Key Peninsula Middle School in Lake Bay, Washington, a winner of the 2008 Intel Schools of Distinction award, recently partnered with NASA and a local theater chain to offer students, staff, community members and guests an exciting opportunity. On January 21, 2009, participants communicated with astronauts aboard the International Space Station. VIP guests included General John Shalikashvili, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Dr. Bonnie Dunbar, five-time space shuttle veteran and current CEO of the Museum of Flight; Senator Derek Kilmer, McChord Air Force dignitaries, and more.

View press coverage of the event:

Space Station Astronauts Contact Gig Harbor

Galaxy Theatres Hosts 'Out of This World' Talk, and a Lesson of a Lifetime 

High Tech in Gig Harbor  

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