Donation could take program to new heights

Aviation maintenance students to get another plane The donation of a half-million dollar plane could be the ticket to more hands-on training for Del Mar’s aviation maintenance students. Rockport native Toby Knocke plans to donate a Dassault Falcon 10 plane to the college’s aviation program. The plane will be located at Del Mar’s hangar at the Corpus Christi International Airport. “It gives the students a larger variety of current type aircraft,” said aviation instructor Cristin Klaus. The Falcon 10, a popular business jet that can seat up to eight passengers, is expected to be delivered once paperwork is complete. Since the…

Look good, feel good this summer

Cosmetology students offer services for community When it comes to planning his future, one Miller High School student is a cut above his peers. Rico Cano, a dual credit cosmetology student, said he will graduate from Del Mar College before finishing high school and hopes to one day work for himself. “I want to go to barber school, get my barber license and then open up my own salon,” Cano said while highlighting a client’s hair. Cano is one of 18 students in instructor Lissa Gonzalez’s summer class. Students in the class perform haircuts and coloring options. Students as well…