15th Class
Lynda Carter
(b. 1951)
Entertainment
California Connection:
• Lived in Los Angeles from 1972 to 1984
Steven Chu
(b. 1948)
Science
California Connection:
• Has worked primarily in California since the 1970s
Peggy Fleming
(b. 1948)
Sports
California Connection:
• Born in San Jose and raised in Morgan Hill, California
Barbara Morgan
(b. 1951)
Science
California Connection:
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Born and raised in Fresno, California
Achievements:
Barbara Morgan is an educator and retired NASA astronaut. She trained with the “Challenger” crew as the back-up for Teacher in Space Christa McAuliffe, and later served as a NASA astronaut for 10 years. She is now Distinguished Educator in Residence, Emeritus, at Boise State University.
Megan Rapinoe
(b. 1985)
Sports
California Connection:
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Born and raised in Redding, California
Achievements:
Soccer star Megan Rapinoe is known for her creative style of play and for her social activism. A two-time World Cup Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, she is a fan favorite and one of the game’s most technical and craftiest players.
Linda Ronstadt
(b. 1946)
Music
California Connection:
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Has been based primarily in California since 1964
