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She, along with six other astronauts perished on that mission

as it exploded shortly after launch on January 28, 1986.

She received her master's in education supervision and

administration from Bowie State University in 1978. And

although she left us way too soon, she made an impact on

those she taught and touched through her drive and

commitment to education. She was quoted as saying: Reach

for it. Push yourself as far as you can. That was her legacy

of striving for more.

State Senator Joanne Benson graduated from Bowie State

College with a B.S. in education in 1961. She has gone on to

serve in government on such initiatives such as serving on

the Task Force to Study the History and Legacy of Slavery in

Maryland; the Task Force to Study Repealing the

Disenfranchisement of Convicted Felons in Maryland; and on

the Maryland Commission on Disabilities. She has received

numerous awards for her contributions for her service in

government and to her community.

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