Pasco-Hernando State College Volume XIII, Issue I - Spring 2019 | Page 8

FOUNDATION
NEWS
WINGS LEVEL
Aviation Scholarship
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ichael Brunnschweiler, former PHSC Aviation PHSC professional pilot program student, Kyle Kelly, is a recent
Administration and Aviation Maintenance scholarship recipient. “Becoming a professional pilot has
Administration Instructor and Program Coordinator, always been a dream of mine. I’m very thankful for the Wings
was instrumental in the implementation of the College’s aviation Level Aviation Scholarship,
programs. The department officially commenced in 2017. While helping me to make that
assisting students enrolling into the program, Brunnschweiler dream possible,” said Kelly.
realized many students experience financial strain while This annual scholarship will
attempting to earn their degree. assist students enrolled in
an aviation program and
Shortly after the aviation programs began, Brunnschweiler have successfully completed
faced a difficult decision when he received a professional at least one semester
opportunity in Germany. Deciding to accept the position, he was while maintaining a 3.0
disappointed to leave teaching. Brunnschweiler was determined GPA or higher. A recent
to continue making a positive impact on PHSC students striving gift from Brunnschweiler
toward a career in aviation. He and his family established the and a matching donation
Wings Level Aviation Scholarship because, “You shouldn't be from his employer Pratt &
grounded from taking off with an aviation career simply because Whitney will provide up to
financial clouds are present,” said Brunnschweiler. nine scholarships during the
2018-19 academic year.
Mark Aragon, PHSC Instructor, Aviation
Programs, Kyle Kelly, and his wife, Tomi Kelly.
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