News and Events - Macon East Academy

Jimmy Hitchcock Nominees

Seniors, Tanner Moore and Georgia Blaze represented Macon East Academy at the 62nd annual Jimmy Hitchcock Memorial Award ceremony. Since 1959, the objective of the Jimmy Hitchcock Memorial Award program has been to recognize Christian leadership in athletics and to encourage and inspire others to emulate the man whose memory is perpetuated by this award. Each year coaches nominate senior athletes who have displayed the most outstanding qualities of Christian leadership in athletics and possess the following qualities: strong character, dependability, 100% effort, team leadership, church leadership, school leadership, and scholastic leadership. Freshman students who exhibit these same qualities are also invited to attend the annual banquet and be recognized. This year, Katie Kitchens and Chase Lashlee represented Macon East Academy as 8th-grade certificate recipients. We are very proud of Tanner, Georgia, Chase and Katie who are all honored to be part of a prestigious group of Hitchcock nominees.

Beth Nesbitt2021-05-24T15:06:55+00:00May 19th, 2021|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

National Honor Society Inductees

The Macon East Academy chapter of the National Honor Society recently held its annual induction ceremony. The NHS is a worldwide organization that consists of students from around the country. The selection of members is based on five criteria: citizenship, service, leadership, scholarship, and character. Each member is expected to maintain a high academic standard while being active in their community through volunteer service projects. The goal of each chapter is to recognize academic achievement and to develop the characteristics of leadership and service.

Congratulations to this year’s inductees into the National Honor Society: Sawyer Nelson, Anna Glynn Lott, Madison May, Ryan Russell, Tyler Brown, Jack Jones, Wade Desmarais, Kathryn Barker, Matthew Kitchens, and Joshwa Browder. Stone Yarnell and Rachel Major (not pictured).

Beth Nesbitt2021-05-24T15:06:14+00:00May 19th, 2021|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Prom – “Dripping in Luxury”

The Macon East Junior / Senior Prom was held on April 17th at the RSA Plaza Terrace in downtown Montgomery. An evening full of fun and dancing was enjoyed by everyone. The theme was Dripping in Luxury. Members of the Class of 2021 and their escorts were recognized at the senior lead-outs. Mrs. Karen Harris, prom sponsor, along with Mary Hunter Wright and the prom committee, planned an entertaining night for all the juniors, seniors, and their guests with entertainment from Top Tier Entertainment. As the evening ended, Mary Hunter Wright and Cole Carmack were crowned Prom Queen and King.

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Macon East Senior Receives Pike Road Ladies Auxiliary Community Service Award

Macon East Academy senior, Tanner Moore recently received the Pike Road Ladies Auxiliary Community Service Award. He is the son of Scott and Leigh Ann Moore of Cecil, Alabama. He plans to attend Southern Union College and later transfer to Auburn University and major in Wildlife Ecology/Forestry. Working outdoors is his dream job.

Tanner has been a very active volunteer with Macon East Academy and the surrounding community. He has volunteered with Macon East’s December to Remember Service projects, annual deer hunt, annual turkey hunt for the softball team, Peggy Lanier Memorial Run and Pancake breakfast, served on the prom committee, Fellowship of Christian Students and Camelot Club. In addition to school volunteerism, he has volunteered with Mission Montgomery, Montgomery Zoo Earth Day, Night to Shine, mission to trip to Florida to assist hurricane victims, and the Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis.

Tanner enjoys hunting, fishing, playing sports and church youth group activities. He is a member of the MEA football and baseball teams. Tanner is a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society and Spanish Honors Society. He serves as the Student Government Association treasurer and National Honor Society Secretary. Tanner is ranked fifth in his class.

Tanner’s reference described him as loyal and dedicated to school and the football and baseball teams. He is very passionate for being the best and his motivation to do whatever it takes to finish successfully is what leaves the biggest impression to those who know him. Tanner is described as a hard worker, shows great leadership, even-tempered, honest and all-around great student. Tanner is humble and never seeks praise for a job well done. As an athlete, he truly shines.

Beth Nesbitt2021-05-19T19:39:12+00:00May 19th, 2021|Baseball, Blog, Football, News and Events|0 Comments

Young Knights Make It to the Semi-Finals

The Macon East baseball team finished their season with an impressive 27-11 record. They claimed an area title and had a season full of clutch hits and explosive offensive numbers. They were a young team with a tremendous amount of senior leadership. “This team is probably the most selfless team since I’ve been here, which has made it fun. I’m not saying it’s the most talented team, but it has the best attitude. It’s carried over to the field. They really don’t care how they get to first, they don’t care who’s playing where, they don’t care where they’re batting in the order, they just want to win games.” Coach Bob Pickett. The Knights lost a heart-breaking game 3 of the semi-final series to Autauga Academy that ended their season. The Knights averaged 8.9 runs per game and were shut out for only three times this season. They won their own baseball tournament earlier this season.

Macon East’s clutch pitcher Colby Cox, will continue to play at the collegiate level for Huntingdon College. The Knights will graduate 7 seniors, Stone Yarnell, Tanner Moore, Colby Cox, Kirkland Pugh, Shelton Lee and Landon Mobley, but there is still plenty of talent to lead the team to another run for a state championship next year.

Beth Nesbitt2021-05-24T15:08:28+00:00May 19th, 2021|Baseball, Blog, News and Events|0 Comments

Spring Sports Senior Athletes Recognized

Macon East Academy recently recognized the senior athletes participating in spring sports. The Knights varsity baseball team recognized seven seniors who have proven to be true leaders and led their team to another winning season all the way to the semi-finals. Seniors include Colby Cox, Tanner Moore, Landon Mobley, Kirkland Pugh, Shelton Lee, Stone Yarnell, and team manager Will Desmarais.

The Lady Knights softball team honored seven seniors this year. Breann Morrison, Taylor McKinney, Devyn Debardelaben, Kadence Ward, Georgia Blaze, Alyssa Clark, and Hannah Parker. This group of girls has been so much fun to watch and their enthusiasm and love of the game will be missed. They ended their high school career as AISA AA State Runner Up. Macon East is proud to recognize the accomplishments of these seniors on and off the field.

Beth Nesbitt2021-05-24T15:08:50+00:00May 19th, 2021|Baseball, Blog, High School, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

Lady Knights AISA AA Softball State Runner-Up

The Lady Knights softball team finished an amazing season as AISA 2A State Runner Up. They completed their season with a record of 46 – 18. The Lady Knights entered the state tournament as the usual team to beat, making the finals for the ninth consecutive year. They beat Lowndes 10-5 and Edgewood 9-7 in the semi-finals, thus advancing the Lady Knights to the winner’s bracket against Southern Academy. Southern rallied in its last at-bat in both games to defeat the Lady Knights 6-5 and 10-4 to win the Class AA title.

Breann Morrison, Kylee Smith, and Taylor McKinney earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team. The team is comprised of 7 seniors, Breann Morrison, Taylor McKinney, Devyn Debardelaben, Kadence Ward, Georgia Blaze, Alyssa Clark, and Hannah Parker. All seniors contributed this year with remarkable athletic ability and true leadership. Three Lady Knights have signed athletic scholarships to participate in softball at the collegiate level. Taylor McKinney will be joining the mighty Trojans at Troy University. Devyn Debardelaben will be playing for Shelton State in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Kadence Ward signed with Florida State College at Jacksonville!

Beth Nesbitt2021-05-19T18:57:05+00:00May 19th, 2021|Blog, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Two outstanding students from the Macon East Academy senior class were chosen for the Montgomery Lions Club Scholarship. To have two students from one school is unprecedented for this prestigious scholarship. Mary Hunter Wright and Tanner Moore were selected as two winners out of the six total for the Montgomery area. They were selected to attend the Lions Club high school leadership conference as juniors and competed to win these outstanding scholarships. Congratulations to both Mary Hunter and Tanner – we are very proud of you!

Beth Nesbitt2021-05-24T15:11:53+00:00May 19th, 2021|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Laurel Hill Farm Author and Nugget Visit Macon East Students

Macon East students were treated to a visit from children’s book author, Blaire Carter Graham. Blaire shared her book called Nugget’s Prayer with the students and even brought Nugget along for lots of love. Blaire lives on Laurel Hill Farm in Shorter, Alabama and has lots of animals where she draws her inspiration for her books. Blaire aims to inspire young and old readers to be strong and confident about who they are and where they are from. She also wants readers to know the importance of friends and family. One bible verse she holds close to her heart is Joshua 1:9 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Beth Nesbitt2021-05-19T18:35:57+00:00May 19th, 2021|Blog, Elementary, News and Events|0 Comments

Macon East Art Show Winners!

Congratulations to all students who placed in the 2021 Macon East Academy Art Show, AISA District Art Show, and AISA State Winners! We are so proud of these students and their commitment to the visual arts! Macon East Academy has a wonderful visual arts program. Summer Kyser does an incredible job and encourages her students to explore various art mediums, techniques, personal expression, independence and expands their creativity.

K5-1ST GRADE:
Painting: Cooper Cannon (1st place), Lizzie Kate Dorsey (2nd place) and Keenan Cenidoza (3rd place.)
Printmaking: Lizzie Kate Dorsey (Best of Show, 1st place, 2nd Place in District), Case Sanford (2nd place), Thomas Eubank (3rd place), Allie Jane Meadows, Rylen Jones and Luke Davis (Honorable Mention).
Drawing Color: Holden Robinson (1st place), Hunter Battle (2nd place), Coats Newell (3rd place) and Jack Davis (Honorable Mention).
Collage/ Mixed Media: Noah Mathis (1st place), Coats Newell (2nd place and 2nd place in District), Walker Pickett (3rd place), Allie Jane Meadows, S.J. Jemison, Lathan Glass, Luke Davis, Bryson Hood, Cash Longcrier, and Logan Jucknies (Honorable Mention).

2ND – 3RD GRADE:
Drawing Color: Rory Girdner (1st place), Sladen Meadows (2nd place and 2nd place in District), Zola Ward (3rd place), Brynlee Sconyers; Huck Ellison, and Halyn Wren (Honorable Mention).
Collage/ Mixed Media: Ashtyn Clayton (Best of Show and 1st place), Halyn Wren (2nd place and 1st place District), Maddy Thornton (3rd place) and Ella Loughridge, Hayden Herring, Ty Sanford, and Zola Ward (Honorable Mention).

4TH -6TH GRADE:
Painting: Avery Kyser (1st place)
Water Base: Ava Noffsinger (1st place), Matthew Simpson (2nd place), and Avery Kyser (3rd place).
Printmaking: Austin Lashlee (1st place, 3rd place District), Campbell Loughridge (2nd place), and Brandon Fitch (3rd place).
Drawing Color: Brandon Fitch (1st place, 3rd place District), Ava Noffsinger (2nd place), and Kwesi Jernigan (3rd place).
Collage/ Mixed Media: Brody McGinty (Best of Show and 1st place), Addison Longcrier (2nd place), Bentley Graham (3rd place), Gracie Strickland, and Lucy Brown (Honorable Mention).
Drawing Non-Color: Christian McGalliard (1st and 2nd place).

7TH – 9TH GRADE:
Painting: Sydney Phelps (1st place, 3rd place District), Collin Blount (2nd place), and Will Dekle (3rd place).
Printmaking: Jacob Simpson (1st place), Pressley Graham (2nd place), and Hagan Owens (3rd place).
Drawing Non-Color: Ethan Jones (1st place, 2nd place and Honorable Mention, 2nd place District), and Gunner Justice (3rd place).
Drawing Color: Kacy Rutland (1st and 3rd place), and Jameson Byrom (2nd place)
3-D Arts/ Crafts: Ethan Jones (1st and 2nd place, 2nd place District) and Elise Logan (3rd place).
Collage/ Mixed Media: Will Dekle (1st place, 1st place District), Jordan Rossell (2nd place, Honorable Mention District), and Elliot Fitch (3rd place).
Photography: Ethan Jones (1st and 3rd place, 2nd place District), and Jacob Simpson (2nd place, 3rd place District).
Best of Show: Ethan Jones

10TH – 12TH GRADE:
Drawing Color: Luke Noffsinger (1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place and Honorable Mention, 2nd place District, 1st place State), Ali Churchwell, and Allison Magda (Honorable Mention).
Collage/ Mixed Media: Luke Noffsinger (1st place and 2nd place, 3rd place District), and Abby Ledlow (3rd place).
Drawing Non-Color: Luke Noffsinger (1st and 3rd place), and Allison Magda (2nd place).
Painting: Sydney Sullivan (1st place, 2nd place District), Anna Dickson Beck (2nd place), and Alyssa Clark (3rd place).
3-D Art/Crafts: Luke Noffsinger (1st place, 1st place District), and Allison Magda (2nd and 3rd place).
Photography: Luke Noffsinger (1st and 2nd place, 2nd place, and Honorable Mention District).
Best of Show: Luke Noffsinger

Overall BEST OF SHOW: Luke Noffsinger

Beth Nesbitt2021-05-24T15:09:31+00:00April 24th, 2021|Blog, Elementary, High School, News and Events|0 Comments