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Azusa High's engineering academy named a NAF Distinguished Academy; district and students recognized
Summary
Azusa High School's Academy of Engineering was recognized as a NAF Distinguished Academy at the Sept. 9 Azusa Unified board meeting; teacher Andres Del Real and students were acknowledged for program growth, robotics outreach and a new dual-enrollment course with Citrus College.
The Azusa Unified School District Board of Education on Sept. 9 formally recognized the Azusa High School Career Technical Education Academy of Engineering after the program received NAF (formerly National Academy Foundation) Distinguished Academy status.
District and school leaders said the award reflects growth in academy structure, advisory-board engagement, curriculum and work-based learning. Presenters credited teacher Andres Del Real and a team of staff for expanding the program from two sections to eight and for adding a dual-enrollment engineering course through Citrus College.
"Over the years, we built the program from 2 sections now to 8 sections and we just recently added another teacher," Academy lead teacher Andres Del Real said, describing the robotics team's outreach to elementary schools and a regional award for excellence in outreach. Principal Gabriel Fernandez said the recognition reflects the work of teachers, coordinators and students.
Board members and district officials praised students and staff for time invested in robotics, internships and community outreach. The board presented a certificate of recognition dated Sept. 9, 2025, signed by Superintendent Arturo Ortega and Board President Gabriela Arellanes. Several students who participate in the academy attended the meeting and were acknowledged by name.
Board members said the recognition highlights career-pathway work that prepares students for college and careers and thanked teachers, coordinators and families for supporting the program.
