News and Events

Macon East Academy proudly celebrates the 2026 Knight Award winners, an honor created to recognize one male and one female athlete who exemplify the true spirit of a Knight. More than athletic ability, this award reflects sportsmanship, leadership, integrity, and character—qualities demonstrated consistently on and off the field.

This year’s honorees, Sam Wallace and Jamya Powell, embody what every coach hopes to see in a student‑athlete. Their grit, humility, and unwavering dedication have elevated their teams and left a lasting impact on Macon East Athletics. Their leadership extends far beyond the scoreboard, inspiring teammates and strengthening the culture of excellence within our program.

A special commendation goes to Jamya Powell, who was also inducted into the Knights of the Round Table. Jamya achieved the rare distinction of being named an AISA All‑Star in all three sports she competed in—an elite accomplishment not seen at Macon East since 2016.

Sam and Jamya, your legacy of hard work, heart, and honor will continue to guide future generations of Knights. You will always have a home at Macon East, and we are incredibly proud of the example you’ve set.

Big congratulations to Macon East Academy’s Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) representatives, Campbell Loughridge and Avery Kyser! These two OUTSTANDING students were selected to attend the Alabama HOBY Leadership Seminar, held this year at Troy University.

HOBY is known for inspiring young leaders through learning, service, and hands‑on leadership development — and Campbell and Avery made an incredible impact throughout the weekend. As part of their service projects, HOBY Ambassadors collectively achieved:

470 handwritten letters for Bags of Hope to honor and encourage breast cancer patients Nearly 1,300 canned goods and non‑perishable items donated to the Heart of Alabama Food Bank Hundreds of handmade dog toys created for the Troy Animal Rescue Project (TARP)

Campbell and Avery represented Macon East with compassion, purpose, and heart — embodying the true spirit of OUTSTANDING leadership. Their commitment to service and their enthusiasm for learning continue to make our school community proud.

Macon East Academy celebrates these future leaders and the inspiration they bring to our campus and beyond.

The Pike Road Ladies Auxiliary recently announced two scholarship recipients from Macon East Academy: Cole Streetman and Caden Mobley.

This scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate dedication, volunteerism, and meaningful community service. Cole and Caden’s commitment to making a positive impact—both now and in their future fields of study—shines through in this well‑deserved honor.

Macon East Academy is proud to announce that seniors Patrick Ernest and Sam Wallace have been selected to the 2025–2026 AISA All-State Academic Team, an honor reserved for students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and character.

The AISA All-State Academic Team recognizes seniors across the Alabama Independent School Association who have excelled in the classroom while balancing the demands of extracurricular involvement, athletics, and service. Selection to this team reflects a student’s commitment to academic excellence and their ability to lead with integrity.