Distinguished Young Women OF Dale County


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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Ella Smith
Distinguished Young Woman of Dale County for 2025
Local 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 Dale County

2025 Local Participants


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

Participants

2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Dale County

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Ella Smith
From
Ozark

University Preference
Auburn University

Career Goal
Wildlife Biology and Ecology

Achievements:
Outstanding ACT Score RecognitionHonor StudentNational Beta Club InducteeWiregrass Museum of Art Youth Art Month Showcase ArtistDA Smith Middle School Science Fair, Best in Show

Activites:
High School VolleyballNational Beta Club MemberHOSA Club MemberMath Club Member

Additional:
Coordinator for Rotary Interact School Supply DriveWiregrass Angel House Garden Clean-up (3 hours)Volunteer at Ariton Recreational Football Game

2025 Local Participants

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Sarah Cruz
CityOzark
University PreferenceSamford University
Career GoalPharmacist
TalentFlute
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Rayna Hicks
CityOzark
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalArchitect
TalentVocal Performance
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Ella Smith
CityOzark
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalWildlife Biology And Ecology
TalentTap Solo
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Jamya  Thornton
CityOzark
University PreferenceHoward University
Career GoalNurse Anesthesiologist (Crna)
TalentColorguard
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