High School - Macon East Academy

AISA All Star Basketball

The AISA East vs. West senior all-star basketball game was held February 18 at the Cramton Bowl Multiplex. Representing Macon East on the East boys’ team were Tyler Daniels, and Maurice Poole, and Maddie Ross was selected to the East girls’ team. Each of these outstanding athletes enjoyed some practice with their opponents from other AISA schools and the opportunity to get to know the other athletes as members of the same team. It was a fun night of great basketball, and the East girls’ team was victorious in the girls game. Macon East’s very own Tyler Daniels was selected as the MVP for the East team. Hendley Culpepper also represented MEA as a member of the East cheerleading squad. Congratulations to all our senior all-stars!

Beth Nesbitt2022-03-15T21:05:34+00:00March 15th, 2022|Basketball, Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Black History Project Fun for 7th and 8th Graders

Our 7th and 8th grade history classes have been learning about important Black History events. 𝗠𝘀. 𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀 assigned groups a specific historical event and they built a diorama and presented the projects to the class explaining their event.

Jesse Owens wins four Olympic gold medals.
Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery, AL
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gives his “I have a dream” speech
Jackie Robinson becomes first black Major League Baseball player
Harriet Tubman escapes to Philadelphia and helps nearly 300 other enslaved people escape via the Underground Railroad
Mae Jemison becomes the first black woman in space.

Beth Nesbitt2022-03-15T20:56:10+00:00March 15th, 2022|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Macon East Academy Holds National Honor Society Inductions

Macon East Academy is proud to announce 14 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: Sidney Brown, Jameson Byrom, Kaiden Byrom, Will Dekle, Pressley Graham, Hannah Ray Hubbard, Ethan Jones, Dalton Nickles, Kacy Rutland, Jacob Simpson, Barret Spaeth, Gabe Spencer, Tanner Surles, and Anna Watson. Serving as officers for the national honor society are: Rachel Major (President), Sawyer Nelson (Vice President), Tyler Brown (Treasurer) Ali Churchwell and Jack Jones (Chaplains). Congratulations to the students on their outstanding accomplishments in academics and leadership.

Beth Nesbitt2022-03-15T20:52:44+00:00March 15th, 2022|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

MEA Cheerleaders Shine!

The Macon East cheerleaders joyfully participated in the Night to Shine “Shine thru” and they showed up and shined! They were cheerleaders, dance partners, smile makers, red carpet walkers and they brought energy and spirit as they encouraged each participant to shine bright at this event.

Front Row: Hendley Culpepper, Ali Churchwell, Madison May, Katie Kitchens, Alexis Davis and Rachel Major.
Back Row: Hannah Kate Hodges, Coach Summer Kyser, Lathan Johnson, Kacy Rutland, Payton Underwood, Anna Watson and Kaiden Byrom.

Beth Nesbitt2022-02-18T16:18:48+00:00February 18th, 2022|Blog, Cheerleading, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Scholar Bowl Competition

Macon East Academy High School Scholars Bowl Team traveled to Edgewood Academy to compete in the AISA district competition. Our Knight team made it to the Final Four! Team members are: Ethan Jones (10th grade), Bryant Rascoll (Senior), McKinnon Hammonds (Senior), and Jack Jones (Junior). McKinnon was top scorer and team captain. Way to go guys!

Beth Nesbitt2022-02-18T16:17:18+00:00February 18th, 2022|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

AISA State Math Competition

Macon East Academy recently competed in the AISA State Middle School and High School math competition.

Luke Noffsinger, Ethan Jones, Rachel Major, Jack Jones, Alison Magda and Matthew Kitchens

Madison Vocino, Braiden Watkins, Sarah Davis, Parker Ruskin, Chrissy Cooper, and Cole Streetman

Beth Nesbitt2022-02-18T16:14:53+00:00February 18th, 2022|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Miller Signs with Huntingdon College!

Congratulations to Senior, Garrison Miller, who signed a letter of intent to continue his football and academic career at Huntingdon College!

Beth Nesbitt2021-12-15T17:59:09+00:00December 15th, 2021|Blog, Football, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

SENIORS POST!

The Class of 2022 have posted and worked super hard with their college applications this fall. It is great to see our seniors preparing for life after high school! #iapplied #maconmade #maconeastacademy

Beth Nesbitt2021-12-15T17:53:28+00:00December 15th, 2021|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Macon East Academy Celebrates Homecoming 2021

Macon East’s Homecoming is always a week full of fun and family festivities. High school students participated in a dodgeball tournament and a men’s volleyball tournament during the week. Homeroom classes competed in a door decoration contest. Dress up days included camo day, superstar vs scrub, mathlete vs athlete, Throwback Thursday where students dressed up a certain decade and Friday was red, white, and blue spirit day. 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. Friday afternoon was the much-anticipated Homecoming Parade. Each lower school class created a 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 2021 Macon East Academy Homecoming Court included: Sarah Davis (7th grade), Livi Robinson (8th grade), Mary Taylor May (9th grade), Anna Watson and Pressley Graham (10th grade), Mikalah Belser, Madison May, and Ryan Russell (11^th grade), Ali Churchwell, Brantley Main, Maddie Ross, and Savannah Sharpe (12^th grade). Macon East’s homecoming court was presented during the halftime ceremonies on the field and Miss Brantley Main was crowned as this year’s queen.

Macon East celebrated a win as the Knights defeated Jackson Academy 28-12. Deonte Powell, Sanders Manning, Gabe Spencer and Tyler Daniels all had incredible games for the offense. Leading the defensive attack was Tyler Daniels, Parker Strickland, Wade Desmarais, Dalton Nickles, Teron Wright and JP Pugh.

Beth Nesbitt2021-10-28T18:35:32+00:00October 19th, 2021|Blog, Elementary, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

8th Graders Discover Ancient Egypt

The eighth-grade class at Macon East, led by Erica Hammonds, were very creative with their projects on Ancient Egyptian Civilization. They were tasked to create a scrapbook covering topics including the pyramids, papyrus, mummies, pharaohs, inventions, and gods and goddesses. The students really enjoyed learning about the rulers, artifacts, and customs associated with ancient Egypt.

Beth Nesbitt2021-10-05T19:33:16+00:00October 5th, 2021|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments