Key Club members all dressed up at DCON

Thirty student leaders from Washington High School’s Key Club and Charles Town Middle School’s Builders Club made a big impact at this year's Capital District Convention (DCON)! This annual event brings together student service clubs from across the region to celebrate accomplishments, participate in workshops, and elect new district officers.

One of the weekend's standout moments came when members celebrated Kayla Holloman as she wrapped up her term as Key Club Governor—the first student from West Virginia to hold this position! Kayla earned a $2,000 scholarship in recognition of her outstanding leadership.

Here’s a look at some other impressive student achievements!

Leadership & Service Honors:

  • Colin Atkins was elected Lt. Governor for Division 8.

  • Henry Fesperman received the Robert F. Lucas Outstanding Lt. Governor Award.

  • Julie Fincham (President), Kiara Vega Leon (VP), Ava Brenneke (Secretary), and Maddy Rosner (Editor) were named Distinguished Officers.

Contest Winners:

  • Colin Atkins, Sophie Scott, Helen Keysor, Chris Arostegui, and Chris Prado were named Talent Show Champions

  • Sophie Scott was named a Scrapbook winner.

  • Lindsey Sprouse was named a written essay winne.r

Event Speakers & Panelists:

  • Jadyn Newman & Eva Burns represented the Builders Club at the K-Family Luncheon.

  • Kinsley Armstrong spoke on the K-Family Workshop Panel.

These students embraced every opportunity at this annual event to learn, compete, and connect. Congratulations to all our Key Club and Builders Club members on an incredible weekend!

📸 Special thanks to DCON photographers, Julie Fincham & Kiara Vega Leon!