The Macon East Academy chapter of Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society inducted its newest members at a recent ceremony. Mu Alpha Theta, the National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society, was formed in 1957 at the University of Oklahoma and is dedicated to inspiring a keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school and two-year college students. The 2016-2017 Macon East inductees are Drew Baker, Channy Blackwell, Nate Center, Rebecca Chapman, Isabella Fagan, Nic Fitzgerald, Logan Goree, Jake Gracey, Dawn Johnson, Lindsey Johnson, Gracie Johnston, Madisyn Kennedy, Christian Lewis, Jackson Little, Jon Maddox, Brian Major, Alexa McGough, Cody Nesbitt, Bailey Nyberg, Katie Pittenger, Bailey Tadlock, Zack Taylor, and Bailey Williams. To be eligible for membership into Mu Alpha Theta, students must have achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher in their high school level mathematics courses. Serving as the officers for the Macon East chapter of Mu Alpha Theta under the leadership of math instructor Logan Smith are: President – Alex Wyrosdick, Vice President – Slate Garmany, Secretary – Seth Meadows, and Treasurer – Channy Blackwell.
