March 2022
Bloomingdale/FishHawk Edition
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FORMER NEWSOME HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT CONTRIBUTES TO FIRST LIQUID-PROPELLED ROCKET MADE BY COLLEGE TEAM
IMPACT PROGRAM HOSTS SPRING FUNDRAISING TEA
Samantha Dolski, knew she wanted to be Newsome High School a part of the field. DolClass of 2021 graduski took physics and ate and current stuother STEM classes dent at the University at Newsome to learn of Texas, joined the more about aerospace Texas Rocket Engiengineering and preneering Lab (TREL) pare for the program last semester as the in college. co-lead of the FluDolski said her physids Component Test ics teacher, Bibiane Team. Dolski and the Darbouze, encouraged other 200 young enher to take up her own gineers are building a independent study and 30-foot rocket named pushed her to hone her Halcyon which they skills in both math and plan to launch into science to prepare. space in September Scott Coonfare, Dol2023 and will make Samantha Dolski graduated from New- ski’s chemistry and them the first college some High School and has joined the Texas STEM club teachRocket Engineering Lab. team to launch a liqer, was able to prouid-propelled rocket into space. vide her with resources and mentorship Dolski joined as TREL began its tran- through his connection with NASA. sition from the design phase to the test “Even though I had no clue what I was phase for the rocket, which they hope to doing,” Dolski said, “I was at this high launch above the 100-kilometer line that school level trying to work on Ph.D. work.” defines the beginning of space. They have Through the guidance of her teachers in been in contact with industry leaders like her early steps into the field and the dediBlue Origin and Firefly, which have offered cation she had to her work, Dolski was able advice on their project. to join the University of Texas’ engineering “What is more integral to our lab is the team as a leader while a freshman. goal of building people who build rockets Dolski mentioned that, although she is [by] learning and experiencing what it a female entering into a field traditionally means to be an engineer,” explained Dols- dominated by men, the University of Texas ki. “It’s tackling a problem that is so large, has made an effort to include both males and I think everyone is there for the ex- and females of all races and promoted diperience of learning something new and versity in its program. Dolski has found a being a part of a project.” community of other female engineers that Since she was little, the freshman engi- has made her feel at home and hopes to neer has enjoyed watching space shows one day provide that same sense of comsuch as How the Universe Works and munity to rising female engineers.
Are you looking “We serve the for a delicious way community in multito make a difference ple venues, such as in your community? public and private Then mark your calmiddle and high endars for Saturday, schools, churches March 5 at 10 a.m. and community orbecause Impact is ganizations,” said hosting its Spring Tea Kagey. “As a 501(c) fundraising event at (3) nonprofit orthe New Hope United ganization serving Methodist Church. Hillsborough County, “This is our fourth Impact is supported annual Spring Tea by individuals, busifundraising event, nesses, churches and which will support our community partefforts in promoting ners.” healthy lifestyles and Sponsorship oprelationships to teens Impact’s fourth annual Spring Tea fundportunities for the through Teen Impact, raising event will take place on Saturday, tea are still available March 5 at the New Hope United to parents through and more informaMethodist Church in Brandon. our parent program tion can be found by and to teachers and contacting Kagey at other youth leaders 264-9368, ext. 102. through classroom edThe tea will take ucation,” said Angie place at the New Kagey, Impact executive Hope United Methoddirector. ist Church, located at Tickets to the event, 213 N. Knights Ave. in which will take place Brandon, on March 5 from 10 a.m.-12 Noon, cost $25 per per- from 10 a.m.-12 Noon. To purchase tickets son and, according to Kagey, include a and for more information on the event, traditional tea service presented with a visit https://impactspringtea.eventbrite. tiered platter of sweets and savories. com. The event will also include a raffle, siTo learn more about Impact and other lent auction and prize for the best hat. upcoming events, which include Impact’s Funds raised at the event will go to Got Talent on Friday, April 22 at Fishfurther Impact Program Inc.’s vision to Hawk Fellowship Church in Lithia and a educate, equip and empower and support Shred Day on Saturday, April 30 from 10 students, parents and teachers in the a.m.-12 Noon at Hough Financial Services area of sexual risk avoidance and healthy in Brandon, visit www.whatisimpact.com relationships. or call 264-9368.
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