Sonoran Science Academy receives grant

Betsy Coyle presents a $1,000 grant to the Sonoran Science Academy on behalf of the Arizona Physical Therapy Association at the base theater here May 18. Funds will be used to form a cycling club in an effort to promote disability awareness throughout the school year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla)

Sonoran Science Academy selected as 2009 Charter School of the Year

Published June 8, 2010
By 2nd Lt Sarah Godfrey
355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- The Sonoran Science Academy celebrated the completion of its first year with state-wide recognition May 18.

The Sonoran Science Academy has been selected as the 2009 Charter School of the Year in Arizona. The school, which opened on Davis-Monthan August 17 2009, prepares students for college by focusing on math, science, and technology.

Col. Charles Hunter, 355th Mission Support Group commander, was among those recognized for helping launch a successful year for the school.

The school was also presented with a grant from Arizona Physical Therapy Association.

"We are honored to receive the $1,000 grant from the AZTA, we intend to utilize the funds to promote disability awareness throughout the school year," said Simon Arriola, a physical education and Spanish teacher at the school.

To aid in this awareness the grant will be used to form a cycling club that will participate in Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Rides, which is a rehabilitative cycling program aimed towards helping wounded warriors reclaim their confidence and strength. High Desert Ride, where cyclists ride from Las Vegas to Phoenix, will be their first event.

For more information on the Sonoran Science Academy visit their site at http://www.sonoranacademy.org/davis-monthan/.