Winton Scholar 2024 – Peter S.

Gregory Winton, Esq. was an aviation law advocate, a commercial pilot, and a certified flight instructor for more than 30 years. He devoted his personal and professional life to the advancement of the aviation industry. Greg believed in the importance of cultivating the next generation and he became involved with Anne Arundel County Public Schools to share his experience and expertise with future generations and to mentor students. 

He served on the Education Foundation of AACPS Board of Directors since 2017. 

A scholarship was created in his name to sponsor high school students in the Anne Arundel County Public School system to get their pilot’s licenses. Through this scholarship fund, we honor Greg’s legacy and continue his passion for providing guidance and direction to advance students’ pursuit of aviation and interest in soaring to new heights by becoming pilots.

Peter Seabrook, a senior at Broadneck High School, is the 2024 winner of the Gregory S. Winton, Esq. Scholarship. 

We had a chance to talk with Peter about winning and his future in aviation. Here are some of the highlights:

Where do you go to school and what are two characteristics that people would say describe you?

I am an outgoing and passionate senior at Broadneck HS.

What are words that you think of when you think about flying?

Freedom, creativity, and awe.

How did you learn about the Winton Scholarship and what motivated you to apply?

Ms. Gwen Gray, my teacher & sponsor of my aviation club at Broadneck encouraged applying because she knows my desire to be a pilot.

When did you know that you wanted to be a pilot? 

I saw the Blue Angels as a kid one summer and told my grandfather I wanted to be a pilot. Then I had the opportunity to go up in a Cessna with my grandfather in the same summer. I knew at that moment.

There is a difference between wanting to be something and actually taking the steps to become what you want. When did you realize you would fulfill your dream of being a pilot?

Returning to the USA from Germany with my family, I knew there were opportunities near where we were going to live and my family supported my dreams.

What specific skills do you need to have and practice to become a pilot?

Discipline and grit are the starting point for me.

How have your family and friends reacted to your journey in aviation?

Very supportive. My friends have gone in to aviation with me. My family has always believed in me.

What do you see as your future in aviation and how will the Winton Scholarship help you achieve it?

There are many paths (military, commercial, & instructor) where I will be happy and I am still deciding. The Winton Scholarship gives me a jump start to pursuing the one I decide.

Looking at the advances in aviation technology, what is one thing you are most excited about?

It’s a challenging question. I look at aviation a lot. Aviation & humanities is an area that comes to mind at the moment. Definitely supporting humanitarian missions.

The Winton Scholarship was created to help advance students’ pursuit of aviation and with you being a recipient of the scholarship this year, how has it fulfilled its mission in selecting you?

I am fortunate to know I’ve always wanted to be in aviation and this scholarship is the stepping stone that lifts me in the direction of my dream to be an aviator.

Louis Nesbitt, Office of Business & Community Development