Distinguished Young Women OF Tennessee
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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Class of 2025 Program
July 19 20. 2024
Where:
Lee University -- Dixon Center
Cleveland, TN 37312
To Be Announced:
Two-night program on July 19, 20. at 7:00 PM
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.
2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Tennessee
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2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Tennessee
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
Placed in the Annual High School Science Fair (1st Place Freshman Year and 2nd Place Sophomore Year)Chosen to Attend Student Congress on Policies in Education (SCOPE) (2023-2024)Chosen to Attend 4-H Congress (2023)Chosen to Attend Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) (2023)Highest Average Freshman Year: English I Honors, Algebra I Honors, and EngineeringHighest Average Sophomore Year: English II Honors, Biology Honors, Spanish, and EngineeringHighest Average Junior Year: AP English Literature and Composition, Algebra II HonorsPlaced 2nd in the State for Math KangarooPlaced 2nd for Small Group Talent at the 2024 District Interact Conference4-H Skillathon 1st Place Individual
Activites:
Sewanee Symphony OrchestraInteract ClubBeta ClubBasketball Team (2021-2023)Student Government President4-H Performing ArtsGrace Youth MinistriesFellowship of Christian Athletes (2021-2023)Marion County 4-H
Additional:
Various Activities at The Bridge Nursing HomeBuilding Beds with Sleep in Heavenly PeaceFood Banks at the ArmoryRiver Rescue4-H Camp Counselor
2026 State Participants
General Questions
Email: tennessee@distinguishedyw.org
Charles Fant
State Program Chairperson
tnboard@distinguishedyw.org
Karen Lawson
Participant Coordinator
931-247-4583
Traci Fant
Program Operations Coordinator
423-802-0088
tracitn@distinguishedyw.org
Jill Dilday
At Large Coordinator
atlargetn@distinguishedyw.org