Distinguished Young Women OF Washington


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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Jessica  Ellithorpe
Distinguished Young Woman of Washington for 2025
State Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

Date TBA

Where:
Location TBA

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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2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Washington

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Jessica  Ellithorpe
FromRonald
University PreferenceWashington State University, University of Washington, University of Arizona
Career GoalOwning and running a public gym

2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Ellensburg

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Jessica  Ellithorpe
From
Ronald

University Preference
Washington State University, University of Washington, University of Arizona

Career Goal
Owning and running a public gym

Achievements:
National Honor SocietySolo and Ensemble Regionals winner 2022-2023All American Cheerleader

Activites:
CheerJazz BandMarching BandTennis

Additional:
Cle Elum-Roslyn School Board RepresentativeSuncadia Resort event managementNational Anthem for local sports games and memorial ceremonies

2025 State Participants

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Hayley Barnea
CityClarkston
University PreferenceAzusa Pacific University
Career GoalTravel Nurse/Labor And Delivery Nurse
TalentLyrical Dance
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Hailey  Beckner
CityPalouse
University PreferenceLCSC
Career GoalPediatric Nurse
TalentDancing
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Jessica  Ellithorpe
CityRonald
University PreferenceWashington State University, University of Washington, University of Arizona
Career GoalOwning And Running A Public Gym
TalentVocal
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Isabella Field
CityPomeroy
University PreferenceNorthwest Nazarene University
Career GoalEnglish Teacher (High School)
TalentPiano
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Holly Heitstuman
CityUniontown
University PreferenceEastern Wyoming College
Career GoalWork With Livestock In Agriculture
TalentMonologue
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Lexi Jacques
CityCoulee City
University PreferenceThe Studio Academy of Beauty - Chandler, AZ
Career GoalCosmetology
TalentVocal Recitation
Photo of Karly Wigen
Karly Wigen
CityColfax
University Preference4 Year University
Career GoalChildren's Counselor Or Occupational Therapist
TalentSinging
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Allison Wood
CityPullman
University PreferenceWSU or Undecided
Career GoalDental Hygienist
TalentPom Routine (Dance)
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