Students receive computing award

Two Mineola students have been honored with the National Aspirations in Computing Award by the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT).

Mineola High School tenth grader

Julia Manevitz and eleventh grader

Skyla Azeharie received National

Honorable Mention designation by the NCWIT for their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing and leadership experience, computing-related activities, tenacity in the face of barriers to access and future plans.

As her senior project, Markella created the “Zen Den”, a space within the high school for mindfulness and meditation that will remain as a testament to her desire to help other students and to leave an indelible mark on her alma mater.

Markella and the other hon-