Macon Touchdown Club

Thomas Everitt – First Presbyterian Day School – 4.0 GPA / 1310 SAT / 9 AP Classes

Thomas has accumulated an impressive 225 hours of community service both locally and abroad. Some of the organizations that have benefited from Thomas’ willingness to serve include Rebuilding Macon, Campus Clubs, and mission trips to Mexico with his church. In addition to these accomplishments, Thomas is a 3-sport athlete and has served as team captain for all three – football, wrestling, and track. Thomas plans to attend the University of Georgia in the fall.

Breck Griffin – First Presbyterian Day School – 4.0 GPA / 1310 SAT / 8 AP Classes

Breck has served in his community and at school through Project Lead, The FCA, Rebuilding Macon, North Macon Presbyterian Church, and St. Nick’s Necessities adding up to 98 hours of community service. Breck has lettered in football, basketball, and golf, and served as a team captain for all three sports. He was named All-Region and All-State during his Junior and Senior seasons in football. Breck was a key member on the 2023 State Championship Team and the 2024 Region Championship team. Breck will be attending the University of Georgia in the fall.

Jackson Hanke – Academy for Classical Education – 4.0 GPA / 1470 SAT / 13 AP Classes

Jackson is a member of The Governor’s Honor Program, a Principal’s Scholar Award Winner, a member of the Latin Club, Math Team, Beta Club, National Honor Society, and Future Health Professionals Club just to name a few. In addition to the classroom, he also stays busy in the community volunteering with Kids Trek, Feeding the Community, participated in a mission trip to Belize, and is a member of FCA. On the sports field, he is a 2-year letterman in football, a member of the soccer team, and the E Sports Team. Jackson won the Coaches Football Award and was Honorable Mention All-Region. His senior advisor stated that he is “motivated and determined to succeed.” Jackson plans to attend the University of Georgia and will pursue a career in accounting.

Major Simmons – First Presbyterian Day School – 4.0 GPA / 1390 SAT / 7 AP Classes

Major will graduate from FPD with Honors with Distinction. Major is a proven leader and is currently the class Vice-President and a member of Project Lead. During his time at FPD, he has accumulated 96 hours of community service with The Miracle League of Macon, Rebuilding Macon, Crossroads Recovery, and St. Nick’s Kids. Outside of the classroom, Major is a 3-sport athlete in football, track, and baseball. He was named the 2024-2025 All-Region and All-State, the 2024 Region Player of the Year, 2024 GIAA State Player of the Year, 2025-2026 All-Region and All-State, and The GIAA District 6 Athlete of the Year. Currently, Major is considering the University of Georgia and Mercer University.

Carl Story, Jr. – Mount de Sales Academy – 3.99 GPA / 1370 SAT

Carl is a member of the National Honor Society, serves as President of the Beta Club, and is actively involved in the Business Club, World Culture Club, and the French National Honor Society. He is also the captain of the football team and has participated in the One-Act Spring Musicals and the Candlelight Carol Services. In addition to his school involvement, Carl has dedicated many hours to community service, volunteering at Football Summer Youth Camps, Gordon City Park cleanups, the MLK/Greenwood Bottom Day of Service, and with the MAP International Non-Profit Disaster Center. On the athletic field, CJ competes in both football and wrestling. As an offensive guard, he is a two-time Second Team All-Region selection and a recipient of the Tony Pierce Spirit Award. Mount de Sales Athletic Director Kenny Epps describes CJ as “not only a great athlete, but an amazing human being. He truly embodies the idea of a student-athlete and makes me very proud to call myself a Cavalier.” CJ is currently considering attending the University of Georgia, Georgia Southern University, Kennesaw State University, or Georgia Tech.