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.
Macon East Academy dedicated its new 7,500 square-foot multi-purpose building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by city, state, and county officials. State House Representative Reed Ingram, Montgomery County Commissioner Doug Singleton, and Pike Road Mayor Gordon Stone were among the guests, in addition to the Headmaster Glynn Lott, school administrators, and trustees. The building offers an open-space design that can be utilized for school events, classrooms, and an all-sport indoor training facility with retractable batting cages for baseball and softball. Additionally, there are enlarged restroom facilities to serve the football, baseball, and softball complex. This new building is an investment in the campus, students, and faculty.
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.
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.
Macon East Academy held its fifth annual Back to School Bash and Silent Auction on August 20, 2023. This was a fun event for the school and community hosted by the MEA PTO. Kids enjoyed carnival games and prizes, inflatables, face painting, balloon animals, petting zoo, and the dunk tank. This year several trucks were set up for our touch a truck event along with a food truck and Bama Chill snow cones. Our high school kids were a great help in running the games and we appreciate all our great volunteers! The day was topped off with a silent auction, featuring a wide variety of items up for the bidding. The Bash was a wonderful success thanks to a great turnout, generous local sponsors, and many hardworking volunteers. The PTO is already planning for even more fun for next year!
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!
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.
Macon East Academy recently announced its newest hire, 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘄 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆 who will be making a significant impact as a Computer/ Business Tech, & World History I teacher, as well as a football and baseball coach.
“I am excited about joining Macon East Academy and becoming part of a dynamic community that prioritizes student learning and growth and supports students along every step of their academic and extracurricular journey. I believe Macon East prides itself on providing a comprehensive educational atmosphere that develops leaders who go on to lead successful and productive lives. I am truly excited about this opportunity.” Coach Kelly
Macon East Academy is incredibly fortunate to have such an exceptional individual shaping the minds and talents of its future leaders.
Macon East Academy’s Headmaster and Head Football Coach Glynn Lott was recognized by Powerhouse Sports as one of the top 20 winningest active coaches in Alabama, according to Alabama High School Football Historical Society. He has been coaching at Macon East for 27 years and has a 177-122-0 record.
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.
