Brylee and Jordan
Their story together as man and wife began on a dark and stormy night.....
Not a very good beginning to their life together right? Well, not to worry. Even though it was stormy and cold outside it was warm and cozy inside the reception for Brylee and Jordan. I found the couple preparing to move into place for the reception. I have a standing policy to arrive at receptions at the exact starting time for logical reasons; 1) no line so you can go right up to the couple to pay your respects and offer sincere congratulations and 2) get to the good refreshments before they're picked over by the hoard of younglings soon to arrive (LDS receptions in particular).
If my memory is correct, Jordan and Brylee are the fifth or maybe the sixth Space Center wedding. Remember Jordan's older brother James, a former flight director, married Christine, an Odyssey Set Director, several years ago. Space Center romances were something I expected when I started the program way back when which is why I kept a close eye on anything that looked suspicious. And yet, couples who are meant to be always find a way to meet.
Brylee works at the Space Center as both a Galileo Flight Director and planetarium presenter. Jordan was the Phoenix Set Director until several months ago when he took a programming job planetside.
A Space Center wedding always brings out the staff and volunteers and last night's was no exception. Huddled together throughout the venue I found current and former staff catching up on life in general. How many in this large scrum parked in the very center of the hall can you recognize? Shall I help? Left to right... Natalie, Nathan, Matt, Matt and Tabitha's baby, Tabitha (Matt and Tabitha are another Space Center couple) Silver (Brylee's brother) Jon, Maeson, Sydney, Scott, Orion, and Lindsey. It boggles one's mind to think of how many missions they've either directed or staffed over the last decade or two!
Blocking the free flow of guests isn't a good thing so the group found their way to the refreshment table, loaded up, and hijacked a table to continue their discussions.
Isn't it great to see how life long friendships are made at the Space Center? Honestly, volunteering at the Space Center is the best thing a young teen could do with their spare time - which is how all of these find folks got their start.
The Troubadour wishes both Jordan and Brylee long life and prosperity as they venture forth into a life together. And if younglings to happen to arrive, then remember the clause in your Space Center contracts committing you to start them as volunteers upon reaching the age of 13. The traditions must be passed on to future generations until interstellar travel is real and our goal of building a space faring civilization has been fulfilled.
Mr. Williamson
Meet Last Week's Young Astronauts. Yes, It is Another New Crop. And Yes, They Keep Coming and Coming. Remember There are Over 200 of Them at The Space Place.
Say "Hello" to the 3rd Grade Lion Squadron. High School student Mark is their captain. Mark is a former Young Astronaut at The Space Place and a member of the staff
And a "Hello" to the 4th Grade Phoenix squadron. They did a great job especially being a couple crew short. Our Young Astronaut on the left end proves that space travel can be dangerous
And another "Hello" to the 4th Grade Tiger Squadron.They meet Friday afternoons from 12:45 P.M. to 2:45 P.M.They had a new member of the club as captain. He did a smashing job!
Meet the Great Staff and Volunteers from the Past. October 2004
Stacy Carroll, Metta Smith and Richard Orcutt in the Magellan at the end of a mission. The Space Center pins on their collars signified how many years they worked. The other pin you see on Stacy's collar indicated her rank. Are these old uniforms still being used today?
In the Magellan Control Room, Bridger Maxwell is standing. Scott Slaugh is the blue shirt and Jessica is the volunteer in black.
Mr. Williamson looking all high and mighty in the cafeteria.It's Saturday morning and the campers have just finished eating breakfast on the overnight camp. The staff are finishing up the grub. Scott Slaugh, Taylor Herring, and Spencer Robinson are behind me.
Josh Babb (Green shirt) and Bridger Maxwell in the Discovery Room. Bridger is showing off his newly found muscles after helping put the sleeping cots away.
Bridger Maxwell
Scott Slaugh
The staff are putting away the cots from the overnightmission. Taylor Herring is holding the cot. Bradyn Bodily is in the black shirt at the back.
The staff slept in the Galileo from time to time.
Lorraine Houston was our overnight camp chaperone for over 20 years!
It's nearly midnight and the staff are just finishing off cake and ice cream before heading off to bed on theovernight camp.
And finally, Josh Babb in the Magellan Control Room.
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