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MEET THE TEAM
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Hi! My name is Steve Temple. It is easy to understand where I acquired my interest in rocketry as I am the son of an engineer that conducted flight test at Arnold Engineering Development Corporation in Tullahoma Tennessee . In fact, dad worked for NASA for several years at their test center in San Jose, California before his retirement in 1997.
As a young boy, I had the opportunity to launch a variety of rockets with various propulsion systems; however it was not until 1992, I began building rockets that utilize solid propellant as a means of liftoff.
In 1991, Mom had been diagnosed with cancer and had very little time to live. I relocated to California briefly so I could spend some time with her. While enjoying my time with my mother and father, it was during this time, I purchased my first rocket kit (Saturn 1b). The launch was a great success and the best part was watching mom’s reaction. In fact you can view the video of the launch on this site.
After mom’s passing in 1994, my interest grew and I continued to build bigger and faster rockets, each time desiring to reach a higher altitude. My son Terry acquired an interest of launching rockets at two years old and his brother Alex, now five has equal interest in the hobby too. Both boys enjoy the hobby and it has been fun to watch them learn and grow in this hobby.
In 2004, I performed my first Build N’ Fly event at Terry’s school. The interest and popularity of these events has grown. In 2005, Team Ohio Rocketry was formed as an educational entity to conduct fun, educational programs on the evolution of space exploration. These programs are designed with an emphasis on youth ages 6 to 10. As the interest to conduct these programs is increasing, so will our desire to seek additional volunteers for our team. Please contact a member of Team Ohio Rocketry if you would like more information on the joys and rewards of being a volunteer on this team. |
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 Lee Berry has been in hobby rocketry since 1969 with his two younger brothers. Throughout the years, he has been able to be involved in national and local rocketry activities. He is currently a  member of NAR (National Association of Rocketry) and involved with his local rocket club, QUARK #624 (Queen City Area Rocket Klub). Lee has obtained a Level 2 NAR certification. He has also competed in many NAR competitions and has received many awards. Some of Lee’s greatest accomplishments include receiving a Certificate of Achievement for both Bronze and Silver Achievement Level, as well as receiving a 4th place trophy at NARAM 47. While attending NARAM 47, Lee was able to meet Verne Estes, founder of Estes Rockets. Just this past year, Lee took his dedication for rockets to a new level and decided to operate a local rocket business. |
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My
name is Mark Van Luvender. I'm a software developer in Dayton,
OH, and I've been involved in rocketry since I was in 5th grade. I
stopped building and flying through high  school and college, but got
back into after seeing the movie "October Sky". I originally started in
rocketry because I liked building models, and this was something
different! Plus, I lived on 10 acres of land with nothing on it but our
house, so I only had to go to my backyard to launch...I still miss that
house.
I got my level 1 high power certification Memorial Day weekend of 2006,
and am hoping to get my level 2 certification sometime in the next few
years after learning more about electronic payloads, and once my kids
are graduated and moved out, I can start convincing my wife that I need
level 3! I have a high power certification, but most of my flights are
still low power or mid power.
Rocketry is an amazing hobby that attracts amazing people. One of the
things that I like most about this hobby is the people you meet at
launches. It doesn't matter who you are - the rocketry community will
welcome you with open arms, and help you with any question you might
have in order to "keep the pointy end of the rocket up!" It's amazing
when you can help someone build and launch their first rocket, and know
that they can take that knowledge and apply it to other things they may
do in life, and they'll always have the memory of something they built
with their own hands streaking into a beautiful blue sky!
For someone just getting started in rocketry, I would tell them to take
their time and not rush things. Big rockets are exciting, but we all
started with small stuff and took the time to learn about the bigger
ones before we built them. There's alot you can learn in this hobby,
and it's best not to rush into things. Also, don't be afraid to ask
questions! There's no such thing as a "stupid question"!
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 Phil
Riley has been making and flying small rockets with his son and daughter
for a few years. Phil has helped Team Ohio Rocketry with Rocket Day at
Northwestern Elementary School (where his children attend school) the last
few years where he helps the students with rocket assembly. Phil has a
degree in Mechanical Engineering and worked as an engineer at The Boeing
Company in Seattle as a troubleshooting engineer in the 747 and 767
factories. Currently Phil creates custom furniture and cabinetry in his
business, Riley Woodworking. He lives in Springfield with his family. |
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| Scott Barnhart..Revision to be completed soon |
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Justin Walling..Revision to be completed soon |
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Jay Berry..Revision to be completed soon |
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