CCPS Students and Staff Lead with Distinction at Maryland Association of Student Councils Leadership Conference

Students and Advisors from Calvert County Public Schools demonstrated outstanding leadership and service at the Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC) State Leadership Conference, held March 11-13, 2025, in Ocean City, Maryland.

Calvert Association of Students Councils received the Advisors Hospitality Award for the 2nd year in a row. County Advisor Athena Lewis (Northern Middle School), School Advisor Desira Kelly (Plum Point Middle School) and Co-Chairs President Madelynn Kelly and Jordan Hayes (Huntingtown High School students) were recognized for leadership and service of Advisor Hospitality.

Windy Hill Middle School Student Government and Advisor Katie Sinclair received the Felix Simon Award for Middle School. The Felix Simon Award, established to recognize excellence in student councils and leadership programming, reflects years of experience in student council development. This award honors outstanding student councils by guiding student leaders and their advisors through a process that emphasizes standards-based criteria and demonstrated outcomes. It is the highest award given by the State of Maryland Association of Student Councils.

Desira Kelly received the Susan Nash Travetto Friend of MASC Award. Recipients of this award are those who contributed to the success and growth of the organization and its leadership team during any given year.

President Madelynn Kelly was recognized as the Regions Outstanding Student Leader for demonstrating a significant and active commitment to fostering tolerance and understanding in the school community and displaying the courage and vision to advocate for positive change through service at the school, in the community, and at the state level.

School Advisors Angela Cox (Southern Middle School), Desira Kelly, and County Advisor Athena Lewis were recognized for attending all MASC Conferences for the Year as well as the State Conference.

The annual MASC conference provides students with leadership training and networking opportunities. Students elected the 2025-2026 officers of the Maryland Association of Student Councils, attended a nationally recognized keynote speaker address, took stances on youth-related bills from the Maryland General Assembly, and participated in Legislative action during General Assemblies.

Calvert County Association of Student Councils continues to serve as a beacon of leadership, student voice, and community service.