AUGUSTA, ME – On April 23, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, welcomed Katelyn McKay of Gorham to the Blaine House to honor McKay with a legislative sentiment. Katelyn, a student at the Southern Maine Community College, was awarded the Maine Community College System’s 2025 Student of the Year Award.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

“Katelyn’s journey is one of tenacity,” said Sen. Brenner. “Their willingness to work hard to overcome obstacles to achieve an education is so admirable. It was an honor to recognize and celebrate their success and I wish all the best in their future endeavors.”

Each year, the MCCS Student of the Year Award is given to one student from each of Maine’s seven community colleges. Students are chosen for their academic success, service to others and commitment to making a difference on campus.

Katelyn is enrolled in the Southern Maine Community College’s fire science and automotive programs. They are pursuing many interests, including completing their EMT and firefighting certification and exploring a four-year degree in the future.

Katelyn McKay and Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, at the Blaine House