{"id":37654,"date":"2013-06-02T09:13:51","date_gmt":"2013-06-02T16:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theavtimes.com\/?p=37654"},"modified":"2019-02-07T14:01:30","modified_gmt":"2019-02-07T22:01:30","slug":"students-soar-to-new-heights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/2013\/06\/02\/students-soar-to-new-heights\/","title":{"rendered":"Students soar to new heights"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Onlookers watch a rocket soar into the “stratosphere” during the 1st Annual Edwards Intermediate Space Challenge held at Branch Elementary. (U.S. Air Force photos by Kenji Thuloweit)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Col. Robert Weaver launches the rocket named “Making Sparks Fly.” he rocket was made by a team of fifth graders.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

EDWARDS AFB \u2013 Potential aerospace engineers and rocket scientists gathered at Branch Elementary recently for the 1st Annual Edwards Intermediate Space Challenge.<\/p>\n

The rocket launch contest featured 12 teams consisting of 4th, 5th and 6th graders who put their ingenuity to the test to compete in six categories.<\/p>\n

The event was a collaborative effort with the Muroc School District and the 412th Test Wing. Sixth grade teacher Kim Cantrell and 412th Test Wing Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Outreach Director Mickey Bowen were instrumental in making the event happen.<\/p>\n

Awards:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Highest Altitude<\/strong> – 4th Grade Team #4 – Mrs. O’s Super Stars “Soaring with Might” (484 ft.)<\/p>\n

Best Overall Trophy Award<\/strong> – 4th Grade Team #4 – Mrs. O’s Super Stars “Soaring with Might”<\/p>\n

First Place for “Best Rocket Integration (by grade level)<\/span><\/p>\n