My friend and mentor in astronomy for over 20 years, Sam, received an award at this year's Stellafane Convention. I know this is just an ordinary picture, but he is an extraordinary teacher and is well deserving of this recognition. He received The Northeast Region of the Astronomical League SPECIAL SERVICE AWARD for his work in Astronomy Education. "With his lectures at New York City's Hayden Planetarium and the Edwin P. Hubble Planetarium in Brooklyn, Sam has guided the careers of so many astronomy students and has pointed some of them to professional careers in astronomy. His services as as Vice-president and newsletter editor of the Astronomical Society of Long Island, and as the Secretary of the Middle Atlantic Planetarium Society have been substantial. So to Professor Storch, we say that your service to astronomy in our region will not be forgotten." (Sam is moving to Florida at the end of the month - it will be really be tough not to have him nearby, after all these years.)
Sam doesn't look old enough to retire.
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