Ron Clark Academy cadet goes from viral video to celebrated graduate

ATLANTA – The young cadet at Ron Clark Academy who became known for his cheers when it was announced that his class would be going to the movies to see “Black Panther” now has another reason to celebrate.

In 2018, Jaycob Linsey rose to fame by dancing on a chair after being told they were going to see the Marvel movie that came out that same month. The video was viewed over 10 million times after being posted on Facebook.

Many of his former classmates from Ron Clark were there to cheer him on as he took the stage to receive his diploma from Therrell High School this week. A photo posted on the Ron Clark Academy page shows Linsey posing in his gown and hat, holding his diploma, minutes after receiving it. The same bright smile was on his face.

Linsey has another reason to be happy: he will attend Alabama A&M University in the fall.

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What is the Ron Clark Academy?

Ron Clark Academy is a beacon of educational innovation and inspiration in Atlanta. It was conceived by its co-founder, Ron Clark, an educator on a mission to transform classrooms. The academy was born out of a vision to create a model school that promotes academic rigor and cultivates a dynamic learning environment. Since its founding in 2007, RCA has impacted not only the students within its walls, but also educators around the world.

The Academy's reputation is based not only on its exceptional academic curriculum designed to provide a well-rounded education, but also on its unique teaching methodology. Ron Clark Academy takes a creative and dynamic approach to learning where teachers are empowered to use unconventional teaching methods that engage and inspire students. This includes incorporating music, dance and art into lessons, which has been proven to increase student engagement and retention of information.

A distinctive feature of the Ron Clark Academy is its emphasis on global citizenship. RCA students are educated to be responsible, compassionate and internationally minded individuals.

The eagerly awaited superhero film was not only fun for the class. The school also used it as a cultural and historical education course.