#000 blue team

#999 white team

#000 blue team

 Gracie Baker - data manager

Hi, my name is Gracie Baker i'm in the 6th grade and this is my first year on the greenpower team. I'm very happy to be on the team. I chose to sign up for greenpower because I like to drive and i like to build. I'm very excited because i'm ready to win races and fix any problems on the car.

fun fact: I like to play softball

AVERETT ELLISON - team manager  

My name Averett Ellison I’m in the 8th grade and this is my secound year on the teams.This class really helped my skill in life. So I wanted to come back to learn some more aspects such team building and leadership skills. Also I had a lot of memories on the team but one struck me more than any of them it was the Chattanooga race we where a boat not a car. Bo and Walker the both had strong leadership roles and skill we had mistakes but we over came them. 

Fun fact i love to hang with my friends and go hunting,fishing, I am a full-on hillbilly, also like to sing! also wrestling for the school!

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ELIjah WARD  - driver  

My name is Elijah Ward I am in the 7th grade. It is my second year on the team I really liked it last year it was a great experience learn to work with cars doing stuff you will never get to do in school it is just fun. My favorite memory is when we were at our last race and we had to change out the motor just before the start of the race. It was rough...we started the race about 7 minutes late & also spent time off the track reattaching our nose cone, but we still placed 5th.

Fun fact: I play football.

KYSHAAD PATTERSON - pit crew chief

Hello, my name is Kyshaad Patterson and I’m in the eighth grade and this is my second year on the team. Last year I was the assistant crew chief and I was taught the aspects of the car by the former pit crew chief Bo Dyes. Hopefully I get to be pit crew chief this season . The reason I wanted to do Greenpower for a second year was because I learned a lot about leadership, team work, and how to speak in front of people without stuttering. My goal for this year is to teach what I learned last year to the new guys.   

Fun fact: I love to watch and play baseball and wrestling.  ​


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KARTER NORRIS - driver

My name is Karter Norris, I´m in the 8th grade and this is my second year. I was a driver for the 000 team last year and i am hoping to do the same for this year

Fun Fact : I am a wrestler for the school and i also wrestle at troup high school. My favorite thing to do is fishing.

parker  knowles - driver

Hi my name is Parker Knowles. I`m in the 6th grade.This is my first year on GreenPower. I wanted to be on this team because it gives me a chance to use power tools and to also coordinate with others and have team work also you will learn how to work on cars and you will have a really fun time so glad i was chosen.  

fun fact: I like to play baseball

KALEB WHITE - asst. pit crew chief 

My name is Kaleb white. I’m in the 7th grade, this is my second year on the team. My favorite memory from last year was at our last race in Chattanooga, TN. The entire time we were racing it was pouring down rain we all got soaked. After the race we all went and jumped in the lake

Fun Fact: I love to play baseball, fish, and hunt.




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luke akins - build team 

My name is Luke Akins. i`m  in the 6th grade. This is my first year own the Green-power team. I wanted to be in this class because it looked interesting because my brother and sister are in Green-power and it looked interesting.

​FUN FACT : I like to play baseball & I like to fish.

braden parsons - pit crew

Hi my name is Braden Parsons.I am in the seventh grade and I am working to get on the build team. Also, this is my first year of Greenpower and I am super excited for the race season. The reason why I wanted to be in this class is because I love to build and watch racing because I have grown up around it.

​Fun Fact: I like to skate.

eli perry - asst. pit manager

My name is ELI PERRY. This is my first season on the greenpower team and I am in the 7th grade. The reason why I chose to sign up for greenpower, is because when I saw the racecar I knew I wanted to work on the car and be part of the team.

fun fact: I live sports 

chloe mORRIS - photographer 

My name is Chloe Morris, I am in the eighth grade and I am a returning team member. The last two years I was a driver and had a lot of great experiences. I loved the experiences so much I stayed into green power to get to do it all again. Im excited to get to do it all again. One of my favorite experiences was last year when the national points standing came out and we were number one and two in the nation. That was astounding!! 

Fun Fact: my favorite quote is The obstacle is the path by Zen Proverb it means that,The struggles and problems we face should not be something to complain about. The very obstacle that we whine about is the path of life where we all have to walk. No one promised you that life would be a smooth ride it has its trials and tribulations. It also has its success and failures. You must enjoy this ride because there is no short cut.

brody horn - data manager

My name is Brody Horn and I am in 6th grade and this is my first year on the cougar strong racing team.I wanted to be on the cougar strong racing team because I have always loved to work on stuff and I love to race.

​ Fun Fact: I love to ride four wheeler's.

asher harrelson - webmaster

​my name is asher harrelson. And I am i the sixth grade and this is my first year of greenpower. The reason I wanted to be in this class in because we could learn about mechanics and we get to race and make electric cars. And I am happy to be in greenpower racing.         

fun fact: I like to play golf

​Nathan Shelton - pit manager

My name is Nathan Shelton, I'm in the 6th grade. Since this is my first year on the team I don't know what to expect and I am excited. Ever since I heard of the team I wanted to be on it. When  I heard mechanical stuff was involved I wanted to join even more. I love building stuff and creating things so I think that I will have a lot of fun and learn some stuff. 
 
 Fun fact: I love baseball, football, and building stuff.

James Howard - safety manager

My name is James Howard I am in the 6th grade. This is my first year on the team I am excited to be a part of it this year. I love working on cars, trucks, riding lawn mowers and push mowers. I am very thankful for being picked for the team and looking forward to a great season.

Fun Fact: I like playing golf, fishing, and playing my Xbox.

#999 white team

PAYDE AKINS - DRIVER

My name is Payde Akins, I am in the 7th grade and I am 12 years old. This is my second year on the team - last year I was one of our 3 drivers. I originally wanted to be in this class because it seemed like it would be fun and interesting so I signed up and I made lots and lots of new friends. My favorite memory from last year was at the Grissom race and between races we were hanging out in the gym and were all singing and dancing to "Baby" by Justin Beiber!

Fun Fact: I am on the LCMS competition cheer team and love to sing!

CAM FREEMAN - pit manager

My name is Cam Freeman and I am in the 7th grade. I am the Pit Manager for Cougar Strong Racing's #999 team. I am exited about this year and winning some races and learning more about the cars. My favorite thing from last year was the race in Chattanooga in May .

​Fun Fact I like to ride in mud.

LANDEN GOGEL - asst. pit crew chief

My name is Landen Gogel, and I'm in 7th grade. Last year I was a member of the  pit crew and the build team. My favorite memory last year was winning the National Championship and using power tools in our class. I love this class because it helps prepare us for the work place and gives us the opportunity to develop skills that will be valuable in our future.

Fun Fact: No matter how deep the mud hole is I'm still going through it.

 JHON RANDY AKINS - pit crew chief

 My name is John Randy Akins, I'm in the 8th grade, and i was a driver last year on our GreenpowerUSA racing team. I like Green power because you get the opportunity to build a race car that is capable of winning a national championship like our team 999 did last year. Another reason why I like this class is because it's a hands on class. 

Fun fact: I like to play baseball, fish, mud ride, and wrestle.

clinton hunter - presentation team

Hi my name is Clinton Hunter, i'am new to Greenpower. During this time i wish to learn more about Engineering and how to work with a team. I hope my year will be awesome and fun in Greenpower and also don't forget to buy Fresh Granola.

Fun Fact: My real favorite food is Kraft Mac & Cheese. I also really love to draw.

maddie mceacharn - data manager

My name is Maddie McEacharn, I am in the 6th grade and this is my first year on the team. One reason that I wanted to be in this class is because I think that it would be cool to learn how cars work and how you can use different tools for different things.

Fun Fact: I have a goal set to go to  Florida State University (FSU) and hopefully stay in Florida and become a marine biologist. 

summer horne 

My name is Summer Horne i am the photographer for Cougar Strong Racing. This is my 3rd year on the team. one of the things that i'm looking forward to this year is our first race the first race of the new season is so much fun  I get filled with excitement. My favorite thing from last year was the Chattanooga race. Every time we walked outside it was pouring you could just feel the water fill up your choose.



Fun Fact: i play softball.

ELI MCCLUNG - team manager

My name is Eli McClung and I’m in the 6th grade at Long Cane Middle School. I chose Greenpower Tech because I thought it would be a cool way to learn more about cars and mechanics. I also wanted to learn how to work as a team to accomplish a goal. I’m the Safety Manager for the #999 team. My main job is to make sure that everybody is safe with the power tools we use in the classroom. The main thing I’m looking forward to this year is our race in LaGrange, Georgia on February 23, 2019 - the Diverse Power Grand Prix.        
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Fun fact: I like to play 8 ball pool.

layne lamberson - asst. pit manager

My name is Layne Lamberson, I am 11 and I am in 6th grade. This my first year on the GreenpowerUSA racing team at LCMS. This year I am most excited about seeing the cars on the race track and learning valuable engineering and motor skills. I am excited about having a job on the racing team, and maybe even drive! All in all, this should be a good year for me and the team.

Fun Fact: I love to have fun and fix things.

KAHLIYA MCFARLAND - data manager

My name is Kahliya McFarland, I’m 12 years old and I’m in the 7th grade. This is my second year on the Cougar Strong Racing #999 team. I really enjoyed being on the team last year and hope to relive some of those amazing memories again this year. One thing I’m looking forward to is possibly earning a driving position on the team this year.

Fun fact: I like to eat 

hayden pope - pit crew

My name is Hayden Pope I am in the 6th grade. This is my first year of Greenpower. I am hopping to be the driver for our 999 car. I like this class because we get to learn about how race cars work.

Fun Fact: I like to play street hockey on Thursdays.

 Carson galyon - driver

My name is Carson Galyon I am in 6th grade. It is my first year on green power teem. I wanted to be in this class because I really wanted to be a driver or maybe on the on the pit crew and it sounds really fun.


Fun fact:I love driving
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KINSLEY LOCASIO - Presentation team

My name is Kinsley Locascio. I am in the eighth grade and I am 13 years old. This is my second year on the team. I wanted to be on this team because it is an amazing opportunity...I mean think about it...being on a race team and traveling to races in middle school, that is just so cool. My favorite thing about Greenpower is definitely the races. I love traveling and staying in hotels - I just love everything about the races. My favorite race last year was the one in Chattanooga because it was my first time ever visiting there. 

Fun fact: I don't like to sit still.

Chance PHillips - driver

My name is Chance Phillips. I am in 6th grade and this is my first year on the team. I am hoping to be a driver for Cougar Strong Racing this year. Greenpower this year has been great so far. This class is a fun class to learn how to speak in front of big crowds and learn a little about engineering. I love Greenpower at LCMS.

Fun Fact: I love football.

 Team coach / teacher

The Greenpower Tech class at LCMS is taught by Mr. Graham. He has taught 8th grade Georgia History & Math at LCMS for 16 years, but in the fall of 2017 he got to create the first Greenpower Tech class & middle school racing team that is now known as Cougar Strong Racing. After a very successful first season he added a second Greenpower Tech class & team, and increased the number of students in the program to 30. Across a 7 race season he led the new #999 team to a National Championship, with the #000 team earning 2nd place nationally among middle school teams. His goal is to serve as an ambassador for GreenpowerUSA in Troup County and the surrounding areas to increase awareness & participation in this exciting and engaging STEM program for middle & high school students. He looks forward to building on last year's success to achieve even greater goals for year 3 of this program at LCMS!

​Mr. Graham holds a Specialist Degree in Middle Grades Education from the University of West Georgia, and is certified in Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, Special Education, and Gifted Education.