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Kenneth Gray Gray

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Bio

All I ever wanted to do is fly. And, to have the ability to show others that came from a ‘checkered background’ that you can do anything. All you have to do is stay focused.

Education

Fox Valley Technical College

Associate's degree program
2023 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Air Transportation

Fox Valley Technical College

Associate's degree program
2023 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
  • Minors:
    • History

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Associate's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Airlines/Aviation

    • Dream career goals:

    • Dump Truck

      GUSS Trucking
      2026 – Present7 months

    Sports

    Soccer

    Junior Varsity
    1995 – 20005 years

    Research

    • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

      GRAYSKIES ENTERPRISES LTD — Research
      2023 – Present

    Arts

    • GRAYSKIES ENTERPRISES LTD

      Photography
      2023 – Present

    Public services

    • Advocacy

      GRAYSKIES ENTERPRISES LTD — The Voice
      1995 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

    Elizabeth Schalk Memorial Scholarship
    In 2023, of August I was diagnosed with Kidney Prenchyma stemming from passing a second kidney stone. My family had just suffered losing my aunt from breast cancer, that was so invasive it ate her alive. The family struggled with the funeral. And, now I was informed that I have this disease. I didn’t want to tell anyone, because I didn’t want to put them through any depressing state that they’ve just endured. So, I went to my doctor appointments alone. Being a 40-year old man, I figured I could do this by myself. I had moments of weakness, where I just went somewhere alone. I took ibuprofen for the pain while I waited for the surgery. I worked 3rd shift in a warehouse and took Aviation classes when I got off. Tiredness became my best friend, my grades slipped a little bit. However, I am determined to accomplish what I set out to do, cancer or not. My doctor informed me that, we would preform a partial nephrectomy to remove the mass. Because, of multiple kidney stones that I possessed, the cancerous cells were discovered. As my doctor described it, it was “an accidental found.” I marvel at people who have been diagnosed with cancer and have their entire family, friends and community blessed them with undying support. And, here I am going through this ordeal solo. It changes one’s prospective on life. School allowed me to be detracted from this deadly virus that’s my body. I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY. On 22.February the surgery was a success and I have been in remission since then. I’m still in school, but I struggle with my tuition. If granted this scholarship, I would be able to share my experience on a broader scale…
    J&Y Law Yahouda Yahoudai Service Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Barbara Cain Literary Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Craig Huffman Memorial Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Bright Lights Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    James Diorato Memorial Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Working Student Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Sharra Rainbolt Memorial Scholarship
    In 2023, of August I was diagnosed with Kidney Prenchyma stemming from passing a second kidney stone. My family had just suffered losing my aunt from breast cancer, that was so invasive it ate her alive. The family struggled with the funeral. And, now I was informed that I have this disease. I didn’t want to tell anyone, because I didn’t want to put them through any depressing state that they’ve just endured. So, I went to my doctor appointments alone. Being a 40-year old man, I figured I could do this by myself. I had moments of weakness, where I just went somewhere alone. I took ibuprofen for the pain while I waited for the surgery. I worked 3rd shift in a warehouse and took Aviation classes when I got off. Tiredness became my best friend, my grades slipped a little bit. However, I am determined to accomplish what I set out to do, cancer or not. My doctor informed me that, we would preform a partial nephrectomy to remove the mass. Because, of multiple kidney stones that I possessed, the cancerous cells were discovered. As my doctor described it, it was “an accidental found.” I marvel at people who have been diagnosed with cancer and have their entire family, friends and community blessed them with undying support. And, here I am going through this ordeal solo. It changes one’s prospective on life. School allowed me to be detracted from this deadly virus that’s my body. I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY. On 22.February the surgery was a success and I have been in remission since then. I’m still in school, but I struggle with my tuition. If granted this scholarship, I would be able to share my experience on a broader scale…
    WCEJ Thornton Foundation Low-Income Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Larry Darnell Green Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Champions Of A New Path Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Joe Gilroy "Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan" Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Gladys Ruth Legacy “Service“ Memorial Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Aviation Excellence Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Spirit of Wenatchee Aviation Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Michael Rudometkin Memorial Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    AROC AI/ML Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Hampton Roads Unity "Be a Pillar" Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Bulkthreads.com's "Let's Aim Higher" Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Simon Strong Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Lotus Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. Im Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, this passion that bit me in my soul. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Sandra West ALS Foundation Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Emerging Leaders in STEM Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    New Light: Illuminating Your Future Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Dick Loges Veteran Entrepreneur Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Forever90 Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Minorities in STEM Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    M.R. Brooks Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    STLF Memorial Pay It Forward Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Byte into STEM Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Scholarship for US/Algerian and US/Palestinian Community Members
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Patricia Lindsey Jackson Foundation - Eva Mae Jackson Scholarship of Education
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    7023 Minority Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Dinakara Rao Memorial Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Students Impacted by Incarceration Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Mark A. Jefferson Teaching Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Sola Family Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY. Just to show my all of her hard work paid off…
    Adrin Ohaekwe Memorial Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    First Generation College, First Generation Immigrant Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. The long hours of training after I came home from work. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof! I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option! Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Hines Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Ruthie Brown Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. It’s my passion! I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! I am living proof, despite what you go through, anything is possible… As it stands now, I’m not even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. They say, they think of me when they see a plane flying. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Our Destiny Our Future Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Stephan L. Daniels Lift As We Climb Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Dan Leahy Scholarship Fund
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Kyle Rairdan Memorial Aviation Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    G.A. Johnston Memorial Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Trudgers Fund
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Travel Not to Escape Study Abroad Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Let Your Light Shine Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    LOVE like JJ Scholarship in Memory of Jonathan "JJ" Day
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    John Acuña Memorial Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Law Family Single Parent Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Students with Congenital Heart Defects Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Strength in Adversity Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Selective Mutism Step Forward Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Raise Me Up to DO GOOD Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Robert F. Lawson Fund for Careers that Care
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Rainbow Futures Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Priscilla Shireen Luke Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Lotus Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street depressed about life. I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment on the table were his magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently.
    Prince Justice Memorial Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Mikey Taylor Memorial Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Brooks Martin Memorial Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Kalia D. Davis Memorial Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Imm Astronomy Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Jessica's Journey Brain Tumor Survivor Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Ali Safai Memorial Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Arthur and Elana Panos Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Zedikiah Randolph Memorial Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Nabi Nicole Grant Memorial Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Shanique Gravely Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Kevin Howard Memorial Flying Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    James T. Godwin Memorial Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Dr. G. Yvette Pegues Disability Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Brent Gordon Foundation Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Jim Maxwell Memorial Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Edwards Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Hearts on Sleeves, Minds in College Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Harry & Mary Sheaffer Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Second Chance Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Phoenix Opportunity Award
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Hines Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Bick First Generation Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Harvey and Geneva Mabry Second Time Around Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Sandra West ALS Foundation Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Travis Ely Collegiate Angler Memorial Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Rev. and Mrs. E B Dunbar Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Hector L. Villarreal Memorial Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Kim Moon Bae Underrepresented Students Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Community College Matters Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Mohamed Magdi Taha Memorial Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Qwik Card Scholarship
    Building credit early allows you to make it a reflex, so you get your spending out of control. I wish to use my high credit score as means to invest in things that comes with being restricted from having a not so positive credit score. The smartest money move, I’ve made was investing in my future by paying for more flight lessons. It has always been a passion of mine to fly airplanes. So, I gotten myself admitted to college for aviation. One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Sherman S. Howard Legacy Foundation Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Mark A. Jefferson Teaching Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Craig Huffman Memorial Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    Debra S. Jackson New Horizons Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.
    James Diorato Memorial Scholarship
    One day I was walking down the street and depressed about life. And, I heard someone say, “hold your head up”. I didn’t know who said it, but when I did I saw a Cessna. At the time I didn’t know it was that. I just saw a plane, I didn’t really pay attention to it, or so I thought. A couple of years go by, I’m in and out of trouble. One day, I’m at a doctor’s appointment and on the table were this magazine of airplanes. As I was thumbing through the magazine, I thought, ‘that’s different’. Still not thinking much about it. When I got home I saw a program on WWII, and the Tuskegee Airmen were on it and their contribution to America. That was it! I applied to Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh, and was surprised that I was excepted. Then, came the reality, that this is hard! From the basic class work to endeavoring to FLYING an airplane. Not to mention, the point of getting into the cockpit, with getting my Medical (2nd Class) The long hours of training after I came home from work. Just exhausted. Still, I know that this is what I must do… to be an Aviator. I like to think that I’ve watched all movies, shows on aviation. Even my family celebrate what I’m doing, they might not be so quick to fly with me, but it’s not for them. I wish to show the disenfranchised, minorities, and older people that you can do whatever it is that you want to do. All it takes is a little bit of patience, and perseverance. Anything is possible! As it stands now, I’m even halfway through just my basic training. Quitting isn’t an option, so I’m taking on odd jobs for this most important and expensive passion that bit me in my soul. It takes up so much of my thinking energy. Every Pratt & Whitney, turboprop or jet engine that flies overhead; I’m forced to look ‘hold my head up’. I even have friends and relatives looking at airplanes differently. Aviation went from a dream to becoming a way of life for me. I still wish I could have joined the military only to be in the Airforce, however, my age is beyond the recruitment. So, I’m at peace with being part of the General Aviation Community, just as long as I can FLY.