On May 26, 1951, a girl named Sally ride was born. She was born in Encino, California to Carol Joyce and Dale Burdell Ride. As a child, Sally and her sister were encouraged by her parents to follow their interests.
Sally Ride was an avid tennis player and had dreams of becoming a professional.
When Sally first graduated high school, she thought she might want to become a professional tennis player. However, after practicing all day, every day, for months, she realized a life of playing tennis wasn't for her.
She enrolled at Stanford University in California.Sally did well at Stanford. She first earned bachelor's degrees in physics and English. Then she earned a masters and a Ph.D. in physics, doing research in astrophysics
She enrolled at Stanford University in California.Sally did well at Stanford. She first earned bachelor's degrees in physics and English. Then she earned a masters and a Ph.D. in physics, doing research in astrophysics
Sally went to the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas to train to become an astronaut. She had to go through many types of training such as water training.