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LADY KNIGHTS ARE BACK ON TOP! AISA AAA STATE CHAMPIONS – 2023!

Winning an amazing 62 games, the Lady Knights softball team stepped up with great leadership from our seniors and swept the competition at the AISA AAA state tournament. Entering the tournament as the third seeded team, the Lady Knights fought hard and went through the double-elimination bracket undefeated! In the state tournament at Lagoon Park May 4-6, MEA defeated Bessemer (17-8) and Glenwood (13-8) on the first day of play. On Friday, the Lady Knights got the win over Lee-Scott (8-6) to reach the finals. On Saturday afternoon, the Lady Knights faced Lee-Scott Academy again for the championship game. Macon East defeated the Warriors 8-7 on Jamya Powell’s walkoff hit in the bottom of the seventh to win the state championship. Kylee Smith, Casey Stengell, Jamya Powell and Miya Tatum made the All-Tournament team for Macon East.

In 23 previous AISA fast pitch tournaments, the Knights have had 18 appearances, nine championships, four runner-up appearances, 15 appearances in the final four and two fifth-place finishes.

Kylee Smith was selected as a member of the AISA Senior All-Star Team and Kaiden Byrom, Lathan Johnson, and Casey Stengell were selected as a member of the Junior All-Star Team. The All-Star softball game was played at Lagoon Park on Saturday, May 8, 2023.

Kylee Smith has signed an athletic scholarship to participate in softball at the collegiate level at The University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Congratulations to the Lady Knights, coaches, parents and fans! What an incredible season and championship!

Beth Nesbitt2023-05-15T18:22:41+00:00May 15th, 2023|Blog, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

2023 MEA Upper School Honors Day

The upper school Honors Day ceremony is a time to recognize the accomplishments of students in grades 7-12. The senior class members are presented scholarship certificates from college and university representatives as well as community organizations. A variety of awards and honors are bestowed upon the students for academic accomplishments, community service, and leadership. At the conclusion of the honors day program, the seniors receive their honor chords to be worn at graduation.

Macon East Academy Honors Day Academic Senior Specialty and Subject Awards 2023

Zeta Spence Memorial Award: Jack Jones

Hilda Story Teacher of the Year: Kindall Bishop

Jack Cox Service Award: Wade Desmarais, Zach Brown

Mandy Williams Christian Leadership Award: Madison May

National Honor Society Leadership Award: Sawyer Nelson

Mu Alpha Theta Leadership Award: Jack Jones

SGA Leadership Award: Jack Jones, Ryan “Lulu” Russell

AISA Headmaster’s Association Award: Anna Glynn Lott

Barbara Lindsey School Award: Ryan “Lulu” Russell

AISA Student Academic Team: Matthew Kitchens, Jack Jones

AISA Student Athletic Team: Anna Glynn Lott

Jimmy Hitchcock Nominees

Senior High: Jack Jones and Anna Glynn Lott

Junior High: Marquee “MJ” Belser and Kelsey Smith

DAR Good Citizen Award: Jack Jones

National Leadership I Dare You Award: Tyler Brown and Madison Sexton

Spiritual Community Service Award: Jacob Wilson, Emily Anderson

Senior School Community Service Award: Anna Glynn Lott, Ryan “Lulu” Russell, and Tyler Brown

Heart of the Knight Service Award: Jason Tatum, Gabriel Spencer, Hannah Kate Hodges

Heart of the Knight Global Service Award: Dalen Cope

Alabama Boys State Nominee: Ethan Jones

Alabama Girls State Nominee: Anna Watson

Alabama Lions High School Leadership Forum: Barrett Spaeth, Kaiden Byrom

Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Award: Julia Mathis, Addison Little

Dixie Electric Youth Tour: Anna Watson

Senior Military Student Ambassadors: Deonte Powell and Hannah Kate Hodges

12^th Grade Subject Awards:

Senior High Science:

Environmental Science: Madison Sexton

Physics: Matthew Kitchens

Senior High Math:

Algebra III: Brandon Wilkins and Hannah Kate Hodges

Calculus: Matthew Kitchens

Senior History:

Government /Economics: Anna Glynn Lott

Senior High English:

AP: Jack Jones and Anna Glynn Lott

Honors English: Bryson Bules and Hannah Kate Hodges

7^th -11^th Grade Subject Awards:

Senior High Science:

Life Science: Hadley Sirmon

Physical Science: Madison Vocino

Biology: Livi Robinson

Chemistry: Hunter Wren

Anatomy: Kaiden Byrom

Senior High Math:

Pre- Algebra: Hadley Sirmon

Algebra I: Madison Vocino

Geometry: Livi Robinson

Algebra II: Hunter Wren

Pre- Calculus: Ethan Jones

Senior History:

Junior High History: Braiden Watkins

U.S. History I: Tiffany Marshall

U.S. History II: Kaiden Byrom

Senior High English:

Junior High English: Madison Vocino and Hunter Wren

Senior High Honors English: Casey Stengall

AP English 11: Kaiden Byrom

Junior High Art:

Art I: Livi Robinson

Senior High Art:

Art II: Kaiden Byrom

Art III: Ethan Jones

Computer:

Junior High Computer: Madison Vocino

Computer I: Berkeley Harris

Computer II: Addison Little

Junior High Math Competition Team:

Kam Akron

Rylee Freel

Nicole Freel

Hadley Sirmon

Austin Lashlee

Campbell Loughridge

Senior High Math Competition Team:

Matthew Kitchens

Jack Jones

Alison Magda

Ethan Jones

Anna Watson

Will Dekle

Scholars Bowl:

Jack Jones- Team Captain

Sawyer Nelson

Matthew Kitchens

Lulu Russell

Anna Glynn Lott

Anna Watson

Ethan Jones

Beth Nesbitt2023-05-15T16:23:04+00:00May 15th, 2023|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Macon East Academy Earns 2023 Purple Star School Designation

Macon East Academy has recently earned the 2023 Purple Star School designation, which is a great achievement. The Alabama Department of Education has recognized 122 schools throughout the state for this prestigious title, and we are proud to be among them. This achievement signifies our school’s dedication to supporting military students and their families. The Purple Star School program aims to address the issues of high mobility by identifying and designating military-friendly schools that meet specific standards. The Purple Star School Award is a recognition of schools that provide exceptional support to students and families associated with our nation’s military. At Macon East, we understand the challenges that military families face when transitioning to new homes and schools. Headmaster Glynn Lott expressed his pride in supporting military students and families at our school. We are committed to serving our students and families connected to our nation’s military and providing them with the best possible experience.

Beth Nesbitt2023-05-03T15:15:59+00:00May 3rd, 2023|Blog, News and Events|0 Comments

JV Baseball Team Runner-Up in Lowndes Tournament

Congratulations to our JV Baseball team on placing Runner-Up in the Lowndes JV Baseball tournament. They were undefeated going into the championship game against Edgewood but after a very long day of baseball they didn’t have time to play another game. 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗱 and 𝗕𝗿𝘆𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 were named to the All-Tournament team.

“This is an incredible group of guys, with grit, determination, and love of the game. I look forward to the rest of the season with them as they come together as a team and get ready for the State tournament.” – 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗻

Beth Nesbitt2023-04-14T15:15:43+00:00April 14th, 2023|Baseball, Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Lady Knights Softball Compete in Tennessee Tournament

Macon East Lady Knights Softball team recently participated in the Eastman-Kingsport Softball Invitational in Kingsport, Tennessee. This is an exciting event and is a great opportunity to play some competitive teams. The Lady Knights went 5-2 on the weekend and finished in the top 4! The Macon East softball program is a long-standing tradition of champions, and the girls, parents, and coaches really enjoy this bonding trip.

Beth Nesbitt2023-04-14T15:13:37+00:00April 14th, 2023|Blog, High School, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

MEA Basketball Star – Jacob Wilson

Macon East Academy Senior 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗯 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻 has made his mark! He was recently selected to the 2022-23 Montgomery Advertiser All-Metro boys basketball team – Small School First Team. He earned first-team AISA All-State honors and is the Alabama Sportswriter Association AISA Player of the Year. He also made the All-Region Tournament Team, AISA All-Star and All-Tournament Team for the State Finals. Wilson averaged 12.3 points per game, 4.6 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 3.2 steals per game while shooting over 50% from the field.

“Jacob, this season, has been one of the best leaders and players to ever play in the Macon Academy East program. His work ethic and passion for the game was remarkable, and how he led by example everyday was the catalyst for us being 25-7 and State Runner Ups this season. Jacob told me before the season started, he wanted to leave a legacy here at Macon and make an impact not only on the court but also in the school. With his dazzling ball handling skills, to his amazing stop and pop jump shot I believe he did just that. I’m so blessed to have coached him this season, such a great young man of character and a true servant leader, Jacob will do some amazing things to better our society.” 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀

Beth Nesbitt2023-04-14T15:11:50+00:00April 14th, 2023|Basketball, Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Macon East Hosts Environmental Fair

Our lower school, preschool, and MDO students enjoyed a fun filled day of learning at our Environmental Fair last week. Dixie Electric brought several of their reptiles to see up close while an area vet tech and her trusty sidekick dog, Chester, taught how to care for your pets. Alabama PALS spoke about how to keep our community litter free while the American Red Cross taught our students the importance of having a home plan for emergencies. Bonnie Plant Farm and our Green Team volunteers spoke about different plant life and our students got to plant their own succulent to take home. One of our very own teachers, Tim Davenport, is part of the Muskogee Creek Indians east of the Mississippi and he brought many artifacts to share with the classes. Woodie Hodges enjoyed showing how he trains dogs and had 2 very well-behaved dogs do some tricks for our students. We were glad to add the Claybird Bee Education Association to speak about how important bees are to us and for Haigler’s Forestry and Wildlife Management to teach about animal habitats and things made from different parts of our forest. They enjoyed making the different edible layers of soil as a treat with the National Resource Conservation Service and going on a hunt for natural resources outside. It was a beautiful day to finish our Environmental Fair with a visit from the ice cream truck for their Fun Run reward incentive from our PTO.

Beth Nesbitt2023-04-14T15:08:19+00:00April 14th, 2023|Blog, Elementary, News and Events|0 Comments

17 New Members Inducted into Macon East National Honor Society

Macon East Academy is proud to announce 17 new inductees into the National Honor Society. New members received their certificate of accomplishment from NHS advisor, Mr. Raymond Clinton. The following students in 10th-12th grade were inducted: Camden Bell, Hannah Kate Hodges, Ar’monni Payne, Madison Sexton, Logan Wilds, Abigail Hardy, Fabiola Wittschen, Alexis Davis, Katie Kitchens, Chase Lashlee, Addison Little, Colton Lunn, Tiffany Marshall, Julia Mathis, Mary Taylor May, Mattie Pugh, and Hunter Wren.

Congratulations to the students on their outstanding accomplishments in academics and leadership.

Beth Nesbitt2023-03-17T16:53:13+00:00March 17th, 2023|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Macon East Seniors honored at 22nd Biennial Beautillion Militaire Gala and Dinner

Deonte Powell, Jacob Wilson and Gabe Spencer were recently honored at the 22^nd Biennial Beautillion Militaire Gala and Dinner fundraiser on March 4, 2023 at the Maxwell Air Force Base. The Beautillion Militaire is a time-honored tradition of the Montgomery Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. The event provides high school junior and senior young men in the community with an opportunity to develop their cultural, social, and academic potential through workshops, community service, and social activities. The activities culminate in an elegant night of dancing and military-style drills.

Founded in 1938, Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2-19, dedicated to nurturing future African American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving, and civic duty.

We are super proud of these young men as they exemplify leadership and are great mentors to their peers at Macon East.

Beth Nesbitt2023-03-17T16:51:36+00:00March 17th, 2023|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Light Up the Night Daddy Daughter Glow Dance

On Friday, March 3, 2023, Macon East Academy hosted its first annual Light Up the Night Daddy Daughter Glow Dance! The girls and their fathers danced the night away with music provided by the great DJ OZZ. The girls were dressed in their best and helped to light up the night with the dances’ glow theme. The attendees enjoyed a great meal, glow goodies, portraits, glow dance floor, and a dance competition. Trophies were given out for first and second place along with numerous other prizes for great participation. Fun was had by all! Huge thank you to all our sponsors and helpers that made this special night possible. We look forward to next year!

Beth Nesbitt2023-03-17T16:49:29+00:00March 17th, 2023|Blog, Elementary, News and Events|0 Comments