RICK SYLVESTER RECOGNIZED FOR WORK IN AVIATION

Rick Sylvester, the founder and director of the Burlington Technical Center’s Aviation Technology program was presented with an award by the Vermont Space Grant Consortium on October 5, 2004. Rick’s award reads:

Presented By Vermont Space Grant Consortium
October 5, 2004

To
RICHARD SYLVESTER
Founder and Director
Aviation, Aeronautics And Aerospace Technology
Through The Development
Of The BTC-Aviation Technology Program,
Hard Work, Dedication, Perseverance,
And For Demonstrating Leadership
And Achievement In The Occupation, Industry And Profession.

In Recognition Of Accomplishments Achieved Through
Excellence In Instruction And
Guidance That Inspires Student Involvement
And Ability That Lead To The Acquisition Of The
“Highest Score” In The Nation, Gold Medal
Secondary Aviation Technology Award
SKILLS U.S.A., General Program, June 23, 2004.

And For Excellence In
The Airframe And Power Plant Program
At The Burlington Aviation Technology Program And
Collaboration In The Formation Of The
Aerospace Engineering Associate Degree Program
At Vermont Technical College.

Shane Donaldson is also to be congratulated as the national winner of the U.S.A. SKILLS competition held in St. Louis, Missouri last summer.

For more information on the BTC secondary and post-secondary Aviation Technology Programs please visit our web sites at www.burlingtontech.org and www.burlingtonaviationtech.org.