Whitefield Academy grad to parachute into football game

Spectators at Whitefield Academy’s October 27 Homecoming game against The Walker School of Marietta will be in for a special treat, as Whitefield alumnus Everett Joiner ’13 will arrive via parachute to deliver the game ball just before the 7:30 pm kickoff.

Joiner is a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and 2017 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. He is currently stationed at Maxwell-Gunter AFB in Montgomery, AL as an acquisitions officer. While at the USAFA, he was selected to join the parachute team, known as The Wings of Blue. While a member of that team, he parachuted into the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Dallas Cowboys game, the Alabama vs. Arkansas game, and ESPN College Game day from the Goodyear blimp, to name a few. This Homecoming jump into WolfPack Stadium, from a Robinson R44 helicopter, will be number 700 for Joiner.

Located in Smyrna, Whitefield Academy is a Christ-centered, college preparatory school serving just over 800 students in PreK4 through 12th grade. Whitefield’s tight-knit, family-focused community is unique, providing students a learning environment with top-notch academics, while facilitating the discovery of student talents and interests. With more than 50 sports teams and an award-winning fine arts program, Whitefield students hone their skills, develop deep relationships with God and others, and enjoy pursuing their passions both in and out of the classroom. For more information, visit whitefieldacademy.com.