Aviation related scholarships highlight Airport Festival Lunch

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS and sponsors gather for a group photo after the awards of the 15 scholarships

By Gilbert Hoffman
Northeast News
As a prelude to the 25th Annual Intercontinental Airport Festival, a Scholarship Awards Luncheon was held last Thursday at the Wyndham Hotel Greenspoint.
The scholarships and festival are sponsored by three area Chambers of Commerce, in conjunction with the Houston Airport System. The Chambers are the Houston Northwest, the North Houston Greenspoint, and the Humble Area. The scholarship program was originally started by the Houston Northwest Chamber, and has grown to include the others.
Fifteen scholarships of $1500 each were awarded to students who applied, on the basis of academics and community service. These students are expected to go to college to pursue careers in aviation or hospitality, according to Committee Chair Steve Hrncir. Scholarships were sponsored by local businesses and individuals with an interest in the airport system.
Scholarships went to students from the Aldine, Klein, Cypress-Fairbanks, Spring, Humble school districts, and NHMCCD college.
This is the 25th year for the Airport Festival, which featured public displays of current and vintage aircraft, games, drawings, exhibits, music from live bands, zoo mobile, airport rangers, search dogs, free food and drink, and door prizes.
The Airport Festival was held at Continental’s 777 Hangar Building E at the airport. The theme was “IAH-Houston’s Silver Lining,” a reference both to the 25th anniversary and the airport’s impact on the region.