News Release

The following is a sample news release that is issued prior to a shuttle mission:

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The Spirit of Education, the innovative Dream Flight USA student space shuttle, is on its way to (school/event) in (community).  The 45 foot long shuttle is the focal point of the Dream Flight USA Foundation.  The mission of the Wausau, WI based foundation is to motivate children to learn by offering hands-on activities using space travel and aviation as a catalyst.  The vehicle travels to schools and events wherever requested.

The shuttle will arrive at (school/event) (location) at (time) on (day)(date).  It will remain at (location) for (day or days).  The shuttle will be piloted by (               ).  The on board teacher will be (                         ).

The 44,000 pound shuttle is just over 13 feet high and 8.5 feet wide. On board, visitors will find study areas and work stations where students participate in a variety of activities.  The work stations on board the shuttle are designed for students in grades 4, 5, and 6, but can be modified for students in grades 3 through 8. 

The Dream Flight USA Foundation and curriculum were developed by Sharon Ryan, a fifth grade teacher at John Marshall School in the Wausau, WI school district. Mrs. Ryan, a Presidential Award recipient, developed a similar program in the school district which served students for ten years.

  A shuttle open house for will be held for one hour, (day) (date) from (time) to (time) at (location).

The shuttle visit is made possible by donations from (list local donors).