Meet Our Team of Lunatics

Jovan Champ

Team Lead; Grade 12; Computer Science

Hot take: Kirby is the best fictional character!

I look forward to getting to meet people who have succeeded in CS- or programming-based fields!

Nicholas Proctor-Moore

Grade 12; Computer Science

Hobby: Playing video games!

I'm looking forward to coding for the sensors of the satellite!

Josiah Smith

Grade 12; Computer Science

Hobby: Reading, just like Ms. Deutsch!

I look forward to working with smart individuals in order to making something cool!

Loron Hill

Grade 12; Engineering

Secret talent: Skateboarding!

I'm looking forward to soldering!

Hanna Floyd

Grade 10; Computer Science

Hobbies: Painting landscapes and playing video games!

I'm looking forward to the process of how the project actually goes to the Moon!

Benjamin Davis

Grade 10; Robotics

Hobby: Writing!

I'm looking forward to building the whole thing!

Eden Evans

Grade 10; Computer Science

Not-So-Secret Talent: Drawing (including our McKinley mission patch!)

I am most looking forward to the launch and working with friends on something we enjoy!

Kalen Bates

Grade 10; Engineering

Favorite Basketball Team: The Warriors... but Kalen also reps our hometown Wizards!

I look forward to using and understanding the pieces in the circuits!

De'Niyah Dickerson

Grade 10; Biotech

Favorite Artist: Giveon!

I want to talk to the people that have been on missions!

Ms. Taylor Deutsch and Dr. Ariel Deutsch

CS Teacher and CTE Department Chair (McKinley HS) and Research Scientist (NASA Ames Research Center)

A sister-team of mentors who are passionate about education and space accessibility!

Our Lunatics are gratefully supported by