The MPSSAA proudly recognizes those students chosen to attend the National Student Leadership Summit. The annual conference is run by National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and was held in Indianapolis, Indiana. Accompanying them were adult ambassadors who also attended and participated in the sessions.
During the summit, attendees engaged in discussion about relevant topics that affect students in school athletics and performing arts programs. Already believed to be leaders amongst their peers, the NFHS hopes that these students become self aware of their positive leadership and the effect their influence can have on others in their schools and communities. They can help create positive cultures in peer groups as well as with adult leaders.
The 2025 Maryland delegation hail from Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Montgomery County.
Baltimore City
Payton Stanfield (Edmondson-Westside HS)
Abraham Stolbach (Baltimore City College HS)
Theresa Doughty (Baltimore City College HS)
Kaeden Edwards (Paul Laurence Dunbar HS)
Kylira Williams (Reginald F. Lewis HS)
Jonathan Sutton (Baltimore City College HS)
Kyree West (ACCE HS)
Alexis Smothers (Baltimore Polytech HS)
Jalen Hawkins (Lake Clifton/REACH! Partnership HS)
Tonisha Montgomery - Adult Ambassador
Mark Falcone Jr. - Adult Ambassador
Baltimore County
Aalayah Cottrell (Overlea HS)
Taylor Bradshaw (Overlea HS)
Addisyn Jordan (Pikesville HS)
Alanah Carruth (New Town HS)
Anjela Fitzhugh (Woodlawn HS)
Brendan Taylor (Dulaney HS)
Cristy Maurad (Patapsco HS)
Favor Otukere (Overlea HS)
Izahia Ellis (Overlea HS)
Maritza Sampson (Woodlawn HS)
Jayden Kautz (Parkville HS)
Mujeeb Waheed (NFHS Rep. - Overlea HS)
Kathy Luby - Adult Ambassador
Marcus LeCounte - Adult Ambassador
Montgomery County
Sanaa Chege (Seneca Valley HS)
Addison Finlay (Northwood HS)
Aleisha Harris (Northwest HS)
Leela Patel (Walt Whitman HS)
Isaiah Valmonte (Poolesville HS)
Kathy Green - Adult Ambassador