The 2013 Distinguished Young Woman of Pickens County is Meredith McCool, from Gordo. Through her participation in our program, Meredith earned $150.00 in cash scholarships and the opportunity to advance to the next level of competition.
Meredith's achievements include: DAR Good Citizen Award (12) • HOBY Representative (summer of 2011) • Junior and National Honor Society (9-12) • I Dare You Award (11) • Leadership Pickens, Class of 2013 • National Honor Society Secretary (12) • SGA Secretary (12) • All A's Award (9-11) • Class Historian (12) • 2011 Homecoming Jr. Maid
In addition, Meredith's activities include: Head Majorette (8-12) • Junior High/Varsity Majorette (8-12) • Softball (9-11) • Leader of Campus Life (11) • Member of Campus Life (9-12) • Mu Alpha Theta (11-12) • Math Team (9-12) • Scholar's Bowl Team (10-12) • Member of FCA (9-12) • Image Staff (10)
The 2013 Distinguished Young Woman of Lowndes County is Jenna Heartsill, from Fort Deposit. Through her participation in our program, Jenna earned $150.00 in cash scholarships and the opportunity to advance to the next level of competition.
Jenna's achievements include: Junior Class President • SGA Class Representitive (9th Grade) • Completion of HSLC at Auburn University • Completion of RYLA Rotarian Program • Alabama State Legislature Page • Junior Class Good Citizenship Girl Award • Sophomore Class Homecoming Maid • Violin Achievement Award • Varsity Volleyball Coaches Award • Second Place State Art Show Award Photography(11G)
In addition, Jenna's activities include: Member of Bethel Baptist Church Youth Group • Mu Alpha Theta • Senior Beta Club • Key Club • Eagle Representitive(Grades 9, 10,12) • Member of the Varsity Volleyball Team(10-12) • Watergirl for the Varsity Football Team(9-12) • Varsity Softball Statistician(11th Grade)
The 2013 Distinguished Young Woman of Geneva County is Loretta Ellison, from Geneva. Through her participation in our program, Loretta earned $150.00 in cash scholarships and the opportunity to advance to the next level of competition.
Loretta's achievements include: GHS Prudential Spirit of Community Serivce Winner • Junior Class Treasurer • Student Council Class Representative 9th - 12th • Freedom's Foundation Youth Leadership Conference • University of Alabama Early College Scholarship • Society of Women in Science student member • Guest presenter at Alabama Pilot Convention • Alabama's Ideal Miss 2011 • Platinum Nationals Dance Winner • Revolution Dance Winner
In addition, Loretta's activities include: President of Alabama District Anchor Clubs • President of Geneva High School Anchor Club • Chairperson Wiregrass Area Youth Rally for Relay • Geneva County Relay for Life Youth Chairperson • Warren Beck Youth Leadership Program Participant • President of GHS Youth Action for Special Citizens • Beta Club Member 9th -12th • Competitive Dancer/Dance Teacher • Varsity Cheerleader • Yearbook Staff Senior Photo Editor
The 2013 Distinguished Young Woman of Chambers County is Abigail Chambley, from valley. Through her participation in our program, Abigail earned $150.00 in cash scholarships and the opportunity to advance to the next level of competition.
Abigail's achievements include: Member of National Honor Society • All A-B Honor Roll • All-American Cheerleading: UCA
In addition, Abigail's activities include: Member of Langdale United Methodist youth group • Vice President of National FFA Organization • Member of Key Club • Member of Future Business Leaders of America • President of Future Community Leaders of America • Member of the Science Club • Member of Student Government Association • Vice President of the History Club • 9th-11th: Member of Varsity Cheerleading Squad • 12th: Co-Captain of Varsity Cheerleading Squad
The 2013 Distinguished Young Woman of Marion County is Candace Ward, from Guin. Through her participation in our program, Candace earned $150.00 in cash scholarships and the opportunity to advance to the next level of competition.
Candace's achievements include: 2012-2013 drum major for Winfield City H. S. Band • finalist in To Kill a Mockingbird essay contest • 2011-12 Miss Color Guard award • 2012 Capstone Business Leadership Academy attendee • 2011 Bevill Coll. Torch Invitation winner iology • 2012 Bevill Coll. Torch Invitation winner English • SGA vice president, Homecoming attendant grade 10 • Varsity letter in track grades 9-10 • Nat'l Society of H.S. Scholars & Nat'l Honor Socie • Superior drum major rating - Curry Classic 2012
In addition, Candace's activities include: Cornerstone Baptist Church, Winfield, AL (member) • Marching Band - Color Guard grade 10-11 • Track - grades 9-10 • Contributor to Journal Record (local newspaper) • Future Business Leaders of America - grades 9-10 • Key Club - grade 10 and grade 12 • Spanish Club - grades 9-11 • Jane Austen Society of North America - grade 11-12 • Chorus - grade 9 • Student - University of AL Early College (10-12)
The 2013 Distinguished Young Woman of Limestone County is Danielle Cassady, from Athens. Through her participation in our program, Danielle earned $150.00 in cash scholarships and the opportunity to advance to the next level of competition.
Danielle's achievements include: U.S. Presidential Scholastic Award • U.S. Achievement Academy Leadership Service Award • Who's Who Among American High School Students • Alabama FFA Public Speaking Winner 2012 • National Society of High School Scholars • Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership Award • Senior Class Treasurer 2012-13 • Student Council, 4 years • Pageantry Magazine Spirit Award-Community Service • Best Debater & Best Lawyer Awards, Limestone GEP
In addition, Danielle's activities include: Varsity & JV Cheerleader, 4 years - 2013 Captain • FFA President-1yr, VP-2yrs, Secretary-1yr • Limestone Co. Gifted Education Program, 4 years • Debate Team-Limestone Co GEP, 3 years • Senior Beta Club member, 4 years • Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 4 years • Spanish Club Secretary, 3 years • Science Club, 2 years • Robotics Team-Founding Member, 2 years • Math Club-Founding Member, 2 years
The 2013 Distinguished Young Woman of Hale County is Tranquil Shepherd, from Greensboro. Through her participation in our program, Tranquil earned $150.00 in cash scholarships and the opportunity to advance to the next level of competition.
Tranquil 's achievements include: Leadership Hale Class of 2012 Award • FBLA award • Third Place in State Wide Art Competition • Recogonition in Country Wide Art Competition • Presentation of School Key • Yearly Academic honors • Choir • Poetry • National Commemorative Certificate • TGIF Teen Leader Certificate
In addition, Tranquil 's activities include: 4-H TGIF Member • FBLA member • SKILLS President • Leadership Hale Member • High School Media Member • Choir Member • Delta Chi Omega Vice President • Math Club Member • Dance Member • Random Acts of Kindness President
The 2013 Distinguished Young Woman of Escambia County is Molly Barnett, from Atmore. Through her participation in our program, Molly earned $1.00 in cash scholarships and the opportunity to advance to the next level of competition.
Molly's achievements include: 3 Year Academic All Star and Honor Student • Girls State Representative for FHS • BETA Club Vice President • Future Farmers of America Treasurer (10) • Student Council • Southern Pines Youth Representative from FHS • Future Business Leaders of America- Past President • Teens Getting Involved in the Future- teen leader • District and All State Honor Band- 2 years • Southeastern U S Honor Band- 2 years
In addition, Molly's activities include: First United Methodist Church/ MYF • BETA Club Vice President (10) • Flomaton High School Band- 1st chair clarinet • Future Business Leaders of America • FHS Singers • FHS Historical Society • FHS Drama Club • National FFA Organization- Past Treasurer • Prom Committee and Prom Promise • Girl Scouts of America
The 2013 Distinguished Young Woman of Calhoun County is Allison Judge, from Jacksonville. Through her participation in our program, Allison earned $150.00 in cash scholarships and the opportunity to advance to the next level of competition.
Allison's achievements include: National Honor Society • National Merit Scholar Semi-finalist • JHS Academic Honors grades 9-11 • Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society • NOVA Electrophysiological screening certification • Millenium Scholar's Award (Troy University) • 2012 NE AL Cinderella Teen • All-County Soccer (first team) • 2012 State Cinderella Pageant Talent 1st Alt. • 2nd Place in JHS talent show
In addition, Allison's activities include: Varsity Soccer Captain • JFUMC Youth Council President • JHS Drama Director • JHS Key Club • Jacksonville Opera Theatre • All-State SATB Choir • Tornado Club Soccer Captain • JHS Jazz Band Vocalist • Mickey in Theatre of Gadsden's "Cowgirls" • Alabama Youth Judicial and Legislature
The 2013 Distinguished Young Woman of Wilcox County is Katherine Shorter, from Camden. Through her participation in our program, Katherine earned $150.00 in cash scholarships and the opportunity to advance to the next level of competition.
Katherine's achievements include: AISA State SGA Vice President 12 • SGA Representative 10, Secretary 11, President 12 • Highest GPA in class Gold Medalist 9,10,11 • Scholar Athlete 10 and 11 • Class President 12 and Class Vice President 11 • AISA All-Star cheerleader 12 • UCA All-American cheerleader 9 and 12 • AISA West State Cheerleading Toe-touch Champion 11 • Class Homecoming Maid • ACE Social Studies Division 1 2nd place
In addition, Katherine's activities include: Beta Club 9-12; President 9; Secretary 10 • Scholar's Bowl 9-11; Captain 11 • Cheerleading 9-12; Captain 9 and 11 • Annual Staff 10-12 • TGIF (Teens Getting Involved for the Future)11-12 • FCA 9-11 • Black Belt 100 Lenses Photography Class 10 • Spanish Club 10-11 • Camden Youth Ministries Photographer 10; Sec. 11 • Wilcox County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador - 12
The 2013 Distinguished Young Woman of Etowah County is Hope Strawn, from Gadsden. Through her participation in our program, Hope earned $150.00 in cash scholarships and the opportunity to advance to the next level of competition.
Hope's achievements include: Superior Rankings in Solo/Ensemble • "A" Honor Roll • Beta Club • Titan Chorale • Top 10% of Class • Drama Competitor at District • HOSA Competitor • Spring Arts Showcase Finalist • Scholars Bowl Team • Outstanding Employee at Three Style Pizza
In addition, Hope's activities include: Voice Lessons at the Conservatory at BSC • Volunteer Tutoring Assistant • Concert Choir • Employed at Three Style Pizza • Solo and Ensemble Vocal Competitions • First Priority • Underground Senate Poetry Society • School and Local Theatrical Productions • Foreign Language Club • Show Choir
