Forget Sleeping Under the Stars…our 5th and 6th graders experienced Sleeping Under the Sea! As you can see from the pictures, our students had a wonderful time at the Georgia Aquarium. They were able to not only able to have the best sleeping spot, but they were also entertained by some amazing aquatic animals, a bedtime snack, and fun-filled guided tours. This was a definitely a slumber party to remember!
The Macon East 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. 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. Serving as officers for the National Junior Honor Society are Julia Mathis (President), Addison Little (Vice President), Chase Lashlee (Secretary), Katie Kitchens (Treasurer) and Mary Taylor May (Chaplain).
Congratulations to this year’s inductees: Alexis Davis, Sarah Davis, Colton Lunn, Caden Mobley, Parker Ruskin, Kelsey Smith, Gavin Spencer, and Madison Vocino.
Macon East Academy seniors Maddie Ross and Savannah Sharpe both accepted scholarships to continue their volleyball careers at Southern Union Community College in a signing ceremony held at the school recently. They both helped lead the Lady Knights to a Class AAA runner-up finish in the state volleyball tournament this past season Maddie is an outside hitter and has played with the Lady Knights team the past four years, including the state championship team in 2018. She has played in two state championship finals and been a part of two final four teams. She finished the season with 201 kills and 125 digs. Savannah has only been on the team for one year, but prior to this season she was a part of three state championships and a national championship. She finished the 2021 season with 600 assists. Both girls are all-around positive role models at Macon East and we wish them all the best!
Seniors Teron Wright and Maurice Poole were recognized at the elite Alabama A&M Scholarship recognition Program. The top seniors in the tri-county area were recognized for their accomplishments and scholarship awards. We are proud of Teron for receiving the gold scholarship and Maurice the silver! They represented Macon East proudly and we can’t wait to keep up with their success in the future.
The AISA East vs. West senior all-star basketball game was held February 18 at the Cramton Bowl Multiplex. Representing Macon East on the East boys’ team were Tyler Daniels, and Maurice Poole, and Maddie Ross was selected to the East girls’ team. Each of these outstanding athletes enjoyed some practice with their opponents from other AISA schools and the opportunity to get to know the other athletes as members of the same team. It was a fun night of great basketball, and the East girls’ team was victorious in the girls game. Macon East’s very own Tyler Daniels was selected as the MVP for the East team. Hendley Culpepper also represented MEA as a member of the East cheerleading squad. Congratulations to all our senior all-stars!
Macon East Academy Kindergarten students enjoyed reading books written by Dr. Seuss including Bartholomew and the Oobleck. After reading the story, students made their own Oobleck. It was lots of green, sticky fun! They also enjoyed having a “Dr. Seuss” snack which included green eggs and ham, Cat in the Hat cheese sticks, and colored goldfish.
Congratulations to Macon East Academy alum 𝗝𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗪𝘆𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗸 for being chosen as a War Eagle Plainsmen for 2022 – 2023 at Auburn University! The War Eagle Girls and Plainsmen are charged with the duty and honor of representing Auburn University students to faculty, administrators, and the community. Way to go Jake! We are so proud of you!
Our 7th and 8th grade history classes have been learning about important Black History events. 𝗠𝘀. 𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀 assigned groups a specific historical event and they built a diorama and presented the projects to the class explaining their event.
Macon East Academy is proud to announce 14 new inductees into the National Honor Society. New members received their certificate of accomplishment from NHS advisor, Mr. Raymond Clinton. The following students in 10th-12th grade were inducted: Sidney Brown, Jameson Byrom, Kaiden Byrom, Will Dekle, Pressley Graham, Hannah Ray Hubbard, Ethan Jones, Dalton Nickles, Kacy Rutland, Jacob Simpson, Barret Spaeth, Gabe Spencer, Tanner Surles, and Anna Watson. Serving as officers for the national honor society are: Rachel Major (President), Sawyer Nelson (Vice President), Tyler Brown (Treasurer) Ali Churchwell and Jack Jones (Chaplains). Congratulations to the students on their outstanding accomplishments in academics and leadership.
Macon East Academy’s PTO hosted our annual Fun Run in February surrounded by much excitement from our students. Our students and teachers love the interaction from the Booster Fun Run Crew that visits with them daily for fun challenges and learning important characteristic values. Money raised will be used for technology updates. Grades Preschool through 6th grade rocked their Glow Run at the end of the event. Because of their success in reaching their goals, the students got to pie a Booster Crew member, slime a teacher, an ice cream truck visit, have a color celebration (4th-6th grades), plus many other fun incentives their teachers did with them. Our 2nd grade class was the top pledging class and their teacher, Ms. Loomis, received $100 to use for her classroom. Thank you to all our Sponsors, Parents, Grandparents, and many volunteers that helped this be a big success.
