5 Lady Knights Selected for ASWA All-State Softball Team
Ethan Jones Succeeds at Alabama Boys State
𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 represented Macon East Academy at the 86th annual American Legion Alabama Boys State. Held at Troy University, Alabama Boys State is one of the highest honors granted to Alabama students. Students from across the state are chosen based on their leadership, hard work, strong morals, and motivation in school and community activities. This program provides opportunities for student delegates to build new friendships, participate in a mock government, and hear from and meet a diverse array of Alabama leaders, including congressmen, elected officials, and business leaders.
Ethan was originally elected to the House of Representatives and was elected as Clerk to the House of Representatives. He was then appointed by the Governor to be his Chief of Staff. Ethan was elected to be the Activities Director for his city as well. Additionally, Ethan received a medal/award for the most outstanding delegate of the elected and appointed state officials.
The American Legion Boys State provides delegates with an understanding and working knowledge of our democratic society. Selection as a delegate for Alabama Boys State is an honor, and the experiences Ethan had through this prestigious program will shape him as a leader at school and in his future endeavors.
A Final Farewell to the Class of 2023
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!
Macon East Academy Knights finish AISA AAA Baseball State Runner-Up
The Knights baseball team finished an amazing season as AISA AAA State Runner-Up. They completed their season with a record of 32-11. The Knights cruised through the state tournament. They beat Clarke Prep and Bessemer in the semi-finals, thus advancing the Knights to the winner’s bracket against Glenwood. Glenwood overpowered the Knights with a sweep of the first two games, winning, 11-1 and 9-3.
Jabe Boroff, Barettt Spaeth, and Gunner Justice earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team. The team is comprised of 8 seniors, Jack Jones, Deonte Powell, Sawyer Nelson, Jabe Boroff, Hunter Timmerman, Jason Tatum, Camden Bell, and Matthew Kitchens. All seniors contributed tremendously this year with remarkable athletic ability and true leadership.
Two Knights have signed athletic scholarships to participate in baseball at the collegiate level. Jabe Boroff will be playing for Enterprise State Community College in Enterprise, Alabama. Camden Bell signed earlier in the year with the Huntingdon Hawks baseball team!
Jabe Boroff, Matthew Kitchens, and Deonte Powell were selected as members of the Senior All-Star Team and Barrett Spaeth and Gunner Justice were selected as a member of the Junior All-Star Team. The All-Star baseball game was played at Paterson Field on Saturday, May 13, 2023.
Congratulations to everyone for a successful and fun season!
LADY KNIGHTS ARE BACK ON TOP! AISA AAA STATE CHAMPIONS – 2023!
Winning an amazing 62 games, the Lady Knights softball team stepped up with great leadership from our seniors and swept the competition at the AISA AAA state tournament. Entering the tournament as the third seeded team, the Lady Knights fought hard and went through the double-elimination bracket undefeated! In the state tournament at Lagoon Park May 4-6, MEA defeated Bessemer (17-8) and Glenwood (13-8) on the first day of play. On Friday, the Lady Knights got the win over Lee-Scott (8-6) to reach the finals. On Saturday afternoon, the Lady Knights faced Lee-Scott Academy again for the championship game. Macon East defeated the Warriors 8-7 on Jamya Powell’s walkoff hit in the bottom of the seventh to win the state championship. Kylee Smith, Casey Stengell, Jamya Powell and Miya Tatum made the All-Tournament team for Macon East.
In 23 previous AISA fast pitch tournaments, the Knights have had 18 appearances, nine championships, four runner-up appearances, 15 appearances in the final four and two fifth-place finishes.
Kylee Smith was selected as a member of the AISA Senior All-Star Team and Kaiden Byrom, Lathan Johnson, and Casey Stengell were selected as a member of the Junior All-Star Team. The All-Star softball game was played at Lagoon Park on Saturday, May 8, 2023.
Kylee Smith has signed an athletic scholarship to participate in softball at the collegiate level at The University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Congratulations to the Lady Knights, coaches, parents and fans! What an incredible season and championship!
2023 MEA Upper School Honors Day
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
Macon East Academy Earns 2023 Purple Star School Designation
Macon East Academy has recently earned the 2023 Purple Star School designation, which is a great achievement. The Alabama Department of Education has recognized 122 schools throughout the state for this prestigious title, and we are proud to be among them. This achievement signifies our school’s dedication to supporting military students and their families. The Purple Star School program aims to address the issues of high mobility by identifying and designating military-friendly schools that meet specific standards. The Purple Star School Award is a recognition of schools that provide exceptional support to students and families associated with our nation’s military. At Macon East, we understand the challenges that military families face when transitioning to new homes and schools. Headmaster Glynn Lott expressed his pride in supporting military students and families at our school. We are committed to serving our students and families connected to our nation’s military and providing them with the best possible experience.
JV Baseball Team Runner-Up in Lowndes Tournament
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
Lady Knights Softball Compete in Tennessee Tournament
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.
