Sisters salutes...

The Perle family wrote:

To the (probably) unsung heroes of the Sisters community: Thank you!

Our son started at Sisters High School last year - specifically to avail himself of the flight science classes on offer; one of three places in the USA to do so, we're told. During this past year he was mentored in aviation by both his science teacher and a Sisters Airport Outlaw Aviation pilot at the school. As part of the educational enrichment experience (i.e. outside of the classroom) he got to fly in planes, visit aviation museums, listen to guest speakers such as fighter-jet pilots, smoke jumpers, and pack a parachute with skydivers.

Wow. Just wow!

He also earned two scholarships from the great folks at The Roundhouse Foundation and Outlaw Aviation for flight lessons to follow his dream. The community's financial or in-kind contributions to such programs make it possible for kids to experience life in ways that would not always be accessible to them otherwise.

Our son is one step further to achieving a career in aviation because of you. So, we just couldn't let the year pass without acknowledging the Sisters community's generous gift of support that enabled him to further his educational endeavors. By awarding scholarships like these, you not only broaden a teen's vision of what is possible, but more importantly, you encourage them to dare to dream the impossible.

We'd like to publicly recognize the gargantuan efforts of Benny and Julie Benson of Sisters Airport; Brian Lansburgh, Outlaw Aviation; Sue Dolezal of Sisters Airport; Sisters High School and school district; The Roundhouse Foundation members and anyone else whose vision, dedication to our youth, philanthropy, and generosity of spirit impacts our community, and our students future college aspirations and vocational/career choices in such a positive way. We are all deeply indebted to you.

Go raibh mile maith agaibh go leir! (Gaelic for "may thousands of blessings befall you all".)