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CHSAA Distinguished Alumni
   Each year the Centralia High School Alumni Association recognizes distinguished alumni from all walks of life and occupations.  Don Beckmeyer was a member of the induction class of 2014 and was honored in ceremonies at the high school and the Elks Lodge.  see photos


2014
Don Beckmeyer


Class of 1980

Received an AS -- Kaskaskia College, 1984

Graduated, BS -- Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1986

 Serves as Deputy Director of Engineering and Test at NASA's Stennis Space Center

Served as Systems Engineer at the Kennedy Space Center

Served as Project Manager for testing of Space Shuttle Main Engines at White Sands Test Facility

Served as Project Manager for testing of Space Shuttle Main Engines at White Sands Test Facility

Served as Deputy Manager of Safety and Mission Assurance at the Johnson Space Center

Was a member of Mission Management Team for 2 Space Shuttle Flights

Received NASA's Space Flight Leadership Award


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