Six Mineola High School students and one teacher have been awarded the Aspirations in Computing Award from the National Center for Women in Technology.
This award recognizes students and educators for their computing-related achievements and interests and encourages them to pursue their passions.
Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the face of barriers to access, and plans for post-secondary education.
NCWIT recognizes Mineola students and educator with the following awards for the greater NYC area:
Winner – Teacher Ms. Victoria Berkowitz
Winner – Carolina Guekjian (11th Grade)
Honorable Mention – Hannah Mathew (11th Grade) and Cathreen Paul (11th Grade)
Rising Star – Skyla Azeharie (10th Grade), Natalie Laszewski (11th Grade) and Mia Valdizon (9th Grade)