Five Frederick County students have been selected to serve as pages, and one as an alternate, for the Maryland General Assembly’s 2026 legislative session. All are high school seniors.
The pages are:
Sophia Smith, Brunswick High School
Michelle Osae Addo, Oakdale High School
Isabella Tiger, Linganore High School
Vidhyuth Viswanathan, Urbana High School
Thomas Kelley, Walkersville High School
The alternate is Ocean Eone, Frederick High School.
Serving as a legislative page is a unique opportunity for students to learn firsthand how the legislative process works in Maryland. Apportionment of pages by county is based on the census taken at the beginning of each decade.
More information about the pages and the alternate
Sophia Smith is President of the Brunswick High School SGA and Secretary for the Maryland Association of Student Councils. She previously served as Secretary of the Frederick County Association of Student Councils (FCASC) and Co-Coordinator of its Student Outreach Committee. Sophia founded Brunswick High’s Best Buddies chapter, promoting inclusion for students of all abilities. She is passionate about leadership, advocacy, and civic engagement.
Michelle Osae Addo is a student at Oakdale High School and the FCPS Career and Technology Center, where she studies Criminal Justice and Homeland Security. She serves as the Maryland SkillsUSA State Secretary and leads several school organizations, including Oakdale’s Black Student Union. Michelle has interned with the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office and is committed to advancing equity in public safety practices. She is dedicated to justice, leadership, and building inclusive communities.
Isabella Tiger is a student at Linganore High School and President of the National Honor Society. She is a Cadet Lieutenant Colonel in the Civil Air Patrol, ranking among the top two percent nationwide. Isabella has held several leadership roles, including Cadet Commander and SGA Secretary, and mentors younger cadets. She is committed to civic engagement, mentorship, and service.
Vidhyuth Viswanathan is a student at Urbana High School and an AP Scholar with Distinction. He mentors refugee students through the International Rescue Committee and volunteers with the Smithsonian and Alliance Française. He has served as an Election Judge for the Frederick County Board of Elections and tutors elementary students through Reading Partners. Vidhyuth is passionate about civic engagement, global awareness, and community service.
Thomas Kelley is a student at Walkersville High School and a dedicated multi-sport athlete in wrestling and football. He is active in the National Honor Society, Student Athlete Leadership Council, and the Chess Club. Thomas volunteers with Blessings in a Backpack and helps lead youth football camps. He is interested in economics, leadership, and exploring future studies in law.
Ocean Eone, the alternate, is a Frederick High School student on a pre-law track. He serves as SGA Treasurer and President of the African Students Alliance. Ocean mentors middle school students, has completed over 100 hours of tutoring, and volunteers with the American Red Cross. He is committed to leadership, community engagement, and preparing for a future in law.