OWINGS MILLS, MD—A Baltimore County Public Schools student has been named one of 24 Maryland Emerging Scholars by the Maryland Business Roundtable for Education, or MBRT.

Tremen McBride, a senior at Owings Mills High School, was selected for the award due to his academic excellence, community service, and leadership, according to a Feb. 14 news release from Baltimore County Public Schools. The award also places a special emphasis on students interested in STEM careers — science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

McBride was honored alongside the other recipients at MBRT’s annual student awards program on Feb. 5 at The Westin Annapolis. The event was held in partnership with The Daily Record and presented by the Whiting-Turner Contracting Co., according to the news release. Whiting-Turner sponsored the 2025 Maryland Emerging Scholars Program, while Loyola University Maryland covered transportation. The College of Southern Maryland and Allegany College of Maryland also provided sponsorships.

The day after the awards ceremony, MBRT’s Youth Congress Day brought together educators, business leaders, policymakers, and families to celebrate the scholars’ achievements and aspirations. Elected officials, including Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Pro Tem Del. Dana Stein, and Del. Elected officials, including Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Pro Tem Del. Dana Stein, and Del. Chao Wu imparted their professional and civic leadership insights.

McBride has served as a MBRT Student Ambassador since 2022, according to the news release. In this role, he has participated in college and career readiness events, offered peer support, and created presentations on mental health and post-COVID recovery.

At Owings Mills High School, McBride is the captain of the school’s VEX Robotics Team and a member of the band. He also led at the Tower of Power competition at Johns Hopkins University and served on Baltimore County Student Councils.

According to the news release, McBride’s career aspirations lie in a field that merges his interests in technology and the arts, while also advancing education and equitable representation.

This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.

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