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Arrowhead Eagles Aviation Organization awards 2023 aviation scholarship grants to two local aspiring pilots



Pictured with two local aircraft in front of the terminal building at CKC-Grand Marais/Cook County Airport, members of the Arrowhead Eagles present the 2023 Aviation Scholarship certificate to Vaughn Swindlehurst. Pictured with Vaughn are members of the Eagles Board of Directors: (L-R) Rodney Roy, Mike Raymond, Vaughn and Tim Norman.

Pictured with two local aircraft in front of the terminal building at CKC-Grand Marais/Cook County Airport, members of the Arrowhead Eagles present the 2023 Aviation Scholarship certificate to Vaughn Swindlehurst. Pictured with Vaughn are members of the Eagles Board of Directors: (L-R) Rodney Roy, Mike Raymond, Vaughn and Tim Norman.

Jordan Ekroot and Vaughn Swindlehurst recently received scholarships from the Arrowhead Eagles Aviation Organization.

Vaughn received a $2,500 award that he’ll apply towards his goal of earning a private pilot certificate, in his quest to become a commercial pilot.

A second Scholarship award was presented to Jordan Ekroot as a “continuation grant” to help Jordan get his transitional fixed-wing rating. Jordan is a licensed helicopter pilot and is working towards his commercial fixed-wing certificate.

The Arrowhead Eagles is a local non-profit 501(c) (3) organization with a mission to support Cook County Minnesota’s airport and aviation tradition through promoting aviation events, airport enhancements, youth-oriented activities and opportunities, and to encourage community use and a friendly atmosphere at the Cook County/Grand Marais airport. This is the third year the organization has offered scholarships to local residents. Funds are raised through donations, endowments and the annual fly-in/drive-in pancake breakfast. For more information

Pictured with Jordan are Eagles Board members (L-R)

Pictured with Jordan are Eagles Board members (L-R)

contact Mike Raymond, Eagles President, or Rodney Roy, Vice-president, at 218-387-3024.

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