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Javon Jackson spreads positivity with Words of Wisdom Walpole High junior shares daily inspiration on his Rebel Report segment

BY CAITLIN KAHALY (Staff Writer)

The Most Interesting Man in the World—second only to those in the Dos Equis commercials—Javon Paris Jackson, anchor for Walpole High School’s Rebel Report morning news, uses his own creative spin-off of this humorous persona to bring amusement and inspiration into the daily lives of every student and faculty member with the emergence of his own news segment, “Words of Wisdom with Javon Jackson.”

The brief segment features Jackson's delivery of a daily inspirational quote. His thought for the potential segment stemmed from the inspirational quotes his TV Production teacher, Rebel Report director and close friend, Peter O’Farrell, put up to send inspiration to his students daily.

Jackson and O'Farrell in the control room of the rebel report.

“I’ve been putting quotes up in my classes to motivate my students every day. One day, Javon suggested we do something new for the morning news, a quote of the day type thing. He came up with Words of Wisdom,” O’Farrell said.

Jackson’s charisma and liveliness encourages students and staff to take a greater interest in the morning news and inspires them to have a more positive start to their day.

"When I mess up people find it hilarious. Its great how it is such a fun and comfortable thing where mistakes can happen and people can laugh about it. "-Javon Jackson

“In homeroom, we are all still waking up, but when Javon comes on, we all put our phones down, listen and laugh. He is hilarious,” junior Emerson MacMillan said.

Jackson plans on finishing out the current school year doing Words of Wisdom as his signature feature on the morning news. But in terms of continuing the segment into next year, Jackson has proposed a new idea for his senior debut—a Rebel Report radio show.

“I’m starting to lose a bit of interest in Words of Wisdom because I like to keep it fresh. I like to change things. I want something different and brand new. I’m thinking of a radio show for next year. Mr. O’Farrell is right on board,” Jackson said.

Jackson reads over his notes before the taping of "Words of Wisdom with Javon Jackson."

The two started collaborating during Jackson’s freshman year when he took TV Production I, a visual arts course that teaches the basics of how to film and direct multiple platforms of television while having an interactive experience with professional technology. He began his involvement as a member of the Rebel Report his freshman year by filling in for anchors and filming the set. His sophomore year, Jackson expressed interest in anchoring behind the desk, where he did weather part-time.

“If you find something interesting, especially as a high school kid, keep digging, whether it is a language, a club, etc. Find something you love,” O’Farrell said. “Javon has a talent for TV and filming, and I am extremely happy that I could be a part of it. We will continue to work together and make great productions as a team.”

Throughout his junior year, Jackson has filmed every Dance Company performance with O’Farrell along with every production put on by the Drama Club. To conclude their year-long collaboration of filming, Jackson will assist O’Farrell in filming the senior graduation in early June.

"A lot of people stop me in the halls and say that was a great quote. Teachers tell me 'Oh my god you have to keep doing this I love it." -Javon Jackson

Along with his heavy involvement in TV, Jackson is also a part of the Students Organized Against Racism Club, an after school club where students of all ethnicities are welcome to come together and fight the epidemic of racism and prejudice in today’s society. In his continual efforts to raise awareness regarding racism and discrimination, Jackson has written and is currently directing his own documentary for the 2018 Walpole High School Film Festival entitled “The N-word.” His goal for the documentary is to inherently raise awareness about people using the n-word.

“The word itself is a very negative word, but it’s all about the weight you put behind it,” Jackson said.

His involvement and passion for school affairs is not contained inside the classroom—it follows him into his community. Starting his day at 4:50 a.m., Jackson makes a 40-minute commute to school every morning from his home in Boston. After school and extracurriculars, Jackson spends his time working at a basketball club and helping out with events at a community center in Boston.

“He gets up at crazy hours to get to school and comes right from the bus to shoot the Rebel Report,” O’Farrell said. “He has to do more every day than just any average kid in Walpole. His dedication is evident.”

Jackson prepares before shooting his segment.

As for his plans after high school, Jackson’s goals are merely driven by his idols and mentors who inspire him to make a difference in the world, whether it be putting a smile on someone’s face or risking his life to protect others. Jackson’s dream job is to become the country’s next upcoming talk show host after his ultimate idol, Ellen Degeneres.

“I am a people person: I love to talk to others, and I love to make people laugh. I have teachers telling me I will be on Saturday Night Live one day,” Jackson said.

However, if he does not pursue his dream of being a talk show host, Jackson has a backup plan. With the majority of his family being involved in law enforcement, Jackson has become interested in pursuing a career in the field. Jackson’s close family friend and chief of the Boston Police Department often takes him on rides where he experiences an average day on the job.

“If I had to pick my own words of wisdom for my teachers and peers, it would have to be when life hands you lemons, you make Kool-aid and leave the world wondering how you did it. That’s basically how I live my life,” Jackson said.

The Most Interesting Man in the World—second only to those in the Dos Equis commercials—Javon Paris Jackson, anchor for Walpole High School’s Rebel Report morning news, uses his own creative spin-off of this humorous persona to bring amusement and inspiration into the daily lives of every student and faculty member with the emergence of his own news segment, “Words of Wisdom with Javon Jackson.”

"If I had to give my own words of wisdom it would be to just keep it moving, it's high school you have however many years ahead of you and you probably won't see any of these people again." -Javon Jackson.

The brief segment features Jackson's delivery of a daily inspirational quote. His thought for the potential segment stemmed from the inspirational quotes his TV Production teacher, Rebel Report director and close friend, Peter O’Farrell, put up to send inspiration to his students daily.

“I’ve been putting quotes up in my classes to motivate my students every day. One day, Javon suggested we do something new for the morning news, a quote of the day type thing. He came up with Words of Wisdom,” O’Farrell said.

Jackson’s charisma and liveliness encourages students and staff to take a greater interest in the morning news and inspires them to have a more positive start to their day.

“In homeroom, we are all still waking up, but when Javon comes on, we all put our phones down, listen and laugh. He is hilarious,” junior Emerson MacMillan said.

Jackson plans on finishing out the current school year doing Words of Wisdom as his signature feature on the morning news. But in terms of continuing the segment into next year, Jackson has proposed a new idea for his senior debut—a Rebel Report radio show.

“I’m starting to lose a bit of interest in Words of Wisdom because I like to keep it fresh. I like to change things. I want something different and brand new. I’m thinking of a radio show for next year. Mr. O’Farrell is right on board,” Jackson said.

The two started collaborating during Jackson’s freshman year when he took TV Production I, a visual arts course that teaches the basics of how to film and direct multiple platforms of television while having an interactive experience with professional technology. He began his involvement as a member of the Rebel Report his freshman year by filling in for anchors and filming the set. His sophomore year, Jackson expressed interest in anchoring behind the desk, where he did weather part-time.

Jackson behind the desk with Rebel Report's Halle Losordo.

“If you find something interesting, especially as a high school kid, keep digging, whether it is a language, a club, etc. Find something you love,” O’Farrell said. “Javon has a talent for TV and filming, and I am extremely happy that I could be a part of it. We will continue to work together and make great productions as a team.”

Throughout his junior year, Jackson has filmed every Dance Company performance with O’Farrell along with every production put on by the Drama Club. To conclude their year-long collaboration of filming, Jackson will assist O’Farrell in filming the senior graduation in early June.

Along with his heavy involvement in TV, Jackson is also a part of the Students Organized Against Racism Club, an after school club where students of all ethnicities are welcome to come together and fight the epidemic of racism and prejudice in today’s society. In his continual efforts to raise awareness regarding racism and discrimination, Jackson has written and is currently directing his own documentary for the 2018 Walpole High School Film Festival entitled “The N-word.” His goal for the documentary is to inherently raise awareness about people using the n-word.

“The word itself is a very negative word, but it’s all about the weight you put behind it,” Jackson said.

His involvement and passion for school affairs is not contained inside the classroom—it follows him into his community. Starting his day at 4:50 a.m., Jackson makes a 40-minute commute to school every morning from his home in Boston. After school and extracurriculars, Jackson spends his time working at a basketball club and helping out with events at a community center in Boston.

“He gets up at crazy hours to get to school and comes right from the bus to shoot the Rebel Report,” O’Farrell said. “He has to do more every day than just any average kid in Walpole. His dedication is evident.”

As for his plans after high school, Jackson’s goals are merely driven by his idols and mentors who inspire him to make a difference in the world, whether it be putting a smile on someone’s face or risking his life to protect others. Jackson’s dream job is to become the country’s next upcoming talk show host after his ultimate idol, Ellen Degeneres.

“I am a people person: I love to talk to others, and I love to make people laugh. I have teachers telling me I will be on Saturday Night Live one day,” Jackson said.

However, if he does not pursue his dream of being a talk show host, Jackson has a backup plan. With the majority of his family being involved in law enforcement, Jackson has become interested in pursuing a career in the field. Jackson’s close family friend and chief of the Boston Police Department often takes him on rides where he experiences an average day on the job.

Jackson hopes to become a member of the Boston Police Department.

“If I had to pick my own words of wisdom for my teachers and peers, it would have to be when life hands you lemons, you make Kool-aid and leave the world wondering how you did it. That’s basically how I live my life,” Jackson said.

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