HALL of HONOR
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In fields like computer science, theory can only take you so far. Hands-on work and practical application of your knowledge is the best way to get a better understanding of the subject. As a high school student, participating in computer science competitions can offer such invaluable hands-on experience. Not only will you test your knowledge but also hone your skills and give you a simulation of real-world challenges. One such well-reputed competition is the picoCTF & CyberPatriot.
CyberPatriot competition is recognized as both highly competitive and prestigious within the realm of cybersecurity education. Annually attracting over 25,000 student participants from across the United States, the contest exemplifies excellence and challenge, with fewer than 1% of these competitors advancing to the finals.
PicoCTF is an annual cybersecurity competition designed for students. Its mission is to offer a hands-on learning experience in a gamified environment, covering various aspects of cybersecurity in the process. It was launched in 2013 by students of Carnegie Mellon University and has since then been hosted by the university, going on to include over 39,000 participants.
This year, Sunshine Elite proudly launched its first-ever PicoCTF team, led by Coach Joshua Pelino. In their debut appearance at the 2025 PicoCTF national cybersecurity competition this March, the team achieved an outstanding 10th place nationwide — an incredible accomplishment for their first year!
Congratulations to our talented team members: Andrew Su, Advay Gude and Aadhav Jawahar. We’re so proud of your achievement and can’t wait to see what you do next!
This summer, Sunshine Elite is offering two exciting weeks of Cybersecurity Camps for middle and high school students! Campers will explore hands-on skills in digital safety, ethical hacking, and network defense. We’ll also be forming our 2025–26 CyberPatriot and PicoCTF teams, selecting standout candidates directly from camp participants. Check out camp details and register here: https://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=77&filter_title=Cyber
Join us to build skills, solve real-world challenges, and become part of our elite cybersecurity teams!