2016 - Macon East Academy

AISA All-Stars

Four Macon East students were honored to participate in the 2016 AISA All-Star Football game held December 2 at Cramton Bowl. Connor Davis played defense for the East team forcing a fumble early in the first half of the game. Rebecca Chapman, Rai Pritchett, and Alex Wyrosdick cheered Connor and the rest of the East team on from the sidelines as part of the all-star cheerleading squad. These seniors were selected as all-star cheerleaders during tryouts at UCA’s AISA cheerleading camp this summer at Huntingdon College. The participants enjoyed a few days of practice with their fellow AISA teammates and were honored at a luncheon prior to the game. The East team battled back in the 2nd half of the football game but fell to the West team 33-30.

Codi Moon2017-03-07T20:52:57+00:00December 14th, 2016|Cheerleading, Football, News and Events|0 Comments

Sears to Play at Southern Union

Macon East’s Sommer Sears signed her letter of intent to play softball with Southern Union State Community College. Sommer is a center fielder and a key player on the Lady Knights roster. She looks forward to joining the Bison next year and leading her Macon East team in another bid for the state title this spring.

Codi Moon2017-03-07T20:52:57+00:00December 12th, 2016|News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

Jingle Bell Run

The Macon East boys basketball teams and cheerleading squads participated in the Montgomery area Arthritis Foundation’s annual Jingle Bell Run at Huntingdon College. Together their two teams raised over $2,300 to benefit the Arthritis Foundation. Several Macon East parents also joined in running the 5K. Macon East coach Lincoln Glass encouraged these students to participate in this great event as his wife, Lendria, serves as the local director for the Arthritis Foundation. Overall the participants dressed in festive holiday attire raised over $107,000 in the annual event.

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Codi Moon2017-03-07T20:52:57+00:00December 5th, 2016|Basketball, Cheerleading, News and Events|0 Comments

Georgia Blaze Marches at Disney World

Macon East junior varsity cheerleader, Georgia Blaze spent the week of Thanksgiving at Walt Disney World with hundreds of cheerleaders from around the country as part of the UCA & Varsity Cheer Extravaganza. Georgia, along with several others, was selected as an All-American cheerleader this summer at the UCA camp attended by both Macon East squads. Georgia and her family enjoyed a week of activities at Disney with all the other All-American participants. On Thanksgiving Day the cheerleaders performed in the Magic Kingdom parade and enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner and video of the week’s events.

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Codi Moon2017-03-07T20:52:57+00:00December 1st, 2016|Cheerleading, News and Events|0 Comments

Nesbitt Named All-Metro Player of the Year

Macon-East Academy’s Sami Nesbitt was selected as the AISA All-Metro Volleyball player of the year. Sami is a 5-foot-8 senior outside hitter and the Lady Knights only returning starter this season. Coming off their 5th consecutive state title, the team was facing an uphill battle with a new coach and the loss of their starting line up. Sami stepped forward as the senior leader of the team and finished the year with 130 kills. Sami led the Knights to a state runner-up finish in the AISA Class AA state championship match at Faulkner University and represented the team in the AISA All-Star game.

Codi Moon2017-03-07T20:52:57+00:00December 1st, 2016|News and Events, Volleyball|0 Comments

Macon East Pitcher Commits to Play Softball

Macon East’s Lindsey Johnson signed today to play softball at William Carey University in Hattiesburg, MS. Lindsey has battled back from a season ending ACL injury in her junior year, which was her first year with the Macon team. Following months of rehabilitation, Lindsey had an outstanding fall season with her Nashville travel team, the Music City Mustangs. The Lady Knights are looking forward to another bid for the state title with Lindsey leading the pitching staff this spring.

Codi Moon2017-03-07T20:52:57+00:00November 28th, 2016|News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

Pullin Commits to University of Mobile

Macon East Academy softball player, Kaylee Pullin made her commitment official yesterday signing to play at the University of Mobile. Last year was Kaylee’s first season with the Lady Knights, and she was a huge asset to the team at 2nd base. She helped Macon East continue their reign as the AISA AA State Champions, and hopes to keep the streak going this spring. Kaylee was recruited by the Rams during her sophomore season and is excited to finally make her commitment official.

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Codi Moon2017-03-07T20:52:57+00:00November 8th, 2016|News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

Wendy’s Heisman Honorees Selected

Two Macon East Academy seniors were selected as School Winners for the Wendy’s High School Heisman. Seth Meadow and Alex Wyrosdick were recognized by this prestigious program for their hard work and dedication in the classroom, on the field, and in the community. These students are known by their teachers and coaches for their commitment to excellence. Since 1994, Wendy’s and the Heisman Trophy have honored more than 600,000 of the nation’s most esteemed students.

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Codi Moon2017-04-26T17:22:32+00:00November 2nd, 2016|Baseball, Cheerleading, News and Events|0 Comments

National Honor Society Inducts Members

The Macon East Academy chapter of the National Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony recently welcoming 18 new members. The National Honor Society is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

Scholarship
Per national guidelines, at a minimum, students must have a cumulative GPA of 85, B, 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent standard of excellence. (Each school chapter is allowed to require a higher cumulative GPA.) The Macon East chapter GPA requirement is 3.625.
Service
This involves voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or community, done without compensation.
Leadership
Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, and idea contributors. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while working with or for others.
Character
The student of good character is cooperative; demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability; shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others; and generally maintains a clean disciplinary record.

Under advisor Mr. Raymond Clinton, the 2016-2017 NHS is led by Alex Wyrosdick (President), Jennifer Campbell (Vice-President), Tyler Watson (Secretary/Treasurer), and Hannah Johnson (Chaplain). The 2016 inductees are Slate Garmany, Lindsey Johnson, Christian Lewis (seniors), Isabella Fagan, Annslie Gourlay, Jake Gracey, Dawn Johnson, Madisyn Kennedy, Jackson Little, Jon Maddox, Brian Major, Cody Nesbitt, Katie Pittenger, Bailey Nyberg, Anna Grace Tompkins, Sydney Weverink, Bailey Williams, and Anne Auston Wright (sophomores).

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Codi Moon2017-03-07T20:52:57+00:00November 1st, 2016|News and Events|0 Comments

Ansley Roberts Cast in ASF Production

Macon East 5th grader, Ansley Roberts has been cast in the role of Belinda in the Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s production of A Christmas Carol. Ansley is honored to be selected for this role and excited to be part of the classic Christmas theater production. A Christmas Carol runs from November 20 through December 24 and is truly a part of the Montgomery holiday tradition.

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Codi Moon2017-03-07T20:52:57+00:00November 1st, 2016|News and Events|0 Comments

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