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Noah Demangles, Cybersecurity student
“I took a lot of technology courses at Gulf Breeze High School, like Digital Design I and II, and my instructor Ms. Heather Renfroe pushed me to join the National Technical Honor Society. Recently I was inducted into the chapter at PSC, and it was amazing to pick up the torch and continue what I started at Gulf Breeze.”
Noah’s passion for life and for Pensacola State College becomes immediately evident as he praises the College, the support staff and professors with whom he has worked, and the blessings he has received throughout his journey of earning his associate degree in Cybersecurity this December. “I’m very excited to be able to walk across that stage on graduation day because I wasn’t able to enjoy my high school graduation because of COVID…when I walk across that stage, and Dr. Meadows hands me my diploma, I just know that I am going to walk away that day with my head held high.”
To continue his education, Desmangles applied to the bachelor’s program at PSC in Applied Cybersecurity with an emphasis on information security. “I’m excited for this; yesterday, my advisor told me the good news that my application was approved, and I’ll be receiving my acceptance letter soon. Next Wednesday, I will be registering for my classes.” Eventually, he would like to live in Washington D.C. to be closer to his sister and work for either the Dept. of Transportation or the Federal Aviation Administration in their cybersecurity department.
Noah’s life journey and confidence in himself has been rooted in the love and support of his grandmother, who passed away seven years ago. “In 2011, at the age of seven, I was diagnosed with ADHD and autism, and in 2022, I decided to speak up about my diagnosis. My grandmother was a social worker and worked with kids just like me, and she said, ‘You are going to blossom into an amazing young man. You can do whatever you set your mind to, but you’ve got to be committed.’ I know that I am walking in my choice because she paved the way for me.” And that is truly special. The Pirate staff wishes this amazing young man the best of luck on his journey!