Swannack takes part in aerospace program

Jason Swannack of Lamont graduated from the Washington Aerospace Scholars Program at Museum of Flight in Seattle. The program provides opportunities for students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math. Swannack was among the 150 students who qualified for the summer residency program. He spent six months studying a NASA-designed curriculum via the Internet and was selected based on his academic performance.

The son of David and Leslie Swannack of Lamont, he is a senior at St. John/Endicott High School.

During the residency, he collaborated with the other students on the desig...