ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times

DATE: Friday, April 4, 1997                  TAG: 9704040042
SECTION: CURRENT                  PAGE: NRV-1 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 

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High-flying Hokie

Virginia Tech alumnus Roger Crouch, 56, will realize his lifelong goal when he enters orbit today as a payload specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia. Crouch will be the first Hokie in space, though many Tech alums work in the space program. For details, see today's front page.

Player kicked off team

Tight end Pedro Edison was dismissed from the Virginia Tech football team Thursday after being charged late Wednesday with damaging two cars, including a police cruiser, and obstruction of justice. For details, see today's Virginia section.

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