“We are pleased to recognize Autumn’s accomplishments by awarding her the scholarship and helping provide a foundation for her education as she pursues her degree in engineering and a career in medicine,” said Scotty Jackson, Scholarship Chair of NCTA Charlotte WISE.

Arciero, a 2010 graduate of Providence High School in Charlotte, plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the fall, where she will pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering.  In addition to excelling academically, Arciero is also the co-founder and owner of Just Clowning Around and has been involved with many volunteer organizations at school and in the community. She was Treasurer of the National Honor Society, Captain of the tennis team, Student Ambassador and Executive Board Secretary, Junior Class President, and was a member of the Mu Alpha Theta, Key Club, and Committed Young Christians.

WISE selected Candice Brown of Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology as the scholarship runner-up.  Brown received a laptop donated by Lenovo and software donated by Microsoft.  Brown will attend Saint Augustine College in Raleigh, in the Dual Degree Engineering program. With these two scholarships, WISE has awarded eight scholarships over the past few years.

In the picture is Autumn Arciero with Phil Capling along with Kasie Capling’s parents Brenda and Bobby.

Huynh, a 2009 graduate of North Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, attends North Carolina State University where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering. In addition to excelling academically, Huynh has also held a part-time job throughout high school, and has been involved with many volunteer organizations at school and in the community. She was a member of the National Honors Society and participated as a Junior Marshall at North Mecklenburg High School, served as president of the Key Club International, and was a member of Student Council and the Art Club. Huynh also served as captain for a Relay for Life team, and worked with Habitat for Humanity. Additionally, Huynh is a talented soccer player, playing for the American Youth Soccer Organization’s All Stars team; was first runner-up for Miss North Meck, a pageant for outstanding high school females; and is a talented artist.

Huynh was presented the Kasie Capling Memorial Scholarship for $2,000 and also received a laptop, donated by Lenovo. The presentation was made at the Charlotte WISE luncheon held in Charlotte on June 19th, 2009, which was part of the NCTA Annual Conference “Leaders Driving Change Through Technology: What’s Next.”

In the picture is Syrena Huynh with her grandparents, Van and Tan Huynh