McKay is Southern Maine Community College student of year [Video]

McKay SMCC 2025 student of the year

The Maine Community College System announced that Katelyn McKay of Gorham has been named student of the year at Southern Maine Community College.

McKay is enrolled in SMCC’s fire science and automotive programs. Katelyn holds several leadership roles on the Student Senate, participates in the Maine Mayhem women’s football team, and volunteers at a local horse rehabilitation farm.

Although McKay took an unconventional path to SMCC, they have overcome life barriers and faculty say McKay is one of the hardest working people they know who has shown commitment to academic success. McKay is now pursuing many interests, including completing EMT and firefighting certifications, and exploring a four-year degree in the future.

The seven students honored were selected by faculty and staff at the colleges. In addition they each received a $1,000 John and Jana Lapoint Leadership Award.

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