Distinguished Young Women OF East At-Large
is part of a national scholarship program that promotes and rewards scholastics, leadership and talent in young women. Earn scholarships for higher education, personally develop through the DYW Life Skills Workshops, and make new friends from around the state.
Class of 2024 Program
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Where:
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Tickets:
$TBA for Preliminaries on Date and Time TBA
$TBA for Finals on Date and Time TBA
Life-Changing Experience
College scholarships are awarded at the state level and millions in college-granted scholarships are available nationally. The state representative will advance to the national program for the opportunity to compete for cash tuition scholarships. To participate, you must be in your junior of high school. Participants are evaluated in the areas of: scholastics, interview, talent, self-expression, and fitness.
2023 Distinguished Young Woman of East At-Large
2024 Local Participants
These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.
2023 Distinguished Young Woman of East At-Large
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
1st place regional/national awards at dance competitonsA Honor Roll Advanced Placement Scholar with HonorBlack Level Scholarship to Joffery BalletDistinguished Young Woman of Tennessee 2023Full Scholarship Recipient- Scenic City Dance Outstanding, Psychology, Algebra, and Civics Award- Notre Dame High SchoolPresidential Scholarship- University of AlabamaSeal of Biliteracy (Spanish)Top 10% of senior class- Notre Dame High School
Activites:
Clifton Hills Community Service CommitteeGreen and Gold Ambassador- Notre Dame High SchoolHouse Leadership (Student Government)Mu Alpha ThetaNational Honor SocietyPhilosophy ClubScenic City Competition TeamScenic City DanceSpanish Honors SocietyYearbook Committee
Additional:
Battle Academy: Organize school supplies to enhance learning environmentClifton Hills Elementary School: Tutoring students Clifton Hills Elementary School: Working with food drivesScenic City Dance: Teach dance to children ages 4-8Sleep in Heavenly Peace: Built beds for homeless
2023 Distinguished Young Woman of East At-Large
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
Mayor for the Day Chosen as Cheer Coach Senator for TN Teen Pact Most Encouraging on High School Cheer TeamHigh School Cheer Captain
Activites:
Learning Disability TutoringElementary School Cheer CoachChamber Of Commerce Youth Leadership ProgramHelping in Kids Ministry at ChurchYouth Group at ChurchGreat Christian Writers Book Class/ClubHigh School Cheerleader (Captain)Speech and Debate
Additional:
Serving at Salvation ArmyLearning Disability TutoringI served in the Miss Beautiful Special Needs PageantHelping in Kids Ministry at ChurchEmpty Stocking Fund
2023 Distinguished Young Woman of East At-Large
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
3rd place in Reflections contest Regional Winner for Science Olympiad 2nd place in Science Olympiad for Disease Detectives 2nd place in regional debate competition 4th place in regional debate competition 6th place in regional debate competetion
Activites:
Founder of the African Culture clubCo president of the Kpop clubFounder of the Kpop charity dance teamCommunity service leader of the Spanish national honor societyCopresident of Girls UnitedDebate team and Mock trialsVice president of National Honor society Minorities and mattersKorean and Spanish studiesExecutive leader of Rho Kappa
Additional:
I tutor Spanish every Tuesday at Germantown Middle school.I organized a period product drive for Germantown High through Girls United.My dance team holds fundraisers for charities through public performances.I volunteer at the Memphis Botanical gardens and homeless shelter.
2023 Distinguished Young Woman of East At-Large
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
Governor's School for the Performing Arts National History Day Regional Finalist National French Contest 2x Honorable Mention National French Honors Society Off Broadway Production of “Show and Tell” Juilliard Music Theory Classes Founder of “GRIN” at Girls’ Preparatory School Nominated for “Miss Annie Award” - “Best Featured Actress”
Activites:
Musical TheatreDance (Chattanooga Ballet previously, now Scenic City)GPS Diving TeamGPS Singers“GRIN” founder + presidentGPS French ClubTumbling (Various Gyms)Christian ForumChattanooga Girls’ ChoirSignal Crest United Methodist Church Youth Choral Ensemble + Handbells
Additional:
Volunteer at Nursing HomesChattanooga Community Musical Theatre VolunteerVarious Activities through GPS