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Anna Watson Represents Macon East at Alabama Girls State

Rising senior, Anna Watson represented Macon East Academy at this year’s Alabama Girls State event at Troy University recently. Alabama Girls State is a week-long, fun-filled, hands-on learning opportunity for some of the best and brightest young women in the State of Alabama. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA), Alabama Girls State is a premier youth leadership program which offers a one-of-a-kind experience to its delegates.

Anna was a member of the Senate and the Federalist Party at Alabama Girls State where she campaigned for the office of county commissioner. Anna looks back on her experience at Girls State “It is a wonderful experience because I got to meet people from all over the state and hear thoughts and ideas different from my own. I made connections with people I would otherwise never encounter.” Selection as a delegate for Alabama Girls State is an honor, and the experience that Anna had through this prestigious program will shape her as a leader at Macon East and in her future endeavors.

Beth Nesbitt2023-07-11T14:49:20+00:00July 11th, 2023|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

5 Lady Knights Selected for ASWA All-State Softball Team

Beth Nesbitt2023-06-20T14:57:09+00:00June 20th, 2023|Blog, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

Knights Selected for ASWA All-State Baseball Team

Beth Nesbitt2023-06-20T14:55:18+00:00June 20th, 2023|Baseball, Blog, News and Events|0 Comments

Ethan Jones Succeeds at Alabama Boys State

𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 represented Macon East Academy at the 86th annual American Legion Alabama Boys State. Held at Troy University, Alabama Boys State is one of the highest honors granted to Alabama students. Students from across the state are chosen based on their leadership, hard work, strong morals, and motivation in school and community activities. This program provides opportunities for student delegates to build new friendships, participate in a mock government, and hear from and meet a diverse array of Alabama leaders, including congressmen, elected officials, and business leaders.

Ethan was originally elected to the House of Representatives and was elected as Clerk to the House of Representatives. He was then appointed by the Governor to be his Chief of Staff. Ethan was elected to be the Activities Director for his city as well. Additionally, Ethan received a medal/award for the most outstanding delegate of the elected and appointed state officials.

The American Legion Boys State provides delegates with an understanding and working knowledge of our democratic society. Selection as a delegate for Alabama Boys State is an honor, and the experiences Ethan had through this prestigious program will shape him as a leader at school and in his future endeavors.

Beth Nesbitt2023-06-15T01:59:19+00:00June 15th, 2023|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

A Final Farewell to the Class of 2023

The 32 member Class of 2023 celebrated the completion of their high school days at a commencement ceremony in the Macon East Academy Gymnasium. Earning an incredible $9.75 million in academic and athletic scholarships, the class was accepted into 90 colleges and universities. Five student athletes will continue playing baseball, football, and softball at the collegiate level. Two students proudly wore the 13+ pin on their robes representing their years at Macon East Academy – Anna Glynn Lott and Wade Desmarais. Anna Glynn Lott addressed the class as Valedictorian, and Jack Jones gave the Salutatory address. We congratulate the Class of 2023!

Beth Nesbitt2023-05-27T13:39:16+00:00May 26th, 2023|Blog, High School, News and Events|0 Comments

Macon East Academy Knights finish AISA AAA Baseball State Runner-Up

The Knights baseball team finished an amazing season as AISA AAA State Runner-Up. They completed their season with a record of 32-11. The Knights cruised through the state tournament. They beat Clarke Prep and Bessemer in the semi-finals, thus advancing the Knights to the winner’s bracket against Glenwood. Glenwood overpowered the Knights with a sweep of the first two games, winning, 11-1 and 9-3.

Jabe Boroff, Barettt Spaeth, and Gunner Justice earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team. The team is comprised of 8 seniors, Jack Jones, Deonte Powell, Sawyer Nelson, Jabe Boroff, Hunter Timmerman, Jason Tatum, Camden Bell, and Matthew Kitchens. All seniors contributed tremendously this year with remarkable athletic ability and true leadership.

Two Knights have signed athletic scholarships to participate in baseball at the collegiate level. Jabe Boroff will be playing for Enterprise State Community College in Enterprise, Alabama. Camden Bell signed earlier in the year with the Huntingdon Hawks baseball team!

Jabe Boroff, Matthew Kitchens, and Deonte Powell were selected as members of the Senior All-Star Team and Barrett Spaeth and Gunner Justice were selected as a member of the Junior All-Star Team. The All-Star baseball game was played at Paterson Field on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

Congratulations to everyone for a successful and fun season!

Beth Nesbitt2023-05-15T18:26:16+00:00May 15th, 2023|Baseball, Blog, News and Events|0 Comments

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