2024 Scholars Awards Winners
Jasmin Soles
University of Central Florida
Major: B.A., Communications
Air Force ROTC
Brother was a Jannus award winner in 2019
Aspires to be an officer and pilot in the Air Force and possibly a commercial airline
pilot
Says she appreciates the mission of the Tony Jannus Society in perpetuating the
legacy of the first commercial airline
william hidalgo
University of Central Florida
Major: B.S., Aerospace Engineering
Air Force ROTC
Served on the UCF President’s Leadership Council
• Pilot and certified flight instructor
• Aspires to be an Air Force fighter pilot
• Says Tony Jannus was a trailblazer in the aviation industry
Alex mcdermott
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Major: B.S., Aerospace Engineering
Air Force ROTC
Licensed private pilot
Plans to fly for the Air Force
Selected for the Air Force Academy Exchange Program
Says Tony Jannus’ skillset and tenacity allowed him to push the barriers of what was
considered possible
luke Plypyciw
Florida Tech
Major: B.S., Aviation Management with Flight and Air Traffic Control
Pilot and certified flight instructor who wants to be a corporate pilot
Says he is honored to play a small part in representing the legacy of Tony Jannus
william sanders
Traviss Technical College
Pursuing AMT certification to be an aircraft airframe and powerplant mechanic
Working on his private pilot’s license and is part-time as an apprentice mechanic
Says that Tony Jannus was a true innovator whose missions gave us the first scheduled
commercial flight
christopher starnes
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Major: B.S., Meteorology
Air Force ROTC
Recently awarded a pilot slot in the Air Force
Plans to be an Air Force helicopter pilot
Says that the courage of Tony Jannus has influenced many, including himself
Carter Yaskovic
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Major: B.S., Aerospace Physiology
Air Force ROTC
Aspires to be a pilot in the Air Force
Has been selected for Air Force pilot training
Says that Tony Jannus had a clear vision of achieving greatness in the aviation industry