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Macon East Drama Students Steal the Show!

Macon East Academy drama students stole the show at the AISA State Performing Arts Competition! Best Actor: 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 truly shined on stage, taking home top honors. Best Duet: 1st Place went to the dynamic duo 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗼𝗻 and 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀. Our talented ensemble (𝗦𝘆𝗱𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻, 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗸𝗹𝗲, 𝗝𝗮𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗰𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹, A𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗮𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀) also clinched 1st Place! 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 and 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗼𝗻 were both chosen to the All-State Cast as well!

Beth Nesbitt2024-03-20T19:39:12+00:00March 20th, 2024|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Students Excel at Science Fair

Macon East’s Science Fair was awesome! Winners from each category are listed below:

𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:

First Place: Zachary Crews, Kade Wilhoit, and Jack Davis

Second Place: Lane Wallace, Elias McCurdy, Yates Thompson, Wyatt Streetman, and Nathan West

Third Place: Lathan Glass, Harper Underwood, Jace McClelland, and Kwesiona Jernigan

𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:

First Place: Huck Ellison, Max McIntosh, and Maryn Armstrong

Second Place: Josie Claxton and Brynlee Sconyers

Third Place: Reese Hasson and Cash Longcrier

Beth Nesbitt2024-03-20T19:39:04+00:00March 20th, 2024|Blog, Elementary, News and Events|0 Comments

Fun Run 2024 – What a Blast!

Macon East Academy’s PTO hosted our annual Fun Run on February 2nd. The students and teachers look forward to this fun event. Our students and teachers love the interaction from the Booster Fun Run Crew. The Booster Crew visited with the students everyday of the week leading up to the Fun Run for fun challenges and learning important character values. Because of their success in reaching their goals, the students got to mummify a Booster Crew member, silly string a Booster Crew member, and the 4th through 6th grades got to have a color run! The teachers also did incentives with their classes including movie days and ice cream days. Because of the great success of this fundraiser, we will be able to purchase many updates needed for the school. Thank you to all our Sponsors, Parents, Grandparents, and many volunteers that helped this be a big success!

Beth Nesbitt2024-03-20T19:38:57+00:00March 20th, 2024|Blog, Elementary, News and Events|0 Comments

Night to Shine 2024

Twenty seven Macon East students donated their time to help with Tim Tebow’s Night to Shine hosted by Thorington Road Baptist Church. Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs, ages 14 and older.

Beth Nesbitt2024-03-20T19:38:48+00:00March 20th, 2024|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Jones Selected for DAR Good Citizens Award

Ethan Jones was honored as one of this year’s recipients of the Good Citizen Award presented by a local Anne Phillips chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Ethan was only one of eight to be honored from all of the Montgomery area surrounding schools. The DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest, created in 1934, is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. This award recognizes and rewards individuals who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. These students are selected by the local DAR because they demonstrate these qualities to an outstanding degree. We congratulate Ethan on his selection as the Macon East Academy representative.

Beth Nesbitt2024-03-20T19:38:25+00:00March 20th, 2024|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Macon East’s Lathan Johnson signs with Alabama State

Macon East Academy’s very own center fielder, Lathan Johnson, has officially accepted an offer from Alabama State University to continue her career in softball, marking the beginning of her incredible journey as a Hornet.

Lathan’s contributions to the Knights cannot be overstated, as she played a vital role in leading the team to victory in the 2023 Alabama Independent School Association Class AAA state championship at Lagoon Park last May.

With an impressive career on-base percentage of .800, Lathan has proven to be a force to be reckoned with on the field. In nearly 100 attempts to steal a base, she has only been thrown out five times, showcasing her exceptional speed and agility. Her coaches describe her as a true threat, possessing both power and speed. Lathan’s ability to assess the situation and execute the perfect play sets her apart from the rest.

Beth Nesbitt2023-12-11T23:36:05+00:00December 11th, 2023|Blog, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

Spelling Bee 2023

Macon East Academy students recently participated in the AISA Spelling Bee. Jace Kendrick (4^th), Lane Wallace (5^th), Halyn Wren (6^th), Bella Ann Spires (7^th), and Eli Churchwell (8^th) represented their respective grades. Eli Churchwell placed second among the eighth-grade spellers. Lane Wallace placed first for fifth grade and represented Macon East at the state spelling bee. Alternates who attended in support of their classmates were: SJ Jemison (4^th), Glen Browder (5^th), Bentley Faulk (6^th), Conner Wallace (7^th), and Hadley Sirmon (8^th).

Beth Nesbitt2023-12-11T23:31:39+00:00December 11th, 2023|Blog, Elementary, High School|0 Comments

Smith Attends ALFA Youth Leadership Conference

Macon East Academy student Kelsey Smith attended the Alfa Youth Leadership Conference November 13-14 at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana. The conference teaches students how to advocate for agriculture, identify their potential and step into leadership roles. The event is for 9th and 10th graders. Sponsors are Alabama Farmers Federation, Elmore County Farmers Federation, Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farm Credit. She is pictured with Alabama Farmers Federation’s Matthew Durdin.

Beth Nesbitt2023-12-11T23:30:13+00:00December 11th, 2023|Blog, High School|0 Comments

Knight Baseball Star Justice Signs with Coastal Alabama

Macon East Academy Senior, Gunner Justice, recently signed his letter of intent to continue his academic and baseball career with Coastal Alabama Community College (South) in Bay Minette to play for the Coyotes and new coach J.D. Pruitt. As a three-year starter at shortstop for the Knights, Justice has showcased incredible leadership and athletic ability that sets him apart from his peers. Justice’s decision to join Coastal is a testament to his dedication and passion for both academics and baseball. His exceptional skills on the field, combined with his strong work ethic, make him an invaluable asset to any team. As Justice embarks on this new chapter in his academic and athletic journey, it is clear that he possesses the qualities necessary for continued excellence. Coastal is fortunate to have secured such a talented and driven individual like Macon East Academy’s Gunner Justice as part of their team.

Beth Nesbitt2023-12-11T23:26:25+00:00December 11th, 2023|Baseball, Blog, News and Events|0 Comments

Wounded Warrior Project

Macon East Academy’s Lower School collected donations for the Wounded Warrior Project with a penny war competition between grades. Students brought in money to help their grade win the competition. Pennies and paper money earned positive points for their grade, while silver coins could be used to subtract points from other grades. After careful calculation and much anticipation, Fifth Grade had the highest number of points, winning the penny war! The Lower School raised a total of $1313.71 to donate to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Beth Nesbitt2023-12-11T21:05:04+00:00December 11th, 2023|Blog, Elementary, News and Events|0 Comments