Lassiter High Unites for Student Hero, Bryan Powell

The Lassiter High School community recently united in remembrance of September 11th and to honor their own hero, future paralympian, Bryan Powell. Powell is a senior at Lassiter High School. The student group Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) collected over $2,500 to help Powell with his training and travel costs as he works towards the 2016 paralympics in Rio.

Powell has Cerebral Palsy and uses a wheelchair for mobility, but he has never let this handicap deter him from being a positive role model, honor student, and accomplished athlete.

FBLA sold t-shirts in remembrance of September 11th with the proceeds going to Powell. As Lassiter played Sprayberry on Friday night, students collected donations for Powell.

This past July, Powell set national records in five track and field events at the National Junior Disability Championship in Rochester, Minn. The 17-year-old currently holds national records in shot put, javelin, discus, and the 100 and 400 meter dashes. Powell also earned six gold medals in the event. In August, Powell represented the United States in the World Junior Wheelchair and Ambulatory Championship in Puerto Rico where he set five personal records.

To contribute to Powell’s training and competitions, please visit www.blazesports.org for information on how to donate. Checks can also be mailed to Blaze Sports 535 North McDonough St Decatur, GA 30030. All funds should be earmarked for Bryan Powell. All contributions are tax deductible, and all funds go towards Powell’s athletic competitions and training.

Thank you to Katie Griffin for writing this article.