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NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE Paid T H E Jackson, MS SENTRY Permit #93 VOL. 49, ISSUE 5 DECEMBER 2018 Football claims 7th in a row ballgame undefeated; however, By StewArt MccullouGh the dominance that surrounded EdiTor-in-ChiEf Jackson Prep for the 2018 season was short-lived. M.R.A. put up 42 points, with 28 of those com- One Mississippi: with 17 ing in the second half. This loss seconds left to play and a yard snapped a 26-game win streak to gain, quarterback Alex Gibbs and was the frst time M.R.A. had lined up under center with run- beaten Prep since 2010. (To read ning back Jerrion Ealy, fullback more about the regular season Ross Hopkins, and power-back showdown between Jackson Prep Ethan Lingle directly behind him and M.R.A., visit www.jpsentry. in the power-I formation. net.) Two Mississippi: center Ca- Media pundits from across leb Gay snaps the ball to Alex the state picked Jackson Prep in Gibbs. the regular season showdown, Three Mississippi: Jerri- but after a dominating win for on Ealy takes the handof from M.R.A., every one of these media Gibbs and leaps over the entire members switched their support ofensive front, landing 3 yards to Madison Ridgeland Academy. past the line to gain. This mo- For the frst time in fve years, ment sealed the win for Jackson Jackson Prep was the underdog, Prep, claiming a seventh straight something Coach Ricky Black championship with the 33-27 win and his team tried to embrace. over Madison Ridgeland Acade- During a championship press my. It was a game that lasted 2,880 conference held at the Mississippi Students and players showing school pride. Photos by Stewart McCullough seconds and was flled with seven them earlier? If you asked around Sports Hall of Fame on Monday, turnovers, 721 total yards, a quar- town, the answer was simple: not November 12th, Coach Black said, terback change, 5 missed extra a chance. However, what every- “I’m sure we’re the underdog, and points, an onside kick recovery, one didn’t take into account was that’s something our players have and some late 4th quarter drama, the heart of every Jackson Prep learned to deal with.” While it but at the end of the night, it was player. They weren’t playing for was unfamiliar territory for the defned by 3 seconds and a single the name and number on the Patriots of Lakeland Drive to be yard. back of their jersey, they were considered an underdog, many of Although Jackson Prep has playing out of love for the name the seniors stressed that it needed been the king of the M.A.I.S. for on the front, and the legacy that to be used as fuel instead of fear. the past decade, the 2018 cam- surrounds those four letters--P, R, As the night grew colder, paign seemed as if the tide was E, P. so did the tension and nerves of going to change. To put it simply, the Jackson Prep sideline. Would the regular season matchup was ~ continued on pg. eleven the championship streak reach 7? a wake-up call for Prep. Jackson Could Prep knock of an equal- Prep and M.R.A. both entered the ly talented team who bulldozed Précis Pageant highlights class of 2019

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The staf of Jackson Prep’s yearbook, Prècis, is hard at work this time of year planning and coordinating their annual fund- raiser. The Prècis Pageant is held Tech showdown- pg. 13 Powderpuff - pg. 11 in honor of the seniors, and this year’s edition came around on December 10. High school stu- Around Town Entertainment dents look forward to this event because they love seeing their friends receive awards and ti- Sara Michael Kennedy(Left) and Maclain Kennedy (Right) perform “Lost tles such as Mr. and Miss Jack- in My Mind” by The Head and the Heart. Photo courtesy of Précis son Prep, wittiest, class favorites, beauties, and beaus. All proceeds Talent auditions were held to see tion with art from Jackson Prep from the pageant fund the top- who would perform for enter- students and those involved in notch yearbook received at the tainment purposes on this night. the Prep community. The staf beginning of each school year. Some crowd favorite pieces were generously decided to give the This year, the theme of the “Someone Like You” sung by Eliz- artists half of the proft and use event was “A Night in New York.” abeth and Katherine Speed, and the other half to fund Prècis XMAS in JXN - pg. 9 Gift guide - pg. 8 For weeks the school was covered “New York, New York” by Mary in posters decorated with skylines Robinson Coco. New this year, ~ continued on pg. three and stars advertising the pageant. the pageant featured a silent auc- News/Features - 3 sports - 7 arouNd towN - 10 eNtertaiNmeNt - 12 opiNioN - 14 What’s the worst V What’s the funniest The Sentry Christmas movie you’ve gift you’ve ever seen and why? recieved? Volume 49 • Issue 5 • December 2018 “Jack and Jill is the worst Christmas movie I Editor-in-Chief ever made because it features Adam “A glow-in-the-dark Frisbee” Stewart McCullough -Thomas Cross, 7th Sandler wearing a dress.” Managing Editor Fun & Games Editor - Hunter Yelverton, 10th E Olivia Moore Sayley Crawford “A giant empty box” “Star Wars: The Last Jedi is the worst - Walker Jay Patterson, 11th Copy Editors News Editor movie released at Christmas because the W Mary Patton Murphy Tanner Gough entire First Order can’t destroy a single, “A stufed unicorn and a pillow- Alex Gibbs damaged rebel transport for over 24 case of Dylan O’Brien” Opinion Editors hours.” S - Julia Zouboukos, 11th Graphics Editor Eloise Moore Payne Bell Maclain Kennedy - Eli Venarske, 10th “A calendar of all the boys I love”- Caroline McIntyre Photo Editors “47 Christmas Wishes because it was so -Anna Grace Morgan, 11th Kennedy Marble Sports Editors bad and so boring” Genevieve Hurst Steven Wyatt -Thomas Cross, 7th “A brick from my grandmother” Henley Johnson Will Fletcher & - Cassidy ZumMallen, 11th “Elf because it’s overplayed” Lead Sports Photographer Assistant Sports Editors -Amanda Roberts, 12th “Obama toilet paper” Madeline Claire Hughes Charles Stephenson - Elizabeth Herring, 12th Sarah Cory Around Town Editors “Any Hallmark movie because they’re “I got a Mr. Potato head at a Christ- Aubrey Scott Moak Records Manager about love” Jane Gray Barbour Anna Stack -Dr. Luke Nealey V mas party playing dirty Santa” - Kimberly Blount, 10th Entertainment Editors Social Media Editors “Polar Express because it doesn’t put me Tori Newsome Emory Maxwell in the Christmas spirit” O “A bookmark made out of panda Preston Dubberly Ford Lange - Sara Michael Kennedy, 12th poop” - Olivia Clapp, 11th grade Asst. Entertainment Editor Video Editor Camp Carter Mara Liston “Home Alone: The Holiday Heist because I there were just too many and the kid is “The funniest gift I’ve ever gotten a horrible actor. It’s just really bad. It’s was a miniature basketball goal FOR ISSUE FIVE: horrible. I hate it.” C that you attach to the bathroom Assistant Opinion Editors - Gayle Grantham, 11th grade wall and shoot at while you’re Assistant Around Town Editors going to the bathroom.” John Henry Andress Liddy Hurst Eliza Maxwell - Hunter Yelverton, 10th Embry Hollowell “The Jack Frost movies because they are E Avery Overby creepy” Assistant News Editors - Mary Noble Howard, 11th grade Cass Rutledge Assistant Photo Editor S Joseph Watts Emma Dye

Sentry PICKS In-Class Staf Sentry Staff: What’s your favorite holiday movie? Anna Leigh Allen • Ann Parker Baldwin • Bennett Carter The Santa Clause Home Alone Hannah Carter • Victoria Chough • Tripp Cory Joseph Watts Lily Flowers Kennady Dausman• Lily Flowers • Francie Heidelberg Sarah Herring • Ramsay Jefreys• Kate Kellum The Santa Clause 2 Home Alone 3 Barron Liston • Abbey Mangum • Eliza Mazzaferro Henley Johnson Camp Carter Mason Nichols • Lilly Noble • Victoria Nowell Walker Poole • Rosy Rufn • John Tyson The Nightmare Before Christmas The Polar Express Victoria Chough Tripp Cory Contributing Staf Eloise Moore Ainsley O’Quinn • Alex Stradinger Elf Avery Overby Russ Upton • Allie Wise Ford Lange Mara Liston Advisor: Mr. Lain Hughes Ainsley O’Quinn

It’s A Wonderful Life Emory Maxwell Mary Patton Murphy MEMBER MEMBER Eloise at Christmastime MISSISSIPPI SOUTHERN Sayley Crawford Christmas Vacation Emma Dye SCHOLASTIC INTERSCHOLASTIC Bennett Carter Genevieve Hurst PRESS ASSOCIATION PRESS ASSOCIATION Alex Gibbs Liddy Hurst Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Embry Hollowell Lilly Noble Eliza Mazzaferro mississippischolasticpress.com sipa.scu.edu Caroline McIntyre Olivia Moore Charles Stephenson Thomas the Tank Engine & MEMBER MEMBER A Christmas Story Friends Christmas Special NATIONAL COLUMBIA Sarah Cory Will Fletcher SCHOLASTIC SCHOLASTIC How The Grinch Stole Christmas The Nutshack Christmas Special (live-action) Barron Liston PRESS ASSOCIATION PRESS ASSOCIATION Russ Upton studentpress.org cspa.columbia.edu

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[email protected] jacksonprepsentry @jacksonprepsentry @jpsentry thejpsentry The Sentry News & Features 3 Précis Pageant highlights Class of 2019 (continued from Page 1) Précis Pageant The yearbook is essentially Awards this year were giv- Class are Ben Johnson and Cas- student led, but Ms. Anna Grif- en to many seniors for many dif- sidy ZumMallen. Mr. and Miss Winners fn is there to help make tough ferent reasons. 8 beauties and 8 Sophomore class are Matt Jones calls and manage the fun. Grif- beaus were presented at the be- and Tori Johnston. Congratula- Mr. Jackson Prep Miss Jackson Prep fn plays a vital role here at Prep; ginning of the night, and most tions to everyone who was award- she teaches 11th grade AP English handsome/ beautiful was reward- ed! Reece Davis Emison Geiger Language and Composition. She ed at the end. Neil Marchetti As returning Prep students, is also the sponsor and the in- holds the Most Handsome title, we look forward to receiving a Mr. Senior Class Miss Senior Class structor of the yearbook, which is and Breelyn Davenport the Most copy of the yearbook every year. a hard but rewarding job. When Beautiful. The 2018 title of Mr. On behalf of the Sentry, we are Spence Graves Mary Patton Murphy asked about the 2018 Prècis Pag- and Miss Jackson was awarded very proud of our fellow student eant, Mrs. Grifn said, “I am very to Reece Davis and Emison Gei- publication and excited for what excited about the art auction and ger. Two people from each high they will do next. Thank you to Mr. Junior Class Miss Junior Class the new changes to the pageant school class are given awards as the Prècis staf for all of your hard this year. I am especially proud well. Mr. and Miss Senior Class work! Benjamin Johnson Cassidy ZumMallen of the staf and all the work they are Spence Graves and Mary Pat- have put in.” ton Murphy. Mr. and Miss Junior Mr. Sophomore Class Miss Sophomore Class Matt Jones Tori Johnson

Most Athletic Thomas Thornton Anna Minich

Most Charming Matt Mills Gabbi Ferreri

Wittiest Will Gage Annie Rogers

Most Intellectual Edwin Grifs Genevieve Hurst

Most Talented Charlie Davis Meriwether Marchetti Above from left to right: Beaux Grady Clayton, Most Artistic Peyton Greenwood, Neil Marchetti, and Jonathan Booker Eleanor Baker Jerrion Ealy Beauties Mary Parker Plunkett, Breelyn Most Likely To Succeed Davenport, Nora Beth Alex Gibbs Mackenzie Nichols Hetzel, and Lynn Redding Most School Spirited Far left: Emison Gei- David Purvis Mary Riels Jeferys ger and Reece Davis Left: Meriwether Friendliest Marchetti Will Jones Maggie Waller

All photos courtesy of Mr. Hubert Worley Most Versatile Charlie Ott Mary Price Montagnet

Class Favorites Tripp Cory AnnAdair Blackledge Theo Costas Preston Dubberly Landry Barnett Evie Farrington Thad Crawford Drea Morgan JP Guilbeau Tori Newsome Barron Liston Abby Newton Steven Wyatt Alex Trumpore Stewart McCullough Catherine Watson Simms Abney Abigail Pittman Matt Gross Eliza Burnham

Beaux Beauties Travis Hudgins Bonnie Burge Peyton Greenwood Breelyn Davenport Bryson Weeks Celeste Knighton William Fletcher Jordan Headley Jerrion Ealy Lynn Redding Grady Clayton Mary Parker Plunkett Neil Marchetti Nora Beth Hetzel Emory Maxwell Elizabeth Herring

WWW.JPSENTRY.NET @jacksonprepsentry jacksonprepsentry @jpsentry 4 News & Features December 2018 Facelift and new features as library undergoes renovation the library began undergoing found in the library is the new by TanneR GouGh modernizations. Over the sum- furniture. It primarily consists of NeWS editor mer, Ms. Cox went through and new couches and high top chairs, weeded out many books that giving the library a more mod- Over the years, the Jackson Prep were outdated. She also got rid ern look. “We wanted the furni- library has served students and of all the magazines housed in ture to look functional,” said Mr. teachers alike since the school’s the library, and donated them to Britt. He went on to say, “We felt beginning in 1970. Today, known the Jackson Public School sys- that a student would feel more as the Jesse L. Howell, Jr. Library, tem. Some of the older wooden comfortable studying in a less it sits at the heart of campus. furniture was given to Chastain formal environment.” However, Recently, a new vision for the Middle School, as well. some of the older wooden tables library was brought to life. Led Among the more notice- were kept to accommodate stu- by librarian Ms. Norma Cox able changes to the library are dents who work. and Chief Operating Ofcer Mr. the two student collaboration With all of the updates Denny Britt, the library now re- rooms. These rooms replaced that had been in the works, an sembles a state-of-the-art facility the former Mississippi Room, unplanned, relatively sudden more than it has in its entire ex- which contained books about update took place in the recent istence. Mississippi and ones written by months. “An anonymous donor The frst plans to update Mississippi authors, and the pe- donated money which was to be the library started in 2017. It was riodical room, home of the old used for a Eudora Welty exhibit at this time that Ms. Cox noticed magazines and other materials. at the front of the library,” said a decline in people visiting the The works saved from the Mis- Ms. Cox. library, due in part to every stu- sissippi Room are now located in This allowed the school to dent having their own devices. a new exhibit towards the front formulate an exhibit to show- “The nature and function of of the library. Before the renova- case an “open book” type mural, school libraries is changing. No tion, a collaboration room was a Eudora Welty photography longer is the library solely used located in the library, and Ms. collection, two of her literary for research and studying,” said Cox discovered it had become works, and other memorabilia Ms. Cox. With that in mind, Mr. quite popular with students. related to the famous Mississip- Britt and Ms. Cox started brain- Now, the three rooms provide pi author. Much of the material storming to see how they could students with a quiet place to featured in the exhibit was a gift better use the space and redefne study, white dry erase walls to from Welty herself, when she it for today’s students. write on, or somewhere to sim- visited Prep in May 1988. Thanks After the debut of the XR ply hang out. to the generosity of the anon- Virtual Reality lab in April 2018, The other major change ymous individual, the exhibit adds a fnishing touch to the al- ready-modernized library. “The philosophy for the li- brary is to straddle the old and the new,” Ms. Cox said. The up- dates done certainly appear to have accomplished that goal. Mr. Britt said, “When we have new people here, one of the frst places they go is the library. The way it looks is how they think our school is moving forward in thinking.” Right top: New wall art added to the front doors of the library Right middle: one of the two stu- dent collaboration rooms. 7th grade election results Right bottom: the Mississippi bookcase hanging signs in the hall and Left: A few new chairs around by Ramsey JeffReys standing outside of the junior a picture of Eudora Welty in the Staff Writer high pushing for people’s votes. library On top of this, they have to com- Photos by Kennedy Marble Every year the seventh grade plete a speech to present to the class elects a class president, vice grade and teachers. president, and fve representa- The winners of this years tives. In order to run, presidents elections were president Nolan Ducks Unlimited holds banquet and vice presidents have to have Lundberg, vice president Lilly an overall average of 85 and for Luckett, and class representa- banquet was put on by seniors lands and promoting hunter representatives they have to tives Andy Brown, Josie Essary, by sTewaRT mccullouGh Ford Lange, Will Fletcher, Travis safety. Leading a banquet this have a 75. People running for John Woods Hollowell, Lytle editor iN Chief Hudgins, Bryson Weeks, Stewart size also teaches these young president have the opportunity Moore, and Ann Stuart Wood- McCullough, Jonathan Booker, men teamwork, coordination, to campaign for themselves by son. On Thursday, December Peyton Greenwood, Cam Car- and techniques on how to sell 6th, the Jackson Prep Duck Un- roll, Will Waits, and Theo Cos- sponsorships. Each member was limited Chapter held its annual tas, who joined Jake Lange, Matt tasked to sell individual tickets banquet at Jackson Prep. This Wilkinson, Ashton William and sponsorships, which is not year’s banquet was Prep’s 3rd Heath, and Harrison Fulcher, an easy thing for many high banquet to put on and the Ducks along with GLI director Col. schoolers to do. Unlimited organization’s 5th William Merrell. Jackson Prep students year of banquets since its found- The Jackson Prep Ducks are constantly encouraged to ing in 2013. Ducks Unlimited Unlimited Chapter is quickly reach out and beneft the com- is an organization that strives growing, and since their found- munity that surrounds them, to promote waterfowl wetland ing in 2016, it has consistently and in this case, the environ- conservation and is composed of doubled its proft, all of which ment as well. over 700,000 members. goes toward conserving wet- This year’s banquet fea- tured an impressive auction that boasted items such as shotguns, duck calls, decoys, apparel, and many other selections that at- tracted hunters and outdoor goers alike. In order to pull of such an event, a group of 16 stu- dents ranging from 7th grade to 12th grade teamed up to create Nolan Lundberg, President of the seventh grade class the 2018 Jackson Prep Ducks Photo by Ramsey Jefreys Unlimited Chapter. This year’s WWW.JPSENTRY.NET @jacksonprepsentry jacksonprepsentry @jpsentry The Sentry News & Features 5 Prep students win Governor, Speaker of the House at Youth Legislature

by aNNa Stack recordS Manager “Youth Legislature as From November 14 to No- a whole has helped vember 17, Prep students attended me to understand the Mississippi Youth Legislature Conference at the Marriott in the importance of downtown Jackson. Each year, confdence in the Mississippi Youth Legislature comes to session as a model leg- yourself and a islative and judicial program for willingness to students in grades 9-12. For this conference, students from both help others.” public and private schools across -Alex Stradinger the state come together in both our former and current state cap- Governor and Speaker of the itols to participate in a mock leg- House for next year’s conference, islative session. respectively. Students have the oppor- In order to be elected governor, tunity to participate as either a Alex went through the complete legislator, attorney, lobbyist, press process of running for a govern- delegate, or legislative page. Each ment position; he campaigned delegate brings with them a piece with stickers and posters, gave of legislation that they debate speeches, and debated with the through the legislature with the opposing candidates. Alex said, goal of having it signed into “law” “Becoming Governor was a stress- by the Youth Governor at the end ful and strenuous process, but it of the conference. was well worth it. Youth Legis- Each piece of proposed lature as a whole has helped me legislation, or bill, goes through to understand the importance the full legislative process. The of confdence in yourself and a bills must frst be passed through willingness to help others. I’m ex- their assigned committees before tremely excited about getting to being debated on the foor of the be a big part of running the con- House or Senate. They are often Above top: Alex Stradinger prepares to speak in before the House ference and understanding our amended, combined, or tabled, Above: Rimes Rutledge approaches the well state government even better.” just as in the actual Mississippi Top right: Elizabeth Downing campaigns for Speaker of the House At the close of this year’s con- legislature. The leadership for Left: Annie Rogers records campaign management ference, senior Anna Katherine the conference also comes from to foor and committee debates, from their school. Cooper and sophomore Cass the students; annually, each ses- students also get to experience This year, Prep had the honor of Rutledge received Outstanding sion elects a full cabinet of of- other aspects of the political sys- having two of its own students, Representative awards, which cers that serve over the next year’s tem such as voting on legislation juniors Alex Stradinger and Eliz- our delegation hopes to see many Youth Legislature. In addition and campaigning for a candidate abeth Downing, elected as Youth more of in the future. Businesses fght it out to survive in the Shark Tank Poetry Out Loud of an idea or product that they students on top of everything that on whether or not they would in- would like to to use as their proj- they have going on in the fall. vest. by Ford laNge ect. Each team is assigned a men- The main purpose of the proj- Social Media editor When school begins, the tor to guide them through the ect is to understand the point students divide themselves into process of creating their business, and process of economics in a Shark Tank is more commonly teams based of of the ideas that website, or product that the team business sense. It allows for the known as the TV show that entre- the other students present to chose to pursue. students to see the basic steps of preneurs appear on to show of the class. Once they have gotten The mentor normally would making a business, even though their product to wealthy “sharks.” their teams, they have to register have some sort of business and the majority of these ideas do not But at Prep, a game derived from for Asana, a website that allows entrepreneurial experience, so come to fruition. the show serves as the project people to complete tasks given to they know what they are talking When the project is over, it is a that seniors in AP Government/ them by the teacher. about. The teams are required to great relief to all involved. Senior This process is not a favorite meet with their mentor at least Tripp Cory said, “Shark Tank is Economics participate in to show by Victoria Nowell their knowledge. This has been among the students, but it is the one time so they are given as a good project, but I wish more Staff Writer something that the seniors have main way that they receive the much time as they need to talk class time had been devoted to done for many years under the grade for the project. With a to- and prepare for the fnal presen- it.” direction of Ms. McKibben. tal of 250 points, it is the biggest tation. The student “company” In the Poetry Out Loud During the summer, students grade we get all year. That factor The main part of the presen- known as Dormi, one of the win- competition, Mary Patton Mur- in the AP class are asked think alone adds a lot of stress for the tation is the team’s PowerPoint, ners, was a team with Jack Mul- phy won frst place, Belle Grace which they use to explain their len, Edwin Grifs, and Payne Bell. Wilkinson won second place, product to the “sharks.” Their idea was to create a website/ and Rachel Regan won third On presentation day, students app that would help better match place. get dressed up nicely and leave roommates in college. They de- In the competition, one school for an hour or so. They go veloped a basic prototype of the has to choose a poem to present to The Mantle, which is in Fon- website to prove to the sharks in front of his or her class. The dren next to Babalu, to present that it actually would work. They teacher may ask if the winner of their idea to the sharks. This is received three “yes” votes for their the class wants to compete in the a very nervous and scary day for investment ofer. school competition. the students. Everything that they The other team in the tie for In the school competi- have spent tons of hours working frst place was the Chime Brace- tion, students have to recite two on, all comes down to a 10 minute let. Led by Abigail Pittman, Anna separate poems. Students have presentation. Katherine Cooper, and Eliza to present both of the poems in During the presentation, the Burnham, the main idea of their front of a panel of judges. After- sharks, which generally are peo- project was a phone locator. They wards, the judges choose a win- ple that are very involved with used the tracker and attached ner. If the student wins, they go Prep, ask basic questions that one to the phone and one to the to the state competition, region- people should know if they have bracelet. This allowed for anyone als, and then nationals. done any research. After seeing to track their phone using the If a student wins nation- the presentations, the sharks bracelet. als, it is a huge honor for your will ask more in depth questions The project is a lot of work school. It is also a very big deal based on the details of theprod- and comes with a lot of stress and even if you are chosen from just ucts. long nights working, but the end your class. After all that is over, they ask result can be satisfying. Even if a student does not students how much money they win the whole thing it is still just Emison Geiger and Amanda Roberts work on their Shark Tank project need and then give a “yes” or “no” fun to compete. WWW.JPSENTRY.NET @jacksonprepsentry jacksonprepsentry @jpsentry 6 News & Features December 2018 One Act breaks a leg at Northfest Students share bright rical Production. Senior Amanda (10th) is Bobbins. The group got by Olivia MOOre Roberts also won All-Star Actress. their set (a giant book that tow- Managing Editor If the group follows prec- ers over the actors’ heads) the ideas at Patriot Talks edent, this means that they will day before the competition, but The student cast of Around also perform during school the they were able to use it success- asked to share a Patriot Talk. the World in 80 Days recently by Sarah herring week of the MTA competition. fully, nevertheless. “I was ner- Each student has organized a traveled to Mississippi State to The group started practice vous about the set because we Staff WritEr fve to eight minute speech on perform in the North MS Dra- in November with Mr. Kenneth hadn’t used it very much,” says & any topic they think is worthy of ma Festival after performing on McDade as the director. John Michelle Daschbach (11th), who eMMa Dye sharing. Thursday night for the school. Louis Black (12th) was cast as plays Belle, “but we were all re- On December 5th and De- The competition ran from Staff WritEr Phileas Fogg, and Passepartout is ally excited about performing.” cember 10th, the students shared Friday, December 7, through Scott Shive (9th). Catherine Wat- The group auditions early in the “If you had fve minutes their ideas to a crowd much big- Saturday, December 8, and Prep son (12th) plays Amanda, while school year, and you can fnd to tell the world anything that ger than their class of fourteen. qualifed to advance to the Mis- Amanda Roberts (12th) plays Ag- when auditions happen on the is important to you, what would They contributed ideas like the sissippi Theater Association com- nes. Inspector Fix is Katie Sim- announcements or on the screens it be?” This was the prompt giv- efects of social media, by Callie petition in January. The cast won mons (12th), and Bradley Staford at Prep next year. en to the students in Ms. Jessi- Mckinney, and the signifcance Scenic Design and Overall Theat- ca Wilkinson’s public speaking of organ donation, by Alexis class. Simon. They had other ideas Based on the popular such as what it means to be a TED Talks, Patriot Talks were patriot, by Ben Johnson, or the designed for students to share importance of being truly hap- anything they wanted people to py in the moment, by Elizabeth hear. Similar to the TED Talk Herring, along with many more. motto, “Ideas Worth Sharing,” The speeches were recorded on the class devised their own mot- video and posted to the school’s to, “Bright Students Spreading YouTube channel. Bright Ideas.” Since August, the students have been writ- ing many diferent speeches to help improve their delivery. “We wrote every kind of speech: nar- rative, informative, persuasive, imposium, and ‘How to’ speech- es,” says a participating student, Callie Mckinney. Not only did they write speeches, but they also learned other skills along with it. Alex Stradinger shared, “We prac- ticed everything, from how to Left to right: Amanda Roberts, Scott Shive, Catherine Watson, John Louis Black, and Matt Gross ace an interview to giving a toast. Photo courtesy of Katie Buckley Many of us even got learn how to conduct an interview by inter- viewing our fellow classmates.” Culinary Club: Delicious fun Ms. Wilkinson starts each day with an improvisation activity. dents to interact instead of feeling greatest joys at Prep is sponsor- by lily FlOwerS She asks the students a sim- rushed. The most recent meeting ing the culinary club. She has Staff WritEr ple question like “What is your was on December 6th with the loved watching the club grow worst fear?” or “What motivates With all the division, sepa- theme of Christmas. and evolve over the last couple of you?” along with many other ration, and disunity in the world, People brought delicious years. One fun activity she would topics. there is one thing that brings us holiday snacks including Christ- like the club to participate in is After practicing these Alexis Siman making her speech all together: food. The Jackson mas Pretzel Hugs, which are pret- taking cooking classes together or skills, the students in public about the importance of organ Prep Culinary Club, supervised zels with Hershey chocolate in visiting restaurants as a group. speaking are ready to take it to donation by Ms. Katie Luckey and led by the middle and M&Ms on top of If you love creative themes the next level. For their fnal Photo courtesy of Ms. Jessica Wilkinson students Ainsley O’Quinn and it all. There were also chocolate like these and making and trying exam grade, they have been Allie Wise, is a school-sponsored chip cookies, snowman cookies, new food, I defnitely recommend organization that has been meet- brownies, and dark chocolate joining the Culinary Club. ing for about 4 years. It currently pretzel sticks. With all of this has 40 members and gets togeth- cold weather, the festive theme

er almost every month, giving created a perfect variety of food. Film fest celebrates The Princess Bride people the chance to bring and A previous theme was tailgating food, which took place during Mary Noble found the techno- the canoe, making Kate Oliver, try diferent food each time. The by PreStOn Dubberly football season. People brought logical aspect the most challeng- Leigh Hardin, and me fall into club is opened to students in EntErtainMEnt Editor grades ninth through twelfth. Tostito scoops, cookies, chips and ing part of her job. the freezing cold lake.” Ms. Anna Grifn’s elev- This year the meetings dip, cupcakes and much more. For example, one group The objective of the flm enth grade AP English class put happen over lunch since it is a Ms. Luckey, head of the produced a reality television festival was to distinguish the dif- on a flm festival on Wednesday, longer period and allows the stu- club, has said that one of her show called “The Princess Guy.” ference between innovative and November 28, to showcase their Alex Stradinger played the role imitative. Each group showcased summer reading book, The Prin- of Princess Buttercup, which the great creativity. Overall, the flm cess Bride by William Goldman. audience found very amusing. festival was a success because Last year, Ms. Grifn’s Another group member Miriam each group provided snacks and classes covered the play The Cru- Cochran said, “The most mem- an interesting take on The Prin- cible by Arthur Miller. The class- orable part of this project was cess Bride. es this year have been collectively when Alex accidentally tipped working on this project for eleven weeks. The flm festival was open during second carrier through fourth carrier for the school to come to enjoy what the groups created. Each group had an option of shooting a short flm based on role reversal, reality television, Vizzini’s backstory, or the bad parts. Mary Noble Howard is the flm festival coordinator, which means she organized the logis- tics like fnding projectors and setting up for the event. She was supported by a committee that Culinary Club meets during lunch had a member from each group. Students watch “The Princess Guy” at the Princess Bride Film Festival Photo by Lily Flowers Photo courtesy of Katie Buckley WWW.JPSENTRY.NET @jacksonprepsentry jack- @jpsentry The Sentry Entertainment 7 What to expect from Disney in 2019 Red Dead Redemption 2019, and the trailer creates ques- and people of all ages are still tions for what the movie will be watching it today. by CAroline MCintyre like. Will Smith stars as the Ge- Toy Story 4 adds to the clas- 2 deserves praise OpiniOn editOr nie, so fans are very excited to see sic series, and comes out June 21, hunting game, or taking on boun- him play a role in the classic flm. 2019. Tim Allen, the voice of Buzz ties, there are tons of side quests If you haven’t heard al- The Lion King comes out Lightyear, admitted that it was for you to undertake in your time ready, there have been multiple on July 17, 2019, and is a live ac- the most emotional movie in the playing the game. Without any trailers appearing in the media of tion adaption of the classic. Fans series. After the sad ending scene required boundaries for you to new remade Disney movies com- have been worried about watch- in Toy Story 3, viewers have no follow, you are free to explore ing in late 2018 and early 2019. ing Mufasa die again, especially idea what to expect for this new wherever you want, whenever Movies such as Mary Poppins, in live action. People all over the movie. you want. Red Dead truly gives Dumbo, Aladdin, The Lion King, country were extremely excited to Everywhere you look, you a wild west experience with Toy Story 4, and Frozen 2 are com- hear the news of The Lion King be- there are Frozen souvenirs and it’s open world and keeps you ing to theaters in the near future. ing remade, and can’t wait to see Frozen songs playing. When Fro- thinking about what’s more im- Aladdin is a Disney prin- what it has in store. zen 2 was announced, adults portant: collecting bounties or cess movie that was originally a Dumbo is also a new live didn’t know whether to be sad by Alex StrAdinger doing homework. cartoon movie, but in 2019 will be action flm coming out on March about their kids singing the new Staff Writer Although Red Dead is a live action retelling of the 1992 27, 2019. The trailer made viewers songs constantly, or to be excited a phenomenal game, it has its movie. It comes out on May 22, cry, and they expect the movie to to see what the flm has to ofer. When Rockstar Games imperfections. I’ve had my fair too. Dumbo is an old cartoon that Look for the movie to come out announced it would be releasing share of glitches, including my people all over the world adore, on November 27, 2019. Red Dead Redemption 2 on Play- horse becoming stuck inside a so the remake of this movie is Overall, Disney has made a station 4 and Xbox 1, many gamers tree, breaking its leg over a small defnitely one to go down in his- big step in remaking all of these were cautiously excited for such a rock, and swapping all my weap- tory. old and new movies. Fans from game, as its predecessor was re- ons after a mission. However, as Mary Poppins returns is all over were ecstatic to hear the leased almost 9 years ago. What frustrating as some of these horse the new live action flm airing on news of all of their favorite mov- Rockstar games released has now problems may sound, it many December 25, 2018. Mary Poppins ies returning. I think that these taken its place as one of the best times resulted in me laughing at has been a movie that has been movies will be a big success, and open world shooter games of the myself and just loading in the lat- popular since it came out in 1964. 2019 will bring some of the best year, and many say one of the best est save. Other parts of the game There have been famous Broad- remakes of all time. RPGs (role playing games) of all can be a bit tedious at times, such way productions of this movie, time. as eating your vegetables before You play the game as Ar- the meat can be served, but in re- thur Morgan, a relatively “neu- ality they just add to the realistic tral” outlaw running from the fast beauty of the game and the spirit growing civilization that seems to of the wild west it represents. Creed II goes the distance be taking away the spirit of the Overall, I couldn’t praise this game enough. I would espe- Rocky, he lost the fame and for- outstanding performance as wild west. The story takes around 20 hours to complete, and is full cially recommend it for anyone tune he once had, and his wife Adonis Creed, playing his char- out there looking to take a break left him to raise their son alone. acter with conviction. Stallone, of beautiful, lifelike cinematics Ivan has turned to his son to re- in perhaps his fnal time as the that truly make it as if you are from Player vs. Player games such store glory back to their family iconic Rocky Balboa (he hint- watching a movie. 20 hours, how- as Fortnite or Call of Duty. Play- and gain back the respect and ed at this in a recent Instagram ever, cannot even come close to ing a game at your own pace and admiration he once had. He post), gives us the same Rocky the amount of time Red Dead in- making your own decisions is a trains his son intensely before he’s given us in all of the other vites you to spend in their beau- great way to unwind and appre- getting him to challenge Creed, flms. Even when I see him in tifully generated world. Whether ciate the beauty and detail of an who feels that he must fght Vic- another movie, I think of him as it’s herding cattle, taming horses, impressive wild west epic. tor because of the way his father Rocky, as he seems to have be- by Alex gibbS was killed by Ivan. come this character in the flm. COpy editOr If you’re looking for a One of my favorite things unique plot flled with surpris- was how they gave insight to the

es, then this may not be the flm life of Victor and Ivan Drago. Creed II was released on for you, as the plot is mostly pre- They humanized them in many November 21 nationwide. Its dictable if you’ve seen any of the ways, and while it never quite release was much anticipated other Rocky movies. Still, the makes you root for Victor over following the massive success flm fnds value in its renewal Creed, you feel for Victor as he of its predecessor, Creed, which of the time-tested themes that seeks to make his father proud grossed almost $200 million in have made the Rocky franchise and restore his family name. 2015 and got a 95% approval rat- so popular. It contains box- You don’t just see them as the ing on Rotten Tomatoes. ing scenes that look incredibly big bad Russians who need to Creed II is the eighth authentic and training scenes be defeated; they’re people too. Read more online! movie in the Rocky flm fran- that will make you ready to run If I had to say which was chise, and Rocky Balboa, played No app needed -- just point your through a wall. Director Steven better between the two, I would by Sylvester Stallone, is a main Caple, Jr. also did a great job of give a slight edge to Creed II. Now part of the plot as he trains phone’s camera at the QR codes. picking up where Ryan Coogler, that in no way means this flm is Adonis Creed, the son of Apollo the director of the frst flm, left not outstanding, as the frst flm Creed (who Rocky fought and of with character development set the bar extremely high. Fans later became friends with in the Dancing With in this sequel. of other Rocky movies and even earlier movies of the franchise), The acting in this flm is non-Rocky fans will fnd go- played by Michael B. Jordan. The Stars’ very strong, especially Michael ing to this flm well worth their While it isn’t essential to have B. Jordan and Sylvester Stal- time. It’s entertaining from start seen every Rocky movie before controversial lone as the two leads. Jordan to fnish, and when you leave seeing Creed II, you need to have picks up right where most saw you’ll likely feel inspired to join seen Rocky IV and Creed. With- fnale him last in his dazzling perfor- a boxing gym before realizing out having seen Rocky IV, you’re mance as Killmonger in Black how hard it is. going to not understand a major Panther and delivers another part of the plot. In Rocky IV, the Soviet Union and its top boxer, Ivan Drago, make an entrance into professional boxing, wanting to VIDEO GAME take on the World Champion, Rocky. Apollo Creed decides REVIEW: to fght him instead, but he is killed in the fght. Rocky decides Super Smash that he must fght Drago in or- der to avenge his friend’s death, Bros. Ultimate and he beats him in Russia. Fast forward more than 30 years. Now Ivan Drago has a son, Victor. After losing to

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Being home alone the second time How the Grinch was is always better than the frst time a success on the saving the house. years ago. Kevin runs to his aunt In Home Alone 2: Lost in New and uncle’s house, unoccupied York, released in November, 1992, because of home renovations, big screen Kevin and his family get separat- and hides in it while the two men es between the versions. The ed in the airport while they go to try to get him. He sets up more town of Whoville contained Miami, Florida on a Christmas traps and gets the men sent to jail many more children than the vacation while Kevin is sent to again. His family fnds him, and original flm. Also, everything New York City, New York (where they give him love and afection. was more updated. There is an he dreamed to go for Christmas Kevin learns many life lessons 18-year gap since the last flm, one day). He roams NYC by him- while he is in New York about so it makes sense that the dec- self. He has his dad’s wallet, so family and other things. orations on the houses and the he books a suite in the nicest ho- The movies have earned tools used by the Grinch would by Walker Poole tel in New York. Donald Trump, much recognition in the movie be newer and ones that weren’t Staff Writer our President, is featured in the world. In my opinion, they are the seen in the last flm. by Maclain kennedy movie. He tells Kevin how to get two best Christmas movies ever. There is also a diference When people think of to the hotel lobby. Coincidentally, I give Home Alone 1 an 8/10 and OpiniOn editOr between the flms in the family Christmas movies, some people the same two con men from Home Home Alone 2: Lost in New York a dynamics of the Loo Whos, cen- The well-known Grinch might think of The Grinch Who Alone see Kevin on the streets of 10/10. It would be worth your time tral characters to the story. In made a comeback this year with Stole Christmas or A Christmas Sto- New York and try to kidnap him to watch them. the new flm, Cindy Loo Who the release of The Grinch. Based ry or National Lampoon’s Christ- because he sent them to jail two has twin siblings. Also, the dad on the beloved Dr. Seuss book, mas Vacation, but when I think of is never mentioned. This wasn’t the story has been told twice be- Christmas, I think of Home Alone in the original, in which there fore onscreen, in a 1966 TV spe- and Home Alone 2: Lost in New was a more standard family at- cial, and in the 2000 live-action York. Directed by Chris Colum- mosphere. Making changes to movie. bus, both movies are about a boy, the family dynamics is some- The plot is about the Kevin McCallister (played by Ma- thing that could make the the Grinch, who had a rough child- caulay Culkin), who is separated flm more relatable in showing hood and was always getting from his family during Christmas that there’s no perfect family. made fun of for being green. As while they go on vacation. Overall, I recommend a result, he became bitter and In Home Alone, released in going to see this movie. The stole Christmas. November, 1990, Kevin’s family Grinch is a light-hearted flm The new flm The Grinch vacations in Paris and acciden- that is perfect to get anyone in is animated. This version is tally leaves him behind in their the Christmas spirit. Whether much more family-friendly. home in Winnetka, Illinois. Two it’s you, your family, or the kids The cartoons themselves look con men come to his house to you babysit, all will enjoy this new and bubbly. Although the try to rob it, thinking everyone is new classic. Grab some popcorn theme of stealing Christmas gone, but Kevin is home and sets and get a seat to see The Grinch. still remained in the newer ver- up traps all over the house. In the sion, there were slight diferenc- end, he is a hero to his family for

WWW.JPSENTRY.NET @jacksonprepsentry jacksonprepsentry @jpsentry The Sentry Christmas 9 “Must Do” list for your Christmas Break calendar sound more appealing if I told by MacLain Kennedy you it was free? That’s right. Bass OpiniOn editOr Pro Shop in Pearl will print you a photo with Santa and even frame Christmas break is the it for free. Defnitely worth the af- time that students look forward ternoon in line. to most in the year. Two weeks of Making Christmas cookies school and Hallmark Christmas is one of my favorite Christmas movies 24/7- what more could you activities. You can purchase pre- want? made dough or make your own One childhood classic ac- (pre-made is easier but hand- tivity to do over Christmas break made will make you feel more is to take pictures with Santa. accomplished). Grab a bag of Although this might not be as icing and some friends, because ston, it’s a cute town outside of Road in Madison, MS. Known appealing at this age, would it this fun activity will show whose Madison that looks just like Stars as the Richardson Light Show, cookies look the best and whose Hollow (shoutout to my fellow the drive-through light display is will crumble. Other fun holiday Gilmore Girls fans). I would put located in the front yard of some- recipes, like peppermint bark, this on your calendar if you’re one who is clearly a big advocate oreo trufes, etc., can be found on looking for a good photo worthy of all things Christmas. The show Pinterest or basically anywhere event. has gotten to be such a popular else online. Looking at Christmas attraction that there are police what to do in January (which is On December 15th, the lights is an easy thing to do if you cars to help direct vehicles. This is not really an eventful month). So, town of Livingston is having want to get in the Christmas spirit absolutely a Christmas must-do. if you have any suggestions or fun Christmas on the square. Al- but don’t want to put in hours of The list of things to do at things you like to do, email me at though this event occurs before efort or drop $20 on a craft/food/ Christmas is endless. These are [email protected]. Christmas break, it could be a movie. The best place to look at just a few of my favorite things. great excuse to take a study break. lights in the area is 219 Sundial Next month, I’ll be discussing If you’ve never been to Living- Christmastime at the Prep dancers join the holiday “Happiest Place on Earth” visited during Thanksgiving tradition of “The Nutcracker” by Liddy Hurst break, says “The Christmas Staff Writer decorations and the warm weather made the experi- During the Thanks- ence for my family so magi- giving and Christmas breaks, cal and fun!” While Disney a family trip to Disney World World is notorious for being is the perfect thing to get busy this time of year, many you in the Christmas spirit. special events make it worth The place that is common- the trip. Mickey’s Very Mer- ly referred to as the “happi- ry Christmas Party is a main est place on earth” becomes draw. Complimentary to all even more happy with the guests, there are numerous magic of Christmastime. snack stations set up around The whole park is lit the park to collect cookies up, light shows at Cinderella’s and hot chocolate. Mickey’s castle are Christmas-themed, Once Upon A Christmastime and the days are flled with Parade makes its way down parades. Christmas festiv- Main Street with popular ities begin at the start of Disney characters participat- November and continue ing twice a night. There are through the beginning of the fantastic freworks displays New Year, so even visitors af- at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, to draw your eye. The dancers Mason Deas, Hart Maley, Sophia by Victoria cHougH ter Christmas can experience and Hollywood Studios to had great energy and stage pres- Malone, and Madeline Page from Staff Writer the magic. Even celebrate both Christmas ence, which pulled you into their Prep though we live in Mississip- and the New Year. Anyone movement and the plot of the were a part of the cast. Similar This holiday season, both story. This year, Ballet Mississip- to Ballet Mississippi, Mississip- pi, we always receive a little who has experienced Christ- Ballet Mississippi and Mississippi pi dedicated their production to pi Metropolitan Ballet includes bit of cold weather. Howev- mas at Disney World wants Metropolitan Ballet performed Frances Anne Fortner, a member many roles for diferent ag- er, a trip to Florida during to return every year to relive their renditions of The Nutcrack- of their studio who unfortunately es,which makes it a very welcom- the Christmas months will the joy and cheer of the most er. While their artistic interpreta- passed away earlier this year in a ing environment for all dancers. provide families with the wonderful time of the year in tions may be diferent, both stu- car accident. Costumes and set design were perfect temperatures for the happiest place on Earth. dios have multiple dancers from From December 8th-9th, breathtaking, and the dancing their vacation. Sophomore Jackson Prep that performed Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet was beautiful as well. Even though Aubrey Scott Moak, who in the show. Rehearsals started performed The Nutcracker at the story is the same every year, shortly after auditions in Septem- Jackson Academy. Although their it’s hard to get tired of it because ber, and the dancers worked very performance location was at our of the way each person handles hard to perfect their show for per- “rival school,” Emerson Busin, the character they’re given and formances in early December. the personality that the danc- Ballet Mississippi held “The most ers put on stage. Madeline Page, their production in Thalia Mara a ninth grader who was given Hall from December 7th-9th and rewarding part multiple roles such as a Spanish included Prep’s Kimberly Blount, about performing dancer and a Mirliton this year, Caroline Yelverton, Isabella Over- is probably just the said, “The most rewarding part by, and Eliza Burnham in the cast. about performing is probably just People of all ages participate in excitement that the excitement that comes from this production each year, with comes from being being nervous and happy at the diferent roles designed for dif- same time. I love getting to wear ferent levels of skill and age. Each nervous and happy all of the costumes and putting on ballerina was flled with grace at the same time.” a lot of makeup to perform also!” and beauty on the stage and had -Madeline Page beautiful costumes as well as sets

WWW.JPSENTRY.NET @jacksonprepsentry jacksonprepsentry @jpsentry 10 Around Town December 2018 Primos vs. Another Broken Egg Rennaisance renovations building and redesigning a large Allie & nient location on Lakeland, many have gone we have had to wait for eLizA MAxweLL portion of the shopping center students will grab breakfast be- at least twenty minutes. One time Staff Writer next summer, and they have al- Ainsley’s fore school with friends or have we went and had to wait for two ready broken ground on con- Renaissance at Colony a morning Bible Study here. For hours even though we put our struction close to the C Spire and Park is a popular outdoor shop- breakfast, their service is really name in on the app before getting Butler-Snow buildings. The con- ping center in Ridgeland. It is a good, and the food is made super there. The food is pretty good, but struction should be done during great place to gather with friends quick. Primos’s prices are pretty we have had much better. Ainsley summer 2019. to shop or eat. reasonable, and there are many likes their chocolate milk, which If you are a big fan of mov- They have recently added options. If you don’t want a plate comes in a milkshake glass with ies, chances are you have been to many new restaurants, such as of food, it’s really nice to be able to whipped cream. We both ordered the Malco movie theater in Mad- Panera Bread and Koestler Prime, order one or two sides for a cou- omelets this time. They were ison. A Malco Theatre will be and it has always been home to ple of dollars. One of our favorite good and very flling. They come added to the mix of renovations Appetite Five Guys, Another Broken Egg sides are their grits. They are to with “country potatoes” which in Renaissance. The movie the- Cafe, and the popular Seafood die for. Primos is very spacious are really tasty. A downside to aer ill e a ad dieren rom by ALLie wise Revolution. and their booths are great for Another Broken Egg is that their the one in Madison, as it will in- Staff Writer In addition to these restau- having a large group of friends. prices are pretty steep; omelets clude reclining seats and serve & rans he enaissance oers a Another Broken Egg is range from $11-16! food and alcohol in addition to vast number of clothing stores. AinsLey O’Quinn located in Renaissance in Rid- Our fnal decision is Pri- other refreshments. It is said to be Their most popular clothing Staff Writer geland. They have many other mos. Although we love Another opening next summer. locations in various states, in- Broken Egg and their food is ex- stores are Anthropologie, Free Welcome back! This issue One of the most beloved cluding a few in Sandestin. From quisite, their long wait time and People, Libby Story, and Altar’d we will be reviewing and compar- attractions around the Jackson our experience, our location is high prices tip the scales in the State. The most recent addition ing two of our favorite breakfast area is about to improve with not one of the best. They close at favor of Primos. Primos incorpo- to this list is American Eagle. restaurants: Primos and Another these new additions. two in the afternoon, which is un- rates good service, quality food, The Renaissance is said to be Broken Egg. First up we have Pri- derstandable because they only and a prime location to make it mos Cafe. serve breakfast and lunch, but it our favorite breakfast restaurant. Primos is a staple for many is still a little annoying. There is Prep students. With its conve- ALWAYS a wait. Every time we Another Broken Egg Primos Omelet Primos Breakfast

A fresh look for Fondren a lavish new building to up- Avery Overby grade their current property Staff Writer on the side of Old Canton Road. The lot that the bank is Fondren, a small being built upon was former- neighborhood in north Jack- ly home to a Leyland Cypress son, is the most recent recipi- tree that was lit up every year ent of an extensive makeover. as part of the neighborhood’s The neighborhood has been Christmas celebrations. The in need of some touch-ups, tree was removed, but a piece Trace Grill becomes a family favorite and the city of Jackson has of art was created from the not fallen short of providing tree, and it will be showcased LiLy FLOwers around 4pm and the restau- defnitely recommend Trace them. inside of the bank to honor Staff Writer rant wasn’t too busy. Te Grill to people who wanted Fondren was once the tree’s legacy. cashier was very polite and to try it. It has a very friendly home to Mississippi’s orig- The fnal maor reno- Trace Grill is a local gave us time to think about environment with good food inal “lunatic asylum.” The vation taking place in Fon- restaurant that serves South- our order. Trace Grill has and quick service. Te only original name of the neigh- dren is the building of a ern food located in Ridge- a variety of food including suggestion I have for Trace borhood was ‘Sylum Heights. 125-room Homewood Suites hotel. Construction of the land, MS. In 1999, Kevin and trace platters, burgers, sal- Grill is they should stay open When the asylum moved 15 ads, sandwiches, and their on Saturday afer 3pm. Tere miles south, the residents hotel started earlier this year, Tracey Tompson opened and developers are hoping Trace Grill hoping it would most popular order which is have been many times when wanted a new name for their the trace blue plates. Trace my family has wanted to eat new neighborhood, and Fon- for an early 2019 opening. be a place where their cus- Along with these new blue plates gives you the there for dinner but realized dren was born. tomers enjoyed hot home Many Mississippi roads additions, Fondren is home cooked meals with friends choice of 1 meat with either the restaurant isn’t open for to many well-known busi- 2 or 3 sides or a veggie plate dinner on the weekend. are crawling with potholes, and family. Tey wanted and Fondren is no excep- nesses. One of the most pop- with 4 sides. I ordered my their food to be mouthwa- tion. Two of Fondren’s ma- ular establishments is Brent’s tering and sold at fair prices. all time favorite which is the jor roads, Fondren Place and Soda Fountain. Brent’s is Te restaurant’s original lo- bacon cheeseburger on ja- Duling Avenue, have been your classic, old school, cation was in a log cabin at lapeno bread with a side of repaved, giving the area a all-american diner that has been serving Fondren since Log Village Shopping Cen- onion rings. I received my sleek look. food in a fashionable time In addition to the 1946. Another great dining ter, but the shopping center location is Babalu Tapas ended up being torn down and the burger was delicious. new roads, many buildings Te waitress was also polite are being built or repur- and Tacos. aalu oers u- and the restaurant moved scaled Latin cuisine that will and made sure we had every- posed. Rainbow Co-Op, the to its current location. Trace all-natural grocery store, has never disappoint. Grill is a fairly new restau- thing we needed. Everyone I have asked who have eaten closed, and the building is rant with large wildlife pho- being turned into a new gym at Trace Grill has said they tos and deer heads mounted for the neighborhood called on the wall. have had excellent service, a Fondren Fitness. The space Trace Grill is opened very friendly environment, was originally going to be on Monday through Friday and good food. One custom- part of a national chain of from 11 am to 8:30 pm. It er who goes to the restaurant gyms, but local architect Mi- is also open on Saturday at frequently even said that chael Boerner swept in and 11 am but closes at 3pm. I there barbeque chicken was decided to keep things local. On the corner of Old went on a Monday afernoon delicious. In my opinion, I would Canton Road and Duling Av- enue, Trustmark is building

WWW.JPSENTRY.NET @jacksonprepsentry jacksonprepsentry @jpsentry The Sentry Sports 11 Championship football story (continued from page 1) The game couldn’t have ed with a wide-open receiver. ofense downfeld. Head Coach momentum when the lead was only seconds left or go for it and started any better for Jackson However, the M.R.A. WR’s glory Ricky Black knew there needed extended to 33-20 with 4 minutes seal the win. At frst, Coach Black Prep. M.R.A.’s quarterback, Philip was short-lived. Ealy, who was al- to be a change, so he called for left in the 4th quarter. M.R.A. sent his special teams unit out to Short, bobbled a low snap lead- most 15-yards away at the time of the back-up to get loose--senior did not go quietly into the night punt, but a last-second gut feel- ing to a defensive recovery on the Short’s throw, lowered his shoul- Alex Gibbs who had lost the job even though Prep was ahead by ing cause him to go for it. It was second play of the opening drive. der pads and brutally de-cleated earlier to Lange. Gibbs was sensa- two possessions. Phillip Short evident that Jerrion Ealy would Jerrion Ealy--the 4th best high the M.R.A. receiver. tional in the second quarter. On connected a deep ball to WR receive the handof but what fol- school running back in Amer- Jackson Prep led M.R.A. 21- his frst drive of the game, Gibbs Landes Purnell who muscled his lowed was unexpected. Ealy, with ica--punched in a sweep from way into the end zone, overpow- a full head of steam, leaped over 17-yards out a few plays later. Red ering two Prep defenders. Prep’s the entire ofensive and defen- powder flled the air as the Jack- lead was cut to six as the Patri- sive lines, landing well past the son Prep student section erupted. ots of Madison County lined up line to gain. “It looked like he was Just like that, Jackson Prep had for an onside kick. It was a low, fying...I never saw that coming,” the lead and a glimmer of hope missile-like kick that ricocheted said senior WR Thomas Thorn- shined through the darkness at of the facemask of a Prep front- ton. As the clock struck 0, each Robinson Hale Stadium. M.R.A. line player. As players collided Jackson Prep water-cooler was followed suit with a score of their towards the ball, Prep senior emptied on the entire coaching own a few drives later evening the and cornerback, Carter Stockett, staf. score. Even though it seemed as if lunged through multiple M.R.A. It indeed was a team efort, M.R.A. was picking up steam in players to snag the loose ball. The and the passion and love each the second quarter, a handful of Jackson Prep sidelines and stu- player played with was inspira- interceptions by the Prep defen- dent section were seemingly si- tional. One of the most inspira- sive backs fipped the momentum lent as both teams fought for the tional players of the game was in favor of the Patriots of Lake- ball, and when Stockett emerged Alex Gibbs. Gibbs, the senior land Drive. with the pigskin, there was not quarterback who waited since Star running back Jerrion Ealy stays loose and hydrated during the cham- Jerrion Ealy was spectac- pionship game. Photo by Stewart McCullough a seated, nor calm, Prep fan. junior high to play, had been ular Friday night. He rushed for The bleachers shook, the play- benched for an underclassman. nearly 200 yards, 41 receiving 14 going into halftime. launched a missile downfeld into ers shoulder-bumped, and once Instead of giving up and losing yards, and accounted for three Although the halftime the hands of WR Peyton Green- again, red powder flled the air. focus, he patiently waited for his Patriot touchdowns, but the most score doesn’t show it, Prep strug- wood for a 35-yard gain and the Afterward, it was as if each Prep second chance. It is a lesson that memorable play he made was gled ofensively in the frst half. frst down. He then marched his fan took a collective sigh of relief. all people can learn--when an on the defensive side of the ball. Junior Jake Lange, who won the team down the feld to score back- This indeed wasn’t the last drama opportunity doesn’t go your way, During the last M.R.A. posses- starting quarterback job sev- to-back touchdowns. flled moment, though. It was 4th stay focused and committed in sion of the frst half, Ealy slipped en games into the season, had The second half was flled & 1, and as the clock ticked down case a second opportunity pres- in on defense as a free safety. a rough opening half. He threw with smash-mouth football as to 17 seconds, Coach Black was ents itself. Jackson Prep held of Phillip Short rolled right to es- two interceptions in the frst both teams struggled to gain mo- forced to make a decision: punt M.R.A. to keep the championship cape from pressure and connect- quarter, and could not move the mentum. Jackson Prep regained the ball and pin M.R.A. deep with streak alive. Varsity basketball teams hit their stride early on to their advantage. With most ence play starts after Christmas by Will Fletcher teams in the MAIS not having to break, so games will start to get deal with this type of situation, harder. We have a good group of SportS Editor it puts the Patriots at a disad- guys that work hard. I am looking vantage compared to the rest of forward to the rest of the season,” Boys: So far in the 2018-2019 sea- the conference. Despite this, the says Thornton. These conference son, the boys varsity basketball Patriots are rolling this season, games will start to determine team has had an impressively and currently have a 7-3 record. what really matters: the playofs strong start, surpassing many Not only this, but the Patriots are in February. pre-season expectations. Due also ranked third in the MAIS While the Patriots sit well in the to a large loss of many talented by MSGridiron, the highest spot rankings right now, and are seem- seniors, as well as a few juniors they have held in the past few ingly on a roll, they need to keep and sophomores, the team took seasons. “The season has been the fre under them going in order a huge hit in commitment and going well. We have won a lot of to retain what they have earned so available talent in the ofseason. games and plan to keep doing so” far. The team has a lot going for With only three seniors left, a says senior Thomas Thornton. them right now, and with the tal- huge leadership efort and com- Thomas is one of the three re- ent on their depth chart and what Freshman Cam Brent receiving an inbounds pass from junior Sam Bu- mitment to the game has been maining seniors, and has showed they have shown us so far, expect chanan during their matchup with Simpson Academy. Photo courtesy of expected from them, despite the a valiant efort this year, helping to see a lot more out of them as Beverly Oden odds against them this season. lead the team to where they are the season dribbles on. and I look forward to seeing this bringing a new intensity and lev- These seniors - Thomas Thorn- now. team grow even more as we get el of competition to the game, as ton, Reece Davis, and Steven Even with their great start, Girls: There seems to be some- closer to conference play.” well as keeping the whole team Wyatt - are vital components to the Patriots still have a tough road thing diferent about Jackson This year’s team is led by fred up. Newsome, who is out for the team and their success so far, ahead of them. It is still only the Prep basketball this year. Could a very special group of seniors. the season with a heart condition, it be the court? Nah. Could it be These seniors - Lynn Redding, is a large part of the team, adding the the schedule? Nope. Could it Anna Minich, Tori Newsome, and a lot of skill to the team before her be that both the girls and basket- Hannah Arnold - have guided the status change, and always helping ball teams are ranked third in the team through the always-tough out where she can and playing MAIS, the highest spot held in beginning of the season, and have her part. years? Absolutely. done it in spectacular fashion. In addition to the seniors, Just like the boys, the Girl’s Most notably, Lynn has been one the Lady Patriots have great Varsity Basketball team has had of the largest contributors, if not depth, just like the boys. Helped yet another very impressive start the largest, and has repeatedly out by juniors Campbell Perkins, to the season. Currently, the team delivered when needed, especial- Julia Zouboukos, and plenty of sits ranked #3 with an 8-3 overall ly in big moments and crunch others, the girls have the talent record, the best start to a season time. Anna and Hannah also and the depth that they need to for Prep basketball in years. What regularly come in clutch, always continue to be successful. is even more impressive is that the girls have been able to accumu- READ MORE ONLINE late this record while playing in On the left, senior Anna Minich shoots a three -pointer. Photo courtesy of 8 away-games, many of them very Beverly Oden far away. Most teams are not able to do stuf like this, especially this helping lead the team on and of beginning of December, so the early in the season, which means the court. To fll in the gaps, head team has been playing for only the girls have earned their #3 spot coach Tim Wise has had to look a month. In addition to this, the and can continue to climb. “This to the juniors and a few sopho- mid-season starts after Christmas has been the best season we’ve mores for help. They have tapped break with conference play. This had at Prep in three years” says Who are the teams into their depth multiple times is where the season gets real and senior Hannah Arnold, “Current- we love to hate? No app needed! Just point this season, which has worked starts to really matter. “Confer- ly we are ranked 3rd in the MAIS, your phone’s camera here. by Alex Gibbs WWW.JPSENTRY.NET @jacksonprepsentry @ jacksonprepsentry 12 Sports December 2018 New soccer assistant looks to push Episode 4: Boys’ soccer team toward ninth straight title had to replace many standout to play 2 teams from Texas, a team while. The two played together players who graduated last year, from Arizona, and two teams by Maclain Kennedy on a JFC team, so it’s fun for both such as Jake Maloney, Tanner from California. of them to be able to continue in McCraney, Russell Roberts, and The Prep soccer team has been a OpiniOn EditOr their passion together. Reed Peets. The team has turned force in the last decade, dominat- The Jackson Prep soccer team Assistant Coach TJay has a to its 10 senior members, includ- ing the MAIS and always compet- received a new assistant coach daughter in the 7th grade, who he ing John-Mark Rose and Mason ing well in the MHSAA. Coach this season. Coach TJay Busin says is his most prized possession. Morgan, to be key leaders on this Duncan has done a great job get- grew up in Texas, but moved to Because of his daughter attend- year’s team. ting the boys ready every single Mississippi and attended North- ing prep, he is well aware of the Preparation for soc- year to make a run in the playofs. west Rankin. He’s been playing amazing program that is ofered. by alex Gibbs cer season begins at the end of They put in countless hours of soccer since he was six, and his “I look forward to being a part of COpy EditOr October which includes lots of preparation, and they run a crazy career as an athlete has been very our tradition of excellence in all running and conditioning to get number of miles every year. The & successful. facets,” said TJay. “The growth of the team in shape for the sea- boys are looking good and hope Ford lanGe In highschool, TJay was award- young men and women is a task I son. They do a lot of crossft type to have another shot at the MAIS SOCial MEdia EditOr ed MVP on his school team for take very seriously and am proud workouts with speed and agility championship in the spring. both Junior and Senior year. to give my very best.” Besides maybe swim- to tune up their skills for the sea- He also played on a select team Outside of playing soccer, TJay ming, no team on Jackson Prep’s son. Most days, the soccer team which won the U-18 Nike Na- has other passions. He founded campus has been more dominant does some ball handling drills tional Championship in Atlanta, Buzini, which is an elite sport- in recent years than the boy’s soc- with lots of running and some- Georgia. ing uniform company. He also cer team. The team has won the times they will scrimmage. The After high school, TJay went co-founded ProD. This is a train- past 8 state championships in a team practices from 3:30 to 5:00 to Hinds, and later Mississippi ing facility with highly experi- row and has found themselves on days that they do not have College. From 1997-2003, he was enced instructors. Athletes may ranked highly in MaxPreps’ na- games. a member of Brilla and played rent cages and mounds to prac- tional rankings. They have played in numerous soccer in six diferent countries. tice and improve their sport. The soccer team is tournaments to prepare for MAIS He also played professionally for More than this, TJay has a seat coached by Coach Jon Marcus play that doesn’t begin until mid- the Jackson Chargers and was the on the board of a non-proft char- Duncan, who has been at Prep dle to late December. Before then, youngest player drafted in the ity. He has a love for soccer that since 2000. Coach Duncan is the they play a lot of public schools USISL during that time. After can clearly be seen in his desire head coach of both the varsity such as, Gulfport, Clinton, Ocean this exciting experience, TJay re- to help other players improve. His boys and girls teams. Assisting Springs, Oak Grove, Oxford and turned to Mississippi and was the vast experience and years of play- Coach Duncan this year is Coach Tupelo. Along with those note- Coach TJay (white) and Coach goalkeeper at Holmes. ing are something that is going TJay Busin, who, replacing Coach able MS teams, they will travel to Duncan (red) with each of their Coach Duncan, the head soc- to be a great addition to Jackson Jay Liles, is in his frst year at Prep. Dallas, Texas to play in a national daughters on the Prep practice feld. cer coach, has known TJay for a Prep. This season, Prep has tournament. They are scheduled Junior girls prevail in annual Powderpuff championship juniors, in black, and the sopho- put up a fght, especially Ramsey Minich, Shekinah Lumpkin, by Henley JoHnson Several of the juniors with the mores, in blue, played each other Jefreys on defense, who wouldn’t trophy following their win over the Mary Price Montagnet, Henley phOtO EditOr in a 50 minute game. let any girl get past her. seniors. Photo by: Tori Newsome Johnson, Drea Morgan, Bonnie & This game came down to However, the juniors Burge, and Lynn Redding) bat- eloise Moore the end with the juniors winning couldn’t be stopped with quarter- tled hard to get past the juniors’ OpiniOn EditOr by one touchdown, even though back Price Loposer. The juniors defense, but the lack of practice sophomore Eliza Mazzaferro played a little dirty with shoving, made running plays the coaches After the state champi- scored at the very end to try and tackling, pushing, and extreme attempted to call hard due to lack onship win by the boys’ football catch up. Sophomore quarter- aggressiveness. Campbell Perkins of football knowledge from most team, the girls still had more to back Olivia Sasser had quite the and Julia Zouboukos stood out of the girls. prove, and on December 3, they arm and speed. Almost no one as receivers. Sara Hederman also The seniors and juniors took the feld. could stop her on ofense or de- had her fair share of great plays. battled down until the end, when Every year, the Senior fense. The juniors ended up with a tri- senior Bonnie Burge caught what High Student Council puts on Sophomore Brantley John- umphant victory over the sopho- was thought to be the touchdown the Powderpuf football game, son even got in the game for a mores. to tie the game, but which end- which is essentially a showdown touchdown. There was a brutal The last game was the se- ed up making the score 24-28, of girls’ touch football between tackle in the end zone during the niors versus the juniors. The se- due to a calculation error in the each grade in high school. Senior play that resulted with a fag be- niors came in with no practice press box. In the end, the juniors high boys serve as coaches for the ing thrown on the juniors. Sayley and no idea what to do, but that played outstanding and won the teams. Crawford had numerous great didn’t show much on the feld. whole thing. To start of the night, the catches. 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ple use cases to reduce the small risk of by ruSS upton can co ment or edit, depending on what by charleS StephenSon damage. customizable access the student has given Asst. sports Editor The Junior High building at Prep stAff WritEr them. Because of the sharing capabilities holds several Chromebook carts so that of Google Docs, groups can now all edit Laptops are used every day at the seventh graders can still have access to Over the past few years, more and the same document simultaneously, mak- school and at home. The size and porta- technology in the classroom. This is help- more Prep students have been required to ing group projects easier and faster. bility allows us to use them anywhere, un- ful for parents so that they don’t feel the bring personal computers to school for Although Microsoft Word is not like desktop computers. Starting in eighth need to buy a good laptop for their child writing papers, completing assignments, free, if a student pays for Microsoft Word, grade, students are required to bring their who might not handle it with proper care. and doing any number of tasks on them. other Microsoft programs are usually in- own technology. Laptops are used all Many students used the Google Chrome- Students use two main word processors cluded that are equally useful. Microsoft throughout high school in nearly every book for several years, but they needed an on these assignments: Google Docs and Word is, overall, easier to format and has class. When buying their children tech- upgrade for high school. Lots of Students Microsoft Word. So which is better? more options to customize and personal- nology for school, many parents struggle at Prep have recently made the switch The most popular characteristic ize assignments. to fnd a good deal on a reliable computer. from Chromebook to Macbook. Many of Google Docs is that it is free. Any stu- One of the drawbacks of Micro- The two most popular laptops at Jackson students at Prep who have Chromebooks dent that has downloaded any browser soft Word is that documents created with Prep are the Google Chromebook and the might struggle in classes due to the set- can access Google Docs free of charge. Word can be viewed only by those with Apple Macbook. backs that they have. According to sever- Google Docs is also, usually if not Microsoft Word downloaded on their The Chromebook starts at $160, al students in the Coding Class, Google always, used by teachers and is the easiest computers, which makes it harder to turn but the best Chromebooks available are Chromebooks do not have the capabilities way to turn in assignments. Students can in and work on group projects. approximately $1,000. Google Chrome- of coding that Apple Macbook comput- also view or edit any of their Google Doc Personally, I prefer Google Docs books are mobile and easy to take on the ers have. Many other things might not be fles on any device with their Google login, if I am writing anything, whether it be a go; the smallest size is 12 inches, while the available on Chromebooks. Applications whereas Microsoft Word is only saved on story, paper, or any assignment. Although biggest is 16 inches. Many students use that Macbooks have and Chromebooks a particular device unless the student per- they are both useful and Word has a lot their computers all throughout the day, lack add to the existing likeability of the sonally attaches it to an email or converts of great aspects to it, Google Docs’ shar- needing a good battery so their device Apple Macbook. Tanner Gough, News it to a diferent fle. ing capabilities and how widespread and stays running. Chromebooks run up to 13 Editor for the Sentry, made the switch to Google Docs give students the available it is pushes it to the top. hours on full charge, so there won’t be a an Apple Macbook Air once he fnished ability to share documents with anyone need to take the big, clunky charger with 9th grade. So far, he has had no problems who has a Google account and anyone you on the go. Lastly for Google, they use and enjoys the new features that his Mac- protective plastic to keep the Chromebook book brings him. ps, any Macbook is the safe and protected without a case. Google computer to get. Due to its abundance did a good job with providing students a in special apps and features that Google good quality laptop for a good and aford- does not ofer, the price is well ft for the able price. luxuries and longevity that it has to ofer. Apple, one of the leading compa- nies in laptop sales, provides many people with a good quality laptop. All types of the Apple Macbook can be found at Prep. The Macbook prices start at $1,200 and go up to $7,000. These computers have the ben- efts of iMessage, FaceTime, airdrop, and are compatible with iPhones. With Apple pricing their laptops like this, many par- ents refrain from purchasing such a high quality computer for their high school child. Macbook sizes run nearly the same as Chromebooks, the only diference is that the Macbook Pro, Apple’s largest lap- top, is sized at 15 inches. The battery on Apple computers only runs up to 10 hours, but that should not be a problem since the charger is easily portable and can rap up to be taken on the go. Apple Macbooks are made with durable metal, but many peo- Food delivery companies take market by storm

which has over 95 restaurants in the price of the food, the delivery by Sarah corey the Jackson area you can choose fee, and the tip. Asst. sports Editor from. It was founded in 2012 by Stanford students. The app Recently, food delivery has charges $1 for a frst time delivery grown rapidly. The convenience fee, and each time after that is of these apps have kept them in $4.99. Employees are paid based business. Not having to go out and on weekly deliveries from Mon- get your own food is very benef- day-Sunday. cial to those with tight schedules. One of the last major apps In the Jackson area there are sev- I have found in the area is Grub- eral available apps such as Waitr, hub. According to Grubhub’s Doordash, and Grubhub. website, they are the nation’s lead- Waitr is a very common ing online and mobile food order- one among teens in the area. It ing and delivery marketplace. In was founded in Lake Charles, 2013, two companies, Grubhub Louisiana, by Chris Meaux. and Seamless, merged and now Meaux frst planned on calling ofer 95,000 local takeout restau- his app Foogle, meaning food rants in over 1,700 cities, with a plus google. In 2015, when the app $9.99 delivery fee charge. ofcially launched, he changed I have found that these the name to Waitr. A $5 delivery apps truly are very convenient. fee is charged and prices for the You simply select where you want food are the same as the restau- food from and what you want rants. The app is free to anyone, to eat. The delivery is fast, easy, while the restaurants pay to be and most spend more than the included. Restaurants that have average $5 for the delivery fee. joined the app have seen a notice- Tipping is recommended by the able increase of 20-25 percent. apps, so depending on how much The next one is Doordash, you tip, most people are paying WWW.JPSENTRY.NET @jacksonprepsentry jacksonprepsentry @jpsentry 14 Opinion December 2018 Exam stress takes over Prep Please make Mariah Carey stop says, “I feel like if you’ve been ent from both terms to change ball feld, and “All I Want for working hard all semester, you your overall grade much, for bet- Christmas Is You” you is “Darude should be able to save yourself ter or for worse. There should not Sandstorm.” some stress and be exempt from be too much stress on these exams No matter where you go exams, especially the seniors.” because, although they do count you cannot escape this song. It’s While this may help with our for a large portion of semester playing in the deep wilderness stress, many feel that not having grades, they do not normally have of the Amazon, the peaks of the exams would leave us unpre- the power to completely tank or Himalayas, the shady parking lot pared for college exams and large save your grade. Study hard and next to Denny’s, in your house, tests, which is counterintuitive in do your best, but don’t stress out in every country (except North a college prep school. too much about them. Korea since they have a modi- by GEnEviEvE Hurst Senior Mary Patton Mur- fed version titled “All I Want for Photo editor phy says of exam stress, “This by barron Liston Christmas is Un”), and even in the year I’m trying to get ahead on my Staff Writer stars. As Christmas draws near- studying so I can avoid it.” With & Mariah Carey has grown too strong, and we can no longer de- er, decorations are put up, Christ- so much happening around this Emory maxwELL feat her unless we act now. If we mas music is played everywhere, time, both in school and outside Social Media editor everyone fnishes up their Christ- of the classroom, fnding a lot don’t stop her soon, “All I Want We at Working Title Com- mas shopping, and students are of time to study can be difcult. for Christmas is You” will be the plaint Column are big fans of the more stressed than ever. First Even completing regular school only song left in existence. Christmas season and all the tra- semester exams, which end only assignments is hard with all of Please do your part to save our ditions that come along with it. four days before Christmas, add the holiday festivities. It is smart, planet and help us defeat Mariah However, some traditions can be even more stress to the holiday though, to get as much studying Carey. a bit overwhelming. One tradi- season. Most students have four in as early as possible to keep tion, or song rather, is heard con- or fve exams, with possible oth- yourself from later stress. Sophomore Sayley Crawford work- stantly in the months of Novem- ers in diferent electives. Com- Really, your grade on your ing hard to stay on top of her exam studies. Photo by Genevieve Hurst ber and December everywhere bined with fnal projects and last exam has to be drastically difer- we go. It is a great song, but hear- tests squeezed in before Christ- ing Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for mas break, it feels like we have Christmas Is You” has gotten old no time to study for these exams, a little early this year. which count as 20% of our frst se- The 1994 song of of Carey’s mester grade. album Joy to the World, from the One proposed solution to label Columbia, is still running this time of stress is possible ex- popular as a hit through these emption for everyone. Even se- months. We are not exaggerating niors, who can be exempt from when we say that this song is the second semester exams, have to most overplayed song ever. take their frst semester exams. Christmas time is like a foot- Sophomore Jane Gray Barbour Global warming is something you should care about centuries the earth has heated up ceives much of his funding from at an unprecedented rate due to oil and energy companies. the emission of greenhouse gas- I’ve been told a lot by my es, most notably carbon dioxide conservative friends “facts don’t and chlorofuorocarbons. The In- care about your feelings,” and I tergovernmental Panel of Climate feel like this is a situation where Change has long warned that we that statement is most applicable. should limit warming to 2 degrees Climate change is real, and even Celsius but has recently changed the big energy companies are by barron Liston that to 1.5 degrees, stating that acknowledging it. For example, Staff Writer even 2 degrees would have disas- Exxon Mobil addresses climate trous efects. 2 degrees alone, keep change on their website, and Big in mind we are in track to reach 3, Oil has asked Texas to request “Spare us all word of the would result in further arctic de- funding to build sea walls in or- weapons, their force and range, struction, the destruction of the der to protect oil rigs from tropi- The long numbers that rocket coral reefs, an increase in tropical cal storms and fooding caused by the mind; Our slow, unreckoning storms, an increase in size and climate change. hearts will be left behind, Unable length of droughts, famine, tril- If you are still skeptical to fear what is too strange. Nor lions of dollars of damages, and on climate change, I recommend shall you scare us with talk of the the fooding of coastal areas, all you visit skepticalscience.com, a death of the race. How should we resulting in the displacement of website that disproves many of dream of this place without us?” 200 million people. Reaching the the myths surrounding climate Richard Wilbur’s “Advice goal of 1.5 degrees would require change. to a Prophet” refects a major drastic reduction in carbon emis- responsible for 71% of carbon of crucial climate change regula- faw in human thought: that we sions in the next 12 years and a net emissions. We need to hold these tions. We simply cannot continue cannot comprehend our own 0 carbon emissions after 2050. It’s “Climate change companies accountable, and we like this. downfall. We have been warned not going to be easy to reach this cannot rely on our current lead- As outlandish as the de- many times that we are hurtling goal, but at least we can trust in is real, and it is ership to do it. struction of the Earth seems, it is to our doom, that we are killing our leaders to work hard to avoid a threat to not In 2018, carbon emissions happening right in front of us. As our planet, that in the span of a this global catastrophe. Right? reached a record high of a pro- people who actually live on Earth couple of centuries the earth will According to Donald only the envi- jected 2.7% increase, with the U.S. this is something that we should be near apocalyptic unless we Trump, climate change is a “Chi- being the second highest contrib- all care about. Climate change is change now. But what do we do? nese hoax,” or “something that ronment but to utor behind China. Preventing real, and it is a threat to not only Shrug it of. Call it ridiculous fear will change back,” or straight up climate change is an issue that the the environment but to us and mongering. Outright deny it. The fction. Many Americans, mostly us and future U.S. cannot tackle alone, but as future generations. As an aver- destruction of the Earth sounds Trump’s base, fall in with his line one of the most powerful nations age U.S. citizen, the best way you like fction. Unfortunately, it’s not, of thought. generations.” on Earth and the second worst can combat climate change is to and if we don’t act soon, this bleak The outright denial of ofender to the climate, we must vote. Vote for politicians who will future will be upon us. climate science is thriving in I’m not asking you to give take a stand. hold the corporations destroying The global average tem- America due to the eforts of the up your truck and buy a Prius, Under the current ad- our future out of avarice account- perature is now 1 degree Celsius Western Fuels Association to “re- or to go vegan, or to center your ministration, we cannot do that. able, who will fght to protect the over the pre-industrial average position climate change as the- life around reducing emissions. Trump is disastrous for the cli- Earth, and who will ensure a fu- and on track to reach 3 degrees by ory (not fact)” and the eforts of Doing the little things to combat mate, withdrawing from the Par- ture for our children. We are on the end of the century. To put that people like Republican senator climate change would help, but is Accord, appointing an ex-coal track for disaster, but not all hope in perspective, the last ice age was James Inhofe, famous for throw- you are far from being the main lobbyist climate change denier is lost. There is still time to save 4 - 7 degrees Celsius away from the ing a snowball in the Senate to ofender. Since 1988, just one to the head of the Environmental the planet if we choose to act now. average. Within the last couple of disprove climate change, who re- hundred companies have been Protection Agency, and getting rid

WWW.JPSENTRY.NET @jacksonprepsentry jacksonprepsentry @jpsentry The Sentry Opinion 15 Sentry I Staff Editorials Sentry II Exempt us from exams Manning center mayhem For many students at vate them to continue to strive Jackson Prep, the couple of to achieve. Here at Prep, carpool traf- to get out of the parking lot, now be sending the kids to the Junior weeks before semester exams In the case of students fc seems to be an ongoing issue. they can not move requirements High, where they should be, so are the worst of the whole year. who have already proven As hard as it is to get to school on to a later time because most plac- the high schoolers can get out of Semester exams are designed throughout the semester that time in the mornings, afternoon es are booked. their parking spots. to test how much of that class’ they know the material, exams trafc is also a nightmare. What Of course, avoiding frus- content the student has actually are just another cause for stress do you do when an entire school As hard as it is to get to tration would be ideal. The park- retained. From the stress about and a distraction from the fnal of junior high and high school ing lot at Prep is big, but never big the actual exams to the school- classwork as people attempt to students plus parents are all try- school on time in the enough. Senior athletes park in work that teachers pack in at raise their average. Exams are ing to leave Prep at one time? You mornings, afternoon the Manning Center parking lot, the end of the semester, exam arguably not even an assess- get frustrated. while the rest of the senior high season causes an unnecessary ment of comprehension, but Ever since football season trafc is also a night- drivers park in the senior high amount of nerve-racking anx- instead a time when students ended, we have been hearing a mare. What do you do parking lot. iety. While one may think that simply put their short-term lot of complaints about the moms when an entire school The junior high parking school would slow down lead- memory to use. who park by the Manning Center lot has some of the leftover soph- ing up to the highly-anticipated If exams are supposed to blocking students from getting of junior high and high omore drivers do not have a place Christmas and summer breaks, help you remember the content out. Students will get to their cars school students plus in the senior high parking area. in reality, it speeds up to the learned throughout the year, at 3:10 and not leave campus un- When everyone is trying to leave heaviest workload and still feels students with an A have worked til 3:30, which is quite ridiculous. parents are all trying Prep at once, it is almost impossi- monumentally slower due to for the grade and should already Lots of Prep students have jobs to leave Prep at one ble to avoid the trafc. There are the dread that comes with it. know the material by heart. after school they have to get to, time? 3 front exits to leave Prep from. If students other than Because Jackson Prep is and when they aren’t leaving the Most people use two of three ex- seniors in the second semester a preparatory school, we under- parking lot until 3:30 or later, they its, so that leaves only two exits had the possibility to be ex- stand that exams prepare us for get paid less and get in trouble by One solution we considered is to for hundreds of people to leave empt from exams, we, the Sen- the fnals that we will be forced their boss. stop allowing parents to park in from. try I staf, believe that several to take in college. However, we Also, some students have front of students’ cars until their Perhaps if the junior high improvements would be seen. believe that an acceptable al- requirements after school that kids arrive, because we want to got out at 3 instead of 3:10, it would The majority of students would ternative would be to ofer an they have to get to at 3:30 such as leave too. If you are parking your allow the junior high moms to get put forth more efort during the exemption from second semes- tutoring, lessons, or sports events. car behind ours, it makes us late out of the parking lot before all semester in daily assignments, ter exams only. That would still Due to the schedule change, most to wherever we are required to the high school students are let tests, quizzes, and projects, provide students with the prac- people set their schedules based be after school. As a solution, we out. knowing that if they achieved tice of learning a large amount on getting out at 3:00. Now, they suggest blocking of the entrance These are just a few sug- a certain grade that they would of material for frst term exams had to move their schedule to be to the Manning center with gestions we think would solve the be rewarded before the break while also providing an incen- there at around 3:30, but if they get cones, and then parents can go problem of parking lot trafc af- by being relieved of that extra tive to strive to achieve in order out of the parking lot at that time, through the regular carpool line ter school. stress. to receive exemption second they are always late. Not know- to pick up their kids on the corner In many high schools, semester. Exam exemption ing that it would take 25 minutes of Guyton. Another option would students are eligible for ex- would be an earned privilege emption with an average of 93 that would prove overall under- in that particular class. Criteria standing of the course subject for eligibility can also include areas. With excellence as our participation, attendance, and goal here at Prep, it seems illog- conduct. Students that work ical not to give students the op- hard for their high grades de- portunity to not take the dread- serve something that will moti- ed exams.

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