High School - Macon East Academy

Jones Selected for DAR Good Citizens Award

Ethan Jones was honored as one of this year’s recipients of the Good Citizen Award presented by a local Anne Phillips chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Ethan was only one of eight to be honored from all of the Montgomery area surrounding schools. The DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest, created in 1934, is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. This award recognizes and rewards individuals who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. These students are selected by the local DAR because they demonstrate these qualities to an outstanding degree. We congratulate Ethan on his selection as the Macon East Academy representative.

Beth Nesbitt2024-03-20T19:38:25+00:00March 20th, 2024|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Spelling Bee 2023

Macon East Academy students recently participated in the AISA Spelling Bee. Jace Kendrick (4^th), Lane Wallace (5^th), Halyn Wren (6^th), Bella Ann Spires (7^th), and Eli Churchwell (8^th) represented their respective grades. Eli Churchwell placed second among the eighth-grade spellers. Lane Wallace placed first for fifth grade and represented Macon East at the state spelling bee. Alternates who attended in support of their classmates were: SJ Jemison (4^th), Glen Browder (5^th), Bentley Faulk (6^th), Conner Wallace (7^th), and Hadley Sirmon (8^th).

Beth Nesbitt2023-12-11T23:31:39+00:00December 11th, 2023|Blog, Elementary, High School|0 Comments

Smith Attends ALFA Youth Leadership Conference

Macon East Academy student Kelsey Smith attended the Alfa Youth Leadership Conference November 13-14 at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana. The conference teaches students how to advocate for agriculture, identify their potential and step into leadership roles. The event is for 9th and 10th graders. Sponsors are Alabama Farmers Federation, Elmore County Farmers Federation, Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farm Credit. She is pictured with Alabama Farmers Federation’s Matthew Durdin.

Beth Nesbitt2023-12-11T23:30:13+00:00December 11th, 2023|Blog, High School|0 Comments

2023 AISA All-Star Football Game

Two Macon East student-athletes were honored to participate in the 2023 AISA All-Star Football game held November 30 at Cramton Bowl. Barrett Spaeth represented Macon East for the East team. Kaiden Byrom cheered the East team on from the sidelines as part of the all-star cheerleading squad. She was an All-Star scholarship recipient receiving a $500 scholarship in recognition of her hard work and leadership on and off the field.

Beth Nesbitt2023-12-11T21:02:21+00:00December 11th, 2023|Blog, Cheerleading, Football, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Community Involvement Provided by Macon East SGA

Macon East Academy’s SGA strives to make a difference and help those in need. During October our SGA organized an event to support the Joy to Life Foundation. Students paid money to dress in pink, honor ribbons were sold and posted in the hall with names of those affected by breast cancer. Cheerleaders sold pink bracelets, tattoos and spirit ribbons as well. SGA President, Ethan Jones, and SGA Vice President, Bryant Morrison, presented a check to Mrs. Joy Blondheim for the Joy to Life Foundation for $1,850.00.

During the months of November and December, the school participated in Dixie Electric’s Food Drive during the 12s Day of Giving and collected over 1,400 pounds of food for the Montgomery Area Food Bank. Community involvement is very important for all students at Macon East.

Beth Nesbitt2023-12-11T20:53:26+00:00December 11th, 2023|Blog, High School|0 Comments

New Mu Alpha Theta Members for 2023-2024 School Year

Macon East Academy recently inducted 14 new members into their chapter of the Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society: Hannah Ray Hubbard, Pressley Graham, Livi Robinson, Berkley Harris, Kacy Rutland, Casey Stengell, Addison Little, Julia Mathis, Tiffany Marshall, Braiden Watkins, Jamya Powell, Jackson Todd, Cole Streetman, and Hunter Wren. Mu Alpha Theta is a national organization that promotes the knowledge, enjoyment, and understanding of mathematics among high school and 2-year college students. The Macon East Academy chapter is sponsored by Mrs. Melissa Baker.

Beth Nesbitt2023-11-03T15:47:18+00:00November 3rd, 2023|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Homecoming 2023

Macon East’s Homecoming is an exciting time for students and their families, filled with a week-long celebration of fun and festivities. One of the highlights of the week was a thrilling men’s volleyball tournament, where high school students showcased their skills and competed against each other.

In addition to the sports event, homeroom classes also got into the spirit by participating in a door decoration contest. This allowed students to showcase their creativity and team spirit as they transformed their classroom doors into vibrant and eye-catching displays.

Dress up days added an extra element of excitement to the Homecoming week. Students had the opportunity to show off their individuality and express themselves through various themed dress-up days such as class color day, dynamic duos, dream job, letter day, and Freedom Friday. The cheerleaders entertained and pumped everyone up with their annual black light pep rally Thursday night. Finally on Friday, the lower school and upper school enjoyed tailgating with wonderful food and fellowship. The Homecoming Parade on Friday afternoon was a highly anticipated event for everyone involved. Each lower school class had the opportunity to showcase their creativity by creating a unique banner to carry down the parade route. The wee princess, little damsel, and pee wee cheerleaders along with the flag and pee wee football teams rode on floats and trailers throwing goodies to the crowd. The Homecoming Court then made their way down the route to wave at their peers and throw some goodies. The football teams also greeted the crowd with candy and enjoyed the cheers from the students.

The 2023 Macon East Academy Homecoming Court included: Bella Ann Spires (7th grade), Macie Duncan (8th grade), Gracie Strickland (9th grade), Payton Underwood and Layla Stephens (10th grade), Alexis Davis, Mary Taylor May, and Mattie Pugh (11th grade), Sara Cochran, Pressley Graham, Lathan Johnson and Jaiden McDowell (12th grade). Macon East’s homecoming court was presented during the halftime ceremonies on the field and Miss Pressley Graham was crowned as this year’s queen.

Macon East celebrated a win as the Knights defeated Abbeville Christian Academy 53-0.

Macon East’s Homecoming provided a platform for students to come together as a community, engage in friendly competition, unleash their creativity, and create lasting memories with friends and family.

Beth Nesbitt2023-11-03T15:44:21+00:00November 3rd, 2023|Blog, Elementary, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Senior Kaiden Byrom Selected as one of the top esteemed College Board National Recognition Programs for 2023

Macon East Academy Senior Kaiden Byrom was selected by one of the top esteemed College Board National Recognition Programs for 2023. This award recognizes Kaiden’s academic honors through the National Rural and Small-Town Recognition Program. Students who take eligible administrations of the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or AP Exams compete and are considered for these awards. We are extremely proud of her academic accomplishment and has been chosen from a competitive pool of students throughout the country! This is an amazing award, and we are proud she is one of our students!

Beth Nesbitt2023-09-12T17:07:04+00:00September 12th, 2023|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Anna Watson Competes in Montgomery County Distinguished Young Woman Program

Macon East Academy Senior Anna Watson participated in the 2023 Montgomery County Distinguished Young Women program. Anna Watson was selected for the top ten and she received the Scholastic Award for all of Montgomery County participants. We are extremely proud of her for doing so well with such large competition. DYW is the largest and oldest national scholarship program for high school girls.

Beth Nesbitt2023-09-12T17:05:31+00:00September 12th, 2023|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Anna Watson Represents Macon East at Alabama Girls State

Rising senior, Anna Watson represented Macon East Academy at this year’s Alabama Girls State event at Troy University recently. Alabama Girls State is a week-long, fun-filled, hands-on learning opportunity for some of the best and brightest young women in the State of Alabama. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA), Alabama Girls State is a premier youth leadership program which offers a one-of-a-kind experience to its delegates.

Anna was a member of the Senate and the Federalist Party at Alabama Girls State where she campaigned for the office of county commissioner. Anna looks back on her experience at Girls State “It is a wonderful experience because I got to meet people from all over the state and hear thoughts and ideas different from my own. I made connections with people I would otherwise never encounter.” Selection as a delegate for Alabama Girls State is an honor, and the experience that Anna had through this prestigious program will shape her as a leader at Macon East and in her future endeavors.

Beth Nesbitt2023-07-11T14:49:20+00:00July 11th, 2023|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments