Dick Scobee Challenger memorial open house set for Jan. 28

Dick Scobee Elementary invites the public to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster with an open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 28 at Dick Scobee Elementary.

January 5, 2016 5:10 pm

For the Reporter

Dick Scobee Elementary invites the public to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster with an open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 28 at Dick Scobee Elementary.

The evening will include a reception and memorial video, tours of Dick Scobee Elementary, NASA memorabilia and student presentations.

NASA astronaut Dick Scobee, 1957 graduate of Auburn High School, was the commander of the shuttle and among the seven crew members killed in an explosion moments after takeoff from Cape Canaveral, Fla.

After the Challenger crash, North Auburn Elementary School was renamed to Dick Scobee Elementary to honor him.

For more information about the event, please contact Amanda Brooks, abrooks@auburn.wednet.edu or call 253-931-4984.