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<\/a>Balin B. Clark has already begun his aviation career. He earned his Private Pilot License during his junior year and plans to complete his Instrument Rating by graduation. He is finishing his Associate of Science degree in Computerized Integrated Machinery and plans to continue his flight training while pursuing a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Aviation Management and Corporate Flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than participating in school-sponsored extracurricular activities, Balin focused on advancing his aviation goals through flight training. He also gave back to his community by coaching youth soccer and volunteering with veteran-related activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Balin\u2019s advice to younger students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFollow YOUR passions and stay focused on your goals. Be yourself, do the right things, and strive to be better tomorrow than you are today\u2014you will soar in your own time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re proud of you, Balin, and wish you the best as you take this next step<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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