Cecil College students named to All-Maryland Academic Team

NORTH EAST, Md: Taylor N. DiPietro, Crystal Noellyn Kalbaugh, and Lillian Lafica Mae Tyler have been selected to the 2026 All-Maryland Academic Team, an honor recognizing the scholarly achievements of students enrolled in Maryland’s community colleges. These students were honored during the annual Phi Theta Kappa All-Maryland Academic Team Recognition Dinner on Wednesday, May 6, at the Turf Valley Resort Conference Center in Ellicott City, Maryland.

The All-USA Academic Team, of which the All-Maryland Academic Team is a part, honors high-achieving college students who demonstrate academic excellence and intellectual rigor, combined with leadership and service that extends beyond the classroom to benefit society. Nominees must meet rigorous eligibility criteria, including a minimum 3.5 GPA, completion of at least 36 semester credits, and active enrollment in an associate degree program.

Crystal Noellyn Kalbaugh, a Bioproduction student, was named a First Team All-Maryland Academic Team member and a 2026 New Century Workforce Scholar. She currently serves as a Quality Control Supervisor at LaMotte’s Newark plant, applying her academic knowledge in a professional setting. Kalbaugh has earned honors recognition in Bioproduction, was nominated as a graduation speaker, and exemplifies a strong commitment to career advancement and lifelong learning.

Lillian Lafica Mae Tyler, a Second Team honoree, is a Game Design student known for her creativity and leadership. She has been accepted to several four-year institutions, including George Mason University and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Tyler is actively involved in community and leadership initiatives, contributes as a teen tech writer, and maintains a strong academic record. She has been named to the President’s List and membership in the National Honor Society.

Taylor N. DiPietro, also a Second Team honoree, is a Chemical Engineering student who plans to transfer to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She maintains a 4.0 GPA and serves as Vice President of her Phi Theta Kappa chapter, where she leads service initiatives and supports fellow students. DiPietro aspires to become a product development engineer, focusing on medical devices and pharmaceutical technologies that improve lives.

“These students represent the very best of Cecil College,” said Cecil College President Dr. Mary Way Bolt. “Their academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to service reflect the mission and values of our institution.”

The All-Maryland Academic honors are supported by Maryland Community Colleges, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

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