Andrews High School Students Lead Homecoming Drone Show
Local students designed a 300-foot display as part of their advanced aviation coursework.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Secondary Education
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Students at T. Wingate Andrews High School recently performed a drone show during their homecoming football game, marking the first student-led display of its kind in North Carolina. The event featured 300-foot tall letters and showcased skills learned in the school's specialized aviation program.
Why it matters
This student-led exhibition highlights the practical application of the school's advanced aviation curriculum, offering students hands-on experience in complex logistical planning. It represents a significant milestone for the program, which prepares participants for professional drone pilot licensure.
The display featured 300-foot tall letters designed by students after completing an 8-week drone programming class. This show marks the third year of the advanced Drone 2 curriculum offered at the Aviation Academy at Andrews High School.
The players
T. Wingate Andrews High School
A public high school in High Point that hosts the Aviation Academy.
Fly Point Partners
An aviation industry firm that collaborated with students on the drone logistics.
The details
Students designed the light show and managed all logistics over a one-month period in collaboration with Fly Point Partners. The aviation program provides rigorous training that allows students to work toward a Part 107 drone pilot license, a professional certification required for commercial operations.
Timeline
October 23, 2026: The student-led homecoming drone show took place.
The Home Front
This project reflects a broader trend of integrating career-ready technical training into secondary education curriculums. Such programs increasingly align with industry standards like the Part 107 drone pilot license to provide students with tangible professional credentials.
Parents and students interested in aviation career paths should look into the specific prerequisite courses required for the advanced Drone 2 class. Families can also monitor the school district's upcoming extracurricular showcases for similar student-led demonstrations.
The takeaway
Advanced aviation courses can provide students with early access to professional certification opportunities through hands-on, extracurricular projects. Interested students should contact their school guidance office to identify the required sequence of courses to enroll in the aviation program.
What happens next
Students plan to execute another drone show for next year's homecoming game.
Further reading
Learn more about local academic initiatives in Secondary Education.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Myfox8.
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