U.S. Navy Cmdr. Matthew Mravlja and helicopter crew members address students at Schenevus Central School during a recent visit. (Photo provided)

Schenevus Students
Enjoy Surprise Visit

Former Student Flies in with Navy Helicopters, Crew

SCHENEVUS—On Friday, April 21, Schenevus Central School students and staff waited eagerly outside as two Navy helicopters arrived and landed on the softball field. 

Matthew Mravlja, commanding officer of the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron-26 “Chargers” and a former SCS student, flew in from Virginia with two Navy helicopters. Cmdr. Mravlja is responsible for 15 MH-60S helicopters and 434 personnel. He brought with him a crew of 13, including logistical staff, pilots, rescue swimmers, and mechanics. 

Cmdr. Mravlja and several of his crew members presented in the Draper Room to students in grades 6-12. The theme of the talk was, “No matter who you are, you can succeed with hard work, determination and good decisions.”