“What are you doing after high school?”, everyone asks. One year ago, the only thing I wanted from life was love and happiness. All I knew about my future was skating, animals, relationships, and learning would continue. It was stressful deciding on the many professions that interest me; mathematics, quantum physics, psychology with a concentration in learning disorders, architectural design, accounting, and electrical engineering. I love learning, yet none of it satisfied me to stay engaged and continue to reach further. Since I was seven years old, figure skating has shaped my character physically and mentally. I learned how to have an expectation for myself and that having standards is more important than the judgment of others. The training taught me structure, tests taught me accomplishment, and performance highlighted my own creative flair which makes me unique. My body and brain are equally formed to be strong, yet flexible. My aunty, who has always been supportive of me has an interesting career as a flight attendant. I am fascinated with the adventures she experiences through travel. Flight attending was just the next interesting career. Coincidently, having peers in high school share their mentorship experience at a flight school inspired me to the possibilities in aviation. Further research about the regulations an aircraft needs to comply with for crew safety and the teamwork involved, built my confidence in pursuing aviation. Aviation is all my interests into one path, this motivated me to become a pilot. At first, it felt like a far-fetched dream, similar to being a mathematician when I was five. I get “butterflies” when I say it out loud because it feels more real every time. Piloting is very fitting because I love being and thinking beyond with discovery and adventure. Deciding to pursue piloting at the end of my junior year, I had no direction of where to start. Luckily, I was able to attend a four-week aviation class at my high school and Honolulu’s ACE Academy hosted by OBAP this past summer. Through both programs, I had the opportunity to use state-of-the-art flight simulators, learn basic ground school, visit multiple military facilities, explore various aircraft, visit Honolulu’s main ATC tower, and have my first discovery flight. This summer was exciting; I realized how challenging, yet rewarding piloting can be. I feel very fortunate to have supporting people in my life. One man in particular that I look up to as a mentor, person, and friend is a huge impact on me. He inspires me to mentor and influence others in a positive manner. I believe our purpose is to make a positive impact with good intentions. Previously, I have tutored children at my school and taught people how to figure skate. In the future, I want to show young minds the greatness in themselves and aviation. I want to teach people that skills can be learned, so there are no excuses for letting the absence of skills stop you from pursuing your dreams. Flight school is an investment of time and money into my future. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Life is a journey, not a destination”. Although aviation is about going places, the destination does not matter without preparation and mindfulness when flying. Challenging yourself to grow and learn is what life and flying are about. I am challenged with figuring out how to financially support the foundation of my piloting journey. Luckily, there are scholarships that support students with their future. If awarded, I will have financial relief and compound the investment for me to mentor and advocate for the aviation profession.

“What are you doing after high school?”, everyone asks. One year ago, the only thing I wanted from life was love and happiness. All I knew about my future was skating, animals, relationships, and learning would continue. It was stressful deciding on the many professions that interest me; mathematics, quantum physics, psychology with a concentration in learning disorders, architectural design, accounting, and electrical engineering. I love learning, yet none of it satisfied me to stay engaged and continue to reach further. Since I was seven years old, figure skating has shaped my character physically and mentally. I learned how to have an expectation for myself and that having standards is more important than the judgment of others. The training taught me structure, tests taught me accomplishment, and performance highlighted my own creative flair which makes me unique. My body and brain are equally formed to be strong, yet flexible. My aunty, who has always been supportive of me has an interesting career as a flight attendant. I am fascinated with the adventures she experiences through travel. Flight attending was just the next interesting career. Coincidently, having peers in high school share their mentorship experience at a flight school inspired me to the possibilities in aviation. Further research about the regulations an aircraft needs to comply with for crew safety and the teamwork involved, built my confidence in pursuing aviation. Aviation is all my interests into one path, this motivated me to become a pilot. At first, it felt like a far-fetched dream, similar to being a mathematician when I was five. I get “butterflies” when I say it out loud because it feels more real every time. Piloting is very fitting because I love being and thinking beyond with discovery and adventure. Deciding to pursue piloting at the end of my junior year, I had no direction of where to start. Luckily, I was able to attend a four-week aviation class at my high school and Honolulu’s ACE Academy hosted by OBAP this past summer. Through both programs, I had the opportunity to use state-of-the-art flight simulators, learn basic ground school, visit multiple military facilities, explore various aircraft, visit Honolulu’s main ATC tower, and have my first discovery flight. This summer was exciting; I realized how challenging, yet rewarding piloting can be. I feel very fortunate to have supporting people in my life. One man in particular that I look up to as a mentor, person, and friend is a huge impact on me. He inspires me to mentor and influence others in a positive manner. I believe our purpose is to make a positive impact with good intentions. Previously, I have tutored children at my school and taught people how to figure skate. In the future, I want to show young minds the greatness in themselves and aviation. I want to teach people that skills can be learned, so there are no excuses for letting the absence of skills stop you from pursuing your dreams. Flight school is an investment of time and money into my future. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Life is a journey, not a destination”. Although aviation is about going places, the destination does not matter without preparation and mindfulness when flying. Challenging yourself to grow and learn is what life and flying are about. I am challenged with figuring out how to financially support the foundation of my piloting journey. Luckily, there are scholarships that support students with their future. If awarded, I will have financial relief and compound the investment for me to mentor and advocate for the aviation profession.

“What are you doing after high school?”, everyone asks. One year ago, the only thing I wanted from life was love and happiness. All I knew about my future was skating, animals, relationships, and learning would continue. It was stressful deciding on the many professions that interest me; mathematics, quantum physics, psychology with a concentration in learning disorders, architectural design, accounting, and electrical engineering. I love learning, yet none of it satisfied me to stay engaged and continue to reach further. Since I was seven years old, figure skating has shaped my character physically and mentally. I learned how to have an expectation for myself and that having standards is more important than the judgment of others. The training taught me structure, tests taught me accomplishment, and performance highlighted my own creative flair which makes me unique. My body and brain are equally formed to be strong, yet flexible. My aunty, who has always been supportive of me has an interesting career as a flight attendant. I am fascinated with the adventures she experiences through travel. Flight attending was just the next interesting career. Coincidently, having peers in high school share their mentorship experience at a flight school inspired me to the possibilities in aviation. Further research about the regulations an aircraft needs to comply with for crew safety and the teamwork involved, built my confidence in pursuing aviation. Aviation is all my interests into one path, this motivated me to become a pilot. At first, it felt like a far-fetched dream, similar to being a mathematician when I was five. I get “butterflies” when I say it out loud because it feels more real every time. Piloting is very fitting because I love being and thinking beyond with discovery and adventure. Deciding to pursue piloting at the end of my junior year, I had no direction of where to start. Luckily, I was able to attend a four-week aviation class at my high school and Honolulu’s ACE Academy hosted by OBAP this past summer. Through both programs, I had the opportunity to use state-of-the-art flight simulators, learn basic ground school, visit multiple military facilities, explore various aircraft, visit Honolulu’s main ATC tower, and have my first discovery flight. This summer was exciting; I realized how challenging, yet rewarding piloting can be. I feel very fortunate to have supporting people in my life. One man in particular that I look up to as a mentor, person, and friend is a huge impact on me. He inspires me to mentor and influence others in a positive manner. I believe our purpose is to make a positive impact with good intentions. Previously, I have tutored children at my school and taught people how to figure skate. In the future, I want to show young minds the greatness in themselves and aviation. I want to teach people that skills can be learned, so there are no excuses for letting the absence of skills stop you from pursuing your dreams. Flight school is an investment of time and money into my future. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Life is a journey, not a destination”. Although aviation is about going places, the destination does not matter without preparation and mindfulness when flying. Challenging yourself to grow and learn is what life and flying are about. I am challenged with figuring out how to financially support the foundation of my piloting journey. Luckily, there are scholarships that support students with their future. If awarded, I will have financial relief and compound the investment for me to mentor and advocate for the aviation profession.

“What are you doing after high school?”, everyone asks. One year ago, the only thing I wanted from life was love and happiness. All I knew about my future was skating, animals, relationships, and learning would continue. It was stressful deciding on the many professions that interest me; mathematics, quantum physics, psychology with a concentration in learning disorders, architectural design, accounting, and electrical engineering. I love learning, yet none of it satisfied me to stay engaged and continue to reach further. Since I was seven years old, figure skating has shaped my character physically and mentally. I learned how to have an expectation for myself and that having standards is more important than the judgment of others. The training taught me structure, tests taught me accomplishment, and performance highlighted my own creative flair which makes me unique. My body and brain are equally formed to be strong, yet flexible. My aunty, who has always been supportive of me has an interesting career as a flight attendant. I am fascinated with the adventures she experiences through travel. Flight attending was just the next interesting career. Coincidently, having peers in high school share their mentorship experience at a flight school inspired me to the possibilities in aviation. Further research about the regulations an aircraft needs to comply with for crew safety and the teamwork involved, built my confidence in pursuing aviation. Aviation is all my interests into one path, this motivated me to become a pilot. At first, it felt like a far-fetched dream, similar to being a mathematician when I was five. I get “butterflies” when I say it out loud because it feels more real every time. Piloting is very fitting because I love being and thinking beyond with discovery and adventure. Deciding to pursue piloting at the end of my junior year, I had no direction of where to start. Luckily, I was able to attend a four-week aviation class at my high school and Honolulu’s ACE Academy hosted by OBAP this past summer. Through both programs, I had the opportunity to use state-of-the-art flight simulators, learn basic ground school, visit multiple military facilities, explore various aircraft, visit Honolulu’s main ATC tower, and have my first discovery flight. This summer was exciting; I realized how challenging, yet rewarding piloting can be. I feel very fortunate to have supporting people in my life. One man in particular that I look up to as a mentor, person, and friend is a huge impact on me. He inspires me to mentor and influence others in a positive manner. I believe our purpose is to make a positive impact with good intentions. Previously, I have tutored children at my school and taught people how to figure skate. In the future, I want to show young minds the greatness in themselves and aviation. I want to teach people that skills can be learned, so there are no excuses for letting the absence of skills stop you from pursuing your dreams. Flight school is an investment of time and money into my future. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Life is a journey, not a destination”. Although aviation is about going places, the destination does not matter without preparation and mindfulness when flying. Challenging yourself to grow and learn is what life and flying are about. I am challenged with figuring out how to financially support the foundation of my piloting journey. Luckily, there are scholarships that support students with their future. If awarded, I will have financial relief and compound the investment for me to mentor and advocate for the aviation profession.

“What are you doing after high school?”, everyone asks. One year ago, the only thing I wanted from life was love and happiness. All I knew about my future was skating, animals, relationships, and learning would continue. It was stressful deciding on the many professions that interest me; mathematics, quantum physics, psychology with a concentration in learning disorders, architectural design, accounting, and electrical engineering. I love learning, yet none of it satisfied me to stay engaged and continue to reach further. Since I was seven years old, figure skating has shaped my character physically and mentally. I learned how to have an expectation for myself and that having standards is more important than the judgment of others. The training taught me structure, tests taught me accomplishment, and performance highlighted my own creative flair which makes me unique. My body and brain are equally formed to be strong, yet flexible. My aunty, who has always been supportive of me has an interesting career as a flight attendant. I am fascinated with the adventures she experiences through travel. Flight attending was just the next interesting career. Coincidently, having peers in high school share their mentorship experience at a flight school inspired me to the possibilities in aviation. Further research about the regulations an aircraft needs to comply with for crew safety and the teamwork involved, built my confidence in pursuing aviation. Aviation is all my interests into one path, this motivated me to become a pilot. At first, it felt like a far-fetched dream, similar to being a mathematician when I was five. I get “butterflies” when I say it out loud because it feels more real every time. Piloting is very fitting because I love being and thinking beyond with discovery and adventure. Deciding to pursue piloting at the end of my junior year, I had no direction of where to start. Luckily, I was able to attend a four-week aviation class at my high school and Honolulu’s ACE Academy hosted by OBAP this past summer. Through both programs, I had the opportunity to use state-of-the-art flight simulators, learn basic ground school, visit multiple military facilities, explore various aircraft, visit Honolulu’s main ATC tower, and have my first discovery flight. This summer was exciting; I realized how challenging, yet rewarding piloting can be. I feel very fortunate to have supporting people in my life. One man in particular that I look up to as a mentor, person, and friend is a huge impact on me. He inspires me to mentor and influence others in a positive manner. I believe our purpose is to make a positive impact with good intentions. Previously, I have tutored children at my school and taught people how to figure skate. In the future, I want to show young minds the greatness in themselves and aviation. I want to teach people that skills can be learned, so there are no excuses for letting the absence of skills stop you from pursuing your dreams. Flight school is an investment of time and money into my future. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Life is a journey, not a destination”. Although aviation is about going places, the destination does not matter without preparation and mindfulness when flying. Challenging yourself to grow and learn is what life and flying are about. I am challenged with figuring out how to financially support the foundation of my piloting journey. Luckily, there are scholarships that support students with their future. If awarded, I will have financial relief and compound the investment for me to mentor and advocate for the aviation profession.

“What are you doing after high school?”, everyone asks. One year ago, the only thing I wanted from life was love and happiness. All I knew about my future was skating, animals, relationships, and learning would continue. It was stressful deciding on the many professions that interest me; mathematics, quantum physics, psychology with a concentration in learning disorders, architectural design, accounting, and electrical engineering. I love learning, yet none of it satisfied me to stay engaged and continue to reach further. Since I was seven years old, figure skating has shaped my character physically and mentally. I learned how to have an expectation for myself and that having standards is more important than the judgment of others. The training taught me structure, tests taught me accomplishment, and performance highlighted my own creative flair which makes me unique. My body and brain are equally formed to be strong, yet flexible. My aunty, who has always been supportive of me has an interesting career as a flight attendant. I am fascinated with the adventures she experiences through travel. Flight attending was just the next interesting career. Coincidently, having peers in high school share their mentorship experience at a flight school inspired me to the possibilities in aviation. Further research about the regulations an aircraft needs to comply with for crew safety and the teamwork involved, built my confidence in pursuing aviation. Aviation is all my interests into one path, this motivated me to become a pilot. At first, it felt like a far-fetched dream, similar to being a mathematician when I was five. I get “butterflies” when I say it out loud because it feels more real every time. Piloting is very fitting because I love being and thinking beyond with discovery and adventure. Deciding to pursue piloting at the end of my junior year, I had no direction of where to start. Luckily, I was able to attend a four-week aviation class at my high school and Honolulu’s ACE Academy hosted by OBAP this past summer. Through both programs, I had the opportunity to use state-of-the-art flight simulators, learn basic ground school, visit multiple military facilities, explore various aircraft, visit Honolulu’s main ATC tower, and have my first discovery flight. This summer was exciting; I realized how challenging, yet rewarding piloting can be. I feel very fortunate to have supporting people in my life. One man in particular that I look up to as a mentor, person, and friend is a huge impact on me. He inspires me to mentor and influence others in a positive manner. I believe our purpose is to make a positive impact with good intentions. Previously, I have tutored children at my school and taught people how to figure skate. In the future, I want to show young minds the greatness in themselves and aviation. I want to teach people that skills can be learned, so there are no excuses for letting the absence of skills stop you from pursuing your dreams. Flight school is an investment of time and money into my future. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Life is a journey, not a destination”. Although aviation is about going places, the destination does not matter without preparation and mindfulness when flying. Challenging yourself to grow and learn is what life and flying are about. I am challenged with figuring out how to financially support the foundation of my piloting journey. Luckily, there are scholarships that support students with their future. If awarded, I will have financial relief and compound the investment for me to mentor and advocate for the aviation profession.

“What are you doing after high school?”, everyone asks. One year ago, the only thing I wanted from life was love and happiness. All I knew about my future was skating, animals, relationships, and learning would continue. It was stressful deciding on the many professions that interest me; mathematics, quantum physics, psychology with a concentration in learning disorders, architectural design, accounting, and electrical engineering. I love learning, yet none of it satisfied me to stay engaged and continue to reach further. Since I was seven years old, figure skating has shaped my character physically and mentally. I learned how to have an expectation for myself and that having standards is more important than the judgment of others. The training taught me structure, tests taught me accomplishment, and performance highlighted my own creative flair which makes me unique. My body and brain are equally formed to be strong, yet flexible. My aunty, who has always been supportive of me has an interesting career as a flight attendant. I am fascinated with the adventures she experiences through travel. Flight attending was just the next interesting career. Coincidently, having peers in high school share their mentorship experience at a flight school inspired me to the possibilities in aviation. Further research about the regulations an aircraft needs to comply with for crew safety and the teamwork involved, built my confidence in pursuing aviation. Aviation is all my interests into one path, this motivated me to become a pilot. At first, it felt like a far-fetched dream, similar to being a mathematician when I was five. I get “butterflies” when I say it out loud because it feels more real every time. Piloting is very fitting because I love being and thinking beyond with discovery and adventure. Deciding to pursue piloting at the end of my junior year, I had no direction of where to start. Luckily, I was able to attend a four-week aviation class at my high school and Honolulu’s ACE Academy hosted by OBAP this past summer. Through both programs, I had the opportunity to use state-of-the-art flight simulators, learn basic ground school, visit multiple military facilities, explore various aircraft, visit Honolulu’s main ATC tower, and have my first discovery flight. This summer was exciting; I realized how challenging, yet rewarding piloting can be. I feel very fortunate to have supporting people in my life. One man in particular that I look up to as a mentor, person, and friend is a huge impact on me. He inspires me to mentor and influence others in a positive manner. I believe our purpose is to make a positive impact with good intentions. Previously, I have tutored children at my school and taught people how to figure skate. In the future, I want to show young minds the greatness in themselves and aviation. I want to teach people that skills can be learned, so there are no excuses for letting the absence of skills stop you from pursuing your dreams. Flight school is an investment of time and money into my future. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Life is a journey, not a destination”. Although aviation is about going places, the destination does not matter without preparation and mindfulness when flying. Challenging yourself to grow and learn is what life and flying are about. I am challenged with figuring out how to financially support the foundation of my piloting journey. Luckily, there are scholarships that support students with their future. If awarded, I will have financial relief and compound the investment for me to mentor and advocate for the aviation profession.

“What are you doing after high school?”, everyone asks. One year ago, the only thing I wanted from life was love and happiness. All I knew about my future was skating, animals, relationships, and learning would continue. It was stressful deciding on the many professions that interest me; mathematics, quantum physics, psychology with a concentration in learning disorders, architectural design, accounting, and electrical engineering. I love learning, yet none of it satisfied me to stay engaged and continue to reach further. Since I was seven years old, figure skating has shaped my character physically and mentally. I learned how to have an expectation for myself and that having standards is more important than the judgment of others. The training taught me structure, tests taught me accomplishment, and performance highlighted my own creative flair which makes me unique. My body and brain are equally formed to be strong, yet flexible. My aunty, who has always been supportive of me has an interesting career as a flight attendant. I am fascinated with the adventures she experiences through travel. Flight attending was just the next interesting career. Coincidently, having peers in high school share their mentorship experience at a flight school inspired me to the possibilities in aviation. Further research about the regulations an aircraft needs to comply with for crew safety and the teamwork involved, built my confidence in pursuing aviation. Aviation is all my interests into one path, this motivated me to become a pilot. At first, it felt like a far-fetched dream, similar to being a mathematician when I was five. I get “butterflies” when I say it out loud because it feels more real every time. Piloting is very fitting because I love being and thinking beyond with discovery and adventure. Deciding to pursue piloting at the end of my junior year, I had no direction of where to start. Luckily, I was able to attend a four-week aviation class at my high school and Honolulu’s ACE Academy hosted by OBAP this past summer. Through both programs, I had the opportunity to use state-of-the-art flight simulators, learn basic ground school, visit multiple military facilities, explore various aircraft, visit Honolulu’s main ATC tower, and have my first discovery flight. This summer was exciting; I realized how challenging, yet rewarding piloting can be. I feel very fortunate to have supporting people in my life. One man in particular that I look up to as a mentor, person, and friend is a huge impact on me. He inspires me to mentor and influence others in a positive manner. I believe our purpose is to make a positive impact with good intentions. Previously, I have tutored children at my school and taught people how to figure skate. In the future, I want to show young minds the greatness in themselves and aviation. I want to teach people that skills can be learned, so there are no excuses for letting the absence of skills stop you from pursuing your dreams. Flight school is an investment of time and money into my future. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Life is a journey, not a destination”. Although aviation is about going places, the destination does not matter without preparation and mindfulness when flying. Challenging yourself to grow and learn is what life and flying are about. I am challenged with figuring out how to financially support the foundation of my piloting journey. Luckily, there are scholarships that support students with their future. If awarded, I will have financial relief and compound the investment for me to mentor and advocate for the aviation profession.

“What are you doing after high school?”, everyone asks. One year ago, the only thing I wanted from life was love and happiness. All I knew about my future was skating, animals, relationships, and learning would continue. It was stressful deciding on the many professions that interest me; mathematics, quantum physics, psychology with a concentration in learning disorders, architectural design, accounting, and electrical engineering. I love learning, yet none of it satisfied me to stay engaged and continue to reach further. Since I was seven years old, figure skating has shaped my character physically and mentally. I learned how to have an expectation for myself and that having standards is more important than the judgment of others. The training taught me structure, tests taught me accomplishment, and performance highlighted my own creative flair which makes me unique. My body and brain are equally formed to be strong, yet flexible. My aunty, who has always been supportive of me has an interesting career as a flight attendant. I am fascinated with the adventures she experiences through travel. Flight attending was just the next interesting career. Coincidently, having peers in high school share their mentorship experience at a flight school inspired me to the possibilities in aviation. Further research about the regulations an aircraft needs to comply with for crew safety and the teamwork involved, built my confidence in pursuing aviation. Aviation is all my interests into one path, this motivated me to become a pilot. At first, it felt like a far-fetched dream, similar to being a mathematician when I was five. I get “butterflies” when I say it out loud because it feels more real every time. Piloting is very fitting because I love being and thinking beyond with discovery and adventure. Deciding to pursue piloting at the end of my junior year, I had no direction of where to start. Luckily, I was able to attend a four-week aviation class at my high school and Honolulu’s ACE Academy hosted by OBAP this past summer. Through both programs, I had the opportunity to use state-of-the-art flight simulators, learn basic ground school, visit multiple military facilities, explore various aircraft, visit Honolulu’s main ATC tower, and have my first discovery flight. This summer was exciting; I realized how challenging, yet rewarding piloting can be. I feel very fortunate to have supporting people in my life. One man in particular that I look up to as a mentor, person, and friend is a huge impact on me. He inspires me to mentor and influence others in a positive manner. I believe our purpose is to make a positive impact with good intentions. Previously, I have tutored children at my school and taught people how to figure skate. In the future, I want to show young minds the greatness in themselves and aviation. I want to teach people that skills can be learned, so there are no excuses for letting the absence of skills stop you from pursuing your dreams. Flight school is an investment of time and money into my future. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Life is a journey, not a destination”. Although aviation is about going places, the destination does not matter without preparation and mindfulness when flying. Challenging yourself to grow and learn is what life and flying are about. I am challenged with figuring out how to financially support the foundation of my piloting journey. Luckily, there are scholarships to help students become a pilot. If awarded, I will have financial relief and compound the investment for me to mentor and advocate for the aviation profession.

“What are you doing after high school?”, everyone asks. One year ago, the only thing I wanted from life was love and happiness. All I knew about my future was skating, animals, relationships, and learning would continue. It was stressful deciding on the many professions that interest me; mathematics, quantum physics, psychology with a concentration in learning disorders, architectural design, accounting, and electrical engineering. I love learning, yet none of it satisfied me to stay engaged and continue to reach further. Since I was seven years old, figure skating has shaped my character physically and mentally. I learned how to have an expectation for myself and that having standards is more important than the judgment of others. The training taught me structure, tests taught me accomplishment, and performance highlighted my own creative flair which makes me unique. My body and brain are equally formed to be strong, yet flexible. My aunty, who has always been supportive of me has an interesting career as a flight attendant. I am fascinated with the adventures she experiences through travel. Flight attending was just the next interesting career. Coincidently, having peers in high school share their mentorship experience at a flight school inspired me to the possibilities in aviation. Further research about the regulations an aircraft needs to comply with for crew safety and the teamwork involved, built my confidence in pursuing aviation. Aviation is all my interests into one path, this motivated me to become a pilot. At first, it felt like a far-fetched dream, similar to being a mathematician when I was five. I get “butterflies” when I say it out loud because it feels more real every time. Piloting is very fitting because I love being and thinking beyond with discovery and adventure. Deciding to pursue piloting at the end of my junior year, I had no direction of where to start. Luckily, I was able to attend a four-week aviation class at my high school and Honolulu’s ACE Academy hosted by OBAP this past summer. Through both programs, I had the opportunity to use state-of-the-art flight simulators, learn basic ground school, visit multiple military facilities, explore various aircraft, visit Honolulu’s main ATC tower, and have my first discovery flight. This summer was exciting; I realized how challenging, yet rewarding piloting can be. I feel very fortunate to have supporting people in my life. One man in particular that I look up to as a mentor, person, and friend is a huge impact on me. He inspires me to mentor and influence others in a positive manner. I believe our purpose is to make a positive impact with good intentions. Previously, I have tutored children at my school and taught people how to figure skate. In the future, I want to show young minds the greatness in themselves and aviation. I want to teach people that skills can be learned, so there are no excuses for letting the absence of skills stop you from pursuing your dreams. Flight school is an investment of time and money into my future. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Life is a journey, not a destination”. Although aviation is about going places, the destination does not matter without preparation and mindfulness when flying. Challenging yourself to grow and learn is what life and flying are about. I am challenged with figuring out how to financially support the foundation of my piloting journey. Luckily, there are scholarships to help students become a pilot. If awarded, I will have financial relief and compound the investment for me to mentor and advocate for the aviation profession.

The translation of aloha is the “breath of life”, there is no true English translation of aloha because it is an authenticity of love. My childhood was spent growing up in Hawaii. Everyone thinks that Hawaii residents are nice because we live in paradise. This may partially be true; however, I think it is tied to the aloha spirit. Hawaii is a small state and everyone is connected by sharing a friend or relative. Therefore, everyone makes a point to be respectful to each other and understands the importance of community. That sense of community is what I want in a career. Becoming an airline pilot is my dream and biggest career goal. After taking multiple college dual credit classes, I quickly learned that many other career possibilities were not a great fit for my interests and my character. The structure is important for me to stay focused and in line, but having the ability to be creative and think outside the box has been an outlet to make me unique. For example: I learned how to do aerial acrobatics. The teacher taught me the basics of how to climb and the concept of movement. On my own, I love to experiment, making my own poses and tying myself differently. Aviation is all of my interests tied into one career; structure, math, exploration, and mentorship. Growing up, I have always loved to explore. Whether it be a safari in my backyard, trying new food, going to new places, or learning math concepts, new things have always been exciting. The sooner I can achieve my goals the longer I have to positively impact others. Being a pilot will also help me grow as a person. Naturally, it is challenging for me to find connections with others. Through participating in aviation programs with the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals or Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum’s Aviation Pathways, I found myself meeting people with a common interest and challenging myself to improve my networking skills. One of the few, and my oldest friend is 70 years old. He continues to impact me in countless ways. From job internships to discussions of life philosophies, care, and the importance of mindful actions. This man has positively touched my life more than I can express. He had inspired my life goal to touch the lives of others. Growing my community with the aloha spirit goes beyond Hawaii.

“What are you doing after high school?”, everyone asks. One year ago, the only thing I wanted from life was love and happiness. All I knew about my future was skating, animals, relationships, and learning would continue. It was stressful deciding on the many professions that interest me; mathematics, quantum physics, psychology with a concentration in learning disorders, architectural design, accounting, and electrical engineering. I love learning, yet none of it satisfied me to stay engaged and continue to reach further. Since I was seven years old, figure skating has shaped my character physically and mentally. I learned how to have an expectation for myself and that having standards is more important than the judgment of others. The training taught me structure, tests taught me accomplishment, and performance highlighted my own creative flair which makes me unique. My body and brain are equally formed to be strong, yet flexible. My aunty, who has always been supportive of me has a unique career as a flight attendant. I am fascinated with the adventures she experiences through travel. Flight attending was just the next interesting career. Coincidently, having peers in high school share their mentorship experience at a flight school inspired me to the possibilities in aviation. Further research about the regulations an aircraft needs to comply with for crew safety and the teamwork involved, built my confidence in pursuing aviation. Aviation is all my interests into one path, this motivated me to become a pilot. At first, it felt like a far-fetched dream, similar to being a mathematician when I was five. I get “butterflies” when I say it out loud because it feels more real every time. Piloting is very fitting because I love being and thinking beyond with discovery and adventure. Deciding to pursue piloting at the end of my junior year, I had no direction of where to start. Luckily, I was able to attend a four-week aviation class at my high school and Honolulu’s ACE Academy hosted by OBAP this past summer. Through both programs, I had the opportunity to use state-of-the-art flight simulators, learn basic ground school, visit multiple military facilities, explore various aircraft, visit Honolulu’s main ATC tower, and have my first discovery flight. This summer was exciting; I realized how challenging, yet rewarding piloting can be. I feel very fortunate to have supporting people in my life. One man in particular that I look up to as a mentor, person, and friend is a huge impact on me. He inspires me to mentor and influence others in a positive manner. I believe our purpose is to make a positive impact with good intentions. Previously, I have tutored children at my school and taught people how to figure skate. In the future, I want to show young minds the greatness in themselves and aviation. I want to teach people that skills can be learned, so there are no excuses for letting the absence of skills stop you from pursuing your dreams. Flight school is an investment of time and money into my future. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Life is a journey, not a destination”. Although aviation is about going places, the destination does not matter without preparation and mindfulness when flying. Challenging yourself to grow and learn is what life and flying are about. I am challenged with figuring out how to financially support the foundation of my piloting journey. Luckily, there are scholarships to help students become a pilot. If awarded, I will have financial relief and compound the investment for me to mentor and advocate for the aviation profession.

“What are you doing after high school?”, everyone asks. One year ago, the only thing I wanted from life was love and happiness. All I knew about my future was skating, animals, relationships, and learning would continue. It was stressful deciding on the many professions that interest me; mathematics, quantum physics, psychology with a concentration in learning disorders, architectural design, accounting, and electrical engineering. I love learning, yet none of it satisfied me to stay engaged and continue to reach further. Since I was seven years old, figure skating has shaped my character physically and mentally. I learned how to have an expectation for myself and that having standards is more important than the judgment of others. The training taught me structure, tests taught me accomplishment, and performance highlighted my own creative flair which makes me unique. My body and brain are equally formed to be strong, yet flexible. My aunty, who has always been supportive of me has a unique career as a flight attendant. I am fascinated with the adventures she experiences through travel. Flight attending was just the next interesting career. Coincidently, having peers in high school share their mentorship experience at a flight school inspired me to the possibilities in aviation. Further research about the regulations an aircraft needs to comply with for crew safety and the teamwork involved, built my confidence in pursuing aviation. Aviation is all my interests into one path, this motivated me to become a pilot. At first, it felt like a far-fetched dream, similar to being a mathematician when I was five. I get “butterflies” when I say it out loud because it feels more real every time. Piloting is very fitting because I love being and thinking beyond with discovery and adventure. Deciding to pursue piloting at the end of my junior year, I had no direction of where to start. Luckily, I was able to attend a four-week aviation class at my high school and Honolulu’s ACE Academy hosted by OBAP this past summer. Through both programs, I had the opportunity to use state-of-the-art flight simulators, learn basic ground school, visit multiple military facilities, explore various aircraft, visit Honolulu’s main ATC tower, and have my first discovery flight. This summer was exciting; I realized how challenging, yet rewarding piloting can be. I feel very fortunate to have supporting people in my life. One man in particular that I look up to as a mentor, person, and friend is a huge impact on me. He inspires me to mentor and influence others in a positive manner. I believe our purpose is to make a positive impact with good intentions. Previously, I have tutored children at my school and taught people how to figure skate. In the future, I want to show young minds the greatness in themselves and aviation. I want to teach people that skills can be learned, so there are no excuses for letting the absence of skills stop you from pursuing your dreams. Flight school is an investment of time and money into my future. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Life is a journey, not a destination”. Although aviation is about going places, the destination does not matter without preparation and mindfulness when flying. Challenging yourself to grow and learn is what life and flying are about. I am challenged with figuring out how to financially support the foundation of my piloting journey. Luckily, there are scholarships to help students become a pilot. If awarded, I will have financial relief and compound the investment for me to mentor and advocate for the aviation profession.

“What are you doing after high school?”, everyone asks. One year ago, the only thing I wanted from life was love and happiness. All I knew about my future was skating, animals, relationships, and learning would continue. It was stressful deciding on the many professions that interest me; mathematics, quantum physics, psychology with a concentration in learning disorders, architectural design, accounting, and electrical engineering. I love learning, yet none of it satisfied me to stay engaged and continue to reach further. Since I was seven years old, figure skating has shaped my character physically and mentally. I learned how to have an expectation for myself and that having standards is more important than the judgment of others. The training taught me structure, tests taught me accomplishment, and performance highlighted my own creative flair which makes me unique. My body and brain are equally formed to be strong, yet flexible. My aunty, who has always been supportive of me has a unique career as a flight attendant. I am fascinated with the adventures she experiences through travel. Flight attending was just the next interesting career. Coincidently, having peers in high school share their mentorship experience at a flight school inspired me to the possibilities in aviation. Further research about the regulations an aircraft needs to comply with for crew safety and the teamwork involved, built my confidence in pursuing aviation. Aviation is all my interests into one path, this motivated me to become a pilot. At first, it felt like a far-fetched dream, similar to being a mathematician when I was five. I get “butterflies” when I say it out loud because it feels more real every time. Piloting is very fitting because I love being and thinking beyond, with discovery and adventure. Deciding to pursue piloting at the end of my junior year, I had no direction of where to start. Luckily, I was able to attend a four-week aviation class at my high school and Honolulu’s ACE Academy hosted by OBAP this past summer. Through both programs, I had the opportunity to use state-of-the-art flight simulators, learn basic ground school, visit multiple military facilities, explore various aircraft, visit Honolulu’s main ATC tower, and have my first discovery flight. This summer was exciting; I realized how challenging, yet rewarding piloting can be. I feel very fortunate to have supporting people in my life. One man in particular that I look up to as a mentor, person, and friend has a huge impact on me. He inspires me to mentor and influence others in a positive manner. I believe our purpose is to make a positive impact with good intentions. Previously, I have tutored children at my school and taught people how to figure skate. In the future, I want to show young minds the greatness in themselves and aviation. I want to teach people that skills can be learned, so there are no excuses for letting the absence of skills stop you from pursuing your dreams. Flight school is an investment of time and money into my future. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Life is a journey, not a destination”. Although aviation is about going places, the destination does not matter without preparation and mindfulness when flying. Challenging yourself to grow and learn is what life and flying are about. I am challenged with figuring out how to financially support the foundation of my piloting journey. Luckily, there are scholarships to help students become a pilot. If awarded, I will have financial relief and compound the investment for me to mentor and advocate for the aviation profession.

I lacked appreciation for the military. Until a recent point in my life, I thought the military was all about politics which make the people feel ugly inside. I now realize that the military is about the strength of the people in America. When the worst happens, everyone unites to fight for what they stand for. The Blue Angels are not a team to show off their skills, but to remind people of American pride. Growing up, I was partially raised by my grandpa. He retired from the army and served as a warrant officer. I took the base access and operations of the military for granted. Young people in the United States do not have to think about how fortunate we are to live in a country like the US because of our protection. My dad was also in the military, the Air Force. Although he did not retire, his time in the Air Force had a big impact on me. For one, he shows his regret in not pursuing a career in the Air Force. Now I know to not let those ugly feelings control me the way it controls him. My father also learned tons about himself and his industry. Going through the basic electronics class and working as an avionics technician made him realize his passion for electronics. Today, he works as an elevator mechanic. The social experience my father had in the Air Force shaped him into the person he became. Honestly, I believe that he learned to not take people too personally since he has that soft local heart. All Hawai’i kids learn about Pearl Harbor. That historical event felt like something that happened a couple hundred years ago. I am not someone who loves history, especially when my ancestors are the bad guys. It was over this summer when I realized that there are people on our island who witnessed that day. The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is where I learned the basics about what happened on December 7, 1941. It truly was a turning point for aviation in the US. It feels very surreal that all that history happened in the place I feel at home. Now, I have another reason to have Hawai’i pride. In the future, I want to be a pilot because they have the opportunity to be adventurers. I learned about all the opportunities the military has to offer. It is incredible where you can go through the military. If nothing works out the way I want, there is another path to my dream. Having options is very comforting. Having a good military and feeling safe is even more comforting.

Everyone dies more than once. Every time someone we love is gone, a piece of our heart goes with them. On the contrary, our heart grows when we love another person. Like many other people in this world, I have experienced death in my family. The saddest part is not the fact they died, but the feeling of missing them. Seeing someone every week, every day of your life, then suddenly never again is painful. Thinking that you will never see them again is even more painful. It physically hurts and you don't want to move. You don't want to go on without them. It takes time to get over the sad feelings. In my experience, the best way to move forward is to move. Being curled in a ball all day makes the hole in your heart bigger. The first thing I did was drink water. Cleansing your body is a great way to start fresh. Another thing I did was focus on my sport and school. I am a figure skater, so I focused on being physically stronger. It was a great way to burn off the steam. Feeling the power when everything is moving fast is peaceful. I also pushed myself to be mentally stronger. I thought of motivational quotes to get me through my school day. Experiences only help our minds be stronger. Being able to pause and think about the situation in a birds-eye view was extremely helpful. My thoughts were selfish, yet compassionate. I was so focused on how much she suffered and fixated on how I missed her. How could I continue my childhood? My advice to someone going through loss is that it is only going to get better. The person you lost will never be replaced, however, there will be opportunities for you to fill the emptiness with someone new. The best way to move forward is to learn something from the person you lost and engrave the quality into yourself. I learned to be strong, humble, and loving. The greatest people in my life have many engravings and filled holes. Another piece of advice is to remember how important you are. There will be times when you may feel like the dead person is more important than you. This is not true! You have to be compassionate to your other family members who are going through the same struggle as you.

I have always had a strong attraction to math and concepts. As a little five-month-old baby, I was taught American Sign Language. I was able to pick up on the algorithm on very basic signs and sign them. When I was four years old, my mother enrolled me in an Indonesian Mathematics class. I loved it and continued to graduation, at about eight years old. This class trained my brain from a young age, to view math with a different eye. Looking back, it is a little crazy that my class was doing Algebra and Geometry level concepts at such a young age. None of it felt like school, because we were learning math through fun and games. When I was ten years old, I took had a neuropsychological evaluation. The tests proved that math is not my strongest subject, but creative writing is. The odd detail is that reading is my big nightmare. The psychologist told us that I like math for the challenge, which makes sense to me. Humans already established the English language. There will be more words added to our dictionary or updated grammatical formalities, but math is the unknown. People talk about the math behind the science. I believe that science is behind math. Science is the process of proving the things that we think math tells us. Math is things beyond our comprehension of which we have no current interpretation. I was going to be a mathematician when I was little. It was not a question. I had no idea what I would do, all I knew is that I loved math. Now, I am entering my senior year of high school. I am not crazily advanced in math because I realized that appreciating math doesn't mean you have to go into the field of math. Any degree you earn will have math in it. I am currently interested in the aeronautics field, which will fulfill my math-loving soul. Math is very important for everyone to learn, and not just to read time, or learn how to bake. The Indonesian Mathematics class I took as a kid, taught me how to turn a dot into a line. Then an angle, into a square, which turns into a box, that will eventually move. Learning how to take things in steps is still something I am working on. The best feeling is truly understanding the concept of something after having the patience to learn it.

I have always had a strong attraction to math and concepts. As a five-month-old baby, I was taught American Sign Language. I was able to pick up on the algorithm of basic signs and sign them. When I was four years old, my mother enrolled me in an Indonesian Mathematics class. I loved it and continued to graduation, at about eight years old. This class trained my brain to view math with a different eye. Looking back, it is a little crazy that my class was doing Algebra and Geometry level concepts at a young age. None of it felt like school, because we were learning math through fun and games. When I was ten years old, I had a neuropsychological evaluation. The tests proved that math is not my strongest subject, but creative writing is. The odd detail is that reading is my nightmare. The psychologist told us that I like math for the challenge, which makes sense to me. Humans already established the English language. There will be more words added to our dictionary or updated grammatical formalities, but math is the unknown. People talk about the math behind the science. I believe that science is behind math. Science is the process of proving the things that we think math tells us. Math is things beyond our comprehension of which we have no current interpretation. I was going to be a mathematician when I was little. It was not a question. I had no idea what I would do, all I knew is that I loved math. Now, I am entering my senior year of high school. I am not crazily advanced in math because I realized that appreciating math doesn't mean you have to go into the field of math. Any degree you earn will have math in it. I am currently interested in the aeronautics field, which will fulfill my math-loving soul. Math is very important for everyone to learn, and not just to read time, or learn how to bake. The Indonesian Mathematics class I took as a kid, taught me how to turn a dot into a line. Then an angle, into a square, which turns into a box, that will eventually move. Learning how to take things in steps is still something I am working on. The best feeling is truly understanding the concept of something after having the patience to learn it.

I have always had a strong attraction to math and concepts. As a five-month-old baby, I was taught American Sign Language. I was able to pick up on the algorithm of basic signs and sign them. When I was four years old, my mother enrolled me in an Indonesian Mathematics class. I loved it and continued to graduation, at about eight years old. This class trained my brain to view math with a different eye. Looking back, it is a little crazy that my class was doing Algebra and Geometry level concepts at a young age. None of it felt like school, because we were learning math through fun and games. When I was ten years old, I had a neuropsychological evaluation. The tests proved that math is not my strongest subject, but creative writing is. The odd detail is that reading is my nightmare. The psychologist told us that I like math for the challenge, which makes sense to me. Humans already established the English language. There will be more words added to our dictionary or updated grammatical formalities, but math is the unknown. People talk about the math behind the science. I believe that science is behind math. Science is the process of proving the things that we think math tells us. Math is things beyond our comprehension of which we have no current interpretation. I was going to be a mathematician when I was little. It was not a question. I had no idea what I would do, all I knew is that I loved math. Now, I am entering my senior year of high school. I am not crazily advanced in math because I realized that appreciating math doesn't mean you have to go into the field of math. Any degree you earn will have math in it. I am currently interested in the aeronautics field, which will fulfill my math-loving soul. Math is very important for everyone to learn, and not just to read time, or learn how to bake. The Indonesian Mathematics class I took as a kid, taught me how to turn a dot into a line. Then an angle, into a square, which turns into a box, that will eventually move. Learning how to take things in steps is still something I am working on. The best feeling is truly understanding the concept of something after having the patience to learn it.

Cancer is the scariest sickness. In my opinion, it is guaranteed pain. You either go through treatment and get sick, or experience the snowballing suffering. My grandma passed away from appendix cancer when I was ten years old. She battled it for three years before passing away. I was too young to understand the struggles of her chemo, but I do remember the last year of her life. No drug could relieve her pain. Toward the end, she couldn’t even talk. I believe that cancer is something meant for population control since fewer people are dying of hunger and thirst. We have not figured out the “cure” because there are so many different types of cancer. It is easy to say that humans are way overpopulated, but hurts to think about people dying. At first, I did not learn anything from the loss of my grandma. After a while, I realized how important it is to appreciate. I started to look back at life and thought about all the things and people I took for granted. I noticed myself to be more in tune with life, instead of going through the motions. Quickly, I realized how I can actually live life. My dad is someone who “goes through the motions”. He works to make a living and sleeps to work. There is not much more to his life. I understand how easy it is to get caught up in a routine. Sometimes, I find myself doing the same thing. Taking a step back allows me to look at my life from above and notice all the great things in it. Now, I try my best to experience all I can with those I love. When I was about 7 years old, I started to volunteer for a non-profit called Prayers on Wings. One of the creators of Prayers on Wings experienced childhood cancer. His mission is to teach families the importance of hope and communication, as it was vital to his survival from cancer. In the future, I want to be an airline pilot. It may not be cancer research, but I want to be able to see the world. Losing so many people to cancer made me realize that we don’t need to wait until we die to complete our bucket list. Some people don’t get the chance to live their bucket list because things can get bad so fast. I want to live my life now, instead of waiting until things get hard.

My name is Stephany Kanno, a 16-year-old female from Hawaii. I have always been attracted to math, art, and science. I have three dogs, Shisa (rottweiler), Pili (golden retriever) and Miso (poi dog). Besides caring for my dogs, I enjoy ice skating, aerial acrobatics, and photography. Since I was a baby, my mother noticed my interest in patterns. Learning patterns and concepts had been a strength in my academic career. For about five years, I took an Indonesian Mathematics class. It taught me to think outside of the box through puzzles and games. Looking back, I think it is remarkable that eight-year-olds were learning algebra-level concepts. Art is another aspect I always had fun in. More specifically, shapes and colors. This took different turns throughout my life. When I was little, I enjoyed mixing paint and drawing. As a pre-teen, I was obsessed with making and mixing slime colors. Now, I am heavily interested in photography. Photo editing is something I am still learning, but it is fascinating to be able to change the feel of a picture through colors and tones. I had pets and grew up around animals my whole life. My mom cared for and managed the animals at a hotel. I remember being around penguins, flamingoes, turtles, and more on my limited trips to her office. At the age of 9, she became a practice manager at an animal hospital. This is when I actually started to work with them. In the beginning, I would do easy jobs such as wiping down the exam tables and mopping the floor. I never intended to be a veterinarian; however, I became interested in dog training. In fact, I never knew what I wanted to do. First, it was a mathematician, then a structural designer, a farm owner, and many more. The common denominator for all these interesting professions is the art, math, and sciences. Now, I narrowed it down to being a pilot, with electrical engineering as a second option. Either way, my goal remains to be a part-time photographer, offering to sell my work online. It may sound unimpressive, but I do not think I will have an impact on the world. I do plan to make an impact on some lives. It can be mentoring, bringing happiness, or just being a good person. All I know is that I want to be the person someone can come to for help.

I dream of being a financially independent woman living life to the fullest.