Diamond Bar High student wins AP honor

Diamond Bar High School senior Jacqueline Chow is one of two California students who earned the 2010 Math and Science Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement.

The Siemens Foundation program is administered by the College Board and recognizes up to 100 of the nation's top achievers in advanced placement science and mathematics courses with a $2,000 college scholarship, according to a statement from the Walnut Valley Unified School District.

One male and one female student from each state receive the awards.

"Jackie is an incredibly humble student and has a great approach to her school work, AP tests, and her overall goals in life. She is a great kid," said Diamond Bar High Principal Catherine Real.

Chow has taken a total of 12 advanced placement tests so far, including seven in math, science, and technology, the statement said.

On all subjects and on every exam, Chow scored a 5, which is the highest possible score, the statement said.

Chow's interest in science courses come from her passion for food, the statement said.

She enjoyed learning about basic science principles such as boiling and melting points. Those principles gained greater meaning when she was cooking.

Chow is a National Merit Finalist and holds the gold Presidential Award.

Chow plans to study chemical engineering and economics in college with the goal of becoming a doctor and researcher.