Arlington Christian School - Diakonos Yearbook (Arlington, WA)

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WE MOURN OUR SEVEN CHALLENGERS Space Shuttle Tragedy On January 28, 1986, the im- possible finally happened. After 20 years of space perfection, the inevitable came to be. The space shuttle CHALLENGER was lifting off for the 25th mis- sion with a very special person on board. This was to be the first mission with a teacher aboard. That person was one who our country came to love, Christa McAuliffe. She was a high school teacher from Con- cord, NH. Also aboard was one representing our state, Com- mander Dick Scobee. He was from CleElum, Washington. The mission didn't last very long. Ninety seconds after lift-off, the shuttle exploded, sending our country into a deep state of shock. These are the seven Chal- lengers our country lost: Commander Francis R. Scobee Pilot Michael J. Smith Gregory B. Jarvis Ronald E. McNair Ellison S. Onizuka Juidth A. Resnik Christa McAuliffe The students at our school could not believe something like this could happen. The space shuttle was one we all came to trust and believe in. Having the teacher in space felt like some part of us was going to be up there also. Now that she is gone, it feels like a part of us is gone. 9

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N MEMORIAM Mrs. Ruth Croad Ruth Croad, Kindergarten teacher and loved friend of many went home to be with her Lord following a year long battle with cancer. Since 1977, Mrs. Croad had been nuturing little ones as they entered school, preparing them for the struc- tured environment of the class- room, introducing them to the world of letters that menas something and to the many concepts that kindegarten stu- dents can learn. Ruth was a multi-dimensional person. She was a superior teacher, administering love with firmness. She was a good cook, an excellent seamstress, did beautiful handwork, loved ac- tive sports, a good musician and an animal lover. Between man- aging her kennel business, be- ng active in her church fellow- ship, and teaching four days a week, Ruth was a busy lady. And she liked it that way. Following her home-going on October 30, 1985, many friends have expressed their sympathy in gifts to Arlington Christian School. This fund has been des- ignated for the purchase of fil- ing cabinet for each classroom- a project that would have cer- tainly pleased her! Although Ruth is sorely missed, we do not grieve as those who have no hope. Her strong faith in her Lord was a testimony to all who observed her battle. We will see her some day! Meanwhile, she has left be- hind many young children who have learned about Jesus through their kindergarten teacher. Mrs. Kathy Engell 8

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SENIORS The class with class having different pathways . . . . . . In Coolness 10