The Aviation I class (above) at Ponca City High School spent the last week learning about the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Working in teams of two, they mapped out and explained the different FAA roles to create an overall image of the agency and its responsibilities. They created a poster that illustrated and explained the specific role they were assigned. These roles included Pilot Certification, Aircraft Certification, Air Traffic Control, Airports, Commercial Space Transportation, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Security and Hazardous Materials Safety. They also were responsible for creating an oral presentation of their research. A Gallery Walk was held in the hall outside the classroom and visitors were able to listen to the presentation and ask questions.

Holly Ladner’s Career Explorations class (below) recently visited The Print Shak on the third floor of Ponca City High School. Senior Ethan Meyer led the students on a tour of all the neat equipment they have and showed examples of what they could make. He even engraved a cup while the students were visiting. After the tour, Ethan spoke about different career opportunities related to the equipment and business and technology classes offered at Po-Hi.