Engineering put to The Test at Simpson Central

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Fifth grade FLAG students were challenged to become engineers to make paper roller coasters in teams of three. Pictured above are Kaycie Liddell, Kat Ellzy, and Paxton Fortenberry (from left to right) showcasing their roller coaster named the “Hurricane” which included paper hurricanes labeled with names of real hurricanes. The roller coaster included two funnels, a loop, and a tunnel and was awarded “Most Complex Design” and “Best Scenery” from their peers.” Bryan D’Avy, Mason Westmoreland, and Caitlyn Henry display their roller coaster named the “Tiger.” This group showed their SCS tiger pride in all elements of their roller coaster winning the “Best Theme” award from their peers. Blaine Williamson, BJ Johnson, and Kharlie McCullum display their roller coaster named “Losing Your Marbles.” Their roller coaster was named the winner of “Most Creative Design” award from their peers.

Fourth grade students accepted the challenge of making paper roller coasters too. Team members Valerie Creason, Kaiden Hollins, Tristen Dampeer, and Cole Caldwell (not pictured) created the Kraken that was awarded Best Theme and Best Scenery. Annalyse Floyd, Koner Dement, and Sydney Kindrex (not pictured) created The Tornado which won Most Creative Design. (Front) Ralea Hanna, Natalie Holifield, and Brody Odom created A Snail’s Journey with inspiration from the movie Turbo. Their roller coaster was set in a tomato garden and complete with an adorable snail

Sixth grade FLAG students were challenged to engineer a paper roller coaster. (From left to right) Kenleigh Magee, Jonathan Ward, and Ian Batton designed “The Beast” complete with two funnels, double loops, and multiple wide and sharp curves. Justin Temple, Gene Cole, and Harleigh Abernathy designed “Blackout” which contained multiple loops, curves, and a tunnel. Kenzie Loyd and team member not pictured completed “The Gray Witch” which was cleverly decorated with handmade witch brooms and colorful artwork.