Shepherdstown Students Engage with Astronaut Paul Lockhart
Former astronaut wows local kids with stories of space travel
The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Tuesday, December 23, 2025
By Staff
On December 18, retired NASA astronaut Paul Lockhart visited Morgan Academy in Shepherdstown, sharing inspiring stories of his experiences in space to engage young students in the wonders of exploration. Through interactive storytelling and engaging visuals, Lockhart aimed to spark curiosity and highlight the importance of space technology for future generations. His visit emphasized the relevance of varied academic fields to spaceflight and fostered excitement among local students about potential careers in engineering and science, coinciding with renewed public interest in space exploration showcased by recent commercial launches.
