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.