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MACON EAST VOLLEYBALL COACH HONORED

The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) selected Coach Codi Moon as one of the AVCA Top ThirtyUnder30 High School Volleyball Coaches. This award was created to honor thirty of the up-and-coming volleyball coaches 30 years old or younger in the sport at all levels of the game. Coach Moon is also the Athletic Director and Assistant Softball Coach at Macon East Academy. She recently finished her fifth season with the Lady Knights and is very proud of their accomplishments. Codi is encouraged by this award and looks forward to becoming a future leader to all her peers and players. Congratulations Codi!

Beth Nesbitt2021-02-16T18:15:43+00:00February 16th, 2021|Blog, News and Events, Volleyball|0 Comments

MACON EAST ACE SIGNS WITH HUNTINGDON

Macon East senior, Colby Cox, signed to play baseball with Huntingdon College. Colby was one of the Knights’ top hitters and pitchers the past two seasons. He was on the Alabama Coach’s Association – Alabama Top 100 Player’s List last year and has been focused on playing this upcoming season. Macon East coach Bob Pickett said that Colby is a leader on the team, has been a starter for two years, and was the only 10th grader to start in 2019. He batted .387 as a sophomore and even last year, in a shortened season, he batted over .300. Colby has been a huge asset to Coach Bob Pickett’s program at Macon East and has a bright future at the collegiate level.

Beth Nesbitt2021-02-16T18:13:23+00:00February 16th, 2021|Baseball, Blog, News and Events|0 Comments

MACON EAST SENIOR SOFTBALL STANDOUT SIGNS

Macon East Academy senior, Taylor McKinney signed to play softball next year with the Troy University Trojans in Troy, Alabama. Taylor has played varsity softball at Macon East Academy for four years. She also plays for the Birmingham Thunderbolts travel ball club. Taylor helped lead the Lady Knights to a 2018 3A State Championship and was selected as the state tournament MVP. Taylor was the first to blast four home runs in the state tournament and holds the school’s single-season home run record with 16. Taylor was also named 2018 AISA Player of the Year and All-State Player of the Year. She has a career batting average over .500 and batted .605 this past season for the Knights!

Taylor’s goal is to end her senior season as a state champion and be undefeated. Taylor’s primary reason for choosing the Trojans is that she absolutely loves the school and the coaches there are amazing. Words of wisdom from Taylor: “The end is never the end because Effort Never Dies”.

Coach Lott and Coach Moon are excited for Taylor and everything she has accomplished. Taylor’s ability on the softball field is matched with her drive to work hard and get better every day. The passion she has for the game is unparalleled. Congrats Taylor!

Beth Nesbitt2021-02-16T18:11:12+00:00February 16th, 2021|Blog, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

MACON EAST STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN ELECTION 2020

Ms. Hammonds history classes worked on 2020 election prediction maps! They also participated in both Presidential debates as well as the Vice-Presidential debate by “live tweeting” and answering questions with lots of opinions on all.

Second graders learned about the election process as they worked through a booklet entitled “Election 2020: Choosing America’s President”. This booklet was created by Scholastic. The students learned about the requirements to be a presidential candidate, the political parties, campaigning, the voting process, etc. On Election Day, students cast their votes for president.

Mrs. Smith’s first graders also learned about the election process. They read Duck for President by Doreen Cronin and placed their votes for Duck or Farmer Brown. They learned that voters must be thoughtful and patient. In the end, Duck was elected President by the first-grade class.

Beth Nesbitt2021-02-16T18:08:24+00:00February 16th, 2021|Blog, News and Events|0 Comments

Lady Knights reach the State Semifinals for 10th consecutive year!

Macon East Lady Knights (15-6) made ten consecutive trips to the finals (winning seven) in 2011-18 and now back-to-back trips to the semifinals. They beat Tuscaloosa Academy in the quarterfinals before dropping the first two sets to Glenwood, winning the third, and narrowly losing the fourth.

Georgia Blaze was honored as a member of the state all-tournament team. Congratulations to the Varsity Lady Knights Volleyball team on another memorable and successful season! Thanks to the seniors and Coach Codi for your dedication, commitment, and legacy you have left for those who will follow in your footsteps as student-athletes!

Macon East Academy seniors, Georgia Blaze, Kadence Ward, and Sara Stuckey represented the Knights in the AISA All-Star Volleyball game hosted by Macon East on Saturday, October 31^st. Coach Codi Moon also represented Macon East as one of the East coaches.

Beth Nesbitt2021-02-16T17:58:30+00:00February 16th, 2021|Blog, News and Events, Volleyball|0 Comments

Knight Rider

Macon East Academy revived an old tradition this 2020 football season. The Knight mascot came to life and charged the field in a dynamic pregame show. The crowd rose to their feet with excitement as the armored Knight brought magic to the field. The fight song played, and the Macon East flag waved while all were reminded of how truly special it is to be a part of the Knight family. The Knight mascot personifies pride, loyalty, unity, and kinship. It is also a visual representation of a sense of belonging. Students, teachers, and parents from all walks of life are UNITED by love and dedication to their school.

Beth Nesbitt2021-02-16T17:49:11+00:00February 16th, 2021|Blog, News and Events|0 Comments

JV Lady Knights are STATE CHAMPS!

The Junior Varsity volleyball team won the AISA JV Volleyball State tournament Saturday, October 17 at Glenwood School. The team played hard all day and beat Lee-Scott Academy for the championship. The team has had an amazing season, and the players have grown tremendously in their knowledge of the game. Coaches Codi Moon and Kambria Darby are so proud of the accomplishments of this team and the volleyball program continues to dominate.

Beth Nesbitt2021-02-16T17:45:18+00:00February 16th, 2021|Blog, News and Events, Volleyball|0 Comments

APPRECIATION FOR KEEPING MEA STUDENTS SAFE

Macon East Academy lower school students, parents and teachers worked together to show their appreciation to the Montgomery Sheriff’s Department and the Pike Road Fire Department for helping to keep our students safe. The Fire Department visits the school each year with their fire truck to teach students about fire safety. The Montgomery Sheriff’s Department monitors the school each day during school hours to keep our campus secure. They collected various snack items and drinks for baskets to place in the break rooms of the fire department and sheriff’s department.

Beth Nesbitt2021-02-16T17:42:17+00:00February 16th, 2021|Blog, News and Events|0 Comments

Macon East SGA Supports Breast Cancer Awareness

During the month of October, the Macon East SGA sponsored a “Wear Pink Wednesdays” in support of breast cancer awareness. Students could dress down in pink for a $1.00 donation. All funds raised were donated to the Joy to Life Foundation which provides free mammograms and other breast cancer screenings when necessary to medically underserved women in Alabama, provides limited grants when needed, builds and supports breast cancer awareness among all Alabamians, and promotes overall health, well-being, and education throughout the state.

Beth Nesbitt2021-02-16T17:39:21+00:00February 16th, 2021|Blog, News and Events|0 Comments

Straw Participates in 2020 Montgomery Youth Tour

Macon East Academy student, Kerry Anne Straw was selected by Dixie Electric Cooperative to attend the Montgomery Youth Tour. The three-day event was held in downtown Montgomery, Alabama and she was able to tour historic sites, meet with state legislators and learn about co-ops, leaderships skills and make connections with other delegates.

Beth Nesbitt2021-02-16T17:33:43+00:00February 16th, 2021|Blog, News and Events|0 Comments