DCON Recap

From inspiring speeches to unforgettable memories, District Convention 2025 in Tupelo, Mississippi was a celebration of service, leadership, and the leadership impact of our Key Club members. It was also a tribute to Key Club International’s 100th birthday! For a century, Key Club has empowered students to lead with heart and serve with purpose, and this year’s convention honored that legacy in style.

On Friday night, we hosted a birthday party to celebrate Key Club International’s 100th birthday! We had W.B. Sims (past International President) come out and performed for us while Immediate Past Division 4A Lieutenant Governor, Mai Nguyen, ran around dressed up as Jean-Claude. On Saturday morning, we had our DCON Forums ranging from Position Trainings to Line Dancing with W.B. Sims. Afterwards, attendees participated in a Thirst Walk with Andrew Reese walking 3.75 miles, raising over $1,000! Later that night, we hosted our Saturday Night Banquet and our Governor’s Ball! We announced our awards and celebrated with our talent showcase! On Sunday morning, we retired the 24-25 District Board and announced our 25-26 District Board with Sean Cummings as our Secretary-Treasurer and Lyndsey Griffith as our new District Governor!

DCON Awards/Contests Winners

Lawrence C. Catha Outstanding Faculty Advisor

  • Megan Huckins, Barbe High School

James A Smith Outstanding Kiwanis Advisor

  • None

Phil Gugliuzza Outstanding Club President

  • Angela Lee, Kenner Discovery

Outstanding Club Vice President

  • Lydia Kearns, ED White Catholic High School

Outstanding Club Secretary

  • Bicai Lau, Ben Franklin High School

Outstanding Club Treasurer

  • Shaune Maynard, Jennings High School

Sandy Nininger Outstanding Key Clubber

  • Claudia Rivera, Baton Rouge Magnet High School

Outstanding Senior Key Clubber

  • Chawan Jernigan, Louisville High School

Outstanding Junior Key Clubber

  • Grace Wang, Baton Rouge Magnet High School

Outstanding Sophomore Key Clubber

  • Gabrielle Briscoe, Baton Rouge Magnet High School

Outstanding Freshman Key Clubber

  • Charlotte England, Baton Rouge Magnet High School

Key Facts Contest

1st Place – Samara Bryant, Baton Rouge Magnet High School

2nd Place – Avi Coleman, Jennings High School

Honorable Mentions – Sarah Fitzgerald, Pineville High School & Megan Smith, Academy of Our Lady

Impromptu Essay

1st Place – Natalia Flores, Gulfport High School

2nd Place – Samirah Jasmine, Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

Oratorical Contest

1st Place – Jayda Huynh, Academy of Our Lady

2nd Place – Liz Fernandez, Baton Rouge Magnet High School

Talent Show

  • Rhyan Johnson, Baton Rouge Magnet High School (Piano)
  • Macey Mier & Shay Wood, Jennings High School (Colorguard)
  • Charlotte Risen, Barbe High School (Fiddle)

Highest Club Contribution for Thirst Walk

  • Pearl High School

Highest Individual Contribution for Thirst Walk

  • Kamaria Jackson, Baton Rouge Magnet High School

Scrapbook Contest

1st Place – Baton Rouge Magnet High School

2nd Place – Pineville High School

3rd Place – Barbe High School

Digital Scrapbook Contest

1st Place – Edna Karr High School

Promotional Video Contest

1st Place – Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

2nd Place – Bonnabel High School

Digital Poster Contest

1st Place – Bonnabel High School

2nd Place – Baton Rouge Magnet High School

Traditional Poster Contest

1st Place – Lafayette High School

2nd Place – Academy of Our Lady

Centerpiece Contest

  • Westview High School

Major Emphasis Award

  • ED White Catholic High School

Diamond Distinguished Club

  • Baton Rouge Magnet High School

Distinguished Club

  • Ben Franklin High School

Distinguished Club

  • Ecole Classique

Distinguished Club

  • ED White Catholic High School

Single Service Award

  • Ben Franklin High School

James C. Casserly Outstanding Key Club

  • ED White Catholic High School

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