Andrew Comparetta (IG: @comparetta.media) Front Cover
Penelope Anderson
Camrin Coubertier
Dominic Popolo
Brandon Badraoui
Andrew Comparetta
Emilee Imler
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Contributors & Page Editors
Andrew Comparetta
Anjelysa Oleszewski
Brandon Badruio
Camrin Coubertier
Dominic Popolo
Dylan Kowlessar
Emilee Imler
Kaden McVerry
Nick Childrey
Penelope Anderson
Sean McConoughey
Advisors
Indira Diaz
Assistant Director of Student Government
SGA Executive Board
President sgapres@erau.edu
Vice President sgavpres@erau.edu
Treasurer sgatres@erau.edu
Chief Justice sgachfj@erau.edu
EIC, The Avion editor@theavion.com
Chief, ERT dbert701@erau.edu
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Chairperson, TNG chair@touch-n-go.org
Ander Turueno Garcia
Teshome S. Teshome
Bryce Farnham
Arianne Barlowe
Penelope Anderson
Abigail Weaver
Tallulah León
Sahil Singh
Emilee Imler
FEATURES
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HURRICANE RELIEF
Learn more about how your Embry-Riddle Alumni provided relief from Hurricane Milton accross Volusia County.
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HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
BOO! Take a look at all the spooky costumes students wore and all the fun events we had on campus.
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FALL CYCLE SCENE
Lean into a race recap of the American Superbike Racing Associations Race of Champions held at the Daytona International Speedway.
Avion Executive Board
Hurricane Milton
By: Penelope Anderson, Editor-in-Chief
Thousands of students graduate from EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University each year and those alumni are going on to do great things around the world. We recently caught up with several ERAU alumni serving communities across Florida during Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Lovie Haley, the human services branch director for Flagler County’s Emergency Management, said, “Being an ERAU graduate provided me with valuable knowledge from my professors that I’ve applied in my career. The coursework at ERAU set me up for success after completing my degree in Homeland Security. I take pride in serving our state of Florida and Flagler County, contributing to communities that reflect the values I learned at ERAU,” said Haley.
“Community service has always been a priority for me throughout my whole life. My time at Embry-Riddle, especially as a member of the Tri Sigma sorority, allowed me to continue my commitment to service. In my current role with Flagler County Emergency Management as human services branch director and social media coordinator, I am dedicated to making a positive impact serving my community. Most recently, I have worked helping communities in need during Hurricanes Helene and Milton, including setting up shelters, organizing food deliveries, keeping people informed, and providing comfort stations to Floridians affected most.”
Freud Jeantilus and Jacob Roser, instructors for Teens-InFlight, Inc., recently piloted 700 pounds of goods and supplies to families in need in the Tampa/St. Pete area, alongside Teens-In-Flight, Inc. executive director, Ric Lehman. Both Jeantilus and Roser are graduates of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and shared how their training and experience at ERAU helped prepare them to serve others.
“Tampa’s been hit with a second hurricane in a month-anda-half’s time. It’s important for us to reach out and make sure they’re doing okay and help everybody who’s in need. I think it goes to show that it’s all about camaraderie and helping your fellow man, and I think it’s a good opportunity to do it here,” said Jeantilus.
“I’m just as excited to get involved with this. I studied meteorology in school. I find weather fascinating and understanding what happened to Tampa and how they’ve
As a nonprofit flight school providing private pilot lessons to the families of fallen military and first responders, providing support during a natural disaster comes second nature for the organization’s team members.
“I think it’s important not to just learn skills but to learn how to use them in a way that helps benefit other people, and that’s what these flights are all about,” said Lehman. “Take the skills that we’ve learned, take the talents, take the opportunity then to help someone else.”
Not the only ERAU alumni with boots on the ground during the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, members of the 125th National Air Guard were activated on a ‘pod mission’ providing essentials such as meals, water, and tarps for families in rural Flagler County whose homes were without water or power after the storm.
Among them is MSgt Brendan Gelb, an ERAU Worldwide assistant professor teaching aviation maintenance.
“It’s been a pleasure to be able to help the community and reach out. We’ve been on the ground for four days, working about nine hours a day to hand out the deliverables to the community. I’ve been in the 125th out of Jacksonville for 10 years and with the military for 16 years in total. We wear an American flag on our sleeve because we’ll do just about anything for this country, and one of our core values is service before self,” said MSgt Brendan Gelb.
ERAU Daytona graduate Tech. Sgt Ryan Holovich flies for Delta Air Lines out of Atlanta but appreciated the opportunity to return to Central Florida.
“I was active duty, so it was my post-9/11 GI Bill [that] I was able to go to school full time, [get my] aeronautics degree, flew while I was there and I was able to learn all the great connections I have to get a job at Delta Air Lines, then start my full-time civilian career there but at the same time while I was at school and worked for Delta, I continued to serve in the Florida Air National Guard. So, while I’m continuing on serving my nation while I was active duty but now, I can do it part-time and still serve the community I grew up in [sic],” said Holowich.
“It’s great. I know all these people here. I see my friends who have been affected and actually do something impactful for my community that I lived in and served. It’s a great feeling.”
Students gathered in costume and got in the spooky spirit on Friday, Oct. 25, for the annual Halloween Spooktacular in the Student Union.
The Spooktacular, organized by Student Engagement & Student Union (SESU) as a part of their weekly Skyline Social events, featured many activities for all students to enjoy. There was cookie decorating, apple cider and donuts,
This event also involved the entire Student Government Association as they worked to bring a little spooky fun into the lives of every student.
This included a photo booth from The Avion, pumpkin carving and live music from The WIKD 102.5 FM, and even an arts and crafts station where students could make gnomes in domes, which Touch-NGo Productions presented. Following the event, Touch-N-Go hosted an interactive screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” for all
“The costume contest is my favorite part,” said Joaquim Loraschi, who was dressed as the viral lime green
Loraschi shared a sentiment that most students had going into this event: to dress up! From the Lorax and pirates to Star Wars Jedi, Cars, and S’mores, students from every walk of life on campus came together to compete in the Halloween
This action-packed contest featured stunts and catwalks as students competed to determine which costumes embodied the most Halloween spirit, eventually leading to the crowning of over half a dozen students in different categories.
“Don’t be afraid to wear a costume,” said Britton, who was dressed as The Scarlet Witch from the Marvel franchise. “If you feel like you’re going to be the only one wearing a costume, that’s not true.”
The Halloween Spooktacular lived up to its name, giving students a spooky night to celebrate Halloween. Most importantly, it gave students here at Embry-Riddle a chance to come together and build a community for all to celebrate in their own way.
“Everyone who is here is just wanting to have fun and get free food and carve pumpkins,” added Britton. “And we’ll be here the same day next year: last Friday in October!”
Story: Dominic Popolo
STUDENT GOVERNMENT UPDATES
Student Senate
Vice President, Teshome Teshome, is currently organizing professional development tours at Collins Aerospace, Piper Aircraft, and NASA. He is also developing a rental laptop program aimed at assisting students who face financial challenges or have encountered unexpected issues with thier laptops.
The Student Life Senator is actively involved in organizing World Fest, and event designed to celebrate diversity of the ERAU campus.
The International Student Senator is focused on developing comprehensive manuals for international students in collaboration with the International Student Office and the Student Government Association.
In ther area of Housing and Residence Life, efforts are underway to install an ice machine in the Student Village.
The College of Business Senators are organizing a collective effort to encourage students to participate in a Lockheed Martin competition focused on business infrastructure.
The College of Arts and Sciences Senators are working on building new initiatives to financially support Embry-Riddle students working at unpaid internships.
The College of Aviation Senators are working on implementing drone footage services for the university, which will be available upon request.
The ROTC Senator is organizing a collaborative breakfast between all ROTC branches followed by a common PT, aimed at fostering camaraderie and promoting the culture of the ROTC program on campus.
The Veteran Senator is focusing on enhancing access to appropriate resources for students with disabilites.
Student Court
The Student Court has effectively processed a total of 846 parking appeals. 35 hearings were conducted to address various parking violations. The top five most common parking violations recorded up to date:
- Unauthorized Permit Color
- Improper parking
- Prohibited Zone
- Visitor Space
- No Permit
The Student Court operates the Student Advocacy Program (SAP), which provides essential support to students navigating student hearings.
Student Treasury
The Student Treasury has completed allocating funds to RSOs for professional development conferences and has been attending RSO meetings to better connect with their members.
General Updates
The SGA President’s Cabinet has announced the establishment of a free resume printing station available to all students attending the event. This initiative addresses a common challenge faced by students: the unavailability of resume papers at critical moments.
The Emergency Response Team has raised over $1,000 to donate to breast cancer research. Additonally, they have also certified over 150 people in CPR. Call 386-226-7233 in an
WIKD also has services for live DJ service for various campus events and private functions at no cost for student organizations, reflecting its commitment to enhancing campus life. Additionally, podcasting has emerged as a growing initiative within WIKD, with 12 student-hosted podcasts available on platforms such as Spotify and Apple
Touch-N-Go had a great month with The Evasons, the Star Wars Outdoor Movie Night, and the Halloween Spooktacular. Additionally, they just hosted the Homecoming Concert featuring artists Neon Trees and Daya for all students and family members visting during Parents Weekend!
SGA President sgapres@erau.edu
SGA Vice President sgavpres@erau.edu
SGA Treasury sgatres@erau.edu
SGA Student Court sgatres@erau.edu
Emergency Response Team dbertgen@erau.edu
Touch-N-Go Productions touchngo@erau.edu
The Avion dbavion@erau.edu
WIKD dbwikdfm@erau.edu
SGA Services Manager dipierra@erau.edu
General Session will take place on November 12th in the Student Union Event Center 5:45-8:00 pm.
Emilee Imler
THE AVION ASKS... What’s your favorite thing about Embry-Riddle?
With Open House, Homecoming, and Family Weekend on the way, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Daytona Beach campus is buzzing with excitement. It’s the time of the year when we see a lot of prospective students, families of current students, and alumni visit the campus, celebrating school pride and reflecting on what makes this university so special. The air is filled with memories, nostalgia, and a lot of oohs and ahhs, and it’s just an exciting and action-packed time all around.
Embry-Riddle offers more than just an academic experience. For some, it’s the thrill of taking flight for the first time or cheering at their first college athletics game. For others, it’s the vibrant community—clubs, organizations, and friends who have become like family. From the late-night study sessions to the breathtaking views around campus, everyone has something they cherish about their time here.
To celebrate the spirit of EmbryRiddle, I asked students a simple question: “What is your favorite thing about Embry-Riddle?” Their responses capture the essence of what makes ERAU such an inspiring and memorable place. So, as we gear up for the second half of the semester, take a moment to hear from a few Eagles about the things that hold a special place in their hearts.
STORY AND PHOTOS BY DYLAN KOWLESSAR / Copy Editor
DESIGN BY NICK CHILDREY AND DYLAN KOWLESSAR
LIAM JOHN
Sophomore, Meteorology
I really love the meteorology department. They are the nicest people on the planet, and we’re so tightknit, it feels great to be part of the meteorology department.
DALLAS BALENTINE Junior, Aerospace Engineering
JD WEISS Junior, Aerospace Engineering
Senior, Aviation Business Administration
RYAN MILLER
Junior, Aerospace
Engineering
Besides all of the amazing professors and opportunities here on campus, the location of Embry-Riddle is second to none. Being this close to the space coast to go see launches and explore KSC, to going to see the Rolex 24 or Daytona 500 right in your backyard, to being right next to the beach, you really can’t beat the location here!
Definitely the people. You know, with the right people, you go out, you socialize, you fit right in, and you’ll be surrounded by people who are not only passionate about the same things as you, but also share the same interests. The campus life and people are just awesome.
TESHOME TESHOME
Senior, Aerospace Engineering
My favorite thing about ERAU is that there is a community designated to aviation, and once you come to campus, you realize that you’re not the odd person out who only likes airplanes and rockets. There’s a whole community interested in these topics.
My favorite thing about Embry-Riddle definitely has to be the people. I know it’s cliche to say, but I genuinely feel like I’ve found a family here at Embry-Riddle. Throughout the tough classes and the hard times, the people I’ve met have helped me throughout the journey. They have helped me grow technically, professionally, academically, and most importantly, as a person.
My favorite thing about Embry-Riddle is the people. There are just so many different kinds of people from different places, cultures, and backgrounds. The diversity is amazing here.
LILIANNA RICHARDS
Sophomore, Homeland Security and Intelligence
Senior, Air Traffic Management
My favorite thing is the atmosphere and how everyone fits in. No one really tends to feel left out—it’s a great feeling.
Embry-Riddle is like a box of chocolates. Every day you come to class or campus, and you never know what you’re going to get. You never know what you’re going to see or who you’ll meet. You might see someone wipe out on a skateboard, you might see another Red Bull event happening, or you might see Ernie the Eagle handing out high-fives. Every day is an adventure.
NICK CHILDREY
CORAL SCOTLAND
Flight Certifications
SPRING to FALL 2024
INSTRUMENT RATING (221)
Alexander Hildreth Martinez
Alvin Wei Li
Brendan Tyler Underwood
Dongeun Kim
Dylan Thomas Hurst Rooney
Edward William Lawrence
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Grace Anna Bursey
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Harrison Thomas James Feltey
Hayden Elliott Holcomb
Hojin Kim
Hyeok Jin Chun
Ian Park
Ian Shau-Tze Shen
Ibrahim Islam Sidky
Jack Alexander Cronan
Jack Hogan Miller
Jack Theodore Ready
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Jacob Marcus Nasser
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Jaemin An
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James Edward Fallon
James Gavin Daly
James Murdock
Jason Michael Misner
Jason Taylor Vaughan
Jason Tobias Zang
Jay Oliver Hay III
Jeremy Kang
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Johnny Alexander Fong Liu
Jolee Dean Paulk
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Jonghwan Jang
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Juandiego Rojas Aquino
Juhwan Park
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Julian Alexander Serrano-Santos
Julianna Jane Hertzell
Julianne Marie Nielsen
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Kacper Zbigniew Rosinski-Lis
Kaden Alexander Herrera
Karley Elise Gregg
Katherine Alexis Adams
Katherine Kalie Campos
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Kendall Ann Swift
Kendall Kayla Sullivan
Kerry Kathleen Osullivan
Kevin Nelson Williams
Kevonne Kevin Miller
Khush Nayan Patel
Koree Elsa Bostrom
Kyle Ethan Bullock
Kyungyun Oh
Lance Michael Perone
Leonard Anthony Casabura
Leonardo Roque
Liam Halleux
Liam Patrick Cahalan
Lilly Josephine Avezzano
Lily Marcia Hensley
Logan Connor Houck
Logan McCabe Donaldson
Lucas Calogero Gruttadauria
Luciya Margaret Kojenova
Luis Alberto Posadas
Luke Richard Meldrum
Luke Thomas Scaraggi
Maaleeque Kofie Primus
Mackenzie Hope Scott
Macy Lee Hiltman
Madison Belle Muragaki
Madison Renee Scheffer
Brandon Gaskell Raymon Xu
SINGLE-ENGINE
(417A)
Adam Vincent Slama
Aida-Alexia Cirlan-Hustea
Alessandra Olivia Mazzini
Alexander Michael Marino
Andre Albert Lemaire
Andrea Van Vlaanderen
Annalise Monica Heid
Anne Michelle Taylor
Anthony Velez
Avery Lynn Martin
Benjamin Walker Richardson
Byounghwi Ahn
Byungjun Moon
Byungwoo Kang
Cameron Douglas Counts
Chanho Nahm
Chanwoo Park
Chanyoung Lee
Charles Patrick Pilling
Chloe Lavon Prunczik
Christian Troy Arbelo
Christopher James Hoffman
Chuan-Sheng Lin
Cole Stevenson Grimm
Daniel Anthony Nell
Daniel Enrique Acevedo Traverso
Daniel Malagar Ewing
Daniele Matias Delsalto Vitola
Dariel Garcia
Delaney Alexander Stutzki
Dohwan Kim
Dohyeon Kim
Emily Elsbeth Meide
Emma Christine Kirschenheiter
Ethan John Matteson
Ethan Matthew Cain
Eun Ji Hong
Fisher McBryde Jones
Han Kyu Park
Heejae Kam
Hyejung Choi
Jackson Warren Septer
Jacob Joseph D’Aleo
Jacob Lior Nessim
Jaeyeon Jung
James Francis Getz III
James Joseph Distasio
Jayson Michael Desordi
Jeremy James Ficsor
Jiacheng Zhang
Jinsil Choi
Jinwoo Gil
Jiyoon Kim
John Biong Ricafort
Jonathan Anthony Papavasiliou
Jongseob Kim
Jose Angel Lizardi
Joshua Parker Payne
June Buhm Chang
Junho Oh
Kai Le Caleb Chang
Kenri Takeshi Grisham
Kihyun Park
Kohei Kimura
Kyeongmin Lee
Leo Robert Buchanan
Levi Wilkin Weir
Lin Shi
Lowen James Chesley
Luis Jose Montes Rivera
Luke Joseph Marchesani
Lylith Palmer Turner
Madison Nicole Schaaf
Marissa Lynn Giglia
Michael Alexander Cisneros
Michael James D’Amore Billon
Min Gi Joo
Minhyung Park
Minwoo Kang
Nahyun Kim
Nicholas Amador
Nicholas Glenn Marlow
Nicholas Robert Cather
Patrick Thomas Conroy
Peter Silva Cuthbert
Phillip Joseph Holley
Read Anthony Phelps
Riley Jadon Vaudrey
Rishabh Bharat Parmar
Ryan Edward Friar
Ryan Kyle Poulter
Sangmin Lee
Sebastian Austin David Salvador
Seth Gideon Tiedeman
Seung Hoon Han
Seungjae Hong
Seungsoo Kim
Seungwon Park
Simon Samuel St Martin-Shook
Siwon Lee
Suan Seol
Sungwoo Kim
Taekyung Lee
Thomas Martinic IV
Timothy Richard Falt
Tyler James Davis
Tyler James Ranagan
Tyquon Deontaye Ricks
William Griffin Schaffer
Wonjun Choi
Wonmin Kim
Wyatt Cooper David
Yong Seok Yoo
Younghwan Park
Yuna Choi
Zizhuo Li
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR INSTRUMENT (417I)
Adam Vincent Slama
Aida-Alexia Cirlan-Hustea
Alessandra Olivia Mazzini
Alexander James Ilibasic
Andre Albert Lemaire
Andrew Jon Ward
Andrew Tetsuya McFarren
Annalise Monica Heid
Anne Michelle Taylor
Anthony Velez
Bohyun Park
Byounghwi Ahn
Byungjun Moon
Byungwoo Kang
Congratulations to everyone who received their certifications and ratings!
Raymon Xu
Air Traffic in Miami
Photo Booth
Fall Cycle Scene
SpaceX Starship Halloween Spooktacular
SOARING WITH CAPTAIN LAURA
PUZZLES
ACROSS
1. James, Ruby, and a German private school?
3. Bundesliga team who finished a historic season undefeated.
6. 2024 UEFA Champions League winners, for a record 15th time.
7. Collaborator on ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ for 14 nights?
