It surprises me a little that the more things change, the more they stay the same. When I was in high school, home computers were just coming out (no such thing as software programs like today). There was a big push to get more girls interested in Computer Science &, of course, math.

In the R.O.P. programming class, we had almost as many girls as boys. Our teacher was a female, so that helped tremendously. The competition during assignments was always girls vs. boys. Happily, we tended to match or outdo them!

I applaud anyone whom attempts to take on something that society has continued to turn a blind eye to. Why do Mothers continue to teach their Daughters, either by choice or example, that college is for 'finding a husband, or, to take a major that is considered 'safe'?

Kudos to Ms. McKellar!!