Every month we compile a list of students doing great things across the River Region. We have so many talented students in our area. River Region Parents joins with their families and schools to celebrate their achievements!
MEA Volunteers Shine at Tim Tebow’s Night to Shine
Macon East Academy is proud to recognize Mrs. Crysta Trull and students Livi Robinson, Bella Ann Spires, and Elise Logan for volunteering at Tim Tebow’s Night to Shine, a global event celebrating individuals with special needs. These Knights generously gave their time, hearts, and energy to help create an unforgettable evening filled with joy, dignity, and celebration
Pike Road Elementary & High School Valentines
PRES kindergartners shared the love with older residents at Hillview Terrace through a program called Nursing Home Blessings. Learners brought in items to fill the bags, including homemade cards. Classes decorated their bags before they were delivered.
The Pike Road High School S2S club led a school-wide effort to create 261 cards for the Valentines for Veterans program. From various clubs to inclusive classrooms, our students came together to ensure every veteran feels a sense of belonging.
Wrestling Victories for Pike Road Schools
Two Pictures: Varsity’s 3rd-place finishers, Dylan & Jack.
JH/JV wrestlers, Micah Posey, Hank Posey, Ethan Harvey, Stewart Roy, and Andra Steele.
Pike Road Schools sent three qualifying athletes to the AHSAA 6A State Championship in Huntsville. Two of our students brought home impressive third-place finishes against some of the top competitors in the state.
Sophomore Dylan “Pickle” Yarema earned 3rd Place in the 132-pound weight class, and junior Jack Posey secured 3rd Place in the 150-pound weight class. Their performance throughout the tournament demonstrated focus and the hard work they had put in all season. Competing at the state level requires both physical strength and mental toughness, and they demonstrated both on the mat.
Their success is just one part of a strong season for our wrestling program. The Junior High & JV Wrestling teams had a tremendous day at the East Alabama JH/JV Championships! The Patriots battled hard and finished 4th overall as a team, with multiple wrestlers bringing home medals.
1st Place Medalists are: weight class 106- Hank Posey, weight class 126- Micah Posey, weight class 144- Tristan Webber, and weight class 165- Michael Young.
2nd Place Medalists are: weight class 113- Ethan Harvey, and weight class 150- Michael Woodhouse
Stewart Roy took home the 3rd Place Medal for weight class 140, and Andra Steele brought home 5th place for weight class 210.
We are so proud of our wrestling program!
PRHS Traditional Cheer Team Takes Home National Title
The Pike Road High School Traditional Cheer Team has reached the pinnacle of high school cheerleading, capturing the title of Large Varsity Intermediate Division Champions at the 2026 UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, Florida. Bringing a team of 31 dedicated athletes to compete on the national stage at the ESPN Wide World of Sports, the Patriots demonstrated perseverance through months of relentless hard work and discipline. We are incredibly proud of these young ladies for their historic achievement and for representing our community with such excellence! The team and their coaches were recognized at the February Board of Education Meeting, allowing our school to celebrate these athletes!
Pike Road School Show Choir Winter Concert
Pike Road Schools recently celebrated a night of music and movement at its 4th annual Winter Show Choir Concert. Family, friends, and teachers filled the seats at Vaughn Forest Church, where more than 100 students from the Junior High and High School showcased their competitive spirit and vocal talents.
The evening launched with high energy as Paradigm, the school’s smaller ensemble, took the stage. Their vibrant production, Game Night: Game On!, featured a playlist of classics, “I’m a Winner, Baby”, “Roll the Dice”, “Pokerface”, and “More Than Words”. They set the upbeat tone for the evening.
Following Paradigm, Premiere brought a change of pace and a touch of the Old West to the stage. More than 30 junior high students, complete with cowboy boots and hats, performed their production, “Crime & Punishment.” The setlist included renditions of “Renegade,” “Nothing But Muddy Water,” and “How Did I End Up Here”.
The night also served as a moment to recognize individual excellence and leadership. During a brief intermission, Director Mrs. Katherine Hatfield presented student-voted awards for Leadership, Best Rookie, Most Improved, and Best All-Around Performer. In a particularly moving moment, the senior performers were called to the stage to be recognized for their years of dedication and hard work within the program.
The festivities concluded with an electrifying finale that transported the audience back to the Roaring Twenties with songs such as “Swing with Me,” “History Repeating,” and “A Little Party.”
Beyond the music, the true highlight of the evening was the camaraderie on display, as students from every group gathered to cheer on and celebrate their peers’ achievements.
Macon East Alumnus Named Player of the Year
Macon East alumnus Jabe Boroff was recently named Player of the Year at the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association Awards Banquet. This is an honor and a true testament to Jabe’s hard work, dedication, and talent on the field. We are so proud of all he has accomplished and love seeing our alumni continue to shine at the highest levels.
