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Many
folks around the world have been watching the development of NASA's shuttle
Discovery since it blasted off October 23rd . This
especially includes Mainers and everyone at Coastal Studies for Girls, a
Freeport-based science and leadership school>, because Mission Commander
Colonel Pamela Melroy is carrying a banner bearing
the CSG logo. Several months ago, upon
learning of the new school's progress, Colonel Melroy
wanted to show her support of CSG's mission to help
girls reach leadership positions, especially in the sciences. Colonel Melroy, who has degrees in physics and astronomy as well
as Earth and planetary sciences, suggested that the school provide her with
an item suitable for space travel. The 14” x 8” lightweight banner,
created by Puelle Design of Colonel Melroy
will return to Earth after a 14-day mission to the International Space
Station. She then intends to autograph the banner and return it to the team
at Coastal Studies for Girls. For a school purposefully designed to raise the
aspirations of girls, this event has special significance: “In terms of
goal-setting and achievement, Colonel Melroy is
exactly the kind of
role model we intend to hold up for our students. We are very grateful to her
for this grand gesture of support,” commented
CONTACT: Pam
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