American Education Week is being observed across the nation this week (Nov. 13 -19). The state-wide theme is “Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility.” Macon R-1 Schools will be participating in various activities throughout the week in celebration of education. R-1 fourth grade students participated in a poster contest. Students finished the sentence, “I think Macon Elementary is great because...”. and illustrated their thoughts. One winner was chosen from each fourth grade classroom. The winners are pictured. They are: Lauren Wilson, 4A, Keli Seldal, 4B, Ashlyn Witt, 4C, and Kandace Inskip, 4D. Photo by Terri Hackett
Members of the Macon R-I Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) recently attended the 2011 Missouri District 3 Leadership Conference in Kirksville.
Pictured from left to right, first row: Kendra Downing, Jordan Olinger, Michaela Grahlman, Shaina McCully, Maria Rash, Paige Klocke, and Brooke Bernhardt. Second row: John Robert Larrick, Nic Hamilton, Keegan Kindle, Audrey Thrasher, James Theriac, Tyler Shoemaker, Cody Johnson, and Hayden Carter. Not pictured: Josh Smith, Tiffany Shinn, Jessa Glover, Alex Blodgett, and Jill Rowland.
The annual Macon Optimist Spelling Bee for 4th and 5th graders was held Saturday, Feb. 26, in the Macon Elementary Cafeteria.
Carrollton Band Day awards two Grand Champion trophies, one for the highest 1A-3A band and the other for the highest 4A-5A band in competition. Macon had a combined parade and field score of 189.6 and was awarded the Grand Champion trophy at Carrolton on Saturday
The 2010 Nuts and Bolts Preschool class held their graduation Thursday night in the high school cafeteria Thursday night. The children performed songs and were treated with cupcakes and punch following the graduation.
The Macon High School Cheerleaders assisted the carhops at the Sonic Drive-In Thursday night as a fundraiser. The cheerleaders participated in the fundraiser to help raise money for a new "Mac" costume.
The Macon Future Business Leader’s of America held their annual awards reception on Tuesday, May 4 in the High School cafeteria. FBLA members, their parents, administrators, and other honored guests were in attendance. Julie Jacobs conducted the installation of new officers for the 2010-11 year, pictured from left to right, front row: Michaela Grahlman, Secretary; Nic Hamilton, Treasurer; Alex Blodgett, President; Kaytlin Collins, Vice President; and Alex Richardson, Historian-Reporter. Back row, junior officers: Kaylea Bork, Secretary; Tyler Shoemaker, Treasurer; Jessa Glover, President; Jordan Olinger, Vice President; and Tiffany Shinn, Historian-Reporter. FBLA members, their parents, administrators, and other honored guests were in attendance for the reception. Ashley Riley, Chapter President, welcomed everyone. District and State Contest award winners were presented with certificates and medals. Ashley Riley and Alex Blodgett, FBLA Business Achievement award winners, were given their pins to show their accomplishments.
New officers for 2010-11 were installed at the Macon R-I FFA Chapter Banquet on May 6, in the high school cafeteria. Pictured from left to right, front row: Loryssa Biegel, reporter; Jamie Clithero, president; Kristi Woodson, secretary; Alyssa Biegel, historian. second row: Bob Thomas, junior reporter; Ryan Stoecklein, parliamentarian; Andrew Helton, vice-president; Joseph Lolli, sentinel; Dalton Green, assistant parliamentarian. Back row: Darin Vansickle, assistant sentinel; Brandon Clema, assistant treasurer; James Schwieter, treasurer; Carson Miller, junior president. Not pictured: Landon Monroe, junior vice-president.
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