Though research in the field of gifted females in STEM reveals much yet to be accomplished, there is much to celebrate! If we are to prepare our gifted females for the remaining frontier of inaccessible domains, we must be equipped with sound advice and research findings of programs that have worked. The case study of one gifted female valedictorian's first year of engineering school provides teachers, parents, and administrators a cautionary tale informing program implementation. More importantly, Elyse's story provides young women who come after her with a visual reminder that they can also achieve success in engineering school.