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Gene's Vision Lives On With Our Delta Flyer Student Team
Over 1/3 of a century ago, when STAR TREK was created, Gene Roddenberry dreamed of a future with no poverty or hunger, everyone free to pursue the occupation of their choosing, every child able to read, and people of all races coming together to solve problems and achieve greatness. Gene Roddenberry's dream is still with us. In Spring of 2002 a group of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders came together at Millennium Middle School, in Sanford, Florida, under the leadership of Science Teacher Wendy Elkes. They formed an after-school Star Trek Club, setting a goal to build a life-size replica of the DELTA FLYER from the television series VOYAGER to be used as a float in CENTRAL FLORIDA community events. Ms. Elkes obtained a grant from the Seminole County School Board. Our club raised funds to purchase a trailer, and helped with some of the work.
We also assist our Science Officer, Suzy Garrison, with Poinciana High School's FIRST Robotics Team at Poinciana High School - Kissimmee, Florida . We supported their efforts on Robotics Days at the Orlando Science Center during 2004 and 2005. We look forward to more opportunities to assist these talented teens as they move forward in competition. |
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On March 16th, 2003 our MMS Team debuted their Delta Flyer in Winter Park's St. Patrick's Day Parade. It was their feature project for SPACE DAY on May 1st, helping Millennium Middle School become a NATIONAL winner of a World Space Week Education Award.
Our MMS Student Team and their Delta Flyer have become regular participants with our group in parades and Community Events throughout Central Florida.
PHS's FIRST Robotics Team is inspiring Students in the Sciences, developing their creativity, and teaching them the benefits of technology.
In addition to our efforts with our Students, we also participate in Educational and Promotional activities with Orlando Science Center whenever we are invited. Using videos, coloring stations, posters, and hands-on displays, our presentations focus on the relationship of Star Trek technology to modern day sciences such as robotics, animation, and communications. Our Delta Flyer Student Team joins us each year, participating with WFTV Channel 9 and Orlando's U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, in Central Florida's Toys for Tots Drive. With their help, our Group has donated over 1000 toys since 2005. Each year we staff activity tables for children and visitors at WFTV Channel 9 drop-off events. Annually, over 1050,000 toys are distributed by our local Marines for distribution to children in need throughout our Community. |
Our Delta Flyer Student Team and our Crew in the staging area for Winter Park's 2006 Christmas Parade
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In Gene Roddenberry's own words: "We must remember that the promise of tomorrow will not be fulfilled easily. The collective commitment of our nations, as well as the vision, wisdom and hard work of many - many individuals will be required to bring our dreams to fruition. In a way, the Enterprise and the optimistic future in which it exists, might be thought of as a reminder of what we can achieve when we really try!!!" Want a Star Trek Club at your school? Send us an email. We'll help if we can. We believe in an exciting future! Email: usshaven@aol.com Star Trek, and all derivations thereof, are owned by Paramount Pictures a VIACOM company. No Infringement Intended. The USS Haven is NOT connected with Paramount, VIACOM, or Star Trek: The Official Fan Club. The USS Haven is a non-profit group of friends and fans who enjoy Star Trek. The USS Haven is not responsible for content of other links from this site. Many links are maintained by other organizations and are linked as a courtesy to this site
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