The Mile High Flight Program is very excited to advance our relationship with Metropolitan State University’s Aviation/Aerospace department. Their dedicated support has changed the lives of many of our Mile High Flight graduates, as it did for several of our MHF Crew Members. Captains John Frazier and Darryl Searuggs are MSU grads, as well as First Officers Tommy Fortson, Willie Martinez, Kelly Marcotte Akulschin and Josh Hill.
Captain Frazier organized and executed one of our most well attended tours ever. Board Chair Vorry Moon and Candace Moon introduced us to Hermela Lemma. Hermela is an MSU Denver student, Army reservist, and aspiring pilot. She looks forward to being part of our program moving forward. Our students spent most of their time in the simulators and were treated to endless stacks of pizza, courtesy of the university. Metro’s press office was on hand to film and interview some of our group.
Additionally, former MHF, now MSU Denver students Sareina Thomas Lowery and Xavier Texidor joined the group. They provided great insight into the challenges and triumphs of working and going to college. We are very proud of these exceptional students.
We are also extremely proud of former MHF student Christian Glassiognon, who volunteers his time, traveling to our fieldtrips…sometimes via Uber or bus…to help mentor our students.
