Sterling High School
11625 Martindale *Houston, Texas*  77048
Phone number (713) 991-0510   Fax number   (713) 991-8111
Houston Independent School District

A Day At The Airshow

Friday October 5^th marked the 23^rd annual Wings Over Houston Air Show and a memorable educational experience for the Ross Shaw Sterling Aviation students. The magnet program, consisting of 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th graders, was able to observe the aircraft they studied in flight. Students were even able to see World War II fighter planes such as the P-51 Mustang and even a flying lawnmower! A Re-Max hot air balloon, although unable to fly due to low ceiling conditions, was also present, towering over 40 feet in the air. Students were also able to wave to the pilots as they taxied onto the runway in powerful F-16 fighter jets. The sounds were a little much for the audience, but the students greatly urged for more. Of all the spectacular attractions, the most exciting that just about every student agrees on, was the re-enactment of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, presented by the Tora Tora Squad. Using amazing pyro-techniques, Wings Over Houston gave these students a show they will never forget.

 11/10/2009 10:27 AM
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