Chase Dunn, a junior at Plant City High School, was the grand-prize winner of the the Tony Jannus Distinguished Aviation Society’s statewide essay contest.
Dunn was honored during a banquet Nov. 29, at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, in St. Petersburg. He was accompanied by his parents, Jeff and Stacy Dunn, and the Plant City College and Career Counselor Sherrie Mueller.
Dunn’s winning essay was titled, “Soaring to New Heights: Tony Jannus’ Impact on Tampa Bay’s Development.” He received three round-trip airline tickets to any destination in the United States served by Southwest Airlines. He also was awarded with a check for $600.
Plant City junior James Orso took second place, and Abigail Baker, a sophomore, won third place.
