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| name = Jackson High School | name = Jackson High School
| image = Jackson_High_School.jpg | image = Jackson_High_School.jpg
| motto = | motto =
| coordinates = {{Coord|42.2499|-84.4187|type:edu_region:US-MI|format=dms|display=inline,title}} | coordinates = {{Coord|42.2499|-84.4187|type:edu_region:US-MI|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| established = 1927 | established = 1927
| type = ] | type = ]
| district = ] | district = ]
| grades = 9-12 | grades = 9-12
| streetaddress = 544 Wildwood Avenue | streetaddress = 544 Wildwood Avenue
| city = ] | city = ]
| state = ] | state = ]
| zipcode = 49201 | zipcode = 49201
| country = ] | country = ]
| campus = ] | campus = ]
| enrollment = 1,056 (2022-23)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=2619620&ID=261962005629|title=Jackson High School|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=March 3, 2021}}</ref>
| enrollment = 1487
| ratio = 21.46<ref name=NCES/>
| enrollment_as_of= 2011-2012
| principal = Barbara Baird-Pauli | principal = Monica Pierce
| newspaper = The Reflector News
| faculty =
| teaching_staff = 57.00 (])<ref name=NCES/>
| newspaper = The Reflector News
| athletics_conference = ]
| teaching_staff = 87.49 (FTE)
| colors = Orange & Black{{color box|orange}}{{color box|black}}
| athletics_conference = ]
| team_name = ]
| colors = Orange & Black{{color box|orange}}{{color box|black}}
| rival = ]
| team_name = ]
| footnotes = <ref name="ed.gov">{{cite web|url=http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?ID=261962005629|title=Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Jackson High School|work=ed.gov|accessdate=15 February 2017}}</ref><ref name="Jackson High School's student-run news source">{{cite web|title=The Reflector News|url=http://reflectornews.wordpress.com/|publisher=Wordpress|accessdate=20 April 2014}}</ref>
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'''Jackson High School''' is a public high school located near downtown ]. '''Jackson High School''' is a public high school located near downtown ].
The school was created in 1908 with the merger of Jackson's West Side and East Side High Schools and moved to its present location in 1927. The school has an enrollment of about one thousand five hundred students in grades nine through twelve.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greatschools.org/michigan/jackson/2050-Jackson-High-School/|website=GreatSchools.com|accessdate=9 November 2014}}</ref> The school's mascot is the ]. The athletic teams compete as members of the ]. It is a part of the ]. The school was created in 1908 with the merger of Jackson's West Side and East Side High Schools and moved to its present location in 1927. The school's mascot is the ]. The athletic teams compete as members of the ] as of 2018.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jackson High School to join SEC White starting in 2018-19 school year|url=http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/-7047180315885899869/jackson-high-school-to-join-sec-white-starting-in-2018-19-school-year/|website=mlive.com|date=June 20, 2017|first=Tony|last=Garcia|accessdate=July 2, 2018}}</ref> It is a part of the ].


Jackson High School, alongside its normal curriculum, has a dual enrollment program where students can take courses at the local community college, ]. Students from other high schools, such as ], ], and ], are allowed to enroll for courses at Jackson High. Foreign students from all over the world can attend through an exchange program. Jackson High School, alongside its normal curriculum, has a dual enrollment program where students can take courses at the local community college, ].<ref name="Jackson High School" >{{cite web|last1=Voorhees|first1=Linda|title=Jackson High School class of 2013 top graduates announced|url=http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2013/06/jackson_high_school_class_of_2.html|website=mlive.com|date=10 June 2013 |publisher=MLive|accessdate=29 June 2015|ref=JC|location=In student Calvin Spring's activities he lists dual enrolling at Jackson College as an activity}}</ref>


==Administration== ==Administration==
The administration of Jackson High School consist of four principals - one for each grade level - who are responsible for the day-to-day running of the school, along with supervising events, and implementing curriculum. The building principal, also known as the Principal for Instruction and principal for the 12th grade, is currently Barbara Baird-Pauli. Joe Zessin was hired as assistant principal after Daniel Hyliard left.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Smith|first1=Leanne|title=Search to replace retiring Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Dan Evans set to begin|url=http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2013/10/search_to_replace_retiring_jac.html|publisher=MLive|accessdate=25 June 2015}}</ref> The administration of Jackson High School consist of four principals - one for each grade level - who are responsible for the day-to-day running of the school, along with supervising events, and implementing curriculum. The building principal, also known as the Principal for Instruction and principal for the 12th grade, is currently Monica Pierce.


==Education== ==Demographics==
The demographic breakdown of the 1,279 students enrolled for the school year 2014-15 was:
In their junior year, students are required by ] to take the ] and the ].
*Male - 49.8%
As of 2013, Jackson High has three hundred and eighty seven students in seventeen sections of ] classes covering:<ref>{{cite web|last=Smith|first=Leanne|title=Jackson High School students getting an edge on college with Advanced Placement classes|url=http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2013/04/jackson_high_school_students_g_1.html|work=MLive|publisher=MLive|accessdate=18 February 2014}}</ref>
*Female - 50.2%
*Native American/Alaskan - 0.2%
*Asian/Pacific islander - 1.6%
*Black - 37.3%
*Hispanic - 5.2%
*White - 53.1%
*Multiracial - 2.6%


Additionally, 56.9% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch.<ref name="ed.gov"/>
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==Academics==
In their junior year, students are required by ] to take the ] and the ].
As of 2013, Jackson High has three hundred and eighty seven students in seventeen sections of ] classes covering:<ref>{{cite web|last=Smith|first=Leanne|title=Jackson High School students getting an edge on college with Advanced Placement classes|url=http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2013/04/jackson_high_school_students_g_1.html|work=MLive|date=5 April 2013 |publisher=MLive|accessdate=18 February 2014}}</ref>

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*AP English Literature *AP English Literature
*AP Calculus *AP Calculus
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*AP U.S. Government & Politics *AP U.S. Government & Politics
*AP U.S. History *AP U.S. History
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*AP Psychology *AP Psychology
*AP Microeconomics *AP Microeconomics
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*AP World History *AP World History
*AP Human Geography *AP Human Geography
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==Student body==
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Ethnicity
! This school
! State average
|-
| White
| 53%
| 69%
|-
| African-American
| 38%
| 18%
|-
| Hispanic
| 5%
| 6%
|-
| Asian
| 2%
| 3%
|-
| American Indian
| 0%
| 1%
|-
| Unspecified
| 1%
| n/a
|}
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2012-2013<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greatschools.org/michigan/jackson/2050-Jackson-High-School/?tab=demographics |title=Jackson High School - Jackson, Michigan - MI - School overview |publisher=Greatschools.org |accessdate=2014-04-22}}</ref>


==The building== ==The building==
Originally built in 1927, the three-story tall building stands thirty three meters, or one hundred and nine feet tall. After Jackson High School received a $27 million renovation (one that also restored the building after many years of neglect due to budget constraints), a science wing was built.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2014/06/preservation_renovation_of_87-.html|title=Preservation, renovation of 87-year-old Jackson High School earns architect Lifetime Viking Award|author=|date=5 June 2014|work=mlive.com|accessdate=13 February 2017}}</ref> A highlight of this building is Britton Hall, commonly referred to as the Shakespeare Room, that is patterned after an old English hall in Stratford, England.
{{Unreferenced section|date=April 2014}}
Originally built in 1927, the three-story tall building stands thirty three meters, or one hundred and nine feet tall. Recently, Jackson High School received a nearly thirty million dollar renovation that restored the building after many years of neglect due to budget constraints. In addition, a science wing was built. A highlight of this building is Britton Hall, commonly referred to as the Shakespeare Room, that is patterned after an old English hall in Stratford, England.


==Extracurricular activities==
==Fine and performing arts==
{{Unreferenced section|date=April 2014}}
Jackson High School has a long-standing tradition in the performing arts. The Drama Club presents 2-3 performances each year and often provides a condensed version of a play for the elementary schools.


===Fine and performing arts===
===Band===
{{more citations needed section|date=June 2015}}
JHS has four concert bands. The Cadet band is composed of freshmen; varsity, varsity wind ensemble, and symphony band are sophomores through seniors. In addition to the four concert bands Jackson High has two after school jazz bands and a Marching Band.


====Band====
Every four years the Jackson High marching band performs in Tampa, Fla. for its halftime performance at the Outback Bowl. Its members come from the school's cadet, varsity and symphonic bands and varsity wind ensemble.<ref name=Penis>{{cite news|last1=Smith|first1=Leanne|title=Jackson High marching band celebrating New Year's Day with performance at Outback Bowl|url=http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2014/12/jackson_high_marching_band_cel.html|accessdate=25 June 2015|date=12-27-2014}}</ref>
JHS has four concert bands as well as an orchestra. The Cadet band is composed of freshmen; varsity, varsity wind ensemble, and symphony band are sophomores through seniors. In addition to the four concert bands Jackson High has two after school jazz bands and a marching band. The marching band has performed at the ] in ].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Smith|first1=Leanne|title=Jackson High marching band celebrating New Year's Day with performance at Outback Bowl|url=http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2014/12/jackson_high_marching_band_cel.html|accessdate=25 June 2015|date=2014-12-27}}</ref>


===Choir=== ====Choir====
The Jackson High vocal music program currently consists of two choirs, Varsity Voices and Euphony Choir. In addition, there is an extracurricular choral group known as The Black History Tour Group. They have sung at presidential inaugurations twice, in 2001 and 2009 and have appeared at White House functions three times, in 1998, 2004 and 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2014/03/shirley_pitts_founder_of_jacks.html|title=Shirley Pitts, founder of Jackson High School Black History Tour Group, dies at 67|work=MLive.com|date=25 March 2014 |accessdate=23 July 2015}}</ref>
The Jackson High vocal music program currently consists of two choirs, Varsity Voices and Euphony Choir.


====Dramatics====
The Jackson High School Euphony Choir first sang during the 1930s, and has since performed in Carnegie Hall, the state capital, and for many other functions and occasions.
Jackson High School offers a class in theater.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jackson.stark.k12.oh.us/JacksonHigh.cfm?subpage=1388157|title=Theatre and Dance Department|author=|date=|work=stark.k12.oh.us|accessdate=13 February 2017}}</ref> The drama club puts on two to three performances per year. After-school programs are also available, including Improv and other theater productions.


===Orchestra=== ====Visual Arts====
The Jackson High School ] is the only high school orchestra in Jackson County.{{Citation needed|date=April 2014}}

===Dramatics===
Jackson High School offers a class in theater. The drama club puts on two to three performances per year. After-school programs are also available, including Improv and other theater productions.

===Visual Arts===
The visual arts classes at Jackson High vary from general art classes to Sculpture, Drawing and AP Studio Art. The visual arts classes at Jackson High vary from general art classes to Sculpture, Drawing and AP Studio Art.


==Athletics== ===Athletics===
Sports offered for both boys and girls are: ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ]. In addition Jackson High also offers boy's ], ], ], and ], and girl's ], ], and ]. Sports offered for both boys and girls are: ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ]. In addition Jackson High also offers boys' ], ], ], and ], and girls' ], ], and ].


===Athletic facilities=== ==Athletic facilities==
Jackson High School's gymnasium is an over two thousand seat facility that holds home basketball games, along with MHSAA playoff games. The gymnasium has three full basketball courts, volleyball courts, and a three lane one hundred and sixty meter indoor track. Withington Community Stadium and Dungy Field are home to the Jackson High School football and track and field teams, as well as the ] football team. On October 24, 2008, Dungy Field was dedicated to the entire Dungy Family, most notably ]. The track at Withington Community Stadium and Dungy Field has a nine lane four hundred meter surface made of a combination of rubber and polyurethane. Withington Stadium holds ten thousand people, and hosts MHSAA football playoffs, along with the Midwest Meet of Champions. The soccer teams play at Justin Mehall Memorial Field. Jackson High School also has two different tennis facilities, the six court complex is at Jackson High School, and the new ten court Dennis Kiley Tennis Complex is located at the Middle School at Parkside, but is utilized by Jackson High School. Jackson High also has a six lane twenty five yard length pool, a fitness center, and a second gymnasium. Jackson High School's gymnasium is an over two thousand seat facility that holds home basketball games, along with MHSAA playoff games. The gymnasium has three full basketball courts, volleyball courts, and a three lane one hundred and sixty meter indoor track. Withington Community Stadium and Dungy Field are home to the Jackson High School football and track and field teams, as well as the ] football team. On October 24, 2008, Dungy Field was dedicated to the entire Dungy Family, most notably ]. The track at Withington Community Stadium and Dungy Field has a nine lane four hundred meter surface made of a combination of rubber and polyurethane. Withington Stadium holds ten thousand people, and hosts MHSAA football playoffs, along with the Midwest Meet of Champions. The soccer teams play at Justin Mehall Memorial Field. Jackson High School also has two different tennis facilities, the six court complex is at Jackson High School, and the new ten court Dennis Kiley Tennis Complex is located at the Middle School at Parkside, but is utilized by Jackson High School. Jackson High also has a six lane twenty five yard length pool, a fitness center, and a second gymnasium.


==Notable alumni== ==Notable alumni==
*] – former ] football player<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mlive.com/sports/jackson/index.ssf/2009/12/a_decade_in_review_2000-2009.html|title=A decade in review 2000-2009|work=MLive.com|access-date=2017-05-15|language=en-US}}</ref>
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*] – Former U.S. Senator from Indiana<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indems3.org/resources/reality_coats.html|title=Indiana Third District Democratic Party: Reality - Coats|author=|date=|work=indems3.org|accessdate=13 February 2017}}</ref> and ]'s ].
*] – U.S. Senator from Indiana
*] – linguist <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://vikingalumni.com/|title=Viking Alumni|last=(tm)|first=The Yearbook Network (yearbook.net)|website=Viking Alumni|access-date=2017-05-15}}</ref>
*] – University of Michigan football player and Mayor of Jackson
*] – University of Michigan football player and Mayor of Jackson<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vikingalumni.com/yearbooks/JacksonHigh/1960/12|title=Jackson High School (MI) class of 1960 Alumni|first=The Yearbook Network (yearbook.net)|last=(tm)|date=|work=vikingalumni.com|accessdate=13 February 2017}}</ref>
*] – ] hockey player for the ]
*] – ] hockey player for the ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-hockey/mtt/kampfer_steve00.html|title=Steve Kampfer Bio - Michigan Ice Hockey - MGoBlue.com|author=|date=|work=mgoblue.com|accessdate=13 February 2017}}</ref>
*] - Former ] defensive back<ref>{{cite web|last1=Salisbury|first1=Danielle|title=Ex-NFL player Love arrested in nightclub brawl|url=http://blog.mlive.com/citpat/2008/09/exnfl_player_love_arrested_in.html|accessdate=29 November 2014|date=10 September 2008}}</ref>
*] – Host of the ] (dropped out in 10th grade)<ref>{{cite news|author=Pat Rombyer | work=] |url=http://blog.mlive.com/now_you_know/2009/03/jack_paar_moved_to_jackson_in.html |title=Jack Paar moved to Jackson in the 1930s |via=mlive.com |date=2009-03-07 |accessdate=2014-04-22}}</ref> *] – American baseball player <ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mlive.com/sports/jackson/index.ssf/2013/12/womens_baseball_pioneer_vivian.html|title=Women's baseball pioneer Vivian Kellogg dies at age 91|work=MLive.com|access-date=2017-05-15|language=en-US}}</ref>
*] – Former ] defensive back<ref>{{cite web|last1=Salisbury|first1=Danielle|title=Ex-NFL player Love arrested in nightclub brawl|url=http://blog.mlive.com/citpat/2008/09/exnfl_player_love_arrested_in.html|accessdate=29 November 2014|date=10 September 2008}}</ref>
*], gridiron football player
*] – Host of '']'' (dropped out in 10th grade)<ref>{{cite news|author=Pat Rombyer | work=] |url=http://blog.mlive.com/now_you_know/2009/03/jack_paar_moved_to_jackson_in.html |title=Jack Paar moved to Jackson in the 1930s |via=mlive.com |date=2009-03-07 |accessdate=2014-04-22}}</ref>
*] – NASA Astronaut who visited the Moon
*] - former American Football Player and current Defensive Backs Coach for the Hamilton Ti-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL)<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mlive.com/sports/jackson/index.ssf/2010/08/former_jackson_high_school_gra.html|title=Former Jackson High School graduate James Stanley hoping work with defensive backs for Cleveland Browns extends beyond preseason game against Detroit Lions|work=MLive.com|access-date=2017-05-15|language=en-US}}</ref>
*] – gridiron football player <ref>{{cite web|url=http://mississippi.arrests.org/Arrests/Tyler_Thomas_12751206/|title=Tyler Thomas Mugshot - 07/07/13 Mississippi Arrest|author=|date=|work=arrests.org|accessdate=13 February 2017}}</ref>
*] – NASA Astronaut who visited the Moon <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.classmates.com/people/Alfred-Worden/568855091|title=Alfred Worden, Class of 1950 - Jackson High School - Classmates|author=|date=|work=classmates.com|accessdate=13 February 2017}}</ref>


==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
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Public high school in Jackson, Michigan, United States
Jackson High School
Address
544 Wildwood Avenue
Jackson, Michigan 49201
United States
Coordinates42°15′00″N 84°25′07″W / 42.2499°N 84.4187°W / 42.2499; -84.4187
Information
TypePublic High School
Established1927
School districtJackson Public Schools
PrincipalMonica Pierce
Teaching staff57.00 (FTE)
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,056 (2022-23)
Student to teacher ratio21.46
CampusUrban
Color(s)Orange & Black  
Athletics conferenceSoutheastern Conference
Team nameVikings
RivalLumen Christi Catholic High School
NewspaperThe Reflector News
Websitejpsk12.org

Jackson High School is a public high school located near downtown Jackson, Michigan. The school was created in 1908 with the merger of Jackson's West Side and East Side High Schools and moved to its present location in 1927. The school's mascot is the Viking. The athletic teams compete as members of the Southeastern Conference as of 2018. It is a part of the Jackson Public Schools.

Jackson High School, alongside its normal curriculum, has a dual enrollment program where students can take courses at the local community college, Jackson College.

Administration

The administration of Jackson High School consist of four principals - one for each grade level - who are responsible for the day-to-day running of the school, along with supervising events, and implementing curriculum. The building principal, also known as the Principal for Instruction and principal for the 12th grade, is currently Monica Pierce.

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 1,279 students enrolled for the school year 2014-15 was:

  • Male - 49.8%
  • Female - 50.2%
  • Native American/Alaskan - 0.2%
  • Asian/Pacific islander - 1.6%
  • Black - 37.3%
  • Hispanic - 5.2%
  • White - 53.1%
  • Multiracial - 2.6%

Additionally, 56.9% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch.

Academics

In their junior year, students are required by Jackson Public Schools to take the MME and the ACT. As of 2013, Jackson High has three hundred and eighty seven students in seventeen sections of AP classes covering:

  • AP English Literature
  • AP Calculus
  • AP Statistics
  • AP Biology
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Physics C: Mechanics
  • AP U.S. Government & Politics
  • AP U.S. History
  • AP Psychology
  • AP Microeconomics
  • AP Macroeconomics
  • AP French Language
  • AP Spanish Language
  • AP World History
  • AP Human Geography

The building

Originally built in 1927, the three-story tall building stands thirty three meters, or one hundred and nine feet tall. After Jackson High School received a $27 million renovation (one that also restored the building after many years of neglect due to budget constraints), a science wing was built. A highlight of this building is Britton Hall, commonly referred to as the Shakespeare Room, that is patterned after an old English hall in Stratford, England.

Extracurricular activities

Fine and performing arts

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Band

JHS has four concert bands as well as an orchestra. The Cadet band is composed of freshmen; varsity, varsity wind ensemble, and symphony band are sophomores through seniors. In addition to the four concert bands Jackson High has two after school jazz bands and a marching band. The marching band has performed at the Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida.

Choir

The Jackson High vocal music program currently consists of two choirs, Varsity Voices and Euphony Choir. In addition, there is an extracurricular choral group known as The Black History Tour Group. They have sung at presidential inaugurations twice, in 2001 and 2009 and have appeared at White House functions three times, in 1998, 2004 and 2007.

Dramatics

Jackson High School offers a class in theater. The drama club puts on two to three performances per year. After-school programs are also available, including Improv and other theater productions.

Visual Arts

The visual arts classes at Jackson High vary from general art classes to Sculpture, Drawing and AP Studio Art.

Athletics

Sports offered for both boys and girls are: basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming, track, and tennis. In addition Jackson High also offers boys' baseball, football, hockey, and wrestling, and girls' cheerleading, softball, and volleyball.

Athletic facilities

Jackson High School's gymnasium is an over two thousand seat facility that holds home basketball games, along with MHSAA playoff games. The gymnasium has three full basketball courts, volleyball courts, and a three lane one hundred and sixty meter indoor track. Withington Community Stadium and Dungy Field are home to the Jackson High School football and track and field teams, as well as the Lumen Christi High School football team. On October 24, 2008, Dungy Field was dedicated to the entire Dungy Family, most notably Tony Dungy. The track at Withington Community Stadium and Dungy Field has a nine lane four hundred meter surface made of a combination of rubber and polyurethane. Withington Stadium holds ten thousand people, and hosts MHSAA football playoffs, along with the Midwest Meet of Champions. The soccer teams play at Justin Mehall Memorial Field. Jackson High School also has two different tennis facilities, the six court complex is at Jackson High School, and the new ten court Dennis Kiley Tennis Complex is located at the Middle School at Parkside, but is utilized by Jackson High School. Jackson High also has a six lane twenty five yard length pool, a fitness center, and a second gymnasium.

Notable alumni

References

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  2. ^ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Jackson High School". ed.gov. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
  3. "The Reflector News". Wordpress. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  4. Garcia, Tony (June 20, 2017). "Jackson High School to join SEC White starting in 2018-19 school year". mlive.com. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  5. Voorhees, Linda (10 June 2013). "Jackson High School class of 2013 top graduates announced". mlive.com. In student Calvin Spring's activities he lists dual enrolling at Jackson College as an activity: MLive. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  6. Smith, Leanne (5 April 2013). "Jackson High School students getting an edge on college with Advanced Placement classes". MLive. MLive. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
  7. "Preservation, renovation of 87-year-old Jackson High School earns architect Lifetime Viking Award". mlive.com. 5 June 2014. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
  8. Smith, Leanne (2014-12-27). "Jackson High marching band celebrating New Year's Day with performance at Outback Bowl". Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  9. "Shirley Pitts, founder of Jackson High School Black History Tour Group, dies at 67". MLive.com. 25 March 2014. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
  10. "Theatre and Dance Department". stark.k12.oh.us. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
  11. "A decade in review 2000-2009". MLive.com. Retrieved 2017-05-15.
  12. "Indiana Third District Democratic Party: Reality - Coats". indems3.org. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
  13. (tm), The Yearbook Network (yearbook.net). "Viking Alumni". Viking Alumni. Retrieved 2017-05-15.
  14. (tm), The Yearbook Network (yearbook.net). "Jackson High School (MI) class of 1960 Alumni". vikingalumni.com. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
  15. "Steve Kampfer Bio - Michigan Ice Hockey - MGoBlue.com". mgoblue.com. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
  16. "Women's baseball pioneer Vivian Kellogg dies at age 91". MLive.com. Retrieved 2017-05-15.
  17. Salisbury, Danielle (10 September 2008). "Ex-NFL player Love arrested in nightclub brawl". Retrieved 29 November 2014.
  18. Pat Rombyer (2009-03-07). "Jack Paar moved to Jackson in the 1930s". Jackson Citizen Patriot. Retrieved 2014-04-22 – via mlive.com.
  19. "Former Jackson High School graduate James Stanley hoping work with defensive backs for Cleveland Browns extends beyond preseason game against Detroit Lions". MLive.com. Retrieved 2017-05-15.
  20. "Tyler Thomas Mugshot - 07/07/13 Mississippi Arrest". arrests.org. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
  21. "Alfred Worden, Class of 1950 - Jackson High School - Classmates". classmates.com. Retrieved 13 February 2017.

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