2017 Raisbeck Aviation High School
Environmental Challenge
Seattle – Tacoma International Airport
Steve Rybolt
Troy Hoehne
Item No
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3c
Date of
Meeting
June 27, 2017
Airports & the Environment Curriculum
• Developed for Highline School District’s Raisbeck Aviation High School
• Project-based learning and educational program to foster knowledge of
aviation and environmental careers
• Students solve a “true-to-life” environmental challenge at Sea-Tac Airport
• Solutions are judged by aviation and environmental professionals and local
community leaders
• Winners receive a customized day at the airport and a commemorative plaque
Program Supports Community Outreach and Education
2017 Environmental Challenge Winners
• Payton Adams
• Charleisha Cox
• Matthew Morin
• Brian Phuong
Winning Team “Evergreen Consulting”
Environmental Challenge Summary
• Supports Century Agenda’s workforce development objective and Airport’s
Environmental Strategies
• Encourages student interest in aviation and environmental careers
• Has engaged over 1000 students since program’s inception in 2008
• Awarded 2014 Airports Council International Award for Excellence in Airport
Marketing and Communication - Aviation Education
Program Promotes and Prepares Students for Aviation and Environmental Careers
Partnership with Raisbeck Aviation High School
Tenth Year of Partnership
