Elementary - Macon East Academy

Honors Day 2022

The annual Macon East Honors Day program was a time to recognize the graduating class for their accomplishments as well as other outstanding upper school students. Representatives from many colleges were on hand to present scholarships and recognition to the seniors. The Class of 2022 earned over $3 million in academic and athletic scholarships. Seniors were also presented with their honor cords and honor graduate medallions to be worn at the commencement ceremony. Two of our elementary teachers were honored for celebrating 25 years at Macon East Academy – Mrs. Debbie Mills and Mrs. Melissa Gilmore!

Macon East faculty and administration presented the following subject awards and special awards to the upper school students.

Valedictorian: Luke Noffsinger

Salutatorian: Albert McKinnon

Zeta Spence Memorial Award: Luke Noffsinger

Hilda Story Teacher of the Year: Tim Davenport

Jack Cox Service Award: Parker Strickland, Anna Dickson Beck

Mandy Williams Christian Leadership Award: Luke Noffsinger

National Honor Society Leadership Award: Rachel Major

Mu Alpha Theta Leadership Award: Trey Matthews

SGA Leadership Award: Luke Noffsinger, Gavin Justice

Lance and Shield Award: Gavin Justice, Jay Moore

AISA Headmaster’s Association Award: Luke Noffsinger

Barbara Lindsey School Award: Gavin Justice

AISA Student Academic Team: Albert McKinnon

Jimmy Hitchcock Nominees

Senior High: Luke Noffsinger and Rachel Major

Junior High: Braiden Watkins and Berkley Harris

DAR Good Citizen Award: Gavin Justice

National Leadership I Dare You Award: Teron Wright

Spiritual Community Service Award: Teron Wright, Luke Noffsinger

Senior School Community Service Award: Gavin Justice, Ali Churchwell, Hendley Culpepper, and Rachel Major

Heart of the Knight Service Award: Jay Moore, Albert McKinnon, Bryant Rascoll

Alabama Boys State Nominee: Jack Jones

Alabama Girls State Nominee: Madison May

Alabama Lions High School Leadership Forum: Wade Desmarais, Anna Glynn Lott

Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Award: Anna Watson, Kaiden Byrom

Dixie Electric Youth Tour: Anna Glynn Lott

ALFA Youth Leadership Forum: Matthew Pugh, Mattie Pugh, Ethan Jones, Addison Little and Luke Lawson

Distinguished Knight Award: Matthew Simpson

Spelling Bee:

Fourth Grade: Halyn Wren

Fifth Grade: Ava Noffsinger

Sixth Grade: Eli Churchwell

Seventh Grade: Madison Vocino

Eighth Grade: Elise Logan

Science Fair:

Physical Science: Kwesi Jernigan

Physical Science: Ashley Davis

Physical Science: Caden Luis

Biological Science: Christian McGalliard

Biological Science: Sophie Clark

Biological Science: Maggie Whatley

12TH GRADE SUBJECT AWARDS:

Senior High Art:

Art IV: Luke Noffsinger, Rachel Major and Abby Ledlow

Art III: Anna Dickson Beck

Senior High Science:

Environmental Science: Savannah Sharpe

Physics: McKinnon Hammonds

Senior High Math:

Algebra III: Anna Dickson Beck and Abigelle Vinson

Calculus: Luke Noffsinger

Senior History:

Government /Economics: Luke Noffsinger

Senior High English:

AP: Luke Noffsinger

Honors English: Bryant Rascoll

7TH -11TH GRADE SUBJECT AWARDS:

Senior High Science:

Life Science: Madison Vocino

Physical Science: Braiden Watkins

Biology: Hunter Wren

Chemistry: Kaiden Byrom

Anatomy: Anna Glynn Lott and Madison May

Senior High Math:

Pre- Algebra: Madison Vocino

Algebra I: Chrissy Cooper

Geometry: Julia Mathis

Algebra II: Kaiden Byrom

Pre- Calculus: Anna Glynn Lott and Jack Jones

Senior History:

Junior High History: Addison Little

U.S. History I: Kaiden Byrom

U.S. History II: Anna Glynn Lott

Senior High English:

Junior High English: Madison Vocino

Senior High Honors English: Kaiden Byrom

AP English 11: Alison Magda

Junior High Art:

Art I: Addison Little

Art II: Ethan Jones

Spanish:

Spanish I: Kaiden Byrom

Spanish II: Allison Magda

Computer:

Junior High Computer: Chrissy Cooper

Computer I: Addison Little

Computer II: Anna Watson

Speech: Kaiden Byrom

Junior High Math Competition Team:

Madison Vocino

Sarah Davis

Chrissy Cooper

Parker Ruskin

Cole Streetman

Braiden Watkins

Senior High Math Competition Team:

Luke Noffsinger

Rachel Major

Alison Magda

Matthew Kitchens

Jack Jones

(Alternate) Ethan Jones

Scholars Bowl:

McKinnon Hammonds – Team Captain and top scorer

Jack Jones

Ethan Jones

Bryant Rascoll

Model United National Team:

Ali Churchwell

Savannah Sharp

Gavin Justice

Teron Wright

Tyler Brown

Anna Glynn Lott

Lulu Russell

Sawyer Nelson

Beth Nesbitt2022-06-08T16:44:34+00:00May 31st, 2022|Blog, Elementary, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Coach Davenport Shares Family History

Coach Tim Davenport enjoyed sharing some of his family’s Native American traditions to the Macon East lower school. He brought a talking stick, medicine pouches, clothing, jewelry, a turban that the chief would wear, and dream catchers to show them. The students really enjoyed the hands-on learning and personal stories about his family.

Beth Nesbitt2022-05-18T19:48:08+00:00May 18th, 2022|Blog, Elementary, News and Events|0 Comments

Elementary Choral Festival and Donuts!

Macon East Academy 4th-6th grade students recently went to Eastern Hills Baptist Church and competed in the AISA Elementary Choral Festival. After completing, students were treated to Krispy Kreme donuts, where they performed for the staff and patrons inside.

Beth Nesbitt2022-04-12T16:19:52+00:00April 12th, 2022|Blog, Elementary, News and Events|0 Comments

Sleeping Under the Sea!

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!

Beth Nesbitt2022-03-17T15:29:11+00:00March 17th, 2022|Blog, Elementary, News and Events|0 Comments

Celebrating Read Across America

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.

Beth Nesbitt2022-03-15T21:03:29+00:00March 15th, 2022|Blog, Elementary, News and Events|0 Comments

Fun Run 2022!

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.

Beth Nesbitt2022-03-15T20:52:59+00:00March 15th, 2022|Blog, Elementary, News and Events|0 Comments

Macon East Academy Features 6th Grade and Kindergarten Reading Buddies!

Mrs. Keeble’s 6th grade class enjoys participating in a reading program with the Kindergarten class. The reading buddies program helps model good reading and students improve their skills. The older students gain the opportunity to develop fluency as well as a sense of pride in their accomplishments. In addition, they often come to see the value and love of reading as well as gaining self-esteem. Kindergarteners build a relationship with the older students and improve their reading skills as well.

Beth Nesbitt2022-02-18T16:09:40+00:00February 18th, 2022|Blog, Elementary, News and Events|0 Comments

𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲s 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹

Pre-K and K5 students celebrated the 100th day of school recently. K5 enjoyed making 100’s Day necklaces, having a candy hunt for 100 pieces of candy in the library, playing “Race to 100” partner games in the classroom, and having a special 100’s Day snack. All students had a great time celebrating being 100 days smarter! We love our little Knights, they are so precious! We love our teachers too – way to go Ms. Lawrence, Ms. Taylor, Ms. Jordan, Ms. Bruce and Ms. Mills!

Beth Nesbitt2022-02-03T15:20:56+00:00February 3rd, 2022|Blog, Elementary, News and Events|0 Comments

1st Graders Read to Therapy Dog, Larry

First grade teacher, 𝗠𝗿𝘀. 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵 has partnered with Mrs. Mary Hughes, from the Montgomery Humane Society, and her therapy dog, Larry. Together they have been teaching the students about pet responsibilities, dog safety, and are practicing their reading skills as well. Students get to meet and read each week with Larry one-on-one. As they are reading their library books to Larry, he helps calm any anxiety that they may be feeling with reading because he is such a good listener. Mrs. Smith says “This is a great opportunity that helps our first graders become stronger readers as they build up their confidence! We look forward to our time with Mrs. Mary and Larry every week!”

Beth Nesbitt2022-02-03T15:21:17+00:00February 3rd, 2022|Blog, Elementary, News and Events|0 Comments

Science Fair!

Ashley Davis, Caden Luis, Kwesi Jernigan, Sophie Clark, Christian McGalliard, and Maggie Whatley recently represented Macon East Academy at AISA District Science Fair. Christian McGalliard won 3rd place in Biological Science at the District Science Fair with his project titled “5 Second Rule – Truth or Myth”. We are so proud of our lower school Knights, their teachers and their intriguing minds.

Beth Nesbitt2022-02-03T15:21:39+00:00February 3rd, 2022|Blog, Elementary, News and Events|0 Comments