2023 - Macon East Academy

Light Up the Night Daddy Daughter Glow Dance

On Friday, March 3, 2023, Macon East Academy hosted its first annual Light Up the Night Daddy Daughter Glow Dance! The girls and their fathers danced the night away with music provided by the great DJ OZZ. The girls were dressed in their best and helped to light up the night with the dances’ glow theme. The attendees enjoyed a great meal, glow goodies, portraits, glow dance floor, and a dance competition. Trophies were given out for first and second place along with numerous other prizes for great participation. Fun was had by all! Huge thank you to all our sponsors and helpers that made this special night possible. We look forward to next year!

Beth Nesbitt2023-03-17T16:49:29+00:00March 17th, 2023|Blog, Elementary, News and Events|0 Comments

NJHS Inductees at Macon East

The Macon East Academy chapter of the National Junior Honor Society inducted twelve new members into the academic honor society today. The National Junior Honor Society is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding middle grade students. NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. At a ceremony conducted by the officers of the Macon East NJHS chapter the following students were welcomed into membership: York Harless, Brandon Fitch, Bentley Graham, Livi Robinson, Berkley Harris, Jamya Powell, Campbell Loughridge, Avery Kyser, Isabella Browder, Maggie Whatley, Matthew Simpson, and Kam Akron. We congratulate these students on their outstanding accomplishments in academics and leadership.

Beth Nesbitt2023-03-17T16:46:29+00:00March 17th, 2023|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Manning signs to play football at the University of the Cumberlands

Macon East football player 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 signed to play next year at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, KY. Sanders accumulated 2,363 yards for the Knights in just 2 years. He scored 16 touchdowns, 1,241 receiving yards with a 20.01 yards per catch average. Sanders was named to the AISA All-Star team, the Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State 2nd team (DB), and All-Metro 2nd team (DB).

The University of the Cumberlands is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Mid-South Conference (MSC). Go Patriots!

Beth Nesbitt2023-02-14T15:45:41+00:00February 14th, 2023|Blog, Football, News and Events|0 Comments

D.A.R.E 5th Graders

Our fifth graders graduated from their D.A.R.E. program with Deputy Ivey yesterday. 𝗧𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 was awarded “The Most Improved Student.” 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝘆𝗻 𝗪𝗿𝗲𝗻 was awarded “The Top Student.” They were both given Daren the Lion. 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝘁𝘁 and 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝘂𝗹𝗸 won for the best Dare Essay and were awarded a medal. We have loved our time with Deputy Ivey and learning about the “Decision Making Model Practice.”

Beth Nesbitt2023-02-06T16:47:24+00:00February 6th, 2023|Blog, Elementary, News and Events|0 Comments

Dixie Electric Cooperative Youth Tour Representative Watson

Congratulations to 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗼𝗻 as she has been chosen to represent Dixie Electric Cooperative at the 2023 Montgomery Youth Tour in March.

The Youth Tour provides the opportunity for outstanding high school juniors to participate in leadership programs, learn more about the cooperative form of business, and tour historical sites in our state capital, as well as our nation’s capital. Congratulations, Anna! We are so proud of you and know she will represent Macon well.

Beth Nesbitt2023-02-06T16:47:07+00:00February 6th, 2023|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Macon East running back Gabe Spencer signs with Alabama State University

Gabe Spencer announced his collegiate decision in a signing ceremony at Macon East, choosing to accept an offer to play football from the Hornets. Spencer rushed for 1,764 yards and 18 touchdowns on 228 carries this past year, leading the Knights into the first round of the Alabama Independent School Association state playoffs. In his career, he rushed for 3,313 yards and 33 touchdowns on 470 carries, with virtually all of that coming in the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Gabe will follow in the path of his stepfather, Harris Baker, a former ASU football player and Macon East Academy Board of Trustees Member. Congratulations Gabe!

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Beth Nesbitt2023-02-06T16:37:13+00:00February 6th, 2023|Blog, Football, News and Events|0 Comments

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗩 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿

Armed with 6 AISA state championships, Chandler Lunn returns home to Macon East Academy as Head Coach of the JV Baseball team and assistant for the Varsity Baseball team. Chandler will also be filling in around the school as a substitute teacher. “We are glad to have Chandler back on campus,” Coach Lott said. “Chandler was a great student leader when he was here as a student and hopefully will pass that as well as his hard work ethic to our students and athletes.”

Lunn, who graduated from Macon East Academy in 2017, was a part of the 2017 and 2022 state championships for the Knights. He attended Troy University and recently graduated with a degree in Physical Education. Chandler assisted Pike Liberal Arts school in their football, basketball, and baseball programs. He was a part of three state championships in baseball and one state championship in football for the Patriots. He interned this past fall at Wicksburg Elementary and High School in Newton, Alabama.

“I’m grateful that Coach Lott gave me this opportunity to be a part of the Knight family again with this role,” Lunn said of his return to Macon East. “Macon is an extremely special place to me. The program is heading in a great direction with the new facilities being built. There has never been a better time to be at Macon East, and I’m very excited to get to work!”

Chandler’s love of the game makes him a perfect Coach for upcoming student-athletes. Coach Lunn is ready to start the 2023 season with the junior varsity baseball team which begins on February 20 at Fort Dale Academy in Greenville, Alabama. Good luck and Go Knights!

Chandler is engaged to Anna Starling of Troy. We are excited to welcome Coach Lunn back to the Macon East family.

Beth Nesbitt2023-02-02T19:03:48+00:00February 2nd, 2023|Alumni, Baseball, Blog, News and Events|0 Comments

JV Basketball finished Runner Up

Congratulations to the JV boys on finishing Runner Up in the AISA JV State Tournament! Jackson Todd and MJ Belser were named to the All Tournament Team. Congratulations guys on a great year!

Beth Nesbitt2023-02-02T19:01:08+00:00February 2nd, 2023|Basketball, Blog, News and Events|0 Comments

Watson Chosen as Alumni Staff Member at HOBY

Congratulations to Junior, 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗼𝗻, on being chosen to be an alumni staff member at the Hugh O Brien Youth Leadership conference on the campus of Troy University this summer. Alumni staff members work with the seminar operations team, lead ambassadors in energizers, and perform support activities throughout the Alabama HOBY seminar weekend. We are so proud to have Anna be selected and to represent Macon East!

Beth Nesbitt2023-02-02T18:57:35+00:00February 2nd, 2023|Blog, Cheerleading, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Science Fair

Each year Macon East fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students participate in the Science Fair. With entries in either the biological or physical category, each student is required to present a project complete with display board, research paper and experiment results. The fair is judged by a panel of experts, and the top projects advance to the AISA District and State Science Fairs. This year 5 MEA students were honored at District and advanced to the State fair – Sophie Clark, Jon David Spires, Reese Hasson, Ella Grace Hagans, and Wyatt Streetman. 5th grader, Ella Grace Hagens, won 2nd place for her project at the State fair, “Are Dogs Really Color Blind”, in the elementary physical science division. Congratulations to all our wonderful students!

School Science Fair Winners:

𝗕𝗜𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘:

1st place:

“Are Dogs Really Color Blind” – Ella Grace Hagans

“Sports Drinks vs Water” – John David Spires

“Does a Dog Have a Dominant Paw” – Sophie Clark

2nd Place:

“Stroop Effect” – Caroline Vocino

“Aliens Among Us?” – Lee Battle

3rd Place:

“Is a Dog’s Mouth Cleaner than a Human’s Mouth” – Bella Ann Spires

“Don’t Judge a Worm by Its Color” – Ramsey Harless

‘Christmas Photosynthesis” – Taylor Freel

“Science Behind Sheds” – Perry Harless

𝗣𝗛𝗬𝗦𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘:

First Place:

“Potato Power” – Amelia Jean Freeman

“Air Jordan or Deflate Gate with Air Pressure” – Wyatt Streetman

“How Temperature Affects Magnetism” – Reese Hasson

Second Place:

“Shine Bright Like a Penny” – Caden Luis

“The Paper Towel Challenge” – Lane Wallace

“How the Electric Light Works” – Kwesi Jernigan

“Cleaning Coins Experiment” – Berklee Grimes

“Wind Energy” – Hayden Herring

Third Place:

” Apple Browning” – Ava Noffsinger

“Crazy Hair, Don’t Care” – Harper Sirmon

“Time to Chill” – Logan Sconyers

Beth Nesbitt2023-02-02T18:53:16+00:00February 2nd, 2023|Blog, Elementary, News and Events|0 Comments

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