Distinguished Young Women OF Alabama


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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DeAsia Jones
Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama for 2024
State Program Information

Program dates:

January 24-25, 2025
Frazer Church, Wesley Hall
6000 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, Alabama
Ticket Information: ALTickets@DistinguishedYW.org

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 Alabama

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DeAsia Jones
FromMobile
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
Career GoalSurgical Dermatologist

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Mobile County

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DeAsia Jones
From
Mobile

University Preference
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Career Goal
Surgical Dermatologist

Achievements:
UAB Presidential Scholarship RecipientGraduating Class Top 10Azalea Trail MaidHugh O'Brian Youth Leadership AmbassadorYouth Leadership Mobile Natl Honor Soc, Spanish Honor SocFred Waring Director's AwardTremaine Dance Senior MVP ScholarshipTremaine Senior Dancer of the Year FinalistAL Vocal Assn All State SSA Choir

Activites:
Debbie's School of Dance Competition TeamUAB Dance Team Signee Yearbook EditorScholars Bowl TeamMu Alpha Theta Math Honor Soc, VPVarsity TennisWomen's Ensemble, SecretaryRonald McDonald House Red Shoe KreweDance TeamChamber Singers

Additional:
Taught bi-weekly dance classes & organized a dance workshop at local Boys & Girls ClubVolunteered at weekly classes as a dance buddy at Dance Without LimitsHeld events & fundraisers as a Red Shoe Krewe memberOrganized donations with Penelope's ClosetCollected trash & debris with the AL Coastal Clean Up

2025 State Participants

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Calleigh  Barker
CityOneonta
University PreferenceSamford University
Career GoalOptometry
TalentPiano
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Ada Blackstock
CityOpp
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalI Plan To Become A Dermatologist And Open My Own Clinic Focusing On Rural Healthcare.
TalentMusical Performance
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Jessica Bodiford
CityLapine
University PreferenceUniversity of South Alabama
Career GoalRadiology
TalentJazz Dance Routine
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Molly Bohannon
CityValley Grande
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama
Career GoalNursing
TalentVocal Performance
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Melanie Bourne
CityUnion Springs
University PreferenceAlabama State University
Career GoalSocial Work
TalentCheer/ Dance
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Eliza  Bowling
CityMontgomery
University PreferenceUndecided
Career GoalNurse/Nurse Practitioner
TalentOriginal Poem
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Kimberly Cano
CityRussellville
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalPharmacy
TalentPiano
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Mai Chatwood
CityPoint Clear
University PreferenceVanderbilt
Career GoalCorporate Law
TalentDance
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Ella Colagross
CityMuscle Shoals
University PreferenceMississippi State University, University of Alabama, or Auburn University
Career GoalMy Career Goal Is To Pursue A Path In Architectural Interior Design With A Minor In Dance.
TalentTap Dance
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Emma Crosby
CityGrove Hill
University PreferenceUniversity of South Alabama
Career GoalPhysical Therapist
TalentMonologue
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Jenna Fountain
CityBrewton
University PreferenceUniversity of South Alabama
Career GoalI Plan On Becoming A Liscensed Professional Counselor Specializing In Neurodivergent Youth And Adolescents Like Myself.
TalentVocal
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Sutton Gore
CityMadison
University PreferenceBerry College
Career GoalAttorney/Family Law
TalentCheerleading Routine
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Oviya Gowder
CityMadison
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama in Birmingham
Career GoalEmergency Medicine Physician
TalentDance
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Nevaeh Green
CityCullman
University PreferenceThe University of South Alabama or Mississippi State University
Career GoalElementary Teacher / Baton And Dance Studio Owner
TalentBaton Twirling
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Laura Kate Hall
CityDothan
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalBecome A Respected Zoo Veterinarian
TalentVibraphone Solo
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Seagan Hill
CityFort Payne
University PreferenceSamford University, University Alaska Anchorage, Troy University
Career GoalMajor In Pediatric Behavioral Health And Later Go On To Earn My Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (Bcba)
TalentMusical Instrument
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Shayla Holloway
CityMobile
University PreferenceJohns Hopkins University
Career GoalPediatrician
TalentGymnastics Floor Routine
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Tyra Jackson
CityLanett
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama
Career GoalNurse
TalentDance
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Sarah Jackson
CityDadeville
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalChild Life Specialist
TalentJazz Dance
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Jayleigh Jordan
CityHartford
University PreferenceSamford, UNA, Troy, Auburn
Career GoalMy Main Goal In Attending College Is To Earn A Science Degree Possible Biology And Then Further My Education In Med School. At The Moment I Would Love To Become A Cardiothoracic Surgeon.
TalentTwirling Baton
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Jeeah Kim
CityPrattville
University PreferenceYale University
Career GoalAttorney
TalentMusic Performance (Viola)
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Riley Lane
CityLowndesboro
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalNeonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse
TalentTheatrical Musical Comedy
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Molly Marsh
CityEnterprise
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalMajor In Industrial Engineering
TalentDance
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Madeline McMahan
CityDecatur
University PreferenceUniversity of North Alabama
Career GoalHuman Resource Manager
TalentVocal
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Lola Miller
CityGreenville
University PreferenceTroy University
Career GoalAdjunct Collegiate Professor/High School Teacher
TalentFlute
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Kate Nichols
CityTrussville
University PreferenceUniversity of South Alabama or Highlands College
Career GoalUndecided
TalentVocal Solo
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Noah Nix
CityButler
University PreferenceCoastal Alabama and transfer to South Alabama
Career GoalRecreational Therapist
TalentMonologue
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Leah Ott
CityLeroy
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama
Career GoalPublic Relations/ International Marketing
TalentFantasy Character Monologue
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Mary Ellis  Owens
CityJasper
University PreferenceSamford University
Career GoalSpeech Pathology
TalentDance/Tap
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Joy Schwarte
CityTroy
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalMechanical Engineer
TalentLine Drawing
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Amelia Kate Skala
CityWetumpka
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalPediatric Neurosurgery
TalentBallet
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Ella Smith
CityOzark
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalWildlife Biology And Ecology
TalentTap Solo
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Sara Kate  Speakman
CityOpelika
University PreferenceTexas Christian University
Career GoalDance Choreographer/Studio Owner, Elementary Education, Counseling
TalentCharacter Ballet En Pointe
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Libbi Cate Stell
CityNorthport
University PreferenceThe University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)
Career GoalInternational Business
TalentCpr Demonstration
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Emma Sutton
CityMoulton
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
Career GoalPursue Either Cancer Biology/Biology And Become A Dermatologist
TalentSinging
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Kaela Theuri
CityMaylene
University PreferenceUniversity of Michigan
Career GoalMusical Theatre Performer And Architect
TalentVocal Performance
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Lillian Turner
CityRandolph
University PreferenceTroy University
Career GoalElementary Education
TalentLyrical Dance
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Caroline Upchurch
CityGainesville
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama
Career GoalInterior Design And Event Planning
TalentDance
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Edison "Edie" Walker
CityBrewton
University PreferenceIvy League
Career GoalDouble Major In Asl And Geophysical Engineering
TalentAsl Performance
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Mattie Beth Welch
CityFrisco
University PreferenceJacksonville State university
Career GoalRespiratory Therapist
TalentBaton Routine
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Ana Whisnant
CityHodges
University PreferenceUniversity of North Alabama
Career GoalLawyer
TalentLyrical Dance
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Mattie  Whittle
CityMarbury
University PreferenceJefferson State Community College Clanton
Career GoalRegistered Nurse
TalentSing
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