Spring 2011 - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Alumni

WINGS OF LEGACYJACK HUNTCOLLAGEINSTALLEDIN LIBRARYIn celebration ofJack Hunt’s historicand vital role in theformation of the university,the UniversityArchives has createdin the Daytona BeachCampus library acommemorative wallcollage bearing hisname. The collage isdesigned to educatelibrary patrons onHunt’s role as “Thefather of the modernaviation university,” aswell as to honor theHunt family.The Alumni Association staff recently presentedReid Tyre (’54, MC) with a plaque in appreciation ofhis commitment and enthusiasm for Embry-Riddle.Reid Tyre isForever an EagleFor decades Reid Tyre (’54, MC) has been a happy fixture in thelives of his fellow Embry-Riddle alumni, attending Homecomingparades (he was Grand Marshal in the 2008 Daytona BeachHomecoming Parade), reunions and other events whenever hecan. Those who have spent time with him discover quickly thathe “bleeds blue and gold” and talks about Embry-Riddle atevery opportunity. When he’s on campus, he always takes the time tovisit and reminisce with the Alumni Association staff, regaling themwith tales of the “good ol’ days.”For Reid, the “good ol’ days” were Embry-Riddle’s years at theMiami Campus. He fondly remembers his undergraduate time andrecalls some of his training. “When I was here, you were required tolearn aerobatics to get your certificate. I was the master of the Split S,”Reid says, chuckling. He admits that aerobatic flying was not exactlyhis calling. Instead, he owned and operated Reid Tyre CommercialFerry Flying out of Jessup, Ga.The Alumni Association would like to extend a sincere thank youfor his years of service as a great university ambassador. He truly exemplifiesthe Alumni Association motto, “Forever an Eagle.”VERONICAFLOODREMEMBEREDReid Tyre has had manyfriends over his manyyears at Embry-Riddle,but perhaps few wereas important to him asVeronica Flood (’82, DB),who died in 1984 doingwhat she loved best—flying. Reid remembersVeronica to this day asa morally upright andbeautiful person andhe speaks of her often,holding her memoryclose to his heart. LikeReid, Veronica Flood is“Forever an Eagle.”Veronica FloodMYSTERYHISTORY CONTESTAre you an Embry-Riddle history buff?Then here’s your chance to show us your stuff! Enter our Mystery History Contest fora chance to win a copy of Embry-Riddle at War, signed by the author, Stephen G. CraftWhat is the nicknameof the operation tomove Embry-Riddlefrom Miami toDaytona Beach?TO WIN: Search the University Archives online for the correct answer bygoing to www.eraualumni.org and clicking “Archives.” Send in the correctanswer to the e-mail link on the page. Your correct entry will be enteredinto a random drawing to be held after April 1.Embry-Riddle’s University Archives department is dedicated to preservingthe memories and artifacts belonging to the university’s rich history.To view thousands of historical photos from Embry-Riddle’s past, go towww.eraualumni.org and click “Archives.”6LIFT SPRING 2011 WWW.ERAUALUMNI.ORG