Fourteen students from Valencia High School have earned prestigious accolades from the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the meaningful participation of girls and women in computing fields. As part of NCWIT’s Aspirations in Computing (AiC) program, multiple students were honored for their achievements in technology and computing.
Among the recipients, senior Leila Armand, a participant in both the International Baccalaureate and Val Tech programs, received special recognition. In addition to being named an Affiliate Winner for the Orange County region, Armand earned an Honorable Mention at the national level—an exceptional distinction that highlights her contributions and promise in the field of computing.
The following Valencia High School students were recognized by NCWIT for their accomplishments:
- Leila Armand (12) – Honorable Mention – National; Affiliate Winner – California: Orange County
- Chandrika Bakshi (12) – Affiliate Rising Star – California: Orange County
- Kira De Silva (11) – Affiliate Rising Star – California: Orange County
- Ashley Gee (12) – Affiliate Rising Star – California: Orange County
- Priya Jansari (12) – Affiliate Rising Star – California: Orange County
- Rachel Kim (12) – Affiliate Honorable Mention – California: Orange County
- Shaurya Nangara (11) – Affiliate Rising Star – California: Orange County
- Irene Pan (11) – Affiliate Rising Star – California: Orange County
- Alexandra Pinheiro Khair (11) – Affiliate Honorable Mention – California: Orange County
- Ruth Qiao (12) – Affiliate Rising Star – California: Orange County
- Emi Sasajima (11) – Affiliate Rising Star – California: Orange County
- Jolie Yang (12) – Affiliate Rising Star – California: Orange County
Valencia High School is proud to celebrate these students for their dedication, innovation, and leadership in the field of computing. Their achievements serve as an inspiration for future generations pursuing careers in STEM.
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