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November 18, 2009

PREP 2009 WENDY’S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN SCHOOL WINNERS

Jackson Prep is extending special congratulations to Mary Mikell Lampton and Marco Aru, who were named School Winners for the prestigious Wendy’s High School Heisman Award October 22. To be eligible for this award, students must display academic aptitude, athletic talent and exceptional commitment to their communities. “All our applicants have shown throughout their high school careers that they embody the Wendy’s High School Heisman lifestyle,” said Dr. Luke Nealey, Head of Senior High. “This award is the perfect way to celebrate their achievements and showcase the outstanding talent at Jackson Prep.”

PREP 2009 CROSS COUNTRY AWARDS BANQUET

Jackson Prep’s 2009 boys and girls cross country teams held an awards banquet on November 16. The boy’s team won the 2009 MAIS AAA state championship, and the girl’s team was the 2009 MAIS AAA runner-up. Pictured (l to r) are the boys who received individual awards: Jay Coleman, Patriot Award; Julian Owen, Most Improved; Daniel Lang, Most Valuable Runner; Luke Wise, Amy Davis Rutherford Award; and Malcolm Saxon, head coach.

November 11, 2009

PREP JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS BOWL GAME BOUND

The Jackson Prep Junior High cheerleaders will be performing in the 2009 Capital One Bowl in Orlando, Florida on New Year's Day. The squad was invited to perform after winning three first place trophies at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) summer camp. Pictured, row 1 (l to r) are Sydney Watson, Caroline May, Carly Causey and Addie Reeves. Row 2 (l to r) are Sydney Crawley, Allen Spencer, Falon Miskelly, Carson Bailey, Tinsley Martin, Kelly Kennedy, Jamie McInvale, Londyn Steed and Anna Rose Templeton. Not pictured is Evelyn Field.

THREE PREP 2009 JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS ALL AMERICANS

Three Jackson Prep Junior High cheerleaders were selected as All Americans by the Universal Cheerleaders Association. In recognition of this award, they have been invited to march and perform in the 60th Annual H-E-B Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade in Houston, Texas. Only the top 12% of the cheerleaders and dancers who attended varsity camps have earned the chance to march in a holiday parade of this caliber. Pictured (l to r) are Kelly Kennedy, Carson Bailey and Londyn Steed.

PREP’S LANG FIRST AT 2009 MAIS AAA BOYS CROSS COUNTRY MEET

Jackson Prep junior Daniel Lang was the first place runner at the MAIS AAA 2009 boys state championship cross country meet. Lang, with a time of 18:29, lead his team to a first place finish as well.

PREP 2009 BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM MAIS AAA STATE CHAMPS

Pictured are the members of the 2009 Jackson Prep MAIS AAA boys cross country state championship team. Row 2 (l to r): Ross Coker, Sam Ozier, Matthew Drennen, Luke Wise, Max Uschmann, Christian Coker, Joseph Garland, Taddy Cochrane, Will Meadows, Joseph Martin, Allen Holiman, Nick Weaver and Joe Marchetti. Row 1 (l to r): Head Coach Malcolm Saxon; Connor King; Andrew Hammond; Julian Owen, Jay Coleman; Daniel Lang, 1st place; Nico Juncos, 7th place; Grant Lamb, 3rd place; Owen Daniels; Tyler Hays; Nelson Parker; Michael Thomas Boulanger; Cody Becker and Will Green.

JACKSON PREP 2009 GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM STATE RUNNER-UP

Pictured are the members of the Jackson Prep 2009 girls cross country team. The girls team finished the season as the 2009 MAIS AAA state runner-up. Row 3 (l to r): Katie Carter, Anna Kate Terry, Kacey O’Donnell, Leslie Woods, Emily Owen and Janie Matthews. Row 2 (l to r): Malcolm Saxon; Laura Laughlin; Courtney Newsome, 5th place; Maison Lowery, 3rd place; Mary Mikell Lampton, 7th place; Pauline Causey; Mary Morgan Haire; Madison Weeks; Molly Terry; and Anna Griffith. Row 1 (l to r): Frances Carter, Ashley Johnston, Jessie Cox and Kennady Galloway.

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