The elementary school and SGA at Macon East Academy have been instrumental again this year with supplying non perishable food items for the Dixie Electric community can food drive. Each class member was encouraged to bring at least 5 cans during last weeks community outreach program to fill the Montgomery Area Food Bank for the holidays. Kathy Loomis, 4th grade teacher at Macon East, had the winning class, “The kids really enjoy this program and have learned that when everyone does a little, these efforts add up to a lot. This year our class collected 178 cans.” Chad Moody collected the most cans of any student this year with a total of 101. Mr. Moody states,” I really wanted to help feed the hungry people in Alabama this year so I asked everybody I knew to donate. I was surprised that so many people wanted to give. It made me feel real good to know a lot of people are going to eat well this winter.” Katherine Ann Mitchell and Taylor Deabler both seniors at Macon East collaborated with Dixie Electric to coordinate this years effort. The seniors remarked, “Dixie Electric does a great job sponsoring this program. The kids really enjoy competing for the “pizza party” which is given to the class that collects the most cans. They also enjoy receiving the stuffed animals Dixie Electric provides for every student that donates at least 5 cans to the food drive.”
The students at Macon East were able to donate a total of 1075 cans to the 12 Days of Giving Program. The Montgomery Area Food Bank along with Toys for Tots and Christmas Clearinghouse all benefited from this year's 12 Days of Giving held at the Walmart at Chantilly. The 12 Days of Giving was made possible by the collaborated efforts of WSFA, Cumulus Broadcasting, and Dixie Electric Cooperative.
Pictured below from Left to Right, Back Row: Mrs. Kathy Loomis, Beth Trokey, Drew Fett, Tyson Tubbs, Allison Parson, John Dawson Sasser, Brentson Cox, Taylor Deabler (SGA Co-President), Middle Row: Zach Kitchens, Bradford Nickles, Lane Johnson, Rachel Sargent, Front Row: Mary Frances Barrontine, Judson Waters, Parker Whittle, Haley Wren, Katherine Ann Mitchell, SGA Co-President (not pictured: Chad Moody)
There will be a Deer Hunt Organizational Meeting next Thursday, December 7, at 6:30 pm in the Upper School Library. Please come out to learn how you can help us in the single largest fundraising event we do each year. For more information, click here.
Four students from Macon East Academy were selected as 2010-2011 Ambassadors with the Alabama Students Against Tobacco (ASAT) program. ASAT selected Julie Howorth, Katherine Mitchell, Michael O'Malley and Trent O'Malley to serve the cause by speaking out against the use of tobacco products. The duties of these student-ambassadors include: recording public service announcements, endorsing letters to the editor of their area newspapers, attending advocacy training and speaking against tobacco use at various functions.
The Alabama Students Against Tobacco (ASAT) program is part of the Alabama Sports Festival's ongoing efforts to help Alabama youth excel in fitness, academics and good citizenship. To learn more about ASAT, click here. Select the tab Region 4 to see the students from Macon East Academy.
On November 10, 2011 some of Macon East’s juniors and seniors attended the Literary and Fine arts Tournament at Southern Union State Community College in Wadley, Ala. This competition is held each year to honor upperclassmen in poetry, painting, photography, drawing, English and Amer. Literature, extemporaneous speaking, acting, and dance. Winners were…
2nd place in art - Eun Park
3rd place in photography – Taylor Deabler
3rd place in monologue - Taylor Deabler
3rd place in extemporaneous speaking - Trent O’Malley
Honorable Mention in dance - Macon’s own unique dance troupe: One Dream
The Macon East Academy Blood Drive was held on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The LIFESouth Bloodmobile staff reported that around 50 units of blood were donated! Donors received an Auburn or Alabama related t-shirt to show that they "Bleed for their team!" Thank you to everyone who served our community by making such a practical sacrifice.
The soccer balls were donated in memory of Hartley Rebecca Carter, a native of Union Springs, Alabama. In March, 2011, at the age of 15, Hartley died tragically in a car accident. In her short life, Hartley made a tremendous impact on everything she did and everyone she came in contact with. In fact, two of her best friends, Elizabeth and Grace, were so devastated by the death of Hartley, they decided to do something positive with their grief. They sold bracelets in Hartley’s memory, and it was amazing to see how people lined up to get one. The bracelets are inscribed with Hartley’s name and Psalm 91:11-12: “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.” The proceeds from the sales of the bracelets were used to purchase soccer balls for a mission trip to Kenya, hosted by members of First Baptist Church, Natchitoches, Louisiana.
It is hard to adequately describe all of Hartley’s many admirable qualities. She was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. After Hartley’s memorial service, her mother said “Hartley wanted to live her whole life each day, everyday.” Hartley loved God, life, people, horses….and SOCCER. A week before her death, at a high school game, someone from the stands said, “take her out of the game, she’s been playing too long”. The Coach replied, “she won’t come out!” Most importantly, her passion for the Lord, our Savior Jesus Christ, was even stronger than her passion for soccer. She wanted EVERYONE to know Christ and was not ashamed to share her love for Him.
For each of you who received one of Hartley’s soccer balls, she would want you to know Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. John 3:16 (NIV): “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shalt not perish but have eternal life.” Romans 10:9 (NIV): “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”
When playing with you soccer ball, remember Hartley and her love for Christ and others. As written in Psalm 91:11-12, she is an angel watching over you!
Congratulations to the Macon East Junior Varsity Cheerleaders for an outstanding performance at the 1st Annual AISA Dance and Cheer Competition. The girls did an outstanding Job with their original routine designed by the 9th grade cheer members. Macon East is proud that our girls made history with this win.
Katherine Ann Mitchell of Mathews, a senior at Macon-East Montgomery Academy, was selected to represent Alabama on the Youth Leadership Council (YLC) of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). As one of the nation’s youth leaders, she attended the YLC Conference, July 16-20, in Washington, D.C. The conference agenda included leadership and team building exercises, meeting with Capitol Hill staff members who are alumni of NRECA’s Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, and a competition to select the NRECA’s National Youth Spokesperson.
Mitchell’s journey began with her submission of an application to participate in Dixie Electric Cooperative’s local Youth Tour competition, and it grew from there. Mitchell states, “It is amazing to know that what started locally with my cooperative would end up with me being selected as Alabama’s YLC representative. Getting to compete on a national level with amazing seniors throughout the United States was an experience I will never forget.”
In March, Mitchell was selected to represent Dixie during the Montgomery Youth Tour where she joined over 140 youth leaders from electric cooperatives across Alabama on a three-day tour and leadership conference. Mitchell was later selected to represent Dixie on the Washington Youth Tour in June, along with 43 other Youth Tour representatives from Alabama.
As part of the Youth Tour program, Mitchell was extended the opportunity to participate in an interview competition hosted by the Alabama Rural Electric Association (AREA). Through this interview competition, Mitchell was selected from the Washington Youth Tour delegation to represent Alabama on the YLC.
While attending the YLC Conference, 47 state representatives composed and delivered speeches that outlined their experience in Washington, D.C., as well as how their local and state electric cooperatives have impacted their lives. Mitchell states, “I spent most of my summer putting my speech together because Alabama is fortunate to have an association of electric cooperatives that has poured out their support to the communities they serve in so many ways. I really wanted my speech to encompass my passion and appreciation for all the support these cooperatives have given, not only to their youth, but also to the residents of our state.”
Mitchell’s speech was based on a statement she saw many times during her tour of Washington, and a statement she felt best described her local electric cooperative’s actions, “E Pluribus Unum,” a Latin term which means, “Uniting as One.” She shared in her speech how her local cooperative unites with the community for the well-being of others, as well as how cooperatives unite as one on a state and national level to make a difference to the members they serve.
“It was the best way I knew to emphasize how the electric cooperatives feel about the youth of this country,” says Mitchell. “The unbelievable opportunity Dixie, AREA, and NRECA provided each state representative during this competition is vital for our nation’s future. We were able to experience first hand the processes of government in action. We were also provided with opportunities to meet and discuss various topics with our legislative delegations. The tour enabled me to better understand that working together is always more effective than going solo. I am sincerely appreciative for this unbelievable opportunity.”
All 47 members of the YLC will participate in the 2012 NRECA Annual Meeting in San Diego, Ca. They will provide assistance to the NRECA staff and co-op delegates, participate in the Parade of States at the opening general session, and take part in a variety of educational activities. In addition, two of the YLC delegates were chosen to be featured during the meeting. Hugh Cook, representative
from Wyoming, will present his speech to a delegation of more than 10,000 cooperative board members, management and employees, and Mitchell, Alabama’s representative, will give the invocation and welcome attendees.
“We are extremely proud of Katherine Ann for all of her hard work,” says Gary Harrison, CEO/General Manager of Dixie Electric Cooperative. “There are so many outstanding students who participate in the Youth Tour program each year, and it is a significant accomplishment for Katherine Ann to be recognized not only locally, but also on a national level. It is an honor to be able to sponsor a program that you know has a significant impact on our youth now, and in their future endeavors.”
To learn more about the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour program, visit www.dixie.coop.
Senior quarterback J.D. Owings was selected as the Montgomery Quarterback Club’s private school player of the week for his performance in the Macon-East/Pike Liberal Game. He was honored at the September 13th club meeting where he was presented with his award. After dinner, Program Chairman, David Bowen, introduced J.D. to the club members and guests. Coach Jordan Mills was in attendance and spoke on J.D.’s behalf.
J.D. then addressed club members thanking them for this special honor. He gave credit for his success to God, his Macon-East Coaches, teammates, family, and gave a big shout out to his offensive line. Former Auburn University Athletic Director David Housel was the guest speaker at the event.
Congratulations J.D. and good luck to the Macon-East Varsity Football team!
See the Montgomery Quarterback Club website for more details at www.mgmqbackclub.org. Look in the “Latest News” section and select “private school player of the week”.
Macon East Students are learning the value of recycling. Recycling helps others, helps reduce the amount of trash in landfills, and provides funds for extra projects at our school.
The fourth grade class of 2007 wanted to see what a million looked like so they decided to save one million tabs from soft drink cans. The Ronald McDonald House Charities provided the students with collection boxes and fourth grade students started on their recycling venture. Students, parents, friends, and grandparents have all worked to make this happen. Four years of collection has resulted in a total of 830,000 total tabs to date. Students have a total of 170,000 tabs left to collect. When the goal of one million is reached, the tabs will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. The tabs will be recycled and the money earned will help fund the work of the Ronald McDonald House.
The recycling program at Macon East does not stop with soft drink tabs. Students at Macon East recycle through the Terracycle Brigades Program. Through this program students recycle Carpi Sun pouches, ink cartridges, and chip bags. Money received from this effort is used to help fund the Lower School Science Lab and Outdoor Classroom.
During the 2010-2011 school year the Student Government Association collected over one thousand pounds of paper and newspaper. Money from this project went to the Pennies for Puppies Project supported by SGA.
This year Macon East’s recycling program continues to grow. The Lower School librarian is recycling aluminum cans. The funds from recycling aluminum cans will go to purchase new books for the Lower School library. The Student Government Association is joining the Terracycle Brigade. The SGA will recycle solo cups, writing instruments, tape rolls, and gum packets. This year Macon East will also begin participating in the PALS Clean Campus Program.
Katherine Ann Mitchell, senior at Macon East Montgomery Academy, and member of the Teens Against Tobacco Organization, volunteered at the Alabama Sports Festival this summer in Birmingham Alabama. The Alabama Sports Festival is used each year to develop a grassroots Olympic style competition to expose athletes, volunteers, and spectators of all ages, especially the youth, to Olympic sports and the overall Olympic experience. This year's festival honored Richard Marcinko, the founder of the most secretive operations teams in the world: Seal Team 6, the squad that took down Osama bin Laden. Mitchell was invited to a private reception that was given in honor of Marcinko's patriotism. Mitchell states, "It was an honor to meet Mr. Marcinko. His love for our country is evident with what he has sacrificed in his lifetime for my freedom. This is as close as I will ever come to meeting a real live "Rambo."
Katherine Ann Mitchell, senior at Macon East Montgomery Academy, and member of the Teens Against Tobacco Organization, volunteered at the Alabama Sports Festival this summer in Birmingham Alabama. The Alabama Sports Festival is used each year to develop a grassroots Olympic style competition to expose athletes, volunteers, and spectators of all ages, especially the youth, to Olympic sports and the overall Olympic experience. This year's festival honored Richard Marcinko, the founder of the most secretive operations teams in the world: Seal Team 6, the squad that took down Osama bin Laden. Mitchell was invited to a private reception that was given in honor of Marcinko's patriotism. Mitchell states, "It was an honor to meet Mr. Marcinko. His love for our country is evident with what he has sacrificed in his lifetime for my freedom. This is as close as I will ever come to meeting a real live "Rambo." 
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