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On February 13, the lower school students and faculty welcomed Macon East grandparents to their annual Grandparents Day program. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a proclamation declaring Grandparents Day as a national holiday to honor grandparents and help children become more appreciative of the guidance and love they offer. This year’s program, which the students also performed for the residents at Wesley Gardens earlier in the week, was called “Acts of Kindness.” Through songs and recited word, the preschool through sixth grade students shared how random acts of kindness and giving to others while expecting nothing in return brings the greatest joy.

Macon East fourth grader, Avery Kyser took home 2nd place honors at the AISA State and District Science Fairs. Earning a 1st place ribbon at MEA’s annual fourth to sixth grade science fair, Avery and five other students presented their projects at the district event. Avery’s project “Whatcha Drinking” was a study of the effects of different drinks on our teeth. She used real baby teeth and displayed photos of the teeth before and after exposure to a variety of sugary and sugar free drinks. Also representing Macon East at the AISA district event were Addison Longcrier, Payton Baggot, Payton Underwood (physical science category), Parker Ruskin, and Elliot Fitch (biological science category). Peyton Baggot also placed second at the district fair and advanced to the AISA State Science Fair held January 31 at Huntingdon College.

The middle school math team participated in the AISA district math competition on January 14. Ethan Jones won the highest score award and went on to represent Macon East at the state competition on February 7. Middle school math team members are Hunter Wren, Chase Lashlee, Barrett Spaeth, Anna Watson, Julia Mathis, Addison Little, Mary Taylor May, Ethan Jones, Jameson Byrom, and Kaiden Byrom.

Macon East Academy senior, Rachel Sargent participated in the Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama program the week of January 11-18.  Representing Macon County at the state program, Rachel was awarded a certificate for her “Be Your Best Self”essay and received one of three Bruce Triftshauser Community Service Awards. Rachel enjoyed the week full of activities, interviews, and meeting all of the other outstanding DYW participants from across the state.  In the talent portion of the competition, Rachel played the piano and sang “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” She will be attending Auburn University in the fall on an academic scholarship.

Macon East spelling bee winners in fourth through eighth grades represented their school as the Alabama Independent School Association district and state competitions. Fifth grader, Madison Vocino and eighth grader, Kaiden Byrom won 1st place at the district event. For Kaiden this was her fifth time winning the district spelling bee at each grade level and advancing to the state competition. Chase Lashlee was also honored for his 3rd place finish in the district 7th grade bee.  Other students representing Macon East at district event were, Adam Fitch (4th grade) and Jackson Todd (6th grade). At the state spelling bee, Kaiden Byrom was the eigth grade state runner-up, and Madison Vocino finished 4th in the state for the fifth grade. We congratulate all of these students on their outstanding accomplishments.

The Drama Club hosted their annual Cabaret on Friday, December 6. The crowd enjoyed a variety of musical and theatrical talent presented on the Macon East stage. The Drama Club is led by Mrs. Rayleen Luis. Each year the group recieves honors at the AISA district and state level dramatic competitions and presents a spring play.