2021 - Macon East Academy

Young Knights Make It to the Semi-Finals

The Macon East baseball team finished their season with an impressive 27-11 record. They claimed an area title and had a season full of clutch hits and explosive offensive numbers. They were a young team with a tremendous amount of senior leadership. “This team is probably the most selfless team since I’ve been here, which has made it fun. I’m not saying it’s the most talented team, but it has the best attitude. It’s carried over to the field. They really don’t care how they get to first, they don’t care who’s playing where, they don’t care where they’re batting in the order, they just want to win games.” Coach Bob Pickett. The Knights lost a heart-breaking game 3 of the semi-final series to Autauga Academy that ended their season. The Knights averaged 8.9 runs per game and were shut out for only three times this season. They won their own baseball tournament earlier this season.

Macon East’s clutch pitcher Colby Cox, will continue to play at the collegiate level for Huntingdon College. The Knights will graduate 7 seniors, Stone Yarnell, Tanner Moore, Colby Cox, Kirkland Pugh, Shelton Lee and Landon Mobley, but there is still plenty of talent to lead the team to another run for a state championship next year.

Beth Nesbitt2021-05-24T15:08:28+00:00May 19th, 2021|Baseball, Blog, News and Events|0 Comments

Spring Sports Senior Athletes Recognized

Macon East Academy recently recognized the senior athletes participating in spring sports. The Knights varsity baseball team recognized seven seniors who have proven to be true leaders and led their team to another winning season all the way to the semi-finals. Seniors include Colby Cox, Tanner Moore, Landon Mobley, Kirkland Pugh, Shelton Lee, Stone Yarnell, and team manager Will Desmarais.

The Lady Knights softball team honored seven seniors this year. Breann Morrison, Taylor McKinney, Devyn Debardelaben, Kadence Ward, Georgia Blaze, Alyssa Clark, and Hannah Parker. This group of girls has been so much fun to watch and their enthusiasm and love of the game will be missed. They ended their high school career as AISA AA State Runner Up. Macon East is proud to recognize the accomplishments of these seniors on and off the field.

Beth Nesbitt2021-05-24T15:08:50+00:00May 19th, 2021|Baseball, Blog, High School, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

Lady Knights AISA AA Softball State Runner-Up

The Lady Knights softball team finished an amazing season as AISA 2A State Runner Up. They completed their season with a record of 46 – 18. The Lady Knights entered the state tournament as the usual team to beat, making the finals for the ninth consecutive year. They beat Lowndes 10-5 and Edgewood 9-7 in the semi-finals, thus advancing the Lady Knights to the winner’s bracket against Southern Academy. Southern rallied in its last at-bat in both games to defeat the Lady Knights 6-5 and 10-4 to win the Class AA title.

Breann Morrison, Kylee Smith, and Taylor McKinney earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team. The team is comprised of 7 seniors, Breann Morrison, Taylor McKinney, Devyn Debardelaben, Kadence Ward, Georgia Blaze, Alyssa Clark, and Hannah Parker. All seniors contributed this year with remarkable athletic ability and true leadership. Three Lady Knights have signed athletic scholarships to participate in softball at the collegiate level. Taylor McKinney will be joining the mighty Trojans at Troy University. Devyn Debardelaben will be playing for Shelton State in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Kadence Ward signed with Florida State College at Jacksonville!

Beth Nesbitt2021-05-19T18:57:05+00:00May 19th, 2021|Blog, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Two outstanding students from the Macon East Academy senior class were chosen for the Montgomery Lions Club Scholarship. To have two students from one school is unprecedented for this prestigious scholarship. Mary Hunter Wright and Tanner Moore were selected as two winners out of the six total for the Montgomery area. They were selected to attend the Lions Club high school leadership conference as juniors and competed to win these outstanding scholarships. Congratulations to both Mary Hunter and Tanner – we are very proud of you!

Beth Nesbitt2021-05-24T15:11:53+00:00May 19th, 2021|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Laurel Hill Farm Author and Nugget Visit Macon East Students

Macon East students were treated to a visit from children’s book author, Blaire Carter Graham. Blaire shared her book called Nugget’s Prayer with the students and even brought Nugget along for lots of love. Blaire lives on Laurel Hill Farm in Shorter, Alabama and has lots of animals where she draws her inspiration for her books. Blaire aims to inspire young and old readers to be strong and confident about who they are and where they are from. She also wants readers to know the importance of friends and family. One bible verse she holds close to her heart is Joshua 1:9 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Beth Nesbitt2021-05-19T18:35:57+00:00May 19th, 2021|Blog, Elementary, News and Events|0 Comments

Macon East Art Show Winners!

Congratulations to all students who placed in the 2021 Macon East Academy Art Show, AISA District Art Show, and AISA State Winners! We are so proud of these students and their commitment to the visual arts! Macon East Academy has a wonderful visual arts program. Summer Kyser does an incredible job and encourages her students to explore various art mediums, techniques, personal expression, independence and expands their creativity.

K5-1ST GRADE:
Painting: Cooper Cannon (1st place), Lizzie Kate Dorsey (2nd place) and Keenan Cenidoza (3rd place.)
Printmaking: Lizzie Kate Dorsey (Best of Show, 1st place, 2nd Place in District), Case Sanford (2nd place), Thomas Eubank (3rd place), Allie Jane Meadows, Rylen Jones and Luke Davis (Honorable Mention).
Drawing Color: Holden Robinson (1st place), Hunter Battle (2nd place), Coats Newell (3rd place) and Jack Davis (Honorable Mention).
Collage/ Mixed Media: Noah Mathis (1st place), Coats Newell (2nd place and 2nd place in District), Walker Pickett (3rd place), Allie Jane Meadows, S.J. Jemison, Lathan Glass, Luke Davis, Bryson Hood, Cash Longcrier, and Logan Jucknies (Honorable Mention).

2ND – 3RD GRADE:
Drawing Color: Rory Girdner (1st place), Sladen Meadows (2nd place and 2nd place in District), Zola Ward (3rd place), Brynlee Sconyers; Huck Ellison, and Halyn Wren (Honorable Mention).
Collage/ Mixed Media: Ashtyn Clayton (Best of Show and 1st place), Halyn Wren (2nd place and 1st place District), Maddy Thornton (3rd place) and Ella Loughridge, Hayden Herring, Ty Sanford, and Zola Ward (Honorable Mention).

4TH -6TH GRADE:
Painting: Avery Kyser (1st place)
Water Base: Ava Noffsinger (1st place), Matthew Simpson (2nd place), and Avery Kyser (3rd place).
Printmaking: Austin Lashlee (1st place, 3rd place District), Campbell Loughridge (2nd place), and Brandon Fitch (3rd place).
Drawing Color: Brandon Fitch (1st place, 3rd place District), Ava Noffsinger (2nd place), and Kwesi Jernigan (3rd place).
Collage/ Mixed Media: Brody McGinty (Best of Show and 1st place), Addison Longcrier (2nd place), Bentley Graham (3rd place), Gracie Strickland, and Lucy Brown (Honorable Mention).
Drawing Non-Color: Christian McGalliard (1st and 2nd place).

7TH – 9TH GRADE:
Painting: Sydney Phelps (1st place, 3rd place District), Collin Blount (2nd place), and Will Dekle (3rd place).
Printmaking: Jacob Simpson (1st place), Pressley Graham (2nd place), and Hagan Owens (3rd place).
Drawing Non-Color: Ethan Jones (1st place, 2nd place and Honorable Mention, 2nd place District), and Gunner Justice (3rd place).
Drawing Color: Kacy Rutland (1st and 3rd place), and Jameson Byrom (2nd place)
3-D Arts/ Crafts: Ethan Jones (1st and 2nd place, 2nd place District) and Elise Logan (3rd place).
Collage/ Mixed Media: Will Dekle (1st place, 1st place District), Jordan Rossell (2nd place, Honorable Mention District), and Elliot Fitch (3rd place).
Photography: Ethan Jones (1st and 3rd place, 2nd place District), and Jacob Simpson (2nd place, 3rd place District).
Best of Show: Ethan Jones

10TH – 12TH GRADE:
Drawing Color: Luke Noffsinger (1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place and Honorable Mention, 2nd place District, 1st place State), Ali Churchwell, and Allison Magda (Honorable Mention).
Collage/ Mixed Media: Luke Noffsinger (1st place and 2nd place, 3rd place District), and Abby Ledlow (3rd place).
Drawing Non-Color: Luke Noffsinger (1st and 3rd place), and Allison Magda (2nd place).
Painting: Sydney Sullivan (1st place, 2nd place District), Anna Dickson Beck (2nd place), and Alyssa Clark (3rd place).
3-D Art/Crafts: Luke Noffsinger (1st place, 1st place District), and Allison Magda (2nd and 3rd place).
Photography: Luke Noffsinger (1st and 2nd place, 2nd place, and Honorable Mention District).
Best of Show: Luke Noffsinger

Overall BEST OF SHOW: Luke Noffsinger

Beth Nesbitt2021-05-24T15:09:31+00:00April 24th, 2021|Blog, Elementary, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Four Macon East Academy Seniors Recognized for AISA Awards

Macon East Academy celebrated four of our amazing seniors who were recently recognized by the Alabama Independent School Association. Senior, Will Desmarais was named to the AISA 2020-2021 All-State Academic team. Seniors, Tanner Moore, Aidan Steyer and Hannah Parker were chosen as 2020 – 2021 Student-Athlete Winners. We are so proud to have them represent our school! We would also like to congratulate the parents and the teachers of these students who have invested so much time and effort to prepare them and help them earn this recognition.

Will Desmarais

Tanner Moore

Aidan Steyer

Hannah Parker

Beth Nesbitt2021-04-24T18:30:02+00:00April 24th, 2021|Blog, News and Events|0 Comments

ASWA All-State Basketball Teams

Macon East well represented on the 2020-2021 Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State Basketball Teams.

The Alabama Sports Writers Association prep basketball committee chose three Macon East Academy student-athletes for the 2020-2021 squads. Chase Dumas was selected for the AISA Second Team All-State and Tyler Daniels was awarded Honorable Mention. Maddie Ross was awarded Honorable Mention on the AISA All-State girls team. Coach Glynn Lott was selected Coach of the Year for the AISA All-State boys team. We are extremely proud of our students and Coach Lott’s accomplishments.

Chase Dumas

Tyler Daniels

Maddie Ross

Coach Glynn Lott

Beth Nesbitt2021-04-24T18:24:55+00:00April 24th, 2021|Basketball, Blog, News and Events|0 Comments

Macon East Academy Holds Virtual National Junior Honor Society Induction

The Macon East Academy chapter of the National Junior Honor Society recently held its annual induction ceremony. The National Junior Honor Society is a worldwide organization that consists of middle school & junior high students from around the country. The selection of members is based on five criteria: citizenship, service, leadership, scholarship, and character. Each member is expected to maintain a high academic standard while being active in their community through volunteer service projects. The goal of NJHS is to recognize academic achievement and to develop the characteristics of leadership and service.

Under the advisement of Ms. Erica Hammonds, the 2020-2021 NJHS is led by Kaiden Byrom (President), Anna Watson (Vice President), Kacy Rutland (Secretary) and Barrett Spaeth (Chaplain).

Congratulations to the following students on their outstanding accomplishments in academics and leadership. This year’s inductees: Peyton Baggott, Jacob Caddell, Elliot Fitch, Mattie Pugh, Cole Streetman, Jackson Todd and Braiden Watkins.

2021 NJHS Inductees:
Cole Streetman, Braiden Watkins, Peyton Baggott, Jackson Todd, Elliot Fitch, Jacob Caddell, and Mattie Pugh.

NJHS Officers: Anna Watson (Vice President), Kaiden Byrom (President), Kacy Rutland (Secretary) and Barrett Spaeth (Chaplain).

Beth Nesbitt2021-05-24T15:10:00+00:00April 24th, 2021|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

AISA ALL-STARS

Congratulations to Emily Nickles, Georgia Blaze, and Kathryn Barker (Tournament MVP) for being selected to the AISA All-Star girls team. The class 2A state champion Knights had two representatives on the East All-Star team: Stone Yarnell and Jeremiah Carnegie. The West squad defeated the East in both games with scores of 64-56 for the girls and 89-82 for the boys.

Beth Nesbitt2021-02-24T00:02:29+00:00February 24th, 2021|News and Events|0 Comments

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