AMA AWARDS $4,500 TO FOUR 1977 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Seventeen applicants made the 1977 AMA Scholarship Program a real contest. Selecting from among the best was a difficult task, due to outstanding combinations of qualities. It took a more detailed review than usual by the selection committee to agree on the final ranking. Eventually the order of placing was determined to be: Richard C. Whitten, New York, NY, $1,500; Andrew R. Barron, Annandale, VA, $1,250; Kenneth A. Bauer, Orange, CA, $1,000; Bruce Paillet, Glen Head, NY, $750.
Since 1970, AMA Scholarship Awards have been made in varying amounts to applicants who were doubly distinguished by their high grades in school and an active career in modeling competition. Also stressed were their community activities and special interests. The most desirable candidates are those who take part in a variety of modeling, school, and community activities, as well as being academically exceptional.
The number and amount of scholarships vary annually according to the number of applications, the applicants' qualifications, and the amount of money available in the scholarship fund. Applications are considered and evaluated by the AMA Scholarship Committee, composed of the following:
- Bob Stalick, Albany, OR, Chairman
- Cliff Telford, Bethesda, MD
- Bob Underwood, St. Louis, MO
- John Worth, Fairfax, VA
This committee, following its rating study, makes recommendations to the Executive Council concerning the number of winners and the amount of award to each.
The initiator of the AMA Scholarship Program was Matty Sullivan of Pylon Brand Products who made a substantial contribution for this purpose years ago. The Executive Council, which is the AMA policy-making body, followed suit and authorized an apportionment of dues and solicitations for additional contributions to fund the program on a continuing basis. Since the start of the program, AMA has awarded a total of $20,250: $2,000 in 1970; the same in 1971; $3,000 in 1973 (no award in 1972); $4,000 in 1974; $3,250 in 1975; $1,000 in 1976; $4,500 in 1977.
The 1978 Scholarship Program
The program will be the same as in recent years. It's easy to become involved, and if you know a young person who might be interested and qualified—who perhaps doesn't receive this publication—tell him about it. The first step simply is to write to AMA HQ, 815 Fifteenth St., N.W., Washington, DC 20005, and request a scholarship application. To be eligible a current AMA member must:
- Have flown a model in an AMA-sanctioned competition in 1977 or 1978 prior to submitting the application.
- Be a high school graduate in 1977 or 1978.
Applications must be completed and returned to AMA HQ by June 30, 1978.
More About the 1977 Winners
Richard C. Whitten was graduated from Collegiate School (NY) in June of 1976 with an exceptionally high academic standing. He is a very diverse young man and all his endeavors, including science or literature, sports or model building, have been consistently outstanding. His teachers have noted his aptitude for scientific research. He taught high school credit courses in Computer Language in his sophomore and junior years at Collegiate School. Since graduation Richard has chosen to major in economics at Yale University, beginning with the fall semester of 1977.
Although carrying a voluminous number of course credits and nearly always achieving an A, thus earning him membership in Collegiate's chapter of the Cum Laude Society, Richard managed also to include sports. He won letters in JV soccer, varsity wrestling, and track; was co-captain of the wrestling team and placed in state tournaments.
Richard's main extracurricular interest has been in the field of indoor model aircraft. He has established or broken 25 records for which AMA certificates were awarded. He has also won dozens of trophies in contests throughout the country. In 1976 he became the youngest competitor ever to qualify for the final U.S. Indoor Team Selection Tryouts. Although he did not make the team, he won the great respect of his adult peers for his expertise and sportsmanship. Later he was voted to the FAI Indoor Team Selection Committee. A "Most Improved Flier 1977-78" award was given him as a special honor.
Andrew R. Barron graduated from W.T. Woodson High School, VA, in June 1977. Achieving a standing of 22 out of 517 was a proud accomplishment. Andrew leans strongly toward science, planning to major in biophysics and/or biochemistry at Rice University, Houston, in the fall of 1977. While still a student at Woodson, Andrew was a member of the National Honor Society.
SCHOLARSHIPS (Continued)
As with other outstanding scholastic students who have found the time to be interested and participate in sports, in Andrew's case it was the Track Team in high school. He was also involved in Little League and Babe Ruth League baseball for eight years. As a community activity, Andrew participated in ministry to the elderly.
Andrew has been a model airplane competitor for 10 years and has received over 90 awards, including 21 National Championships awards and three national records. In '73 and '75 he was runner-up Senior High-Point Champion at the King Orange Internats in Florida; at each Nationals from '73 through '76, he was just a few points away from winning the Junior or Senior Individual National Championships. In '76 he was Senior Champion at the U.S. Free Flight Championships in Taft, CA. In the '75-'77 U.S. Free Flight Team Selection Program, he was a finalist in the A-2 Nordic event, and was a team alternate (next in line in case of team member dropout). He also has built and flown Control Line models.
Kenneth A. Bauer was graduated from Orange High School (CA) in June, 1977. In the fall of 1977 he planned to attend California State University, Fullerton, to major in engineering. Kenneth's scholarship accomplishments in high school are better than excellent—he placed sixth out of a total enrollment of 700 pupils; he was a member of the California Scholarship Federation for two and a half years, and won a Bank of America Certificate in science.
Extracurricular activities included involvement in a Humanities Program, film making for school orientation programs, and regular church activities as head of the Youth Organization.
The love of airplanes does not stop at models for Kenneth. He is taking lessons for obtaining a private pilot license.
In high school, Nordic Glider flying took the place of organized athletics. In his 10 years of being involved with model aviation, Kenneth has built and flown nearly every type of model from indoor microfilm types to radio control powered aircraft. At the 1974 Nationals Ken was Senior National Champion; in '75 and '74, the U.S. Free Flight Championships Senior Sweepstakes winner; in 1976, a participant in the FAI Indoor Team Selection Program. He set a national record of over 30 minutes with an FAI Indoor model. He also participated in the 1977 Outdoor FAI FF Team Selection Program (A-2 Nordic Glider category), winning 2nd place at the Fresno Semifinals. In total Kenneth has won approximately 70 trophies and set 11 national records. He is a club member of the Sky Hoppers of Orange County, was secretary of the club for two years, and also is a member of the Thermal Thumbers Club.
Bruce Paillet was into his second semester at Denison University in Ohio when he received the news of his AMA Scholarship Award. A graduate of Friends Academy in June of 1977, his four years there were distinguished by outstanding grades, and participation in the theatre and sports. He won four varsity letters in hockey, three JV letters in lacrosse, and also played baseball and football. Outside of school, Bruce found time to hold summer and part-time jobs to help finance his many hobbies and sports activities. Breeding pigeons and chickens (as well as model airplanes) has also occupied much of Bruce's attention.
He is a veteran modeler of 15 years, since he was three years old, and has been an active member of the Skyscrapers Model Airplane Club and the Long Island Association of Model Airplane Clubs. Both he and his brother were recently honored as co-winners of the Skyscrapers club's Outstanding Modeler Perpetual Trophy. Besides being a competitor, Bruce also has drawing board talents—he has published articles and designs in national model magazines. In 1973 he was National Champion and has placed in many events in most Nationals from 1966 to 1976. Bruce has diverse interests in modeling and has done well in all of them. He has established two Indoor duration national records and one Control Line Speed national record.
Bruce's current interest, beyond finishing college, is in the field of English or Sports Journalism.
AMA News
Seventeen applicants made the 1977 AMA Scholarship Program a real contest. Selecting among the best was a difficult task due to outstanding combinations of qualities and took detailed review. The usual selection committee agreed upon the final ranking. Eventually the order of placing was determined: Richard C. Whitten, New York, N.Y., $1,500; Andrew R. Barron, Annandale, Va., $1,250; Kenneth Bauer, Orange, Calif., $1,000; Bruce Pallett, Glen Head, N.Y., $750.
Since 1970, AMA Scholarship Awards have been made in varying amounts. Applicants are doubly distinguished by high grades in school and an active career in modeling competition. Also stressed are community activities and special interests. Desirable candidates take part in a variety of modeling, school and community activities while being academically exceptional. The number and amount of scholarships vary annually according to the number of applications, applicants' qualifications and the amount of money available in the scholarship fund.
Applications are considered and evaluated by the AMA Scholarship Committee composed as follows: Bob Stalick, Albany, Ore., Chairman; Cliff Telford, Bethesda, Md.; Bob Underwood, St. Louis, Mo.; John Worth, Fairfax, Va. The committee, following its rating study, makes recommendations to the Executive Council concerning the number of winners and the amount of the award.
The initiator of the AMA Scholarship Program, Matty Sullivan of Pylon Brand Products, made a substantial contribution to the purpose years ago. The Executive Council, AMA's policy-making body, followed suit and authorized apportionment of dues solicitations and additional contributions to the fund on a continuing basis. Since the start of the program AMA has awarded a total of $20,250 (breakdown by year: 1970 — $2,000; 1971 — $2,000; 1972 — no award; 1973 — $3,000; 1974 — $4,000; 1975 — $3,250; 1976 — $1,000; 1977 — $4,500).
To request a scholarship application write to AMA Headquarters, Washington, D.C. Applicants eligible must be current AMA members, must have flown a model in an AMA-sanctioned competition in 1977–1978 prior to submitting the application, and must be high school graduates in 1977–1978. Applications must be completed and returned to AMA Headquarters by June 30, 1978.
About 1977 Winners
Richard C. Whitten graduated from Collegiate School, New York, in June 1976 in exceptionally high academic standing. A very diverse young man, his endeavors include science, literature, sports and model building; he has consistently been outstanding. Teachers have noted his aptitude for scientific research. He taught high school credit courses in computer language during his sophomore and junior years at Collegiate School. Since graduation Richard has chosen to major in economics at Yale University beginning the fall semester of 1977. Although carrying a voluminous number of course credits, he nearly always achieved high grades, thus earning him membership in Collegiate's chapter of the Cum Laude Society. Richard also managed to include sports among his activities; he won letters in varsity soccer and wrestling, and was co-captain of track. His wrestling team placed in state tournaments. Richard's main extracurricular interest has been indoor model aircraft; he has established and broken records and has been awarded numerous AMA certificates. He has also won dozens of trophies in contests throughout the country. In 1976 he became the youngest competitor ever to qualify for the final U.S. Indoor Team Selection Tryouts. Although he did not make the team, he won the great respect of adult peers.
Andrew R. Barron graduated from W.T. Woodson High School, Va., in June 1977, achieving a class standing of 22 out of 517 — a proud accomplishment. Andrew leans strongly toward science, planning to major in biophysics and/or biochemistry at Rice University, Houston, in the fall of 1977. While still a student at Woodson, Andrew was a member of the National Honor Society.
AND I GET SOME OF THE "THANKS"
From one of the "kids" I helped raise I received a letter that is the sort of deep-inside reward that makes life all worthwhile. I first met the writer of the letter when he was a teenager and learning to build and fly model planes. As an adult and realizing what the hobby has meant to him he has asked me to reproduce his letter to be shared by all AMA-ers. I quote—
"I thought you might be interested in these pictures my dad recently gave me. They were taken at one of the control line contests at Fair Park (Dallas) quite a few years ago. In the picture where your back is toward the camera and your arm is raised, I'm the 'kid' in the front row with my hands on my hips.
"Some of the most enjoyable hours of my life have been spent building and flying model airplanes and associating with fellow modelers such as yourself. I'm proud to be able to say, 'I know Johnny Clemens; he's one of the finest people (I'm blushing, but with pride) I've met and has contributed immeasurably to this fine hobby of ours.' Sincerely, DICK BARBOSA, Captain, United Airlines."
This being a world of coincidence, tomorrow morning I am leaving to attend the District VII AMA Meeting in Lansing, Michigan, and I will be traveling on two United Airlines flights. Wouldn't it be wonderful if CAPTAIN DICK BARBOSA was my pilot on one of those flights!
I never cease to be amazed at how many of the folks who make the air and space programs "go" were spawned from the hobby of miniature aviation.
MY UNANSWERED STACK OF MAIL
I must beg forgiveness of a whole bunch of wonderful folks for sending me nice notes and letters which I just haven't gotten around to answering. It sure isn't because I don't want to or don't intend to. With the membership of AMA having skyrocketed to well over 70,000 my burden of mail is simply unbelievable. I receive from 30 to 60 pieces of mail every day, with six or eight PER DAY demanding answers. My usual DAILY output of letters is more than the average person's yearly output. And all of this is done from my elaborate home office which consists of a dining-room table (which must be cleared off for meals), a typewriter, and about a dozen corrugated cardboard boxes full of AMA correspondence. And in case you don't know, the AMA President (as the other elected officers) receives NO compensation of any kind for his time. It is a labor of love and dedication. If you are a reader of the columns written by me and the District Vice Presidents please appreciate the fact that these efforts are in no way paid for as are the usual articles which appear in the other parts of the magazine.
If you have written to me and I haven't answered, your letter, note or request is still "somewhere in the stack" and I deeply appreciate your patience.
I must say that model airplaning the AMA way is a gigantic and demanding game of "follow the leader," but it is sure worth every "lick" we put in it! AGREE?
ANOTHER REWARD
All during the nasty winter weather I have put out bread and other food for the birds. Now as my reward when these bird friends of mine fly over my clean car—they fly inverted!
THE PANAMA CANAL PROBLEM?
Leave it to a modeler to solve the problem of how to protect the Panama Canal. He suggested that we just change the locks!
HELP IN OPENING A BOTTLE
If the lid of a bottle is hard to open because you can't get a good grip on it, try wrapping a wide rubber band around the cap and try again!
HE COULDN'T AFFORD A NEW MODEL
—so he just bought a clean rag to clean the old one off with!
CLEVER IDEA FROM HELOISE
In the "Hints to Heloise" column in today's paper was a clever and useful idea submitted by a Mrs. Mary Solomon. She mentioned that many paint and hair-spray cans have a smaller round section toward the middle of the lid that will just hold the smaller sizes of model paints and dopes (and nail polish, girls!) so that they are not easily turned over. This is a very clever hint, and especially useful if you have kids!
AUTOGRAPH YOUR MODEL PLANE!
If it hasn't happened to you, take my word for it, your favorite model flying away from your control WITH NO NAME ON IT ANYWHERE can nearly lead to a heart attack. Be sure your name and address and phone are on the model somewhere. BETTER STILL, put the information inside the model and ON EACH SEPARATE PIECE while you are building it.
Here's hoping you will never find it will be necessary for anyone to look for your name on your model in order to return it to you. But IF YOUR NAME ISN'T THERE it is reasonable to believe that your wayward model will NEVER find its way home. WHY DON'T YOU DO IT RIGHT NOW!
SOME QUOTES YOU MIGHT ENJOY
"Life is like an onion—you peel off one layer at a time—and sometimes you weep." —Carl Sandburg
"Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." —Will Rogers
"Never try to make anyone over in your own image—you know, we know, and God knows that one of you is enough." —Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Good supervision is the art of getting able people to do superior work." —Dan Bellus
"Anyone can do any amount of work, provided it isn't the work he is supposed to be doing at the moment." —Robert Benchley
"Most of our troubles arise from loafing when we should be working, and talking when we should be listening." —Arnold Glasow
"The world steps aside to let any man pass if he knows where he is going." —Anonymous
"Be sure you enjoy what you do! It will make those around you happier!" —Johnny Clemens
LOOKING FORWARD TO ETERNITY
A group of us were discussing the "hereafter" and sort of came to the conclusion that there probably will be model building going on in both Heaven and Hell. The difference will probably be that in Hell all the rubber bands will be rotten and the batteries dead. Wouldn't that be hell!
COMPARED TO STAMP COLLECTORS?
A very nice note from ROBERT A. LOCKWOOD of Napa, Calif., had attached to it a cover of the monthly magazine of the AMERICAN PHILATELIST SOCIETY. On this magazine cover the APS was bragging that their membership was approaching 100,000. Robert points out that in problem matters we sometimes feel we aren't big enough in numbers to have much "clout." He also points out that the APS is the largest organization of stamp collectors in the U.S., but that while they brag of approaching 100,000, AMA is ALSO RAPIDLY APPROACHING 100,000. And by golly, we DO have "clout!" And, Robert, if you'll pardon my corn, I'll bet we lick as many problems as the stamp collectors do!
OVERHEARD IN A HOBBY SHOP
"You say you want to get into radio control? First, tell me what you think you can afford. Then we'll have a good laugh and go on from there!"
MODERN TECHNOLOGY SOMETIMES FAILS!
In an effort to stay awake while I'm sitting here typing at 2:30 AM I went out to the kitchen to get some cookies. The box had not been opened. It had one of those sophisticated cardboard pull-tabs, with the legend "EASY OPENING—PULL TAB." I did exactly that, but the grain of the cardboard was crossways instead of lengthwise, and there was no way you could make it work. I know that the fellow who invented that fool pull-tab, while I am typing at 2:30 AM, is lying in his comfortable bed laughing like crazy. JUST WAIT 'TILL HE WANTS TO JOIN AMA! I'LL SEE THAT THE BLANKETY IDIOT GETS A TEN-DIGIT AMA NUMBER!!! Don't mess with the AMA President! After all, I am 4 ft. 4 in., ya know!
ANOTHER THOUGHT ALONG THESE LINES
Wouldn't the world be wonderful when modern technology gives us back all the wonderful comforts we had before we had modern technology!!
TIME TO QUIT FOR THIS MONTH
I am so tired that I'd better quit before I sit here and fall awake and say something silly.
All for now.
AMA News
Seventeen applicants made the 1977 AMA Scholarship Program a real contest. Selecting among the best was a difficult task due to outstanding combinations of qualities and took detailed review by the usual selection committee who agreed on the final ranking. Eventually the order of placing was determined:
- Richard C. Whitten, New York, NY — $1,500
- Andrew R. Barron, Annandale, VA — $1,250
- Kenneth Bauer, Orange, CA — $1,000
- Bruce Pallett, Glen Head, NY — $750
Since 1970 AMA scholarship awards have been made in varying amounts. Applicants are doubly distinguished by high grades in school and an active career in model building and competition. Also stressed are community activities and special interests. Desirable candidates take part in a variety of modeling, school and community activities and are well rounded as well as academically exceptional. The number and amount of scholarships vary annually according to the number of applications, applicants' qualifications and the amount of money available in the scholarship fund.
Applications are considered and evaluated by the AMA Scholarship Committee composed as follows: Bob Stalick, Albany, OR, Chairman; Cliff Telford, Bethesda, MD; Bob Underwood, St. Louis, MO; John Worth, Fairfax, VA. The committee, following its rating study, makes recommendations to the Executive Council concerning the number of winners and the amount of awards.
The initiator of the AMA Scholarship Program, Matty Sullivan of Pylon Brand Products, made a substantial contribution to the purpose years ago. The Executive Council, AMA's policy-making body, followed suit and authorized apportionment of dues solicitations and additional contributions to the fund on a continuing basis. Since the start of the program AMA has awarded a total of $20,250: $2,000 (1970), $2,000 (1971), no award (1972), $3,000 (1973), $4,000 (1974), $3,250 (1975), $1,000 (1976) and $4,500 (1977).
To request a scholarship application, write to AMA Headquarters, 516 13th St. NW, Washington, DC 20005. Eligibility: current AMA member must (1) have flown a model in an AMA‑sanctioned competition in 1977 or 1978 prior to submitting the application; and (2) be a high school graduate in 1977 or 1978. Applications must be completed and returned to AMA HQ by June 30, 1978.
About 1977 Winners
Richard C. Whitten graduated from Collegiate School, New York, in June 1976 in exceptionally high academic standing. A very diverse young man, his endeavors include science, literature, sports and model building. Teachers have consistently noted an aptitude for scientific research. He taught a high school credit course in Computer Language during his sophomore and junior years at Collegiate School. Since graduation, Richard has chosen to major in economics at Yale University beginning the fall semester of 1977. Although carrying a voluminous number of course credits, he nearly always achieves at a high level, thus earning him membership in Collegiate's chapter of the Cum Laude Society. Richard also managed to include sports among his activities, winning letters in soccer and varsity wrestling, and serving as track co‑captain. His wrestling team placed in state tournaments. Richard's main extracurricular interest has been in the field of indoor model aircraft. He has established or broken 25 records, has been awarded AMA certificates and has won dozens of trophies at contests throughout the country. In 1976 he became the youngest competitor ever to qualify for the final U.S. Indoor Team Selection Tryouts. Although he did not make the team, he won the great respect of his adult peers. He was later voted to the FAI Indoor Team Selection Committee and was given the Most Improved Flier award for 1977–78. Among other modeling achievements are five first places at the 1976 Nationals and wins at other major meets; his list of top awards numbers over 30.
Andrew R. Barron graduated from W.T. Woodson High School, Virginia, in June 1977, achieving a class standing of 22 out of 517 — a proud accomplishment. Andrew leans strongly toward science and plans to major in biophysics and/or biochemistry at Rice University, Houston, beginning fall 1977. While still a student at Woodson, Andrew is a member of the National Honor Society.
AMA News
Seventeen applicants made the 1977 AMA Scholarship Program a real contest. Selecting among the best was a difficult task due to the outstanding combinations of qualities presented. It took detailed review by the usual selection committee to agree on final ranking. Eventually the order of placing was determined: Richard C. Whitten, New York, N.Y., $1,500; Andrew R. Barron, Annandale, Va., $1,250; Kenneth Bauer, Orange, Calif., $1,000; Bruce Pallett, Glen Head, N.Y., $750.
Since 1970 AMA Scholarship Awards have been made in varying amounts. Applicants are doubly distinguished by high grades in school and by an active career in modeling competition. Also stressed are community activities and special interests. Desirable candidates take part in a variety of modeling, school and community activities while being academically exceptional. The number and amount of scholarships vary annually according to the number of applications, applicants' qualifications and the amount of money available in the scholarship fund.
Applications are considered and evaluated by the AMA Scholarship Committee composed of the following: Bob Stalick, Albany, Ore., Chairman; Cliff Telford, Bethesda, Md.; Bob Underwood, St. Louis, Mo.; John Worth, Fairfax, Va. The committee, following its rating study, makes recommendations to the Executive Council concerning number of winners and amount of award.
The initiator of the AMA Scholarship Program, Matty Sullivan of Pylon Brand Products, made a substantial contribution to the purpose years ago. The Executive Council, AMA policy‑making body, followed suit and authorized apportionment of dues solicitations and additional contributions to the fund on a continuing basis. Since the start of the program AMA has awarded a total of $20,250: 1970 — $2,000; 1971 — same; 1972 — no award; 1973 — $3,000; 1974 — $4,000; 1975 — $3,250; 1976 — $1,000; 1977 — $4,500.
Requests for scholarship application forms should be sent to AMA Headquarters. Eligible applicants must: 1) have flown a model in an AMA‑sanctioned competition in 1977–1978 prior to submitting the application; and 2) be a high school graduate in 1977–1978. Applications must be completed and returned to AMA HQ by June 30, 1978.
AMA News
Seventeen applicants made the 1977 AMA Scholarship Program a real contest. Selecting among the best was a difficult task due to the outstanding combinations of qualities; it took a detailed review by the usual selection committee to agree on a final ranking. Eventually the order of placing was determined:
Richard C. Whitten, New York, N.Y. — $1,500 Andrew R. Barron, Annandale, Va. — $1,250 Kenneth Bauer, Orange, Calif. — $1,000 Bruce Pallett, Glen Head, N.Y. — $750
Since 1970 AMA Scholarship Awards have been made in varying amounts. Applicants have been doubly distinguished by high grades in school and an active career in modeling competition. Also stressed are community activities and special interests. Desirable candidates take part in a variety of modeling, school and community activities as well as being academically exceptional. The number and amount of scholarships vary annually according to the number of applications, applicants' qualifications and the amount of money available in the scholarship fund.
About 1977 winners
Richard C. Whitten graduated from Collegiate School, N.Y., June 1976 in exceptionally high academic standing. A very diverse young man, endeavors including science, literature, sports and model building have consistently shown outstanding results. His teachers have noted an aptitude for scientific research. He taught high school credit courses in Computer Language his sophomore and junior years at Collegiate School. Since graduation Richard has chosen to major in economics at Yale University beginning the fall semester of 1977. Although carrying a voluminous number of course credits, he nearly always achieved high grades, thus earning him membership in Collegiate's chapter of the Cum Laude Society. Richard managed also to include sports; he won letters in varsity soccer and wrestling and was co‑captain of track. His wrestling team placed in state tournaments. Richard's main extracurricular interest has been in indoor model aircraft. He has established and broken 25 records, AMA certificates being awarded, and has won dozens of trophies at contests throughout the country. In 1976 he became the youngest competitor ever to qualify for the final U.S. Indoor Team Selection Tryouts. Although he did not make the team, he won great respect from adult peers. His expertise and sportsmanship later were recognized when he was voted to the FAI Indoor Team Selection Committee. The Most Improved Flier award for 1977‑78 was given to him as a special award. Among other modeling achievements are five first places at the 1976 Nationals, the 1975 Nationals Stout Perpetual Trophy (Indoor Cabin age groups), and the 1972 Nationals 1st Jr. Indoor Cabin. Actually his list of wins at major meets shows over 30 top awards.
Andrew R. Barron graduated from W.T. Woodson High School, Va., June 1977. Achieving a standing of 22 out of 517 was a proud accomplishment. Andrew leans strongly toward science, planning to major in biophysics and/or biochemistry at Rice University, Houston, in the fall of 1977. While still a student at Woodson, Andrew is a National Honor Society.
Seventeen applicants made the 1977 AMA Scholarship Program a real contest. Selecting among the best was a difficult task due to outstanding combinations of qualities and took detailed review. The usual selection committee agreed on the final ranking. Eventually the order of placing was determined: Richard C. Whitten, New York, N.Y., $1,500; Andrew R. Barron, Annandale, Va., $1,250; Kenneth Bauer, Orange, Calif., $1,000; Bruce Paillet, Glen Head, N.Y., $750.
Since 1970 AMA Scholarship awards have been made in varying amounts. Applicants are doubly distinguished by high grades in school and an active career in modeling competition. Also stressed are community activities and special interests. Desirable candidates take part in a variety of modeling, school and community activities while being academically exceptional. The number and amount of scholarships vary annually according to the number of applications, applicants' qualifications, and the amount of money available in the scholarship fund.
Applications are considered and evaluated by an AMA Scholarship Committee composed of the following: Bob Stalick, Albany, Ore., Chairman; Cliff Telford, Bethesda, Md.; Bob Underwood, St. Louis, Mo.; John Worth, Fairfax, Va. The committee, following its rating study, makes recommendations to the Executive Council concerning the number of winners and the amount of award. The initiator of the AMA Scholarship Program, Matty Sullivan of Pylon Brand Products, made a substantial contribution to the program years ago. The Executive Council, AMA's policy-making body, followed suit and authorized apportionment of dues solicitations and additional contributions to the fund on a continuing basis. Since the start of the program AMA has awarded a total of $20,250.
Requests for scholarship applications should be sent to AMA Headquarters, Washington, D.C. 20005. Eligible current AMA members must: 1) have flown a model in an AMA‑sanctioned competition in 1977–1978 prior to submitting the application; and 2) be a high‑school graduate in 1977–1978. Applications must be completed and returned to AMA HQ by June 30, 1978.
About 1977 Winners
Richard C. Whitten graduated Collegiate School, N.Y., June 1976 in exceptionally high academic standing. A very diverse young man, his endeavors, including science, literature, sports and model building, have consistently been outstanding. Teachers have noted his aptitude for scientific research. He taught a high‑school credit course in computer language his sophomore and junior years at Collegiate School. Since graduation Richard has chosen to major in economics at Yale University beginning the fall semester 1977. Although carrying a voluminous number of course credits, he nearly always achieved high grades, thus earning him membership in Collegiate's chapter of the Cum Laude Society.
Richard managed also to include sports; he won letters in soccer, varsity wrestling and track, and was co‑captain of the wrestling team which placed in state tournaments. Richard's main extracurricular interest has been in the field of indoor model aircraft. He has established or broken 25 records (AMA certificates awarded) and has won dozens of trophies at contests throughout the country. In 1976 he became the youngest competitor ever to qualify for the final U.S. Indoor Team Selection Tryouts. Although he did not make the team, he won great respect from his adult peers.
Andrew R. Barron graduated from W.T. Woodson High School, Va., June 1977. Achieving a standing of 22 out of 517 is a proud accomplishment. Andrew leans strongly toward science, planning to major in biophysics and/or biochemistry at Weiss College, Rice University, Houston, fall 1977. While still a student at Woodson, Andrew was a National Honor...
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Eventually the order of placing was determined: Richard C. Whitten, New York, N.Y., $1,500; Andrew R. Barron, Annandale, Va., $1,250; Kenneth Bauer, Orange, Calif., $1,000; Bruce Pallett, Glen Head, N.Y., $750.
Since 1970 AMA Scholarship Awards have been made in varying amounts. Applicants are doubly distinguished by high grades in school and an active career in modeling competition. Also stressed are community activities and special interests. Desirable candidates take part in a variety of modeling, school and community activities and are well‑being academically exceptional. The number and amount of scholarships vary annually according to the number of applications, applicants' qualifications and the amount of money available in the scholarship fund.
Applications are considered and evaluated by the AMA Scholarship Committee composed as follows: Bob Stalick, Albany, Ore., Chairman; Cliff Telford, Bethesda, Md.; Bob Underwood, St. Louis, Mo.; John Worth, Fairfax, Va. The committee, following its rating study, makes recommendations to the Executive Council concerning the number of winners and the amount of the awards.
The initiator of the AMA Scholarship Program, Matty Sullivan of Pylon Brand Products, made a substantial contribution to the purpose years ago. The Executive Council, AMA's policy‑making body, followed suit and authorized apportionment of dues solicitations and additional contributions to the fund on a continuing basis. Since the start of the program AMA has awarded a total of $20,250: $2,000 in 1970; $2,000 in 1971; $3,000 in 1973; no award in 1972; $4,000 in 1974; $3,250 in 1975; $1,000 in 1976; $4,500 in 1977.
Requests for scholarship application information should be sent to AMA Headquarters, Seventeenth St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005. An eligible current AMA member must: 1) have flown a model in an AMA‑sanctioned competition in 1977–1978 prior to submitting an application; and 2) be a high school graduate in 1977–1978. Applications must be completed and returned to AMA HQ by June 30, 1978.
About 1977 Winners
Richard C. Whitten graduated from Collegiate School, N.Y., June 1976 in exceptionally high academic standing. A very diverse young man, his endeavors including science, literature, sports and model building have consistently stood out. His teachers have noted an aptitude for scientific research. He taught high‑school credit courses in computer language his sophomore and junior years at Collegiate School. Since graduation Richard has chosen to major in economics at Yale University beginning the fall semester 1977. Although carrying a voluminous number of course credits, he nearly always attains high marks, thus earning him membership in Collegiate's chapter of the Cum Laude Society. Richard also managed to include sports, winning letters in varsity soccer and varsity wrestling; he was co‑captain of the track team. His wrestling team placed in state tournaments. Richard's main extracurricular interest has been in the field of indoor model aircraft. He has established or broken 25 records for which AMA certificates were awarded, and he has won dozens of trophies at contests throughout the country. In 1976 he became the youngest competitor ever to qualify for the final U.S. Indoor Team Selection Tryouts. Although he did not make the team, he won great respect from adult peers.
Andrew R. Barron graduated from W.T. Woodson High School, Va., June 1977. Achieving a standing of 22 out of 517 is a proud accomplishment. Andrew leans strongly toward science, planning to major in biophysics and/or biochemistry at Rice University (Weiss College), Houston, beginning fall 1977. Still a student at Woodson, Andrew is a member of the National Honor Society. Since 1970 AMA Scholarship Awards have been made in varying amounts — the awards have doubly distinguished applicants who have achieved high grades in school and who have had active careers in modeling competition. Also stressed are community activities and special interests. Desirable candidates take part in a variety of modeling, school and community activities while being academically exceptional. The number and amount of scholarships vary annually according to the number of applications, applicants' qualifications and the amount of money available in the scholarship fund.
Applications are considered and evaluated by an AMA Scholarship Committee composed of the following: Bob Stalick, Albany, Ore., Chairman; Cliff Telford, Bethesda, Md.; Bob Underwood, St. Louis, Mo.; and John Worth, Fairfax, Va. Following its rating study the committee makes recommendations to the Executive Council concerning the number of winners and the amount of awards. The initiator of the AMA Scholarship Program, Matty Sullivan of Pylon Brand Products, made a substantial contribution for the purpose years ago. The Executive Council, AMA’s policy‑making body, followed suit and authorized an apportionment of dues, solicitations and additional contributions to the fund on a continuing basis.
Since the start of the program, AMA has awarded a total of $20,250: $2,000 (1970); $2,000 (1971); no award (1972); $3,000 (1973); $4,000 (1974); $3,250 (1975); $1,000 (1976); and $4,500 (1977).
To request a scholarship application, write to AMA Headquarters, 5161 Sixteenth St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20005. Eligibility: the applicant must be a current AMA member; must have flown a model in an AMA‑sanctioned competition in 1977 or 1978 prior to submitting the application; and must be a high school graduate in 1977 or 1978. Applications must be completed and returned to AMA HQ by June 30, 1978.
- Richard C. Whitten, New York, N.Y. — $1,500
- Andrew R. Barron, Annandale, Va. — $1,250
- Kenneth Bauer, Orange, Calif. — $1,000
- Bruce Pallot, Glen Head, N.Y. — $750
About 1977 Winners
Richard C. Whitten graduated from Collegiate School, N.Y., June 1976 in exceptionally high academic standing. A very diverse young man, his endeavors — including science, literature, sports and model building — have consistently stood out. His teachers have noted an aptitude for scientific research. He taught a high school credit course, Computer Language, his sophomore and junior years at Collegiate School.
Since graduation Richard has chosen to major in economics at Yale University beginning fall semester 1977. Although carrying a voluminous number of course credits, he nearly always achieved high grades, thus earning him membership in Collegiate’s chapter of the Cum Laude Society. Richard also managed to include sports; he won letters in soccer, varsity wrestling and track, and was co‑captain of the wrestling team. The team placed in state tournaments.
Richard’s main extracurricular interest has been in the field of indoor model aircraft. He has established and broken 25 records (AMA certificates awarded) and has won dozens of trophies in contests throughout the country. In 1976 he became the youngest competitor ever to qualify for the final U.S. Indoor Team Selection Tryouts. Although he did not make the team, he won great respect of adult peers. Among other modeling achievements are five first places in the 1976 Nationals and 1975 Nationals, the Stout Perpetual Trophy (indoor cabin age groups), and the 1972 Nationals 1st Jr. Indoor Cabin. Actually, his list of wins at major meets shows over 30 top awards.
Andrew R. Barron graduated from W.T. Woodson High School, Va., June 1977. Achieving a standing of 22 out of 517 is a proud accomplishment. Andrew leans strongly toward science, planning to major in biophysics and/or biochemistry at Rice University, Houston, beginning fall 1977.
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Still a student at Woodson, Andrew is a member of the National Honor Society and has been active in school science and modeling activities.
Kenneth Bauer, Orange, Calif., plans to major in engineering. He has been active in model aviation competition and club activities and has received several contest awards.
Bruce Pallett, Glen Head, N.Y., also has a strong record of participation in model aviation and community activities and plans to continue his education while remaining active in the hobby.
Since 1970 AMA Scholarship Awards have been made in varying amounts. Applicants are doubly distinguished by high grades in school, active participation in model competition and community activities. Special interests and community activities are desirable; candidates should take part in a variety of modeling, school and community activities while being academically exceptional. The number and amount of scholarships vary annually according to the number of applications, applicants’ qualifications and the amount of money available in the scholarship fund.
Applications are considered and evaluated by the AMA Scholarship Committee, composed of Bob Stalick, Albany, Ore., Chairman; Cliff Telford, Bethesda, Md.; Bob Underwood, St. Louis, Mo.; and John Worth, Fairfax, Va. The committee, following its rating study, makes recommendations to the Executive Council concerning the number of winners and amount of awards.
The initiator of the AMA Scholarship Program, Matty Sullivan of Pylon Brand Products, made a substantial contribution to the purpose years ago. The Executive Council, AMA’s policy‑making body, followed suit and authorized apportionment of dues solicitations and additional contributions to the fund on a continuing basis. Since the start of the program AMA has awarded a total of $20,250: $2,000 in 1970; $2,000 in 1971; $3,000 in 1973; no award in 1972; $4,000 in 1974; $3,250 in 1975; $1,000 in 1976; and $4,500 in 1977.
Request scholarship application information from AMA Headquarters, 516 Thirteenth St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005. Eligible applicants must be current AMA members and must: 1) have flown a model in an AMA‑sanctioned competition in 1977–1978 prior to submitting the application; and 2) be a high school graduate in 1977–1978. Applications must be completed and returned to AMA HQ by June 30, 1978.
About 1977 Winners
Richard C. Whitten graduated from Collegiate School, N.Y., June 1976 in exceptionally high academic standing. A very diverse young man, his endeavors — including science, literature, sports and model building — have consistently stood out. His teachers have noted an aptitude for scientific research. He taught high‑school credit courses in computer language his sophomore and junior years at Collegiate School. Since graduation Richard has chosen to major in economics at Yale University beginning the fall semester 1977. Although carrying a voluminous number of course credits, he nearly always achieves A's, thus earning him membership in Collegiate's chapter of the Cum Laude Society. Richard also managed to include sports; he won letters in varsity soccer and wrestling and was co‑captain of the track team. The wrestling team placed in state tournaments. Richard's main extracurricular interest has been indoor model aircraft. He has established or broken 25 records (AMA certificates awarded) and has won dozens of trophies at contests throughout the country. In 1976 he became the youngest competitor ever to qualify for the final U.S. Indoor Team Selection Tryouts. Although he did not make the team, he won the great respect of his adult peers. He was voted Most Improved Flier 1977–78 by the FAI Indoor Team Selection Committee and was given a special award. Among other modeling achievements are five first places at the 1976 Nationals, the 1975 Nationals Stout Perpetual Trophy (Indoor Cabinage groups), and the 1972 Nationals 1st Junior Indoor Cabin. His list of wins at major meets shows over 30 top awards.
Andrew R. Barron graduated from W.T. Woodson High School, Va., June 1977. Achieving a standing of 22 out of 517 was a proud accomplishment. Andrew leans strongly toward science, planning to major in biophysics and/or biochemistry at Rice University, Houston, beginning fall 1977. While still a student at Woodson, Andrew was a member of the National Honor Society. I can do this, but the scanned page image you provided is too small/low-resolution for me to reliably read and correct the exact wording without risking errors or invented text. To avoid mistakes (and because you asked that I preserve the original wording and only fix OCR defects), please either:
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