The NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award honors 9th- 12th grade students 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, persistence, and future plans. NCWIT-Wisconsin held their annual awards program at the Milwaukee School of Engineering on Sunday, May 4, and six Whitewater High School students were among the 144 Wisconsin honorees.

Juniors Ace Hudec, Erison Dreksler, and Rae Breisath were named Wisconsin Winners of the Aspirations in Computing Award. Junior Lucinda DiFiore received an Honorable Mention, and junior Margaret Brown and freshman Emilie Bruns were each named Rising Stars. These students will become part of a large Aspirations community network which creates opportunities including scholarships and internships that lead to careers in technology.

Article and Photos Submitted by Laura Masbruch
Whitewater High School Computer Science Teacher
lmasbruch@wwusd.org