Today the Schenevus students and staff were outside as two Navy helicopters arrived and landed on the softball field.
Matthew Mravlja, a Commanding Officer of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron-26 (HSC-26) Chargers and a former Schenevus Central School student flew in from Virginia, in two Navy helicopters. The Commander is responsible for 15 helicopters (MH-60S) and 434 personnel. He brought a crew of ten including logistical staff, pilots, rescue swimmers, and mechanics.
Commander Mravlja and some of his crew presented in the Draper Room to our students in grades 6-12, with the theme of “No matter who you are you can succeed with hard work, determination, and good decisions”.
Meanwhile our students in Prek-5 listened to a presentation on roles and responsibilities by crew members and toured the helicopters.
Once his presentation was complete in the Draper Room, Commander Mravlja, led the students in grades 6-12 outside for their tour of the helicopters and the presentation by each crew member.
This was a once in a lifetime event for our students. Our students asked great questions, were excited to tour the helicopter and were beyond thrilled to be part of this event. The students were equally amazed in watching the helicopters land and take off from the field.
Schenevus Central School would like to thank our Social Worker Justin Thalheimer for all his work organizing the event. We would also thank the Booster Club for providing Schenevus gift bags for the crew. And thanks to our local fire department and State Police for attending the event.