Murray High's Pogue, Falwell to attend International Space School

Murray High School juniors Emma Pogue and Reed Falwell were selected to participate in the 2023 United Space School. They represent the only U.S. high school for the twentieth year in a row to participate in the International Space School. 

It's a two-week space academic learning initiative in Houston’s Bay area. Affiliated with NASA’s Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, United Space School invites one U.S. high school, along with approximately 34 students from 28 other countries to participate each summer.  

Participants' daily activities involve working with civil and contractor aerospace professionals to provide instruction in topics relevant to designing a “Manned Mission to Mars,” assignment. 

To apply students completed a Manned Mission to Mars application and assignment through Murray High School. A Murray High panel, comprised of former space camp members and MHS faculty members, make the final decision from the applicant pool. 

"These two young people, Emma and Reed, continue a long line of commitment to the NASA Space School program from Murray High," said MHS principal Tony Jarvis. "We are so excited for them as they get to experience an opportunity that few students receive." 

Pogue is the daughter of Jason Pogue and Mitzi Sebben. Falwell is the son of Matthew and Brittney Falwell.