SENIOR WINS NATIONAL COMPUTER AWARD

Senior Receives National Computing Award

Congratulations to Arianna DiMenna ’22, who was recently named a 2022 NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) award recipient! She was selected from more than 3,500 applicants from all 50 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. overseas military bases, and Canada. The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC) honors high school 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, tenacity in the face of barriers to access and plans for post-secondary education.

During her time at Gilmour, Arianna has taken advantage of a number of opportunities. She took AP Computer Science and 3D Modeling and Fabrication along with Intro to Web Design. She participated in the Engineering and Design cohort in the VECTOR program, where she pursued an interest in design and how it intersects with storytelling. Her ultimate goal is to become a Disney Imagineer.

This fall, Arianna will attend The Ohio State University, where she will study computer science and engineering.

For her Senior Project and VECTOR Capstone, Arianna worked in the STREAM Center at her grade school, Gesu, where she helped students utilize the 3D printers, laser cutter and other machines housed in the lab. CLARA MORGAN '22

NINA PADANILAM '22

Two Seniors Earn National Merit Finalist Distinction

After being named National Merit Semifinalists in September, Clara Morgan ’22 and Nina Padanilam ’22 applied for selection as National Merit Finalists.

To become a finalist, the semifinalist and a high school official must submit a detailed scholarship application, in which they provide information about the semifinalist’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received. A semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, and write an essay.

After a review of their applications, Clara and Nina were notified that they were named Finalists, a distinction earned by less than one percent of seniors nationally!