‘An amazing ride’: Miramar High science teacher flies in Blue Angels’ FA-18 Super Hornet

A South Florida science guide soared beyond the classroom after receiving a high honor from the school district Richard Lamarre was named Broward County Community Schools Facilitator of the Year and to commemorate this occasion the U S Navy Blue Angels gave him a serious lift on Wednesday Richard is nominated from the society here you know You mention trainer of the year awards stuff like that somebody who s very clearly making a difference stated U S Navy Maj Scott Laux and that s what we want We want to reward people who are making a difference in their communities As part of the Blue Angels Key Influencer campaign Lamarre got to experience a -minute ride above Fort Lauderdale in the backseat of a Navy aircraft an FA- Super Hornet This is so cool reported Lamarre in the cockpit The Super Hornet flies incredibly fast delivering a sky-high outing that Lamarre won t soon forget It was an amazing ride didn t pass out once Crazy turns and loops and forces all around you but with the proper techniques you re able to just enjoy the ride mentioned Lamarre It was a breath of fresh air It was just an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience The trip took Lamarre on an adrenaline-fueled trip filled will flips rolls loops and turns An aerial roller coaster if you will I don t want to ride on any roller coaster I wanna ride this guy again he explained Lamarre has been teaching science at Miramar High as a science mentor for the last years He noted he s inspired by Nelson Manuela s belief that instruction is a tool for change He brings that belief into his classroom hoping to ignite students passion for science After this experience he has another lesson for his students Anything is workable No matter how challenging life gets there s beauty around you mentioned Lamarre Just lock in and just enjoy the ride Try to find something to focus your attention to have more passion in life The Blue Angels are set to headline the Air Dot Show over Fort Lauderdale Beach on Saturday and Sunday For more information click here