Bob Jamieson Honored for Volunteer Service

Larry Wight (L) presents Bob Jamieson with a Plaque, a book and a gift certificate in recognition of 10 years of volunteer service – Tim Dustrude photo

What you probably do know is that Bob Jamieson is the fixed wing, night-time, medevac pilot for Island Air. What you maybe don’t know is that Bob has been teaching FAA Ground School to high school students for almost 10 years – AS A VOLUNTEER. He is retiring from teaching, having just finished his last class last month.

Bob Jamieson talks to the school board about his volunteer work and his plans for the future – Tim Dustrude photo

Wednesday night, Feb. 27 at right before the School Board meeting Larry Wight, the Career and Technology Education Director at the high school, took a few minutes to officially thank Bob for his service in front of the School Board.
Bob’s success in building a cadre of future pilots is amazing. Over 20% of his students have already obtained their licenses (or will in the very near future). When a student has shown skill and interest, Bob has offered extra class time, interviews with local pilots, and flight time in his own plane!
Here’s Larry with more:

“Why do I say, “…you, me, and the community?” Of course I think Bob deserves broad recognition since very few people are aware of his contribution. But I would also like to set Bob as an example towards which the rest of the community will be inspired to strive. If we had a few more people with relevant skills and his commitment, SJISD would surely be the best school in the State, if not more.”

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