Big congratulations to Macon East Academy’s Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) representatives, Campbell Loughridge and Avery Kyser! These two OUTSTANDING students were selected to attend the Alabama HOBY Leadership Seminar, held this year at Troy University.
HOBY is known for inspiring young leaders through learning, service, and hands‑on leadership development — and Campbell and Avery made an incredible impact throughout the weekend. As part of their service projects, HOBY Ambassadors collectively achieved:
470 handwritten letters for Bags of Hope to honor and encourage breast cancer patients 
Nearly 1,300 canned goods and non‑perishable items donated to the Heart of Alabama Food Bank 
Hundreds of handmade dog toys created for the Troy Animal Rescue Project (TARP)
Campbell and Avery represented Macon East with compassion, purpose, and heart — embodying the true spirit of OUTSTANDING leadership. Their commitment to service and their enthusiasm for learning continue to make our school community proud.
Macon East Academy celebrates these future leaders and the inspiration they bring to our campus and beyond.