He began his Jackson Christian career serving as director of development from an office in a mobile unit; through the years, he has “Through the years seen buildings constructed, athletic fields created, new programs implemented and Ken Bradford’s personnel added. The constant in those He currently serves as an elder and Bible commitment to decades is his role in impacting students’ lives, class teacher at the Campbell Street Church growing them spiritually and academically of Christ. Jackson Christian has and watching them become leaders in their respective communities. Ken states, “I see it Ken is married to Linda, who serves as the never wavered. Whether as a privilege to be a part of a student’s life Director of Elementary at Jackson Christian. especially when he or she is facing a special They have two children, Adam and Ashley. he was serving as challenge. These situations over the years Adam is married to Lindsey (Morse), and they development director, bring back fond memories.” have two children, Behr Taylor and Carter. Ashley Warrington is married to Jonathan, interim president, chair “Mr. Ken Bradford brought a rock solid and they have two children, Cade and Eli, and foundation to Jackson Christian. You could are expecting their third child this year. of the Bible department always depend on him to stand by God’s Word. Thank you so much dear friend,” “Through the years Ken Bradford’s or coordinator of stated Joan Gateley, faculty member. commitment to Jackson Christian has chapel, he always gave never wavered. Whether he was serving as With the second generation of Bradford development director, interim president, chair it his best.” children now enrolled at the school, Ken of the Bible department or coordinator of sees it as a full circle moment. “Linda and chapel, he always gave it his best. His love - Jerry Escue I enjoyed the experience of Adam and for God, his genuine interest in students and Ashley moving through Jackson Christian, his willingness to serve Jackson Christian playing sports and growing spiritually. We wherever he was needed are some of my now get to be a part of this process with memories of Ken. It was my privilege to our grandchildren, who are beginning their have him as a co-worker for seven years,” A retirement celebration journey at the school,” stated Ken. comments Jerry Escue, president emeritus of Jackson Christian. will take place in honor While at Jackson Christian, Ken was very of Mr. Bradford’s 30 years community-minded, serving as president To find complete words to express the of the Jackson Exchange Club, president of gratitude of so many would be impossible. of service as a part of the Lions Club and president of Daybreak As a Godly servant neither he, nor those he homecoming week. More Toastmasters. He was selected as Jackson’s taught and co-labored with, will ever know Outstanding Young Man of the Year in 1988 the full impact of his work this side of heaven. details will be posted on and was the Tri-State Table Topics winner We, as Bob Hope famously sang, say, “Thanks jcseagles.org. through the Toastmasters organization. for the memories…”
6 SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS
2015 graduates who have attended Jackson Christian since preschool or kindergarten.
Lauren Anderson Colin Coleman plans to attend Union Lauren Eison plans plans to attend University and study science to pursue a to attend Lipscomb Lipscomb University, career in medicine. University, where she where she will study will study biology pre-medicine and Courtney Conder plans to study to become a dental missions. elementary education at the University of hygienist. Memphis Lambuth campus.
Nicholas Best will study psychology at Ty Conley will attend East Mississippi Jackie Ellis plans to attend Mississippi State Union University. Community College and study agricultural University and study elementary education to science. become a teacher. Lizzy Bird plans to study pharmacy at Union University to become a clinical Clayton Converse Keifer Engles will pharmacist. plans to study business attend Blue Mountain at Mississippi State College and study Delanee Boyd plans to attend Mississippi University. business administration State University, where she will study to and continue his golf become a nutritionist. career.
Bailey Brown plans to attend the University of Lauren Daughtery plans to attend the Anna Ferrell will attend Mississippi State Tennessee at Knoxville University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and University, where she will study animal and to study food and study elementary education to become a dairy science to practice veterinary medicine. science technology with kindergarten teacher. a concentration in pre- LeeAnna Fewell medicine. Kendyl Dewberry plans to study business plans to attend Belmont and pursue a career in digital photography. University to study Christian Buehler will attend the motion pictures to University of Memphis and study engineering. Kaela Dill plans to study pre-pharmacy at become a television and Union University. film director. Addie Carter plans to attend Union University and major in intercultural and Ellie Dunavant plans to pursue a career as missions studies. a dental hygienist at Jackson State Community Brodie Flanigan plans to study business at College. Mississippi State University. Chance Clarke plans to study psychology at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Adam Dunlap plans to study pre-physical Anna Forderhase plans to study therapy at Freed-Hardeman University. communications at the University of Madelyn Coffman Tennessee at Knoxville. plans to attend Jake Earls plans Mississippi State to attend Freed- Tyler Foreman plans to attend East University and study Hardeman University Mississippi Community College and become a international relations and study physics to registered nurse. to pursue a career as a pursue a career as an management analyst. occupational missionary. Tamara Friesen will attend California Baptist University, where she will study graphic design and theatre to pursue a career as a graphic artist or actress.
LEADER 2015 Andie Goode plans to attend Lipscomb Shea Nickias plans to study sports Matthew Teague University and study English and creative medicine at the University of Tennessee at plans to attend Freed- writing. Martin. Hardeman University to study biology to pursue Kiev Graham will attend East Mississippi Carson Parker plans to study business at a career in medicine. Community College and study agriculture. Jackson State Community College.
Sydney Grammer plans to study chemistry John Pate plans to attend Faulkner and pursue a career as a pharmacist at the University and study Bible and musical theatre. Nathan Thomas University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. plans to attend Freed- Abigail Payne plans to Hardeman University. Josh Hertzka plans to attend Freed- attend Lipscomb, where Hardeman University, where he will study she will study early computer science to pursue a career in childhood education to information technology. pursue a career as an elementary teacher. Kayla Hill plans to Spencer Thornhill plans to attend Jackson attend the University State Community College where he will study of Memphis, where she Peyton Prescott plans to attend the psychology to pursue a career as a forensic will study criminology to University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and psychologist. become an investigator. pursue a career in physical therapy. Taylor Thurmond plans to study marketing Dylan Purvis plans to attend Freed- at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Hardeman University, where he will study computer science to pursue a career in April Volner plans to attend Jackson State Georgia Hopkins graphic design. Community College and pursue a career in plans to study athletic music. training at Union Caleb Rice will attend Mississippi State University while University, where he will study agribusiness to Alex Watlington plans to attend Middle pursuing her soccer pursue a career in chemical sales. Tennessee State University to study criminal career. justice and pursue a career as a U.S. Marshal. Zach Rice will attend Mississippi State University, where he will study agronomy Alex Welch plans to pursue a career Hadley Hutchinson plans to attend the to pursue a career as a crop production in speech pathology at the University of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and specialist. Tennessee at Chattanooga. pursue a career in medicine. Lance Roby plans to attend the University David Wells plans to attend the University Nick Jackson plans to pursue a career in of Tennessee at Martin to pursue a career in of Memphis to study psychology to pursue a sports medicine after completing a degree at occupational therapy. career as a clinical therapist. Freed-Hardeman University. Alex Roland will attend Lipscomb Hannah White plans to attend Lubbock Kassie Knott plans to study elementary University to study nursing to pursue a career Christian University and study Bible or education at Union University. as a nurse anesthetist. mathematics.
Grant Ley plans to attend Tennessee Shelby Sanders plans to attend Bethel Drew Woods plans to attend the University Technological University and study computer University and study sports medicine to of Tennessee at Chattanooga and study science to pursue a career as a software pursue a career as a physical therapist. biology to pursue a career as a physician’s engineer. assistant. Brock Smith plans to attend the University Thomas Lunsford plans to study pre- of Tennessee at Chattanooga and study Caroline Yarbrough optometry at Union University. biology to pursue a career in dentistry. plans to attend the University of Tennessee Alicia Maners plans Johnathan Stamps plans to study at Martin and study to attend Harding agriculture at Jackson State Community psychology to pursue University, where she College. a career in speech will study English to pathology. pursue a career as an Leah Taylor plans to attend Harding English literature and University and study communications and Spencer Ziegler plans to attend linguistics professor. science disorders to pursue a career in Mississippi State University and study speech pathology. business administration to pursue a career in Jake Nichols plans to attend the University international business. of Tennessee at Knoxville.
8 EAGLE AWARDS Fourteen seniors were selected by the faculty as Eagle Award recipients; the Eagle Award is the pinnacle award given at Jackson Christian. This group of seniors demonstrated academic excellence, involvement with school, community and church and spiritual influence throughout their academic careers at Jackson Christian.
Recipients: Lauren Anderson, Bailey Brown, Addie Carter, Madalyn 1. Coffman, Adam Dunlap, Jackie Ellis, Andie Goode, Kayla Hill, Thomas Lunsford, Alicia Maners, Abigail Payne, Leah Taylor, Matthew Teague and 7. Nathan Thomas.
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1. Mr. and Miss JCS – Adam Dunlap, 4. Nathan Thomas and Jackie Ellis 2. Most Respected – Hadley Hutchison and Addie Carter 3. Most Likely to Succeed – Jake Earls and Lauren Anderson 10. 4. Best Leader – Thomas Lunsford and Bailey Brown 5. Friendliest – Lance Roby and Kayla Hill 5. 6. Most School Spirit – Dylan Purvis and Anna Ferrell 7. Best Smile – Colin Coleman, Caleb Rice and Lauren Eison 8. Most Polite – Josh Hertzka, 11. Matthew Teague and Alicia Maners 9. Most Talented – John Pate and April Volner
6. 10. Most Athletic – Kiev Graham and Georgia Hopkins 11. Wittiest – Nicholas Best and Taylor Thurmond
LEADER 2015 ACADEMIC DATA
AVERAGE COMPOSITE ACT SCORE OF SENIOR CLASS 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 DID YOU KNOW?
THE TOP 10% OF SENIORS SCORED AN AVERAGE OF 31.57 ON THE ACT AND THE TOP 20% 23.0 23.5 23.4 23.34 SCORED AN AVERAGE OF 23.6 24.3 24.5 24.3 29.79 The 2015 graduating class was awarded 80 80 75 $4,149,356 in scholarship money. 71 69 67 65 2015 Graduates Accepted by Diverse Universities 51 Bellarmine University Mississippi College Belmont University Mississippi State University Bethel University Samford University Blue Mountain College Shorter University California Baptist University Southeast Missouri State University East Mississippi Community College Tennessee Technological University Faulkner University Union University 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Freed-Hardeman University University of Louisville NUMBER OF GRADUATES BY YEAR Harding University University of Memphis Jackson State Community College University of Memphis Lambuth Campus AVERAGE COMPOSITE ACT SCORE OF SENIOR CLASS Lee University University of Mississippi Lipscomb University University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Lubbock Christian University University of Tennessee at Knoxville Middle Tennessee State University University of Tennessee at Martin
Accreditation Jackson Christian completed its five-year accreditation review through the National Christian School Association and AdvancED (formally SACS). 23.0 The external review is an integral component of AdvancED Performance 23.5 23.4 23.34 Accreditation and provides the institution with a comprehensive evaluation. 23.6 The evaluation is guided by the results of diagnostic instruments, in-depth 24.3 24.5 24.3 review of data and documentation, and the professional judgment of a team of qualified and highly trained evaluators. A series of diagnostic instruments 80examines80 the impact of teaching and learning on student performance, the 75 capacity of leadership71 to effect continuous improvement, and the degree to 69 which the institution optimizes its use67 of available resources to facilitate and 65 support student success. The results of this evaluation are represented in the Index of Education Quality51 (IEQ™). The AdvancED national average for the IEQ is 282.79. Jackson Christian scored a 317.95 on the IEQ.
National Honor Society - The National Honor Society inducted 34 new members. The 85-member group has worked hard to maintain the high standards of the society. Twenty-nine of the 67 seniors graduated with NHS honors. 10 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 NUMBER OF GRADUATES BY YEAR “I wish for you to discover what you are passionate about and to use that passion to bring glory to God.” – Andie Goode, Valedictorian
GRADUATION 2015 Forty-one preschool students sang songs, recited scripture and entertained family and friends at the Jackson Christian Preschool end-of-the-year program. Tears filled the eyes of audience members as the 4-year olds sang “One Small Voice.” Twenty-eight junior kindergarten students showed off their skills at their end-of-the-year program. They received certificates for a successful year. “Kindergarten Rocks” was the theme of this year’s kindergarten graduation, where 38 students received their diplomas. We look forward to seeing all that God has planned for these young students as they continue their education at Jackson Christian.
Sixty-seven high school seniors made up the 35th graduating class at Jackson Christian. To the class of 2015, we pray for you to lead others as you begin this new chapter of your life.
LEADER 2015 “When I think about my time at JCS, I go through all my memories I’ve made here. I think about all the fun times I’ve had, what I’ve learned, all I’ve accomplished, and especially the relationships I’ve made with the teachers and fellow students.” – Adam Dunlap, Salutatorian
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Jordan Jones and Eli Gay (tie), 3rd Ben Hurbis, 4th Ayden Shaw and 5th Kaylan Brewington; (Darety) 1st Callie Bates, 4 – Middle School Christian Living: 2nd Desirae Walker, 3rd Will Kendrick, 6th grade – Tolani Agbetoyin, Alayna 4th Nash Crowe, 5th Mara Bezold; Hall, Sadie Johnson, Matthew Best, (Melton) 1st Nathan Britt, 2nd Courtney 1 - Jackson Christian students excelled at Avery Bradford, Hudson Rudd; 7th Minton, 3rd Avery Holloway, 4th Kallie the Tennessee Mathematics Teachers grade – Orchee Sorker and Britt Holloway, 5th Cole Coffman; 4th grade – Association Regional Mathematics Holland; 8th grade – Mary Claire (Dahlstrom) 1st Ansel Khamapirad, 2nd Competition in Dyersburg. Placing Swaim and Jack Moore. McKinley Arnold, 3rd Elijah Miller, 4th were: Algebra I – Hal Carter-5th, Emily Evie Patrick, 5th Ryder Lewis; (Groves) Christensen-17th, and Mary Claire 5 – Middle School Top Honors: 6th 1st Katie Alexander, 2nd Emma Gaskill, Swaim-20th; Geometry – Abby Bowen- grade – 1st Brooke Webb, 2nd Dylan 3rd Kyle Christensen, 4th Leighla Wood, 3rd, Emily White-11th, Brennan Riddle- Arnold, 3rd Emma Vaughn; 7th grade – 5th Emma Kate Hughes; (Philpot) 1st 14th, and Emma Grace Humphreys- 1st Will Bartel, 2nd Orchee Sorker, 3rd Caroline Thrower, 2nd Ella McClain, 3rd 16th; Algebra II – Katie Morris-17th; Chris Goodrich; 8th grade – 1st Mary Addy Measley, 4th Ryder Hendry, 5th PreCalculus – Blaire Taggart-10th and Claire Swaim, 2nd Emma Lunsford, Hunter Watson; 5th grade – (Nicholas) Katelyn Swaim-15th; Statistics – Abigail 3rd Tanner Arnold. 1st Kennedy Swaim, 2nd Mia Miller, 3rd Payne-4th; Calculus – Andie Goode-5th, Libba Miller, 4th Natalie Moore, 5th Lauren Anderson-18th, and 6 – Elementary Christian Living: Lainie Darnall; (Reid) 1st Willa Strong, Hannah White-20th. 3rd grade – (Broadway) Eli Gay and 2nd Sydney Brooks, 3rd Brenley Ramey, Maggie Matthews; (Darety) Nash 4th Wade Baker, 5th Emma Williams; 2 – High School Christian Living: Crowe and Callie Bates; (Melton) (Yenawine) 1st Campbell Scott, 2nd 9th grade – Sara Jon Taylor and Mason Nathan Britt and Tess Humphreys; Andrew Pittman, 3rd Abby Britt, 4th Clanin; 10th grade – Katie Morris and 4th grade – (Dahlstom) Aiden Childress Chloe Jarvis, 5th Ella Williams. Nick Schnell; 11th grade – Abby Mullins and Lauren Day; (Groves) Emma and Colton Graves; 12th grade – Addie Gaskill and Wesley Grantham; 8 – Valedictorian Andie Goode and Carter and Thomas Lunsford. (Philpot) Jackson Guthrie and Gracie Salutatorian Adam Dunlap. Brasher; 5th grade – (Nicholas) Dawson 3 – High School Top Honors: 9th Matthews and Mia Morris; (Reid) Cade 9 – This year Honor Cords were given to grade – 1st Saylor Greer, 2nd Savannah Spradlin, Brenley Ramey and Willa seniors in several areas including 30 or above Ewing, 3rd Sara Jon Taylor; 10th grade Strong; (Yenawine) Liam Cox and composite score on ACT, Cum Laude, Magna – 1st Maria McConkey, 2nd Reagan Taylor Roberson. Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude, Service, Bain, 3rd Sara Maners; 11th grade – 1st Student Council, Leadership University Katelyn Swaim, 2nd Chloe White, 3rd 7 – Elementary Top Honors: 3rd grade graduate, All-State Chorus and Band, Blaire Taggart. – (Broadway) 1st McKenna Olds, 2nd Valedictorian and Salutatorian.
LEADER 2015 simulations. These avenues helped them to find their own learning style. “By finding the information on their own, they know more about the subject than if I had lectured on it for two days. At the conclusion, I bring it all back together to make sure they have all the information,” stated Tami Myers, middle school science teacher. Students created a glossary and table of contents and laid out the design and organization of the book. Upon completion they have an epub book that can be published if they choose.
Seventh grade science students assembled a digital leaf collection. Visiting the arboretum at Union University, they found the leaves, TECHNOLOGY: used an app called Leaf Snap, logged the findings into Keynote and completed the STEM collection. Unlike the past, when actual leaves were collected, pressed for days, and STEM is the new buzzword in science education, but what glued into a scrapbook, it’s now all digital. does it mean and why is it important? What will the redesign of middle school science and Explore courses look like STEM is an acronym that refers to the to incorporate STEM into mathematics and in the near future at Jackson Christian? academic disciplines of science, technology, even into English. eTextbooks as opposed to hardbound engineering and mathematics. The concept of textbooks will become the norm, curriculum STEM is to move from a traditional lecture- In Explore classes this past year, sixth will be reviewed annually to ensure an based classroom-learning environment into grade students designed and built paper emphasis on STEM lessons and collaboration a more active hands-on approach. rockets. They calculated height and time between all subjects will be enhanced. in air and then launched rockets and Additionally, students will be provided more As a global leader in science, engineering compared calculation to actual time in air. opportunities in Explore classes to enhance and innovators, our country needs students Students then determined what factors what they are learning in science. who pursue fields in science, technology, were responsible for accurate flights and engineering and mathematics. According tried to improve their design and re-launch. “Over the years, it has proven difficult to the U.S. Department of Education, only Seventh grade students built basic electrical at times to get students excited when 16% of American high school seniors are circuits using breadboards, LED’s, transistors, learning about science and technology. The proficient in mathematics and interested in a diodes, electric motors, servos, tilt switches, STEM program was rewarding for me as STEM career. By the time our middle school piezo speakers, and push button switches. an educator because I was able to see the students enter the workforce, 90% of the They also worked on programming a students light up as they were able to see jobs will have a STEM component. Whatever microcontroller to perform a specific task, first hand how the technology relates to real future career field students enter from such as causing LED lights to turn on and world applications of the things they were agriculture to medical to manufacturing, off, blink and fade, operate electric motors learning. They were engaged and genuinely a digital component will be required. and servos, and play music using a piezo interested in the material, and I always Incorporating the STEM concept into our speaker. Further, they learned to modify the consider that a success,” said Earl Anderson, academics will help better prepare students programs in order to change the function of science instructor. for future careers. In 2010, The National the controller. Science Board reported 16.9 million jobs Director of Academics Lisa Hickerson including non-STEM jobs, such as sales, Eighth grade students built circuits to stated, “We want to assist students in marketing and management required at operate a Teachbot (small robot). Students finding and using facts to apply toward a least a bachelor degree level of science and programmed the on-board microcontroller deeper level of learning. We will provide engineering expertise. to perform certain movements, measured an environment of collaboration and velocity and used the velocity to map out a infuse technology in creative ways so that Through our 21st Century Digital Learning certain course to navigate through a maze. there will be a seamless transition to their Initiative, we have the technology in place to collegiate experience. We will be bold about fully implement STEM academics. Since the In science, students wrote a textbook on the decisions that we make to encourage introduction of iPads in 2012, we have been their iPad using an app called Creative Book and develop students into life-long learners in the process of incorporating the STEM Builder. The students used many different fully aware of their learning style and concept into all middle school curriculums. approaches to research for their books confident in how to personally achieve Further, we are redesigning the current including watching videos, reading textbooks, their goals.” middle school science and Explore courses taking notes, and looking at websites and
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3 1 – Progress is being made to bring soccer to campus. The field is set for completion for the 2015-16 school year as a project of the Lead Campaign.
2 - Junior Christian Williams was recently named to the All-West Tennessee Football First- Team Offensive players for punting. Clay Lewis and Kiev Graham were named to the All- District team for football. Hadley Hutchison, Miles Humphreys, and Alex Roland received Honorable Mentions.
3 - Middle school Eagle boys basketball team won the TNT Invitational. 5 4 4 – Co-ed Cheer won first place in Birmingham, Alabama at the Southern Championship. They earned a bid to the national championship in the medium varsity co-ed division.
5 - Sophomore Logan Riddle was named to the All-West Tennessee first team in cross county. Logan has run with the Jackson Christian XC team since sixth grade. He was also the Class A-AA Regional Champion this year.
6 - Georgia Hopkins was named Jackson 6 Christian’s Female Athlete of the Year by the Jackson-Madison County Sports Hall of Fame. She received a scholarship award that she will use to continue her playing career at Union University.
Jackson Christian Athletic Director Scott Gatlin has been recognized by TSSAA as its distinguished honoree as an administrator. This distinguished service award is given for his contribution to student athletes in Tennessee.
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7 - Baseball finished the year with a 31-13 10 record. They were the District 15-A champions in back-to-back years and this was the third district championship in a row. They were the Region 8-A champions in back-to-back years. Caleb Rice, Carson Parker, Hunter Higdon, Miles Humphreys, Shea Nikias, Wesley Wester and Carter Holt made the 15-A All-District team. 13
8 - Cooper Dunn finished 20th out of 100 golfers with a score of 80, 77 at the TSSAA State Championship Golf Tournament. Emily Cisco and AnaMarie Smith also had great showings. Keifer Engles signed to play golf with Blue Mountain College. 14 Eagle Basketball players Shea Nichias and Kiev Graham were named to the 15A All- District team. 15
Caroline Yarbrough and Kayla Davenport were named to the 15A All-District team in basketball.
9 - Eagle Soccer finished the season 11-5-1 and won a district championship for the first time since 2010. Clay Lewis, Thomas Lunsford, Parker Finton and Christopher Clifton were selected to the 2015 Men’s All-District West Team. Marshall Davis was tournament level and came with one game of 15 - In Track, Aspen Guy (shot put) and chosen the West District Offensive Player of the advancing to the championship game. District Logan Riddle (3200) broke school records at Year, Colin Coleman was named the West regular season honorees were Defensive Player the Dyersburg Invitational, and Adam Dunlap District Goalkeeper of the Year and Jeff Lean of the Year, Georgia Hopkins; Offensive Player (800) broke the meet record. In the preliminary was selected the West Region Coach of the Year. of the Year, Amelia Grizzell; Goalkeeper of of sub-sectionals, Aspen Guy was fourth in the Year, Kady Beth Cook; Coach of the Year, shot put, Lauren Daugherty was third in 10 - Sarah Miller won the West Tennessee Jeff Lean. Making first Team All-District were the 1600m run, Adam Dunlap was first in middle school girls tennis championship. Allison Anna Ferrell, Anna Wallace, Julia Anne the 800m run and Logan Riddle was second Smith, Maggie Chamberlain and Riley Lansdale and Alicia Maners; second Team in the 3200m run. At sectionals, Aspen Guy Baines also placed in the tournament. All-District, Katelyn Swaim. finished fifth in shot put, Lauren Daugherty fifth in the 1600m, Adam Dunlap third in the 11 - Dylan Snider and Nora Coffman 13 - Softball finished the season with a 14-13 800m and Logan Riddle finished in first place advanced to the district semi-finals in tennis. record, second in the region and earned a trip in the 3200m with a time of 10:10 to qualify for to Sub-State. Elle Dunavant, Jenna Arnold, State. Logan came in 4th at the state meet with Sam Newman, seventh grade, was named Emma Grace Humphreys and Kacie a personal record of 10:05:56. to the West Tennessee Middle School Soccer Lynch made the District All-Tournament team. Conference 2015 All-Region Team, which selects Making All-District were Jenna Arnold, Both the high school boys and girls cross the top player from each school team. Kacie Lynch, Sophie Dunavant and country teams made their second trip to the Courtney Kiestler. state championship meet this year. Several had 12 - Lady Eagle Soccer finished the season record-setting races during the season. Logan first in their district regular season, won the 15 14 - Middle school lady Eagle softball, led Riddle won the regional meet. A-AA District, won the region, won the sectional by standout pitcher Jenna Arnold, finished the and earned a trip to the state tournament. season with an 11-4 record for first-year head They earned their first ever win at the state coach Jennifer Wheeler.
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ADMISSIONS: JILL JOINER Jill Williams Joiner joined the Jackson Christian facility in the area of business development. Jill’s hobbies include family in January 2014 as the director of In this role, she was responsible for creek hiking at admissions. She is a Jackson Christian alumna community events, recruitment of families, Kentucky Lake with as a member of the Class of 1993. While a marketing, social media and the development her dad and son, student, she was a member of SGA, a class of referral sources. dog rescue and officer and vice president of her senior class. community theatre. She was selected by her classmates as Best Before working at Brookdale, Joiner worked Jill is married to Matt Personality her junior year, Best All Around for more than a decade as a recruiter Joiner, a firefighter in her senior year and Homecoming Queen. in the healthcare industry. She is a 1999 Jackson, and they have graduate of the University of Memphis with one son, Jack who Since 2012, Joiner has been employed by a bachelor of arts in communication with a is in eighth grade at Brookdale Senior Living at their Jackson Oaks minor in public relations. Jackson Christian.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL OPERATIONS: ANDREW MELTON
Andrew Melton As regional vice president, he led a region community influencers throughout West has joined Jackson of 14 team members for the Southwest Tennessee. Andrew has a strong passion for Christian as the Tennessee territory with a $356 million Christ and seeing others grow and develop director of financial portfolio, provided human resource in their relationship with God,” stated school operations. Melton management and development and president Dr. Mark Benton. has spent the communicated the values, purpose and previous 13 years mission of the association. Melton received a bachelor of science in working in financial finance from the University of Memphis services at Farm Credit Mid-America, where “Andrew brings a strong passion and and attended Farm Credit Services of Mid- he worked his way from financial services understanding of financial management, America Leadership College. He is married to officer trainee to assistant vice president of as well as the ability to think strategically Jackson Christian alumna Brooke Johns Melton, financial services to regional vice president of to make sound financial decisions. He and they have three children—Abigail, who is financial services. has developed strong relationships with in first grade, Matthew and Luke.
BASKETBALL: J.D. BYRD J.D. Byrd has assumed the role of head boys’ student assistant for the Lion basketball team Byrd led his team to basketball coach beginning in the 2015-16 from 2006-08 under Head Coach Jason the state tournament, school year. In his four-year tenure at Jackson Shelton. He served as a graduate assistant capturing both the Christian, he has served as middle school girls’ from 2008-10 in this same program. In the district championship head coach, varsity boys’ assistant coach and 2008-09 season at Freed-Hardeman, Byrd and region championship. golf coach. assisted in leading the Lions to their first- In 2014-2015, Byrd led ever conference championship game and the three individuals to the Scott Gatlin, athletic director at Jackson program’s first trip to the NAIA National state tournament. Christian, said, “Coach Byrd possesses the Tournament since 1998. traits we look for in head coaches of our Dr. Mark Benton, athletic programs. He loves his players with At Jackson Christian, Byrd coached the middle president of Jackson Christian stated, “Jackson the love of Christ. He models hard work and school girls’ basketball team from 2011-14 Christian is extremely blessed to have Coach is able to motivate his teams to work just as and has served as the high school boys’ Byrd guide our basketball program into the hard as he does. He has a passion to coach assistant coach since 2014. In 2011-12, Byrd future. His energy, passion and knowledge basketball, and he is a student of the game.” led the middle school girls’ team to a 20-6 will be a tremendous gift for our young men. overall record while capturing first place J.D.’s desire to use the game of basketball as a Byrd graduated from Freed-Hardeman in the Tigrett Tournament and a final four forum to mold young men into warriors for University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science appearance in the TNT State Tournament. He Christ is immeasurable.” degree and Master of Education in 2010. also serves as the high school golf coach. In While at Freed-Hardeman, he was the 2013-14, his second year as head golf coach,
LEADER 2015 JACKSON CHRISTIAN ANNOUNCES WINGS PROGRAM In the 2015-16 school year, Jackson Christian will expand academic enrichment and specialized support for students through its new Wings Program.
Designed to better equip the school to serve the individual needs of students, Wings is comprised of four individual programs: Literacy Lab, Quest, Soar and Harmony.
The Literacy Lab offers students with dyslexia or related reading-based learning deficiencies additional support from a certified academic language practitioner. Quest, a tutorial program, offers Jackson Christian’s middle and high school students academic support, while Soar challenges students who have been evaluated and meet gifted qualifications. Harmony provides special needs students with academic support so they may reach their full potential.
Brandi Holland, Certified Academic Language Practitioner, will be the instructor of the Literacy Lab. Holland is certified by the Academic Language Therapy Association, the largest national professional organization for written language specialists.
Leigh-Ann Davis will be the director of Soar. Davis is licensed in Tennessee to teach gifted students and previously taught gifted classes in the Obion County School System for third – eighth grades. She is a member of the Tennessee Association for the Gifted (TAG). Additionally, Ruth Anne Smith will instruct the elementary portion of Soar. Both Davis and Smith have master’s degrees in special education that meet the requirements for licensure in gifted education for the Tennessee Department of Education.
Jackson Christian president Dr. Mark Benton said the Wings Program fits the school’s mission to lead students in continuous learning that grows from a foundation of faith in God and models the teachings of Christ in every aspect of life.
“We realize that all children have been uniquely designed emotionally, socially and cognitively by God. We want to embrace their More information about Wings can be found uniqueness, find their strengths and help them reach their full potential,” he said. at www.jcseagles.org/academics/Wings. 18 ABOVE AND BEYOND: STUDENT COUNCIL
By Bailey Brown
This year has been amazing for the Jackson Christian Student Council. Since the election of new class representatives last May, the student council has been planning and helping with events for the school and the community. Last summer, as student body president, I attended the Tennessee school into the holiday spirit and hosted a Association of Student Councils Summer Christmas party for high school students. Camp. While there, I had the opportunity The night before exams, students came to to attend leadership sessions, glean ideas the school and enjoyed a catered dinner, from other student councils, and network Christmas movies, and Dirty Santa. Because of with students from across the state. The the positive response from the event, a new opportunity to learn how student councils tradition has been established for our school. function in other systems was a great learning experience. Further, bringing this Following winter break, the student council knowledge back to Jackson Christian has spending most of the day playing numerous hosted two blood drives, orchestrated the helped develop new projects and vision games with the elementary students. elementary Easter egg hunt, attended the within our own student council. Tennessee Association of Student Councils The last event of the fall semester was Convention, and planned A Hunger to Serve. This excitement generated through the making our inaugural appearance at the summer planning process carried over Tennessee Association of Student Councils’ The Easter egg hunt was carried out with the into the first big project of the school year, regional workshop. Jackson Christian high school juniors and seniors being assigned Canstruction led by sophomores Katie and sent representatives from grades 9-12 to to an elementary class and then spending the Claire Morris. Canstruction is a citywide Memphis to spend time in discussion with day hunting eggs with their students. However, event that businesses, organizations and fellow students on a multitude of school- this year the Easter egg hunt involved a picnic schools participate in to provide canned related challenges, events and issues. These style cookout that allowed the students to eat goods for our local food bank, RIFA. Each discussions were then used to develop more outside and enjoy the beautiful day. participating entity used canned goods to effective ways of functioning within our own build sculptures that are judged for creativity student council. Jackson Christian sent two student and two and stylistic components. The girls led a team adult representatives to Chattanooga for the in building an impressively large birthday As the weather began getting colder, student Tennessee Association of Student Councils cake out of the collected canned goods. council looked for ways to get the secondary Convention. While there, they viewed Following the competition, all goods were given to RIFA and used to feed the food insecure in our community.
For this year’s football homecoming, the student council decided on a theme of There’s No Place Like HOMEcoming. The school was transformed into the Land of Oz complete with a yellow brick road that led them through the story of “The Wizard of Oz.” Other fun activities from Homecoming week included dress-up days, Dr. Benton’s famous trash can milkshakes, a school-wide scavenger hunt and a tailgate before the football game for both current students and alumni. The annual Harvest Festival at the elementary school was also this week. This fun-filled day consisted of juniors and seniors
LEADER 2015 The Jackson Christian Student Council received the Four Star Council Award at the conference. Bailey Brown received the Above and Beyond Award for her hard work.
completed Student Council projects from This has been an exciting around the state, voted for the statewide and productive year for the executive board for the upcoming school student council. We have year and shared ideas that can be duplicated accomplished our goals but within our school. still have many things to implement in the coming The last project of the school year was years. The newly elected A Hunger to Serve. A Hunger to Serve is class representatives for the the result of the student council’s desire 2015-2016 school year are to coordinate a project that would impact filled with potential and will the community in a large way. The council make a positive impact on partnered with Hunters Sharing the Harvest our school and community. of Gibson County in this venture. Both It has been a privilege to organizations raised funds and with the lead and work alongside my combined results of donations collected, fellow students. student and parent volunteers packed more than 24,000 ready-made meals and distributed them to various food banks in our area.
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4 5 1 - Ansel Khamapirad, fourth grade, had the honor to midterm test for his third degree black belt in front of In Ho Lee, the grand master and president of the American Taekwondo Association. Testing consists of a fit test, a forms test, weapons test and sparring test. Khamapirad participated in one of the largest black belt only regional testings to this date. He was one of six children under the age of 13 out of 101 candidates. Ansel studies under Mitch Sage, fourth degree regional advisor. 6 2 - Emily Christensen, eighth grade won the middle school Spelling Bee by correctly spelling “gaffe.” Jonathan Morris, sixth grade, was the runner-up. Emily represented Jackson Christian at the West Tennessee Regional Bee.
3 – The Recycled Art Fair was a huge success. The elementary winners were: first place, Hunter Grace Barnett, second place, Lance Franks, and third place, Harrison Spence. The middle school Imagination winners were first place, Hal Carter, second place, Kaley Shackleford, and third place, Trey Cooper. The Creative Art winners were first place, Alex Mills, second place, Owen Gibson, and third place, Elena Warren. 7 8 4 - Senior Lauren Anderson was among eight of Jackson-Madison County’s best high school students honored by the Jackson-Madison Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution as 2015 Good Citizen Award winners.
5 - Fourth grade student Zane White wrote the winning essay for why his grandparents are the Grandparents of the Year. His grandparents are Kristy and Steve Skelton, Nita and David White and Nancy and Randy Snider.
6 - Chloe White, Claire Christensen, Katelyn Swaim, and Miles Humphreys graduated from Leadership University.
7 and 8 - Claire Christensen and Katie Mullins were selected as the Girls State representatives. Daniel Clegg and Dylan Snider will represent Jackson Christian at Boys State.
LEADER 2015 9 - Katie and Claire Morris were selected to represent 9 Jackson Christian at Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY).
10 – Six seventh grade students were selected to participate in the DUKE Talent Search based on their NWEA test scores. The are Faith Baker, Will Bartel, Camille Converse, Britt Holland, Matthew Riggsbee and Orchee Sorker.
11 - Twenty-nine fourth and fifth grade students were selected to participate in the DUKE Talent Search based on their NWEA test scores. They are Katie Alexander, McKinley Arnold, Wade Baker, Abby Britt, Sydney Brooks, Logan Burt, Kyle Christensen, Zachary Compton, Lauren Day, Sutton Fallert, Emma Gaskill, Wesley Grantham, Ryder Hendry, Jack Holland, Sara Hoppers, Emma Hughes, Chloe 10 Jarvis, Ansel Khamapirad, Dawson Matthews, Libba Miller, Natalie Moore, Mia Morris, Andrew Pittman, Campbell Scott, Cade Spradlin, Willa Strong, Jude Taylor, Ella Williams and Leighla Wood.
12 - Maria McConkey was selected as the Rotary Youth Leadership Award representative.
13 – The spring consignment sale was the largest spring sale in school history, grossing more than $114,000.
14 – Caroline Yarbrough was crowned the 2014-15 Homecoming Queen.
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BUSY HANDS MAKE LEARNING FUN Because children learn best by having hands-on experiences, teachers at Jackson Christian Preschool offer many opportunities for them to experience activities that are vital to their learning. Children are more likely to develop skills when they are having fun, but also when the skills have meaning for them; hands-on learning provides for both of these characteristics of learning.
Activities such as building with blocks, using a balance and magnifying glass, lacing, sorting, painting, cooking, working puzzles, making play dough and shaving cream letters, removing the insides of a pumpkin, coloring and making cards to share are many of the activities used to promote learning. As children participate in these activities, their cognitive, language, social, emotional, physical and creative development increases tremendously.
If you would like more information about Jackson Christian Preschool – Campbell Street Campus, please contact Martha McDonald 731-427-9593 or [email protected]
LEADER 2015 “It is exciting to teach science from a Biblical view, which includes scripture- based convictions. For many people, science has replaced God as the source of authority. However, our students learn that Christian faith and scientific achievement are not mutually exclusive.” ELEMENTARY - Robin Philpot, fourth grade “Something that I love about my class is seeing them grow spiritually. Whether it is leading chapel for the first time or writing their prayers to God in their prayer journals, it is so sweet to see them show their love for God.” - Michelle Hyde, first grade
“One of my favorite things about our reading curriculum is that students are involved in reading authentic literature that is a good fit for them and that is on their interest level. It allows me the opportunity to meet their individual needs through one-on-one conferencing as well as whole-group and small-group instruction. Reading even permeates our writing, grammar and vocabulary curriculum, because, like Dr. Seuss, I am a firm believer that the more they read the more they will know.” - Amy Groves, fourth grade
“My favorite thing about our reading curriculum is the individualized instruction that I am able to give each student through one-on-one conferencing. I am able to determine the specific needs of each individual student and instruct them based on their personal needs.” - Jenna Melton, third grade
“I really love how incorporating the Daily Five structure in our reading and math instruction time in kindergarten allows me more time with each individual student. While other students are independently or with a partner practicing reading or math skills, I get the opportunity to work with my small reading and/or writing groups on their level, pull students for more in depth math instruction, or even listen to a student read one-on-one. I love this time because I really get to know my students and get to build a relationship with them. The better I know my students, the better I can teach them!” - Allison Walker, kindergarten 24 MIDDLE SCHOOL
“With photography, anywhere you have your camera is your classroom.” - Keena Middlebrooks, photography
“The best thing about my classroom is the technology integration. We are constantly able to do activities in class that would not be available if we did not have our one-to-one initiative.” - Ryan Taylor, sixth grade
“I want each student who walks in this classroom to know and realize his/her value in God’s eyes. How we all choose to live and serve Him determines how we will develop into the person He wants us to be. I strive to teach them the things they need to increase their knowledge, but nothing is more important than helping them develop a heart for the Lord.” - Laura Purvis, sixth grade
“Students not only learn the material, they experience the knowledge through hands-on activities.” - Stephanie Christensen, eighth grade
“When I began teaching several years ago, I always said that I would NEVER teach middle school. Little did I know that God had other plans for me. I believe that middle school is God’s calling for me right now. I have received more joy over the last few years of teaching middle school than I ever dreamed possible. I get to watch these crazy kiddos grow both academically and spiritually every single day. What an incredible blessing!” - Stefanie Gatlin, sixth and eighth grade
“The eighth grade girls have freely shared their faith – what an impressive group of girls.” - Judy Bentley, secondary teacher
“Everyone achieves.” - Tami Myers, seventh grade
LEADER 2015 THANK YOU
Three Jackson Christian Board of Trustee members will be retiring this year. David Snell has served on the board for 18 years, Ashley Chandler for 19 years and Brad Winsett (not pictured) for 28 years. We would like to thank them for their dedication to Jackson Christian.
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The marching band received all excellent Chorus was invited to perform with the ratings at the WTSBOA Marching Festival, Union University Orchestra and Union third place percussion and drum major Chorale in a Master Works program. at the Crusader Invitational and third place band, second place overall drum major Mr. Johnny Kimbrough was selected to be awards at the Union City Invitational. in charge of the Men’s Choir at All-State for the fourth time this year. He also accepted a The concert band received superior place on the board of Jackson Choral Society. ratings at the WTSBOA Concert Festival. Devin Bowles and Chloe White were Forrest Maners, Adam Davis, Britt selected to attend Governor’s School for the Holland and Claire Morris received Fine Arts this summer. superior ratings for individual solos at Solo and Ensemble. Theatre students performed “Beauty and the Beast” for more than 1,200 elementary The honor choir received superior ratings students and sold 2,000 tickets during the at the West Tennessee Vocal Music Educators four-show run. Association Festival, the highest rankings possible which qualified them for the state Jenna Britt celebrated her 15th year of festival. music theatre at Jackson Christian.
Devin Bowles, Jake Earls, Jacob Shelton, “Beauty and the Beast” was nominated Matthew Teague and Chloe White were in four categories by the Orpheum selected to All-State in chorus. High School Music Theatre awards. The nominations included Outstanding Artistic Middle school and high school chorus Element for gargoyle statues, Outstanding won sweepstakes awards for superior Production Number for “Be Our Guest,” ratings in all categories in a local choral festival. Outstanding Costumes for the overall show, and Outstanding Featured Actor for Will Chorus received superior ratings in Crowe as “LeFou.” At the awards ceremony, performance and sight reading at the Jackson Christian won the Outstanding ACDA Regional Adjudication Festival. Costumes award.
Chorus received superior ratings at the State ACDA Festival.
LEADER 2015 Chloe White, junior, earned first chair on flute at the Tennessee Music Education Association All-State Concert. White was one of two students chosen from West Tennessee to perform solos at the Tennessee Bandmaster Association Honors Recital. She has been selected to the Tennessee All-State Chorus for the past two years. White is the first Jackson Christian student to make All- State in both band and chorus.
Music has been part of her life for a very long time. At age five, she began studying piano and has been taking lessons for 11 years. In the sixth grade, she started playing flute and studying with Tere Ervin. White has played flute for six years and has made the All-West Honor Band five of those years. She was a member of the 2015 All-State 11th-12th grade band, where she made first chair. She has also participated in honor bands at the University of Memphis and she is attending Governor’s School for the Murray State University, and each year has Arts for flute and spending a month at Middle received a Superior rating at the Solo and Tennessee State University studying flute, Ensemble Festival. taking classes, and playing in ensembles.
In addition to being a member of the Beyond her musical endeavors, she is a 2015 Jackson Christian Symphonic Winds, she is graduate of the Chamber of Commerce’s also a member of Jackson Christian’s Honor Leadership University program, vice president Choir, where she has made All-West Choir of student government and a member of the three times and All-State Choir. White is National Honor Society. closing out her fourth year of playing with the Jackson Youth Orchestra. This summer White is the daughter of Tony and Kristy White.
28 MORE THAN WE CAN IMAGINE By Judy Bentley
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably The congregation that meets on the school’s books could now be checked out and taken more than all we ask or imagine, according to campus has a very active group of young home. Sara Maners took it upon herself to his power that is at work within us.” adults who are now working with the youth organize the library. Additionally, our team - Ephesians 3:20 at the school. Our team was privileged to worked with her to scan, inventory and label assist this group in hosting a youth event the books. And, Catie Hatch painted children’s It always amazes me that I can still be during our first weekend. It was inspiring to handprints on the library that are beautiful! surprised by God; it shouldn’t, as He is clearly witness our students bonding with the NCS a God of wonders. This trip to Nicaragua was students regardless of the language barrier. Taking a smaller group this year had its one such surprise and a sweet reminder of Many of our young people volunteered to advantages. We were able to stay on campus, the good that comes from serving Him. teach at this event and again for the Sunday which allowed us to save money. Further, it morning classes – a true example of learning aided in the students taking ownership of Nicaragua Christian School is a special place. to lead. We were encouraged to witness the the trip and the projects. We were able to It makes a huge difference spiritually and baptism of several students who attended this assign duties, walk away and know that things economically in the lives of more than 400 youth meeting. would be accomplished and done correctly. children. Jackson Christian has participated An example of this was the painting of the in this work by taking groups during spring Each year we have multiple projects – from bookshelves for the library. Madalyn Coffman break for the past six years, praying daily for taking school pictures to playing with the NCS and donating funds and needed supplies. children at recess, to putting in a great Each trip brings its own experiences, but this amount of physical labor. Kailyn Bentley has trip was different because we saw the hand of been our photographer and does a great job. God working in a mighty way. This year’s special project was an upgrade of the library. Over the years, the Jackson Each trip brings its In December of 2014, Sandra Delgadillo Christian family has donated hundreds of was named the director of the school. What Spanish books to establish a library at the own experiences, was already a wonderful environment is school. John Bentley, Thomas Lunsford and even more so under her leadership. Under Daniel Clegg constructed new bookshelves but this trip was her direction, there is a feeling of love that in the library. Because of this work, the permeates the entire campus. There are library now has a capacity to hold more than different because also new teachers, the addition of eighth 10,000 books. Currently, the library has 1,000 grade and new curriculum such as algebra, books. Books are rare in the homes of these we saw the hand chemistry, English, and technology. These children, as opposed to American homes changes are positive and noticeable by the where books are often taken for granted and of God working in ones of us who have been to the campus in not cherished. Before this year, the students the past. were only allowed to read these books in the a mighty way. library. I wish you could have seen the looks of excitement and joy when they learned that
LEADER 2015 NICARAGUAand Thomas Lunsford took on this project, just for the difference she is making in or can even imagine when we are serving recruited help and stayed until the project Nicaragua, but I also see the difference she Him at home or abroad. I wish each of you was done, working well beyond bedtime. makes with our students at Jackson Christian. could experience the special children of Nicaragua Christian School. As we prepared Another important component we provide As we close the trip, we traditionally go to to leave, all 400 students lined up and each for the school is ensuring the teachers the local beach with our students to have a child hugged us to show their appreciation. have material for their Bible instruction and sunset cookout and devotional. It is an idyllic The hugs, the trip, the entire experience is an curriculum. Stephanie Brown and I have setting next to the water and under the stars unparalleled blessing from our heavenly father. worked over the last three years to develop as our students sit around the fire and share these materials. As the only Spanish speaker what the week and people mean to them and in the group, Stephanie is responsible for their walk with God. most of our communication. Over the years, she has developed deep and meaningful Whether you have donated books, colored friendships with the staff and students visuals, contributed money or said a simple whether speaking Spanish or English. I often prayer, you have helped make this trip think she was brought to Jackson Christian possible. God does much more than we ask
30 ALUMNI CORNER Matthew Wylie ’04 and Janet Orgain were married 9/20/14. Matthew is the project manager Robert Rees ’94 and wife, Beverly, reside at 6579 Vista Katie (Powell) Bell ’04 and at Rhino Construction and Drive #79104, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Robert Taylor were married 12/20/14. owner of Superior Lawn works as a talk radio host and program director for They reside in Benton, Kentucky, & Landscape. Janet is a PR 98.3 The Torch and 1700 The Champ. where Taylor preaches at the Specialist at DCA-DCPR and owner of Janet Wylie [email protected] Fairdealing Church of Christ, and Photography. They reside at 92 Walnut Creek Drive, Katie is a senior publicist at Icon Jackson, TN 38305. Katharine (Snell) Moran ’96, Media. Their address is 30 Old Olive Road, Benton, KY [email protected], [email protected] husband, Luke, daughter 42025. [email protected] Evie and son, James Thomas Ian ’05 and Anne-Ashley reside at 667 E. Park Street, Chase Chandler ’04 and wife, (Swims) Fawcett ’07 have three Alamo, TN 38001. Luke Beth, announce the birth of children: Finley, 4, Cannon, 2, works for Southeastern Pond Elizabeth Kate 3/26/15. Chase is and Cason, 1. Ian graduated Management in Jackson, and Katharine is a stay-at- CEO and founder of Chandler from dental school and has home mother and adjunct instructor at UT Martin Advisors, LLC, and Beth is COO opened a practice in Bartow, Jackson Center. [email protected] of Chandler Advisors, LLC. They Florida. Anne-Ashley is a stay-at-home mom. They reside at 5606 Cloverland Drive, #104, Brentwood, reside at 1830 Cherokee Trail, Lakeland, FL 33803. Jonathan Coffman ’00, wife, TN 37027. [email protected] Hannah, and sons, Campbell and Gideon, welcome baby brother, Brooks Gatlin ’04 and wife, Mallory, have moved to Peter Snell ’05 and wife, Tara, Pierce Elan, born 1/13/15. 1079 Will Scarlet Road, Memphis, TN 38111. Brooks is welcomed Lena Pearl to the They reside at 24 Alexis Cove, the choral director at Memphis Harding Academy and world 6/30/14. Peter graduated Jackson, TN. Jonathan is owner is enlisted in the Arkansas National Guard to play in from medical school in May of of the Eatbox food truck. Hannah is a stay-at-home the 106th Army Band in Little Rock. Mallory is working 2015, and Tara is a physician mom. [email protected] as a JrK (3 year old) teacher at the Cordova campus of assistant at a dermatology Memphis Harding Academy. They reside at 1079 Will practice. They reside at 265 Betty Jo Lane, Brooke (Johns) Melton ’00, Scarlet Road, Memphis, TN 38111. Memphis, TN 38117. [email protected] husband, Andrew, big sister [email protected] Abigail and big brother Matthew Glenn Weaver ’05 graduated from Trevecca Nazarene welcome Luke Baylor, born Wendy Lee (Googe) Williams University’s PA program with a Master of Science in 1/19/15. Andrew is the director ’04 and husband, Marshall, Medicine. He moved to the Dominican Republic to of financial operations at Jackson welcome Liam Walker, born work with Manna Global Ministries as the physician Christian. Brooke is a pharmacist at Sam’s Club. They 8/5/14. Wendy is a nursing assistant in charge of running the rural clinics. To help reside at 40 Hickory Glen Drive, Jackson, TN 38305. admissions assistant at Union with this ministry, go to their website [email protected] University. [email protected] mannasantiago.org and donate with Santiago in the memo line. [email protected] Dr. Stephen Snell ’00 and Amy Tyler McAnally ’04, wife, Brittany, (Greek) welcome Eliza “Ruth” and big brother, Nolan Reed, Rachel (Pugh) Powell ‘05 and husband, Jordan, live in born 3/17/14. Stephen is a welcome Heath Rylan, born Nashville, where Rachel is a speech pathologist. Jordan family doctor at a small mission 1/16/15. He weighed 7 lbs. graduated with his DPT from Harding University hospital in rural Zambia. Amy 12 oz. Tyler is a captain in the in May and is studying for his board exam. They is a stay-at-home mom and is Army stationed at Ft. Campbell, reside at 912 Brentwood Place, Nashville, TN 37211 involved in a discipleship group Kentucky, and Brittany is a photographer and mom. [email protected] with nursing students. Their They reside at 3871 Stella Drive, Clarksville, TN 37040. African address is Mukinge Hospital, P.O. Box 120092, Chelsea (Villinger) Keller ’06 and Kasempa, Zambia. Their U.S. mailing address is 106 Kristen (Owens) McAfee Kenny announce the adoption Willow Creek Drive, Ripley, TN 38063. ’04, husband, Josh, and son, of Briana Rose, 2. They reside [email protected], [email protected] Jude, welcomed Evelyn Grace at 590 Colorado Drive, Xenia, 10/24/14. Josh is the VP of OH 45385, where Chelsea Adam Bradford ’01, wife, Marketing at Leaders Credit works for The Blair Foundation, Lindsey, and son, Behr Taylor, are Union, and Kristen is a stay-at- a private foster care agency. Kenny is an electrician and happy to announce the birth of home mom. They reside at 132 Greenvalley Drive, is also currently deployed in Washington, D.C. with the Carter 10/28/14. They reside at Jackson, TN 38305. Army. [email protected] 64 Charleston Square, Jackson, TN 38305. Brooke (Pearson) and Jordan Michael Ragan ’06 and wife, Perkins ’04 announce the birth Bethani, announce the birth of William (Budd) and Michelle of Cora Belle 8/21/14. Brooke is Adilyn Rose 4/6/15. Michael (Nicholas) Ciapponi ’02 and big a fourth grade teacher at Alamo works at Old Hickory Care, and sister, Kayla Elizabeth, welcome Elementary School, and Jordan Bethani works at Aspen Dental. Ella Kate, born 4/9/15. Michelle owns Quality Fence Company. The Ragans reside in Jackson, is a stay-at-home mom. Budd is They reside at 7 Bradfield Cove, Jackson, TN 38305. Tennessee. [email protected] in the United State Navy. They [email protected] reside at 19 Wood Duck Cove, Jackson, TN but will be John D. Cressman ’07 is in his first year of law school moving to Great Lakes outside of Chicago in July with Matthew Simon ’04 has recently accepted a position at Robert H. McKinney School of Law at Indiana the Navy. [email protected] as a programmer/analyst at Lipscomb University in University. He resides at 745 W. Walnut Street, Apt. G, Nashville, Tennessee. He resides at 1830 Primrose Indianapolis, IN 46202. Paul Seneker ’03 and Suzanne Frye were married in Avenue, Nashville 37212. [email protected] [email protected] March 2015. Paul is a financial advisor with Raymond James and Associates in Nashville. Suzanne is currently working on her master’s degree in speech-language pathology while employed as a speech and language teacher for the Montgomery County School System. The couple resides in Nashville.
LEADER 2015 Morgan McCall ’07 graduated Josh Lindsey ’09 recently graduated from sports Jeremy Dunlap ‘11 and Sara from Towson University with a massage therapy school. He is currently working at Schneider were married Master of Science in child life D1Sports Training as a strength coach and boot camp 12/13/14. Jeremy graduated administration and family- instructor. He resides at 790 N. Cedar Bluff Road, Apt. Freed-Hardeman University professional collaboration 809, Knoxville, TN 37923. [email protected] with a B.S. in criminal justice. He in December 2014. After works at Walgreens in Jackson. completing her degree, she was hired by the Anna (Johnston) ’09 and Sara works at Plato’s Closet in Jackson, while finishing Department of Justice as an Operations Specialist in Michael McCafferty ‘10 were her degree at FHU. Their address is 414 Crook Washington, D.C. She is engaged to Mark Van Horn married 5/10/14. Michael works Avenue, Henderson TN 38340. and will be married in September of 2015. They will for Leaders Credit Union, and [email protected] reside in Northern Virginia. [email protected] Anna is an RN at JMCGH. They reside at 9 Shorepoint Road, Katie Flynn ’11 announces the Erin Middlebrooks ’07 has recently accepted a position Oakfield, TN 38362. [email protected] arrival of Willow Kate Fry born as a Compliance Officer with Leaders Credit Union [email protected] 4/3/15. Katie is an inpatient in Jackson, Tennessee. Her home address is 71 Birch social worker at Jackson Hollow Lane, Jackson, TN 38305. Casey Miller ‘09 is in the occupational therapy Madison County General program at Nashville State. She resides at 1443 Belle Hospital. She resides at 169 Kurt (’07) and Amanda Richards Valley Drive, Nashville, TN 37209. Summar Drive, Jackson, TN 38305. [email protected] Mullen (’07) have recently [email protected] relocated back to Jackson from Morgan (Sorrell) Jackson ’11 Atlanta for Kurt to pursue his Emily (Dahlstrom) Montooth and Christopher were married on-air career at WBBJ. They also ‘09 and husband, Kurt, were 8/9/14. They are moving to welcomed John Charles into the married on 5/31/14. They Chattanooga, where Morgan world 12/10/14. [email protected] moved to Elizabethtown, will be working toward her Kentucky, where Emily works Doctorate of Physical Therapy Erin (Jackson) Fields ’08 and as a structural EIT for ICON degree at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. husband, Jack, were married Engineering and Inspection Services. They reside at 12/6/14. Erin is a family 104 Whipple Ct., Apt. 1B, Elizabethtown, KY 42701. Kenneth Lilly ’11 married advocate with the Exchange [email protected] Ashlyn 7/26/14. Kenneth works Club Carl Perkins Center in at McKellar-Sipes Regional Lexington, Tennessee. Jack works Kristin Owrey ’10 and Tyler Lay Airport and for Poplar Corner at JMCGH as an RN in the medical ICU. They reside at were married 5/30/15. Kristin is Exxon while attending Freed- 115 Laurie Circle, Jackson, TN 38305. a registered nurse at Jackson- Hardeman University. Ashlyn [email protected] Madison County General graduated and is currently looking for employment. Hospital. They reside in Jackson. They reside at 6 Franwood Cove, Jackson, TN 38301 Dorothy (Harvey) Rogers [email protected] [email protected] ’08 and husband, Louis, were married 10/11/14. Dorothy is a Karissa (Faulk) Pletta ’10 Kyndall White ’11 and Taylor speech pathologist in the Shelby and husband, Christian, were Smith ‘12 are engaged to be County school system, and married 2/22/14. Karissa married 8/8/15. Kyndall received Louis is a CPA for KPMG. They teaches Spanish and English her LPN. Taylor is finishing a reside at 1020 River Isle Cove, Memphis, TN 38103. and is the cross country and degree in athletic training from [email protected] basketball coach at Greater Union University and plans to Atlanta Christian School. Christian is a substitute attend physical therapy school. David Scherer ’08 is a lieutenant teacher in Gwinnett County. Their address is 3355 [email protected] in the U.S. Army and works in McDaniel Farm Road, Apt. 17202, Duluth, GA 30096. military intelligence stationed [email protected] Perri Fewell ’12 and Jake at Fort Gordon, Georgia. He Holcomb were married 5/30/15. is the proud father of Kinley Nathan Warren ’10 and wife, Perri plans to attend the UT Renee, born 3/8/14. He resides Brooke Ramsey, were married Health Science Center OT at 3338 Grove Landing Circle, Grovetown, GA 30813. 8/2/14. Nathan works at program in January 2016. Their [email protected] PrimeCare and will enter PA address is 429 Lee Creek Road school at Harding University in Byhalia, MS 38611. [email protected] Luke Simon ’08 is an assurance senior associate at in the fall of 2015. Brooke is a Horne LLP in Jackson. He resides at 16 Ester Cove, second year PT student at Harding University. They Haylee Brooks ’13 and Coltyn Jackson, TN. [email protected] reside at 1107 N. Main Street, Searcy, AR 72143. DeLoach ’13 are engaged to be [email protected] married 10/24/15. Both attend Maggie Hearn ‘09 is engaged Freed-Hardeman University, to Kyle Teichmann. They will Lauren Allen ’11 and Trevor where Haylee is a K-6 education marry 8/8/15. Maggie is in her Haggard ’11 are engaged to be major, and Coltyn is a computer second year of law school at married 8/2/15. They will move science major. [email protected], Belmont and will graduate in to Murray, Kentucky, where [email protected] May 2016. Kyle works for State Lauren has been accepted into Farm in Franklin, Tennessee. Maggie resides at 3800 B the speech-language pathology Woodmont Lane, Nashville, TN 37215. program at Murray State University. JACKSON CHRISTIAN ALUMNI [email protected] [email protected] • Sign up to receive your alumni Scott Kahler ‘09 was engaged to Brooke Beale ’11 is a marketing and sales e-newsletter at jcseagles.org/alumni; marry Jana Roney on 06/20/15. representative at AlphaMed Inc. in Jackson. She resides click on Alumni & Friends Updates. Scott currently works as at 118 Jackson Walk Plaza, #307, Jackson, TN 38301. a manufacturing engineer [email protected] • Update your alumni record at for Columbus McKinnon jcseagles.org/alumni. Corporation in Lexington, Tennessee. [email protected] • Check out your class pictures at jcseagles.org/alumni. 32 On behalf of the more than 840 students who attended Jackson Christian during the ‘14-’15 school year, we wish to sincerely express our gratitude to the alumni, parents, grandparents and friends who gave in order to 2014-15 DONOR LIST bless those we serve. The following list reflects gifts made to any school program between June 1, 2014, and May 31, 2015. Cumulative giving is shown to thank our donors at the appropriate level. Friends of Jackson Christian $1 - $499 43 Consulting & Training LLC Mr. William Davis Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Richardson Alan Vines Automotive of Jackson, LLC Mr. William Dempsey Mr. and Mrs. Ken Lilly Ridgewood Properties Mr. and Mrs. Mike Aldrich Dixie Castle Dr. and Mrs. Britt Little Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Roberson AmazonSmile Foundation Dyersburg Pediatric Dentistry Mr. and Mrs. David Love Dr. and Mrs. William Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Earl Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Al Earls Mr. and Mrs. Karl Lovelace Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Gary Anderson Edible Arrangements Miss Cara Lunsford Mr. and Mrs. Scott Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Keith Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Tom Eison Mr. and Mrs. Matt Lunsford Ms. Judy Roberts Mrs. John D. Anderson Eison Insurance Agency Ms. Allie Lunsford Robinson Toyota Mr. and Mrs. Greg Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. Alan Ellis Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lynn Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rogers Mr. & Mrs. Ron Arnett Mr. John Emison Lynn Auto Repair Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Rogers Mr. Jerry Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Albert England Madison Communications, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. W. Paul Roland Mr. and Mrs. Randy Bagents Mr. and Mrs. Kerry England Madison Men Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ross Mrs. Altona Bain Mr. James England Ms. Sandy Maggio Ms. Jana Sattler Mr. and Mrs. Jason Baker Ermanas Income Tax Service Mr. and Mrs. Joel Maners Ms. Carma Schwager Mrs. Nola Jean Baker Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Escue Mr. and Mrs. Neal Maners Mr. and Mrs. Donald Scott Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Ball Fast Pace Urgent Care Clinic Mr. and Mrs. Steven Marberry Scott Consulting, LLC BancorpSouth Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Donald Martin, Sr. Mrs. Gean Seward Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bankey Mr. and Mrs. Hal Fewell Terry Lynn Mathes Ms. Valerie Sharp Ms. Amy Barnts Dr. and Mrs. Mark Finton Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McCallister Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shelton Bartel Appraisals First South Bank Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McClanahan Mr. James Shelton Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bateman Milton Floyd Ms. Nadine McClure Shifflett Enterprises Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Randal Bates Mr. and Mrs. David Forbis McClure Associates Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Best Freed-Hardeman University Mrs. Tina McCormack Mrs. Jana-Lynn Skelley Bethel University Mr. and Mrs. Terrell Freeman Mr. and Mrs. Larry McCulley Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Skelton Mr. and Mrs. John Bezold Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Friesen McKenzie Banking Company Mr. and Mrs. Jason Smith Mr. James Biggs Fugitt Rubber & Supply Co., Inc. Foundation Bank Mr. and Mrs. Josh Smith Booneville Church of Christ Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Garrett Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Melton Mrs. Billie J. Snell Mr. Bill Brewer Garrett Plumbing and Heating Mr. and Mrs. Luc Michaud Mr. and Mrs. Danny Sorrell Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Britt Company, Inc. Milan Foot Care Sorrels Wholesale, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Don Britt Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gateley Mr. and Mrs. Denver Moore Southeastern Termite & Pest Control, Inc. Broke-T Honey Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gatlin Mr. and Mrs. Chris Morris Sports Orthopedics and Spine Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brown Ms. Bentlee Good Ms. Arlene Moss Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Springer Miss Stephanie Brown Mrs. Patricia Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Mullins Mr. and Mrs. Dale Springfield Mr. and Mrs. Vince Buehler Mr. and Mrs. Matt Goulding Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Myers Stan Shelton - WTA Mr. Edward Burks Mr. and Mrs. J. Paul Gray Mr. and Mrs. Tim Nash Staples Dental, L.L.C. Mr. L. W. Butler Mr. and Mrs. Michel Green Mrs. Marie Neal State Farm Mrs. Ken Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Greene Ms. Nikki Neuhaus State Farm Insurance Companies Caldwell & Bryant Financial Advisors Mr. and Mrs. Greg Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Richard Newman Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Stems Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Cannon Mr. and Mrs. Mark Griot Mr. and Mrs. Mike Nichols Mr. and Mrs. Scott Stookey Mr. John Robert Cannon Mr. and Mrs. Robert Groves North Jackson Eye Care Mr. and Mrs. Larry Strange Mr. and Mrs. Jason Cantrell Mr. and Mrs. Don Gutgsell Northeast Arkansas Turtle Farm Superior Fire Protection Mr. and Mrs. Glynn Carden Ms. Kelly Hagen Old Hickory Florist Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Taggart Carlock of Jackson Ms. Dina Harris Old South Trading Company Mr. and Mrs. Gary Taylor Carlton Animal Clinic Mrs. Linda Harston Olive Garden Mr. Ryan Taylor Carothers & Company Mr. and Mrs. Dewayne Hastings Mr. and Mrs. James Parker Mrs. Darnessa Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Gary Carter Mrs. William Henley Mr. and Mrs. Jack Parnell Mrs. Virginia Taylor Mr. and Mrs. James Carter Mr. and Mrs. Lee Henry Mr. and Mrs. Gil Parrish Mr. and Mrs. John Tebo Mr. and Mrs. Kent Carter Dr. & Mrs. Bob Higgs Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Pate Tennessee InfoTech Ms. Kim Castellaw Mr. and Mrs. John Hodge Ms. Katherine Patterson Tennessee Realty Mr. and Mrs. Mark Castleberry Mrs. Peggy Holbrook PDM Consulting and Investments, Inc. The Baker’s Rack Cafe & Bakery Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Cawthon Mr. and Mrs. Allen Holland Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pearson Mr. and Mrs. Rick Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Larry Chambers Mr. and Mrs. Terry Hollenback Mr. Nathan Pearson Mr. and Mrs. Larry Tignor Cherry Construction LLC Ms. Shirley Holliday Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pentecost Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Tubbs Chick-fil-A Mr. and Mrs. Don Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pentecost Mr. and Mrs. Steve Tyler Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Christian Dr. and Mrs. Todd Hooper Pentecost and Glenn, PLLC. Mr. Jimmie Tyson Mr. and Mrs. Steven Churchwell Mr. and Mrs. Greg Humphrey Ms. Layne Petty Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Upton Mr. and Mrs. Eric Clanin Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Richard Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Walker Mr. and Mrs. Scott Clarke I Repair Phoenix Gin Company Mr. Edward Wallace Lonnie Cobb Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ing Physicians Quality Care Walt Mestan Company, Inc. Collision South, LLC Jackson Construction B.A. Pipkin Mr. and Mrs. David Ward Commercial Bank and Trust Company Ms. Jo Anne James Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pittman Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Warrington Committee to Elect Jimmy Harris Mr. and Mrs. Barry Jetton Ms. Doris Pope Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Watson County Mayor Dr. and Mrs. Larry Johnson Pop’s Music Dr. and Mrs. Steve Weaver Community Bank Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson Miss Daisy Porter Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Webb Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Converse Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Randall Powell Mr. and Mrs. Chas Weems Dr. and Mrs. Charles Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jones Premier Dental Center Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Weidner Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Cooper Mrs. Iva Jones PreventaGenix West Dyersburg Church of Christ Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Craig JP of Jackson LLC Mr. and Mrs. Mike Price Mr. and Mrs. William Wiles Crowe Heating & Air LLC Mr. and Mrs. George Karathanasis Primary Care Specialists-South Miss Cassidy Williams Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Kee Mr. and Mrs. John Pritchard Mr. Evis Williamson Custom Blinds N More Dr. and Mrs. Michael King Professional Health Care Ms. Ruby Willis D & J Investments Mr. and Mrs. Wells Kirby R & J Feed & Farm Supply WMB Investments LLC Mr. and Mrs. Scott Dahlstrom Mr. Gregory Lee Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ramey Ms. Cheryl Woodard Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Davis Mrs. John Lee Mr. and Mrs. Ron Read Woodstock Bake Shop LLC Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Davis Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lence Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rice Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Wright
LEADER 2015 Eagle Society $500 - $1,199 Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Seth Chandler Dr. and Mrs. Joe Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Hedrick Shoaf 2nd Chance Sales Mr. and Mrs. Chris Clegg Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hyde Mr. and Mrs. David Sides A-1 Chemical Products Mr. and Mrs. Ben Coffman Mr. and Mrs. Randy Hysmith Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Smith Mrs. Vickie Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Donald Danner Mr. and Mrs. Steve Little Mr. and Mrs. T. Verner Smith Mrs. Sandra Arnold Ellis Insurance Agency Masterfit Medical Equipment LLC Steve Marsh Ford BancorpSouth Dr. and Mrs. William Emery Mr. and Mrs. Tommy McDonald Mrs. Betty Tate Bank of America Charitable Foundation Greenway Nursery & Landscaping Michael W. King, DDS, PLC Dr. and Mrs. Ryan Thrower Bank of Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Keith Groves Mr. and Mrs. David Middlebrooks UTM-Jackson Center Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bradford Dr. and Mrs. Larry Harrell Nelnet Business Solutions, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Walker Mr. and Mrs. Kris Bradford Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hatch Mr. and Mrs. David Newberry Weekly Pay Auto Sales, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Brush Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Hearn Mr. and Mrs. Chris Ramey Mrs. Linda Welch Ms. Joanna Butler Henson Construction Services, Inc. Regions Bank Mr. and Mrs. Brad Winsett Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Byrd Mr. and Mrs. Dan Herald Mr. and Mrs. Larry Reid Dr. and Mrs. Roger Woods President’s Society $1,200 - $2,499 Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Yenawine Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ferrell Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Lansdale Mr. and Mrs. Todd Roland Mrs. Sandra Arnold First Tennessee Bank Leaders Credit Union Dr. and Mrs. Milton Sewell Mr. and Mrs. John Bentley FMY Orthodontics, P.C. Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Miller Mr. and Mrs. Clark Short Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Blankenship Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gatgens Mr. and Mrs. Bill Moore Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Simon Dr. and Mrs. Blake Brown Mr. and Mrs. Scott Gatlin Morgan Stanley Foundation Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. James Brown Mr. and Mrs. Doug Hale Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Morris Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Sutherland Mr. and Mrs. Mark Coffman Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hall Ms. Angela Newsom The Cardiovascular Clinic of West Mr. and Mrs. Clark Converse Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. Philip Nicholas Tennessee PC David White Body Shop Mr. and Mrs. Brent Holt NovaCopy TLM Associates Inc. DCA/DCPR Mr. and Mrs. Monte Jones Dr. and Mrs. Jim Payne The Honorable and Mrs. James Todd Dr. and Mrs. Alan DeJarnatt Kyrus Print Solutions Mr. and Mrs. Brian Riddle West Tennessee Investment Services Mr. H. K. Yates Trustee’s Society $2,500 - $4,999 Absolute Construction, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Lee Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rudd Dr. and Mrs. Mark Benton Commercial Bank & Trust Northwestern Mutual Financial Dr. and Mrs. Todd Teague Coca Cola Bottling Mr. and Mrs. Raybo Dunn Network Mr. and Mrs. Doug Teague Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Coffman Mr. Ryan Fowler Parker School Uniform Trussmark, Inc. Coffman’s Home Furnishings Mr. and Mrs. Danny Hickerson Mrs. Dick Ratliff West Tennessee Bone & Joint Clinic, P.C. Founder’s Society $5,000 and up Dr. and Mrs. Adey Agbetoyin Dr. and Mrs. Charles W. Cox Dr. and Mrs. Scott Guthrie Mr. and Mrs. Max Mitchell Aloha Pools & Spas Mr. Kevin M. Cox, Sr. Mrs. Wanda Hayes Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Nash Mr. and Mrs. Scott Beard Crane Fund for Widows and Children The Estate of Jewell Hutchison Mr. and Mrs. Jason Rudd Mr. and Mrs. Ken Bradford First Tennessee Bank Advisors Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Mike Short Bramblett Group Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Franks Dr. and Mrs. Sunny Khamapirad Mr. and Mrs. David Snell Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Butcher Dr. & Mrs. Carl Freeman Dr. and Mrs. Chris Lewis The Honorable and Mrs. R. C. Stegall Mr. and Mrs. David Coffman Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Gary Martin Mr. and Mrs. Van Swaim Mrs. Kathryn Tyler Bible Teaching Program Endowment Society Campbell Street Church of Christ Independence Church of Christ Mr. and Mrs. Van Swaim Christian Chapel Church of Christ North Jackson Church of Christ HONORARIUMS & MEMORIALS In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Stoney Hargett Jake Nichols Hudson Rudd Avery Bradford Dr. and Mrs. Chris Lewis Dr. and Mrs. Bob Higgs Mr. and Mrs. Dan Herald Mr. and Mrs. Donald Danner Ben Hurbis Allen Patterson Lawson Rudd Riley Belle Bradford The Honorable and Mrs. James D. Todd Nola Baker Mr. and Mrs. Dan Herald Mr. and Mrs. Donald Danner Patsy Loden Brenley Ramey Caroline Thrower Mr. and Mrs. Chas Weems Mr. and Mrs. Wells H. Kirby Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ramey Ruby L. Willis Alice Dahlstrom Courtney Minton Caroline Ramey Leah Thrower Anonymous The Jack Cunningham Family Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ramey Ruby L. Willis Amy Groves Nathan Minton Chris Ramey Anna Wallace Anonymous The Jack Cunningham Family Sandra Arnold Edward G. Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Doug Hale The Chuck Morris Family Nancy Ratliff Kati Yenawine Dr. and Mrs. Chris Lewis Dr. and Mrs. Chris Lewis The Jack Cunningham Family Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Yenawine In Memory Of Arthurleen Gateley Tina A. McCormack Mary Jean Rauchle Larry Anderson Betty C. Tate Mr. and Mrs. Luc Michaud Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bradford John Anderson Patsy Graham Mr. and Mrs. Gil Parrish The Honorable Warren Roberts Vicki Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bradford Mr. and Mrs. Joe M. Pentecost Betty C. Tate Frank Brodel William L. Henley Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Simon James Skelton Betty C. Tate Mrs. Maria Henley Carma Schwager Mr. and Mrs. Jerry B. Escue Homer B. Brown Bobby Hopper Betty C. Tate Mr. and Mrs. Randall Powell Betty C. Tate Mr. and Mrs. Randy Bagents Melissa Arnold Nichols Betty C. Tate Ethan Bush Betty J. Pritchard Dr. and Mrs. Bob Higgs Dr. Bob Smith Betty C. 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AN EVENING WITH Lee Ann Womack FUNDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR JACKSON CHRISTIAN STUDENTS TUESDAY, SEPT. 22, 2015
In a world of faster, harder, louder, Lee Ann Womack wants something far more radical: to be real. Strip it all away, get to the core of life, love and raw emotion - and you find songs that distill it all to the stopping power of a hollow point bullet. “It just seems like music when it is most powerful hits you right between the eyes,” says the Grammy-winning vocalist who has been singled out for “the clarity of a soul that realizes loss is a form of purification, a scraping away of false ideals and excess emotional baggage” by TIME Magazine.
Building on last year’s sold-out success, An Evening with Lee Ann Womack will be held on the campus of Jackson Christian School showcasing her first headlining concert in Jackson. 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/leeannwomack.