Volunteers that made this possible: Thanks to Kerry Johnson, Coordinator for the Education Talent Search, a federally-funded pre-college program through the University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley for bussine middle school students to Stevens Point; John Teipen for guidance in coordinating the event; Mike Pinney, Airport Manager, for approving the airport tour; the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point for the use of their classrooms, the National Association of Flight Instructors for donating the FAA Logbooks; Terese Barta and John Thompson for their indefatigable energy level and passion for teaching; and especially to the pilots and volunteers that passed on their wonder of flight to eager young eagles as this event would not have been possible without them: John Thompson - Airport Environment Educator, Charlie Stephenson - twin tour and Q&As about pilot careers, Loren and Emily Thurier - Preflight Educators, Jeramy Beaudry - All purpose handy guy to have around, Dennis Valcq - graciously assisted where needed, Susana Gorski - Navigation Educator, Terese Barta - Weather Educator, Eric Roeske - Aerodynamics Educator, Paul Bell - Airplane Instruments Educator, Ryan Vechinski - Engines & Props Educator, William Riemers - Official Photographer, Renee and Alex Beckland - graciously assisted where needed, and Pete Kopecko for the Grazzi gift certificates towards our volunteer debriefing at the end of the day.
Photos by Bill Riemer, former F-4 fighter pilot
