Distinguished Young Women OF Clarke County


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.


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Ava Parker
Distinguished Young Woman of Clarke County for 2024
Local Program Information

Class of 2025 Program

February 3, 2024

**Quitman High School

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.


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2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Clarke County

2025 Local Participants


These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.

Participants

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Clarke County

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Ava Parker
From
Meridian

University Preference
University of Southern Mississippi

Career Goal
Psychology Researcher or Instructor

Achievements:
Highest Average in AP World History 10th Grade, Highest Average in Sociology 11th Grade, Highest Average in Physical Science 11th Grade, Math Outstanding Student Award, ACT AwardHighest Average in Biology 10th GradeHighest Average in Intro to Biology 10th GradeHonor Roll 10th and 11th gradePride of Enterprise "Most Reliable"

Activites:
TheaterPride of Enterprise Color GuardStudents Against Destructive Decisions Stage 2Stage 2 leadership teamUnified ClubEHS Student Council Historian

Additional:
Face painted at a STAC event (Standing Together Against Cancer)Passed out programs at a Meridian Symphony orchestra event, dressed as a Christmas elfHelped lead worship at a SPOT church servicePresented BYBS to Enterprise Middle School students and gave them advice for high school.Read a Dr. Seuss book to Enterprise Elementary students to celebrate Read Across America WeekRead to students at Quitman Elementary a book about having ambition, and talked to them about kindness weekVolunteered at a local art show to raise money for DYWVolunteered at my local animal shelterWorked at MCC's College for KidsDressed as Thing 1 and met children at Meridian Children's Museum to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthdayDressed as a Disney character to meet children at the MAXPassed out candy to children at MCC's "Candy Cruise"

2025 Local Participants

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Brooklyn Dearman
CityQuitman
University PreferenceMississippi State University / Southern Miss
Career GoalCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
TalentScience Experiment
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Shaniya Finley
CityQuitman
University PreferenceMississippi State University or University of Mississippi
Career GoalOccupational Therapist
TalentLyrical Hip Hop Dance
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Paisley Ivey
CityMeridian
University PreferenceMississippi State University
Career GoalVeterinarian
TalentVocal
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Katelynn Mixon
CityEnterprise
University PreferenceECC
Career GoalAir Force/ Cardiologist
TalentPlaying The Cajon
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Amelia Mosley
CityQuitman
University PreferenceUniversity of Mississippi
Career GoalRadiologist
TalentSpeed Art
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Gabriella  Newton
CityMeridian
University PreferenceUniversity of West Alabama
Career GoalI Plan To Go To College And Expand My Education For Pharmaceuticals. I Plan To Be A Pharmacist. I Really Want A Job Where I Can Stay Close To My Family And Be Close To Them When I Decide To Start A Family Of My Own.
TalentSilk Flag Performance
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Rhianna Price
CityQuitman
University PreferenceWilliam Carey University
Career GoalEducation And Music Career
TalentSinging/Acting
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Zoe Rush
CityStonewall
University PreferenceUndetermined
Career GoalAfter A Gap Year To Travel And Experience New Things, Zoe Hopes To Find Her Path To A Career She Will Love And Can Make A Difference In The World.
TalentSoccer Exhibition
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Mackenzie Schrimpshire
CityQuitman
University PreferenceUniversity Of Mississippi
Career GoalSports Medicine
TalentFlute
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Breihunna Smith
CityEnterprise
University PreferenceFlorida Agricultural and Mechanical University(FAMU)
Career GoalMajor In Political Science With A Minor In Public Speaking
TalentMonologue
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