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Ben Grobstein

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I believe that I am a driving force for anybody struggling and a beacon of hope for success. I have always had a passion for singing, musical theatre, and aviation. I believe that my kindness and humour are qualities that really help to define me as a person!

Education

Plainfield North High School

High School
2020 - 2024

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Majors of interest:

    • Air Transportation
    • Architectural Engineering
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Airlines/Aviation

    • Dream career goals:

      Commercial Pilot

    • Sales Associate/ Hospitality Host

      Kohls
      2021 – Present3 years

    Sports

    Basketball

    Club
    2015 – 20183 years

    Soccer

    Junior Varsity
    2010 – 20155 years

    Awards

    • District MVP

    Research

    • Architectural Engineering

      Joliet Junior College — Trainee
      2018 – 2019

    Arts

    • Plainfield North High School Drama Club

      Acting
      Disney's High School Musical , Disneys Marry Poppins, Into the Woods, Disneys The Little Mermaid , Disneys Aladdin
      2016 – Present
    • ILMEA

      Composition
      WE ARE THE WORLD - Michael Jackson, WHEN THE SNOW FALLS: TALES OF A WINTER STORY, REINS OF AFRICA
      2021 – Present
    • ACDA and ILMEA

      Music
      2017 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Will County Humane Society — I was in charge of taking care of and looking after the sheltered animals.
      2017 – 2018
    • Volunteering

      Plainfield School District — Director
      2020 – Present

    Future Interests

    Volunteering

    Entrepreneurship

    Spirit of Wenatchee Aviation Scholarship
    Around five years ago, I was on a commercial flight aboard Southwest Airlines from Chicago Midway Airport to New York City Laguardia Airport when our captain announced a loss of our left engine. The entirety of the aircraft had been overwhelmed with fear and prayer as the notion of a plane crash took hold. However, due to a skilled pilot and the well-built mechanical construction of the Boeing 737-800 airplane, we landed safely at Detroit Metro International Airport. If I were to be granted the resources to pursue an education in aircraft maintenance, I would be living my passion in the form of my dream career. From that moment on, I felt an inseparable love for aviation and the design of airplanes. One of my closest family friends also flies long-haul international routes for United Airlines and being able to converse with him about his experience has just expanded my passion for aviation. Often, I drive to my home airports of Chicago O'hare and Midway just to watch and take pictures of all the departing and arriving planes which acts as a relaxing retreat away from reality. The fact that one can walk through a door, take a seat for a few hours, and arrive at a new destination is utterly magical and evidently brings light to the world of travel and nature. Airplanes are able to link family members, carry couples to honeymoons and weddings, provide thousands of people with careers, open our eyes to different cultures, and demonstrate innovation and technological advancements. I am fathomed by the diversity of worldwide cultures and pursuing a career in aircraft maintenance allows me to provide others with that exposure to different walks of life. I find myself extremely observant in the world of physics and how the planet provides us with the natural wonders we use for flight and travel. There is no question that I have always been intrigued by solutions for various problems and re-working the physical or chemical makeup of certain objects to allow for easier transportation and a demonstration of inevitable innovation in technology. I feel a sense of accomplishment when my methods of maintaining aircraft prove successful and as an aircraft maintenance professional, I will be able to provide help to aeronautic companies while also living a passion of mine. Furthermore, in 2020 I was granted the opportunity to observe and join in the mending of a Cessna 120 aircraft which further ignited my longing for a career in aircraft technology and maintenance. I plan to provide assistance to such a diverse industry of transportation and aeronautics while also allowing average passengers to connect with others of different cultures. My passion lies in aeronautics and by pursuing an education in aircraft maintenance, I will be granted the privilege to relive my dream every day for years in the future.
    Joseph Lipovits Memorial Aviation Scholarship
    Around five years ago, I was on a commercial flight aboard Southwest Airlines from Chicago Midway Airport to New York City Laguardia Airport when our captain announced a loss of our left engine. The entirety of the aircraft had been overwhelmed with fear and prayer as the notion of a plane crash took hold. However, due to a skilled pilot and the well-built mechanical construction of the Boeing 737-800 airplane, we landed safely at Detroit Metro International Airport. If I were to be granted the resources to pursue an education in aircraft maintenance, I would be living my passion in the form of my dream career. From that moment on, I felt an inseparable love for aviation and the design of airplanes. One of my closest family friends also flies long-haul international routes for United Airlines and being able to converse with him about his experience has just expanded my passion for aviation. Often, I drive to my home airports of Chicago O'hare and Midway just to watch and take pictures of all the departing and arriving planes which acts as a relaxing retreat away from reality. The fact that one can walk through a door, take a seat for a few hours, and arrive at a new destination is utterly magical and evidently brings light to the world of travel and nature. Airplanes are able to link family members, carry couples to honeymoons and weddings, provide thousands of people with careers, open our eyes to different cultures, and demonstrate innovation and technological advancements. I am fathomed by the diversity of worldwide cultures and pursuing a career in aircraft maintenance allows me to provide others with that exposure to different walks of life. I find myself extremely observant in the world of physics and how the planet provides us with the natural wonders we use for flight and travel. There is no question that I have always been intrigued by solutions for various problems and re-working the physical or chemical makeup of certain objects to allow for easier transportation and a demonstration of inevitable innovation in technology. I feel a sense of accomplishment when my methods of maintaining aircraft prove successful and as an aircraft maintenance professional, I will be able to provide help to aeronautic companies while also living a passion of mine. Furthermore, in 2020 I was granted the opportunity to observe and join in the mending of a Cessna 120 aircraft which further ignited my longing for a career in aircraft technology and maintenance. I plan to provide assistance to such a diverse industry of transportation and aeronautics while also allowing average passengers to connect with others of different cultures. My passion lies in aeronautics and by pursuing an education in aircraft maintenance, I will be granted the privilege to relive my dream every day for years in the future.
    Future of Aviation Scholarship
    Around five years ago, I was on a commercial flight aboard Southwest Airlines from Chicago Midway Airport to New York City Laguardia Airport when our captain announced a loss of our left engine. The entirety of the aircraft had been overwhelmed with fear and prayer as the notion of a plane crash took hold. However, due to a skilled pilot and the well-built mechanical construction of the Boeing 737-800 airplane, we landed safely at Detroit Metro International Airport. If I were to be granted the resources to pursue an education in aircraft maintenance, I would be living my passion in the form of my dream career. From that moment on, I felt an inseparable love for aviation and the design of airplanes. One of my closest family friends also flies long-haul international routes for United Airlines and being able to converse with him about his experience has just expanded my passion for aviation. Often, I drive to my home airports of Chicago O'hare and Midway just to watch and take pictures of all the departing and arriving planes which acts as a relaxing retreat away from reality. The fact that one can walk through a door, take a seat for a few hours, and arrive at a new destination is utterly magical and evidently brings light to the world of travel and nature. Airplanes are able to link family members, carry couples to honeymoons and weddings, provide thousands of people with careers, open our eyes to different cultures, and demonstrate innovation and technological advancements. I am fathomed by the diversity of worldwide cultures and pursuing a career in aircraft maintenance allows me to provide others with that exposure to different walks of life. I find myself extremely observant in the world of physics and how the planet provides us with the natural wonders we use for flight and travel. There is no question that I have always been intrigued by solutions for various problems and re-working the physical or chemical makeup of certain objects to allow for easier transportation and a demonstration of inevitable innovation in technology. I feel a sense of accomplishment when my methods of maintaining aircraft prove successful and as an aircraft maintenance professional, I will be able to provide help to aeronautic companies while also living a passion of mine. Furthermore, in 2020 I was granted the opportunity to observe and join in the mending of a Cessna 120 aircraft which further ignited my longing for a career in aircraft technology and maintenance. I plan to provide assistance to such a diverse industry of transportation and aeronautics while also allowing average passengers to connect with others of different cultures. My passion lies in aeronautics and by pursuing an education in aircraft maintenance, I will be granted the privilege to relive my dream every day for years in the future.
    Aircraft Mechanics for Aircraft Mechanics Scholarship
    Around five years ago, I was on a commercial flight aboard Southwest Airlines from Chicago Midway Airport to New York City Laguardia Airport when our captain announced a loss of our left engine. The entirety of the aircraft had been overwhelmed with fear and prayer as the notion of a plane crash took hold. However, due to a skilled pilot and the well-built mechanical construction of the Boeing 737-800 airplane, we landed safely at Detroit Metro International Airport. If I were to be granted the resources to pursue an education in aircraft maintenance, I would be living my passion in the form of my dream career. From that moment on, I felt an inseparable love for aviation and the design of airplanes. One of my closest family friends also flies long-haul international routes for United Airlines and being able to converse with him about his experience has just expanded my passion for aviation. Often, I drive to my home airports of Chicago O'hare and Midway just to watch and take pictures of all the departing and arriving planes which acts as a relaxing retreat away from reality. The fact that one can walk through a door, take a seat for a few hours, and arrive at a new destination is utterly magical and evidently brings light to the world of travel and nature. Airplanes are able to link family members, carry couples to honeymoons and weddings, provide thousands of people with careers, open our eyes to different cultures, and demonstrate innovation and technological advancements. I am fathomed by the diversity of worldwide cultures and pursuing a career in aircraft maintenance allows me to provide others with that exposure to different walks of life. I find myself extremely observant in the world of physics and how the planet provides us with the natural wonders we use for flight and travel. There is no question that I have always been intrigued by solutions for various problems and re-working the physical or chemical makeup of certain objects to allow for easier transportation and a demonstration of inevitable innovation in technology. I feel a sense of accomplishment when my methods of maintaining aircraft prove successful and as an aircraft maintenance professional, I will be able to provide help to aeronautic companies while also living a passion of mine. Furthermore, in 2020 I was granted the opportunity to observe and join in the mending of a Cessna 120 aircraft which further ignited my longing for a career in aircraft technology and maintenance. I plan to provide assistance to such a diverse industry of transportation and aeronautics while also allowing average passengers to connect with others of different cultures. My passion lies in aeronautics and by pursuing an education in aircraft maintenance, I will be granted the privilege to relive my dream every day for years in the future.