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Highlands County Aerospace program draws 90 applicants for 50 slots, presenters urge continued partnership

School Board of Highlands County · May 5, 2026
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Michael Alford and the EAA’s Greg Griffin told the board the Highlands County Aerospace program serves 50 students across several pathways and this year received roughly 90 applications, leaving a waiting list and prompting discussion of possible expansion.

Michael Alford, the lead teacher for the Highlands County Aerospace program, told the school board that the hands‑on aviation curriculum serves 50 students from several local schools and covers multiple pathways including aerospace engineering,…

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