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Hobbies and interests
Aerial Silks
Athletic Training
Baking
Flying And Aviation
Gardening
Running
JROTC
Anthony Gonzalez
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Anthony Gonzalez
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Hello! I am a 17 year old Latino American and I have had dreams of pursuing aviation since I was only 7 years old! I have grown up in an Air Force family and relish on all that I have been able to experience much at such a young age. I was fortunate enough to receive my pilot's certificate the day I turned 17 through an AFJROTC scholarship and plan to continue flying at The Ohio State University. Through a J100 ROTC scholarship I now plan on pursing a commission in the United States Air Force, preferably as a pilot. Right now I participate in the academic team, track, CAP, and cross country. I also try to fly as much as I can in my free time in a real plane and with my part 107 commercial drone licence.
Education
Walter E Stebbins High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Majors of interest:
- Engineering, Other
Career
Dream career field:
Airlines/Aviation
Dream career goals:
Military & Then Commercial Aviation
Sports
Cross-Country Running
Varsity2023 – Present1 year
Awards
- scholar athlete
Track & Field
Varsity2021 – Present3 years
Awards
- Team Captian
- Scholar Athlete
Public services
Volunteering
Vacaville U10 Fast Pitch Softball — Volunteer Assistant Coach2021 – PresentVolunteering
National Honor Society — Tutor2023 – PresentVolunteering
AFJROTC — Manage events as part of senior staff2021 – Present
Future Interests
Entrepreneurship
Spirit of Wenatchee Aviation Scholarship
As my bio says, I have been interested in pursuing aviation ever since I was very young. I still remember the first time I stepped on a Southwest B737 and sat in my seat in awe; immediately realizing that this would be the love of my life. Even now I still act in the same way every time I fly between my parents' houses. It may sound cliche, but I truly can not imagine pursuing anything else. I have pivoted my life to setting myself up for success in this field. The driving factor in all of my success in my academic studies has been the idea that I can continue pursuing aviation after high school. additionally, my love for aviation extends beyond the cockpit. I build FPV RC planes and self-studied to get my part 107 commercial drone license. I also self-studied for my private pilot written exam and received a 95 to make myself a better applicant for the AFJROTC Flight Academy. My experiences pursuing my private pilot certificate at the Flight Academy reassured my belief that the cockpit would be the best office for me. I am thrilled to get a broader understanding of aviation through a flight training college degree as opposed to just learning what is necessary through a normal flight school.
Additionally, I have two options regarding what I want to do with my aviation degree and all of my advanced flight certificates. The first would be to follow in the footsteps of my parents and pursue a commission in the United States Air Force through the ROTC scholarship I was fortunate enough to receive. I would aim to certainly become a military aviator. A degree in aviation and the training I will receive in college would give me an immense edge in the Air Force's Undergraduate Pilot Training. If I do not receive a pilot slot through AFROTC, I would first serve my commitment to the Air Force and then use my ratings to flight instruct until I could soar the skies in an airliner. As you can see, one way or another, I will ensure that aviation and flight will be a part of my life no matter what happens.
Finally, a large part of my involvement in the community comes from my experience in AFJROTC. I have 40+ service hours doing numerous events to help our district and those in need. As a member of the AFJROTC senior staff, I have been in charge of running both a food and clothing donation drive. I also have participated in flag retirement ceremonies and color guards for local baseball games like the Dayton Dragons. Additionally, I participate in corps-wide service events like volunteering for the annual Air Force marathon right here in Dayton, Ohio. Apart from AFJROTC, I also participate in the community through the National Honor Society. Every week I tutor first graders at our district's elementary school in core subjects like math, reading, and writing. During the summers, whenever I am at my mom's house in California, I also like to make sure I am out in the community. Every year since I was a sophomore I have been a volunteer assistant coach for the Vacaville U10 Fast Pitch Softball team.
Kyle Rairdan Memorial Aviation Scholarship
As my bio says, I have been interested in pursuing aviation ever since I was very young. I still remember the first time I stepped on a Southwest B737 and sat in my seat in awe; immediately realizing that this would be the love of my life. Even now I still act in the same way every time I fly between my parents' houses. It may sound cliche, but I truly can not imagine pursuing anything else. I have pivoted my life to setting myself up for success in this field. The driving factor in all of my success in my academic studies has been the idea that I can continue pursuing aviation after high school. additionally, my love for aviation extends beyond the cockpit. I build FPV RC planes and self-studied to get my part 107 commercial drone license. I also self-studied for my private pilot written exam and received a 95 to make myself a better applicant for the AFJROTC Flight Academy. My experiences pursuing my private pilot certificate at the Flight Academy reassured my belief that the cockpit would be the best office for me. I am thrilled to get a broader understanding of aviation through a flight training college degree as opposed to just learning what is necessary through a normal flight school.
I have two options regarding what I want to do with my aviation degree and all of my advanced flight certificates. The first would be to follow in the footsteps of my parents and pursue a commission in the United States Air Force through the ROTC scholarship I was fortunate enough to receive. I would aim to certainly become a military aviator. A degree in aviation and the training I will receive in college would give me an immense edge in the Air Force's Undergraduate Pilot Training. If I do not receive a pilot slot through AFROTC, I would first serve my commitment to the Air Force and then use my ratings to flight instruct until I could soar the skies in an airliner. As you can see, one way or another, I will ensure that aviation and flight will be a part of my life no matter what happens.
A large part of my involvement in the community comes from my experience in AFJROTC. I have 40+ service hours doing numerous events to help our district and those in need. As a member of the AFJROTC senior staff, I have been in charge of running both a food and clothing donation drive. I also have participated in flag retirement ceremonies and color guards for local baseball games like the Dayton Dragons. Additionally, I participate in corps-wide service events like volunteering for the annual Air Force marathon right here in Dayton, Ohio. Apart from AFJROTC, I also participate in the community through the National Honor Society. Every week I tutor first graders at our district's elementary school in core subjects like math, reading, and writing. During the summers, whenever I am at my mom's house in California, I also like to make sure I am out in the community. Every year since I was a sophomore I have been a volunteer assistant coach for the Vacaville U10 Fast Pitch Softball team.
Joseph Lipovits Memorial Aviation Scholarship
As my bio says, I have been interested in pursuing aviation ever since I was very young. I still remember the first time I stepped on a Southwest B737 and sat in my seat in awe; immediately realizing that this would be the love of my life. Even now I still act in the same way every time I fly between my parents' houses. It may sound cliche, but I truly can not imagine pursuing anything else. I have pivoted my life to setting myself up for success in this field. The driving factor in all of my success in my academic studies has been the idea that I can continue pursuing aviation after high school. additionally, my love for aviation extends beyond the cockpit. I build FPV RC planes and self-studied to get my part 107 commercial drone license. I also self-studied for my private pilot written exam and received a 95 to make myself a better applicant for the AFJROTC Flight Academy. My experiences pursuing my private pilot certificate at the Flight Academy reassured my belief that the cockpit would be the best office for me. I am thrilled to get a broader understanding of aviation through a flight training college degree as opposed to just learning what is necessary through a normal flight school.
I have two options regarding what I want to do with my aviation degree and all of my advanced flight certificates. The first would be to follow in the footsteps of my parents and pursue a commission in the United States Air Force through the ROTC scholarship I was fortunate enough to receive. I would aim to certainly become a military aviator. A degree in aviation and the training I will receive in college would give me an immense edge in the Air Force's Undergraduate Pilot Training. If I do not receive a pilot slot through AFROTC, I would first serve my commitment to the Air Force and then use my ratings to flight instruct until I could soar the skies in an airliner. As you can see, one way or another, I will ensure that aviation and flight will be a part of my life no matter what happens.
A large part of my involvement in the community comes from my experience in AFJROTC. I have 40+ service hours doing numerous events to help our district and those in need. As a member of the AFJROTC senior staff, I have been in charge of running both a food and clothing donation drive. I also have participated in flag retirement ceremonies and color guards for local baseball games like the Dayton Dragons. Additionally, I participate in corps-wide service events like volunteering for the annual Air Force marathon right here in Dayton, Ohio. Apart from AFJROTC, I also participate in the community through the National Honor Society. Every week I tutor first graders at our district's elementary school in core subjects like math, reading, and writing. During the summers, whenever I am at my mom's house in California, I also like to make sure I am out in the community. Every year since I was a sophomore I have been a volunteer assistant coach for the Vacaville U10 Fast Pitch Softball team.