USJ Celebrates 35 Years of Excellence: Introduction
Old Hickory Academy and Episcopal Day School began with endless preparations and succeeded through the collective determination of countless individuals. Followed seventeen years later by a consolidation, University School of Jackson has emerged today as a premier, independent institution in West Tennessee. This history of University School commemorates 35 years of the tireless efforts from the many parents, teachers, students, and friends who donated their time, sweat, and at may points, financial responsibility, to keep a dream alive of providing the highest quality education for children in West Tennessee.
 A history is what is best remembered by those involved within it. Without the assistance and recollection of the individuals listed at the end of this story, this history would be incomplete. Thank you to those who agreed to share your stories of OHA, EDS, and USJ.
With any history, it is virtually impossible to outline and highlight every happening. Instead, the focus is on four major events of USJ’s life – the beginning of Old Hickory Academy, the beginning of Episcopal Day School, the consolidation of those two schools to form University School of Jackson, and the formation of a single campus for the entire student body. The final pages list headmasters, founding board members, board chairmen, National Merit award recipients, and more in an attempt to highlight the work and success of as many individuals as possible. An apology is extended to the many more parents, faculty, staff, and students who left their impression on the University School community and who will not be formally recognized by this history. Without their determined actions, the combined achievements now accepted as University School of Jackson would not have reached the high standards it holds today.
"University School of Jackson: Celebrating 35 Years"
was researched and written
by Matthew Reed, Class of 2001.
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Links to other chapters
• Introduction
• Old Hickory Academy, 1970-1987
• Episcopal Day School, 1970-1987
• Consolidation of OHA and EDS, 1987
• University School of Jackson, 1987-2006
• OHA Founders, Headmasters, Board Chairmen
• EDS Founders, Headmasters, Board Chairmen
• USJ Leadership: Headmasters, Board Chairmen, Consolidation Task Force
• National Merit Award Recipients
• All-State Achievement in Athletics
• Hall of Fame
• Spring Musicals
USJ's Alma Mater
All hail to thee, dear USJ,
Now hear us as we sing;
We pledge our hearts and minds to thee,
Our loyalty we bring.
A beacon bright, a shining light;
An inspiration too,
Our loyalty belongs to you;
Our Alma Mater true.
You’ve shared our lives, our hearts, our smiles,
Our dreams and all our fears,
The countless mem’ries we hold dear,
Will linger through the years.
Faith, Service, and Scholarship
Our motto ere shall be.
We hold the fondest memories,
Dear USJ for thee.
Composed and written by Margaret Harrison in 1989.
University School of Jackson, Celebrating 35 Years
For a published copy of USJ's history, University School of Jackson, Celebrating 35 Years, please send $5 for postage and handling to Kay Shearin, USJ, 240 McClellan Rd., Jackson, TN 38305. Make sure you include your mailing information.
Our Mission
The University School of Jackson, a distinctive college preparatory school, seeks to instill a passion for academic excellence and lifelong learning so each student will reach his or her maximum potential.
Judeo-Christian Values
Based on a heritage of Judeo-Christian values, USJ adopted an Identity Statement and Operating Principles.
Accreditation
University School of Jackson is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school is a member of the Tennessee Association of Independent Schools, the National Association of Independent Schools, the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association, the Educational Records Bureau, the College Board, the Tennessee Library Association, the American Library Association, the Tennessee Association for the Gifted, Tennessee Teachers of Foreign Languages, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, the Jackson Arts Council, and the National Council of Teachers of English.
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