Scobee to host open house on 30th anniversary of shuttle disaster

Dick Scobee Elementary commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster with an open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28 at Dick Scobee Elementary, 1031 14th St. NE, Auburn.

January 20, 2016 6:11 pm

For the Reporter

Dick Scobee Elementary commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster with an open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28 at Dick Scobee Elementary, 1031 14th St. NE, Auburn.

Events include a reception and a memorial video, tours of the school, NASA memorabilia and student presentations.

NASA astronaut Dick Scobee, a 1957 graduate of Auburn High School, was the commander of the shuttle and among the seven crew members killed in the explosion moments after takeoff from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on Jan. 28, 1986.

After the Challenger explosion, North Auburn Elementary School was renamed Dick Scobee Elementary to honor the astronaut and commander.

For more information about the event, please contact Amanda Brooks, abrooks@auburn.wednet.edu, or call 253-931-4984.