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Distinguished Young Women OF Baldwin County


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Virginia Caroline Pierce
Distinguished Young Woman of Baldwin County for 2024
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Class of 2024 Program

August 26, 2023
Coastal Alabama Community College PAC
Bay Minette, AL

Tickets: $10.00

5:00 pm

Life-Changing Experience - Deadline to apply:06/09/2023
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 Baldwin County

2025 Local Participants


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

Participants

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Baldwin County

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Virginia Caroline Pierce
From
Spanish Fort

University Preference
Vanderbilt University, University of Texas, University of Miami

Career Goal
Vocal performance and entertainment law

Achievements:
National Honor SocietyAP Scholar Award - College BoardVarsity Solo Medalist, Trumbauer State Festival (2022)Best Leading Performance in a Studio Production, Trumbauer District Festival (2022)30+ ACT ClubFirst Place, 2023 SFHS Talent Show (vocalist)Best Actress in a Mainstage, SFHSBest Actress in a Short Play, SFHS TheatreAHSAA 6A State Championship Qualifier, SFHS Cross CountryAHSAA 6A Sectionals, Second Place, SFHS Cross Country

Activites:
Supporting actor, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Joe Jefferson Playhouse (2023)Lead actor, The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe, Chickasaw Civic Theatre (2022)Lead actor, The Fantasticks, SFHS Theatre (2022)SFHS Cross-Country team (2020-21)SFHS Track team (2021)

Additional:
Vice Chair, Spanish Fort Junior City CouncilSoloist (entertainment/not a contestant) Mr. and Mrs. Spanish FortSet construction, Joe Jefferson PlayhouseVolunteer, Spring Hill College Division of NursingVolunteer, Prodisee Pantry

2025 Local Participants

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Mai Chatwood
CityPoint Clear
University PreferenceVanderbilt
Career GoalCorporate Law
TalentDance
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Abigail  English
CityDaphne
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama or South Alabama
Career GoalLaw And Business
TalentVocal
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Starla Hall
CitySpanish Fort
University PreferenceUniversity of South Alabama
Career GoalBroadcast Journalism/ Meteorology
TalentVocal
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Kalyse Hill
CityDaphne
University PreferenceMount Olive University
Career GoalSports Medicine
TalentPoem
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Allie Hollingsworth
CityElberta
University PreferenceUniversity of South Alabama or Troy University
Career GoalTeacher
TalentClarinet
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Sadie Houston
CityDaphne
University PreferenceIthaca College
Career GoalMusical Theatre
TalentVocal
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Lorelai  Hymel
CityFairhope
University PreferenceTroy University
Career GoalU.S. Ambassador
TalentFlag Performance
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Eden Jones
CityGulf Shores
University PreferenceUniversity of Mobile
Career GoalEarly Childhood Education And Children's Ministry
TalentMusical Theatre Selection
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Carleigh Jurkiewicz
CityGulf Shores
University PreferenceUniversity of Georgia
Career GoalEnvironmental Lawyer Or Sustainability Consultant
TalentLyrical Dance
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Molly  Krajewski
CitySeminole
University PreferenceLouisiana State University, University of Alabama, University of South Alabama, and Auburn University
Career GoalEnvironmental Architect
TalentPoetry Reading
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Francesca Martin
CityDaphne
University PreferenceAuburn
Career GoalChild Psychology Or Speech Pathology
TalentBallet
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Ryan McGilvray
CityRobertsdale
University PreferenceThe University of Alabama in Huntsville
Career GoalEnvironmental Engineering
TalentDance
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Jillian Nichols
CityFairhope
University PreferenceFranciscan University
Career GoalChild Psychologist
TalentJazz Dance
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Londyn Norris
CityFairhope
University PreferenceCoastal Community College or University of South Alabama
Career GoalNutritionist/Fitness
TalentDance
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Macie Rayburn
CityDaphne
University PreferenceGeorgia Tech
Career GoalEngineer, Architect
TalentPiano
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Bayleigh  Rider
CityLoxley
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
Career GoalOphthalmology
TalentMusical Theatre Dance
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Abby Schoensiegel
CitySpanish Fort
University PreferenceSamford University
Career GoalCardio Thoracic Surgeon Or Trauma Surgeon
TalentVocal
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Katie Smith
CityDaphne
University PreferenceSouth Alabama / Auburn / UAB
Career GoalChemical Engineer / Pharmacy
TalentPiano
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Adley Watson
CityFairhope
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalForensic Psychologist
TalentMusical Theater Performance
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Baileigh Whiddon
CitySpanish Fort
University PreferenceUniversity of Hawaii or The Coast Guard Academy
Career GoalEnvironmental Lobbyist Or Having A High Position In The Federal Bureau’s Department Of Interior For Environmental Management Of The National Parks
TalentJazz Dance

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