 Students at Pine River back at schools received an out-of-the-world opportunity this morning. For this week's community spotlight, Sarah Winkelman attended the school's Skype session with a NASA astronaut. Students were able to ask a question, and astronaut Mark Vandehi answered. The impact on the kids that this is something that is going to make them dream big and pursue, you know, mathematics and technology and engineering. Faculty and staff at Pine River back is wanting to demonstrate to their students that even in a small town you can dream people like this were like us in a small town in a small school don't get to do stuff like this very often and it's just really cool to talk to somebody that's in space. Miles and 19 of his classmates were selected to ask the astronaut a question. Inside I was kind of tickled I can't imagine what they were feeling. There were a wide variety of questions based on personal interest. I always wanted to become an astronaut or something to deal with space so it's really cool to hear from an astronaut. Seeing the reactions of the students was the best part of the day for Robbie. I was so proud. These kids who were so nervous beforehand they were confident and eloquent and you could tell that they felt important. Each year as few as four schools across the United States get selected for this star studded experience. It's astonishing that we were chosen. We're all very excited. After the Q&A session students headed to the gym where they were able to learn more through hands-on experience. Mr. Vanna High is an engineer and I want to be an engineer when I get older so see his perspective. Showing students of all ages that they can be shining stars. Then they can do amazing things no matter where they're at. A day that can only be described as for this week's Community Spotlight in Pine River, Sarah Winkleman, Lakeland News. And Pine River Baptist Schools plan to incorporate NASA into their after-school program. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.