Framingham State University - Dial Yearbook (Framingham, MA)

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I ii 1' jlififfa. S. Christa Corrigan McAuliffe grew up in Framingham and received her Bachelor's Degree from Framingham State College in 1970. She lived in Concord, N.H. where she taught history. It was her interest in students that led her to apply for the position of first teacher in space. In the final competition, Christa ex- plained her hopes for the program. I want to de-mystify NASA and space flight, she said. The astronauts are not really con- necting with the average student in the classroom. I want students to see and understand the special perspective of space and relate it to them. Christa quickly earned the love of the nation with her enthu- siasm and zest for life. She was a pioneer in every sense of the word. People waited anxiously for Christa to teach from space, she was going to get her chance to humanize the technology of the space age. Everyone's hopes were shattered in the tragic explosion of the space shuttle Challenger. Christa and the six other astronauts on board were killed 75 seconds into their flight. A helpless nation I M y gl - Mmm . watched in fear, anger, and disbelief. Framingham State College suffered with the world. Christa had planned to speak at the graduation ceremonies in May. Great plans had been made for a welcome back ceremony. ln one devastating moment, everything was changedg F.S.C. had lost a hero. Christa McAuliffe was a tme hero. She was respected and admired by everyone. For Framingham State College students she was a promise of future accomplishments. She proved to all that the sky is no longer the limit. Chnsta's ideas and spirit will always live on at Framingham State College. As we are a part of her past, she will always be a part of our future. She has shown us how to reach for the stars. Christa will always hold a special place in the hearts of the class of 1986. In the words of her former student Jennifer LaPierre, we wish we had had the chance to say, Hi, Christa. We're with you all the way.