DYW: Calling on the Class of 2023
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Distinguished Young Woman of Sandpoint Ali Terry will be part of a "meet and greet" on Dec. 8 for girls in the Class of 2023 who are interested in learning more about the program.
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SANDPOINT — Distinguished Young Women of Sandpoint is inviting all girls in the Class of 2023 in the Lake Pend Oreille School District to join the fun.
A "meet and greet" is planned for Dec. 8, 2021. The event will be held at 2:15 p.m. in Sandpoint High School, room C-1.
Organizer
Now is time to register to learn more about the program and the potential to earn a $3,000 scholarship (presented to the Distinguished Young Woman winner), plus other scholarships.
Distinguished Young Women is a scholarship competition program available for girls in their junior year of high school. DYW is a great opportunity to make new friendships, learn life skills (such as interviewing and public speaking), have fun showcasing your achievements and of course, help pay for college, said Aundrea Wolf, chairman of the local program.
Those who would like to learn more, with no obligation to receive additional information, are invited to take part. There is no charge to take part in the DYW program, Wolf said.
Ali Terry, the current Distinguished Young Woman of Sandpoint, will be on hand as will other participants from the Class of 2022.
The deadline to register in the 2022 program is Dec. 31, 2021.
Founded in 1958 in Mobile, Ala., Distinguished Young Women (originally called Junior Miss) is the largest and oldest national scholarship program for high school girls. The program’s goal is to positively impact the lives of young women and inspire them to develop their full, individual potential. It encourages continued education and offers college scholarships and helps the young women to develop self-confidence to interview effectively, speak in public and perform on stage as well as encourage and showcase excellence in academic achievement.
Each Distinguished Young Women program evaluates participants in the following categories: scholastics, interview, talent, fitness, and self-expression.
Cash scholarships are awarded at the local level and millions in college-granted scholarships are available — a total of $820 million nationally. Local winners will advance to the state program in Pocatello, where more than $20,000 in cash tuition scholarships are awarded.
Information: sandpoint@distinguishedyw.org
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