The Starships Magellan and Cassini Have New Supervisors. The Voyager Club Learns About Astronomy at the Science of Light. Two New Voyager Academy Workshop Taught Last Week. Imaginarium Theater

 

Cameron, Rachel, and Henson

Admiral Porter has been busy this past month approving outstanding Voyagers for promotion. Three exceptional individuals have earned their stripes, or rather, their Royal Blues, to become the new supervisors aboard the grand starships Magellan and Cassini. Meet Henson, Cameron, and Rachel – the trio that has successfully completed rigorous training, showcasing their unwavering dedication to quality and their commitment to the their starships' missions ahead. Cameron and Henson have been appointed to serve on the Magellan. Rachel will serve on the Cassini.

The Magellan and Cassini, vessels known for their adventurous missions in deep-space exploration, have always relied on the expertise of their supervisors to ensure the safety and efficiency of their operations. Henson, Cameron, and Rachel, having spent countless hours immersed in training, have proven themselves worthy of this pivotal responsibility.

Supervisors play a crucial role in the functioning of a starship. They are responsible for the well-being of the crew and oversee their work to guarantee the seamless execution of the ship's missions. The Royal Blue uniform symbolizes not only their authority but also their deep understanding of their ships' intricate systems and protocols.

Henson, known for a keen analytical mind and an unyielding sense of responsibility, brings a wealth of experience to the role. Cameron, with a background in engineering and a reputation for cool-headed decision-making, is poised to contribute significantly to the ship's technical operations. Rachel, an adept communicator with a knack for fostering camaraderie, is expected to excel in fostering a positive and collaborative environment among the crew.

Tyler Gotcher, captain of the Magellan, Commander Elinor Clark, captain of the Cassini, and Admiral James Porter expressed their confidence in the newly appointed supervisors. "Henson, Cameron, and Rachel have shown exceptional dedication and skill throughout their training," stated Admiral Porter. "I have full faith that they will uphold the values of Starfleet and contribute to the success of our missions."

The transition to a supervisory role on a starship is no small feat, and the trio's ascent to leadership reflects not only their individual accomplishments but also the high standards set by both their ships' captains and Admiral Porter. As they embark on their new roles, Henson, Cameron, and Rachel carry with them the weight of responsibility and the honor of serving on two of Starfleet's most revered vessels.

The crews of both ships eagerly anticipate the positive impact these new supervisors will have on their missions. With Henson, Cameron, and Rachel on the bridges and working in the Control Rooms, the starships Magellan and Cassini are poised to continue their legacy as beacons of exploration and discovery in the vast expanse of the cosmos.

The Voyager Club Held its January Meeting Last Saturday

The Christa McAuliffe Space Center's Voyager Club met for their monthly meeting on Saturday. To encourage its members to arrive on time, the club started with Bingo at 8:00 A.M. and the meeting itself started at 8:30 A.M. Several Voyagers won various prizes including $1,000,000 banknotes (good luck trying to spend them at the local gas and guzzle store :)

Club President Mikey called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M. after a hard-fought game of Bingo blackout, won by Marcus. His prize was a one ounce pure silver coin. The first item of business was new introductions.

Six new members of the club stood and introduced themselves. Some had just completed their first missions in the simulators as Voyager Volunteers this past week. I explained the new method of running departments and then turned the time to Dave Stevens who talked about the Global Jam coming to the Space Center this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Please read his Google Classroom post (posted a few days ago) for more information.

Jason monitoring an activity involving 3D glasses and photographs

Jason Trump is a member of the Voyager Academy's faculty in addition to his full-time job as Director of Education at Clark Planetarium in Salt Lake City. Jason was the instructor of the month and taught the monthly astronomy lesson on "Astronomy and the Science of Light".

Jason did an outstanding job taking light, the essence of astronomy, and making its use in discovery easy to understand. He used both hands on learning and discussions with photographs from both the Hubble and James Webb Telescopes to illustrate his lesson. We are lucky to have someone like Jason on our volunteer faculty because he shares our goal of "Creating a Space-Faring Civilization".

After Jason's lesson the traditional raffle prize drawing was held. This month several gift cards from Swig, Costa Vita, Starbucks, and Smash Burger were awarded by the Voyager Club's Leadership Team. Other prizes included a 3 in 1 charging station and a large wall tapestry of an astronaut batting a ball on a distant world. The meeting ended right on time at 9:45 A.M.

I want to thank former club president Aiden for supporting the Voyagers by attending. The monthly Voyager Club meeting is primarily for Volunteers and Explorers, but having Space Center staff members in attendance and showing support is very much appreciated.

The Voyager Academy's Writing and Acting Departments Hold New Workshops

Head Teacher Brylee taught the workshop "Story Writing and the Mission Binder" last Tuesday. Several Voyagers and CMSC staff attended. Story Writing and the Mission Binder is a four week course and is the first course offered by the Voyager Academy's new Writing Department. Keep an eye on the Google Classroom for news on new courses.

Headmaster Tyler taught Acting 101 "Beginning Acting for the New Volunteer" on Thursday. Tyler Weight is the Acting Department's Headmaster. Acting 101 is a required one meeting workshop for all new Voyager Volunteers. It is also open to experienced Voyagers who would like to brush up on the basics. Several of the Space Center's new Voyager Volunteers attended along with a few older Voyagers.

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