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Show Page 4 DIXIE SUN February 23, 1990 a BIM Campus Life TBEDW Aero Technology Prog ram Takes Off James Curtis Staff Writer programs in the area). The Aero Technology Department works closely with the Sun Time Flying Aero the Technology Department has been a flying School stationed at the St. This tradition at Dixie. The George Airport. one is out a as started strong relationship Department For nearly College Flight Club, 15 years but over reason why the program has the years has mushroomed been such a success. The students work in into a statewide reputable the class at Dixie College and program. Dan Smith director of when its time to fly they the flight training program is travel to the airport to build elated with all the response up their required flying hours. hes been getting. Im getting All prospective pilots need a calls from students all over certain requirement of hours the nation, and even one from before they can become Canada, says Smith. Ever since the Federal Aviation Association approved the program, the Aero Technology enrollment has increased rapidly. With the FAA approval also came the name recognition that the department has been seeking, (to be known as one of the top licensed. According Smith who says to Dan another strong advantage of the Dixie College Flight Program is that at Dixie we offer a good background in practical In other words experience. Dixie lets them fly more and become well prepared for immediate job entry after graduation. The employment which graduates, of the program, pursue after two years is usually in the Commuter Airline Industry. Commuter flying gives pilots ample experience to become a major airline pilot. The advantage is that Dixie College also offers the major airline pilot program. Statistics show that in the next 8 years trends will be increasing upward in the hiring of pilots. The Aero Technology program also takes some money to pursue. It is advised that the student have at least $3,000 when they start the program. provided by the singing group "It was the most awesomely decorated and attended dance of the year" Lew Harper, who belong to the band "The Hit Men". "Inspiration", and by Dave Maughn, Glen Leavitt, and The music was other related a options in Aero Technol excellent career choices For any que. regarding the Dixie endeavors. Money is a big factor in this program, but shouldnt be the reason why someone shouldnt pursue aeronautics as a C Aero Technology progra-V- . Lowell Hansen (Depar Head), Dan Smith (Dire Flight Training), Huntington, John Robert Cobb, Arthur career. The Aero Technology Department also offers an and Sharon Robinson Trades and Industry bui aircraft mechanic program that allows students to receive 1 . provided by Troy Church. had to be the best music "It at a dance this year," commented Aurora Branham. "I am sure that a good time was had by 4 C. , The further the student wants to pursue flying, the more expensive it gets. But pell grants and scholarships can often pick up , L i lUU.' a A? Robbe Campbell and Wayne Hall (left- - right) gain valuable which will later enable them to recieve thier A&P License. expf Jessie Werth In A Class By Itself... The ArtCawed Engagement Rm. And The Woman Who Wears It all", she continued. stated Steve Broadhead, president of Sigma Gamma Chi. Sweethearts Ball was held Friday, February 16th at the Dixie College Institute. Sigma Gamma Chi and Lambda Delta Sigma sponsored the dance, with Doug Rather, Stuart Dickson, Jim Anderson, Diane Larson, and Laura Bunnell as the committee members. "The decorations were absolutely marvelous," admits Ben Rogers, who, surprisingly, did attend the dance. Fifty-eigwhite trees decorated with Christmas lights and standing up to twenty feet tall surrounded the dance floor, with a gazebo in the center of the room. A banner that stated "TWU WUV" was along the wall for the sweethearts to sign their names on. The 1990 Sweethearts king and queen were announced during the "half time entertainment". This year's king is Matt Reese and the queen is Linda Lefever. The entertainment was f 5-- Sweethearts Have a "Ball"at Dance Adriana Rogers Staff Writer the A.P. License (Air and Power Plant), the remaining expenses after the initial $3,000. The majority of this money is for plane rental and ID Shes the most special person you ha:. known, and its fitting that you wane tlu ring she wears to be unique. LWour ArtCarved! Each ArtCarved Dianufo Engagement Ring is carefully graded quality and value based on the strict guidelines of the 4Cs. color, clarit, cir weight, and cut. And every ArtCarved Engagement Ring comes with a Lifetime Guarantee against the loss of the center diamond. TIRRTIRVED V. 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