Macon East Lady Knights Softball team recently participated in the Eastman-Kingsport Softball Invitational in Kingsport, Tennessee.ย This is an exciting event and is a great opportunity to play some competitive teams.ย 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.
Macon East Academy Senior ๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ฏ ๐ช๐ถ๐น๐๐ผ๐ป has made his mark!ย 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.” ๐๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฐ๐ผ๐น๐ป ๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐
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.
Macon East Academy is proud to announce 17 new inductees into the National Honor Society. ย ย New members received their certificate of accomplishment from NHS advisor,ย Mr. Raymond Clinton.ย The following students in 10th-12th grade were inducted:ย Camden Bell, Hannah Kate Hodges, Arโmonni 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.
Deonte Powell, Jacob Wilson and Gabe Spencer were recently honored at the 22nd 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.ย 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.ย 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.
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 girlsย 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 greatย 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!
The Macon East Academy chapter of the National Junior Honor Society inducted twelve new members into the academic honor society today.ย The National Junior Honor Society is the nationโs premier organization established to recognize outstanding middleย grade students. NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship.ย ย At a ceremony conductedย by the officers of the Macon East NJHS chapter the following studentsย wereย welcomed intoย membership: York Harless, Brandon Fitch, Bentley Graham, Livi Robinson, Berkley Harris, Jamya Powell, Campbell Loughridge, Avery Kyser, Isabella Browder, Maggie Whatley, Matthew Simpson, and Kam Akron. We congratulate these students on theirย outstanding accomplishments in academics and leadership.
Macon East football player ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด signed to play next year at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, KY. Sanders accumulated 2,363 yards for the Knights in just 2 years. He scored 16 touchdowns, 1,241 receiving yards with a 20.01 yards per catch average. Sanders was named to the AISA All-Star team, the Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State 2nd team (DB), and All-Metro 2nd team (DB).
The University of the Cumberlands is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Mid-South Conference (MSC). Go Patriots!
Our fifth graders graduated from their D.A.R.E. program with Deputy Ivey yesterday. ๐ง๐ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ป๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ was awarded “The Most Improved Student.” ๐๐ฎ๐น๐๐ป ๐ช๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป was awarded “The Top Student.” They were both given Daren the Lion. ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐๐ and ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐น๐ธ won for the best Dare Essay and were awarded a medal. We have loved our time with Deputy Ivey and learning about the “Decision Making Model Practice.”
Congratulations to ๐๐ป๐ป๐ฎ ๐ช๐ฎ๐๐๐ผ๐ป as she has been chosen to represent Dixie Electric Cooperative at the 2023 Montgomery Youth Tour in March.
The Youth Tour provides the opportunity for outstanding high school juniors to participate in leadership programs, learn more about the cooperative form of business, and tour historical sites in our state capital, as well as our nation’s capital. Congratulations, Anna! We are so proud of you and know she will represent Macon well.