Broken Arrow Senior Alyssa Young Honored for Academics, Dedication to Aviation
BROKEN ARROW, Okla., – The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) is proud to announce Alyssa Young, a senior at Broken Arrow High School, as the Aerospace Student of the Month for March 2026. This award recognizes Young’s exceptional academic achievements, her dedication to the aviation field, and her contributions to her community through volunteering and leadership.
Young’s journey into the world of aviation began early, sparked by family vacations and the influence of her father, a pilot. This childhood fascination has matured into the pursuit of a professional career. For several years, Young has been a member of the Civil Air Patrol, where she actively studies aerospace education and character development while simultaneously undergoing flight training with a certified flight instructor.
Academically, Young maintains a 3.9 grade point average. She is a member of the National Honor Society and the Tulsa Tech National Technical Honor Society. Her aviation instructor, Kristi Mowry, describes her as a bright and determined student.
“Alyssa is resolute in her long-term goal to become a pilot. Her academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and service-minded leadership all align clearly with that aspiration. She combines technical aptitude with mature judgment and a consistently professional attitude. In my experience supervising many aspiring pilots, Alyssa ranks among the most promising. I am confident she will represent the values of the aviation profession with distinction.”
Young’s commitment extends beyond her own studies. She is a tireless advocate for aviation outreach, particularly for younger students and individuals with special needs. Her volunteer work includes representing the Civil Air Patrol at the Tinker Air Show, assisting with educational tours at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum, and helping children with disabilities board aircraft for their first flight experiences at Challenge Air.
In addition to her technical pursuits, Young has been a member of her high school’s student council for three years and is an active volunteer in her church.
Looking ahead, Young’s competitive spirit remains strong. She recently led as part of Broken Arrow’s aviation team at the Oklahoma High School Aviation Championship Regionals and is preparing for the upcoming AeroGames, a competitive drone flying event.
Following graduation, Young plans to attend Tulsa Community College to earn her private pilot certificate. Her ultimate goal is to become an airline pilot. “From my perspective, the very best job I could choose would have to be a pilot,” Young said. “They get outstanding views, the best office, and they travel all over the world. What could be better than that!”
The Oklahoma aerospace community congratulates Young on this well-deserved honor and looks forward to her future contributions to the industry.
