Seven LHHS students have been accepted into NASA’s High School Aerospace Scholars program. Rising seniors Karin Claussen, Laura Jean Mueller, Tyler Patton, Hart Rockwell, Shea Snider, Patrick Thornton, and Vincent Zaballa will attend Space Camp this summer at the Johnson Space Center.

To be considered, the students first had to be nominated for the program by a state rep or senator and recommended by their math and science teachers. During their junior year, they completed eleven NASA curriculum lessons, including lessons on shuttle design, moon geology, zero gravity, and the history of the space race. They also designed a lunar rover, analyzed the human factors of space travel, designed a Martian colony, and developed ideas to foster cooperation on the International Space Station.

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After completing the interactive online curriculum with help from LHHS physics teacher Dr. Ken Taylor, they applied for a spot at Space Camp. All seven were among the 350 Texas students chosen from 900 applicants. They’ll receive a full high school science credit, and all expenses will be paid by NASA.


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  • Carol Toler

    Blogger CAROL TOLER and her husband, Toby, are the parents of four LHHS graduates. She has an MBA from SMU and is the proud recipient of the Exchange Club of LH's Unsung Hero Award and Councilman McGough's Blake Anderson Public Service Award. She received LHHS PTA's Extended Service Award, FMJH PTA's Charger Award and a Life Membership from the LHFC PTA. She has moderated candidate debates for Dallas Mayor, Dallas City Council and RISD Trustee races and taught seminars on garnering publicity for nonprofits. She completed training with Dallas Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation and Inside RISD, and she's a sustaining member of LH Women's League. She has served on the boards of After8 to Educate, Dallas Free Press, Healing Hands Ministries and Camp Sweeney and chaired fundraisers for multiple Dallas nonprofits. Email ctoler@advocatemag.com.