The Challenger Learning Center of Arizona has had a long trip so far, and we’ve only just
begun.
MAY 1995 – Congressman Stump
invites PUSD to apply.
DEC 1995 – PUSD submits
application.c
FEB 1996 – PUSD CLC of AZ
approved.
FEB 1996 – ORCUTT/WINSLOW agrees
to design new building.
MAR 1996 – 1st CLC Visioning
Committee meeting.
JULY 1996 – 1st DONATIONS – McCoy
Motors, City of Peoria, Del Webb.
AUG 1996 – PEEF adopts $250,000
goal.
NOV 1996 – WESTMARC’s Best of the
West Chairman’s Award winner.
DEC 1996 – Unveiled CLC of AZ
logo by artist Bob McCall.
JAN 1997 – ORGANIZATION, Board of
Directors and election of officers.
FEB 1997 – CLC FUNDRAISING AT
ARROWHEAD TOWNE CENTER.
APR 1997 – WINNER OF ASPRA
Awards.
MAY 1997 – Student trip to
Dominguez Hills on 1st National Space Day.
FEB 1998 – PUSD hires Craig Weeks
as 1st teacher for the Arizona CLC.
MAR 1998 – Bob McCall announces
intent to build McCall Museum of Space Art adjacent to the Center.
MAY 1998 – First Newsletter
published for CLC of AZ.
MAY 1998 – CLC Attends emerging
site workshop in preparation of opening.
MAY 1998 – CLC Celebrates 2nd
Space Day: displays in public libraries, Borders Books, Barnes & Noble and the 1st
electronic field trip for Cherokee Elementary 5th grade class.
MAY 1998 – CLC of Arizona
announces website: www.azchallenger.org created
by Vince Marino of AZ Web Pros (formerly
Logical Business Solutions)
SEP 1998 – Target General is
selected as general contractor.
OCT 1998 – Ground-breaking
ceremonies were held.
AUG 1999 – Construction Begins
!!! see pics
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