Pike Road Area Student Spotlights – November ’22

Thank you to our judges who worked so hard to dig through these awesome presentations. Our learners came up with some really creative projects this year, and the results were really impressive!
Congratulations to all our winners!
Downstairs C6:
1st- Virginia Henley
2nd- Isla Lewis
3rd- Grayson Wright
Honorable Mentions: Asher Flatt and Mac McClendon
Upstairs C6:
1st- Hampton Russell
2nd- Luke Amadore
3rd- Danek Stevens
Honorable Mentions: Asher Thornhill and Colin Mooneyhan

The Macon East Alumni Association held a Grand Opening of the Alumni House to kick off homecoming festivities Friday morning. Alumni House welcomed alumni home to view donated Macon Academy and Macon East Academy memorabilia, awards, photos, jerseys, and so much more! Over 100 items were donated to the Alumni House to help preserve and share the history of our school with all generations and enhance our reunion programs. Class of 2015 alumni, Anna Marie Herrington was on hand with her family hosting a pumpkin sale. An alumni tent was set up with food for classmates, faculty, and friends on the softball field to enjoy fellowship during the game. This event successfully brought 225 alumni and their families to campus. At halftime, attending alumni homecoming queens were recognized. Mrs. Martha Hornsby crowned this year’s queen. Alumni Homecoming Queens in attendance were: Georgia Blaze (2020), Kayla Boroff (2019), Bailey Nyberg (2018), Madison McKee (2017), Crystal Tompkins Davis (2002), Katie Gothard McDaniel (2006), Whitney Phillips Brooks (2001), Lauren Lane Bannon (2000), Olivia Cox (1999), Christine Segrest Cook (1988), Missy Lawrence Key (1986), Martha Sheppard Hornsby (1970), and Debbie Doster Barnett (1969).
Ending Homecoming Week, the Alumni participated in the 2nd annual Flag Football game on Sunday. Kirkland Pugh (2021), Cole Pinkston (2012), Kyle Loomis (2005), Dean Bolden (2005), Bubba Pugh (2015), Kyle Dyer (2001), Ryan Gholston (1999), Austin Redding (2012), Kalan POOKIE Sides (2000), and Will Graham (2015) all showed up to support our efforts in building a strong Alumni Association.
The pride, love, and excitement over the efforts to create a home for our alumni was overwhelming and Evan Perry Taylor did a tremendous job in executing the vision.

PRIS wants to thank Pike Road Lions Club Representative Mrs. Charlene Rabren for raising funds to send these four learners to Camp Seale Harris this past summer! Thank you also to our AMAZING PRIS school nurse, Mrs. Morgan who works so hard each day for all of our learners.

80s Day was “Totally Rad!” at PRIS! Our lead learners and learners showed some serious spirit and fun each day of homecoming week!

Congratulations to the Macon East Academy Junior Varsity volleyball team, Coach Codi Berry and Coach Kambria Darby on an incredible 18-3 season this year! They won the Glenwood JV Tournament earlier this season and finished Runner-Up in the State Championship at Edgewood Academy last week. Mollie Ross and Jamya Powell were very instrumental in leading this team. We are very proud of every player and look forward to a successful future in Macon East volleyball!

On October 7th, we had so much fun celebrating Pike Road Schools Homecoming with the entire community during the Homecoming Parade! From PRS athletes and extracurricular clubs to local businesses, community organizations, and our Mayor and Town Council, nearly every aspect of Pike Road was represented in the parade. Young patriots and families lined the roads to catch candy and show off their Patriot Pride. It is always exciting to see our citizens supporting our community’s young people and Pike Road Schools.

Literacy Night had everyone reading in October ! Thank you to all of the families that joined in on the fun!