Firecrackers witness Artemis II moon launch

  • Counting down to liftoff on Friday, April 1, Wellington Junior High School Firecrackers gather in Shillalie Jones’ classroom to witness history, watching the successful launch of the Artemis II manned mission to the moon. This historic flight marks the first-time humans have headed towards the moon in over 50 years. “It’s truly an incredible moment to see our students inspired by the same wonder that captivated the world
    Counting down to liftoff on Friday, April 1, Wellington Junior High School Firecrackers gather in Shillalie Jones’ classroom to witness history, watching the successful launch of the Artemis II manned mission to the moon. This historic flight marks the first-time humans have headed towards the moon in over 50 years. “It’s truly an incredible moment to see our students inspired by the same wonder that captivated the world
  • during the Apollo 17 mission in 1972,” noted Coach Shannon Fisher, WJHS Principal. “A huge thank you to Mrs. Jones for making these historic moments so memorable and educational for our Firecrackers!” NASA’s Artemis II crew safely returned to Earth on Friday, April 10, as the Orion spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego at 8:07 p.m. ET. Wellington Junior High School
    during the Apollo 17 mission in 1972,” noted Coach Shannon Fisher, WJHS Principal. “A huge thank you to Mrs. Jones for making these historic moments so memorable and educational for our Firecrackers!” NASA’s Artemis II crew safely returned to Earth on Friday, April 10, as the Orion spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego at 8:07 p.m. ET. Wellington Junior High School

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