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USJ students Mae Howell, Henry Pierce, Blair Driver, and Mmesoma Nwokolo graduated from the Jackson Chamber’s Leadership University in May.

Leadership University (LU) is a youth leadership development program for Jackson-Madison County and is made up of a diverse group of high school juniors that demonstrate leadership potential. Started in 1999 as a team class project of Leadership Jackson, LU prepares participants to become responsible, ethical leaders that make a positive difference in others. Through interactive programming, Leadership University teaches about all aspects of our community, and equips students with skills and information to be successful.

Blair Driver was selected by City of Jackson Mayor Scott Conger’s office to represent the University School of Jackson on the Mayor’s Youth Council.

The Mayor’s Youth Council is compromised of approximately ten high school juniors, one chosen from each high school. The council’s purpose is to weigh in on community issues. The council enables local officials to be more representative of the community as a whole and improve services that directly affect young people.

“I have a passion for learning new things with our community. I also have an unmatched determination to change Jackson for the better,” said Driver.

While on the Mayor’s Youth Council, Driver helped develop the pilot “Trash 4 Cash” program that pays groups up to $100 per mile to clean up city streets. This program helps reduce litter and serves as a revenue source for non-profit groups including schools, churches, civic groups, and other community organizations.

In April, alumni and friends turned out in record numbers for the 3rd Annual Bruin Booster Golf Classic in support of USJ athletics.

On a picture-perfect spring day, nineteen teams teed off in the four-man scramble tournament held at the Jackson Country Club.

In the end, the Brian Henson team from Edward Jones Company took the top prize – the USJ Fleece, now an annual tradition for the tournament – with a round of 58. USJ athletics was the big winner as the tournament hauled in almost $20,000 for the Bruins Club. The dollars are available for needs that arise throughout the school year for all USJ sports teams.

Bruin Booster Classic Chair Jonathan Campbell was pleased with the results, “This event has become an annual staple on the USJ calendar; Not only does it raise dollars that enhance the experience of all of our student athletes, but it’s also a time of fellowship amongst USJ parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends.”

Special thanks to our marquee sponsors: Smith Campbell Group – Raymond James, Morgan Steel, Kathryn & Johnny Tucker, The Uniform Source, and Brittney & Tripp Tucker.

The 4th Annual Bruin Booster Golf Classic is scheduled for April 2022.

Sixth grade students raised the most money for USJ’s Money Wars fundraiser benefiting the March of Dimes. The fundraiser was coordinated by the Middle School student council. Overall, $2,144.65 was donated to the March of Dimes.

The March of Dimes fights for the health of all moms and babies and advocates for policies to protect and improve the quality of health care received. The March of Dimes is committed to empowering families with the knowledge and tools to have healthier pregnancies.