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Westfield Starfires join students for STEM showcase
WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Students at a local middle school mixed education and fun, with a special appearance from the Westfield Starfires.
Westfield middle schoolers got to enjoy a baseball game in the sun, but also got to learn the science behind the sport. It was a busy day for Westfield Middle School on Wednesday, as they partnered with Westfield Technical Academy and the Westfield Starfires baseball team for a STEM career showcase.
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The middle school students got the chance to interact with the technical school and see if it's a high school they would want to attend. From aviation and construction, to auto-tech, manufacturing, and electric wiring, the options for industries offered varied.
'A lot of great things to offer here at Westfield,' said Westfield Technical Academy Assistant Principal Kevin Daley. 'For them to see a non-traditional high school in the tech atmosphere, it's great for everybody.'
STEM education actually has a lot to do with the sport of baseball.
'Velocity, speed, pitching, fielding, all of the things that go into math and science happen out here,' said Westfield Middle School Assistant Principal Karri Kells.
The Westfield Starfires went head-to-head with the Worcester Bravehearts here at the stadium with an audience of over 1,500 people. The Starfires are trying to make a comeback from last season, and getting to speak with students, take photos, and sign autographs made it all the more special.
'It's a great opportunity for these students to see where these players are from, what universities they attend around the country,' Starfires team owner Chris Thompson said. 'And there's just a lot of energy at the ballpark, it's amazing.'
Even though the team came up short in the double header, they can redeem themselves on Thursday against the Vermont Lake Monsters.
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