Cecil College Pride: Four Local Students Achieve State-Wide Academic Honors

Four students from Cecil College have been recognized with state-wide academic honors as members of the Phi Theta Kappa All-Maryland Academic Team. This award, given at the 30th Annual All-Maryland Community College Recognition Dinner at Turf Valley Resort and Convention Center on May 1, acknowledges their academic and leadership achievements in Maryland's community colleges.

The students honored are Jaylah Tyjani-Thai Williams, Angela Teague, Patricia Johnson, and Rebecca Scarborough. They have shown strong academic performance and community involvement, earning them places on this respected team. The program, started in 1995, aims to highlight student success and open doors for further national recognition.

Jaylah Tyjani-Thai Williams, studying Social Work and Cybersecurity, was named to the First Academic Team. She plans to transfer to Western Governors University to pursue a career as a clinical social worker specializing in adolescent and young adult care. Angela Teague, also on the First Academic Team, is working towards an Associate of Fine Arts degree and aims to combine her art passion with community engagement.

Rebecca Scarborough and Patricia Johnson, both selected for the Second Academic Team, are advancing in their respective fields of computer programming and paramedic studies. Scarborough aims for a career in IT, while Johnson intends to volunteer as a licensed paramedic. Their involvement in Phi Theta Kappa has enhanced their confidence and career prospects.

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