Photo courtesy of NASA

Edison Space Camp
Edison Junior High's Space Camp consists of the committee, the participants, and sponsors of the trip. The goal of the Space Camp is to observe the launch of STS-90 and report back to the school, district, and community of their experiences.  STS-90 will be piloted by Pekinite and Edison Alumnus Scott Altman.
 
Rummage Sale Information!
The Edison Space Camp Rummage Sale was a huge success!!  Go to the rummage sale site
to view pictures of the event.
http://www.pekin.net/pekin108/edison/shuttle/sale
 
Merchandise for Sale!
We have STS-90 merchandise for sale. Take a look at the website
and/or call Edison Junior High, 346-2154, for more information.
http://www.pekin.net/pekin108/edison/shuttle/shirt
 
The Space Shuttle Committee
John Walker, Claudie Huey, Becky Walker, Leonard Ealey, Cynthia Clark, Stan Fitzanko, and Matt Green
 
The Edison Space Camp Participants
Teachers - John Walker, Leonard Ealey, Erika Johnson, Debbie Edwards
Students - Aaron Hoffman, Jacob Bland, Michelle Oltman, Lyn Apa,
                Lesley Long, Matt Rineberg, Kevin Jones, Beth Ewing
 Please click on each students name to get to their homepage!
 
Sponsors to Date
We would like to thank the following for their contributions:
 
WEEK, Peoria Journal Star, Pekin Travel, Aramark, Tazewell County Superintendent's Office, Pekin Southside Business Association,
Pekin Kiwanis Club, VonDerHeide's Floor and Tile, David and Jan Kasley,
Norma Yock, Bob and Mary Becker, Don and Kathie Sayles,
Lyle and Karen Seest, Chuck and Florence Coffman,
Julie McElwee - State Farm Agent, Steve Jans, Wanda Stevens,
Alpha Delta Kappa of Alpha Kappa Sorority,
Mr. John Homel, Fred and Sharon Altman, Mr. & Mrs. Donald Voll,
Education Association of Pekin, Rotary Club of Pekin,
Fredman Bros. Furtniture, Terry and Linda Norman, Pekin Daily Times,
Mary Ann Ladendorf, AMBUCS - Pekin Chapter, Sprint, McDonald's,
John Lanzer, Bob Abernathy, Linda Frazier, Aileen Hammond,
Jacklyn Traw, In Honor of Virginia and Gerald Fitzanko,
Clara and Swanimer Glad, Jost Becker Jost Architects,
Society of Automotive Engineers - Peoria Chapter, MediaOne, Ellen Paullin, Tazewell County School Employee's Credit Union, Pekin Savings Bank, Cindy Brucker, Darlene Curry, Barb Strand, Laura McFarland,
Nicholas and Pamela Johnson, Preston Hanley Funeral Home,
Dick Blick Comapany,
and all the donors and buyers at the rummage sale.
 
Patch Contest
A contest was held for students to design a patch. This patch will go up into space with Scott Altman and be placed on display once it is returned. Click on the patch icon to see the winning design.
 Space Shuttle Patch
If you would like to hear more about or donate to the Space Camp project please phone 346-2154 or e-mail at
sfitzanko@pekin.net, jwalker@pekin.net, chuey@pekin.net
 
Cool Links
STS-90 Webpage
www.psu.edu/nasa/
STS-90 Cool Links
www.psu.edu/nasa/links.htm
 

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