News and Events - Macon East Academy

AISA 2A BOYS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPS!

The varsity boys basketball team won its third state basketball championship in the last five years. Macon East Academy finished the season with a 14-7 record, with a remarkable run through the AA playoffs. The boys rallied together amidst COVID-19 and a coaching change midway through the season to be AISA 2A State Champions! The Knights defeated Escambia 62-55 at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl. Jeremiah Carnegie led Macon East with 16 points, Chase Dumas added 15 points, followed by Maurice Poole with 13 and Tyler Daniels with 12. Making the all-tournament team were Maurice Poole, Jeremiah Carnegie, and Chase Dumas.

The Knights will lose 6 valuable seniors including Carlos Carter, Eric Lawson, Aidan Steyer, Jeremiah Carnegie, Stone Yarnell, and Chase Dumas. Congratulations to Coach Lott and the varsity boys on reaching your goals and being state champs!

Beth Nesbitt2021-02-23T23:34:04+00:00February 23rd, 2021|Basketball, Blog, News and Events|0 Comments

22ND ANNUAL MEA DEER HUNT

The weekend of January 15th-17th, Macon East Academy held our 22nd annual deer hunt. We hosted 66 hunters from 14 states. This event is one of Macon East’s largest fundraising events raising over $50,000 annually all while providing the opportunity to make new acquaintances and visit with old friends while they spend time afield. The endless list of volunteers work tirelessly to make this event a success each year. We cannot show enough appreciation to all of the Macon East family that helped with this event. We have already started planning the 2022 event and would love to have everyone involved to make next year’s deer hunt even better.

Beth Nesbitt2021-02-16T18:59:17+00:00February 16th, 2021|Blog, Deer Hunt, News and Events|0 Comments

MEA CHEERLEADERS PARTICIPATE IN VIRTUAL READING PEP RALLY

Macon East Academy varsity cheerleaders were able to celebrate with Short the Squirrel on his 1st birthday. SHORT the Squirrel is a non-profit founded in 2020 and was created after a Mobile County Assistant District Attorney, saw young children spending large unoccupied blocks of time in the courtroom. Short the Squirrel is a mechanism to fill the gap with “edutainment”. The Macon East Academy cheerleaders participated in the 30-minute celebration by participating in a pep rally for reading to the targeted audience of first graders. The girls were excited to bring the program to life and help encourage the love of reading. More information about Short the Squirrel or anyone who wished to follow his adventures can visit: https://shortthesquirrel.com/

Pictured: Troy University mascot, Ar’monni Payne, Hannah Kate Hodges, Short the Squirrel, Austin Gorman, Rachel Major, and Hendley Culpepper

Beth Nesbitt2021-02-16T18:55:52+00:00February 16th, 2021|Blog, Cheerleading, News and Events|0 Comments

5TH GRADE D.A.R.E. GRADUATES

Fifth graders from Macon East Academy graduated from the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program on Friday, December 11th. Deputy Ivey taught the students strategies to resist peer pressure and stop bullying. Campbell Loughridge and Avery Kyser were awarded medals for the essays they wrote about what they learned. Aubrey Smith was awarded the top student award. Bentley Graham was awarded the most improved student. D.A.R.E. is a police officer-led series of classroom lessons that teaches children how to live productive drug and violence-free lives and sponsored by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department. The program also gives the students the skills they need to avoid involvement in drugs, gangs, and violence.

Beth Nesbitt2021-02-16T18:53:00+00:00February 16th, 2021|News and Events|0 Comments

PUMPKIN PAL FUN

Mrs. Smith’s first grade class is excited to share their Pumpkin Pals! Each student chose one of their favorite books to read and decorated a pumpkin as the main character from their book. They had fun sharing their pumpkin pals and reports with the class!

Beth Nesbitt2021-02-16T18:50:14+00:00February 16th, 2021|Blog, News and Events|0 Comments

KNIGHTS 1ST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS HONORED

Macon East Alumni gathered at the Knights final home football game to celebrate their 20th year reunion by honoring the state champion softball and football teams from 2000! The Macon East Knights football team won their FIRST state championship in 2000 and the softball team continued the winning streak later that same year.

Pictured left to right: Micah Callan, Vergie Browder, (Coach) Jerry Greene, Joseph Lee, (Coach) Chris Spencer, Evan Perry Taylor (cheer), John Corbitt, Charlie Browder, William Trotman, Andrew Trotman, Tucker Trussell, Virginia Barber (softball), Jordan Mills, Kyle Dyer, Danna Black Showalter (softball), Olivia Cox (Softball), Brooks Ausbon and Stacey Morris (softball).

Beth Nesbitt2021-02-16T18:48:40+00:00February 16th, 2021|Blog, Football, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

Bring Your Bible to School Day

Macon East students participated in Bring Your Bible to School Day on October 1st. The 7th-12th grade students gathered at the flagpole for a devotion and prayer led by Mrs. Summer Kyser before school started. K3-6th participated with their teacher and class. What a remarkable group of students and leaders.

Beth Nesbitt2021-02-16T18:44:59+00:00February 16th, 2021|Blog, News and Events|0 Comments

Johnny Appleseed Visits Kindergarten Students

SGA President Will Desmarais dressed up as Johnny Appleseed for the Pre-K students! He read them a story and passed out apples! Macon East’s kindergarten classes always love celebrating Johnny Appleseed, and the teachers always know how to make learning fun.

Beth Nesbitt2021-02-16T18:40:54+00:00February 16th, 2021|Blog, News and Events|0 Comments

2020 MEA Homecoming

Macon East Academy Knights celebrated Homecoming on Friday, September 18, with an exciting football game versus the Lee-Scott Warriors and the announcement of this year’s homecoming court.

Miss Georgia Blaze was elected as the 2020 Homecoming queen. Georgia is co-captain of the varsity cheerleading squad, member of the Lady Knights volleyball, basketball and softball teams, and a leader in many other school organizations. Other members of this year’s court were Mollie Ross (7th grade), Mary Taylor May (8th grade), Pressley Graham (9th grade), Madison May and Ryan Russell (10th grade), Anna Dickson Beck, Rachel Major and Maddie Ross (11th grade), Kathryn Barker, Mary Lawson Norton, and Mary Hunter Wright (12th grade).

Homecoming week also included themed dress-up days, a parade, and lots of fun for everyone.

The Knights made Homecoming extra special with a 41-23 win over the Lee-Scott Warriors

Offensively, Carlos Carter, Kirkland Pugh, Eric Lawson and Lane Goree were dominant players in the win. Parker Strickland, Luke Noffsinger, Stone Yarnell, Garrett Harden and Jordan Hicks led the defense.

Beth Nesbitt2021-02-16T18:37:03+00:00February 16th, 2021|Blog, Football, News and Events|0 Comments

Hay, Look at Our Knight!

The Town of Pike Road’s annual haybale decorating contest is a much-anticipated community event. This year, the Macon East Academy PTO participated in the fun with the creation of their Knights football player haybale. The Knight has been enjoyed by students of all ages as he greets everyone standing at the school’s entrance. Many families have been seen taking photos with the Knight. The PTO was excited to be awarded an Honorable Mention for its entry in the contest.

Beth Nesbitt2021-02-16T18:26:35+00:00February 16th, 2021|Blog, News and Events|0 Comments