Leake Academy and the MPSA Family congratulate Jerry Crowe on being the 2008-09 recipient of the Joe B. Bradshaw AAC Service Award. His faithful service to the Commission has played an important role in making the AAC what it is today.

Each year the MPSA Family pays tribute to Coach Joe B. Bradshaw and his many years of service to the MPSA, by honoring an individual who, like Coach Bradshaw, has faithfully served the Academy Activities Commission for an extended period of time.   This award is presented to an outstanding educator and administrator who exemplifies the qualities of leadership, loyalty, and dedication.

Mr Crowe also received the Joe F. Shepard Memorial Service Award and was recognized by the Executive Committee of the Mississippi Private School Association in 2008. Mr. Crowe received a Masters Degree in School Administration from Delta State University.   Mr. Crowe is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Crowe of Benoit, Mississippi.  His mother-in-law is Mrs. Jonne Mabus of Williamsville, Mississippi. He and his wife, Peggy, live in Madden.  They have four children:  Kristen, David, Jonathan, Chad, and seven grandchildren.

2007-08 Rodney Brown 2006-07 A.R. "Randy" Smithers 2006-07 Lewis Murray 2005-06 Marvin Lishman 2004-05 Billy Swindle 2003-04 David Glasgow 2002-03 Hoyte Carothers 2001-02 Henry "Hank" Shows 2000-01 John R. Gray 1999-00 F.E. Allegrezza 1998-99 Peter Jernberg 1997-98 Don E. Souder, Jr. 1996-97 Tommy Gunn 1995-96 Bill Hurst 1994-95 Joe B. Bradshaw