Students witness the rise of a hot air balloon

Balloon ready for launch

Balloon ready for launch

Although no flight took place, students witnessed the height and majesty of the hot air balloon.

Up close and personal

Up close and personal

A youngster peeks skyward while resting on the edge of the balloon's basket.

Cap comes in handy

Cap comes in handy

A student shields his eyes from the sun to see the hot air balloon.


Students watch in earnest

Students watch in earnest

Bundled for the cool morning, students watch as the balloon assumes a vertical position.

Mr. Dalman helps

Mr. Dalman helps

Principal Mike Dalman helps hold the basket steady as the balloon slowly deflates.

Plaque presented to school

Plaque presented to school

Amy Faber explains to students that a framed picture of the balloon they saw will be placed on a wall inside Woodbridge.