BALTIMORE — Thirty-two Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students from North Point, St. Charles, and Thomas Stone high schools participated in the Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) Stars and Stripes mentoring program in February 2025. Held during the annual BEYA conference in Baltimore, the event drew over 400 high school and college students pursuing engineering and related fields, offering them a chance to network with nearly 200 flag officers from all U.S. military branches and gain career insights.
The program, designed to foster mentorship and professional development, culminated in a dinner where two North Point High School students, sophomore Isaiah Crockett and senior Hudson Garrett, addressed attendees. Crockett, recognized for his entrepreneurial drive, co-founded Scrub Club, a car detailing and pressure washing service. With a 4.0 GPA, he leads North Point’s VEX robotics team as president and serves as vice president of the Purple Boot Mentoring program, showcasing his leadership in STEM and community initiatives.
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students from North Point, St. Charles and Thomas Stone high schools attended the annual Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) Stars and Stripes mentoring program at the BEYA conference in Baltimore in February. Credit: Charles County Public Schools
Garrett, a senior with a 4.8 GPA, co-founded the North Point chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Jr., a STEM program aimed at boosting students’ interest in engineering and technology through teamwork and academic excellence. As a VEX robotics team leader, he also received an inaugural BEYA Mentoring scholarship worth $8,000 to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU), highlighting his academic and technical prowess. His speech at the dinner underscored his growing influence in STEM circles.
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The Stars and Stripes program, detailed at https://intouch.ccgmag.com/mpage/bsas_mentor, connects students with senior military leaders to explore career paths in engineering and defense. CCPS students joined peers nationwide to engage with mentors, including admirals and generals, whose ranks reflect decades of service, per https://intouch.ccgmag.com/mpage/beya-military. The conference, hosted by Career Communications Group, has long been a platform for recognizing Black excellence in STEM, drawing thousands annually.
For CCPS, the event reflects a commitment to STEM education, with North Point’s robotics and NSBE Jr. programs fostering skills vital to modern industries. Crockett and Garrett’s participation—and Garrett’s scholarship—signal a bright future for local talent in engineering fields tied to national defense and innovation.
The BEYA conference, held February 13-15, 2025, at the Baltimore Convention Center, provided a backdrop for networking and inspiration. As Crockett and Garrett took the stage, they represented not just their schools but the potential of Charles County’s next generation of STEM leaders.
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