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.
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.
The 32 member Class of 2023 celebrated the completion of their high school days at a commencement ceremony in the Macon East Academy Gymnasium. Earning an incredible $9.75 million in academic and athletic scholarships, the class was accepted into 90 colleges and universities. Five student athletes will continue playing baseball, football, and softball at the collegiate level. Two students proudly wore the 13+ pin on their robes representing their years at Macon East Academy – Anna Glynn Lott and Wade Desmarais. Anna Glynn Lott addressed the class as Valedictorian, and Jack Jones gave the Salutatory address. We congratulate the Class of 2023!
The upper school Honors Day ceremony is a time to recognize the accomplishments of students in grades 7-12. The senior class members are presented scholarship certificates from college and university representatives as well as community organizations. A variety of awards and honors are bestowed upon the students for academic accomplishments, community service, and leadership. At the conclusion of the honors day program, the seniors receive their honor chords to be worn at graduation.
Macon East Academy Honors Day Academic Senior Specialty and Subject Awards 2023
Zeta Spence Memorial Award: Jack Jones
Hilda Story Teacher of the Year: Kindall Bishop
Jack Cox Service Award: Wade Desmarais, Zach Brown
Mandy Williams Christian Leadership Award: Madison May
National Honor Society Leadership Award: Sawyer Nelson
Mu Alpha Theta Leadership Award: Jack Jones
SGA Leadership Award: Jack Jones, Ryan “Lulu” Russell
AISA Headmaster’s Association Award: Anna Glynn Lott
Barbara Lindsey School Award: Ryan “Lulu” Russell
AISA Student Academic Team: Matthew Kitchens, Jack Jones
AISA Student Athletic Team: Anna Glynn Lott
Jimmy Hitchcock Nominees
Senior High: Jack Jones and Anna Glynn Lott
Junior High: Marquee “MJ” Belser and Kelsey Smith
DAR Good Citizen Award: Jack Jones
National Leadership I Dare You Award: Tyler Brown and Madison Sexton
Spiritual Community Service Award: Jacob Wilson, Emily Anderson
Senior School Community Service Award: Anna Glynn Lott, Ryan “Lulu” Russell, and Tyler Brown
Heart of the Knight Service Award: Jason Tatum, Gabriel Spencer, Hannah Kate Hodges
Heart of the Knight Global Service Award: Dalen Cope
Alabama Boys State Nominee: Ethan Jones
Alabama Girls State Nominee: Anna Watson
Alabama Lions High School Leadership Forum: Barrett Spaeth, Kaiden Byrom
Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Award: Julia Mathis, Addison Little
Dixie Electric Youth Tour: Anna Watson
Senior Military Student Ambassadors: Deonte Powell and Hannah Kate Hodges
12th Grade Subject Awards:
Senior High Science:
Environmental Science: Madison Sexton
Physics: Matthew Kitchens
Senior High Math:
Algebra III: Brandon Wilkins and Hannah Kate Hodges
Calculus: Matthew Kitchens
Senior History:
Government /Economics: Anna Glynn Lott
Senior High English:
AP: Jack Jones and Anna Glynn Lott
Honors English: Bryson Bules and Hannah Kate Hodges
7th -11th Grade Subject Awards:
Senior High Science:
Life Science: Hadley Sirmon
Physical Science: Madison Vocino
Biology: Livi Robinson
Chemistry: Hunter Wren
Anatomy: Kaiden Byrom
Senior High Math:
Pre- Algebra: Hadley Sirmon
Algebra I: Madison Vocino
Geometry: Livi Robinson
Algebra II: Hunter Wren
Pre- Calculus: Ethan Jones
Senior History:
Junior High History: Braiden Watkins
U.S. History I: Tiffany Marshall
U.S. History II: Kaiden Byrom
Senior High English:
Junior High English: Madison Vocino and Hunter Wren
Senior High Honors English: Casey Stengall
AP English 11: Kaiden Byrom
Junior High Art:
Art I: Livi Robinson
Senior High Art:
Art II: Kaiden Byrom
Art III: Ethan Jones
Computer:
Junior High Computer: Madison Vocino
Computer I: Berkeley Harris
Computer II: Addison Little
Junior High Math Competition Team:
Kam Akron
Rylee Freel
Nicole Freel
Hadley Sirmon
Austin Lashlee
Campbell Loughridge
Senior High Math Competition Team:
Matthew Kitchens
Jack Jones
Alison Magda
Ethan Jones
Anna Watson
Will Dekle
Scholars Bowl:
Jack Jones- Team Captain
Sawyer Nelson
Matthew Kitchens
Lulu Russell
Anna Glynn Lott
Anna Watson
Ethan Jones
Congratulations to our JV Baseball team on placing Runner-Up in the Lowndes JV Baseball tournament. They were undefeated going into the championship game against Edgewood but after a very long day of baseball they didn’t have time to play another game. 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗱 and 𝗕𝗿𝘆𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 were named to the All-Tournament team.
“This is an incredible group of guys, with grit, determination, and love of the game. I look forward to the rest of the season with them as they come together as a team and get ready for the State tournament.” – 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗻
Macon East Lady Knights Softball team recently participated in the Eastman-Kingsport Softball Invitational in Kingsport, Tennessee. This is an exciting event and is a great opportunity to play some competitive teams. The Lady Knights went 5-2 on the weekend and finished in the top 4! The Macon East softball program is a long-standing tradition of champions, and the girls, parents, and coaches really enjoy this bonding trip.
Macon East Academy Senior 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗯 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻 has made his mark! He was recently selected to the 2022-23 Montgomery Advertiser All-Metro boys basketball team – Small School First Team. He earned first-team AISA All-State honors and is the Alabama Sportswriter Association AISA Player of the Year. He also made the All-Region Tournament Team, AISA All-Star and All-Tournament Team for the State Finals. Wilson averaged 12.3 points per game, 4.6 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 3.2 steals per game while shooting over 50% from the field.
“Jacob, this season, has been one of the best leaders and players to ever play in the Macon Academy East program. His work ethic and passion for the game was remarkable, and how he led by example everyday was the catalyst for us being 25-7 and State Runner Ups this season. Jacob told me before the season started, he wanted to leave a legacy here at Macon and make an impact not only on the court but also in the school. With his dazzling ball handling skills, to his amazing stop and pop jump shot I believe he did just that. I’m so blessed to have coached him this season, such a great young man of character and a true servant leader, Jacob will do some amazing things to better our society.” 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀
Macon East Academy is proud to announce 17 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: Camden Bell, Hannah Kate Hodges, Ar’monni Payne, Madison Sexton, Logan Wilds, Abigail Hardy, Fabiola Wittschen, Alexis Davis, Katie Kitchens, Chase Lashlee, Addison Little, Colton Lunn, Tiffany Marshall, Julia Mathis, Mary Taylor May, Mattie Pugh, and Hunter Wren.
Congratulations to the students on their outstanding accomplishments in academics and leadership.
Deonte Powell, Jacob Wilson and Gabe Spencer were recently honored at the 22nd Biennial Beautillion Militaire Gala and Dinner fundraiser on March 4, 2023 at the Maxwell Air Force Base. The Beautillion Militaire is a time-honored tradition of the Montgomery Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. The event provides high school junior and senior young men in the community with an opportunity to develop their cultural, social, and academic potential through workshops, community service, and social activities. The activities culminate in an elegant night of dancing and military-style drills.
Founded in 1938, Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2-19, dedicated to nurturing future African American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving, and civic duty.
We are super proud of these young men as they exemplify leadership and are great mentors to their peers at Macon East.
