FSD3 Celebrates Life of Dr. Ronald E. McNair

Posted on 01/29/2020

Florence County School District Three celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Ronald E. McNair Thursday, January 29, with a program featuring students from throughout the district at Dr. Ronald E. McNair School of Digital Communication and Leadership.

The annual program remembers the life of Dr. McNair who was killed while aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger when it exploded 73 seconds of liftoff on January 28, 1986.

The program opened with 73 seconds of silence for those attending to remember Dr. McNair and the other crew members of the space shuttle.

Dr. McNair was remembered through musical performances by the second grade chorus from Lake City Early Childhood Center, J. C. Lynch Elementary students a combined choir comprised of students from J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet School, Dr. Ronald E. McNair School and Lake City High School.

Students from Olanta Creative Arts and Science Magnet School remembered Dr. McNair with “Poems of Promise,” while Scranton Elementary STEAM Academy celebrated Dr. McNair with original artwork and poetry. J. Paul Truluck students Destinee Alexander and Sydney Morris produced a video titled “Ronald E. McNair: Our Inspiration,” while students from Dr. Ronald E. McNair School performed a skit of the astronaut’s life titled “Moments of Definement.”

Patrick Pinckney, president of Life & Hope, a non-profit organization that operates Manifest Mentoring Academy for boys 12-18 years old, was the guest speaker. Mr. Pinckney spoke to students about creating a legacy and goals, asking students how they want to be remembered.

FSD3 Superintendent Laura Hickson closed the program encouraging students to strive to reach their full potential like Dr. McNair did.
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