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Sunday, March 19, 2023

Micah Clegg, From Revolutionary Leader to Cassini Supervisor. And, The American Heritage School's Space Center Goes Retro with an Odyssey and Voyager Recreation, And InfiniD Offers Programs to All Schools, And, New Planetarium Program, And The Imaginarium Theater

     

 Micah with his Dress Blues

As a child, Micah Clegg was found by a band of Orion Pirates in a life pod jettisoned from the Starship Galore. He was sold to a warp housing factory on the distant planet Quasaria and raised by the factory's kindly supervisors, Aleta and James Clegg. He was raised to be an honest and hard working.

During those early years, Micah witnessed firsthand the oppression and injustice of the ruling class. Micah could not stand idly by, and so he joined a revolutionary movement that sought to overthrow the oppressive regime and establish a new government that would be fair and just.

For years, Micah led the movement, inspiring people to stand up against their oppressors and fight for their rights. He risked his life countless times, but he never wavered in his commitment to the cause of bringing Quasaria into the United Federation of Planets.

Micah, Leader of the Revolution!

Eventually, the revolution succeeded, and a new government was established. Micah had played a pivotal role in the movement's success, and he was hailed as a hero by his fellow citizens. But the years of fighting had taken their toll on Micah, and he realized that he needed a new purpose in life.

It was then that he decided to join Starfleet. He had always been fascinated by space exploration and the idea of discovering new worlds and civilizations. He knew that serving aboard a Starship would be a new and exciting chapter in his life, and so he began his training.

Micah quickly proved himself to be an exceptional officer. His experience leading a revolution had given him a unique perspective on leadership, and he was able to inspire his fellow crew members to work together towards a common goal.

He was assigned to the USS Cassini, one of the finest Starships in the fleet. Micah threw himself into his work, studying everything from astrophysics to warp field theory.

Micah found a new purpose in life serving aboard the Cassini. He was no longer fighting for a cause, but instead, he was exploring the galaxy and making new discoveries every day. He felt fulfilled and content, knowing that he was contributing to the greater good of humanity in his own way.

Nearly two years passed, and Micah continued to serve aboard the Cassini, earning the respect and admiration of his fellow crew members. He had found a new family, one that shared his values and beliefs.

As Micah looked out into the endless expanse of space, he knew that he had found his true calling. He had led a revolution on a distant planet, but he had found a new life among the stars.


In a statement released today, Admiral James Porter's office rewarded Micah's dedication to the Cassini and announced Micah's promotion to the position of 2nd Officer and Supervisor aboard the USS Cassini, one of the finest starships in the fleet.

As part of his training, Micah spent countless hours under the close supervision of his superior officers, Commander Ella and Commander Hyrum, and has undergone grueling observations and lectures from the Cassini's aging captain, Jon Parker.

Despite the challenges, Lt. Clegg has risen to the occasion and has demonstrated remarkable leadership qualities, earning the respect and admiration of his fellow crew members.

In a statement, Captain Parker praised Lt. Clegg for his dedication and hard work, stating that "Micah is an exceptional officer who has shown an unwavering commitment to the mission of the USS Cassini. He has proven himself time and time again, and I have every confidence that he will continue to excel in his new role as 2nd Officer and Supervisor."

Lt. Clegg's promotion is a testament to his hard work and dedication, and it is a proud moment for the USS Cassini and the entire Starfleet community. We wish him all the best in his new role, and we look forward to seeing him continue to achieve great things in the years to come.


The American Heritage School's Space Center Goes Retro with an Odyssey and Voyager Recreation

Alex Debirk and his gifted staff of high school students at American Heritage School are recreating and upgrading the original Odyssey's Engineering Crawlspace (Jeffries Tube) and the original Voyager's Bridge Engineering Station.  News like this warms this old man's heart and should bring joy to all those old campers from years gone by who gouged their heads open on the protruding screw in the Odyssey's hatchway.  And let's not forget the bumps bruises from exiting the tube incorrectly.  There were many times when I had to make a decision between a bandaid or stitches :)

     Alex and team are mindful of our shared history and will make adjustments to meet all OSHA requirements for a safe and happy engineering station.


The engineering platform with engineering crawlspace beneath in the 
Discovery at American Heritage


     The platform will be accessible by using the same ladder hundreds of engineers used on the Voyager during its 23 years at the Space Center.  And sitting atop the platform over the crawlspace will be the engineering desk rescued from the Voyager before the school was demolished.  


The Voyager's Bridge with the raised Engineering Station 


The Voyager's engineering station and ladder


The Voyager Engineering Station during a crew's training


The Notorious Odyssey Engineering Station and the "Enter at Your Own Risk" hatchway 
entrance. 


You can see the brave engineering in the crawlspace




Another picture of the engineering station behind the kid's head.  The Odyssey had 
4 bunks for the Overnight Camps.  


InfiniD Learning for Your School

Skyler Carr and Casey Voeks embarked on their journey to bring innovated, experiential education to the masses when they started volunteering at the Space Center years and years ago when they were in junior hight. That love of space and education led to the creation of InfiniD Learning.
Today, InfiniD Learning announced a FREE version of the program available to all teachers and classrooms everywhere. Sign up at http://ow.ly/GJxS50NkAlI and start using this incredible National Science Foundation program. Tag your kid's teachers to get them plugged in!



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