The Blue Angels left town almost as fast as they arrived last week, but the smiles are still at Stanhope Elmore.
Students had a chance to meet Lt. Com. Thomas Zimmerman who flies the No. 6 of the Blue Angels F18. He shared his experiences in hopes of motivating students to do their best at all times while developing trust and team work with others.

PHOTOS: Blue Angels at Stanhope Elmore High School
Cliff Williams / TPI Navy Blue Angels petty officer second class Grant Causey, left, and Lt. Com. Thomas Zimmerman speak to students at Stanhope Elmore High School about team work and trust.

PHOTOS: Blue Angels at Stanhope Elmore High School
Cliff Williams / TPI Navy Blue Angels petty officer second class Grant Causey, left, and Lt. Com. Thomas Zimmerman speak to students at Stanhope Elmore High School about team work and trust.

PHOTOS: Blue Angels at Stanhope Elmore High School
Cliff Williams / TPI Navy Blue Angels petty officer second class Grant Causey, left, and Lt. Com. Thomas Zimmerman pose with students at Stanhope Elmore for a photograph. The Blue Angels spoke to students about leadership, team work and trust.

PHOTOS: Blue Angels at Stanhope Elmore High School
Cliff Williams / TPI Navy Blue Angels petty officer second class Grant Causey and Lt. Com. Thomas Zimmerman pose with administrators at Stanhope Elmore High School.

PHOTOS: Blue Angels at Stanhope Elmore High School
Cliff Williams / TPI Navy Blue Angels petty officer second class Grant Causey and Lt. Com. Thomas Zimmerman pose with members of the school’s JROTC program.

PHOTOS: Blue Angels at Stanhope Elmore High School
Cliff Williams / TPI Navy Blue Angels petty officer second class Grant Causey, right, and Lt. Com. Thomas Zimmerman pose Stanhope Elmore sophomore Ramsey Grimes who hopes to become a military pilot someday.

PHOTOS: Blue Angels at Stanhope Elmore High School
Cliff Williams / TPI Navy Blue Angels Lt. Com. Thomas Zimmerman, right, speaks with Stanhope Elmore sophomore Ramsey Grimes. Grimes has been flying less than a year through the Civil Air Patrol.
PHOTOS: Blue Angels at Stanhope Elmore High School
PHOTOS: Blue Angels at Stanhope Elmore High School
Cliff Williams / TPI Navy Blue Angels petty officer second class Grant Causey, left, and Lt. Com. Thomas Zimmerman speak to students at Stanhope Elmore High School about team work and trust.
PHOTOS: Blue Angels at Stanhope Elmore High School
Cliff Williams / TPI Navy Blue Angels petty officer second class Grant Causey, left, and Lt. Com. Thomas Zimmerman speak to students at Stanhope Elmore High School about team work and trust.
PHOTOS: Blue Angels at Stanhope Elmore High School
Cliff Williams / TPI Navy Blue Angels petty officer second class Grant Causey, left, and Lt. Com. Thomas Zimmerman pose with students at Stanhope Elmore for a photograph. The Blue Angels spoke to students about leadership, team work and trust.
PHOTOS: Blue Angels at Stanhope Elmore High School
Cliff Williams / TPI Navy Blue Angels petty officer second class Grant Causey and Lt. Com. Thomas Zimmerman pose with administrators at Stanhope Elmore High School.
PHOTOS: Blue Angels at Stanhope Elmore High School
Cliff Williams / TPI Navy Blue Angels petty officer second class Grant Causey and Lt. Com. Thomas Zimmerman pose with members of the school’s JROTC program.
PHOTOS: Blue Angels at Stanhope Elmore High School
Cliff Williams / TPI Navy Blue Angels petty officer second class Grant Causey, right, and Lt. Com. Thomas Zimmerman pose Stanhope Elmore sophomore Ramsey Grimes who hopes to become a military pilot someday.
PHOTOS: Blue Angels at Stanhope Elmore High School
Cliff Williams / TPI Navy Blue Angels Lt. Com. Thomas Zimmerman, right, speaks with Stanhope Elmore sophomore Ramsey Grimes. Grimes has been flying less than a year through the Civil Air Patrol.