Eagle Country 99.3

Lawrenceburg, IN Sunny intervals 59°

Search Eagle Country 99.3

Milan HS Senior Completes First Flight as Part of Work Based Learning Program

Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 12:05 PM

By Travis Thayer @TheTravisThayer

How cool is this!?

Alorha Welch. Photo by Milan Community Schools.

(Milan, Ind.) – What were you doing when you were a senior in high school?

For Milan High School senior Alorha Welch, she has taken to the sky.

On Tuesday, the Milan School Corporation sent out congratulations to Welch, who took her first solo flight as she works towards her pilot license as part of Milan’s Work Based Learning Program.

Welch hopes to one day become a commercial pilot.

Congratulations to Milan High School senior Alorha Welch, who took her first solo flight as she works towards her pilot license as a part of Milan's Work Based Learning Program. Alorha hopes to one day become a commercial pilot. pic.twitter.com/88AieuLwWx
— Milan Comm Schools (@MilanSchoolCorp) January 9, 2024

More from Local News

East Central FCCLA Students Donate "Bags of Hope" to Cancer Patients

Making a positive impact.
Leising: Three Bills Head to Governor's Desk

With the governor's signature, the bills will go into law.
House Passes Bill Safeguard Prime Hoosier Farmland While Encouraging Local Economic Growth

The bill also includes language regarding data centers.
Batesville High School Seeks Community Partners for Work-Based Learning

BHS will host a Work-Based Learning Fair on Thursday, March 12.
Laurel Man Killed in Single Vehicle Crash

The crash happened along U.S. 52 in Franklin County.
Madison Man Killed in Ripley County Crash

The crash happened Sunday afternoon near Holton.

Veterans Events & Community Bulletin Board

Crunch Time

Events

Coach Mo's Clinics at the ARCC
The 7-week sessions start February 16, at the Aurora Recreation Community Center, 404 Green Blvd, Aurora IN 47001
Feb 16, 2026 at Aurora Recreation Community Center
MILAN VFW BINGO
Bingo every Tuesday
Feb 17, 2026 at Milan Vfw Post6234
St Teresa Fish Fries
St Teresa Renowned Lenten Fish Fries will run from February 20th through March 27th From 4:30-7:30
Feb 20, 2026 at St Teresa Parish Community Center

East Central FCCLA Students Donate "Bags of Hope" to Cancer Patients

Making a positive impact.

Leising: Three Bills Head to Governor's Desk

With the governor's signature, the bills will go into law.

House Passes Bill Safeguard Prime Hoosier Farmland While Encouraging Local Economic Growth

The bill also includes language regarding data centers.

Freshman Phenom is First Lawrenceburg Swimmer to Score Points at State

Erin Burgess competed in the 100 Yard Breaststroke.

Local Sports Report - February 13-14, 2026

Girls Swim State Finals, Boys Wrestling Semi-State, and Boys Basketball results.

Local Stars Named to IFCA Region 10 All-Star Team

Making the IFCA Region Team is the first step in qualifying for the North/South All-Star Game in July.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Carrie Underwood - Cowboy Casanova

Little Big Town Tornado 21:24

George Jones The Race is On 21:22

Bryan Martin Wolves Cry 21:19

Blake Shelton The Baby 21:14