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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.

Macon East sophomore, Anne Auston Wright was selected to attend the 10th annual Capstone Leadership Academy on March 2nd and 3rd at the University of Alabama.  Hosted by the university’s Capstone Council Office of the President and Honors College, the academy featured activities designed to give students tools and training to apply to leadership opportunities in their schools and communities.  While attending the event, Anne Auston heard from guest speakers and participated in group activities that highlighted important leadership skills that focused on the academics theme of values, vision, and voice.

Tyler Watson, a Macon East junior, was selected to attend the Montgomery Youth Tour March 7-9.  Tyler was one of 8 area high school juniors representing Dixie Electric Cooperative.  Their group along with 155 other students from Alabama met at the Renaissance Hotel and learned how cooperatives work, about the legislative process, and the history of Alabama. They also toured many historic sites in downtown Montgomery, met their state representatives, and heard from motivational speaker Cea Cohen-Elliott.

Tyler was also selected to represent Alabama at the Washington Youth Tour the week of June 9-15, 2017. This event brings together more than 1,600 high school students from rural areas and small towns across the U.S. to Washington, D.C. to tour various sites and meet members of the legislature. The tour is sponsored by the National Rural Electric Association for the purpose of having students gain personal knowledge of American history, learn about the political process, and interact with elected officials.  Tyler is a remarkable student at Macon East and well deserving of this honor.

Tyler Watson (2nd from the left, top row)

Mrs. York’s class recently attended Baptist Health’s “Let’s Pretend Hospital.”  The annual Let’s Pretend Hospital allows local first-graders to tour a make-believe hospital so they will be less anxious if they ever need actual hospital care.  The program strives to teach children “what they can expect during a hospital visit and minimize fear and anxiety associated with hospitalization.”  Let’s Pretend Hospital also gives nursing students an opportunity to put their medical knowledge to use by teaching kids about nursing and health care.  The virtual hospital includes an emergency room, X-Ray and laboratory area, operating room, patient room and pediatric playroom.  Macon East students always enjoy the opportunity to role play as the patient, doctor, and nurse at the Let’s Pretend Hospital.

Macon East lower school hosted its annual Environmental Fair with a day full of hands on learning and fun activities from seven volunteer presenters.  Alabama Power Company brought their Safety-A-Polis program to teach about electrical safety, and Alabama PALS did a presentation on recycling.  Mr. Joe Barnett taught the students about beekeeping and honey, while both Dixie Electric and Petland brought small animals and reptiles for the students to hold.  Outdoor activities included fishing and archery with the Alabama Game and Fish Division and a K-9 unit demonstration by the Montgomery Sheriff’s Department.  As always, Mrs. Marjory Johnson coordinated an outstanding day of interactive learning.

The annual Student Government Association blood drive was a huge success.  The SGA partnered with LifeSouth Blood Bank to host the on-campus event, collecting 30 pints of blood.  Macon East students, faculty, and parents donated the gift of life.

This quarter’s Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts ARTWORKS Corridor called for entries with the theme, “Threaded Through Tradition,” connecting traditional quilting, Alabama history, and the influence of both on life in the state today in their exhibit “Sewn Together: Two Centuries of Alabama Quilts.” There were over 100 entries submitted from 13 public and private schools, and the judges selected 48 works of art for the exhibit. These included five Macon East art students and their …works listed below. These artists’ work will be on exhibition at the Montgomery Museum of Arts from January 21 until March 26.

Madison Folkes – cross-stitched face, “The Looking Man” Chandler Barker – “Stitched”, several squares quilted together with his initials Alex Chancellor (not pictured) – “Rainy Day”, a cotton cloud with different colored fabric raindrops Jaycee Cook-McCollum’s (not pictured) – “Vincent Van Don’t”, is a watercolor version of Starry Night with added stitch marks Katie Pittenger (not pictured) – “Fading Sunset”, comprised of several pieces of fabric symbolizing a sunset.

Six Macon East science fair winners (Wade Desmarais, Jacob Grindle, Addison Little, Brennan Mauney, Weston Tubbs, and Anna Watson) advanced to the AISA District Science Fair at Chattahoochee Valley Community College.  Anna Watson (5th grade) and Wade Desmarais (6th grade) both took 1st place honors at District in biological science and advanced to the AISA State competition.  Anna Watson was awarded 2nd place honors at the AISA State Science Fair held February 23 at Huntingdon College.